diff --git "a/TinyStories_282.txt" "b/TinyStories_282.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_282.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They think the boy is the one who made the wave. + +"Did you do that?" Sara asks. "Did you ruin our dragon?" + +The boy shakes his head. He points to the sky. + +"No, I didn't. It was the wind. It made the wave. I'm sorry." + +He jumps off his surfboard and walks to them. He holds out his hand. + +"I have an idea. Why don't we design something together? I have some sand toys and buckets. We can make a new dragon or something else. What do you say?" + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They are still sad, but they also feel curious. The boy seems nice and generous. He wants to share his toys and help them. + +"Okay," Sara says. "Let's try." + +"Great!" the boy says. "My name is Leo. What are yours?" + +They tell him their names and follow him to his spot. They start to design a new thing with sand. They have fun and make a new friend. +Lily was a little girl who liked to make things. She had a big box of paper, scissors, glue and stickers. She liked to cut and stick and make cards and pictures for her family and friends. She was very good at it. + +One day, she wanted to make a gift for her mom. She thought and thought about what her mom would like. She saw a big, dull book on the shelf. It was her mom's favorite book, but it looked old and boring. Lily had an idea. She took the book and some paper and scissors and glue. She wanted to make a new, pretty wrap for the book. + +She worked very hard and cut and stuck and made a wrap with flowers and hearts and stars. She was very proud of it. She put the book back on the shelf and waited for her mom to come home. + +When her mom came home, she saw the book on the shelf. She was surprised and curious. She took the book and opened the wrap. She saw the flowers and hearts and stars. She smiled and hugged Lily. "Thank you, my sweetie, this is a lovely gift. You made the book look so beautiful." + +Lily was happy and hugged her mom back. "You're welcome, mommy. I love you. I wanted to make the book look like you." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "You are very kind and creative, Lily. You know what? The book is not dull at all. It is a very special book. It has stories and poems and pictures that make me happy and think and dream. Do you want me to read some to you?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please, mommy. I want to hear the stories and poems and pictures too." + +They sat on the couch and read the book together. They laughed and cried and learned and wondered. They had a very good time. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge a book by its cover. You can find beauty and value in things that seem dull or old. You can also show your love and appreciation by making something with your own hands and heart. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and share toys. But sometimes they fight and say bad things. One day, they fight over a red ball. Lily says it is hers. Tom says it is his. They pull and push and yell. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. "You can both play with the ball. But first, you need to drink your milk. It is good for you." She gives them each a glass of milk and tells them to sit at the table. + +Lily and Tom drink their milk. But Lily does not like milk. She thinks it is yucky. She wants to play with the ball. She has an idea. She pours some of her milk into Tom's glass when he is not looking. Then she says, "Look, Mom, I finished my milk. Can I play with the ball now?" + +Mom looks at Lily's glass. It is empty. She looks at Tom's glass. It is full. She thinks Lily drank her milk. She smiles and says, "Good girl, Lily. You can play with the ball. Tom, you need to finish your milk first." + +Lily runs to the ball. She is happy. She thinks she is smart. She does not know that Mom saw her pour the milk. She does not know that Mom is sad. She does not know that Tom is angry. + +Tom sees Lily play with the ball. He is mad. He wants to play with the ball too. He does not want to drink his milk. He thinks it is unfair. He has an idea. He picks up his glass and throws it at Lily. The milk splashes on Lily and the ball. The ball rolls away. The glass breaks on the floor. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cries. She is wet and cold and hurt. She drops the ball. She runs to Mom. "Tom threw his milk at me! He broke the glass! He is bad!" + +Mom looks at Tom. He is scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He did not mean to break the glass. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was angry. I wanted the ball. Lily lied. She did not drink her milk. She poured it into my glass." + +Mom looks at Lily. She is wet and cold and hurt. She is also ashamed. She knows she lied. She knows she was wrong. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Tom. I was greedy. I did not like the milk. I poured it into Tom's glass. I wanted the ball." + +Mom hugs Lily and Tom. She is sad and disappointed. She says, "Lily and Tom, you both did bad things. You both lied and fought and wasted the milk. You both hurt each other and yourselves. You both need to say sorry and hug each other. You both need to learn to be honest and kind and share. You both need to go to your room and think about what you did." + +Lily and Tom say sorry and hug each other. They are sad and sorry. They go to their room and think about what they did. They wish they had not lied and fought and wasted the milk. They wish they had been honest and kind and shared. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had drunk their milk. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and watch videos. One day, they want to make their own video. They have a camera and some costumes. + +"Let's make a video about pirates!" Ben says. He puts on a hat and a hook. "I am the captain of the ship!" + +"OK, I will be your mate!" Mia says. She puts on a bandana and a sword. "We will find the treasure!" + +They go to the backyard and pretend to sail on a boat. They look for clues and fight with other pirates. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben's hat falls off. It is too big for him. He tries to put it back on, but it does not fit. + +"Oh no, my hat!" Ben says. "It does not fit me!" + +Mia laughs. "Don't worry, Ben. We can fix it. Here, use this." She gives him a rubber band. "This will make your hat fit." + +Ben smiles. He puts the rubber band around his hat and his head. "Thank you, Mia. You are a good mate!" + +They hug and continue to play. They make a great video about pirates. They are happy. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They ran and jumped and slid and swung. They had a lot of fun. But they also got very hot and thirsty. + +They saw a fountain in the park. It was big and shiny and had water coming out of it. They wanted to drink some water from the fountain. But the fountain was too high for them. They could not reach it. + +They saw a man near the fountain. He was tall and strong and had a hat and a bag. He looked tough. Sam and Mia were a little scared of him. But they were also very thirsty. They decided to ask him for help. + +They walked up to the man and said, "Excuse me, sir. Can you help us? We want to drink some water from the fountain, but we can't reach it." + +The man looked at them and smiled. He was not tough. He was kind. He said, "Sure, I can help you. Come here, little ones. I'll lift you up so you can drink some water." + +He picked up Sam and Mia one by one and held them near the fountain. They drank some water and felt much better. They thanked the man and gave him a hug. He said, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad I could help you. Enjoy the park." + +Sam and Mia waved goodbye to the man and ran back to play. They were happy and refreshed. They learned that sometimes people who look tough are really nice and helpful. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a cute house in the woods. It has a red roof, a blue door and yellow flowers. + +"Let's go inside!" Lily says. "Maybe we can find some toys or cookies." + +Tom is not sure. He thinks the house is too far and too old. He says, "No, Lily. We should not go inside. It is not our house. Maybe someone lives there. Maybe it is not safe." + +But Lily does not listen. She runs to the house. She opens the door. She sees a big table with a cake and a jug of milk. She says, "Wow! Look, Tom! Someone left us a snack. Come on, let's eat!" + +Tom follows Lily. He is hungry and curious. He sits on a chair and takes a bite of the cake. It is sweet and soft. He says, "Mmm, this is good. But who made it?" + +Lily does not care. She drinks some milk. She says, "I don't know. But it is ours now. We can have as much as we want." + +But they do not know that the house belongs to a bear. He is out for a walk. He comes back and sees the door open. He smells the cake and the milk. He says, "Who is in my house? Who ate my cake? Who drank my milk?" + +He goes inside and sees Lily and Tom. They are scared. They jump off the chairs and run to the door. But the door is stuck. They cannot get out. + +The bear is angry. He says, "You are bad children. You took my food. You broke my door. You have to pay." + +He roars and chases them. Lily and Tom scream and cry. They look for a way out. They see a window. They climb on the table and jump out. But the window is high. They fall to the ground. They hurt their legs and arms. They say, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +They limp away from the house. They go back to their home. They tell their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad are mad. They say, "You should have listened to Tom. You should not have gone to the house. You should not have taken the food. You should have respected the bear. You are lucky he did not catch you. You are lucky you are not hurt more. You have to learn to be careful and honest." + +Lily and Tom are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We made a mistake. We will not do it again. We will be careful and honest." + +They hug their mom and dad. They go to bed. They have a bad dream. They see the bear. He says, "You are bad children. You took my food. You broke my door. You have to pay." + +They wake up and cry. They say, "We are sorry, bear. We made a mistake. We will not do it again. We will be careful and honest." + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. Do not go where you are not welcome. Do not ignore your friends. Do not make the bear angry. Be careful and honest. +Lily and Mia are best friends. They like to play with dolls and dress up. One day, Lily gets a new bracelet from her mom. It is shiny and pink and has a heart on it. Lily loves her bracelet and puts it on her wrist. + +Mia sees Lily's bracelet and wants it. She thinks it is the prettiest bracelet ever. She feels envious of Lily. She asks Lily, "Can I have your bracelet? Please, please, please?" + +Lily says, "No, Mia. This is my bracelet. My mom gave it to me. It is special to me. You can't have it." + +Mia gets angry and sad. She says, "That's not fair, Lily. You have so many things and I have nothing. You are a bad friend. You don't share." + +Lily feels hurt and confused. She says, "Mia, I am not a bad friend. I share with you all the time. But this is my bracelet. I can't give it to you. It is mine." + +Mia starts to cry and runs away. Lily feels sorry for Mia. She thinks of a way to make her happy. She finds another bracelet in her toy box. It is not as shiny or pink as hers, but it is still pretty. It has flowers on it. Lily thinks Mia will like it. + +Lily runs after Mia and finds her in the garden. She says, "Mia, I am sorry you are sad. I have something for you. I want to offer you this bracelet. It is not the same as mine, but it is still nice. You can have it. It is a gift from me to you." + +Mia looks at the bracelet and smiles. She says, "Thank you, Lily. This is a beautiful bracelet. I like it very much. You are a good friend. You are generous." + +Lily and Mia hug and make up. They put on their bracelets and play together. They are happy and proud of their bracelets. They are best friends again. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat some green peas. But the green peas were in a big jar on the top shelf. Tom and Lily were too small to reach the jar. + +"Let's ask Mom to help us," Tom said. + +"No, Mom is busy. She is working on her computer. We can get the jar by ourselves," Lily said. + +Lily had an idea. She found a chair and pushed it to the shelf. She climbed on the chair and tried to grab the jar. But the jar was too heavy and slippery. It fell from her hand and broke on the floor. Green peas rolled everywhere. + +"Oh no! What have we done?" Tom said. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and was not happy. + +"Tom and Lily, what happened here?" Mom asked. + +"We were hungry. We wanted some green peas. But we could not manage to get the jar," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was not angry, but she was tired. She cleaned up the broken glass and the green peas. She gave Tom and Lily some bread and cheese instead. + +"Next time, please ask me for help. I don't want you to get hurt or make a mess. And don't climb on the chair. It's not safe," Mom said. + +"Sorry, Mom. We love you," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. She loved them too. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the garden. One morning, they see a lot of fog. They cannot see the trees or the flowers. They only see white. + +"Wow, look at the fog!" Tom says. "It is like a big blanket." + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asks. "Can we play with it?" + +They run to the fog. They try to catch it with their hands. But the fog is not solid. It is wet and cold. It makes their hair and clothes damp. + +"Hey, this is not fun!" Tom says. "The fog is not a toy. It is just water in the air." + +"I don't like it either," Lily says. "It makes me shiver. Let's go back to the house." + +They run back to the house. Their mom is waiting for them. She sees their wet hair and clothes. + +"What have you been doing?" she asks. "You look like you bathed in the fog." + +"We did, mom," Tom says. "But it was not interesting. It was boring and cold." + +"You need to change your clothes and dry your hair," mom says. "Or you will catch a cold." + +She helps them change their clothes and dry their hair. Then she gives them a cup of hot chocolate. + +"Next time, don't play with the fog," she says. "It is not good for you." + +"OK, mom," Tom and Lily say. "We learned our lesson. The fog is not a friend. It is a foe." +One day, a girl went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. But when she climbed up the ladder, she felt scared. She looked down and saw how high it was. She wanted to go back, but there were other kids behind her. + +She did not know what to do. She started to cry. Her mom saw her and ran to the slide. She told the girl, "It's okay, honey. I'm here. You can do it. Just slide down and I'll catch you. You are brave and strong." + +The girl heard her mom's voice and felt a little better. She took a deep breath and slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled and laughed. She reached the bottom and her mom hugged her. She told her mom, "I did it, mom! I'm not scared anymore. Can I do it again?" + +Her mom was proud of her. She told her, "Of course you can, sweetie. You are amazing. I love you." They went to the slide again and had fun. The girl was not scared anymore. She was happy. +Anna likes to cook with her mom. She helps her mom cut the pepper and put it in the pan. The pepper is red and green and yellow. It is attractive and smells good. Anna wants to taste the pepper. + +She reaches for the pepper in the pan, but it is too hot. She burns her hand and drops the pepper. The pepper falls on the floor and breaks. Anna cries and says "ow, ow, ow". Her mom hugs her and says "it's okay, it's okay". + +Her mom gets a band-aid and puts it on Anna's hand. She says "I'm sorry, Anna. The pepper was too hot for you. Next time, wait for me to give you some. I love you". Anna says "I love you too, mom". She feels better and smiles. + +Her mom picks up the broken pepper and throws it in the trash. She says "let's make a new pepper. I have more in the fridge". She gets a new pepper and cuts it with Anna. They put it in the pan and cook it. They make a yummy pepper dish and eat it together. Anna likes the pepper. She says "thank you, mom". Her mom says "you're welcome, Anna. You're a good helper". They hug and laugh. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with trains. They have many trains of different colors and sizes. They make tracks on the floor and pretend to be drivers. + +One day, Sam gets a new train. It is big and red and shiny. It has a whistle and a light. Sam is very happy. He wants to show his new train to Ben. + +He brings his new train to Ben's house. He knocks on the door. Ben opens the door and sees the new train. He is amazed. He says, "Wow, what a nice train! Can I play with it?" + +Sam says, "Yes, you can. But be careful. It is new and clean. I don't want it to get dirty or broken." + +Ben says, "OK, I will be careful. Thank you for sharing your train with me. Come in, let's play." + +They go to Ben's room. They make a track on the floor. Sam introduces his new train to Ben's trains. He says, "This is my new train. His name is Red. He is fast and loud. He likes to go on long trips. These are Ben's trains. They are friendly and fun. They like to play together." + +The trains say hello to each other. They start to run on the track. They make noises and flash their lights. Sam and Ben have a lot of fun. They take turns to drive the trains. They make up stories and adventures. + +They play for a long time. They are happy. They learn to share and respect each other's toys. They are good friends. They love trains. +Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were wild animals. Ben was a lion and Lily was a tiger. They ran around the grass and trees, roaring and pouncing. + +"Roar! I am the king of the jungle!" Ben said. + +"Roar! I am the queen of the jungle!" Lily said. + +They had a lot of fun, but they were also very loud. Their neighbor, Mr. Lee, was trying to take a nap. He was very tired from working all day. He heard the roaring and woke up. He was not happy. + +He opened his window and shouted, "Hey, kids! Stop that noise! You are not wild animals, you are human beings! Be quiet or I will call your parents!" + +Ben and Lily heard Mr. Lee and stopped roaring. They looked at each other and felt scared. They did not want to get in trouble. They decided to play something else. + +"Sorry, Mr. Lee," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Mr. Lee," Lily said. + +They ran inside the house and picked up their books. They pretended they were teachers and students. They read and wrote and learned. They were still having fun, but they were also very quiet. Mr. Lee smiled and went back to sleep. He was glad the kids were behaving. He dreamed of wild animals. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their bikes. One day, they saw a big sign with a symbol on it. The symbol was a red circle with a line across it. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it means no bikes," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw no other bikes in the park. They felt sad and confused. + +"Let's race to the sign and see what it says," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. + +They got on their bikes and started to race. They pedaled fast and laughed. They did not see the man with the dog until it was too late. The dog barked and ran after them. Lily and Ben were frightened. They screamed and tried to turn away. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +The man saw them and called his dog. The dog stopped and came back to him. He was sorry and said he did not mean to scare them. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog is friendly, but he likes to chase things. He thought you were playing with him. Are you OK?" he said. + +Lily and Ben were still shaking. They nodded and said they were OK. + +"Thank you for stopping your dog. We were racing to the sign. What does it mean?" Lily asked. + +The man looked at the sign and smiled. + +"It means no parking. It's for cars, not bikes. You can ride your bikes in the park, but not near the sign. It's dangerous," he said. + +Lily and Ben felt relieved and happy. They thanked the man and his dog. They learned a new symbol and a new word. They decided to race to the swings instead. They were best friends. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play soccer. Today, they go to the big stadium with their dad. They want to see their favorite team play. + +But it is very cold outside. The wind blows hard. Ben and Sam shiver in their seats. They wear hats and scarves, but they still feel cold. + +"Dad, can we go home?" Ben asks. He feels weak and tired. + +"Not yet, son. The game is not over. Look, our team is winning!" Dad says. He cheers and claps. + +Sam tries to watch the game, but he does not care. He only wants to be warm and cozy. He hugs his dad's arm and closes his eyes. + +"Please, dad, can we go home?" Sam begs. He sounds sad. + +Dad looks at his sons. He sees that they are not happy. He loves them very much. He does not want them to be cold and sick. + +"OK, boys, we can go home. The game is almost over anyway. Come on, let's go to the car. We can listen to the radio on the way." Dad says. + +Ben and Sam smile. They are glad that their dad listens to them. They follow him to the car. They get in and turn on the heater. They feel warm and happy. They love their dad. They love soccer. But they love their home more. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play with toys, sometimes they play with books, sometimes they play with jokes. + +One day, Sam has a new joke. He finds a box and puts a toy spider inside. He thinks Lily will be scared when she sees the spider. He puts the box on the table and waits for Lily. + +Lily comes into the room. She sees the box and wonders what is inside. She likes to open boxes and find surprises. She picks up the box and shakes it. She hears something move inside. She is curious. + +She opens the box and sees the spider. She is not scared. She is happy. She likes spiders. She thinks they are cute and funny. She takes the spider out of the box and hugs it. She says, "Thank you, Sam, for the spider. It is a nice joke. I love it." + +Sam is frustrated. He wanted to make Lily scared, not happy. He thinks his joke is not good. He says, "That is not a joke. That is a spider. You are supposed to be scared, not happy. Give me back my spider." + +Lily says, "No, it is my spider. You gave it to me. It is a joke and a gift. I will keep it and play with it. You can find another joke." + +Sam and Lily start to argue. They both want the spider. They both think they are right. They do not listen to each other. They do not share. + +Mom hears them and comes into the room. She sees the spider and the box and the twins. She knows what happened. She says, "Sam, Lily, stop arguing. You are both wrong. This is not a joke. This is a prank. A prank is a bad joke that makes someone feel bad. You should not do pranks. They are not nice. They are not fun. They are mean." + +Sam and Lily look at Mom. They look at the spider. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Sam. Sorry, Lily. We did not know. We did not mean to be mean. We wanted to have fun. We like jokes, but not pranks." + +Mom says, "It is okay. I forgive you. You can have fun, but you have to be kind and respectful. You have to think about how your jokes make others feel. You have to share and take turns. You have to say please and thank you. You have to be good twins." + +Sam and Lily nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They hug the spider. They say, "We will be good twins. We will be kind and respectful. We will share and take turns. We will say please and thank you. We will have fun with good jokes, not bad pranks." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is good. I am proud of you. Now, let's go and have some cookies. And maybe we can find some good jokes to tell each other. Jokes that make us laugh, not cry." + +Sam and Lily smile. They say, "Yes, Mom. Let's go. We love cookies. We love jokes. We love you." + +They all go to the kitchen. They eat cookies. They tell jokes. They laugh. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big onion in the ground. They wanted to dig it out and eat it. + +"Can I have your shovel?" Tom asked Sam. + +"OK, I will lend it to you. But you have to give it back," Sam said. + +Tom took the shovel and started to dig. He dug and dug until he found the onion. It was very big and round. He was happy. + +"Look, Sam, I found the onion!" Tom said. + +"Wow, that is a big onion. Can I have some?" Sam asked. + +"No, it is mine. I dug it out. You can't have any," Tom said. + +"That is not fair. You used my shovel. You have to share," Sam said. + +"No, I don't. Go away," Tom said. + +Sam was angry. He wanted some onion too. He tried to grab the onion from Tom. Tom did not let go. They pulled and pulled. The onion broke in half. They both fell down. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big bear. The bear smelled the onion. The bear was hungry. The bear ran towards them. + +Tom and Sam were scared. They screamed and cried. They forgot about the onion and the shovel. They tried to run away. But the bear was faster. The bear caught them and ate them. The end. +Sara and Ben like to play outside. They have a big yard with grass and flowers and a swing. Sometimes they see bugs and birds and squirrels. They have fun in the sun. + +But today it is raining. The sky is gray and the water falls from the clouds. Sara and Ben cannot play outside. They are sad. They look out the window and see the yard. The grass and flowers are wet. The swing is wet. There is mud everywhere. + +Sara and Ben want to play in the mud. They think it looks fun. They put on their boots and coats and hats. They tell their mom they are going outside. Their mom says no. She says the mud is dirty and they will get dirty too. She says they have to stay inside and be clean. She says she will prevent them from going outside. + +Sara and Ben are mad. They do not want to be clean. They want to be dirty. They want to play in the mud. They think their mom is mean. They try to sneak out the door. But their mom sees them. She stops them. She says they have to play inside. She gives them some toys and books and crayons. She says they can have fun inside. + +Sara and Ben are bored. They do not like the toys and books and crayons. They want to play in the mud. They look out the window again. They see the mud. It looks fun. They wish they could play in the mud. They wonder if the rain will stop. They hope it will stop soon. They hope they can play outside tomorrow. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. But they do not like to wash their hands. Mom always tells them to wash their hands before they eat. But they do not listen. + +One day, Mom has a surprise for them. She says she has a new game for them to play. She gives them a big roll of tape and a pair of scissors. She says they can make anything they want with the tape. Tim and Sam are very happy. They run to their room with the tape and the scissors. + +They start to cut the tape and stick it on their cars and trucks. They make wings, wheels, horns, and lights. They have a lot of fun. But they also make a big mess. They leave tape and paper everywhere. They do not notice that Mom is watching them. + +Mom smiles and says to herself, "They are so creative. But they are also very deaf. They do not hear me when I call them. I have an idea. I will teach them a lesson." + +She goes to the kitchen and makes some sandwiches for lunch. She puts some jam, cheese, and ham on the bread. But she also puts some tape on the bread. She cuts the sandwiches and puts them on a plate. She calls Tim and Sam to come and eat. + +Tim and Sam hear Mom and run to the kitchen. They are very hungry. They see the sandwiches and grab them. They do not see the tape on the bread. They take a big bite and start to chew. + +But something is wrong. The sandwiches are sticky and hard. They do not taste good. They try to spit them out, but the tape is stuck to their teeth and tongue. They make funny noises and faces. They look at each other and see the tape on their mouths. + +Mom laughs and says, "Now you know how it feels to be deaf. You cannot talk or hear. Maybe next time you will listen to me and wash your hands. And maybe you will also clean your room." + +Tim and Sam nod and try to say sorry. They pull the tape off their mouths and run to the bathroom. They wash their hands and their mouths. They do not like the tape game. They say they will never play with tape again. Mom hugs them and says she loves them. She says she has some cookies for them, but only if they promise to be good. Tim and Sam promise and smile. They like the cookies game. They eat the cookies and say thank you. Mom is happy. She says they are good boys. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her big sister's clothes. She would sneak into her room and open the wardrobe. She would find pretty dresses, shiny shoes and sparkly jewels. She would put them on and look at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +But Lily did not know that her big sister had a secret. She had a special spray that made her clothes smell nice. She kept it in a drawer under the wardrobe. She did not want Lily to touch it. She thought Lily was too little and might make a mess. + +One day, Lily was playing dress-up again. She saw the drawer under the wardrobe. She was curious. She opened it and found the spray. It was pink and had a flower on it. It looked like candy. She wanted to try it. She sprayed it on her dress. It smelled sweet. She liked it. She sprayed it on her shoes. They smelled sweet too. She liked them. She sprayed it on her jewels. They smelled sweet as well. She liked them. She sprayed it on everything. She sprayed and sprayed and sprayed. + +She did not hear her big sister coming home. She did not hear her open the door. She did not hear her scream. She only heard the spray. + +"What are you doing?" her big sister yelled. "You ruined my clothes! You wasted my spray! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily was scared. She dropped the spray. She tried to run. But her dress was too tight. It got stuck on the wardrobe. She fell down. She cried. + +Her big sister was angry. She grabbed the spray. She sprayed it on Lily. It smelled sweet. But it stung. Lily cried more. + +Her big sister was sorry. She hugged Lily. She said she was sorry. She said she loved her. She said they would clean up. She said they would share. + +Lily was happy. She hugged her big sister. She said she was sorry. She said she loved her. She said they would play. She said they would spray. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to gather things they found in the grass, like rocks, leaves and flowers. They put them in a big basket and pretended they were treasures. + +One day, they saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a whistle. Tom picked it up and blew it. It made a very loud and noisy sound. Lily covered her ears and said, "Stop, Tom! That is too noisy! It hurts my ears!" + +But Tom did not stop. He liked the whistle and wanted to keep it. He blew it again and again, and ran away from Lily. He did not care that Lily was sad and angry. He thought the whistle was fun and he did not want to share it. + +Lily chased after Tom, but she could not catch him. She shouted, "Tom, give me the whistle! It is not fair! You have to share!" But Tom did not listen. He blew the whistle louder and louder, and laughed. + +But then, something bad happened. A big dog heard the whistle and thought it was a toy. The dog ran towards Tom and barked. Tom was scared and dropped the whistle. The dog picked it up and ran away with it. + +Tom cried and said, "Oh no! My whistle! The dog took it! I want it back!" Lily came to Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. But you were not nice. You did not share the whistle and you made a lot of noise. You made me and the dog unhappy. Maybe if you were nicer, you could still have the whistle." + +Tom realized that Lily was right. He said, "You are right, Lily. I was not nice. I was selfish and rude. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I can forgive you. But next time, you have to share and be quiet. OK?" Tom agreed and said, "OK. I'm sorry, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They hugged and went back to their basket. They gathered more things and played nicely. They learned that sharing and being quiet are better than being selfish and noisy. +Tim and Mia were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they were bored at home and wanted to have some fun. They looked around their room and saw their stuffed animals, their books, and their toys. + +"Let's pretend we are in the jungle," Tim suggested. "We can be explorers and look for animals and plants." + +"OK, that sounds fun," Mia agreed. "I will be a bird and you can be a monkey." + +They put on their hats and backpacks and grabbed their binoculars. They made their way to the living room, where they saw a big green couch, a brown rug, and a lamp. + +"This is the jungle," Tim said. "Look, there is a snake on the rug, and a tree on the couch, and a sun on the lamp." + +They crawled on the rug, climbed on the couch, and peeked at the lamp. They made noises like animals and pretended to see more things in the jungle. + +They had a lot of fun until their mom came in and saw the mess. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "You have turned the living room into a jungle!" + +"We are playing pretend, mom," Mia said. "We are explorers and we are looking for animals and plants." + +"That's very creative, but you also have to clean up after yourselves," mom said. "Why don't you put your things back in your room and then we can have a snack?" + +"OK, mom," Tim and Mia said. They gathered their things and went back to their room. They were happy that they had a fun adventure in the jungle. +Anna likes to help her mom with the chores. She likes to fold the clothes and put them in the drawers. She likes to dust the shelves and make them shiny. But she does not like to iron the clothes. Ironing is hard and boring. + +One day, mom is busy in the kitchen and asks Anna to iron a shirt for dad. Anna does not want to do it, but she wants to make mom happy. She takes the iron from the closet and plugs it in. The iron is heavy and hot. She has to be careful not to burn herself or the shirt. + +She puts the shirt on the board and tries to iron it. But the iron is too heavy for her. She cannot move it smoothly. She makes wrinkles and creases on the shirt. She gets frustrated and angry. She throws the iron on the floor and cries. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the iron, the shirt and Anna on the floor. She is not happy. She scolds Anna for being careless and naughty. She tells her to never touch the iron again. She picks up the iron and the shirt and puts them away. + +Anna feels sorry and sad. She wants to say sorry to mom and dad. She thinks of a way to make them happy. She goes to her room and finds her crayons and paper. She draws a picture of mom, dad and herself. She writes "I love you" on the picture. She goes to the living room and puts the picture on the wall. She displays her art for mom and dad to see. + +Mom and dad come to the living room and see the picture. They smile and hug Anna. They tell her they love her too. They tell her they are proud of her art. They tell her they forgive her for the iron. Anna feels happy and hugs them back. She learns that ironing is hard, but displaying art is fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But Tom was not careful. He fell down and hurt his knee. It was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "I need a bandage!" + +Lily ran to get help. She saw a lady with a bag. The lady was a nurse. She came to Tom and looked at his knee. + +"You have a small cut, but it is not bad," the lady said. "I have some bandages in my bag. You can choose one. Which one do you want?" + +The lady opened her bag and showed Tom some bandages. There were many colors and shapes. There were red ones and blue ones, stars and hearts, dinosaurs and flowers. + +Tom looked at the bandages. He did not like the dull ones. They were boring and gray. He liked the bright ones. They were fun and colorful. + +"I want the dinosaur one!" Tom said. "It is green and fierce!" + +The lady smiled and put the dinosaur bandage on Tom's knee. She gave him a sticker and a hug. + +"There you go," the lady said. "You are very brave. The bandage will help your knee heal. And the dinosaur will scare away the pain." + +Tom felt better. He thanked the lady and showed Lily his bandage. + +"Look, Lily, I have a dinosaur on my knee!" Tom said. "It is cool and strong!" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked Tom's bandage. She was glad he was okay. + +"Can we play some more?" Tom asked. + +"Sure," Lily said. "But be careful. And watch out for the slide. It is slippery." + +Tom and Lily ran back to the park. They played and laughed and had fun. And Tom's dinosaur bandage stayed on his knee. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could build anything they wanted with the blocks: houses, cars, animals, and more. They were very organized and always put the blocks back in the box when they were done. + +One day, their mom said she had a surprise for them. She told them to close their eyes and hold out their hands. Lily and Ben were curious and excited. They did what their mom said and waited. + +"Open your eyes!" their mom said. Lily and Ben opened their eyes and saw two small bars of chocolate in their hands. They smiled and said, "Thank you, mom! We love chocolate!" + +Their mom said, "You're welcome, my sweeties. You deserve a treat for being so good and tidy with your toys. You can eat your chocolate now, but don't forget to brush your teeth later." + +Lily and Ben nodded and unwrapped their chocolate. They took a bite and enjoyed the sweet taste. They hugged their mom and said, "You're the best, mom! This is a great surprise!" + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. You make me happy every day." +Tim and Sam like to play with dinosaurs. They have many plastic dinosaurs of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend the dinosaurs are alive. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big hill with rocks and dirt. They think it looks like a dinosaur land. They run to the hill and start to play. + +"Look, I have a T-rex!" Tim says. He holds a red dinosaur with sharp teeth. "He is the strongest dinosaur. He can eat all the others." + +"No, he can't!" Sam says. He holds a green dinosaur with a long neck. "He is the tallest dinosaur. He can reach the leaves on the trees." + +They argue and make their dinosaurs fight. They push and pull and bite. They do not share or take turns. + +Their mom sees them and calls them. "Tim, Sam, stop fighting! You are hurting your dinosaurs and yourselves. Come here, now!" + +Tim and Sam stop and look at their mom. They see she is angry and sad. They feel bad. They kneel on the ground and hug their dinosaurs. + +"We are sorry, mom," they say. "We love our dinosaurs. We don't want to hurt them." + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. "I love you, too," she says. "But you have to be nice to each other and your toys. Dinosaurs are not for fighting. They are for having fun and learning." + +She gives them a book with pictures and words about dinosaurs. She helps them read and learn. They see there are many kinds of dinosaurs. Some are strong, some are weak, some are fast, some are slow. But they all live together in the dinosaur land. + +Tim and Sam are happy. They thank their mom and go back to the hill. They play with their dinosaurs again. But this time, they do not fight. They share and take turns. They make noises and pretend the dinosaurs are friends. They have fun. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and look at the sky. + +"Can we go up there?" Sam asked Lily. + +"Yes, let's go!" Lily said. They ran to the tree and grabbed the branches. They pulled themselves up and up. + +The tree was rough and hard. It scratched their hands and legs. But they did not care. They wanted to see the sky. + +They reached the top of the tree. They looked at the sky. It was blue and bright. They saw birds and clouds. They felt happy and free. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. He pointed at a big, shiny thing in the sky. It was a plane. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a plane. It can fly very fast and far. It can take people to different places." Sam said. + +"I want to go on a plane someday." Lily said. + +"Me too." Sam said. + +They watched the plane until it disappeared. They smiled at each other. They did not know that their mom was looking for them. She was worried and angry. She did not like them climbing the tree. She thought it was dangerous and dirty. + +She called their names. They heard her voice. They looked down. They saw her face. It was red and stern. + +"Oh no, we are in trouble." Sam said. + +"Let's go down." Lily said. + +They climbed down the tree. They touched the ground. They felt scared and sorry. + +Their mom grabbed their hands. She scolded them. She told them to never climb the tree again. She took them home. She gave them a bath. She made them wear clean clothes. + +They said sorry to their mom. They hugged her. They told her they loved her. She said she loved them too. She told them to be careful and listen to her. She gave them a kiss. + +They learned their lesson. They did not climb the tree again. But they still looked at the sky. They still dreamed of flying on a plane. They still felt happy and free. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw stars, cars, and animals. They also like to pretend they are cowboys. They have toy guns that make noise. + +One day, they are playing cowboys and robbers. Tim is the cowboy and Sam is the robber. Tim chases Sam around the sidewalk. He says, "Stop, robber! I will shoot you!" Sam runs and laughs. He says, "No, cowboy! You can't catch me!" + +They run to the end of the sidewalk. There is a big wall. Sam stops and turns around. He holds his gun and says, "Ha, cowboy! I have you now!" Tim stops and points his gun at Sam. He says, "No, robber! I will shoot you first!" + +They both pull the trigger. Their guns make noise. But nothing comes out. They look at their guns. They are empty. They have no more chalk. They say, "Oh, no!" They are sad. + +They look at the wall. They see a lot of chalk drawings. They see stars, cars, and animals. They also see their names. They smile. They say, "Wow! Look at our drawings! They are so nice!" + +They forget about their guns. They hug each other. They are friends. They are cheerful. They say, "Let's go get more chalk and play some more!" They run to their houses. They are happy. +Tim was a boy who liked to play a lot. He played with his toys, his friends, and his dog. He played so much that he forgot to nap. He felt tired, but he did not want to stop playing. + +One day, he found a book in his room. It was a book of spells. He did not know what spells were, but he liked the pictures. He opened the book and read a spell. He said the words out loud. + +Suddenly, he felt a strange feeling. He looked at his hands and saw that they were hairy. He looked at his feet and saw that they were paws. He looked in the mirror and saw that he was a dog. He had turned into a dog by saying the spell. + +He was scared and confused. He tried to call his mom, but he could only bark. He tried to find his toys, but he could only chew them. He tried to play with his friends, but they ran away from him. He did not like being a dog. He wanted to be a boy again. + +He ran back to his room and looked for the book. He hoped that there was a spell to make him normal again. He found the book and flipped the pages. He saw a spell that said: "To undo the spell, you must nap well." He realized that he had to nap to break the spell. He was very tired, so he curled up on his bed and closed his eyes. + +He slept for a long time. When he woke up, he felt different. He looked at his hands and saw that they were normal. He looked at his feet and saw that they were normal. He looked in the mirror and saw that he was a boy again. He had turned back into a boy by napping well. + +He was happy and relieved. He hugged his mom and his dog. He learned a lesson that day. He learned that napping is important and that playing with spells is not fun. He decided to nap every day and to leave the book of spells alone. He was glad to be a normal boy who liked to play a lot. +Lily and Tom were having breakfast with their mom. They liked to eat toast and jam and drink milk. Mom gave them each a dish with their food and a cup with their drink. + +"Can we go outside and play after we eat?" Lily asked. She was playful and wanted to run and jump in the garden. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to finish your breakfast and clean your dishes first," Mom said. She smiled and sipped her coffee. + +Tom nodded and ate his toast quickly. He was also playful and wanted to ride his bike and chase the butterflies. He finished his dish and his cup and put them in the sink. + +"Look, Mom, I'm done!" he said proudly. + +"Good job, Tom. You can go outside and play, but be careful and stay in the garden," Mom said. + +Lily was still eating her toast slowly. She liked to spread the jam evenly and cut it into small pieces. She saw Tom put on his shoes and hat and run outside. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" she said. She wanted to play with him and have fun. + +She tried to eat faster, but she still had half of her dish left. She looked at the window and saw Tom riding his bike and laughing. She felt sad and left out. + +She put down her toast and pushed her dish away. She got up from her chair and ran to the door. + +"Lily, where are you going?" Mom asked. She saw Lily's dish still full of food and her cup still half full of milk. + +"I want to play with Tom!" Lily said. She tried to open the door, but it was locked. + +"Lily, you have to finish your breakfast and clean your dishes first. You can't go outside and play until you do that," Mom said. She got up from her chair and walked to Lily. + +Lily pouted and crossed her arms. She didn't want to eat anymore. She wanted to play with Tom. + +"Please, Mom, can I go outside and play now?" she asked. She looked at Mom with big eyes and a sweet voice. + +Mom shook her head and smiled. She knew Lily was playful and curious, but she also had to learn to follow the rules. + +"No, Lily, you can't. You have to eat your breakfast and clean your dishes first. That's the rule. If you do that, then you can go outside and play with Tom. He will wait for you, don't worry," Mom said. She picked up Lily and carried her back to the table. + +She put Lily on her chair and gave her back her dish and her cup. She kissed her on the cheek and said, "I love you, Lily. You are a good girl. Now, eat your breakfast and clean your dishes, and then you can go outside and play." + +Lily sighed and looked at her dish and her cup. She knew Mom was right. She had to follow the rule. She picked up her toast and took a bite. She drank some milk and said, "I love you, Mom. You are a good mom. I will eat my breakfast and clean my dishes, and then I will go outside and play." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's my girl. I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a smart and playful girl. Now, eat your breakfast and clean your dishes, and then you can go outside and play." + +Lily nodded and ate her breakfast and cleaned her dishes. She put them in the sink and said, "I'm done, Mom. Can I go outside and play now?" + +Mom checked her dish and her cup and said, "Yes, you can, Lily. You did a great job. You can go outside and play now, but be careful and stay in the garden." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best mom. I will be careful and stay in the garden." + +She put on her shoes and hat and ran outside. She saw Tom waiting for her by his bike. He waved and said, "Hi, Lily. Come and play with me. We can ride our bikes and chase the butterflies." + +Lily waved and said, "Hi, Tom. I'm coming. We can play together and have fun." + +She ran to Tom and hugged him. They got on their bikes and rode around the garden. They were playful and happy. They saw the sun rise in the sky and felt the warm breeze on their faces. They laughed and sang and enjoyed their day. They were good friends and good children. They loved their mom and their garden. They loved their breakfast and their dishes. They loved their bikes and their butterflies. They loved their life and their play. +Lily and Tom are going to grandma's house for the weekend. They need to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Lily likes to pack with style. She picks her favorite dress, shoes and hat. She also packs her doll, her book and her crayons. She puts everything in her pink bag. + +Tom is not so careful. He throws his shirt, pants and socks in his blue bag. He also packs his car, his ball and his dinosaur. He does not care if they match or not. He zips his bag and runs to the door. + +"Wait, Tom!" Lily says. "You need to pack your toothbrush and your pajamas. And you need to be more careful. Your bag is too full. Your things might fall out." + +Tom rolls his eyes. He does not like to pack with style. He thinks it is boring. He goes back to his room and takes out his ball. He puts in his toothbrush and his pajamas. He zips his bag again and runs to the door. + +"Are you ready, kids?" Mom says. "Let's go to grandma's house!" + +Lily and Tom grab their bags and follow mom to the car. They are excited to see grandma. They hope she will like their different styles of packing. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the hippo. The hippo was big and gray, and had a huge mouth. He liked to swim in the water and splash with his friends. + +"Look, mom, the hippo is so funny!" Lily said, pointing at the hippo. + +"Yes, he is, sweetie. Do you know what he is doing?" mom asked. + +"He is playing!" Tom said. + +"That's right, he is playing. But he is also trying to stay cool. Hippos need water to keep their skin wet and soft. If they stay out of the water for too long, their skin can crack and hurt. That's why they dry themselves with mud or sand sometimes." mom explained. + +"Oh, I see. That's smart!" Lily said. + +They watched the hippo for a while, until he got restless. He wanted to find more water and mud. He got out of the pond and walked around the fence. He saw a big fountain in the middle of the zoo. He thought it looked like a nice place to swim and dry himself. + +"Hey, where are you going?" one of his friends called. + +"I'm going to the fountain. It looks fun!" the hippo said. + +"But that's not for us. That's for the people. They will be mad if you go there." his friend warned. + +"I don't care. I'm hot and bored. I want to try something new." the hippo said. + +He ignored his friend and ran to the fountain. He jumped in and made a big splash. The water was cold and fresh. He felt happy and free. He opened his mouth and sprayed water in the air. He rolled in the mud and sand that was around the fountain. He dried himself and felt good. + +But the people were not happy. They screamed and ran away. They called the zookeepers and the police. They said the hippo was dangerous and naughty. They wanted him to go back to his pond. + +The hippo did not understand. He thought he was just having fun. He did not mean to scare anyone. He just wanted to cool off and dry himself. He felt sad and confused. He wished he had listened to his friend. + +The zookeepers and the police came and tried to catch the hippo. They used ropes and nets and trucks. They were careful and gentle. They did not want to hurt the hippo. They just wanted to take him back to his pond. + +The hippo saw them and realized he had made a mistake. He felt sorry and ashamed. He did not want to cause any trouble. He wanted to go back to his pond and his friends. He followed the zookeepers and the police. He let them put him in a truck. He hoped they would forgive him. + +Tom and Lily saw the hippo in the truck. They felt sorry for him too. They waved at him and said: + +"Bye, hippo. We hope you are okay. We still like you. You are funny and cute. But next time, please stay in your pond. It's better for you and for everyone. We will come and visit you again soon." + +The hippo heard them and smiled. He nodded and said: + +"Bye, kids. Thank you for being kind. I'm sorry for being bad. I learned my lesson. I will stay in my pond. It's my home and I love it. I hope you will come and see me again soon." +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses with the blocks. They had many colors of blocks: red, yellow, green, and blue. + +"Look, I made a big blue house!" Lily said, showing Tom her creation. + +"Wow, that's nice!" Tom said. "Can I play with it?" + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't break it!" Lily said. + +Tom nodded and took some blue blocks from Lily's house. He wanted to make a car with them. He put the blocks together and made wheels and a door. He was happy with his car. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Tom said, moving his car on the floor. + +But then, he bumped into Lily's house. The house fell down and the blocks scattered everywhere. Lily gasped and started to cry. + +"Tom, you broke my house!" Lily said, sobbing. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to!" Tom said, feeling bad. + +He tried to pick up the blocks and fix the house, but he didn't remember how Lily made it. He gave Lily a hug and said, "Please don't be mad at me. I'll help you make a new house." + +Lily sniffed and wiped her tears. She looked at Tom and saw that he was sorry. She hugged him back and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm not mad at you. You're my friend. We can make a new house together." + +They smiled and started to build a new house with the blocks. They used all the colors and made it bigger and better than before. They were happy and proud of their house. + +"Look, Mommy!" Lily said, when their mommy came to see them. "We made a house!" + +"That's wonderful, sweeties!" Mommy said, smiling. "You did a great job!" + +She gave them each a kiss and a cookie. The cookie was sour, but they liked it. They ate the cookie and played with their house. They had fun and forgot about the broken house. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to watch movies on the big TV. Today, they want to watch a movie about a green frog. But they cannot find the movie. They search and search in the box of movies, but they only see movies about cars, dogs, and princesses. + +Lily is sad. She says, "Where is the green frog movie? I want to watch it now!" + +Ben is mad. He says, "Stop crying, Lily! Maybe the green frog movie is in another box. Let's look there." + +They go to another box of movies. They search and search, but they only see movies about dinosaurs, pirates, and fairies. + +Lily is very sad. She says, "There is no green frog movie! We will never watch it!" + +Ben is very mad. He says, "Stop crying, Lily! Maybe the green frog movie is in the TV. Let's look there." + +They go to the TV. They search and search, but they only see movies about cows, trains, and superheroes. + +Lily and Ben are very sad and very mad. They say, "There is no green frog movie! We will never watch it!" + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "What are you doing, Lily and Ben? Why are you so sad and mad?" + +They say, "We want to watch the green frog movie, but we cannot find it. We searched and searched, but we only saw movies about cars, dogs, princesses, dinosaurs, pirates, fairies, cows, trains, and superheroes. There is no green frog movie!" + +Mom smiles. She says, "I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +She takes them to the couch. She shows them a movie. It is the green frog movie! + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They say, "Yay! The green frog movie! Thank you, Mom!" + +They hug Mom. They watch the green frog movie. They laugh and sing with the green frog. They forget why they were sad and mad. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun and feeling healthy. + +Then they saw a stranger walking towards them. He was wearing a big coat and a hat. He had a bag in his hand. He looked at Lily and Ben and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you want to see what I have in my bag? I have some nice things for you." + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They did not know the stranger. They did not want to see his bag. They wanted to play with their ball. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her about the stranger. She hugged them and said, "You did the right thing. You should never talk to strangers or go with them. They might be bad." + +She took their ball and said, "Let's go home now. We can gather some flowers on the way and make a bouquet for dad. He will be happy to see you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They held their mom's hand and walked away from the park. They looked for pretty flowers and picked them. They forgot about the stranger and felt happy again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big road with many cars and trucks. They wanted to cross the road and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Lily said. "It looks fun over there!" + +"No, Lily, we can't!" Tom said. "Mom told us to stay away from the road. It is dangerous!" + +But Lily did not listen to Tom. She ran towards the road, not looking left or right. Tom was scared and followed her. He tried to call her name, but she did not hear him. She was deaf. + +A big truck was coming fast on the road. It honked its horn, but Lily did not hear it either. Tom saw the truck and pulled Lily back just in time. They fell on the grass, safe but shaken. + +The truck driver stopped and got out. He was angry and scared. He yelled at Lily and Tom, but they did not understand him. He pointed at the road and shook his head. + +Lily and Tom were sorry. They regretted running to the road. They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had listened to Mom and Tom. They learned their lesson. They never played near the road again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they went to the store with their mom to buy some snacks. They saw a big jar of cookies on a shelf and wanted to have some. + +"Mom, can we have cookies?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, not today. We have enough snacks at home," Mom said. + +"But we love cookies!" Ben said. + +"I know, but we have to save money for other things. Maybe another day," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not want to listen to Mom. They decided to take some cookies when Mom was not looking. They reached for the jar and tried to pull it down. But the jar was too heavy and slippery. It fell from the shelf and broke on the floor. Cookies and glass went everywhere. + +"Uh-oh," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom heard the noise and turned around. She saw the mess and the twins. She was very upset. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted cookies," Lily and Ben said. + +"That was very naughty and dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or someone else. You have to pay for the jar and the cookies. And you have to say sorry to the store lady," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and scared. They did not mean to break the jar. They followed Mom to the counter, where the store lady was waiting. + +"I'm sorry, ma'am. My kids were very bad. They tried to take some cookies and broke the jar. How much do we owe you?" Mom said. + +The store lady looked at Lily and Ben. She saw their sad and scared faces. She felt compassionate for them. She knew they were young and made a mistake. + +"It's okay, ma'am. Don't worry about it. Accidents happen. I'm glad no one got hurt. Just make sure they learn their lesson and don't do it again," the store lady said. + +"Thank you, ma'am. You are very kind and compassionate. We appreciate it. Come on, kids. Let's go home. And say thank you and sorry to the store lady," Mom said. + +"Thank you and sorry, store lady," Lily and Ben said. + +The store lady smiled and waved. Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They never tried to take cookies without asking again. They also learned to be more compassionate to others who make mistakes. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to travel. They had a big map on the wall of their room and they would point to different places and pretend they were there. Sometimes they would pack their bags and go on a trip around the house, looking for new things to see and do. + +One day, they decided to travel to the moon. They put on their helmets and suits and got into their rocket, which was really a cardboard box. They counted down from ten and then shouted, "Blast off!" They made loud noises and shook the box as if they were flying through the air. + +They looked out of the window and saw the stars and the planets. They were very excited and wondered what the moon would look like. They hoped they would find some aliens or some cheese. They talked to each other on their radios, which were really tin cans with strings. + +"Ben, do you see the moon?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, Sara, I see it. It's big and round and shiny. We're almost there!" Ben answered. + +They got ready to land on the moon. They pushed a button, which was really a sticker, and the rocket slowed down. They felt a bump and then they were on the moon. They opened the door and stepped out of the rocket. + +They looked around and saw that the moon was very different from their home. It was dark and quiet and cold. There was no grass or trees or flowers. There was only dust and rocks and craters. They felt very light and could jump very high. + +They explored the moon and had fun. They collected some rocks and made some footprints. They waved to the earth, which was a small blue ball in the sky. They pretended they met some aliens, who were really their stuffed animals. + +They were having so much fun that they didn't notice the time. They didn't hear their mom calling them for dinner. They didn't see the sun setting and the moon getting darker. They didn't realize they were in trouble. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big shadow on the ceiling. It was their dad, who had come to look for them. He was not happy. He lifted the box and turned on the light. + +"Sara and Ben, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"We're on the moon, dad!" they said. + +"You're not on the moon, you're on the floor. And you're making a mess. And you're late for dinner. And you're in trouble. Come on, let's go." he said. + +He took them out of the box and carried them to the kitchen. They were sad and sorry. They had to clean up their room and eat their dinner and go to bed early. They learned their lesson. They decided that traveling to the moon was not so easy after all. +Sara and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green, and gray. Sara liked the gray blocks the best. She said they were like rocks or metal. + +"Look, Tom, I made a big gray castle!" Sara said, showing her brother her creation. "It has a gate and a tower and a flag." + +"That's nice, Sara," Tom said, not looking. He was busy making a blue car with wheels and a horn. "But I like my car better. It can go fast and make noise." + +Sara felt sad. She wanted Tom to like her castle too. She thought of a way to make him notice. She saw a big ball on the floor. It was red and soft and fit in her hand. She had an idea. + +"Hey, Tom, catch!" Sara said, and threw the ball at his car. + +The ball hit the car and made it fall apart. The blocks scattered everywhere. Tom was angry. He did not like that Sara disturbed his car. + +"Sara, why did you do that?" Tom shouted. "You ruined my car! That was not nice!" + +Sara was sorry. She did not mean to make Tom mad. She just wanted to play with him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sara said. "I just wanted you to see my castle. I thought you would like it. It's gray, like rocks or metal." + +Tom looked at Sara's castle. He saw that it was big and strong and had a flag. He thought it was cool. + +"Your castle is cool, Sara," Tom said. "But you should not throw the ball at my car. That was not fair." + +"I know, Tom," Sara said. "I'm sorry. Can we play together?" + +Tom nodded. He picked up the ball and gave it to Sara. + +"Here, Sara," Tom said. "You can have the ball. But let's not throw it at our blocks. Let's play catch instead." + +Sara smiled. She took the ball and threw it to Tom. + +"OK, Tom," Sara said. "Let's play catch. And then we can build more things with our blocks." + +They played catch and then they built more things with their blocks. They used all the colors, even gray. They had fun and did not disturb each other. They were happy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many things inside. They see books, toys, clothes, and more. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Ben says. "Can we take some?" + +Sam nods. "Yes, let's take some. But we have to share. We can't take everything." + +They start to look at the things and pick what they like. Ben likes a red car and a blue ball. Sam likes a green dinosaur and a yellow hat. They put them in their bags. + +Then, they see something shiny in the corner of the box. It is a necklace with a big stone. It looks different from the other things. It looks very pretty. + +"Look, what is this?" Ben says. He picks up the necklace and holds it in his hand. + +"I don't know. It is shiny and pretty. Maybe it is a treasure," Sam says. + +"Can I have it?" Ben asks. "I like it very much." + +Sam shakes his head. "No, I want it too. It is not fair. You already have a car and a ball." + +Ben frowns. "But I saw it first. It is mine. You already have a dinosaur and a hat." + +They start to argue and pull the necklace. They are not happy. + +A lady sees them and walks over. She is the owner of the box. She is giving away the things she does not need. + +"Hello, boys. What are you doing?" she asks. + +"We are playing with the things in the box. But we both want this necklace. It is shiny and pretty," Ben says. + +The lady smiles. "I see. Do you know what this necklace is?" + +They shake their heads. + +"This necklace is very special. It has a name and a value. The name is ruby. The value is very high. It is worth a lot of money. It is different from the other things in the box. It is not a toy. It is a gift," she says. + +"A gift? For who?" Sam asks. + +"For you. For both of you. You can share it. You can take turns wearing it. Or you can give it to someone you love. Like your mom or your sister. Or you can keep it safe and save it for later. It is up to you. But you have to be careful. It is very precious. You have to be kind and respectful to each other. And to the necklace. Can you do that?" she asks. + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry for arguing. They nod. + +"Yes, we can do that. Thank you, lady. Thank you for the gift," they say. + +They hug the lady and each other. They put the necklace in a small box and close it. They decide to give it to their mom as a surprise. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. They had a lovely time on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They laughed and sang and had fun. + +One day, Lily saw a big red ball in the grass. She ran to get it. She wanted to play with it. She said to Tom, "Look, a ball! Let's play catch!" + +Tom nodded. He liked balls. He ran after Lily. They threw the ball to each other. They were happy. + +But then, a mean boy came. He was bigger than Lily and Tom. He said, "That's my ball! Give it to me!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They said, "No, we found it. It's ours!" + +The mean boy got angry. He pushed Lily and Tom. He grabbed the ball. He said, "It's mine! Go away!" + +Lily and Tom fell down. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cried. They wanted their ball back. They wanted their lovely time back. + +But the mean boy did not care. He ran away with the ball. He did not allow Lily and Tom to play with it. He was not nice. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They hugged each other. They went home. They did not have a lovely time. They had a bad time. They did not like the mean boy. They hoped he would not come back. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They also liked to look at the sky and see the different shapes of the clouds. + +"Look, Max, that cloud looks like a big bear!" Lily said, pointing at a fluffy white cloud. + +"Wow, you are right, Lily, it does look like a bear! And that one looks like a fish!" Max said, pointing at another cloud. + +They laughed and tried to find more animals in the clouds. They saw a bird, a cat, a dog and a snake. + +"Hey, Lily, do you want to play a game?" Max asked. + +"What game, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Let's play peek-a-boo with the clouds! We can hide behind that tree and peek at the clouds when they move!" Max said. + +"OK, that sounds fun, Max! Let's go!" Lily said. + +They ran to the big tree and hid behind it. They waited for the wind to blow the clouds. When they saw a gap in the clouds, they peeked out and shouted "peek-a-boo!" + +They had a lot of fun playing peek-a-boo with the clouds. They thought the clouds were very impressive and beautiful. They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a red cap. Ben has a blue cap. They both like their caps. + +One day, they see a big tree. The tree has many leaves and branches. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to climb the tree and see what is up there. + +Anna says, "Let's climb the tree. It looks fun." + +Ben says, "No, let's not climb the tree. It looks scary." + +Anna and Ben disagree. They do not want to do the same thing. + +Anna says, "I will climb the tree. You can stay here." + +Ben says, "I will stay here. You can climb the tree." + +Anna and Ben go their own ways. Anna puts her cap on her head and climbs the tree. Ben puts his cap on his head and sits on the grass. + +Anna climbs higher and higher. She sees birds and squirrels and flowers. She is happy. + +Ben sits lower and lower. He sees ants and rocks and dirt. He is bored. + +Anna and Ben miss each other. They want to play together. + +Anna says, "Ben, come up here. It is fun." + +Ben says, "Anna, come down here. It is safe." + +Anna and Ben disagree again. They do not want to change their places. + +But then, a strong wind blows. It blows Anna's cap off her head. It blows Ben's cap off his head. The caps fly away. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They lose their caps. + +Anna says, "Ben, I'm sorry. I should have listened to you." + +Ben says, "Anna, I'm sorry. I should have joined you." + +Anna and Ben agree. They are sorry. They hug each other. + +They climb down the tree and look for their caps. They find them in a bush. They are happy. + +They put their caps on their heads and play in the park. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. They are apples. Lily and Tom want to pick some apples. They think apples are healthy and yummy. + +But there is a problem. The tree belongs to Mr. Brown. He is a grumpy man. He does not like children. He does not like to share his apples. He says they are his apples. He says children are naughty. He says he will chase them away. + +Lily and Tom have an idea. They decide to play hide and seek. Lily counts to ten. Tom runs to the tree. He picks an apple. He hides behind a bush. Lily looks for Tom. She sees the apple. She picks it. She hides behind a rock. + +Mr. Brown comes out of his house. He sees his tree. He sees some apples are missing. He is angry. He looks for the children. He shouts, "Who took my apples? Come out, come out, wherever you are!" + +Lily and Tom hear Mr. Brown. They are scared. They hold their apples. They whisper to each other, "Shh, don't make a sound. He can't find us. We are good at hiding." + +They wait until Mr. Brown goes back to his house. Then they run away. They go to their homes. They eat their apples. They smile. They say, "That was fun. And the apples were healthy and yummy." +Tom and Lily were playing near the pond. They liked to look at the fish and the ducks. Sometimes they saw a frog. Frogs were green and slimy and could jump very high. + +"Look, there is a frog!" Lily said, pointing to a big one on a rock. "I want to catch it!" + +She ran to the frog and tried to grab it with her hand. But the frog was too fast. It jumped into the water and made a splash. + +"Ha ha, you missed it!" Tom laughed. He thought it was funny. + +Lily was not happy. She did not like to miss things. She wanted to catch the frog. She looked around and saw another one on a leaf. She sneaked up to it and reached out her hand. + +But the frog was not a frog. It was a toy. Tom had put it there to trick Lily. When Lily touched it, it made a loud noise and squirted water at her face. + +"Boo!" Tom shouted. He thought it was very funny. + +Lily was not happy. She did not like to be tricked. She did not like to be wet. She was angry. She turned to Tom and slapped him on the cheek. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. He did not think it was funny. He did not like to be slapped. He was angry. He slapped Lily back on the cheek. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She did not like to be slapped. She was angry. She slapped Tom again. + +Tom and Lily started to slap each other. They slapped and slapped and slapped. They did not stop. They did not listen. They did not think. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the pond. They saw Tom and Lily slapping each other. They were not happy. They did not like to see them slapping. They thought it was difficult. + +"Stop it!" Mom said. "Stop it right now!" + +"Why are you slapping each other?" Dad asked. "What is going on?" + +Tom and Lily stopped slapping. They looked at Mom and Dad. They looked at each other. They looked at the toy frog. They felt silly. They felt sorry. + +"We were playing with the frog," Tom said. + +"But it was not a real frog," Lily said. + +"It was a toy frog," Tom said. + +"He tricked me," Lily said. + +"She missed it," Tom said. + +"I was angry," Lily said. + +"I was angry too," Tom said. + +They did not know what else to say. They hung their heads. They knew they had done something wrong. + +Mom and Dad sighed. They knew they had to teach them a lesson. + +"Slapping is not nice," Mom said. "Slapping hurts." + +"Slapping is not funny," Dad said. "Slapping makes people sad." + +"You should not slap each other," Mom said. "You should be kind to each other." + +"You should say sorry to each other," Dad said. "You should hug each other." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt bad. They did not want to hurt each other. They did not want to make each other sad. They wanted to be kind to each other. They wanted to hug each other. + +They said sorry to each other. They hugged each other. They said sorry to Mom and Dad. They hugged Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were happy. They liked to see them sorry. They liked to see them hug. They thought it was easy. + +They took the toy frog and threw it in the trash. They did not like the toy frog. They thought it was difficult. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would question each other about the ball, like what color it was or how big it was. + +But then the sun went down and the sky became dark. Anna and Ben could not see the ball very well. They felt scared of the dark. They wanted to go home to their mom and dad. + +"Ben, where is the ball?" Anna questioned. + +"I don't know, Anna. I can't see it. It is too dark." Ben said. + +They looked around, but they could not find the ball. They saw a pale light in the distance. It was a street lamp. They decided to go to the light and wait for their mom and dad. + +They ran to the light and held each other's hands. They felt safer in the light. They hoped their mom and dad would come soon. They missed their ball, but they were happy to have each other. +A thin boy named Sam liked to fix things. He had a box of tools and some old toys that he made better. He was very good at fixing things, but not very good at sharing them. + +One day, he found a broken bike in the trash. He took it home and worked hard to fix it. He put on new wheels, a new seat, and a new bell. He was very proud of his bike and wanted to ride it. + +But when he went outside, he saw his friend Tom playing with his ball. Tom saw the bike and wanted to try it. + +"Can I ride your bike, Sam?" Tom asked. + +"No, it's mine. I fixed it. Go away," Sam said. + +"But I want to ride it. It looks fun. Please, Sam," Tom said. + +"No, no, no. It's mine, mine, mine. You can't have it," Sam said. + +He pushed Tom away and got on his bike. He rode away, leaving Tom sad and angry. + +Sam rode his bike around the block, feeling happy. He liked his bike and how fast it went. He liked the sound of the bell and the wind in his hair. He didn't care about Tom or anyone else. + +But then, he saw a big dog. The dog barked and ran after him. Sam was scared. He tried to pedal faster, but the dog was faster. The dog caught up with him and bit his leg. Sam fell off his bike and cried. + +The dog ran away with his bike, leaving Sam hurt and alone. + +Tom heard Sam's cry and ran to help him. He saw Sam on the ground, bleeding and crying. He saw the dog with the bike, running away. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" Tom asked. + +"No, I'm not. The dog bit me and took my bike. It hurts. I want my bike back," Sam said. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. That was a bad dog. Here, let me help you. I'll take you home and get a band-aid. Maybe we can find your bike later," Tom said. + +He helped Sam get up and walked with him. He was nice and kind. He didn't say anything about the bike or how Sam was mean to him. + +Sam felt bad. He realized he was wrong. He should have shared his bike with Tom. He should have been a better friend. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. I was mean to you. I should have let you ride my bike. You are my friend. Can you forgive me?" Sam asked. + +Tom smiled. He was happy to hear Sam say sorry. He was happy to be his friend. + +"Of course, Sam. I forgive you. You are my friend, too. Maybe we can fix things together next time," Tom said. + +They hugged and went home. They learned a lesson. They learned to share and to be kind. They learned to fix things and to fix friendships. +Sara and Tom are young. They like to play hide and seek. Sara is good at hiding. Tom is good at finding. + +One day, they play hide and seek in the park. Sara runs and hides behind a big tree. Tom counts to ten and then looks for Sara. He looks under the slide, behind the bench, and in the bushes. He cannot find Sara. + +"Where are you, Sara?" he calls. "I give up!" + +Sara hears Tom and smiles. She thinks she has won. She peeks out from behind the tree and winks at Tom. But Tom sees her wink. He runs to the tree and tags her. + +"I found you, Sara!" he says. "You lose!" + +Sara is surprised. She did not know Tom saw her wink. She feels sad. She does not like to lose. + +"Sorry, Sara," Tom says. "You almost won. You are very good at hiding. But you should not wink. That gives you away." + +Sara nods. She understands. She is not mad at Tom. She likes Tom. He is her friend. + +"OK, Tom," she says. "You are very good at finding. But next time, I will not wink. I will hide better. And maybe I will win." + +Tom smiles. He likes Sara. She is his friend. + +"OK, Sara," he says. "Next time, we will see. But now, let's go and play something else. Do you want to swing, or slide, or climb?" + +Sara thinks. She likes to swing, and slide, and climb. She does not care what they play. She just wants to have fun with Tom. + +"Let's swing, Tom," she says. "I like to swing high and feel the wind." + +"Me too, Sara," Tom says. "Let's go and swing." + +They hold hands and run to the swings. They swing high and laugh. They forget about hide and seek. They are happy. They are young. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. Sometimes they tell jokes to make each other laugh. Lily knows a funny joke about a frog and a fly. She wants to tell Tom the joke. + +"Tom, do you want to hear a joke?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, please. I like jokes," Tom says. + +"Okay, listen. What did the frog say when he saw a fly on his nose?" Lily says. + +"I don't know. What did he say?" Tom says. + +"He said, 'You are not my lunch, you are my booger!'" Lily says. + +Lily laughs. She thinks the joke is very funny. Tom does not laugh. He thinks the joke is not funny. He thinks the joke is gross. He does not like boogers. + +"That is not a joke. That is yucky. I don't like boogers. You are not nice, Lily. You are mean," Tom says. + +Tom is angry. He does not want to play with Lily anymore. He runs away from her. Lily is sad. She does not want to make Tom angry. She does not want to lose her friend. She suffers. + +"Tom, wait. I'm sorry. I did not mean to be mean. I thought you would like the joke. Please come back. Please be my friend," Lily says. + +But Tom does not hear her. He is too far away. Lily cries. She hopes Tom will forgive her. She hopes they can be friends again. She hopes they can tell nice jokes to each other. She hopes they can laugh together. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very high and long. Anna wants to try it. She is adventurous. She says to Ben, "Come on, let's go on the slide. It will be fun!" + +Ben is scared. He does not like high things. He says to Anna, "No, thank you. I will stay here. You can go on the slide. I will watch you." + +Anna is sad. She wants Ben to join her. She says to Ben, "Please, don't be scared. I will hold your hand. We can go on the slide together. It will not be scary. It will be exciting!" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He does not want to make Anna sad. He also wants to be adventurous. He says to Anna, "Okay, I will try. But you have to hold my hand. And we have to go slow." + +Anna is happy. She holds Ben's hand. They walk to the slide. They sit on a plate. The plate is round and shiny. It helps them slide faster. They slide down the slide. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They are proud and happy. They hug each other. They say to each other, "That was awesome! We did it! We are adventurous!" + +They go on the slide again and again. They enjoy the park. They are friends. +Sam and Max are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is very dirty and old. + +"Look, Sam, a car!" Max says. "Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know, Max. It is not our car. It is Dad's car. He never uses it. He says it is weird." Sam says. + +"Maybe we can make it nice. We can polish it. Do you have a cloth?" Max says. + +Sam finds a cloth in a box. He gives it to Max. They start to polish the car. They rub the cloth on the car. They make the car shiny and bright. + +"Wow, Max, the car looks good!" Sam says. "Maybe Dad will like it now." + +They hear a noise. It is Dad. He comes into the garage. He sees the car. He sees Sam and Max. + +"What are you doing, boys?" Dad asks. + +"We are polishing your car, Dad. We want to make it nice for you." Max says. + +Dad smiles. He hugs Sam and Max. + +"Thank you, boys. You are very kind. You did a good job. The car looks much better. But you know what? I still think it is weird. It is a very old car. It has a lot of problems. It does not work well. That is why I never use it." Dad says. + +Sam and Max look at the car. They think it is not weird. They think it is cool. They like the car. + +"Can we play with it, Dad? Please?" Sam and Max ask. + +Dad thinks for a moment. He nods. + +"Okay, boys. You can play with it. But be careful. Don't break anything. And don't drive it. It is not safe. Just pretend." Dad says. + +Sam and Max are happy. They get into the car. They pretend to drive. They make car noises. They have fun. They love the car. They love Dad. +Lily and Sam like to play with chalk. They have many colors of chalk. They draw on the sidewalk. They draw flowers, stars, and rainbows. They fill the sidewalk with pretty pictures. + +"Look, Lily, I draw a big sun!" Sam says. He shows Lily his yellow chalk sun. + +"Wow, Sam, your sun is very bright!" Lily says. She likes Sam's sun. She draws a blue chalk sky around it. + +"Thank you, Lily. Your sky is very nice!" Sam says. He smiles at Lily. They are good friends. + +They hear a sound. It is Mom. She calls them from the door. + +"Time to come in, kids. It is lunch time!" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom!" Lily and Sam say. They put their chalk in a box. They run to the door. + +They look at their sidewalk. They are proud of their pretty pictures. They hope the rain will not wash them away. They want to play with chalk again. +Tim and Jen like to play in the park. They run and jump and swing and slide. They have a lot of fun. But they also like to look for bugs and flowers and birds. They are very curious. + +One day, they see a big tree with a lot of bees. They hear a loud buzz. They want to see the bees up close. They find a stick and poke the tree. They do not know that the bees have a hive in the tree. A hive is a home for bees. The bees do not like to be poked. + +The bees get angry and fly out of the hive. They chase Tim and Jen. Tim and Jen are scared and run away. But Tim trips on a rock and falls. He hurts his knee and cries. Jen stops and runs back to help him. She is brave. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" Jen asks. + +"No, I'm not okay. My knee hurts and the bees are coming!" Tim says. + +"Quick, get up and follow me. I know a place to hide." Jen says. + +She helps Tim get up and they run to a big bush. They crawl under the bush and stay very quiet. The bees fly over the bush and do not see them. They go back to their hive. + +Tim and Jen wait until the bees are gone. Then they come out of the bush. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Sorry, Jen. It was my fault. I should not have poked the tree." Tim says. + +"Sorry, Tim. I should have told you to leave the bees alone. They were just protecting their hive." Jen says. + +They walk back to the park and find their mom. She sees Tim's knee and puts a band-aid on it. She says they were very fit to run away from the bees. She also says they were very silly to poke the tree. She tells them to be more careful next time. + +Tim and Jen nod and say yes. They learned their lesson. They still like to play in the park, but they do not poke the bees anymore. They are happy and safe. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found nothing. + +One day, they found something shiny. It was a pot. It was round and silver and had a lid. Tom and Lily were very curious. They wanted to see what was inside the pot. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"Maybe it has treasure!" Lily said. + +They lifted the lid and looked inside the pot. They saw something incredible. It was a rainbow. A rainbow of colors and sparkles. It filled the pot and spilled out. It made the garden bright and beautiful. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily said. + +They touched the rainbow. It felt soft and warm. They smiled and laughed. They played with the rainbow. They made shapes and patterns. They threw it in the air and caught it. They had so much fun. + +The rainbow was a magic pot. It made Tom and Lily happy. They shared it with their friends and family. Everyone loved the rainbow. It was a wonderful day. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with animals. One day, they went to the zoo and saw a big pool with many seals. The seals were brown and shiny and made funny noises. Tom and Mia wanted to touch them and feed them fish. + +They saw a man in a blue suit who had a big basket of fish. He was going to deliver the fish to the seals. Tom and Mia asked him if they could help him. The man said yes, but he told them to be careful and not to go too close to the water. + +Tom and Mia took some fish from the basket and threw them to the seals. The seals clapped their flippers and caught the fish in their mouths. Tom and Mia laughed and clapped too. They wanted to see the seals better, so they leaned over the edge of the pool. + +But they leaned too much and lost their balance. They fell into the water with a splash. The seals were surprised and scared. They did not like strangers in their pool. They started to bark and bite. Tom and Mia felt uncomfortable and hurt. They screamed and cried for help. + +The man in the blue suit heard them and ran to the pool. He tried to pull them out, but the seals were too strong and angry. They dragged Tom and Mia deeper into the water. The man could not save them. He was sad and sorry. Tom and Mia never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo saw a shiny starfish and said, "Wow, you shine like the sun!" The starfish replied, "Thank you, little fish. I love to shine in the sun." + +Nemo continued to swim and explore the ocean. He saw a big turtle who was very patient. Nemo asked the turtle, "Why are you so patient?" The turtle replied, "I am patient because I know that good things come to those who wait." + +As Nemo continued to swim, he met a friendly octopus. The octopus said, "Hello, little fish. Would you like to play hide and seek with me?" Nemo happily agreed and they played together until the sun began to set. As Nemo said goodbye to his new friend, he thought to himself, "Today was a great day. I swam, I saw shiny things, and I made a new friend. I can't wait to see what adventures tomorrow will bring." +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Sammy. Sammy loved to fly high in the sky and soar above the clouds. One day, he saw a trap on the ground. It was a cage with a door that would close if he went inside. Sammy knew it was important to stay away from traps because they could hurt him. + +Sammy flew down to the ground and saw a little girl standing next to the trap. "Hello, little girl," said Sammy. "What is that trap for?" + +"It's for catching birds," said the little girl. "But I don't want to catch you, Sammy. I just want to watch you soar." + +Sammy was happy to hear that the little girl didn't want to trap him. He flew up into the sky and soared higher than ever before. The little girl watched him with amazement and clapped her hands. "You're amazing, Sammy!" she said. + +Sammy felt proud and happy. He knew it was important to stay away from traps, but it was also important to share his love of flying with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy human. He had a lot of hair on his head and his face. He looked very different from other humans. One day, he decided to complete a puzzle. The puzzle had a picture of a big, red apple. The human worked very hard to complete the puzzle. He put all the pieces in the right place and felt very happy. He was proud of himself for completing the puzzle all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta with tomato sauce for dinner. But one day, Lily's mommy said they couldn't have pasta for dinner because they didn't have any tomato sauce. Lily was sad because she really wanted pasta. + +But then, her daddy came up with an idea. He went to the store and bought some tomato sauce so they could have pasta for dinner. Lily was so happy and polite, she said "thank you" to her daddy. + +While they were eating, Lily's mommy reminded her to chew her food carefully to prevent choking. Lily nodded and took small bites of her delicious pasta. She was happy to have her favorite dinner and grateful for her helpful parents. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to stand in the sun and sleep all day. One day, the cat's owner came home and saw the lazy cat sleeping. The owner yelled, "Wake up, lazy cat!" + +The lazy cat opened his eyes and saw the owner standing there. The cat stood up and stretched his legs. The owner said, "You are so lazy, you need to play more!" The lazy cat meowed and ran around the house. + +From that day on, the lazy cat was not so lazy anymore. He played and ran around all the time. The owner was happy to see the cat being active. The lazy cat learned that it was more fun to play than to sleep all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a stuffed bear named Brownie. One day, Lily wrapped Brownie up in a blanket and put him on the couch. But when she came back, Brownie had vanished! Lily looked everywhere but couldn't find him. She felt sad and scared. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about Brownie disappearing. Her mom searched with her, but they still couldn't find him. Then, Lily's dad came home from work and saw how upset she was. He went to the couch and lifted up the blanket. There was Brownie, safe and sound! Lily was so proud of her dad for finding her best friend. +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 do the dishes. Lily was excited to help, but she was worried because there were so many dishes. + +As she was washing the dishes, she noticed a large pot that was too heavy for her to lift. She asked her mommy for help, but her mommy said she was busy and couldn't help at the moment. Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy were making dinner. Her mommy was making a special soup and needed a large pot. Lily remembered the large pot from earlier and ran to get it for her mommy. Her mommy was so happy and proud of Lily for remembering where the large pot was. From that day on, Lily knew that even though some tasks may seem hard, she could always find a way to do them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her stamp collection. She had stamps of all kinds of animals and shapes. One day, Lily's little brother Max came and wanted to play with her stamps. But Max was not careful and he spilled all the stamps on the floor. Lily got upset and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came and said, "Let's imagine that we are detectives and we have to find all the stamps." So, they started to search for the stamps together. They found all the stamps and put them back in their places. Lily's mom said, "You are very dependable, Lily. You helped me find all the stamps." + +Lily felt happy again and forgave her brother. From that day on, Lily and Max played with the stamps together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They decided to run up a big hill. The hill was very steep, but they all made it to the top. + +At the top of the hill, Lily saw a lovely butterfly. She tried to catch it, but the butterfly flew away. Her friends teased her and said she was too slow. Lily felt sad, but then she saw a pretty flower. She picked it and showed it to her friends. They all said it was lovely and they played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. But one day, her mommy told her that she needed to do some exercise to stay healthy. Lily didn't want to do it because she wanted to play instead. + +Her mommy showed her some simple exercises to do, like jumping jacks and squats. Lily tried them, but she didn't like it. She wanted to go back to playing with her friends. + +One day, Lily got sick. Her mommy took her to the doctor and found out that she was very sick because she didn't exercise enough. Lily's mommy was sad because she knew she should have made Lily do her exercises. Lily's mommy didn't accept that she had made a mistake. + +Lily had to stay in the hospital for a long time. She was so sick that she couldn't even play with her friends anymore. Lily's mommy wished she had made her do her exercises. Lily's mommy wished she had accepted that exercising was important. +Once upon a time, there were two furry kittens named Mittens and Socks. They were very young and loved to play together. One day, they got stuck in a big box and couldn't get out. Their mommy cat tried to help them, but she couldn't fit inside the box. + +So, the mommy cat had an idea. She went to get a big piece of cardboard and put it inside the box. The cardboard helped to separate Mittens and Socks so they could climb out. Mittens went one way and Socks went the other, but they were both safe and happy. + +From that day on, Mittens and Socks knew that sometimes they needed to be separated to stay safe, but they would always be furry friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie liked to fly high in the sky. It flapped its wings with motion and felt so free. The birdie thought it was the most graceful creature in the world. + +One day, the birdie saw a big bird. It was not as graceful as the little birdie. The big bird flapped its wings and made a lot of noise. The little birdie thought that the big bird was not as pretty as it was. + +But then, the big bird started to fly. It flew so high and so fast that the little birdie was amazed. The little birdie realized that even though the big bird was not as graceful, it was still very strong and fast. From that day on, the little birdie learned to think that all birds are special in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play and have fun. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, so he made a plan. He would pretend to clean his room and then go outside to play. + +While Timmy was outside, he saw a bird. The bird was singing a silly song. Timmy thought it was funny and decided to make up his own silly poem. He sang his poem to the bird and they became friends. + +Later that day, Timmy went back inside and his mom found out that he didn't clean his room. She was very angry and punished Timmy. Timmy felt sad and wished he had just cleaned his room. He went outside to find his bird friend, but the bird was gone. Timmy never saw his bird friend again and he felt even more sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the countryside with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's go to town, Lily! It's a beautiful day outside." + +Lily got very excited and said, "Yay! I love going to town!" She quickly put on her shoes and ran outside to get in the car. + +When they got to town, they saw lots of pretty flowers and colorful buildings. Lily said, "Wow, Mommy! This town is so beautiful!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Let's go get some ice cream now." They walked to the ice cream shop and Lily got a big scoop of her favorite flavor. She was very happy and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the library to get a book. She found a book about a princess and a dragon. She was so happy! + +Her friend, Timmy, saw the book and felt jealous. He wanted to read it too. Lily saw that Timmy was sad, so she decided to share the book with him. They both read the book together and had so much fun. + +After they finished reading, Timmy was happy and grateful to Lily for sharing the book with him. From that day on, they always shared their books with each other and never felt jealous again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and color with her orange crayon. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys and settle down for dinner." + +Lily replied, "But I don't want to stop playing yet! Can I have more time, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, you can have five more minutes to play, and then it's time to settle down for dinner." + +Lily happily played for five more minutes and then put away her toys. She sat down at the table and saw that her mom had made her favorite meal - spaghetti with orange sauce! + +Lily exclaimed, "Yay! Orange spaghetti! Thank you, Mommy!" + +As they ate their delicious dinner, Lily felt happy and content. She knew that it was important to settle down and enjoy mealtime with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest where many animals lived. One day, a panda came to visit. The panda was very interesting because it was black and white. The other animals were curious about the panda, but they were also afraid because they had never seen a panda before. + +As the panda was walking through the forest, it heard a loud yell. The panda was scared and didn't know what to do. It looked around and saw a big bear coming towards it. The bear was angry because it thought the panda was trying to take its food. + +The panda didn't want to fight with the bear, so it tried to run away. But the bear was too fast and caught up with the panda. Just when the bear was about to attack, a group of monkeys came swinging through the trees and scared the bear away. The panda was very grateful to the monkeys for saving its life. From that day on, the panda made many friends in the forest and everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to perform tricks for his owner, Sarah. One day, Whiskers put on a pair of pants and started to dance. Sarah was so happy to see Whiskers perform such a silly dance in his pants. + +Whiskers loved his pants so much that he wore them every day. Sarah thought it was funny to see a cat wearing pants, but Whiskers didn't care. He felt happy and comfortable in his pants. + +One day, Whiskers went outside to play with his friends. They all laughed at him and his pants. Whiskers felt sad and embarrassed. He didn't want to perform any tricks or wear his pants anymore. + +But Sarah told Whiskers that he was special, and that he should never be ashamed of who he is. Whiskers felt better and decided to wear his pants and perform his tricks again. From that day on, Whiskers was happy and proud to be himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while playing in the park, Lily saw a person who looked very sad. She went over to see if she could help. + +The person had hurt their leg and couldn't walk very well. Lily knew just what to do. She asked her friends to help her carry the person to a bench where they could rest. + +After a little while, the person felt better and thanked Lily and her friends for their help. They all smiled and waved goodbye as the person walked away. Lily felt happy that she could help someone in need. She knew that sometimes, just passing by and offering a kind word or a helping hand can make all the difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat eggs for breakfast. One day, her mom gave her an egg and said, "Lily, make sure you chew your food well so it's safe to swallow." + +Lily nodded her head and started to chew her egg. Suddenly, her little brother came into the room and asked, "Can I have some egg too?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, but you have to chew it well too so it's safe to eat." + +Her brother nodded his head and took a bite of the egg. They both chewed their eggs carefully and enjoyed their breakfast together. From that day on, they always made sure to chew their food well so it was safe to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max who loved to eat candy all the time. Max's mommy always told him not to eat too much candy because it wasn't good for him. But Max didn't listen and ate candy every day. + +One day, Max got very sick because he ate too much candy. His tummy hurt and he didn't feel good. Lily felt very sad for her brother and she urged him to listen to their mommy and not eat too much candy. + +Max learned his lesson and promised to only eat candy sometimes. He realized that eating too much candy wasn't delicious and it made him sick. From that day on, Max and Lily always listened to their mommy and ate healthy food. The moral of the story is to listen to your parents and eat healthy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she was playing with her blocks and made a square shape. Her mommy saw her and said, "Wow, Lily! You made a perfect square shape!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I love making shapes!" + +Later that day, Lily's little brother Max came into her room and started to play with her blocks. He was being very naughty and knocking down her shapes. + +Lily said, "Max, please don't be naughty. I worked hard to make those shapes." + +Max apologized and said, "I love playing with you, Lily." + +Lily forgave him and they played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very small and cute. One day, the baby was crying a lot. The mommy tried to make the baby happy, but nothing worked. + +Then, the daddy came home and he knew what to do. He acted like a silly clown and made funny faces. The baby laughed and stopped crying. + +But then, the daddy had to go to work. The baby started crying again. The mommy tried to act like the daddy, but she couldn't make the baby laugh. The baby cried and cried until it got very tired and fell asleep. + +The mommy felt bad that she couldn't make the baby happy. She wished the daddy was there to act like a silly clown again. The bad ending was that the baby didn't stop crying and the mommy felt sad. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the garden. One day, he found a small beetle crawling on a leaf. He picked up the beetle and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mommy, I found a small beetle!" Timmy said. + +His mom smiled and said, "Be careful, Timmy. Beetles can bite." + +Timmy put the beetle back on the leaf and tasted the sweet strawberries growing in the garden. Later that day, he went back to the garden and saw that the beetle had eaten all of the strawberries! + +"Oh no, the beetle ate all the strawberries!" Timmy said. + +His mom laughed and said, "That's what happens when you leave beetles alone in the garden." Timmy learned his lesson and made sure to keep an eye on the beetles from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved aeroplanes and always dreamed of flying one. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. Timmy was so excited that he started to jump up and down. + +"Mommy, can we fly in an aeroplane?" Timmy asked. + +"We can't afford it, Timmy," his mom replied. + +Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He wanted to manage to fly an aeroplane one day. So, he decided to save up his allowance to buy a toy aeroplane. + +One day, Timmy's dream came true. He managed to fly a real aeroplane all by himself. He felt so dizzy with excitement. But, sadly, Timmy crashed the aeroplane and hurt himself badly. He learned that it's important to be careful and not take risks that could hurt himself or others. +Once upon a time, there was a young duck. The young duck liked to swim in the pond with its family. One day, the young duck met a frog. The frog was not friendly and made the young duck frown. The young duck swam away from the frog and found its family. The family of ducks quacked and the young duck felt happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved blowing bubbles. She would blow bubbles all day long and watch them float up high into the sky. One day, while she was blowing bubbles in the park, a boy came up to her and asked if he could play too. + +"Sure!" said Lily, happy to have a new friend to play with. + +As they were blowing bubbles together, the boy suddenly reached out and stole one of Lily's rare bubble wands. + +"Hey!" cried Lily. "That's mine! You can't steal it!" + +"I'm sorry," said the boy. "I just wanted to play with it too. I'll give it back, I promise." + +Lily forgave the boy and they continued to play together, blowing bubbles and having fun. And from that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy. He would often trip and fall when he tried to run. One day, Timmy was snuggled up in his cozy blanket when he felt a tickle in his nose. He knew what was coming next. He sneezed so loudly that his blanket flew off him! Timmy giggled and tried to catch his blanket, but he was too slow. It fell on the ground and he had to pick it up. From that day on, Timmy made sure to hold onto his blanket tightly when he felt a sneeze coming on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her couch. One day, she spilled some juice on the couch. Her mom said, "Lily, you need to wipe the couch." Lily was patient and tried to clean it up, but it was still wet. + +Her mom said, "Let's wait for it to dry." A little while later, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend said, "What happened to your couch?" Lily said, "I spilled juice on it, but I wiped it up." + +Her friend said, "Good job, Lily! You're so patient." Lily felt proud of herself for being a good helper. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her drinks and always wipe up any spills right away. And her couch stayed clean and dry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She made a sad face and started to cry. + +Her friend Tommy tried to make her feel better by giving her a hug, but Lily still felt sad. She didn't want to play anymore because her knee hurt. Her mom came to pick her up and asked her what was wrong. Lily shrugged her shoulders and said, "It's tough." + +Her mom put a band-aid on her knee and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Lily felt a little better and smiled. She realized that even when things are tough, there are always people who care about you and want to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot had a little paw that he loved to play with. One day, Spot saw a ball and ran as fast as he could with great speed to catch it. He used his little paw to grab the ball and was so happy! Spot loved to run and play with his little paw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to write poems. One day, she wrote a poem about her favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. She showed her poem to her mom and said, "Mommy, does my poem fit on the paper?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, your poem fits perfectly on the paper. It's a beautiful poem!" + +But then Lily's little brother, Max, came along and accidentally spilled juice on her poem. Lily was very upset and started to cry. "My poem is ruined!" she said. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can make a new copy of your poem. And this time, we'll make sure it doesn't get ruined." Lily smiled and felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the penguin exhibit. Lily saw a regular penguin and wanted to pick it up. + +"Mommy, can I pick up the penguin?" asked Lily. + +"No, sweetie. Penguins are meant to stay in their habitat," replied her mommy. + +Lily looked sad but understood. She watched the penguin waddle around and play with its friends. It was a beautiful sight. + +After a while, they left the penguin exhibit and went to see the monkeys. Lily was happy again and forgot about the penguin. But she knew that she would come back to see it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to eat steak. Steak was his favorite food. Max would always wag his tail when he smelled steak cooking. + +One day, Max's owner cooked a big steak for dinner. Max was so excited! He sat and waited patiently for his owner to give him a piece of steak. But when his owner put the steak on the table, Max jumped up and tried to take it. His owner said "No, Max! You can't have the steak. It's for humans." + +Max was sad. He really wanted that steak. So, he decided to remove himself from the room. He went outside to play instead. Even though he couldn't have the popular steak, he was still happy because he got to play outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she was walking when she saw a little twig on the ground. She picked it up and carried it with her. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a big bear! The bear looked very dangerous. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +"Hello, little girl," said the bear. "What are you doing in my forest?" + +"I'm just playing," said Lily. "I found this twig and I'm carrying it with me." + +"That's a very nice twig," said the bear. "But you should be careful. This forest can be dangerous. I'll walk with you to make sure you're safe." + +And so, the bear and Lily walked through the forest together, with Lily carrying her twig and feeling much safer with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends at the beach. One day, they decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. Lily really wanted to win and be the best. + +But when the race started, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. Her friend, Sarah, came to her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We don't have to be competitive. We can still have fun together." + +Lily realized that it wasn't important to be the best all the time. She knew that having fun with her friends was more important than winning. From that day on, Lily didn't care about winning or losing. She just wanted to have fun with her friends at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures of flowers. One day, her mom said they were going to a store. Lily asked what they were going to buy. Her mom said they were going to sell some jewelry. + +When they got to the store, the man behind the counter said "hello" and asked if they had any jewelry to sell. Lily's mom opened her purse and showed him a shiny necklace. The man said it was very pretty and offered to buy it. Lily asked her mom what "sell" meant and her mom explained that it meant to give something away for money. + +After they sold the necklace, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to look around the store. Lily saw a pretty bracelet with a heart on it and asked her mom if they could buy it. Her mom said yes and they left the store with a new piece of jewelry. Lily was so happy that she opened her arms wide and said "thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and always twirled around her room. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time to go to bed." Lily was not happy because she wanted to dance more. "But mommy, I'm so excited to dance!" she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You can dance tomorrow, but now it's time to shut your eyes and go to sleep." Lily pouted but knew her mommy was right. She climbed into bed and shut her eyes, dreaming of dancing all night long. The next morning, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and ready to dance again. She ran to her mommy and said, "Can we dance now?" Her mommy laughed and said, "Of course, let's dance together!" And so, Lily and her mommy danced and twirled around the room, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old man who had a big cane. He liked to sit on a bench in the park and watch the children play. One day, a little girl came up to him and asked if she could sit next to him. The old man was very generous and said yes. + +The little girl asked the old man about his cane. He told her that he needed it to help him walk. She asked if she could hold it, and the old man said yes again. The little girl held the cane and pretended to walk with it. + +After a while, the little girl's mom came to pick her up. The old man said goodbye and the little girl gave him back his cane. The old man was happy to have made a new friend and the little girl was happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much, especially the strawberry flavor. One day, her mommy took her to the ice-cream truck and bought her a cone with two scoops of strawberry ice-cream. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw a man sitting on a bench, looking troubled. Lily's mommy told her that sometimes people have problems and feel sad. Lily didn't understand but she gazed at the man and smiled. + +Suddenly, Lily saw the man get up and start walking towards them. She felt scared but then the man took out a small box from his pocket and gave it to her. Inside the box, there was a little toy that Lily loved. She was so happy and thanked the man. Her mommy explained that sometimes people can be kind and make us happy, even when they are feeling troubled. From that day on, Lily never forgot the lesson she learned and always tried to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the green grass. One day, Lily saw her neighbor walking by. She ran up to her and said, "Hi! What are you doing?" + +The neighbor replied, "I'm going to read a book at the park. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, please! I love to read books." + +They walked to the park and found a spot under a big tree. The neighbor read a book about a green frog and Lily listened carefully. After the story, they played together on the swings and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily and her neighbor became good friends and read books together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and see the world. One day, Tweetie saw a big wave and wanted to surf on it. So, Tweetie flew down to the ocean and tried to surf on the wave. But Tweetie fell off and got hurt. + +Tweetie learned that it's important to be alert and careful when trying new things. It's okay to try new things, but we should always be careful and pay attention to what we're doing. And sometimes, it's okay to ask for help from others who know more than we do. + +From that day on, Tweetie flew and surfed with caution, always being alert and asking for help when needed. And Tweetie lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her grandpa, who always had a big smile on his face. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. As they were fishing, Lily felt a tug on her hook. She got excited and pulled the fishing rod, but the fish got away. + +Lily's grandpa said, "You need to listen carefully to the sound of the water. When you hear a fish nibbling, you have to be patient and wait for it to bite." Lily nodded her head and tried again. She listened carefully and soon enough, she felt another tug on her hook. This time, she waited patiently and caught a big fish! + +As they were packing up, Lily's grandpa said, "Now, we have to be careful and hide our fish in the cooler. Otherwise, the other animals might smell it and come to take it away." Just as they were about to leave, a sneaky raccoon appeared and tried to steal their fish! Lily's grandpa scared the raccoon away and they went home happily with their catch. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars at the port. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to play with him. Billy had a big hurt on his knee, and he said, "Timmy, my knee hurts. Can you help me?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I know how to heal your hurt knee! Let's play doctor with my toy medical kit." Billy thought that was a great idea, so they started to play. Timmy put a bandage on Billy's knee and said, "There, all better now!" + +But then, a big wave came and washed away all of Timmy's toy cars. Timmy was sad and said, "Oh no, my cars are gone! Now I'm hurt too." Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can find your cars and heal your hurt heart." So, they went on an adventure to find the missing cars and Timmy's heart felt better when they found them. + +In the end, Timmy and Billy were happy and playing together again at the port, with all of Timmy's toy cars back in their rightful place. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Ben and his friends went to the river to swim. Ben got out of the water and shook himself off, but he was still wet. + +"I need a towel," said Ben. + +"I have a towel," said his friend, a little rabbit named Rosie. "You can use it to dry off." + +Ben took the towel and used it to dry himself off. "Thanks, Rosie," he said. "Now I can settle down and relax." + +The friends sat down on the grass and enjoyed the sunshine. "I love being with my friends," said Ben. "It's always so much fun." + +Rosie smiled. "Me too," she said. "We have the best adventures together." + +Ben nodded. "And the best towels," he said, holding up the fluffy towel. + +The friends laughed and enjoyed the rest of their day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very scared to go to school because he thought it was too big and rough. But his mommy told him that school is a fun place to learn new things and make new friends. + +One day, Timmy decided to go to school and see what it was like. When he got there, he saw lots of kids playing and having fun. He felt happy and not scared anymore. + +But then, the bell rang and it was time for class. Timmy's teacher was very strict and made him do lots of work. He thought it was rough, but he tried his best and did a good job. + +At the end of the day, Timmy was very proud of himself for going to school and not being scared anymore. He couldn't wait to go back and learn more things. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her uncle. Her uncle was very weak and needed help walking. Lily held his hand and they walked to the park together. + +As they were walking, Lily stumbled on a rock and fell down. Uncle helped her up and made sure she wasn't hurt. + +When they got to the park, they saw a big slide. Uncle was too weak to climb up the ladder, so Lily helped him. They went down the slide together and had so much fun! + +After playing for a while, it was time to go home. Lily held Uncle's hand again and they walked back home. Lily felt happy that she could help her uncle and they both had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she woke up feeling very miserable. Her mommy asked her what was wrong, and Lily said her brain hurt. + +Mommy asked Lily if she had been watching too much TV or playing on her tablet for too long. Lily nodded her head and said yes. Mommy told Lily that it's important to take breaks from screens and do other things like reading books or playing with toys. + +Lily listened to her mommy and started playing with her toys again. She felt much better and her brain didn't hurt anymore. She thanked her mommy for helping her feel better and promised to take breaks from screens in the future. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our brains and not overuse screens. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very happy. Her mom made her a rare cake that tasted great. Lily ate too much cake and felt very tired. She wanted to rest but her friends came to play. Lily did not want to miss the fun and played with them all day long. + +When the sun went down, Lily's mom called her inside. She was very tired and wanted to rest. Lily did not listen to her mom and continued to play. Suddenly, she fell and hurt her leg. Lily's mom took her to the hospital but the doctor could not fix her leg. Lily had to stay in bed for a long time. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to rest, even if we don't want to. If we don't rest, bad things can happen. Lily learned this lesson the hard way. +Once upon a time, there was a long dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner asked him to help deliver a package to their neighbor. Max was happy to help and ran as fast as he could to the neighbor's house. + +On the way, Max saw a little flea hopping around. The flea looked tired, so Max picked him up and put him on his back. The flea was grateful and thanked Max for his help. + +When Max arrived at the neighbor's house, he gave them the package and the neighbor thanked him. Max was happy to have helped. As he was leaving, the flea on his back said goodbye and hopped off. Max wagged his tail and went back home to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy was playing with his cars near the stairs. Suddenly, he accidentally dropped one of his cars and it rolled down the stairs and hit a vase. The vase fell and broke into many pieces. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came to see what had happened. She saw the broken vase and asked Timmy what had happened. Timmy felt foolish and said, "I dropped my car and it made the vase wreck." + +Timmy's mom told him it was okay and that accidents happen. She helped him clean up the broken vase and said, "Next time, be careful and release your toys away from things that can break." Timmy nodded and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long curly hair that her mommy would always tie up in a ponytail. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the barber to get a haircut. The barber was a nice man with a big smile and a pretty blue shirt. + +Lily sat in the big chair and the barber asked her what kind of haircut she wanted. Lily didn't know what to say, so she looked at her mommy and said, "I don't know." The barber said, "Well, let's guess together. How about we make your hair a little shorter and add some pretty bangs?" + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, that sounds good." The barber started cutting her hair and Lily watched as her long curls fell to the floor. When he was finished, the barber showed Lily her new haircut in the mirror. She smiled and said, "I look pretty!" + +Her mommy agreed and they thanked the barber for his help. From that day on, Lily loved going to the barber to get her hair cut because she knew he would make her look pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a camera on the ground. He picked it up and took a picture of his friends. They all smiled and hugged each other. + +Later that day, Max went to his friend's house for a sleepover. They watched a scary movie and Max was scared. His friend gave him a big hug and told him not to worry. Max felt better and they went to sleep. + +The next day, Max went back to the park to play. He saw a terrible storm coming, so he ran back home. Max's friend was waiting for him with a big hug. They stayed inside and played games until the storm was over. Max was happy to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fluffy cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a cozy house with her family. One day, Mittens' family came home with a new toy for her to play with. Mittens was so glad to have a new toy to play with. + +Mittens' family sat down to discuss what they wanted to do that day. Mittens sat with them and listened to their ideas. Suddenly, Mittens jumped up and started playing with her new toy. Her family laughed and watched as Mittens played with her toy. + +After a while, Mittens got tired and curled up in a sunny spot to take a nap. Her family continued to discuss their plans for the day. Mittens was happy to be with her family and glad to have a new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his drum all day long. He played it in the morning, he played it in the afternoon, and he played it at night. Timmy's drum was big and loud, and it made him very happy. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his drum. He played it for a while, but then he saw something shiny in the grass. He went to pick it up, but it was sharp! He cut his finger and started to cry. + +Later that day, Timmy went back home. It was getting dark outside, and he was scared. He remembered the sharp thing in the park and thought there might be more scary things out there. But then he remembered his drum. He started to play it, and the sound made him feel better. The drum was his friend, and it helped him forget about the scary things. From that day on, Timmy never went anywhere without his drum. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks. He had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy was playing with his car when his friend Billy came over. Billy had a toy truck that he wanted to trade with Timmy. + +"Hey Timmy, do you want to trade your car for my truck?" Billy asked. + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and then said, "Sure, I'll trade with you." + +After they traded, Timmy realized that the truck was not as clean as his car. He decided to clean it up. He got some soap and water and started to scrub the truck. It took a while, but he finally got it clean. + +The next day, Timmy and Billy were playing with their toys when they decided to have a race. Timmy's car was very fast, but Billy's truck was even faster. Timmy was surprised at how much speed the truck had. He was happy that he had traded with Billy. +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 went for a walk in the park with her mommy and daddy. + +As they walked, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering by. She pointed and said, "Look, mommy! Pretty butterfly!" Her mommy agreed and said, "Yes, it's very attractive." + +Lily wanted to get closer to the butterfly, but it flew away. She was sad, but her daddy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can manage to find more butterflies." + +So, they continued their walk and soon enough, Lily spotted another butterfly. She was so happy to see it and her sight was filled with its colorful wings. It was a wonderful day in the park with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Mittens. Mittens loved to play and chase after butterflies. One day, Mittens saw her owner smoking a cigarette and using the ashtray. Mittens didn't like the smell of the smoke and felt the urge to hide under the bed. + +Later that day, Mittens' owner saw her hiding and felt ashamed. She knew smoking was bad for her and her kitty. So, she decided to quit smoking and never use the ashtray again. Mittens was happy because she didn't have to smell the smoke anymore and could play with her owner without feeling scared. From that day on, they both lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a rainbow in the sky. It was very pretty and had lots of colors. + +Lily ran to her friend, Sarah, and said, "Look, Sarah! A rainbow! Let's go find the end of it!" + +Sarah replied, "I want to win! I'm very competitive!" + +Lily said, "It's not about winning, Sarah. It's about having fun!" + +They ran to the end of the rainbow, but they didn't find any treasure. They sat down on the grass and watched the rainbow disappear. They talked about how pretty it was and how lucky they were to see it. They were happy just to be together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. They saw a boy eating a lime. + +Max asked, "What is that boy eating?" + +Lily replied, "It's a lime. Some people enjoy eating them." + +Max said, "I want to try it too!" + +Lily warned him, "Be careful, it might be too sour for you." + +But Max didn't listen and took a big bite. He made a funny face and said, "It's too sour!" + +Lily laughed and said, "See, I told you so. Sometimes things may look good, but they're not always good for us." + +Max learned his lesson and they continued to play happily in the park. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the river with her mommy. They saw a man in a kayak. The man smiled and said, "Hello, little girl! Do you want to try kayaking?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, please!" She put on a life jacket and her mommy helped her dress in a swimsuit. The man gave her a paddle and showed her how to kayak. + +Lily had so much fun! She paddled and splashed in the water. When she got out of the kayak, her mommy said, "Lily, you are all wet! We need to go home and change your clothes." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I want to kayak more! I don't want to go home and be spoiled." Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can come back and kayak another day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. She was so good at hiding that her friends couldn't find her for a long time. + +But suddenly, something disturbed her. It was a little bird that flew too close to her. The bird made a lot of noise and Lily got scared. She quickly turned her neck to see what was happening. + +After a few minutes, the bird flew away and Lily felt better. She realized that her hiding spot wasn't so hidden after all. From that day on, she decided to find a better hiding spot where nothing could disturb her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the zoo and saw lots of animals. They saw lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my! + +Lily saw a monkey swinging from tree to tree. She asked her mommy if she could swing like a monkey. Her mommy said, "You can't swing like a monkey, but you can be flexible like one!" + +Lily didn't understand what "flexible" meant, so she asked, "What does that mean?" Her mommy explained, "It means you can bend and move your body in different ways." + +Lily thought that was cool and said, "I want to be flexible like a monkey!" Her daddy said, "We can practice being flexible when we get home. Let's pack up and go home now." And so, they packed up their things and went home, ready to practice being flexible like monkeys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went outside to play and accidentally fell down. Her dress got dirty, so she went inside to find a rag to clean it. She found a rag that was the same color as her dress and started to wipe away the dirt. + +Suddenly, her mommy walked in and saw her kneeling on the floor with the rag in her hand. "What happened, Lily?" her mommy asked. Lily showed her mommy the dirty dress and her mommy helped her clean it. + +After they were done, Lily's mommy told her that it's okay to fall down sometimes, as long as we get back up and keep going. Lily smiled and hugged her mommy, happy that her dress was clean and that she had learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a fairy resting on a flower. The fairy had pretty wings and a shiny dress. Lily was very excited to see a real fairy! + +The fairy looked restless and sad. Lily asked her why she was feeling that way. The fairy told her that she had lost her magic wand and couldn't fly anymore. Lily wanted to help the fairy, so she looked around the garden. She saw a stick and raised it up to the fairy. "Here, use this as your magic wand!" she said. + +The fairy was so happy and raised the stick up high. Suddenly, she started to fly again! She thanked Lily and flew away, leaving a trail of glitter behind. Lily felt proud of herself for helping the fairy. From that day on, she always looked for fairies in the garden, hoping to help them if they were ever restless. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his red car. He would play with it every day and take it everywhere he went. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy car. It was shiny and modern, with lots of buttons and lights. + +At first, Timmy was excited to play with his new car. But soon he realized that he didn't like it as much as his old red car. He missed the way his old car would turn and spin around. The new car was too fancy and didn't do the things he liked. + +Timmy started to hate his new car and wished he could go back to playing with his old red car. One day, he decided to give his new car to his little sister, who loved it. Timmy was happy to see his sister playing with the new car, but he knew that he would always love his old red car the most. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack who lived on a farm. One day, Jack saw a weird-looking scarecrow in the field. "What's that?" asked Jack. "It's a scarecrow," said the farmer. "It scares the birds away from our crops." + +Later that day, the farmer started a fire to burn some old branches. Jack watched the flames and said, "Fire is hot!" The farmer agreed and warned Jack to stay away from the fire. + +Suddenly, the wind blew the weird scarecrow into the fire! "Oh no!" cried the farmer. "The scarecrow is burning!" Jack brayed loudly and said, "We need to save it!" The farmer grabbed a bucket of water and they put out the fire. + +The scarecrow was all burnt and black, but Jack thought it looked even weirder now. "It's okay," said the farmer. "We can make a new one." And they did. From that day on, Jack made sure to keep an eye on the new scarecrow so it wouldn't burn again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. The fox was very good at finding food. One day, the fox went to a farm to look for some food. The farmer had a big garden with lots of vegetables. The fox saw a big, juicy carrot and wanted to eat it. + +But the carrot was stuck in the ground. The fox tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. Then the fox saw a teaspoon lying nearby. The fox had an idea. The fox used the teaspoon to dig around the carrot and pull it out of the ground. + +Just as the fox was about to eat the carrot, the farmer saw the fox. The farmer chased the fox away. The fox ran away, but not before the farmer saw the clever trick with the teaspoon. The farmer knew that the fox was very smart and would try to steal from the garden again. So the farmer put up a fence to keep the fox out. The fox tried to get in, but it couldn't. The fox just shrugged and went to find food somewhere else. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with a wide green field. In the middle of the field, there was a statue of a happy dog. The statue was very big and made of stone. + +One day, a little boy came to the park with his mom. He saw the statue and said, "Mommy, look at the dog statue! It's so big and wide!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to go see it up close?" + +The little boy ran over to the statue and touched it. He said, "Mommy, the statue is hard and cold. It will never rot, right?" His mom said, "That's right. The statue will always be here for us to see and enjoy." The little boy smiled and said, "I love the dog statue. It's my favorite thing in the whole park!" +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She loved to ride her motorcycle all around town. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to take a picture of it. She stopped her motorcycle and took out her camera, but the butterfly flew away. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a can on the ground. She picked it up and threw it in the trash can. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a man shooting a basketball. + +Lily got back on her motorcycle and rode away, feeling happy that she helped keep the town clean. +Once upon a time, there was a nice princess who lived in a big palace. She had many friends who were friendly and kind. One day, the princess went for a walk in the garden and found a pretty flower. She picked the flower and showed it to her friends. They all said it was beautiful! The princess was happy and felt loved by her friendly friends. She put the flower in a vase and kept it in her room at the palace. From that day on, she always remembered the kind words her friends had said and felt grateful to have such wonderful friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to collect nuts and store them in his tree. One day, he found an ordinary nut that looked different from the others. He asked his friend, a bird named Lily, "What kind of nut is this?" + +Lily replied, "That's a special nut! You can bake it and it will taste delicious." + +Sam was excited to try baking the nut, so he asked his mom for help. Together, they put the nut in the oven and waited patiently. When it was ready, they took it out and let it cool. Sam took a bite and it was the tastiest nut he had ever eaten! + +From then on, Sam always looked for special nuts to bake with his mom. And he never forgot the advice his friend Lily gave him about trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man named Tim. Tim loved to play with his brick toys all day long. He built tall towers and castles with them. But one day, Tim started to feel sick. He had a fever and his head hurt a lot. He started to suffer and couldn't play with his bricks anymore. His friends came to visit him and brought him some soup and toys to make him feel better. Tim was very happy and thanked his friends. He felt better soon and was able to play with his bricks again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a magnet that he loved to play with. He would stick it on the fridge and watch it slide down. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with the magnet too, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Billy got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and decided to sell the magnet to Billy. He knew that Billy was reliable and would take good care of it. Billy was so happy and they played with the magnet together. + +But then, Timmy started to regret selling the magnet. He missed playing with it. He tried to ask Billy to sell it back, but Billy didn't want to. Timmy realized that he should have shared the magnet with his friend instead of selling it. In the end, they decided to take turns playing with it and they both had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved taking photos with his camera. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to take a photo of their family to celebrate their special day. Timmy was very excited because he loved taking photos. + +Timmy took his camera and started to take photos of his family. But then, his little sister came and started to make silly faces. Timmy got angry and told her to stop. His sister felt sad and left the room. Timmy didn't realize that he was being foolish and hurting his sister's feelings. + +Later that day, when Timmy's mommy looked at the photos, she saw that Timmy's sister was not in any of them. She asked Timmy why and he felt ashamed. He realized that he had been foolish and had hurt his sister's feelings. Timmy apologized to his sister and took a photo of her to make up for it. From then on, Timmy learned to be kind and include everyone in his photos when celebrating special days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a doctor and gave her teddy bear a check-up. She counted the teddy bear's fingers and toes and said, "You have a regular number of fingers and toes." + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her for lunch. Lily went to the kitchen and saw a plate of regular-shaped sandwiches. She took a bite and said, "Yummy! These sandwiches taste good." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They pretended to be pirates and searched for treasure. Lily found a shiny rock and said, "Look! I found a treasure with a number on it." Her friend looked at the rock and said, "That's just a regular rock, Lily." + +Lily had a fun day playing pretend with her toys and friends. She felt happy and excited to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the grass and picking flowers. One day, she saw a little bunny and wanted to say hello. She pulled a carrot out of her pocket and held it out for the bunny to nibble on. + +Suddenly, the bunny hopped away and Lily fell into a hole! She was scared and didn't know what to do. She called out for help and her mom came running. Her mom was careful not to fall in the hole too and pulled Lily out safely. + +From then on, Lily was more careful when playing outside and always looked out for any holes. She still loved playing with the bunny, but made sure to stay away from any dangerous holes. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play all day long in the forest. But when the sun went down, it was time for Teddy to go back to his cozy cave and sleep. + +One night, as Teddy was sleeping, he was woken up by a loud noise. He looked around and saw that everything was silent. He liked the silence, but he didn't like the hurt he felt in his tummy. + +Teddy got up and walked around his cave, trying to figure out what was causing the hurt. He looked in his food basket and saw that he had eaten too much honey before he went to sleep. He knew he shouldn't eat too much before bed, but he couldn't resist the sweet taste. + +Teddy learned his lesson and promised himself to only eat a little bit of honey before bed. He went back to sleep, feeling much better and enjoying the peaceful silence of the night. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. She was very graceful and loved to walk around the jungle. One day, she saw a loop hanging from a tree. She wanted to play with it, so she leaned her trunk to grab it. + +But then, a mischievous monkey named Max appeared and took the loop away. Ellie was sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted the loop back, but Max was too fast for her. + +Ellie thought for a moment and then had an idea. She leaned her big body against the tree, and the loop fell down. Max was surprised and ran away. Ellie was happy to have her loop back and went on her way, swinging it around with her trunk. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny liked to bounce around in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Benny heard a whistle and looked around to see where it was coming from. He saw a bird sitting on a branch whistling a tune. + +"Hello, Mr. Bird!" Benny said. + +"Hello, Benny," the bird replied. + +"That's a nice whistle you have," Benny said. + +"Thank you," the bird said. "But I heard you were being rude to the other animals. You need to be kind to others." + +Benny felt bad and apologized to the other animals he had been rude to. From that day on, Benny made sure to be kind to everyone he met while he bounced around in the fields. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his trumpet. It was his favorite toy. He would play it all day long. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy showed him his trumpet, but his friend didn't like it. His friend said it wasn't original and that he had a better one. Timmy got upset and they started to argue. + +They decided to have a counting game to see who was right. Timmy counted to ten and his friend counted to eleven. Timmy was very sad that his friend had a better trumpet and could count higher. + +Timmy's friend left and Timmy was left alone with his trumpet. He felt sad and angry. He decided to throw his trumpet away. The next day, Timmy's mom found his trumpet in the trash. Timmy was grounded and he learned that it's not good to throw things away just because someone else has something better. +Once upon a time, there was a big airplane that flew high in the sky. The airplane had a special button that could display a big screen. The screen showed cartoons and movies for all the people on the airplane to watch. + +One day, the airplane flew over a big war zone. There were lots of scary missiles flying around in the sky. The people on the airplane were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But the pilot of the airplane was very brave. He pressed the display button and showed a funny cartoon on the big screen. The people on the airplane laughed and forgot about the scary missiles. The pilot saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk to her friends. One day, Lily went to the park to play on the swings. She saw a boy who was trying to balance on the monkey bars. + +"Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" she said to the boy. + +"My name is Max. I'm trying to balance on these bars, but it's hard," Max replied. + +Lily watched as Max tried to balance himself on the bars. He kept falling off and getting hurt. + +"Maybe you need to practice more," Lily said. "I can help you if you want." + +Max was brave and decided to keep trying. Lily helped him by holding his hand and encouraging him. Soon, Max was able to balance on the monkey bars all by himself. + +"Thanks for helping me, Lily. You're a good friend," Max said. + +Lily smiled and they continued to play together. They spoke in different languages, but it didn't matter because they understood each other through their actions and gestures. They had a great time at the park and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay and make all sorts of shapes and animals. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to nap because he wasn't tired. But his mom said he needed to rest and get ready for the rest of the day. + +Timmy went to his room and played with his clay instead of napping. He made a big mess and didn't clean it up. When his mom came to check on him, she saw the mess and got very upset. She told Timmy he couldn't play with clay anymore and he had to clean up the mess. Timmy was sad and wished he had taken his nap instead. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to rest and take a nap even if we don't want to. And we should always clean up our messes so we don't get in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around her house and play with her toys. One day, she was feeling hungry and asked her mommy for a sandwich. Her mommy made her an amazing sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. + +Lily took a big bite and said, "Mommy, this sandwich is amazing! Can we have it for lunch every day?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. I'm glad you like it." + +After finishing her sandwich, Lily went outside to skip around in the sunshine. She saw her friend, Timmy, playing with his ball. "Hi, Timmy!" she shouted. "Do you want to skip with me?" Timmy nodded and they skipped together, happy and carefree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pizza, especially with lots of cheese on top. One day, Lily went for a walk in the woods with her mommy. They saw a bird that could whistle a pretty tune. Lily tried to whistle too, but she couldn't do it yet. + +As they walked further into the woods, they came across a scary monster! The monster had big teeth and growled loudly. Lily was afraid, but her mommy told her not to worry. She bravely whistled a tune to scare the monster away. It worked! The monster ran away and they continued on their walk. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy made her a yummy pizza for dinner. Lily was happy and proud of herself for being brave and learning how to whistle. She even taught her mommy how to whistle too! +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird lived in a tree with many other animals. One day, a big animal came and wanted to eat the bird. The other animals were scared and didn't permit the big animal to eat the bird. + +But the big animal was very hungry and didn't want to leave without eating. The blue bird was very scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, another animal came to help. It was a brave cat. The cat chased the big animal away and saved the blue bird. + +From that day on, the blue bird and the cat became good friends. They played together and had fun. And all the animals in the tree were happy that they could permit the blue bird to live in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty carpet in her room that was pink and soft. One day, Lily spilled some juice on her carpet and tried to clean it up, but the stain was persistent and wouldn't go away. + +Lily asked her mom for help and her mom said they could use some special cleaner to get the stain out. They went to the store and bought the cleaner and used it on the carpet. After a few tries, the stain finally came out! + +Lily was so happy that her carpet was clean again. She learned that sometimes you need to use special things to fix a problem, like using cleaner to clean a carpet. From that day on, Lily was extra careful with her drinks around her pretty pink carpet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mole on her nose that she loved to touch. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she met a bossy boy named Max. Max didn't want to share his toys with Lily and told her to go away. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw her mom and ran towards her. "Mommy, mommy!" she shouted. "I recognize you! There's a bossy boy who won't let me play with his toys." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's go talk to him and see if we can find a way to share." So they walked over to Max and Lily's mom said, "Hi there, my name is Lily's mom. What's your name?" + +Max looked surprised but answered, "My name is Max." After a little bit of talking, Lily and Max became friends and shared their toys happily. Lily was happy she recognized her mom and that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fancy party. There were lots of people there, and they all wore nice clothes. One lady had a shiny dish with yummy food on it. She walked around and offered it to everyone. + +A little girl was there too. She was very tired because she had been playing all day. She tried to stay awake, but she couldn't help but yawn. Her mommy saw her and said, "It's time to go home, my sleepy girl." + +The little girl was sad to leave the party, but she was excited to go home and go to bed. As she was leaving, the lady with the shiny dish gave her a special treat to take home. The little girl smiled and said thank you. She fell asleep as soon as they got in the car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran around and around, but the butterfly was too fast. + +Lily decided to collect some grass, so she could make a trap for the butterfly. She picked up the grass and put it in a pile. She was very persistent and worked hard to make the trap. + +Finally, the trap was ready! Lily waited patiently for the butterfly to come. After a while, the butterfly flew into the trap. Lily was so happy! She let the butterfly go and watched it fly away. From that day on, Lily knew that if she was persistent, she could catch anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy saw his neighbor, Mr. Smith, hanging a big trumpet on his wall. Timmy was curious and asked, "What's that, Mr. Smith?" + +"It's a trumpet," Mr. Smith replied. "I like to play music with it." + +Timmy was ignorant about what a trumpet was, but he thought it looked cool. "Can I try playing it?" he asked. + +"Sure, but be careful," Mr. Smith warned. + +Timmy tried to play the trumpet, but he couldn't make any sound. "It's hard to play," he said. + +"Yes, it takes practice," Mr. Smith said. "But don't worry, you'll get better with time." + +From that day on, Timmy would often visit Mr. Smith and ask to play the trumpet. He may have been ignorant about it at first, but he soon learned to love the sound it made. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy and his friends had a race with their cars. Timmy wanted to win the race, so he made sure his car was the fastest. He put a big wheel on the back of his car to help it go faster. + +The race started and all the cars zoomed down the track. Timmy's car was in the lead! He was so happy because he knew he was going to win. His car went faster and faster until it crossed the finish line first. Timmy was so excited that he jumped up and down. He was the winner of the race! + +After the race, Timmy's friends told him that his car was the thinnest. Timmy didn't know what that meant, so his friends explained it to him. Thin means not very fat. Timmy's car was thin because it had a small body and a big wheel. Timmy was happy to learn a new word and even happier that he won the race! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he lost his favorite toy car. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. Suddenly, his mommy came into the room and asked him what was wrong. Timmy answered, "I lost my car, Mommy." + +His mommy looked around and found the car on the shelf to the left of the bed. Timmy was so happy! He hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You found my car!" + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park. They saw a big, empty field where they could play. Timmy ran around and played with his ball, but then he saw a little girl who looked sad. He walked over to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" The little girl answered, "I lost my doll." Timmy smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." They looked all around the field and finally found the doll under a tree. The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You're my hero!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom noticed that her pants were getting too tight around her waist. She said, "Lily, you've been eating a lot of candy lately. You should eat some fruits and vegetables too." + +Lily didn't like fruits and vegetables, but she didn't want her pants to be too tight, so she started eating them. A few weeks later, her mom said, "Lily, let's go to the park and play on the swings." Lily was excited to go to the park, but when she tried to climb up on the swing, she couldn't do it. Her mom said, "Lily, you've gotten heavier. Let's go home and weigh you." + +When they got home, Lily's mom weighed her and found out that she had gained a lot of weight. She said, "Lily, we need to make some changes to your diet and exercise more." Lily was sad that she couldn't play on the swings, but she knew she needed to make some changes. She started eating healthier and exercising more, and soon she was able to play on the swings again. She felt proud of herself for making changes and keeping her waist healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted some juice. So, she went to the kitchen and asked her mom for some juice. Her mom gave her a glass of juice and Lily drank it all up. + +After drinking the juice, Lily felt fine and happy. She decided to draw a picture for her mom to say thank you. She got a paper and crayons and started to draw. When she finished, she signed her name at the bottom of the picture. + +Lily's mom was very happy to receive the picture and saw that Lily had signed it. She told Lily how proud she was of her for signing her name and for being such a good girl. Lily felt even happier and drank some more juice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple so much that everything she owned was purple. One day, Lily found a diary in her room. She didn't know what it was, but she liked the pictures in it. She decided to keep it and draw in it every day. + +One day, Lily's friend came over and saw the diary. She urged Lily to let her see it, but Lily said no. Her friend got upset and left. Lily felt sad because she didn't want to lose her friend. She realized that keeping the diary to herself wasn't worth losing her friend over. + +The next day, Lily went to her friend's house and apologized. She gave her friend the diary and they looked at the pictures together. Lily learned that sharing is important and that friends are more valuable than things. From that day on, Lily and her friend were even closer than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily spilled some juice on the floor and her mom asked her to clean it up with a mop. Lily tried to mop it up, but the mop was too big for her little hands. + +Lily's mom got angry and said she couldn't play with her dolls until the floor was dry. Lily tried to count how many times she had to mop, but she lost track. She felt sad and frustrated. + +Lily's big brother saw her struggling and offered to help. But Lily was too stubborn and said she could do it herself. She kept trying, but the floor just wouldn't dry. In the end, Lily had to go to bed without playing with her dolls. She felt bad and wished she had let her brother help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit. She was a very reliable grandma who always brought Lily yummy treats. + +Lily was so happy to see her grandma! They went upstairs to play with dolls and read books. Lily loved spending time with her grandma because she was so kind and fun. + +After a while, it was time for grandma to go home. Lily was sad to say goodbye, but she knew she would see her again soon. She hugged her grandma and said, "Thank you for visiting me!" and watched her go downstairs and out the door. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he decided to create a group with his toys. He gathered all his favorite toys and put them together. + +Timmy's group became very popular among his other friends. They all wanted to join and play with his cool toys. They would come over to his house and have so much fun playing together. + +Timmy was very happy that he created such a popular group. He loved playing with his toys, but he loved playing with his friends even more. They would laugh and have fun together all day long. Timmy knew that he had the best group ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur named Dina. She was very peaceful and lived in a green forest. Dina had many friends like birds, rabbits, and squirrels. They all played together and had fun. + +One day, a small bird came to Dina and said, "Help! A mean cat is chasing me!" Dina wanted to protect her friend, so she told the bird to hide behind her. When the cat came, Dina said, "Stop! You cannot hurt my friend." + +The cat looked at the big dinosaur and felt scared. "Okay, I will not hurt the bird," said the cat. From that day on, the cat was nice to all the animals in the forest. Dina and her friends lived happily and peacefully, knowing they could always protect each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Momo. Momo was not like the other monkeys. He was unusual because he had a very long tail. His long tail made him very special. + +One day, Momo and his friends were playing in the jungle. They were swinging from tree to tree, having lots of fun. Momo's long tail helped him swing faster and higher than the other monkeys. His friends were amazed by how high he could go. + +While they were playing, Momo saw a big banana on the ground. He wanted to share it with his friends. So, Momo used his long tail to split the banana into pieces. He gave each of his friends a piece of the banana. They all enjoyed the yummy banana and thanked Momo for sharing. + +Momo's unusual tail made him very special, and his friends loved him even more. They all played happily in the jungle, knowing that their friend Momo was always there to help them. And Momo was happy too, because he knew that he could use his long tail to help his friends and make them happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big party. All the people were excited. They wanted to see the fireworks. They knew their friend, Tom, was reliable. He always made sure the fireworks were ready. + +One day, before the party, Tom went to the store to buy the fireworks. He saw a very big firework. He thought it was special. He bought it for the party. He wanted everyone to admire it. + +The day of the party came. Everyone was happy and having fun. Tom set up the fireworks. He saved the big firework for last. When it was time, he lit the big firework. It went up in the sky and made a beautiful show. Everyone admired the big firework. They were happy that Tom was reliable and made the party great. +One day, a boy named Tim and his friend, Sue, went for a walk. They saw a big, old church. The church was scary. Tim said, "Let's go inside!" But Sue was scared. She said, "No, Tim! It's too scary!" + +Tim did not listen. He ignored Sue and went inside the church. Sue waited outside, feeling very scared. Inside the church, Tim saw a big door. He opened the door and went in. It was very dark inside. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a scary noise. He wanted to run away, but he couldn't find the door. He called for Sue, but she couldn't hear him. Tim was very scared and couldn't find his way out. In the end, Tim stayed in the scary church, and Sue went home alone. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a cat named Tom. Tom was a nervous cat. He was always scared of everything. One day, Tom saw a big tree in the yard. He wanted to climb the tree, but he was very scared. + +Tom took a deep breath and started to climb the tree. He went up and up. He felt a little shiver as he climbed higher. He was almost at the tip of the tree. Tom was so proud of himself. But then, he looked down and got very scared. + +Tom was so scared that he could not move. He started to shiver more and more. He was stuck at the tip of the tree. He cried for help, but no one came to save him. Tom stayed in the tree, scared and alone, until it was dark. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Amy and her mom. Amy loved to play with her puzzle. One day, her puzzle became very dull. Amy was sad and didn't want to play with it anymore. + +Amy's mom saw her sad face and said, "Amy, why are you sad?" Amy replied, "Mom, my puzzle is dull. I don't want to play with it." Her mom thought of a fun idea to make the puzzle bright again. + +Amy's mom told her, "Let's bathe the puzzle in water with colors." They took a big tub and filled it with water. Then they added colors to the water. They put the dull puzzle in the colorful water and watched as it became bright and pretty. + +Amy was so happy to see her puzzle looking new again. She thanked her mom and said, "You are the best, Mom!" They played with the puzzle for the rest of the day, and Amy was not sad anymore. + +From that day on, Amy and her mom would always find fun ways to make old things look new again. They had many happy times together, and Amy's puzzle stayed bright and colorful. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on a trip with his mom and dad. They were going to fly on a big plane to visit grandma. Tim was very excited to see his grandma. Before they could get on the plane, they needed their passports. Tim's dad said, "Tim, can you give me your passport, please?" + +Tim looked in his backpack and found his passport. He gave it to his dad and said, "Here it is, Dad!" His dad smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! Thank you for finding it so fast." + +When they got to the airport, they showed their passports to the lady at the counter. She looked at Tim's passport and said, "You're a big boy now! Thank you for being so good and having your passport ready." Tim smiled because he was happy to help. + +After they got on the plane, Tim looked out the window and saw the big wings. He was so happy to be on the plane with his mom and dad. He knew that soon, they would see grandma and have a great time together. + +When they finally arrived at grandma's house, she hugged Tim and said, "I'm so glad you came to visit me! Thank you for being such a good boy on the plane." Tim hugged her back and said, "I love you, grandma!" They had a wonderful time visiting and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big park. It was the tallest tree in the whole park. Many little birds lived in the tree. They liked to play and sing in the tree all day. + +One day, a little bird wanted to bring a toy to the top of the tree. But he did not know how tall the tree was. So, he asked his friend, a wise old owl, to help him measure the tree. + +The wise old owl used his long wings to measure the tall tree. He flew up and down, and then told the little bird how tall the tree was. The little bird was very happy. He thanked the wise old owl and brought his toy to the top of the tree. All the birds played with the toy and had a lot of fun. +One day, a big wolf went for a walk in the woods. He was very excited because he wanted to make new friends. As he walked, he saw a tree with a lot of leaves. He thought it would be fun to shake the tree and watch the leaves fall. + +The wolf went to the tree and started to shake it. The leaves fell down like rain. Suddenly, he heard a small voice from the tree. It was a little bird who said, "Hi, I'm Birdy! Why are you shaking my tree?" + +The wolf stopped shaking the tree and said, "I'm sorry, Birdy. I was excited and just wanted to play. Can we be friends?" Birdy smiled and said, "Yes, let's be friends!" So, the wolf and Birdy played together all day, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a powerful lion. He was the king of the forest. All the animals were scared of him. One day, a small rabbit came to the lion with a big problem. The rabbit said, "Mr. Lion, the birds are spreading their seeds all over my home. Please help me!" + +The lion, being a powerful king, decided to talk to the birds. He went to their nest and said, "Birds, you must stop spreading your seeds on the rabbit's home. It is not nice!" The birds were scared of the lion, so they agreed to stop. + +The rabbit was very happy and thanked the lion. The lion felt good that he could help his friend. From that day on, the rabbit and the lion became best friends, and the forest was a peaceful place for everyone. The powerful lion learned that he could use his strength to help others, and the rabbit learned that even small animals can have big friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Pippa. Pippa lived on a farm with her mom and dad. They had a thick, muddy pen where they loved to play. + +One day, Pippa's mom said, "Pippa, it's time to learn how to repeat words. Can you say 'mud'?" Pippa tried her best and said, "Mud!" Her mom was very happy. + +Next, Pippa's dad said, "Pippa, can you repeat after me? Say 'pig'." Pippa smiled and said, "Pig!" Her dad was proud of her. + +Pippa loved to learn new words and repeat them. She would play with her friends and teach them the words too. They all had fun in their thick, muddy pen, repeating words and laughing together. +One sunny summer day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They brought a big, round ball to play with. Tim was very excited to kick the ball and run around in the grass. + +Tim saw his friend Lily at the park. They decided to play together. "Let's kick the ball!" said Tim. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They took turns kicking the ball, laughing and having fun. After playing for a while, they got hungry. + +Tim's mom had packed a delicious snack for them to eat. They sat down under a tree to eat their snack. But then, a big dog came running towards them. The dog wanted to play too, so it kicked the ball with its paw. The ball flew high into the air and landed in a muddy puddle. + +Tim and Lily were sad because their ball was dirty and they couldn't play anymore. They tried to clean it, but it was too muddy. Tim's mom said it was time to go home. The day ended badly because they couldn't play with their ball anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lucy. Lucy loved to play with her cardboard box. She would jump in and out of the box all day long. + +One day, Lucy saw a little bird outside her window. She wanted to play with the bird, so she called out, "Hey bird, come play with me and my cardboard box!" The bird flew down and said, "I would love to play, but I have never seen a cardboard box before. Can you show me how to play with it?" + +Lucy was happy to show her new friend how to play. She mentioned, "All you have to do is jump in and out of the box. It's so much fun!" The bird tried to jump in and out of the box, but it was not as graceful as Lucy. They both laughed and played together all day. + +At the end of the day, the bird said, "Thank you, Lucy, for showing me how to play with your cardboard box. I had so much fun!" Lucy smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. I'm glad we could play together. Come back anytime!" And from that day on, Lucy and the bird became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy car with a buckle. The buckle was on the car's seat. Tim loved to play with his toy car every day. He would buckle the toy car's seat and pretend the car was driving fast. + +One day, Tim's toy car was feeling poor. It was sad and did not want to play. Tim tried to buckle the seat, but the car refused. The car did not want to drive fast anymore. Tim was sad too. He wanted his toy car to be happy and play with him. + +Tim decided to make the car feel better. He gave the car a bath and cleaned it up. He even gave it a new paint job. The toy car started to feel better. It was not poor anymore. The car let Tim buckle the seat, and they played together again. They drove fast and had lots of fun. Tim and his toy car were happy once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very independent. She liked to do things all by herself. One day, Mia wanted a drink of water. She walked to the tap in the kitchen. + +Mia tried to reach the tap, but it was too high. She found a small stool to stand on. Mia climbed up on the stool and turned the tap. The water came out and filled her cup. Mia was so happy that she could do it by herself. + +Suddenly, Mia's foot began to slip off the stool. She was scared and called out, "Mommy, help me!" Her mommy came running into the kitchen. She caught Mia just in time before she fell. Mia's mommy held her tight and said, "It's okay, Mia. I'm here to help you." + +Mia looked at her mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I wanted to do it by myself, but I'm glad you were here to help me when I needed it." Mia's mommy smiled and said, "It's good to be independent, but always remember that it's okay to ask for help when you need it." + +From that day on, Mia learned to be independent but also knew when to ask for help. She and her mommy were a great team, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a clumsy fly in his room. The fly was not good at flying and would bump into things. Tim thought the fly was funny and wanted to own it as his pet. + +Tim said to the fly, "You can be my pet. I will take care of you and help you fly better." The fly was happy to have a friend and agreed to be Tim's pet. They played together every day, and Tim taught the fly how to fly without bumping into things. + +As days went by, the clumsy fly became better at flying. Tim and the fly had a lot of fun playing together. They were very happy to have each other as friends. The fly was glad to have Tim as its owner, and Tim was proud of his new pet fly. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird had big eyes. It liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a girl. The girl was sad. She lost her toy. + +The yellow bird wanted to help the girl. It used its big eyes to look for the toy. The bird flew all around. It saw the toy under a tree. The bird picked up the toy with its beak and took it to the girl. + +The girl was so happy to see her toy. She said, "Thank you, yellow bird!" The bird was happy to help. It flew away with a big smile. The girl and the bird became good friends. They played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there was a delicate queen. She loved to watch her round ball roll down the hill. One day, she saw a little girl playing with a ball too. The queen wanted to make a new friend. + +"Hi, little girl! Let's roll our balls together!" said the queen. The little girl was happy to play with the queen. They rolled their balls down the hill and laughed. The queen's ball was big and the little girl's ball was small, but they both rolled fast. + +As they played, a strong wind blew the little girl's ball away. The girl was sad. The queen saw this and said, "Don't worry, we can share my ball!" They played together and had more fun with just one ball. + +The queen learned that sharing can make friends happy. The little girl learned that even queens like to play and have fun. They both learned that playing together is better than playing alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with a big gate. He liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim saw a new friend near the gate. The new friend was a dog, but the dog could not hear. The dog was deaf. + +Tim wanted to play with the deaf dog. He said, "Hi, dog! Let's play!" But the dog did not hear him. Tim thought of a new way to talk to the dog. He found a stick and began to write in the dirt. The dog saw what Tim was writing and wagged its tail. + +Tim wrote, "Let's play, dog!" The dog looked at the words and barked happily. They played together all day near the big gate. Tim and the deaf dog became best friends. They learned that even if you can't hear, you can still have fun and make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia lived in a small house in the woods with her mom, dad, and her dog, Buddy. They had a happy life together, even though sometimes things were difficult. + +One day, Mia and Buddy were playing in the woods when they found a tiny, lost kitten. The kitten was cold and hungry. Mia said to the kitten, "Hi little one, we will take you home and welcome you to our family." The kitten meowed as if to say thank you. + +Mia and Buddy took the kitten home. Her mom and dad were surprised but happy to see the new friend. They all worked together to make the kitten feel loved and safe. The kitten soon became a part of their family, and even though life could be difficult at times, they were all very happy to have each other. +Once upon a time, in an ancient land, there was a big structure. This structure was very old and special. Many people went there to see it and play. One day, a girl named Lucy and a boy named Tom met near the structure. + +Lucy said, "Hi Tom! Do you like this big structure?" + +Tom replied, "Yes, Lucy! I love it! It is so old and fun to play around." + +One day, when they were older, Lucy and Tom decided to marry. They wanted to marry near the ancient structure because it was a special place for them. They invited their friends and family to the big day. + +On the wedding day, everyone gathered near the structure. Lucy and Tom were very happy. They said, "We are so glad to marry here, near this special structure." + +After they married, Lucy and Tom lived happily ever after. They always remembered the ancient structure where they first met and married. It was a special place for them and their love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very happy because he got a new cup. The cup was blue and had a buckle on it. Tim loved his new cup very much. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mommy. He brought his new cup with him. Tim was thirsty, so he asked his mommy for a drink. Mommy filled the cup with water from the water fountain. Tim opened the buckle and took a big drink from his new cup. The water was cool and refreshing. + +Tim played in the park with his friends. They all liked his new cup with the buckle. Tim was proud of his new cup and shared his drink with his friends. They all had a great day at the park with Tim's new cup. +One day, a dog named Max went for a jog in the park. Max was a big, angry dog, but he loved to run. As he jogged, he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a piece of steel. Max picked it up with his mouth and kept jogging. + +Max met a small, happy cat named Luna. Luna saw the steel in Max's mouth and said, "Hi, Max! What do you have there?" Max stopped jogging and showed Luna the steel. "I found this while I was jogging," Max said. + +Luna looked at the steel and said, "That's cool, Max! Can I jog with you?" Max smiled and said, "Yes, let's jog together!" So, Max and Luna jogged in the park, and Max was not angry anymore. They had a fun day playing with the steel and jogging together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Bobby. Bobby lived in a small cell under a big tree. He had many friends in the forest. Bobby loved to play with his friends, but sometimes he liked to delay going home. + +One day, Bobby was playing with his friend, Sally the squirrel. They were having an easy and fun time. But then, it started to get late. Sally said, "Bobby, we should go home now. It's getting dark." + +Bobby didn't want to stop playing, so he said, "Can we delay going home, please? Just a little more time?" + +Sally didn't think it was a good idea. She said, "No, Bobby. It's not safe to be out when it's dark. Let's go home now." + +Bobby was sad, but he knew Sally was right. They said goodbye and went to their homes. Bobby learned that sometimes it's better not to delay, especially when it's for safety. From that day on, Bobby always went home before it got dark, and he still had lots of fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max was very good at helping people. He liked to help his friend, Dr. Brown, who was a doctor. Dr. Brown would give people medicine to make them feel better. Max admired Dr. Brown very much. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to see Dr. Brown. She was feeling sick. Max wanted to help Lily feel better too. Dr. Brown looked at Lily and gave her some medicine. Max watched and learned from Dr. Brown. + +After taking the medicine, Lily started to feel better. She smiled and said thank you to Dr. Brown and Max. Max was very happy to help and admired how the medicine made Lily feel better. Max knew that he and Dr. Brown were a great team. They helped many people together, and everyone loved their smart helper, Max. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little jellyfish named Jilly. She lived in the big blue sea with her family. They all liked to play and swim together. + +One day, Jilly met a friendly fish named Finny. Finny said, "Hi, Jilly! Do you want to play with me?" Jilly was very happy and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Finny!" + +They played a fun game called "spread". To play, Jilly and Finny would spread their arms and try to touch each other without getting too close. They laughed and had a great time playing together. + +After playing for a while, Jilly and Finny were tired. They said goodbye to each other and swam back to their families. They promised to play together again soon. Jilly was happy to have a new friend in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a funny duck named Ducky. Ducky lived near a big pond. Every day, Ducky would go to the pond to play with his friends. + +One sunny day, Ducky met a new friend named Froggy. Froggy was green and small. They decided to play together in the pond. Ducky said, "Let's splash in the water, Froggy!" And Froggy replied, "Yes, Ducky, that sounds fun!" + +As they splashed in the water, a soft mist appeared around them. The mist made the pond look like a magical place. Ducky and Froggy laughed and played all day long. They became best friends and had many more fun days at the pond. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to discover new things. While walking, he saw a big machine. The machine was making a loud noise. Tim was curious and wanted to know what the machine did. + +Tim went closer to the machine. He saw a man who was angry. The man said, "This machine is not working! I am very angry!" Tim wanted to help the man. He said, "I can try to fix the machine for you." + +The man let Tim try to fix the machine. Tim looked at the machine and discovered a small button. He pushed the button and the machine started working again. The man was not angry anymore. He said, "Thank you, Tim! You fixed the machine!" + +Tim was happy that he could help the man. He learned that discovering new things can be fun and helpful. He went back home and told his mom about his adventure. His mom was proud of him for being brave and helpful. +One day, a little bird named Tim was in his nest. He was very cold. He wanted to be warm. So, he tried to cover himself with his tiny wings. But his wings were too small to cover his whole body. + +Tim saw his friend, the mighty elephant named Sam. He asked Sam for help. "Sam, can you help me cover myself? I am very cold." Sam wanted to help his friend. He was shocked that Tim was so cold. + +Sam used his big ears to cover Tim. Tim was now warm and happy. They both laughed and played together. Tim was glad to have such a mighty friend like Sam. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Tim. Tim loved to help his friends. One day, Tim saw his friend, the soft rabbit, who was sad. The rabbit needed to go across the big hill to visit his family. + +Tim wanted to help his soft rabbit friend. He said, "Hop on my back, and I will take you over the big hill." The rabbit was happy and jumped on Tim's back. Tim started to move, and steam came out of his nose as he went up the big hill. + +They went up and down the hill, and the rabbit was very happy. Tim felt good because he helped his friend. When they got to the rabbit's family, they all said "Thank you, Tim!" Tim smiled and knew that helping his friends was the best thing he could do. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a big cabinet. The cabinet was full of toys and yummy treats. A little boy named Timmy lived in the house with his mom. + +One day, Timmy saw a toy car in the cabinet that he wanted to play with. He thought about taking it without asking his mom. So, he decided to steal the toy car. When his mom found out, she was sad and said, "Timmy, you should always ask before taking something that is not yours." + +Timmy felt bad for making his mom sad. He wanted to be a thoughtful boy. So, he put the toy car back in the cabinet and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I will always ask before taking something next time." + +From that day on, Timmy always asked his mom before taking anything from the cabinet. He became a very thoughtful boy, and his mom was very proud of him. They lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is to always ask permission before taking something that is not yours. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate boy named Tim. He had a big red ball that he loved to play with. One day, while playing in the park, Tim saw a girl with a blue ball. The girl's name was Sue. + +Tim went to Sue and said, "Hi, I like your blue ball. Do you want to play with my red ball?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that. Let's play together!" So, they both played with their balls, laughing and having fun. + +Later, Tim's mom came to the park and saw them playing. She mentioned to Sue's mom, "Our kids are having a great time together." Sue's mom agreed and said, "Yes, it's nice to see them so happy." From that day on, Tim and Sue became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big black cat. The cat loved to move and jump all day. One day, the cat met a little bird. The bird was very dizzy because it flew too fast. + +The cat said to the bird, "Why are you dizzy?" The bird said, "I flew too fast and now I feel dizzy. Can you help me?" The cat wanted to help the bird, so they sat down together. + +The cat told the bird to close its eyes and take deep breaths. After a while, the bird started to feel better. The cat and the bird became good friends. They played and moved together every day, and the bird never flew too fast again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little brown dog. He loved to run and kick a ball with his friends. One day, he saw a big bag of powder near the park. He didn't know what it was, but it looked fun to play with. + +The next day, the little brown dog and his friends went to the park to play. They saw the big bag of powder again. This time, they decided to kick it and see what happens. The little brown dog kicked the bag and powder flew everywhere! + +The powder made a big cloud in the sky. The little brown dog and his friends laughed and played in the powder cloud. After a while, the cloud went away and they were all covered in powder. They had so much fun and learned that sometimes, new things can bring joy and laughter. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a dark blue suit that he loved very much. He wore it to all the fun parties. + +One day, his mom said, "Tim, you can't wear your dark suit today. We are going to the park, and it will get dirty." Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. So he put on his play clothes and went to the park. + +At the park, Tim saw a big tree with a swing. He asked his friend, Sam, "Can I play on the swing?" Sam said, "Yes, but you have to wait your turn." Tim waited and then had lots of fun on the swing. + +When Tim got home, his mom saw how happy he was. She said, "You can wear your dark suit to the next party. But for now, let's get you cleaned up." Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!" He knew that his mom would always allow him to wear his suit when it was the right time. +One day, a boy named Sam found a sack. He was very happy. He wanted to show his friends. So, he took the sack to his friend, Lily. + +"Look, Lily! I found a sack!" said Sam. Lily was playing with her computer. She looked at the sack and thought it was very flexible. "Wow, Sam! That's a cool sack. It's so flexible!" said Lily. + +But then, a big dog came and wanted the sack too. The dog barked loud. Sam and Lily were scared. They didn't want to give the sack to the dog. They wanted to keep the flexible sack. + +"Go away, dog! This is our sack!" said Sam. But the dog did not go away. Sam and Lily had an idea. They took the flexible sack and put it on the computer. The dog saw it and got confused. + +The dog left, and Sam and Lily were happy. They kept the flexible sack and played with it and the computer all day long. They were very happy friends. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a nice boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. One sunny day, while playing in the park, Tim saw a new figure near the big tree. The figure was a funny looking man, wearing rich, shiny clothes. + +Tim walked up to the man and said, "Hi, I am Tim. Who are you? Welcome to our village!" The man smiled and replied, "Thank you, Tim. My name is Mr. Rich. I am new here and I am looking for friends to play with." + +Tim was happy to hear that and said, "Mr. Rich, you can play with us! We are going to play hide and seek now. Do you want to join?" Mr. Rich agreed and they all played together. They had a lot of fun that day. + +From that day on, Tim and Mr. Rich became good friends. They played together every day, and Mr. Rich taught Tim many new games. The village was a happier place with Mr. Rich, and everyone welcomed him with open arms. + +And so, Tim, Mr. Rich, and all the other children in the village played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play ball with his friends. They would run and laugh and have a lot of fun. One day, they decided to play a game where they had to kick the ball into a goal. + +Tim's friend, Sam, was very good at kicking the ball. He was also very fierce when he played. "I will kick the ball into the goal," Sam said. Tim and his friends cheered for Sam as he kicked the ball really hard. + +But Tim had a funny idea. He thought it would be fun to joke with Sam. So, when Sam was about to kick the ball, Tim picked it up and ran away, laughing. "That's a funny joke, Tim!" Sam said, and they all laughed together. They played more, and everyone had a great time. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with lots of soil around it. The soil was brown and soft. Tim liked to play in the soil. + +Tim saw a little girl named Sue near the tree. Sue was eating a sour candy. Her face looked funny when she ate the sour candy. Tim wanted to share his candy with Sue. + +"Here, try this candy," Tim said to Sue. "It's sour, but I like it." + +Sue took the candy and tasted it. She made a funny face, too. "It's so sour!" she said. They both laughed and played in the soil together. + +While playing, Tim and Sue saw a big puddle near the tree. They wanted to jump in it, but they knew that they should prevent getting their clothes dirty. So, they kept playing in the soil and sharing sour candies, having a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old man with a cane. He lived in a small house near the woods. One sunny day, he decided to go for a walk. + +As he walked, he saw a little girl. She was sad. The old man asked, "Why are you sad?" The little girl said, "I lost my toy in the woods." The old man wanted to help. He said, "Let's find your toy together." + +They walked into the woods. The old man used his cane to peek under bushes and behind trees. The little girl looked high and low. The sky was clear, and the sun shone brightly. + +Finally, they found the toy under a big tree. The little girl was so happy! She thanked the old man and they walked back home together. From that day on, they became good friends and always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a bit selfish. He did not like to share his toys with his friends. One day, Tim went to the park to play. The park was full of mist that day. + +In the park, Tim met a talking frog. The frog said, "Hello, Tim! I want to play with you." Tim was surprised but agreed to play with the frog. They played with Tim's toys, but Tim did not want to share his favorite toy car. + +The frog saw this and said, "Tim, you should not be selfish. Sharing is good. It reminds us to be kind to others." Tim thought about what the frog said. He decided to share his toy car with the frog. They played together and had lots of fun. + +From that day on, Tim learned to share his toys with his friends. He was not selfish anymore. The mist in the park reminded him of the talking frog and the lesson he learned about sharing. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little cat named Tim saw a great big sign. The sign had a picture of a cake on it. Tim loved cake, so he wanted to find the cake. He walked and walked, following the sign. + +Soon, Tim met a big dog named Rex. Rex asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" Tim said, "I am looking for the cake on the sign." Rex wanted cake too, so they went together. + +As they walked, they saw a tree with a big branch. Rex said, "Watch out, Tim!" But it was too late. The branch went "slap" on Tim's head. Tim was sad, but Rex helped him up. They kept going and found the cake. They shared the cake and were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a kind girl named Lucy. She had many friends who liked to play with her. One day, Lucy and her friends were playing near the big tree in the town. + +Suddenly, a little boy named Timmy started to climb the tree. He wanted to reach the top. Lucy saw him and thought he might get hurt. So, she called out to him, "Timmy, don't go up there! You might get hurt!" + +Timmy stopped and looked down at Lucy. He was scared, but he didn't want to show it. Lucy told him, "I will help you come down. It's better to prevent getting hurt than to be sorry later." + +Timmy agreed, and Lucy helped him climb down the tree safely. They all played together on the ground and had lots of fun. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful and prevent getting hurt. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a noisy toy car. He loved to play with it all day long. The car went vroom-vroom and beep-beep. Tim would laugh and clap his hands when he played with it. + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a belt for his pants. The belt was blue, Tim's favorite color. He was very happy and put it on right away. Tim wanted to show his friends his new belt. + +Tim went outside to play with his friends. They all liked his new belt too. They played with their toys and enjoyed the sunny day. Tim's noisy car was the most fun for everyone. They all laughed and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sun. One day, while playing, he found a shiny cross on the ground. + +"Look, Mom!" Tim said, showing her the shiny cross. "It's so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is," Mom said. "But remember, it's not just the shine that makes it special. It's the love and kindness we show to others that truly matters." + +Tim thought about what his mom said and decided to share his toys with his friends. They all had a great time playing together. As the sun began to set, the shiny cross seemed to shine even brighter. + +The moral of the story is that showing love and kindness to others is what makes us truly shine. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a colorful bird named Bree. Bree loved to fly around and play with her friends. One day, Bree saw a big tree with lots of napkins hanging from it. She was very curious and wanted to see what they were. + +Bree flew closer to the tree and saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was crying because her napkins were stuck in the tree. Bree wanted to help Lily, so she said, "Don't worry, I'll get your napkins for you!" Bree flew up and picked the napkins with her beak. She then gave them back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy and thanked Bree. As a thank you gift, Lily gave Bree a beautiful, colorful napkin. Bree loved the napkin and decided to surrender her old nest for a new one made of colorful napkins. From that day on, Bree and Lily became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big closet in her room. Inside the closet, Lily kept her toys and clothes. One cold day, Lily felt a shiver when she walked by the closet. + +Lily opened the closet and saw a small, dead flower on the floor. She picked it up and said, "Oh no! My flower is dead. I will plant a new one." + +Lily went outside with her mom to plant a new flower. They dug a small hole in the ground and put the new flower in it. Lily and her mom covered the flower with dirt and gave it water. + +As the days went by, Lily took care of her new flower. She watered it and talked to it every day. Slowly, the flower began to grow and become strong. + +One day, Lily felt a shiver again when she walked by the closet. She opened the door and found a beautiful, alive flower inside. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, flower, for growing strong and making me happy." +Once upon a time, in a big gray house, there lived a little boy named Timmy and his best friend, a dog named Spot. They loved to play together and explore the big backyard behind their house. One sunny day, Timmy and Spot found a treasure map that led them to a hidden treasure. + +Timmy said, "Spot, let's promise to find the treasure together!" Spot barked in agreement, and they began to follow the map. They walked past the big tree, over the little hill, and through the tall grass. Finally, they found a small box buried in the ground. Timmy and Spot dug it up together and opened it to find shiny gold coins inside. + +They were so happy to find the treasure, but they knew they had to share it with others. Timmy and Spot took the treasure to Timmy's mom and dad, and they all decided to use the gold coins to help people who needed it. Timmy and Spot learned that sharing is important and that it's always better to help others. They promised to always be kind and share their treasures with those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was always worried. He was worried about everything. One day, Tim found a shiny mineral in his backyard. The mineral was very pretty and sparkly. + +Tim thought that if he would eat the mineral, he would not be worried anymore. So, he took the mineral and put it in his mouth. He chewed and swallowed the mineral. Tim waited to see if he would feel better. + +But, Tim did not feel better. In fact, he started to feel sick. His tummy hurt a lot. Tim's mommy found out what he did and she was very sad. Tim had to go to the doctor, and the doctor said that eating the mineral was not a good idea. Tim learned that he should not eat things he finds in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the cold. One day, Max saw a mitten on the ground. He picked up the mitten with his mouth and ran to his friend, a little girl named Lily. + +"Look, Lily! I found a mitten!" Max said. Lily smiled and took the mitten from Max. "Thank you, Max! This is my mitten. I lost it when I was playing outside." + +But then, another little girl named Sue came running over. "Hey, that's my mitten!" Sue said. Lily and Sue both wanted the mitten, and they didn't know what to do. + +Max thought for a moment and then had an idea. He found a big, warm scarf nearby. Max decided to wrap the scarf around both Lily and Sue's hands, so they could share the warmth. They didn't need the mitten anymore. + +Lily and Sue smiled and hugged Max. They were happy to share and be warm together. And from that day on, they all played outside together, wrapped in the big, warm scarf. +One day, a little octopus was very sad. He was sad because he was lost. He was far away from his wet home. The land was very dry and hot. The octopus did not like it. + +The octopus wanted to find water. He started to look around. He saw a big tree. He thought, "Maybe there is water near the tree." So, he went to the tree. But there was no water. The octopus was sadder. + +Then, he saw a little girl. The girl saw the octopus and knew he needed help. She took him to a big pool of water. The octopus was so happy! He jumped into the water and played. The little girl and the octopus became good friends. The octopus was not sad anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big rose garden. In the garden, there was a very pretty rose. This rose was very generous. It always made people happy when they saw it. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden. She was very excited to see the pretty rose. She wanted to pick the rose to take it home. The rose was happy to help make the girl happy. + +But, when the little girl picked the rose, it hurt the rose. The rose was very sad. The little girl took the rose home, but it did not make her happy anymore. The rose was not able to be generous and make people happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He lived in a big castle. The king had many friends. But there was a place in his land that was unknown to him. People said it was a bad place. + +One day, the king wanted to see the unknown place. He walked and walked until he found it. It was a dark and scary forest. The king went inside but he was very scared. + +In the forest, the king got lost. He could not find his way back to the castle. The king began to weep. He wept and wept, but no one could hear him. The king stayed lost in the forest, and he never found his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect rocks. One day, she found a very special rock. It had a tiny spark inside. Lily was so happy and showed the rock to her friend, Tim. + +"Wow, Lily! That's a powerful spark!" said Tim. They decided to keep the rock and see what it could do. They played in the park, and the spark made their games more fun. It helped them run faster and jump higher. + +At the end of the day, Lily and Tim knew they had found something special. They promised to take care of the powerful spark and use it to help others. They knew that together, they could make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty shark named Sam. Sam loved to jump high out of the water and splash everyone around him. One day, Sam saw a little fish named Tim swimming near him. + +Sam said, "Hi Tim! Watch me jump!" Sam jumped high out of the water and splashed Tim with a big wave. Tim was wet and sad. He said, "Sam, that was naughty! Please don't splash me again." + +Sam felt bad for making Tim sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Tim. Let's play a game instead." So, Sam and Tim played a fun game of tag. They swam fast and had a great time. From that day on, Sam learned not to be naughty and to play nice with his friends. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, there lived a kind lady. The lady had a pretty vase. She loved her vase very much. She put flowers in the vase every day. + +One day, the lady had to send a gift to her friend. She thought, "I will send my friend my pretty vase!" So, she put the vase in a box and sent it to her friend. + +Her friend was very happy to get the pretty vase. She put flowers in it, too. They both loved their vases and their tidy little houses. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia saw a big red ball and wanted to play with it. She asked her mom, "Can I play with the ball, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but don't go too far." + +Mia played with the ball, but it rolled far away. She ran after it and got lost. Mia felt worry in her heart. She did not know what to do. She started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Mia and asked, "Why are you crying, little girl?" Mia said, "I am lost and can't find my mom." The kind lady took Mia's hand and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." They walked together and soon found Mia's mom. Mia's mom was so happy to see her. She gave Mia a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping my daughter." The kind lady said, "You're welcome." Mia felt calm and safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally had long hair. She liked to play outside with her friends. They played with a ball and ran in the sun. + +One day, Sally got her hair dirty. She was sad. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can wipe it clean." So, they went inside the house. Sally's mom got a wet cloth and wiped her hair. Now her hair was clean again. + +Sally was happy and said, "Thank you, mom!" Her mom said, "You're welcome, honest girl!" Sally went outside to play again. She promised to be careful with her hair. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion liked to roar very loud. One day, the lion met a funny bird. The bird liked to tell jokes. They became good friends. + +The bird told a joke to the lion. The lion laughed so hard. The joke was about a modern car that went very fast. The lion liked the joke a lot. They played together every day. + +One day, the lion and the bird saw the modern car from the joke. They laughed and laughed. Then, they played near the car. They had so much fun. And they were always happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Spot. Spot was adorable and had a lot of friends. One day, Spot found a book in the park. He opened the book and saw many pages with pictures. + +Spot saw a little bird on a tree. The bird said, "Hi, Spot! What do you have there?" Spot said, "I found a book with many pages and pictures!" The bird flew down and looked at the book with Spot. They both liked the pictures a lot. + +The bird started to tease Spot, saying, "You can't read the words, can you?" Spot felt sad, but then he had an idea. He said, "I can't read, but we can make up our own story using the pictures!" So, Spot and the bird had fun making up stories with the pages in the book. They laughed and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Tim. Tim had a tiny tooth that he was very proud of. One day, while playing in the park, he met a big elephant named Ella. Ella was sad because she had lost her tooth. + +"Can you lend me your tooth?" Ella asked Tim. "I need it to eat my food." + +Tim thought about it and said, "Okay, I will lend you my tooth. But you must give it back when you are done eating." + +Ella thanked Tim and took the tooth. She used it to eat her food and was very happy. After she finished eating, she gave the tooth back to Tim. They became good friends and played in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They had a lot of fun playing on the swings and slides. + +While playing, Amy found a smooth stick on the ground. She picked it up and decided to hold it. Amy thought it was the best stick ever. She ran around the park, waving the stick in the air, pretending it was a magic wand. + +Amy showed her mom and dad the smooth stick she found. They smiled and told her it was a great stick. They all played together, using the stick to draw pictures in the sand. At the end of the day, Amy took the smooth stick home with her. She knew it would always remind her of the fun day at the park with her mom and dad. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there was a popular building. It was very big and pretty. Many people liked to visit this building. + +One day, a little girl named Lily and her mom went to the popular building. Lily was very happy. She held her mom's hand and looked around. There were many colorful things to see. + +Lily saw her friend Tim from far away. She let go of her mom's hand and ran to him. They played and laughed together. But when Lily looked up, she could not see her mom. She missed her mom and started to cry. + +"Mom, where are you?" Lily said. A nice lady heard her cry and helped her find her mom. When Lily found her mom, she was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "I missed you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I missed you too, Lily." From then on, Lily always stayed close to her mom when they visited the popular building. They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, she saw a rich lady wearing a beautiful dress. Amy wanted to get a dress like that too. + +Amy asked her mom if she could get a rich dress. Her mom said, "We don't need a rich dress to be happy. We can be happy with what we have." But Amy still wanted the dress. So, her mom said, "If you help others and do good things, maybe you will get the dress." + +Amy started to help others. She helped her friend find her lost toy, and she helped her mom cook dinner. One day, she saw a girl who was sad because she didn't have a dress. Amy gave her pretty dress to the sad girl. The girl was so happy! + +After that, Amy felt happy too. She didn't need a rich dress to be happy. She learned that helping others and being kind was more important than having a rich dress. And that was the best gift she could ever get. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Amy. She loved to learn and play with her friends. One day, her teacher said, "Let's go to the classroom and have fun." + +In the classroom, Amy and her friends saw many toys and games. They were very happy. They played with blocks, dolls, and cars. Amy was very curious about everything in the classroom. + +At the end of the day, Amy's teacher said, "It's time to go home." Amy and her friends were tired but happy. They said goodbye and went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on a walk. He saw a big rock and tried to climb it. As he climbed, he stumbled and fell. "Ouch!" Tim said, rubbing his knee. He was sad, but he wanted to keep going. + +As Tim walked, he met a girl named Sue. Sue told Tim about something called "oxygen." She said, "We breathe oxygen to live." Tim thought it was interesting. They both knew it was important to breathe. + +Tim and Sue saw a dangerous snake on their walk. They knew they had to be careful. "Stay away from the snake," Sue said. They walked around the snake and kept going. They were safe and had fun on their walk. +One day, a pale cat named Bow went for a walk. Bow liked to play outside and look for fun things. On his walk, he saw a tree with small, round prunes. Bow thought the prunes looked tasty. + +Bow tried to climb the tree to get the prunes. He climbed up and up, and then he got one! Bow was very happy. He ate the prune and it was sweet. Bow wanted to get more prunes for his friends. + +Bow got more prunes and took them to his friends. They all ate the prunes together and had a fun time. Bow was happy that he could share the tasty prunes with his friends. They all played and laughed, and it was a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a small garden. In the garden, many pretty flowers and yummy fruits grew. Every day, a sweet girl named Lucy would come and visit the garden. She loved to play with the butterflies and pick the fruits. + +One sunny day, a new friend appeared in the garden. It was a tiny, green frog. The frog was frightened because it was lost. Lucy saw the scared frog and wanted to help it. She talked softly to the frog and gave it a small fruit to eat. + +After eating the fruit, the frog was not frightened anymore. Lucy and the frog became best friends. They played in the garden every day. The frog was happy to have a friend, and Lucy loved having a new friend to play with in the garden. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little furry cat. The cat lived in a small cage. The cage was in a big house. The cat was sad because it wanted to play outside. + +One day, the door of the cage opened. The cat jumped out and ran to the door. It saw a little girl. The girl was sad too. She had lost her toy. The cat wanted to help her. + +The cat went to the girl and rubbed against her leg. The girl smiled and picked up the cat. She hugged the cat and felt comfort. The cat was happy to help the girl. They became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a red ball and a blue vest. He liked to play with his ball in the park. One day, he saw a cat. The cat was wearing a small, green vest. Tim thought the cat looked funny. + +Tim said to the cat, "I like your vest. Do you want to play with me?" The cat nodded its head. So, they played together. Tim kicked the ball, and the cat ran after it. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Tim kicked the ball too hard. It hit the cat's face. The cat looked sad. Tim felt guilty. He said, "I'm sorry, cat. I didn't mean to hurt you." The cat forgave Tim, and they kept playing. They were careful not to kick the ball too hard again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous ant. This ant was very good at finding food. One day, the ant went out to look for food for his friends. He walked and walked, and he found a big, sweet cake. + +The ant said to himself, "I must remember where this cake is so I can tell my friends." He looked around and saw a big tree. "I will remember the big tree," he thought. + +The ant went back to his friends and said, "I found a big, sweet cake near a big tree!" All the ants were happy and went with him to eat the cake. They all remembered the big tree, and they ate the cake together. And from that day on, the famous ant and his friends always found good food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a fearful kid who always stayed close to his mom. One day, Tim saw his dad use a tool. He wanted to be brave like his dad. + +Tim asked his dad if he could use the tool too. His dad smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful." Tim held the tool and tried to use it. He was not fearful anymore. + +As Tim used the tool, he felt very happy. He was not scared like before. Tim's mom and dad were proud of him. From that day on, Tim was not fearful anymore. He learned that he could be brave and use tools just like his dad. +One morning, Tom the cat woke up. The sun was not bright. It was a dull day. Tom wanted to play with his friends. He went to find them. + +Tom found his friend Jen the dog. Jen was sad. She did not like dull days. Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's imagine we are in a big, fun park!" Jen liked the idea. They closed their eyes and imagined. + +In their minds, the sun was shining bright. They played with a big, red ball. They ran and jumped. They had so much fun. The dull morning did not matter anymore. They were happy. +One day, a thin dog named Spot saw a park. Spot was very happy. He ran to the park and saw a swing. He wanted to play on the swing. Spot said, "I want to play on the swing!" + +A big cat named Fluffy was at the park too. Fluffy saw Spot and wanted to play. Fluffy said, "Can I play with you, Spot?" Spot said, "Yes, let's play on the swing!" + +They took turns on the swing. Spot went first, and then Fluffy. They had so much fun. But then, a big wind came. Spot and Fluffy were scared. They had to enter a small house to hide from the wind. + +Inside the house, they found a big box. They opened the box and found new toys! Spot and Fluffy played with the new toys and forgot about the wind. When the wind was gone, they went back to the swing and played some more. Spot and Fluffy were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived many wild animals. There were big ones, small ones, and some in between. They all played together and had fun. But sometimes, they made a big mess. + +One day, a little bird decided to organize a clean-up day. She flew from tree to tree, telling all the animals about her plan. The wild animals liked the idea and wanted to help. They knew it was important to keep their forest clean and safe. + +On the big day, all the animals worked together. The big animals moved heavy things, and the small animals picked up tiny things. They organized everything into neat piles. After they were done, the forest looked so much better. All the wild animals were happy and proud of their hard work. +One day, a little boy named Tim woke up early. He felt a bit weird today. He walked to the kitchen to see what his mom was doing. She was by the stove, making yummy food. Tim could smell it and his tummy was happy. + +"Mom, can I help?" Tim asked. "Yes, you can," Mom said with a smile. Tim helped his mom by the stove. They made eggs and toast. Tim liked to help his mom cook. + +After they ate, Tim said, "Mom, I woke up feeling weird today." Mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tim. Sometimes we all feel a little weird. But now we had a good breakfast, and we can have a fun day together." Tim smiled, and they went to play outside. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to draw an impressive picture. She got her paper and colors, and started to think. She wanted to make a pretty image that her mom and dad would love. + +Lily thought and thought. She used her mind to think of the best thing to draw. She remembered her favorite toy, a big, red ball. She smiled and started to draw the ball with her red color. + +When Lily finished her drawing, she showed it to her mom and dad. They both looked at the impressive image and smiled. "Good job, Lily!" they said. "You used your mind to make a great picture!" Lily felt happy and proud of her drawing. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big box. He did not know what was inside. He shook the box and heard a sound. Tim was very curious. + +Tim opened the box and saw a cute cat. The cat said, "Hello, I am Cat. I am hungry. Do you have any yummy food?" Tim nodded and went to find some food for Cat. + +Tim found some yummy fish in the kitchen. He gave it to Cat. Cat ate the fish and was very happy. Tim and Cat became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little table. The table was very sad and helpless. It wanted to have friends to play with, but it could not move. + +One day, a small bird came to visit the table. The bird could hear the table's sad cries. The bird wanted to help the table find friends. So, the bird flew away to find friends for the table. + +The bird came back with more birds, and they all played on the table. The table was so happy. It could hear the birds sing and laugh. The table was not helpless anymore, because it had friends to play with. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a green rug in a big room. The green rug was soft and cozy. Many kids liked to play on the rug. One day, a little girl named Lily and her friend Tom came to play on the rug. + +Lily said, "Let's play a game! We can step on the rug, but we can't step off it." Tom nodded and said, "Yes, let's play that game!" + +Lily and Tom stepped on the green rug and started to play. They jumped and danced on the rug, laughing and having fun. They made sure not to step off the rug as they played. They had a great time playing on the green rug together. +Once upon a time, there was a polite boy named Tim. Tim loved to paint pretty pictures. One day, he wanted to paint something new and fun. + +Tim thought about what to paint. Then, he had a great idea. He went to the kitchen and saw a tub of butter. Tim said, "I will paint with butter!" He took the butter and his paintbrush and started to paint. + +His mom came into the kitchen and saw Tim. She asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" Tim said, "I am painting with butter, Mom!" His mom smiled and said, "That is a fun idea, but let's use paint next time." Tim agreed and they both laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bottle of lotion that she loved very much. She liked to pour the lotion on her hands and make them soft and smooth. + +One day, Lily found a small, dead bug on the ground. She felt sad for the bug. She thought that maybe if she poured some lotion on it, the bug would feel better. + +So, Lily poured some lotion on the dead bug. She waited and watched, but the bug didn't move. Lily learned that lotion couldn't fix everything, but her hands were still soft and smooth. She went home and told her mom about the bug, and her mom gave her a hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very lucky boy because he had a big toy box full of fun toys. One day, Tim and his friend, Sam, wanted to play a game. They decided to play hide and seek. + +Tim was the one who had to hide first. He looked around the room and saw his toy box. He thought it would be a great place to hide. So, he climbed in and hid under all of his toys. Sam started to count, "One, two, three..." + +Sam looked all around the room, but he could not find Tim. Sam felt a little hungry, so he sat down to eat a snack. He ate a big apple, and it made his stomach feel full and happy. Then, he remembered that he was still playing hide and seek. He got up and started to look for Tim again. + +Finally, Sam found Tim hiding in the toy box. They both laughed and laughed. They were so happy to play hide and seek together. Tim and Sam played all day long, and they knew they were very lucky to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived on a street with his mom and dad. Tim had a friend named Sam, who lived next door. Tim and Sam liked to play together outside. + +One day, Tim and Sam were playing hide and seek. Sam hid behind a tree, and Tim tried to find him. Tim peeked around the tree, but he couldn't find Sam. Tim felt guilty because he didn't want Sam to think he was bad at the game. So, Tim called out, "Sam, where are you?" + +Sam didn't answer. Tim started to feel sad. He looked up and down the street, but he couldn't find Sam. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards Tim. The dog barked loudly, and Tim got scared. He tried to run away, but he fell down. + +The big dog caught up to Tim and bit his leg. Tim cried out in pain. Sam heard Tim's cry and came out of hiding. He saw the big dog and Tim on the ground. Sam felt guilty for not helping his friend. The dog ran away, but Tim was hurt and sad. Tim and Sam didn't play hide and seek again for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with a red roof. Tom liked to play and jump around all day. + +One day, Tom saw a big bucket. He thought it would be fun to fill it with water. He took the bucket to the tap and filled it up. The water was cold and wet. Tom was so excited to play with the water. + +Tom tried to carry the bucket back to his house. But he was clumsy and spilled some water on the ground. He was sad but tried again. This time, he made it to his house with the red roof. Tom played with the water all day long and had lots of fun. In the end, he was a happy cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ann. She had an amazing toy tray. The tray had a magic power. When Ann put her toys on the tray, they would vanish and go to their places. + +One day, Ann's friend, Ben, came to play. They played with Ann's toys. When it was time for Ben to go home, they put the toys on the tray. The toys vanished! Ben was surprised. "Wow! Where did the toys go?" he asked. Ann said, "The tray is magic. It puts the toys away." + +But then, the tray vanished too! Ann and Ben were sad. They looked for the tray everywhere. They could not find it. They felt bad for not taking care of the tray. + +Ann's mom saw them sad. She said, "The tray will come back if you promise to take care of it." Ann and Ben promised. The tray came back! They were so happy. + +The moral of the story is to take care of your things. If you do, they will stay with you. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. In the town, they had a big festival every year. People loved the festival because it was fun and happy. + +At the festival, there was a big light that would shine. The light was very dependable. It would shine every night for the people to see. The people loved the light because it made them feel safe and warm. + +One day, the light did not shine. The people were sad and worried. But a little girl knew how to fix the light. She was very smart. She fixed the light, and it started to shine again. The people were so happy and thanked the little girl. The festival was fun and happy once more. The end. +Once upon a time, a bright sun shone in the sky. A boy named Tim went to play. He found a gem in the sand. The gem was shiny and pretty. Tim was very happy. + +Tim went to his friend, Sue. He said, "Look at my gem! It is so shiny!" Sue looked at the gem. She said, "Wow, that is a bright gem! I like it!" They played with the gem together. + +One day, Tim's mom told him, "Tim, this gem has value. It is special." Tim and Sue took good care of the gem. They knew it was important. They played with it and kept it safe. And they were happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big, dangerous hill. Tim wanted to climb it. He put his hands on his waist and said, "I can do it!" + +Tim started to climb the hill. It was not easy, but he kept going. Halfway up, he met a friendly squirrel. The squirrel said, "Be careful, Tim! This hill is dangerous!" + +Tim listened to the squirrel and climbed slowly. He made it to the top of the hill. He was so happy! He looked down at the squirrel and waved. The squirrel waved back and said, "Great job, Tim!" + +Tim felt proud of himself for climbing the dangerous hill. He knew he could do anything if he tried. He went home and told his mom all about his adventure. His mom hugged him and said, "I'm so proud of you, Tim!" + +From that day on, Tim was not afraid of challenges. He knew that with a little help and hard work, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Lily. She had an unusual toy. It was a strip of paper with many colors. Lily liked to play with her toy every day. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's organize your toys." They picked up all the toys and put them in their right places. But Lily could not find her unusual strip. She was sad. + +Lily and her mom looked everywhere for the strip. They found it under the bed. Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you!" From that day on, Lily always organized her toys and never lost her unusual strip again. +Once upon a time, there was a little panda named Pandy. Pandy lived in a big forest with many trees. He liked to play with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. + +One day, Pandy's mommy warned him to be careful when he played near the river. She said, "Pandy, the river has fast water. Don't go too close, or you might fall in." + +Pandy listened to his mommy, but he still wanted to see the river. So, he went with his bird friend, Tweet, to look at the water. They stayed far away, just like his mommy said. Pandy and Tweet had a fun day, and they went home safe and happy. +One day, a boy named Tim found a dull tie on the floor. He picked it up and saw that it was very old. Tim thought he could make it pretty again. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, can you help me make this tie pretty?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tim. We can color it and make it nice." So they took some colors and began to change the dull tie. Tim held the tie while his mom colored it. They made it very bright and pretty. + +Tim was so happy with the new tie. He wore it to school the next day. All his friends loved the tie and asked where he got it. Tim said, "My mom and I made it pretty together!" And they all played happily. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a lucky cord. It was a pretty cord with many colors. Tim liked the cord a lot. He thought it was special. + +Tim wanted to go to the park with the lucky cord. He put the cord in his pocket and walked to the park. At the park, he played on the swings and the slide. + +While Tim played, the lucky cord fell out of his pocket. A nice girl found it and gave it back to Tim. Tim was happy to have his lucky cord back. They played together at the park and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat liked to float on the water. It was a harmless boat. It never hurt any fish or birds. + +One day, the boat saw a big rock in the water. The boat did not want to hit the rock. So, the boat said, "I need to stop!" The boat tried to stop, but it was hard. The water pushed the boat closer to the rock. + +Just then, a nice fish swam up to the boat. The fish said, "I can help you stop!" The fish swam very fast and pushed the boat away from the rock. The boat stopped and did not hit the rock. The boat said, "Thank you, fish!" The boat and the fish were happy, and they played together in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy made of plastic. It was a thick, strong toy. He loved to play with it every day. One day, Tim lost his toy and began to panic. + +He looked everywhere for his toy. He looked under his bed, in the toy box, and even outside in the yard. He could not find it. Tim was very sad and worried. He did not know what to do. + +Then, Tim's mommy came and saw him crying. She asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" He told her about his lost toy. She said, "Do not panic. We will find it together." They looked around the house and found the toy behind the couch. Tim was so happy! He learned that when we are scared or worried, we should ask for help from others. +Once upon a time, in a small valley, there lived a strong dog named Max. Max loved to run and play with his friends. One day, while playing with his friend, a big cat named Tom, they saw a big red ball. + +"Let's play with the ball!" said Max. Tom agreed, and they both ran to the ball. But there was a problem. Both Max and Tom wanted to bite the ball first. They started to argue. + +"No, I want to bite it first!" said Max. "No, me!" said Tom. They were both very upset. Then, they decided to take turns biting the ball. Max bit the ball first, and then Tom. They played happily together and learned that sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a unique fish named Fin. Fin was not like other fish. He could frown. One day, he swam far away from his home. + +Fin met a big fish who was sad. The big fish needed oxygen. Fin wanted to help. He looked for oxygen in the water. He found a little and gave it to the big fish. The big fish smiled a little. + +But, the big fish needed more oxygen. Fin tried to find more, but he could not. The big fish got sadder and sadder. In the end, the big fish could not get enough oxygen. The big fish went away and did not come back. Fin frowned and swam back home, feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to run and play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing with her ball, she fell and hurt her knee. It was a small boo-boo, but Sue was sad. + +Sue went home and showed her mommy her hurt knee. Her mommy put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. Sue felt a little better, but she still felt sad. She didn't want to play anymore because her knee hurt. + +The next day, Sue's friends came over to play. They were loud and happy, but Sue didn't want to play. She sat on the steps and complained about her hurt knee. Her friends tried to cheer her up, but Sue just wanted to be alone. Finally, her friends went away to play without her. + +Sue's mommy saw her sitting alone and came over to talk. She told Sue that her knee would feel better soon, and she should try to have fun with her friends. Sue listened to her mommy and decided to try. She played with her friends and soon forgot about her hurt knee. And as they played, Sue's knee began to feel better. Sue was happy again, and she learned that having fun with her friends could help her forget about her boo-boo. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his friend, a big dog named Max. They liked to play with a toy sword. The sword was red and shiny. + +One day, a sneaky fox saw the sword. He wanted to steal it. The fox said, "I like that sword. I will take it when they are not looking." So, when Tim and Max were eating, the fox took the sword and ran away. + +Tim and Max saw the fox with the sword. They were sad. Max said, "We need to get our sword back." Tim and Max chased the fox. They caught him and said, "Give back our sword!" The fox was sorry and gave it back. Tim and Max were happy to have their sword again. They played together and the fox learned not to steal. +One day, a lovely little dog named Max went for a wander. He walked and walked until he saw a big pile of coal. Max thought the coal looked like fun to play with. So, he started to dig and play in the coal. + +While Max was playing, a big dog named Sam came over. Sam wanted to play with the coal too, but he did not want to share with Max. This made Max sad, and he did not know what to do. + +Max had an idea. He asked Sam if they could play together and share the coal. Sam thought about it and decided that it would be more fun to play with Max than to play alone. So, Max and Sam played with the coal together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build tall towers with blocks. One day, Timmy wanted to build a really tall tower, but he couldn't reach the top shelf where the blocks were kept. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and asked, "What do you need, Timmy?" + +"I want to build a really tall tower, but I can't reach the blocks," Timmy replied. + +"I can help you with that," said Timmy's mom. She reached up and grabbed the blocks for Timmy. + +Timmy started building his tower with glue. He was careful not to use too much glue, so the tower wouldn't fall over. When he was finished, he proudly showed his mom his tall tower. "Look, Mommy! I did it!" he exclaimed. + +"I'm so proud of you, Timmy," said his mom. "You did a great job!" + +From that day on, Timmy knew that if he ever needed help reaching something, he could always ask his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret hiding spot in her room where she kept her favorite toys. One day, her mom asked her if she had seen the TV remote. Lily remembered that she had put it in her secret spot to keep it safe. But when she went to look for it, it had vanished! She searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Feeling sad and frustrated, Lily wished she had a useful tool to help her find the missing remote. Suddenly, she remembered her toy magic wand! She waved it around and said the magic word "abracadabra". To her surprise, the remote appeared out of nowhere! Lily was so happy to have found it and thanked her magic wand for being so useful. + +From that day on, Lily never forgot where she put her things and always kept her magic wand close by, just in case something vanished again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. Tom loved to help people. He was always doing helpful things for his friends and family. + +One day, Tom decided to build a home for his friend, Sally. Sally was very excited because she had always wanted a home of her own. Tom worked hard every day to build the home. He used big hammers and nails to put the walls together. + +Finally, the home was finished and Sally was very happy. She thanked Tom for being so helpful and building her a new home. Tom felt proud of himself for making his friend happy. From that day on, Tom continued to help people and build homes for those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, she put too much butter on her toast and it made her feel sick. She felt miserable and didn't want to eat anymore. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to weigh a bag of flour for a recipe. Lily accidentally spilled the whole bag on the floor and made a big mess. Her mom got upset and Lily felt even more miserable. + +That night, Lily went to bed early feeling sad. She had a bad dream that she was lost in a dark forest and couldn't find her way home. When she woke up, she was still feeling miserable and didn't want to get out of bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved potatoes very much. One day, her mommy gave her an ordinary potato to play with. Lily was so happy! + +She held the potato in her hands and looked at it for a long time. Then she decided to open it up. She tried to pull it apart with her fingers, but it was too hard. So, she asked her mommy to help her. + +Together, they opened the potato and found a surprise inside! It was a tiny bug! Lily was so excited and happy to have found something new. She decided to keep the bug as her new friend and playmate. From that day on, she always remembered the fun she had opening the potato with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore new places. One day, she went to a spooky old house. She saw a ghost inside and got scared. + +"Who are you?" asked Lily. + +"I am a ghost," said the ghost. + +Lily was surprised. She had never seen a ghost before. She mentioned it to her friends at school the next day. + +"I saw a ghost!" said Lily. + +Her friends didn't believe her, but Lily knew what she saw. From that day on, Lily became known as the girl who saw a ghost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar. One day, her mom told her that too much sugar was bad for her teeth. Lily didn't understand, so her mom had to repeat herself a few times. + +Lily's grandma was deaf, which means she couldn't hear very well. Lily would always have to speak loudly when she talked to her grandma. One day, Lily's grandma made her a special treat with less sugar. Lily loved it so much that she asked her grandma to repeat the recipe. + +From then on, Lily learned that it was important to eat less sugar and take care of her teeth. She would visit her grandma often and they would make treats together, always making sure to use less sugar so they could enjoy them without worrying about their teeth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived on a farm. She loved playing with the sheep in the fields. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit. + +Timmy said, "Lily, can I play with your sheep?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, but be careful. They are very valuable and expensive." + +Timmy played with the sheep and had so much fun. But then, he accidentally broke a fence. + +"Oh no! I broke the fence. I'm sorry, Lily," said Timmy. + +Lily said, "It's okay. You can borrow some tools from my dad to fix it. He will lend them to you." + +Timmy borrowed the tools and fixed the fence. Lily was happy that her sheep were safe again. They continued to play together and have fun on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a wild dog running towards her. She was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered her parents told her to ask for help in an emergency. + +Lily saw a police officer nearby and ran to him. She asked him for help and he quickly took care of the wild dog. The police officer told Lily that it's important to ask for help when there is an emergency. He also said that it's not safe to play with wild animals. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that it's okay to ask for help when needed and that playing with wild animals is not permitted. From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask for help in an emergency and to stay away from wild animals. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally loved to play with her mommy's makeup. She would put on lipstick and blush and pretend to be a princess. + +One day, Sally's friend came over to play. Sally wanted to share her makeup with her friend, but she didn't want to be too generous. She only wanted to share a little bit. + +But then Sally's mommy came in and told her that it's always better to be generous and share with others. Sally realized that her mommy was right and she decided to share all of her makeup with her friend. They had so much fun playing together and Sally felt happy that she was generous. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved animals very much, especially her pet dog, Max. One day, Max got very sick and Sarah didn't know what to do. She asked her mom for help. + +Sarah's mom recommended that they take Max to the vet. A vet is a person who helps sick animals feel better. Sarah was happy to hear this because she knew the vet was reliable and could help Max get better. + +They took Max to the vet and the vet gave him some medicine. Max felt better soon after and Sarah was very happy. She thanked her mom for recommending they take Max to the vet. From that day on, Sarah made sure to take good care of Max so he wouldn't get sick again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear dresses with pretty patterns on them. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new dress. They saw a dress with a beautiful pattern, but it was very expensive. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we get that dress?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, sweetie. That dress is too expensive. Let's find a cheaper one." + +Lily was sad and asked, "Why can't we buy the expensive dress?" + +Her mom explained, "We don't have enough money for that dress. We need to find a dress that is pretty but also cheap." + +Lily and her mom searched the store and found a dress with a pretty pattern that was also cheap. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" They bought the dress and went home. Lily wore her new dress and twirled around happily. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine and picking flowers in the meadow. One day, while she was skipping along, she saw a big dog coming towards her. + +"Hello, little girl," said the dog. "I won't hurt you, but I need your help. I lost my shield and I'm afraid I'll get hurt." + +Lily knew just what to do. She went home and got her own shield, which she used to prevent any harm from coming to the dog. "Here you go," she said, holding out her shield. "Now you'll be safe." + +"Thank you," said the dog, wagging his tail. "You're a very kind and brave little girl." + +Lily smiled and continued on her way, feeling proud of herself for helping the dog. From that day on, she always carried her shield with her, just in case someone needed her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a journey to see a famous castle. + +As they walked, Lily saw many things she wanted to count. She counted the flowers, the trees, and even the clouds in the sky. + +Finally, they arrived at the famous castle. Lily was so excited to see it up close. She counted the towers and the windows. She even counted the stones on the walls. + +After their adventure, Lily went home and told all her friends about her journey to the famous castle. They were so impressed that they wanted to go on a journey too! +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to hunt. He had a big gun that he used to shoot animals. One day, he wanted to prepare for his next hunting trip. He went to the store to buy some interesting things for his trip. He bought some snacks, water, and a new hat. When he got home, he packed everything in his bag and got ready to go. He hoped to see some animals on his trip, but he promised to only shoot them if he needed to. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. It was very fancy and had lots of nice things. That's why people called it a luxury home. One day, a family moved in. They were very happy to live there and said "welcome" to each other. + +But one night, something bad happened. The family heard a loud noise and got scared. They didn't know what to do. Then, they saw a mouse in the kitchen! The mouse was running around and knocking things over. The family tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +The next day, the family went to the store and bought some mouse traps. They put them all over the kitchen. Finally, they caught the mouse and said "goodbye" to it. From that day on, they felt safe in their luxury home and always said "welcome" to their guests. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they went to the forest to find some mushrooms for their dinner. + +Lily found a big mushroom and said, "Mommy, this one is perfect for our dinner tonight!" + +Mommy replied, "Yes, it looks very yummy. Let's take it home and cook it." + +When they got home, they washed the mushroom and cooked it in a pan. Lily watched as the mushroom sizzled and smelled delicious. + +Finally, dinner was ready and Lily took a bite of the mushroom. "Mmm, this is perfect!" she exclaimed. Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, sweetie." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and saw his shadow on the ground. He thought his shadow was a friend, but when he tried to touch it, it disappeared. + +Suddenly, a big bear appeared and Benny was scared. The bear wanted to play, but Benny didn't know how to play with him. The bear was very kind and showed Benny how to play catch. Benny was very happy and they played together for hours. + +At the end of the day, the bear said it was time to go home. Benny didn't want to leave his new friend, but the bear said they could play again tomorrow. Benny surrendered to the fact that he had to go home, but he was already looking forward to playing with his new friend again. +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 went to the harbor with her family. She saw big boats and lots of water. She was very happy. + +Suddenly, she saw a man spraying graffiti on the wall. She knew that was not good. She told her parents and they called the police. The man was caught and Lily felt grateful that she did the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to always do the right thing, even if it's hard. And we should always be grateful for the good things in our lives, like family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend time outside in nature. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. They saw many trees and animals. + +Lily said, "Mom, I like the humble flowers. They are small and pretty." + +Her mom replied, "Yes, they are very nice. We should spend more time appreciating the beauty of nature." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love spending time with you, Mom." + +They continued their walk, holding hands and enjoying the peacefulness of the forest. It was a wonderful day spent in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play all day, but he never wanted to take a nap. One day, Benny was so tired that he couldn't play anymore. He asked his mommy for a massage to make him feel better. + +Mommy bear said, "Benny, if you take a nap, you won't be so tired." Benny didn't want to take a nap, but he was too tired to argue. He fell asleep and had a good nap. When he woke up, he felt so much better! + +Benny realized that sometimes it's important to rest when we are tired. He decided to reverse his old ways and take naps every day. From that day on, he felt happier and had more energy to play with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, green elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to perform for all her animal friends. She would stomp her big feet and wave her long trunk in the air. The other animals would cheer and clap for her. + +One day, Ellie decided to try something new. She wanted to perform a dance. She asked her bird friend to play some music and she started to move her body. The other animals were amazed! They had never seen an elephant dance before. + +From that day on, Ellie would perform her dance every week for her animal friends. They loved watching her move and sway to the music. Ellie was so happy that she could make her friends smile with her performances. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy's mom called him inside because he was getting wet. "Timmy, come inside! You're getting all wet!" she said. + +Timmy went inside and saw his dad counting money. "What are you doing, Dad?" Timmy asked. "I'm counting all the money we made from selling our old toys!" his dad replied. Timmy was excited because he knew they would be rich. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new toy. "Can we buy this one, Mom?" Timmy asked, pointing to a toy car. "Sure, Timmy. We can afford it because we sold our old toys," his mom said. Timmy was happy because he got a new toy and his family was rich. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, but her mommy said they didn't have any in the freezer. So, Lily asked her mommy to call the ice cream truck. Her mommy said she would call, but they had to wait for the truck to come. + +While they waited, Lily played with her toys. Suddenly, she heard a bell outside. It was the ice cream truck! Lily was so excited. She ran outside with her mommy and got a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. But, when she accidentally dropped it on the ground, she felt sorry. + +Her mommy told her it was okay and they could get another one. They went back to the freezer and found some more ice cream to enjoy. Lily was happy and grateful to her mommy for calling the ice cream truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cushion, which was soft and fluffy. One day, Lily's big brother came into her room and started to tease her. He took her cushion and ran away, making Lily worried that she would never get it back. + +Lily asked her brother, "Why are you teasing me? Please give me back my cushion." But her brother just laughed and kept running around with it. Lily's mom heard the commotion and came into the room. She asked Lily what was wrong, and Lily told her that her brother was teasing her and took her cushion. + +Mommy said, "No teasing allowed in this house. Give your sister back her cushion right now." Lily's brother felt sorry for teasing her and gave her the cushion back. Lily was happy again and hugged her cushion tightly, feeling safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were playing with a ball when suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's friend said, "Oh no! We're going to get wet!" + +Lily looked up at the sky and saw the dark clouds. She said, "The sky has become very dark. We should go inside before we get too wet." Her friends agreed and they all ran inside. + +Lily's mom saw them come in and asked, "Why are you all wet?" Lily said, "It started to rain outside and we got wet." Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll get you some hot cocoa to warm you up." Lily and her friends were happy and drank the hot cocoa together while they waited for the rain to stop. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing in the park when he saw a youth walking by. The youth looked sad and bitter. + +Timmy went up to the youth and said, "Hi! Why do you look sad?" + +The youth replied, "I am sad because I have to move away from my friends and family." + +Timmy said, "That's too bad. But you can make new friends wherever you go!" + +The youth smiled and said, "You're right! Thank you for cheering me up, Timmy." + +From that day on, Timmy and the youth became good friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was always bored because he had no one to play with. One day, he went to the park and saw some other kids playing. He went over to them and asked if he could play too. They said no because they didn't want him to win. + +Timmy was sad and went to sit on a bench. A man came over and sat next to him. The man asked Timmy why he was sad. Timmy told him that the other kids didn't want him to play because they didn't want him to win. The man told him that winning isn't everything and that it's more important to have fun. + +Timmy went back to the other kids and asked if he could play again. This time, they said yes. They played for a while, and Timmy had a lot of fun. Suddenly, a big thunderstorm came and shocked everyone. They all ran to the shelter, and Timmy realized that the man was right. Winning wasn't everything. What was important was having friends to play with and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wardrobe in her room. One day, Lily wanted to play with her toys, but her mom told her to clean her room first. Lily didn't want to clean her room and started to complain. + +"I don't want to clean my room! It's not fair!" Lily said. + +Her mom told her that she had to be obedient and do what she was told. So, Lily started to clean her room. She put her toys away and hung up her clothes in the wardrobe. + +After she finished, Lily went to play with her toys. But when she opened the wardrobe, she saw that her favorite dress was missing. She looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to cry and complain again. Her mom came in and asked her what was wrong. When Lily told her about the missing dress, her mom realized that she accidentally donated it to charity when she was cleaning out the wardrobe earlier that day. + +Lily was very upset and there was nothing her mom could do to make it better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach with her family. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk on the beach. Suddenly, Lily saw a jellyfish on the sand. She was surprised and asked her mom what it was. + +Her mom explained that it was a jellyfish and that it could hurt her if she touched it. Lily was persistent and wanted to get a closer look. Her mom told her to stay back and not to touch it. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went swimming in the ocean. Lily was having so much fun playing in the water when she saw something floating towards her. It was the jellyfish from earlier! She was surprised again and quickly swam away. Her mom reminded her to always be careful and to listen to her warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to wear a hat to prevent him from getting sunburned on his bald head. + +Timmy didn't want to wear a hat because he thought it looked silly. "But Mommy, I don't want to wear a hat," Timmy whined. + +"Timmy, you have to wear a hat to protect your head from the sun. It's important," said his mom. + +Timmy finally agreed to wear a hat and had a fun week playing outside with his friends without getting sunburned. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mule named Max. Max liked to search for carrots in the garden. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hi Max! What are you doing?" + +Max replied, "I am searching for carrots. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I want to help you find carrots." + +Together, Max and Lily searched for carrots in the garden. Max was very clever and found the carrots quickly. Lily was happy to help Max and they enjoyed a tasty snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy saw a snake in the grass. The snake was green and slithered around. Timmy was scared of the snake because he didn't want to get hurt. + +But then, Timmy remembered something his grandpa taught him. He could whistle to scare the snake away. So, Timmy whistled as loud as he could. The snake was scared and slithered away. Timmy was happy that he knew how to whistle and that he didn't get hurt by the snake. + +From that day on, Timmy whistled whenever he saw a snake. He knew that whistling would keep him safe. And he continued to play outside, always keeping an eye out for any sneaky snakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing outside. She liked to run around and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she found a big bag of powder on the ground. It was white and looked like snow. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" she said to herself. "I'm going to keep it and show it to my friends." + +Lily ran home with the bag of powder and kept it in her room. She couldn't wait to show it to her friends at school the next day. But that night, something wild happened. The powder started to move and shake. It was alive! + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to keep the powder in her room, but it kept escaping. It went all over the house and made a big mess. Her parents were angry and told her she shouldn't have brought the wild powder inside. + +Lily felt bad and wished she never found the powder. She learned that sometimes things that seem fun can turn out to be bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rubber ball that she loved to play with. One day, she squeezed the ball too hard and it popped! + +Lily was sad because she loved her rubber ball. Her mom told her not to worry, they could go to the store and get a new one. + +At the store, Lily looked at all the different rubber balls. She found one that was her favorite color, pink! She picked it up and squeezed it slowly to make sure it wouldn't pop like her old one. + +Lily was happy again because she had a new rubber ball to play with. She promised to be more careful and not squeeze it too hard. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a big stick on the ground and picked it up. + +His friend, Sarah, saw the stick and said, "Wow, Timmy! That stick is so big! How long do you think it is?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't know. Let's measure it!" + +They found a ruler and measured the stick. It was 3 feet long! + +Timmy was so happy to have found such an original stick. He held it up to his body and pretended he was a wizard with a magic wand. Sarah laughed and they played together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a doggy named Max. Max had a big, hairy collar that he loved to wear. One day, Max went for a walk in the park and saw a little girl crying. Max went up to her and licked her face to comfort her. The little girl hugged Max and felt better. + +Max realized that he could make people feel better just by being there for them. He decided to take off his big, hairy collar and give it to the little girl as a present. The little girl was so happy and hugged Max again. Max felt happy too because he knew he had done something kind for someone else. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes giving something up can make someone else feel better. It's important to be kind and help others whenever we can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends and pretend to be different things like princesses and superheroes. One day, Lily and her friends decided to form a team and play a game of tag. + +At first, they were all having fun running around and tagging each other. But then, Lily's friend Timmy got upset because he kept getting tagged and couldn't catch anyone. Lily noticed that Timmy was upset and decided to pretend to be a superhero to help him out. + +Lily pretended to have super speed and distracted the other players while Timmy tagged them. The team worked together and they all had a great time playing the game. In the end, they all hugged and said they couldn't wait to play together again. +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 man who wanted to sell her a beautiful song. The man said, "If you buy this song, you will be gifted with a beautiful voice." + +Lily was very excited and wanted to buy the song. But then, she remembered what her mother had told her. Her mother said, "Lily, always remember that the best things in life are free." + +So, Lily decided not to buy the song and instead, she sang the songs she already knew. She practiced every day and soon, her voice became even more beautiful. In the end, Lily learned that the best things in life cannot be bought and that the most precious gifts are the ones that come from within. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have tea parties with her toys. One day, she invited her teddy bear to have tea with her. + +Lily poured some tea into her tiny teapot and gave some to her teddy bear. "Do you like the tea?" asked Lily. + +Teddy bear replied, "Yes, I love the tea. Your teapot is enormous!" + +Lily giggled and said, "Thank you! I have more tea if you want some." + +Teddy bear happily accepted and they enjoyed their tea party together. From that day on, they had tea parties every day and Lily was always happy to have her teddy bear as her guest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she couldn't find her favorite toy, a stuffed bunny. She looked everywhere, but it had disappeared! + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her mommy came to help her and asked if she had checked her toy case. Lily didn't remember putting it there, but when she looked in the case, she found her bunny! + +She was so happy and hugged her bunny tightly. But then she noticed that the bunny had a small tear and it hurt her feelings. Her mommy told her not to worry, and that they could fix the bunny together. So they got some thread and a needle and sewed the bunny back together, good as new. From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her toys back in their case so they wouldn't disappear again. +Once upon a time, there was a big giant who lived in the forest. He was very slow and walked with big steps. One day, he saw a swing hanging from a tree. He wanted to swing on it! + +He walked over to the swing and sat on it. Then, he started to move back and forth. He swung higher and higher until he felt like he was flying in the sky! + +The giant loved swinging so much that he decided to come back to the tree every day to swing. From that day on, the giant was no longer slow, but fast and happy, swinging on the swing every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and color pictures. But at night, she would have scary dreams. They were called nightmares. They made her feel very scared and sad. + +One night, Lily's mommy came to tuck her into bed. But Lily was crying. She said, "Mommy, I had a nightmare. It was very difficult." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll take the nightmare away." + +But when Lily woke up the next morning, she felt very strange. She looked in the mirror and saw that she had turned into a monster! She was very scared and didn't know what to do. Her mommy tried to help, but it was too difficult. Lily was stuck as a monster forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her parent. One day, when they were playing hide and seek, Lily's parent lost her. She looked everywhere but couldn't find her parent. Lily started to cry and shout for her parent. + +Suddenly, a kind lady found Lily's parent and brought her back to her. Lily was so happy and hugged her parent tightly. She realized that her parent was harmless and never wanted to lose her again. From that day on, Lily promised to always stay close to her parent and never get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved helicopters and dreamed of flying one someday. One day, Timmy saw a toy helicopter in the store and begged his mom to buy it for him. His mom said no because they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy was sad but then he saw a boy with the same toy helicopter. The boy left the toy on the bench and went to play. Timmy thought it would be okay to take it since the boy wasn't playing with it anymore. But then, the boy came back and saw that his toy was gone. + +The boy asked Timmy if he had seen his helicopter. Timmy felt bad and told the boy that he had taken it. The boy was upset but Timmy apologized and gave it back. The boy forgave Timmy and they became friends. Timmy learned that it's not okay to steal, even if it's just a toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks, building tall towers and knocking them down. One day, Timmy's mom said it was time for him to take a bath. Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his blocks, but his mom said he had to. + +Timmy got into the bath and started splashing around, having a funny time. But then he accidentally knocked over a bottle of soap and it spilled all over the floor. Timmy's mom came in to help clean up, but she slipped on the soapy floor and fell down. She hurt her head and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy felt very sad and scared. He realized that playing with blocks and having a funny time wasn't worth hurting his mom. From then on, he always made sure to clean up after himself and be careful in the bath. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Hop. Hop loved to jump and play in the grass. One day, Hop saw a delicate flower and wanted to smell it. But the flower was too high for Hop to reach. + +Hop had an idea! Hop hopped over to a bike with pedals and started to ride it. Hop pedaled and pedaled until Hop reached the flower. Hop smelled the delicate flower and it smelled so sweet. + +Hop was so happy and proud of what Hop did. Hop hopped back on the bike and rode away, feeling like a brave bunny. From that day on, Hop knew that with a little bit of effort, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. The tank was very powerful and could go very fast. One day, a little boy went to see the tank. He was very happy to see it. He wanted to drive the tank, but he was too small. The tank driver said he could sit in the tank and see how it worked. The little boy was so excited that he jumped up and down. He didn't want to spoil the tank, so he sat very still. The tank driver showed him all the buttons and switches. The little boy had a great time and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rat named Rosie. Rosie was very cute and Lily loved her so much. One day, Lily's mom made some cookies and she asked Lily if they were tasty. Lily said yes and then she asked Rosie if she wanted to test the cookies too. Rosie sniffed the cookies and then she took a little bite. She liked them! From that day on, whenever Lily's mom made cookies, she would always give Rosie a little piece to test. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse who loved to eat apples. One day, the mouse's friend, a bird, recommended that they go to the apple tree in the farmer's garden. The mouse was excited and followed the bird to the garden. + +But when they got there, they saw the farmer and his cat. The cat saw the mouse and chased after it. The mouse tried to run away, but the cat was too fast. The bird tried to help the mouse, but it was too late. The cat caught the mouse and ate it. + +The bird was very sad and wished it had never recommended going to the garden. From that day on, the bird never went near the farmer's garden again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day for breakfast. One morning, she went to the kitchen and found out that her little brother had destroyed all of the yogurt containers. Lily was very upset and started to cry. + +Her mom came into the kitchen and asked her what was wrong. "My yogurt is gone! Charlie destroyed it all!" Lily said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can buy more yogurt at the store." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "That's interesting. Can we get some different flavors of yogurt too?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can get strawberry, blueberry, and vanilla. Which one do you want to try first?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to try blueberry!" +Once upon a time, there was a lovely dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase after his ball. One day, Max felt something itchy on his fur. He looked closely and saw a tiny flea. Max tried to catch the flea, but it was too fast. + +Max's owner saw him scratching and knew something was wrong. She looked at Max's fur and saw the flea. She picked it off and threw it away. Max felt much better! + +After that day, Max's owner made sure to check him for fleas every day. Max didn't want to feel itchy again, so he would repeat to his owner, "Check me for fleas, please!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite mug that she always used for her milk. One day, her mom washed the mug and put it on the dish rack to dry. Lily wanted to use her mug but it was still wet. + +Lily asked her mom, "When will my mug be dry?" Her mom said, "We can count to ten and then it will be dry." So, Lily and her mom counted to ten together. + +After they finished counting, Lily's mom gave her the mug and it was all dry. Lily was so happy and she drank her milk from her favorite mug. From that day on, Lily knew that if she waited and counted, her mug would always be dry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her dolls and her puppy, Max. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. + +At the park, Lily saw some kids playing on the swings. She wanted to play too, but she was worried that the swings were too high. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll push you." + +Lily got on the swing and her mom started to push her. It was so much fun! But then, some big kids came and started to make a lot of noise. Lily didn't like the noisy kids. She said to her mom, "Mommy, can we go? They are too noisy." + +Her mom said, "Okay, let's go." As they were leaving, Lily saw a sign with numbers on it. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what do the numbers mean?" Her mom said, "Those are the numbers for the parking lot. We parked in number 5." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. Let's go to number 5." And they went home happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike outside, feeling the wind in her hair. One day, it started to rain and Lily got very wet. She went inside and climbed up the stairs to her room. + +As she was walking up the stairs, she slipped and fell down a few steps. She was okay, but her pants got wet from the fall. Lily decided to change her clothes and put on her favorite pajamas. + +Later that night, the rain stopped and Lily's mom suggested they go for a ride in the car. Lily was excited and ran down the stairs to the car. They drove around and saw lots of pretty lights. Lily was happy and fell asleep on the ride home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mom. One day, they went to the mall and it was very quiet. Lily's mom told her to hold her hand so they wouldn't get lost. + +Lily saw a toy store and asked her mom if they could go in. Her mom said yes, but only for a little while. Lily played with the toys and forgot about her mom. When she turned around, her mom was gone. + +Lily looked for her mom everywhere, but she couldn't find her. She was very scared and started to cry. A kind lady saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she had lost her mom. The lady helped Lily find her mom, but they were both very scared. + +Lily learned that she should always stay with her mom and not forget about her. The moral of the story is to always stay with your parents so you don't get lost. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on vacation. They packed their bags and drove to the beach. When they arrived, they went to their hotel room. The room was tidy and cozy. They took a nap before going to the beach. + +After their nap, they put on their swimsuits and went to the beach. They built sandcastles and played in the water. They had so much fun! When it was time to go back to the hotel, they were tired. They took another nap before going out to eat dinner. + +The next day, they went on a boat ride. They saw dolphins and had a great time. When they got back to the hotel, they took another nap. They were so happy and relaxed on their vacation. They couldn't wait to come back next year! +Once upon a time, there was a big and mighty elephant. He lived in a jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, the elephant found a sack in the jungle. He was curious about what was inside the sack, so he opened it. + +Inside the sack, he found a little mouse. The mouse was very scared and didn't know what to do. The elephant introduced himself and his friends to the mouse. He told the mouse that they were all friends and that they would never hurt him. + +The mouse was happy to have new friends and thanked the elephant for introducing himself and his friends. From that day on, the elephant, the monkeys, the birds, and the mouse all played together in the jungle. They had lots of fun and were always happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and always wore a pink dress. One day, Lily and her mommy went to a big building with lots of floors. They took the elevator up to the very top. + +When they got out of the elevator, they saw a big room with lots of toys. Lily saw a doll that she really wanted. She asked her mommy, "Can I please have the doll?" Her mommy said yes and Lily was very happy. + +After playing with the toys, Lily and her mommy went back into the elevator. Lily pressed the button to go down and they rode all the way to the bottom. They had a fun day and Lily couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she met a friendly dog named Max. Max was very playful and loved to run and jump around with Lily. + +Lily and Max became fast friends and would meet every day to play together. One hot summer day, Max surprised Lily by bringing her a big ice-cream cone. Lily was so happy and thanked Max for the yummy treat. + +As they enjoyed their ice-cream, Max asked Lily, "Do you want to play catch?" Lily eagerly agreed and they spent the rest of the afternoon playing together. From that day on, Lily and Max would meet every day to play and have fun. +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 put on her apron and help her make cookies. Lily was very excited and put on her apron right away. + +As they were mixing the dough, Lily accidentally spilled flour all over the counter. Her mom sighed and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Can you help me clean it up?" Lily nodded her head and grabbed a towel to wipe up the mess. + +After they finished making the cookies, Lily's mom gave her a warm, gooey cookie to taste. Lily took a bite and smiled. She was grateful for her mom and the yummy cookies they made together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch TV. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to pour some juice into a cup. Timmy was very careful and poured the juice slowly. + +After Timmy finished pouring the juice, he wanted to watch some TV. But when he turned on the TV, it didn't work. Timmy's dad checked the cable and saw that it was broken. Timmy was sad because he couldn't watch his favorite show. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom came home and tripped on the broken cable. She fell down and hurt her leg. Timmy felt very bad because he didn't know that the cable was dangerous. From then on, Timmy was more careful and made sure to keep his toys and cables in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big palace with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy made some delicious cookies. Lily loved the cookies so much that she ate them all up. + +After eating the cookies, Lily felt very cold and started to shiver. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm shivering. Can I have a blanket?" + +Her mommy gave her a warm blanket and said, "Lily, you ate too many cookies. Now, you have a tummy ache. Next time, you need to eat just a few." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to eat just a few cookies next time. She snuggled up in her blanket and fell asleep, dreaming of more delicious cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big black bird called a raven. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. Lily was a little worried because she heard that ravens can be scary. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help make some soup for dinner. Lily was excited to help, but she didn't know how to cook. Her mom told her to stir the soup with a big spoon. As Lily stirred the soup, she remembered the raven and wondered if it was still outside. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud cawing noise. She looked out the window and saw the raven perched on a tree branch. It was watching her stir the soup! Lily felt scared, but then she remembered her mom's words. She kept stirring the soup and the raven eventually flew away. From that day on, Lily wasn't worried about ravens anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his cards. He had a lot of cards with different pictures on them. One day, Timmy's sister came and asked to play with his cards. But Timmy didn't want to share his cards with her. He became grumpy and said no. + +His sister got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and wanted to make her happy again. He decided to pull out one of his favorite cards and give it to her. His sister's face lit up with joy and they both started to play together happily. From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing is important and it can make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because he was going to his friend's birthday party at the park. When he got there, his friend gave him a toy car as a present. They played together and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, a bee flew by and Timmy started to panic. He ran around in circles and almost knocked over the birthday cake! But his friend's mom came to the rescue and helped him calm down. + +After the bee flew away, they all went to the playground and played on the swings and slides. Timmy's friend showed him his new toy club and they pretended to be superheroes. Timmy had a great time at the party and went home feeling very happy. +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 wanted to build a fort with his tools. He looked in his toolbox, but it was empty! Timmy was sad because he couldn't find his tools. + +But then, Timmy saw something shiny outside. He ran outside and saw his tools on the ground! He was so happy to see them again. Timmy picked up his tools and started building his fort. He used the hammer to pound the nails, the screwdriver to turn the screws, and the wrench to tighten the bolts. + +When Timmy was finished building his fort, he was so proud. He looked at his fort and smiled. He was happy to have his tools back. From that day on, Timmy made sure to put his tools back in his toolbox so they wouldn't be empty. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear who lived in the forest. He had a big heart and always shared his honey with his friends. One day, his friend, a little rabbit, got sick and needed help. The bear knew that the rabbit's lungs were hurting and he wanted to help him feel better. + +He went to his house and got some honey, which he knew would make the rabbit feel better. The bear was very generous and gave the honey to the rabbit. The rabbit felt better and thanked the bear for being such a good friend. + +From that day on, the bear and the rabbit were even closer friends. They would play together in the forest, and the bear would always make sure that the rabbit was feeling okay. The bear knew that friends need to help each other out when they are sick, and he was happy to be there for his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mother told him that he couldn't go outside because it was raining and she didn't want him to get sick. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play outside, but he knew that his mother wanted him to stay healthy. + +Later that day, Timmy's mother let him make cookies with her in the kitchen. Timmy loved making cookies with his mother because they were always so yummy. But when they finished making the cookies, Timmy accidentally dropped the cookie jar and it broke into a million pieces. Timmy's mother was upset because the cookie jar was a special family heirloom. + +Timmy felt bad for breaking the cookie jar, but he knew that his mother loved him no matter what. He apologized and promised to be more careful next time. His mother forgave him and they hugged. Timmy felt happy again because he knew that his mother loved him and that he was still healthy and safe at home. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he was carrying a big plate of beef to his mom, but he accidentally dropped it on the floor! + +Timmy felt sad and scared that his mom would be angry, but she just hugged him and said it was okay. She was so enthusiastic about Timmy trying to help her that she didn't even mind the mess. + +From then on, Timmy was even more enthusiastic about helping his mom with chores. He learned to be careful not to drop things and always felt proud when he did a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to hop around in the garden and nibble on carrots. One day, she saw a butterfly fluttering by and tried to catch it. She hopped and hopped, but the butterfly was too fast. + +Suddenly, Betsy saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was clapping and Betsy wondered why. She hopped over to Lily and saw that Lily had caught the butterfly! Betsy was so happy for Lily that she started to clap too. + +Lily showed Betsy the butterfly up close and they both looked at it inch by inch. It was so pretty with fine wings that sparkled in the sun. Betsy and Lily smiled and clapped some more, happy to have made a new friend and seen such a beautiful butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat beef. His mom would cook it for him every night. But one day, Timmy's mom brought home a really hard piece of beef. It was so hard that Timmy couldn't eat it. + +Timmy's mom knew that Timmy loved beef, so she decided to organize her pantry to find something else for dinner. She found some yummy chicken and cooked it for Timmy instead. Timmy was happy because he got to eat something he liked and his mom was happy because she found a solution to the hard beef problem. From that day on, Timmy's mom made sure to check the beef before she bought it, so it wouldn't be hard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the yard with his toys. One day, Timmy's toy car broke. It wouldn't move anymore. Timmy was sad. + +His dad saw him sad and asked what was wrong. Timmy showed him the broken car. His dad said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." So, they went to the garage and got some tools. His dad fixed the car and it worked again! Timmy was happy. + +After they fixed the car, Timmy and his dad went for a walk in the woods. They found a hidden spot where they sat down and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and drank juice. Timmy loved spending time with his dad in the woods. They had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the field and eat yummy snacks. One day, she found a delicious cookie on the ground and picked it up to eat. But then, a big dog came and wanted the cookie too! Lily didn't want to share, so she rolled the cookie away from the dog. + +The dog chased after the cookie and Lily ran after them. They rolled and rolled until they reached the edge of the field. Suddenly, the cookie rolled off the cliff and disappeared! Lily was sad because she lost her yummy snack, but the dog licked her face and made her laugh. + +Lily realized that sharing was more important than keeping all the cookies to herself. She picked a daisy and gave it to the dog as a thank you. The dog wagged its tail and they became friends. From that day on, Lily always shared her snacks and played with her new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear who loved to eat peaches. One day, he saw a peach tree in the distance and ran towards it. But when he got there, he saw that all the peaches were gone! The bear was so sad that he started to yell and cry. + +Just then, a little girl heard the bear's cries and came to see what was wrong. When she saw the bear, she knew what to do. She ran back to her house and got a basket of peaches for the bear. The bear was so happy that he stopped crying and ate all the peaches. + +From that day on, the bear and the little girl became good friends. The bear would visit her every day and they would share peaches together. And whenever the bear was sad or hungry, he would just yell and the little girl would come to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a ticket to go to the circus with her mommy and daddy. She was very excited because she had never been to the circus before. + +When they got to the circus, Lily saw incredible things. There were clowns, acrobats, and even elephants! She was having so much fun that she didn't want to leave. + +But when it was time to go home, Lily started to cry. She didn't want to leave the circus. Her mommy and daddy told her that they could come back another day, but Lily said she didn't have any more tickets. + +Her daddy told her that they didn't need a ticket to spend time together and have fun. Lily realized that spending time with her family was more important than any ticket to the circus. From that day on, Lily was always happy as long as she was with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her plastic toys. One day, she found an ancient toy car in her attic. She asked her mommy, "Can we drive this car, please?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go for a drive!" + +Lily and her mommy got into the car and drove to the park. On the way, they saw a big truck carrying lots of plastic toys. Lily said, "Wow, that's a lot of toys!" Her mommy replied, "Yes, it is. But remember, our ancient toy car is special too." + +When they arrived at the park, Lily played with her toys while her mommy sat on a bench. Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy crying. She asked him what was wrong. The little boy said he lost his favorite plastic toy. Lily gave him one of her toys and said, "Don't worry, you can play with mine!" The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you, you're so kind." + +Lily and her mommy drove back home, happy and content. Lily said, "Mommy, I love our ancient toy car. It's the best car ever!" Her mommy replied, "Yes, it is. And you're the best daughter ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. She always carried a thick novel with her wherever she went. One day, she went to the park to read her book. While she was reading, a little boy came up to her and asked, "What are you reading?" + +Lily replied, "I'm reading a thick novel about a princess and a dragon." + +The little boy said, "Wow, that sounds cool! Can I read it too?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure! But you have to be careful with it. Don't rip any pages or bury it in the sand." + +The little boy promised he wouldn't and sat down next to Lily to read the novel. They read together until the sun went down and it was time to go home. Lily was happy to have made a new friend who loved to read just like her. +Once upon a time, there was a man who smelled very bad. He hadn't bathed in a long time and he was disgusting. One day, a little girl saw him and said, "Ew, you stink!" The man felt sad and said, "I know, I need to bathe." + +The little girl offered to help the man bathe. She filled up a big tub with warm water and bubbles. The man got in and the little girl scrubbed his back. "This feels great," said the man. "Thank you for helping me." + +After the man was all clean, he smelled much better. The little girl said, "You smell nice now!" The man smiled and said, "Thanks to you, I feel much better." From that day on, the man made sure to bathe regularly so he never smelled disgusting again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a smart dog named Max. Max always saved Lily from danger. + +One day, Lily had a meeting with her friends at the park. Max came along too. They played on the swings and slides. Suddenly, Lily's ball went too far and landed near a big, scary dog. Lily was scared. + +Max barked and ran towards the big dog. He saved Lily's ball and brought it back to her. Lily hugged Max and said, "You're so smart, Max! Thank you for saving my ball." Max wagged his tail happily. + +From that day on, Lily knew she could always count on Max to save her. They had lots of fun at the park with their friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz was very loyal to his queen bee. He would fly all around the garden to collect nectar for his queen. One day, Buzz saw a flower with a very sweet smell. He flew towards it and landed on it. Suddenly, he felt someone squeezing him. It was a little girl who wanted to play with him. Buzz got scared and flew away as fast as he could. From that day on, Buzz always made sure to stay away from little hands that might squeeze him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a big box outside her house. She was so excited and wanted to open it right away. But her mom said, "Wait, Lily. Let's see what's inside first." + +They opened the box and found something disgusting inside. It was an old, smelly shoe. Lily said, "Ew, that's gross! It's disturbing me." Her mom agreed and said, "We should throw it away." + +As they were throwing away the box and the shoe, Lily asked her mom, "Why did someone put a disgusting shoe in a box?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. Some people do strange things." And Lily said, "That's weird." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy saw a big tree with a rope hanging from it. Timmy wanted to reach the rope, but it was too high for him. + +Timmy looked around and saw a bench nearby. He climbed up onto the bench and tried to reach the rope again. This time, he was able to grab onto it and swing back and forth. + +After a while, Timmy got hot from playing in the sun. He decided to take a break and sit in the shade. As he sat there, he looked up at the rope and smiled. He was proud of himself for reaching it and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her and ask lots of questions. One day, while walking in the park, she saw a group of geese. + +"Hello, little goose! Can I be your friend?" Lily asked. + +The goose looked at her with its big eyes and honked. "Honk honk!" it said. + +Lily smiled and giggled. "I think that means yes!" she said. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and separated the goose from its family. Lily knew she had to help. She called out to her friends and together they united to help the lost goose find its way back home. The goose honked happily and Lily felt proud to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching cartoons on TV. One day, she saw a cartoon with a dog who liked to hide bones. + +Lily thought it would be fun to play hide and seek with her dog, Max. She told Max to hide and she counted to ten. + +When Lily opened her eyes, Max was gone! She looked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the curtains, but she couldn't find him. + +Suddenly, Max jumped out from behind the couch and Lily giggled with joy. "Good boy Max, you are so obedient!" she said as she gave him a big hug. From that day on, Max and Lily played hide and seek every day and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially on the slide. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She ran to the slide and climbed up to the top. She felt happy and excited. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise! It was thunder! Lily felt scared and miserable. She wanted to go home. Her mommy and daddy hugged her and said it was okay. They went to the car and drove home. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy made her favorite food and her daddy read her a story. Lily felt happy again. She remembered the slide and smiled. She couldn't wait to go back and play on it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old lion in the jungle. He was very ancient and had a big mane. One day, he saw a little monkey who was rubbing his hands together. The lion asked the monkey why he was rubbing his hands, and the monkey said he was trying to warm them up. + +The lion thought that was a good idea, so he tried to rub his paws together too. But because he was so big, he couldn't do it very well. Suddenly, the lion let out a big roar, which scared the little monkey. The lion apologized and explained that he was just trying to warm up his paws. + +From that day on, the lion and the monkey were friends. The monkey would help the lion by rubbing his paws together when he was cold, and the lion would protect the monkey from any danger in the jungle. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy and his mom went for a drive. They arrived at a big garage where cars were fixed. Timmy asked his mom, "What's a garage?" His mom replied, "It's a place where cars go to get fixed." + +As they were waiting for their car to be fixed, Timmy saw a big dog outside. The dog looked scary, but Timmy was brave. He went outside to pet the dog. The dog was friendly and licked Timmy's hand. + +When their car was finished, Timmy and his mom got back in the car. Timmy said, "I'm glad we came to the garage. I got to pet a dog!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you for being brave." And they drove away, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she saw a sailor on a boat in the river near her house. She thought he looked adventurous and wanted to talk to him. + +"Hi, sailor! Do you like to go on adventures?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, little girl. I love to explore new places and see new things," the sailor replied. + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She loved to go on adventures too. But then, a big storm came and the sailor's boat sank. Lily was sad because she never got to go on an adventure with him. She learned that sometimes bad things happen, even to adventurous sailors. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a big bell. The bell was very loud and made a big sound when it rang. One day, a family moved into the house and they rang the bell to say hello to their new neighbors. The neighbors heard the loud bell and came outside to welcome the new family. They were very happy to have new friends in the neighborhood. From that day on, the loud bell became a symbol of friendship and welcoming in the community. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She had a beautiful rose bush that she took care of every day. One day, Lily noticed that one of her roses had wilted and was no longer as amazing as it used to be. + +Lily felt sad and started to weep, but her mother told her not to worry because she could fix it. Her mother showed her how to water the plant and give it some extra love. Lily listened carefully and did everything her mother told her to do. + +Days passed, and Lily watched as the rose slowly started to bloom again. It was even more amazing than before! Lily was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She learned that sometimes things might not be perfect, but with a little help and love, they can become amazing again. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy noticed that his favorite toy car was missing. He looked around and saw a thief sneaking out of his room with his toy. + +"Hey, thief! Give me back my toy car!" Timmy yelled. + +The thief turned around and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to take it. I just wanted to play with it for a little bit." + +Timmy forgave the thief and asked, "Can we play with it together?" + +The thief smiled and said, "Sure, that sounds like fun!" + +So, Timmy and the thief played with the toy car together and had a great time. After they were done playing, the thief put the toy car back where he found it and said goodbye to Timmy. From that day on, Timmy made a new friend and learned that sometimes people just want to move things around and play with them, but it's important to ask first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, but one day she couldn't find her favorite toy car. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to cry. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her missing toy car. Her mom told her not to worry and they would find it together. They looked in the toy box and found the car, but it was wet and dirty. + +Lily's mom took the car out of the box and dried it with a towel. The car was mild and smelled bad. Lily's mom cleaned it with soap and water and put it back in the box. Lily was happy to have her toy car back and hugged her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and put them in his bin when he was done. One day, Timmy found a mysterious toy in his bin. It was a small, shiny ball that looked like it had a secret inside. + +Timmy asked his mom, "What is this mysterious toy?" His mom replied, "I don't know, but let's support each other and try to figure it out together." They looked at the toy from different angles and tried to open it, but they couldn't figure out what was inside. + +Days passed and Timmy's mom noticed that Timmy wasn't feeling well. She took him to the doctor and found out that he had accidentally swallowed the small, shiny ball. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get surgery to remove the ball. Timmy learned that sometimes mysterious things can be dangerous and it's important to ask for help and support when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. The caterpillar was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. So, it went to a leaf and started to sleep. Suddenly, a big wind came and blew the caterpillar away. The caterpillar was scared, but then it saw a kind rabbit. The rabbit helped the caterpillar and said, "Please bow to me." The caterpillar was happy and bowed to the rabbit. From that day on, the caterpillar and the rabbit were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom was very wise and loved to explore the forest. One day, Tom saw the sun shine through the trees and it made him very happy. He strutted around, feeling proud and gobbling with joy. Suddenly, he heard a noise and saw a little girl walking towards him. She smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Turkey! You are so pretty in the sunshine." Tom felt shy but happy, and he gobbled softly in return. From that day on, Tom always remembered how the sun made him shine and feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was very spoiled and always got what she wanted. One day, Lily's family decided to go to the airport for a vacation. Lily was very excited to go on an airplane and see new things. + +When they got to the airport, Lily saw lots of people and big planes. She held her mom's hand tight and they went to check in. Lily got a special sticker that said "first time flyer" and she was very happy. + +Finally, it was time to go on the airplane. Lily sat by the window and looked out at the clouds. She felt the airplane go up and she got a little scared, but her mom held her hand and told her everything was okay. Lily had a great time on her vacation and couldn't wait to go on another airplane adventure. +Once upon a time, a little birdie lived in a tree. The birdie loved to play and sing in the branches all day long. One day, the birdie saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. The cloud made the sun hide away and the sky turned dark. The birdie felt scared and wanted to go home. + +The birdie tried to fly home, but the wind was too strong. Suddenly, the birdie saw a light in the distance. The light was coming from a house. The birdie knew that if it could reach the house, it would be safe. The birdie flew towards the light and saw a big branch in front of the house. + +The birdie stepped onto the branch and felt happy that it was strong enough to hold it. The birdie flew closer to the light and saw that it was coming from a window. The birdie flew into the window and saw a kind lady inside. The lady saw the birdie and gave it some seeds to eat. The birdie felt safe and happy, knowing that it had found a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a puppy that she loved very much. The puppy was so adorable with its big brown eyes and soft fur. Lily loved to touch the puppy's ears and belly. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit and saw the puppy. She said, "I want to own a puppy too!" But Lily said, "This puppy is mine, I own it." Her friend was sad but Lily let her touch the puppy too. They played with the puppy all day and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily hugged her puppy and said, "I love you, you are mine forever." The puppy licked her face and wagged its tail. Lily knew that she would always own the most adorable puppy in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to watch the kitchen while she went to the store. Lily was happy to help and said, "Okay, Mommy!" + +Lily decided to make herself a sandwich. She put some bread in the toaster and waited for it to pop up. Suddenly, the toaster started making a crazy noise! Lily got scared and ran to hide under the table. + +When her mom got back, she saw Lily hiding and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily said, "The kitchen went crazy!" Her mom laughed and explained that it was just the toaster. Lily felt silly, but was happy to have helped watch the kitchen. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their bikes. They zoomed around the park, making loud noises and having fun. Sam was good at balancing on his bike. He could ride with no hands and do tricks. Mia was still learning how to balance. She had to use her hands and be careful. + +One day, Sam saw a big hill in the park. He wanted to zoom down it and show off his skills. He said to Mia, "Look at that hill! I can zoom down it so fast and balance on my bike. Do you want to try?" + +Mia looked at the hill. It was very steep and scary. She said, "No, thank you. I don't want to zoom down that hill. It looks dangerous. I want to stay on the flat ground and practice my balance." + +Sam laughed at Mia. He said, "You are dull. You are afraid of everything. You will never learn how to balance if you don't try new things. Watch me. I will zoom down that hill and you will see how cool I am." + +Sam rode his bike to the top of the hill. He looked down and felt excited. He pushed his bike and zoomed down the hill. He was going very fast and felt the wind in his hair. He lifted his hands and tried to balance on his bike. He smiled and shouted, "Look at me, Mia! Look at me!" + +But Sam was going too fast. He did not see the big rock on the path. His bike hit the rock and Sam lost his balance. He fell off his bike and rolled on the ground. He scraped his knees and elbows and hurt his head. He cried and cried. + +Mia heard Sam's cry and ran to him. She saw him lying on the ground, bleeding and crying. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Oh, Sam. Are you okay? That was a bad fall. You should not have zoomed down that hill. It was too dangerous. You should have listened to me." + +Sam looked at Mia. He felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "You were right, Mia. I was wrong. I was not cool. I was foolish. I should not have laughed at you. You are not dull. You are smart and careful. You know how to balance better than me. I am sorry, Mia. Can you forgive me?" + +Mia nodded and smiled. She said, "Of course, I forgive you, Sam. You are my friend. Friends make mistakes and learn from them. Friends help each other and have fun together. Come on, let's go to the nurse and get you cleaned up. Then we can play with our bikes again. But this time, let's stay on the flat ground and practice our balance together." + +Sam and Mia hugged and walked to the nurse. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that zooming is not always fun. They learned that balancing is not only a skill, but also a virtue. They learned that being dull is not a bad thing, but being foolish is. They learned that being friends is more important than being cool. +Tom and Ann like to play with their toy boat. They sail it in the pond near their house. They pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. + +One day, they see a big duck swimming in the pond. The duck has a shiny thing in its mouth. Tom and Ann think it is a gold coin. + +"Hey, duck, give us that coin!" Tom shouts. "It is our treasure!" + +The duck does not listen. It swims away with the shiny thing. Tom and Ann chase it with their boat. + +They follow the duck to the other side of the pond. There, they see a picnic basket. The basket has a pie inside. The pie smells good. It is apple pie. + +"Look, Ann, a pie!" Tom says. "Maybe the duck left the coin for us and took the pie instead." + +Ann nods. She likes pie. She takes the pie out of the basket. She cuts it in half and gives one piece to Tom. + +They sit on the grass and eat the pie. It is sweet and mild. They are happy. + +"Thank you, duck, for the pie!" Ann says. + +The duck quacks and wags its tail. It is happy too. +Sam likes to sing. He has a microphone that he got for his birthday. He sings songs from his favorite shows and books. He sings loud and happy. + +One day, Sam sings too much. His throat hurts and he feels tired. His mom says he needs to rest. She gives him some water and a soft pillow. She says he can sing again when he feels better. + +Sam does not want to rest. He wants to sing more. He tries to pick up his microphone, but it is too heavy. He drops it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. He starts to cry. + +His mom comes and hugs him. She says it is okay. She picks up the microphone and puts it on a shelf. She says it is light and safe there. She says Sam can have it back when he is well. + +Sam nods and snuggles with his mom. He closes his eyes and rests. He dreams of singing again. He is happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Dance Show Today". Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see the dance show. + +They walk to the stage. They see many people. They see music and lights. They see dancers in colorful clothes. The dancers move fast and slow. They jump and spin. They smile and clap. Sara and Ben are amazed. They want to dance too. + +They find a spot near the stage. They copy the dancers. They move their arms and legs. They twirl and hop. They giggle and cheer. They have fun. They feel happy. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. The voice says: "And now, please welcome our special guests, Sara and Ben!" Sara and Ben are shocked. They look at the stage. They see a man with a microphone. He points at them. He says: "Come on, Sara and Ben, don't be shy. Show us your dance moves!" + +Sara and Ben are anxious. They don't want to go on the stage. They don't want to dance in front of many people. They feel scared. They hold each other's hands. They shake their heads. They say: "No, thank you. We just want to watch." + +The man with the microphone smiles. He says: "That's okay, Sara and Ben. You don't have to dance on the stage. You can dance wherever you want. You can dance with your friends. You can dance with your family. You can dance with yourself. You can dance because you love it. You can dance because you are awesome. You can dance because you are Sara and Ben!" + +The people clap and cheer. The dancers join them. They say: "You are Sara and Ben! You are Sara and Ben!" Sara and Ben feel better. They feel proud. They smile and wave. They dance again. They dance with their hearts. They dance because they are Sara and Ben. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bag of peanuts on a bench. They are hungry and want to eat some. + +"Can we have some peanuts?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone else," Ben says. + +"Maybe they are a gift from God. He gives us good things to eat," Anna says. + +She picks up a peanut and holds it in her hand. She closes her eyes and says, "Thank you, God, for this peanut. Please bless it and make it yummy. Amen." + +She opens her eyes and smiles. She cracks the peanut and eats it. + +"Mmm, it is yummy. You should try one, Ben," she says. + +Ben is not sure. He knows that some people are allergic to peanuts. They can get sick and need a doctor. He does not want to get sick. + +"I don't think I want to eat a peanut. Maybe I am allergic," he says. + +He puts the bag of peanuts back on the bench. He looks around and sees a man walking towards them. The man has a hat and a coat. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my peanuts?" the man shouts. + +He runs to the bench and grabs the bag of peanuts. He glares at Anna and Ben. + +"These are my peanuts. I bought them for my lunch. How dare you touch them?" he says. + +He opens the bag and takes out a handful of peanuts. He puts them in his mouth and chews. + +Suddenly, he coughs and wheezes. His face turns red and swollen. He drops the bag of peanuts and clutches his throat. + +"Help! Help! I can't breathe! I'm allergic to peanuts!" he cries. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They don't know what to do. They see a woman nearby. She has a badge and a walkie-talkie. She is a park ranger. She is dependable. She can help. + +"Miss, miss, please help! That man is sick. He ate some peanuts and he is allergic," Ben says. + +The park ranger hears Ben and sees the man. She runs to him and calls for help on her walkie-talkie. + +"Don't worry, kids. I'm here to help. I have a medicine that can help him. Stay back and be calm," she says. + +She takes out a small device from her pocket. It has a needle and a button. She presses the needle against the man's leg and pushes the button. The device makes a click sound. It injects some medicine into the man's body. + +The man stops coughing and wheezing. His face returns to normal. He breathes easier. + +"Thank you, thank you. You saved my life. I'm sorry for yelling at you, kids. I didn't know I was allergic to peanuts. I never ate them before," he says. + +The park ranger smiles and nods. She checks the man's pulse and blood pressure. She tells him to sit down and rest. + +"You're welcome, sir. You're lucky I was nearby. You had a severe allergic reaction. You need to see a doctor and avoid peanuts from now on," she says. + +She turns to Anna and Ben and gives them a hug. + +"You did a good job, kids. You were brave and smart. You found me and told me what happened. You are good helpers," she says. + +Anna and Ben feel happy and proud. They hug the park ranger back. + +"Thank you, miss. You are a good helper too. You are dependable. God sent you to help us," Anna says. + +The park ranger smiles and says, "You're welcome, Anna. God sent you to help me too. You prayed for the peanut and thanked God for it. You reminded me to be grateful for everything He gives us. You are a good girl." + +They all smile and thank God for His help and love. They wait for the ambulance to arrive and take the man to the hospital. They hope he will be okay. They decide to share their lunch with the park ranger. They have sandwiches and apples. They do not have peanuts. They do not want peanuts. They are happy with what they have. They are friends. +Jill and Tom were jolly twins who loved to play in the sand. They made castles and bridges and tunnels with their buckets and shovels. One day, they decided to make a big boat out of sand and shells. + +"Let's sail to the ocean!" Jill said. + +"OK, but how will we fit in the boat?" Tom asked. + +They looked at their boat and saw that it was too small for both of them. They tried to squeeze in, but they bumped their heads and elbows. + +"Ouch! This boat is too tiny!" Tom said. + +"Maybe we can make it bigger," Jill said. + +They added more sand and shells to their boat, but it still looked too small. They tried to fit in again, but they fell out and rolled on the sand. + +"Oops! This boat is too wobbly!" Jill said. + +They looked at the ocean and saw that it was big and blue and shiny. They wanted to sail to the other side and see what was there. + +"Maybe we can find another boat," Tom said. + +They ran along the shore and looked for a bigger and sturdier boat. They saw a rowboat, a sailboat, and a fishing boat, but they were all too high and too far for them to reach. + +"Drat! These boats are too hard!" Tom said. + +They felt sad and tired and hungry. They wanted to go back to their sand boat and have a snack. + +"Maybe we can pretend to sail," Jill said. + +They ran back to their sand boat and climbed in. They held shells in their hands and pretended they were oars. They made sounds like the wind and the waves and the seagulls. + +"Look, we are sailing to the ocean!" Jill said. + +"Yay, we are having fun!" Tom said. + +They smiled and laughed and played in their sand boat. They were jolly twins who loved to pretend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside at night and look at the stars. Sometimes they see a comet. A comet is a big ball of ice and dust that flies in the sky. It has a long tail that glows. + +One night, Anna and Ben see a very bright comet. They are very happy and excited. They run to their mom and dad and tell them. + +"Mom, dad, look! A comet!" Anna says. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Mom says. "Do you know what a comet is?" + +"Yes, mom. It is a big ball of ice and dust that flies in the sky. It has a long tail that glows," Ben says. + +"That's right, Ben. You are very smart," Dad says. "Do you know why comets have tails?" + +"No, dad. Why?" Anna asks. + +"Because when they get close to the sun, the sun makes some of the ice and dust melt and blow away. That's what makes the tail," Dad explains. + +"Oh, I see. That's cool," Anna says. + +"Can we pay with the comet, dad?" Ben asks. + +"Pay with the comet? What do you mean, Ben?" Dad asks. + +"I mean, can we pretend that the comet is a toy and we can make it do things?" Ben says. + +"Well, I'm afraid not, Ben. The comet is very far away and we can't touch it or move it. It has its own path in the sky," Dad says. + +"But we can still watch it and enjoy it, right?" Anna says. + +"Of course, Anna. The comet is a beautiful sight and a rare one. We are lucky to see it," Mom says. + +"Can we take a picture of it, mom?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben. Let me get the camera. You two stay here and keep looking at the comet," Mom says. + +Mom goes inside the house and gets the camera. She comes back and takes a picture of Anna and Ben with the comet in the background. They smile and hug each other. + +"Say cheese!" Mom says. + +"Cheese!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom looks at the picture and smiles. She thinks that Anna and Ben are very organized. They always know what they want and what they like. They are curious and happy. She loves them very much. She shows them the picture and they love it too. + +They thank mom and dad for letting them see the comet. They say good night and go to bed. They dream of comets and stars and other wonders in the sky. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hive on a tree. They wanted to see the bees inside. + +"Let's go closer," Ben said. "Maybe we can find some honey." + +"No, Ben, that's not a good idea," Lily said. "The bees might sting us. They don't like it when we bother them." + +But Ben did not listen. He threw a stick at the hive. The bees got angry. They came out of the hive and buzzed around Ben. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "The bees are stinging me!" + +Lily ran to help Ben. She took him to his mom. His mom put some ice on his stings. She said, "Ben, you should not have thrown a stick at the hive. That was very rude. The bees are humble. They work hard to make honey and pollinate the flowers. They only sting when they feel threatened. You should respect them and leave them alone." + +Ben felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, bees. I learned my lesson. I will not throw sticks at hives anymore. I will be humble too." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and sing and dance. They also like to eat cereal for breakfast. But sometimes they are very noisy and wake up Mom and Dad. + +One morning, Sara and Ben have a plan. They want to perform a show for Mom and Dad. They put on their costumes and grab their toys. They sneak into the living room and set up their stage. + +"Shh, we have to be quiet," Sara whispers to Ben. "We don't want to spoil the surprise." + +"OK, I will be quiet," Ben whispers back. "But I am very hungry. Can we eat cereal after the show?" + +"Yes, we can. But first, we have to sing our song. Are you ready?" + +"Yes, I am ready. Let's start." + +Sara and Ben start to sing their song. They sing very loud and very fast. They jump and spin and clap. They have a lot of fun. But they are not quiet at all. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and wake up. They go to the living room and see Sara and Ben performing. They smile and clap. + +"Wow, what a wonderful show!" Mom says. "You are very talented, Sara and Ben." + +"Thank you, Mom," Sara and Ben say. "We made this show for you and Dad. We love you." + +"We love you too," Dad says. "And we are very proud of you. But you know, you don't have to be so loud in the morning. You can be quiet and still have fun." + +"Sorry, Dad," Sara and Ben say. "We will try to be quiet next time." + +"That's OK," Dad says. "But now, how about some cereal for breakfast?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben say. "We love cereal!" + +Mom and Dad hug Sara and Ben and take them to the kitchen. They pour some cereal and milk into their bowls. They eat and talk and laugh. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a blue feather on the ground. It is very pretty and soft. + +"Wow, look at this feather!" Lily says. "It is so blue and shiny. I want it for my hat." + +"No, I want it for my book," Ben says. "It is so blue and smooth. I saw it first." + +They both grab the feather and pull. They do not want to share. They are angry and sad. + +A bird flies by and sees them. It is the bird's feather. It is very blue and bright. The bird is not happy. It wants its feather back. + +"Hey, that is my feather!" the bird says. "You are not nice. You are not friends. You should not fight over a feather. You should share and be kind." + +The bird swoops down and takes the feather from Lily and Ben. It flies away with its feather. It is very blue and happy. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel bad. They are sorry. They hug and say sorry. + +"We were silly," Lily says. "We should not fight over a feather. We should share and be friends." + +"Yes, we should," Ben says. "We have many other things to play with. We do not need a feather. We need each other." + +They smile and go to play. They are very blue and happy. They are friends. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. They were eager to smell them and touch them. + +One day, they saw a big flower that was closed like a ball. It was purple and fuzzy. They wondered what was inside. They decided to peek. + +They walked slowly to the flower and bent down. They pulled the petals apart and looked. They saw a tiny bee sleeping on the pollen. It was yellow and black and had wings. + +"Wow, look at the bee!" Sara whispered. + +"Shh, don't wake it up!" Tom whispered back. + +They watched the bee for a while. They thought it was cute and funny. They wanted to touch it, but they remembered what Mama had told them. + +"Bee can sting if you bother them. It will hurt a lot. You have to be gentle and respectful with all the animals and plants in the garden. They are living things like us," Mama had said. + +Sara and Tom nodded. They let go of the petals and let the flower close again. They smiled at each other and walked away. They had learned something new and they had been kind to the bee. They felt happy and proud. +Lily had a diary where she wrote about her day and her secrets. She liked to draw pictures of her friends, her toys and her dreams. She always hid her diary under her pillow when she was done. + +One day, she came home from school and saw her brother Jake in her room. He was holding her diary and reading it with a nosy smile. Lily was very angry and ran to him. + +"Give me that! That's mine!" she shouted and tried to grab her diary. + +"No, it's funny! You wrote that you like Ben from your class! And that you want to be a princess!" Jake teased and ran away with her diary. + +Lily chased him around the house, but he was faster and taller. He ran to the kitchen and hang the diary on the fridge with a magnet. Lily could not reach it and started to cry. + +"Mom! Jake took my diary and hang it on the fridge! He is mean and nosy!" she sobbed. + +Mom heard her and came to the kitchen. She saw the diary and Jake's smirk. She was not happy. + +"Jake, that was not nice. You should not read your sister's diary. It is private and rude. Give it back to her and say sorry." she said sternly. + +Jake pouted and took the diary from the fridge. He gave it to Lily and mumbled "Sorry". + +Lily hugged her diary and glared at Jake. She was still mad, but also relieved. She thanked Mom and went to her room. She locked the door and wrote in her diary: "Jake is the worst brother ever. I wish he would leave me alone." +Lily and Ben are playing with their dad's old toys. They find a big box with many things inside. They see a machine that has buttons and a hole. They also see some long and thin things that are brown and black. They are tapes. + +"What is this, dad?" Lily asks. + +"That is a recorder. You can use it to record your voice or music. You need a tape to put in the hole. Then you press the red button to record and the black button to stop. You can also listen to what you recorded by pressing the green button," dad explains. + +"Can we try it, dad?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The tapes are old and can break easily. Here, take this one. It is thick and strong. It has some songs I recorded when I was young," dad says. + +Lily and Ben take the tape and put it in the hole. They press the green button and hear some music. They like the music and start to dance and sing. They have fun with the recorder and the tape. They record their own voices and laugh when they hear them. They thank dad for letting them play with his old toys. +Tommy loves trains. He has many toy trains in his room. He likes to play with them and make them go fast. He wants a new train for his birthday. He tells his mom. + +"Mom, can I have a new train for my birthday? A big and red one?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe, Tommy. If you are a good boy and do your chores, I will order a new train for you online." + +Tommy is happy. He does his chores every day. He helps mom with the dishes, the laundry, and the trash. He waits for his birthday. + +On his birthday, mom gives him a big box. Tommy is excited. He opens the box and sees a furry thing inside. It is not a train. It is a cat. + +"Surprise, Tommy! I ordered a cat for you. You always wanted a pet, right?" + +Tommy is angry. He does not want a cat. He wants a train. He throws the box on the floor and starts to cry. + +"Mom, this is not a train! This is a cat! I hate cats! They are furry and scratchy and noisy! I want a train! A big and red one!" + +Mom is sad. She tries to hug Tommy and calm him down. She says, "Tommy, don't be rude. The cat is a gift. You should be thankful and nice. The cat is cute and friendly and soft. He will be your friend. You can name him and play with him." + +Tommy pushes mom away and runs to his room. He slams the door and shouts, "I don't want a cat! I want a train! I hate you, mom!" + +Mom cries and sits on the couch. The cat jumps out of the box and walks to mom. He rubs his head on her leg and purrs. Mom pets the cat and says, "I'm sorry, kitty. I thought Tommy would love you. I guess I was wrong." + +The end. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toy balls in the park. They like to throw the balls to each other and catch them. Sometimes they miss and the balls roll away. They run after them and laugh. + +They see a big dog with brown fur near a tree. The dog is sleeping on the grass. Ben has an idea. He says to Mia, "Let's throw a ball at the dog and see what happens." + +Mia thinks that is not nice. She says, "No, Ben, that is mean. The dog is not hurting us. He might get angry or scared." + +But Ben does not listen. He picks up a ball and throws it hard at the dog. The ball hits the dog on the head. The dog wakes up and barks. He is not happy. He has wide eyes and sharp teeth. He runs towards Ben and Mia. + +Ben and Mia are afraid. They try to run away, but the dog is faster. He catches Ben and bites him on the leg. Ben screams and cries. Mia runs to him and tries to help him. The dog growls and snaps at her. + +A man hears the noise and comes to the park. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog and puts a leash on him. He says, "I'm sorry, kids, my dog is not friendly. He doesn't like strangers. Why did you throw a ball at him?" + +Ben and Mia are sorry too. They say, "We are sorry, sir, we were playing and we made a mistake. We won't do it again." + +The man says, "You should be more careful. You could have been hurt worse. Come on, let's go to the nurse and see your wound." + +Ben and Mia go with the man. They have learned a lesson. They will not throw things at animals anymore. They will be kind and respectful. +Tim and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells and stones. They saw a big boat in the water. It had a flag and a horn. They wanted to see it closer. + +"Let's go to the boat!" Tim said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Sam said. + +They ran to the edge of the water. They saw a rope hanging from the boat. It had a big metal thing at the end. It looked like a hook. + +"What is that?" Tim asked. + +"That is an anchor. It keeps the boat from moving," Sam said. + +"Wow, that is incredible!" Tim said. + +He reached for the anchor. He wanted to touch it. But it was too heavy. He pulled the rope. The anchor moved a little. Then it fell into the water. It made a big splash. + +"Uh-oh!" Tim said. + +The boat horn sounded. It was loud and angry. The boat captain looked out. He saw Tim and Sam. He was not happy. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? Get away from my anchor!" he shouted. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They dropped the rope. They ran back to the sand. They did not want to get in trouble. + +"Sorry, mister!" they said. + +They found their mom and dad. They told them what happened. They said they were sorry. They learned not to touch things that did not belong to them. + +Mom and dad hugged them. They said they were glad they were safe. They said they were proud of them for telling the truth. + +They gave them ice cream. They clapped for them. They said they were incredible. Tim and Sam smiled. They liked ice cream. They liked to clap. They liked to be incredible. +Tom and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and water. They had a yellow bucket and a yellow shovel. They made a big sand castle with a moat and a flag. + +But then they saw a boy with a spray bottle. He was spraying water at other kids and making them wet and angry. He thought it was funny, but it was not. He came to Tom and Mia and sprayed their sand castle. The water made the sand wet and the castle fell down. Tom and Mia were sad and mad. + +Mom and Dad saw what happened and came to help. They told the boy to stop spraying and to say sorry. The boy did not want to, but he saw that Mom and Dad were serious. He said sorry to Tom and Mia and gave them his spray bottle. He said he would not do it again. + +Tom and Mia forgave the boy and let him play with them. They used the spray bottle to fill the moat with water. They had fun together and made a new sand castle. They learned to share and to be kind. They had a good day at the beach. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing, and climb. They also like to look at the big equipment that makes noise and moves dirt. Sometimes they see orange trucks, orange diggers, and orange cranes. + +One day, they see a new orange machine. It has a long arm and a big bucket. It can pick up rocks and sand and put them in a pile. Ben and Mia want to see it better. They run to the fence and watch. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. "It is so strong and fast!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "I wonder what it is doing." + +They see a man in a hat and a vest. He is holding a walkie-talkie. He talks to the machine driver. He tells him where to move the bucket. He also tells him when to pause. + +"Pause!" the man says. "There is a pipe under the ground. Be careful!" + +The machine stops. The bucket stays in the air. Ben and Mia are curious. They want to see the pipe. + +"Can we go closer?" Ben asks. + +"No, we can't," Mia says. "The fence is there for a reason. It is not safe." + +Ben nods. He knows Mia is right. They stay behind the fence. They wait for the machine to start again. They enjoy watching the orange equipment work. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to make towers with sand and stones. Lila finds a big orange stone that looks like the sun. She puts it on top of her tower and smiles. + +"Look, Ben, I have the sun on my tower!" she says. + +Ben looks at Lila's tower and feels angry. He wants the orange stone for his tower. He thinks his tower is better than Lila's. He runs to Lila's tower and pushes it with his hands. The tower falls down and the orange stone rolls away. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lila shouts. "You broke my tower and took my sun!" + +Ben picks up the orange stone and runs to his tower. He puts it on top of his tower and laughs. + +"Ha ha, now I have the sun on my tower!" he says. + +Lila runs after Ben and tries to get the orange stone back. She pushes Ben's tower with her feet. The tower falls down and the orange stone rolls away again. + +"Stop it, Lila, that's mine!" Ben cries. "You are mean!" + +Lila and Ben start to fight over the orange stone. They pull and push each other and make a lot of noise. They do not see the big dog that comes to the park. The dog sees the orange stone and thinks it is a ball. He runs to the stone and grabs it with his mouth. He runs away with the stone and barks. + +Lila and Ben stop fighting and look at the dog. They see the orange stone in his mouth. They feel sad and sorry. + +"Hey, come back, that's our sun!" they shout. + +But the dog does not listen. He runs to the other side of the park and plays with the stone. Lila and Ben look at each other and sigh. + +"Maybe we should not fight over the sun," Lila says. + +"Maybe we should share the sun," Ben says. + +They hug and say sorry to each other. They decide to make a new tower together. They use sand and stones and leaves and flowers. They make a big and beautiful tower. They do not need the orange stone anymore. They have each other and the earth. +Lily and her grandma lived in a small house near the forest. Lily loved to visit her grandma and help her with the garden and the chickens. Grandma was elderly and sometimes needed Lily's help to walk or carry things. + +One day, Lily and her grandma smelled smoke in the air. They looked outside and saw a big fire in the forest. The fire was coming closer and closer to their house. Lily was scared and hugged her grandma. + +"Grandma, what do we do?" Lily asked. + +"We have to protect ourselves and our animals, Lily. We have to go to the car and drive away from the fire. Can you help me get the chickens in the cage?" Grandma said. + +"Yes, Grandma, I can help you. You are my best friend and I want to protect you too." Lily said. + +Lily and her grandma worked quickly and put the chickens in the cage. They also took some water and food and their favorite things. They put everything in the car and drove away from the fire. Lily looked back and saw the fire burning their house. She felt sad and cried. + +"Grandma, I'm sorry we lost our house. I hope the fire will stop soon." Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. We are safe and we have each other. The house is just a thing. We can always find a new house. But we can never find a new Lily or a new Grandma. You are my best friend too and I love you very much." Grandma said. + +They hugged and smiled and drove to a safe place. They hoped the fire would stop soon and the forest would grow again. They knew they would always protect each other and be happy together. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red automobile that they could sit in and drive. They liked to zip around the yard and pretend they were going on adventures. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the store. It was a shiny blue airplane that could fly in the air. Ben and Lily wanted the airplane very much. They asked their mom if they could have it, but she said no. She said they already had many toys, and they should be happy with what they had. + +Ben and Lily were not happy. They thought their mom was mean. They decided to sneak out of the house and go to the store by themselves. They took their big red automobile and zipped down the street. They did not look where they were going, and they did not listen to the cars that honked at them. + +They reached the store and saw the shiny blue airplane. They grabbed it and ran back to their automobile. They did not pay for it, and they did not say sorry. They thought they were very clever. + +But when they tried to fit the airplane in their automobile, they found out it was too big. They pushed and pulled, but it would not go in. They felt uncomfortable and scared. They realized they had made a big mistake. + +Just then, they saw their mom coming. She had followed them and saw what they had done. She was very angry and sad. She took the airplane and returned it to the store. She said sorry to the storekeeper. Then she took Ben and Lily back home. She made them sit in their room and think about what they had done. + +Ben and Lily felt very sorry. They knew they had been bad and greedy. They wished they had listened to their mom and been happy with their big red automobile. They learned that stealing was wrong and that they should be grateful for what they had. They hugged their mom and said sorry. They promised to be good and never do it again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a vendor with a big cart. The vendor sells furry hats and scarves. Tom and Sue want to buy some. + +"Hello, vendor," Tom says. "How much are your furry hats and scarves?" + +"Hello, kids," the vendor says. "My furry hats and scarves are five coins each. They are very warm and soft." + +Tom and Sue look at their pockets. They only have four coins each. They are sad. + +"Can we have a furry hat and a scarf for four coins each?" Sue asks. + +The vendor shakes his head. "No, I'm sorry. I can't sell them for less than five coins. That's the fair price." + +Tom and Sue think of a plan. They decide to lie to the vendor. + +"Vendor, we have a secret," Tom says. "We have more coins in our backpacks. But we have to go and get them. Can you wait for us here?" + +The vendor smiles. "Sure, I can wait for you. But don't be too long. I have to go soon." + +Tom and Sue run to their backpacks. But they don't have more coins. They have a ball and a doll. They put the ball and the doll in their pockets. Then they run back to the vendor. + +"Here we are, vendor," Sue says. "We have more coins now. Can we have a furry hat and a scarf each?" + +The vendor looks at their pockets. He sees the ball and the doll. He knows they are lying. + +"Kids, those are not coins. Those are toys. You lied to me. That's not nice. You can't have my furry hats and scarves. Go away." + +Tom and Sue feel ashamed. They know they did wrong. They say sorry to the vendor. They give back the ball and the doll. They walk away with no furry hats and scarves. They learn a lesson. Lying is bad. +Sara loved to look at the big moon at night. She liked to see the stars and the animals that came out when it was dark. One night, she heard a strange sound from the tree near her window. It was a soft hoot, like a question. Sara got out of bed and peeked outside. She saw a big owl sitting on a branch. The owl had brown feathers and yellow eyes. It looked at Sara and hooted again. + +"Hello, owl," Sara said. "Are you lost?" + +The owl nodded. It looked sad and scared. Sara wanted to help the owl. She opened the window and reached out her hand. The owl hopped on her hand and let Sara pet its head. Sara smiled and brought the owl inside. She gave it some water and a cracker. The owl ate and drank and looked happier. + +"Thank you, Sara," the owl said. "You are very kind. I was flying to find my family, but I got lost in the dark. I was afraid of the big dogs and the loud cars. You saved me." + +Sara was surprised. She did not know that owls could talk. She felt proud and happy that she saved the owl. She asked the owl its name. + +"My name is Ollie," the owl said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Sara," Sara said. "Do you want to stay with me tonight? I have a soft bed and a warm blanket. You can sleep next to me." + +Ollie nodded. He liked Sara. He thought she was a good friend. He followed her to her bed and snuggled under the blanket. Sara hugged him and said good night. + +The next morning, Sara woke up and saw Ollie still sleeping. She smiled and kissed his head. She got up and went to the bathroom. She brushed her teeth and washed her face. She put on her clothes and went to the kitchen. She saw her mom and dad making breakfast. They looked at her and smiled. + +"Good morning, Sara," her mom said. "Did you sleep well?" + +"Yes, mom," Sara said. "I slept very well. I have a new friend. He is an owl. His name is Ollie. He is in my room. Can I show him to you?" + +Her mom and dad looked at each other. They looked confused and curious. They nodded and followed Sara to her room. Sara opened the door and pointed to her bed. She saw Ollie still sleeping. She smiled and said, "Look, mom and dad. This is Ollie. He is an owl. He can talk. He was lost and I saved him. He is my friend." + +Her mom and dad looked at the bed. They saw a stuffed toy owl lying on the pillow. It had brown feathers and yellow eyes. It looked like a normal toy. They looked at Sara. They looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt embarrassed and amused. They did not want to hurt Sara's feelings. They decided to play along. + +"Wow, Sara," her dad said. "Ollie is a very nice owl. He is very lucky that you saved him. He is a very good friend. Can we say hello to him?" + +Sara nodded. She went to the bed and woke up Ollie. She whispered in his ear and told him that her mom and dad wanted to meet him. Ollie opened his eyes and looked at Sara. He smiled and nodded. He hooted and said, "Hello, mom and dad. I am Ollie. I am an owl. I can talk. Sara saved me. She is my friend." + +Sara's mom and dad smiled and said hello to Ollie. They pretended to be surprised and impressed. They praised Sara for being brave and kind. They asked Ollie some questions and listened to his answers. They played with him and Sara for a while. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +Sara was very happy. She loved Ollie and her mom and dad. She did not know that Ollie was a toy. She thought he was real. She did not care what others thought. She believed in her friend. She thought he was the best owl in the world. She thought she was the best girl in the world. She thought this was the best day in the world. +A woman had a rare bird. She loved her bird very much. She gave her bird seeds and water and a big cage. She sang to her bird every day. + +One day, a man came to her house. He saw the bird and wanted it. He said, "What a beautiful bird! Can I buy it from you?" + +The woman said, "No, this is my bird. I will not sell it. Go away!" + +The man was angry. He waited until the woman was asleep. He tried to steal the bird. He opened the cage and reached for the bird. + +But the bird was smart. It saw the man and bit his hand. It made a loud noise. It woke up the woman. She ran to the cage and saw the man. She shouted, "Help! Help! A thief!" + +The man was scared. He dropped the bird and ran away. The woman hugged her bird and thanked it. She said, "You are a brave bird. You saved us. I love you more than ever." +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys with many things inside. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a long and thin toy with many colors. It can twist and bend in different ways. + +"What is this?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Let's try it!" Ben says. + +They take the toy and start to twist it. They make different shapes with it. They make a circle, a square, a star, and a snake. They have fun with the toy. + +"Look, I can make a letter!" Ben says. He twists the toy into a B. + +"Wow, that's clever!" Anna says. She tries to make a letter too. She twists the toy into an A. + +They make more letters with the toy. They spell their names and some words they know. They are happy with the toy. + +"Can we keep it?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben says. + +They put the toy in their box. They hug each other and smile. They are good friends. They like to play with their toys. They like to learn new things. They are clever. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. Tim had many toys, but Sam had only a few. Tim was proud of his toys and did not like to share them with Sam. Sam was humble and did not ask for more toys. He was happy with what he had. + +One day, Tim and Sam were playing in their room. Tim had a big truck that could lift things with a hook. He lifted his toys with the truck and put them on his bed. Sam had a small car that could roll on the floor. He rolled his car on the rug and made vroom noises. + +"Can I play with your truck, Tim?" Sam asked politely. + +"No, you can't. It's mine and it's better than your car. You can only play with your car," Tim said rudely. + +Sam felt sad, but he did not argue. He kept playing with his car. He saw a sock on the floor. He thought it would be fun to put the sock on his car and make it look like a hat. He picked up the sock and put it on his car. + +"Hey, that's my sock!" Tim shouted. "Give it back to me!" + +He grabbed the sock from Sam's car and pulled it hard. But the sock was stuck on the car. Tim pulled harder and harder, until the sock ripped in half. Tim was angry and threw the sock at Sam. Sam was hurt and cried. + +"Look what you did, Tim! You broke my sock and hurt me!" Sam said. + +"I don't care. It's your fault for taking my sock. You are a bad brother!" Tim said. + +Tim and Sam stopped playing and did not talk to each other. They were both unhappy. + +The next day, their mom came to their room. She saw the ripped sock and the toys on the bed and the floor. She was not pleased. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +Tim and Sam did not answer. They looked at the floor. + +"Tim, did you rip your sock and throw it at Sam?" she asked. + +Tim nodded. + +"Sam, did you take Tim's sock and put it on your car?" she asked. + +Sam nodded. + +"Why did you do that?" she asked. + +Tim and Sam did not answer. They felt ashamed. + +"You both did wrong. Tim, you should not be proud of your toys and refuse to share them with Sam. Sam, you should not take Tim's sock without asking. You should respect each other's things and feelings. You are brothers and you should love each other. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tim and Sam nodded. + +"I'm sorry, mom," they said. + +"I'm sorry, too," they said to each other. + +They hugged and said they would be nice to each other from now on. + +Mom smiled and said she was glad they learned their lesson. She gave them each a kiss and a new sock. She told them to clean up their room and play nicely. + +Tim and Sam did as they were told. They shared their toys and had fun. They were happy. + +The end. + +Moral value: Pride and greed can lead to anger and hurt. Humility and generosity can lead to peace and joy. + +Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: The sock is introduced as a minor object on the floor, but later becomes the source of conflict and resolution. The truck and the car are contrasted as symbols of Tim's and Sam's personalities and values. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom, it will be fun!" Lily says. "Look, the slide is not so high. And there is a soft mat at the end." + +Tom looks at the slide. He sees other kids go down and laugh. But he also sees how fast they go. He thinks the slide is scary. + +"No, Lily, I don't want to go. You can go if you want. I will wait here," Tom says. He sits on a bench and watches Lily. + +Lily runs to the slide. She climbs the stairs and sits on the top. She smiles at Tom and waves. Then she pushes herself and slides down. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She thinks the slide is fun. + +But then, something bad happens. Lily sees a big dog at the end of the slide. The dog is barking and showing its teeth. It looks scary. Lily is scared. She screams and tries to stop, but she can't. + +Tom hears Lily scream. He looks at the slide. He sees the dog and Lily. He is scared too. But he is also brave. He loves his friend. He jumps off the bench and runs to the slide. He shouts at the dog and throws a stick. The dog chases the stick and leaves Lily alone. + +Lily slides to the end and falls on the mat. She is shaking and crying. Tom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Lily, I'm here. You are safe. The dog is gone." + +Lily hugs him back and says, "Thank you, Tom, you are a good friend. You saved me. I'm sorry I made you go on the slide. It was scary." + +Tom says, "It's okay, Lily, I'm sorry I was scared. It was fun. But next time, let's look for a slide without a dog." +Lily and Tom liked to play in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, they saw a big sunflower. It was yellow and bright. + +"Wow, look at the sunflower!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we pick it?" Tom asked. "I want to give it to Mommy." + +Lily nodded. "Yes, let's pick it. Mommy will be happy." + +They ran to the sunflower. They tried to pull it out of the ground. But it was too hard. The sunflower was stuck. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tom said. "It won't come out!" + +Lily pulled harder. She wanted to be helpful. She wanted to make Tom and Mommy happy. She pulled and pulled. + +But then, something bad happened. The sunflower broke. It broke into two parts. One part stayed in the ground. The other part fell to the ground. + +Lily and Tom gasped. They looked at the broken sunflower. They felt sad and sorry. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Lily said. "We broke the sunflower!" + +"We are bad, Lily!" Tom said. "We hurt the sunflower!" + +They heard Mommy coming. They were scared. They did not want Mommy to see the broken sunflower. They did not want Mommy to be angry. + +They ran away. They hid behind a bush. They hoped Mommy would not find them. + +But Mommy did find them. She saw the broken sunflower. She saw Lily and Tom hiding. She was not happy. She was very angry. + +"Lily and Tom, come here!" Mommy said. "What did you do to the sunflower?" + +Lily and Tom came out. They hung their heads. They did not say anything. + +Mommy scolded them. She told them they were naughty and mean. She told them they had to say sorry to the sunflower. She told them they had to plant a new sunflower. She told them they had to go to their room. + +Lily and Tom cried. They felt bad. They said sorry to the sunflower. They said sorry to Mommy. They went to their room. + +They did not play in the garden anymore. They did not look at the flowers and the bugs anymore. They did not have fun anymore. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat some pasta with sauce. Mom said she would make some for them. She put a pot of water on the stove and a jar of sauce on the counter. + +"Can I help, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. You can open the jar of sauce for me," Mom said. + +Lily tried to twist the lid, but it was too tight. She asked Ben to help her. Ben was strong. He pulled hard on the lid, but it did not move. + +"Let me try," Mom said. She took the jar from Ben and twisted the lid. It popped open. Mom smiled and poured some sauce into a pan. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily and Ben cheered. + +They hoped the sauce would be yummy. They liked sauce that was sweet and red. They did not like sauce that was bitter and green. + +Mom stirred the sauce and smelled it. She made a face. + +"Oh no, this is not the right sauce. This is pesto. It is bitter and green. I grabbed the wrong jar from the store," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at the sauce. They did not want to eat it. They wanted the sweet and red sauce. + +"Can we have something else, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, honey. I'm sorry. I'll make you something else. How about some cheese and crackers?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked cheese and crackers. They were not bitter and green. They were happy. + +Mom threw away the sauce. She hoped she would not make that mistake again. She hugged Lily and Ben and gave them some cheese and crackers. They ate them and smiled. They loved Mom. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend they are kings and queens. They use a big box as their palace. They draw windows and doors on the box with crayons. + +"Welcome to my palace, Queen Lila," says King Ben. "Do you like it?" + +"Yes, it is very nice, King Ben," says Queen Lila. "It is unique. I have never seen a palace like this." + +"Thank you, Queen Lila," says King Ben. "You are very kind. Would you like some tea and cake?" + +"Yes, please, King Ben," says Queen Lila. "That sounds yummy." + +King Ben goes to the kitchen and brings back a tray with cups and plates. He puts the tray on a small table next to the box. He pours some tea and gives a slice of cake to Queen Lila. + +"Here you go, Queen Lila," says King Ben. "Enjoy your tea and cake." + +"Thank you, King Ben," says Queen Lila. "This is delicious. How much do I have to pay?" + +"You don't have to pay anything, Queen Lila," says King Ben. "You are my guest. And you are my friend." + +"That is very nice of you, King Ben," says Queen Lila. "You are my friend too. And you are a good king." + +They smile at each other and eat their tea and cake. They are happy in their palace. They have fun playing pretend. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a red wagon that they used to carry their toys and snacks. One day, they decided to go to the park with their wagon. They put their teddy bears, balls, and cookies in the wagon and started to walk. + +On the way, they saw a chubby cat sitting on a fence. The cat looked at them and meowed. Tom and Lily liked cats, so they stopped to pet the cat. The cat was soft and friendly, and it rubbed its head on their hands. Tom and Lily wanted to take the cat with them to the park. + +"Can we keep the cat, please?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, we can't. The cat belongs to someone else. And we have no room in the wagon," Lily said. + +"But the cat likes us. And we can make room in the wagon. We can take out the balls and the cookies," Tom said. + +"No, we need the balls and the cookies. The balls are for playing and the cookies are for eating. The cat can stay here," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They pulled the wagon back and forth, trying to make the other one agree. The cat watched them and meowed again. It jumped off the fence and ran away. + +Tom and Lily stopped arguing. They looked at the cat and felt sad. They had scared the cat away. They realized they had been silly and selfish. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Let's go to the park and share our toys and snacks. Maybe we will see the cat again another day," Lily said. + +"OK, let's go. And maybe we can ask Mom and Dad if we can have a cat of our own someday," Tom said. + +They smiled and held hands. They pushed the wagon together and walked to the park. They learned to settle their differences and be kind to animals. +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to a big tree and hid behind it. He hoped Lily would not find him. + +Lily looked around the park. She saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox, and the flowers. She did not see Ben. She called out, "Ben, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Ben heard Lily's voice. He wanted to make a joke. He waited until Lily was close to the tree. Then he jumped out and shouted, "Boo!" + +Lily was very scared. She screamed and ran away. She did not think it was funny. She thought it was mean. + +Ben felt bad. He did not want to scare Lily. He wanted to make her laugh. He ran after her and said, "Lily, I'm sorry. It was a joke. Don't be mad at me." + +Lily stopped and turned around. She saw Ben's face. He looked sad. She said, "Ben, that was not a joke. That was a trick. You made me feel bad. I don't want to play with you anymore. I quit." + +Ben said, "Lily, please don't quit. I won't do it again. I promise. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked Ben. He was usually nice and fun. She said, "OK, Ben. I forgive you. But no more tricks, OK?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "OK, Lily. No more tricks. Can we play something else?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "OK, Ben. Let's play something else. How about tag?" + +Ben said, "OK, Lily. Let's play tag. You're it!" + +Lily said, "No, you're it!" + +They laughed and ran around the park. They forgot about the dark tree and the bad joke. They were happy and friends again. +Tom likes to play with his toy plane. He pretends he is a pilot and flies to different places. He makes zoom and vroom sounds with his mouth. + +One day, he sees a big plane in the sky. He points and says, "Look, Mom, a plane! Can we go there?" + +Mom smiles and says, "That is a real plane, Tom. It is very big and fast. It takes people to different places. Maybe someday we can go on a plane, too." + +Tom is curious and says, "Who flies the plane, Mom? Is it a pilot like me?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Tom, there is a pilot in the plane. He or she knows how to fly the plane and keep everyone safe. The pilot is different from you, because he or she has a special suit and a hat and a badge. And the pilot has to learn a lot of things before flying a plane." + +Tom says, "Wow, that is cool, Mom. I want to be a pilot when I grow up. Can I wear a special suit and a hat and a badge, too?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Tom. You can be anything you want to be. But for now, you can keep playing with your toy plane and have fun." +Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were talking on the phone. They used an old phone that Mom had given them. It did not work, but it looked like a real phone. + +"Hello, is this Lily?" Ben said, holding the phone to his ear. + +"Yes, this is Lily. Who is this?" Lily said, holding another phone to her ear. + +"This is Ben. I am your friend. Do you want to play with me?" Ben said. + +"Yes, I want to play with you. What do you want to play?" Lily said. + +"I want to play cars. I have a red car and a blue car. Which one do you want?" Ben said. + +"I want the red car. It is faster and prettier. Can you bring it to me?" Lily said. + +"OK, I will bring it to you. Wait for me." Ben said. He put the phone down and ran to get the red car. + +But as he ran, he tripped on the rug and fell. The phone flew out of his hand and hit the wall. It broke into pieces. Ben felt a pain in his knee and started to cry. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to him. She saw the broken phone and felt sad. + +"Oh no, Ben, are you OK? What happened?" Lily said. + +"I fell and the phone broke. It is all my fault. I am sorry, Lily. I ruined our game." Ben said. + +"No, Ben, it is not your fault. It was an accident. I am not mad at you. I am sorry you hurt your knee. Let me help you." Lily said. + +She hugged Ben and helped him stand up. She got a band-aid from Mom and put it on his knee. She told him it would make him feel better. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I feel better now." Ben said. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. I don't care about the phone. We can play with something else." Lily said. + +They smiled at each other and went to find another toy. They forgot about the broken phone and became happy again. They played until Mom called them for dinner. +Anna and Ben are hungry. They want to eat pizza for dinner. Mom says she will order pizza on the phone. She tells Anna and Ben to listen to her and be good. + +Anna and Ben nod. They go to the living room and play with their toys. But soon they get bored. They see a big vase on the shelf. It is shiny and pretty. They want to touch it. + +"Let's get the vase," Ben says. "It will be fun." + +"No, Ben," Anna says. "Mom said to listen to her and be good. The vase is not a toy. It can break." + +But Ben does not listen to Anna. He is careless. He climbs on the couch and reaches for the vase. He pulls it down. It falls on the floor and shatters. Anna and Ben gasp. They hear Mom coming. + +"What was that noise?" Mom asks. She sees the broken vase and the scared children. She is angry and sad. "Who did this?" she asks. + +Ben looks at Anna. He wants to blame her. But Anna is brave. She tells the truth. + +"It was Ben, Mom," Anna says. "He was careless. He did not listen to you. He broke the vase. I'm sorry." + +Mom sighs. She hugs Anna and thanks her for being honest. She looks at Ben. He lowers his head. He feels sorry too. + +"Ben, you were careless and naughty," Mom says. "You did not listen to me. You broke the vase. It was a gift from Grandma. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Ben nods. He says sorry to Mom and Anna. He helps Mom pick up the pieces. He learns his lesson. + +Mom forgives Ben. She says they can still have pizza for dinner. But Ben has to wait until Anna gets her slice first. Anna smiles. She shares her pizza with Ben. They are happy again. They listen to Mom and be good. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their kite. One day, the wind is very strong. They run and let go of the kite. The kite soars high in the sky. Lily and Ben clap and laugh. + +"Look, look, the kite is so high!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is very pretty!" Ben says. + +But then, a big bird sees the kite. It thinks the kite is a toy. It flies to the kite and grabs it with its claws. The kite rips and falls to the ground. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry and run to the kite. + +"Bad bird, bad bird, you broke our kite!" Lily says. + +"Go away, go away, leave our kite alone!" Ben says. + +The bird is scared of the twins. It drops the kite and flies away. Lily and Ben pick up the kite. It is torn and dirty. They feel pain in their hearts. They hug the kite and each other. + +"Mommy, mommy, our kite is broken!" Lily says. + +"Daddy, daddy, can you fix our kite?" Ben says. + +Mommy and daddy hear the twins. They come to the park and see the kite. They feel sorry for the twins. They hug them and kiss them. + +"Don't worry, don't worry, we can get you a new kite!" Mommy says. + +"Or we can try to fix this one with some tape and glue!" Daddy says. + +Lily and Ben look at mommy and daddy. They smile and wipe their tears. They are glad that mommy and daddy love them. They are glad that they have each other. They say thank you and give them a big hug. +Anna likes to play with her hair. She has long, brown hair that she can make into braids, ponytails, or buns. She has a lot of clips, ribbons, and bows to decorate her hair. She likes to look at herself in the mirror and smile. + +One day, Anna wants to try a new hairstyle. She asks her mom to help her. Her mom says, "Okay, Anna, what do you want to do with your hair today?" Anna says, "I want to make a big bun on top of my head, like a princess." Her mom says, "That sounds fun. Let's do it." + +Her mom takes a brush and combs Anna's hair. She makes a high ponytail and twists it around. She uses a rubber band and a pin to hold the bun in place. She says, "There, we're almost done. Do you want to add a bow or a clip?" Anna says, "Yes, please. I want a pink bow." Her mom finds a pink bow and puts it on the bun. She says, "Now we're done. You look beautiful, Anna." + +Anna runs to the mirror and looks at her hair. She likes her big bun and her pink bow. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love my hair. It's so pretty." Her mom says, "You're welcome, Anna. I love your hair too. You're my little princess." They hug and kiss. Anna is happy. She finishes playing with her hair. +Tom and Lily love to play soccer. They have a big ball and two goals in their backyard. Sometimes, they pretend they are in a big stadium with many people watching them. They cheer and clap for each other when they score. + +One day, their mom says they can go to a real stadium with her. She has tickets for a soccer game. Tom and Lily are very excited. They put on their jerseys and hats and get in the car. They see many other cars and buses on the road. They hear horns and sirens. + +When they get to the stadium, they follow their mom to their seats. They see a huge field with green grass and white lines. They see many players in different colors. They see a big screen and hear a loud voice. They smell popcorn and hot dogs. + +The game starts and Tom and Lily watch closely. They cheer for their team and boo for the other team. They see the players run, kick, pass, and tackle. They see the ball fly in the air and bounce on the ground. They see the goalie catch the ball or release it. + +At one point, the ball comes near them. It hits the fence and rolls to their feet. Tom and Lily look at each other. They want to touch the ball. They want to play with it. But they also know they have to give it back. They see a man in a yellow shirt running towards them. He is a referee. He has a whistle and a flag. + +"Can I have the ball, please?" he asks them. He smiles and bends down. + +Tom and Lily look at their mom. She nods and smiles too. They know she is proud of them. They are helpful and polite. They pick up the ball and hand it to the referee. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very helpful. Enjoy the game." he says. He blows his whistle and throws the ball back to the field. + +Tom and Lily clap and cheer. They feel happy and proud. They watch the game and have fun. They love soccer and they love their mom. They have a great day at the stadium. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys on the table. But sometimes they fought over the toys. They did not like to share. + +One day, they found a new toy on the table. It was a modest toy. It was not big or shiny or loud. But it was fun. It had wheels and buttons and lights. Tom and Lily both wanted to play with it. + +They grabbed the toy and pulled it. They did not say please or thank you. They did not listen to each other. They shouted. They shouted very loud. + +Mom heard them shout. She was not happy. She came to the table. She saw the toy. She saw Tom and Lily. She was angry. She took the toy away. She said, "No more toy for you. You are not nice. You are not kind. You are not good. Go to your room. Now." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They cried. They lost the toy. They lost their fun. They learned a lesson. They wished they had shared. But it was too late. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today they are very busy. They have to help Mom and Dad with the garden. They have to dig and plant and water. + +"Look, Anna, I found a big potato!" Ben says. He holds up a brown and round thing. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a big potato! Can we eat it?" Anna asks. + +"Not now, Anna. We have to wash it and cook it first. Mom will show us how. Maybe we can have it for dinner," Ben says. + +They put the potato in a basket with other vegetables. They finish their work and go inside. Mom and Dad are proud of them. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben! You are very helpful. Now you can have a snack and a nap," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They have some milk and cookies. Then they go to their room. They lie down on their beds. They are very tired. + +"Ben, do you know what I want to dream about?" Anna whispers. + +"What, Anna?" Ben whispers back. + +"I want to dream about the potato. I want to dream that it is a magic potato. It can talk and sing and fly. It can take us to a fun place. Maybe a park or a zoo or a castle," Anna says. + +"That sounds like a fun dream, Anna. I want to dream about the potato too. Maybe it can be our friend. Maybe it can teach us new things. Maybe it can make us laugh," Ben says. + +They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream about the potato. They have a wonderful time. They are very happy. +One day, a little fox was playing in the woods. He liked to run and jump and dig. He found a big hole under a tree. He thought it was a good place to hide his toys. He ran to his den and brought back a ball, a bone and a feather. He put them in the hole and covered them with dirt. He was very happy. He had buried his toys. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a big dog. The dog smelled the fox and ran after him. The fox was scared. He ran away from the dog. He ran and ran until he found a bush. He hid under the bush and hoped the dog would not find him. + +The dog came to the tree where the fox had buried his toys. He sniffed the dirt and dug it up. He found the ball, the bone and the feather. He was very happy. He had found some toys. He played with them and made a mess. He did not care about the fox. + +The fox peeked out from the bush. He saw the dog playing with his toys. He was very sad. He had lost his toys. He wished the dog would go away. He waited and waited until the dog got tired. The dog left the toys and ran away. The fox came out from the bush. He ran to the tree and looked at his toys. They were dirty and broken. He was very angry. He had wasted his toys. + +He decided to find some new toys. He ran to the river and saw some fish. He thought they would be fun to catch. He jumped into the water and tried to catch them. But they were too fast and slippery. He got wet and cold. He was very unhappy. He had failed to catch the fish. + +He decided to go back to his den. He ran to the hill and saw his den. He thought it would be warm and cozy. He ran to the door and tried to get in. But he could not. There was a big rock blocking the door. He pushed and pushed but it did not move. He was very surprised. He had blocked his den. + +He realized that he had buried his toys under the tree that was holding the rock. He had made the rock fall and block his den. He had made a big mistake. He was very sorry. He had ruined his den. + +He did not know what to do. He was very lonely. He had no toys, no fish and no den. He wished he had not buried his toys. He wished he had shared them with his friends. He wished he had been more careful. He wished he had been smarter. + +He sat down and cried. He was an orange fox who had nothing. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to draw and paint. She had many colors and brushes and papers to make beautiful pictures. She liked to show her pictures to her family and friends and make them happy. + +One day, Lily saw a big mug in the kitchen. It was white and plain and had no picture on it. Lily had an idea. She wanted to paint a picture on the mug and give it to her mom as a surprise. She thought her mom would love it and use it every day. + +She took the mug and some colors and brushes and went to her room. She closed the door and started to paint. She painted a flower and a heart and a sun and wrote "I love you, Mom" on the mug. She was very proud of her work and smiled. + +She put the mug on her desk and waited for it to dry. She wanted to wrap it and hide it until her mom's birthday. She heard a knock on the door. It was her brother, Ben. + +"Can I come in?" he asked. + +"No, go away!" Lily said. She did not want him to see the mug and spoil the surprise. + +"Please, Lily, I need to talk to you," Ben said. He sounded sad and urgent. + +Lily did not listen. She was angry and annoyed. She told him to leave her alone and not bother her. She did not care what he wanted to say. + +Ben went away. He felt hurt and lonely. He had something important to tell Lily, but she did not care. He wished she was nicer to him and listened to him. + +The next day, Lily woke up and saw the mug on her desk. It was dry and shiny and ready to be wrapped. She was very excited and happy. She took the mug and some paper and tape and went to the living room. + +She saw Ben sitting on the couch. He looked sad and tired. He had a bandage on his arm and a bruise on his face. He had been in a fight at school and got hurt. He wanted to tell Lily about it, but she did not let him. + +Lily felt sorry and guilty. She realized she had been mean and selfish. She had not cared about her brother's feelings and problems. She had only cared about her mug and her surprise. + +She put the mug and the paper and the tape on the table. She went to Ben and hugged him. She said she was sorry and asked him what happened. She listened to him and comforted him. She told him she loved him and he was her best friend. + +Ben smiled and hugged her back. He said he was sorry too and thanked her. He told her he loved her and she was his best sister. + +Lily looked at the mug on the table. She had an idea. She asked Ben if he wanted to help her wrap it and give it to their mom as a surprise. She said it was a gift from both of them. + +Ben agreed and smiled. He said it was a beautiful mug and their mom would love it. He said Lily was a gifted girl and a good sister. + +They wrapped the mug together and hid it until their mom's birthday. They gave it to her and made her happy. They learned to be kind and caring to each other. They were a happy family. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big door with a lock. They want to know what is behind the door. + +"Let's knock on the door and see if someone answers," Lila says. + +They knock on the door, but no one answers. They try to open the door, but it is locked. + +"Maybe we can find the key," Ben says. + +They look around the garden, but they cannot find the key. They see a window next to the door. The window is open, but it is very high. + +"Maybe we can climb up and look inside," Lila says. + +They find a ladder and put it against the wall. They are careful not to make any noise. They climb up the ladder and peek through the window. + +They see a beautiful room with many toys and books and pictures. They also see a lady sleeping on a bed. She has long hair and a delicate dress. + +"Wow, look at all the things," Ben says. + +"Shh, don't wake her up," Lila says. + +They want to go inside the room and play with the toys, but they are afraid of the lady. They wonder who she is and why she is sleeping. + +"Maybe she is a princess," Lila says. + +"Maybe she is a witch," Ben says. + +They hear a loud noise. The door opens and a man comes in. He sees the ladder and the window and the children. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" he asks. + +He is angry and scary. He runs towards the ladder. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They quickly climb down the ladder and run away. They leave the ladder and the window and the door behind. + +They run back to their house and tell their mom what they saw. + +Their mom is surprised and worried. She tells them not to go near the door again. + +She says the lady is not a princess or a witch. She is a neighbor who is sick and needs to rest. She says the man is her husband who is taking care of her. She says the lock is to keep them safe and quiet. + +She says they should not bother them or spy on them. She says they should be polite and respectful. + +Lila and Ben feel sorry and ashamed. They say they are sorry and they will not do it again. + +They learn a lesson. They learn to be curious, but not rude. They learn to be adventurous, but not reckless. They learn to be friendly, but not nosy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily has a nice cap. It is red and has a star on it. Ben likes Lily's cap. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog is not angry. It is happy. It wants to play. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. She holds out her hand. The dog licks her hand. Lily giggles. + +"Can I pet the dog?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, he is nice," Lily says. She pets the dog's head. The dog wags his tail. + +The dog has a collar. It has a name on it. The name is Max. + +"Hi, Max!" Ben says. He pets the dog's belly. The dog rolls over. + +Lily and Ben have fun with Max. They throw a ball for him. They run with him. They hug him. + +Max likes Lily and Ben. He follows them everywhere. He leads them to a big tree. He shows them a hole in the tree. He barks. + +"What is in the hole?" Lily wonders. + +"Let's see," Ben says. He bends down. He looks in the hole. + +He sees something shiny. He reaches in. He pulls out something. + +It is Lily's cap! + +"Look, Lily, I found your cap!" Ben says. He gives Lily her cap. + +Lily is happy. She lost her cap yesterday. She was sad. She thanks Ben. She puts on her cap. + +"Thank you, Max!" Lily and Ben say. They hug Max. Max barks. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have a nice cap and a nice friend. They play with Max until it is time to go home. They wave goodbye to Max. They hope to see him again. +Tom is a boy who likes to play outside. He has a big dog named Rex who is his best friend. One day, Tom and Rex go to the park to run and have fun. They see a man with a cane who is sitting on a bench. The man looks sad and lonely. + +Tom thinks the man needs a friend. He runs to the man and says, "Hello, mister. Can I talk to you?" The man smiles and says, "Sure, little boy. What is your name?" Tom tells him his name and asks, "Why do you have a cane?" The man says, "I have a bad leg. It hurts when I walk. That's why I have a cane." + +Tom feels sorry for the man. He says, "That's not fair. You can't play like me and Rex. Do you want to pet my dog? He is very nice and soft." The man says, "I would love to pet your dog. He looks like a good boy." Tom calls Rex and Rex comes to the man. The man pets Rex and Rex licks his face. The man laughs and says, "Thank you, Tom. You and Rex made me happy." + +Tom is happy too. He says, "You're welcome, mister. Can we be your friends?" The man says, "Of course, you can. You are very kind and brave. What do you like to do?" Tom says, "I like to play with Rex, and draw, and read books. What do you like to do?" The man says, "I like to play chess, and sing, and tell stories. Maybe I can teach you some of these things." + +Tom thinks that sounds fun. He says, "Yes, please. I want to learn new things. Can we come back tomorrow?" The man says, "Sure, I will be here. I look forward to seeing you and Rex again." Tom says, "Me too. Bye, mister. Have a good day." The man says, "Bye, Tom. Have a good day too." Tom and Rex wave to the man and run back home. They are happy they made a new friend. The man is happy too. He is not sad and lonely anymore. He has a cane, but he also has a smile. +Tom is a sailor. He likes to sail on the big blue sea. He has a boat with a white sail and a red flag. He also has a bell that he can ring when he sees something. + +One day, Tom sails far away from the land. He sees many fish and birds and waves. He is happy and sings a song. He rings his bell to say hello to the sea. + +But then, he sees something big and dark under the water. It is a whale. The whale is very big and has a hole on its head. It makes a loud sound and blows water in the air. Tom is scared and rings his bell very fast. + +"Who are you?" the whale asks. It has a deep voice. + +"I am Tom. I am a sailor. I sail on the sea. Who are you?" Tom answers. + +"I am Wally. I am a whale. I swim in the sea. Why do you ring your bell?" Wally asks. + +"I ring my bell to say hello and to warn other boats. I did not know you were here. I am sorry if I scared you." Tom says. + +"It is okay. You did not scare me. You are very small and your bell is very loud. I was curious about you. Do you want to be friends?" Wally says. + +"Yes, I want to be friends. You are very big and your voice is very deep. I am curious about you too. Can you show me more of the sea?" Tom says. + +"Sure, I can show you more of the sea. Follow me and I will show you many wonders. But be careful, the sea is deep and some things are dangerous." Wally says. + +"Okay, I will follow you and I will be careful. Thank you for being my friend." Tom says. + +They swim and sail together and see many wonders. They are happy and ring their bell and make their sound. They are friends. +Tim and Mia like to play in the bath. They have many toys to make bubbles and splash. They also have a radio that plays music. The radio is amazing. It can get wet and still work. + +One day, Tim and Mia are in the bath. They hear a song they love. They sing along and dance in the water. They are very happy. + +"Look, Mia, I can soak the radio!" Tim says. He takes a cup and pours water on the radio. + +"Tim, no! You will break it!" Mia says. She is scared. + +But the radio does not break. It still plays music. Tim and Mia are surprised. + +"Wow, the radio is amazing!" Tim says. He laughs. + +"Yes, it is amazing!" Mia says. She smiles. + +They hug the radio and keep singing and dancing. They have fun in the bath. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy. + +One day, Mom said she had to go to the store. She told Tom and Sam to be good and not to touch the stove. She said she would be back soon with a yummy snack. Tom and Sam said okay, but they did not mean it. + +As soon as Mom left, Tom and Sam ran to the kitchen. They saw a big pot on the stove. It had something red and hot inside. Tom said it was soup. Sam said it was lava. They both wanted to see it better. + +Tom got a chair and climbed on it. He reached for the pot handle. Sam saw what he was doing and tried to stop him. He pulled Tom's leg. Tom lost his balance and fell. The pot tipped over and spilled. The red and hot stuff splashed on Tom and Sam. It burned them. They screamed. + +Mom heard them and came back. She saw what happened and was very angry and scared. She called for help and wrapped Tom and Sam in wet towels. She said they were very silly and naughty. She said they could have died. + +Tom and Sam were sorry and scared. They cried and hugged Mom. They said they would never touch the stove again. They said they would share their toys. They said they loved Mom. + +Mom said she loved them too. She said they would be okay, but they had to go to the hospital. She said they would get a pass to go home soon. She said she would bring them a yummy snack. Tom and Sam said okay. They were very hungry. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They have a net and a ball. They throw the ball and catch it with the net. They have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. He sees the ball and runs to it. He takes the ball in his mouth and runs away. Anna and Ben are sad. They want their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Ben shouts. He runs after the dog. But the dog is faster. He goes to the other side of the park. + +Anna sees a girl with a kind face. She has a leash in her hand. She is the dog's owner. Anna goes to her and says, "Please, can you help us? Your dog took our ball. We want it back." + +The girl nods. She calls the dog. She says, "Rex, come here. Drop the ball. It is not yours." The dog listens. He comes to the girl. He drops the ball. The girl picks it up and gives it to Anna. + +"Thank you, you are very kind," Anna says. She smiles. She gives the ball to Ben. Ben smiles too. They say, "Bye, Rex. Bye, girl." They go back to their net and play. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the garden, where there were many flowers. Lily loved the pink roses, and Ben loved the yellow sunflowers. They would pick some flowers and make crowns for each other. + +One day, they saw a new flower in the garden. It was big and purple, and it had many petals. Lily and Ben wondered what it was. + +"Look, Ben, a new flower!" Lily said. + +"It is so pretty, Lily. Do you know what it is?" Ben asked. + +"No, I don't. Maybe it is a magic flower. Let's go and see," Lily said. + +They ran to the new flower, and touched its petals. They were soft and smooth. They smelled its scent. It was sweet and fresh. + +"Wow, it smells so good, Lily. Can we pick it?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, we can't. It is too heavy. And we have to let it bloom. Maybe it will grow more petals, or change color, or make a sound. It is a magic flower, remember?" Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, you are right. We can't pick it. But can we give it a hug?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, we can. Let's give it a big hug, and say thank you for being so beautiful," Lily said. + +They wrapped their arms around the new flower, and squeezed it gently. They felt its warmth and its heartbeat. They said thank you, and smiled. + +The new flower smiled back, and opened its petals wider. It was happy to have two new friends. It was a magic flower, indeed. +Ben and Mia were playing soccer in the park. They liked to kick the ball and run after it. They wanted to score a goal in the net. Ben was good at soccer, but Mia was not. She often missed the ball or kicked it too hard. + +"Come on, Mia, you can do it!" Ben said. He passed the ball to Mia. She tried to kick it, but she tripped and fell. The ball rolled away. Mia felt ashamed. She did not want to play anymore. + +Ben ran to Mia and helped her up. He saw that she was frowning. He wanted to make her smile. He had an idea. He pointed to a big tree near the net. + +"Look, Mia, there is a squirrel on the tree. It is holding a nut. Maybe it wants to play soccer too. Let's try to score a goal with the nut." + +Mia looked at the squirrel. It was cute and funny. She forgot about her fall. She smiled and nodded. She and Ben ran to the tree. They asked the squirrel to share its nut. The squirrel agreed. It threw the nut to Ben. Ben kicked it to Mia. Mia kicked it to the net. She scored a goal! + +"Yay, Mia, you did it!" Ben cheered. He hugged Mia. Mia hugged him back. She was happy. She thanked the squirrel. The squirrel nodded and waved. It climbed back on the tree. Ben and Mia continued to play soccer with the ball and the nut. They had fun. They were friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park with their mom. They like to run, slide, swing and climb. They are having fun and laughing. But then they hear a loud noise. It sounds like a big truck or a plane. They look around and see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and has a basket. Mom says it is a gas balloon. It uses gas to fly high. + +Lily and Ben think the gas balloon is cool. They wave at it and shout hello. They want to go in the gas balloon and see the clouds. But the gas balloon does not come down. It keeps flying away. The noise is persistent. It does not stop. It hurts their ears. They cover their ears with their hands. They do not like the noise anymore. + +Mom says they should go home. She says the gas balloon is too loud and too far. She says they can see it another day. She says they can read a book about gas balloons at home. Lily and Ben agree. They are tired and hungry. They say goodbye to the park and the gas balloon. They hold Mom's hand and walk to the car. They hope the noise will stop soon. They want to have a quiet nap. +Tom and Lily liked to play on the lawn. They had a ball, a kite, and a doll. They shared their toys and had fun. But one day, they had a fight. Tom wanted the ball and Lily wanted the kite. They did not want to share. They yelled and pulled and pushed. They separate their toys and sit far away from each other. They are angry and sad. + +Mom saw them and came out. She asked them what was wrong. Tom and Lily told her their story. Mom shook her head and said, "You are both wrong. You should not fight over toys. You should share and be kind. You are friends and siblings. You should love each other. Do you want to be alone and unhappy?" Tom and Lily looked at each other and felt ashamed. They knew Mom was right. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They gave each other their toys and played together again. They were happy and glad. + +Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm proud of you. You are good children. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies." Tom and Lily ran to Mom and held her hand. They thanked her and said they loved her. They went inside and had some cookies. They ate and laughed and talked. They were a family. They were happy and glad. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their new equipment. They had a ball, a bike, and a kite. They were having fun, but they did not share. Lily wanted the ball, Tom wanted the bike, and they both wanted the kite. + +"Give me the kite!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. + +They pulled and pulled on the kite, but it was too strong. It flew away from their hands and into a bright tree. They could not reach it. + +They were sad and angry. They blamed each other for losing the kite. + +"It's your fault!" Lily said. + +"No, it's your fault!" Tom said. + +They started to fight and push each other. + +Their mom saw them and came over. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We lost the kite!" Lily said. + +"He took it from me!" Tom said. + +"She took it from me!" Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She did not like their behavior. + +"You are both wrong. You did not share your equipment. You did not listen to each other. You did not respect the park. You need to learn to be kind and fair. You are punished. No more playing today. You have to go home and say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They knew they made a mistake. They did not want to be punished. They wanted to play and have fun. + +They looked at each other and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have shared the kite with you." + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I should have shared the ball with you." + +They hugged and smiled. They learned their lesson. + +Mom saw them and smiled too. She was proud of them. + +"Good job, Lily and Tom. You are forgiven. Maybe next time, you can find the kite and play with it together." + +They nodded and agreed. They followed mom to the car. They still had their ball and their bike. They decided to share them and play nicely. They were happy again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They have a ball and a string. They like to throw the ball and catch it with the string. + +"Look, Anna, I can catch the ball with the string!" Ben says. He throws the ball high in the air and wraps the string around it. + +"Wow, Ben, you are good!" Anna says. She claps her hands and smiles. + +"Your turn, Anna. Try to catch the ball with the string!" Ben says. He gives the ball and the string to Anna. + +Anna tries to throw the ball and catch it with the string. But she throws the ball too far and it lands on a tree. + +"Oh no, Anna, the ball is stuck on the tree!" Ben says. He runs to the tree and tries to reach the ball. But he is too small and he cannot get the ball. + +Anna feels sad. She likes the ball and she does not want to lose it. + +"Ben, I am sorry. I did not mean to throw the ball so far. Can we get the ball back?" Anna says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Anna, don't be sad. I have a plan. We can use the string to get the ball back. We just need to find a stick." Ben says. + +Anna and Ben look around the park. They see a big stick on the ground. They pick up the stick and tie the string to it. + +"Anna, you hold the stick and I will climb the tree. I will use the string to pull the ball down." Ben says. + +Anna nods and holds the stick. Ben climbs the tree and finds the ball. He wraps the string around the ball and tugs it. The ball comes loose and falls to the ground. + +"Yay, Ben, you did it! You got the ball back!" Anna says. She runs to the ball and hugs it. + +"Anna, you are welcome. You are my friend and I want to help you. You are kind." Ben says. He jumps down from the tree and hugs Anna. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They have the ball and the string. They play some more and have fun. They are good friends. +Lily loved to taste new things. She liked to taste sweet things, sour things, salty things and spicy things. She liked to taste fruits, vegetables, cheese and bread. She liked to taste everything, except for one thing: jam. + +Lily did not like jam. She thought jam was too sticky and too sweet. She did not like how jam stuck to her teeth and tongue. She did not like how jam made her thirsty. She did not like how jam smelled. She did not like jam at all. + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a jar of jam. It was a special jam, made by a famous cook. The cook was on TV and in books. The cook said his jam was the best jam in the world. He said his jam was made with fresh berries, honey and lemon. He said his jam was good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He said his jam was good for everyone. + +Lily's mom wanted to try the jam. She opened the jar and smelled the jam. She said the jam smelled yummy. She took a spoon and scooped some jam. She said the jam looked pretty. She put the jam in her mouth and said the jam tasted delicious. She smiled and said the jam was her new favorite thing. + +She offered some jam to Lily. She said, "Lily, do you want to taste the jam? It is very good. It is made by a famous cook. He knows how to make jam. You will like it, I promise." + +Lily looked at the jam. She did not want to taste the jam. She shook her head and said, "No, thank you, mom. I do not like jam. Jam is too sticky and too sweet. Jam sticks to my teeth and tongue. Jam makes me thirsty. Jam smells bad. I do not like jam at all." + +Lily's mom said, "But Lily, this is not like other jams. This is a special jam. It is not too sticky or too sweet. It does not stick to your teeth or tongue. It does not make you thirsty. It smells good. It is the best jam in the world. You should try it, just a little bit. Maybe you will change your mind." + +Lily looked at her mom. She saw her mom was happy. She saw her mom wanted her to taste the jam. She wanted to make her mom happy. She decided to taste the jam, just a little bit. She took a spoon and scooped some jam. She said, "OK, mom. I will taste the jam. But only a little bit." + +She put the jam in her mouth and waited. She waited for the jam to be sticky and sweet. She waited for the jam to stick to her teeth and tongue. She waited for the jam to make her thirsty. She waited for the jam to smell bad. But none of that happened. + +The jam was not sticky or sweet. The jam did not stick to her teeth or tongue. The jam did not make her thirsty. The jam smelled good. The jam tasted good. The jam tasted very good. The jam tasted like fresh berries, honey and lemon. The jam tasted like the best jam in the world. + +Lily smiled and said, "Mom, you were right. The jam is very good. It is made by a famous cook. He knows how to make jam. I like it, I really do. Can I have some more, please?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can have some more. I am glad you like the jam. You see, sometimes it is good to taste new things. You never know what you might like." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. Sometimes it is good to taste new things. But not always. I still do not like broccoli." + +Lily's mom laughed and said, "That's OK, Lily. You do not have to like everything. But you have to try everything. Maybe one day, you will find a famous cook who knows how to make broccoli." +Tommy liked to play with his toy mouse. It was brown and soft and had a long tail. He liked to make it run and squeak on the floor. He pretended it was a real mouse and he was a big cat. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, we have to go to the store. Put your toy mouse away and get your coat." Tommy did not want to go. He wanted to play with his toy mouse. He said, "No, mom. I want to play. Please, please, please." + +Mom said, "Sorry, Tommy. We have to go. You can play later. If you are good, I will buy you a treat." Tommy was not happy. He hid his toy mouse under his pillow and got his coat. He hoped his toy mouse would be safe. + +But Tommy did not know that there was a real mouse in his room. The real mouse smelled the toy mouse and wanted to play with it too. It crawled under the pillow and found the toy mouse. It bit the toy mouse and pulled its tail. It ripped the toy mouse and made a big mess. + +When Tommy came back from the store, he ran to his room. He wanted to play with his toy mouse. He lifted his pillow and saw the toy mouse. It was broken and dirty and had no tail. Tommy was very sad. He cried and cried. He said, "Mom, mom, look what happened to my toy mouse. It is ruined. Who did this?" + +Mom came to his room and saw the toy mouse. She also saw the real mouse hiding in the corner. She said, "Oh, Tommy, I'm sorry. It looks like a real mouse found your toy mouse and played with it too. It did not know it was a fake mouse. It did not mean to hurt it." + +Tommy was angry. He said, "I don't like the real mouse. It is mean and bad. It ruined my toy mouse. I want a new toy mouse. I want a new toy mouse now." + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Tommy, but I can't buy you a new toy mouse now. We just came from the store. Maybe we can get one another day. But you have to be nice to the real mouse. It is a living thing. It needs a home and food and love. Maybe we can find a way to make friends with it." + +Tommy did not want to be friends with the real mouse. He wanted his toy mouse back. He said, "No, mom. I don't like the real mouse. I don't want to be friends with it. I want it to go away. I want it to go away forever." + +Mom said, "Tommy, that's not nice. You can't wish bad things for the real mouse. It is not its fault. It was just curious and playful. It did not know any better. You have to be kind and gentle and share your things. That's what good boys do." + +Tommy did not listen to his mom. He was still sad and angry. He said, "No, mom. I don't want to share. I don't want to be kind. I don't want to be good. I want my toy mouse. I want my toy mouse. I want my toy mouse." + +And he cried and cried and cried. The end. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +One day, Sara sees a hole in her kite. She is sad. She does not want her kite to fly away. She shows Ben the hole. Ben says, "Don't worry, Sara. I have a patch. We can fix your kite." + +Ben takes out a patch from his backpack. It is blue and has a star on it. He puts the patch over the hole and sticks it with tape. He says, "There, your kite is good as new. Do you like it?" + +Sara looks at her kite. She sees the blue patch with the star. She thinks it is pretty. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very helpful. I like the patch. It makes my kite special." + +Sara and Ben smile. They hold their kite and run to the field. They let their kite fly high in the sky. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom was hungry. He wanted a snack. He went to the fridge and opened it. He saw a big cheese. He liked cheese. He took the cheese and ran to his room. + +Mom was in the kitchen. She heard the fridge. She wondered what Tom was doing. She followed him to his room. She saw him on his bed with the cheese. He was chewing it. He had cheese on his face and hands. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? That is not your cheese. That is for dinner. You have to share. And you have to wash your face and hands. Cheese is messy." + +Tom was sorry. He did not know. He was just hungry. He gave the cheese to Mom. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I like cheese. Can I have some for dinner?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can have some cheese for dinner. But first, you have to clean up. And then, you have to take a nap. You look sleepy. Cheese makes you sleepy." + +Tom nodded. He was sleepy. He washed his face and hands. He hugged Mom. He said, "I love you, Mom. And I love cheese." + +Mom said, "I love you, too, Tom. And I love cheese, too. Now, go to sleep. I will wake you up when dinner is ready." + +Tom went to his bed. He closed his eyes. He dreamed of cheese. He was happy. +Lily had a big cut on her knee. It hurt a lot and it was red and wet. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. "It will heal soon, my sweetie," Mommy said. "You are very brave." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked the band-aid. It was pink and had a unicorn on it. She showed it to her teddy bear and her doll. "Look, I have a pink band-aid," she said. "It is very pretty." + +The next day, Lily went to the park with Mommy. She saw her friend Ben. He was riding his bike. He waved at her and stopped. "Hi, Lily," he said. "What is that on your knee?" + +Lily lifted her leg and pointed at her band-aid. "I have a pink band-aid," she said. "I had a big cut, but it is healing." + +Ben looked at her band-aid and nodded. "That is a cool band-aid," he said. "I like the unicorn. You are very lucky." + +Lily felt proud. She thanked Ben and asked him if he wanted to play. They ran to the swings and had fun. Lily forgot about her cut. She was happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big box of chocolate that their grandma gave them. They liked chocolate very much, but they did not want to eat it all at once. + +"Let's bury some chocolate in the ground," Tom said. "Then we can dig it up later and have a surprise." + +"OK," Lily said. "That sounds fun. But where should we bury it?" + +They looked around and saw a big hole that their dog had dug. It was near the fence, under a tree. + +"Let's bury it there," Tom said. "The dog won't find it, and neither will mom or dad." + +They ran to the hole and put some chocolate in it. Then they covered it with dirt and leaves. They smiled at each other and ran back to the house. + +The next day, they went to the garden again. They wanted to dig up their chocolate and eat it. They brought a shovel and a bucket. + +"Where is the hole?" Lily asked. "I can't see it." + +Tom looked around and saw a big mound of dirt. It was near the fence, under a tree. + +"There it is," Tom said. "The dog must have dug it up again. Silly dog." + +They ran to the mound and started to dig. They hoped their chocolate was still there. They dug and dug, but they did not find any chocolate. They only found bones and worms and rocks. + +"Yuck," Lily said. "This is not chocolate. This is gross." + +Tom was sad and angry. He threw the shovel on the ground. + +"Bad dog," he said. "He ate our chocolate. He is a mean dog." + +They heard a bark and saw their dog running towards them. He had chocolate on his mouth and paws. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +"Stop it," Tom said. "Go away. You are a naughty dog." + +But Lily laughed and hugged the dog. She did not mind the chocolate. She loved the dog. + +"He is not a naughty dog," she said. "He is a silly dog. And we are silly too. We should not bury chocolate in the ground. We should eat it or share it." + +Tom thought about it and nodded. He was not mad anymore. He loved the dog too. + +"You are right," he said. "We are silly. And we still have some chocolate left. Let's go and eat it or share it." + +They took the box of chocolate and went to the house. They gave some to their grandma and some to their mom and dad. They ate some themselves. They were happy and full. + +The dog followed them and barked. He wanted some chocolate too. + +But they knew chocolate was not good for dogs. They gave him a bone instead. He was happy and full too. + +They all lived happily ever after. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily has a surprise for Ben. She has a new toy car. It is red and shiny and fast. + +She shows Ben the car and says, "Look, I have a new car. Do you want to play with it?" Ben is happy. He likes cars. He says, "Yes, please. Can I see it?" Lily nods and gives him the car. She says, "You can play with it for a while. Then we can share it. Sharing is good." + +Ben takes the car and makes it zoom on the floor. He makes vroom-vroom noises. He smiles and says, "This is a fun car. Thank you for sharing it with me." Lily smiles too. She is glad that Ben likes her surprise. She says, "You're welcome. I like sharing with you. You are a good friend." + +They play with the car for a long time. They take turns and make up stories. They have a lot of fun. The weather is mild. The sun is warm and the breeze is cool. They decide to go outside and play with the car in the garden. They run and laugh and enjoy the day. They are happy. They have a surprise, a car, and a friend. They have everything they need. +Lily liked to play with her books. She had many books with pictures and stories. She liked to look at the pages and make up her own stories. Sometimes she pretended to be a princess, a fairy, or a doctor. + +One day, she heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. It was a man with a big box. He wore a blue shirt and a hat. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. I have a delivery for you. Can you sign here?" + +Lily was curious. She took the pen and scribbled on the paper. The man gave her the box and said, "Have a nice day." He left in his truck. + +Lily opened the box. Inside was a new book. It was a big book with a shiny cover. It had many pages with colorful pictures and words. Lily was happy. She hugged the book and said, "Thank you, delivery man. You are very nice." + +She took the book to her room. She sat on her bed and opened the book. She saw a picture of a girl with long hair and a dress. She was very attractive. She had a crown and a wand. She was a princess. Lily wanted to be like her. She read the words under the picture. They said, "Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She had a magic wand that could make anything happen. She was very kind and brave. She loved to help people and animals. One day, she met a prince who was very handsome and smart. He was looking for a princess to marry. He saw her and fell in love. He asked her to be his wife. She said yes. They lived happily ever after." + +Lily liked the story. She imagined that she was the princess and the delivery man was the prince. She smiled and said, "I like this book. It is the best book ever." She kissed the book and put it under her pillow. She closed her eyes and dreamed of her prince. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. Mom was making a cake for Lily's birthday. She let Lily stir the batter in a big bowl. + +Lily stirred and stirred with a wooden spoon. She liked how the batter was smooth and sweet. She tried to be careful and not spill. But she was a little girl and her arms got tired. She stopped stirring for a moment and looked at the bowl. + +She saw something shiny in the batter. It was a ring! Mom had put a ring in the batter for Lily. It was a surprise. Lily was so happy. She smiled and shouted, "Mom, look! A ring!" + +Mom came over and hugged Lily. She said, "You found it! That's your birthday present, my dear. It's a special ring that belonged to your grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl like you. And now I give it to you. Happy birthday, Lily!" + +Lily put the ring on her finger. It was too big, but she didn't mind. She felt very grown-up and loved. She thanked Mom and gave her a kiss. Then they finished stirring the batter and put it in the oven. Lily couldn't wait to eat the cake and share it with her friends. She thought it was the best birthday ever. +Sara liked to follow her mom when she went to the store. She liked to look at all the things on the shelves. She liked to read the labels with her mom. She learned many new words from the labels. + +One day, Sara saw a very attractive toy on a shelf. It was a big, fluffy bear with a red bow. Sara wanted the bear very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom looked at the label and said no. The label said the bear was too expensive. + +Sara was sad. She did not understand why the bear was too expensive. She thought the bear was very nice and would make her happy. She decided to follow the bear instead of her mom. She took the bear from the shelf and hugged it. She walked away from her mom. + +Her mom did not see Sara. She was busy looking at other things. She did not know Sara was gone. Sara did not know she was lost. She only knew she had the bear. + +Soon, Sara realized she did not know where she was. She looked around and saw many people and things she did not know. She felt scared. She wanted her mom. She started to cry. + +A nice lady saw Sara crying. She asked her what was wrong. Sara told her she was lost and she wanted her mom. The lady asked her where her mom was. Sara did not know. She only knew she followed the bear. + +The lady looked at the label on the bear. She saw the name of the store. She guessed Sara's mom was in the same store. She took Sara's hand and said she would help her find her mom. She took the bear from Sara and said she would put it back on the shelf. + +Sara did not want to let go of the bear. She liked the bear very much. But she liked her mom more. She wanted to see her mom again. She thanked the lady and followed her. + +The lady and Sara walked around the store. They looked for Sara's mom. They asked other people if they saw her. They did not give up. + +Finally, they found Sara's mom. She was looking for Sara. She was very worried. She was very happy to see Sara. She hugged her and kissed her. She thanked the lady for helping her. + +Sara was very happy to see her mom. She hugged her and kissed her. She said she was sorry for following the bear. She said she learned her lesson. + +Her mom said she was sorry for not watching her. She said she loved her very much. She said she was proud of her for reading the labels. + +Sara smiled. She said she loved her mom very much. She said she was proud of her for being smart. + +They both smiled. They decided to go home. They did not need the bear. They had each other. +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, towers and more with their blocks. + +One day, Sara has a new idea. She wants to make a loop with her blocks. A loop is a shape that goes round and round, like a circle. She thinks it will be fun to roll a ball through the loop. She tells Ben her idea. + +"Ben, let's make a loop with our blocks. We can attach them with tape and make a big loop. Then we can roll a ball through it. Do you want to try?" + +Ben thinks Sara's idea is crazy. He does not think a loop can stand by itself. He thinks it will fall down. He does not want to waste his tape. He tells Sara his opinion. + +"Sara, that is a crazy idea. A loop cannot stand by itself. It will fall down. We will waste our tape. I do not want to try. I want to make a house with my blocks. You can make your loop by yourself." + +Sara is sad that Ben does not want to play with her. She thinks her idea is not crazy, but clever. She decides to make her loop by herself. She finds some tape and starts to attach her blocks together. She makes a big loop that is taller than her. She is proud of her loop. + +She finds a ball and rolls it through the loop. The ball goes round and round, and comes out the other side. Sara is happy. She thinks her loop is fun. She calls Ben to show him. + +"Ben, look at my loop. It is not crazy, it is clever. It can stand by itself. It does not fall down. It is fun to roll a ball through it. Do you want to try?" + +Ben looks at Sara's loop. He is surprised. He did not think a loop could stand by itself. He sees the ball go round and round, and come out the other side. He thinks it looks fun. He changes his mind. + +"Sara, you are right. Your loop is not crazy, it is clever. It can stand by itself. It does not fall down. It looks fun to roll a ball through it. I want to try." + +Sara and Ben take turns to roll the ball through the loop. They laugh and have fun. They are glad they are friends. They like to play with blocks. They can make many things with their blocks. +Lila was a girl who liked to help her mom. She was reliable and did what she was told. One day, her mom asked her to welcome a new friend who was coming to visit. Lila was excited and put on her best dress. + +She waited at the door and saw a car stop in front of their house. A woman and a boy got out of the car. The boy had long hair that covered his eyes. Lila thought he looked funny and shy. + +"Hello, I'm Lila," she said, smiling. "You must be Sam. Welcome to our house. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam looked at Lila and nodded. He followed her to the living room, where they found some toys and books. Lila showed him her favorite doll and asked him about his hair. + +"Why is your hair so long?" she asked. "Don't you like to see?" + +Sam shrugged and pushed his hair away from his face. "My mom likes it this way," he said. "She says it makes me look like a rock star. But I don't know what that is." + +Lila giggled and said, "A rock star is someone who sings and plays music very loud. They have fans who clap and cheer for them. Do you like music?" + +Sam nodded again and said, "Yes, I do. I have a guitar at home. Do you want to hear me play?" + +Lila said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun. Maybe you are a rock star after all." + +They went to Sam's car and asked his mom if they could borrow his guitar. His mom agreed and smiled at Lila's mom. She said, "Thank you for inviting us. You have a very nice and reliable daughter." + +Lila's mom said, "Thank you. You have a very talented and polite son." + +Lila and Sam came back with the guitar and played some songs together. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. They decided they liked each other's hair and welcomed each other's differences. +Sara was a girl who liked to shine. She liked to wear shiny clothes, shiny shoes, and shiny jewels. She liked to show off her shine to everyone. She thought she was amazing. + +One day, Sara saw a raven in the sky. The raven had black feathers that shone in the sun. Sara wanted to have the raven's shine. She ran after the raven and tried to catch it. She did not care about the raven's feelings. She only cared about her shine. + +The raven saw Sara and flew away. Sara followed the raven to a big tree. The raven landed on a branch and looked at Sara. Sara climbed the tree and reached for the raven. She wanted to pull out its feathers and wear them. + +But the raven was clever. It saw a beehive on another branch. It flew to the beehive and pecked at it. The bees came out and buzzed angrily. They saw Sara and thought she was the enemy. They flew to Sara and stung her. Sara screamed and fell from the tree. She ran away, crying and itching. + +The raven flew away, too. It was happy to keep its shine. It did not like Sara. Sara was mean and greedy. She learned a lesson. She learned that shine is not everything. She learned that she should be kind and respectful to others. She learned that being amazing is not about how you look, but how you act. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. One day, they saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They climbed the hill and looked in the hole. It was dark and deep. They saw something shiny at the bottom. It was a gem! A big, red gem that sparkled in the sun. They wanted to have it. + +Sam said, "I will go down and get it. You stay here and watch." He pushed his feet into the hole and slid down. He reached the gem and grabbed it. It was heavy and hard. He felt great. He had a gem! + +He shouted, "Mia, I have it! I have the gem!" He tried to climb back up, but it was too steep. He slipped and fell. He hit his head on a rock. He dropped the gem. It rolled away. He felt bad. He had no gem. + +Mia heard him cry. She was scared. She said, "Sam, are you okay? Do you need help?" She pushed her head into the hole and looked down. She saw Sam lying on the ground. He was bleeding. She saw the gem rolling away. She did not care about the gem. She cared about Sam. + +She said, "Sam, I am coming. Hold on." She pushed her body into the hole and slid down. She reached Sam and hugged him. She said, "Sam, you are brave. You are my friend. I will help you." She pushed the gem away and pushed Sam up. They climbed out of the hole. They left the gem behind. They had each other. They felt great. They had a friend. +Anna and her mom go to the grocery. Anna likes to go to the grocery. She can see many things. She can see apples, bananas, carrots, and more. She can also help her mom put things in the cart. + +"Mom, can we get some cookies?" Anna asks. She sees a bag of cookies with chocolate chips. They look yummy. + +"Sorry, Anna, not today. We have some cookies at home. We need to get some bread, milk, and eggs." Mom says. She points to the list in her hand. + +Anna nods. She knows mom has a list. She likes to look at the list. She can see some letters and numbers. She can say some of them. + +They go to the bread aisle. Anna sees a big gray cat. The cat is sitting on a shelf. The cat is looking at them. + +"Mom, look! A cat!" Anna says. She likes cats. She wants to pet the cat. + +Mom looks. She is surprised. She does not know why there is a cat in the grocery. + +"Hello, cat. What are you doing here?" Mom says. She smiles at the cat. + +The cat meows. It jumps off the shelf. It walks to Anna and mom. It rubs its head on Anna's leg. + +Anna giggles. She bends down and pets the cat. The cat purrs. + +"Can we take the cat home, mom?" Anna asks. She loves the cat. + +Mom shakes her head. She thinks the cat belongs to someone. + +"No, Anna, we can't. The cat has a home. Maybe it lives near the grocery. Maybe it got lost. We should tell someone who works here. They can help the cat find its way back." Mom says. + +Anna is sad. She wants to keep the cat. But she knows mom is right. She gives the cat a hug and says goodbye. + +They find someone who works at the grocery. They tell them about the cat. They hope the cat will be okay. + +They finish their shopping. They pay for their things. They go back to their car. + +Anna looks back at the grocery. She wonders if the cat is still there. She hopes the cat will find its home. She hopes to see the cat again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box under a tree. The box has a sign that says "Do not open". + +"What is in the box?" Sara asks. + +"I do not know. Maybe it is a secret," Tom says. + +They want to open the box. They want to see the secret. They look around. No one is watching. They run to the box. They lift the lid. + +Inside the box, they see many things. They see books, toys, clothes, and candy. They are very happy. They think the box is interesting. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Sara says. + +"Maybe someone left them for us," Tom says. + +They start to take out the things. They want to play with them. They do not hear a voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That is my box!" the voice says. + +They turn around. They see a boy. He is angry. He is the owner of the box. + +"Sorry, we did not know. We were curious. We wanted to see the secret," Sara says. + +"Well, now you know. These are my things. I put them in the box because I am moving to a new house. Please put them back," the boy says. + +Sara and Tom feel bad. They did not mean to make the boy mad. They put the things back in the box. They say sorry to the boy. + +"Can we be your friends?" Tom asks. + +The boy thinks for a moment. He smiles. + +"Okay, you can be my friends. But no more looking in my box. That is my secret," he says. + +Sara and Tom nod. They are glad. They have a new friend. They have learned a lesson. They do not want to open boxes that are not theirs. They want to respect secrets. +Ben was a spoiled boy. He had many toys, but he did not share them with anyone. He always wanted more and more. He did not say thank you or please. He did not listen to his mom or dad. + +One day, Ben saw a big parade in the town. He wanted to join the parade. He ran away from his mom and dad and followed the parade. He saw a man with a big hat and a shiny stick. He was the leader of the parade. He led the people and the animals and the music. + +Ben wanted to be the leader too. He ran to the front of the parade and tried to take the stick from the man. But the man did not let go. He said, "No, this is my stick. You cannot have it. Go back to your mom and dad." + +Ben was angry. He kicked and screamed and cried. He made a lot of noise. He spoiled the parade. The people and the animals and the music stopped. They looked at Ben. They were not happy. + +Ben's mom and dad came and took him away. They said, "Ben, you are a spoiled boy. You cannot do whatever you want. You have to be polite and respectful. You have to share and wait your turn. You have to follow the rules." + +Ben felt ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. I want to be a good boy. I want to learn how to lead, not spoil." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with puzzles. They had many pieces of different shapes and colors that they could fit together to make pictures. One day, they found a new puzzle in the toy box. It was a big puzzle with many pieces that showed a farm with animals and a tractor. + +"Wow, this looks fun!" Lily said. "Let's join the pieces and see the farm!" + +"OK, but I want to do the tractor," Tom said. "It is red and shiny and has big wheels." + +Lily nodded and they started to join the pieces. They found the corners and the edges and some of the animals. But they could not find the tractor. Tom looked everywhere, but he could not see any red pieces. + +"Where is the tractor?" Tom asked. "I want to do the tractor!" + +"Maybe it is under the other pieces," Lily said. "Or maybe it is in the box." + +They lifted the other pieces and looked in the box, but they still could not find the tractor. Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted to do the tractor, but it was not there. + +"This is a bad puzzle!" Tom shouted. "It is missing a piece! I don't want to play with it anymore!" + +He threw the pieces on the floor and stomped away. Lily was shocked and sad. She liked the puzzle and wanted to finish it with Tom. She did not understand why he was so mad. + +She picked up the pieces and tried to join them by herself. She found the sky and the grass and the barn. She found the cow and the pig and the chicken. She found the farmer and the dog and the cat. But she could not find the tractor. + +She looked at the picture on the box and saw that the tractor was behind the barn. She looked at the puzzle and saw a small gap behind the barn. She looked at the floor and saw a red piece under the table. + +She reached for the piece and smiled. She had found the tractor! She joined it to the puzzle and completed the farm. It looked beautiful and she felt happy. + +She ran to find Tom and show him the tractor. She found him in his room, sitting on his bed, looking sad. + +"Tom, Tom, look what I found!" Lily said. "I found the tractor! It was under the table! Come and see the puzzle!" + +Tom looked up and saw Lily holding the red piece. He felt sorry and ashamed. He had been mean and rude to Lily. He had not helped her with the puzzle. He had missed the fun and the joy. + +He got up and hugged Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I was selfish and silly. I should have been nice and helpful. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course, Tom. You are my friend. Friends make mistakes, but they also say sorry and make up. Come on, let's go and see the puzzle!" + +They ran to the puzzle and joined the tractor. They admired the farm and the animals. They played with the puzzle and had fun. They learned that puzzles are better when they share and cooperate. They learned that friends are better when they are kind and forgiving. +Jill and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They saw many flowers, birds and bugs. They had fun running, jumping and laughing. One day, they found a big field of daisies. They were glad and picked some to make a crown. + +"Look, I am a queen!" Jill said, putting the crown on her head. "And you are a king!" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked Jill and wanted to make her happy. He saw a big, bright daisy and thought it would be a nice gift for her. He ran to get it, but he did not see the hole in the ground. + +"Ben, be careful!" Jill shouted, but it was too late. Ben fell into the hole and hurt his leg. He cried and called for help. Jill ran to him and tried to pull him out, but she was too small. + +"Help, help!" they both screamed, but no one heard them. They were alone and scared. They wished someone would come and save them. + +"Maybe we can pray," Jill said, holding Ben's hand. "Maybe God will hear us and send someone." + +They closed their eyes and prayed. They prayed for a long time, but nothing happened. The sun went down and the night came. It was cold and dark. They heard strange noises and saw scary shadows. They hugged each other and cried. + +They never got out of the hole. They never saw their families or friends again. They never played in the park again. They died in the hole. + +The moral of the story is: be careful where you step and don't pick flowers that don't belong to you. +Anna and Ben love to play with their toy reindeer. They have four reindeer: Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. They like to make them run, jump and fly in the air. + +One day, they find their reindeer in a big mess. Someone has mixed up their antlers, noses and tails. Red has Blue's antlers, Blue has Green's nose, Green has Yellow's tail and Yellow has Red's nose. The reindeer look funny, but they are also upset. They want their own parts back. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. Who did this to their reindeer? They look around and see their baby brother, Sam, giggling in his crib. He has a reindeer antler in his hand. He is the one who messed up their reindeer! + +Anna and Ben go to Sam and try to get the antler back. But Sam does not want to give it. He holds it tight and cries. Anna and Ben do not want to make Sam cry, but they also want to fix their reindeer. + +They think hard and try to solve the problem. They have an idea. They find some other toys that Sam likes: a ball, a car, a book and a teddy bear. They show them to Sam and ask him if he wants to trade. Sam sees the toys and smiles. He lets go of the antler and reaches for the ball. Anna and Ben quickly take the antler and give him the ball. + +They do the same thing with the other parts. They trade the car for the nose, the book for the tail and the teddy bear for the other antler. Soon, they have all the parts they need to fix their reindeer. They put them back where they belong. Red has red antlers, Blue has blue nose, Green has green tail and Yellow has yellow nose. The reindeer are happy again. They thank Anna and Ben for helping them. + +Anna and Ben are happy too. They hug their reindeer and play with them. They also hug Sam and give him a kiss. They are glad that they solved the problem and made everyone happy. They are good big siblings. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and rocks. Lily saw a cactus in a pot. It had green spikes and pink flowers. + +"Look, Max, a cactus!" Lily said. "It is pretty and prickly." + +Max came over and touched the cactus. "Ow!" he cried. "It hurts!" + +Lily laughed. "You have to be careful, Max. The cactus has spikes to protect itself. It lives in the desert, where it is very hot and dry." + +Max was curious. "How did the cactus get here?" he asked. + +Lily shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe Mom or Dad got it from the store. They like to buy plants and flowers for the garden." + +Max nodded. He wanted to see more cacti. "Can we go to the store and see more cacti?" he asked. + +Lily smiled. "Sure, let's ask Mom or Dad. Maybe they will let us buy one for ourselves." + +They ran inside the house and found Mom in the kitchen. "Mom, can we go to the store and see more cacti?" they asked. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. "Sure, why not? It's a nice day for a walk. Let me get my purse and keys." + +They put on their shoes and jackets and followed Mom to the car. They were excited to go to the store and see more cacti. + +At the store, they saw many different kinds of cacti. Some were big and some were small. Some had flowers and some had fruits. Some had round shapes and some had long shapes. + +Lily and Max walked around and looked at them. They wanted to touch them, but Mom reminded them to be careful. + +"Can we buy one, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can each pick one. But you have to take good care of them. They need sun and water, but not too much. And you have to be gentle with them. They can break easily." + +Lily and Max nodded. They looked for their favorite cacti. Lily chose a small one with yellow flowers. Max chose a big one with red fruits. + +They brought them to the cashier and paid for them. Mom helped them carry them to the car. + +They were happy with their new cacti. They wanted to show them to Dad and put them in their rooms. + +But on the way home, something bad happened. The car hit a bump and the cacti fell off the seat. Lily's cactus was okay, but Max's cactus was broken. The pot was cracked and the cactus was split in half. + +Max was sad. He cried. "My cactus is broken! It was so nice and now it's ruined!" + +Lily felt sorry for Max. She hugged him. "Don't cry, Max. Maybe we can fix it. Maybe we can glue it back together. Or maybe we can plant the pieces and they will grow new cacti." + +Mom looked at the broken cactus. She felt bad for Max. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. It was an accident. But Lily is right. Maybe we can fix it. Or maybe we can go back to the store and get you another one. Or maybe we can find another plant that you like. There are many kinds of plants in the world. They are all beautiful and special." + +Max stopped crying. He looked at Mom and Lily. He said, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. I still like cacti, but I also like other plants. Maybe we can find another plant that is big and has fruits. Or maybe we can find a plant that has no spikes and is soft and fluffy." + +They smiled. They said, "That sounds like a good idea, Max. Let's go home and see what we can do. We love you and we love your cactus, even if it's broken." + +They drove home and took their cacti inside. They showed them to Dad and he liked them. He helped them fix Max's cactus and find a new pot for it. He also helped them find a place for their cacti in their rooms. He said, "You have very nice cacti, Lily and Max. They are very pretty and prickly. But you also have very nice hearts. You are very kind and caring. I'm proud of you." + +Lily and Max hugged Dad. They said, "Thank you, Dad. We love you and we love our cacti, even if they are broken." + +They went to bed and dreamed of cacti and other plants. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll with a blue dress and Tom had a car with four wheels. They liked to make noises and pretend they were going on adventures. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm driving to the park!" Tom said, moving his car on the carpet. + +"Hello, I'm going to the park too!" Lily said, holding her doll. + +They smiled at each other and played together. But then, Lily saw something shiny on the floor. It was a button. A red button with four holes. + +"Look, Tom, a button!" Lily said, picking it up. + +"Wow, a button!" Tom said, looking at it. + +"Can I have it?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. + +"But I found it!" Lily said. + +They both wanted the button. They started to pull and tug on it. They did not want to share. + +"Give it to me!" Tom said. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +They pulled harder and harder. But then, the button snapped. It broke into two pieces. They both gasped. + +"Oh no, we broke the button!" Lily said. + +"What have you done?" Tom said. + +They felt sad and sorry. They did not like to fight. They looked at the broken button. They wondered where it came from. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Grandma. She was sitting on the couch, knitting a sweater. She had a basket of yarn and needles next to her. + +"Children, what are you doing?" Grandma asked. + +"We found a button, Grandma, but we broke it!" Lily said. + +"We were fighting over it, Grandma, but we didn't mean to!" Tom said. + +They showed Grandma the broken button. Grandma smiled and took it from them. + +"Don't worry, my dears, it's not a big deal. This button is very old. It belonged to my mother, who gave it to me. I was going to sew it on my sweater, but I have more buttons in my basket. You can have one each, if you like." + +"Really, Grandma?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, really. But only if you promise to be nice to each other and share your toys. Can you do that?" Grandma asked. + +"Yes, Grandma, we can!" Tom said. + +"Thank you, Grandma, we will!" Lily said. + +Grandma gave them each a button. Lily got a yellow one and Tom got a green one. They hugged Grandma and said sorry. Then, they went back to playing with their toys. They used their buttons as decorations. They were happy and friendly. They learned to belong. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to go fishing with Dad. Dad has a big rod and a small rod. He gives the small rod to Sam and the big rod to Ben. Sam is happy, but Ben is not. + +"Why do I get the big rod?" Ben asks. "It is too heavy for me. I want the small rod." + +"Stop whining, Ben," Dad says. "The big rod is better for catching big fish. You are a big boy, you can handle it." + +Sam and Ben follow Dad to the lake. They find a good spot and cast their lines. Sam is eager to catch a fish. He watches his bobber and waits. Ben is bored. He swings his rod and makes splashes. + +"Ben, stop that!" Dad says. "You are scaring the fish away. Be quiet and patient." + +Sam hears a tug on his line. He feels a fish. He pulls hard and reels it in. He sees a shiny, silver fish on his hook. He is very proud. + +"Look, Dad, look!" Sam says. "I caught a fish! A big fish!" + +"Wow, Sam, that's great!" Dad says. "You are a good fisherman. Let me help you unhook it." + +Ben hears Sam and sees his fish. He feels angry and jealous. He wants a fish too. He pulls his line harder and harder. He hopes to catch a bigger fish. + +But then he hears a snap. He looks at his rod. It is broken in half. He has no line, no hook, no fish. He starts to cry. + +"Dad, Dad, look!" Ben says. "My rod is broken! I have no fish!" + +"Oh, Ben, I'm sorry," Dad says. "You pulled too hard. You broke your rod. Don't cry, it's okay. We can fix it later." + +Sam feels sorry for Ben. He likes his brother. He wants to share his fish. + +"Ben, don't be sad," Sam says. "You can have half of my fish. We can eat it together. It is yummy." + +Ben stops crying. He looks at Sam and smiles. He thanks him for his fish. He hugs him and says sorry. + +"Sam, you are a good brother," Ben says. "Thank you for your fish. I'm sorry I was mean. Can we be friends?" + +"Of course, Ben," Sam says. "We are always friends. We are brothers." + +Dad smiles and hugs them both. He is happy to see them get along. He is proud of them both. He says they are good boys. He says they can go fishing again. He says he loves them. +Tom and Lily were playing with their wagon in the park. They liked to fill it with toys and take turns pulling it. Sometimes they also pushed it down the hill and watched it go fast. + +One day, they saw a big boy with a bike. He looked mean and angry. He came over to Tom and Lily and said, "Give me your wagon. It's mine now." + +Tom and Lily were scared and confused. They did not know the big boy. They did not want to give him their wagon. They said, "No, this is our wagon. We share it. Go away." + +The big boy did not listen. He grabbed the wagon and tried to pull it away. Tom and Lily held on to the handle and did not let go. They shouted, "Help, help!" + +A man who was walking his dog heard them and came over. He saw what was happening and said to the big boy, "Stop that. That's not your wagon. That's very rude and wrong. You should apologize and leave them alone." + +The big boy was ashamed and scared. He let go of the wagon and said, "Sorry, sorry." He ran away with his bike. + +The man smiled and said to Tom and Lily, "You did well. You stood up for yourselves and your wagon. You are brave and kind. Here, have a cookie." He gave them each a cookie from his pocket. + +Tom and Lily thanked the man and his dog. They ate the cookies and felt happy. They learned that it is good to share and to help each other. They also learned that it is bad to take things that are not yours and to be mean and angry. They played with their wagon some more and had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They made a big hill of dirt and pretended it was a mountain. They raced their cars up and down the hill, making loud noises. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Ben said, zooming past Lily. + +"No, it's not! My car is stronger than yours!" Lily said, bumping into Ben's car. + +They kept arguing and pushing each other's cars, until they knocked over a bucket of water that was near the hill. The water spilled over the dirt and made a big puddle. + +"Oh no, our hill is ruined!" Lily cried. + +"And our cars are wet and dirty!" Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a drain in the corner of the garden. It had a metal cover with holes in it. + +"Maybe we can dry our cars there," Ben said. "The water will go down the drain and our cars will be clean." + +He picked up his car and put it on the drain cover. Lily did the same with hers. + +"See, this is easy!" Ben said. + +But then, something happened. The cars were too heavy for the drain cover, and they made it fall down. The cars fell into the drain with a splash. + +"Help, our cars are gone!" Lily and Ben shouted. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench, reading a book. + +"Mom, mom, our cars fell into the drain!" they said. + +Mom looked at them and shook her head. + +"What were you doing with your cars on the drain?" she asked. + +"We wanted to dry them and clean them," Ben said. + +"That was not a good idea," Mom said. "The drain is not for toys, it is for water. You should have been more careful with your things." + +She took them by the hand and walked to the drain. She lifted the cover and looked inside. She saw the cars, stuck in the mud. + +"I'm sorry, but I can't get them out," she said. "They are too far down and too dirty. You have lost your cars." + +Lily and Ben felt very sad. They wished they had not been so silly and mean to each other. They hugged Mom and said they were sorry. + +"It's okay, I forgive you," Mom said. "But I hope you have learned your lesson. You should not play with things that are not yours, and you should not put things where they don't belong. And you should be nice to each other, and share your toys. That is the right way to play." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said they would remember that. They thanked Mom for being kind to them. They went back to the garden and found some other toys to play with. They played nicely and had fun. They never put their toys on the drain again. +Ben and Lily wanted to play a game. They looked around the house for something fun. They saw the refrigerator in the kitchen. It was big and white and cold. + +"Let's balance on the refrigerator!" Ben said. He climbed on a chair and jumped on the top of the refrigerator. He stood on one foot and smiled. + +"That looks hard!" Lily said. She wanted to try too. She climbed on another chair and jumped on the top of the refrigerator. She stood on both feet and waved. + +"Look at us! We are so high!" Ben said. He tried to balance on his other foot, but he wobbled and fell. He landed on the floor with a thud. + +"Ouch!" Ben said. He rubbed his head. He was not hurt, but he was surprised. + +Lily saw Ben fall and got scared. She wanted to get down, but she did not know how. She was stuck on the top of the refrigerator. + +"Help!" Lily said. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Ben on the floor and Lily on the refrigerator. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom said. She was angry. "That is not a game! That is dangerous! You could get hurt!" + +She took Lily down from the refrigerator and hugged her. She was glad she was not hurt. She checked Ben and hugged him too. She was glad he was not hurt. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben and Lily said. They felt bad. They did not want to make Mom angry. + +Mom sighed and smiled. She loved Ben and Lily, but they were very fast and sometimes did silly things. + +"Next time, play a safer game," Mom said. "And stay away from the refrigerator." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They did not want to balance on the refrigerator again. They wanted to play a different game. A game that Mom would like. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today, they have to go to church with Mom and Dad. They do not like church. It is boring and long. + +"Can we go home now?" Sara asks Mom. + +"No, Sara. We have to stay and listen. Church is good for us," Mom says. + +"But I am hungry and tired," Tom says. + +"Me too," Sara says. + +Mom gives them a sweet. "This is for being quiet and good. But you can only have one. Do not ask for more," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom eat the sweet. It is yummy and makes them happy. But soon, they want another one. They see a big bowl of sweets on a table. It is for the people who work at the church. + +"Look, Tom. More sweets. Let's get some," Sara says. + +"No, Sara. Mom said no. We have to listen to her," Tom says. + +But Sara does not listen. She runs to the table and grabs a handful of sweets. She puts them in her pocket. + +"Hey, stop that! Those are not for you!" a man says. He is angry. He works at the church. He sees Sara take the sweets. + +Sara is scared. She drops the sweets and runs back to Tom. + +"Sorry, sorry," she says. + +The man follows her. He tells Mom and Dad what Sara did. + +Mom and Dad are not happy. They are mad at Sara. + +"Sara, why did you do that? That was very bad. You did not listen to us. You did not listen to the man. You took what was not yours. You have to say sorry and give back the sweets," Dad says. + +Sara feels bad. She says sorry to the man. She gives back the sweets. She says sorry to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad hug her. They say they love her. But they also say she has to learn to order. Order means to do what is right and good. Order means to follow the rules and respect others. + +Sara nods. She says she will try to order. She says she loves Mom and Dad too. + +Tom hugs her too. He says he is glad she is okay. He says he loves her too. + +They all go home. They have lunch. They play and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. Lily had a red scarf around her neck. She was warm and happy. + +"Look at our snowman, Sam! He is so big and funny!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. But he looks cold. He has no scarf like you," Sam said. + +Lily looked at the snowman. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. + +"I have an idea, Sam. I can offer my scarf to the snowman. Then he will be warm too," Lily said. + +She took off her red scarf and wrapped it around the snowman's neck. She gave him a gentle hug. + +"Here you go, Mr. Snowman. This is my scarf. You can have it. I hope you like it," Lily said. + +The snowman smiled. He was happy and grateful. He thanked Lily for her kindness. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. I love your scarf. It is warm and pretty," the snowman said. + +Lily and Sam were surprised. They did not know the snowman could talk. They were glad they made a new friend. + +They played with the snowman until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to come back soon. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big sack near the fence. It was brown and dirty and had holes in it. + +"Let's see what's inside the sack," Ben said. He ran to the sack and opened it. He saw some old clothes and cans and papers. He was not happy. He wanted to find something fun. + +"This sack is boring," he said. He threw the sack away. It flew in the air and landed on a man. The man was riding a bike. He was wearing a helmet and a jacket. He was going fast. + +"Ouch!" the man said. He fell off his bike. He hurt his leg and his arm. He was bleeding. He cried for help. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not mean to hurt the man. They ran to the man and said they were sorry. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm not okay," the man said. "I need an ambulance. Call 911." + +Ben and Lily did not know what 911 was. They looked around and saw a lady. She was walking a dog. She had a phone in her hand. + +"Excuse me, lady," Ben said. "Can you help us? We need an ambulance. The man is hurt." + +The lady saw the man and the sack and the bike. She understood what happened. She was helpful. She called 911 and talked to the operator. She told them where they were and what they needed. + +Soon, an ambulance came. It was big and white and had a red cross on it. It had lights and sirens. It stopped near the man. Two people came out. They were wearing uniforms and badges. They had a stretcher and a bag. + +They went to the man and checked him. They put a bandage on his leg and his arm. They lifted him on the stretcher and put him in the ambulance. + +"Thank you, lady," Ben and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids," the lady said. "You did the right thing. You were helpful too." + +The ambulance drove away. Ben and Lily waved goodbye to the man. They hoped he would be okay. They learned a lesson. They decided not to play with sacks anymore. They went back to the park and played with their toys. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to observe how things changed when they mixed them. They had a bowl of water, a spoon and a jar of salt. + +"Let's see what happens when we put salt in the water," Ben said. He opened the jar and poured some salt into the spoon. He stirred the spoon in the water. + +"What do you see?" Lily asked. She leaned over the bowl and looked at the water. + +"I see little white dots. They are the salt. They do not go away. They make the water salty," Ben said. He tasted the water and made a face. "Yuck!" + +"Can I try?" Lily asked. She took the spoon and added more salt to the water. She stirred and tasted. "Yuck! Too salty!" + +They both laughed and poured the water into the sink. They rinsed the bowl and the spoon. + +"Let's try something else," Ben said. He looked around the kitchen and saw a bottle of vinegar. He grabbed it and showed it to Lily. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is vinegar. It is sour. It makes bubbles when you mix it with baking soda. Do you want to see?" Ben asked. + +"Okay," Lily said. She was curious. + +They found a box of baking soda in the cupboard. They put some in the bowl and then poured some vinegar on top. They watched as the mixture fizzed and foamed. + +"Wow! Look at that!" Ben said. He observed the bubbles with wonder. + +"That is so cool!" Lily said. She observed the foam with delight. + +They clapped and cheered as the bowl overflowed. + +"Oops! We made a mess!" Ben said. He saw the vinegar and baking soda on the table and the floor. + +"We should clean it up," Lily said. She was honest. She did not want to get in trouble. + +They got a cloth and some water and wiped the table and the floor. They put the vinegar and the baking soda back in the cupboard. They washed the bowl and the spoon. + +They were proud of themselves. They had fun and they learned something new. They also did the right thing and cleaned up their mess. They hugged each other and smiled. +Lily loved to play with her toy shark. She named him Sam and pretended he was her friend. She took him everywhere, even to bed. She wished Sam could grow bigger and swim with her in the pool. + +One day, she saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a card that said "Happy Birthday, Lily!" She opened it and gasped. Inside was a real shark! It was small and gray and had a fin and teeth. It was in a tank with water and plants and rocks. + +"Wow! A shark!" Lily said. "Is it for me?" + +"Yes, sweetie. It's your birthday present. His name is Spike and he's a special kind of shark that can live in a tank. He won't grow too big or bite you. He's perfect for you," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom! He's so cool! Can I feed him?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here's some fish food. Just sprinkle a little bit on the water. He'll come and eat it," Mom said. + +Lily did as Mom said and watched Spike swim and nibble. She smiled and hugged Mom. + +"I love you, Mom. And I love Spike. He's my new friend. Just like Sam," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. And I'm glad you like your present. You can play with both of them. They're both perfect for you," Mom said. +Timmy wanted to be a hero. He liked to watch stories about heroes on TV. They were brave and strong and helped people. Timmy wanted to help people too. He had a red cape and a mask that he wore when he played hero. + +One day, Timmy saw a big box in the living room. It had a sign that said "Do not open". Timmy was curious. He wondered what was inside. Maybe it was a gift for him. Maybe it was something for a hero. He decided to open the box and see. + +He pulled the tape and lifted the lid. He was surprised by what he saw. It was not a gift. It was not something for a hero. It was a cake. A big, beautiful cake with frosting and candles. It was for his mom's birthday. Timmy had opened the box too soon. He had ruined the cake. + +"Oh no!" Timmy said. He heard footsteps. His mom was coming. He tried to hide the box. He tried to hide himself. He was scared. He was embarrassed. He had done a bad thing. + +"Timmy, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She saw the box. She saw the cake. She saw Timmy's face. She was angry. She was sad. She had worked hard to make the cake. She had wanted to surprise Timmy and his dad. She had not expected this. + +"Mommy, I'm sorry," Timmy said. He started to cry. He wanted to hug his mom. He wanted to say he loved her. He wanted to make her happy. He wanted to be a hero. But he was not. He was a troublemaker. He had messed up. He had disappointed his mom. He had learned a lesson. He had learned to not open things that are not his. He had learned to respect his mom's wishes. He had learned to be a good boy. He had learned to be a hero in a different way. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of old cloths in the attic. They decided to make costumes and pretend to be different animals and people. + +Sara made a dress out of a pink cloth and a crown out of a shiny cloth. She pretended to be a princess who lived in a castle. Ben made a cape out of a black cloth and a mask out of a red cloth. He pretended to be a superhero who fought bad guys. + +They had fun playing in their costumes, but they did not share or talk to each other. Sara only wanted to play with her dolls and Ben only wanted to play with his cars. They did not ask each other to join their games or help them with their costumes. + +Soon, the sky became gloomy and it started to rain. The twins heard thunder and saw lightning. They felt scared and lonely. They wished they had someone to hug and talk to. + +They looked at each other and realized they had been silly. They were brother and sister, and they should love and care for each other. They decided to say sorry and share their toys and cloths. They asked each other to play together and help each other with their costumes. + +They hugged and smiled. They felt happy and safe. They learned that playing alone is not fun, and that sharing and asking are good. They also learned that cloths can be fun, but family is more important. +Bella was an otter who liked to play in the water. She had many friends who played with her. They liked to swim, dive, and slide on the rocks. They had fun every day. + +One day, Bella saw a shiny thing in the water. She wanted to see what it was. She swam closer and closer. She saw that it was a ring. She thought it was pretty. She put it on her paw. She felt happy. + +She wanted to show her friends her new ring. She swam back to them. She said, "Look what I found! It is a ring. It is shiny and pretty. Do you like it?" She waved her paw in the air. + +But her friends did not like it. They said, "That is not a ring. That is a can. It is trash. It is dirty and ugly. You should not wear it. You should throw it away. It can hurt you and the water." + +Bella felt sad. She felt embarrassed. She did not know it was a can. She thought it was a ring. She wanted to take it off. But she could not. The can was too tight. It stuck on her paw. It hurt her. She cried. + +She asked her friends to help her. But they did not. They said, "You were silly and greedy. You did not listen to us. You wanted to have something that was not yours. You have to deal with it yourself." They swam away. They left her alone. + +Bella was scared. She did not know what to do. She tried to pull the can off. But she could not. She tried to bite the can off. But she could not. She tried to find someone to help her. But she could not. She was stuck. + +She wished she had never seen the can. She wished she had never put it on. She wished she had listened to her friends. She learned a hard lesson. She was sorry. + +The end. + +Moral: Do not take things that are not yours. Listen to your friends. Be careful of what you wear. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. But today it is very hot. They feel thirsty and tired. + +"Let's walk to the big tree," Anna says. "It has shade. We can rest there." + +"OK," Ben says. They walk to the big tree. They see some flowers under the tree. The flowers are pink and white. They smell nice. + +"Look, Ben, flowers!" Anna says. She picks one flower. She gives it to Ben. "This is for you." + +"Thank you, Anna," Ben says. He smiles. He looks at the flower. It is delicate. He is careful not to break it. + +They sit under the tree. They drink some water. They eat some cookies. They share the flower. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna liked to play with her dad's computer. It had many buttons and pictures and sounds. Sometimes, dad let her type on the keyboard or watch a video. But dad said she had to be careful, because the computer was heavy and expensive. + +One day, Anna was alone in the living room. She saw the computer on the table. She wanted to play with it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the computer. But it was too heavy for her. She pulled it too hard and it fell on the floor. It made a loud noise and the screen went black. + +Anna was scared. She thought she broke the computer. She started to cry. She heard dad coming from the kitchen. He saw the computer on the floor and Anna on the chair. He was angry. + +"Anna, what did you do?" he asked. "You know you can't touch the computer without me. You could have hurt yourself or the computer. It's very heavy and delicate." + +"I'm sorry, dad," Anna said. "I just wanted to play. I didn't mean to drop it." + +Dad sighed. He picked up the computer and checked it. He was relieved to see that it was not broken. He plugged it in and turned it on. The screen lit up and showed a video. But the video was playing backwards. The people were talking funny and walking in reverse. + +"Look, dad," Anna said. "The computer is doing a trick. It's playing in reverse. How did it do that?" + +Dad smiled. He realized that Anna had pressed a button that made the video play in reverse. He explained to Anna how the button worked and how to make the video play normally again. + +"Wow, dad, that's cool," Anna said. "Can I try it?" + +"Sure, Anna, but only with me," dad said. "And only if you promise to be gentle with the computer. It's not a toy, you know. It's a tool that helps me work and learn and have fun." + +"I promise, dad," Anna said. "I love the computer. And I love you." + +"I love you too, Anna," dad said. He hugged her and helped her down from the chair. They sat on the couch and watched the video together. Sometimes, they played it in reverse and laughed at the funny sounds. They had fun. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They have hats and coats and boots and gloves. But Lila does not have a scarf. She feels cold on her neck. + +"Look, Lila, I have a scarf!" Tom says. He shows her his blue scarf. It is long and soft. "Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila says. She takes the scarf from Tom and wraps it around her neck. But the scarf is too big for her. It hangs down to her knees. She trips over it and falls in the snow. + +"Oops!" Tom says. He helps Lila get up. "Are you okay?" + +"I'm okay, but the scarf is not fit for me," Lila says. She gives the scarf back to Tom. "It is too long and too big." + +"Maybe we can turn it into something else," Tom says. He thinks for a moment. Then he has an idea. "Let's make a snowman and use the scarf for him!" + +"Good idea!" Lila says. They roll a big ball of snow for the body and a smaller one for the head. They find some sticks for the arms and some stones for the eyes and the mouth. They put the hat on the head and the scarf around the neck. + +"Look, our snowman has a scarf!" Tom says. He smiles. + +"And he is fit for it!" Lila says. She smiles too. + +They hug their snowman and each other. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to explore the woods and find new things. They saw a trail that they had never seen before. It looked like it went very far. + +"Let's go there!" Anna said. She was curious and brave. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Ben said. He was cautious and smart. + +They followed the trail for a long time. They saw birds and flowers and bugs. They also saw a big sign that said "Danger! Do not enter!" But they did not know what it meant. They were ignorant of the sign. + +They kept going until they reached a big fence. Behind the fence, there was a loud noise and a lot of smoke. It was a factory that made bad things. The fence had a hole in it. Anna wanted to see what was inside. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go in!" Anna said. She was reckless and foolish. + +"No, Anna, we should not go in. It is not safe. It is bad. Let's go back," Ben said. He was wise and careful. + +But Anna did not listen to Ben. She crawled through the hole and ran towards the noise and the smoke. Ben followed her. He was loyal and brave. + +Inside the factory, there were many machines and pipes and wires. They were dangerous and hot. Anna and Ben did not know what they were. They were ignorant of the machines. + +They saw a big red button that said "Stop". Anna wanted to press it. She thought it was fun. + +"Look, Ben, a button! Let's press it!" Anna said. She was curious and silly. + +"No, Anna, do not press it. It might do something bad. Let's leave," Ben said. He was sensible and smart. + +But Anna did not listen to Ben. She pressed the button. The button made a loud beep and a flash. Then, all the machines and pipes and wires stopped working. The noise and the smoke stopped too. But then, a loud alarm started to ring. It was a warning. Anna and Ben had done something very bad. They were ignorant of the alarm. + +They heard voices and footsteps. They were the workers of the factory. They were angry and scared. They saw Anna and Ben and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? How did you get in? Do you know what you have done? You have stopped the factory! You have caused a lot of trouble! You are ignorant and naughty!" The workers said. They were furious and stern. + +Anna and Ben were afraid and sorry. They did not know what to do. They wanted to go back. Ben saw the hole in the fence. He grabbed Anna's hand and ran towards it. He was quick and brave. + +"Come on, Anna, let's go! We have to get out of here!" Ben said. He was clever and kind. + +He reached the hole and crawled through it. He helped Anna to crawl through it too. He carried her on his back. He was strong and gentle. + +They ran away from the factory and back to the trail. They followed the trail until they reached the park. They were safe and happy. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to not be ignorant and to listen to each other. They learned to be careful and to respect the signs. They learned to be good and to not cause trouble. They were still curious and brave, but they were also smart and wise. They were good friends. +Tim and Lily are hungry. They want to eat cheese. They go to the kitchen and look for cheese. They see a big block of cheese on the table. It looks yummy. + +"Can we take some cheese?" Tim asks Lily. + +"Yes, let's take some cheese. It is available. No one is eating it." Lily says. + +They climb on a chair and reach for the cheese. They break off a big piece each and put it in their mouths. They smile and chew. + +But then they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, who took my cheese?" It is Dad. He is angry. He was saving the cheese for his sandwich. + +Tim and Lily look at each other. They are scared. They have no more cheese in their mouths. They have crumbs on their hands and faces. + +They run away from the kitchen. They hide under the bed. They hope Dad will not find them. They are sorry they took his cheese. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. They have a big box of toys and books in their room. One day, they want to do something new and fun. They plan to make a story with their toys and books. + +They look at their toys and books. They see a doll, a car, a ball, a bear, a book about animals, and a book about stars. They think hard. They want to make an original story. They do not want to copy any other story. + +They decide to make a story about a doll who wants to go to the stars. The doll is called True. She is brave and smart. She asks the car to take her to the rocket. The car is happy to help. He drives her to the rocket. The rocket is big and shiny. It is ready to fly. + +The doll and the car get in the rocket. They say goodbye to the ball and the bear. The ball and the bear wave and wish them good luck. The rocket starts to count down. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast off! The rocket zooms into the sky. The doll and the car are excited. They are going to the stars. + +Anna and Ben smile. They like their story. They think it is original and fun. They use the book about stars to show the doll and the car what they see in space. They use the book about animals to show the doll and the car what they meet on other planets. They have a lot of fun. They are proud of their plan. They are happy to be friends. +Ben and Mia went to the beach with their mom and dad. They were very enthusiastic. They wanted to play in the sand and swim in the water. They put on their hats and sunscreen and ran to the shore. + +"Look, Mia, big waves!" Ben said, pointing to the sea. He liked the waves. They were blue and white and made a loud sound. + +"Can we go in, mom?" Mia asked, holding her mom's hand. She was a little scared of the waves. They looked too big for her. + +"Sure, but stay close to me and dad, okay?" mom said, smiling. She took Mia's other hand and walked into the water with dad and Ben. + +The water was cold and wet. Ben and Mia felt it on their feet and legs. They laughed and splashed each other. Sometimes a wave came and lifted them up. They liked that. + +But one time, a wave was too strong and knocked Ben over. He fell into the water and got some in his mouth. He did not like that. He spit it out and made a face. + +"Yuck, the water tastes salty!" he said, coughing. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" dad asked, picking him up. + +"I'm okay, dad, but the water is yucky," Ben said, wiping his mouth. + +"It's okay, Ben, the water is supposed to be salty. It's from the ocean," dad said, hugging him. + +"I don't like the ocean. I like the sand," Ben said, pointing to the beach. + +"Okay, let's go back to the sand then. We can make a sandcastle," dad said, carrying him to the shore. + +"Yay, a sandcastle!" Ben said, feeling better. + +Mia followed them with mom. She liked the water and the sand. She liked the beach. She was very enthusiastic. +Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks on the floor. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But sometimes they also liked to knock them down and make a big mess. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very tall and strong. Can you make one like mine?" + +Lily tried to make a tower, but her blocks were not the same as Ben's. She had some round ones and some small ones. Her tower was not tall and strong. It was short and wobbly. + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Ben's tower. She wanted to knock it down. She was naughty. + +She leaned over and pushed Ben's tower with her hand. Crash! The blocks fell down and scattered on the floor. Ben was sad and mad. He shouted at Lily. + +"Lily, why did you do that? That was not nice! You are a bad sister!" + +Lily did not say sorry. She laughed and ran away. She did not care that she made Ben cry. She was very naughty. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the blocks on the floor and Ben's tears. She asked Ben what happened. Ben told her what Lily did. Mom was not happy. She called Lily to come back. + +"Lily, come here right now!" Mom said. "You need to say sorry to Ben and help him clean up the blocks. You were very naughty and mean. That is not how we play with our toys and our brother." + +Lily came back slowly. She did not want to say sorry or help. She pouted and looked at the floor. She knew she was naughty, but she did not want to admit it. + +Mom made her say sorry to Ben and give him a hug. She also made her pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. Lily did not like it, but she did it. She learned that being naughty was not fun. She learned that being nice was better. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a frog, a boat and a ball. She made them splash and swim and talk to each other. She was happy in the water. + +One day, she saw a big spider on the wall. It had eight legs and two eyes and it was black and hairy. Lily was scared of the spider. She screamed and jumped out of the bathtub. She ran to her mom and cried. + +Mom came and saw the spider. She was not scared of the spider. She said, "Lily, the spider is not bad. It is just a little animal that lives in the house. It does not want to hurt you. It is more scared of you than you are of it." + +Mom took a cup and a paper and caught the spider. She showed it to Lily and said, "Look, it is not so big or scary. It is just a spider. It has a name. It is called Arty. Can you say hello to Arty?" + +Lily looked at the spider in the cup. She saw that it was not so big or scary. It was just a spider. She said, "Hello, Arty. I am sorry I screamed. You can go back to your home now." + +Mom took the spider outside and let it go. She said, "Goodbye, Arty. Thank you for visiting us. Be careful and don't come back to the bathtub." + +Lily learned that she should not be afraid of things that she does not know. She learned that some animals are different from her, but they are not bad. She learned that she can be brave and kind. She went back to the bathtub and played with her toys. She was happy in the water. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys in their room, and they liked to pretend they were going to different places. One day, they found a passport in their dad's drawer. It had a picture of their dad and his name. + +"Look, Lily, this is dad's passport. He uses it to go to faraway lands. He is a famous writer, and he writes stories about his travels," Tom said. + +"Wow, can we use it too? Can we go to faraway lands and see new things?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe we can. Let's pack our bags and go to the airport. We can find a plane that will take us somewhere fun," Tom said. + +They took their backpacks and stuffed them with some clothes, snacks, and toys. They also took the passport and some money they found in their mom's purse. They sneaked out of the house and walked to the bus stop. They saw a bus that said "Airport" on it, and they got on. + +At the airport, they saw many people and planes. They looked for a sign that said where the planes were going. They saw one that said "Paris". They remembered that Paris was a beautiful city in France, where they spoke a different language. + +"Let's go to Paris, Lily. It sounds like a fun place. Maybe we can see the Eiffel Tower and eat some cheese," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom. But how do we get on the plane? We need a ticket, right?" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We have dad's passport. That's like a ticket. We just have to show it to the people at the gate, and they will let us on," Tom said. + +They found the gate that said "Paris" and waited in line. When it was their turn, they gave the passport to the lady at the desk. She looked at it and then at them. She frowned and said something in a language they didn't understand. She called another lady, who came and looked at them too. They both looked angry and scared. + +"Who are you? Where are your parents? This is not your passport. This is a very serious matter. You can't just take someone else's passport and try to board a plane. You are in big trouble. We have to call the police and your parents right away," the second lady said in English. + +Tom and Lily didn't understand what was happening. They felt scared and sorry. They wished they had never taken the passport. They wished they had stayed at home and played with their toys. They started to cry and hug each other. They knew they had done something very bad, and they would be punished. They missed their dad and mom, and they hoped they would forgive them. +Ben and Lily 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. Then they had to chase it before it got lost. + +One time, the ball went too far and it went near the road. Ben ran after the ball and did not look where he was going. He did not see the big van that was coming fast. The van driver saw Ben and tried to stop, but it was too late. The van hit Ben and he fell down. He was very hurt and he cried. + +Lily saw what happened and she was scared. She ran to Ben and tried to help him. She said, "Ben, Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it was my fault. I kicked the ball too hard." + +The van driver got out of the van and he was sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I did not see him. Is he hurt? I'll call for help." + +Lily and the van driver waited for help to come. They tried to make Ben feel better. They gave him a hug and a band-aid. They told him he was brave and strong. They said they were sorry and they hoped he would be okay. Ben stopped crying and he said, "It's okay, it's okay, it was an accident. You are nice. Thank you for helping me." +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy was a regular frog who liked to swim in the pond. One day, Freddy met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hi Freddy! Do you want to play with me?" + +Freddy replied, "Sure! What do you want to do?" + +Lily said, "Let's swim together!" + +Freddy was happy to swim with Lily. They swam and played together all day long. Freddy realized that he liked having a friend to swim with. + +From that day on, Freddy and Lily swam together regularly. They became the best of friends and always had fun swimming in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sweet tooth and loved to eat candy. One day, she got a big bag of candy and started to scatter it all over her room. Her mom came in and saw the mess. She asked Lily to pick up all the candy and put it in her arm. Lily did as she was told and put all the candy in her arm. Her mom then took the arm full of candy and put it away. From then on, Lily learned to enjoy her candy without making a mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and he had a big imagination. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a big factory. Timmy was anxious because he had never been to a factory before. + +When they arrived, a man with a big smile welcomed them. "Welcome to the factory!" he said. Timmy felt a little better. The man showed them around the factory and Timmy saw lots of machines making things like toys and candy. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big machine that looked like it was broken. He asked the man, "Why is that machine broken?" The man replied, "Don't worry, we will fix it soon." Timmy felt happy knowing that the machine would be fixed. He thanked the man for the tour and went home with his mommy, feeling excited about all the things he saw at the factory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom asked her to help tidy up her room. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but her mom said, "If you help me tidy up, we can play together later." + +Lily agreed and started picking up her toys. As she was putting them away, she found a spoon under her bed. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said, holding up the spoon. "That's great, Lily. Let's put it in the kitchen with the other spoons," her mom replied. + +After they finished tidying up, Lily and her mom played together. They played with dolls, blocks, and even pretended to be pirates. Lily was happy she helped tidy up so she could play with her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Emma said, "Let's start a club!" Lily asked, "What's a club?" Emma explained, "It's when we all play together and have fun!" + +Lily was excited to join the club, but Emma was being bossy. She told Lily what to do and didn't listen to her ideas. Lily didn't like it when Emma was bossy. She thought about what to do and decided to request that Emma be nicer to everyone. + +Emma listened to Lily's request and apologized for being bossy. From then on, they all played together and had fun in the club. Lily learned that it's important to speak up when someone is being mean and that it's better to work together instead of being bossy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. Every day, she would blow bubbles in her backyard and watch them float up into the sky. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. They played together and blew bubbles. Lily's friend was very creative and made big bubbles that were different colors. They laughed and had so much fun. + +After playing with bubbles, they decided to go on an adventure. They walked to the park and saw many animals. They saw ducks swimming in the pond and squirrels running up trees. They even saw a big, friendly dog. + +Lily and her friend had a great day together. They were happy to visit each other and have fun with bubbles. They both went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird. The bird lived on the land with the green grass and the tall trees. One day, it started to rain and the bird got very wet. It wanted to cover itself with something but there was nothing available. The bird looked around and saw a big leaf on the ground. It picked up the leaf and put it on top of its head to cover itself from the rain. The bird felt much better and continued to walk on the land. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was very messy. Her mom always told her to tidy up her toys, but Lily didn't like to do it. + +One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to tidy up your toys. Let's add some fun to it! We can sing a song while we clean." Lily liked that idea and they started to tidy up together. + +As they were cleaning, Lily's mom asked, "Lily, can you go get some water for us to drink?" Lily ran to the kitchen and got a cup of water. When she came back, her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are such a good helper." + +After they finished tidying up, Lily's mom hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Now we can play with your toys in a clean room." Lily smiled and said, "I like it when my room is tidy." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very happy because he had a shiny steel nest that he loved very much. One day, Tweetie saw a beautiful butterfly flying gracefully in the sky. The butterfly had wings that glowed in the sunlight. + +Tweetie wanted to be friends with the butterfly, so he flew up to say hello. But when he got close, he saw that the butterfly was stuck in a spider's web. Tweetie knew he had to help the butterfly, so he used his beak to carefully break the web and set the butterfly free. + +The butterfly was very grateful and thanked Tweetie for his help. From that day on, they became the best of friends. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went to visit her friend, Timmy. + +When she got there, Timmy was upset. "What's wrong?" asked Lily. "I can't find my toy car," said Timmy. "Oh no," said Lily, "let's look for it together!" + +They searched Timmy's room and the living room, but they couldn't find the car. "Don't be upset," said Lily, "we can encourage each other to keep looking!" So they kept searching and finally found the car in the toy factory set up in Timmy's basement. They were both very happy and played with the car together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the train station with her mom and dad. They were going on a trip to visit their grandma. Lily saw a weird man with a big hat and a funny coat. He looked like a clown! + +Lily's mom and dad told her they had to hurry to catch the train. They ran to the platform and got on the train just in time. Lily was so excited to go on a train ride. She looked out the window and saw the trees and the houses go by. + +When they arrived at the station near their grandma's house, Lily was happy. She saw her grandma waiting for them. They hugged and kissed each other. Lily was glad they hurried to catch the train because she couldn't wait to see her grandma! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner. His owner would use a leash to keep Max safe on their walks. + +One day, Max and his owner went to the park. Max saw a yummy treat on the ground and tried to eat it. But his owner said "no" because it wasn't good for dogs to eat. + +Instead, Max's owner gave him a yummy dog treat that was good for him. Max was so happy and wagged his tail a lot. He loved going for walks and getting yummy treats with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Lily. She liked to wear a skirt with flowers on it. She was very independent and liked to do things by herself. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a bird flying in the sky. She observed the bird for a long time. Then, she saw a butterfly. It was very pretty. She observed the butterfly too. + +After a while, Lily got tired. She sat down on a bench and looked at the flowers. She liked the colors. She felt happy because she could do things by herself and observe all the beautiful things around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when it was cold. One day, Lily went on a walk with her mommy. The wind was blowing and Lily began to shiver. + +"Mommy, I'm cold," Lily said, rubbing her chest. + +"I have a warm coat for you, Lily," Mommy said. "Put it on and you'll feel better." + +Lily put on the coat and felt grateful to her mommy. They continued their walk and saw a bird with a broken wing. Lily felt sad for the bird and asked her mommy if they could help. + +"We can take the bird to the animal hospital," Mommy said. + +Lily smiled and felt grateful that they could help the bird. They took the bird to the hospital and the doctors fixed its wing. Lily was happy that the bird could fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color blue and had a big blue teddy bear. One day, Lily went to a contest with her friends. They had to run and jump, and the one who finished first would win a prize. Lily ran as fast as she could and jumped very high. She won the contest and got a big hug from her mommy. Lily felt so happy and loved. She hugged her blue teddy bear and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to the store with his mommy to buy a new truck. Timmy saw a big red truck that he really liked. He asked his mommy if they could buy it, but his mommy said they didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +Timmy was sad, but then he saw a useful tool in the store. It was a toy that he could use to build things. He asked his mommy if they could buy it instead. His mommy said yes, and Timmy was very happy. As they were leaving the store, Timmy saw a man wave at him. Timmy waved back and said "bye-bye". He was very excited to go home and play with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the circus with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the circus and Lily got a ticket to see the show. She was very excited! + +During the show, a clown did a funny trick and everyone applauded. Lily clapped her hands too and smiled. After the show, they went to get some cotton candy, but Lily dropped her ticket on the ground and couldn't find it. She started to cry. + +A kind lady saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the lost ticket. The lady gave her a new ticket and said, "Always remember, it's important to be kind to others, even if they make mistakes. That's how we make the world a better place." Lily smiled and felt deep inside that the lady was right. From then on, she always tried to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse. The mouse was furry and cute. One day, the mouse saw a piece of cheese in a trap. The cheese smelled so good, the mouse wanted to eat it. + +The mouse tried to reach the cheese, but it was too far away. So, the mouse decided to pull the cheese closer. The mouse pulled and pulled, but the cheese wouldn't budge. Suddenly, the trap snapped shut and the mouse was trapped. + +The mouse was very scared and started to cry. The mouse realized that the cheese was a trick and it was too late. The mouse was stuck in the trap forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Daisy. Daisy loved to play in the bathtub. One day, Daisy's mommy said, "It's time to take a bath, Daisy." But Daisy said, "No, I don't want to take a bath. It's bad." + +Daisy's mommy said, "But you need to take a bath to be clean." Daisy said, "Okay, but can I bring my toy boat?" Her mommy said, "Yes, you can bring your toy boat." + +While Daisy was playing with her toy boat in the bathtub, she accidentally cut it with her sharp beak. Daisy said, "Oh no! My boat is broken." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." + +After the bath, Daisy's mommy helped her fix the boat with some tape. Daisy was happy again and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love my boat." And Daisy's mommy said, "I love you too, Daisy." The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily wanted to go to the park to play on the swings. She asked Midnight to come with her, but the cat said, "I can't go, I have to stay home and catch mice." + +Lily was sad because she wanted her reliable friend to come with her. Suddenly, she had an idea. She said to Midnight, "Can you hurry and catch all the mice quickly so you can come to the park with me?" Midnight thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I will hurry and catch the mice so I can come with you." + +Midnight caught all the mice quickly and they both went to the park. They had so much fun together and Lily was happy that her reliable friend came with her. The moral of the story is that if you hurry and do your work quickly, you can have fun with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a good soldier named Jack. He loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, he met a boy named Timmy who wanted to play with him. Jack said, "Sure, I would love to play with you!" + +But then, Timmy started to tease Jack by saying, "You are not a real soldier, you don't have a gun!" Jack felt sad and said, "I don't need a gun to be a good soldier. I help people and protect them." + +Timmy felt bad for teasing Jack and said, "I'm sorry, Jack. You are a good soldier." Jack smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. Now let's play together and have fun!" + +They played together and had a great time. Jack was happy that he made a new friend and Timmy learned that teasing is not nice. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown rug. It was soft and cozy, and everyone loved to sit on it. One day, a little boy spilled his juice on the rug. His mom was not happy and told him to be more careful next time. + +A few days later, the family got a new puppy. The puppy was very alert and loved to chew on things. One day, when everyone was out of the house, the puppy found the rug and started to chew on it. The puppy didn't mean to destroy the rug, but he didn't know any better. + +When the family came home, they saw what the puppy had done. The little boy was sad because he loved the rug, but his mom told him that accidents happen and they would get a new rug. The puppy was scolded, but everyone still loved him because he was so cute. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in a jungle. He loved to roar loudly to show everyone how strong he was. One day, he met a little girl who was looking for a bulb to plant in her garden. + +"Roar! What are you doing here?" asked the lion. + +"I'm looking for a bulb to plant," said the little girl. + +The lion was surprised. "What's a bulb?" he asked. + +"It's a little thing that grows into a big, bright flower," said the girl. + +The lion thought for a moment and then said, "I can help you find a bulb. I know this jungle very well." And so, the lion and the little girl went on an adventure to find the perfect bulb for her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a velvet dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily spilled some juice on her dress and it got dirty. Her mom told her to clean it, but Lily didn't want to. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play. It was very cold outside and she forgot to wear her coat. She started to freeze and her teeth chattered. Suddenly, Lily slipped on some ice and fell down. Her velvet dress got even dirtier and she couldn't get up. + +Lily cried and cried, but no one came to help her. She was stuck outside in the cold and her dress was ruined. She wished she had listened to her mom and cleaned it. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and kept her clothes clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, Lily noticed that her shoes were very dirty. She decided to go inside and clean them. + +Lily's mommy helped her clean her shoes with a wet cloth. After they were clean, Lily wanted to go back outside and play. But, it started to rain. + +Lily's mommy gave her a big umbrella to cover herself from the rain. They went outside together and watched the raindrops fall on the clean grass. Lily was happy and danced around in the rain with her umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat fruits. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a big, juicy peach. Timmy took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" He ate the whole peach and threw the pit away. + +The next day, Timmy's mommy gave him another fruit. It was round and green. Timmy didn't recognize it. He asked his mommy what it was. She said, "It's a kiwi!" Timmy took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is yummy too!" + +From that day on, Timmy tried new fruits and recognized them all. He loved eating them and never forgot to throw the pit away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big family who lived in a house. They had a lot of furniture in their home. There were beds, chairs, tables, and a big sofa. The family loved their furniture very much. + +One day, the youngest child in the family was upset because he couldn't find his favorite toy. The family tried to help him look for it, but they couldn't find it anywhere. The child was very sad. + +Then, the family decided to unite and search the whole house together. They looked under the furniture, in every room, and even in the garden. Finally, they found the toy and the child was very happy. From that day on, the family promised to always help each other and unite whenever someone was upset. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max liked to play outside with his friend, a little girl named Lily. One day, while they were playing, Max saw a squirrel up in a tree. He wanted to catch it, so he ran over to the tree and barked. + +Lily said, "Max, be careful! Squirrels are quick and they can bite!" But Max didn't listen. He jumped up on the tree and started to climb. + +Suddenly, the squirrel jumped down and bit Max's tail! Max yelped and fell back down to the ground. Lily ran over to him and said, "Are you okay, Max? That squirrel bit you pretty hard!" Max just whimpered and wagged his tail. He learned his lesson and never chased squirrels again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bee. The bee was very strong and could fly very fast. One day, the bee was flying around and found a flower. The bee wanted to get some nectar from the flower, but there was another bee already there. + +The two bees started to fight over the flower. They were both very strong, but one bee was stronger than the other. The weaker bee flew away, and the stronger bee got the nectar from the flower. The conflict had ended. + +The strong bee felt proud of itself for winning the fight. It flew away, happy with its victory. From that day on, the strong bee knew that it was the strongest bee in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie saw a monkey who had a tie on his tail. "Why do you have a tie on your tail?" asked Ellie. "I found it and thought it looked nice," said the monkey. + +As they played, Ellie noticed that the monkey's tie was starting to rot. "Your tie is getting yucky," said Ellie. "You should take it off." But the monkey didn't want to take it off because he thought it looked nice. + +Days passed and the monkey's tie got worse and worse. One day, the monkey couldn't play anymore because his tail was hurting. "Why did you keep the tie on your tail?" asked Ellie. "I wanted to look nice," said the monkey sadly. + +Ellie realized that it's not important to look nice if it hurts you. She helped the monkey take off the tie and they played happily ever after. The moral of the story is that it's more important to be comfortable than to look nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She wanted to play more. + +Lily's mom rang a bell to get her attention and said, "Lily, it's important to complete your tasks before playing." But Lily didn't listen and kept playing. + +Later, Lily realized she couldn't find her favorite toy. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said, "You need to be independent and clean up your toys by yourself." Lily felt sad and frustrated, but she knew she had to complete her task. She cleaned up her toys and found her favorite toy. She felt happy and proud of herself for being independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very hungry and wanted to eat his meal. His mom made him a sandwich, but it didn't fit in his mouth. + +"Mama, my sandwich is too big. It doesn't fit!" Timmy said. + +His mom smiled and cut the sandwich into smaller pieces. "There you go, Timmy. Now it fits!" she said. + +Timmy ate his meal happily and felt full. But then he saw his dog, Max, looking miserable. "What's wrong, Max?" Timmy asked. + +Max barked and pointed to his empty bowl. Timmy realized he forgot to feed him. He quickly got up and gave Max his food. Max's tail wagged happily and Timmy felt good for making his friend happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was playing, she saw a fairy. The fairy had wings and was very pretty. Lily was amazed and couldn't stop gazing at the fairy. + +The fairy saw Lily looking at her and flew over to say hello. Lily was so happy and felt very fancy to meet a real fairy. The fairy told Lily that she could make a wish and it would come true. + +Lily closed her eyes and made a wish. When she opened them, she saw that her wish had come true! She was so happy and thanked the fairy. From that day on, Lily always looked for fairies in the garden and hoped to see them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. Lily had a white fishing rod that her dad gave her. She was so excited to use it. + +As they were fishing, Lily's dad caught a big fish. But when he tried to take it off the hook, it slipped away and swam back into the lake. Lily was sad because they didn't catch any fish. She wanted to go home. + +But her dad told her that sometimes things don't go as planned, and that's okay. He said they should accept that they didn't catch any fish and try again another day. Lily felt better and they went home together, looking forward to their next fishing trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and watch the clouds in the sky. One day, Timmy saw a big dark cloud that made a loud noise. It was thunder! Timmy was scared of thunder, but his mom told him it was just a regular sound that happens when it rains. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. There, he saw a big TV that displayed lots of colors and pictures. Timmy was amazed by the TV and wanted one for his room. His mom said they could get one as a special treat if he was good. Timmy was very excited and promised to be on his best behavior. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom helped him set up the new TV in his room. Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to watch his favorite show on it. He was glad he had been a good boy and got his special treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puzzle with many pieces, but she couldn't put it together. Her mom said, "Be patient, Lily, it takes time to match the pieces." + +Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't get it right. Then her little brother came in and said, "I can help!" Lily was happy and said, "That's fair, you can help me." + +Together they matched the puzzle pieces and it was all done. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, little brother, you are so helpful!" They both smiled and hugged each other. +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 palace to visit the king. The king was very kind and gave her a little crown to wear on her head. + +After a while, Lily wanted to go back home. But it started to rain outside. She said to the king, "I don't want to get wet. Can you help me dry off?" The king replied, "Of course! Let's go inside the palace and find a warm place to dry off." + +They went inside and the king gave Lily a soft towel to dry herself. She felt much better and said, "Thank you, king! You are very kind." The king smiled and said, "You are welcome, little Lily. Come back and visit me anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she was tired and wanted to take a nap. Lily said no and ran outside to play. + +Lily played and played until she got very tired. She went back inside and told her mommy she was tired. Her mommy recommended that she take a nap, but Lily didn't want to. She wanted to play some more. + +Lily went back outside and played until it got dark. When she went back inside, she saw that her mommy and daddy were very sad. They told her that their house had caught on fire and they lost everything. Lily felt very sad and wished she had taken a nap like her mommy recommended. From then on, Lily always listened to her mommy's recommendations. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was yellow and very cute. It liked to fly around and sing songs. One day, the birdie found a shiny thing on the ground. It was a yellow piece of candy. The birdie ate the candy and felt very happy. + +But then, the birdie started to feel sick. It had eaten poison! The birdie felt very scared and didn't know what to do. So, it lay down on the ground and closed its eyes. + +Luckily, a kind person found the birdie and took it to the vet. The vet gave the birdie some medicine and soon it felt much better. From then on, the birdie knew to be careful of things that looked like candy but could be poison. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra. The zebra was very colorful and had many stripes. One day, the zebra saw some other animals playing a game. They were counting and saying numbers. The zebra wanted to join in, but didn't know how to count. + +The zebra asked the other animals to teach him how to count. They were happy to help and taught him all the numbers. The zebra was very happy and thanked the animals for teaching him. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to learn new things, even if they seem hard at first. The zebra learned how to count and was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends at the park. He had a bat, a ball, and a glove, which were his equipment. One day, Timmy went to the park to play baseball, but he forgot his ball. He missed his ball very much, and he didn't want to play without it. + +Timmy decided to go back home and get his ball. On the way home, he saw a harmless little bird on a tree. He stopped to watch it for a while, but then he remembered his ball and continued walking. When he got home, he found his ball and went back to the park to play with his friends. They had a lot of fun playing together with their equipment. Timmy was happy that he didn't miss out on the game because he went back home to get his ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries, they were her favorite snack. One day, she went to the park to play and brought a container full of blueberries with her. + +As she was playing, a little boy named Max came over and asked if he could have some of her blueberries. Lily said no because she wanted to eat them all herself. Max got upset and took the container from her. + +Lily started to cry and a kind lady saw what happened. She came over to examine the situation and asked Max to give the container back to Lily. Max realized it wasn't fair to take something that wasn't his and gave it back to Lily. They both apologized and became friends, sharing the blueberries together. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to hug his friends and play in the forest. One day, Benny found a shiny rock and he wanted to show his friends. He asked his friend, a little bird, to record him with her camera. + +Benny posed for the camera and showed his original rock. All his friends were amazed and hugged him tightly. They all wanted to find shiny rocks too. Benny was very happy that he could share his special rock with his friends and they all had a great time playing together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a poor elephant. He had a big trunk that he used to pick up things with. One day, he went to the jungle to find some food. But when he got there, all the other animals ignored him. They didn't want to play with him or share their food. The poor elephant felt sad and lonely. + +He walked around the jungle with his big trunk hanging down. Suddenly, he saw a monkey who was stuck in a tree. The monkey was crying for help. The poor elephant used his trunk to lift the monkey down from the tree. The monkey was so happy and hugged the elephant. + +From that day on, the other animals saw how kind the elephant was and they didn't ignore him anymore. They played with him and shared their food. The poor elephant was no longer lonely and he had many new friends in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. One day, while she was riding, her pedal broke off! + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My bike is broken. Can you help me repair it?" + +Her dad came over and looked at the pedal. "Yes, I can help you fix it," he said. + +He took out his tools and worked hard to make the pedal thick and strong again. When he was finished, he gave the bike back to Lily. + +"Thank you, Daddy!" she said. "Now I can ride my bike again." + +Lily got back on her bike and rode away, happy that her dad had helped her repair it. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called a yacht. It was very pretty and it went on the water. One day, a little boy was playing near the yacht and he accidentally broke a window. The owner of the yacht was very angry and shouted at the little boy. The little boy felt very sad and scared. + +But then, the owner of the yacht saw that the little boy was very sorry and he forgave him. The owner of the yacht was very kind and he fixed the window. The little boy was very happy and he thanked the owner of the yacht. He promised to be very careful from now on. + +After that, the little boy was very alert around the yacht. He didn't want to break anything else. He played with his toys on the beach and watched the yacht from afar. He was happy that the owner forgave him and he learned to be more careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to explore new places. One day, he found a tunnel. He went inside, but it was very dark and he got confused. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hello, little mouse! Do you need help?" It was a friendly rabbit named Rosie. + +"I'm lost," said Timmy. "I don't know where to go." + +Rosie said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Follow me!" + +Rosie showed Timmy the way out of the tunnel. "Thank you so much," said Timmy. "You include me in your adventure." + +Rosie smiled and said, "Of course! Friends always help each other." +Once upon a time, there was a big house with many rooms. In one of the rooms, there was a funny little ghost. The ghost liked to play tricks on the people who lived in the house. + +One day, the people who lived in the house decided to separate the ghost from the room. They put up a big wall to keep the ghost on one side and the people on the other side. + +The ghost didn't like being separated from the people. It missed playing tricks on them. So, the ghost decided to find a way to get back to the other side of the wall. + +After many days of trying, the ghost finally found a secret passage that led back to the room. The people were surprised to see the ghost again, but they were happy to have their funny little friend back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One night, Timmy was looking up at the sky and he saw a comet. The comet was very bright and Timmy was amazed. He asked his mom what it was. + +His mom said, "That's a comet, Timmy. It's a big rock that flies through space." + +Timmy was frightened and said, "Mommy, will the comet hit us?" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. The comet is very far away. But we must warn our friends about the comet so they can see it too." + +So, Timmy and his mom went to their neighbors' houses and warned them about the comet. They all went outside and looked up at the sky together. Timmy was happy that he could share the amazing sight with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom gave her a box full of colorful magnets. + +Lily was very excited and started to sort the magnets by their colors. She put all the red magnets in one pile, all the blue magnets in another pile, and so on. + +Her little brother, Jack, came into the room and asked what she was doing. "I'm sorting my magnets," Lily replied. Jack looked at the magnets and said, "I like the brown one. Can I have it?" + +Lily smiled and gave him the brown magnet. "Thank you, Lily!" Jack said happily. From then on, Lily and Jack played with the magnets together and sorted them by their colors. They had lots of fun! +Ben loved to go to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see all the different animals and learn their names. But his favorite animal was the hippo. He thought the hippo was enormous and funny. He liked to watch it swim and splash in the water. + +One day, Ben saw a new sign at the hippo's enclosure. It said, "Please do not feed the hippo. It is on a special diet." Ben was curious. He wondered what the hippo ate and why it needed a special diet. He asked his mom and dad, but they said they did not know. + +Ben decided to find out for himself. He looked around and saw a vendor selling popcorn. He ran to the vendor and bought a bag of popcorn with his allowance. He thought the hippo would like some popcorn as a treat. He sneaked back to the hippo's enclosure and threw some popcorn over the fence. + +The hippo saw the popcorn and opened its big mouth. It ate the popcorn and made a loud noise. Ben thought the hippo was happy and thanked him. He threw more popcorn and smiled. + +But the hippo was not happy. The popcorn was not good for the hippo. It made the hippo's stomach hurt and gave it a bad taste in its mouth. The hippo started to feel sick and frown. It stopped eating the popcorn and looked at Ben with a sad and angry eye. + +Ben saw the hippo's frown and realized he had made a mistake. He felt sorry and scared. He dropped the bag of popcorn and ran to his mom and dad. He told them what he had done and apologized. They hugged him and said they were glad he was honest. They also said he should never feed the animals at the zoo without permission. They said the animals had their own food and rules to keep them healthy and happy. + +Ben learned his lesson. He promised to never feed the animals again. He also hoped the hippo would feel better soon. He said goodbye to the hippo and wished it well. He hoped the hippo would forgive him and smile again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. They had a modest cabin with their mom and dad, where they slept and ate and read books. Sometimes, they went to visit their grandma, who lived in another cabin across the river. + +One day, Sara and Ben decided to explore a new part of the woods. They walked and walked until they saw a big hill. They wanted to see what was on the other side, so they climbed and climbed. When they reached the top, they saw a strange sight. There was a big metal thing that looked like a bird, but it had no wings. It had a door and a window, and it made a loud noise. + +"Wow, what is that?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know, let's go closer," Ben said. + +They ran down the hill and stood in front of the metal thing. They heard a voice from inside. + +"Hello, who are you?" the voice said. + +Sara and Ben were scared, but curious. They answered, "We are Sara and Ben. We live in a cabin in the woods. Who are you?" + +"I am Tom. I am a pilot. I fly this plane. It is broken, so I had to land here. Do you know where I can find help?" the voice said. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what a pilot or a plane was, but they wanted to help. + +"Maybe our dad can help. He knows a lot of things. Come with us to our cabin," Sara said. + +"Thank you, that is very kind of you. Let me get my things and I will follow you," Tom said. + +He opened the door and came out. He had a bag and a hat and a jacket. He looked different from Sara and Ben, but he smiled at them. + +Sara and Ben smiled back. They took his hand and led him to their cabin. They hoped their dad could fix his plane, and they wanted to learn more about him and his flying. They had made a new friend. +Lily and Ben are playing with crayons and paper. They like to draw and print things. Lily prints a blue flower. Ben prints a red car. + +"Look at my flower!" Lily says. "It is blue and pretty." + +"Look at my car!" Ben says. "It is red and fast." + +They show each other their prints. They are happy. + +But then, Lily sees something on the table. It is a hot iron. It is for Mommy to make clothes smooth. Lily is curious. She wants to touch it. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily says. "What is that?" + +"Don't touch it, Lily!" Ben says. "It is hot! It can hurt you!" + +But Lily does not listen. She reaches for the iron. She touches it with her finger. Ouch! It burns her finger. She cries. + +"Mommy! Mommy!" Ben shouts. "Lily touched the hot iron!" + +Mommy comes running. She sees Lily crying and holding her finger. She sees the hot iron on the table. She is angry and scared. + +"Who put the iron on the table?" Mommy asks. "It is very dangerous!" + +"Sorry, Mommy," Ben says. "It was me. I wanted to print with it. But I did not know it was hot." + +Mommy hugs Ben. She is not angry anymore. She is glad he is honest. She takes Lily to the sink. She puts cold water on her finger. She puts a band-aid on it. + +"It will be okay, Lily," Mommy says. "But you have to be careful. Never touch the hot iron. And never print with it. It is not a toy." + +Lily nods. She is sorry. She hugs Mommy. She hugs Ben. She learns her lesson. She will not touch the hot iron again. She will only print with crayons and paper. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big bridge over the water. They want to go on the bridge. + +"Can we go on the bridge, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"OK, but be careful. The bridge is old and fake. It is not strong," Mom says. + +Tom and Mia run to the bridge. They hold hands. They walk on the bridge. The bridge makes noises. It shakes and bends. + +"This is fun!" Mia says. + +"Look, there is a swing!" Tom says. He points to a rope with a tire. The swing hangs from a tree near the bridge. + +"Let's try it!" Mia says. + +They leave the bridge. They run to the swing. Tom helps Mia get on the tire. He pushes her. She swings high and low. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Mia says. + +Tom waits for his turn. He hears a loud crack. He looks at the bridge. The bridge breaks in the middle. It falls into the water. + +"Mom!" Tom yells. + +Mom hears Tom. She runs to the swing. She sees the bridge in the water. + +"Oh no, the bridge is gone!" Mom says. + +She hugs Tom and Mia. She is glad they are safe. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are OK. But the bridge is not OK," Tom says. + +"It was a fake bridge. It was not good," Mia says. + +"Let's go home. We can play with your real toys," Mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They follow Mom. They leave the park. They do not look at the bridge. They are happy they have each other. +Anna loves dolphins. She likes to watch them swim and jump in the water. She wants to touch a dolphin and play with it. One day, she goes to the zoo with her mom and dad. They see a big pool with many dolphins. + +Anna sees a dolphin that is very friendly. It comes close to the edge of the pool and makes funny noises. Anna smiles and reaches out her hand. She wants to pet the dolphin. But the dolphin does not like that. It bites Anna's hand very hard. Anna cries out loud. It hurts a lot. + +Mom and dad run to Anna and hug her. They see blood on her hand. They are very scared. They call for help. A zoo worker comes and looks at Anna's hand. He says it is a serious bite. He says they need to go to the hospital. He says the dolphin is not bad, but it was scared too. He says Anna should not touch the dolphins without asking. + +Anna feels sorry for the dolphin. She says she is sorry too. She says she loves dolphins, but she will be more careful next time. Mom and dad take Anna to the hospital. They hope her hand will be okay. They tell her they love her very much. Anna says she loves them too. She says she still loves dolphins, but she will not bite them. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big melon on a table. It looked juicy and sweet. Lily wanted to eat some of the melon. She said to Tom, "I need some melon. Can we have some?" + +Tom said, "No, we can't. The melon is not ours. It belongs to someone else. We have to ask first." + +But Lily did not listen. She was hungry and greedy. She ran to the table and grabbed the melon. She bit into it and smiled. It was delicious. + +Tom was jealous. He wanted some melon too. He followed Lily and tried to take the melon from her. They started to fight over the melon. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Then, they heard a loud voice. It was the owner of the melon. He was angry. He said, "Hey, you two! What are you doing with my melon? That's my lunch! Give it back to me!" + +He came to the table and took the melon from Lily and Tom. He scolded them and told them to go away. He said, "You are bad children. You should not take things that are not yours. You should say sorry and learn to share." + +Lily and Tom felt ashamed and scared. They ran away from the park. They lost the melon and their friend. They were sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to Tom and asked first. They learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Tom are playing with paper. They like to fold the paper and make different shapes. Lily makes a bird, Tom makes a boat. + +"Look, my bird can fly!" Lily says. She throws the paper bird in the air and watches it flap its wings. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom says. He tries to throw his paper boat, but it falls to the ground. "My boat can't fly." + +Lily laughs. "Your boat can sail on the water. Let's go to the sink and try it." + +They run to the kitchen and fill the sink with water. They put their paper shapes in the water and watch them float. + +"Be careful, don't splash too much," Lily says. "The paper is fragile. It can break if it gets too wet." + +Tom nods. He likes his paper boat. He moves it gently with his finger, making waves. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise from the living room. It sounds like something falling and breaking. + +"What's that?" Lily asks, scared. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Let's go see." + +They leave the sink and run to the living room. They see their mom standing by the couch, holding a broken vase. + +"Oh no, what happened?" Lily asks. + +"I'm sorry, kids," their mom says. "I was dusting the shelf and I knocked over the vase. It was very fragile. It shattered on the floor." + +Lily and Tom feel sorry for their mom. They know she liked the vase. It was a gift from their grandma. + +"It's okay, mom," Lily says. "We can make you a new vase." + +"Yeah, we can fold paper and make a vase," Tom says. + +Their mom smiles. She hugs them and thanks them. + +"That's very sweet of you, kids," she says. "But you don't have to. It's just a vase. You are more important to me than any vase." + +Lily and Tom hug their mom back. They love her very much. They decide to fold paper and make her a card instead. They write "We love you, mom" on it and draw flowers and hearts. They give it to their mom and she puts it on the shelf. She says it's the best gift ever. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found nothing. + +One day, they found something round and fuzzy. It was a peach. It was hidden under a leaf. Ben and Mia were happy. They liked peaches. They wanted to eat it. + +But then, a big bird came. It saw the peach. It wanted to eat it too. It flew down and grabbed the peach with its beak. It flew away with the peach. + +Ben and Mia were sad. They wanted their peach back. They ran after the bird. They shouted, "Give us our peach! Give us our peach!" + +The bird flew to a tree. It landed on a branch. It tried to eat the peach. But the peach was too big for its beak. It dropped the peach. The peach fell to the ground. + +Ben and Mia saw the peach. They ran to the peach. They picked it up. They rescued the peach. They were happy. They shared the peach. They ate it. It was sweet and juicy. + +They said, "Thank you, peach. You are yummy. We are sorry, bird. You are hungry. But this is our peach. You can find another one." + +The end. +Tom and Mia liked to play with the water hose in the garden. They took turns to spray water on the flowers, the grass and each other. They laughed and got wet and had fun. + +One day, they saw a big red button on the wall of the house. They wondered what it did. Tom said, "Let's press it and see." Mia said, "No, maybe it's not for us. Maybe it's for grown-ups." Tom said, "Don't be scared. It's just a button. Maybe it makes more water come out." + +Tom ran to the button and pressed it hard. He heard a loud noise and saw smoke coming out of the house. He had pressed the fire alarm button. He was scared and ran back to Mia. Mia was scared too. She said, "What did you do? You made a big mistake. Now the firemen will come and be angry with us." + +Soon, they heard sirens and saw fire trucks coming to the house. The firemen jumped out and ran to the hose. They saw Tom and Mia standing there, wet and troubled. They asked them, "Did you press the button? Why did you do that? Do you know how dangerous that is? You could have started a fire or hurt someone. You are very naughty children. You have to go inside and wait for your parents. They will be very upset with you." + +Tom and Mia felt very bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had not pressed the button. They wished they had listened to Mia. They wished they could go back and play with the hose. But it was too late. They had to go inside and face their parents. They had no more fun that day. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. Lily wanted to look inside. Tom said, "No, it is a trap. Something bad might be in there." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the hole and peeked over the edge. She saw something shiny and round. She thought it was a ball. She reached out to grab it. + +Suddenly, a loud roar came from the hole. A big, furry animal jumped out and showed its sharp teeth. It was a bear. It was very hungry. It wanted to eat Lily. + +Lily screamed and ran away. Tom followed her. The bear chased them. They ran as fast as they could. They saw a fence and climbed over it. The bear could not climb. It growled and pawed at the fence. + +Lily and Tom were safe. They hugged each other and cried. They learned a lesson. They should not go near traps. They should listen to each other. They should be careful in the park. +Lisa and Ben are twins. They love to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, fluffy dog. He is adorable. He likes to lick Lisa and Ben and wag his tail. + +One morning, Lisa and Ben wake up early. They hear their mom and dad in the kitchen. They smell something good. They want to see what it is. They put on their slippers and go downstairs. + +"Good morning, sweeties!" Mom says. She is making coffee. Coffee is a drink for grown-ups. It is hot and brown. Mom and dad like coffee. Lisa and Ben do not like coffee. They like juice and milk. + +"Can we have some juice, please?" Lisa asks. + +"Of course, honey. Here you go." Dad says. He pours some juice in two cups. He gives one to Lisa and one to Ben. + +"Thank you, dad!" Ben says. He takes a sip of his juice. He makes a funny face. "This is not juice. This is coffee!" + +"Oh, no! I'm sorry, Ben. I gave you the wrong cup. Here, take mine. It's juice." Dad says. He swaps the cups with Ben. + +Lisa laughs. She thinks Ben's face is funny. She drinks her juice. It is sweet and yummy. + +"Where is Spot?" Lisa asks. She looks around. She does not see Spot. + +"Maybe he is in the living room. Let's go and search for him." Ben says. He puts down his cup. He runs to the living room. Lisa follows him. + +They search for Spot. They look under the sofa, behind the curtains, in the basket. They do not find Spot. + +"Where is he?" Lisa wonders. + +"Maybe he is in the garden. Let's go and search for him there." Ben says. He opens the door. He goes to the garden. Lisa follows him. + +They search for Spot. They look behind the bushes, under the table, in the sandbox. They do not find Spot. + +"Where is he?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe he is in our room. Let's go and search for him there." Lisa says. She runs back to the house. She goes to their room. Ben follows her. + +They search for Spot. They look under the bed, in the closet, on the shelf. They do not find Spot. + +"Where is he?" Lisa and Ben say together. + +They hear a noise. It is a snore. They look at the corner. They see Spot. He is sleeping on their rug. He is adorable. + +"There he is!" Lisa and Ben say together. They run to Spot. They hug him and kiss him. He wakes up. He licks them and wags his tail. + +"We found you, Spot!" Lisa and Ben say. They are happy. + +Mom and dad come to their room. They see Lisa and Ben and Spot. They smile. + +"You are adorable, too!" Mom and dad say. They hug Lisa and Ben and Spot. They are happy, too. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and draw circles on paper. They also liked to explore the big house where they lived. Sometimes they found new rooms and things to see. + +One day, they found a shiny key on a table. Tom picked it up and said, "Look, Lily, a key! I wonder what it can unlock." Lily said, "Maybe it can unlock a secret door or a treasure box. Let's go and find out." They ran around the house, trying the key on different doors and boxes. But none of them opened. + +They came to the last door in the hall. It was dark and scary. Tom said, "Maybe this is the one. Let's try it." Lily said, "I don't know, Tom. It looks dangerous. Maybe we should go back." Tom said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. I'm your friend. I'll protect you. Trust me." He put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened with a loud creak. + +They stepped inside the dark room. They saw a big circle on the floor. It had strange symbols and candles around it. In the middle of the circle, there was a big book. Tom said, "Wow, this is cool. Maybe it's a magic book. Let's read it." Lily said, "No, Tom. This is bad. This is not a game. This is a trap. Let's get out of here." But Tom did not listen. He walked to the book and opened it. + +As soon as he did, a loud voice boomed from the book. It said, "You have unlocked the circle of doom. You have freed me from my prison. Now you will pay the price. You will be my slaves forever." Tom and Lily screamed. They tried to run, but it was too late. The circle glowed and trapped them inside. The door slammed shut and locked itself. No one heard them cry. No one came to help them. They were stuck in the dark room with the evil voice. They wished they had never found the key. They wished they had listened to Lily. They learned that Tom was not a reliable friend. He was a foolish one. And they paid for his mistake. The end. +Sara was a curious girl who liked to ask questions. She wanted to know how things worked and why they looked the way they did. One day, she saw a painter working on a big wall near her house. He had a brush and a bucket of red paint. He was making a picture of a flower. + +Sara ran to the painter and said, "Hello, mister. What are you doing?" + +The painter smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. I am painting a flower on the wall. Do you like flowers?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I like flowers. They are pretty and smell nice. How do you paint a flower?" + +The painter said, "Well, I use my brush and my paint. I make a circle for the center and then I make petals around it. Like this." He showed Sara how he painted a petal. + +Sara watched with wonder and said, "Wow, that is amazing. Can I try?" + +The painter said, "Sure, why not? Here, take my brush and dip it in the paint. Be careful, it is wet and sticky." + +Sara took the brush and dipped it in the paint. She tried to make a petal, but it was harder than it looked. She made a blob instead. She giggled and said, "Oops, I made a mess." + +The painter laughed and said, "That's okay, it is part of the fun. You can make your own flower however you like. There is no right or wrong way to paint." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, mister. You are very nice. You are a good painter." + +The painter said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very sweet. You are a good learner." + +They painted together for a while, making different flowers and shapes. Sara had a lot of fun and learned something new. She was happy and curious. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of leaves. The leaves are yellow, red and brown. They are very pretty. + +"Let's create something with the leaves!" Anna says. + +"What can we create?" Ben asks. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She has an idea. "We can create a big leaf house!" she says. + +They run to the pile of leaves. They start to move the leaves with their hands. They make a big circle with the leaves. Then they make a smaller circle inside the big circle. They leave a gap for the door. They put some leaves on top of the circles. They make a roof. + +They finish their leaf house. They are very happy. They go inside the house. They pretend they are a family. They talk and laugh. They have a lot of fun. + +They hear their moms calling them. It is time to go home. They come out of the leaf house. They look at it. They smile. + +"We made a great leaf house!" Anna says. + +"Yes, we did!" Ben says. "We also made a good memory!" + +They hug each other. They say goodbye. They go home with their moms. They remember their leaf house. They feel warm and happy. +Jill and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were knights and dragons. Jill had a stick for a weapon and Tom had a cardboard shield. They ran and jumped and shouted. + +"Roar! I am a big dragon and I will eat you!" Tom said. + +"No, you won't! I am a brave knight and I will stop you!" Jill said. + +They had a lot of fun, but then they saw a big dog. The dog was not friendly. It barked and growled and ran towards them. Jill and Tom were scared. They dropped their weapon and shield and ran away. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +The dog chased them and bit Tom's leg. Tom fell down and wept. He was hurt and bleeding. Jill stopped and ran back to help him. She picked up her stick and waved it at the dog. + +"Go away! Leave us alone!" she said. + +The dog was surprised and afraid. It ran away too. Jill hugged Tom and tried to make him feel better. + +"You are very brave, Jill. You saved me," Tom said. + +"You are very brave too, Tom. You played with me," Jill said. + +They were still scared, but they were also happy. They were friends. They looked for their mom and dad. They saw them coming. They were organized. They had a bandage and a snack. They took care of Tom and Jill. They praised them for being brave and kind. They went home together. They were safe and loved. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to touch the flowers and the grass. They feel the different textures. Some are soft, some are prickly, some are smooth. + +"Look, Ben, this one is fuzzy!" Lily says, holding a yellow flower. + +"I like this one. It is shiny!" Ben says, pointing to a red leaf. + +They hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They see dark clouds in the sky. They feel drops of water on their faces. It is raining. + +"Uh-oh, we have to go inside!" Lily says, grabbing Ben's hand. + +They run to the house. They are wet and cold. They see their mom at the door. She has a towel and a smile. + +"Come on, you little ones, let's get you dry and warm!" she says, wrapping them in the towel. + +They hug their mom. They are happy and safe. They watch the rain from the window. They like the sound and the colors. They wonder what textures the rain makes. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. The box has a label that says "Toys". Sara and Ben are very happy. They think they are lucky to find the box. + +They run to the box and open it. Inside, they see many toys. There are dolls, cars, balls, and books. Sara and Ben want to play with all of them. They start to take out the toys and put them on the grass. + +"Look, Ben, a spring!" Sara says. She holds a small metal coil in her hand. She thinks it is a toy. She pulls it and lets it go. The spring bounces and makes a funny sound. + +"Wow, that's cool, Sara!" Ben says. He wants to try the spring too. He reaches for it. But Sara does not want to share. She pulls the spring away from Ben. "No, it's mine!" she says. + +Ben is sad and angry. He does not like it when Sara is mean. He looks around and sees another toy. It is a red button. It has a label that says "Do not press". Ben is curious. He thinks it is a game. He presses the button. + +Suddenly, the box makes a loud noise. Smoke comes out of it. Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the toys and run away. The box is not a toy box. It is a trap. Someone put it there to catch bad people. Sara and Ben are not bad people. They are just kids. But they did not read the label. They did not know what the button did. They were not lucky. They were in trouble. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. One day, her mom was making a cake for Lily's dad. It was his birthday and he loved cake. + +"Can I help you, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. You can serve the cake to dad when it is ready. But first, we have to wait for the cake to bake in the oven. It will take twenty minutes," her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She was excited to serve the cake to dad. She thought he would be very happy and proud of her. She looked at the clock on the wall. It had two big hands and many small numbers. She did not know what they meant, but her mom did. + +"Mom, how do you know when twenty minutes are over?" Lily asked. + +"Well, you see the big hand on the clock? It moves around the clock very slowly. When it moves from one number to another, that is one minute. When it moves around the whole clock, that is one hour. Twenty minutes are when the big hand moves from one number to ten numbers ahead," her mom explained. + +Lily tried to follow her mom's words, but she was confused. She did not understand how the big hand could move so slowly and still tell the time. She decided to watch the clock and count the numbers. + +One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Lily counted in her head. She saw the big hand move from one number to ten numbers ahead. She thought that was twenty minutes. She jumped up and ran to the oven. + +"Mom, mom, the cake is ready! I can serve it to dad now!" she shouted. + +She opened the oven door and reached for the cake. But the cake was very hot and burned her hand. She screamed and dropped the cake. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Oh, Lily, what have you done?" her mom said. She ran to Lily and hugged her. She checked her hand and saw a red mark. She put some ice on it and kissed it. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to serve the cake to dad. I thought it was twenty minutes. I counted the numbers on the clock," Lily said. + +"Lily, you counted wrong. You counted ten minutes, not twenty. You have to wait for the big hand to move around the clock twice, not once. That is twenty minutes. You were too impatient and did not listen to me. You have to be careful with the oven. It is very hot and dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly," her mom said. + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to ruin the cake and hurt herself. She did not want to make her mom and dad sad. She learned a lesson. She learned to be patient and listen to her mom. She learned to not touch the oven without her mom's help. She learned to check the time with her mom before doing something. + +She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. I love dad. Can we make another cake for him?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, honey. I love you too. And I'm sure dad will love any cake we make for him. He loves you more than any cake. But first, let's clean up this mess." + +They cleaned up the broken cake and the oven. Then they made another cake together. They waited for the right time and checked the clock with each other. They decorated the cake with candles and sprinkles. They served the cake to dad when he came home. He was very happy and surprised. He hugged and kissed them and thanked them for the cake. He said it was the best cake ever. He did not know about the first cake. He only knew that Lily and her mom made him a special cake with love. He said they were the best family ever. + +Lily was happy too. She was glad that her dad liked the cake. She was glad that her mom was not angry with her. She was glad that she helped her mom in the kitchen. She was proud of herself. She learned a lot that day. She learned to be patient, to listen, to be careful, and to love. She thought that was more important than being popular. She thought that was the best birthday ever. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, it is raining and they cannot go outside. They are bored. + +"Let's play pass with the ball," Sam says. He picks up a small ball and throws it to Ben. + +"Okay," Ben says. He catches the ball and throws it back to Sam. They do this for a while, but it is not fun. + +"This is boring," Sam says. He looks around the room and sees a lamp on the table. The lamp is shiny and has a switch. Sam has an idea. + +"Let's touch the lamp," he says. He throws the ball to Ben and runs to the table. + +"No, don't touch the lamp," Ben says. He knows that the lamp is not a toy and that Mom and Dad said not to touch it. + +But Sam does not listen. He reaches for the lamp and tries to turn the switch. But he is too small and he pulls the lamp instead. The lamp falls off the table and breaks. The glass cuts Sam's hand and he cries. + +"Sam, what did you do?" Ben says. He drops the ball and runs to Sam. He sees the blood and the broken lamp. He is scared. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to the room. They see Sam and Ben and the mess. They are angry and sad. + +"Sam, Ben, why did you touch the lamp?" Mom says. "You know you are not supposed to touch it. It is dangerous. Look what you did. You hurt yourself and you broke the lamp. We are very disappointed in you." + +Sam and Ben feel bad. They say they are sorry, but Mom and Dad are still mad. They take Sam to the doctor and Ben to his room. They say they will talk to them later. Sam and Ben wish they had not touched the lamp. They wish they had played something else. They wish they had not been bored. +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to play with his new toy car. He had asked his mom to buy it for him, and she said yes, but only if he was good and helped her with some chores. Tom agreed, but he was not very happy. He wanted to play right away, not do boring things like wash dishes or fold clothes. + +When the toy car arrived, Tom was very excited. He ran to the door and grabbed the box from the man who delivered it. He did not say thank you or hello, he just snatched the box and ran to his room. The man who delivered the box felt sad. He had worked hard to bring the toy car to Tom, and he hoped Tom would like it. But Tom was rude and did not care. + +Tom opened the box and took out the toy car. It was shiny and red, and it had a remote control. Tom turned it on and started to drive it around his room. He made loud noises and pretended he was a race car driver. He did not notice that his mom was calling him for lunch. He did not hear her knock on his door. He did not care about anything but his toy car. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom drove his toy car too fast and too close to the wall. He crashed it into the wall and broke it. The toy car stopped working and made a sad sound. Tom felt angry and sad. He had broken his new toy car, and he had no one to play with. He wished he had listened to his mom and helped her with the chores. He wished he had been nice to the man who delivered the box. He wished he had not been rude. + +He went to his mom and said he was sorry. He told her what happened and asked for her help. His mom hugged him and said she was glad he was sorry. She said she would try to fix the toy car, but it might not work again. She said he should always be polite and grateful to people who do nice things for him. She said he should also help her with the chores, because they were a family and they had to work together. Tom nodded and said he understood. He said he would be a good boy from now on. He learned his lesson. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big, fat cat sitting on a bench. The cat has a red collar with a bell. + +"Look, a fat cat!" Ben says. + +"Meow!" the cat says. + +Anna likes the cat. She walks to the bench and tries to pet the cat. The cat does not like Anna. It hisses and scratches her hand. + +"Ow!" Anna says. She runs back to Ben and shows him her hand. It has a red mark. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asks. + +Anna nods. She is not happy. She has a question. + +"Why is the cat so fat?" she asks. + +Ben thinks. He does not know. He has a question too. + +"Maybe it eats too much?" he says. + +"Or maybe it does not run and play?" Anna says. + +They look at the cat again. The cat is still sitting on the bench. It does not move. It does not care. + +"Let's go play somewhere else," Ben says. + +"Okay," Anna says. + +They leave the cat alone. They run and play. They have fun. The cat does not. +Anna loves to play with her guitar. She likes to make sounds and sing songs. She plays with her guitar every day. Sometimes she plays with her brother Tom, who has a drum. They make a lot of noise and have fun. + +One day, Anna and Tom were playing with their guitar and drum in the living room. They were making a song about a rare bird that they saw in the park. They were very loud and happy. But their mom was not happy. She came to the living room and said, "Anna, Tom, it is time to bathe. You are very dirty and smelly. Put away your guitar and drum and go to the bathroom." + +Anna and Tom did not want to bathe. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, mom, we are not dirty and smelly. We are making a song. We want to play more. Please, mom, let us play more." + +But mom was firm. She said, "No, Anna, Tom, you have to bathe. You have played enough. You can play more after you bathe. Now go to the bathroom and wash your hair and body. I will help you." + +Anna and Tom were sad. They did not like to bathe. They liked to play. But they knew mom was right. They put away their guitar and drum and went to the bathroom. Mom helped them to bathe. She used soap and shampoo and water. She made bubbles and splashes. She sang songs with them. She made them laugh. + +Anna and Tom realized that bathing was not so bad. It was fun and nice. They felt clean and fresh. They thanked mom for helping them. They hugged her and said, "We love you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna, Tom. You are the best. Now you can play more with your guitar and drum. But not too loud, okay?" + +Anna and Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We will play more with our guitar and drum. But not too loud. We will make a song for you. A song about a rare bird and a rare mom." +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make noise with pots and pans. They banged them with spoons and shouted. Their mom was in the kitchen. She was making lunch. + +"Ben and Lily, stop that noise!" she said. "You will wake up the baby!" + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They thought it was fun to make noise. They wanted to see the baby. They had a naughty idea. + +"Let's go to the baby's room!" Ben said. He urged Lily to follow him. "We can see if he is sleeping or not!" + +Lily nodded. She was curious too. They tiptoed to the baby's room. They saw the door was closed. They saw the knob. Ben reached for it. + +"Ben, no!" Lily said. She was scared. "Mom said we can't go in there!" + +But Ben did not listen. He turned the knob. He opened the door. He peeked inside. + +The baby was sleeping in his crib. He looked cute and peaceful. Ben smiled. He wanted to touch him. He walked into the room. + +"Ben, come back!" Lily said. She urged him to leave. "We will get in trouble!" + +But Ben did not listen. He went to the crib. He reached for the baby. He poked him. + +The baby woke up. He cried. He was loud and angry. Ben was surprised. He dropped his spoon. It clanged on the floor. + +Mom heard the noise. She ran to the baby's room. She saw Ben and Lily. She was mad. + +"Ben and Lily, what are you doing here?" she said. "You are very naughty! You woke up the baby!" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to mom and the baby. They hugged them. + +Mom was still mad, but she loved them. She said they had to go back to their room. She said they had to be quiet. She said they had to play nicely. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They went back to their room. They put away the pots and pans. They picked up their toys. They played quietly. + +They learned their lesson. They did not want to be naughty again. They wanted to be good. +Tom and Lily are at the park with their mom. They like to play on the swings and the slide. They also like to look at the sky and see the birds and the clouds. + +One day, they see something very big and loud in the sky. It is a jet. It is faster than the birds and makes a lot of noise. Tom and Lily stare at the jet. They have never seen anything like it before. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. + +"What is it?" Lily asks. + +"It is a jet. It can fly very high and far. Dad told me about it. He said he wants to fly in a jet one day." Tom says. + +"I want to fly in a jet too. It looks fun." Lily says. + +Their mom hears them and smiles. She walks over to them and points at the jet. + +"That is a jet, you are right. It is a very big and fast plane. Some people use it to travel to different places. Do you know where it is going?" She asks. + +Tom and Lily shake their heads. They do not know. + +"Maybe it is going to the zoo. Or to the beach. Or to the moon. What do you think?" She says. + +Tom and Lily think for a moment. They have different ideas. + +"I think it is going to the zoo. Maybe it will see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants. I like the zoo." Tom says. + +"I think it is going to the beach. Maybe it will see the fish and the crabs and the sand castles. I like the beach." Lily says. + +Their mom laughs. She hugs them and says. + +"Maybe you are both right. Maybe it will go to the zoo and the beach and the moon. You have very good imaginations. But you know what? No matter where it goes, it will always come back. Just like we will always come back to our home. Because home is where we belong." She says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They agree. They love their home and their mom and their dad. They watch the jet fly away until it is very small and disappears. Then they go back to play on the swings and the slide. They are happy. +Jill and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then they heard their mom call them. + +"Jill, Ben, it's time to clean up and get ready for bed!" mom said. + +The two children groaned. They did not want to stop playing. They wanted to stay up and have more fun. + +"Can we play for five more minutes, mom?" Jill asked. + +"No, sweeties, it's late and you need to sleep. Come on, put your toys away and brush your teeth. I'll read you a story in bed," mom said. + +Jill and Ben sighed. They knew they had to listen to mom. They picked up their toys and put them in a box. They went to the bathroom and brushed their teeth. They put on their pajamas and followed mom to their bedroom. + +Mom tucked them in their bed and gave them a kiss. She picked up a book from the shelf and opened it. + +"What story do you want to hear tonight?" mom asked. + +Jill and Ben looked at the book. It had a dull cover with no pictures. It looked boring. + +"Can we have a different story, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Why? This is a good story. It's about a brave knight who restores a castle from a dragon," mom said. + +Jill and Ben frowned. They did not know what restore meant. They did not like dragons. They wanted a story with animals and colors and fun. + +"Please, mom, can we have a story we like?" Jill asked. + +Mom smiled. She saw that her children were not interested in the book. She put it back on the shelf and picked up another one. It had a bright cover with a lot of pictures. It looked exciting. + +"Okay, how about this one? It's about a friendly lion who helps a lost bird find his way home," mom said. + +Jill and Ben smiled. They liked lions and birds. They wanted to hear the story. + +"Yes, mom, we like this one!" they said. + +Mom nodded. She opened the book and began to read. Jill and Ben listened with their eyes wide and their ears open. They forgot about their toys and their bed. They only cared about the story. They felt happy and cozy and sleepy. Soon they fell asleep, dreaming of lions and birds and adventures. Mom closed the book and turned off the light. She looked at her children and smiled. She felt proud and grateful and loved. She kissed them good night and left the room. She hoped they would have sweet dreams. +Lily and Sam liked to play with their toy camera. They pretended to be reporters and record everything they saw. One day, they saw a big truck with a loud siren. It was a police truck. They ran after it with their camera. + +"Let's record the police!" Lily said. "Maybe they are going to catch a bad guy!" + +"Or maybe they are going to help someone!" Sam said. "We can ask them later!" + +They followed the truck to a park. There, they saw the police get out and talk to a man. The man had a big basket of cookies. He was giving them to the children in the park. + +"Hello, police!" Lily and Sam said. "What are you doing?" + +"Hello, kids!" one of the police said. "We are here to celebrate our friend's birthday. He is a baker and he made these delicious cookies for us and for you!" + +"Wow, can we have some?" Lily and Sam asked. + +"Of course, you can!" the baker said. "And you can also record us singing happy birthday to him!" + +Lily and Sam smiled. They took some cookies and turned on their camera. They recorded the police and the baker singing and having fun. They thought it was the best story ever. +Anna and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They were very happy and excited. + +Then they came to the elephant house. There was a big elephant inside. He had a long nose, big ears, and a gray skin. He looked very sad. He did not move or make any sound. + +"Why is he so upset, mom?" Anna asked. + +Mom said, "He is lonely. He misses his family and friends. They live far away, in Africa. He wants to go back to them, but he can't." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the elephant. They wanted to cheer him up. They waved at him and said, "Hello, elephant! We are your friends. We like you. You are very big and strong and smart." + +The elephant heard them. He lifted his head and looked at them. He saw their smiling faces and kind eyes. He felt a little bit better. He opened his mouth and yawned. He made a loud noise, like a trumpet. + +Anna and Ben laughed. They clapped their hands and said, "Wow, elephant! You have a very loud voice. You are very funny. Can you do it again?" + +The elephant nodded. He yawned again and again. He made more noises. He flapped his ears and swung his nose. He started to move and play. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They had made a new friend. They said, "Bye, elephant! We will come back to see you soon. We hope you will be happy too." + +The elephant smiled. He said, "Bye, Anna and Ben! Thank you for being my friends. You made me happy too." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they see a big tent in the park. They hear music from inside the tent. They want to see what is in the tent. + +They hold hands and enter the tent. They see many people and animals. They see a man with a red nose and big shoes. He makes funny faces and noises. He is a clown. They see a woman who walks on a thin rope. She is a tightrope walker. They see a man who throws balls and pins in the air. He is a juggler. They see a big elephant who stands on a ball. He is a circus elephant. + +The tent is bright with many lights and colors. The music is loud and happy. Sara and Tom clap their hands and laugh. They like the circus. + +"Look, Sara, look!" Tom says. "There is a lion!" + +Sara sees a big cage with a lion inside. The lion has a long mane and sharp teeth. He roars and shakes his head. He is a circus lion. + +"Wow, Tom, wow!" Sara says. "He is scary and strong!" + +They watch the lion and the other animals. They have fun at the circus. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and share toys. One day, Lily's mom says she will send cookies to Ben's house. Lily is happy. She likes cookies and she likes Ben. + +She helps her mom make the cookies. They use flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and chocolate chips. They make big and round cookies. They smell good. Lily's mom puts them in a box and writes Ben's name on it. + +Lily's mom says, "Let's go to the post office and send the cookies to Ben. He will be happy too." + +Lily and her mom go to the post office. They see a man with a weird hat. He has a big beard and a long nose. He looks at Lily and smiles. + +"Hello, little girl. What do you have in the box?" he asks. + +Lily says, "Cookies. For my friend Ben. He lives far away." + +The man says, "Cookies? Can I have one? I like cookies too." + +Lily's mom says, "No, you can't. These are for Ben. He is waiting for them." + +The man says, "Oh, please. Just one. I will give you something in return. How about this?" He shows Lily a shiny coin. + +Lily's mom says, "No, thank you. We don't want your coin. We want to send the cookies to Ben. Please leave us alone." + +The man says, "Fine. Be that way. But you are missing a good deal. This coin is very special. It can make wishes come true." + +Lily and her mom ignore the man. They give the box to the post office lady. She puts a stamp on it and says, "The cookies will get to Ben in two days. Have a nice day." + +Lily and her mom say, "Thank you. You too." They leave the post office and go home. + +Lily hopes Ben will like the cookies. She wonders what he will wish for with the coin. She thinks the man was weird. She is glad she did not give him a cookie. She loves her friend Ben more than a shiny coin. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big lemon on the ground. Tom says, "Let's make lemonade with this lemon. It will be yummy." Lily says, "OK, but how do we make lemonade?" + +Tom says, "We need water and sugar. I have a bottle of water in my backpack. You go and find some sugar." Lily runs to the playground and sees a bag of candy on a bench. She thinks, "This is sugar. I can use this for the lemonade." She takes some candy and runs back to Tom. + +Tom and Lily squeeze the lemon into the water. Then they add the candy. They shake the bottle and say, "We made lemonade. Let's drink it." They each take a sip and make a face. The lemonade is very sour and bitter. It hurts their teeth and tongue. It makes their skin feel sticky and icky. + +They spit out the lemonade and say, "Yuck! This is not lemonade. This is bad. What did we do wrong?" They look at the candy and see that it is not sugar. It is sour gummy worms. They say, "Oh no! We used the wrong sugar. We used sour candy. That's why the lemonade is sour and bad." + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a boy who owns the bag of candy. He is angry and says, "Hey, you stole my candy. That's not nice. Give it back to me." He grabs the bag from Lily and pushes her. She falls and scrapes her knee. She cries and says, "Ow! That hurts. You are mean." Tom tries to help her, but the boy pushes him too. He falls and bumps his head. He cries and says, "Ow! That hurts. You are mean." + +The boy runs away with his candy. Tom and Lily are left alone in the park. They are hurt and sad. They have no lemonade and no candy. They have no fun. They have a bad day. +Tom and Mia were playing with their toy cars. They liked to race them on the floor and see who was faster. Tom had a red car and Mia had a blue car. They were very competitive and wanted to win. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouted and pushed his car forward. Mia did the same with her car. They watched as the cars zoomed along the floor. Tom's car was slightly ahead of Mia's car. He smiled and said, "I'm going to win!" + +But then he saw a big button on the floor. It was shiny and round and looked like a coin. He wanted to pick it up and see what it was. He stopped his car and reached for the button. Mia saw him stop and said, "Ha! I'm going to win now!" She pushed her car harder and passed Tom's car. + +Tom grabbed the button and looked at it. It was not a coin. It was a button that made a loud noise when you pressed it. He pressed it and heard a beep. He thought it was fun and pressed it again. He forgot about the race and played with the button. + +Mia reached the end of the floor and turned around. She saw Tom playing with the button and not racing. She felt sorry for him and said, "Tom, do you want to race again? You can have the button if you want." + +Tom looked at her and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Mia. You are very nice. I don't need the button. I want to race with you. You are a good friend." + +They put the button aside and raced again. They had fun and did not care who won. They learned to share and not to yield to distractions. They were happy. +Sam and Lily were playing hide and seek in the garden. It was night and the moon was big and bright. Sam was the seeker and he had to find Lily. He counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +He looked behind the bushes, under the swing, and in the shed. He could not see Lily anywhere. He wondered where she was hiding. He heard a giggle from the other side of the fence. He ran towards the sound, but he did not see the rock on the ground. He stumbled and fell on his face. He scraped his knee and it hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. "Lily, help me!" + +Lily heard Sam's cry and came out of her hiding spot. She was hiding behind a big tree. She saw Sam on the ground and ran to him. She saw his knee and it was bleeding. She felt sorry for him. + +"Sam, are you okay?" she asked. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you fall." + +She helped him get up and hugged him. She took him to the house and asked her mom for a band-aid. Her mom cleaned his wound and put a band-aid on it. She gave him a glass of water and a cookie. She said he was brave and he would feel better soon. + +Sam thanked her mom and smiled at Lily. He said he was sorry for running too fast and not looking where he was going. He said he still wanted to play with her. Lily said she was sorry for hiding too well and making him stumble. She said she still wanted to play with him too. + +They decided to play a different game. They chose to play cards on the floor. They had fun and laughed a lot. They forgot about the night and the dry rock. They were happy and they were friends. +Lily loves to sing. She sings in the morning, she sings in the afternoon, she sings at night. She sings when she is happy, she sings when she is sad, she sings when she is bored. She sings to her toys, she sings to her cat, she sings to herself. + +One day, her aunt comes to visit. Her aunt is light and pretty. She has long hair and a big smile. She brings Lily a gift. It is a book with songs and pictures. Lily is very happy. She hugs her aunt and says thank you. + +"Can you sing with me, aunt?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, I can, Lily. I love to sing too. What song do you want to sing?" her aunt says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes many songs. She likes songs about animals, songs about stars, songs about rainbows. She picks one of her favorites. + +"Let's sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," she says. + +"Okay, let's sing. You start, and I will follow," her aunt says. + +Lily nods and opens her mouth. She sings in a sweet voice: + +"Twinkle twinkle little star +How I wonder what you are +Up above the world so high +Like a diamond in the sky +Twinkle twinkle little star +How I wonder what you are" + +Her aunt sings with her. They sing together, loud and clear. They look at each other and smile. They feel happy and warm. They sing the song again and again, until they know it by heart. They sing until the sun goes down and the stars come out. They sing until they are tired and sleepy. They sing until they fall asleep, holding the book and each other. +Lily and Tom like to play in the garden. They have many plants. They water them and watch them grow. One day, they see a new plant. It is big and green and has red flowers. + +"Wow, look at this plant!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we pick some flowers?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She knows Mom and Dad like the plant. They say it is a gift from Grandma. But the flowers are so nice. She wants to have one. + +"Okay, just one," she says. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad will be mad if they see." + +They look around. No one is watching. They go to the plant and pull a flower. It is soft and smells good. They smile and run to the house. + +They want to store the flower in a vase. They look for a vase in the kitchen. They find one on the table. It is glass and has water and other flowers in it. They think it is perfect. + +They take the vase and put their flower in it. But they are not careful. They bump the table and the vase falls. It breaks and makes a loud noise. Water and flowers spill on the floor. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to the kitchen. They see the mess and the broken vase. They see the flower from the garden. They are not happy. + +"What did you do?" Mom asks. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily says. "We just wanted to store the flower. It is so pretty." + +"We know, but you should not pick the flower from the garden," Dad says. "It is a special plant. Grandma gave it to us. She loves it very much. She will be sad if she sees it is missing." + +Lily and Tom feel bad. They did not know the plant was special. They did not want to make Grandma sad. They did not want to break the vase. + +"We are very sorry, Mom and Dad," they say. "We will not do it again. We will clean the mess. We will say sorry to Grandma." + +Mom and Dad sigh. They are still mad, but they see Lily and Tom are sorry. They hug them and help them clean the mess. They tell them to be more careful next time. They tell them to love the plant and the flowers. They tell them to love Grandma. +Lily was a little girl who liked to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine she was in a different place. Sometimes she dreamed of flying in the sky, or swimming in the ocean, or playing with animals. She always had fun in her dreams. + +One night, she dreamed of a big castle. It was very pretty and shiny, and had many rooms and windows. Lily wanted to see what was inside, so she walked to the door. But the door was locked, and there was a sign that said: "Only people with money can enter." + +Lily felt sad. She did not have any money. She only had a teddy bear that she loved very much. She hugged her teddy bear and said: "I wish I could go inside the castle. It looks so nice." + +Then she heard a voice. It was a fairy, who was flying near the castle. The fairy said: "Hello, little girl. I can help you. If you give me your teddy bear, I will give you some money. Then you can enter the castle." + +Lily looked at her teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear very much. She did not want to give it away. But she also wanted to see the castle. She thought for a moment. Then she said: "No, thank you. I do not want your money. I want to keep my teddy bear. He is my best friend." + +The fairy was surprised. She said: "You are very brave, little girl. You do not need money to be happy. You have something more valuable: love. You can enter the castle without money. The door is not really locked. It is only a test. Go ahead and explore the castle. You will find many wonderful things." + +Lily smiled. She thanked the fairy and ran to the door. She pushed it and it opened. She entered the castle and saw many beautiful things. She had a lot of fun in her dream. She was happy with her teddy bear. She did not need money to dream. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. The park has swings, slides, and a big pond. + +"Look, Lily, ducks!" Ben says. He points to the pond. He sees some ducks swimming and quacking. + +"Wow, ducks!" Lily says. She likes ducks. She wants to feed them. She asks her mom for some bread. Her mom gives her some bread and says, "Be careful, Lily. Don't go too close to the water." + +Lily and Ben walk to the edge of the pond. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw the pieces to the ducks. The ducks come closer. They eat the bread. They make happy noises. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are having fun. They are compassionate. They are kind to the ducks. + +But then, Lily sees something shiny in the water. She leans over to look. It is a necklace. It has a small heart and a compass. Lily thinks it is pretty. She wants to find it. She reaches out her hand. + +But she loses her balance. She falls into the pond. She screams. The water is cold and deep. She is scared. + +Ben hears Lily scream. He sees her fall. He is scared too. He runs to help her. He grabs her hand. He pulls her out of the pond. He is brave. + +Lily is wet and cold. She is crying. She is sorry. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You saved me. You are a good friend." + +Ben hugs Lily. He says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you're okay. You are a good friend too." + +Their moms come to them. They are worried. They are relieved. They wrap Lily and Ben in towels. They say, "You are both very lucky. You are both very compassionate. You are both very good friends." +Sara was sick. She felt hot and tired. Her mom put a thermometer in her mouth. The thermometer beeped and showed a number. + +"Your fever is high, Sara. You need to rest and drink water," mom said. + +Sara nodded and lay down on her bed. She hugged her teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear. He was soft and cuddly. + +Soon, her brother Ben came in. He saw Sara and the thermometer. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" he asked. + +"I'm sick, Ben. I have a fever," Sara said. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. Do you want me to read you a story?" Ben asked. + +Sara smiled. She liked stories. Ben was helpful and kind. + +"Yes, please, Ben. That would be nice," Sara said. + +Ben picked a book from the shelf. He sat next to Sara and read her a story. He made funny voices and gestures. Sara laughed and forgot about her fever for a while. + +Mom came in and saw them. She was happy. She loved her children. They loved each other. They were a good family. +Lily and Ben are playing with their balloons in the park. They like to blow them up and let them go. They watch them fly up in the sky and make funny noises. + +"Look, Ben, my balloon is going to the west!" Lily says, pointing to the left. "It is very far away now. Can you see it?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He likes the west. He says it is where the sun goes to sleep. He looks at his balloon. It is red and shiny. He holds it tight. + +"Lily, do you want to see something cool?" he asks. "I can make my balloon go very fast and high. Do you want to see?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She likes cool things. She wonders what Ben will do. + +Ben takes a deep breath and blows his balloon as big as he can. He feels it getting tight and hard. He counts to three in his head. Then he releases his balloon. + +The balloon zooms out of his hand and flies up in the sky. It makes a loud pop and breaks into pieces. Lily and Ben gasp and laugh. + +"Wow, Ben, that was cool!" Lily says. "But where is your balloon now?" + +Ben shrugs and smiles. He doesn't mind. He says, "It is gone to the west, too. Maybe it will meet your balloon there. Maybe they will be friends." + +Lily and Ben hug and giggle. They like playing with balloons. They like the west. They like each other. +Anna and Ben like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to cook and wash dishes. They use pots and spoons and cups. They fill the sink with water and bubbles. They have fun. + +One day, Anna has a new idea. She says to Ben, "Let's catch the bubbles. They are like fish. We can use the spoons as nets." Ben thinks this is a good game. He nods and smiles. They take their spoons and start to catch the bubbles. + +They scoop and splash and laugh. They catch many bubbles. They put them in a bowl. They say, "Look, we have a fish bowl. We are good fishers." They are happy. + +But then, Anna sees a big bubble. It is bigger than her hand. It floats near the faucet. She wants to catch it. She says to Ben, "Look, a big fish. I want it. It is mine." She reaches for it with her spoon. + +But she is not careful. She leans too far. She slips on the wet floor. She falls into the sink. She gets wet and cold. She cries. Ben is scared. He drops his spoon. He calls for Mom. + +Mom hears the noise. She runs to the kitchen. She sees Anna in the sink. She sees Ben on the floor. She sees the water and the bubbles. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? This is not a game. This is a mess. You are in trouble." + +She lifts Anna out of the sink. She wraps her in a towel. She is gentle. She says, "Are you okay? You could have hurt yourself. You have to be careful." She hugs her. Anna says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to catch the big fish. It was pretty." Mom says, "I know, but it was not worth it. Bubbles are not fish. They pop and disappear. They are not for catching. They are for blowing." She kisses her. + +She helps Ben up. She gives him a towel. She says, "Are you okay? You were a good brother. You tried to help." She hugs him. Ben says, "I'm sorry, Mom. We were playing. We had fun." Mom says, "I know, but you have to be safe. The sink is not a pool. It is for washing. Not for playing." She kisses him. + +She cleans the kitchen. She puts away the pots and spoons and cups. She drains the sink. She says, "No more playing in the kitchen. Next time, play outside. There are many things to do. You can run and jump and swing. You can catch real fish in the pond. You can blow real bubbles in the air. But you have to be careful. And you have to listen to me." She smiles. + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. We love you." They hug her. They are sorry. They learn their lesson. They go outside. They play. They have fun. +Anna was a daughter who liked to bounce. She bounced on her bed, on the sofa, on the ball, and on the trampoline. She bounced all day long, making loud noises and having fun. + +But one day, it rained and rained. Anna could not go outside and bounce. She looked out the window and saw the wet grass and the puddles. She felt sad and bored. She did not want to play with her toys or read her books. She wanted to bounce. + +She went to her mom and said, "Mom, I want to bounce. Can I bounce in the house?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, Anna, you cannot bounce in the house. You will break something or hurt yourself. Bouncing is for outside, not inside." + +Anna pouted and said, "But mom, it is boring inside. I have nothing to do. When will the rain stop?" + +Mom smiled and said, "I don't know, Anna, but I have an idea. Why don't we make some cookies together? You can help me mix the dough and cut the shapes. Then we can eat them with milk and watch a movie. How does that sound?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She liked cookies and milk and movies. She said, "OK, mom, that sounds good. But can I bounce later, when the rain stops?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Yes, Anna, you can bounce later, when the rain stops. But for now, let's go to the kitchen and have some fun." + +Anna smiled and said, "OK, mom, let's go. Maybe bouncing is not the only fun thing to do." +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with their toy boats in the bath. Sam has a big boat that looks like a port. Tom has a small boat that looks like a fish. + +One day, Sam and Tom are playing in the bath. Sam says, "Look at my port boat. It is big and strong. It can hold many things. Your fish boat is small and weak. It can only swim." + +Tom feels sad. He says, "No, my fish boat is fast and smart. It can go under the water. Your port boat is slow and dumb. It can only stay on top." + +Sam gets angry. He says, "That is not true. My port boat can do anything. Watch this." He grabs his port boat and hits Tom's fish boat. Tom's fish boat sinks in the water. + +Tom cries. He says, "That is rude. You broke my fish boat. I don't want to play with you anymore." He kicks Sam's port boat out of the bath. Sam's port boat falls on the floor and breaks. + +Sam cries too. He says, "That is rude. You broke my port boat. I don't want to play with you anymore either." He kicks Tom's fish boat out of the bath. Tom's fish boat falls on the floor and breaks too. + +Now both brothers have no boats to play with. They look at each other and feel sorry. They say, "I'm sorry. I was rude. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug and say, "Yes, we can be friends again. Let's go and find some new boats to play with." They dry themselves and go to their room. They find some new toys and start to play together. They are happy again. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the sea. One day, they saw a big yacht with many toys and people on it. They wanted to go on the yacht and have fun. + +They saw a small boat near the shore. They decided to take the boat and row to the yacht. They did not ask anyone if they could take the boat. They thought no one would notice. + +They got on the yacht and saw many cute things. They saw a fluffy dog, a shiny ball, a soft doll, and a yummy cake. They wanted to play with them and eat the cake. They did not ask anyone if they could touch them. They thought no one would mind. + +But they were wrong. The people on the yacht saw them and were angry. They said, "Who are you? Why did you take our boat and come on our yacht? Why did you touch our things and eat our cake? You are very rude and naughty!" + +Lily and Tom felt scared and sorry. They said, "We are sorry. We just wanted to have fun. We did not mean to be rude and naughty. Please forgive us." + +The people on the yacht were still angry, but they also felt sorry for them. They said, "We forgive you, but you have to learn a lesson. You cannot take things that are not yours. You have to ask before you touch or eat anything. You have to be polite and respectful." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "We understand. We will not do it again. We will be polite and respectful." + +The people on the yacht took them back to the shore and gave them back their boat. They also gave them a hug and a small toy each. They said, "We hope you learned your lesson. We also hope you have fun with your new toys. But remember, always ask before you take anything." + +Lily and Tom thanked them and said goodbye. They learned their lesson and never took anything without asking again. They also shared their toys with their other friends and had more fun. They were happy and good. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the forest near their house. They liked to find pine cones and sticks and make things with them. One day, they found a big pine tree with many branches and needles. They wanted to make a house out of it. + +They used some rope and tape to attach sticks and pine cones to the tree. They made a door, a window, and a roof. They were very proud of their house. They went inside and pretended to cook and sleep and read. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their dad. He was looking for them. He saw their house and he was not happy. He said they had hurt the tree and made a mess. He said they had to take down their house and say sorry to the tree. + +Tom and Anna felt guilty. They did not mean to hurt the tree. They liked the tree. They said sorry to their dad and to the tree. They took down their house and put the sticks and pine cones back where they found them. They hugged the tree and said they would be more careful next time. Their dad hugged them and said he loved them. They went back to their house and had some cookies. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the boat. The boat is big and red and has a row of seats. Tom and Lily pretend to be sailors and go on adventures. + +One day, they take the boat to the pond. They want to see the ducks and the fish. They put the boat in the water and sit in the row of seats. Tom holds a stick and Lily holds a rope. They use them to move the boat. + +But the pond is very dull. There are no ducks and no fish. The water is brown and dirty. Tom and Lily are bored. They wish they had something fun to do. + +Then they see a frog. The frog is green and shiny. It jumps from a rock to a lily pad. Tom and Lily are excited. They want to catch the frog. They move the boat closer to the frog. + +But the frog is clever. It sees the boat and jumps away. Tom and Lily try to follow it, but they are too slow. The frog hops from one lily pad to another, and then to the shore. Tom and Lily are sad. They lose the frog. + +They decide to go back to the land. They pull the boat out of the water and carry it to their house. They put the boat in their room and hug it. They still love their boat, even if the pond is dull. They hope to find a better pond next time. +Mia and Ben like to draw with crayons. They have a big book with many pages. They can draw anything they want on the pages. Mia likes to draw flowers and stars. Ben likes to draw cars and planes. + +One day, they find a new page in the book. It is very fancy. It has gold and silver lines and shiny stickers. Mia and Ben want to draw on the fancy page. But they do not agree on what to draw. + +"I want to draw a princess on the fancy page," Mia says. "She will have a crown and a dress and a wand." + +"No, I want to draw a dragon on the fancy page," Ben says. "He will have wings and fire and scales." + +They start to argue. They pull the fancy page from each other. They make the page tear. They make the stickers fall off. They make the gold and silver lines smudge. + +They stop and look at the fancy page. It is not fancy anymore. It is ruined. They feel sad and sorry. + +"Let's quit fighting," Mia says. "We can share the book. We can draw on other pages." + +"OK, let's quit fighting," Ben says. "We can be friends. We can draw together." + +They hug and say sorry. They find a new page in the book. It is not fancy, but it is big and white. They draw a princess and a dragon on the page. They use many colors and shapes. They make the page beautiful. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big hill with many flowers. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Can we go, mom? Can we go, dad?" they ask. + +"Sure, but be careful. The hill is steep and slippery. Hold our hands and don't run," mom and dad say. + +Sara and Ben nod and smile. They take their mom's and dad's hands and start to walk up the hill. They see many colors and shapes. They smell the sweet flowers. They hear the birds and the bees. + +They are almost at the top when Sara slips and falls. She hurts her knee and cries. Ben stops and looks at her. He feels sad and scared. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" he asks. + +"It hurts, Ben. It hurts a lot," Sara says. + +Mom and dad hurry to Sara and hug her. They check her knee and see a small cut. They clean it with a cloth and put a band-aid on it. + +"You are very brave, Sara. It will be better soon," mom says. + +"Can you stand up, Sara?" dad asks. + +Sara tries to stand up, but she feels pain in her knee. She shakes her head and tears roll down her cheeks. + +"I can't, dad. I can't walk," she says. + +Ben has an idea. He is strong and big for his age. He loves his sister very much. + +"I can carry you, Sara. I can carry you down the hill," he says. + +He puts his arms around Sara and lifts her up. Sara wraps her arms around his neck and rests her head on his shoulder. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are the best brother ever," she says. + +Ben smiles and feels proud. He carries Sara down the hill, with mom and dad following them. He is careful and gentle. He does not slip or fall. + +They reach the bottom of the hill and see a pond with ducks and fish. They see a bench with a picnic basket. They see a big sign that says "Happy Birthday, Sara and Ben!" + +They are surprised and happy. They did not know that mom and dad had planned a special party for them. They had forgotten that today was their birthday. + +"Wow, look at that, Sara! It's our birthday!" Ben says. + +"Wow, look at that, Ben! It's our birthday!" Sara says. + +They hug each other and laugh. They forget about the pain and the fall. They are glad to be together and to have such a wonderful family. + +They have a great time at the park. They eat cake and sandwiches. They feed the ducks and fish. They blow the candles and make a wish. They open their presents and share their toys. + +They are happy and grateful. They have the best birthday ever. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play together. But today they have to do math. Math is boring. They have to count and write numbers. Sam and Lily do not want to do math. They want to go to the park. + +"Can we go to the park, Mom?" Sam asks. + +"Not now, Sam. You have to finish your math first. Then you can go to the park," Mom says. + +"But math is boring, Mom. Park is fun. Park has swings and slides and sand," Lily says. + +"I know, Lily. But math is important. You have to learn math to do many things. Like buy ice cream or tell time or measure things. Math is not boring, it is useful," Mom says. + +Sam and Lily sigh. They do not think math is useful. They think math is hard and dull. They look at their math books. They see many numbers and symbols. They do not understand them. They wish they could go to the park. + +They do not know that Mom has a surprise for them. She has bought a new book. The book is about math. But it is not a boring math book. It is a fun math book. It has pictures and stories and games. It shows how math is everywhere. In the park, in the sky, in the animals, in the shapes. It makes math easy and interesting. + +Mom waits for Sam and Lily to finish their math. Then she gives them the new book. She says, "Look, Sam and Lily. This is a special book. It is a math book. But it is not like your math books. It is a fun math book. It will show you how math is not boring, but amazing. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Sam and Lily are curious. They look at the new book. They see colorful pictures and funny words. They see math in the park. They see math in the stars. They see math in the flowers. They see math in the puzzles. They smile. They say, "Yes, Mom. We want to read it with you." + +Mom is happy. She reads the new book with Sam and Lily. They learn new things. They have fun. They forget about their boring math books. They see math in a new way. They like math. + +After they read the new book, Mom says, "Now you can go to the park. You have done your math. You have learned something new. You have had fun. You deserve a reward. Let's go to the park." + +Sam and Lily are excited. They thank Mom. They grab their coats and hats. They run to the door. They say, "Yay, park! Park is fun. Park has math. Math is fun. We love math and park." + +Mom smiles. She follows them. She is proud of them. She thinks, "Math is not boring. Math is wonderful. Math is a gift. Math is a surprise." +Tom and Lily wanted to help Mom in the kitchen. They saw a big pot on the stove. It was heavy and dirty. They wanted to wash it for Mom. + +"Let's take the pot to the sink," Tom said. + +"OK," Lily said. They lifted the pot together. It was very heavy. They walked slowly to the sink. + +But the pot was too heavy for them. They dropped it on the floor. It made a loud noise. Water and soup spilled everywhere. The kitchen was a mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the pot and the water and the soup. She was angry. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted to help you," Tom said. + +"You made a big mess," Mom said. "You could have hurt yourself. You are not allowed to touch the pot. It is hot and heavy. Go to your room. Now." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They said sorry to Mom. They went to their room. They did not help Mom in the kitchen. They did not have fun. They had a bad day. +Lily was scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her big bed alone. She wanted to sleep with Mom and Dad, but they said she was a big girl now and had to sleep in her own room. + +One night, Lily heard a loud noise from her closet. She thought it was a monster. She pulled her blanket over her head and whispered, "Go away, monster. Go away." + +But the noise did not go away. It got louder and louder. Lily heard something moving and banging in her closet. She was very afraid. She started to cry. + +Mom and Dad heard Lily crying. They ran to her room and turned on the light. They saw Lily shaking in her bed. They asked her what was wrong. + +"There is a monster in my closet!" Lily sobbed. "It is making a lot of noise. It wants to eat me!" + +Mom and Dad looked at the closet. They saw something moving under a pile of clothes. They opened the closet door and pulled out the clothes. They found a small, furry animal. It was Lily's cat, Fluffy. + +"Look, Lily, it is not a monster. It is Fluffy. He was playing with your toys and got stuck in your closet. He was trying to get out. He did not mean to scare you." Mom said. + +Lily looked at Fluffy. He was not a monster. He was her cat. He looked at her with big, green eyes and meowed. He was sorry for making noise. + +Lily felt silly. She was not scared anymore. She smiled and hugged Fluffy. She said, "I am sorry, Fluffy. I thought you were a monster. You are my friend. I love you." + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged Lily. They said, "We love you, too, Lily. You are very brave. Now, let's put Fluffy back in his bed and tuck you in. It is time to sleep." + +They put Fluffy in his bed and gave him some food and water. They tucked Lily in her bed and gave her a kiss. They turned off the light and said, "Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +Lily felt warm and cozy. She closed her eyes and cuddled with her teddy bear. She was not scared of the dark anymore. She was happy. She said, "Good night, Mom. Good night, Dad. Good night, Fluffy. I love you all." + +She fell asleep and dreamed of playing with Fluffy in the sun. She did not hear any more noise from her closet. It was quiet. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. But they also made a big mess. There was flour and water and eggs on the floor and on the table. + +"Uh-oh," said Tom. "Mom will be mad. We need to clean up." + +He grabbed the mop and tried to wipe the floor. But the mop was too big and heavy for him. He slipped and fell on the wet floor. He dropped the mop and it hit the table. The eggs on the table rolled off and broke on the floor. + +"Oops," said Lily. "Now we have more mess." + +She picked up the mop and tried to help Tom. But she was too small and clumsy. She swung the mop and hit Tom on the head. Tom got angry and grabbed the mop from her. They started to pull and tug on the mop. + +"Give me the mop!" said Tom. + +"No, I want the mop!" said Lily. + +They were so busy fighting that they did not hear Mom coming. Mom opened the door and saw the kitchen. She saw the flour and water and eggs and the mop. She saw Tom and Lily on the floor. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at Mom. They looked at the kitchen. They felt bad. + +"We were playing," said Tom. + +"We were trying to clean up," said Lily. + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She thought Tom and Lily were silly. + +"You made a bigger mess," she said. "Now you have to help me clean up for real. No more playing with the mop." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to Mom. They said sorry to each other. They learned their lesson. They did not play with the mop again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink coat when she went outside to play. Her mommy always made sure it was clean before she put it on. + +One night, Lily went to bed early and started to dream. In her dream, she was wearing her pink coat and playing with her friends in the park. They were having so much fun! + +When Lily woke up, she remembered her dream and wanted to wear her pink coat again. She asked her mommy to clean it so she could wear it outside and play with her friends in real life. Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's get your coat all clean and ready for your adventures." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside in nature. One day, she went to the park and saw a cute puppy. "Hello puppy!" she said. The puppy wagged its tail and licked her face. "Aww, you're so cute!" Lily said. + +As they played together, Lily started to feel tired. She yawned and said, "I think it's time for a nap." The puppy cuddled up next to her and they both fell asleep under a big tree. + +When they woke up, Lily's mom was calling her name. "Time to go home, Lily!" she said. Lily picked up the puppy and said goodbye to her new friend. "Bye bye, cute puppy! See you soon!" she said. And with a smile on her face, she walked home with her mom, feeling happy and content after a fun day in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a player named Max. Max loved to play football with his friends. One day, something strange happened. Max's ball bounced away and landed in a garden. The garden was full of delicious fruits and vegetables. + +Max went inside the garden to get his ball. He saw a friendly old lady who lived there. She gave Max some of the delicious fruits to eat. Max was very happy and thanked the old lady. From that day on, Max always went to the garden to play football and eat the delicious fruits. +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 store the dishes in the cupboard. Lily was happy to help and put the dishes away one by one. + +After she was done, her mom asked her if she wanted to be independent and make her own snack. Lily was excited and said yes. She got a dish and put some crackers on it. Then she got some cheese and put it on top of the crackers. She was so proud of herself for making her own snack! + +From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen and be independent. She also knew how to store the dishes away properly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse. The mouse lived in a big house with his family. One day, the little mouse wanted to peek outside to see what was happening. He climbed up to the window and peeked outside. + +He saw a big stage with lots of animals on it. There were lions, tigers, and bears! The little mouse was so excited to see the animals on the stage. He wanted to go to the stage to join the animals. + +The little mouse ran to his family and told them all about the animals on the stage. His family was happy that the little mouse had such a fun adventure. They all went to the stage to see the animals together. The little mouse was so happy to have his family with him. From then on, he never felt alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice, especially apple juice. One day, she was drinking her juice and accidentally knocked it over. The juice spilled all over the table and made a big mess. + +Lily's mommy came over and told her to be careful next time. She helped Lily clean up the juice with a towel. But then, Lily saw a pretty picture on the wall and wanted to touch it. She reached up and accidentally tore the paper. + +Lily felt bad and started to cry. But her mommy hugged her and said it was okay. She told Lily that accidents happen and that she just needed to be more careful next time. Lily felt better and hugged her mommy back. From then on, she was more careful when drinking her juice and touching things on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to study the animals in the forest. One day, Benny looked in the mirror and saw that he had grown very big. He was so excited that he ran to tell his friend, a little bunny named Lily. + +"Look, Lily! I'm big now!" Benny said. + +Lily looked up at Benny and said, "Wow, you're really big! What have you been studying?" + +"I've been studying all the animals in the forest. I want to know everything about them," Benny replied. + +Lily smiled and said, "That's so cool! Maybe one day you'll be the smartest bear in the forest." + +Benny beamed with pride and said, "Thanks, Lily! I hope so!" From that day on, Benny continued to study and learn about all the animals in the forest, and he never forgot how happy it made him feel to be big and smart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved apples. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some apples. She saw a shiny red apple that looked so yummy, but it was too expensive. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can we buy the expensive apple?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, Lily. We have to manage our money." + +Lily was sad, but her mom suggested they buy a bag of cheaper apples instead. When they got home, Lily took a big bite of one of the apples and it was delicious. She was happy that they managed to buy lots of yummy apples. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint. One day, she drew a picture of an angel with big wings and a halo. Her mom said it was very original and beautiful. + +Lily was very proud of her picture and wanted to show it to everyone. She went to her friend's house and showed her the picture. But her friend said it was not good and laughed. Lily felt sad and didn't trust her friend anymore. + +But then, Lily's mom told her that she should trust herself and her own ideas. She said that everyone is different and has their own original thoughts. Lily felt better and started to trust herself again. She knew that her picture was special and she didn't need anyone else to tell her that. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his grandpa. One day, they went out on grandpa's boat to catch some fish. + +As they were fishing, Timmy saw a big anchor in the water. "Grandpa, what's that big thing in the water?" he asked. "That's an anchor, Timmy. It helps keep the boat in one place," grandpa replied. + +Suddenly, the water started to get rough and the boat started to rock. Timmy was scared, but grandpa stayed calm. "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll record this moment so we can remember it forever," grandpa said. + +After the storm passed, they caught a lot of fish and went home happy. "Grandpa, can we watch the video you recorded?" Timmy asked. "Of course, Timmy. Let's watch it together," grandpa replied with a smile. +One day, a little girl named Lily woke up early in the morning. She yawned and stretched her arms. She saw her fancy cup on the table and wanted to drink some milk. + +Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Good morning, my dear. Did you sleep well?" Lily replied, "Yes, mommy. I want milk in my fancy cup, please." + +Mommy smiled and poured some milk into the fancy cup. Lily drank the milk and said, "Yummy! Thank you, mommy." + +Mommy said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Now, let's get dressed and go to the park." Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I want to swing and slide!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, they saw a big dragon flying in the sky. Timmy was scared, but his friends were brave. + +They decided to catch the dragon, but it was very stubborn. They tried to grab it, but it was too fast. Timmy's friend had an idea. They would use a big net to catch the dragon. + +They worked together and finally, they caught the dragon in the net. They were so happy and proud of themselves. Timmy realized that even though the dragon was scary, it was just like any other animal. From that day on, they were all friends with the dragon and played with it in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas. One day, Max found a pink banana! He was so happy that he started to jump up and down. Then, Max decided to go to the river to splash around. He loved to play in the water and make big splashes. While he was splashing, he saw a pink fish swimming by. Max thought it was the most beautiful fish he had ever seen. He wondered if the fish had ever tasted a pink banana before. Max decided to share his pink banana with the fish. They became good friends and played together in the river every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a group of little birds who couldn't fly as high as Blue. They looked sad and Blue wanted to help them. + +Blue flew down to the little birds and said, "I have an idea! I will teach you how to fly higher!" Blue showed them how to flap their wings and soar up into the sky. The little birds were so happy and grateful. + +After that day, Blue felt wise and proud of helping the little birds. Blue learned that it feels good to help others and share your knowledge. From that day on, Blue always looked for ways to teach and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog with a dry nose. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Lily called out, "Max, come back!" Max didn't follow Lily's words and continued to chase the squirrel. + +Lily was sad and worried. She didn't know where Max went. Suddenly, Max came back with a stick in his mouth. Lily was happy to see Max again. She said, "Max, you scared me! Don't run away like that again." Max barked happily and licked Lily's face. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to follow what our parents or guardians tell us to do. Just like how Max should have followed Lily's words to come back, we should listen to our parents and guardians to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom put up new curtains in her room. The curtains were pink and had flowers on them. Lily thought they were pretty. + +Later that day, Lily's teddy bear went missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find him. Then, Lily's mom showed her that her teddy bear was hiding behind the new curtains. Lily was so happy to find her playful teddy bear. + +From that day on, Lily loved to play hide-and-seek with her teddy bear behind the curtains. The curtains made their playtime even more fun. And every time Lily found her teddy bear, she would show him how much she loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing. Every day, she would fly around and sing her lively songs for all to hear. One day, she was flying by a tree when she felt an urge to tap her little feet on a branch. She tapped and tapped until she made a little hole in the branch. + +But then, a big storm came and the little birdie's home was destroyed. She had nowhere to go and no one to sing for. She tried to find a new home but it was too late. The storm had taken away all the trees and flowers. The little birdie was very sad and had to fly away to find a new home far, far away. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to be a princess for Halloween. Her mommy said they needed to get her a costume. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to wear her pretty princess dress. But the store was very busy and there were lots of people in line. Lily started to get impatient and wanted to leave. Finally, it was their turn and mommy gave the lady some money to buy the costume. The lady gave the costume to Lily and she was so happy! She put it on right away and twirled around like a real princess. From that day on, Lily wore her princess costume every day and felt like a princess all the time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the harbor to see the boats. Lily was so happy to see the big boats and the water. + +As they walked around, they saw a man who was trying to call his friend on the phone. But his phone wasn't working. Lily's mommy offered to let him use her phone. The man was very grateful and said, "Thank you so much! You are very kind." + +Lily and her mommy continued to walk around the harbor and saw many different boats. Lily pointed to one boat and said, "That one looks happy!" Her mommy laughed and said, "Boats can't be happy, silly. But I'm glad you're having fun." They spent the whole day at the harbor and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a big, wild dog. She was scared and ran away. + +The next day, Lily went to the park again. She brought her glove to play catch with her dad. While playing catch, Lily saw the big, wild dog again. This time, the dog came closer and Lily was very scared. + +But then, something amazing happened. A kind man came to the park and called the dog. The dog ran to the man and Lily saw that the man was the dog's owner. Lily was happy to meet the dog's owner and she wasn't scared anymore. + +From that day on, Lily and the dog's owner became friends. They would often meet at the park and play catch together. Lily was happy she had her glove to play catch and she was happy she met the kind man who owned the big, wild dog. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. The monster had a motor in its belly that made it go vroom vroom. One day, the monster went for a ride and got very dirty. It needed to wipe its face but it didn't have any friends to help. + +The monster went to the town to find someone to help it. But when it got there, everyone was scared of the monster because it was so ugly. They ran away and hid from the monster. + +The monster was sad and lonely. It wanted to be clean but it didn't know what to do. Then, a little girl saw the monster and she wasn't scared. She came up to the monster and gave it a big hug. The monster was so happy that it started to cry. The little girl wiped the monster's face and the monster felt much better. From that day on, the monster and the little girl were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a big tree with shiny leaves that looked like they were sparkling in the sun. Lily said, "Mommy, the leaves shine like diamonds!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, they are very brilliant." + +As they continued their walk, they saw a man selling fruits. He had a basket full of pears. Lily asked her mommy if they could buy one. The man gave them a pear and said, "This is a very juicy and sweet pear." Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, it's delicious!" + +After they finished their walk, they went home and Lily showed her daddy the shiny leaves and told him about the brilliant pear they had. She was very happy and excited about her adventure in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together, but one day they got into a fight over a toy car. Timmy wanted to play with it, but Tommy didn't want to share. They were both sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy's mom came to help. She told them that they needed to separate for a little while and think about what happened. Timmy went to play with blocks and Tommy went to color. They both missed each other, but knew they needed some time apart. + +After a while, they came back together and talked about what happened. They both apologized and decided to share the toy car. They hugged and were happy again. Timmy's mom said it was a fair solution and was proud of them for using math to figure it out. From that day on, they always shared their toys and never fought again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. Her aunt would always give her candy when she came to visit. But one day, Lily's mom said no more candy because it was bad for her teeth. Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. + +When Lily's aunt came to visit, she brought a big bag of candy. Lily's mom reminded her that Lily couldn't have any more candy. But her aunt refused to listen and gave Lily some anyway. Lily's mom was upset with her aunt for not following the rules. + +Later that night, Lily's tooth started to hurt. Her mom took her to the dentist and he said she had a cavity. Lily was sad and wished her aunt had listened to her mom. From then on, Lily's aunt always asked before giving her candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved popcorn, especially when it was warm. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the movies. They bought a big bag of popcorn to share. + +Lily's mommy warned her not to eat too much popcorn, but Lily didn't listen. She ate and ate until the bag was empty. Then, she started to feel sick. + +Lily's mommy took her to the doctor, who said that eating too much popcorn can make you sick. Lily learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mommy next time. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and not eat too much popcorn. +Once upon a time, there was a big black gate. It was very tall and strong. The gate kept the animals inside the farm safe. The cows and the horses liked to eat the green grass inside the gate. + +One day, a little boy came to the gate. He wanted to see the animals. The gate was locked, but the boy could see the cows and the horses through the bars. He wanted to pet them, but he couldn't get inside. + +The boy asked the farmer to open the gate. The farmer unlocked the gate and let the boy in. The boy was very happy to see the animals up close. He petted the cows and the horses and they licked his hand. The boy promised to come back and see the animals again soon. +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 help wrap a present for her friend's birthday. Lily was very excited and started to wrap the present. But then she realized that she accidentally wrapped the pot instead of the present. + +Lily's mommy was very upset and uncomfortable because the pot was a special one that she wanted to keep. Lily felt very bad and didn't know what to do. She thought and thought, and then she had an idea. She went to her room and found a pretty ribbon. She wrapped the ribbon around the pot and made it look very beautiful. + +When her mommy saw what Lily did, she was so happy and proud of her. She hugged her and told her that it's not about the gift itself, but the thought and effort that counts. Lily learned that it's important to pay attention and be careful, and that even when things go wrong, there's always a way to make it right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who went to school. She loved going to her classroom because it was big and had lots of toys. One day, her teacher said they were going to do something impressive. Lily was excited and asked, "What are we going to do?" + +The teacher said, "We are going to move all the chairs and tables to make room for a big surprise." Lily was curious and asked, "What surprise?" The teacher smiled and said, "It's a secret. You'll have to wait and see." + +Lily helped her classmates move the chairs and tables. It was hard work, but they did it together. When they finished, the classroom looked different, but in a good way. The teacher then revealed the surprise - a big, colorful mural on the wall. Lily and her classmates were amazed and said, "Wow, that's impressive!" +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very heavy and loved to eat bones. One day, Max was playing outside when he started to feel funny in his nose. He sneezed so hard that he fell into the sink! Max looked up and saw his owner laughing at him. Max shook off the water and ran outside to play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Halloween because he could go trick-or-treating and get lots of candy. One day, Timmy went to the store with his mommy to buy a big, orange pumpkin for Halloween. + +When they got home, Timmy helped his mommy unpack the pumpkin from the car. It was heavy and cold, but Timmy was strong and he carried it inside all by himself. + +Timmy and his mommy then carved the pumpkin into a scary face with a big, toothy grin. Timmy was so proud of his pumpkin and couldn't wait to show it off to his friends on Halloween night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. Lily was very curious and loved to explore the farm. + +One day, Lily saw a tiny seed in the ground. She asked her mommy what it was, and her mommy told her it was a seed that would grow into a big plant. Lily was very excited and wanted to watch it grow. + +Every day, Lily would visit the seed and water it. She watched as it grew bigger and bigger until it was a tall plant with big leaves. Lily was so happy to see how much it had grown. + +From then on, Lily loved to help on the farm and watch all the plants and animals grow. She knew that with love and care, anything could grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a leaf on the ground. The leaf was rough and bumpy. + +Lily picked up the leaf and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a leaf!" she said. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a pretty leaf, Lily." + +Then, Lily saw her friend Timmy playing on the swings. She wanted to give him the leaf as a present. She ran over to Timmy and said, "Here, Timmy! I found this leaf for you!" Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! This is the best present ever!" + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together every day in the park and had lots of fun. And every time they saw a rough leaf on the ground, they would pick it up and give it to each other as a special present. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, the mommy had a surprise for her daughter. She had a present to wrap for her. + +The daughter was so excited to see what was inside. But while the mommy was wrapping the present, the daughter was being very rude. She kept interrupting and asking what was inside. The mommy asked her to be patient and wait until the present was wrapped. + +Finally, the present was wrapped and the daughter opened it. Inside was a beautiful new toy that the daughter loved. She was so happy and gave her mommy a big hug. From that day on, the daughter learned to be patient and not rude when waiting for surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she went to the mailbox with her mommy to send a letter to her grandma. The mailbox was big and blue, and it had a little flag that went up when you put something inside. + +Lily's mommy told her to remember to put the letter in the mailbox so it could go to grandma's house. Lily promised she would remember, but when they got home, she realized she forgot to put the letter in the mailbox. She felt upset because she wanted her grandma to get the letter. + +But then, Lily's mommy told her they could walk back to the mailbox and put the letter in. Lily was happy again and they walked back to the mailbox together. She carefully put the letter inside and put the little flag up. Lily felt proud that she remembered to put the letter in the mailbox and knew her grandma would be happy to get it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to eat fish and sleep in the sun all day. One day, Whiskers decided to go on a journey to find more fish to eat. + +Whiskers walked and walked until he came across a little mouse. The mouse said, "Hello, Whiskers! Where are you going?" Whiskers replied, "I'm going on a journey to find more fish to eat." + +The mouse thought for a moment and said, "I think that's a bad idea. There are dogs and other animals that might try to hurt you." Whiskers didn't listen and continued on his journey. + +As Whiskers was walking, he saw a big dog coming towards him. The dog barked and chased after Whiskers. Whiskers ran as fast as he could but got stuck in a tree. The mouse came to his rescue and helped him down. + +Whiskers realized that the mouse was right and that he shouldn't have gone on his journey alone. From then on, Whiskers and the mouse became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Tommy. They both loved playing on the computer, but they only had one to share. One day, Timmy got to use the computer all morning, but Tommy was sad because he wanted to play too. + +Timmy saw that Tommy was sad and said, "I know you want to play too. Let's share the computer!" Tommy was happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are my best friend!" + +They played games and watched videos on the computer together. They found a new game that was very popular and had lots of fun playing it. They both agreed that sharing the computer was better than playing alone. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. The bear was very big and had brown fur. He lived in a forest with other animals. One day, the bear saw a beautiful flower. He picked it up and displayed it to his friends. They all thought it was pretty. + +The bear was very modest and didn't like to show off. He just wanted to share the pretty flower with his friends. They all thanked him and went on with their day. The bear felt happy that he could make his friends smile. + +As the sun started to set, the bear went back to his cave. He snuggled up in his cozy bed and fell asleep. He dreamed of more pretty flowers and how he could display them to his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside near the creek that ran behind her house. One day, Lily brought a jar of peanut butter to the creek. She spread the peanut butter on a piece of bread and ate it while watching the little fish swim in the creek. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a little bird chirping in the tree above her. The bird had a broken wing and couldn't fly. Lily felt sad for the little bird and decided to help. She spread some birdseed on the ground and the little bird hopped down from the tree to eat it. + +Lily was happy that she could help the little bird. She continued to spread birdseed and watch the little fish swim in the creek. The sun began to set and it was time for Lily to go back inside. She said goodbye to the little bird and promised to come back and visit the creek again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big mother bird. She had many little birdies. One day, the little birdies wanted to zoom around and play. But the mother bird said no. She said they needed to stay close to the nest and be safe. + +The little birdies were sad. They didn't understand why they couldn't zoom and play. So, they asked their mother. She explained that it was important to be safe and listen to their mother's rules. + +The little birdies learned that their mother knew best. They listened to her and stayed close to the nest. They realized that being safe was more important than zooming around. And they were happy knowing that their mother loved them and wanted to keep them safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She loved to dance and twirl around in her sparkly dress. One day, she went to a big party and saw many other princesses and princes dancing too. + +But some of the children did not behave very well. They pushed and shoved each other, and some even knocked over the pretty decorations. The princess was sad to see this and asked them to behave nicely. + +After a while, the children started to listen and dance together in a pretty circle. They all had so much fun and the princess was happy to see everyone getting along. From then on, they all promised to behave and dance together in harmony. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there lived a huge bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat some honey. So, he went to a beehive to get some honey. But, the bees were angry and they shot an arrow at the bear. The arrow split into two pieces and the bear got scared. He ran away from the beehive and never came back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day she saw a storm coming. The sky was getting dark and the wind was blowing hard. Lily was scared, but her mommy told her to stay calm and come inside. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy asked if he could borrow Lily's toy car. Lily said yes and lent it to him. They were having fun until suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was the storm! The wind was so strong that it knocked down a tree, and it fell on Tommy's house. + +Tommy was very upset because he lost some of his toys in the storm. But Lily remembered that she had lent him her toy car. She went to Tommy's house and gave him the toy car back. Tommy was happy and thanked Lily for being such a good friend. From then on, they always helped each other out when there was trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quack. Quack loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Quack saw his friend Waddle waving at him from across the pond. Quack waved back with his wings and swam over to Waddle. + +Waddle was measuring the water with a stick and looked confused. Quack asked him what was wrong. Waddle explained that the water level seemed to be getting lower every day. Quack thought for a moment and came up with an idea. He suggested they ask the wise old owl who lived in the nearby tree for help. + +The owl listened to their problem and told them that it hadn't rained in a while, which was causing the water level to drop. He advised them to conserve water and use it wisely until it rained again. Quack and Waddle thanked the owl and went back to the pond to tell their friends what they had learned. From that day on, they all worked together to save water and keep their pond full. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily accidentally broke Brownie's arm. "Oh no! Brownie's arm is broken!" cried Lily. + +Lily's mommy came to see what happened. "What happened, Lily?" asked mommy. "Brownie's arm is broken," said Lily sadly. + +Mommy took Brownie and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll fix him up." Mommy sprayed some glue and fixed Brownie's arm. + +Lily was so happy to see Brownie's arm fixed. She hugged Brownie tightly and said, "I love you, Brownie. You're my best friend in the dark." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park. One day, she found a yellow rock on the ground. It was so pretty! She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she was walking, she saw a big slide. She climbed up and then zipped down so fast! It was so much fun. After she finished, she remembered the rock in her pocket. She took it out and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said it was very pretty and yellow. + +Lily was happy because she found the rock and had so much fun on the slide. She put the rock back in her pocket and went home with her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to the park and heard a beautiful voice singing. She looked around and saw a lady with a guitar singing a song. + +Lily went up to the lady and said, "Your voice is so pretty! Can you sing me a song?" The lady smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie! What song do you want me to sing?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Can you sing a song about taking a nap?" The lady laughed and said, "Sure thing! Here's a song about napping," and she started to play her guitar and sing. + +After the song, Lily thanked the lady and went home. She put on her pink pajamas and took a nap, dreaming about the beautiful voice she heard at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he went to the store with his mom to sell some of his toys. While they were walking, they saw a crocodile in a pond. Timmy was scared but his mom said it was okay because the crocodile was far away. + +When they got to the store, Timmy was embarrassed because he didn't want to sell his toys anymore. His mom asked him why and he said he wanted to keep them. His mom explained that they needed some money to buy food and clothes. Timmy understood and decided to sell some of his toys. + +After they sold the toys, they went back home. Timmy was happy because he could buy new toys with the money they got. He also told his mom about the crocodile he saw and how scared he was. His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we won't sell you to the crocodile!" Timmy laughed and said, "I know, mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the grass with his friends. One day, Spot saw a little bird who had fallen out of its nest. The bird was sad and scared. + +Spot felt compassionate and wanted to help the little bird. He carefully picked up the bird in his mouth and walked over to a tree. Spot gently placed the bird on a branch and made sure it was safe. + +As Spot was walking away, he saw a big stick on the ground. He wanted to play with it, but it was too long and heavy. Spot tried to balance the stick on his nose, but it kept falling off. He tried again and again until he finally got the stick to balance on his nose. Spot was proud of himself and wagged his tail happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a secret. He had found a shiny rock in the park and he loved it very much. Timmy showed his shiny rock to his friend, Billy. Billy was jealous of Timmy's shiny rock and wanted it for himself. + +One day, Billy took Timmy's shiny rock without asking. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He didn't want to be angry with his friend, but he also wanted his shiny rock back. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom saw what happened and talked to Billy. Billy realized that taking things without asking was not okay and gave the shiny rock back to Timmy. Timmy was happy to receive his shiny rock back and forgave his friend. From that day on, they played together and shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, while he was sitting on the grass, he saw a beetle crawling by. The beetle was small and black with shiny wings. + +"Hi there, little beetle," said Timmy. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm just looking for some food," replied the beetle. + +Timmy watched as the beetle crawled away. Suddenly, the beetle slipped and fell onto its back. It couldn't get back up! + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy. "Are you okay?" + +The beetle felt embarrassed and didn't want to answer. But Timmy gently helped the beetle back onto its feet. The beetle was grateful and thanked Timmy for his help. From that day on, Timmy and the beetle became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy boats in the big tub. They pretended they were sailors who had to deliver things to different places. One day, they decided to make a harbor with some blocks and cups on the edge of the tub. They put their boats in the harbor and took turns picking up and dropping off cargo. + +"Look, I have some apples to deliver to the island," Ben said, holding a red ball. He put the ball in his boat and sailed across the tub. + +"I have some flowers to deliver to the castle," Mia said, holding a yellow flower. She put the flower in her boat and sailed to the other side of the tub. + +They had fun playing for a while, until Ben saw something shiny in the water. He reached for it, but his boat tipped over and his ball fell out. He tried to grab it, but it rolled away and went down the drain. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said, looking at the empty hole. "My apples are gone!" + +Mia saw what happened and sailed over to Ben. She saw his sad face and felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she said, giving him a hug. "That was a nice ball. Do you want to share my flower?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He took the flower and put it in his boat. He thanked Mia for being a good friend. + +They sailed back to the harbor and put their boats away. They decided to play something else, but they never forgot their adventure in the tub. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and had a long tail. It looked friendly. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe we should ask the owner first." + +But Lily was ignorant. She did not listen to Tom. She ran to the dog and tried to hug it. The dog did not like that. It barked and bit Lily on the arm. Lily screamed and cried. + +Tom ran to help Lily. He saw blood on her arm. He was scared. He shouted for help. A man came. He was the owner of the dog. He was angry. + +"Why did you touch my dog?" he asked Lily. "You should know better. My dog is not friendly. He does not like strangers. You are lucky he did not hurt you more." + +Lily was sorry. She did not mean to make the dog angry. She was just curious. She liked animals. She wanted to be friends with the dog. + +"I'm sorry, mister," she said. "I just wanted to pet your dog. He looked nice. I did not know he was not friendly." + +The man shook his head. He took his dog and left. He did not say anything more. + +Tom took Lily to the nurse. The nurse cleaned her wound and put a bandage on it. She said Lily had to go to the doctor. She said Lily might get sick from the dog bite. She said Lily had to get a shot. + +Lily was afraid. She did not like shots. She wished she had listened to Tom. She wished she had not touched the dog. She wished she had not been ignorant. + +She learned a hard lesson. She learned to remember to ask before touching. She learned to respect animals. She learned to be careful. She learned that ignorance can have a bad result. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toy planes in the living room. They make zooming noises and pretend to fly high in the sky. They have fun flying over the sofa, the table and the lamp. + +"Look, Mia, I can fly higher than you!" Ben says, lifting his plane up to the ceiling. + +"No, you can't, Ben, I can fly higher!" Mia says, trying to catch up with him. + +They fly higher and higher, until they reach the fan. The fan is spinning fast and makes a loud whooshing sound. + +"Watch out, Ben, the fan!" Mia shouts. + +But it is too late. Ben's plane hits the fan and breaks into pieces. The pieces fall down to the floor with a crash. + +"Uh-oh, Ben, your plane is broken!" Mia says, looking at the mess. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He drops his plane to the floor and starts to cry. + +"Mia, it's your fault! You made me fly too high!" Ben says, pointing at her. + +Mia feels sorry and scared. She hugs her plane and says, "I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to. It was an accident. Please don't be mad at me." + +Ben looks at Mia and sees that she is sorry. He stops crying and says, "It's okay, Mia, I'm not mad at you. It was an accident. But I liked my plane. It was my favorite." + +Mia thinks for a moment and says, "I have an idea, Ben. Why don't we share my plane? We can take turns flying it. And maybe we can fix your plane later with some glue and tape." + +Ben smiles and says, "That's a good idea, Mia. Thank you for sharing your plane with me. And maybe we can fly lower next time, so we don't hit the fan." + +They hug and say, "We are sorry, fan. We won't fly too high again." + +They pick up their plane and the pieces of Ben's plane and go back to playing. They fly lower and safer, and have fun together. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. They have a club. The club is a big box. They put the box under a tree. They draw on the box with crayons. They write "Tom and Sam's Club" on the box. + +One day, they go to the club after lunch. They see a big hole in the box. They are sad. They look inside the box. They see a big dog. The dog is sleeping. The dog has a shiny collar. The dog made the hole in the box. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They want to get the shiny collar. They think it is a treasure. They go near the box. They whisper to each other. + +"Let's take the shiny collar," Tom says. + +"OK, but be quiet," Sam says. + +They reach for the shiny collar. The dog wakes up. The dog is angry. The dog barks. The dog bites Tom and Sam. Tom and Sam scream. They run away. They are hurt. They are tired. They are not friends anymore. They blame each other for the dog. + +The end. +Lily loved her doll very much. She named her doll Anna and gave her a pink dress and a yellow hat. She played with Anna every day and hugged her at night. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I go on the slide with Anna, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Hold Anna tight and don't let her fall." + +Lily nodded and ran to the slide. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She put Anna on her lap and smiled. She was ready to slide down. + +But when she slid down, she went too fast and felt dizzy. She let go of Anna by mistake and Anna flew out of her arms. Lily saw Anna land on the grass and felt very sad. She cried, "Anna, Anna, where are you?" + +She got off the slide and ran to Anna. She picked her up and checked if she was okay. She saw that Anna's dress was dirty and her hat was gone. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to drop you. Are you hurt?" + +Anna didn't say anything, but Lily felt that she was still her friend. She kissed Anna and said, "I love you, Anna. You are the best doll ever." + +Her mom came to Lily and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Anna is fine. She is a strong doll. And look, I found her hat. It was on the bench. Let me clean her dress and put her hat back on." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +She gave her mom a hug and then hugged Anna again. She said, "Let's go home, Anna. We had enough fun for today. Maybe tomorrow we can try the swing." +Tom and Lily like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They pretend to be drivers and go fast or slow. + +One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is blue and shiny. It has big wheels and a red button. Tom and Lily want to try it. They put it on the floor and press the button. The car makes a loud noise and speeds away. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily say. They run after the car. The car is very fast. It goes over the blocks and books. It goes under the table and the chair. It goes around the sofa and the lamp. Tom and Lily try to catch it, but they can't. + +The car sees a ramp made of a book and a box. It speeds up and jumps over the ramp. It flies in the air and lands on the roof. Tom and Lily stop and look up. They see the blue car on the roof. They are surprised and happy. + +"Look!" Tom says. "The car is on the roof!" + +"How did it get there?" Lily asks. + +"It is a magic car!" Tom says. + +They laugh and clap. They want to get the car down. They get a ladder and a net. They climb the ladder and reach the roof. They catch the car with the net. They bring it down and hug it. + +They play with the car again. They are careful not to press the button too hard. They have fun with the blue car. They call it their magic car. They love their magic car. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a new toy. It is a gun. It makes loud noises when he pulls the trigger. Ben wants to play with the gun too. + +"Can I have a turn with your gun?" Ben asks Tom. + +"No, it is mine. You have your own toys," Tom says. + +"But your gun is more fun. It is loud and shiny. Please, let me play with it," Ben begs. + +"No, you can't. Go away," Tom says. He holds the gun close to his chest. + +Ben is sad and angry. He thinks Tom is not a good friend. He wants to make Tom share. He runs to Tom and tries to grab the gun. Tom and Ben fight over the gun. They pull and push and shout. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" a voice says. It is Mom. She heard the loud noises and came to see what was wrong. She sees Tom and Ben fighting over the gun. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. + +"Tom won't let me play with his gun. He is mean," Ben says. + +"Ben tried to take my gun. He is rude," Tom says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the gun from Tom and puts it on a high shelf. She looks at Tom and Ben. + +"Neither of you can play with the gun. It is not a nice toy. It is loud and dangerous. It can hurt someone. You should not fight over toys. You should share and be kind. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom and Ben nod. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with other toys. They find a ball and a truck. They have fun together. Mom smiles and allows them to play. She is glad they are friends again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a note on it that said: "This is a task for you. Open the box and find the smooth stone inside. Then, give it to someone who needs it." + +Lily and Ben were curious. They opened the box and saw many things inside. There were toys, books, clothes, and a smooth stone. The stone was shiny and pretty. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lily said. "Can we keep them?" + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "The note said we have to find someone who needs the smooth stone. Maybe someone is sad or lonely and the stone will make them happy." + +Lily and Ben thought for a while. They remembered that Mrs. Lee, their neighbor, was very sad because her husband had died. She always sat on her porch and looked at the sky. + +"Maybe we can give the smooth stone to Mrs. Lee," Lily suggested. "She might like it." + +"Good idea," Ben agreed. "Let's go and see her." + +They took the smooth stone and walked to Mrs. Lee's house. They knocked on the door and Mrs. Lee opened it. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben. What brings you here?" she asked. + +"We have something for you, Mrs. Lee," Lily said. "We found this smooth stone in a box. It's a task for us to give it to someone who needs it. We think you need it." + +Mrs. Lee looked surprised and touched. She took the smooth stone and held it in her hand. It felt warm and soothing. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. This is very kind of you. This smooth stone is beautiful. It reminds me of my husband. He used to collect stones like this. He would have loved it." + +Mrs. Lee hugged Lily and Ben and invited them to have some cookies. They accepted and sat on the porch with her. They talked and laughed and enjoyed the sun. Mrs. Lee felt less sad and more hopeful. + +Lily and Ben felt happy and proud. They had completed their task and made someone smile. They learned that giving is better than keeping and that a small gesture can make a big difference. +Sara loved to go to the library with her mom. She liked to look at the books with many pictures and colors. She also liked to watch the big fish in the tank. They were graceful and shiny. + +One day, Sara saw a new book on the shelf. It had a picture of a butterfly on the cover. She asked her mom if she could read it. Her mom said yes and took the book for her. + +The book was about a caterpillar that wanted to change. It ate a lot of leaves and then made a cozy home for itself. Sara wondered what would happen next. She turned the page and saw a beautiful butterfly. It had wings with many patterns and colors. It flew out of its home and into the sky. + +Sara was amazed. She said to her mom, "Look, mom, the caterpillar changed into a butterfly! How did it do that?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a miracle of nature, Sara. The caterpillar changed because it was ready to grow and explore the world. Just like you, my sweet girl. You are changing every day, and I'm so proud of you." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. And I love the library. Can we come back again?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Sara. The library is a wonderful place to learn and have fun. And maybe we can find more books about butterflies and other animals that change." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks and cars. But today, they are restless. They want to go outside and run. + +"Mom, can we go out?" Sara asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. You have to finish your lunch first," Mom says. + +"But we are not hungry. We want to play," Ben says. + +Mom smiles. "You need to eat to have energy. How about this? If you finish your lunch, I will take you to the park. You can play on the slide and the swings." + +Sara and Ben think. They like the park. They nod and eat their lunch. They eat fast. They want to go out soon. + +"Mom, we are done. Can we go now?" Sara says. + +Mom looks at their plates. They are empty. She is proud of them. "Yes, you can. Let me get your coats and shoes." + +Sara and Ben jump up and down. They are happy. They put on their coats and shoes. They follow Mom to the door. + +"Wait, Ben. You forgot something," Mom says. + +Ben looks back. He sees his leg. He has a band-aid on it. He fell down yesterday. It hurt a little. + +"Oh, right. My leg," Ben says. + +Mom gives him a kiss. "Don't worry. Your leg will heal soon. Just be careful at the park. And have fun." + +Sara and Ben hug Mom. They say thank you. They run outside. They are not restless anymore. They are excited. They can't wait to play at the park. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the record player. The record player can make music from round things with holes. Sara and Ben have many round things with holes. They call them records. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to make their own record. They find a big napkin and a marker. They draw on the napkin with the marker. They make lines and dots and shapes. They think it looks like a record. + +They put the napkin on the record player and turn it on. They wait for the music to start. But nothing happens. The record player only makes a noise. It sounds like this: zzzzzz. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They want to hear music. They ask their mom for help. Their mom comes and looks at the napkin. She smiles and says, "This is a very nice drawing, but it is not a record. A record has grooves that the needle can read. A napkin is too soft and smooth. It cannot make music." + +Sara and Ben say, "Oh, we did not know that. How can we make a record?" + +Their mom says, "You cannot make a record at home. You need a special machine and a special material. But you can record your voices with this." She shows them a small device. It has a button and a screen. She says, "This is a modern recorder. It can save sounds and play them back. You can sing or talk or make noises and record them. Then you can listen to them later." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They want to try the modern recorder. They take turns to press the button and say something. They say their names, their favorite colors, their favorite animals, and some silly words. They laugh and have fun. They listen to their voices and think they sound funny. + +They thank their mom for the modern recorder. They say, "This is better than a record. We can make our own music and stories. We can record anything we want." + +Their mom says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you like it. But remember to be careful with it. It is not a toy. It is a tool. And don't forget to share it with each other." + +Sara and Ben say, "We will. We love the modern recorder. It is our new favorite toy." +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They find a big trunk under a tree. The trunk is old and brown. It has a lock on it. + +"Let's make a game," Tom says. "We can pretend the trunk is a treasure chest. We have to find the key and open it." + +"OK," Jen says. "That sounds fun. Where is the key?" + +Tom looks around. He sees a shiny thing on the grass. He runs to get it. It is a key. He is happy. + +"Look, Jen, I found the key!" Tom shouts. He holds the key in his hand. He goes back to the trunk. + +Jen is waiting for him. She is excited. She wants to see what is in the trunk. + +"Let's open it," Jen says. She helps Tom put the key in the lock. They turn the key. The lock clicks. They lift the lid. + +But there is no treasure in the trunk. There is a big snake. The snake is angry. It hisses and bites Tom on the arm. Tom screams. He drops the key. He falls to the ground. + +Jen is scared. She runs away. She does not help Tom. She is not a dependable friend. She leaves Tom alone with the snake. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. They saw a big dog with a red ball. The dog was barking and jumping. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the owner first," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was reading a book and did not see them. + +"Hello, sir. Can we play with your dog, please?" Lily called out. + +The man looked up and frowned. He did not like children. He did not like noise. He did not like sharing. + +"No, you can't. Go away. This is my dog and my ball. Leave us alone," he said in a mean voice. + +"But we just want to play. We will be kind and gentle. We will give the ball back," Ben said. + +"I don't care. I said no. Go away or I will call the police," the man said. + +He got up and walked towards them. He looked angry and scary. The dog followed him and growled. + +Ben and Lily were afraid. They ran away as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached their home. + +They told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said they did nothing wrong. She said the man was rude and mean. She said they should always be careful of strangers and their dogs. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and scared. They did not want to play in the park anymore. They wished the man and the dog were nice and friendly. They wished they had a ball of their own. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, birds, and fish. But Lily and Ben wanted to see the lions most of all. They loved lions, because they were big and strong and had long hair. + +They walked to the lion cage and saw two lions lying on the grass. One was a male lion, with a big mane. The other was a female lion, with no mane. They looked sleepy and bored. + +"Can we make them roar?" Lily asked Mom. + +"Maybe, but we have to be careful and quiet," Mom said. "Lions don't like loud noises." + +Mom took out her camera and showed it to Lily and Ben. "This is a camera. It can take pictures of the lions. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They each took turns holding the camera and pressing the button. They heard a click sound and saw a flash of light. + +Suddenly, the male lion lifted his head and looked at them. He opened his mouth and roared. It was a loud and scary roar that made Lily and Ben jump. + +"Wow, he roared!" Ben said. + +"He didn't like the flash," Mom said. "We should leave them alone now. They need to rest." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They said goodbye to the lions and walked away. They were happy they saw the lions roar, but they were also hungry. + +"Can we have some ice cream?" Lily asked Dad. + +"Sure, why not?" Dad said. "Ice cream is delicious. What flavor do you want?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked ice cream very much. They chose their favorite flavors and enjoyed their treat. They had a fun day at the zoo. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are at Mia's house. Mia's mom says they can watch a movie and eat pizza. + +"Wow, pizza! I love pizza!" Tom says. He is very hungry. + +"Me too! What movie do you want to watch?" Mia asks. She has many movies. + +"Can we watch the one with the animals?" Tom says. He likes animals. They are cute and funny. + +"Sure, that one is good. It is calm and happy," Mia says. She puts the movie in the player. They sit on the couch and wait for the pizza. + +Soon, the pizza is ready. Mia's mom brings it to them. It is hot and cheesy. It smells good. + +"Thank you, mom!" Mia says. + +"Thank you, Mia's mom!" Tom says. + +"You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your movie and pizza. Be calm and nice to each other," Mia's mom says. She leaves them alone. + +Tom and Mia eat their pizza and watch the movie. They laugh and smile. They are calm and happy. They are good friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to visit Sara's grandma. Grandma is elderly. She has white hair and glasses. She is very kind and gives them cookies and milk. + +Grandma has a big table in her living room. It has many books and photos on it. Sara and Tom want to see them. They ask Grandma if they can look at the table. Grandma says yes, but be careful. She helps them climb on the chairs. + +Sara and Tom have fun looking at the table. They see pictures of Grandma when she was young. They see books with stories and animals. They see a shiny clock that makes a sound. They ask Grandma many questions. Grandma tells them stories and answers them. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They hug Grandma and thank her. They say they love her and her table. Grandma smiles and hugs them back. She says she loves them too and they are very good. She gives them more cookies and milk. They have a nice day. +One day, Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Let's go up the tree," Tom said. "It will be fun." + +"OK," Anna said. "But be careful. Don't fall." + +They climbed the tree and reached the top. They looked around and saw the birds, the clouds and the sun. They felt happy and proud. + +"Wow, this is so nice," Anna said. "We are so high." + +"Yes, we are," Tom said. "But look, the sun is going down. It will be dark soon. We should go back." + +They started to climb down the tree. But Tom slipped and got stuck on a branch. He could not move. He was scared. + +"Help, help," Tom cried. "I can't get down. It's too dark." + +Anna heard Tom and saw him hanging from the branch. She wanted to help him. She was brave. + +"Don't worry, Tom," Anna said. "I will save you. Hold on." + +She climbed up the tree again and reached Tom. She grabbed his hand and pulled him up. She helped him to get off the branch and down the tree. They were safe. + +"Thank you, Anna," Tom said. "You are my hero. You saved me." + +"You're welcome, Tom," Anna said. "You are my friend. I'm glad you're OK." + +They hugged and smiled. They ran to their parents, who were waiting for them. They told them what happened. + +"You are very brave, Anna," Tom's mom said. "You saved Tom from the dark." + +"You are very silly, Tom," Anna's dad said. "You should be more careful when you climb trees." + +They all laughed and went home. Tom and Anna learned a lesson. They had a big adventure. They were happy. +Tom liked to grow plants in his garden. He had a big tap that gave water to his plants. He watered them every day and watched them grow big and green. + +One day, Tom saw a new plant in his garden. It was small and yellow and had a funny smell. Tom did not know what it was, but he liked it. He wanted to keep it for himself. He did not water the other plants. He only watered the yellow plant. + +The other plants did not like that. They started to wilt and turn brown. They looked sad and thirsty. Tom's mom saw the garden and was angry. She asked Tom why he did not water the other plants. Tom felt guilty. He knew he was wrong. + +He said sorry to his mom and to the other plants. He watered them all and gave them some food. He also shared the yellow plant with his mom. She told him it was a dandelion. She said it was a weed, but it was also a flower. She said they could make a wish and blow the seeds. + +Tom learned to take care of his garden and to share his plants. He liked to grow plants and to make wishes. He was happy. +Bee and Ant were friends. They liked to play and help each other. Bee was reliable. She always shared her honey with Ant. Ant was reliable. He always helped Bee with her work. + +One day, they saw a big flower. It had many colors and smelled good. Bee and Ant wanted to get some nectar from the flower. They flew and crawled to the flower. They did not see the spider. + +The spider was hiding in the flower. He was hungry and mean. He wanted to catch Bee and Ant. He waited for them to come closer. Then he jumped out and threw his web. + +Bee and Ant were scared. They tried to escape, but the web was sticky and strong. The spider laughed and said, "You are my lunch today. I will eat you both. You are so foolish to come to my flower." + +Bee and Ant cried. They wished they had stayed near their hive. They wished they had listened to their friends who warned them about the spider. They wished they could vanish and be safe. But they could not. The spider wrapped them in his web and took them to his home. He ate them and was happy. Bee and Ant were gone. They were not reliable anymore. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they ran after it and brought it back. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went into the street. Tom and Lily saw a big car coming fast. They were scared and stopped. They did not know what to do. + +A lady saw them and ran to them. She was worried. She grabbed their hands and pulled them back to the grass. She said, "Are you OK? You should not go into the street. It is dangerous. Where are your parents?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not see their parents. They had wandered away from the bench where their parents were sitting. They felt sorry and sad. They said, "We are sorry, lady. We lost our ball. We did not see the car. We do not know where our parents are." + +The lady hugged them and said, "It's OK. I'm glad you are safe. Let's find your ball and your parents. What are their names?" + +Tom and Lily told her their parents' names. The lady helped them look for their ball and their parents. She asked other people in the park if they had seen them. She also called the park office and gave them a description. + +Soon, they found their ball near a tree. They also saw their parents walking towards them. They were worried too. They had noticed that Tom and Lily were gone and had started to look for them. + +Tom and Lily ran to their parents and hugged them. They said, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We lost our ball and went into the street. A lady helped us. She was very nice." + +Their parents thanked the lady and apologized for the trouble. They said, "You are very kind, lady. Thank you for saving our children. We are very grateful." + +The lady smiled and said, "You are welcome. I'm happy to help. Please be careful and watch your children. The street is not a place to play." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We will, lady. Thank you again." + +They waved goodbye to the lady and left the park with their parents. They held their hands and their ball. They learned a lesson that day. They would not go into the street again. They would stay close to their parents. They would also remember the lady who helped them. She was a good lady. +Lily and Max were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to draw many things, like animals, flowers and cars. Lily wanted to print her drawing of a skull. She thought it was scary and cool. + +"Look, Max, I made a skull. Do you like it?" Lily asked, holding up her paper. + +Max shook his head. He did not like skulls. He thought they were ugly and mean. He liked to draw happy things, like stars and rainbows. + +"No, I don't like it. It is bad. Draw something else," Max said, frowning. + +Lily was stubborn. She did not want to draw something else. She liked her skull. She wanted to print it and show it to mom and dad. + +"No, I like it. It is good. I want to print it," Lily said, sticking out her tongue. + +They started to argue. They raised their voices. They did not share their crayons and paper. They made a mess. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw their drawings and their faces. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Max? Why are you fighting? You should be nice to each other and play together," Mom said, sternly. + +Lily and Max looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They knew they were wrong. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were not nice. We wanted to print our drawings, but we did not agree. Lily likes skulls and I don't," Max said, softly. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. She understood. + +"It's okay, Max. You don't have to like skulls. Lily doesn't have to like stars. You can like different things and still be friends. You can print your drawings and show me. I like both of them. They are creative and colorful," Mom said, kindly. + +Lily and Max smiled. They hugged Mom and thanked her. They printed their drawings and showed them to Mom. They were proud of their work. They decided to draw more things and share their crayons and paper. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big box of toys in the yard. One day, they find a red axe in the box. They do not know what it is for. + +"Look, Sam, a red axe!" Tom says. He picks it up and swings it in the air. + +"Wow, Tom, that is cool!" Sam says. He wants to try it too. He takes the axe from Tom and runs with it. + +"Hey, give it back, Sam!" Tom says. He chases Sam around the yard. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Sam says. He pretends the axe is a car. He makes loud noises with his mouth. + +"Stop, Sam, stop!" Tom says. He is angry. He wants his turn with the axe. + +But Sam does not stop. He zooms faster and faster. He does not see the big rock in his way. He trips and falls. The axe flies out of his hand and lands on the grass. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Sam says. He cries. He has a cut on his knee. It hurts. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Tom says. He runs to Sam and helps him up. He sees the blood on Sam's knee. He is scared. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry!" Sam says. He hugs Tom. He is sorry for taking the axe and running away. + +"It's okay, Sam, it's okay!" Tom says. He hugs Sam back. He is sorry for being angry. + +They go inside the house. Mom sees them and gives them a band-aid and a cookie. She tells them to be careful with the axe. She says it is not a toy. It is for chopping wood. + +Tom and Sam nod. They say they are sorry. They promise to be careful. They eat their cookies and hug Mom. They are still friends. They decide to play with something else. They leave the red axe in the box. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. But their dad had a boring job. He had to wear a suit and go to a big building every day. He did not have time to play with them. + +One day, Tim and Sam saw their dad's suit on the bed. They had an idea. They put on the suit and pretended to be dad. They said, "We are going to work. Bye-bye, mom. Bye-bye, toys. We are very busy and important." + +They walked out of the house and down the street. They felt very grown-up and smart. But they did not know where to go. They got lost and scared. They did not see any cars or balls or blocks. They only saw big people and big noises and big signs. They wanted to go back home. + +They saw a nice lady. She asked them, "Where are your parents? Why are you wearing a suit?" They said, "We are dad. We are going to work. But we don't know where it is. We want to go home. We miss mom. We miss toys. We are sorry." + +The nice lady called their mom. She came and picked them up. She was very worried and angry. She said, "You should never leave the house without me. You could have been hurt or lost. You should not play with dad's suit. It is not a toy. It is for his job. He works hard to take care of us. You should respect him and his things." + +Tim and Sam felt very bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, dad. We love you. We don't want to be dad. We want to be kids. We want to play with cars and balls and blocks. We don't like suits. They are boring." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, too. I'm glad you are safe. You can play with your toys, but you have to follow the rules. You have to stay in the house or in the yard. You have to ask before you touch anything that is not yours. You have to be careful and kind. That is how you grow up to be good and happy." + +Tim and Sam learned their lesson. They never left the house without mom again. They never played with dad's suit again. They played with their toys and had fun. They said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. You are the best. We are lucky to have you." +Lila and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to talk to each other before they sleep. They discuss many things, like their toys, their friends, and their dreams. + +One night, Lila and Ben hear a loud noise outside. They get scared and hug each other. They wonder what it is. They peek out of the window and see a big dog. The dog is barking and running around. It looks angry and hungry. + +Lila and Ben feel sorry for the dog. They think it needs a home and a family. They decide to help the dog. They sneak out of the bed and open the door. They call the dog softly and offer it some food. The dog stops barking and comes closer. It sniffs the food and eats it. It wags its tail and licks their hands. It looks happy and friendly. + +Lila and Ben smile and pet the dog. They ask the dog its name. The dog barks and wags its tail again. Lila and Ben think the dog is saying yes. They name the dog Max. They invite Max to sleep with them in their bed. Max agrees and follows them. He jumps on the bed and cuddles with them. He is warm and soft. He is loyal and grateful. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They have a new friend. They tell Max they love him. Max tells them he loves them too. They fall asleep together. They dream of having more adventures with Max. They are a family. +Anna liked to crawl under the bookcase in her room. It was her secret place, where she could hide from her big brother Tom and read her favorite books. She had a flashlight and a pillow and some snacks there. + +One day, Tom was looking for Anna. He wanted to play with her new doll, but he could not find her anywhere. He searched the whole house, but he did not think of looking under the bookcase. He was angry and bored. + +He went to the kitchen and saw a jar of honey on the counter. He loved honey, but he knew he was not allowed to have it without asking. He looked around and saw no one. He decided to take a little bit, just a taste. He opened the jar and dipped his finger in it. He put it in his mouth and waited for the sweet flavor. + +But he did not taste honey. He tasted something bitter and spicy and awful. He spat it out and coughed and cried. He looked at the jar and saw a label. It said: "Hot sauce. Do not touch. For Dad's barbecue." + +Anna had put the label on the jar as a prank. She knew Tom liked to sneak honey when no one was watching. She had swapped the jars and hid the real honey under the bookcase. She had heard Tom's scream from her secret place and smiled. She crawled out and went to see him. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" she asked innocently. + +"No, I'm not okay!" Tom shouted. "You tricked me! You put hot sauce in the honey jar!" + +Anna giggled. "That's what you get for trying to take my doll. And my honey. Next time, ask first." + +Tom glared at her, but he knew she was right. He had learned his lesson. He ran to the sink and washed his mouth. Anna went back to her bookcase and read her books. She was happy. She had her secret place, her doll, and her honey. And she had taught Tom a good joke. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play dress-up. They had many costumes in their big box, like a princess, a pirate, a doctor and a fairy. One day, they found a new costume in the box. It was a giant suit, with a big head, big hands and big feet. Lila and Ben wanted to try it on. + +"I want to wear the giant suit first!" Lila said. + +"No, I want to wear it first!" Ben said. + +They both grabbed the suit and pulled hard. They started to fight and yell. They did not share or take turns. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lila and Ben fighting over the giant suit. She was not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Lila and Ben!" she said. "Why are you being so harsh to each other? You are twins, you should love and help each other. Fighting over a costume is not nice. You can both wear the giant suit, but you have to share and take turns. How about you wear it for ten minutes, and then you switch?" + +Lila and Ben felt sorry for being harsh. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They agreed to share and take turns. They put on the giant suit and had fun. They pretended to be friendly giants who helped people and animals. They learned that sharing and taking turns is better than fighting and being harsh. They also learned that being a giant is not as important as being kind. +Sara was very happy. She had a new dress and a big bow for her hair. She was going to a party at Lily's house. Lily was her best friend. Sara had an invitation with a pink flower on it. She put it in her pocket and ran to the door. + +"Mommy, can we go now?" she asked. + +"Yes, dear, let me get my coat and keys," Mommy said. + +Sara and Mommy got in the car and drove to Lily's house. Sara saw balloons and streamers and a big sign that said "Happy Birthday Lily". She was very excited. She ran to the door and rang the bell. + +Lily's mommy opened the door. She looked at Sara and frowned. + +"Hello, Sara. What are you doing here?" she asked. + +"I'm here for the party. I have an invitation," Sara said. She took out the invitation and showed it to Lily's mommy. + +Lily's mommy looked at the invitation and shook her head. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, but this invitation is not for you. It's for another Sara. She lives on the next street. You have the wrong invitation. You can't come to the party," she said. + +Sara felt a big lump in her throat. She felt tears in her eyes. She looked at Lily's mommy and begged. + +"Please, can I stay? I have a new dress and a big bow. I want to play with Lily. She is my best friend," she said. + +Lily's mommy shook her head again. + +"No, Sara, you can't stay. This party is only for Lily and her friends. You are not her friend. You are a mistake. You have to go home," she said. + +She closed the door in Sara's face. + +Sara stood on the porch and cried. She felt very sad and lonely. She wished she had a real invitation and a real friend. She wished she had never come to the party. She wished she had never seen the charming invitation with the pink flower on it. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was the lamp. The lamp had a shiny bulb that made bright light. Tom and Lily wanted to see the bulb up close, so they decided to climb on the bed and reach for the lamp. + +"Tom, you go first," Lily said. "You are taller than me." + +"OK, Lily," Tom said. He got on the bed and stood on his toes. He stretched his arm and touched the bulb. It was warm and smooth. He smiled and said, "Lily, it feels nice. Come and see." + +Lily climbed on the bed and stood next to Tom. She also touched the bulb and nodded. "Yes, it does. Can we take it out and play with it?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He remembered that Mom and Dad always said not to touch the lamp. But he was curious and wanted to see the bulb better. He said, "Maybe we can. Let me try." + +He twisted the bulb with his hand. It moved a little, but not enough. He twisted harder. The bulb came out, but so did a spark. Tom and Lily screamed. The spark hit the lampshade and set it on fire. The fire spread quickly and reached the curtains. The room filled with smoke and flames. + +Tom and Lily were scared and cried. They tried to get off the bed, but it was too late. The fire blocked their way. They hugged each other and hoped that Mom and Dad would come and save them. But Mom and Dad were downstairs and did not hear them. Tom and Lily did not get out of the room. They did not play with the lamp ever again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They took turns to drive the car around the yard, pretending to go on adventures. + +One day, Lily wanted to drive the car longer than Ben. She said, "It's my turn, it's my turn!" and pushed Ben away. Ben was angry and sad. He said, "No, it's not fair, you had it before!" and pulled the car back. They both started to cry and shout. + +Mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw the twins fighting over the car. She said, "What's going on here? Why are you not sharing?" Lily and Ben told Mom what happened. Mom said, "That's not nice, Lily. You have to share with your brother. And Ben, you have to be patient with your sister. You are both wrong. You have to say sorry and hug each other." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for making each other unhappy. They said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." and hugged each other. Mom smiled and said, "That's good, my loves. You are compassionate. You know how to forgive. Now, how about we go inside and have some dessert? I made some cookies for you." + +Lily and Ben cheered and said, "Yay, cookies!" They ran inside with Mom, holding hands. They forgot about the car and enjoyed their dessert. They learned to share and be kind. +Sara and Ben were playing on the farm. They liked to run and jump and see the animals. They saw a big pile of hay and wanted to climb on it. They thought it would be fun and soft. + +But when they got on the hay, they heard a loud moo. They looked down and saw a cow under the hay. The cow was angry and scared. It shook its head and tried to get up. The hay fell off and the cow stood up. Sara and Ben fell down too. + +The cow was bigger than Sara and Ben. It looked at them with big eyes and opened its mouth. Sara and Ben were afraid. They thought the cow would hurt them. They ran away as fast as they could. They cried and cried. + +They ran to their mom and dad, who were working in the barn. They told them what happened. Mom and dad hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they should not have played on the hay. They said the hay was for the cow, not for them. They said the cow was not mean, but it did not like to be surprised. + +Sara and Ben felt ashamed. They said they were sorry too. They said they did not know there was a cow under the hay. They said they would not do it again. Mom and dad said they forgave them. They said they loved them. They said they could play with the other animals, but they had to be careful and respectful. Sara and Ben nodded and smiled. They wiped their tears and went to see the chickens. They hoped the cow was not mad at them. +Lily and Max were twins who loved to eat cherries. One day, they saw a big cherry tree in the park. They ran to the tree and picked some cherries. They filled their pockets and their hats with the red fruits. + +"Let's go home and share them with Mom and Dad," Lily said. + +"OK, but I want to eat some on the way," Max said. + +They started to walk home, but Max was hungry. He ate one cherry, then another, then another. He ate all the cherries in his hat and his pockets. He did not leave any for Lily. + +"Max, stop eating all the cherries!" Lily said. "You are being greedy and mean. You have to share with me and Mom and Dad." + +"No, I don't. They are mine. I picked them," Max said. + +He tried to run away from Lily, but he was too full. He tripped and fell. All the cherries spilled out of his mouth and rolled on the ground. + +Lily saw the cherries and felt sad. She wanted to eat some too, but they were dirty and squashed. She started to cry. + +A dog came by and saw the cherries. He thought they looked tasty. He barked and ran to the cherries. He ate them all in one gulp. + +"Hey, that's not fair! Those are our cherries!" Max shouted. He got up and chased the dog. He wanted to get his cherries back. + +But the dog was faster and smarter. He ran away from Max and hid behind a bush. He licked his lips and wagged his tail. He thought the cherries were incredible. + +Lily saw Max and the dog. She felt sorry for Max. She knew he was sorry too. She went to him and hugged him. + +"It's OK, Max. I forgive you. We can find more cherries another day," she said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I ate all the cherries. I was selfish and silly. I love you," he said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to go home and tell Mom and Dad what happened. They hoped they would have some cookies for them. They liked cookies too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +But Sara and Ben get tired. They want to rest. They look for a place to sit. They see a big tree. The tree has a fat trunk and many leaves. They think the tree is nice. + +They go to the tree. They sit under the tree. They feel the shade and the breeze. They close their eyes. They rest. + +But they hear a voice. The voice is loud and angry. The voice says, "Hey, you! Get away from my tree! This is my tree! You are not welcome here!" + +Sara and Ben open their eyes. They see a big bird. The bird is on a branch. The bird is fat and red and has a long beak. The bird is mean. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They do not like the bird. They do not want to fight. They get up. They run away from the tree. They look for another place to rest. + +They find a bench. The bench is near a pond. The pond has water and fish and ducks. They think the pond is nice. + +They go to the bench. They sit on the bench. They watch the water and the fish and the ducks. They smile. They rest. + +They hear a voice. The voice is soft and friendly. The voice says, "Hello, you! You can stay on my bench! This is my bench! You are welcome here!" + +Sara and Ben look up. They see a lady. The lady is on a wheelchair. The lady is old and thin and has a white hat. The lady is kind. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They like the lady. They want to talk. They say, "Thank you, lady! You are nice! Can we be your friends?" + +The lady nods. She says, "Of course, you can! I like you, too! You are sweet! Let's be friends!" + +Sara and Ben hug the lady. They feel the warmth and the love. They rest. +Tom and Lily were at the lake with their dad. They liked to swim and splash in the water. They also liked to play on the raft. The raft was big and gray and had a rope to pull it. + +"Can we go on the raft, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and wear your life jackets," dad said. + +Tom and Lily put on their life jackets and climbed on the raft. They pulled the rope and moved the raft to the middle of the lake. They laughed and waved to dad on the shore. + +They saw some ducks and fish in the water. They threw some bread to the ducks and watched them eat. They felt the sun and the breeze on their faces. They were happy. + +After a while, they felt tired. They decided to rest on the raft. They lay down and closed their eyes. They listened to the water and the birds. They felt the raft rock gently. + +"Dad, we are resting on the raft," Lily called. + +"Okay, sweeties, enjoy your nap," dad called back. + +Tom and Lily smiled and cuddled. They fell asleep on the raft. They had a nice dream. +Tim and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big hole in the fence. They want to know what is on the other side. + +"Let's go and look," Tim says. + +"But Mom said we should not go out of the garden," Mia says. + +"It's okay, we will be back soon," Tim says. He takes Mia's hand and they go through the hole. + +They see a big road with many cars and trucks. They hear loud noises and see bright lights. They feel scared. + +"This is not fun," Mia says. "I want to go back." + +"Me too," Tim says. He tries to find the hole, but he can't. The fence has changed. It is now new and shiny and has no holes. + +"Help!" Tim and Mia cry. They don't know what to do. + +A man sees them and comes to them. He is wearing a blue uniform and a hat. He has a pale face and a kind smile. + +"Hello, little ones," he says. "Are you lost?" + +"Yes, we are," Tim says. "We came from the garden, but we can't find the hole." + +The man nods. He takes out a walkie-talkie and talks to someone. He says he has found two children who need help. + +"Don't worry, I will take you back to your mom," he says. He picks them up and carries them to his car. He drives them to the garden and finds their mom. + +"Mom!" Tim and Mia shout. They hug her and tell her what happened. + +"I'm so sorry, Mom," Tim says. "We were curious and we went through the hole, but then we couldn't find it." + +"It's okay, Tim," Mom says. "I'm glad you are safe. The fence was changed today, that's why you couldn't find the hole. But you should never go out of the garden without me. It's dangerous." + +"I know, Mom," Tim says. "We won't do it again." + +Mom smiles and kisses them. She thanks the man for bringing them back. The man waves and leaves. + +Tim and Mia learn their lesson. They never go through the hole again. They play in the garden and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. Mom and Dad tell them to share and be kind. + +One day, Mom and Dad take them to a pizza place. They are very hungry and excited. They sit at a big table and look at the menu. Mom and Dad let them order what they want. Tom orders cheese pizza and Anna orders pepperoni pizza. They also order juice and salad. + +The pizza comes soon. It smells good and looks yummy. Tom and Anna each take a slice and start to eat. But then Tom sees Anna's pizza. He thinks it looks better than his. He wants to try it. He reaches for Anna's plate and says, "Give me some of your pizza!" + +Anna does not like that. She says, "No, this is my pizza! You ordered cheese pizza. You eat your pizza!" She pulls her plate away from Tom and holds it close to her. + +Tom and Anna start to argue. They raise their voices and make faces. Mom and Dad are not happy. They tell them to stop and be quiet. They say, "You both ordered what you wanted. You should be happy with your choice. And you should be kind and respectful to each other. You are twins. You are special. You should love each other." + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. They share their pizza and juice and salad. They enjoy their meal and have fun. Mom and Dad smile and say, "That's better. We are proud of you. You are good twins. We love you very much." + +The end. +Lila liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a blue dress and yellow hair. Lila always took Anna with her when she went out. + +One day, Lila and her mom went to the park. Lila saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom to hold Anna while she climbed up. Her mom said yes and waited for her at the bottom. + +Lila slid down the slide and felt happy. She ran back to her mom and hugged her. She reached for Anna, but her mom said, "Wait, Lila. There is a girl who wants to play with Anna. She has no dolls of her own. Can you share Anna with her for a little time?" + +Lila looked at the girl. She was modest and shy. She had a pink shirt and brown hair. She smiled at Lila and said, "Please, can I play with Anna? She is so pretty. I will be careful with her." + +Lila felt sad. She loved Anna and did not want to give her away. She shook her head and said, "No, Anna is mine. I want to play with her. You can play with something else." + +Her mom said, "Lila, that is not nice. Sharing is good. The girl has nothing to play with. Anna is just a doll. You have many dolls at home. You can play with them later. Why don't you let the girl have Anna for a little time? She will give her back to you soon." + +Lila did not listen. She insisted on keeping Anna. She said, "No, no, no. Anna is mine. I will not share her. She is my best friend. Go away, girl. Find your own doll." + +The girl felt sad. She said, "Okay, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play with Anna. She is so pretty. But I understand. She is yours. Goodbye, Lila. Goodbye, Anna." She turned around and walked away. + +Lila felt happy. She had Anna back. She hugged her and said, "I love you, Anna. You are mine. We will always be together." + +Her mom felt disappointed. She said, "Lila, that was not nice. You hurt the girl's feelings. You were selfish and rude. You should have shared Anna with her. She was modest and polite. She only wanted to play with Anna for a little time. She would have given her back to you. Sharing is good. Sharing makes friends. Sharing makes happy. Don't you want to be happy and have friends?" + +Lila did not answer. She did not care. She only cared about Anna. She did not want to share her with anyone. She did not want to make friends. She did not want to be happy. She only wanted to be with Anna. She held her tight and said, "I love you, Anna. You are mine. We will always be together." +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy planes. They made them soar in the air and pretended they were pilots. They had fun making noises and stories with their planes. + +One day, Tom had a question for Lily. He said, "Lily, why do planes soar in the sky? How do they do that?" Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I don't know, Tom. Maybe they have magic wings. Or maybe they have big fans that blow them up." + +Tom nodded. He said, "That makes sense. But I want to know more. I want to learn how planes really soar. Maybe we can ask someone who knows." Lily agreed. She said, "That's a good idea, Tom. Maybe we can ask our dad. He knows a lot of things. He can tell us how planes soar." + +Tom and Lily ran to their dad, who was reading a book on the couch. They said, "Dad, dad, we have a question for you. It's very important. Can you tell us how planes soar in the sky?" Their dad smiled. He said, "Sure, I can try to tell you. But you have to listen carefully. It's not very simple. Planes soar because of something called lift. Lift is a force that pushes the planes up when they move fast. The shape of the wings helps to create lift. The faster the planes go, the more lift they have. That's how they soar in the sky." + +Tom and Lily listened to their dad with wide eyes. They said, "Wow, that's amazing. Thank you, dad. You're very smart. We learned something new today." Their dad hugged them. He said, "You're welcome, Tom and Lily. I'm glad you're curious and want to learn. That's very important. Learning is fun and exciting. And maybe one day, you can soar in the sky too." +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a charming dress with flowers and ribbons. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily wanted to have a tea party with Anna and her other dolls. She went to the kitchen and asked her mom for some cups and plates. Her mom smiled and gave her some plastic ones. She also gave her some cookies and juice. "Here is your supply for your tea party," she said. "Be careful on the stairs, Lily." + +Lily thanked her mom and carried the cups, plates, cookies and juice to her room. She put them on a small table and arranged her dolls around it. She gave each doll a cup and a plate and pretended to pour them tea. She also gave them cookies and juice. She made them say "thank you" and "delicious". + +Lily was having a lot of fun with her tea party. She did not hear her brother Tom coming up the stairs. Tom was older than Lily and liked to tease her. He saw Lily playing with her dolls and decided to scare her. He crept behind her and shouted "Boo!" + +Lily was so startled that she dropped her cup and spilled juice on Anna's dress. She screamed and started to cry. Tom laughed and ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She hugged Anna and tried to wipe off the juice. She wished Tom would leave her alone. She wished her mom would come and help her. She wished her tea party was not ruined. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. There is a big fireplace in the living room. It is very old and original. It has bricks and a metal screen. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars and dolls. They pretend they are going on a trip. They put some of their toys in a box and drag it across the floor. They are having fun. + +But they are not careful. They get too close to the fireplace. The box bumps into the screen and makes a loud noise. The screen falls off and the fire comes out. The fire is hot and scary. + +Anna and Ben scream and run away. They are scared and sorry. They call for their mom and dad. Mom and dad come quickly. They see the fire and the toys. They are angry and worried. + +Mom and dad put out the fire with water. They check if Anna and Ben are hurt. They are not hurt, but they are sad. Mom and dad hug them and tell them they are glad they are safe. They also tell them they have to be careful and not play near the fireplace. They say the fireplace is original and special and they have to respect it. + +Anna and Ben say they are sorry and they understand. They promise to be careful and not play near the fireplace again. They hug their mom and dad and say they love them. Mom and dad say they love them too and they are proud of them. They help them clean up the toys and the mess. They sit together on the couch and read a book. They are happy and warm. +Lily liked to make pizza with her mom. She helped to roll the dough, spread the sauce, and sprinkle the cheese. But she did not like olives. Olives were black and round and bitter. She always picked them off her slice and gave them to her dad. + +One day, mom said they had a new kind of olive to try. They were green and stuffed with something red. Mom said they were sweet and yummy. She put some on the pizza and baked it in the oven. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see what the green olives looked like. She peeked at the pizza when it was done. She saw the cheese was melted and the crust was golden. She also saw the green olives with the red stuff inside. They looked funny. + +Mom cut the pizza and gave Lily a slice. Lily saw a green olive on her piece. She did not want to eat it. She tried to take it off, but the cheese was sticky. She pulled harder, but the olive did not come off. She pulled so hard that the cheese and the sauce and the olive flew off her slice and landed on the floor. + +Lily was sad. She had no pizza left. She looked at the mess on the floor. She saw the green olive with the red stuff inside. She wondered what it tasted like. She was still curious. She picked it up and put it in her mouth. + +Lily was surprised. The green olive was not bitter. It was sweet and juicy. The red stuff was not spicy. It was soft and tangy. She liked it. She smiled and said, "Yum!" + +Mom saw Lily eating the green olive. She was happy. She said, "I'm glad you like it. It's a cherry tomato. Do you want another slice of pizza?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, please. And can you include more green olives?" +Anna and Ben are friends who like to play outside. One day, they see a big pink mailbox near their house. They wonder what is inside. Maybe there are letters, or stickers, or candy. + +"Let's look inside the mailbox," Anna says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"No, we can't do that," Ben says. "That is not our mailbox. It belongs to someone else. We have to ask first." + +But Anna does not listen. She runs to the mailbox and opens it. She sees a lot of envelopes and a small package. She dives her hand inside and grabs the package. + +"Look, Ben, I found a present!" Anna says. "Maybe it is for me." + +Ben shakes his head. He knows that is wrong. He tries to stop Anna, but it is too late. She tears open the package and sees a shiny necklace. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Anna says. "I want to keep it." + +But then, they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my mail?" It is Mrs. Lee, the owner of the mailbox. She is very angry. She sees Anna holding her necklace. + +"That is mine!" Mrs. Lee says. "You are a bad girl. You should not take things that are not yours. Give it back to me right now!" + +Anna feels scared and ashamed. She knows she did something bad. She gives the necklace back to Mrs. Lee and says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mrs. Lee," Anna says. "I was curious. I won't do it again." + +Mrs. Lee takes the necklace and the package. She is still angry, but she sees that Anna is sorry. She decides to forgive her. + +"Thank you for saying sorry," Mrs. Lee says. "But you should not touch other people's mail. It is rude and illegal. You could get in trouble. Next time, if you want to see something, you have to ask first. Do you understand?" + +Anna nods. She understands. She learned a lesson. She looks at Ben. He is sad and disappointed. He is her friend, but she did not listen to him. She wants to make up with him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry, too," Anna says. "You were right. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend. Can we still play together?" + +Ben smiles. He is glad that Anna is sorry. He is still her friend. He forgives her, too. + +"Sure, we can still play together," Ben says. "But let's play somewhere else. Not near the mailbox." + +Anna agrees. They hold hands and run away. They find a new place to play. They have fun and they are happy. They never touch the mailbox again. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play and have fun. But they also liked to eat cake. One day, their mom made a big cake for their dad's birthday. She put it on the table and said, "Don't touch the cake, kids. It's for later." + +But Lily and Ben were very hungry. They waited until their mom went to the store. Then they sneaked into the kitchen. They saw the cake on the table. It looked yummy. They wanted to have a bite. + +"Let's steal some cake," Lily whispered to Ben. + +"OK, but be quiet," Ben whispered back. + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. They broke off a big piece and put it in their mouths. It was sweet and soft. They smiled and ate some more. + +But they did not see their dad coming home. He opened the door and saw them. He was angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he shouted. "You stole my cake!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the cake and ran to their room. They hid under the bed. It was dark and cozy. They felt sorry for what they did. + +They heard their dad and mom talking. They said they were not mad, but they were sad. They said they loved them, but they had to learn to share and wait. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They came out of their room. They hugged their dad and mom and said they were sorry. They said they loved them too. + +Their dad and mom smiled and forgave them. They said they still had some cake left. They said they could have a slice, but only after dinner. + +Lily and Ben nodded and thanked them. They learned their lesson. They never stole cake again. +Sara and Ben were happy to go to the farm with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the animals and play in the grass. Mom and Dad said they had to unpack the car first. Sara and Ben helped them take out the bags and the food. + +Sara saw a big box near the barn. She was curious. She went to the box and opened it. She did not know it was a bee house. Bees lived inside the box. They made honey and wax. They were delicate and did not like to be disturbed. + +When Sara opened the box, the bees came out. They were angry. They buzzed and stung Sara. Sara screamed and cried. She ran to Mom and Dad. They were worried. They took Sara to the car and drove to the doctor. Sara had many red spots on her skin. She felt sick and sore. + +Ben was sad. He did not see the animals or play in the grass. He did not have fun at the farm. He wished Sara did not open the bee house. He wished they could go back home. He did not like the farm anymore. +One day, a little girl named Lily was walking in the woods with her dog, Spot. She saw a small house made of candy and cake. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some. + +"Look, Spot, a tasty house!" she said. "Let's go and have a bite." + +She ran to the house and broke off a piece of the roof. It was sweet and yummy. Spot barked and wagged his tail. He ate some of the door. It was crunchy and chewy. + +But inside the house, there was a mean witch. She heard the noise and came out. She saw Lily and Spot and was very angry. + +"Who is eating my house?" she shouted. "You naughty children, I will cook you and eat you!" + +She grabbed Lily by the hair and dragged her inside. She threw her into a big pot of water. She turned on the fire and laughed. + +Spot saw what happened and was very scared. He wanted to help Lily. He ran to the pot and bit the witch's leg. She screamed and let go of Lily. Lily jumped out of the pot and ran to Spot. + +"Thank you, Spot, you saved me!" she said. "Let's get out of here!" + +They ran out of the house and back to the woods. They never went near the tasty house again. They learned to be careful of strangers and to share their food. They were happy and safe. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to find things and examine them. They had a note book and a pencil to draw what they saw. + +"Look, Sam, a worm!" Lily said, pointing to the ground. She picked up the worm and held it in her hand. It was long and brown and flexible. It moved and curled in her hand. + +"Wow, Lily, that's a cool worm!" Sam said. He took the note book and the pencil and tried to draw the worm. He made a wiggly line on the paper. "See, this is the worm!" + +Lily looked at the drawing and smiled. She put the worm back on the ground and watched it crawl away. "Bye, worm!" she said. She took the note book and the pencil and looked for something else to examine. + +"Hey, Lily, what's that?" Sam said, pointing to a tree. He saw something shiny and round hanging from a branch. It looked like a ball. + +"Let's go and see!" Lily said. They ran to the tree and reached for the shiny thing. It was a bell. It made a tinkling sound when they touched it. + +"Wow, Lily, that's a pretty bell!" Sam said. He shook the bell and listened to the sound. He made a note of the bell in the note book. He drew a circle and some lines. + +"See, this is the bell!" he said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked the bell. She wondered who put it there. She looked around and saw a bird. The bird was red and blue and had a long tail. It was sitting on another branch and watching them. + +"Hello, bird!" Lily said. She waved to the bird. The bird chirped and flew away. + +"Bye, bird!" Sam said. He made a note of the bird in the note book. He drew a triangle and some curves. + +"See, this is the bird!" he said. + +Lily and Sam had fun examining things in the park. They filled their note book with drawings and notes. They learned a lot of new things. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park near the river. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Do not go near the river. It may flood." But they did not listen. They wanted to have fun. + +They ran to the river and threw stones and sticks in the water. They laughed and shouted. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. They did not hear the thunder. They did not feel the rain. + +Soon, the river became very big and fast. It rose and rose. It reached the park. It reached the sign. It reached Tom and Sam. They were scared. They tried to run away. But it was too late. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "We are sorry! We should have listened!" + +But no one heard them. No one came. The river took them away. They never came back. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big field of poppies. The poppies were pink and red and very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, poppies!" Lily said. "Let's go and pick some." + +"OK, Lily, but we have to be careful. Poppies are not for picking. They are for bees and birds and bugs," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the field and started to pick the poppies. She wanted to make a poppy crown for herself. She picked and picked and picked. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben shouted. "You are hurting the poppies. They need to stay in the ground. They are not for us to use." + +But Lily did not stop. She picked and picked and picked. She made a big pile of poppies. She tried to make a poppy crown, but the poppies were too soft and wilted. They fell apart in her hands. + +"Look, Lily, look what you did," Ben said. "You wasted the poppies. They are not pretty anymore. They are sad and brown. And the bees and birds and bugs have no food. You were selfish and greedy." + +Lily looked at the poppies. She felt bad. She saw the bees and birds and bugs flying away. She saw the empty field. She saw Ben's angry face. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry," Lily said. "I was wrong. I should have listened to you. Poppies are not for picking. They are for living. Can we fix it?" + +Ben sighed. He was still mad, but he was also kind. He said, "We can't fix it, Lily, but we can learn from it. Next time, we can look at the poppies, but not touch them. We can enjoy their beauty, but not take it. We can share the poppies with the bees and birds and bugs. That is the right thing to do." + +Lily nodded. She said, "You are right, Ben. That is the right thing to do. Thank you for being my friend. I'm sorry for being selfish and greedy. I will do better next time." + +Ben smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you are my friend. I forgive you for being selfish and greedy. I hope you do better next time." + +They hugged and walked away. They left the poppies alone. They hoped the poppies would grow back and be happy again. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect and care for nature. They learned to be good friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the sand near the water. They liked to make castles and dig holes. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs in the water. They were not afraid of them. + +One day, they saw something big and gray in the water. It had a fin on its back and a long tail. It moved fast and made splashes. Ben and Lily wondered what it was. + +"Look, Lily, what is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe it is a big fish," Lily said. + +They wanted to see it better, so they walked closer to the water. They did not see their mom and dad, who were sitting under an umbrella. + +The big gray thing came closer to them. It opened its mouth and showed many sharp teeth. It was a shark! Ben and Lily realized it was a shark and they were scared. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. + +They ran away from the water as fast as they could. The shark did not follow them. It swam away to look for other food. + +Ben and Lily reached their mom and dad, who hugged them and asked them what happened. They told them about the shark and how they ran away. + +"Wow, you were very brave, Ben and Lily," their mom said. "But you should not go near the water without us. The water can be dangerous. There are sharks and other things that can hurt you." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They did not want to see the shark again. + +They decided to play with their hairy dog, who was friendly and fun. They threw a ball for him and he chased it. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the shark and enjoyed the sand. +Anna was going to school for the first time. She was excited and nervous. She wanted to make new friends and learn new things. She packed her bag with her books, her crayons and her teddy bear. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" her mom asked. "Yes, mom, I am ready!" Anna said. She hugged her mom and put on her coat. They walked to the bus stop together. "Listen, Anna, you have to be careful at school. Follow the rules, be nice to the teacher and the other kids, and have fun. I love you," her mom said. + +"I love you too, mom. I will be careful, I promise," Anna said. She kissed her mom and got on the bus. She waved goodbye and looked for a seat. She saw a girl with curly hair and a smile. She sat next to her and said, "Hi, I am Anna. What is your name?" + +"Hi, Anna. I am Lily. I am going to school for the first time too. Do you want to be my friend?" the girl said. + +"Yes, I want to be your friend. Do you like teddy bears? I have one in my bag. His name is Bobo," Anna said. + +"I like teddy bears too. I have one at home. Her name is Lulu. Can I see your Bobo?" Lily said. + +"Sure, you can see him. Here he is. He is soft and brown. He likes to hug and play," Anna said. She took out her teddy bear and showed it to Lily. Lily touched it and smiled. + +"He is very cute. Can I hug him?" Lily said. + +"Of course, you can hug him. He likes you. You are very nice," Anna said. She gave her teddy bear to Lily and they hugged him together. They laughed and talked until they reached the school. They got off the bus and held hands. They were ready to start their new adventure. They were careful, but they were also happy. They had each other. They were friends. +Sam and Mia are playing with their toy train. They like to make it go fast and slow, and stop at different stations. They have a lot of fun with their train. + +One day, they find a big black rock in the backyard. They wonder what it is. They ask their mom. + +"That is coal," mom says. "It is a kind of fuel. Some trains use coal to make steam and move." + +"Can we use coal for our train?" Sam asks. + +"No, sweetie, your train is electric. It needs batteries, not coal. Coal is for old trains, like the ones in the museum," mom says. + +Sam and Mia want to see the old trains. They ask mom to take them to the museum. Mom says yes, and they get ready to go. + +At the museum, they see many old trains. Some are big and some are small. Some are shiny and some are rusty. Some have coal and some have wood. They are all very interesting. + +Sam and Mia see a train that looks like their toy train. It is red and blue, and has a whistle. They want to go inside. + +"Can we go in the train, mom?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. It is very old and fragile," mom says. + +Sam and Mia climb into the train. They see the seats, the windows, and the controls. They pretend to be the driver and the passenger. They make train noises and say "all aboard!" + +They have so much fun that they do not notice the time. Mom calls them to leave. + +"Come on, kids, it is time to go. The museum is closing soon," mom says. + +Sam and Mia do not want to go. They want to stay in the train. + +"Please, mom, can we stay a little longer?" Sam begs. + +"Sorry, sweetie, we have to go. Maybe we can come back another day," mom says. + +Sam and Mia pause. They look at the train. They look at mom. They know mom is right. They say goodbye to the train and thank it for the ride. + +They hop off the train and follow mom. They are sad to leave, but happy to have seen the old trains. They are also hungry and tired. They hope to have some snacks and a nap on the way home. + +They hold mom's hand and walk to the car. They are busy talking about the trains and the coal. They wonder what other things they can learn at the museum. They are excited to come back. They love the museum. +Tom and Sue were playing with their toys in the living room. They heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big, scary tornado. It was spinning and roaring and throwing things around. + +"Mom! Dad! There's a tornado!" Tom shouted. + +Mom and Dad came running from the kitchen. They looked out the window and saw the tornado too. They were scared and confused. They did not know what to do. + +"Quick, kids, we have to go to the basement!" Dad said. "That's the safest place to be when there's a tornado!" + +Mom grabbed a flashlight and some blankets. Dad picked up Tom and Sue and their toys. They ran to the basement door and opened it. But the basement was dark and dirty and full of spiders. + +"Yuck, I don't want to go there!" Sue said. "It's too scary!" + +"Me neither!" Tom said. "Can't we stay here?" + +"No, we can't, it's too dangerous!" Dad said. "The tornado might break the house and hurt us!" + +"But the basement is scary too!" Sue said. + +They had to decide. Would they go to the basement or stay in the living room? What would you do? +Lily wanted to eat ice cream. She liked ice cream very much. She asked her mom for ice cream. Her mom said, "Not now, Lily. It is too cold outside. You will get sick." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to wait. She wanted ice cream now. She started to complain. She said, "But mom, I want ice cream. Please, please, please. Ice cream is yummy. I will not get sick. Please, mom." + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. Stop complaining. You can have ice cream later. Go play with your toys." + +Lily was angry. She did not want to play with her toys. She wanted ice cream. She had a plan. She waited until her mom was busy. Then she sneaked to the kitchen. She opened the freezer. She saw the ice cream. She smiled. + +She tried to take the ice cream out of the freezer. But it was too big. It did not fit in her hands. She tried to pull it harder. But it was too heavy. It did not move. She tried to push it. But it was too slippery. It fell out of the freezer. It landed on the floor. It made a loud noise. + +Her mom heard the noise. She came to the kitchen. She saw the ice cream on the floor. She saw Lily by the freezer. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You made a mess. You wasted the ice cream. You did not listen to me. You are in trouble." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to be in trouble. She did not want to make her mom unhappy. She did not want ice cream anymore. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry. I just wanted ice cream. I'm sorry." + +Her mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was tired. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you wanted ice cream. But you have to wait for the right time. And you have to ask me first. And you have to be careful. Ice cream is not worth making a mess and getting in trouble. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's clean up the mess. And maybe later, we can have some ice cream together. But only a little bit. And only if you are good." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom ever." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. Lily had a part of a cookie in her pocket. She wanted to share it with Ben later. + +But then a big dog came. It was brown and furry. It barked and ran towards them. Lily and Ben were scared. They ran away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +A man heard them. He was the dog's owner. He called the dog back. + +"Sorry, sorry!" he said. "He is friendly. He just wants to play." + +Lily and Ben stopped running. They looked at the dog. He was wagging his tail. He looked happy. + +"Can we pet him?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sure!" the man said. "His name is Spot. He likes children." + +Lily and Ben went closer to the dog. They petted him. He licked their faces. He was soft and warm. + +"Can we give him a part of my cookie?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, of course!" the man said. "He loves cookies." + +Lily took out the part of the cookie from her pocket. She broke it in half. She gave one half to Ben and one half to Spot. + +Spot ate the cookie. He wagged his tail more. He barked happily. + +"Thank you, thank you!" he seemed to say. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked Spot. They gave him more pets. + +They forgot that they were uncomfortable. They forgot that they were scared. They had a new friend. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many poems. Poems are words that sound nice and make pictures in the head. + +Tom opens the book and reads a poem. He says, "This poem is about a cat. The cat is orange and fat. He likes to sit on a mat and nap. He does not like to chase a rat or wear a hat. He is a happy cat." + +Lily likes the poem. She says, "I want to read a poem too. Can I have the book?" Tom gives her the book. Lily looks for a poem. She says, "This poem is about a star. The star is bright and far. He likes to shine in the dark and wink. He does not like to hide or blink. He is a friendly star." + +Tom and Lily smile. They like the poems. They want to make their own poems. They think of words that sound nice and make pictures in the head. They say their poems to each other. + +Tom says, "This poem is about a fish. The fish is blue and swift. He likes to swim in the sea and flip. He does not like to be in a dish or a net. He is a free fish." + +Lily says, "This poem is about a flower. The flower is pink and sweet. She likes to grow in the sun and bloom. She does not like to be in a vase or a room. She is a pretty flower." + +Tom and Lily clap. They are proud of their poems. They say, "We are poets. We can make poems with any words. Poems are fun and fit in our heads." They hug and laugh. They are happy friends. +Lily and Max were bored. They had no toys to play with. Their mom said they had to stay inside because it was raining. The rain was dull and gray. + +"Let's play with the penguin!" Lily said. She ran to her room and got her stuffed penguin. She loved her penguin. It was soft and black and white. + +"Okay, but what can we do with it?" Max asked. He followed his sister to the bathroom. He liked the penguin too, but he wanted to do something fun. + +"We can bathe it!" Lily said. She filled the tub with water and bubbles. She put the penguin in the water and made it splash and swim. + +"Look, it's happy!" Lily said. She made the penguin say, "Quack, quack, I love the water!" + +Max smiled. He joined his sister and took a rubber duck. He made the duck say, "Quack, quack, I love the penguin!" + +They played with the penguin and the duck for a long time. They forgot about the rain and the boredom. They had fun. Their mom came to check on them and saw them laughing and splashing. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We are bathing the penguin!" Lily and Max said. + +"That's very nice of you," their mom said. "But don't forget to bathe yourselves too!" + +They nodded and hugged their mom. They were happy. They loved their penguin. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big garden with many flowers and trees. One day, they saw a red thing hanging from a branch. It looked like a ball, but it was not a ball. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a tomato," Sam said. He had learned the word from their mom, who liked to cook with tomatoes. + +"Can we eat it?" Lily wondered. + +"Maybe, but we have to climb and get it first," Sam said. + +They decided to try to climb the tree and reach the tomato. They put their feet on the trunk and their hands on the branches. They went up and up, until they were close to the tomato. It was big and shiny and smelled good. + +"Wow, it is a wild tomato!" Sam exclaimed. + +He stretched his arm and picked the tomato. He gave half to Lily and kept half for himself. They bit into the tomato and tasted its juice. It was sweet and sour and fresh. + +"Mmm, it is yummy!" Lily said. + +They ate the tomato and smiled at each other. They were happy and proud. They had climbed the tree and found a wild tomato. They wondered what else they could find in their garden. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the park with their ball and their bike. One day, they saw a shiny crown on a bench. It was gold and had jewels on it. + +"Wow, look at that crown!" Tom said. "It is so pretty. I want to wear it." + +"No, Tom, that is not ours. Someone else left it here. Maybe they will come back for it. We should not touch it." Lily said. She was a good girl and knew how to share. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the bench and grabbed the crown. He put it on his head and said, "I am the king of the park. I can do whatever I want." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "Tom, that is not nice. You are being selfish and greedy. You should give the crown back. It does not belong to you." + +But Tom did not care. He rode his bike around the park and shouted, "I am the king. Move out of my way. This is my park." + +Soon, a man came to the park. He was looking for something. He was the owner of the crown. He was a magician who had a show in the park. He had left his crown on the bench by mistake. He was very alert and saw Tom wearing his crown. + +"Hey, kid, that is my crown. Give it back to me. It is part of my costume. I need it for my show." The man said. + +Tom was scared. He did not want to give the crown back. He tried to ride away, but the man was faster. He caught Tom and took the crown from him. He was very angry and said, "You are a bad kid. You should not take things that are not yours. You could have ruined my show. You should be ashamed of yourself." + +Tom felt sorry. He knew he had done wrong. He said, "I am sorry, sir. I was foolish. I thought the crown was cool. I wanted to be the king. But I was not the king. I was a thief. Please forgive me." + +The man was still mad, but he saw that Tom was sincere. He said, "Well, I accept your apology. But you have to learn your lesson. You have to respect other people's things. You have to be honest and kind. You have to be a good kid. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, sir. I understand. I will never do that again. I will be a good kid. Thank you for forgiving me." + +The man smiled. He said, "You are welcome. Now, go and play with your sister. And maybe you can watch my show later. I will show you some magic tricks. But remember, the real magic is in your heart." + +Tom ran to Lily. He hugged her and said, "I am sorry, Lily. You were right. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You are a good sister. Can we still play together?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Of course, Tom. I love you. You are a good brother. Come on, let's play. And maybe we can watch the magic show later. It sounds fun." + +Tom and Lily played happily in the park. They learned their lesson. They learned to be honest, kind, and respectful. They learned to share and care. They learned to be good kids. And they had fun. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play soccer. They had a big ball and two goals in the park. One day, they saw a big sign that said: "Come to the stadium and watch the soccer game!" They wanted to go and see the real players. + +They asked their mom and dad if they could go. Mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful and stay together. They gave them some money and a map. They said they would pick them up after the game. + +Ben and Lily took the bus to the stadium. It was very big and loud. There were many people and flags and colors. They found their seats and watched the game. They cheered and clapped and had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The game was almost over and the score was tied. One of the players kicked the ball very hard and it hit the goal post. The goal post broke and fell down. The ball split in two. Everyone was shocked and scared. + +Some people started to run and scream. Some people stayed and helped. Ben and Lily did not know what to do. They looked for their mom and dad, but they could not see them. They felt fearful and lost. + +"Ben, what do we do?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Let's try to find the exit and wait outside," Ben said. + +They held hands and walked through the crowd. They pushed and bumped and said sorry. They followed the signs and the arrows. They finally reached the exit and went outside. + +They saw a big fence and a gate. They saw a lot of cars and buses. They saw their mom and dad. They ran to them and hugged them. + +"Mom, dad, we were so scared!" Lily said. + +"We're so glad you're safe!" Mom said. + +"What happened in there?" Dad asked. + +"The goal post broke and the ball split!" Ben said. + +"That's terrible! We heard the noise and came to get you," Mom said. + +"Let's go home and have some ice cream," Dad said. + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They were happy to be with their mom and dad. They did not want to go to the stadium again. They liked to play soccer in the park. +Lily and Sam went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Lily's favorite was the seal. The seal was big and gray, and had a shiny nose. It swam in the water and made funny noises. + +"Can I touch the seal, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey, the seal is not a pet. It might bite you or get scared. You can look at it from here," Mom said. + +But Lily wanted to touch the seal. She thought it looked soft and friendly. She waited until Mom and Dad were busy talking to Sam, and then she ran to the fence. She climbed over it and jumped into the water. + +"Hello, seal!" Lily said. "I want to be your friend. You are so soft and cute." + +The seal was surprised to see Lily. It did not know who she was or what she wanted. It felt scared and angry. It did not want to be touched by a stranger. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. + +"Go away, go away!" the seal said. "This is my home. You are not welcome here. You are not a seal. You are a human. Humans are bad. They hurt us and take our fish. Go away, go away!" + +Lily was scared too. She did not know the seal could talk. She did not know the seal was angry. She thought the seal would be nice to her. She started to cry. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. "The seal is mean. It wants to bite me. Help, help!" + +Mom and Dad heard Lily's cry. They looked around and saw her in the water with the seal. They were shocked and worried. They ran to the fence and called for help. + +"Get out of there, Lily!" Dad shouted. "The seal is dangerous. You shouldn't have gone there. Come back, come back!" + +A zookeeper came with a net and a bucket. He threw the net over the seal and pulled it out of the water. He put it in the bucket and took it away. He was angry too. + +"What were you thinking, little girl?" he said. "You could have been hurt or killed by the seal. You should never go near the animals without permission. They are wild and unpredictable. You are lucky the seal didn't bite you. You are very naughty and foolish." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She did not mean to make the seal or the zookeeper angry. She did not mean to make Mom and Dad worried. She did not mean to be naughty or foolish. She just wanted to touch the seal. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Lily said. "I won't do it again. I love the seal. I wanted to be its friend. I didn't know it was bad. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily and kissed her. They were glad she was safe and sound. They were not angry anymore. They were just relieved. + +"It's okay, Lily," Mom said. "We know you love the seal. But you have to be careful and listen to us. The seal is not a toy. It is a wild animal. It needs its space and respect. You can't touch it or talk to it. You can only watch it and admire it. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She learned her lesson. She looked at the water and saw the seal swimming again. It looked at her and made a funny noise. + +"Goodbye, seal," Lily said. "I'm sorry I bothered you. You are very soft and cute. But you are not my friend. You are a seal. And I am a human. Goodbye, goodbye." +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She drew animals, flowers, houses and people. One day, she decided to create a new friend for herself. She drew a big circle for the head, two small circles for the eyes, a line for the mouth and a triangle for the nose. She gave her friend yellow hair, a red dress and blue shoes. She named her friend Anna. + +"Hello, Anna," Lily said to her drawing. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, Lily," Anna said in a soft voice. "I want to play with you. You are very nice." + +Lily was happy. She had a new friend who could talk to her. She took Anna to her room and showed her all her toys. They played with dolls, blocks and puzzles. They had a lot of fun. + +But after a while, Lily started to feel hungry. She looked at the clock and saw that it was lunch time. She told Anna that she had to go and eat. + +"Can I come with you?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can come with me," Lily said. "But you have to be quiet. Mommy doesn't like it when I talk to my drawings." + +Lily folded Anna and put her in her pocket. She went to the kitchen and saw that Mommy had made sandwiches and soup for lunch. She sat down at the table and took Anna out of her pocket. She put her on the napkin next to her plate. + +"Here, Anna, you can have some of my sandwich," Lily whispered. She tore a small piece of bread and cheese and gave it to Anna. + +"Thank you, Lily," Anna whispered back. She took the bread and cheese and put it in her mouth. + +But as soon as she did, something strange happened. Anna's head began to grow bigger and bigger. It filled the whole napkin and then the whole table. Lily was scared. She dropped her spoon and screamed. + +"Mommy, Mommy, help! Anna's head is too big!" + +Mommy heard Lily's scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily's drawing on the table, with a huge head and a small body. She was shocked. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Mommy asked. + +"I don't know, Mommy," Lily cried. "I just gave her some of my sandwich. I wanted to share with her. She was my friend." + +Mommy looked at the drawing and saw that it had a mouth, a nose, eyes and hair. She realized that Lily had created a magic friend with her crayons. She remembered that she had given Lily a special set of crayons for her birthday. They were magic crayons that could make anything come to life. + +Mommy hugged Lily and calmed her down. She told her that she was not angry with her, but that she had to be careful with her crayons. She explained that some things were not meant to be eaten, like paper and crayons. She said that Anna was not a real friend, but a drawing that Lily had created with her imagination. + +She took the drawing and the crayons and put them in a safe place. She told Lily that she could play with them again, but only under her supervision. She said that Lily had a wonderful gift of creativity, but that she had to use it wisely. + +She made Lily a new sandwich and soup and ate with her. She told her that she loved her very much and that she was proud of her. She said that Lily had many real friends who cared for her and wanted to play with her. + +Lily felt better. She ate her lunch and thanked Mommy. She said that she loved Mommy very much and that she was sorry for making a mess. She said that she still liked Anna, but that she understood that she was not a real friend. She said that she wanted to play with her real friends later. + +Mommy smiled and kissed Lily. She said that she was glad that Lily learned her lesson. She said that she would always be there for her and help her with her creativity. She said that Lily was a very special and smart girl. She said that she was her best friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They liked to imagine they were pirates and explorers. They used their toys and books to make a ship and a map. + +"Look, Lily, I found a treasure chest!" Tom said, pointing to a drawer under the bed. "Let's open it and see what's inside!" + +"Okay, Tom, but be careful. It looks heavy," Lily said. She helped Tom pull the drawer out. It was full of old clothes and shoes. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Tom said. He started to dig through the drawer, looking for something shiny or interesting. + +"Hey, Tom, stop! Those are Mommy's things!" Lily said. She saw a necklace and a bracelet that she recognized. "You can't play with them. Mommy will be mad!" + +"But they're so pretty! And they're perfect for our pirate game!" Tom said. He put the necklace around his neck and the bracelet on his wrist. "Look, I'm the captain of the ship!" + +"No, Tom, give them back! You'll break them or lose them!" Lily said. She tried to grab the necklace and the bracelet from Tom, but he ran away. + +"Ha ha, you can't catch me!" Tom said. He ran around the room, laughing. + +Lily was angry and sad. She wanted Tom to listen to her and respect Mommy's things. She didn't want to play with him anymore. She sat on the bed and cried. + +Tom heard Lily crying. He felt bad. He didn't mean to make her cry. He stopped running and looked at the necklace and the bracelet. They were not his. They were Mommy's. He remembered how Mommy always wore them when she went out. He remembered how she hugged him and Lily and told them she loved them. + +He realized he was wrong. He took off the necklace and the bracelet and walked back to the drawer. He put them back where he found them. He pushed the drawer under the bed. + +He went to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I shouldn't have played with Mommy's things. They're not ours. They're hers. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She wiped her tears and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But don't do it again, okay?" + +"Okay, Lily. I won't do it again. I promise," Tom said. He hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. You're my best sister." + +"I love you too, Tom. You're my best brother," Lily said. They hugged and smiled. + +They decided to play something else. They imagined they were astronauts and stars. They used their blankets and pillows to make a rocket and a sky. They had fun and forgot about the drawer. +Tim and Lily went to the park with Mom. It was a cold day and the ground was icy. They saw a big tree with many nuts on it. Tim and Lily wanted to see if there were any squirrels in the tree. + +They ran to the tree and looked up. They saw a brown squirrel with a fluffy tail. The squirrel was holding a nut in its mouth. It looked at Tim and Lily and made a funny noise. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Tim said. "Do you like nuts?" + +The squirrel nodded and ran to another branch. It dropped the nut and it fell on the icy ground. Tim and Lily heard a loud crack. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The nut broke!" + +They ran to the nut and saw that it was split in half. They saw a shiny thing inside the nut. It was a ring. + +"Wow!" Tim said. "Look, Lily, a ring!" + +They picked up the ring and looked at it. It was silver and had a blue stone. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Maybe it's a magic ring," Lily said. "Maybe the squirrel found it and hid it in the nut." + +"Maybe," Tim said. "Or maybe someone lost it and the squirrel took it." + +They decided to show the ring to Mom. They ran back to Mom and knelt down. They showed her the ring and told her about the squirrel and the nut. + +Mom looked at the ring and smiled. She hugged Tim and Lily and said, "You found my ring! I lost it last week when I was playing with you in the park. Thank you, Tim and Lily. You are very clever and kind." + +Tim and Lily were happy. They gave the ring back to Mom and said, "You're welcome, Mom. We're glad you have your ring back." + +They looked at the tree and saw the squirrel again. The squirrel waved at them and smiled. Tim and Lily waved back and said, "Bye, squirrel. Thank you for the ring." + +The end. +Lila was proud of her new blouse. It was pink and had flowers on it. She wanted to show it to her friend Mia, who lived next door. She put on her blouse and ran outside. + +"Mia, Mia, look at my blouse!" she shouted. + +Mia came out of her house and smiled. She liked Lila's blouse too. It was pretty and bright. + +"Wow, Lila, your blouse is very nice. Where did you get it?" she asked. + +"My mommy gave it to me. She said I was a good girl and she wanted to make me happy. Do you want to play with me?" Lila said. + +"Yes, let's play. What do you want to do?" Mia said. + +Lila thought for a moment. She wanted to do something fun and exciting. She had an idea. + +"Let's pretend we are princesses. We can wear our blouses and crowns and have a tea party. And we can invite our teddy bears too. They can be our guests," she said. + +Mia agreed. She thought that was a great idea. She ran inside and got her blouse and crown. She also brought her teddy bear, who was brown and soft. Lila had a teddy bear too, who was white and fluffy. They put on their blouses and crowns and set up a table and chairs in the garden. They gave their teddy bears plates and cups and pretended to pour tea and serve cake. They talked and laughed and had a lot of fun. + +They played until the sun went down and the stars came out. They were tired and happy. They hugged their teddy bears and said goodbye to each other. + +"Thank you for playing with me, Mia. You are my best friend. I love you," Lila said. + +"Thank you for playing with me, Lila. You are my best friend too. I love you," Mia said. + +They went inside their houses and got ready for bed. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They cuddled their teddy bears and kissed their mommies goodnight. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of princesses and tea parties and flowers. They were proud of their blouses and their friendship. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are going to the festival with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They see many people, colors, and sounds. They smell popcorn and cotton candy. + +"Look, Anna, there are balloons!" Ben says. He points to a man who has many balloons of different shapes and sizes. He has a big smile and a funny hat. + +"Can we have one, please?" Anna asks Mom and Dad. They nod and give the man some money. The man lets Anna and Ben choose a balloon each. + +Anna picks a pink heart balloon. Ben picks a blue star balloon. The man attaches a string to each balloon and gives them to the kids. + +"Thank you!" Anna and Ben say. They hold their balloons tightly. + +"You're welcome! Enjoy the festival!" the man says. He waves goodbye. + +Anna and Ben walk around the festival with Mom and Dad. They see a clown, a puppet show, and a merry-go-round. They have a lot of fun. + +They also see some people wearing fancy clothes. They have sparkles, feathers, and ribbons. They dance and sing on a stage. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Anna says. She likes their dresses and shoes. + +"They are so cool!" Ben says. He likes their hats and masks. + +"Do you want to dress up like them?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom and Dad take them to a booth where they can rent fancy clothes. Anna and Ben try on different outfits. They find ones that they like. Anna wears a purple dress with a flower crown. Ben wears a green suit with a feather boa. + +They look at themselves in a mirror. They giggle and twirl. + +"You look amazing!" Mom and Dad say. They take pictures of them. + +Anna and Ben feel very happy. They attach their balloons to their wrists. They join the people on the stage. They dance and sing with them. They have the best time at the festival. +Sam liked math. He liked to count and add and take away. He had a math book with many problems. He wanted to do them all. + +But his mom said, "Sam, it is time for bed. You have to stop doing math and brush your teeth." + +Sam did not want to stop. He said, "No, mom, I want to do more math. Math is fun. I can do one more problem, please." + +His mom said, "Sam, you are being stubborn. You have done enough math for today. You need to sleep and rest your brain. You can do more math tomorrow." + +Sam did not listen. He hid his math book under his pillow. He said, "Okay, mom, I will go to bed. But I will do more math when you are not looking." + +His mom said, "Sam, I know what you are doing. You cannot trick me. I will not let you do more math. You have to give me your math book now." + +Sam did not want to give his math book. He held it tight. He said, "No, mom, it is my math book. You cannot have it. I love math. Math is mine." + +His mom said, "Sam, you are being very naughty. You have to share your math book. Math is not only yours. Math is for everyone. You can love math, but you have to follow the rules. The rule is, no math after bedtime." + +Sam did not like the rule. He said, "That is a bad rule. I do not like that rule. I want to make my own rule. My rule is, math anytime I want." + +His mom said, "Sam, you cannot make your own rule. You have to respect the rule. The rule is for your own good. Math is good, but too much math is not good. You have to balance math with other things. Like sleep, and play, and eat, and read, and hug." + +Sam thought about it. He liked sleep, and play, and eat, and read, and hug. He said, "Okay, mom, maybe you are right. Maybe too much math is not good. Maybe I need to balance math with other things. But can I do one more problem, please?" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Sam, you are still stubborn. But you are also smart. And I love you. How about this? You can do one more problem, but only one. And then you have to give me your math book, and brush your teeth, and go to sleep. And tomorrow, you can do more math, and other things too. Deal?" + +Sam nodded. He said, "Deal, mom. Thank you for letting me do one more problem. I love you too. And I love math. But I also love other things. Good night, mom." + +His mom said, "Good night, Sam. Sweet dreams." She kissed him and tucked him in. She took his math book and turned off the light. She was proud of her stubborn math boy. +Tim and Sue like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make them go fast and race each other. But one day, Tim's car stops moving. He tries to push it, but it does not work. + +"Tim, what is wrong with your car?" Sue asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it needs a new battery," Tim says. + +"A battery? What is that?" Sue says. + +"A battery is a thing that makes the car go. It has power inside. Look, here is the battery," Tim says, and shows Sue a small black box under the car. + +"Oh, I see. Where do you get a new battery?" Sue says. + +"Mommy buys them at the store. But she says they are very cheap. They don't last long. She says we should not play with the cars too much, or we will waste the batteries," Tim says. + +"That is not fair. We like to play with the cars. They are fun. Why does Mommy not buy better batteries?" Sue says. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are too expensive. Maybe she does not have enough money. Maybe she does not want to let us have too much fun," Tim says. + +"Maybe we can ask Daddy. Maybe he will buy us better batteries. Maybe he will let us play with the cars more," Sue says. + +"Maybe. But Daddy is not home now. He is at work. He will come back later. What can we do now?" Tim says. + +"I have an idea. Let's play with something else. Let's play with the blocks. We can build a big tower. We don't need batteries for that," Sue says. + +"OK. That sounds good. Let's play with the blocks. Maybe later we can play with the cars again," Tim says. + +And so, Tim and Sue put away their toy cars and take out their blocks. They start to build a big tower. They have fun with the blocks. They forget about the batteries. They are happy. +Tom is a boy who likes to wear hats. He has many hats of different colors and shapes. He wears a hat every day, even when it is hot or cold. He thinks hats make him look wise and cool. + +One day, Tom sees a big white cloud in the sky. He thinks the cloud looks like a hat. He wants to wear the cloud as a hat. He thinks it would be the best hat ever. He runs to his mom and asks her to help him wear the cloud. + +His mom smiles and hugs him. She tells him that he cannot wear the cloud as a hat. She says the cloud is too far and too big and too wet. She says the cloud is not a hat, but a part of the sky. She says the sky is beautiful and we can look at it, but we cannot touch it. + +Tom feels sad and confused. He does not understand why he cannot wear the cloud. He thinks his mom is wrong and he is right. He thinks he is wise and his mom is not. He runs away from his mom and tries to find a way to wear the cloud. + +He sees a ladder leaning against a wall. He thinks the ladder can help him reach the cloud. He climbs the ladder and tries to grab the cloud. But the cloud is too high and too soft. He cannot hold the cloud. He slips and falls from the ladder. He hurts his head and cries. + +His mom hears him cry and runs to him. She picks him up and kisses his head. She tells him that he is not wise, but silly. She says he should not try to wear the cloud, but wear his hats. She says his hats are safe and fun and fit him well. She says she loves him and his hats. + +Tom feels sorry and happy. He understands that he cannot wear the cloud. He understands that his mom is wise and he is not. He hugs his mom and says he loves her and his hats. He wears his favorite hat and smiles. He looks at the cloud and thinks it is still a nice cloud, but not a hat. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Rex. Rex is big and brown and fierce. He can run fast and bark loud. He likes to chase squirrels and birds. + +One day, Sam and Mia find a brush in the park. It is red and shiny and has soft bristles. They think it is a toy. They take turns to brush Rex's fur. Rex likes it. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Can we keep the brush?" Sam asks Mia. + +"Sure, it is ours now. We found it," Mia says. + +They carry the brush with them as they walk home. They do not see the lady who is looking for her brush. She is angry and sad. She needs her brush to comb her hair. She has a big party tonight. She does not know where she dropped her brush. + +When Sam and Mia get home, they show the brush to their mom. She smiles and says, "What a nice brush. Where did you get it?" + +"We found it in the park. It is our toy. We brushed Rex with it," Sam says. + +Mia nods and says, "Can we keep it, mom?" + +Mom looks at the brush and sees a name on it. It says, "Lisa". She frowns and says, "This is not your toy. This is someone else's brush. It belongs to Lisa. She must have lost it in the park. We have to give it back to her." + +Sam and Mia are sad. They do not want to give up their brush. They like it. They say, "But mom, we found it. It is ours." + +Mom shakes her head and says, "No, it is not. Finding something does not make it yours. You have to be honest and kind. How would you feel if you lost something you liked and someone else took it? You would be sad, right?" + +Sam and Mia think about it. They remember how they felt when they lost their ball and their teddy bear. They were sad. They say, "You are right, mom. We would be sad. We are sorry. We will give the brush back to Lisa." + +Mom hugs them and says, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go to the park and find Lisa. Maybe she is still there. Maybe she will be happy to see her brush. Maybe she will let you play with it for a while." + +Sam and Mia nod and smile. They carry the brush with them as they go to the park. They hope to find Lisa and make her happy. They hope Rex will not be too fierce with the squirrels and the birds. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. They have fun. + +One day, Tom has a job. He has to help his mom with the dishes. He does not want to do the job. He wants to play with Ann. He says to Ann, "Let's go to my room. I have more blocks there." + +Ann says, "OK. But we have to be quiet. Your mom will be angry if she sees us." + +They go to Tom's room. They see a big pile of blocks. They are happy. They start to build. They make a big castle. It is hard to make. They have to use many blocks. + +But Tom's mom hears them. She comes to the room. She is angry. She says, "Tom, what are you doing? You have to do your job. You have to help me with the dishes. You are naughty. And who is this girl? You did not ask me if you can have a friend over." + +Tom is scared. He says, "Sorry, mom. This is Ann. She is my friend. We are just playing with blocks." + +Tom's mom says, "No, you are not playing. You are making a mess. Look at all these blocks. You have to clean them up. And you have to say goodbye to Ann. She has to go home. You are in trouble." + +Tom is sad. He says, "But mom, we made a castle. It is hard to make. We worked hard. Please, let us play a little more." + +Tom's mom says, "No, you have to do your job. Now, drop the blocks and come with me. And Ann, you have to go home. Thank you for coming, but you have to leave now." + +Tom and Ann are very sad. They drop the blocks. They break the castle. They say goodbye. They cry. They do not have fun. They have a bad day. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, they hear a loud ring from the door. They run to see who it is. + +It is their grandma and grandpa. They have a big bag with them. They hug and kiss Ben and Lily and say hello. They go to the kitchen with mom and dad. Ben and Lily follow them. + +Grandma and grandpa take out a big turkey from the bag. It is brown and smells good. Mom and dad are happy. They say thank you and put the turkey in the oven. Grandma and grandpa say they brought the turkey for Thanksgiving. They say it is a special day to be thankful and eat yummy food. + +Ben and Lily are excited. They love turkey. They ask if they can help. Mom and dad say yes. They give them some thin bread and cheese. They tell them to make sandwiches for everyone. Ben and Lily have fun. They cut the bread and cheese and put them together. They make four sandwiches. One for mom, one for dad, one for grandma and one for grandpa. They put them on a plate and take them to the table. + +They all sit down and eat the sandwiches. They talk and laugh and drink juice. They say they are thankful for each other and for the turkey. They wait for the turkey to be ready. They can't wait to taste it. They are happy. It is a good day. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and eat yummy food. One day, their mom said, "We are going to the hall today. There will be many fun things to see and do. But you have to be good and stay with me, okay?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were excited to go to the hall. They put on their coats and shoes and got in the car. Mom drove them to the big hall. It was very noisy and crowded. There were many people and stalls and games and animals. + +Anna and Ben saw a stall that sold balloons. They loved balloons. They asked mom if they could buy one. Mom said, "Okay, but only one each. And don't let go of them, or they will fly away." She gave them some money and they went to the stall. Anna chose a pink balloon and Ben chose a blue one. They thanked the man and held their balloons tightly. + +They walked around the hall, looking at the other stalls. They saw a stall that sold yummy cakes. They asked mom if they could buy one. Mom said, "Okay, but only one each. And don't eat them all at once, or you will get a tummy ache." She gave them some money and they went to the stall. Anna chose a chocolate cake and Ben chose a vanilla cake. They thanked the lady and took their cakes. + +They walked around the hall, looking for a place to sit and eat their cakes. They saw a bench near a big window. They went to the bench and sat down. They opened their cakes and took a bite. They were very yummy. They smiled and said, "This is the best day ever!" + +But then, something bad happened. A gust of wind blew through the window. It was very strong. It made their balloons shake and wiggle. Anna and Ben tried to hold on to them, but it was too late. The wind took their balloons and carried them away. Anna and Ben watched in horror as their balloons flew higher and higher, until they disappeared in the sky. + +They cried and cried. They dropped their cakes on the floor. They ran to mom and hugged her. They said, "Mom, our balloons are gone! We want our balloons back!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my darlings. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. We can't get your balloons back. But we can still have fun at the hall. There are many other things to see and do. Come on, let's go and find them." + +But Anna and Ben didn't want to go. They were too sad and angry. They said, "No, we don't want to go. We don't want to see anything. We don't want to do anything. We just want our balloons!" + +They threw a tantrum. They kicked and screamed and cried. They made a big scene. Everyone looked at them and shook their heads. Mom was very embarrassed and upset. She said, "That's enough, Anna and Ben. You are being very naughty and rude. You have to stop this right now, or we will go home and you will have no more fun at all." + +But Anna and Ben didn't listen. They kept on throwing a tantrum. They didn't care about anything else. They only cared about their balloons. + +And that's how their best day ever turned into their worst day ever. +Tommy loved his bottle. He always had it with him, even when he was not thirsty. He liked to suck on it and feel the warm milk in his mouth. He did not want to drink from a cup like his big sister. He thought cups were hard and messy. + +One day, his mommy said he had to give up his bottle. She said he was too old for it and he had to learn to use a cup. She said she would throw away his bottle if he did not listen. Tommy was very sad and angry. He did not want to lose his bottle. He wanted to keep it forever. + +He tried to resist his mommy. He hid his bottle under his pillow, behind his toys, in his closet. He cried and screamed when his mommy tried to take it away. He said he hated cups and he hated his mommy. He said he would never drink from a cup. + +But his mommy was smarter than him. She found his bottle every time and threw it in the trash. She gave him a cup with a straw and some juice. She said he had to drink from it or he would be thirsty and hungry. She said she loved him and she wanted him to grow up strong and healthy. + +Tommy was very stubborn. He did not touch the cup. He did not drink or eat anything. He hoped his mommy would feel sorry for him and give him back his bottle. He hoped his bottle would come back from the trash. He hoped his mommy would change her mind. + +But his mommy did not. She said he had to drink from the cup or he would go to bed without dinner. She said he had to be a big boy and not a baby. She said she was very disappointed in him. + +Tommy felt very ashamed. He realized he was being silly and mean. He realized he was hurting his mommy and himself. He realized he did not need his bottle anymore. He realized he could drink from a cup like his big sister. + +He picked up the cup and took a sip. It was not so bad. The juice was sweet and cold. He drank some more and felt better. He smiled at his mommy and said he was sorry. He said he loved her and he loved his cup. + +His mommy hugged him and said she was proud of him. She said he was a very brave and smart boy. She said she loved him more than anything. She said she had a surprise for him. + +She took him to his room and showed him a new toy. It was a big truck with lights and sounds. It was his favorite toy. He was very happy and excited. He thanked his mommy and played with his truck. + +He forgot about his bottle. He did not miss it at all. He had his cup and his truck and his mommy. He was a big boy now. He was very happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the backyard. They liked to build things with the lumber that Dad left there. They made a house, a boat, and a tower. + +"Look, Lily, I made a bridge!" Tom said, putting two pieces of lumber across a hole. "You can cross it and come to my tower." + +Lily was not sure. The bridge looked wobbly and the hole looked deep. She remembered when she fell from the swing and hurt her knee. She did not want to fall again. + +"Tom, I don't want to cross the bridge. It is too scary. Can you come to my house instead?" Lily asked. + +Tom was confused. He did not think the bridge was scary. He thought it was fun. He wanted Lily to play with him. + +"But Lily, the bridge is fun. It is not scary. See, I can cross it. Watch me!" Tom said, and ran across the bridge. + +But the bridge was not strong enough. It broke when Tom was in the middle. Tom fell into the hole and screamed. + +Lily was scared. She ran to the hole and looked down. She saw Tom lying on the ground. He was crying and holding his arm. + +"Tom, are you okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. Don't be sorry. It was my fault. I should have listened to you. Can you help me get out?" Tom said. + +Lily nodded. She found a long piece of lumber and lowered it into the hole. Tom grabbed it and Lily pulled him up. They hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I hope your arm is not broken. Do you want to go to Mom and Dad?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily. Let's go. Maybe they can make it better. And maybe we can play something else later. Something that is not scary." Tom said. + +They held hands and walked to the house. They learned to be careful and to listen to each other. They were still friends. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They had a game where they would repeat what the other one said, but in a funny voice. They thought it was very fun and silly. + +One day, they went to the park and saw a big palace. It was where the king and queen lived. They were very curious and wanted to see inside. They saw a guard at the gate and decided to play their game with him. + +"Hello, guard!" Anna said in a normal voice. + +"Hello, guard!" Ben repeated in a high-pitched voice. + +The guard looked at them and frowned. He did not like their game. + +"Please be quiet, this is a peaceful place," the guard said in a stern voice. + +"Please be quiet, this is a peaceful place," Anna repeated in a low-pitched voice. + +The guard got angry and told them to go away. He said they were rude and disrespectful. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and ashamed. They realized they had hurt the guard's feelings and disturbed the peace of the palace. They said sorry to the guard and promised to be more polite and respectful. + +The guard accepted their apology and smiled. He said they could come back another day and he would show them around the palace. He said they could still play their game, but only in a nice and friendly way. + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They understood that repeating what someone says can be fun, but also hurtful. They decided to be more careful and kind with their words. They thanked the guard and went home happily. +Tom and Lily like to play in the big maze in the park. They run and hide and try to find each other. Sometimes they get lost, but they always find their way out. + +One day, they see a man with a cart full of lemons. He is selling them to people who want to make lemonade. Tom and Lily think lemons look like yellow balls. They want to try one. + +"Can we have a lemon, please?" they ask the man. + +"Sure, but they are very sour. You might not like them," the man says. He gives them each a lemon and smiles. + +Tom and Lily thank the man and run back to the maze. They peel the lemons and take a bite. They make funny faces and spit out the lemons. + +"Yuck! These are not balls. These are sour!" Tom says. + +"I don't like them either. They hurt my mouth," Lily says. + +They throw the lemons away and look for something else to play with. They see a pile of sticks and stones. They decide to make a house with them. + +They have fun building the house and pretending to live in it. They forget about the sour lemons and the big maze. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. They also liked to eat shrimp. Shrimp were small and pink and yummy. Sometimes, they pretended to be shrimp and crawled on the floor. + +One day, Lila had an idea. She said to Ben, "Let's play marry. You can be the groom and I can be the bride. We can wear hats and rings and say 'I do'." + +Ben thought that sounded fun. He said, "Okay, let's play marry. But can we also have shrimp at our wedding? I love shrimp." + +Lila nodded. She said, "Yes, we can have shrimp. And cake and juice and flowers. It will be a normal wedding, but with shrimp." + +They went to Lila's room and found some hats and rings and a veil. They put them on and held hands. They walked to the living room, where Lila's mom was watching TV. They said, "Mom, we are getting married. Can you be the priest?" + +Lila's mom smiled. She said, "Sure, I can be the priest. But are you sure you want to get married? You are very young." + +Lila and Ben said, "Yes, we are sure. We love each other and we love shrimp. That's all we need." + +Lila's mom said, "Okay, then. Do you, Lila, take Ben to be your husband?" + +Lila said, "I do." + +Lila's mom said, "Do you, Ben, take Lila to be your wife?" + +Ben said, "I do." + +Lila's mom said, "Then, by the power of shrimp, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." + +Lila and Ben kissed on the cheek. They hugged and said, "Yay, we are married!" + +Lila's mom said, "Congratulations, you two. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some shrimp." +Sara loved to watch the birds in the park. She wished she could have a bird of her own. One day, she saw a birdcage in a shop window. It was shiny and had a swing and a bell inside. Sara wanted to buy it, but she had no money. + +She asked her mom if she could have the birdcage. Her mom said no, it was too expensive and they had no room for a bird. Sara was sad, but she did not give up. She believed she could find a way to get the birdcage. + +She decided to do some chores and earn some money. She helped her mom wash the dishes, she cleaned her room, she watered the plants. She saved every penny she could. After a week, she had enough money to buy the birdcage. She was so happy, she ran to the shop with her mom. + +But when she got there, she saw that the birdcage was gone. Someone else had bought it. Sara felt a big lump in her throat. She wanted to cry, but she did not want to look like a baby. She tried to act brave, but she was very sad. + +Then, she heard a familiar voice. It was her dad. He came out of the shop with a big smile and a surprise. He was holding the birdcage, and inside was a beautiful blue bird. He said, "Happy birthday, Sara! I saw you looking at this birdcage the other day, and I knew you wanted it. I bought it for you, and I found a bird that needed a home. Do you like it?" + +Sara could not believe her eyes. She was so happy, she hugged her dad and thanked him. She looked at the bird and said, "Hello, little bird. I'm Sara, and I'm your new friend. What's your name?" The bird chirped and said, "Tweet, tweet, tweet." Sara laughed and said, "That's a nice name. I'll call you Tweetie." + +Sara took the birdcage home and put it in her room. She played with Tweetie every day. She taught him some words and songs. She fed him seeds and fruits. She loved him very much. She was glad she believed in her dream, and she was not embarrassed to show her feelings. She learned that sometimes, things work out better than you expect. And she learned that her dad was the best dad in the world. +Sam liked to play the piano. He had a big piano in his room. He learned how to make sounds with the keys. He liked to make happy sounds and sad sounds and funny sounds. + +One day, his mom said, "Sam, I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" Sam nodded. He loved surprises. He followed his mom to the living room. There, he saw a small piano. It was red and shiny. It had a stool and a book. + +"This is your new piano, Sam. It is just for you. You can play it anytime you want. Do you like it?" his mom asked. + +Sam's eyes were wide. He ran to the small piano. He touched the keys. They made sounds too. He smiled. He liked it very much. He hugged his mom. "Thank you, mom. I love it. Can I play it now?" + +"Of course, Sam. You can play it now. And I have another surprise for you. Look at the book. It has songs for you to learn. Do you want to learn some songs?" his mom said. + +Sam nodded again. He loved songs. He opened the book. He saw pictures and words and notes. He did not know what they meant. But his mom said she would help him. She sat next to him on the stool. She pointed to the first song. It was called "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". + +"Sam, this is a very easy song. You can play it with one finger. Look at the notes. They tell you which keys to press. I will sing the words for you. You can sing along if you want. Are you ready?" his mom said. + +Sam nodded once more. He was ready. He put his finger on the first key. He pressed it. He heard a sound. He liked it. He pressed the next key. He heard another sound. He liked it too. He followed the notes. He played the song. His mom sang the words. He sang along. He felt happy. He felt strong. He played the piano. +Lily and Tom were playing outside with their ball. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. They ran after it and laughed. + +One time, the ball went too high and flew over the fence. Lily and Tom could not see it anymore. They were sad. They wanted their ball back. + +"Where is our ball?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it is in the sky," Tom said. "Maybe the wind took it." + +They looked up at the sky. The sky was blue and sunny. They did not see their ball. + +They heard a loud bark. It was Max, the big dog from next door. He had their ball in his mouth. He was angry. He did not like Lily and Tom. He growled and showed his teeth. + +"Give us our ball, Max!" Tom shouted. "We need our ball!" + +Max did not listen. He ran away with the ball. He wanted to keep it for himself. + +Lily and Tom were very angry too. They did not like Max. They wanted to get their ball back. They ran after Max. They shouted and waved their arms. + +"Stop, Max, stop!" Lily cried. "That is our ball!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for things on the ground. Sometimes they found coins, or rocks, or feathers. Today, they found a big shiny button. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said, holding the button in her hand. "It is so pretty and sparkly. Maybe it belongs to someone rich." + +"Can I see?" Tom asked, reaching for the button. "Maybe we can share it. We can take turns wearing it on our shirts." + +But Lily did not want to share. She liked the button too much. She put it in her pocket and ran away from Tom. "No, it is mine!" she said. "I found it first. Go find your own button." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He chased after Lily, trying to get the button back. They ran across the grass, and past the swings, and over the bridge. They did not see the big dog that was laying on the other side of the bridge. + +The dog heard them running and barking. He thought they wanted to play with him. He jumped up and ran towards them, wagging his tail. He saw the button in Lily's pocket and thought it was a toy. He bit the pocket and pulled the button out. + +Lily and Tom stopped running and screamed. They were scared of the dog. They saw the button in his mouth and felt sorry. They had lost their treasure. + +The dog did not understand why they were screaming. He thought they were having fun. He dropped the button and licked their faces. He wanted to be their friend. + +Lily and Tom calmed down and petted the dog. He was soft and friendly. They realized he did not mean to take their button. They also realized they had been silly and selfish. They should have shared the button and played nicely. + +They picked up the button and gave it to the dog. He wagged his tail and barked happily. He liked the button. He ran away with it, looking for more things to play with. + +Lily and Tom smiled and hugged. They said they were sorry to each other. They decided to look for more things together. They did not need a button to be rich. They had each other. +Mia loves ponies. She has a big book with many pictures of ponies. She likes to look at the book and say the names of the ponies. She knows brown ponies, white ponies, black ponies, and even pink ponies. + +One day, Mia goes to the park with her mom. She sees a real pony in the park. The pony is brown and has a long mane. Mia runs to the pony and says hello. The pony looks at Mia and makes a soft noise. + +"Can I pet the pony, mom?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, honey, but be gentle and ask the owner first," mom says. + +Mia sees a man next to the pony. He has a hat and a rope. He smiles at Mia and says, "Hello, little girl. Do you like my pony? His name is Max." + +"Yes, I like your pony. He is very pretty. Can I pet him, please?" Mia says. + +"Of course, you can. Max likes children. He is a very useful pony. He helps me carry things and pull carts. He is also very friendly and smart. Do you want to feed him a carrot?" the man says. + +"Yes, please!" Mia says. + +The man gives Mia a carrot and shows her how to hold it. Mia holds the carrot and offers it to Max. Max takes the carrot and chews it. He nuzzles Mia's hand and makes a happy noise. + +Mia giggles and pets Max's mane. She stares at his big eyes and his soft nose. She feels very happy. She thinks Max is the best pony in the world. She says, "Thank you, Mr. Pony Man. Thank you, Max. You are very nice." + +"You're welcome, Mia. You are very nice, too. Maybe you can come back and visit Max again. He likes you," the man says. + +Mia hugs Max and says goodbye. She waves to the man and goes back to her mom. She tells her mom all about Max and how useful he is. She says, "Mom, can we get a pony?" + +Mom laughs and says, "Maybe someday, honey. But for now, you can enjoy your book and your dreams of ponies." +Tom and Lily liked to play with their furry toys. They had a big bear, a small cat, and a funny monkey. They made a temple with their blocks and put their toys inside. They pretended the temple was a secret place where only they and their toys could go. + +One day, a new boy came to play with them. His name was Sam. He wanted to play with their toys too, but he did not ask nicely. He grabbed the bear from Lily and pushed the cat from Tom. He said the temple was his and he did not want to share. + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They did not like Sam. They wanted their toys back. They asked Sam to give them back, but he said no. He laughed and pushed them away. He said he was the king of the temple and they were his servants. + +Tom and Lily did not want to be his servants. They wanted to be friends. They had an idea. They waited until Sam was busy with the monkey. Then they ran to the temple and pushed it down. The blocks fell and the toys came out. Tom and Lily grabbed their toys and ran away. + +Sam was very surprised and mad. He shouted and cried. He wanted his temple back. But Tom and Lily did not care. They went to another room and played with their toys happily. They said they did not want to play with Sam anymore. They said he was a bad boy who did not know how to share. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go first. She is bossy. + +"Me first, me first!" Lily says. She runs to the slide. + +"No, me first!" Ben says. He runs after her. + +They get to the slide at the same time. They push and pull. They are angry. + +"Stop it, stop it!" a voice says. It is Tom, the park keeper. He is nice. He likes to joke. + +"Hey, kids, why are you fighting?" Tom says. "Do you want to hear a joke?" + +Lily and Ben stop. They look at Tom. They like jokes. + +"OK, what is the joke?" Lily says. + +Tom smiles. He says, "What do you call a wild animal that likes to slide?" + +Lily and Ben think. They do not know. + +Tom says, "A slide-r!" + +Lily and Ben laugh. They think the joke is funny. + +"Slide-r, slide-r!" they say. + +Tom says, "Now, why don't you take turns on the slide? It is more fun that way." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +"OK, you go first, Ben," Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. + +They take turns on the slide. They have fun. Tom watches them. He is happy. He jokes some more. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their crayons and paper. They liked to print their names, animals, and flowers on the paper. Sometimes they gave their prints to their mom and dad as gifts. + +One day, they decided to print a big surprise for their mom. They found a big roll of paper in the closet and unrolled it on the floor. They took out their crayons and started to print a huge picture of their family. + +They were very busy and did not hear their mom come home from work. It was noon and she was hungry. She opened the door and saw the paper on the floor. She was very nosy and wanted to see what they were doing. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily," she said. "What are you printing?" + +Tom and Lily jumped and hid their crayons behind their backs. They did not want to spoil the surprise. + +"Nothing, mom," they said. + +"Nothing?" she asked. "It looks like a lot of something to me. Can I see?" + +She walked towards the paper and bent down to look. Tom and Lily ran to her and hugged her. + +"Surprise, mom!" they said. "We printed a picture of us for you. Do you like it?" + +She looked at the paper and saw their prints. There were four stick figures with big smiles and colorful clothes. There was also a sun, a tree, and a house. + +She smiled and hugged them back. + +"I love it, Tom and Lily," she said. "It's the best gift ever. Thank you so much." + +They were very happy and proud. They helped their mom hang the picture on the wall. Then they went to the kitchen to have lunch together. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bottle of bubble soap. Lily says, "Look, Sam, we can make bubbles!" Sam says, "Yes, let's try!" + +They take turns to blow the bubble soap. They make big bubbles and small bubbles. They make bubbles that fly high and bubbles that pop. They laugh and clap. They watch the bubbles shine in the sun. + +A boy comes to the park. He sees Lily and Sam playing with the bubbles. He wants to play too. He says, "Can I have some bubble soap, please?" Lily and Sam look at each other. They have only a little bubble soap left. They think for a moment. + +Lily says, "OK, you can have some. But you have to share with us." Sam says, "Yes, we can all play together." They are generous. They give the boy some bubble soap. They blow more bubbles. They make new friends. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara liked to play with her zoom cars. She had many zoom cars of different colors and sizes. She made them race and crash and beep on the floor. She had fun with her zoom cars. + +But Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. Her mom and dad were busy with work. Her big brother was at school. Her zoom cars could not talk to her or hug her. She wished she had a friend. + +One day, Sara saw a cat outside her window. The cat was black and white and had a long tail. Sara thought the cat was cute and wanted to play with it. She opened the window and called the cat. The cat looked at her and came closer. + +Sara was happy. She grabbed a zoom car and threw it out the window. She hoped the cat would catch it and bring it back. She wanted to share her zoom cars with the cat. She thought the cat would be her friend. + +But the cat did not catch the zoom car. The cat was scared of the zoom car. The zoom car hit the cat on the head and made a loud noise. The cat hissed and ran away. Sara was sad. She lost her zoom car and her friend. + +She closed the window and cried. She had no zoom cars to play with. She had no friends to play with. She was lonely. She settled on her bed and hugged her pillow. She wished she had a friend. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Lily has many orange blocks. Ben has many blue blocks. They share some blocks, but they also want some for themselves. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Lily says. She puts an orange block on top of her tower. "It has ten blocks. I can number them. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +"Wow, that's a lot of blocks!" Ben says. He tries to make a bigger tower. He puts a blue block on top of his tower. "Mine has eleven blocks. I can number them too. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They like to number their blocks. They like to see who has more blocks. They are not mean. They are friends. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is brown and furry. The dog likes to play. The dog sees the blocks. The dog thinks they are toys. The dog runs to the blocks. The dog knocks down the towers. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily and Ben shout. They are sad. They are angry. They worked hard on their towers. They want their blocks back. + +The dog does not listen. The dog picks up an orange block. The dog bites the block. The dog thinks it is tasty. The dog tries to pick up a blue block. The dog hits his head on the table. The dog yelps. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They are not sad anymore. They are not angry anymore. They think the dog is funny. They think the dog is silly. They pet the dog. They give the dog a hug. + +The dog is happy. The dog likes to be petted. The dog likes to be hugged. The dog drops the orange block. The dog licks Lily and Ben. The dog is sorry. The dog is their friend. +Anna and Ben were at the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish and crabs and shells. + +One day, they saw something new in the water. It was big and round and clear, with long thin things hanging from it. It looked like a balloon with strings. Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Mom, look, Dad, what is that?" they asked. + +Mom and Dad looked at the water and saw the thing. They knew what it was. It was a jellyfish. + +"Be careful, Anna, be careful, Ben, that is a jellyfish. It can hurt you if you touch it. It can sting you with its long thin things. Stay away from it," they said. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not want to touch the jellyfish. They did not want to get hurt. They ran away from the water and back to the sand. + +But there was another child at the beach. He was shy and did not have any friends. He saw the jellyfish too. He was not scared. He was brave. He wanted to have a friend. He thought the jellyfish looked lonely. + +He went to the water and picked up the jellyfish. He did not feel any sting. He felt only soft and wet. He smiled. He carried the jellyfish to his towel. He put it down gently. He talked to it. He said, "Hello, jellyfish, I am Sam. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The jellyfish did not say anything. It did not move. It did not look happy. It looked sad. It missed the water. It needed the water to live. + +Sam did not know that. He thought the jellyfish was shy like him. He wanted to make it happy. He said, "Don't be shy, jellyfish, I am nice. I will take care of you. I will share my toys with you. Do you want to play with me?" + +The jellyfish did not answer. It did not play. It did not look at Sam. It looked at the water. It wanted to go back to the water. It wanted to be free. + +Sam did not understand. He thought the jellyfish was rude. He felt sad. He said, "Why don't you talk to me, jellyfish? Why don't you like me? Are you not my friend?" + +The jellyfish did not reply. It did not like Sam. It did not want to be his friend. It wanted to be alone. + +Sam was hurt. He did not want to be alone. He wanted to have a friend. He cried. He said, "Fine, jellyfish, if you don't want to be my friend, I don't want to be yours. Go away, jellyfish, go back to the water. I don't need you." + +He picked up the jellyfish and threw it back to the water. He did not see that the jellyfish was happy. He did not see that the jellyfish was alive. He did not see that the jellyfish had friends. He only saw that he was alone. + +He went back to his towel and cried. He did not have any friends. He did not have any fun. He did not have any jellyfish. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with snow in the winter. They made a big snowman with a brown hat and a brown scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two black eyes. They named him Frosty and they loved him very much. + +One day, the sun came out and it was very warm. Tom and Lily went to see Frosty, but they saw something bad. Frosty was melting! His hat and scarf were wet and his nose and eyes were falling off. Tom and Lily were very sad and scared. + +"Help, Frosty! Don't melt!" Tom cried. + +"Please, stay with us, Frosty! We love you!" Lily said. + +But Frosty could not hear them. He was too small and weak. He tried to smile at them, but his mouth was gone. He tried to wave at them, but his arms were gone. He tried to say something, but he had no voice. He only had a small brown heart that he made for them. + +Tom and Lily saw the heart and they ran to Frosty. They hugged him and kissed him, but it was too late. Frosty was gone. He melted away and left only a puddle of water and a brown heart. Tom and Lily cried and cried. They lost their best friend and they were very lonely. They wished the winter would come back and bring Frosty to life again. But they knew it would not happen. They said goodbye to Frosty and his brown heart and went home. They never played with snow again. +Sara and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers and the grass. They had a big hose and a small bucket. Sara used the hose and Mia used the bucket. + +"Look, Mia, I can make a big splash!" Sara said. She turned the hose on high and sprayed the water everywhere. Some of the water hit Mia and her blouse. + +"Hey, Sara, stop that! You are making me wet!" Mia said. She did not like to be wet. She felt cold and sticky. + +"Sorry, Mia, I was just having fun. You can use the hose too, if you want." Sara said. She gave the hose to Mia and took the bucket. + +Mia was still angry. She wanted to make Sara wet too. She turned the hose on high and aimed it at Sara. But Sara was too fast. She ran away and hid behind a tree. Mia followed her and tried to spray her. But she did not see the big rock on the ground. She tripped over the rock and fell down. She dropped the hose and hurt her knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia cried. She felt a lot of pain in her knee. She saw blood on her skin. She was scared and sad. + +Sara heard Mia cry. She ran to her and saw her knee. She felt sorry for Mia. She forgot that Mia made her wet. She wanted to help her. + +"Mia, are you okay? You hurt your knee. Let me get a band-aid for you." Sara said. She turned off the hose and ran to the house. She came back with a band-aid and a towel. She dried Mia's blouse and put the band-aid on her knee. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. I am sorry I made you wet. I was being mean." Mia said. She hugged Sara and smiled. + +"It's okay, Mia. I am sorry I made you wet too. I was being silly. We are still friends, right?" Sara said. She hugged Mia back and smiled. + +"Yes, we are still friends. Friends don't stay mad at each other. They help each other." Mia said. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be mean to your friends. Be kind and forgiving. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big black mill. It has a big wheel and a big door. + +"Let's go inside," Ben says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +Lily is scared. She does not like the black mill. It looks old and dark. + +"No, Ben," Lily says. "The black mill is not for us. It is for big people. They make flour and bread there. We should not go inside." + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the big door and opens it. He sees a lot of machines and bags and pipes. He thinks they are toys. + +"Come on, Lily," Ben says. "This is cool. Look at this. It is a mail machine. It can send letters to anyone." + +He takes a letter from a bag and puts it in the mail machine. He pushes a button. The mail machine makes a loud noise. It takes the letter and sends it away. + +"Wow," Ben says. "That was fun. Let's do it again." + +He takes another letter and puts it in the mail machine. He pushes another button. The mail machine makes another loud noise. But this time, something goes wrong. The mail machine breaks. It starts to smoke and spark. It makes a big fire. + +"Help," Ben says. "The mail machine is on fire. We have to get out." + +He runs to the big door. But the big door is locked. He cannot open it. He looks for another way out. But he cannot find one. He is trapped in the black mill. + +Lily sees the fire from outside. She is very scared. She wants to help Ben. But she cannot get in. She runs to find help. But it is too late. The fire grows bigger and bigger. It burns the black mill and everything inside. + +Lily cries. She loses her friend. She wishes she never saw the black mill. She wishes Ben listened to her. She learns a hard lesson. The black mill is not for them. It is for big people. And some things are not toys. They are dangerous. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with their mom and dad. They liked to eat sandwiches and fruit. Lily had a cheese sandwich and Ben had a ham sandwich. They also had apple juice to drink. + +Lily was very hungry and took a big bite of her sandwich. But some cheese fell out of her bread and landed on her shirt. She felt embarrassed and tried to wipe it off with her hand. But that only made it worse. She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, I have cheese on my shirt. Can I have a napkin, please?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, dear. Here you go." She gave Lily a napkin and helped her clean her shirt. Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I'm sorry I made a mess." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Lily. It happens to everyone sometimes. Don't worry about it." + +Ben saw what happened and wanted to make Lily feel better. He said, "Lily, do you want to play catch with me after lunch? I have a new ball. It's red and bouncy." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Ben. I would love to play catch with you. Your ball sounds fun." + +Ben said, "Great. Let's finish our lunch and then we can go outside. Maybe we can catch some bugs too. I like bugs. They are small and fast." + +Lily and Ben ate their lunch and drank their juice. They were happy and excited to play catch. They thanked their mom and dad and ran outside with the ball. They had a lot of fun catching the ball and the bugs. They forgot about the cheese on Lily's shirt. They were not embarrassed anymore. They were just having fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles and see how many they could find. They had a big pile of pebbles on the grass. + +"Look at this one!" Lily said, holding up a shiny pebble. "It is so pretty and smooth. I want to keep it." + +Tom looked at the pebble and liked it too. He wanted to have it as well. He reached for the pebble and tried to take it from Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said, pulling the pebble back. "I found it first. You can have another one." + +They both pulled hard on the pebble. They did not want to share. They pulled and pulled until the pebble split in two. They each had a half of the pebble. + +They looked at the broken pebble and felt sad. It was not pretty and smooth anymore. It was rough and jagged. They wished they had not split the pebble. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They did not want to fight. They wanted to be friends. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said, giving her his half of the pebble. "You can have it. I was mean to you." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said, giving him her half of the pebble. "You can have it. I was mean to you too." + +They hugged and smiled. They were glad they had made up. They decided to share the pebbles and play together. They had more fun that way. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big box. They pretend it is a castle. They crawl in and out of the box. + +"Sam, you are the king. I am the queen. You have to do what I say," Mia says. She is bossy. + +"No, Mia. You are not the queen. You are the princess. I am the king. I can do what I want," Sam says. He is stubborn. + +They argue and shout. They do not share the box. They are not happy. + +"Sam, Mia, it is time for lunch," Mom calls. She has made sandwiches and juice. She puts them on a blanket. She waits for the twins. + +Sam and Mia hear Mom. They stop fighting. They crawl out of the box. They run to the blanket. They are hungry. + +"Mom, can we have lunch in the box?" Sam asks. + +"Mom, can we have lunch on the blanket?" Mia asks. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you take turns? Sam, you can have lunch in the box first. Mia, you can have lunch on the blanket first. Then you can swap. How does that sound?" Mom says. + +Sam and Mia think. They nod. They agree. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +They have lunch. They share the box. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big box with some tools and nails. Sara wanted to make something with the nails. She picked up a hammer and a nail. + +"Look, Ben, I can make a picture with the nails," she said. She put the nail on the box and hit it with the hammer. + +Ben was scared. He did not like the loud noise and the sharp nail. He thought Sara might hurt herself or the box. + +"Sara, stop! That is not a good idea. The nail can make a hole in the box or in your hand. And the hammer is too heavy for you. You can drop it and break something," he said. + +Sara did not listen. She liked the sound and the shape of the nail. She wanted to make more pictures. + +"Ben, you are silly. The nail is not bad. It is clear and shiny. And the hammer is fun. It is not too heavy for me. I can make anything I want with the nail and the hammer," she said. + +She hit the nail again and again. She did not reply to Ben anymore. She was too busy with her picture. + +Ben was sad and angry. He did not want to play with Sara anymore. He went to find his mom and told her what Sara was doing. + +"Mom, Sara is playing with a nail and a hammer. She is making a lot of noise and holes. She is not careful. She does not reply to me. Can you make her stop?" he said. + +Mom was worried. She went to the yard and saw Sara and the box. She saw the nails and the holes. She was not happy. + +"Sara, what are you doing? You are not supposed to play with the nail and the hammer. They are not toys. They are dangerous. You can hurt yourself or damage the box. And you are not nice to Ben. He is your friend. You should reply to him and listen to him. He is trying to help you," she said. + +Sara looked at her mom. She saw her angry face and heard her loud voice. She felt sorry. She dropped the hammer and the nail. She did not want to make her mom or Ben upset. + +"Mom, I am sorry. I did not know. I just wanted to make a picture. I thought the nail and the hammer were fun. I did not mean to be bad or rude. Can you forgive me?" she said. + +Mom hugged Sara and kissed her. She was glad that Sara was not hurt. She understood that Sara was curious and creative. She wanted to teach her how to be safe and kind. + +"Of course, I forgive you, Sara. I love you. But you have to be careful and respectful. The nail and the hammer are not for playing. They are for fixing things. And you have to reply to Ben and listen to him. He is your friend. He cares about you. Can you say sorry to him and play nicely with him?" she said. + +Sara nodded. She felt better. She went to Ben and hugged him. She said sorry to him and asked him to play with her. + +"Ben, I am sorry. I did not reply to you. I was not nice to you. You are my friend. I care about you. Can you forgive me and play with me?" she said. + +Ben smiled. He was happy that Sara was sorry and nice. He forgave her and played with her. + +"Sure, Sara. I forgive you and play with you. You are my friend. I care about you. What do you want to play?" he said. + +They decided to play with some blocks and make a castle. They had fun and shared their ideas. They did not need the nail and the hammer anymore. They were happy. +Ben was going to have an exam today. He was a little scared. He did not like exams. They made him sit still and answer hard questions. He wanted to play and have fun. + +Mom gave him a big hug and a kiss. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. You are very smart and brave. You can do it. I am proud of you." She gave him a lunch box with his favorite food. She said, "This is for later. You can eat it after the exam. It will make you happy." + +Ben took his lunch box and his backpack. He went to the bus stop with Mom. He saw his friend Lily. She was also going to have an exam. She smiled at him and said, "Hi, Ben. Are you ready for the exam?" Ben nodded. He said, "Hi, Lily. I think so. Are you?" Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, I am. I studied a lot. I hope it is not too hard." + +They got on the bus and sat together. They talked about the exam. They wondered what the questions would be. They hoped they would know the answers. They also talked about what they wanted to do after the exam. They wanted to play and have fun. + +They arrived at school. They got off the bus and walked to their classroom. They saw their teacher. She smiled at them and said, "Good morning, Ben and Lily. Are you ready for the exam?" Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Good morning, teacher. Yes, we are." The teacher said, "That's good. I am sure you will do well. The exam is not too hard. It is about things you learned and did in class. It is also interesting. You will see." + +The teacher gave them each a paper and a pencil. She said, "This is the exam. You have to write your name and answer the questions. You have to read the questions carefully and think before you write. You have to do it by yourself. You have to be quiet and not talk to anyone. You have 20 minutes. Are you ready?" Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, teacher. We are ready." The teacher said, "Okay. You can start now. Good luck." + +Ben and Lily looked at their papers. They saw the questions. They were about things they learned and did in class. They were about colors, shapes, numbers, letters, animals, and stories. They were interesting. Ben and Lily liked colors, shapes, numbers, letters, animals, and stories. They knew the answers. They wrote their names and answered the questions. They did not talk to anyone. They were quiet and focused. + +They finished the exam. They checked their answers. They were happy. They thought they did well. They gave their papers to the teacher. The teacher said, "Well done, Ben and Lily. You finished the exam. You can go to the playground and play now. I will check your papers and tell you your scores later. I am proud of you." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "Thank you, teacher. We are proud of ourselves too." They took their lunch boxes and their backpacks. They went to the playground and played. They ate their favorite food. They had fun. They squeezed each other's hands. They were happy. They were friends. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play outside. One night, they wanted to explore the woods behind their house. They took a flashlight and some snacks and sneaked out of their room. + +"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Sam asked Ben. He was a little scared of the dark and the noises. + +"Don't be a baby," Ben said. "It will be fun. I want to see what's in the woods. Maybe we'll find some animals or treasure." + +They walked for a long time, but they did not see anything interesting. The woods were icy and cold. The flashlight was not very bright. Sam started to shiver and wished they were back home. + +"Ben, I think we should go back," Sam said. "It's too late and too cold. And I don't like this place. It's creepy." + +"Fine, fine," Ben said. "But you're such a chicken. You never want to try anything new. I recommend you be more brave and adventurous." + +They turned around and tried to find their way back. But they soon realized they were lost. They had walked too far and did not remember where they came from. They started to panic and cry. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. But no one heard them. The woods were too big and too quiet. + +They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them. But no one did. They froze to death in the icy woods. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go out at night without telling your parents. And do not be too proud or stubborn to listen to your friends. Sometimes, it is better to be safe than sorry. +Tim and Sue are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many leaves. They run to the tree and hug it. + +"Hello, tree," Tim says. "You are so big and green. Do you have a name?" + +The tree does not answer. But Tim and Sue hear a soft voice in their ears. + +"Hello, children," the voice says. "I am the spirit of the tree. I am happy that you are here." + +Tim and Sue are surprised. They look around, but they do not see anyone. + +"Who are you?" Sue asks. "Where are you?" + +"I am here, in the tree," the voice says. "I am the tree's friend. I help the tree grow and stay healthy. I also watch over the park and the animals." + +Tim and Sue stare at the tree. They think the voice is nice and kind. + +"Can we be your friends, too?" Tim asks. + +"Of course," the voice says. "You are welcome to visit me anytime. I like to talk and listen. And I have many stories to tell." + +Tim and Sue smile. They are happy to meet the spirit of the tree. They sit under the tree and listen to the voice. They learn many things about the park and the nature. They have a lot of fun. They decide to come back to the tree often. They have a new friend. +Timmy was a dog who liked to run and play in the park. He had a lot of friends who were also dogs. They chased balls, dug holes, and barked at birds. Timmy was happy. + +One day, Timmy met a new friend. His name was Fido, and he was a big and fluffy dog. Timmy admired Fido's fur. It was soft and shiny. Timmy wanted to be like Fido. + +"Hi, Fido," Timmy said. "You are very nice. Can I play with you?" + +"Sure, Timmy," Fido said. "You are very cute. Come on, let's run and play." + +Timmy and Fido ran and played in the park. They had a lot of fun. They shared a yummy bone that they found. They licked each other's faces. They were happy. + +But Fido had a secret. He had a flea. The flea was small and itchy. It bit Fido's skin. Fido scratched and scratched, but the flea did not go away. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Fido said. "I have a flea. It hurts. Go away, flea." + +Timmy heard Fido's cry. He saw the flea on Fido's fur. He wanted to help Fido. + +"Don't worry, Fido," Timmy said. "I will help you. I will catch the flea." + +Timmy jumped on Fido's back. He used his teeth and his paws to catch the flea. He was fast and brave. He caught the flea and spit it out. + +"Yay, Timmy," Fido said. "You are a hero. You saved me from the flea. Thank you, thank you, thank you." + +Fido hugged Timmy. Timmy wagged his tail. He was happy. + +"I am happy, too," Fido said. "You are my best friend. I admire you, Timmy. You are smart and kind." + +Timmy and Fido smiled. They ran and played in the park. They had no more fleas. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat soup for lunch. Mom made them soup with carrots and noodles. It smelled amazing. + +"Soup is ready!" Mom called from the kitchen. Tom and Lily ran to the table. They each got a big bowl of soup and a spoon. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they said. They started to eat the soup. It was hot and tasty. + +But then, Tom saw something in his soup. It was green and slimy. It looked like a bug. + +"Yuck!" Tom yelled. He dropped his spoon and pushed his bowl away. "There is a bug in my soup!" + +Lily looked at Tom's soup. She did not see a bug. She saw a piece of parsley. Mom put parsley in the soup to make it look nice. + +"That is not a bug, Tom," Lily said. "That is parsley. It is a plant. It is good for you." + +Tom did not believe Lily. He did not like parsley. He thought it was a bug. + +"No, it is a bug!" Tom yelled. "I do not want to eat it!" + +Mom heard Tom yell. She came to the table. She saw Tom's soup and the parsley. + +"Tom, calm down," Mom said. "Lily is right. That is not a bug. That is parsley. It is a plant. It is good for you. It makes the soup more amazing." + +Mom picked up the parsley with her fingers and showed it to Tom. She explained that parsley was a plant that grew in the garden. She said that some people liked to eat it and some people did not. She said that Tom could take it out of his soup if he did not want it. + +Tom looked at the parsley. He saw that it was not a bug. He felt silly. He said sorry to Mom and Lily. + +"It is okay, Tom," Mom said. "You do not have to eat the parsley if you do not like it. But you should try the soup. It is amazing." + +Tom took the parsley out of his soup. He tried the soup. It was amazing. He liked the carrots and the noodles. He ate his soup and smiled. + +"Thank you, Mom," he said. "The soup is amazing. But I do not like parsley." + +Mom and Lily laughed. They ate their soup and enjoyed it. They were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She wanted to play on the swings, but they were too high for her. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll support you." So, Lily sat on the swing, and her mom pushed her gently. + +After a while, Lily got thirsty and wanted some ice from the ice cream truck. Her mom gave her some money and told her to be careful. Lily ran to the truck, bought some ice, and ran back to her mom. She opened the ice and started eating it. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Lily got scared and dropped the ice. The dog ate it all and ran away. Lily started crying, and her mom tried to comfort her. "Don't worry, we'll buy more ice," she said. + +But Lily was too upset, and they had to leave the park early. She didn't want to come back again. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They walked to a place with lots of trees and flowers. "Wow, this place is amazing!" Lily said. + +As they were walking, they saw a man with a big balloon. "Can I have one, please?" Lily asked her mommy. "Sure, let's go ask the man," her mommy replied. The man showed them all the different colors of balloons he had. "I want the pink one!" Lily said. + +After Lily got her balloon, they sat on a bench to rest. A little boy came over and said, "Your balloon is so cool! Can I see it?" Lily showed him her balloon and they started to play together. They had so much fun in the amazing park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was a whistle. She loved to blow the whistle and make a loud noise. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to have a picnic in the park. Lily was very excited and packed her toys in a bag. She also brought her whistle with her. + +At the park, Lily saw a group of kids playing with a ball. They were very good at playing and Lily wanted to play with them too. But she didn't know how to play with a ball. She blew her whistle and the kids looked at her. They smiled and invited her to play with them. + +Lily was very happy and felt creative. She thought of a game where they had to whistle while they played. The kids loved the game and they played all day long. Lily had so much fun and made many new friends. From that day on, Lily always brought her whistle with her when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny liked to play in the forest, where he would find all sorts of things to play with. One day, Benny found a treasure! It was a shiny rock that sparkled in the sun. Benny was so happy to have found it, but he didn't want to keep it all to himself. + +Benny thought about his friends, the rabbits, and how much they would love to see the treasure. So, Benny decided to share it with them. He ran through the forest, calling out to his friends, and when he found them, he showed them the treasure. They were all so excited to see it! + +Together, they played with the treasure and had so much fun. They ran around in the wild forest, laughing and playing. Benny was happy that he shared his treasure with his friends, and he realized that sharing made him feel even better than finding the treasure in the first place. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. The daughter was very beautiful with shiny hair and a pretty dress. One day, the mommy gave the daughter a big cookie. The daughter was happy and wanted to eat it all by herself, but the mommy said, "Let's share it." The daughter broke the cookie in half and gave one piece to her mommy. They both ate the cookie and it was yummy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie flew into a big, noisy city. There were lots of cars and people making loud sounds. Tweetie felt scared and wanted to go back home. + +Suddenly, Tweetie saw a magic trick! A magician made a rabbit vanish into thin air. Tweetie was amazed! But then, Tweetie realized something was wrong. The air felt heavy and there was no oxygen to breathe. Tweetie knew it was time to leave the city and go back to the fresh air of the countryside. + +So Tweetie flew as fast as she could and soon she was back home in the trees. Tweetie was happy to be in a quiet place with lots of oxygen. She sang a song to celebrate her safe return. And she never forgot the day she saw the rabbit vanish, but also learned the importance of clean air to breathe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she hid in a big box and closed the lid. When her friends looked for her, they couldn't find her anywhere. Lily had disappeared! + +Later that day, Lily's mom gave her a lecture about being careful when playing hide and seek. She told Lily that she shouldn't hide in dangerous places, like big boxes with heavy lids. + +Lily felt bad for making her mom worry, but she was happy that she had found a good hiding spot. She decided to keep it hidden so that she could use it again next time they played hide and seek. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the yard. One day, he found a worm on the ground. The worm was wiggly and squishy. Timmy picked up the worm and held it in his hand. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a worm!" Timmy said. + +"That's nice, Timmy. Worms are peaceful creatures," Mommy replied. + +Timmy looked at the worm and saw that it was glowing. "Mommy, the worm is glowing!" he exclaimed. + +"That's amazing, Timmy. Maybe it's a magic worm," Mommy said. + +Timmy smiled and held the glowing worm in his hand. He felt happy and peaceful knowing that he had found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, curly hair and loved riding her scooter in the park. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw her friend Tom there and went to say hi. + +Tom said, "Hi Lily, your scooter is so cool! Can I ride it?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but you have to wash your hands first." + +Tom went to wash his hands and came back to ride the scooter. He rode it for a long time and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thanks for riding my scooter, Tom. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, a boy and his mom went to the airport. The boy was very excited to go on an airplane. His mom told him to be safe and not run around. + +They waited in a big room with lots of people. The boy saw a man with a big bag. He told his mom, "Look at that man with the big bag!" His mom said, "Don't tell strangers about their things." + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Everyone started to run and scream. The boy was scared and asked his mom what was happening. She said, "I don't know, but we need to find a safe place." + +They ran and hid under a table. The boy was shaking and crying. He asked his mom, "Why did that bad man do that?" His mom didn't know what to say. They stayed there until the police came. The boy never wanted to go to the airport again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mommy said it was too hot. "Mommy, can I go outside?" Lily asked. "No, it's too hot, and I don't permit it," mommy replied. + +Lily was bored, so she sat down and looked at a pin she found on the ground. "This is a shiny pin," she said to herself. Suddenly, she heard a voice. "That pin is boring. Let's go on an adventure!" It was a magical fairy. + +Lily was so excited! They went on a fun adventure and saw lots of pretty flowers and animals. When they got back, mommy was surprised. "Wow, Lily, you had quite the adventure! I'm glad I permitted you to have fun," mommy said with a smile. Lily hugged her mommy and showed her the shiny pin. It wasn't boring anymore because of the adventure she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved chocolate more than anything in the world. One day, his mom gave him a big chocolate bar. Timmy was so happy that he forgot to say thank you to his mom. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his chocolate bar with him. But when he got to the park, he saw that his friends had all brought their toys to play with. Timmy wanted to play with his friends' toys, but he didn't want to share his chocolate. + +One of his friends asked, "Why are you so miserable, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I forgot to say thank you to my mom for the chocolate, and now I don't want to share it with anyone." + +His friend said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can always say thank you later. But sharing is important too. Maybe we can all have a little piece of your chocolate and then we can all play together." + +Timmy realized his friend was right. He shared his chocolate with his friends and they all had a great time playing together. And when he got home, he remembered to say thank you to his mom for the chocolate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the colorful flowers in her garden. One day, a kind man came to her house and asked to see her mommy's license. Lily's mommy was patient and gave the man her license. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is a license?" Her mommy explained that it was a special paper that showed the man that she was allowed to drive her car. + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you for being patient. I just wanted to make sure everything was safe." Lily waved goodbye to the man and went back to looking at the pretty flowers in her garden. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the great big field near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a wolf in the field. The wolf was very big and scary. + +Lily ran back to her house and told her mom about the wolf. "Mommy, there's a big wolf in the field! It's so scary!" she said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll make sure you're safe. Let's see if we can fit you in this little hiding spot." + +They found a small hiding spot in the house where Lily could fit. Her mom said, "Stay here until we make sure the wolf is gone." After a while, Lily's mom came back and said, "The wolf is gone now, it's safe to come out." Lily felt much better and hugged her mom. From that day on, Lily never played in the field alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved balloons! He had a big, red balloon that he would play with every day. But one day, Timmy accidentally popped his balloon. He was very sad. + +Timmy's mommy saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mommy that his balloon was broken. His mommy said that they could repair the balloon. Timmy was very happy! + +They got some tape and put it on the balloon. The balloon was fixed! But when Timmy tried to play with it, he noticed that it was disgusting. It had old gum stuck to it! Timmy's mommy said that they could get a new balloon for him. Timmy was happy again and they went to the store to get a new balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a playful kitten named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with yarn and chase after butterflies. One day, Mittens got lost and couldn't find her way back home. She meowed and meowed, but no one could hear her. + +Suddenly, Mittens saw a cell phone on the ground. She picked it up with her paw and pressed the buttons. She heard a voice on the other end and meowed as loud as she could. The person on the phone heard her and came to rescue her. + +Mittens was so happy to be back home with her family. She cuddled up with her favorite toy and purred. She knew she would never get lost again, and if she did, she would use the cell phone to tell someone to come find her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, she was playing with her dollhouse when she saw a shiny button on the floor. She picked it up and showed it to her doll. + +"Look, dolly! I found a button! It's so pretty!" said Lily. + +The doll didn't say anything, but Lily pretended that she did. "Do you think it's fine?" she asked. + +The doll nodded and Lily smiled. She put the button in her pocket and continued to play. Later that day, Lily's mom came into her room and saw her rocking her doll to sleep. + +"What a good girl you are, Lily," said her mom. "You're such a good mommy to your doll." + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. "I love my dolly so much," she said. "And I found a pretty button today!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. You're so good at finding things." + +Lily felt proud and happy. She loved spending time with her toys and her mom. It was a fine day indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved flowers and had a lovely rose garden. One day, her friend Max came to visit her. + +Max said, "Lily, your garden is so beautiful! Can I pick a rose to bring home to my mom?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but be careful not to hurt the roses." + +Max picked a red rose and brought it home to his mom. But when she smelled the rose, she got sick. + +Max's mom said, "This rose smells bad. Where did you get it?" + +Max said, "Lily's garden." + +They went back to Lily's garden and found out that someone had sprayed poison on the roses. Lily was very sad and angry that someone would do that to her lovely garden. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They had a new infant baby. The baby was so cool and cute. One day, the mommy said to the daddy, "We need to wrap the baby in a blanket." + +The daddy said, "Okay, let's wrap the baby up." They took the blanket and wrapped the baby in it. The baby was warm and cozy. + +Then the mommy said, "Let's show the baby to our friends." So they went to their friends' house. When they got there, their friends said, "Wow, your baby is so cool!" + +The mommy and daddy were happy that their friends liked their baby. They said, "Thank you! We love our little infant." And the baby just slept and slept, wrapped up in the cozy blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a mop that she loved to use to clean up her room. One day, Sally's friend came to visit and brought her a gifted toy. Sally was so happy and wanted to show her friend how clean her room was. + +But, Sally's room was very messy and she didn't know how to clean it quickly. So, she asked her friend to help her bring the mop. Together, they cleaned up Sally's room and it looked so nice and tidy. Sally was very grateful to her friend for helping her and for the gifted toy. They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily saw a pretty red automobile parked on the street. She wanted to touch it, but her mommy had told her not to. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and whispered to her, "Let's touch the car, no one will know." Lily was tempted, but she remembered what her mommy had said about not touching things that don't belong to her. She told Timmy that it was not right to touch someone else's property. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy praised her for being alert and remembering what she had been taught. She told her that it is important to always do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Lily felt proud of herself for making the right choice and promised to always listen to her mommy. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be honest and respectful towards others. She knew that doing the right thing made her a good person, and that was something to be proud of. +Once upon a time, there was a kind giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a very long neck that he used to reach leaves high up in the trees. One day, Jerry met a little bird who was looking for a place to build a nest. + +"Excuse me, Mr. Giraffe," said the bird. "Do you know of any good trees with sharp branches for me to build my nest on?" + +Jerry thought for a moment and then said, "I have a tree with generous branches that would be perfect for your nest. Follow me!" + +Jerry led the bird to his tree and showed him the branches. The bird was very happy and thanked Jerry for his help. + +"You're so generous, Mr. Giraffe," said the bird. "I will always remember your kindness." + +Jerry smiled and replied, "It's my pleasure to help. Have a good day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play by the river and look at the crocodiles. One day, he saw a crocodile that looked different from the others. It had a big bump on its back. + +Timmy wanted to make friends with the crocodile, so he went closer to it. But the crocodile was not friendly. It opened its big mouth and bit Timmy's leg! Timmy screamed and cried for help, but it was too late. The crocodile had hurt him badly. + +From that day on, Timmy never went near the river again. He learned that not all crocodiles are nice, and some can be very dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin. It was orange and round. The pumpkin sat in a field all day and all night. One day, a farmer came and picked up the pumpkin. He put it in his truck and took it to a store. + +At the store, a little girl saw the pumpkin. She said, "Wow, that pumpkin is brilliant!" The little girl took the pumpkin home and put it on her porch. Every day, she would look at the pumpkin and smile. + +But one day, the little girl noticed something strange. The pumpkin started to change. It was no longer orange and round. It was now yellow and bumpy. The little girl was surprised, but she still thought the pumpkin was brilliant. She decided to keep it on her porch all year long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she got bored of them. So, she went outside to find something new to do. + +As she was walking, she found a shiny gem on the ground. It was so pretty that she wanted to keep it forever. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When she got home, she decided to mix some paints together to make a pretty picture for her mommy. She used all the colors she had and mixed them together. It was so much fun! + +Finally, she painted the gem she found with all the colors she mixed. It looked so beautiful! She showed it to her mommy and they both loved it. From that day on, Lily never felt bored again because she knew she could always find something new to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went outside to play with her friend, Max. Max wore cool sunglasses that made him look like a superhero. Lily asked, "Can I wear your sunglasses, Max?" Max replied, "Sure, but be careful not to drop them." + +Lily put on the sunglasses and felt like a superhero too. She ran around the yard, pretending to fly like a bird. Suddenly, she tripped on a rock and fell down. Her sunglasses flew off her face and landed on the ground. Lily was sad because she thought she broke Max's sunglasses. + +Max walked over and picked up the sunglasses. He looked at them and said, "Don't worry, Lily. They're okay. They're very light and didn't break." Lily was happy that the sunglasses were okay and thanked Max for letting her wear them. From that day on, Lily and Max played outside together, wearing their cool sunglasses and having fun. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was very kind and loved to play outside in the evening. Lily would run around and chase after butterflies. She liked to name them all and pretend they were her friends. One evening, Lily saw a big, bright moon in the sky. She pointed up and said, "Moon! Moon!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's the moon. It's so pretty." Lily giggled and continued to play, enjoying the kind evening breeze. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot was very obedient and always listened to his owner. One day, Spot saw a pretty pattern on the ground and he started to dance around it. His owner laughed and said, "Spot, you are such a silly dog!" Spot wagged his tail and continued to dance. + +As Spot danced, he noticed that the pattern on the ground was made of different colors. He barked happily and jumped up and down. His owner smiled and said, "You are such a good dancer, Spot!" Spot felt proud and continued to dance. + +After a while, Spot got tired and lay down next to his owner. His owner petted him and said, "You are the best dog ever, Spot." Spot wagged his tail and felt happy. He knew that he was loved and that made him want to dance even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on a walk and found a charming bug on a leaf. "Hello, little bug! You are so pretty," said Lily. The bug replied, "Thank you, Lily! You are very kind." + +Lily picked up the bug and carried it with her on her walk. Suddenly, the bug said, "Surprise! I can fly!" and flew away. Lily was sad that her new friend left so quickly, but she was happy that she got to meet such a special bug. + +The moral of the story is that even if things don't go as planned, it's important to appreciate the time you have with others and the surprises that come along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little child named Timmy. Timmy was a fair-haired boy with big blue eyes. One day, he went to the park with his mom. There, he met a friendly dog named Spot. Timmy petted Spot and played with him for a while. + +Suddenly, Spot saw a squirrel and ran after it. Timmy tried to catch up, but he tripped and fell. He hurt his arm and started to cry. His mom came running and asked what happened. Timmy told her that he fell and his arm hurt. + +His mom looked at his arm and said, "Don't worry, it's just a little scratch. We'll put a bandage on it and it will be all better." Timmy smiled and said, "Okay." Just then, he heard a loud snap. It was the sound of a branch breaking. His mom looked up and saw that a big tree had fallen down. "Thank goodness we weren't under that tree," she said. Timmy nodded and hugged his mom. He was glad they were safe. +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 friend Billy came to his house. Timmy was happy to see Billy and invited him to play with his toys. + +Timmy showed Billy his favorite toy car, which was red and went very fast. Billy liked it a lot and wanted to play with it. Timmy let Billy play with the car and they had a lot of fun. They made the car go high in the air and then down to the ground again. + +After playing with the toy car, Timmy and Billy played with other toys too. They had a great time together and were happy to be friends. Timmy was glad he invited Billy over to play with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad because it was healthy and yummy. One day, she went to a bright park to play with her friends. + +Lily saw a man waving at her from across the street. He looked friendly, so she waved back. The man came closer and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to come with me and see something cool?" Lily felt scared and said no, but the man grabbed her and took her away. + +Lily's friends looked for her everywhere, but they couldn't find her. Her parents called the police, but it was too late. Lily was gone forever. Her friends and family were very sad and missed her a lot. They always reminded each other to be careful and never talk to strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained. One day, she put on her yellow raincoat and went outside to jump in puddles. + +Lily saw her friend Timmy walking by and mentioned how much fun it was to play in the rain. Timmy agreed and they jumped in puddles together. + +After a while, Lily's raincoat ripped and she was sad because her mommy said it was too expensive to buy a new one. Timmy had an idea and took her to a nearby store where they found a cheap raincoat in her favorite color. Lily was so happy and grateful to have a new raincoat to play outside in. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played in the rain together every time it rained. They loved jumping in puddles and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy weapons. He would pretend to be a superhero and save the world from bad guys. + +One day, Timmy's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah had a special gift for Timmy. She gave him a new toy weapon that she had attached to a cool belt. Timmy was so happy and thanked Sarah for the gifted weapon. + +As they played, Timmy and Sarah pretended to be superheroes together. Timmy showed Sarah how he attached his new weapon to his belt and they both laughed and played happily. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big monster! Timmy and Sarah knew they had to use their weapons to defeat the monster and save the day. They ran outside and fought the monster together, using their gifted weapons to save the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the garden. One day, she found a delicate lizard hiding under a leaf. + +"Hello little lizard, what are you doing here?" asked Lily. + +"I am trying to hide from the big birds," replied the lizard. + +Lily felt sorry for the lizard and wanted to help. She gently picked up the lizard and put it in a safe place. As she was placing the lizard down, she accidentally twisted its tail. + +"Oh no, I'm sorry little lizard. Did I hurt you?" asked Lily, feeling guilty. + +"It's okay, it's just a little twist. Thank you for saving me from the birds," said the lizard with a smile. + +Lily learned that even though accidents happen, it's important to be kind and help others in need. She promised to be more careful and delicate with the creatures she found in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he was afraid of thunder. Every time he heard thunder, he would run inside and hide under his bed. + +One day, Timmy was playing in the park with his friend, Sally. They were having a lot of fun, but then they heard thunder. Timmy started to get scared and wanted to go home. + +Sally said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Let's wait a little bit and see if the thunder goes away. Maybe we can still play." + +Timmy was hesitant at first, but he trusted Sally. They sat on a bench and watched the sky. After a few minutes, the thunder stopped and the sky became calm again. + +Timmy was so happy that he grabbed Sally's hand and said, "Thank you for waiting with me. I'm not scared anymore!" From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of thunder anymore and he and Sally continued to have fun playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom asked her to wash her hands before dinner. Lily went to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. Suddenly, water sprayed all over her face and clothes! It was a big surprise. + +Lily's mom came to see what happened and saw the water everywhere. She quickly turned off the faucet and helped Lily dry off. Lily was sad because she didn't want to wear wet clothes to dinner. But then, her intelligent mom had an idea. She gave Lily a pretty dress to wear instead. + +Lily was so happy and surprised by the beautiful dress. She loved it so much that she didn't even remember the faucet surprise anymore. From that day on, Lily always remembered to turn the faucet slowly and not get surprised by the water again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his hoop. His hoop was big and round and he loved to throw the ball through it. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his hoop and he realized that it was not there. He looked all around, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy felt sad because he loved his hoop so much. + +But then, Timmy saw something gray in the corner of his eye. He walked over to it and saw that it was his hoop! It had been hiding behind a tree the whole time. Timmy was so happy to have found his hoop again. He picked it up and started playing basketball with it right away. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep his hoop close by so he would never lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new things. One day, she found a shiny thing on the ground. It was a silver coin! Lily was so happy and wanted to keep it forever. + +But her mom told her that it belonged to someone else and she should try to find the owner. Lily looked and looked, but no one claimed the coin. She was persistent and kept asking around. Finally, an old man said it was his and he was very grateful to have it back. + +Lily felt good inside knowing she did the right thing. She leaned over and whispered to her mom, "I'm happy I found the coin, but I'm even happier I gave it back to the man." Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. Doing the right thing is always the best thing." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to own pretty dresses and wear them all the time. One day, she went to the park wearing her favorite pink dress. + +While playing, she fell down and hurt her knee. A boy saw her crying and asked, "Are you okay?" Lily replied, "No, my knee hurts." The boy said, "Let me help you." + +He took her home and Lily's mom thanked him. But when they reached home, Lily realized that her dress was torn. She started crying again and said, "My dress is ruined!" + +From that day, Lily never wore her favorite dress again. She learned that sometimes accidents happen and things can get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She saw a charming white dress in the store and wanted to buy it. She asked her mommy if they could buy it, but her mommy said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad, but then her mommy said they could make a white dress just as charming as the one in the store. They went to the fabric store and bought white fabric. Lily's mommy sewed the fabric into a beautiful dress that was just as charming as the one in the store. + +Lily was so happy and wore her new dress to a party. Everyone said she looked beautiful and charming in her white dress. From that day on, Lily learned that you don't always have to buy things to be happy, sometimes making something yourself can be just as good. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. Every morning, she would wake up early and fly around to find some food. One day, she saw a big, juicy worm. She flew down to grab it, but then a big cat appeared out of nowhere! The cat wanted to eat the bird, so she quickly flew away. + +The next morning, the little bird woke up early again. She flew around looking for food, but she was scared the cat would come back. Suddenly, she saw the big, juicy worm again. She flew down to grab it, but then the cat appeared again! The bird quickly flew away, but she dropped the worm. + +The little bird was sad because she was hungry and had lost her food. She decided to wait until the morning was clear and the cat was sleeping. When the morning was clear and the cat was sleeping, the little bird flew down and grabbed the big, juicy worm. She was so happy she could stretch her wings and fly away with her food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking down a dark way, and she was frightened. She saw a big, scary monster and she wanted to run away. But then, she remembered her mommy's words. She had said, "If you ever feel scared, just shut your eyes and take a deep breath." So, Lily shut her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened her eyes, the monster was gone! She felt so happy and proud of herself for being brave. From that day on, she knew she could face anything that came her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching the sunset every day with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a store to buy a toy for Lily. She saw a shiny toy that she wanted, but it was too expensive. Her parents told her they couldn't buy it, and she felt sad. + +Later that day, they went to the park to play. They saw a big tree that was starting to rot. Lily's daddy explained to her that the tree was old and needed to be taken care of. Lily thought it was sad that the tree was getting old, just like her grandparents. She decided to draw a picture of the sunset and the tree to show her grandparents. They loved it and hung it on their fridge. From then on, Lily learned that even though things can get old and rot, they can still be beautiful and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite on sunny days. He would run and laugh as the kite soared high in the sky. One day, Timmy's kite got stuck in a tree. He was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his kite being stuck in the tree. His mom gave him a hug and said they would go to the store to buy a new kite. Timmy was happy again and couldn't wait to fly his new kite. + +When they got to the store, Timmy picked out a shiny red kite. He was so excited to fly it. As they walked out of the store, Timmy saw some kids laughing at him. He felt ashamed that he needed a new kite. But his mom told him it was okay and that everyone needs help sometimes. Timmy felt better and couldn't wait to fly his new kite again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pepper on her food because it made her sneeze and giggle. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a sad boy sitting on a bench. She asked him why he was sad and he said he lost his teddy bear. + +Lily wanted to help the boy feel better, so she gave him a warm hug. She asked him if he wanted to play with her and they ran around the park together. Suddenly, they saw Lily's dog running towards them with the teddy bear in his mouth! + +The boy was so happy to have his teddy bear back and he gave Lily a big hug. They all sat down and shared a snack with some pepper on it. The sun was shining and they felt warm and happy. From that day on, Lily and the boy were the best of friends and they always played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, while she was playing, she saw a worm crawling on the ground. She thought it was incredible how the worm moved. + +Lily picked up the worm and showed it to her mom. "Mommy, look at this worm! It's incredible!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Welcome to our garden, little worm." + +Lily put the worm back on the ground and said goodbye. The worm crawled away and Lily went back to playing. From that day on, Lily always looked for the worm when she played in her garden. She loved to watch it crawl around and thought it was the most incredible thing she had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake with her mom. One day, Lily's mom asked her to get a pan from the cupboard. But the pan was too high for Lily to reach. She felt sad that she couldn't help her mom. + +Lily's mom told her not to worry and that she would get the pan herself. But Lily was persistent and wanted to help. She asked her mom if she could stand on a chair to reach the pan. Her mom said no because it was too dangerous. + +Lily felt frustrated and didn't know what to do. Then, her mom had an idea. She gave Lily a smaller pan that she could reach and asked her to use it instead. Lily felt happy again and they continued to bake together. They made delicious cookies and ate them all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his blocks. He would stack them up high and then knock them down. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his blocks. Timmy wasn't ready to stop playing, so he pretended to be a pirate and imagined his blocks were treasure. He stacked them up in a big pile and guarded them with his toy sword. + +But eventually, it was time for dinner and Timmy had to put his blocks away. He carefully stacked them up and put them back in their box. As he went to bed that night, he imagined all the fun he would have playing with his blocks again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a happy dog who loved to run and play. One day, Max saw a big tree with a squirrel on it. Max wanted to play with the squirrel, so he ran towards the tree. Max shook his tail with excitement. + +But suddenly, Max heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a police car. Max was frightened and ran away. He ran so fast that he didn't see where he was going and ended up in front of a big building with bars on the windows. It was a jail! + +Max was very scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he saw his owner coming towards him. Max was so happy to see his owner that he shook his whole body with joy. His owner hugged him and took him back home, where Max felt safe and happy again. +Lily has a pet dog named Spot. Spot is a big, black and white dog who likes to run and play. Lily loves Spot very much and thinks he is the perfect pet. + +One day, Lily and Spot go to the park with Lily's mom. Lily sees a big slide and wants to go on it. She asks her mom, "Can I go on the slide, please?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can, but first you have to tie Spot to the bench. He might run away or bother other people." + +Lily nods and takes Spot to the bench. She finds a long rope and tries to tie it around Spot's collar. But Spot thinks it is a game and wiggles and jumps. Lily says, "Spot, stop! I have to tie you. It is not a game." + +Spot does not listen and keeps wiggling and jumping. Lily gets frustrated and says, "Spot, you are not a perfect pet. You are a bad dog." + +Spot hears Lily's voice and feels sad. He does not want to make Lily angry or unhappy. He stops wiggling and jumping and sits still. He looks at Lily with his big, brown eyes and wags his tail. + +Lily sees Spot's eyes and tail and feels sorry. She says, "Spot, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be mean. You are a perfect pet. You are a good dog." + +She hugs Spot and kisses his nose. She ties the rope around his collar and says, "Stay here, Spot. I'll be back soon. I love you." + +She runs to the slide and slides down. She laughs and has fun. Spot watches her and barks. He loves her too. He is happy. They are both happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big yellow ball near the slide. They ran to the ball and tried to pick it up. But the ball was not a ball. It was a spike. + +"Ow!" Lily said. "This ball hurts. It has sharp things on it." + +Ben looked at the spike. He saw a face on it. It had eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The mouth was open and had teeth. + +"Hello," the spike said. "I am Spike. I am not a ball. I am a hedgehog. Please do not touch me. I will poke you." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They backed away from the spike. They did not want to get poked. + +"Sorry, Spike," Ben said. "We did not know you were a hedgehog. We thought you were a ball. You are very yellow." + +Spike smiled. He was not angry. He was friendly. + +"That is OK," Spike said. "I am yellow because I like to chew on lemons. They make me happy. Do you want to try one?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not like lemons. They were sour. + +"No, thank you, Spike," Lily said. "We do not like lemons. We like apples. They are sweet." + +Spike nodded. He understood. + +"That is OK, too," Spike said. "We all like different things. You can have some apples. I have some in my nest. Do you want to see my nest?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were curious. + +"Yes, please, Spike," Ben said. "We want to see your nest. Where is it?" + +Spike pointed to a bush near the slide. He invited Lily and Ben to follow him. + +"Come with me," Spike said. "But be careful. Do not step on my spikes. They will hurt you." + +Lily and Ben followed Spike to his nest. They saw many lemons and apples in it. They also saw some toys and books. Spike shared his apples with Lily and Ben. They shared their toys and books with Spike. They became friends. They played and talked and laughed. They had fun. They learned new things. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw an old man sitting on a bench. He had a big bottle of water and a gum in his mouth. + +"Hello, old man," Lily said. "Can we have some water, please?" + +The old man smiled and nodded. He opened his bottle and sprayed some water in his mouth. Then he took out his gum and threw it on the ground. + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "That is bad. You should not throw gum on the ground. It makes the park dirty." + +The old man shrugged and sprayed some more water in his mouth. He did not care about the gum. + +Lily and Ben did not like the old man. They decided to teach him a lesson. They picked up the gum from the ground and ran behind him. They stuck the gum in his hair and ran away. + +"Hey!" the old man shouted. "What are you doing? Get back here!" + +But Lily and Ben were too fast. They laughed and ran to the slide. They had fun playing in the park. They did not see the old man again. +Tommy loved to play the piano. He liked to make sounds with the keys and sing along. He wanted to learn how to play songs, but it was difficult. He had to practice a lot and remember many things. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, I have to cook dinner. Can you play quietly in your room for a while?" Tommy nodded and went to his room. He saw his piano and decided to try again. He opened his book and looked at the notes. He tried to play them, but he made many mistakes. He felt frustrated and angry. He slammed the keys and shouted, "I hate the piano! It's too hard!" + +His mom heard him and came to his room. She saw him crying on the floor. She hugged him and said, "Tommy, what's wrong? Why are you so upset?" + +Tommy told her, "I want to play the piano, but I can't. It's too hard. I make too many mistakes. I hate the piano!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Tommy, I understand how you feel. But you know what? Cooking is also hard. I have to follow recipes and measure ingredients and watch the time. Sometimes I make mistakes too. Sometimes I burn the food or spill the sauce or forget the salt. But I don't hate cooking. I love cooking. Because I know that with practice and patience, I can make delicious food for you and dad. And I know that you love eating my food, right?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I love your food. It's yummy." + +His mom said, "Well, playing the piano is the same. You have to practice and be patient. You have to learn from your mistakes and try again. You have to enjoy the sounds and the songs. And I know that you love playing the piano, right?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I love playing the piano. It's fun." + +His mom said, "Then don't give up, Tommy. Don't hate the piano. Love the piano. Because with love and practice, you can play beautiful music for me and dad. And we love listening to your music, right?" + +Tommy nodded and said, "Yes, mom. You and dad love my music. And I love you and dad." + +His mom kissed him and said, "That's right, Tommy. We love you very much. And we are proud of you. Now, why don't you play me a song while I finish cooking? I'm sure it will be wonderful." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Okay, mom. I will play you a song. And I will try my best." + +He got up and went to his piano. He opened his book and looked at the notes. He played them slowly and carefully. He made some mistakes, but he didn't get angry. He corrected them and kept going. He sang along and felt happy. He played a song for his mom. And his mom loved it. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tom had a big bowl of popcorn that he liked to munch on. Lily wanted some popcorn too, but Tom did not want to share. + +"Can I have some popcorn, please?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He held the bowl close to his chest. + +"Please, just a little bit?" Lily begged. She reached for the bowl. + +"Go away!" Tom shouted. He pushed Lily away with his hand. + +Lily fell down and started to cry. She hurt her knee and felt sad. Tom felt bad for making Lily cry, but he still did not want to give her any popcorn. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily crying on the floor and Tom holding the bowl of popcorn. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Tom pushed me and he won't share his popcorn!" Lily sobbed. + +"Tom, is that true?" Mom asked. + +Tom nodded. He looked down and felt ashamed. + +"Tom, that was not nice. You should share your popcorn with your sister. She is hungry and she wants to play with you. How would you feel if she did not share her toys with you?" Mom said. + +Tom thought about it. He remembered how he liked to play with Lily's dolls and cars. He did not like it when she said no. He realized he was being selfish and mean. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Here, you can have some popcorn." Tom said. He gave the bowl to Lily. + +Lily smiled and wiped her tears. She took the bowl and thanked Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I grabbed your bowl." Lily said. + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. They shared the popcorn and played with their toys again. Mom was happy to see them get along. She was grateful for her children. She gave them both a kiss and a hug. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big box under a tree. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside the box, there were many toys. But the toys were old and dirty. Some of them were broken. Some of them had bugs on them. Some of them smelled terrible. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "These toys are rot. We don't want them." + +"Maybe we can fix them," Ben said. He picked up a doll with one eye and a ripped dress. "This doll can be pretty again. We can give her a new eye and a new dress." + +"No, Ben," Lily said. "That doll is too rot. She can't be pretty again. She can make us sick. We should throw her away." + +"But I like her," Ben said. He hugged the doll. "She is my friend. I don't want to throw her away." + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They both wanted different things. They both got angry. They both raised their voices. + +"Stop!" a voice said. It was Mom. She came to the yard and saw the box and the toys. She saw Lily and Ben fighting. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Where did you get these toys? They are rot. They are terrible. They are not safe. You can't play with them." + +Lily and Ben stopped arguing. They looked at Mom. They felt sorry. + +"We found them in the box, Mom," Lily said. "We wanted to play with them." + +"We didn't know they were rot, Mom," Ben said. "We wanted to have fun." + +Mom shook her head. She took the box and the toys. She put them in the trash. She told Lily and Ben to wash their hands. She told them to play with their own toys. She told them to be nice to each other. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said sorry to Mom. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They went to their room and played with their own toys. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily liked the elephants best. They were big and gray and had long noses. Ben liked the monkeys best. They were funny and noisy and jumped around. + +"Can we stay and watch the monkeys more?" Ben asked Mom. + +"Sorry, Ben, we have to go soon. It's almost time for lunch," Mom said. + +"But I want to stay!" Ben said. He was angry and sad. He did not want to leave the zoo. + +He ran away from Mom and Dad and Lily. He ran to the monkey cage. He climbed over the fence. He wanted to play with the monkeys. + +"Ben, no!" Mom and Dad shouted. They saw Ben in the cage. They were scared and worried. They tried to get him out. + +But Ben did not hear them. He was deaf. He could not hear anything. He only saw the monkeys. He smiled and waved at them. + +The monkeys did not like Ben. They did not want him in their cage. They were angry and scared. They attacked Ben. They bit him and scratched him and pulled his hair. + +Ben cried and screamed. He was hurt and scared. He wanted to go back to Mom and Dad and Lily. But it was too late. The monkeys were too strong and fast. They killed Ben. + +Mom and Dad and Lily saw everything. They were shocked and sad. They could not help Ben. They lost him forever. They wished they had never gone to the zoo. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to match the cars and the trucks by their colors and shapes. Lily had a red car and a red truck. Tom had a blue car and a blue truck. + +"Look, Lily, I have a match!" Tom said, showing his blue toys. + +"Me too, Tom, I have a match!" Lily said, showing her red toys. + +They were happy and shared their toys with each other. + +But then, a big dog came running into the garden. It saw the toys and wanted to play with them too. It grabbed the red car and the blue truck in its mouth and ran away. + +"Hey, stop, dog, those are our toys!" Lily and Tom shouted, chasing the dog. + +The dog ran to a big bush and hid behind it. It dropped the toys on the ground and started to chew them. The toys became dirty and broken. + +Lily and Tom reached the bush and saw their toys. They were sad and angry. + +"Bad dog, you ruined our toys!" Lily said, crying. + +"Give us back our toys, dog, they are ours!" Tom said, yelling. + +The dog barked and growled at them. It did not want to give up the toys. + +Lily and Tom did not know what to do. They wanted their toys back, but they were afraid of the dog. + +Then, they saw a man walking by. He was the dog's owner. He saw the dog and the children and came over. + +"Hey, what's going on here?" the man asked. + +"Your dog took our toys and made them dirty and broken!" Lily said. + +"We want our toys back, please!" Tom said. + +The man looked at the toys and the dog. He was sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, kids, my dog was naughty. He likes to play with toys, but he does not know how to share. He should not have taken your toys and damaged them. Here, let me give you your toys back." the man said. + +He took the toys from the dog and gave them to Lily and Tom. He also gave them some money to buy new toys. + +"Thank you, mister, you are nice." Lily said. + +"Thank you, mister, you are kind." Tom said. + +They took their toys and the money and went back to their garden. + +The man scolded the dog and took it away. + +"Bad dog, you should not take things that are not yours. You should learn to share and be gentle. You should say sorry to the kids." the man said. + +The dog whimpered and hung its head. It felt sorry and ashamed too. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson that day. They learned that sharing is good and taking is bad. They learned that toys are fun, but they are not worth fighting over. They learned that being nice and kind is better than being naughty and mean. They learned to match their toys and their hearts. +Sara was a compassionate girl who liked to help animals. One day, she saw a small bird on the ground. It had a broken wing and could not fly. Sara picked up the bird gently and put it in a box. She brought it to her home and gave it some water and seeds. + +"Hello, little bird. I am Sara. You are hurt, but I will take care of you. Do you have a name?" Sara asked the bird. + +The bird looked at Sara with its bright eyes. It made a soft sound and nodded. "I am Pip. Thank you, Sara. You are very kind," the bird said. + +Sara smiled and stroked the bird's feathers. She noticed that the bird had a black pupil in the middle of its eye. She thought it was very pretty. She wondered what the bird could see with its eye. + +"Pip, can you see well with your eye? What do you like to look at?" Sara asked. + +Pip nodded again and chewed on a seed. "I can see very well with my eye. I like to look at the sky, the trees, the flowers, and the other birds. But now I cannot fly and see them. I am sad," Pip said. + +Sara felt sorry for Pip. She wanted to help him fly again. She had an idea. She ran to her room and came back with a book. The book had pictures of the sky, the trees, the flowers, and the other birds. + +"Sara, what is that?" Pip asked. + +"This is a book. It has pictures of the things you like to see. I will show you. Maybe it will make you happy," Sara said. + +She opened the book and showed Pip the pictures. Pip looked at them with wonder. He saw the blue sky, the green trees, the colorful flowers, and the different birds. He made happy sounds and thanked Sara. + +"Sara, you are very compassionate. You made me happy. I hope I can fly again and see these things for real. But until then, I am glad to have you as a friend," Pip said. + +Sara hugged Pip and smiled. She was glad to have him as a friend too. She hoped he would get better soon. She decided to read him more books and tell him stories. She knew they would have fun together. +Lily loved ponies. She wanted a pony for her birthday. She asked her mom and dad many times. "Please, please, can I have a pony?" she said. + +Mom and dad said no. They said ponies were too big and too expensive. They said ponies needed a lot of space and a lot of food. They said ponies were not for little girls like Lily. + +But Lily did not listen. She had a plan. She took mom's phone when mom was not looking. She found a website that sold ponies. She clicked on a picture of a pink pony with a rainbow mane. She pressed the button that said "order". She smiled. She thought she would get a pony soon. + +The next day, a big truck came to Lily's house. The driver knocked on the door. He had a big box with him. He said he had a delivery for Lily. Mom and dad were very surprised. They did not know what it was. They opened the box. + +Inside the box was a pony. But it was not a real pony. It was a plastic pony. It was very small and very ugly. It had a broken leg and a missing eye. It did not look like the picture at all. It was a scam. + +Lily was very sad. She cried and cried. She wanted a real pony, not a plastic pony. She realized she had made a big mistake. She had wasted mom's money and lied to mom and dad. She said she was sorry. + +Mom and dad were very angry. They scolded Lily. They said she had been very naughty and very foolish. They said she had to return the plastic pony and pay back the money. They said she had to learn her lesson. They said she would not get any birthday present at all. + +Lily felt very bad. She wished she had listened to mom and dad. She wished she had not ordered the pony. She wished she had been more alert. She learned that ponies were not for little girls like Lily. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was the kitchen set. They pretended to cook, wash dishes, and serve food to their stuffed animals. + +One day, they found a new toy in the kitchen set. It was a shiny sink that could make water come out. Tom and Lily were very happy and wanted to try it. But there was a problem. The sink was too small for both of them to use at the same time. + +"I want to play with the sink first!" Tom said. + +"No, I want to play with the sink first!" Lily said. + +They both reached for the sink and pulled it hard. They did not share or take turns. They were jealous of each other. + +Suddenly, the sink broke. Water sprayed everywhere. Tom and Lily got wet and cold. They also got scared. They did not know how to fix the sink or stop the water. They started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken sink, the water, and the crying twins. She was not happy. She turned off the water and dried Tom and Lily with a towel. She also dried the kitchen set and the stuffed animals. + +She said, "Tom and Lily, you were very naughty. You broke the sink because you did not share or take turns. You made a big mess and wasted water. You also hurt each other's feelings. You should be sorry and say sorry to each other." + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They knew Mom was right. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They also said sorry to Mom and promised to be good. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with the kitchen set again, but this time, they shared and took turns. They also played with other toys and had fun. They were happy and not jealous anymore. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys in the living room. Tom had a toy piano that made sounds when he pressed the keys. Lily had a toy kitchen that had pots and pans and food. They pretended to be a musician and a chef. + +"Listen to me, Lily, I can play the piano very well," Tom said. He pressed some keys and made a loud noise. "Do you like my music?" + +Lily covered her ears and shook her head. "No, Tom, your music is too noisy. It hurts my ears. I like to cook better. Look, I can make a cake with flour and eggs and sugar. Do you want some?" + +Tom stopped playing and looked at Lily's cake. It was a big mess. The flour was everywhere and the eggs were broken and the sugar was sticky. "No, Lily, your cake is not good. It looks yucky. I don't want any." + +Lily frowned and crossed her arms. "Well, you are not brilliant, Tom. You can't play the piano and you can't cook. You are silly." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted to be brilliant. He wanted Lily to like his music and his cake. He had an idea. He took his piano and put it on the table. He took some of Lily's food and put it on the keys. He pressed the keys and made a new sound. "Look, Lily, I can play the piano and cook at the same time. I am brilliant!" + +Lily looked at Tom's piano and laughed. She saw the food on the keys and heard the funny sound. She thought it was very clever and funny. She clapped her hands and smiled. "You are brilliant, Tom. You can play the piano and cook at the same time. You are not silly. You are funny." + +Tom and Lily hugged and laughed. They liked to play with their toys in the living room. They liked to be brilliant and funny. They were happy. +Mia and Sam liked to talk to the ocean. They would sit on the sand and tell the ocean their secrets and wishes. The ocean would listen and make soft sounds with the waves. + +One day, Mia and Sam saw a big boat on the ocean. They wondered what was inside the boat and who was on the boat. They decided to talk to the boat and ask it questions. + +"Hello, boat!" Mia shouted. "What is your name? Where are you going?" + +"Hello, boat!" Sam echoed. "What do you have in your belly? Do you have toys or food?" + +The boat did not answer. It kept moving on the ocean. Mia and Sam felt uncomfortable. They did not like the boat. It was too big and too quiet. + +Suddenly, the boat made a loud noise. It was a horn. It sounded angry and scary. Mia and Sam jumped and covered their ears. They saw the boat turn and come closer to the shore. They saw people on the boat waving and shouting. + +"Run, Mia, run!" Sam cried. "The boat is coming to get us!" + +Mia and Sam ran away from the ocean. They did not want to talk to the boat or the people. They wanted to be safe and happy. They ran to their mom and dad, who were waiting for them with a picnic basket. + +"Mia, Sam, what's wrong?" their mom asked. "Why are you so scared?" + +"The boat, the boat!" Mia and Sam said. "It was big and loud and mean!" + +Their mom and dad hugged them and calmed them down. They explained that the boat was not mean, but friendly. It was a ferry that carried people and cars from one place to another. The people on the boat were waving and shouting to say hello, not to scare them. The horn was a signal to warn other boats and people. + +Mia and Sam felt better. They understood that the boat was not a monster, but a helper. They looked at the ocean and saw the boat sail away. They waved and said goodbye. + +"Sorry, boat!" Mia said. "We did not know you were nice!" + +"Sorry, boat!" Sam said. "We did not mean to be rude!" + +The ocean listened and made soft sounds with the waves. It was happy that Mia and Sam learned something new and made a new friend. +Tom and Lily 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. Then they had to chase the ball before it went too far. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Tom and Lily ran to the fence and looked for the ball. They saw a big car coming fast. The car was very loud and scary. The ball was in the middle of the street. Tom and Lily wanted to get the ball, but they knew they had to be careful. + +"Wait, Tom, wait!" Lily said. "The car is coming. We can't go now." + +But Tom did not listen. He was too eager to get the ball. He climbed over the fence and ran to the street. He did not see the car. He did not hear Lily. + +"Tom, no!" Lily shouted. "Hurry, hurry, hurry! Come back!" + +Lily was very afraid. She wanted to help Tom, but she could not. She hoped the car would stop. She hoped Tom would be safe. + +Then, something incredible happened. A woman came out of nowhere and grabbed Tom by the arm. She pulled him back to the sidewalk just in time. The car zoomed past them and honked its horn. The woman and Tom fell to the ground. The ball bounced away. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" the woman asked. She was very kind and brave. She had saved Tom from the car. + +Tom nodded. He was okay, but he was also very sorry. He had been very foolish. He had not listened to Lily. He had not looked for the car. He had put himself and the woman in danger. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Tom said to the woman. He hugged her and cried. He was very grateful. + +Lily climbed over the fence and ran to Tom and the woman. She was very happy and relieved. She hugged Tom and the woman too. She thanked the woman for saving Tom. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome!" the woman said. She smiled and wiped Tom's tears. She was very gentle and sweet. She had risked her life for Tom. + +The woman helped Tom and Lily get their ball. She walked with them to the park. She told them to be more careful next time. She told them to always look and listen before crossing the street. She told them to always stay together and watch out for each other. + +Tom and Lily promised to do that. They learned a very important lesson. They also made a very incredible friend. They never forgot the woman who saved Tom. They always remembered her and thanked her in their hearts. +Anna likes to wear her old red dress. It is her favorite dress. She wears it every day. She wears it to play, to eat, to sleep. She does not want to wear any other dress. + +Yesterday, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a girl with a new blue dress. The girl had a big bow on her dress. The girl said, "Hello, I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna looked at Lily's dress. She felt sad. She said, "No, thank you. I like my old red dress. It is my favorite dress." + +Lily smiled. She said, "I like your old red dress too. It is very pretty. It looks like a flower. Can I see it?" + +Anna nodded. She showed Lily her dress. Lily touched it gently. She said, "It is very soft. Can I wear it for a little while? I will let you wear my new blue dress. It is very shiny. It looks like the sky." + +Anna thought for a moment. She liked Lily's dress. It was very shiny. She said, "Okay, let's trade dresses for a little while. Then we can play together." + +Anna and Lily traded dresses. They both felt happy. They played together in the park. They shared their toys. They laughed and sang. They became friends. They learned that it is not the dress that matters, but the person who wears it. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was to pretend they were brave heroes who fought monsters. They used pillows, blankets and stuffed animals to make forts and traps for the monsters. + +One night, when their mom and dad were asleep, they heard a loud noise from the closet. They thought it was a monster who wanted to scare them and eat them. They grabbed their flashlights and swords and ran to the closet. They opened the door and shouted, "Go away, monster! We are not afraid of you!" + +But there was no monster in the closet. There was only their big brother, Sam, who was hiding there. He had made the noise with a toy horn and a drum. He wanted to scare Anna and Ben because he was bored and angry. He thought they had too much fun and he had none. He laughed at them and said, "You are such babies! You are scared of a silly noise! There is no such thing as monsters!" + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry too. They did not like Sam's joke. They said, "That was not funny, Sam! That was mean and rude! You scared us for no reason! You should not do that to us or anyone else!" + +Sam felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was wrong and he hurt his siblings' feelings. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna and Ben. You are right. I should not have scared you. I was jealous of you because you always play together and have fun. I feel lonely and bored sometimes. Can I play with you too?" + +Anna and Ben forgave Sam and hugged him. They said, "Of course you can play with us, Sam. We love you and we want you to be happy. But you have to be nice and kind to us and others. And you have to be brave and not afraid of monsters, because they are only in our imagination." + +They all went back to their room and played together. They made a new fort and invited Sam to join them. They pretended they were a team of heroes who helped people and animals. They had a lot of fun and laughter. They learned that scaring others is not a good way to have fun, and that being nice and kind is better. They also learned that monsters are not real, and that they can be brave and healthy if they use their imagination for good. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then they saw a big switch on the wall. They wondered what it did. + +"Let's try it!" Ben said. He ran to the switch and pulled it down. The lights went off and the TV stopped. It was dark and quiet. + +Lily was scared. She did not like the dark. She cried and hugged her teddy bear. "Ben, turn it back on!" she said. + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He ran back to the switch and pushed it up. The lights came on and the TV started again. It was bright and noisy. + +Lily was happy. She stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you, Ben!" she said. + +Ben was happy too. He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was curious. I won't touch the switch again." + +They learned a lesson. They learned that some things are not for playing. They learned to be careful and to listen to their parents. They learned to be kind and to say sorry. + +They went back to their toys and played nicely. They shared and took turns. They had a lot of fun. + +The end. +One day, a bird and a squirrel were playing in the park. They were good friends and liked to share nuts and seeds. The bird had a nest on a high tree, and the squirrel had a hole in a low tree. + +"Can I see your nest?" the squirrel asked the bird. + +"Sure, you can. Follow me!" the bird said. He flew to his nest and waited for the squirrel to climb up. + +The squirrel reached the nest and looked inside. He saw some eggs and some feathers. He was very careful not to touch them. + +"Wow, your nest is very nice. You have eggs!" the squirrel said. + +"Thank you. I am glad you like it. Yes, I have eggs. Soon, I will have baby birds!" the bird said. + +"That is wonderful. I am happy for you!" the squirrel said. + +"Can I see your hole?" the bird asked the squirrel. + +"Sure, you can. Follow me!" the squirrel said. He jumped down and ran to his hole. He invited the bird to come in. + +The bird entered the hole and looked around. He saw some nuts and some leaves. He was very curious about them. + +"Wow, your hole is very cozy. You have nuts!" the bird said. + +"Thank you. I am glad you like it. Yes, I have nuts. I like to eat them and save them for winter!" the squirrel said. + +"That is smart. I like to eat seeds and worms!" the bird said. + +They laughed and talked for a while. They were very good friends. They did not mention their differences. They only mentioned their similarities. They were both happy and grateful. +Lily and Tom were going on a journey with their mom and dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They were very excited to see their grandma and grandpa, who lived far away. + +But the sky was gloomy and dark. It started to rain and thunder. Lily and Tom felt scared and sad. They did not like the noise and the wet. They wanted to see the sun and the flowers. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to pay the toll first," mom said. + +"What is a toll?" Tom asked. + +"It's a little money we give to the people who take care of the road. They make sure it's safe and smooth for us to drive on," dad said. + +"Oh, I see. Can I help you pay the toll?" Tom said. + +"Sure, you can. Here, take this coin and give it to the person in the booth," dad said. + +Tom took the coin and smiled. He felt proud and happy. He rolled down the window and handed the coin to the person in the booth. + +"Thank you, little man. Have a nice journey," the person said. + +"Thank you, too. Bye-bye," Tom said. + +He rolled up the window and looked at the sky. He saw a little patch of blue and a rainbow. He pointed it out to Lily and mom and dad. + +"Look, the rain is going away. The sun is coming out. The sky is pretty," he said. + +Lily and mom and dad smiled. They felt hopeful and glad. They drove on to their grandma and grandpa's house, where they had a lot of fun and love. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. They lived in a big house with a garden. They were happy. + +But one day, everything changed. Loud noises came from the sky. Boom! Boom! Boom! Anna and Ben were scared. They ran to their mom and dad. Mom and dad said there was a war. A war was when people fought with each other. They said they had to leave the house and go to a safe place. + +Anna and Ben packed their bags. They took their dolls and cars. They said goodbye to their house and garden. They got in the car with mom and dad. They drove for a long time. They saw many other cars and people. They saw smoke and fire. They saw sad faces and tears. + +They arrived at a new place. It was a big building with many rooms. Mom and dad said it was a shelter. A shelter was where people stayed when there was a war. They met other families. They shared food and water. They slept on mats. They were safe. + +Anna and Ben missed their house and garden. They missed their friends. They missed their old life. They hoped the war would end soon. They hoped they could go back home. They hoped everything would change again. But they did not know when. Home was very distant. +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 want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. He pulls the box with his hands. But the box is too heavy. He cannot move it. + +"Maybe we can gain some strength if we eat a snack," Anna says. She runs to the kitchen and brings back two bananas. She gives one to Ben and peels the other one for herself. + +They eat the bananas and try again. This time, they can lift the box a little bit. They see some shiny things inside. They are curious. + +"Wow, look at these!" Anna says. She picks up a red car and a blue plane. They are made of metal and have wheels and wings. They look like real ones. + +"Can we play with them?" Ben asks. He reaches for the plane. But as he touches it, he hears a loud beep. The plane starts to flash and shake. He drops it on the floor. + +"Uh-oh, what's that?" Anna says. She drops the car too. The car also beeps and flashes. The box starts to smoke. + +"Help, help!" they scream. They run out of the room and look for their mom. + +Mom hears their screams and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the smoke and the beeping toys. She knows they are in trouble. + +"This is an emergency!" she says. She grabs her phone and calls dad. Dad works at the fire station. He knows how to deal with fires. + +"Stay calm, kids. Dad is coming. He will fix this," mom says. She hugs Anna and Ben and takes them outside. They wait for dad to arrive. + +Soon, they hear the sirens and see the fire truck. Dad jumps out of the truck and runs to their house. He wears a yellow suit and a helmet. He carries a hose and a fire extinguisher. + +He goes into their room and sprays water and foam on the box and the toys. He stops the smoke and the beeping. He comes out of the room and smiles. + +"Everything is okay now. The fire is out. The toys are safe. They were just some old toys that dad used to play with when he was a kid. They have batteries and wires inside. They are not fit for you to play with. They are too dangerous. I'm sorry I left them in the box. I forgot about them," dad says. + +He apologizes to mom and hugs Anna and Ben. He tells them he loves them and he is proud of them for being brave and smart. + +He gives them new toys that are fit for them to play with. They are soft and colorful and make funny noises. They are happy and thankful. + +They play with their new toys and forget about the old ones. They have fun and laugh. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben loved to go to the library with their mom. They liked to look at the books with colorful pictures and funny stories. Sometimes they would sit on the big cushions and listen to the librarian read to them. + +One day, they saw a new book on the shelf. It had a picture of an adorable puppy on the cover. Lily and Ben both wanted to read it. They reached for the book at the same time and pulled on it. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Ben shouted. + +They shouted so loud that everyone in the library heard them. The librarian came over and frowned. + +"Shh! This is a library, not a playground. You have to be quiet and share," she said. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed. They knew they had been rude and noisy. They let go of the book and said sorry to each other and to the librarian. + +The librarian smiled and said, "That's okay. Why don't you both read the book together? You can take turns turning the pages and looking at the puppy." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They sat on the big cushions and opened the book. They saw that the puppy had many adventures and made many friends. They forgot about their fight and enjoyed the book. They learned that sharing was more fun than shouting. +Sara likes to play with her yellow ball. She can roll it on the floor, or throw it in the air, or catch it with her hands. She likes to make her ball go fast and far. + +One day, Sara finds a big wrap in her room. It is soft and shiny and has many colors. Sara thinks it is pretty. She wonders what is inside the wrap. She wants to open it and see. + +She takes her yellow ball and her wrap to the living room. She puts the wrap on the floor and lays the ball on top of it. She tries to fold the wrap around the ball, but it is too big and loose. The ball falls out of the wrap and rolls away. + +Sara runs after the ball. She catches it and brings it back to the wrap. She tries again to make the wrap fit the ball, but it is still too big and loose. The ball falls out of the wrap and rolls away again. + +Sara is getting tired of chasing the ball. She thinks of a new way to play. She picks up the wrap and holds it like a cape. She runs around the room with the wrap flying behind her. She feels like a superhero. She laughs and shouts, "I am Sara, the yellow ball saver!" She sees the ball on the floor and picks it up. She hugs it and says, "You are my best friend, yellow ball. I will never let you go." She is happy. +Jen and Tom like to play with water. They have a big hose in the garden. They can spray water with the hose. They spray water on the flowers, on the grass, and on each other. They laugh and run. + +One day, they see a weird car on the street. The car is very big and shiny. It has a lot of lights and sounds. It goes very fast. It is a fire truck. Jen and Tom are curious. They want to see the fire truck. + +They run to the street. They see the fire truck stop at a house. The house has smoke. The fire truck has a big hose too. The firemen spray water on the house. They spray water very hard. They try to stop the fire. + +Jen and Tom watch the firemen. They are brave and strong. They save the house. They save the people. Jen and Tom clap their hands. They are happy. + +One of the firemen sees Jen and Tom. He smiles. He walks to them. He says, "Hello, kids. Do you like the fire truck? Do you want to see it closer?" + +Jen and Tom nod. They are excited. They follow the fireman. He shows them the fire truck. He lets them touch the hose. He lets them sit in the driver's seat. He gives them stickers and hats. He says, "You are very good kids. You stayed away from the fire. You are smart and safe." + +Jen and Tom say, "Thank you, fireman. You are very nice. You are our hero." + +They hug the fireman. They wave goodbye to the fire truck. They go back to their garden. They play with their hose. They spray water on each other. They pretend to be firemen. They have fun. +Tom and Ben are boys. They are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. But sometimes they disagree. + +One day, they are playing with cars on the floor. Tom has a red car and Ben has a blue car. Tom wants to make a race. He says, "My car is faster than your car. Let's race and see who wins." + +Ben disagrees. He says, "No, I don't want to race. I want to make a bridge with the blocks. We can drive our cars over the bridge." + +Tom is impatient. He says, "No, that's boring. Racing is more fun. Come on, let's race." + +Ben is stubborn. He says, "No, I want to make a bridge. You can race by yourself." + +Tom is angry. He says, "Fine, I will race by yourself. And I will take your car too." + +He grabs Ben's blue car and runs away. Ben is sad. He says, "Hey, that's not fair. Give me back my car." + +He chases Tom around the room. They yell and fight. They are not friends anymore. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat some bread and butter. Mom said they could have some, but they had to be careful. She put the butter on the table and went to get the bread. + +Sara and Tom looked at the butter. It was yellow and soft. They wanted to touch it. Sara reached out her hand and poked the butter. It felt funny. She giggled. Tom wanted to try too. He poked the butter harder. It made a dent. He laughed. + +They poked the butter more and more. They made holes and shapes in the butter. They had fun. They forgot to be careful. They did not hear Mom coming back with the bread. + +Mom saw the butter. She was angry. She said, "What did you do to the butter? It is all messed up. You were careless. You wasted the butter. Now we have no butter for the bread." + +Sara and Tom felt bad. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to waste the butter." + +Mom said, "Playing is good, but you have to be respectful of the food. Butter is not a toy. It is for eating. Next time, ask me before you touch the butter. And don't poke it so hard. It can disappear if you poke it too much." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They said, "OK, Mom. We will ask you next time. And we will be gentle with the butter. We don't want it to disappear." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I forgive you. But now we have to find something else to put on the bread. How about some jam?" + +Sara and Tom said, "Yes, please. We like jam. Thank you, Mom." + +They ate the bread and jam. They were happy. They learned to be careful with the butter. They did not want it to disappear again. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to watch dancers on TV. They see how they jump and spin and wear pretty clothes. They want to be dancers too. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has old clothes and shoes and hats. They decide to play dress up and pretend to be dancers. They put on the clothes and shoes and hats. They look funny and laugh. + +They go to the living room and turn on the TV. They see a dancer show. They try to copy what the dancers do. They jump and spin and wave their arms. They have fun. + +But then, Sam jumps too high and lands on his foot. He cries out. He feels hurt. He can't stand on his foot. Lily stops and runs to him. She sees his foot is red and swollen. + +"Are you OK, Sam?" she asks. She is worried. + +"No, Lily. It hurts a lot. I can't dance anymore." he says. He is sad. + +Lily hugs him. She says, "Don't worry, Sam. I will help you. We can call Mom. She will make it better. You will dance again soon." + +She helps him sit on the couch. She gets the phone and calls Mom. She tells her what happened. Mom says she will come home soon and take Sam to the doctor. + +Lily and Sam wait for Mom. They watch the dancer show on TV. They still like to watch dancers. But they are more careful now. They don't want to get hurt again. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the farm with their mom and dad. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. They hear the animals make noises. Moo, oink, baa and cluck. + +One day, Ben and Mia want to feed the chickens. They take some corn from the barn and go to the chicken coop. They see many chickens. Some are white, some are brown, some are black. They are amazing. + +Ben and Mia throw some corn to the chickens. The chickens run and peck the corn. They cluck happily. Ben and Mia laugh and clap. + +But one chicken is not happy. It is a big rooster. It has red feathers on its head and a long tail. It thinks Ben and Mia are taking its corn. It is angry. + +The rooster runs to Ben and Mia. It flaps its wings and crows loudly. It tries to peck them. Ben and Mia are scared. They drop the corn and run away. They hear the rooster chase them. + +"Help, help!" they cry. "The chicken is mad!" + +Mom and dad hear them. They come to the chicken coop. They see the rooster. They shoo it away. They hug Ben and Mia. + +"It's okay, it's okay," they say. "The chicken is not mad. It is just protecting its food. You have to be careful with roosters. They can be mean sometimes." + +Ben and Mia nod. They are sorry. They did not know. They say sorry to the rooster. The rooster calms down. It goes back to its corn. + +Ben and Mia learn a lesson. They still like chickens. But they respect roosters. They are amazing, but they can be scary. +Anna and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's crawl under the table and pretend it's a cave!" Ben said. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Anna agreed. + +They crawled under the table and made noises like animals. They had a lot of fun until they saw a box of chalk on the floor. + +"Look, chalk! We can draw on the floor!" Anna said. + +"Good idea! Let's make a rainbow!" Ben said. + +They took the chalk and started to draw on the floor. They made different colors and shapes. They were very happy until they heard their mom's voice. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing?" Mom said. + +She saw the mess on the floor and was very angry. She told them to come out from under the table and to clean up the floor. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were bored and we wanted to have fun," Anna said. + +"Fun is good, but you have to be careful and respectful of the house. You can't draw on the floor with chalk. That's not nice. You can draw on paper or on the sidewalk outside. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We won't do it again," Ben said. + +They helped Mom clean up the floor and said sorry. Mom hugged them and gave them some paper and crayons to draw with. + +"Next time, ask me before you use something. I love you, but you have to follow the rules," Mom said. + +"We love you too, Mom. And we'll follow the rules," Anna and Ben said. + +They learned their lesson and had fun drawing on paper. They also waited for the sun to come out and draw on the sidewalk with chalk. They were happy and good. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +But today is very hot. The sun is bright and the air is dry. Tom and Sue feel thirsty. They need to drink water. + +They see a fountain in the park. It has a shiny metal tap and a bowl. The water is cold and clear. Tom and Sue run to the fountain. + +"Let me drink first!" Tom says. He pushes Sue away. He puts his mouth on the tap and drinks. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Sue says. She is angry. She pulls Tom's hair. "I want to drink too!" + +Tom and Sue start to fight. They push, pull, kick and scream. They forget about the water. They make a lot of noise. + +A man sees them. He is a park ranger. He wears a green hat and a badge. He walks to the fountain. + +"What are you doing?" he asks. He is stern. "You are making a mess. You are wasting water. You are not sharing. You are not being nice." + +Tom and Sue stop fighting. They feel ashamed. They lower their heads. They say sorry. + +The park ranger smiles. He is kind. "It's okay. I know it's hot. But you have to be careful. Water is precious. You have to use it wisely. You have to take turns. You have to be polite. That's your task." + +Tom and Sue nod. They understand. They agree. They thank the park ranger. + +He shows them how to use the tap. He says they can drink as much as they want. But they have to do it gently. They have to do it one by one. They have to do it with respect. + +Tom and Sue drink water. They feel better. They feel refreshed. They feel happy. + +They hug each other. They say sorry again. They say they are friends. + +They go back to play. They have more fun. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that sharing is caring. They learn that water is important. They learn that being nice is not tough. It is easy. It is good. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big box in the corner. It is a freezer. It is cold and has ice and food inside. + +"Look, Sam, ice cream!" Mia says. She opens the freezer and takes out a tub. "Let's eat some!" + +"OK, Mia, but we have to be quick. Mom will be mad if she finds out." Sam says. He holds a spoon and scoops some ice cream. He puts it in his mouth. It is sweet and yummy. + +Mia holds the tub and tries to do the same. But the tub is too heavy for her. She drops it on the floor. The ice cream spills everywhere. + +"Oh no, Mia, what did you do?" Sam says. He is scared and angry. + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I didn't mean to." Mia says. She is sad and sorry. + +They hear Mom coming. She is in the living room. She is talking on the phone. She says something important. + +"Quick, Sam, help me clean up!" Mia says. She grabs a towel and wipes the floor. + +"OK, Mia, I'll help you." Sam says. He puts the spoon and the tub back in the freezer. He closes the door. + +They work together. They make the floor look clean. They hope Mom won't notice. + +They hug each other. They are happy and relieved. + +They learn a lesson. They won't play with the freezer again. They will ask Mom for ice cream next time. +Lily liked to wake up early and eat cereal. She liked to pour milk on the crunchy bits and make them soft. She liked to use a big spoon and make loud noises. She liked to watch the sun rise and make the sky pink and orange. + +One morning, Lily woke up very early. She was hungry and wanted cereal. She did not want to wait for Mommy and Daddy. She went to the kitchen and climbed on a chair. She reached for the cereal box on the shelf. But the box was too heavy and she dropped it. The cereal spilled all over the floor. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. She heard Mommy and Daddy coming. She hid under the table. She felt ashamed. She knew she did a bad thing. + +Mommy and Daddy saw the mess. They were not happy. They looked for Lily. They found her under the table. They asked her what happened. Lily told them the truth. She said she was sorry. + +Mommy and Daddy hugged Lily. They said they loved her. They said they were not angry, but they were disappointed. They said she should not take things without asking. They said she should wait for them in the morning. They said they would help her clean up the mess. + +Lily felt better. She said she loved them too. She said she would not do it again. She said she would wait for them and eat cereal together. She said she liked to watch the sun rise with them. They smiled and kissed her. They got a broom and a dustpan. They cleaned up the cereal. They made a new bowl for Lily. They ate cereal together and watched the sun rise. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their toys. They had a menu with pictures of different dishes. Tom wanted to make pizza, and Lily wanted to make salad. + +"Let's make pizza first," Tom said. "We need dough, cheese, and sauce." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to clean the table first. It is dirty." + +They got a cloth and some water and started to clean the table. But they used too much water and made a big mess. The water spilled on the floor and on their clothes. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "Mom will be angry. She will see the water and think we are bad." + +Lily was worried too. She did not want Mom to be angry. She wanted Mom to be happy. + +"Maybe we can hide the water," Lily said. "We can put a rug on the floor and a towel on the table." + +Tom thought that was a good idea. They got a rug and a towel and covered the water. They hoped Mom would not notice. + +They went back to their menu and looked at the pictures. They still wanted to make pizza and salad. But they heard Mom coming. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing in the kitchen?" Mom asked. + +"We are making food for our toys," Tom said. + +"Can I see your menu?" Mom asked. + +They showed Mom their menu. Mom smiled. + +"That looks yummy," Mom said. "But why is there a rug on the floor and a towel on the table?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They were afraid Mom would be angry. + +Mom lifted the rug and the towel and saw the water. She was surprised. + +"Did you clean the table with water?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sorry. + +"We wanted to make the table clean," Tom said. + +"But we made a big mess," Lily said. + +Mom looked at them. She was not angry. She was proud. + +"You tried to clean the table by yourselves," Mom said. "That was very nice of you. But next time, you have to be careful with water. It can make things wet and slippery." + +She hugged them and gave them a kiss. + +"I love you, Tom and Lily," Mom said. "You are good chefs and good helpers. But now, let's clean the water together and make some real pizza and salad. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy. + +"Yay!" they said. "We love you, Mom. And we love pizza and salad." +Lily wanted a puppy more than anything. She asked her mom and dad every day, but they always said no. They said puppies were too much work and too messy. Lily was miserable. She felt lonely and bored. + +One day, she saw a poster on a tree. It said, "Free puppies! Come and get one today!" Lily was so happy. She ran to the address on the poster. She hoped her mom and dad would not be angry. She just wanted a friend. + +When she got there, she saw a big house with a fence. Inside the fence, there were many puppies. They were all different colors and sizes. They barked and wagged their tails. Lily smiled. She climbed over the fence and went to the puppies. She picked up a brown one with floppy ears. It licked her face. Lily laughed. She felt warm and happy. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" a voice shouted. Lily turned around and saw a boy. He was bigger than her and had a mean face. He was holding a stick. He was the owner of the puppies. He was not giving them away. He was lying. He wanted to trick people and hurt them. + +"Give me back my puppy!" he yelled. He ran towards Lily and swung his stick. Lily was scared. She dropped the puppy and tried to run away. But the boy was faster. He hit her with the stick. Lily fell to the ground. She cried. She felt pain and fear. + +The boy laughed. He picked up the puppy and kicked Lily. He said, "That's what you get for stealing my puppy, you stupid girl. Now go away and never come back." He threw the puppy back into the fence and walked away. He did not care about the puppies. He did not care about Lily. + +Lily was miserable. She had no puppy. She had no friend. She had a bruise and a cut. She wished she had never seen the poster. She wished she had listened to her mom and dad. She wished she could go home. But she did not know the way. She was lost and alone. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the soil and find worms and bugs. They have a big bucket and a small shovel each. + +"Look, Lila, I found a big worm!" Ben says, holding up his shovel. "It is long and brown and wiggly." + +"Wow, Ben, that is a big worm!" Lila says, coming closer. "Can I see it?" + +Ben nods and puts his shovel in the bucket. He picks up the worm with his fingers and shows it to Lila. The worm wriggles and tickles his hand. + +"Be careful, Ben, don't drop it!" Lila says. + +But Ben is not careful. He laughs and shakes his hand fast. The worm flies out of his hand and lands on Lila's head. + +"Ahh!" Lila screams. "Get it off, get it off!" + +Ben stops laughing and looks scared. He tries to grab the worm, but it slides down Lila's hair and onto her shoulder. + +"I'm sorry, Lila, I'm sorry!" Ben says. "I didn't mean to!" + +Lila is crying and shaking her head. She brushes the worm off her shoulder and runs to the house. + +"Mommy, mommy, Ben threw a worm at me!" she wails. + +Mommy comes out of the house and sees Lila and Ben. She hugs Lila and wipes her tears. She looks at Ben and frowns. + +"Ben, that was not nice. You scared Lila and hurt the worm. You need to say sorry and be gentle with living things." + +Ben feels bad. He walks to Lila and says, "I'm sorry, Lila. I was just playing. I won't do it again." + +Lila sniffles and looks at Ben. She sees that he is sorry. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But don't shake worms anymore. They don't like it." + +Ben nods and smiles. He says, "Okay, Lila. I won't. Do you want to play with me again?" + +Lila nods and smiles. She says, "Okay, Ben. I do. But let's play with something else. How about we make a mud pie?"