diff --git "a/TinyStories_296.txt" "b/TinyStories_296.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_296.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time there was a clumsy furniture. It always knocked things over and made a mess! One day, the furniture decided to have a party. It lit some candles to make the room cozy and warm. + +Suddenly, the clumsy furniture bumped into the candles and they fell to the floor. The furniture quickly got up and tried to put out the fire, but it was too late! The fire was burning faster and faster, and soon the furniture was on fire. + +The fire spread throughout the room, but luckily the furniture wasn’t hurt. The fire fighters were able to put out the fire, and the room was safe once again. + +But the furniture learnt his lesson - never to be clumsy around fire again! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who had a huge mustache on his face. Everyone said the mustache made him look angry, even when he wasn't. + +One day, something strange happened. After a good night's sleep, the grumpy old man woke up feeling different. When he looked in the mirror, he noticed his mustache had become bigger. He was so surprised that he laughed out loud. + +From that day, the grumpy old man became much happier. He felt like the world was a different place. Everywhere he went, people smiled at him and he started to think of them as friends. + +The old man's mustache became a symbol of luck for him. He started to believe that he was invincible! He was a much friendlier man, and his mustache was his good luck charm. + +The moral of the story is: be friendly, wear your mustache with pride and you too can become lucky. +Molly was walking in a forest looking for her cabin. She felt a bit scared, for the woods seemed a bit fierce. + +Suddenly, Molly heard a noise. She jumped out of surprise and saw a big bear! Molly gasped, her whole body trembled. + +The bear stared at Molly and then slowly smiled at her. Molly smiled back and the bear walked away. + +Molly ran towards the cabin, smiling. She felt relieved to finally have reached it. Molly was happy and thankful to have met the bear, who had smiled at her. +The little girl was scared. She had to go to the doctor. Her mom could tell by the little girl's face, she was frowning. As the mom drove, the little girl felt a bit better. + +At the doctor's office, the little girl went up to the doctor with her mom.The doctor was very kind and spoke in a soft voice. She smiled at the girl and said everything would be okay. + +At the end of the appointment, the doctor gave the little girl a bitter tasting medicine. The little girl made a sour face and began to frown. Her mom was quick to comfort her. They hugged and the little girl felt better. + +At home, the little girl took her medicine. Although it was still quite bitter, the little girl knew it was the only way to make her feel better. And it did. +Jimmy was so happy. He had a brand new toy to play with. It was a smart red car with shiny wheels. Mom had wrapped it so carefully. She had used a thick, colorful wrap. Jimmy smiled as he found the pretty bow at the top. + +Mom smiled too. She brought out a big piece of paper and a pen. She said to Jimmy, "I need you to sign the paper". Jimmy was so excited. He pressed the pen against the paper and tried to make letters. Mom clapped and said "Well done! You are a smart boy". + +Jimmy said "Thank you mommy." He hugged the car and then ran to go find his dad and show him his new toy. He jumped up and down, so proud. He looked so happy and so smart that everyone wanted to join him in celebrating. It was a day to remember. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She liked to dance. One day, when she was dancing, she saw two furry things on the floor. They were pale and white. She had never seen them before. + +She was curious, so she went over to take a closer look. As she got closer, she realized they were two little kittens. She was so happy! She started to dance around them. + +The kittens were scared at first, but soon they started to dance too. They jumped and ran around her. Jane was so excited. She kept dancing with them all day until it was time for bed. + +Jane and the kittens had so much fun together. They became best friends and danced together every day. Jane and the kittens were so happy when they danced! +Once upon a time there was a very rare cheese. It was so rare that nobody had ever found it before. But one day, a clever little mouse decided he wanted to try and find it. + +He searched high and low until he eventually found it! It was tucked away in a secret spot that nobody knew about. The mouse was so excited! He quickly ran back with the cheese in his paws. + +But then he heard a noise. It was a big cat! The cat had heard the mouse and was ready to catch him. The mouse knew he had to be quick so he thought of a plan. + +The mouse grabbed the cheese and threw it as far away as he could. The cat went running after it, giving the mouse time to escape. When the cat came back, the mouse was already gone. The cat never caught the mouse, but the mouse still had his rare cheese to take home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, while she was outside playing, Sam discovered a colourful marble. It was blue and shiny, just like a pearl. Sam was so excited that she couldn't wait to pick up the marble. + +She reached eagerly for the marble, but her little fingers couldn't quite reach it. Sam was so impatient that she started crying and stomping her feet. Suddenly, a kind voice spoke behind her. It was her big brother, who had come to help. He smiled and said, "Let me help you, little one!". He reached down and picked up the marble for her. + +Sam was so happy that she hugged her brother tightly. She thanked him for his kindness and for helping her discover the beautiful marble. Together, they flew kites, rolled in the grass and played catch with the marble. Sam was grateful to her brother for helping her find the precious gift of discovering something new. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who loved to eat carrots. Each day the bunny hopped around looking for tasty treats. One day, the bunny found a very long and juicy one. The bunny was excited and decided to take a bite. She began to chew and chew until the carrot was gone. + +Suddenly a big puff of wind blew by. The bunny felt a little dizzy and hopped off to a nearby tree for some shade. The wind felt nice and cooled the bunny down. + +The bunny looked down and noticed that there were more carrots on the ground. She hopped over, grabbed one, and began to chew. The carrots were so juicy and delicious that the bunny ate them all up. + +The bunny felt happy and full. She hopped around the garden and enjoyed the wind blowing by. Every time the wind blew, she felt a little dizzy and hopped away to a shady spot. The bunny was very content and enjoyed her carrots in the garden! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl name Lucy. Every day, she would try to succeed. But she couldn't figure out how. + +One day, she heard of a magical laser that could help her succeed. She wanted to try it, so she decided to go and find it. + +With a gentle heart, Lucy set out on her journey. She soon came across a big castle where the magical laser was said to be hidden. + +Lucy was nervous but determined as she walked up to the castle door. She knocked on the door three times and the door opened. Inside the castle she found the magical laser. With the help of the laser, Lucy was able to succeed in all that she did. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was 3 years old, and loved playing with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favourite toy, a big teddy bear. She hugged the bear very tight, and took it everywhere she went. + +Jane was playing with her bear when it suddenly disappeared! She was in shock, and didn’t know where it had gone. She searched all around the house, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Jane's mum saw her searching frantically, and asked her what was wrong. Jane told her what had happened, and her mum looked very guilty. She told Jane she had accidentally thrown her bear away in the rubbish! + +Jane was so sad, but her mum found the bear and swept it up in a big hug. Jane was very happy to have her bear back, and never let it out of her sight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruth. She went to the market with her mum and she saw something very exciting - a toy she liked. Ruth wanted the toy very much, so she asked her mum, "Mummy, please can I have it?" + +Mummy said, "What's the price?" So Ruth asked the man in the market, "What's the price?" + +The man was very rude, and he said, "Too much money for you!" + +Ruth was sad, and she said, "That's not nice! Please can I have it?" + +Suddenly, the man had a change of heart, and he said, "Ok, go ahead and grab it!". + +So Ruth was very happy, and she grabbed the toy and ran to show her mum. Mummy said, "Well done for being so brave and asking the man for the price!" + +Ruth was so happy, and she played with the toy the whole day! +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny. Her name was Daisy. Daisy loved to explore and learn new things every day. + +Today, Daisy's mommy wanted to teach her something special. Mommy held a carrots in her hands and said, "This is a carrot, Daisy! It is purple and yummy!" Daisy was excited to learn about carrots and ate it right away. + +Next, Daisy's mommy wanted to teach her something else. "Hey Daisy, have you ever seen a car?" Daisy shook her head. So mommy showed her a very special car. It was bright and shiny and went vroom! Daisy was so excited to learn about cars. + +After that, Daisy's mommy again taught her something. This time, Daisy learned about colors. Mommy showed her a purple ribbon and said, "This is purple Daisy! Isn't it pretty?" Daisy loved learning about the different colors and she smiled. + +At the end of the day, Daisy had learned so many things! Carrots, cars and purple--she now knew them all. Mommy was so happy that she was able to teach Daisy all these valuable lessons. Daisy was happy too! +Once upon a time, there was a kind mom. She took her three year old child to the park. + +The park was full of fun things to do. The child saw a big hoop and wanted to play with it. The mom said it would be fun and she helped the child throw the hoop. + +The hoop went so high and wide! The little child was delighted. After a while, they got tired so they stopped playing with the hoop and decided to go home. + +The little child had a lot of fun with the hoop in the park. They were so happy and kind to each other. The little child wanted to go back to the park soon! +John was scared. He was walking in the dark forest when he felt something touch his hand. It was a battery! It was glowing and John thought it must be magical. + +John wasn't sure what to do with the battery but he decided to keep it with him. He thought it might help him to find his way out of the dark forest. + +John kept walking and soon he saw a house. It was his Grandma's house! He was so happy to see it that he hugged the battery. + +Grandma was happy to see John and she said the battery must be magical because it was able to help him find his way. She decided to put it in her old lamp to support John on his adventures. + +John was so grateful for the magical battery and grandma's support. He knew he'd never be scared in the dark forest again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dance. She wore a pretty skirt and twirled and spun around in circles, showing everyone how much she enjoyed moving. She smiled and waved her hands in the air, and everyone around her thought she was adorable. + +One day she decided to have a dance party. She invited all of her friends and they had lots of fun. They danced until their feet hurt, but they didn't mind because they loved to dance. + +Before they all left, the little girl found her favorite skirt and put it on. She spun around and around and made everyone smile. Then she jumped up and down, swirling and twirling until she was out of breath. The little girl was so happy that she was able to share her love of dancing with her friends. + +The next day she put on her skirt and danced some more. She was so excited to show everyone how graceful and happy she was when she danced. Everyone thought she was so adorable and the little girl was proud to show off her moves. + +The little girl kept dancing and enjoyed sharing her love of dancing with everyone. She was so happy to be able to make everyone smile by twirling and spinning around in her favorite skirt. +Once upon a time there was a farmer named John. He wore an apron when he worked in the fields so that his clothes wouldn't get dirty. Every day he explained to his three year old daughter why he had to go to the farm and take care of the animals. + +John's daughter was a very curious child, so one day she asked him why he was so busy all the time. John explained to her that it was important to take care of the animals and the farm because it provided food for them and everyone else. He also told her that it was important to not be selfish and to share the food with other people who needed it. + +The daughter thought about what John had said and decided that she wanted to help out too. She asked if she could come help him on the farm, and he agreed. He gave her an apron and taught her how to take care of the animals and the land. She began to learn about how important it is not to be selfish and start helping out in any way she can. + +John was so proud of his daughter for understanding the importance of being unselfish and helping out where she can. He watched her work happily in the fields and was filled with joy and pride. Together, the family worked hard on the farm, taking care of the animals and the land and providing food for others. + +John and his daughter enjoyed their time together, working hard in the fields and learning valuable lessons about +Once there was a hungry bear. He saw a delicious cake on the kitchen table. He grabbed a fork, but the cake was too hot. He tried to eat it, but the heat was too strong. He was sad. + +Suddenly, his Mommy came in. She saw the bear trying to eat the hot cake. She smiled and said, “That cake needs to melt before you can eat it.†So, she put a bowl of ice-cream in front of the bear. + +The bear was so excited he grabbed the fork, scooped up the ice-cream, and stuffed it in his mouth. It was so delicious! He smiled and thanked his mommy. Together, they ate the melted cake and smiled. + +The bear thought to himself, “That was not disgusting, it was yummy!†+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Pete. Every morning, Pete would get up and hear a noise in the kitchen. He looked to see what it was, and he saw his mommy cooking cereal. She was always so good at making cereal! Every morning Pete would have a bowl of cereal and it always tasted so good. He even asked his mommy if he could have another bowl because it was so yummy! He always loved to hear the crunch of the cereal when he ate it. Pete looked forward to having cereal every morning and his mommy was always happy to make it. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy. He was very naughty and always caused trouble. He did not like to follow the rules and his mum was always sad. One day the mum was so angry, she wrote a letter. She told the boy if he did not stop being naughty, she would have to punish him. + +The boy was scared. He tried to be good - but he found it hard. His mum just couldn't forget about all the naughty things he had done. The boy was so sad and scared of the letter from his mum. + +But then one day, he had an idea. He asked his mum for a reward for being so good. She thought about it for a while, then the naughty boy was given a present for being good. + +The young boy was so happy! He hadn't been punished after all. He missed being naughty, but he knew he must try to be good. From then on, he tried his best to be a good boy. In the end, his mum was so proud. +Once there was a little girl called Lisa who liked to stand in her bedroom. Every morning, she called to her mom to come and take her to the park. + +One day, Mom brought a special surprise - big gears! Lisa had never seen them before and got very excited. She stood near the gears, watching them turn and shine in the sun. + +Without warning, a gust of wind came and blew the gears away. Lisa felt sad and started to cry. But Mom said not to worry - she'd go and look for the lost gears. + +After a rough and long search, Mom finally found the missing gears in an old shed. Lisa was so happy to have her gears back, she hugged her mom with glee! Lisa and her mom held hands and looked at the sky as the gears shone in the sun - never to get lost again. +Once there was a little girl called Lilu. Lilu was a brave, adventurous girl who was always ready to dare anything. One day, she decided that she wanted to explore the world. She opened the door and stepped outside. + +The world outside was full of excitement and mystery. There were all kinds of plants, animals and things she had never seen before. But what she found next was even more exciting. Lying in the corner of the garden she saw a big, open mud puddle. + +Lilu couldn't help but be curious. She ran over to the mud puddle and got right down on her hands and knees. She reached out a hand and slapped the mud. It felt cool and nice. She began to squish it between her fingers and toes. She was having so much fun, she forgot to be scared. + +Lilu kept exploring and playing in the mud. At last, she felt that she had dared enough for one day and decided to go back inside. Her hands and feet were all muddy and she was tired, but she was happy. She had explored, dared and made some wonderful discoveries. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He liked to jog every day so he went outside to some fields with his new shoes. Joe noticed something new. It was a chain! Joe was so intrigued and he wanted to find out what it was. He started running around it and jogging in circles. Joe was very excited when he realized it was a jogging track. He ran around the track and tried different speeds - slow, medium and fast jogging. When he was finished, Joe was so happy with his new discovery. He smiled and jogged all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow figure. It had a big puzzle inside, and the figure wanted to solve it. But the figure had no hands, so it tried to think of a way to solve the puzzle. + +The figure thought hard. Suddenly, it had an idea! It asked the clouds in the sky for help. The clouds called a bird to come down from the sky and pick up the pieces of the puzzle. + +The bird flew in with the pieces of the puzzle and put them together. And when it was done, the yellow figure had solved the puzzle. It was so happy! Now it could do what it wanted to do. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl named May. She had a special jacket that she wore everywhere. + +One day, May was in the kitchen stirring some soup. She stirred and stirred until it made lots of bubbles. She was so excited! + +Soon, May decided that she wanted to take her jacket outside to show it to her friends. She put her jacket on and ran out of the house. + +All of her friends were so excited to see May's jacket. They played and laughed and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, May was tired and put on her jacket to go home. She thought about how much fun she had had with her friends and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a family that used coal to cook and keep warm. Every day, the dad would go to the coal mine to get coal. One day, dad was extra tired and had a tough day at work. When he got home, he saw the coal had run out. + +The dad thought of an idea. He decided to take his family to the coal mine. Everyone was excited. When they got to the coal mine, they saw it was very big and tough. They had to do a lot of work with the coal. The mom, dad and their children worked together to get the coal. + +After a long day, the family had all the coal they needed. Then, they took it home and used it for cooking and keeping warm. The family was happy because the tough work was over. From then on, they always remembered to get enough coal at the start of each winter. +Once upon a time there was a little fit girl, who loved to explore the world. She found a small hut on the way and it made her so excited. She couldn't believe her eyes! She had to take a look inside and so she opened the door and went in. + +The girl was surprised by what she saw inside the hut. There was a big table full of yummy chocolate and fruit. All around the walls were colorful decorations and a lamp stood in the middle of the room. + +The girl twirled around and around, happy and amazed by the hut. She finally decided to take a seat and enjoy all the treats. She ate and drank until she was fit and full. + +The little girl smiled when she thought of all the surprises she found in the hut. She thanked the hut and then said goodbye, with the happy feeling of an adventure completed. +Once upon a time, there was a wide bookcase. Inside the bookCASE was lots of books, but there was a problem. The books were all mixed up inside. + +The little girl, who owned the bookcase, looked at the mess. She frowned. She didn't know how to put them back in order. + +Suddenly, there was a little mouse. He told the little girl that he could help her. The mouse said, all she had to do was follow him. + +The mouse hopped over to the bookcase and started sorting the books. His tail was very clever, and he put the books back into neat piles. The little girl smiled, and thanked the mouse. + +The little girl and the mouse said goodbye, and the little girl was never unhappy with her bookcase again! +Once, there was an ancient raven who liked to lay in a tall tree. Every day, he would look down and see the forest below him. He could hear the birds singing and see the leaves rustling in the wind. One day, while he was laying in the tree, he noticed something unusual- there was a big group of children below, playing in the forest. They were running, skipping and laughing, and the raven liked watching them. Suddenly, one of the children stopped playing and looked up at the raven. He waved his hand and smiled, and the raven waved back. They stayed like this for some time, until the child ran back to the others and started playing again. From then on, the raven knew he had a new friend. Whenever the raven was in the tree, he would look down and see the children playing. He would smile, knowing that someone was looking back at him. +John was tall. He liked to go to the restaurant. He worked there. He liked to talk to the people who came to the restaurant. They were all nice to John. He liked to give them food. He made sure they had what they wanted. + +John worked a lot. One day he was very tired. He had worked all day and he was very thirsty. He went to the restaurant and had a big glass of water. It helped him feel better. + +One day the restaurant needed help. John got some friends to help. They cleaned the restaurant and helped to make it nice. John was so glad they were there to help. Now the restaurant looked good and everyone liked it. + +John was happy to keep working at the restaurant. He was glad that it was so nice and tall. The people always said hello and thank you when they came in. That made John feel good. He liked working in the restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane who loved to draw. She used to draw all kinds of things, from houses to trees. One day, she had a plan. She wanted to draw a big, scary monster. + +So she got out her pencil and paper, and she started to draw. But when she was almost finished, she realized she was missing something important - ink! She needed lots of ink to finish her monster. + +Jane looked around, but there was no ink in sight. She was so worried; would she ever find the ink she needed? She had to find a way or her plan would never work. + +Suddenly, Jane remembered something she had seen earlier - a big ink pot! She had spotted it in the corner of the room when she first started drawing. She ran over and grabbed it. Now she had the ink she needed! + +Jane scooped some of the black ink from the pot and spread it over her monster. When she was finished, the monster came to life - it was big and scary, just like she had planned! Jane was very happy. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a small boy who loved jazz. Every day he would put his big headphones on and listen to the music. He loved how it made him feel so calm. + +One night he decided to use something special to listen to the jazz. He opened up a big cupboard and took out a magical radio! He pressed the button and the radio started playing a smooth jazz song. + +The little boy smiled and sat back to enjoy the music. He closed his eyes and relaxed. The music made him feel so peaceful. He felt like he was in a dream world. + +The magical jazz music kept playing throughout the night. The little boy eventually fell asleep with a calm smile on his face. The magical radio kept playing its beautiful music until the sun rose in the morning. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Lily. Joe was a large boy, and Lily was a petite girl. +One day, Joe and Lily wanted to play hide-and-seek. Joe wanted to hide in a big tree, while Lily decided to escape out of the garden. Joe got to the tree and hid in it. Lily ran fast, but she was soon caught by the big, grumpy guard! + +The guard was not happy at all with Lily. He shouted at her and tried to scare her away with his big stick. Lily was very scared, so she quickly bowed down and asked for forgiveness. The guard saw how sorry she was and let her go with a warning. + +Joe was still inside the tree, peeking out to see what was happening. When Lily finally made her escape, Joe jumped out of the tree with a loud yell! He was very happy that his friend was safe and he gave her a big hug to thank her. + +Joe and Lily quickly made their way back home, happy that they had escaped the guard. They knew to be more careful next time. +The sun was shining bright in the sky. Bob was outside playing with his toys. He had a bunch of nice, tidy blocks. He was building a really tall tower. + +Bob decided to get a match. He wanted to make the tower shine. He lit the match and held it close to the tower. + +The match made the tower shine so nicely. Bob smiled because he liked how it looked. He blew out the match and the tower was still shining. + +Then it started to rain. The tower lost its shine and was no longer so tidy. Bob didn't mind because he still liked looking at it. Even though it wasn't as shiny anymore, it still looked nice. +Mandy had been playing all day and was feeling very sleepy. She saw a cable and thought it might be fun to play with it. She picked it up and started to pull it around. + +Suddenly, her mom came in the room and saw her playing with the cable. She gently told Mandy, “No, sweetie. We don’t play with cables like that. We need to close it, so it’s safe.†+ +Mandy nodded and grabbed the cable. She carefully closed it and put it on the floor. Then she yawned and felt even more sleepy. She went to her bed and soon was sound asleep. +Once upon a time there was an oak tree. It stood tall and strong in the Valley of Surrender. All the other trees around it were tired and droopy. But the oak never gave up. + +One day, a creative little girl came to the Valley and was full of ideas. She had a plan to make the other trees strong again. She asked the oak for help, and it was happy to give it. + +The girl taught the trees how to be creative. She showed them how to move their branches to get the most sunshine. She showed them how to use rainwater to keep their roots strong. The trees started to feel better and they started to grow. + +Soon the Valley was full of strong trees that were ready to face any challenge. They had all surrendered to the girl's creative plan. The oak was proud to have been the first to give in. It smiled as the Valley began to flourish. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl. She was three years old, and loved to go on adventures. + +One day, she decided to go to her favorite ice-cream shop. When she got there, there were yummy flavors in all colors. She stood very still and tried to decide which one she wanted. + +After a few moments, she decided on the strawberry ice-cream. She ran to the shopkeeper and asked for her ice-cream. He smiled and gave her big scoop. + +The little girl stood very still with her ice-cream in hand. She took a big lick, and smiled. It was the best ice- cream she had ever tasted. She was so happy, she ran out of the store and continued on her adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Suzie. She was three-years-old and loved to play outside. Every day she would go for a walk in the woods near her home. + +One day as Suzy was walking in the woods, something very rare happened. She discovered a small stage in the middle of the forest. Suzie was amazed! She climbed up the stage and tapped the floor with her foot. It made a loud thump which echoed through the woods. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was the voice of a fairy! She had provided the stage so that Suzie could do something special. Suzie was so excited that she was speechless. + +The fairy said that if Suzie wanted to, she could use the stage to perform shows for the woodland animals whenever she wanted. She could sing, dance, and more! + +Suzie was so happy. She thanked the fairy for providing the stage. From that day on, Suzie spent her days performing shows on the rare stage in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He was only three years old, but he really wanted to write. So, he got his crayons and created a menu. He wanted to write to order his dinner! On the menu, he wrote long and fancy words, like chicken and potatoes. + +Sam showed his menu to his mommy. She was very proud and kissed his cheek. Then, she told him he could order anything he wanted from the menu. Sam was so excited! He jumped up and down and said, "Yay," really loud. + +Mommy took Sam to the store so he could order dinner. He was so excited to show his menu to the store keeper. Finally, the store keeper said he could have whatever he had written on his menu. Sam was so happy! + +After dinner, Sam wrote a card to thank the store keeper. He wrote a long, special thank you. He signed his name at the bottom, just like mommy taught him. + +Sam was so proud of what he had written. He couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy. His name was Danny, and he was three years old. + +Danny loved doing nice things. He would help his mom and dad clean the house, and they would always reward him with a treat. Danny was very happy when he got a reward. + +One day, Danny wanted to try something different. He wanted to do a naughty thing, so he snuck a cookie from the kitchen. + +When Danny's parents found out, they said to Danny, "That was naughty. We wanted you to do nice things, not naughty ones. Now you don't get a reward." + +Danny felt very guilty. He had done something bad and was not getting a reward because of it! From then on, Danny decided to always be nice and do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a big garden. Every day, he would go out to play in the garden. He found many things to do in the garden. He fed the ducks wheat and ran around and around the garden. + +One day, he found a tough apple in the garden. He was so excited to find something to eat! He took a bite of the apple and it was so yummy. He ate the entire apple and felt very full. + +Not long after that, he found a tough nut in the garden. He looked around to make sure nobody was watching and then cracked it open with a rock. Inside was a sweet and juicy nut to eat. He was so happy that he let out a cheer. + +The little boy was so lucky to find food in the garden and he kept going back every day searching for more. His tummy was always full from all the yummy treats he found in the garden. +One day, the mommy was in the kitchen. She was cooking with the daddy. They were cooking something weird. The little girl wondered what they were cooking. + +Suddenly, she smelled something sweet and yummy. Could it be ice-cream? Yes, they were cooking ice cream! + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to try the ice-cream. She waited and waited and waited until the ice-cream was done. + +Finally, her mommy said it was ready. The mommy put the yummy ice-cream in bowls for everyone. + +The little girl couldn’t wait to try the ice-cream. She licked it and it was so delicious. Yum! +Once upon a time there was a shop. Inside the shop were two friends, Tom and Jane. Tom was very ignorant and he liked to joke. He thought jokes were very funny. + +One day, Tom made a joke about Jane. Jane did not find it funny and she was sad. She wanted to go away from the shop. + +Tom saw Jane was sad, so he said sorry. He said he was sorry for joking and explained why jokes are not nice. + +Jane felt better. She knew that Tom was not being ignorant, but just trying to be funny. She promised to stay friends with him. And so, Tom and Jane stayed friends from then on. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Steve. They loved playing together with their toys. One day, Steve saw Tim's new cushion. He liked it very much and asked Tim if he could have it. Tim said no. This made Steve very angry. + +Steve ran to his house and wanted a cushion just like Tim's. His mum said he could have one, but he had to buy it himself. + +Steve was so happy that he ran to the toy store. He asked the shopkeeper if he could buy the cushion. The shopkeeper said yes, and Steve bought it. + +When Steve went back home, he was so proud of his new cushion. He showed it to Tim and said, "Look what I own!" + +Tim was so surprised that he stopped being angry and they became friends again. From then on, they shared everything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna loved to explore her house, but her favorite place was the fireplace. She would sit on a chair and watch the flames in the fireplace dance and flicker. + +One day, Anna looked around and noticed it was cold outside. She asked her mom, “Why is it so cold?†Her mom just shrugged and said, “I don’t know, darling.†Anna decided to go over to the fireplace and keep warm. + +She sat in her chair and watched the flames in the fireplace. It was so lovely. She was so content with just watching the flames. She stayed in her spot and looked at the fireplace for hours. + +Then, all of a sudden, she saw something amazing; She saw love shooting out of the fireplace! Anna was so surprised and excited. She could feel the love and knew that the fireplace would keep her warm, both inside and out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very obedient, which made her mummy and daddy very happy. One day, Lucy's mummy and daddy decided to take her to the park. + +When they got there, Lucy was so excited. She started running around and jumping on the grass. She heard all sorts of beautiful sounds, like birds chirping and the leaves rustling. + +After a while, Lucy noticed something melting in the sun. Her mummy said it was an ice cream cone. Lucy wanted a try, so her mummy sent her over to the ice cream man. She obediently asked for one and was very excited when she was given it. + +Lucy enjoyed her ice cream cone in the warm sun and felt so happy. When it all melted away, Lucy said goodbye to the park and ran home to show her mummy and daddy what she had eaten. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little fox, roaming in the woods. She appreciated the beauty of nature and admired the birds chirping in the trees. As she was walking, she came across a fence. The fox thought the fence was so strong and wise for keeping animals in and out of certain areas. She touched the fence and admired its strength and how it kept the animals safe. + +The fox kept walking and she met an old wise owl. The fox thought the owl was so wise and smart. He taught her so many things and she admired him for being so smart. + +At the end of the day, the fox was full of knowledge, and happiness, as she admired all the wise creatures she had encountered on her walk. She made a special friend, the owl, and noted that she, too, was growing wise with each passing day. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jennifer. She was a very sweet girl who loved singing. + +Every night, before she went to sleep, Jennifer wanted to listen to an opera. It made her feel calm and she could drift off to sleep with a smile on her face. + +One night, Jennifer was so sleepy she did not make it to the end of the opera. She was so tired she fell asleep. + +When morning came, Jennifer woke up feeling happy and refreshed. She remembered the opera and smiled. It was so sweet. She hopped out of bed and began to sing. + +Everyone heard Jennifer's beautiful singing and they were so happy. all of the children were singing and smiling, the birds were singing and Jennifer was the happiest of all. +Mommy was washing her hair. She smiled and laughed because it felt so funny! She soaked her hair in the warm water and it felt so nice. She lathered up the shampoo until it was all bubbly. Then she splashed her hair with water and scrubbed it with soap. It was very ticklish and made her giggle. When she was finished, she dried her hair with a big fluffy towel. Afterward, her hair looked so shiny and soft. Mommy said it was a lot of fun washing her hair! +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Betsy. She was so cute and charming. Everyday, she hopped through the meadow finding tasty treats to eat. One day, when she was hopping along, Betsy spied a delicious looking cream. She was so excited to try it that she hopped right up to it and started to eat it. Unfortuantely, the cream wasn't so great. It was sour and Betsy had to suffer. She scrunched up her face and hopped away with a sour stomach. From then on, she knew to test the food before she ate it! +Once upon a time there was a fireplace. It was very big and red. The fireplace had a big hole for a fire. + +It was cold outside and the fireplace was happy to help. It was proud to make the room warm and cozy. + +But one day the fireplace was scared. It saw smoke coming from the big hole in the middle. It was a fire! + +The fireplace was worried. It started to cry. + +But then a brave little girl came. She was a firefighter! She had a hose to save the fireplace. She put out the fire and the fireplace was so happy again. + +The little girl was very proud of herself. She had saved the fireplace and made it happy again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane had a pet dog named Muffin. Every day, Jane and Muffin would go for a walk and play together. + +One day, Jane and Muffin went for a walk and turned down a new path that they had never seen before. Before long, they were lost. Jane was very worried and didn't know which way to go. + +Suddenly, she saw a bright light in the sky. It was like a star and it was so beautiful! Jane knew that if she followed the light, it would lead her and Muffin back home. Jane set off, following the light and she soon found her way back home. + +When she got back, Jane gave Muffin a big hug. She was so happy to be back home and relieved that she had found her way. From then on, Jane and Muffin always stuck to the paths they knew and they never got lost again! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. Sarah was only three years old and loved to play with her toys. One day, Sarah decided she wanted to go to the university. She put on her best dress and shoes and set off. + +When she arrived at the university, Sarah was amazed at how big and hard it was. She wanted to explore, so she started to spin around and around. She laughed and twirled so much that she got dizzy! + +When Sarah calmed down, she decided it was time to go home. As she walked, she spun around again. Now she knew why people spun, because it made her feel so happy and silly. + +Sarah waved goodbye to the university and ran all the way home. She couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad about her day at the university. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Mia. They loved to march together whenever they had the chance. One day, Max and Mia decided to march in search of new adventures. + +They marched through the streets and eventually ended up in a big garden. It was filled with huge screw and even bigger trees! Max and Mia were so excited to explore. + +The friends started to march along a path, when all of a sudden, they stumbled across a big nest. Inside the nest was a beautiful, spoiled little bird. Max and Mia were so excited to meet him. + +The little bird started to chirp and flew above their heads. Max and Mia started to march after the little bird, waving their arms and shouting "Hello!". Suddenly, the bird flew away and Max and Mia stopped marching. + +It had been a wonderful adventure and Max and Mia returned home with happy hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly who loved to explore. One cold and icy day, Lilly decided to go searching in the big hedge near her house. She walked very slowly and carefully, looking for something special. + +Suddenly, she heard a chirping sound. She looked around and there, perched on one of the branches of the tall hedge, was a small, brown bird. Lilly smiled and gently reached out her hand to try and touch it. + +But before she could, the bird flew away! Lilly was so sad! She decided to keep searching and see if she could find something else. + +She finally reached the middle of the hedge and found a tiny rabbit hidden behind a bush. She was so excited and slowly reached out her hand to try to pet it. + +The rabbit was so timid that it began to run away. However, before it left, it stopped and looked at Lilly with its big, brown eyes. It was very special. + +Lilly smiled and whispered goodbye to the rabbit before running back home. It had been an incredible adventure! +Mum and Dad were sad. They didn't have a child. They wanted one very much. But they had accepted that it wasn't going to happen. + +Then one day they heard a knock at the door. When they opened it, there was a beautiful little baby. It was smiling at them. + +Mum and Dad were so happy. They took the baby in and looked after it like it was their own. They named the baby Jack. + +Jack grew up, and he always knew Mum and Dad were not his real parents. But they always made sure he had everything he needed. He loved them very much. + +Mum and Dad had accepted Jack into their family, and all the sadness of not having a child had gone away. Now their family was complete. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a blanket, and she liked it very much. Every day, she would call to it when she wanted to cuddle it. + +One night, she was very hungry so she went to the kitchen to get something to eat. She was so excited when she saw all the tasty treats. She wanted to try everything! + +She called her blanket to join her, but it couldn't fit in the kitchen. That didn't matter though, because she wanted it to enjoy her meal with her. So she snuggled up with her blanket and enjoyed all the tasty treats! +There was a little girl who loved to play. She had many toys, but her favorite was her favorite cushion. She would take it everywhere and use it as a pillow when she would take a nap. + +One day, she was feeling very careless. She was running around and stopped to plop down and enjoy her cushion. She ignored all of her toys as she snuggled up with the cushion. + +But she was having so much fun enjoying her cushion, she didn't realize how careless she was being. She rolled down the hill and her cushion went flying away. + +The little girl started to cry, but then she realized that if she was more careful next time, she would be able to enjoy her cushion again. So she kept her eyes open, and soon she was able to find her cushion. + +She hugged it tightly and promised to never be careless again. From then on, she would always be careful when she was enjoying her cushion. +John wore his port today. His port was fine with orange and green stripes. He loved wearing his port when he went for his walk with his mum. John felt happy and excited when he had it on. + +Today, John and his mum went to the park. It was a beautiful day and they saw all the trees and tall buildings. At the park they discovered lots of new things. John saw some ducks swimming in the pond. They looked so fine! + +John and his mum had a great time at the park, and when they left, John was very tired. He was happy to put on his port and head home. + +When they arrived home, John took off his port and put it on the kitchen table. He was very pleased with his port and he liked wearing it out on their adventures together. +Mama and baby were in the garden, playing with a ball. Baby was so excited when mama threw the ball and ran to get it. Mama laughed and watched baby having fun. + +Suddenly, mama saw something and reminded baby: "Don't forget your hat baby!" But baby had already started running and didn't hear her. Baby was running so fast that he tripped on a leg of the chair and fell down. His knee was red and sore. + +Mama rushed over to help him. She grabbed her handkerchief and soothed the soreness with gentle touches. Baby has a smile on his face. + +Mama knew that in the future, she would have to remind baby to be careful or this might happen again. Mama spoke in a harsh voice, so that baby would remember not to run so fast. + +Baby nodded and hugged mama. Then they resumed playing with the ball again. Mama watched lovingly as baby enjoyed himself. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Summer. Summer loved cake. +One day Summer went outside to play. Suddenly, Summer heard a loud scream. It was loud and scary. Summer was brave and wanted to find out what had made the scream. +Summer slowly crept around the corner and she saw a big fluffy dog! The dog was standing next to a beautiful cake. The dog was trying to eat the cake! +Summer screamed and the dog ran away. Summer was very happy she had been brave and rescued the cake. Summer ate the cake and it was so yummy! +The End. +John was a spoiled little boy. He had lots of toys, games and books. Every night, John's mom would read him a story before bed. He loved getting into bed with his favorite blanket and wearing his old, comfy jacket while she read. + +One night, something special happened. While his mom was reading, John suddenly knew all the words. He began reading along with his mom and finished the story before his mom did. + +John was so excited. He ran to show his mom what he had done. She was so proud of him. She gave him a big hug and thanked him for reading the story all by himself. + +John was so happy. He gave his mom a big hug and ran off to show his daddy. Then he snuggled back into bed with his jacket on and his favorite blanket wrapped around him. And he fell asleep, dreaming of all the other stories he would read. +Once upon a time there was a cheerful little fish. The fish lived in the ocean, near a warm sandy beach. Every day, the fish poked around the sand and rocks looking for food to eat. + +One day, a little boy came to the beach. He saw the cheerful fish poking about and was very excited. He ran to the shore and began to poke the water with a stick. The fish was curious and swam up to take a closer look. + +The little boy was so happy to see the fish. He poked the stick gently and smiled. The fish was very friendly and enjoyed playing with the boy. Together they explored the beach and played many games, poking and teasing each other in the shallow water. + +The little fish and the boy had so much fun together. They were the best of friends and were always cheerful. They said goodbye reluctantly when the day came to an end, and the fish swam away, waving its fin in farewell. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a spade. She liked to use it in the garden, but she didn't understand why nothing ever grew when she dug with it. + +One day, a magical fairy appeared and said "Do not worry little girl, I will show you how to use the spade". The girl was really excited. + +The fairy took the spade and showed the girl how to use it to display the normal dirt next to the flowers so that they could grow. The girl said "Thank you!" and watched in amazement as the flowers grew right away. + +The fairy smiled, gave the girl a hug and said "It is easy to display the dirt with a spade. Now you know how it works. Goodbye!" + +The girl smiled and said goodbye to the magical fairy. From then on, she was able to display the normal dirt at her garden and watch it grow! +Once there was a big piece. It was soft, and cute, and kind of fun. Two people wanted it. So they decided to wrap it. They found a big sheet, and put it over the piece. They wrapped it up tight, like a present. It was so big, it filled up the whole sheet. + +They picked up the piece and brought it home. They carefully unwrapped it and put it on the table. It looked so funny, a little bit like a blanket. Everyone at the table laughed and had a fun time. + +The piece was so big, it was like a giant hug. Everyone who saw it wanted to give it a hug too. So the two people decided to keep it, and wrap it up for their friends. They wrapped it up in a different big sheet, and gave it away as a surprise. + +The piece was so big and special, they all kept it close. They would wrap it up when they weren't using it, and then it was ready to use again. It was the perfect special piece - big, soft, and full of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she was only three years old. Every day she would go to the park with her mom and have lots of fun. Today, when they arrived, there was a big package waiting for her. She was so excited to open it! + +When she opened the package, it was so messy inside. She couldn't see what was inside. Her mom told her to be careful and behave, so she did. She slowly opened the package and inside there were lots of colorful and shiny toys. She couldn't believe her eyes! + +The little girl was so happy. She played and laughed with her toys all day. She was busy and behaved the whole time. At the end of the day, her mom helped her tidy up and put all of the toys back in the package. She was so proud of herself for behaving! + +And they all lived happily ever after. The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a Rabbit and a Bear. They both wanted to be the fastest runner so they decided to have a race. They both ran as fast as they could, and they yielded to no one. + +The Rabbit was so competitive and put a lot of effort into the race. Its back feet were bouncing, and its front feet were running as fast as possible. At last, the Rabbit crossed the finish line first and won the race! + +The Bear was proud too. Even though it did not win, it was proud to have tried its best. It remembered this moment forever, and it was very proud of its competitiveness. + +The Rabbit and the Bear were both very happy. They hugged each other, and from that day onward celebrated the wonderful memory of their race and the competitiveness of both of them. +Sam could hear the birds chirping. He and his mommy were walking near a cliff. It was tall and had lots of rocks. + Sam wanted to go closer to the cliff. He ran to it but his mommy called him back. +She said it was too dangerous. Sam was sad. Suddenly, he looked down and saw something pink near the bottom of the cliff. It was a pretty flower. He wished he could go and see it closer. +He asked his mommy if he could but she said no. He was disappointed. +But then his mommy said she had an idea. She told him to close his eyes and then she said, “someday soon you can go and see this beautiful flower.†+Sam smiled. He was happy and he knew that he could go and see the pretty pink flower someday soon. +Diana was a special girl. She was very intelligent and had a strong spirit. Every day, she would explore new things and learn. + +One day, Diana found a beehive filled with honey. She wanted to taste it, but her father had said not to. As the honey tempted her, she looked around to see if anyone was watching and quickly reached for the honey. + +But just then, a bee stung her hand! Diana was in pain and began to regret her decision. She had enjoyed the sweet taste of the honey, but it had been too much of a risk. + +Afterwards, Diana was more cautious and learned to respect the advice of others. She was happy that she had kept her spirit strong and was proud of her intelligent decision. +Once, there was a family who wanted to take a holiday. They found a hotel they liked, so they decided to stay there. When they got there, they were a bit surprised. The hotel was not what they expected! It was dirty and disgusting. + +The family decided to take a look around. They went up the stairs to the second floor. But the stairs were so dusty and gross! The family decided to leave. + +They quickly packed their bags and moved to a different hotel. This hotel was much nicer. There were nice carpets, beautiful lights, and clean walls. It was a much better place to stay. + +The family was very impressed with their new hotel. They were so happy to show their children the nice room. They stayed for many happy days until it was time to go home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Mia. They were walking through the forest when the sky got angry and started to thunder. Max and Mia were very scared and Max got more and more nervous. Mia put her hand on his shoulder to comfort him. Suddenly a big bear jumped out from behind a tree. Max and Mia got even more scared and held each other tight. Max thought fast and opened his mouth very wide. He made a loud noise that scared the bear away. Max and Mia were so happy and cheered with joy. + +Max and Mia went on their way, but then they saw two little birds fighting. Max told them to stop and carefully he stepped closer. When the birds saw Max they were so scared that they flew away. + +Max and Mia were happy that they had been brave and made the birds go away. They laughed, gave each other a high five, and went home. They promised to never forget the lesson that day - that courage can help us even when we're feeling nervous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was so adorable. She loved to play with all kinds of things in her room. + +One day, she found a pill on the floor. She picked it up and thought it was so interesting. She wanted to know what it was. So she carefully folded the pill in half and then in half again. + +Then, she slowly unfolded the pill to see what it looked like. Inside was something round and shiny! She found a secret inside the pill. + +The little girl was so excited. She stayed in her room playing with her new treasure for hours. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruby. She was three years old and liked to go on fun adventures. One day, Ruby went to the zoo with her family. The zoo had many animals, and when Ruby saw the monkeys she became excited. She watched as the monkeys jumped around, and tried to give them some of the food she had brought. Suddenly, one of the monkeys got too close to Ruby and bit her hand! Ruby was a bit scared, but her mom held her hand and helped her stay calm. + +The next day, Ruby went on a very special and exciting adventure. She was going to travel to the other side of the world! Her passport and her ticket were ready, and soon Ruby was at the airport. She was happy to go on the plane and explore a new place. The plane took off smoothly and Ruby sat calmly in her chair for the entire trip. + +When she arrived, Ruby was so excited to explore her new home country. She couldn't wait to learn about different cultures and meet new people! She thought about how fortunate she was to have such an exciting experience with her passport. Ruby was just happy to have such an adventure and decided never to forget this moment. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day Sam saw a white label on the ground. She ran over and picked it up. She wondered, "What's this label for?" + +Sam looked around but couldn't find anyone to ask so she turned to the wind and asked, "Can you help me find out what this label is for?" + +The wind replied, "Follow me and I will take you on an adventure!" + +Sam followed the wind and soon they came to a big white house. She knocked on the door and someone answered. + +The person said, "This is the house the label belongs to. It's my address. I can tell you more if you like." + +Sam replied, "Yes please! I'd love to learn more about this label." + +The person smiled and said, "Well, you can use it to make sure you never forget where you live. That's what labels are for!" + +Sam thanked the person and then hugged the label tightly. She knew that from now on she would never get lost. +Once upon a time, there lived a mole in a big hole in the ground. She was a very sweet mole who loved to climb. Every day, she would climb up and down the sides of her hole. One day, while she was climbing, she heard a strange noise. She stopped and looked out of her hole to see what was happening. + +In the distance, she saw a different kind of mole. This mole was bigger and had long whiskers! He was climbing down the side of a tall hill. The sweet mole wanted to meet the other mole, so she quickly scampered out of her hole and started to climb up the hill. + +When she got to the top of the hill, she saw the other mole and called out. The other mole turned around and smiled. They struck up a conversation and became friends. The two moles hugged each other and then climbed back down the hill to introduce themselves to the other moles in their homes. + +From that day onwards, the sweet mole and the bigger mole were inseparable friends. They would climb together all around the hill, looking for new adventures and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Ella. Ella was so curious and loved to learn new things. Each day she found something to explore and discover. + +One day, Ella saw a weird stack of blocks. She had never seen a stack like that before, so she decided to learn how to make it. She gathered the blocks and tried all sorts of ways to make the stack. + +Finally after a lot of effort, Ella managed to make the same weird stack she had seen. She was very proud of herself and promised to herself that she was always going to learn new things. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very excited because she was going to the park with her mom. She got on her bike to go to the park. + +But she started to feel tired. Her mom said, "You have to keep going, Lucy. If you don't, you won't get to the park." Lucy knew her mom was right, so she continued to ride her bike. + +Meanwhile, Lucy forgot all about the park. She was just having fun riding her bike. But then she saw something stupid and she laughed and laughed. + +Soon she remembered that she was supposed to be going to the park. She was so tired and it was almost dark. Lucy and her mom had to go home. + +But the next day, Lucy and her mom went back to the park. They had a lot of fun, and Lucy never forgot about it. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play outside in the mud. Every day he would kneel beside the big muddy puddle and scoop the mud up with his hands. He liked to make funny, squishy shapes and create mud pies. + +One day, as Tim was playing in the mud, he made a very big mud pie. It was so big he could barely move it! As he tried to scoop it up, it started to disappear before his eyes. It disappeared so quickly, Tim could hardly believe it! + +Tim looked around the puddle, but the mud pie was gone. He looked and looked, but he couldn't see it anywhere. It had just disappeared. + +Tim couldn't believe his eyes! He looked around the puddle every day, but the mud pie never returned. Tim had to content himself with making regular-sized mud pies. +Once there was a little boy who had a big thumb. He loved it so much that he would stare at it all day. + +One night, he was playing outside in the garden when he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big, dark, scary shadow in the sky. It was so scary that he wanted to hide. + +Trembling, he quickly ran inside his house and hid under the bed. He covered his eyes and held onto his thumb tightly. He stayed there for a little while, too scared to move. + +But then he started to feel brave. He poked his head out from under the bed and looked around. Everything seemed OK. He was no longer scared. + +He got out from under the bed and walked bravely back outside. He stared at his thumb, wishing it was brave like him. With a smile, he went back to playing in the garden. +One day, a famous family decided to raise their traffic. They wanted to have as many people as possible that could come visit them. So, they made a big sign and put it in front of their house. The sign said "Come to our house!" + +When the family looked outside the next day, they could not believe their eyes. There were so many people walking up the street and cars coming from everywhere. Everybody wanted to come to their house. + +Every morning and evening, the family would raise their traffic more and more. Soon, people from all over town were visiting. Everybody was so excited to meet the famous family. + +The family was so proud of their success. Now, they had so many people visiting them! They all had loads of fun and made so many new friends. It was like a dream come true. +Once upon a time there was a dependable fireman. Whenever people needed help, he was there. He was always ready with a friendly smile and the courage to take on any challenge. + +One day, a call came in that a house was on fire. The dependable fireman quickly donned his gear and went to fight the fire. He and his team worked hard to contain it, and eventually the blaze was extinguished. + +After the fire was out, the fireman went to check on the family living in the house. He asked them if they were okay. The little girl nodded, but her younger brother was too scared to talk. The fireman smiled and assured them that they were safe now. + +He thne looked around the house and found some of the family's toys, which had been rescued from the flames. He handed them to the children and asked the little boy, "Would you like to tell me your name?" + +The little boy shyly looked up and smiled. "My name is Jake," he replied. + +The fireman smiled back. "Well, Jake, you can count on me if you ever need help again. I'll always be here for you." + +And with that, the dependable fireman was off to fight the next fire. +Mama and Papa had a surprise. They brought a big box and told their daughter it was for her. "What is it?" she asked. Mama and Papa smiled and said she had to unpack it to find out. + +The little girl grabbed a corner of the box and tugged, and soon the box was opened. Inside there was something shiny and orange. It was a flame! She took it outside and put it into her lantern, and it lit up the night, making a beautiful light. Mama and Papa said it was very good. + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked her mama and papa and ran outside to show the flame to all her friends. She played until it was dark, and the flame lit up the night in a very special way. + +The little girl loved her surprise and was glad she unpacked the big box. +Once, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to fly. Everyday, she would go out and fly in the sky. + +One day when Daisy was flying, she felt a little dizzy. She knew that she had to land, so she flew down to a small field. + +In the field, she saw something very special. It was a class for flying! Daisy had so much fun in the class. She learned to fly better than ever. + +At the end of the day, Daisy felt so proud. She was so glad she found the class. Now, she could fly higher and better than ever and she never felt dizzy anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar who lived in the garden. Every day the caterpillar would crawl through the grass and explore the different flowers. + +One day, the caterpillar got too close to a bright yellow flower. He was not careful and he accidentally stepped on it. He felt so bad and he started to regret it. + +The caterpillar wanted to make it better. He searched the garden and found many more yellow flowers. Carefully, he put them all together to make a beautiful new flower. + +The caterpillar was so proud of his work. He had learned that it was important to be careful and he never regretted his mistake again. +Jack was 3 years old and he loved to observe. One day Jack saw something different on the television. He was so excited! He had never seen anything like it before. + +On the television, Jack saw lots of animals. He saw cats, dogs, cows and even some monkeys. Jack watched the animals do all sorts of things. He saw a dog chasing a cat, some cows eating grass and even monkeys playing together in the trees. + +The more Jack watched, the more he saw. He even saw a strange animal that he had never seen before. It looked like a big cat, but it wasn't. He knew it must be something different and he loved it! + +Jack sat and watched the animals play on and off for hours. Observing them made him smile. He loved seeing them do all the different things. Every time something different happened, he got so excited. + +By the end of the day, Jack had seen lots of animals and different things on the television. He learned a lot and he had great fun observing them. +Once upon a time, there was a goose. He was a good goose and lived happily on a farm. Sometimes the goose liked to go for walks to explore the world around him. + +On one of his walks, he saw something very dangerous. He was scared and wanted to go back home quickly. But he was struggling to find his way back. + +He was feeling very scared and suddenly he heard a loud hissing noise. He turned around and saw a big snake! It was curling up, ready to strike. The goose was terrified and ran away in a hurry. + +The goose ran and ran until he could barely move. But he was determined to find his way back home. He had to be brave! Finally, he saw the farm and he made it back home safe and sound. + +The goose learned a big lesson that day. There were dangerous things out there and it was important to be careful. He was glad that he struggled his way back home and was safe and happy again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. Sally was so excited because her mum let her have a new comb. It was green with a beautiful pattern. Sally was so happy that she wanted to show everyone her new comb. She ran to the park and found her friends. She showed them her new comb and all of their faces lit up with joy. She let them borrow it and soon everyone had beautiful green combs. Sally was so proud of her new comb. She combed her hair with it every day and was always so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small kitty who did not have a name. She was walking in the woods and stepped on a sharp stone. Ouch! The pain was so bad she started to cry. + +But then something unusual happened. A kind fairy appeared. She waved her wand and made the kitty's heel all better. The kitty stopped crying and thanked the fairy. + +But the kitty felt bad because she had not been careful and avoided the sharp stone. The fairy smiled and said that it was okay. She told the kitty that she should forgive herself. + +The little kitty was so thankful. She thanked the kind fairy again and realized that it was okay to make mistakes as long as she learns from them. + +The fairy turned to leave but before she did, she winked and said, 'Remember, to forgive is to be kind' and flew away. + +The little kitty smiled and she knew she would always try to forgive because she knows it makes the world kinder. +Once there was a flexible little girl. Her name was Alice. She wanted to see the ocean. + +One day she went to the beach with her parents. She was very excited. She asked her parents to take her into the ocean. + +The water was cold and wet, but Alice had fun. She splashed around and laughed. She saw so many new things in the ocean! There were shells and starfish and even a school of fish. + +Alice and her parents stayed in the ocean for a long time and had so much fun. When it was time to go, Alice was so sad. She would come back to the ocean soon. + +Alice’s parents were so proud of their flexible little girl. They all had a great day at the ocean, and they could not wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a spoilt sailboat. It wanted to go on an adventure. So it asked a kind whale to help it. The whale agreed and bubbled up a lot of delicious, nutritious food for the sailboat. The sailboat ate the food, and felt much better. + +After that, the whale took the sailboat to see the world. They sailed over blue oceans, swam beneath sea-bridges and glided among the waves. The sailboat was so excited to explore! + +Along the way, the whale kept feeding the sailboat to keep it strong. The sailboat ate the food and was so grateful to the whale. With each hour that passed, the sailboat felt more and more happy and strong. + +Finally, the sailboat was ready to tackle the open waters alone. It thanked the whale for helping it and promised to come back and visit one day. + +The whale watched as the sailboat sailed away into the horizon. And so, the whale had fed the sailboat and now the sailboat was ready to take on the seas. +Once upon a time, there was a cute doggy who wanted some special sunglasses. He asked his mom if he could have some, but she said he had to get permission first. The doggy asked his dad, who said yes. + +So the doggy went to the store to get his sunglasses. He found the cutest pair! They were bright blue and had sparkles all over. The doggy was so excited. + +The doggy put on his new sunglasses and he couldn't believe how cool he looked. He walked around the house, feeling special and protected. Everywhere he went, the doggy said, "Hello! I look so cute with my new sunglasses." + +The doggy was so happy his dad let him get the sunglasses. He was so glad he had been given permission to get something so special. + +And the doggy lived happily ever after in his new sunglasses! +Once there was a little girl who was very mighty. She wanted to know what a dream was, so she asked her mom. + +Her mom said, “A dream is something special. It is a feeling that you have even when you are sleeping. You can dream about all kinds of things - like flying to the moon, swimming in the ocean and exploring new places.†+ +The little girl was very excited. She knew that she wanted to have a dream. + +So that night, the little girl went to sleep and had a wonderful dream. She imagined that she was swimming in the ocean and flying to the moon. She even explored new lands with her very own wings. + +When she woke up, she was so happy. She knew dreams were mighty and amazing. +Once upon a time there were two twins, a boy and a girl. The boy was not shy and he talked a lot. He would talk to his sister and his friends all the time. But his sister was much shyer and she didn't talk much. The boy loved to have conversations and talked a lot but the girl would just listen quietly. + +One day the boy said to his sister "Let's go outside and play!" But his sister didn't say anything, she just looked away. He tried to talk to her some more, but she kept being shy. + +The boy was getting worried, so he asked his mom for help. His mom said, "Go outside with your twin brother and try talking to him." + +So the twins went outside and the boy started talking to his sister. He asked her about her day and what she did at school. After a while she started to answer and they talked to each other. + +The twins were so happy! Now they were talking and playing together. And from then on, the shy twin was more willing to talk. +One day, Jack was playing in the garden. He saw a shiny phone lying in the dirt. He was excited. He bent down and picked it up. He wiped it with his shirt to get rid of the dirt. He wanted to see what was inside. Jack pressed the power button and the phone lit up. He was so fascinated. + +He wanted to explore more. He climbed on top of a chair and took a dive into the nearby swimming pool. It was so much fun. He swam around for a while and even held his breath and stayed under the water for a few minutes. When he emerged from the pool, he was tired and he saw his phone had fallen out of his pocket and was at the bottom of the pool! + +Jack was scared, but he took a deep breath and dived down to the bottom of the pool. He reached out and held the phone in his hands. He quickly swam back up and jumped out of the pool. He placed the phone on the ground and he hugged it tight. The phone was wet, but it worked! + +Jack was so relieved and happy. He vowed that he would never let the phone get dirty again. He learned his lesson and enjoyed playing with his phone. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. The mommy had a special surprise for her daughter. She showed the daughter a case full of very spicy things. + +The daughter loved the surprise! She was so excited to open the case and take a look at what was inside. There were so many wonderful and spicy things! She saw jalapenos, pickles, and yummy hot sauce inside the case. + +The daughter smiled and asked her mommy if she could try the spicy things. The mommy said yes and the daughter began to eat all of the wonderful spicy food. Spicy chips, spicy popcorn, and spicy nuts. She even tried the hot sauce! The daughter had so much fun trying the spicy food. + +After the daughter had tasted all of the spicy food, she gave her mommy a big hug and thanked her for the special surprise. The mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were called Ted and Bella. They were very excited to go to the park together. + +They rushed to the park as fast as they could. They couldn't wait to get there! + +When they got to the park, there were lots of people around. They saw a lot of staff running around. Ted and Bella asked the staff what was happening. + +The staff said that something bad had happened. They said that somebody had taken something that didn't belong to them. The staff said that they looked very guilty. + +Ted and Bella immediately knew what to do. They ran to tell their teacher. With the help of their teacher, the staff caught the person who had taken the thing. Everybody was very happy! +Bob was feeling bored. He wanted something fun to do. So he went to see a movie. He arrived at the movie theater, and as he walked in he could feel the excitement. + +Once inside, he saw a bright screen with some funny characters. He could not take his eyes off of it. He was staring at the film! + +Bob was having so much fun watching the film. He laughed as the funny characters sang and danced. It seemed like time had stopped! + +Eventually the movie was over, and Bob had to go home. But he felt excited and happy. He would come back again to stare at the funny film! +Alex wanted to gain something special. He had noticed there was something special at the top of the stairs. So, he decided to try and get up them! With some effort, he made it to the top. It was a heavy box and it felt very special. He opened it and there was a giant purple balloon inside! Alex was so excited, he had gained something really special that day at the top of the stairs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to have a comfortable day. He went to his bedroom and lay down. He felt peaceful and wanted to have a nice picture in his room. + +So he looked around and found some paper and paints. He took the paper and paints and made a picture which he liked very much. The picture was colourful with lots of flowers. The boy was happy to look at it. + +The boy then took the picture and put it up on the wall. It was a very comfortable place and he liked it a lot. Every time the boy looked at the picture, he smiled. + +The boy felt happy and satisfied that he had done something to make his room more comfortable. He was proud of the picture he made and wanted to look at it all the time. He knew that the picture would stay with him forever. +Once upon a time, there was a green lollipop. It was so pretty and sweet. Every day, the lollipop looked at the people around it, wishing it could get out of its wrapper. One day, a little girl came by and saw the lollipop. She was so excited! She held the lollipop in her hands and licked it. It was so yummy! Then she bit the lollipop and started to chew it. She chewed and chewed until the lollipop was gone. She was so happy, and the lollipop was gone from its wrapper at last. The end. +Once there was a family who went to the store. They wanted to buy something special. Dad said he wanted a big, strong row of food. Mom wanted something sweet. They all went shopping and found the perfect row of things. + +Dad bought a big, strong bag of apples. Mom bought a sweet box of cookies. They were so happy with what they had bought and they put everything into the cart. + +But when they started to push the cart it was very weak. Dad and Mom had to carry the things home because the cart was too weak. Dad was hot and Mom was tired when they finally arrived home. + +But they were all happy they had everything they needed. So they put the food away and had a special snack. Yum! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jo. Jo was curious to explore the world. One day, Jo decided to set off on a brave adventure. + +Jo found a boat and sailed away. The sea was so big and blue, and before she knew it, Jo was in a new land. Jo saw lots of amazing things; trees and flowers and creatures that she had never seen before. + +Jo explored the land and was so excited to learn new things. But after a while, Jo started to feel lonely. She missed her family and home. But she was determined to keep exploring. + +Suddenly, Jo stumbled upon a magical tree. She touched the trunk and a sparkle of hope swirled into the air. Jo was filled with hope that she would find her way home one day. She thanked the tree for making her feel better. + +Jo continued to explore the land and soon discovered a secret path. She followed it to the end and found her way back home. Jo was very happy and always remembered the feeling she had when she touched the hope tree. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was an owner who was very ignorant. Every day, he would cook in his kitchen and always make a mess. He would never clean up after himself and his kitchen became very dirty. + +One day, a little girl came to visit and she was only three years old. She was very curious when she saw the messy kitchen and wanted to help the owner. She started to clean up the mess and she found out that the owner was not very good at cooking. + +The little girl decided to help the owner and she showed him how to cook properly. The owner was very thankful and he asked the little girl to stay with him forever. From that day on the little girl helped the owner to cook and he never made a mess again. +Once there was a small girl who used to love to imagine. She would lie on her bed, close her eyes and think of different worlds. One day she imagined a rag. It was so bright and it sparkled in the sun. She could even feel the warmth coming off of it. + +The girl wanted to touch the rag, so she picked it up. As she touched it, the rag turned into a magic carpet! She jumped on the carpet and flew up into the sky. It was so much fun! Suddenly she could see a castle in the clouds. She flew and flew until she reached it. + +When she got there she met the king of the castle. He gave her a beautiful necklace with a magical shimmer. She took the necklace and put it around her neck. She was so happy and thanked the kind for the wonderful gift. + +She flew away on the carpet, back to her bedroom, where she had started her adventure. She hugged the bright rag tight in her arms and thanked it for the ride. She knew it was all just a dream, but that didn’t matter to her. She was so proud of the adventure she had imagined. +Once upon a time, there was a panda. He was very brave and daring. He wanted to do something special. One day, he decided to try to climb a tight rope. He thought it might be fun. + +He put his tiny panda paws on the rope and started to climb. But it was too tight! He tried and tried, but his little paws just couldn't grip it. + +He felt discouraged and tired. That's when a magical fairy appeared. She said, "You can do it! I dare you to keep trying." The panda smiled and kept on climbing. + +He kept trying even when it seemed impossible. And you know what? He made it to the top of the rope! What a brave and daring panda he was! +Once upon a time, there was a big park. In this park, there was a rare swing. It was made of blue metal and it sparkled in the sun. + +One day, a little girl saw the swing and was amazed by its beauty. She wanted to try it out, so she ran to it and asked her mom if she could go on it. Her mom said yes, so the girl got on the swing and started to push herself. + +The girl was so thrilled as she flew higher and higher through the air. She laughed and smiled with delight. She felt so free and happy. + +When the girl had finished swinging, she said thank you to her mom and promised to come back and swing again. She knew that it was a rare thing to be able to swing like that, so she was very thankful. +Once there was a generous little girl. She was only three years old, but she loved music. She wanted to touch a piano and see what it sounded like. + +One day, the little girl went to a store. There was a piano in the window. She touched the piano keys, and lovely music came out! She listened to the music and smiled. + +The little girl wanted to buy the piano, but she was too little. She did not have enough money. But she was so happy to have touched the piano. + +The store owner saw how happy the little girl was, so he was very generous. He gave her the piano so she could make music at home! + +The little girl was so excited. She hugged the storeowner, thanked him, and then brought the piano home. From then on, she was able to make her own music and she was very happy. +Mum and Dad had a special surprise for Jack. They had a new heavy motorcycle! Jack was so excited. Mum and Dad asked Jack to help paint it. He grabbed the brush and started to paint the motorbike. He painted it blue and yellow. Jack smiled as he saw how colourful it was. + +Once the bike was all painted, Mum and Dad took Jack for a ride. It was so much fun! Jack felt like he was a superhero as he drove around. He even drove all around the neighbourhood! + +When they got back home, Jack hopped off the bike and was still very excited. Now the heavy motorcycle belonged to him! He felt like the luckiest kid in the world. He knew that he would always have memories of this special day. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a big house. The family was very happy and loved each other very much. + +Every night before bed, the mom and dad would tell the littlest one to dream of good things. The littlest one liked this because it made her feel happy. + +One night, the littlest one dreamed of a scary war. It made her so tired, but then she saw something that made her feel better. In her dream, she saw that the family was safe and happy. This made the tired littlest one feel very happy. + +The next day, the family was together and they were able to hug and laugh. The littlest one was happy to have such a happy family. The mom and dad told her to always remember to dream of happy things. + +This made the littlest one feel very grateful and she hugged her mom and dad tight. She knew that no matter what, her family would always be together. +Once upon a time there was a prince who was very generous. He gave away all of his toys, sweets and favourite things to other children. Every morning he put on a special golden crown and went out to share his things with the world. + +One day he was walking down the street when he heard a loud yawn. He looked around, but he couldn't see where it was coming from. Then he noticed a little girl in a garden, looking very tired. The prince smiled and walked over to her. + +"Why are you yawning?" He asked. + +"I'm tired from playing all day," she said. + +The prince was so generous that he gave her a big hug and said, "Would you like to share my crown? It's special, and if you wear it you won't ever be tired again!" + +The little girl smiled, put on the crown and suddenly her tiredness was gone. She waved goodbye to the prince and went off to play again. The prince was happy that he had been generous and had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a clever girl who wanted to find a special treasure. She asked a wise old man for help. He told her to follow a path until she reached a deep, dark well. When she saw the well, the clever girl was scared but the old man said not to be afraid. He said that if she was brave and trusted him, her wish would come true. + +The girl was still scared but she trusted the wise old man and put her hand in the well. She felt around in the water, but all she felt was mud and pebbles. Suddenly, her hand touched something hard- a treasure chest! + +The girl was so excited she quickly opened the box and it was full of shiny coins. She was so happy and thanked the wise old man for helping her find the treasure. The old man laughed and said, “Remember to always trust. If you do, your wishes will come true!†The clever girl nodded and proudly went home with her special find. +Once there was a wide river that ran through a beautiful park. Every day people would come to the park to see the river. The river had a long history, having been there for many years. People cared for the river, making sure there was enough water and keeping it clean. + +One day, three children went to the park. They ran up to the river and began to explore. They looked at the wide side of it and felt the water flowing beneath them. + +The children thought the river was so special and they wanted to care for it. They got some buckets and filled them up with water and emptied them into the river. Then, they also filled them with sand and rocks and made a path along the banks of the wide river. + +The children felt so proud of the history they helped create. They visited the river often, making sure it was taken care of. Everyone who visited the river was so happy to see the river running strong and full of life. + +The children’s actions were a reminder to everyone to care and love the river, which is a part of history that will never be forgotten. +Once there was a pretty girl named Sally. She loved cereal and eating it every day. One day, she found a big sack of cereal in her house. It was filled with her favorite kind and she was so excited! She quickly opened the sack and grabbed a handful of cereal. She ate the whole handful and was so happy that she had so much cereal. + +After she had eaten all of it, she remembered that she still had the sack. She picked it up and started walking around with it. Everywhere she went people would stop and stare at her because of her pretty sack of cereal. + +Sally had so much fun carrying around the sack of cereal she almost forgot to go home. But she eventually did and wanted to share her cereal with her mom. Her mom was so happy and thanked Sally for the sack of cereal. They hugged and ate some cereal together. + +Sally was very happy that she found the sack of cereal and couldn't wait to show it off to her friends next time. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to get to the top of the mountain. She was determined to succeed. + +She started her climb. It was very hard and she got very tired. But she kept going and she kept trying. + +Eventually she made it to the top. She was so happy and excited. She had done it! She had succeeded! + +On her way down the mountain she got a bit confused. She wasn't sure which way to go. She tried a few paths but none of them seemed quite right. + +Finally she found her way. She was so relieved. She had succeeded again! She was very proud of herself. +Once there was a big party in town. Everyone was very excited to go. When they arrived, they were amazed by an impressive dish that was displayed. It had all kinds of delicious treats for the guests to enjoy. + +The host then announced that everyone had to sign their names on the dish. They all gathered around and took turns signing their names with a marker. It was so much fun! + +When the party was over, everyone was so happy with the dish. They had all left their signatures and it looked so impressive. They all said goodbye with a smile on their faces, happy to have shared the special moment. +Once there was a girl named Jean. She was three years old and loved to explore and find rocks. One day she was walking in the park, looking for rocks. She found one that was very special, round and smooth. She wanted to make sure it always stayed clean and shiny. + +So she went to the store to get some soap that was cheap. She brought it home and put it in a big bucket of warm water. Then she took the rock and put it in the soapy water. She scrubbed it back and forth and up and down. + +When she took the rock out it was clean and shiny again. She was so happy. She dried it off with a fluffy towel. Then she put it in a special place, so she could always admire it. + +Every day Jean takes her rock out of its special place and cleans it again. That special rock will always be clean and shiny. +Once upon a time, there was an impatient pirate. Every day, he would look up at the sky and hope to see the sun shining. But every day, the sky was gray. + +The pirate was very sad and impatient. He wanted to go out and explore, but he had to wait for the sunshine. + +One day, the sky opened up and the sunshine shone. The pirate was so happy that he jumped in the air and cheered. He was ready to explore the world. + +The pirate gathered all his stuff and went out on his boat. As soon as he pushed off, he closed his eyes and felt the sunshine on his face. He smiled and enjoyed all the wonderful things the sunshine brought him. + +The pirate went on many adventures and never stopped exploring. He was happy that the sunshine shone and made all his dreams come true. +Bob was walking in the woods. He heard a loud noise and he stopped to listen. He heard a voice shouting from a pit in the ground. He looked at the pit and he saw a little animal. Bob ran over to the pit and looked inside. + +The animal was yelling for help. He was trapped and he was scared. Bob was calm and he didn't yell. He knew he could help the animal. Bob got a long stick and he put it down in the pit. The animal grabbed the stick and Bob pulled him out. + +The animal was so happy. He thanked Bob for helping him. They said goodbye and the animal ran back into the woods. Bob was happy too. He had saved a little animal and he was a hero. +Once upon a time there lived a little bunny. He lived in the forest and liked to jump and hop around. One day he smelled something sweet. He peeped around and found a jar of honey. It smelled so good! + +The bunny was happy that he found such a tasty treat. He wanted to eat it all but then he heard a voice. + +"Wait!" + +The bunny stopped and he listened. An old wise owl said, "That honey is the richest there ever was. Wait till spring comes. Then you can taste it at its best." + +The little bunny waited and spring arrived. He smelled the sweet aroma of the honey and ate it. It was the most delicious honey he ever tasted! The bunny thanked the owl and hopped away with a full tummy and a happy heart. +Pete and his Mom were at the library. It was big and quiet inside. Pete saw many books. He wanted to take one home. + +His Mom said no. She said their house was too small and they had too many books already. Pete frowned. He was sad. + +But his Mom had a plan. She said they could visit the library every week. She said Pete could pick out a new book to read each time. + +Pete thought that was a good idea, but he was still a little sad. Reading can be tough. But he liked the library. And he liked reading too. + +So he smiled and hugged his Mom. He said the library was their secret place. They both smiled and went home. +Once upon a time there were two kids, named Joe and Jane. They wanted to explore the world, so they asked their parents if they could borrow the family jeep. The parents said they could, but they must not delay. + +So the two kids jumped into the jeep, and off they went. They went up and down hills, through rivers, and over mountains. When they reached the top of a hill, they saw a beautiful valley with a lake and a stream. + +They enjoyed playing and exploring, but soon it was time for them to go home. Joe and Jane drove the jeep back home, and it was a successful journey. They told their parents all about their adventures, and their parents were happy. + +The two kids learned that they can explore the world if they set little goals and don't delay. +Once upon a time, there was a temple that had a very big door. All the people in the village wanted to go inside, but it was always locked and no one could ever go in. + +One day, a very brave boy called Jack decided to act. He walked up to the big door and pushed it, and to everyone's surprise, it opened! Inside the temple was a long hallway and at the end of the hallway was a dull room. Even though the room was dull, Jack was still very excited because he was the only one who had been brave enough to act and go inside. + +Jack ran down the hallway, and when he got to the end, something amazing happened. A tiny mouse had been living in the temple and it all of a sudden jumped out, squeaking and running all around! Jack laughed and chased the mouse around the room until they both were exhausted. + +Jack then thanked the brave mouse for showing him around the temple, and hugged it goodbye. From that day onwards, Jack had a special place in his heart for that dull temple. +Once upon a time, there was a wheel. It was very smooth. The wheel was so happy because it loved to spin around. One day, the wheel was spinning around and around. Everyone watching the wheel was amazed. Everyone started to clap and applaud. The wheel was so proud! It spun around faster and faster. The wheel was so excited to show how good it was at spinning. Everyone applauded even more. The wheel felt so proud and happy. Everyone kept applauding until the wheel stopped spinning. The wheel thanked everyone for their applause and spun around one more time. Everyone cheered and the wheel was so proud. The wheel thanked the people for their applause and went to sleep happy and proud. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, Mia noticed that her tooth was feeling funny. She touched it and it was quite loose. Mia was sad because she knew that meant her tooth was going to go away soon. + +The next day, Mia woke up with a big sore in her mouth. It hurt every time she breathed or ate. Mia was scared and wanted it to go away. She tried to smile, but it made her suffer. + +Suddenly, Mia thought of something. She jumped out of bed and searched in her mum's bathroom. She soon found a red box with something inside. Mia opened the box and found lots of colourful tooth brushes. She smiled and knew what she had to do. + +Mia brushed her hurting tooth every day until it became very clean. She felt better and her tooth stopped hurting. The tooth wasn't loose anymore, it was strong again. So Mia spent the day smiling and happy. She was no longer suffering from her tooth. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was unhappy because he couldn't see very well. Every time he went outside, he would bump into things. He felt really sad. + +One day, he decided to call a friend for help. His friend knew how to fix things. He arrived with some tools and a special pair of glasses. + +The bald man put on the glasses, and all of a sudden he could see everything. He was so happy! He thanked his friend and they hugged. + +Then they went outside together. This time the bald man didn't bump into anything. He smiled and enjoyed the beautiful sight. + +They had fixed the bald man's poor sight. And they all lived happily ever after! +Mama was preparing dinner. She was making a roast and a big salad. Every night she worked hard to make dinner. She wanted to make sure her family was happy and full. + +Mama was getting tired. She had been stirring and chopping for a long time. She was even more tired because the roast didn't want to cook. She tried everything, but nothing worked to make it cook faster. + +Mama was frustrated. She didn't know what to do. She didn't want her family to be hungry and sad. Then, she came up with a plan. She decided to put the meat into her car and drive around the block. + +Mama drove around the block slowly four times. When she returned home, the roast was cooked perfectly. Everyone was happy and ate dinner together. Mama was proud of her thinking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to sing and would always make up songs as she walked around her house. One day, Lucy wanted to see what singing was like outside her house, so she decided to go to the university. + +At the university, Lucy saw lots of students studying and singing together. She was so excited to be there and started to join them in singing. The students were so surprised that a little girl had joined in with them. + +After singing with them, the students introduced Lucy to an elderly professor. He smiled when he saw her and told her that she had a very special kind of singing voice. This made Lucy so happy that she started to sing again! + +The professor was so impressed by Lucy's singing that he offered to teach her to sing even better. Lucy was so excited, and she thanked him for his kind offer. From then on, she went to the university to practice her singing with the professor every day. + +She eventually became a very talented singer, and everyone was so proud of her. In fact, she is still singing at the university to this day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was so sweet, everyone loved her. +One day, Amy was walking in the park and she saw a little onion on the ground. She wanted to rescue it and take it home. +So she carefully picked up the onion and took it home. + +At home, Amy looked after the onion and gave it plenty of water. The onion grew and grew until it was big and juicy. +Amy gave it a big hug and it smelled so sweet. So she decided to make a delicious onion soup. + +When it was ready to eat, Amy could not wait to taste it. It was so yummy! +Everyone cheered for Amy and she was so proud of her sweet rescue. +And they all lived happily ever after. +John was driving his car down the street when he suddenly realized he had forgotten to put fuel in it! He stopped the car in a quiet place and looked around to see if there was a petrol station nearby. Unfortunately, there was none. + +John was not sure what to do. He thought and thought, but nothing happened. He looked around and saw a bicycle. He had an idea. He quickly ran to the bicycle and climbed on. He started to pedal as fast as he could. + +After an hour, John finally reached the petrol station. He quickly filled his car with fuel and hurried back to the car. He was so relieved to finally make it back. + +John drove the car back home and vowed never to forget fuel again. From that moment on, he made sure his car was always filled with fuel before he set off. +Once upon a time there was a pebble. It was small, smooth and very quiet. It lay on a beach, feeling the sunshine on its back. + +The pebble believed that one day, something amazing would happen. It dreamed of being collected, held by a little hand. Then, as if by magic, the pebble's wish came true. + +A three year old boy arrived on the beach. He saw the pebble and he ran over and picked it up. He felt it gently in his hand and wanted to keep it. + +The pebble was then put in the boy's pocket and taken home. The pebble had come to believe it was special, and it stayed in the boy's pocket for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car. The car could race very fast. One day the driver needed to hurry, so he pushed down on the gas pedal. The engine roared as the car raced even faster. The driver was very proud of his car. + +Suddenly, the car passed a police station. The police heard the loud engine and turned on their powerful alarm. Red and blue lights flashed in the night sky. The car began to slow down and the driver knew he was in trouble. He stopped the car and waited for the police to catch up. + +The police officer arrived, and the driver was very scared. The police officer told the driver that he had been racing too fast. He said that it was not safe to drive so fast, and gave him a ticket. The driver learned his lesson and drove much more slowly from then on. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was three years old and he loved to work. He even worked in his garden, growing lemons! + +One day Joe decided to do something different; he wanted to make lemonade! He worked hard all day squeezing and squeezing the lemons until he made a big bowl of lemonade. + +Joe was so proud of his work. He ran inside to show his mom and dad. They were very impressed, but it was getting late and they all had to go to bed. + +The next day, Joe decided to make something even more special with his lemons: lemonade popsicles! It was boring work, but he stuck with it until the popsicles were done. + +He ran outside to show his mom and dad, who were so happy with what Joe had created! Joe and his mom and dad enjoyed the lemonade popsicles, and Joe felt proud of all his hard work. +Anna had a rug she liked to sail. One day she and her mommy decided to go outside and sail the rug. Anna was so excited as they ran out to the garden! + +Mommy put the rug on the grass, and Anna climbed on with joy. The rug started to sail, faster and faster. As they sailed Anna felt the wind in her hair and she giggled with delight. + +Suddenly, they sailed right up into the sky! It was so weird that Anna almost didn't believe it. She looked all around the sky, and saw endless clouds, and the sun. Then she noticed a big, beautiful rainbow! + +Anna loved sailing on the rug, and she was so glad that her mommy was with her, too. They sailed around the rainbow until the sun started to set. They managed to land safely, and then they both went inside, happy and tired from their day of weird sailing! +Once upon a time, there was a nice man. He was very polite. He had a box that he wanted to load. He needed to load it up with lots of stuff. He went to the store to find something to put in his box. + +He saw a red balloon and he smiled. He put it in his box. He also found a toy car, so he put it in the box too. He was so polite that the shopkeeper gave him a yummy candy to put in his box. + +He was so happy with all his goodies. He thanked the shopkeeper and loaded his box with everything. He carried it home, so excited to play with all his toys. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a good doggy named Sparkle. Sparkle loved to go for walks, but her owner refused to let her go without her leash. Sparkle knew that she could not go anywhere without her leash, so she refused to move. + +But Sparkle's owner had a good idea. They took the leash and showed it to Sparkle. When Sparkle saw how soft and comfortable it was, she was excited to put it on. She happily put on the leash and was ready to go out on a walk! + +By wearing her leash, Sparkle could safely explore the outdoors with her owner. Everywhere they went, Sparkle was a good doggy and stayed by her owner's side. Her owner was so proud of Sparkle and so glad that she had refused to move without it! +Once upon a time there was a brave bird. He lived in a big cage and he was very happy. One day he looked outside the cage and he saw the sky. It looked so wild and blue! The brave bird decided to use his wings and fly out of the cage. He used his wings and he flew higher and higher until he saw the clouds. The brave bird was so excited! He looked back at his small cage and smiled. He knew his cage was safe, but he also knew that now he can be free and explore the wild blue sky! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy. He was walking in the park when he saw a package on the ground. He decided to gather it up and take it home. When he got home, he opened the package. Inside he found a toy. He was so excited! He thanked the nice person who had left the package for him. He knew it had been left just for him. + +The boy took the toy everywhere with him. He shared it with his friends when they would come over to play. He thought it was the best toy he ever had. + +The boy was so happy. He was thankful that he had been able to gather the package, so he could have this special toy. He promised to play with it every day! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Jane. Tom was a black bear and Jane was a white rabbit. Every day, they would meet up and share fun times together. Jane was a very generous rabbit. She would always share her carrots with Tom. + +One day, when Tom and Jane met, Jane brought a big surprise for Tom. It was a big, fluffy blanket! Tom was so happy and he gave Jane a big hug. Jane was happy too because she loved Tom and wanted to share her new blanket with him. + +Everytime Tom and Jane meet up, they would always snuggle up together with their warm blanket and hug each other. It made them both very happy. + +The end. +Today, Max was very excited. His mom was going to take him to the park. Max got to the park and saw a huge playground. There was a big slide and some swings. He wanted to explore everything. He started climbing up the slide when he noticed a bear. It was huge! He wanted to say something, but he was scared. His mom came up to him and said "it's ok. We can manage". Max let out a relieved breath and he and his mom managed to walk around the bear. After that, Max was brave enough to explore the park and was excited to see all of the other interesting things like the sandbox and the swings. He had a lot of fun and didn't forget to thank his mom for helping him manage the bear. +Once upon a time, there was a slow owner. She had a pet cat that she loved very much. Every day she would let her cat outside to explore and have fun. The cat loved to chase butterflies, climb trees and explore in the garden. One day while the cat was exploring, it found a friend: a little redbird. The bird chirped and hopped around the cat. The cat purred and let the bird stay. From that day forward, the slow owner smiled every morning when she saw the two friends playing together in the garden. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Jane wanted to go outside and play in the sunshine. She put on her blue dress and blue shoes and looked out the window. Jane saw the bright blue sky and decided it was a perfect Sunday for an adventure! + +Jane ran outside and found a tree in her front yard. She decided that it would be the perfect spot for a picnic. She grabbed some apples and oranges from the kitchen, put them in a basket, and raced back out to the tree. + +She decided to share the apples and oranges with her friends. She invited her friends to come over on Sunday, so they could all picnic together. + +Everyone had a lovely time eating the apples and oranges. Then, they decided to explore the rest of the garden. They found a pond and a little bridge. They started to make plans for their next adventure. + +At the end of the day, Jane hugged her friends goodbye, feeling happy and content. She decided that it had been the best Sunday ever! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Timmy. One day they decided to play baseball in the park. As soon as they started, Bob hit the ball and it flew out of the park. Bob and Timmy panicked and started running to find the ball. They ran and ran until they finally saw it in the middle of a big garden. They ran towards the garden and Bob had a brilliant idea. He picked up the ball and threw it to Timmy, who was standing at the entrance to the garden. They were so happy to have the ball back, they were both laughing and smiling. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved eating melon. One day, he saw a big melon so he asked his mom for it. She said no, so he was jealous. + +He asked his dad, but he said no too. He was very sad. But then his mom reminded him that he still had a small melon. He was happy and ate it all up. + +The next day, he saw a bigger melon than the one before. He asked his mom, but she reminded him that she said no yesterday. + +So, the boy was a bit jealous again. But then, his mom reminded him again that he had a small melon to eat. He was happy and ate it all again. + +The end. +Maia was feeling sad. She had lost her favourite toy in the lab and couldn't find it anywhere. She sat there and asked the lab for help. The lab answered gently with a whisper. Maia started looking around and finally found her toy underneath some papers. She was so happy! She thanked the lab for its gentle answer and ran outside to show her toy to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to sit on his seat. He always sat on the same seat, and he was very proud of it. One day, the sky suddenly became very dark and the little boy saw that a flood was coming. He was scared and he started to cry. + +He ran to his seat, but the flood had already filled the room. The little boy’s seat was soon under water and he had no idea what to do. He started to panic and he wished he had went to a higher place before the flood came. + +Just then, he saw a little boat. He climbed in, and he was relieved when he found his seat was still dry. He quickly sat on it, and the boat began to take him away from the flood. + +The little boy was so happy and grateful to be safe on his seat. He waved goodbye to the flood and thanked the boat for helping him stay dry. He then sailed off into the sunset, feeling proud and relieved. +Once upon a time there was a bell that loved to ring. Whenever the bell rang it did so loudly and happily. One day a hero came along. The hero was gentle and kind. He wanted to help the bell so he reached out and held it in his hands. He sang a quiet song and soon the bell stopped ringing. The bell was so thankful to the hero and they became friends. They both felt better, knowing they had a friend they could count on. The end. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old. Jack loved playing in the park every day. One day he went to the park and he saw something round and shiny in the grass. Jack picked it up and saw it was a trophy. It was beautiful and made of gold. + +Jack decided he wanted to keep it because it was original. He put it in his pocket and went home. When his mom saw it she asked him where he had got it. He told her he had found it in the park. + +Later that day, Jack and his mom decided to spend some time together looking after the trophy. They put it in a special place and Jack promised to always take care of it. Whenever they had some time they would spend it looking after the trophy. +Jim had a high idea. He wanted to sell it. So he went to the market. He saw a lot of people selling their things. He went up to one of them and said, "Can I sell my idea too?" + +The man smiled. "Of course you can," he said. + +So Jim sold his high idea. He was so happy. A lot of people bought it. Everyone was happy. + +Jim was so proud of himself. He had made a lot of money. He knew that he could do it again. He was so excited. + +He went home and told his family about what he had done. They were all so proud of him. From then on, Jim kept on selling his ideas. He was making lots of money and now people knew him as The Idea Seller! +Once upon a time there was a graceful dolphin. Every day, the dolphin would wave hello to the other animals in the sea. One day, the dolphin decided to take a swim. As the dolphin swam, it waved to the other fish. The other fish waved back in return and the dolphin was very happy. Finally, after a long day of swimming, the dolphin waved goodbye and swam back to its home. The other animals all said goodbye and watched as the graceful dolphin gracefully swam away. The End. +Andy was a little boy who loved to explore. Everywhere he went, he wanted to learn more about his world. One day, he went for a walk with his mother. + +His mom promised him a special event at the end of the walk. Andy was so excited! He asked his mom all kinds of nosy questions about what the event was going to be. His mom stayed quiet, just smiling and saying, "You'll just have to wait and see!" + +Finally, they made it to the end of the walk. Andy was so curious! He looked all around him and he couldn't figure out what the special event was! + +And then, he saw it! A big playground with slides, swings, and tunnels! His mom promised him this playground was all for him to explore. Andy was so happy! He ran around to all the fun activities, laughing and smiling the whole time. + +It was the best special event ever! +Once upon a time, there was a small sack. The sack was very modest and it lived in a small village. All day long, the sack would watch the villagers and the animals that lived in the village. + +One day, the sack decided to speak. It said, “Hello! Who are you?†The animals in the village were surprised and ran away. + +The villagers were curious. They wanted to see who was speaking. So they gathered around the sack and listened to it. + +The sack said, “My name is Modesty. I’m a small sack but I have a very big voice. I want to stay in this village forever and be part of your family!†+ +The villagers were very happy to hear this. They welcomed Modesty and made her a part of their village. From then on, Modesty was always part of the village and she spoke to everyone who asked. +Once upon a time there was a friendly crab named Pip. He swam along the sandy beach looking for something tasty. Suddenly, he smelt something yummy! It was a giant, juicy strawberry. Pip was so excited and he rushed over to take a bite. + +Sadly, just as he was about to reach it, a bigger crab came out from nowhere and slapped the strawberry away. Pip was so sad. He wanted to have a tasty treat. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into his head. He ran to the shore and searched for the biggest, juiciest strawberry he could find. He found one that was perfect! He was so happy! + +Pip hurried back to the beach and tried to take a bite of the strawberry. But then the bigger crab came out again and tried to slap it away. Pip was so determined, he tried his hardest and held onto the strawberry. The bigger crab couldn't take it away! Pip won and he got to have his tasty treat! +Izzy and her mom were walking in the park. Izzy was holding her mom's hand, and they had stopped in front of a muddy puddle. Izzy wanted to jump in, but her mom said no. Suddenly, a weird-looking bug flew out of the puddle and Izzy panicked. She quickly knelt down and put her hands over her ears. Her mom laughed and said, "That's ok. The bug flew away, so you're safe now". Izzy smiled and stood up. Her mom gave her a hug and helped her jump over the puddle. They had so much fun in the park that day! +Once upon a time, there was a sunflower. It was tall, and very pretty. The sunflower had yellow petals, and it was so happy to feel the sunshine. + +One day, a little boy saw the sunflower. He wanted to make the sunflower happy. He found some water and carefully watered it. Then he took some dirt and put it around the sunflower. He said goodbye and smiled. + +The sunflower felt so much better. The water and dirt made it strong and happy. Every day, It enjoyed the sunshine and the fresh dirt. + +The little boy came back every day to check on the sunflower. He was so delighted to see how tall it had grown. When the middle of summer came, the sunflower was tall and strong, and it had grown lots of bright yellow petals. + +The little boy was so happy. He had helped the sunflower become happy and healthy. He enjoyed seeing the clean, yellow sunflower every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to be adventurous. She was always curious and wanted to try new things. She heard about a special dance that she wanted to try. She asked her mom and dad if she could do the dance, but they said it was too dangerous. + +The girl was brave and she decided to dare herself to do the dance. She practiced for days and finally she was ready. She put on her dancing shoes and made her way to the dance studio. + +The girl did her adventurous dance and the studio was filled with smiles. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. She was so happy that she had dared herself to try something new. From then on, she started doing daring things all the time! +Once there was a big stretchy piece. It was so flexible that the 3 year old could play with it all day. + +The piece was no ordinary piece. It could stretch across the room and the 3 year old could lay on it like a blanket! The piece was so flexible that it even felt like no other. + +The 3 year old loved to stretch the big piece and make it wave like a flag. It was so much fun! + +Each morning, the 3 year old would stretch the piece even further making it longer and longer. The 3 year old knew that the piece was special because it could stretch and stretch until it was almost twice its original size. + +The 3 year old kept the piece near them always so that they could stretch it and have fun whenever they wanted. + +What a fun flexible stretchy piece it was! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice. She was very thirsty so she decided to look for something to drink. She found a nice clean pond and ran towards it. When she got there, she saw an arrow pointing to the edge of the pond. + +Alice followed the arrow and saw a cup there. She grabbed it and had a big drink from the pond. It was the best drink she had ever tasted! + +Alice was so happy that she had found something to drink. She took a few more drinks from the pond and then said thank you to the arrow for pointing her to the cup. + +After that, she was no longer thirsty and went happily on her way. The end. +Once upon a nice day, there was a boy named Will. He was very happy and he liked to dance. + +One day, Will was in his room, dancing on his bed. He stamped his feet and jumped up and down. Suddenly, he heard clapping and cheering coming from the living room. + +Will ran out to see what was happening and he saw his parents sitting in the living room, applauding him. They were very proud and they smiled at him. + +Will was very pleased, so he did a big bow like a wealthy prince. His parents cheered louder and gave him a big hug. From then on, Will knew that he was loved. + +Will took a nap on his bed and when he woke up, he started to dance again. His parents applauded Will for his wonderful dancing and gave him a high five! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was an ostrich and the other was a rabbit. One day, the rabbit had an idea. He said, "Let's gather some food!" The ostrich was very excited. But the rabbit was very stupid and forgot what food to gather. The ostrich had to think for a little bit. Then, he had an idea. He said, "Let's gather some fruits and vegetables!" So, the two friends began to gather all the fruits and vegetables they could find. They gathered apples, oranges, carrots, and tomatoes. It was a lot of fun! They enjoyed gathering the food together and having a picnic. The ostrich and the rabbit were very happy and full. They agreed that the next time they went gathering, the ostrich could think of an idea. +Once upon a time there was a kitty called Cuddles. Cuddles was a very fluffy kitty and she loved to go outside and explore. + +One sunny day, Cuddles was playing outside when she found a warm pond. She jumped in and the warm water felt nice. Cuddles swam around and it made her feel happy. + +Then, something magical happened. A big, gentle fish came up and gave Cuddles a massage. Her body felt so warm and relaxed. + +Cuddles closed her eyes and she could feel the warm sun on her face. She felt like the world was hers. All of a sudden, the warm water started to move. Cuddles opened her eyes and realised it was spring! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, she was three years old and scared of the dark. One night the little girl had a plan. She wanted to find a way to make her feel better about the dark. So she decided to find an owl to be her friend. She went out into the night, scared but determined to find an owl. + +Suddenly she heard a hoot in the distance. She followed the sound until she came across a big, beautiful owl. The owl looked right at her and she smiled. The owl felt calm and friendly. The little girl knew this was the one she wanted to be her friend. + +She asked the owl if it wanted to stay with her and make the dark a bit less scary. The owl nodded and the little girl hugged it tight. From that day on, the owl and the little girl were great friends. They went everywhere together. Whenever the little girl got scared of the dark, she just looked at her owl friend and she felt braver. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bobo. Bobo liked to play bubbles. One day he saw something charming in the sky and decided to chase it. + +Bobo chased the bubble until it had led him to a scary forest. Bobo was so scared, he cried and hid behind some trees. Suddenly, he heard something from the trees. It was a little bird trying to scare him away. + +Suddenly, the bubble was in front of Bobo, singing a beautiful song. It was so charming that Bobo forgot about being scared and started playing with the bubble instead. They had lots of fun and Bobo was no longer scared of the scary forest. + +The little bird flew away, and Bobo and the bubble were best friends now. From then on, they played bubbles together every day. +A little boy was crawling on the floor, excited to explore the world. He loved how the soft carpet felt on his hands and knees. + +He crept past his mom's side, and then he saw something very charming! It was a bright, colorful balloon hovering in the air. He wanted to see it up close, so he carefully crawled closer to be sure he wouldn't scare it away. + +The closer he crawled, the bigger the balloon seemed! When he finally reached it, he held out his hands and touched its beautiful pattern. The balloon felt smooth and silky. + +Just then, the balloon started to float away, so the little boy quickly crawled back to his mom's side. + +He watched the balloon soar through the sky in delight. He smiled - it had been a very charming encounter! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to observe things. She found it fun to look around and notice all the things going on. + +One day, Jane went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. Jane started to observe the trees and birds. She noticed a brush on the ground. It was a pretty brush, just the right size for Jane. + +Jane's dad picked up the brush and gave it to Jane. He said it was for her. Jane was happy and went to brush the trees and leaves with it. + +But, the brush was a little weak. Jane's dad saw this and said they would need to find Jane a new, stronger brush. So they kept walking and eventually found a big, strong brush that Jane could use. + +Jane was so excited! She brushed the trees and leaves with her new brush, and it was much better. Jane kept observing things on her walk, happy that she had the perfect brush to help her out. +One day, Mama and Papa took their little girl to the park. She was so excited! The park was so big. There was a slide, a swing, and a big ladder. Mama and Papa took turns going down the slide with the little girl and they pushed her on the swing. At the end, they all went to the ladder. + +Mama and Papa helped their little girl climb up the ladder. It was so high, but she was very brave. She had to be careful! When she got to the top she was so proud. And when she got back down again, Mama and Papa said she was very good. + +After playing for a while, it was time for little girl to go home. She said goodbye to the park and she went with Mama and Papa. She loved the park, and she couldn't wait to go back again. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two animals. One of them was very creative. He was called Rooster. He loved to perform silly acts for fun. + +One day, Rooster had an idea. He decided to show off his creative skills to the other animal. He gathered some sticks and stacked them together in a very special way. Rooster was very proud of his big tower. + +The other animal, named Bear, was very impressed. He clapped his paws and said "Woah! That's amazing!" + +Rooster thanked Bear for the kind compliment. Bear asked him to show more. So Rooster hopped on the tower and started to perform a dance. He spun around and around, wiggling his tail feathers in the air. + +Bear was so impressed that he started dancing right along with Rooster. Soon, both animals were having a great time. + +From then on, every evening, Rooster and Bear would come together to show off their creative acts. It was always so much fun. + +The end. +John and his mom were going to the park. It was a nice, organized park with lots of fun things to do. But first, they had to stop and get a treat. + +They stopped at a small shop. John looked around and chose a cookie. His mom bought him the cookie and they went out to the park. + +John raced around the park. He spent a lot of time playing on the swings and the slide. He even played with a few other kids. + +John and his mom spent the afternoon in the park. They took a hike and then headed home. John was so happy with his cookie treat. He said "Thank you for taking me to the park, Mom!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. One day she went to the shop with her mum and dad. She was so excited to go to the shop because her mum said she could get a special dessert. It was her favourite type of dessert - yummy strawberry ice cream! + +At the shop, the family picked out the best strawberry ice cream. They also got something special to wrap it in. It was a special wrapper with lots of pretty colours. + +When they got home, Anna and her mum and dad made the strawberry ice cream dessert. It was so delicious! Then, Anna and her mum wrapped it in the special coloured wrapper to make a super pretty dessert. + +At the end, Anna and her family all enjoyed the dessert together. Anna was so happy to be helpful and to eat the yummy strawberry ice cream. The end. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy wall. Every day it would try to stay strong, but it was always too weak and kept wobbling. + +One day it had had enough and it started to separate from the rest of the wall, making the biggest ripple ever. Everyone was so surprised and they all cheered when they saw the wall splitting! + +The silly wall tried to patch itself together again but it was so clumsy that it couldn’t stay put. The wall kept splitting and soon it was in two pieces. + +The separated wall pieces were sad, but then they realised that they finally had each other. They stayed together, helping each other stay strong, and they were the happiest two pieces of a wall ever! +Once upon a time, there was a brave dragon who lived in a big, green forest. He was always alert and ready for an adventure, but he wasn't sure what that adventure should be. + +One day, when all the other animals in the forest were playing and having a fun time, the dragon got worried. He wished he could find an adventure, but he wasn't sure where to look. + +He decided to fly high up above the trees, to see if he could find something exciting. When he looked down, he saw a shining light coming from a cave in the side of the mountain. He thought this could be the adventure he was looking for and flew down to explore. + +When he reached the cave, he saw that it was full of treasures and new places to explore. He was so excited he forgot all about his worries, and he enjoyed himself so much that he stayed there for the rest of the day. + +The dragon explored the cave and found a lot of new things, too. By the end of the day, he was so tired from all the adventure that he fell asleep and had the most wonderful dreams. In the morning, when he woke up, he was no longer worried! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. She was three years old and she liked to dream. + +One day, Mary went to the park with her mom. While they were walking, her mom looked up at the sky and saw a gray law. She thought it was so pretty and wondered what it was. + +Suddenly, Mary shouted out “It’s my dream!†She was so excited and ran up to the gray law. Her mom smiled and watched as Mary ran around it and laughed. + +Mary knew that the law was special. She thought it was a magical dream. She wanted to take it with her so that she could always remember it. But Mary’s mom said she couldn’t, so they both just enjoyed the moment together. + +Mary never forgot her gray dream law. When she was older, she told her children all about it and said that it was the best moment of her life. +Once there were two rabbits who lived in a garden. They were best friends and loved to play together. One day, the two rabbits went looking for something special. They searched high and low, until one of the rabbits spotted something. It was a carrot! It was a very big carrot and it made them both hop and jump with joy. + +They decided to share the carrot and split it between them. After all, it was very thoughtful of them to do so. They ate the carrot slowly and enjoyed every bite. After they finished the carrot, they hugged each other and ran off to play some more. They had a great time and found a lot of fun things. + +The two rabbits had a fantastic day and would never forget the special carrot they shared. +Once there was a little girl named Sandy. She was just three years old and loved going up the stairs. + +Every day, she would go up the stairs and repeat the same thing. + +On this day, she was scared to go up the stairs. She looked at the stairs and felt very worried. + +Sandy's mommy saw her being scared and said, "Come here, it's okay honey". + +Sandy's mommy took her hand and walked up the stairs with her. Sandy was still scared but she followed her mommy. + +At the top of the stairs, Sandy's mommy said, "See, it's okay now. Nothing is going to hurt you." + +Sandy felt much better and smiled. From that day on, she was no longer scared of the stairs and would happily repeat her favorite game of going up the stairs. +Once there was a soft blanket. It was pink, pink, pink and had little flowers all over it. The blanket was special to a little girl named Lucy. + +Every day Lucy would fold her blanket, nice and neat. Then she would go and play with her dolls. One day she helped her mom unload the dishes from the dishwasher. Lucy liked to help her mom, so she folded the towels to put them away. + +But when it was time to put the blanket away, Lucy didn't want to. She wanted to keep it out so she could play with it. Mom said, "No, Lucy, it's time to put the blanket away, like we did the towels". + +Lucy was very sad. She couldn't keep her special blanket out all the time. But mom said, "If you fold your blanket and put it away, then you can get it out again tomorrow to play with." + +So Lucy folded her blanket nice and neat, just like mom said. Tomorrow she could get her special blanket out and play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant little girl called Ella. Ella loved to play in her garden with her friends - She enjoyed spinning around in circles in the sunshine until she got dizzy! + +One day, when Ella went out to play, she found a big piece of cardboard in her garden. Ella’s eyes lit up - she knew exactly what to do! She ran inside to get some felt-tip pens, and then she went back outside to decorate the cardboard. + +Ella made the cardboard look so pretty with lots of colourful drawings. It was so much fun, and when she was finished she was so excited - she wanted to spin around and around on the cardboard! + +So Ella pushed the cardboard across the garden and started to spin around it. She spun so fast that she nearly flew off. It was so much fun and it made Ella giggle! + +When Ella stopped spinning, she felt so happy - it was a brilliant day! She ran inside to tell her mum all about her wonderful adventure. She couldn’t wait to play again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a small city. Everything in the city seemed nice and fun. One day, a foolish idea came to the city. Everyone thought it was a good idea, and acted on it quickly. But then it seemed like a bad idea. Everyone felt silly for thinking it was a good idea in the first place. They felt especially foolish because all their friends and neighbours had been fooled, too. No one knew what to do next, so they just stayed in the city and kept being clever. +Once there was a clown. He was very modest and he wanted to improve. So, one day he decided to try a new trick – he wanted to juggle three balls. He practiced and practiced, but it was difficult. Soon though, he began to see improvement. + +He tried it again and again until he could juggle the three balls with ease. Everyone around him was amazed! They laughed and clapped as he juggled the balls in the air. The clown was so proud of himself. + +Now the modest clown was a super juggler and everyone was impressed with his improved skill! He smiled and kept practicing, getting better and better. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was three years old and loved to play. She had a ball and bat that she used to play a game of pitch. She was really good at it, and was so proud of herself. + +Today, Sarah was going to try something extra brilliant. She was going to try and catch the ball in the air. She thought about how it would feel every time she caught it and knew she could do it. + +It took Sarah a few tries, but with each one she got closer. She had to concentrate really hard. Then, it happened! She jumped up and caught the ball with both hands! She was so proud she shouted "I did it!" + +Sarah felt so happy, she was sure she was the most brilliant pitch player ever. She ran around telling everyone she could think of about her amazing catch. She wanted everyone to know just how brilliant she was! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. They loved each other very much. Every day they hugged and smiled at each other. + +One day, the daddy came home with a special gift. It was a fast gun. Mommy and Daddy talked about it. Mommy was scared but Daddy said it was ok. + +The next day, Daddy took Mommy outside and taught her how to use the fast gun. She was a quick learner! They both laughed and hugged. + +Even though Mommy was nervous, she loved that Daddy showed her how to use the gun. It was an important lesson. They both learned that gun safety is very important. They continued to love and hug each other and be careful with the fast gun. The end. +One day, a little boy was looking out the window. He watched eagerly as the rain dropped down. He felt so enthusiastic about it that he ran out to play in the rain! He hopped and skipped around, feeling the rain on his skin. He was so excited he almost didn't notice the noise coming from the bushes. + +When he looked closer, he saw a small little cat! It was meowing and trying to get the little boy's attention. The little boy knew he had to help the cat, so he tried to call out to it. But the cat was scared and ran away! + +The little boy was sad and started to walk back home. On the way, he heard a noise. It was coming from behind a tree. He peeked around and saw a little squirrel trying to make a nest in the tree. The little boy watched as the squirrel gathered leaves and twigs, trying to make its home. But each time the squirrel made progress, the wind disturbed it. + +The little boy felt bad for the squirrel, so he stayed out a little longer to help! He worked with the squirrel and made sure the wind didn't disturb it. Finally, the squirrel was able to make a warm and cozy home. + +The little boy was so proud and happy to have helped the squirrel. He smiled as he watched it snuggle up in its new home. He said goodbye to the squirrel, and then ran back inside. +Once upon a time, there was a wild horse who lived in a stable. Every day, the horse would kick his feet and race around the stable. He loved to feel the wind on his mane and gallop as fast as possible. He was so wild and so free! One day, another horse came to live in the stable. He was faster and stronger than the wild horse. But the wild horse was not afraid. He kicked his feet and challenged the other horse to a race. Around and around the stable they raced, faster than ever before. When they reached the end, they were both exhausted but the wild horse had won! From then on, the wild horse was the fastest and most adventurous horse in the stable. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was three years old and he was very hungry. Joe's mom had a perfect sandwich for him. She carried it over to Joe and gave it to him to eat. Joe was so excited to eat the sandwich. It looked and smelled so yummy. He couldn't wait to eat it! + +Joe started eating the sandwich and it started to disappear. Before long, he had eaten it all up. He was so happy that he had a perfect sandwich to eat. It made him feel full and satisfied. + +Joe's mom smiled at him. She was happy that he had enjoyed the sandwich. She gave him a hug and said, "I'm glad you liked it, Joe". Joe was very happy and he thanked his mom. + +Joe and his mom had a perfect day together. Joe was full from the sandwich and he felt content. Joe was glad he got to carry the perfect sandwich. +Once upon a time there was a dark, empty sky. Suddenly, there was a loud boom! The sky lit up and thunder strike. + +Little Maggie was scared. She didn’t like the loud noises and bright lights. She tried to hide, but the thunder was too loud. + +Then, Maggie saw a bright light in the sky. It lit up the empty sky and made it look brighter. With a gentle crackle, lightning strike the ground. Maggie was no longer afraid. She smiled and laughed, watching the lightning flash across the sky. + +The thunder and lightning slowly went away and the sky became dark and quiet again. Little Maggie felt brave. She stepped outside and looked up. The sky was empty again and the thunder was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a troubled wish. He wished to drive a car, but had no car. One day he walked to a wreck to look at one. As he looked at the wreck, he saw it was all finished. He couldn't believe his eyes. The little boy thought that if he worked hard he just might be able to fix up the wreck. So, he got to work. Bit by bit, he fixed it up until, finally, the car was finished. He could hardly believe it. He was so excited that he shouted for joy! He had finished the car and now he could drive it all he wanted. He had made his troubled wish come true. +Jenny was a little girl who always loved to rush around. She had lots of energy and always wanted to do something fun. One day Jenny was feeling so excited that she couldn't contain her energy. She ran around the house looking for something to do. + +Jenny's mom saw how energized she was and had an idea. She pulled out a white bathrobe from the closet and held it up for Jenny to see. Jenny's eyes lit up when she saw the white bathrobe. "This is for me?" she asked with a giggle. + +"Of course it is," her mom said. "I'm going to help you put it on so you can rush around the house like a real super hero!" + +Jenny excitedly put on the bathrobe and then ran around the house in it, making super hero noises as she went. Everywhere she went, she was like a blast of energy. She was so happy in her white bathrobe! +Once upon a time there was a big elephant. He was gray, and had very long ears that flapped when he walked. He loved to shout for his friends. Every morning, he would shout to the other animals in the meadow. + +One day, the elephant saw a little bird that was hurt and lonely. The elephant wanted to help. He was a very compassionate animal. He scooped up the bird in his trunk and kept it safe. + +The elephant took care of the bird until it was feeling better. He gave it food and a safe place to sleep. He also chattered with it and sang songs. + +The little bird was so happy. One day, it flew away with a big thank you shout from its new friend. From that day onward, the elephant and his friends shouted every day to show their love for each other. + +The end. +John and his dad were walking in the park. John felt excited, and kept pointing at different trees and saying hello. Then, he saw an oak tree and became very excited. He ran to it and shouted "Hello!" His dad laughed and watched as John hugged the oak tree. Just then, John heard a loud cracking sound. He looked up and saw a giant branch had broken off the tree! He felt sad, but he was still excited. + +His dad said they would go to the store and buy some glue to fix the tree. They went to the store and bought the glue, and John helped his dad put it on the broken branch. After a few minutes, it was fixed! John and his dad hugged the tree and thanked it. + +John was so happy that the tree was fixed. He thought the tree was now even more beautiful. From that day on, John and his dad returned to the park each day to say hello to the oak tree. +Once upon a time there lived a rare gray cat. It was so rare, no one had ever seen one before. + +The cat loved to play and explore the world. One day it decided to go on an adventure. + +It went outside, walking around in the fresh air. The little cat explored and soon saw something far away! + +It was a beautiful butterfly, fluttering around in the breeze. The cat tried to catch it but no matter how hard it tried, it just couldn't catch the butterfly. + +But that didn't stop the gray cat. It kept looking and it finally saw something else, something small and white. + +It was a chocolate chip cookie! The cat tried to catch it and it was successful! It was so happy and ate the cookie with delight. + +The cat had a wonderful adventure. From then on it kept looking for more fun things to catch! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was a very obedient boy and he loved to explore. One day, Sam went for a walk in the woods. It was a beautiful day and Sam was very excited about his adventure. + +Suddenly, Sam heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big bear! The bear was very scary and Sam was very scared. Sam knew he had to save himself, so he ran and ran as fast as he could. + +Luckily for Sam, he was able to find a nearby tree to hide behind. From here, he had a great sight of the bear. The bear was very big, but Sam stayed still and stayed very quiet. + +Eventually the bear went away and Sam was safe. Sam was very happy to be able to save himself and to keep his sight. Sam continued his adventure and made sure to stay obedient and not scare any more animals. He was very glad to be safe and happy with his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very lonely. Every day she wished she had someone to play with. She had no friends, but that didn't stop her from being brave and smiling. + +One day, the girl saw an old photo of a woman who was smiling. She picked up the photo and looked at the woman. The girl felt happy just looking at the woman in the photo. She wanted to hold the photo forever. + +So the girl held the photo close to her heart. She knew the woman in the photo was special and she loved her like a best friend. The girl was no longer lonely. She was happy, and every day she said hello to her new friend in the photo. +Mia woke up before the sun. She wanted to do something special. She saw a little bird outside and followed it. On her way, she saw some small ice-creams. She stopped and picked one. Mia ate the small ice-cream slowly, savouring the flavour. It was very sweet. + +Mia saw the bird fly to a nearby tree. She flew up to the tree and explored the branches. There were many leaves that felt soft under her feet. + +When Mia finally woke up, she was covered in leaves. She laughed and started running back home. She looked forward to telling her family about her special adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a light wolf. He was very brave and always wandered in the forest. One day, he heard a noise in the bush nearby. He crept up slowly and peeped carefully. + +To his surprise, he saw a little baby rabbit trembling with fear. A big bear was chasing the poor little rabbit! + +The wolf was very brave and he did not want the rabbit to get hurt. He ran up to the bear and bravely barked at him. The bear was shocked and scared, so he quickly ran away. + +The rabbit was so relieved and happy. He thanked the wolf and yielded flowers to him. The wolf was glad to help the poor little rabbit. He smiled and ran away into the forest again. + +The rabbit was so happy that he ran away as fast as he could too! +Once upon a time, there was a pilot. He was very busy flying around in his plane. Everywhere he went he was ringing his little bell. + +One day, he was flying near a village when he noticed a little girl. She was waving her arms and jumping up and down because she was so excited to see him! + +The pilot flew down low and rang his bell to say hello. He smiled and the girl waved and smiled back. + +The pilot kept flying away, still ringing his bell. He was so happy that his ringing made the little girl smile. + +From then on, every time the pilot flew by that village, he kept ringing his bell to say hello. He was always so busy, but he found time to make the little girl smile. +Once upon a time, there was a popular young cat named Paw. Paw loved to cook and spent every day in the kitchen making delicious meals. + +One day, Paw had a really special idea. She decided to make a special paw-shaped cake with her favourite ingredients. She carefully measured out the flour and butter, stirred together a sweet syrup and beat an egg until it was frothy. + +Paw was so proud of her cake and couldn't wait to see how it tasted. She put it in the oven to cook and soon a wonderful smell filled the kitchen. When the timer went off, Paw took the cake out of the oven and admired it. + +It was perfect! The paw-shaped cake was golden brown and smelled delicious. Paw couldn't wait to show it off to her friends. She knew it would be the most popular treat around! +Once upon a time there was a small girl who weighed not much at all. She was three years old and lived in a small house. One day when the sun was shining, it started to thunder. The little girl was sad because she did not understand why the sky was making such a loud noise. + +Her mom saw the little girl's sad face and took her outside. She showed the little girl that the thunder was just the sky shaking and that it was nothing to worry about. + +The little girl was no longer scared and ran around, laughing and playing in the rain. She knew that the thunder was ok and that it was nothing to be scared of. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny wanted to go on an adventure. So, the bunny hopped out of its burrow and into the meadow. As it hopped through the tall grass, the bunny thought of all the places it could visit. + +Suddenly, the bunny smelled something delicious. The bunny hopped towards the smell and eventually came to a white hotel. The bunny hopped up the stairs and opened the door. Inside, there were all sorts of yummy treats. The bunny hopped towards the treats and started eating. + +The bunny enjoyed its snack and hopped around the hotel. There were lots of interesting places to explore. Eventually, the bunny hopped outside and into the sunshine. It felt so good to be alive and ready to hop onto its next adventure! +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were playing in the woods. They were looking for a special tree. The two friends had a special map that showed them where to look. + +Suddenly, the two friends started to feel scared. They looked around and realized that they didn't know where they were. They panicked because they were lost! + +The two friends looked at the map to help them find their way. But it didn't look like the original map. They were confused and scared. + +Finally, the two friends realized that the map showed a secret shortcut. They found the special tree and knew exactly how to get back home. + +The two friends were relieved that they found their way back. They high-fived in celebration and promised to never panic again! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. Emma loved fashion. She went shopping with her mom and bought the cutest clothes! At school, she was the envy of all her friends. Emma's wardrobe was very important to her. + +Her teacher noticed her love for fashion too. She told all of her classmates that fashion was important. She said it showed how a person could express their personality. Emma was so happy to hear this. + +One day, Emma had an idea. She thought she should start her own fashion store. She asked her mom if it was okay and mom said yes. + +So, Emma opened her own store. She called it Emma's Fashions. It was full of colorful dresses, skirts, and tops. All of her friends couldn't wait to come shopping. Everyone loved Emma's store. + +Emma was very proud of her store. She loved that fashion was so important to her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three, but was very curious about the world. She asked her mom lots of questions and one day she asked, ‘Mommy, what is in that big sack?’ + +Mom smiled and explained, ‘Inside the sack are healthy fruits and vegetables that I bought at the store to make dinner with.’ + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to help mommy make dinner and asked, ‘Can I put the fruits and vegetables in the pot?’ + +Mommy said, ‘Yes, you can help me put the healthy food in the pot.’ The little girl happily took out the sack and started to unpack it, picking each fruit and vegetable with care. Finally the dinner was ready, and it was delicious. + +The little girl was proud of her work and smiled. She was happy to help her mommy make dinner and was looking forward to helping again! +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bee. He wanted to have a rest, so he decided to sit on a flower. The bee was gentle and he sat on the flower very carefully. He sat there and thought about what he would do next. Suddenly, he saw a caterpillar walking around the flower. The bee was very excited and watched the caterpillar as it crawled around. They both stayed on the flower, the bee sitting and the caterpillar crawling, until the sun started to set. Then, the bee decided it was time to go home, so he flew away, off to another flower. The caterpillar waved goodbye as the bee flew off. And they both had a wonderful day together. +Once there was a little boy, he was only three years old. He loved to play and he was always so happy. But one day, an unusual thing happened. He started to grow. Little by little he felt himself getting taller. + +He was so excited, he wanted to do something special to celebrate. Then he remembered the surf he had seen at the beach. So he asked his parents to take him. + +They went to the beach and found a perfect spot for the boy to try the surf. He was a little bit scared at first, but after trying it he loved it! He kept on surfrowing and enjoy the joy of being out in the ocean. + +But then something sad happened. Some of the bigger boys at the beach started to get selfish. They didn't want the little boy to surf, so they kept pushing him away from the waves. He was so sad. + +But then his parents came to the rescue! They helped the little boy stand up for himself and teach the bigger boys to be more kind. In the end he was able to play and enjoy the surf once more. +Once upon a time there was a tall girl. She loved playing outside and one day she was at the park when she saw something strange. It was a worm! She was so excited. The worm was wriggling around and the girl wanted to act. She started to dance around the worm with her arms and legs moving in all directions. The worm then started to dance too! She laughed and kept on dancing with the worm. They kept dancing until it was time to go home. The girl was so happy she had acted and danced with the worm. That night before going to sleep, she smiled and thought about her happy dancing with the worm. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious cube. One day, two friends, a rabbit and a squirrel, decided to investigate the cube. They stood in front of the cube and wondered out loud what it did. Suddenly, the cube opened and out came a fairy. She said, “I will explain what this cube is.†The fairy went on to tell the friends that the cube was special and held a magical surprise. She said that when they opened the cube, they would find a magical treasure. The rabbit and squirrel were excited and thanked the fairy for explaining. They opened the cube, and inside was a magical blanket that would keep them warm forever. They hugged in joy and thanked the fairy again. As the fairy was about to fly away, she said, “Remember, things that are mysterious can be wonderful too.†The friends said goodbye and ran off to enjoy their magical blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a woodsman. He had an axe that was very dull. He wanted to make his axe sharper, so he visited a blacksmith. + +The blacksmith said he could sharpen the axe for him. So, the woodsman handed over his axe and the blacksmith got to work. He heated the axe, hammered it, and sharpened it until it was as sharp as new. + +The woodsman was very happy when he picked up his axe again. It was so sharp the axe could easily chop down a tree. He thanked the blacksmith for making his axe sharp, and then he went back to the woods. + +The woodsman was now able to chop down the trees much faster than before. He was very happy and he thanked the blacksmith every time he went to visit him. + +The End. +John felt really fit. He wanted to go out and play a game. He thought to himself, 'I know, I will go play hockey!' + +John grabbed his hockey stick and the ball and went outside. He saw his friends there waiting for him. He was so excited! + +They all started to play hockey. It was so much fun! They sent the ball back and forth to each other. They ran up and down the field. + +John felt really happy. He sent the ball to one of his friends and they cheered! It was a great game and he felt really fit after playing. + +John was so proud that he sent the ball to his friend. He said goodbye to all his friends and went back home, feeling fit and happy. +Once upon a time, there were two very clever twins. Every day, the twins would play in the garden. One day, the twins noticed a big box in the garden. They wondered what was inside. + +The twins tried to open it, but it was locked. So, they looked around to see if they could find the key. Suddenly, they saw a shiny key lying in the ground. + +The twins were very excited. They each grabbed hold of the key and used it to unlock the box. When the box opened, the twins were amazed. Inside the box was a big pile of toys. + +The twins had so much fun playing with the new toys. They played until the sun went down. From that day on, the twins enjoyed playing with the box of toys they had found in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very obedient and he liked to help others. One day, he decided to help in the hospital by becoming a doctor. Tom was given an operation to close. He worked hard and tried his best to close it. Tom was careful and he didn't make any mistakes. When Tom finished the operation, it was closed perfectly. Everyone was so pleased with his work! Tom was so proud of himself. He was happy that he was able to help the people at the hospital. Thanks to Tom, the operation was a success. +Nicky was at the beach with his grandparents. He saw something amazing. He rubbed his eyes and looked again. It was an inch-worm! It was so tiny and Nicky couldn't stop looking at it. He wanted to get closer. + +Nicky's grandpa knew what to do. He got a leaf and gently rubbed it against the inch-worm. It crawled onto the leaf. Nicky was amazed to see how it moved. + +He tried it too. He carefully placed the leaf next to the inch-worm and very gently he rubbed it. The inch-worm moved onto the leaf like it did before. Nicky's eyes were wider in amazement. + +Nicky was so happy he had seen the inch-worm and he even got to rub it. It was an amazing experience. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack and Jill loved to play together every day. + +One day, Jack said to Jill, "Let's go to the park!" Jill was so excited, she couldn't wait to go. She ran to Jack and they held hands. + +Jack and Jill went to the park together and it was a very healthy place. They saw a big tree and they ran over to it. After they finished exploring the tree, they decided to carry lunch in their pockets. They both had sandwiches with cheese and tomatoes. It was the perfect midday snack. + +By noon, Jack and Jill were so full. They decided to take a break from playing and just sit in the sun and relax. They leaned against the tree and enjoyed the sunshine. That was the perfect way to spend the day. + +When the sun became too hot, Jack and Jill decided to go home. They carried their lunch boxes and said goodbye. They hugged each other and promised to come back to the park tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was small and curious and loved to explore. One day the girl decided to go for a walk. As she walked she stumbled upon a big surprise. It was a mountain. The mountain was so big that she wondered if she could climb it. The girl was brave, so she started to climb. As she went higher and higher she noticed how serious the mountain was. She felt a little scared but kept going anyway. + +When she reached the top, she was surprised. It was beautiful! The view was incredible. She stayed up there for a while, just looking around at the world. + +When it was time to go home, the girl headed back down the mountain. She tried to be careful, but she stumbled a few times. But it didn't matter. She had seen a wonderful world from the top of the mountain, and she was happy. +Once there was a foolish rabbit. He wanted to eat something really tasty. He found a scale on the ground, so he decided to chew on it. He thought it would be really yummy. + +But it didn't taste good at all! The scale was dry and icky. The rabbit felt very silly for trying to chew it. He spat it out and hopped away. + +He decided to try something else. He found a juicy carrot and decided to give it a chew. It tasted delicious! He was so happy he hopped around in circles, enjoying the delicious taste. + +From then on, the rabbit learned not to chew on things that don't look yummy. He was happy he didn't make the same foolish mistake again. +Once there was a deer living in the forest. He was harmless and very friendly. Every day, he would call out to other animals. Then one day, he heard a voice calling back to him. It was a small rabbit. The deer was so excited! He had made a new friend. + +The rabbit and deer started to play together every day. They would run around the forest and chase each other. They had so much fun together. + +The deer and rabbit were best friends. They would call to each other every morning and the deer even gave the rabbit a special name. He called him 'Jumpy'. + +The deer and Jumpy were together all the time. They were so happy and kept each other safe. The deer was so glad to have found a harmless friend that he could call his own. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was excited for a new adventure. He looked around and noticed a fragile branch. He flew over and hopped onto it. The branch was so high that the bird could see far away. He could see the lake and the mountains and was super excited to explore! + +On the way, the bird saw a beautiful flower. He was really excited to learn more about it. He flew down and sat on the petals. He even touched the stem, and it felt very fragile. + +The bird then kept exploring and found lots of new things. He flew over a stream and saw some fishes swimming around. He was so amazed and couldn't stop smiling. The little bird was having so much fun and was extremely excited. + +Finally, the bird flew back and landed onto the fragile branch. He had a wonderful time and was so happy to have such a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee who had the itch to travel. She wanted to explore, to see the world. So she buzzed off and away, in search of a new hive. + +The sun was so bright and high, the little bee felt almost dizzy. But she kept going, until she spotted something in the distance. Could it be a hive? + +The little bee flew closer and closer, her heart beating like a drum. As she got nearer, she was sure – it was a hive! + +It was much bigger than the one she was used to, and it was full of new and exciting things. The bee landed and made herself at home. + +From then on the bee was very happy, exploring the world and the hive, round and round, never getting dizzy. She had certainly achieved her dream of traveling! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who liked to play outdoors with his friends. + +One day, Jack and his friends decided to build a tall stack. They used small stones and lumps of mud. Jack grabbed the biggest stones and fitted them together until he had a tall stack. + +Suddenly, a cold wind came and knocked the stack down! Jack was very sad. He shouted and demanded that his friends help him rebuild the stack. + +The friends agreed and they worked together until they had built an even bigger stack than before. Jack was so happy to see the new stack - and it stayed standing, even in cold winds! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Bob. Bob was very brave. He wanted to explore the world. + +One day, he saw a big hill. He started to push himself up the hill. He pushed and pushed until he reached the top. When he did, he saw something that surprised him. + +Bob saw a new land. It was beautiful, but it was also disgusting. There was trash everywhere and the air was not fresh. Bob was confused. He wondered why the land was so dirty. + +He looked around and he saw a group of people. They had cleaning supplies and they were working to make the land better. They were pushing the trash away and trying to make the land more beautiful. + +Bob felt proud of the people. He knew that with their hard work, the land would eventually become clean and nice again. He smiled and pushed himself down the hill. +Once upon a time, a little girl went to the beach with her mom. She saw a jellyfish in the water and asked her mom what it was. Her mom said, "That's a jellyfish. It's a sea creature that looks like a big blob." + +The little girl thought it looked hard and wanted to touch it. Her mom told her not to touch it because it might sting her. The little girl asked her mom how she knew that and her mom told her that she had learned it from her own mom when she was little. + +The little girl's mom told her to always listen when someone tells her not to do something because they want to keep her safe. The little girl nodded her head and said, "Okay, Mommy. I won't touch the hard jellyfish." +Once upon a time, there was a man who worked in a coal mine. He had no hair on his head, which made him bald. One day, he found a shiny rock in the coal. He was so happy and wanted to reveal it to everyone. + +He ran out of the mine and showed the rock to his friends. They were amazed and asked him where he found it. The man told them that he found it in the coal. + +After that day, people started looking for shiny rocks in the coal mine. They found many beautiful stones and the man with no hair on his head became famous for revealing the secret of the coal mine. +Once upon a time, there was a kind princess. She had a silver crown that she loved very much. One day, a greedy king came and took her crown without asking. The princess was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her friends tried to help her find the crown, but they couldn't. Then, a wise old man came and said he could help. He had a test for the greedy king. The test was to see if the king was generous or not. + +The king failed the test and gave back the silver crown to the princess. She was very happy and thanked the wise old man. From then on, the princess always wore her silver crown and was very careful to not let anyone take it away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she found a shiny gem. It was so pretty and sparkly that she wanted to keep it forever. + +Lily put the gem in her pocket and ran back to her house. She showed it to her mom and dad, but they told her that she needed to be careful with it so that it wouldn't spoil. Lily promised to take good care of her precious gem. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother started to cry very loud. He wanted to play with the gem too, but Lily didn't want to share it. She realized that it was better to share and have fun together than to keep the gem all to herself. So, she gave the gem to her brother and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He would make them zoom around the room and pretend they were racing. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Timmy replied, "I want to go to university and be a race car driver." + +His mommy was very serious and said, "That's a great dream, Timmy. You can do anything you want if you work hard and study." + +Timmy smiled and continued to zoom his cars around the room, dreaming of the day he would go to university and become a race car driver. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to fly. She would flap her arms and pretend to be a bird. One day, she saw a real fly and tried to catch it. But she accidentally knocked over a vase and broke it. She felt embarrassed and scared that her parents would be angry. + +The little girl tried to make things peaceful by cleaning up the mess. But she cut her finger on a piece of glass and started crying. Her parents came in and saw what happened. They were upset and scolded her for not being careful. + +The little girl felt sad and ashamed. She didn't want to fly anymore. She learned that accidents can happen and sometimes things don't end well. +Once upon a time, there was an old car. The car was very old and it needed gas to move. One day, the car saw a little boy walking on the street. The boy looked very tired and sad. + +The car asked the boy, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I promised my mom I would be home before dark, but I got lost and now it's dark and I don't know how to get home." + +The car said, "Don't worry, I promise I will take you home." So the car drove the boy safely home. The boy was very happy and thanked the car. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep your promises and help others when they need it. And always make sure your car has enough gas! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a jolly smile and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily was playing with her dolls when she saw herself in the mirror. She demanded her dolls to come and see her reflection too. + +Lily's dolls were happy to see themselves in the mirror, but then they noticed something strange. The mirror was broken and had a big crack in it. Lily demanded her mom to come and fix the mirror. + +Her mom came and saw the broken mirror. She told Lily not to worry and that she would fix it. Lily was happy to hear that and went back to playing with her dolls. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful around the mirror so it wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle with lots of wild animals. One day, a monkey named Timmy wanted to look pretty like his friends. He asked his mommy for some makeup, but she didn't have any. + +Timmy felt sad and left the jungle to find some makeup. He walked and walked until he found a store that sold makeup. He went inside and asked the lady if she could supply him with some makeup. + +But the lady said no because she didn't think monkeys should wear makeup. Timmy felt angry and sad at the same time. He went back to the jungle and told his friends about what happened. They all agreed that Timmy should be allowed to wear makeup if he wanted to. The next day, they surprised Timmy with a big basket full of makeup. Timmy was so happy and felt very pretty. From that day on, he always wore his makeup proudly in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely cow named Betsy. Betsy loved to give milk to all the kids in the farm. One day, a thunderstorm struck the farm and scared Betsy. She ran away from the farm and got lost in the woods. + +A little girl named Lily saw Betsy and asked, "Are you lost?" Betsy mooed and Lily understood that she was lost. "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way back home," Lily said. + +Lily walked with Betsy for a long time until they finally found the farm. Betsy was so happy to be back home and gave Lily a lot of milk. "Thank you for helping me," Betsy said to Lily. "You're welcome," Lily replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. Lots of kids came to play and eat. The mom had meat for everyone to try. She cut it into small parts so everyone could have some. + +The kids were very happy and organized themselves into groups to play games. They played hide and seek, tag, and duck, duck, goose. When it was time to eat, they sat down at the table and the mom gave them each a part of meat. + +After they ate, the kids played some more until it was time to go home. They all said goodbye and thanked the mom for the yummy meat. They had a great time at the party and couldn't wait for the next one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a plastic ball in the grass. It was dirty, but Lily didn't mind. She played with it anyway. + +After a while, Lily got tired and wanted to rest. She looked around and saw a bench. She went over to it and sat down. The bench was also dirty, but Lily didn't care. She was happy to rest and watch the other kids play. + +As she sat on the bench, Lily noticed that the ball she was playing with had a hole in it. It wasn't good anymore. She decided to throw it away in the trash can. Then she went back to playing with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite one was a shiny crystal. The crystal was very pretty and sparkly. One day, Lily decided to spin the crystal around in her hand. It spun and spun, making her very happy. + +Suddenly, a gentle breeze came through the window and blew the crystal out of her hand. It flew across the room and landed on the floor. Lily was sad, but then she remembered that she could pick it up and spin it again. She ran over to the crystal, picked it up, and started to spin it once more. + +From that day on, Lily would spin the crystal every day. She loved how it sparkled and how it made her feel. She knew that even if the crystal ever fell again, she could always pick it up and spin it once more. And that made her very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big barrel. It was very noisy because it was full of toys. One day, a little boy wanted to play with the toys. He asked his mommy if he could open the barrel. She said yes and the boy started to open it. When he opened the barrel, all the toys fell out and made a big noise. The boy was very happy and started to play with all the toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was eating a yummy cookie when she felt a strange pain in her tooth. She screamed and her mommy came running to see what was wrong. + +Lily's mommy looked at her tooth and saw that it was just a harmless little cavity. She told Lily that she needed to brush her teeth every day to keep them healthy. + +Lily learned her lesson and started brushing her teeth every day. She never wanted to scream again because of a toothache! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. There was a rabbit, a squirrel, and a bird. They were all friends and loved to play together. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic. They gathered some food and went to a field. But when they got there, they saw that the field was filthy. There was trash everywhere! + +The rabbit said, "This is yucky! We can't have a picnic here." The squirrel said, "Maybe we can clean it up." The bird said, "That's a good idea! We can learn to work together and make the field clean." So, they worked together and cleaned up the field. And they had a great picnic together! +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant lived in a small hole in the ground. Every day the ant would wake up and rise with the sun. One day, the ant was walking when it saw a big insect. The insect was very scary, but the ant was brave. The ant asked the insect if it was comfortable. The insect said yes and they became friends. From that day on, the ant and the insect played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a special herb growing in her garden. It smelled so good! She decided to pick some and hang it up to dry. + +Lily's mom was very happy to see her daughter being so healthy and active. She gave her a big hug and a kiss. Lily felt very loved. She hung the herb up in her room and waited for it to dry. + +The next day, Lily's mom helped her make some tea with the dried herb. It tasted so yummy and made them both feel very healthy. Lily was so proud of herself for finding the herb and hanging it up. She knew she would always remember this special day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had long hair that covered his eyes. His mom said it was time for a haircut. Timmy didn't want a haircut because he liked his hair. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend had a toy car that he wanted to show Timmy. Timmy couldn't see the car because his hair was in the way. His friend said, "You need a haircut so you can see my toy car." + +Timmy's mom said there was a haircut available at the salon. Timmy went to the salon and the hairdresser spread a cape around his neck. She cut his hair and when she was done, Timmy could see the toy car. Timmy was happy he got a haircut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to learn math. Lily didn't understand what math was, but her mom said it was like counting and adding numbers. + +Lily's mom taught her how to count and add with blocks and toys. Lily loved it and wanted to learn more. Her mom was so proud of her and told her she could be famous one day for being so good at math. + +But one day, Lily got sick and had to go to the hospital. She didn't like it there and wanted to go home. Her mom tried to make her feel better by playing games and doing math problems, but Lily didn't want to anymore. + +A few days later, Lily's mom got some bad news. Lily was very sick and wasn't going to get better. Lily didn't understand what was happening, but her mom told her she was going to be okay and that she loved her very much. Lily closed her eyes and went to sleep forever. Her mom was so sad and wished Lily could have become famous for her love of math. +Once upon a time, there was a big safari. The safari had many animals like lions, zebras, and elephants. The animals were all friends and they played together. One night, the moon was full and it made the safari glow. The animals were happy and danced in the glowing light. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was a small animal they had never seen before. The animal was harmless and didn't want to hurt anyone. The animals welcomed the new friend and they all played together. The small animal was happy to be a part of the safari and they all continued to dance in the glowing moonlight. + +From that night on, the small animal was a part of the safari and they all had fun together. They would always remember the night when they danced in the glowing light of the moon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs with his net. One day, Timmy caught a butterfly in his net. He was so happy and felt lucky to have caught such a beautiful butterfly. + +As Timmy was holding the net with the butterfly inside, he started to shake it. The butterfly didn't like being shaken and tried to fly away. Timmy realized that he was scaring the butterfly and felt bad. He gently let the butterfly out of the net and watched it fly away. + +Timmy learned that sometimes we can be too excited and not realize that we are scaring others. It's important to be kind and gentle, even when we are feeling lucky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a ride to the park. Lily was so excited to play on the swings and slide. + +As they were driving home, Lily's mommy noticed that she had forgotten to buckle Lily's seatbelt. She quickly pulled over and buckled Lily in. But when they started driving again, Lily started to cry. She didn't want to be buckled in! She wanted to be free to move around. + +Lily's mommy explained to her that it was important to wear her seatbelt to stay safe. Lily didn't understand at first, but then she saw a graceful bird flying in the sky. Her mommy told her that the bird always returns to its nest to stay safe. Lily realized that she needed to return to her seat and buckle up to stay safe too. From then on, she always wore her seatbelt and felt much happier and safer on car rides. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a toy boat in the pond. She went to say hello. + +"Hi, my name is Lily. What is your name?" she asked politely. + +"My name is Max. Do you want to play with my navy boat?" Max asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily exclaimed. + +Max handed her the boat, but Lily accidentally dropped it in the water. Max got upset and started to cry. Lily felt bad and didn't know what to do. + +"I'm sorry, Max. I'll try to manage to get your boat back," Lily said. + +Lily tried to reach the boat with a stick, but it was too far. Suddenly, a man in a navy uniform appeared and asked what was wrong. + +Lily explained the situation, and the man politely offered to retrieve the boat with a net. Max was happy to have his boat back, and Lily was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with balls of yarn and chase butterflies in the garden. One day, Mittens' family decided to go on a trip and stay at a hotel. Mittens was very excited to go on a trip and explore a new place. + +When they arrived at the hotel, Mittens saw a big mailbox outside. Mittens loved mail, so she ran over to the mailbox to see if there was anything inside. To her surprise, there was a letter addressed to her! The letter said that Mittens' best friend, a little mouse named Squeakers, had passed away. Mittens was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then, Mittens remembered all the fun times she had with Squeakers and felt a little better. She decided to write a letter back to Squeakers and mail it in the mailbox outside the hotel. Mittens knew that even though Squeakers was gone, they would always be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat celery because it was crunchy and tasty. One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy some more celery, but she didn't come back right away. Lily started to worry that her mom was lost. + +But then, Lily's mom came back and she was very excited because she found a new kind of celery that was even yummier than the one they usually ate. Lily was happy that her mom was back and even happier that they had a new kind of celery to try. From then on, they always ate the new kind of celery and were very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to stack the plates on the table. Lily carefully stacked the plates one on top of the other. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. "I'm hungry," he said. "What are you making?" + +"We're making a delicious cake," Lily's mom replied. + +"Can I have a piece?" her brother asked. + +"Of course, you can," Lily said. "But be careful, the knife is sharp!" + +Lily's mom cut a slice of cake and gave it to her brother. He took a bite and smiled. "This is delicious!" he said. + +Lily and her brother enjoyed the cake together, and they were happy to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudolph. He had a red nose that shone bright at night. One day, Rudolph went for a walk in the forest. He saw a mysterious shadow behind the trees. Rudolph was scared, but he wanted to see what it was. + +When he got closer, he saw two other reindeer fighting. They were angry and making loud noises. Rudolph knew he had to do something to help. He used his strong antlers to stop the fight. The two reindeer stopped and looked at Rudolph. + +"Thank you for stopping us," they said. "We were fighting over who gets to eat the best grass." Rudolph smiled and said, "There's enough grass for everyone. Let's share!" From that day on, the three reindeer were friends and always shared their food. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at bugs, but he couldn't see them very good. His mom got him a microscope so he could see them better. The microscope made the bugs look bigger! Timmy was so happy. + +One day, Timmy was outside looking at bugs with his microscope when he heard his mom call him in for lunch. He didn't want to stop looking at the bugs, but he knew he had to go inside. He delayed for a little bit, but then he went inside. + +After lunch, Timmy went back outside to look at bugs again. He found a really strong ant that could carry a big crumb! Timmy was amazed. He looked at the ant through his microscope and it looked even stronger up close. Timmy loved his microscope and looking at bugs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work, so she asked Lily to be quiet while she was gone. Lily promised to be polite and not make any loud noises. + +Lily played quietly for a while, but then she got bored. She decided to color a picture for her mommy to surprise her when she came home. Lily worked very hard on her picture, using lots of pretty colors. When her mommy came home, she was very happy to see Lily's beautiful picture. + +From then on, Lily remembered to be polite and quiet when her mommy had to work. And sometimes, she even worked on special surprises for her mommy to show how much she loved her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Max saw a bone near a skull. He wanted to take the bone, but a mean dog was guarding it. The mean dog started to yell at Max. + +Max was scared and didn't know what to do. He went to his wise owl friend and asked for advice. The owl told Max that he should always be kind to others, even if they are mean. Max listened to the owl and went back to the mean dog. He asked the mean dog if they could share the bone. + +The mean dog was surprised by Max's kindness and agreed to share the bone. From that day on, Max and the mean dog became friends and played together in the park. Max learned that being friendly is always the best way to make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Sam. Sam lived in a big ocean with lots of other crabs. One day, Sam went out to play with his friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Sam was very good at hiding, he could hide in the sand and nobody could find him. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and washed Sam away from his friends. Sam was scared and didn't know where he was. He looked around and saw a big rock. He climbed up the rock and saw a harsh mark on it. He wondered what it was. + +Sam decided to stay on the rock for a little while. He watched the waves and the seagulls flying in the sky. After a while, the tide started to go down and Sam could see his friends on the beach. He was so happy to see them again. They all ran to him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Sam always remembered the harsh mark on the rock and how it helped him find his way back to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her books every day. One day, her friend came over to play with her. They played with dolls and blocks, but then Lily's friend said, "Let's throw the ball!" + +Lily got excited and said, "Okay, but we have to be careful not to break anything." They threw the ball back and forth, but then Lily accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit her bookshelf. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "My books fell down!" + +Her friend said, "Don't worry, we can help you pick them up." They carefully picked up all the books and put them back on the shelf. Lily was happy that her friend was so kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a big guard who looked after a castle. He was very tired from staying up all night. One day, a little mouse came to the castle and scared the guard. The guard was surprised and jumped up in the air. The mouse was very small and not scary at all, but the guard was still scared. The mouse went away and the guard felt better. From that day on, the guard made sure to get enough rest so that he wouldn't be scared by little mice anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a long movie about a princess and a dragon. + +During the movie, Lily saw a man bow to the princess. She turned to her mommy and asked, "Why did that man bow?" Her mommy explained that it was a way to show respect and honor. + +After the movie, they went to get ice cream. Lily told her daddy that she wanted to be a princess when she grew up. Her daddy smiled and said, "You already are a princess to us." + +Lily smiled and hugged her daddy tight. She felt happy and loved. She couldn't wait to go back to the theater and see more princesses and dragons. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very happy and liked to sing all day. One day, the bird saw an arrow on the ground. The bird was curious and went to see the arrow. The arrow was sharp and dangerous. + +Suddenly, a big cat appeared. The cat wanted to catch the bird. The bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. The bird laid down on the ground, hoping the cat would be gentle. + +But the cat was not gentle. The cat caught the bird with its sharp claws. The bird could not fly away anymore. The bird was very sad and could not sing anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a pigeon sitting on a fence. "Hello, little pigeon! Are you cold?" she asked. + +The pigeon shivered and said, "Yes, I'm very cold. It's a chilly day." + +Lily felt sorry for the pigeon, so she went inside to get some bread. She gave the pigeon some delicious bread to eat, and the pigeon was very happy. "Thank you, Lily! This bread is yummy!" said the pigeon. + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, little pigeon. I'm glad you like it." From that day on, the pigeon and Lily became good friends and would often share delicious treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play. One day, Mittens went to the store to buy some milk. But when Mittens got to the store, he got a shock! The store was all out of milk! Mittens was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Mittens saw a friendly dog named Spot. Spot asked Mittens what was wrong and Mittens told him about the milk. Spot said, "Don't worry, Mittens! I have some milk at my house. You can come over and have some." Mittens was happy and went to Spot's house. + +At Spot's house, Mittens had some milk and they played together. Mittens realized that it was fun to play and not be lazy all the time. Mittens and Spot became good friends and would always help each other out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big jolly bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest and eat honey. One day, he saw a little rabbit named Rosie who was lost. + +"Hello, little rabbit. Are you lost?" asked Benny. + +Rosie said, "Yes, I can't find my way home." + +Benny said, "Don't worry, I'll help you. Let's follow this path." + +As they walked, Benny saw a jar of honey with a label that said "Delicious Honey". He squeezed the jar and gave some to Rosie. + +"Mmm, this is yummy," said Rosie. + +They continued walking until they found Rosie's home. + +"Thank you, Benny. You're so kind," said Rosie. + +Benny smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. I'm glad I could help you." + +From that day on, Benny and Rosie became good friends and played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown horse named Daisy. Daisy lived in a big barn with all her animal friends. One day, Daisy went outside to play and met a mischievous little rabbit named Benny. + +Benny said to Daisy, "I want to play with you, but you have to give me a carrot first." Daisy replied, "I don't have a carrot to give you, but we can still play together." Benny didn't like that answer and started to get angry. + +He said, "If you don't give me a carrot, I will tell the farmer that you ate all the hay." Daisy was scared and didn't want to get in trouble, so she ran away. Benny laughed and ran after her. + +Daisy ran as fast as she could, but Benny was too quick. He caught up to her and pushed her into a muddy puddle. Daisy was sad and all covered in mud. She went back to the barn and told all her friends what happened. They were angry and chased Benny away. + +From that day on, Daisy never played with Benny again. She learned that it's important to stand up for yourself and not let others bully you. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to make a cake for her little boy. She went to the store to buy a mixer. She found one that was cheap and bought it. When she came home, she started to mix the cake batter. The little boy was so happy that he helped his mommy. He loved to come and watch the mixer go round and round. Finally, the cake was ready and it was delicious! The mommy and her little boy were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to cook in the kitchen. She had a little boy who always watched her cook. One day, the mommy was sad because she couldn't find her favorite spoon. The little boy wanted to help his mommy, so he looked for the spoon too. + +He searched in the drawers and cabinets, but he couldn't find it. Then, he had an idea. He remembered the numbers on the spoons. He looked for the spoon with the same number as his mommy's favorite spoon. Finally, he found it! + +His mommy was so happy and gave him a big hug. From that day on, the little boy helped his mommy in the kitchen every day. They cooked together and had so much fun. And they never lost a spoon again because they always remembered the numbers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make different shapes. One day, she made a big ball of dough and tried to roll it out, but it was too stubborn and wouldn't listen to her. + +Lily tried to turn the dough around and around, but it still wouldn't listen. She was getting frustrated and about to give up when her mom came in and saw what was happening. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let me help you, Lily." She gently turned the dough and kneaded it until it was soft and easy to work with. Together, they made lots of fun shapes and had a great time. From then on, whenever Lily had trouble with her dough, she knew to ask for help instead of getting frustrated. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a very long neck, which he loved to turn all around. One day, the bird was flying when he saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to eat the little bird, so the bird turned his neck to see where the cat was. + +The little bird was very scared, but he had an idea. He flew up high into the sky and the cat couldn't reach him. The bird was so grateful that he could fly away from the cat. He knew that he was lucky to have wings and to be able to fly. + +From that day on, the little bird was very careful when he flew. He always turned his neck to make sure there were no cats around. And he was very grateful for his wings, which kept him safe from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going outside to play. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the golf course. Timmy had never played golf before, but he was excited to try. + +Timmy's dad showed him how to hold the golf club and how to hit the ball. Timmy swung the club with all his might and the ball went flying through the air. But, the ball didn't go very far because Timmy wasn't very strong. + +Timmy's dad helped him attach a special tool to his club to make him stronger. With the tool attached, Timmy swung the club again and this time the ball went far, far away. Timmy was so happy and proud of himself for playing golf. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the garden. One day, Timmy saw a big hole in the ground. He wanted to see what was inside, so he slipped down the hole. + +Timmy went underground and found a big room with lots of cheese. He was so happy and started to eat the cheese. But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a cat! The cat saw Timmy and chased him around the room. + +Timmy tried to run away, but he slipped on some cheese and fell. The cat caught him and ate him for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her dollhouse when her friend Timmy came over. + +"Wow, Lily! Your dollhouse is so cool! Do you own it?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I do!" Lily replied proudly. + +As they played, time flew by quickly. Suddenly, Timmy looked at his watch and exclaimed, "Oh no! I have to go home in a minute!" + +Lily was sad to see her friend go, but she knew they would play again soon. As Timmy left, Lily looked out the window and wondered about all the unknown adventures they would have together in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Ben. Ben loved to play in the forest and eat honey from the beehives. One day, he saw a little bird named Lily who was trying to build a nest. + +"Hello, Lily! Do you need some help?" asked Ben. + +"Yes, please! I need some glue to stick these sticks together," replied Lily. + +"I can help with that! Let me snap some branches off this tree," said Ben. + +Ben snapped some branches off the tree and brought them to Lily. She used the glue to stick the branches together and build a cozy nest for her babies. + +"Thank you, Ben! You are a great friend," said Lily. + +"You're welcome, Lily! I'm happy to help," replied Ben with a big smile. + +From that day on, Ben and Lily became the best of friends and helped each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make them pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a spool of thread to use for her doll dresses. + +Lily was so happy and started making a new dress right away. She worked very hard, but then she accidentally dropped the spool of thread and it rolled under the table. She couldn't reach it and didn't want to bother her mommy, so she left it there. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy found the spool of thread under the table and asked Lily if she knew anything about it. Lily felt guilty and told her mommy what happened. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay, but she needed to tell her if something like that happened again. + +From then on, Lily always made sure to put her things away and tell her mommy if she needed help. And she continued to make beautiful clothes for her dolls with the spool of thread her mommy gave her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together in the park. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the ground. He showed it to Tommy and said, "Look! This rock is interesting!" + +Tommy looked at the rock and said, "I want to add it to my rock collection." + +But Timmy didn't want to give it away. He said, "No, it's mine. I found it first!" + +Tommy was sad because he really wanted the shiny rock. But then he had an idea. He said, "Let's each take turns holding the rock in our palm. That way we can both enjoy it!" + +Timmy thought that was a good idea. So they took turns holding the shiny rock in their palms and they both felt very happy. They realized that sharing was much more fun than fighting over things. From that day on, they shared everything they found in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to send a message to her grandma. She was nervous because she had never done it before. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you help me send a message to grandma?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. What do you want to say?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I want to say that I love her and miss her." + +Her mom helped her type the message and send it to grandma. A few minutes later, they got a message back from grandma that said, "I love you too, Lily. Can't wait to see you soon!" + +Lily was so happy and not nervous anymore. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me send my message." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy screw that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's screw fell into a hole and he couldn't get it out. Timmy was sad because he thought he would never see his screw again. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, saw him crying and asked what was wrong. Timmy told Billy about his lost screw. Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you get your screw back!" Billy tried and tried, but he couldn't get the screw out of the hole. + +Timmy said, "I don't think we'll succeed in getting my screw back." But Billy said, "Don't give up yet! We can try again tomorrow." The next day, they tried again and finally succeeded in getting the screw out of the hole. Timmy was so happy and grateful to have his screw back. Billy became even more popular with the other kids because he helped Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, white cloud in the sky. It looked like a fluffy pillow. The cloud was moving slowly and it made me happy. Suddenly, I felt the ground tremble. I looked around and saw a big truck driving by. The truck was so loud that it made the cloud shake. But then, the cloud opened up and let the sun shine through. It was so pretty! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lucky because she got to eat ice-cream every day. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. While they were playing, Lily heard her phone ring. It was her dad calling! He said he was coming home early and they could all have ice-cream together. Lily was so happy! They went to the ice-cream shop and got lots of yummy flavors. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her blue apron when she helped her mommy in the kitchen. One day, while Lily was helping her mommy make cookies, she saw a butterfly outside the window. + +Lily said, "Look mommy, a butterfly!" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, it's very pretty. But we have to finish making the cookies first." + +Lily finished helping her mommy and then went outside to play. She saw the butterfly again and wanted to touch it. So she gently poked the butterfly with her finger. The butterfly flew away, but Lily was happy because she got to see it up close. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she was playing outside when her mom called her inside. "Lily, it's time to study for your test tomorrow," her mom said. + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to study. She went inside and sat at her desk, feeling a little sad that she couldn't play outside anymore. As she was studying, she noticed that the sky was getting dark and cloudy. + +Suddenly, there was a loud clap of thunder and the rain started pouring down. Lily was happy to see the rain, but she knew she couldn't go outside and play. "It's so wet outside now," she said to her mom. "But it's nice and cozy inside, isn't it?" her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and continued studying. Later that night, she went to bed feeling confident about her test. The next day, she aced her test and was happy she had studied even though she couldn't play outside in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big balloon and wanted to catch it. She ran and jumped, but the balloon was too high. Her mom told her to be careful and not hurt her waist. Lily listened and played cheerfully with her friends. They had fun on the swings and the slide. Lily was happy to be with her friends and have a good time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very dull and didn't like to play with the other animals in the jungle. One day, Ellie decided to go for a walk and got lost in the jungle. She tried to find her way back home, but she got delayed by a big river. + +As Ellie was walking along the river, she saw a shiny object in the water. She reached in to grab it, but she slipped and fell into the river. Ellie tried to swim, but she was too heavy and the current was too strong. She got swept away and couldn't find her way back to the jungle. + +The other animals searched for Ellie, but they couldn't find her. They were sad that their friend was gone forever. The jungle was never the same without Ellie. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the river near his house. He would throw rocks into the water and watch them splash. + +One day, Timmy was very eager to go play in the river. He ran down to the water and started throwing rocks. But then, he saw something shiny in the water. It was a pretty necklace! + +Timmy was so excited to find the necklace that he jumped into the water to get it. But the current was too strong and he couldn't swim very well. He tried to grab onto a rock, but it was too slippery. + +Sadly, Timmy was swept away by the river and he never came back. His family searched for him, but they never found him. It's important to always be careful around water, even if you're eager to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, while they were making cookies, Lily accidentally dropped her favorite teaspoon into the mixing bowl. She was so scared that her mommy would be mad at her. + +But her mommy just smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can save the teaspoon!" They carefully looked through the cookie dough until they found the teaspoon. Lily was so happy and relieved that they found it. + +From that day on, Lily learned that accidents happen and it's okay to make mistakes. She also learned that her mommy was always there to help and save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat bananas. He ate bananas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Bobo found a banana that was not ripe yet. He decided to play a joke on his friend, the giraffe. He gave the unripe banana to the giraffe and said it was a yummy banana. + +The giraffe took a bite of the banana and made a funny face. Bobo laughed and laughed. The giraffe was not happy with Bobo's joke. But Bobo was persistent and kept playing jokes on his friends. + +One day, Bobo played a joke on himself. He put a banana peel on the ground and pretended to slip on it. His friends laughed and laughed. Bobo realized that jokes were more fun when everyone could laugh together. From then on, he stopped being so persistent with his jokes and made sure they were silly and harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named BunBun. One day, while playing in the forest, BunBun found a shiny cell phone. He was very excited and wanted to keep it, but he knew it didn't belong to him. So, he decided to bury it in the ground where no one could find it. + +Suddenly, a big bad wolf appeared and saw BunBun burying the phone. The wolf was frightened that someone might find the phone and call for help. He wanted to take the phone and keep it for himself, but BunBun stood up to him and said it wasn't right to take things that didn't belong to them. + +The wolf realized his mistake and apologized to BunBun. He learned that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's difficult. From that day on, BunBun and the wolf became good friends and they always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and play outside. One day, he went on a hike with his family. They walked and walked until they reached a big mountain. Timmy saw the volcano at the top of the mountain. It looked rough and scary. + +Timmy's family warned him not to go near the volcano. But Timmy was curious. He wanted to see what it was like up close. So, he climbed up the mountain all by himself. When he got to the top, he saw the volcano was smoking. It looked like it was going to erupt! + +Timmy ran back down the mountain as fast as he could. He was very thirsty and needed a drink. When he got back to his family, they gave him some water. Timmy was happy to be safe and sound. He promised to always listen to his family and stay away from dangerous things like volcanoes. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his ball. One day, Max saw a squirrel running up a tree. Max tried to catch the squirrel but it ran away. + +Later that day, Max's owner took him to a store. In the store, Max saw a big crystal vase. Max thought it was shiny and pretty. Max's owner bought the vase and put it on a shelf at home. + +That night, Max was playing with his ball when he accidentally knocked it into the vase. The vase fell off the shelf and broke into many pieces. Max felt bad and thought he would get sacked for breaking the pretty crystal vase. But his owner just hugged him and said it was okay because accidents happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars in the night sky. He would lay on the grass and stare up at the space above him. One night, Timmy saw a shooting star and he made a wish. + +He wished that he could count all the stars in the sky. Timmy started to count, but he soon realized that it was too hard. He felt miserable because he couldn't count all the stars. + +But then, Timmy's mom came outside and saw him looking sad. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy told her about his wish. His mom smiled and told him that it was impossible to count all the stars, but it was still fun to try. + +Timmy felt better and continued to look at the stars. He realized that even though he couldn't count them all, he still loved looking at the beautiful space above him. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit who liked to play in the meadow. One day, the rabbit saw a carrot and went to eat it. But when the rabbit came back to where he was playing, he was confused. He could not find his way back home. + +The rabbit looked left and right, but everything looked the same. He started to feel scared and alone. Suddenly, he saw a friendly bird. The bird asked the rabbit what was wrong. The rabbit explained that he was lost and could not find his way home. + +The bird said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your way home." The bird flew high up in the sky and saw the rabbit's home. The bird told the rabbit to follow him. The rabbit followed the bird and soon they arrived at the rabbit's home. The rabbit was happy to be back home and thanked the bird for helping him. From that day on, the rabbit never left his home without a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her street with her friends. One day, Lily found a mysterious package on her doorstep. She didn't know who it was from or what was inside. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's open it and see what's inside." Lily was very excited to open the package. Inside, they found a beautiful necklace with a note that said, "Always be kind to others." + +Lily's mom explained that someone must have mailed the package to the wrong address and it ended up on their doorstep. Lily learned that it's important to be kind to others, even if you don't know them. She decided to share the necklace with her friends and spread kindness on their street. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cheap shirt that he loved to wear everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he saw a puppy and decided to follow it. + +The puppy led Timmy to a big forest. Timmy followed the puppy deep into the forest, but soon he realized he was lost. He tried to find his way back, but he couldn't. Timmy was very scared and wished he had never followed the puppy. + +As it started to get dark, Timmy began to cry. He missed his mommy and daddy and wished he was back home. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a big bear coming towards him. Timmy tried to run, but the bear caught him and took him away. Timmy's parents never saw him again and they missed him very much. +One sunny day, a little bird named Blue was flying high in the sky. Suddenly, he saw a big, red balloon floating up towards him. "Hello there, little birdie," said the balloon. "Would you like to play with me?" + +Blue was excited and replied, "Yes, I want to play!" So, he flew down to the balloon and they started to play together. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. But then, the balloon started to fall down to the ground. + +"Oh no!" cried Blue. "What happened to you?" + +"I think I'm losing air," said the balloon sadly. + +Blue had an idea. He flew up to a nearby tree and found a smart little girl who was playing in her backyard. "Excuse me," said Blue. "Can you help us save my new friend?" + +The girl was happy to help and quickly got her dad to fix the balloon. Blue was so grateful and happy that he could help his new friend. From that day on, they became the best of friends and continued to fly and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but her mommy always told her to wear her raincoat and boots so she wouldn't get wet. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pretty purse to carry her toys in. Lily loved her new purse and wanted to show it to all her friends at the park. But when she got there, it started to rain really hard. + +Lily was sad because she didn't want her new purse to get wet. But then she remembered something her mommy had told her. She could design her own umbrella out of a big leaf! So Lily found a leaf and held it over her head like an umbrella. Her friends thought it was so cool and they all wanted to make their own leaf umbrellas too. + +From then on, Lily never worried about getting her purse wet in the rain. She always had her leaf umbrella to keep her dry. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. They would set up a tent and sleep outside under the stars. One day, Timmy's fancy tent got a big hole in it. + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy. "My tent is broken! What can we do?" + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his dad. "We can repair it with some tape." + +So, they got some tape and fixed the hole in the tent. Timmy was so happy that his fancy tent was fixed. He couldn't wait to go camping again and sleep under the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a big cabinet in the kitchen. The cabinet was very ordinary and had lots of plates and cups inside. One day, the mommy wanted to clean the cabinet, but she had to go to work. So, she asked her little daughter to help her. + +The little girl was happy to help her mommy. She climbed up on a chair and started taking out all the plates and cups from the cabinet. She wiped them clean and put them back inside. When her mommy came back from work, she was so surprised to see the cabinet looking so clean and tidy. + +The mommy hugged her little daughter and said, "You did such a good job! Thank you for helping me today." The little girl was very happy to hear that. She felt proud of herself for doing such a good job. From that day on, she always wanted to help her mommy with the housework. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons. One day, she was coloring a picture of a flower when she started to think about her favorite color. She thought and thought, but she couldn't decide which color was her favorite. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the room and saw that Lily was feeling a little bit upset. She asked Lily what was wrong, and Lily told her that she couldn't pick her favorite color. Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. You don't have to pick just one favorite color. You can like lots of colors!" + +Lily felt much better after her mom talked to her. She took a deep breath and felt calm again. She went back to coloring her picture, using lots of different colors and feeling happy once again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One day, her mom made a very interesting oatmeal with fruits and honey. Lily loved it so much that she asked her mom to make it every day. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to race each other to the park. Lily really wanted to win the race, so she started to cheat by taking shortcuts. Her friend noticed and said, "Lily, cheating is not nice. It's important to always play fair and be honest." + +Lily realized her mistake and apologized to her friend. From that day on, Lily always played fair and never cheated again. She learned that winning isn't everything and being a good friend is more important. And of course, she still enjoyed her delicious oatmeal every morning. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch her favorite shows on TV. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Timmy brought his favorite toy, a red truck. + +Lily asked, "Can I play with your truck?" + +Timmy replied, "Sure, you can lend it for a little while." + +Lily was happy to play with the truck, but then she accidentally dropped it down a tube. The truck was stuck and Lily felt troubled. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, we can get it out together." + +They worked together to get the truck out of the tube. In the end, they were successful and Timmy was happy to have his truck back. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful when playing with other people's toys, and that friends can help each other when there's trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake every day. One day, she looked in the mirror and realized that her body was getting too thin. She didn't want to be too thin because she wanted to be healthy and strong. So, she started to eat more fruits and vegetables every day. + +Lily's mommy was happy to see her eating healthy foods. She realized that Lily was growing up and becoming a big girl. Lily felt good about herself because she was taking care of her body. She knew that eating healthy foods would help her grow strong and happy. From that day on, Lily ate a balanced diet and felt great! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his friends. They would hit the ball with a stick and try to get it into a hole. Timmy's favorite golf ball was colorful and he loved to throw it up in the air and catch it. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing golf when Timmy got angry because he didn't hit the ball very well. He threw his club on the ground and started to cry. His friends told him that throwing things when he was upset was not okay. + +Timmy realized that they were right and apologized. He learned that it's important to control his emotions and not throw things when he's upset. From that day on, Timmy played golf with a smile on his face and never threw anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird had a small vest that it wore every day. One day, the bird wanted to decorate its vest. It found some small flowers and put them on its vest. The bird was very happy with its small, decorated vest. It flew around and showed all its bird friends. They all thought the vest was very pretty. The bird was proud of its small vest and felt very special wearing it. +Once upon a time, there was a big man named Bob. Bob went to see the barber to get his hair cut. The barber used his scissors to make Bob's hair short. Bob's hair was hard to cut because it was so thick. + +After the haircut, Bob went to the park to play. He saw a magic flower and picked it up. Suddenly, Bob started to shrink! He became very small like a little bug. Bob was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a nice lady saw Bob and picked him up. She took him to her house and gave him some food. Bob was so happy to have some food to eat. He thanked the lady for helping him. The lady took care of Bob until he grew back to his normal size. From then on, Bob always looked for magic flowers in the park but never picked them up again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mom. + +Lily saw a big green tree and she wanted to climb it. Her mom said it was too high, so Lily had to choose another game to play. + +She saw some other kids playing with a ball, so she decided to join them. They played until it was time to go home. + +On the way back, Lily saw many trees of different colors. She liked the green ones the most. When they got home, she told her mom that she wanted to plant a green tree in their garden. Her mom said it was a great idea and they went to the store to choose a tree. They picked a little green tree and took it home to plant it. Lily was very happy to have a green tree in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they saw a big building with a pointy roof. It was a church! They went inside and it was very quiet. Suddenly, they heard someone yell, "Who's there?" It was the mysterious church caretaker. Timmy and his friends were scared, but the caretaker was very nice and showed them around the church. They saw beautiful stained-glass windows and heard the choir sing. Timmy and his friends left the church feeling happy and excited to tell their parents about their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. One day, it started to rain and the bird got very wet. It needed to find a shelter to stay dry. It flew and flew until it found a big tree with a hole in it. The bird went inside the hole and it was dry. + +But then, a foolish squirrel came along and saw the bird in the tree. The squirrel wanted to play and started to jump up and down on the tree. The bird got scared and flew away. The squirrel was left all alone in the rain, and it got very wet. It wished it had found a shelter like the bird did. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The squirrel learned its lesson and promised to be more careful next time. And the little bird, it was happy in its dry shelter, watching the world go by. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears, but she needed a place to store them all. So, she asked her mommy for a big box to put them in. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the harbor to see the big boats. She saw lots of fish swimming in the water and seagulls flying in the sky. It was very exciting! + +After they came back home, Lily put all her toys in the big box and stored it under her bed. She was happy to have a clean room and her toys all in one place. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sport with his friends. They would kick a ball and run around together. + +One day, Timmy's friend Jack was feeling grumpy. He didn't want to play sport with Timmy and the others. Timmy didn't know what to do. He wanted Jack to be happy and play with them. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He put a smiley sticker on Jack's shirt. Jack saw the sticker and it made him feel better. He joined in and played sport with Timmy and the others. They all had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her hoop. Her hoop was very big and colorful. One day, Lily's friend came to play with her. Her friend saw Lily's hoop and said, "Wow, your hoop is so expensive!" Lily didn't understand what that meant, so she asked her friend. Her friend explained that it meant the hoop must have cost a lot of money. + +Lily was sad because she didn't want her friend to think she was rich. She said, "I don't like expensive things. I just like my hoop." Her friend smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. I like your hoop too. Let's play together until the end of the day." + +Lily was happy to hear that and they played with the hoop until the sun went down. When it was time for her friend to go home, Lily said, "I wish this day would never end." Her friend replied, "Me too, Lily. But don't worry, we can play again soon." And with that, Lily felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily saw a beautiful poppy flower in her garden. She wanted to pick it for her mom. + +Mittens said, "Don't pick the flower, Lily. Let's crawl under the fence and pick some flowers from the generous neighbor's garden." + +Lily was scared, but Mittens was brave. They crawled under the fence and picked some pretty flowers. When they got back to their garden, Lily gave the flowers to her mom. Her mom was so happy and said, "You are so generous, Lily. Thank you for the lovely flowers." + +Lily smiled and knew she had done something good. She hugged Mittens and said, "I'm happy we crawled under the fence, Mittens. We made Mommy happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make things with her blocks. One day, she made a big tower that was taller than her. She felt very proud of herself. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a bird flying in the sky. It was a beautiful sight. Lily wanted to see more things like that. + +But then, she saw her big brother acting foolish. He was jumping around and making silly faces. Lily thought it was funny, but she knew it wasn't a good sight. She decided to go back inside and make more towers with her blocks instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her mommy and daddy. One day, they all went to the movie theater to watch a funny movie about a talking dog. Lily was so excited! + +During the movie, Lily fell asleep. When the movie ended, her mommy and daddy tried to wake her up, but she wouldn't budge. They carried her out of the theater and put her in the car. When they got home, Lily woke up and felt ashamed that she missed the end of the movie. + +The next day, Lily's mommy and daddy took her to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily saw a dog that looked just like the one from the movie. She ran up to the dog and started talking to it. The dog didn't talk back, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy to have met a new furry friend. From that day on, Lily never fell asleep during a movie again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint, and was very creative. One day, she picked a beautiful rose from her garden and decided to display it in her room. She drew a picture of the rose and hung it on her wall, too. + +But one night, a big storm came and destroyed her house. Lily and her family had to move away, and she couldn't take her rose or her drawings with her. She was very sad that she couldn't display her beautiful rose anymore. + +But then, she realized that even though she couldn't see her rose anymore, she could still remember it in her mind. And she could still be creative and draw pictures of other beautiful things. Even though the ending was bad, Lily learned that she could still be happy and creative no matter what happened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small town. She was very impatient because she wanted to go outside and play with her friends. She asked her mom if she could go outside, but her mom said no because it was raining. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to play. She decided to ask her dad if he could make the rain go away. Her dad told her that he couldn't make the rain go away, but he could play a game with her inside. + +Lily and her dad played a fun game together and before she knew it, the rain had stopped. She was so happy and ran outside to play with her friends. They had so much fun playing in the sun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she saw her friend, Timmy, kneel down to pick up a toy that fell on the ground. She thought it was nice of him to do that. + +Later that day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a big scale and asked her mom what it was for. Her mom explained that it weighs things. Lily thought it was cool and wanted to try it out. Her mom put her on the scale and Lily saw that she weighed the same as a bag of flour. + +When they got home, Lily saw her dad doing something strange. He was cleaning up the yard and picking up trash that wasn't his. Lily asked him why he was doing it, and he said it's because it's important to be kind and help others. Lily realized that being kind and helpful is normal and important. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk with his mommy. They saw a big, tall tree that made Timmy feel small. Suddenly, a bird flew out and scared Timmy! But then he saw a pretty butterfly and forgot to be scared. + +As they walked further, they saw a cat sitting on a fence. It was a funny sight because the cat looked like it was balancing on a tightrope. Timmy wanted to pet the cat, but it ran away. + +Finally, they came to a house with a spooky Halloween decoration. It was a big, scary monster that made Timmy jump. But his mommy hugged him and said it was just pretend. They walked home together, happy to have had a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she didn't have a microphone. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw an adorable pink microphone. She asked her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said she had to save her money. + +So, Lily decided to pick flowers and sell them to her neighbors to earn money for the microphone. She picked lots of pretty flowers and went door to door selling them. After a while, she had enough money to buy the microphone! + +Lily was so happy when she got the microphone. She sang and danced all around her room with it. Now, she could sing like a real superstar! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a clock in her room that tick-tocked all night long. One night, Lily couldn't sleep because the clock was too loud. So, she got out of bed and went to her mommy's room. Her mommy gave her a big hug and a kiss on the forehead. It made Lily feel better. Her mommy told her to close her eyes and think of something deep, like the ocean. Lily closed her eyes and imagined swimming with the fish. She fell asleep and dreamt of the deep blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and was very excited to go trick or treating. Her mom took her to the store to pick out a costume. Lily chose a princess dress with sparkles and a tiara. + +On Halloween night, Lily put on her princess dress and went out with her mom to get candy. As they walked down the street, they saw a weird skeleton decoration on someone's porch. + +Lily said, "Mommy, that skeleton is scary!" + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, it's just a decoration. It's not real." + +Later that night, Lily saw a boy dressed up as a skeleton. She was scared at first, but then she remembered what her mom said. She said to the boy, "You're not a real skeleton, you're just dressed up like one!" The boy smiled and gave her some candy. Lily felt happy and proud that she wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a shiny trophy on a bench. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. They all thought it was cool. Timmy felt very happy and proud to hold the trophy. + +After playing for a while, Timmy realized he was getting tired. He sat down on a bench and caught his breath. His friends asked if he was okay, and Timmy said he just needed to rest because he wasn't feeling fit. His friends understood and sat with him until he felt better. + +Eventually, they all went home, but Timmy couldn't stop thinking about the trophy. He decided to go back to the park and leave the trophy on the bench where he found it. Timmy felt good about doing the right thing, and he knew that someone else would be happy to find the shiny trophy just like he was. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his cap. His cap was his favorite thing in the world. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He met a new friend named Sally. Sally also had a cap, but it was bigger than Timmy's. + +Timmy asked Sally, "Can I wear your cap?" Sally said, "Sure, but be careful not to shake it too much." + +Timmy put on Sally's cap and started to shake his head. Suddenly, the cap fell off and broke. Timmy felt very sad and apologized to Sally. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful with other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, Lily went outside to play, but it was very cold and the ground was icy. She slipped and fell down. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Lily's daddy heard her crying and came outside to see what was wrong. He picked her up and hugged her tight. He wiped away her tears and told her everything would be okay. + +After a little while, Lily stopped crying and felt much better. She and her daddy went inside to warm up and drink hot cocoa. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played outside on icy days. +Once upon a time, there was a happy farmer named Jack. Jack lived on a big farm with lots of animals and plants. One day, Jack went to the field to plant some seeds. He worked hard all day long, but suddenly he fell and hurt his leg. Jack was sad because he couldn't walk anymore. + +But then, his cheerful friend Lily came to visit him. She brought some medicine to heal Jack's leg. Jack was happy again because he knew he would be able to walk soon. The next day, Jack went back to the field and continued to plant his seeds. He was grateful for his friend Lily who helped him heal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy fruits like apples and bananas. One day, while she was walking in the park, she found a big palm tree. She looked up and saw lots of coconuts hanging from the branches. + +Lily was so excited to try a coconut, but she didn't know how to get it down. She tried to climb the tree, but it was too tall. She started to weep because she really wanted to taste the yummy coconut. + +Just then, a kind man walked by and saw Lily crying. He asked her what was wrong, and she told him about the coconut. The man smiled and reached up to grab a coconut from the tree. He gave it to Lily and she was so happy. She took a big bite and it was the yummiest fruit she had ever tasted. From that day on, Lily would always remember the kind man who helped her get her first coconut from the palm tree. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on her paper. Sometimes she made a mistake and wanted to change her drawing. Then she used her eraser. Her eraser was pink and soft and smelled like candy. + +One day, Lily was drawing a lion. She made a big yellow circle for the body and a smaller one for the head. She added four brown sticks for the legs and a long one for the tail. She drew two black dots for the eyes and a red line for the mouth. She was happy with her lion, but she forgot something. She forgot the mane. + +She looked for a brown crayon to make the mane, but she could not find one. She had used all her brown crayons and they were too small to draw with. She was sad and angry. She wanted to finish her lion. She picked up her eraser and threw it on the floor. She said, "I don't like you, eraser! You are useless!" + +The eraser bounced on the floor and landed near the lion. It was scared and hurt by Lily's words. It wanted to be Lily's friend and help her with her drawing. It had a secret. It could talk and move. It looked at the lion and had an idea. It said, "Don't be mad, Lily. I can help you. Watch this!" + +The eraser jumped on the lion's head and rubbed its pink body on the paper. It erased the yellow circle and made it brown. It erased the red line and made it black. It erased the black dots and made them green. It made the lion look different and funny. It said, "There! Now your lion has a mane. And he is harmless. He will not bite you. He will only roar and play with you." + +Lily heard the eraser's voice and saw the lion's new face. She was surprised and curious. She picked up the eraser and looked at it. She said, "You can talk? You can move? You can erase?" The eraser nodded and smiled. It said, "Yes, I can. I am a magic eraser. I can do anything you want. I am sorry I made you angry. I just wanted to make you happy." + +Lily felt sorry for the eraser. She said, "I am sorry, too. I was mean to you. You are not useless. You are amazing. You are my friend." She hugged the eraser and put it back on her desk. She looked at the lion and laughed. She said, "You are silly, lion. You are not scary. You are cute. You are my friend, too." She picked up a crayon and drew a heart around the lion and the eraser. She said, "I love you, lion. I love you, eraser. Thank you for helping me with my drawing." The lion and the eraser smiled and said, "We love you, too, Lily. You are a great artist. You can draw anything you want." They all roared and giggled and had fun. +Tom and Mia liked to swim in the sea. They wanted to see a dolphin. They asked their mom if they could go to the beach. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close to her. + +Tom and Mia ran to the water. They splashed and played. They looked for a dolphin. They did not see one. They were impatient. They wanted to swim farther and deeper. They did not listen to mom. + +Mom called them to come back. She was worried. The sea was big and dangerous. There could be sharks or waves or rocks. Tom and Mia did not hear her. They swam away from her. + +Then they saw a dolphin. It was gray and shiny. It jumped out of the water. It made a funny noise. Tom and Mia were happy. They wanted to touch it. They swam closer to it. + +But the dolphin was not friendly. It was angry. It did not like strangers. It bit Tom's arm. It hurt him. He cried. Mia was scared. She screamed. Mom heard them. She swam to them. She helped Tom. She took them out of the water. + +Tom's arm was bleeding. He needed a doctor. Mom was angry and sad. She scolded Tom and Mia. She said they were naughty and foolish. They should have listened to her. They should have been careful and stayed close to her. + +Tom and Mia were sorry. They learned a lesson. They should not be impatient and disobey their mom. They should not swim with dolphins. Dolphins are not toys. They are wild animals. They can be dangerous. +Tom and Mia are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and the water. They make a big sand castle with a moat and a flag. They are very proud of their castle. + +"Look, Mom, look, Dad, we made a castle!" Tom shouts. + +"That's wonderful, Tom, it's very beautiful!" Mom says. + +"Can we go in the water now?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, but be careful, the waves are big today," Dad says. + +Tom and Mia run to the water. They hold hands and jump over the waves. They laugh and splash each other. They feel the water on their faces and legs. They have so much fun. + +But then, a big wave comes and crashes on the shore. It reaches their sand castle and washes it away. Tom and Mia are sad. They see their flag floating in the water. + +"Oh no, our castle is gone!" Mia cries. + +"It's okay, Mia, we can make another one," Tom says. + +"Or we can do something else," Mom says. "Look, there is a playground over there. Do you want to go on the slide and the swings?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They dry themselves with a towel and put on their shoes. They follow Mom and Dad to the playground. They still have sand in their hair and their toes, but they don't mind. They are happy to play and explore. They see an open slide and run to it. They take turns to slide down and land on the soft grass. They giggle and hug each other. + +They forget about their sand castle. They have a new adventure. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a long tongue and a loud bark. They wanted to pet the dog, but they were afraid. + +"Hello, doggy," Anna said. "Can we be your friends?" + +The dog wagged its tail and ran to them. It licked Anna's face and made her giggle. Ben smiled and reached out his hand. But then he saw something on the dog's chest. It was red and wet and looked like a balloon. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. He pointed at the thing on the dog's chest. + +The dog looked at Ben and tilted its head. It did not know what Ben was talking about. + +"That is his lung," a voice said. It was the dog's owner, a man with a hat and a beard. He came to the park with a bag and a stick. "He had an operation. The vet had to cut him open and fix his lung. Now he has a hole in his chest. But he is getting better." + +Anna and Ben stared at the man. They did not understand what he said. They only knew that the thing on the dog's chest was his lung. And they thought it was disgusting. + +"Yuck!" Anna said. She moved away from the dog. She did not want to touch his lung. + +"Me too," Ben said. He followed Anna. He did not want to see his lung. + +The dog whimpered. He did not know why Anna and Ben did not like him anymore. He wanted to play with them. He wanted to be their friend. + +The man sighed. He picked up the dog and put him in the bag. He took the stick and walked away. He hoped that the dog would find some nice kids who would not mind his lung. He hoped that the dog would be happy. +One day, Ben and his dog Spot went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. Mom said they could stay for a long time, but they had to stay close to her. + +But Ben saw a big van in the parking lot. It had many colors and pictures on it. It looked very fun. Ben wanted to see it better. He told Spot to come with him. They left the playground and wandered to the van. + +The van had a door that was open. Ben and Spot peeked inside. They saw many things: books, toys, clothes, food. They smelled something good. They wanted to try it. They climbed into the van. + +But they did not know that the van belonged to a wild man. He was not nice. He did not like kids or dogs. He was away from the van for a while, but he came back soon. He saw Ben and Spot in his van. He was very angry. He yelled and chased them. + +Ben and Spot were scared. They ran out of the van. They looked for Mom. They saw her on the bench. She was worried. She saw them running from the van. She hugged them and asked them what happened. + +Ben and Spot told her about the van and the wild man. Mom was shocked. She said they were very lucky. She said they should never wander away from her again. She said they should never go into a stranger's van. She said it was very dangerous. + +Ben and Spot said they were sorry. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would stay with Mom always. Mom said she loved them. She said they should go home now. They got into their car and left the park. They never went near the van again. +Lily liked to clap her hands when she heard a poem. She learned some poems at school and at home. She liked to say them out loud and clap at the end. She thought poems were fun and pretty. + +One day, she went to the library with her mom. She saw a big book of poems on a shelf. She wanted to read it and clap. She asked her mom if she could take the book. Her mom said yes, but she had to be quiet and gentle with the book. + +Lily took the book and sat on a chair. She opened the book and saw many words and pictures. She tried to read some poems, but they were hard. She did not know some words. She got bored and angry. She decided to make up her own poems and clap very loud. + +She said, "I am Lily and I like to play. I do not care what others say. I clap my hands and make some noise. I do not like books or toys." She clapped her hands very hard and laughed. + +Some people in the library heard her and looked at her. They did not like the noise. They said, "Shh, this is a library. You have to be quiet and respectful. You are being naughty and rude. You have to stop or leave." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "I do not care what you say. I like to be naughty and loud. I do not like libraries or books. I like to clap and make a fuss." She clapped her hands even harder and screamed. + +Her mom heard her and came to her. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are being very naughty and mean. You are hurting the book and the people. You have to apologize and stop. You have to learn to be nice and polite. You have to love poems and books. They are good and beautiful." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She realized she was wrong. She said, "I am sorry, mom. I am sorry, people. I was naughty and loud. I did not mean to hurt the book and the people. I want to be nice and polite. I want to love poems and books. They are fun and pretty. Can you forgive me and teach me?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I forgive you, Lily. I love you. I will teach you. You can still clap your hands, but only when it is appropriate and respectful. You can still make up your own poems, but only when it is creative and kind. You can still have fun, but only when it is not at the expense of others. You can still be yourself, but only when it is not hurting anyone. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. Thank you. I will try to be better. I will try to enjoy poems and books. I will try to clap my hands in a nice way. I will try to be myself in a good way." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's my girl. I am proud of you. Let's go and find some poems and books that you like. Let's go and have some fun in a quiet and gentle way. Let's go and be happy in a loving and respectful way." + +They went and found some poems and books that Lily liked. They read them together and clapped their hands softly at the end. They had fun and learned a lot. They were happy and grateful. They loved each other and the poems and books. They were nice and polite. They were not naughty and loud. They were themselves in a good way. +Sara liked to draw with her pencil. She drew many things: a sun, a flower, a cat, a house. She was happy when she drew. She did not like to share her pencil with anyone. She said, "This is my pencil. Go away!" + +One day, it was very cold outside. Sara wanted to draw in the snow. She put on her coat, her hat, her gloves, and her boots. She took her pencil and went outside. She found a big, white wall of snow. She said, "This is perfect. I will draw on this wall." + +She started to draw with her pencil. She drew a big, round face. She drew two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. She drew some hair and ears. She said, "This is me. I am the best." + +She wanted to draw more. She drew a dress, some shoes, some flowers, and some stars. She said, "This is my world. I have everything I want." + +She did not see that her pencil was getting smaller and smaller. She did not see that her fingers were getting colder and colder. She did not see that the sun was going down and the wind was blowing harder. She was careless. She only saw her drawing. + +Then, something bad happened. Her pencil broke. It snapped in two. She said, "Oh no! My pencil! What will I do?" She tried to pick up the pieces, but they were frozen to the snow. She could not move them. She said, "Help! Help! My pencil is stuck!" + +She looked around. She saw that it was dark and cold. She saw that she was alone. She saw that she was far from her home. She said, "Help! Help! I am lost!" + +She started to cry. She was scared and sad. She wished she had shared her pencil with someone. She wished she had a friend. She wished she had listened to her mom. + +She heard a voice. It was her mom. She said, "Sara! Sara! Where are you?" She came running to her. She saw her crying by the snow wall. She said, "Sara! What happened? Are you okay?" + +She hugged her and took her inside. She gave her some hot chocolate and a blanket. She said, "Sara, you were very careless. You should not go outside alone. You should not draw on the snow. You should not be selfish with your pencil. You could have frozen to death. You are lucky I found you." + +Sara felt sorry. She said, "Mom, I am sorry. I was wrong. I was silly. I will not do it again. I will share my pencil with others. I will be careful with my things. I will listen to you. I love you, mom." + +Mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "I love you too, Sara. I am glad you are safe. I hope you learned your lesson. Now, let's go to bed. Tomorrow, we can draw together. We can use crayons. They are better than pencils. They do not break or freeze." + +Sara nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, mom. That sounds good. Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +The end. +Tom and Jen liked to play with the goat on the farm. The goat was gifted. He could jump high and run fast. He could also make funny noises. Tom and Jen laughed when the goat said "baa" and "meh". + +One day, Tom and Jen wanted to play a trick on the goat. They hid behind a big rock and waited for the goat to come. When the goat came near, they jumped out and shouted "boo". The goat was scared. He ran away from them. He did not like the trick. + +The goat ran and ran until he reached the road. He did not see the car coming. The car hit the goat and the goat fell down. He did not get up. He was hurt. Tom and Jen saw what happened. They were sad. They ran to the goat and cried. They wished they did not play the trick. They loved the goat. But the goat was gone. +Lily liked to draw pictures with her crayons. She had many colors and she made flowers, animals, and houses. She was happy when she drew pictures. + +One day, she wanted to show her pictures to her big brother Tom. But Tom was grumpy. He did not want to look at Lily's pictures. He said they were silly and ugly. He said he was busy with his homework and he did not have time for Lily. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom's words. She decided to do something. She took her crayons and went to Tom's room. She saw his books and papers on his desk. She drew on them with her crayons. She made big lines and circles and stars. She said, "Now your homework is silly and ugly, too!" + +Tom heard Lily's voice and came to his room. He saw what Lily did and he was very mad. He yelled at Lily and tried to take her crayons. Lily ran away and hid under her bed. She cried and said, "Tom is mean and rude!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom's homework and Lily's pictures. She was not happy. She said, "Tom, you should not say hurtful things to Lily. She is your sister and she loves you. She just wanted to share her pictures with you. And Lily, you should not ruin Tom's homework. That is not nice and it is not fair. You should say sorry to Tom and help him fix his homework." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to be kind and respectful to each other. They also decided to look at each other's pictures and say something nice. They learned that words and actions can make people happy or sad. They wanted to make each other happy. Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I love you both." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a duck in the pond. The duck is sad. It has no food. + +"Look, Tom, a duck!" Lily says. "It is poor. It is hungry." + +"Let's give it some bread," Tom says. He has a sandwich in his bag. He breaks it into pieces and throws them to the duck. + +The duck is happy. It moves its head and eats the bread. It quacks and swims in the water. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom," the duck says. "You are kind. You are good." + +Lily and Tom smile. They are glad. They watch the duck and clap their hands. They are friends with the duck. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the woods behind their houses. They look for bugs and birds and flowers. Sometimes they find pine cones and make crafts with them. + +One day, they find a big pine tree with many branches. They want to climb it and see how high they can go. They take turns to go up and down. They are careful not to slip or fall. + +"Look, Mia, I found a big pine cone!" Tim says. He holds it in his hand and shows it to Mia. "It is brown and hard and has many scales." + +"Wow, Tim, that is a nice pine cone!" Mia says. She reaches for it and tries to touch it. "Can I hold it too?" + +"Sure, Mia, here you go." Tim gives the pine cone to Mia. She feels it with her fingers. It is rough and prickly. + +"Ouch, Tim, this pine cone hurts!" Mia says. She drops it on the ground. "It poked me with its scales." + +"I'm sorry, Mia, I didn't mean to hurt you." Tim says. He picks up the pine cone and looks at it. "Maybe we can snap it and see what is inside." + +"Okay, Tim, let's try that." Mia says. She is curious and brave. She takes the pine cone from Tim and tries to snap it. She pulls and twists and bends it. But it is too hard and strong. She cannot snap it. + +"Tim, I can't snap it. It is too hard." Mia says. She gives the pine cone back to Tim. "Can you snap it?" + +"I don't know, Mia, let me try." Tim says. He takes the pine cone and tries to snap it. He pulls and twists and bends it. But he cannot snap it either. It is too hard and strong. + +"Wow, this pine cone is very hard. We can't snap it." Tim says. He throws the pine cone on the ground. "Maybe we can find another one that is softer." + +"Or maybe we can find something else to play with." Mia says. She looks around and sees a puddle of water. "Look, Tim, there is a puddle. It is wet and shiny. Let's go and splash in it." + +"Okay, Mia, that sounds fun." Tim says. He follows Mia to the puddle. They take off their shoes and socks and jump in the puddle. They splash and laugh and have fun. They forget about the pine cone. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are playing in the sand. They have a big orange bucket and a small blue shovel. They want to make a sand castle. + +"Look, Tom, I made a tower!" Sara says. She puts some sand in the bucket and flips it over. The sand comes out in a shape like a bucket. + +"Wow, Sara, that's good!" Tom says. He tries to do the same, but his sand is too wet. It sticks to the bucket and does not come out. + +"Uh-oh, Tom, your sand is too sticky!" Sara says. She laughs and pokes his tower with her finger. The tower falls down and makes a mess. + +"Hey, Sara, don't poke my tower!" Tom says. He is not happy. He pokes her tower back with his shovel. Her tower falls down too and makes a bigger mess. + +"Tom, that's not nice!" Sara says. She is not happy either. She pokes him in the arm with her finger. He pokes her in the leg with his shovel. They start to poke each other more and more. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes over and sees the sand everywhere. She is not happy at all. She picks up the bucket and the shovel and puts them away. + +"Sara, Tom, you need to share and be kind!" Mom says. "Poking is not a good way to play. You need to say sorry and hug each other." + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They feel bad. They say sorry and hug each other. + +"Sorry, Sara, I didn't mean to poke your tower," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to poke your tower either," Sara says. + +They smile and hug Mom too. + +"Can we play with the bucket and the shovel again?" Sara asks. + +"Only if you promise to play nicely and not poke," Mom says. + +"We promise, Mom," Sara and Tom say. + +Mom gives them back the bucket and the shovel. They go back to the sand and make a new sand castle together. They use the orange bucket for the walls and the blue shovel for the windows. They are happy and do not poke anymore. +Tim and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big goat near the fence. The goat had horns and a beard and a bell. + +"Look, a goat!" Tim said. "Let's go and pet it." + +"No, Tim, don't!" Lily said. "The goat is mean. It can hurt you." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the goat and tried to touch its fur. The goat did not like that. It made a loud noise and kicked Tim with its hoof. Tim fell down and cried. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to help him. She saw blood on his leg. She was scared. + +The goat saw Lily and got angry. It wanted to kick her too. It ran to her and lowered its horns. Lily tried to run away, but she was too slow. The goat hit her in the back and made her fall down too. + +The goat was happy. It had won. It made another loud noise and walked away. It did not care about Tim and Lily. + +Tim and Lily were hurt and sad. They wished they had not seen the goat. They wished they had listened to Lily. The goat was stupid and mean. It had ruined their fun. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks some bread. They walked to the pond with their bread. + +But they did not see an alligator hiding in the water. The alligator was hungry and wanted to eat the ducks. He saw Tim and Lily and thought they had food for him. He opened his mouth and swam to them. + +"Look out!" a man shouted. "There is an alligator in the pond!" He ran to Tim and Lily and pulled them away from the water. The alligator missed them and snapped at the air. + +Tim and Lily were scared and dropped their bread. The ducks flew away. The alligator was angry and roared. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Tim and Lily said. They hugged the man and thanked him. The man was a zookeeper. He said he was looking for the alligator. He said the alligator escaped from the zoo and he had to take him back. + +"Can you teach us about alligators?" Tim asked. He was curious and brave. + +"Sure, I can teach you," the zookeeper said. He smiled and told them some facts about alligators. He said they were strong and fast and had many teeth. He said they liked to eat fish and birds and sometimes other animals. He said they were not bad, but they were wild and dangerous. + +Tim and Lily learned a lot from the zookeeper. They said they would not feed the ducks anymore. They said they would be careful around ponds and lakes. They said they would visit the zoo and see the alligator again. They said they were sorry for the alligator and the ducks. They said they were happy for the zookeeper and his job. They said goodbye and went home with their parents. +Anna loved to play with her paper planes. She made them with her dad, who showed her how to fold the paper and make the wings. She had many paper planes of different colors and sizes. She kept them in a big box in her room. She was very organized and always put them back after playing. + +One day, Anna wanted to see how far her paper planes could soar. She took her box and went outside to the backyard. She found a spot where there was a lot of space and no trees or flowers. She opened her box and picked a blue paper plane. She held it in her hand and threw it as hard as she could. The paper plane soared in the air, making a curve and a loop. Anna clapped and cheered. She felt a lot of motion in her chest. She was happy and proud. + +She picked another paper plane, this time a red one. She threw it in a different direction. The red paper plane also soared, but it went faster and straighter. Anna ran after it, trying to catch it. She laughed and shouted. She felt more motion in her legs. She was excited and curious. + +She played with her paper planes for a long time, throwing them in different ways and watching them soar. She had fun and learned a lot. She felt motion in her whole body. She was tired and hungry. She put her paper planes back in her box and went inside to find her dad. She told him about her adventure and showed him her paper planes. He hugged her and praised her. He was proud and happy. He made her a sandwich and a glass of milk. They ate together and talked. They felt motion in their hearts. They were organized and loved. +Ben and Lily are brother and sister. They share a room and sleep in two beds. One night, they hear a loud noise outside. They are scared and sit up in their beds. + +"What is that?" Ben asks Lily. + +"I don't know. Maybe a big dog or a car," Lily says. + +They listen to the noise. It sounds like a roar and a bang. They see a flash of light in the window. They hug their pillows and blankets. + +"Can we talk to Mom and Dad?" Ben says. + +Lily shakes her head. "No, we can't. They are deaf. They can't hear us or the noise. They use their hands to talk." + +Ben remembers that Mom and Dad are deaf. He feels sad and lonely. He wishes they could hear him and comfort him. + +"Maybe we can go to their room and show them we are scared," Lily says. + +Ben nods. He likes that idea. He and Lily get out of their beds and walk to the door. They hold hands and walk in the dark. They hope the noise will stop soon. They love Mom and Dad and want to be with them. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big plant with green things on it. They are beans. + +"Wow, look at the beans!" Ben says. "They are amazing!" + +"Can we pick some?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, let's pick some for Mom and Dad," Ben says. They stand on their toes and reach for the beans. They pick some and put them in a basket. + +"Look how many we have!" Sam says. "We are good bean pickers!" + +They run to the house with the basket. They show Mom and Dad the beans. + +"Good job, boys!" Mom says. "You found some amazing beans!" + +"Can we eat them?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, we can cook them for dinner," Dad says. "You can help me wash them and snap them." + +Ben and Sam are happy. They like beans. They like to play in the garden. They are amazing bean pickers. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They have sunglasses to protect their eyes. They are ready to have fun. + +They run to the park and see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They take turns to climb up the ladder and slide down. They laugh and shout. + +"Look at me, I'm so fast!" Tom says. + +"You are fast, but I'm faster!" Mia says. + +They slide again and again. They are happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. It is coming to the park. It has a lot of dirt and rocks. It is going to make a new playground. + +The truck stops near the slide. The driver gets out. He has sunglasses too. He sees Tom and Mia. + +"Hello, kids. I'm sorry, but you have to pause your game. I need to work here. The slide is not safe now. You can play somewhere else." He says. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They like the slide. They don't want to leave. + +"Can we watch you work?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but you have to stay away from the truck. It is very big and heavy. And you have to wear your sunglasses. The sun is very bright." The driver says. + +Tom and Mia agree. They move to a safe spot. They put on their sunglasses. They watch the driver work. They see him dump the dirt and rocks. They see him dig and level. They see him make a new playground. + +They are curious. They ask him questions. He answers them. He is nice. + +They learn a lot. They see a lot. They are amazed. + +They forget about the slide. They are excited to try the new playground. + +They thank the driver. They wait for him to finish. They are ready to play again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But today it is raining. The rain is pouring from the sky. It makes a loud noise on the roof of their house. + +"Can we go outside, Mom?" Anna asks. She wants to splash in the puddles. + +"No, sweetie, it is too wet and cold. You will catch a cold," Mom says. She gives them a hug and a cup of milk. "Why don't you play with your toys in your room? Maybe the rain will stop soon." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not want to play with their toys. They want to go outside. They sip their milk and look out the window. The rain is still pouring. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Anna says. She points to a small bird on the roof. The bird is wet and shivering. It has no place to hide from the rain. + +"Let's help the bird, Anna!" Ben says. He has an idea. He runs to the kitchen and gets a big bowl. He fills it with warm water. He adds some soap and bubbles. + +"Come on, Anna, follow me!" Ben says. He takes the bowl and goes to the back door. He opens the door and steps outside. Anna follows him with a towel. + +"Hey, bird, we have a surprise for you!" Ben says. He holds the bowl up to the roof. He pours the warm water on the bird. The bird is surprised. It feels the warm water and the bubbles. It shakes its feathers and chirps. + +"Good bird, good bird!" Anna says. She throws the towel over the bird. She gently wraps the bird in the towel. She holds the bird close to her chest. The bird is warm and cozy. It snuggles with Anna. + +"Thank you, thank you!" the bird says. It is a talking bird. Anna and Ben are amazed. They smile and laugh. + +"You are welcome, bird!" Anna and Ben say. They are happy. They have made a new friend. They do not mind the rain anymore. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in winter. They make snowmen and snowballs and slide on the ice. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a red bird on a tree. The bird looks cold and hungry. Anna and Ben want to help the bird. They go to their house and ask their mom for some bread. + +"Mom, can we have some bread for the bird?" Anna says. + +"Sure, you can have some bread. But why do you need it for the bird?" Mom says. + +"The bird is cold and hungry. We want to serve it some food," Ben says. + +"That's very kind of you. Here, take this bread and a bowl of water. Be careful not to scare the bird," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben take the bread and the water and go back to the tree. They put the bread and the water on the ground near the bird. They wait quietly and watch. The bird sees the bread and the water. It flies down and eats and drinks. It chirps happily and thanks Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben smile and wave to the bird. They are happy to serve the bird. They go back to their mom and tell her what they did. + +"Mom, we served the bird some bread and water. It was happy and thanked us," Anna says. + +"That's wonderful. You are very good friends to the bird. I'm proud of you," Mom says. + +She hugs Anna and Ben and gives them some hot chocolate. They drink and warm up. They talk about the bird and their winter games. They have a cozy and happy day. +Sam and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big rock near the slide. Sam ran to the rock and said, "Look, Lily, I found a treasure! This rock is shiny and pretty. It is not an ordinary rock. It is a magic rock!" + +Lily came closer and looked at the rock. She saw that it was not shiny or pretty. It was just a dirty and dull rock. She said, "Sam, that is not a treasure. That is not a magic rock. That is just an ordinary rock. You are teasing me. That is not nice." + +Sam felt bad. He did not want to tease Lily. He wanted to make her happy. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just joking. I wanted to have fun with you. I did not mean to be mean. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. We can still be friends. But next time, don't tease me. Teasing can hurt feelings. Let's play with the rock together. Maybe we can pretend it is something else. Like a cake, or a hat, or a car." + +Sam and Lily hugged. They learned that teasing is not a good way to have fun. They learned that being honest and kind is better. They played with the rock and had a lot of fun. They were happy friends. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big bridge over the river. They wanted to cross the bridge. + +"Let's go to the bridge," Tom said. "It looks fun." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. The bridge is high and old." + +They walked to the bridge. They saw many cars and trucks on the bridge. They heard loud noises. + +"Can we count the cars and trucks?" Tom asked. "That is a good game." + +"OK," Lily said. "But don't go too close to the edge. The bridge is not safe." + +They started to number the cars and trucks. Tom said, "One, two, three, four, five." Lily said, "Six, seven, eight, nine, ten." They kept on numbering. + +But Tom was bored. He wanted to see the river. He moved closer to the edge. He leaned over the railing. + +"Tom, stop!" Lily shouted. "You will fall!" + +But it was too late. Tom lost his balance. He fell off the bridge. He screamed. Lily screamed. The cars and trucks stopped. The people ran to help. But they could not save Tom. He was gone. + +Lily was sad. She cried. She wished she never played on the bridge. She wished Tom was still with her. She learned a hard lesson. The bridge was not fun. The bridge was dangerous. The bridge was bad. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the forest. They had a big secret: they had a friend who was a dragon. His name was Blaze and he was very kind and gentle, but he had to hide from the bad people who wanted to hurt him. + +One day, Tom and Lily heard a loud noise in the forest. They ran to see what it was and they saw a big truck with a cage on the back. Inside the cage was Blaze, who looked very scared and sad. The bad people had caught him and they wanted to take him away. + +"Blaze, we are here! We will help you!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +"Tom, Lily, you are in danger! Go away!" Blaze said. + +"No, we will not leave you! We are your friends!" Tom and Lily said. + +They looked around and saw a big rock. They had an idea. They ran to the rock and pushed it with all their strength. The rock rolled down the hill and hit the truck. The truck made a loud bang and stopped. The cage broke and Blaze was free. + +"Thank you, Tom and Lily! You are very brave and smart!" Blaze said. + +He hugged them with his wings and licked their faces. He was very happy. + +"Blaze, we are happy too! We love you!" Tom and Lily said. + +They united with Blaze and ran away from the bad people. They found a safe place in the forest where they could play and have fun. They were a family. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mountain near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top. + +"Let's go, Tim!" Sam said. "Maybe we will find treasure or animals or a castle!" + +"Okay, Sam!" Tim said. "But we have to be careful. The mountain is very high and steep." + +They put on their shoes and hats and ran to the mountain. They started to climb, holding on to rocks and trees. They felt happy and excited. + +But the higher they climbed, the harder it became. The air was thin and cold. The sun was bright and hot. They felt tired and thirsty. They also felt dizzy, like everything was spinning. + +"Tim, I don't feel good," Sam said. "Can we go back?" + +"No, Sam, we are almost there!" Tim said. "Look, I can see the top! Come on, we can do it!" + +Tim pulled Sam by the hand and dragged him to the top. But when they reached it, they did not see anything special. There was no treasure, no animals, no castle. There was only snow and rocks and wind. + +"Is this it?" Sam asked. "This is boring!" + +"Maybe there is something on the other side," Tim said. "Let's go and see!" + +But as they walked to the edge, they did not notice a big hole in the ground. They stepped on it and fell down. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. They were stuck in the hole, with no way out. They were cold and hungry and scared. They wished they had never climbed the mountain. They wished they had listened to their mom, who told them to stay home and play with their toys. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had received nothing but trouble. +Ben is a bunny who likes to hop. He hops in the grass, he hops in the mud, he hops in the snow. He hops all day long and he is happy. + +One day, he sees a big tree with many branches. He wants to hop on the branches and see what is up there. He hops to the tree and looks for a low branch. He finds one and hops on it. He feels the branch move under his feet. He likes it. + +He hops to another branch and then another. He goes higher and higher. He sees birds and squirrels and leaves and nuts. He hops and hops and hops. + +But he does not see the owl. The owl is on a high branch and he is sleeping. He does not like noise. He hears Ben hopping and he wakes up. He is angry. He opens his eyes and sees Ben. He says, "Who are you and what are you doing on my tree?" + +Ben is scared. He does not know the owl. He says, "I am sorry, Mr. Owl. I am Ben and I like to hop. I wanted to see the branches. I did not know this was your tree. Please do not hurt me." + +The owl looks at Ben. He sees that he is small and polite. He says, "Well, Ben, you are lucky that I am not hungry. But you should not hop on my tree. It is rude and dangerous. You could fall or meet a bigger and meaner bird. You should hop on the ground where you belong." + +Ben nods. He says, "You are right, Mr. Owl. I am sorry for bothering you. I will hop on the ground from now on. Thank you for being nice to me." + +The owl says, "You are welcome, Ben. Now go and hop away. And be careful." + +Ben hops off the branch and hops to the ground. He hops away from the tree and back to his home. He learned his lesson. He will not hop on the branches again. He will hop in the grass, he will hop in the mud, he will hop in the snow. He will hop all day long and he will be happy. +Ben liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a furry lion. He called him King, because he was the king of the jungle. Ben liked to make King roar and chase the other toys. He pretended that King was very brave and strong. + +One day, Ben's mom said they were going to the zoo. Ben was very happy. He wanted to see the real lions. He asked if he could bring King with him. His mom said yes, but he had to hold him tight and not lose him. Ben promised he would. + +At the zoo, Ben saw many animals. He saw monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and bears. He liked them all, but he was looking for the lions. He asked his mom where they were. She said they were at the end of the path. Ben ran ahead, holding King in his hand. + +He reached the lion cage and stopped. He saw a big lion lying on a rock. He looked like King, but much bigger and louder. Ben was amazed. He wanted to show King his real friend. He lifted King up and said, "Look, King, it's you!" + +But then, something bad happened. King slipped from Ben's hand and fell into the lion cage. Ben gasped. He saw King land near the big lion. The big lion opened his eyes and saw King. He seemed curious. He sniffed King and picked him up with his mouth. Ben was scared. He cried, "No, no, no, King!" + +His mom heard him and ran to him. She saw what happened and hugged him. She said, "Oh, Ben, I'm so sorry. We have to get King back. Let's call the zookeeper. He can help us." + +Ben nodded. He hoped the zookeeper would come soon. He hoped the big lion would not hurt King. He hoped he would see his furry friend again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big fountain with water and lights. They wanted to go closer and touch the water. + +"Look, Ben, the fountain is so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is. But we have to be careful. The water is not for drinking or playing. It is only for looking," Ben said. + +They walked to the fountain and saw some coins at the bottom. They wondered why people threw coins in the water. + +"Maybe they make a wish when they throw a coin," Lily said. + +"Maybe. Do you want to make a wish, Lily?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. She took a coin from her pocket and threw it in the fountain. She closed her eyes and wished for a new doll. + +Ben also took a coin from his pocket and threw it in the fountain. He closed his eyes and wished for a new bike. + +They opened their eyes and waited for their wishes to come true. But nothing happened. They felt sad and confused. + +"Why didn't our wishes come true, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe the fountain is fake. Maybe the water is not magic. Maybe the coins are not special," Ben said. + +They looked at the fountain again and saw a sign. The sign said: "Please do not throw coins in the fountain. They can damage the pump and the lights. Thank you for your cooperation." + +They realized they had made a mistake. They had not read the sign. They had not followed the rule. They had wasted their coins. + +They felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they could take their coins back. But they could not. The coins were too deep in the water. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to read signs and follow rules. They learned to not believe in fake things. They learned to save their coins for real things. They learned to be more careful and wise. +Tom and Sue were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. But then, Tom's car stopped working. He tried to push it and shake it, but it did not move or make any sound. + +"Look, Sue, my car is broken!" Tom said, sad. + +"Maybe we can repair it," Sue said, hopeful. "Let's take it to the kitchen and find some tools." + +They ran to the kitchen and looked for things that could help them fix the car. They found a spoon, a fork, a knife, and a rubber band. They tried to use them on the car, but nothing worked. The car was still broken. + +"I don't know what to do," Tom said, confused. + +"Me neither," Sue said, confused too. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was their dad, coming home from work. He saw them in the kitchen with the car and the tools. + +"Hi, kids, what are you doing?" he asked, curious. + +"We are trying to repair Tom's car, but it doesn't work," Sue said, disappointed. + +"Let me see," dad said, smiling. He took the car and looked at it. He opened the battery compartment and saw that the batteries were dead. He took them out and replaced them with new ones. He closed the compartment and turned on the car. It started to move and make sound again. + +"Wow, dad, you fixed it!" Tom said, happy. + +"How did you do that?" Sue asked, amazed. + +"I just changed the batteries. They are the things that make the car work. Sometimes they run out of power and need to be replaced. Do you want to learn more about how batteries work?" dad said, friendly. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Sue said, excited. + +Dad took them to the couch and showed them a book with pictures and words about batteries. He explained to them how batteries store and release energy, and how they can be used for different things. Tom and Sue listened and asked questions. They learned a lot and had fun. + +They thanked dad for repairing the car and teaching them something new. They hugged him and went back to the living room to play with their car. They were happy and proud. They did not mind that it was dark outside. They had light and love inside. +Lily and Ben were playing catch with a ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball high and far and run to catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away, but they did not mind. They had fun. + +But then a big dog came running to them. The dog saw the ball and wanted to play too. He jumped and grabbed the ball in his mouth. He ran away with the ball, wagging his tail. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Lily shouted. "Give it back!" + +Ben ran after the dog, but he was too slow. The dog was faster and ran to the other side of the park. Lily followed Ben, but she was also too slow. + +They saw a man with a net. He was trying to catch some butterflies. He had a hat and a coat and a big smile. + +"Excuse me, sir," Ben said. "Can you help us? A dog took our ball and ran away. Can we use your net to catch him?" + +The man looked at them and nodded. He gave them his net and said, "Sure, you can try. But be careful, the dog might bite." + +Lily and Ben thanked him and ran with the net. They saw the dog near a pond. He was still holding the ball in his mouth. He saw them and barked. + +Lily and Ben tried to catch the dog with the net. They threw the net over the dog, but the dog was too smart. He ducked and dodged and ran away. He dropped the ball and jumped into the pond. He splashed and swam and laughed. + +Lily and Ben got the ball back, but they were wet and muddy. They felt embarrass. They looked at each other and said, "Oops." + +They went back to the man with the net. They gave him his net and said, "Sorry, we couldn't catch the dog. He was too fast and clever. Thank you for letting us use your net." + +The man smiled and said, "That's OK. Don't worry. The dog was just having fun. He didn't mean to take your ball. You can keep playing with it. But maybe you should wash it first. And yourselves too." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind." + +They took their ball and went to a fountain. They washed the ball and themselves. They felt better. They decided to play catch again, but this time they looked around for any dogs. They did not want to lose their ball again. They had fun. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big jug of water and some cups. They like to pour water into the cups and pretend they are having a tea party. + +"Would you like some tea, Ben?" Anna asks, holding a cup. + +"Yes, please, Anna," Ben says, smiling. He takes the cup and pretends to sip. "Mmm, this is good tea." + +Suddenly, they hear a buzz. A bee is flying near them. It is looking for flowers. Anna and Ben are scared of the bee. They think it will sting them. + +"Go away, bee!" Anna shouts, waving her arms. "You are not invited to our tea party!" + +The bee does not listen. It flies closer to Anna and Ben. It sees the jug of water. It thinks it is nectar. It lands on the jug and tries to drink. + +Anna and Ben see the bee on the jug. They have an idea. They pick up their cups and pour water on the bee. The bee gets wet and angry. It flies away, buzzing loudly. + +"Ha, ha, we did it!" Anna and Ben cheer. "We scared the bee away!" + +They hug each other and laugh. They are happy. They finish their tea party and go inside. They tell their mom what happened. She is proud of them. She says they are good and brave. She gives them a cookie. They share it and smile. They love cookies. They love each other. They love their mom. They are a good family. +Ben and Mia were friends. They liked to paint together. Today, they had many colors to paint with. They had red, blue, yellow, green, and purple. They wanted to make brilliant pictures. + +They took their paper and brushes and went to the garden. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They started to paint. Ben painted a car. Mia painted a flower. They were happy. + +"Look at my car!" Ben said. "It is brilliant. It has four wheels and a horn." + +"Look at my flower!" Mia said. "It is brilliant. It has many petals and a stem." + +They showed each other their pictures. They smiled. + +But then, a big dog came. The dog was not friendly. The dog was angry. The dog saw the paper and the colors. The dog wanted to play. The dog ran to Ben and Mia. The dog barked. + +Ben and Mia were scared. They dropped their brushes and paper. They ran away. The dog chased them. The dog caught their paper. The dog tore their paper. The dog made a mess. + +Ben and Mia cried. Their pictures were gone. Their colors were gone. Their brilliant day was gone. They were sad. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with pink frosting and four candles. She had balloons and presents and friends. She wanted to play a game. + +"Let's march!" she said to her friends. "We can march like soldiers and make loud noises." + +Her friends liked the idea. They lined up behind Lily and followed her around the room. They stomped their feet and shouted "Hup, hup, hup!" + +They marched to the kitchen, where Lily's mom was making sandwiches. They marched to the living room, where Lily's dad was reading a book. They marched to the bathroom, where Lily's brother was brushing his teeth. + +"Stop!" Lily's brother said. "You are making too much noise. And you are dirtying the floor. Go away!" + +Lily and her friends did not listen. They marched into the bathroom and saw something on the sink. It was green and slimy and smelled bad. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is my slime," Lily's brother said. "I made it with glue and food coloring and vinegar. It is very cool. Do you want to touch it?" + +Lily and her friends looked at the slime. They thought it was disgusting. They did not want to touch it. They made faces and said "Yuck!" + +They ran out of the bathroom and marched back to the dining room. They saw the cake and the balloons and the presents. They forgot about the slime. They were happy again. + +They sang "Happy birthday" to Lily and ate the cake. They opened the presents and played with the toys. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily's brother came to the dining room. He had the slime in his hands. He wanted to show it to Lily and her friends. + +"Look at my slime!" he said. "It is very cool. Do you want to touch it?" + +Lily and her friends looked at the slime. They still thought it was disgusting. They did not want to touch it. They said "No, thank you!" + +They moved away from Lily's brother and the slime. They hugged Lily and said "Happy birthday!" + +Lily smiled. She was very happy. It was her best birthday ever. +Tom and Lily were playing cops and robbers in the backyard. Tom was the cop and Lily was the robber. Tom had a toy gun and Lily had a bag of candy. + +"Stop, robber! Give me the candy or go to jail!" Tom shouted. + +"No, never! You can't catch me!" Lily said, running away. + +Tom chased Lily around the trees and the swing. He was faster than Lily, who was chubby and got tired easily. He caught up with her and grabbed her arm. + +"Ha, I got you! Now you have to go to jail!" Tom said, pointing to the doghouse. + +Lily pouted and tried to pull away. "No, I don't want to go to jail! It's dark and scary and I want my candy!" + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He didn't want to make her cry. He had an idea. + +"OK, how about this? You can keep your candy, but you have to share it with me. And you have to say sorry for being a robber. Then you don't have to go to jail. Deal?" Tom said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked candy, but she also liked Tom. He was her best friend. She nodded. + +"OK, deal. I'm sorry for being a robber. You're a good cop. Can we be friends again?" Lily said. + +Tom smiled and hugged Lily. "Of course we can be friends again. You're a good robber. Well, not really, but you know what I mean. Come on, let's eat some candy together. I'll encourage you to run faster next time." Tom said. + +They went to the porch and shared the candy. They were happy and forgot about jail. They decided to play something else later. Maybe pirates and mermaids. Or astronauts and aliens. Or dinosaurs and cavemen. They had many ideas and many fun games. They were the best of friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and flags. + +"Look at my castle, Lily. It is very big and strong," said Ben. He used his spade to dig and pile up the sand. + +"Look at my castle, Ben. It is very beautiful and shiny," said Lily. She used her spade to smooth and decorate the sand. She found some shells and stones and put them on her castle. + +They were both very proud of their castles. But then a big wave came and washed them away. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and cried. + +"Where are our castles? They are gone!" said Lily. + +"Why did the wave do that? It is not fair!" said Ben. + +A man was walking on the beach. He saw Lily and Ben crying. He came to them and said, "Hello, children. Why are you so sad?" + +"The wave took our castles. We worked very hard to make them," said Lily. + +"They were very big and strong and beautiful," said Ben. + +The man smiled and said, "I'm sorry to hear that. But you know, castles made of sand are not meant to last. They are only for fun and play. They are not real." + +"What do you mean, not real?" asked Lily. + +"Well, real castles are made of stone and brick and wood. They are very hard and heavy and take a long time to build. They are not for fun and play. They are for living and protecting," said the man. + +"Can we make real castles?" asked Ben. + +"Maybe when you grow up, you can. But for now, you can only make sand castles. And that's okay. Because sand castles are not about how big or strong or beautiful they are. They are about how you act when you make them and when you lose them," said the man. + +"How should we act?" asked Lily. + +"You should act with joy and kindness and patience. You should enjoy making them and sharing them with others. You should not be angry or greedy or proud. And you should not be sad or bitter or jealous when they are gone. Because you can always make new ones. And maybe they will be even better than the old ones," said the man. + +Lily and Ben thought about what the man said. They wiped their tears and smiled. They said, "Thank you, sir. You are very wise and nice. Can we make a new castle with you?" + +The man nodded and said, "Of course, you can. Let's go and find a good spot. And let's have some fun and play." + +They took their buckets and spades and followed the man. They made a new castle together. It was not very big or strong or beautiful. But it was very fun and happy and friendly. And they learned a valuable lesson. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower with all the blocks they had. But they had a problem. The blocks were all mixed up and they did not know where to find the ones they needed. + +"Let's organize the blocks by color," Tom said. "Then we can find them easily and make a nice tower." + +"That's a good idea," Mia agreed. "You take the red and blue blocks, and I take the yellow and green ones. We can put them in different piles." + +They started to sort the blocks by color, but soon they had another problem. Tom liked the red and blue blocks more than the yellow and green ones. He wanted to use them all for his tower. He did not want to share with Mia. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Mia said. "You have more blocks than me. Give me some of the red and blue ones." + +"No, they are mine!" Tom said. "I organized them first. You can only have the yellow and green ones. They are ugly and bitter." + +Mia felt sad and angry. She did not like the yellow and green blocks. She thought they were bright and sweet. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. She took her blocks and moved away from him. + +Tom was happy at first. He had all the red and blue blocks he wanted. He started to build his tower. But soon he had another problem. His tower was too heavy and unstable. It wobbled and fell down. He tried to fix it, but it kept falling. He felt frustrated and lonely. + +He looked at Mia. She had built a smaller tower, but it was strong and stable. It did not fall down. It had yellow and green blocks, but also some red and blue ones that she had found on the floor. It looked nice and colorful. She smiled and played with it. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he had been selfish and rude. He had hurt his friend and spoiled their game. He wanted to make up with Mia and share the blocks. + +"Mia, I'm sorry," he said. "I was wrong. You can have some of the red and blue blocks. They are not bitter, they are beautiful. Can we play together again?" + +Mia looked at Tom. She saw that he was sincere and regretful. She forgave him and smiled. + +"Sure, Tom," she said. "I'm sorry too. We can play together again. Let's organize the blocks by shape and size. Then we can build a bigger and better tower." + +They hugged and became friends again. They sorted the blocks by shape and size. They shared and helped each other. They built a bigger and better tower. They had fun and learned a lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Don't be greedy and mean. Be kind and generous. You will have more friends and more fun. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide, and run. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, Lily saw a big red balloon in the sky. She pointed to it and said, "Look, Tom! A balloon! I want it!" Tom looked at the balloon and said, "Me too! Let's get it!" They ran after the balloon, but it was too fast and too high. They could not catch it. + +They stopped and sighed. They were sad. They wanted the balloon. They sat on a bench and looked at the sky. They saw the balloon getting smaller and smaller. They felt like crying. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She said, "Tom, do you remember the story that Mommy told us? The one about the jolly clown who gave balloons to children?" Tom nodded. He liked that story. It made him happy. + +Lily said, "Maybe the balloon is from the jolly clown. Maybe he wants us to be happy. Maybe he will give us another balloon someday. What do you think?" Tom smiled. He liked Lily's idea. He said, "Maybe you are right. Maybe the jolly clown is watching us. Maybe he will make us a surprise." + +They hugged each other and felt better. They decided to play some more. They forgot about the balloon. They did not know that the jolly clown was indeed watching them. He was hiding behind a tree. He had a big bag of balloons. He was waiting for the right moment to make them a surprise. He was happy too. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They saw a big cake on the table. It had pink and white frosting and sprinkles. + +"Can we have some cake, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. That cake is for our guests. They will come soon. We have to say welcome to them and share the cake." Mommy said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They waited and waited. They heard the doorbell ring. Mommy opened the door. There were four people. They had big smiles and bags. + +"Hello, Mommy. We are your new neighbors. We moved in next door. We brought you some cookies and fruit. We hope you like them." One of them said. + +Mommy was happy. She said thank you and invited them in. She introduced them to Lily and Ben. + +"These are my children, Lily and Ben. They are very nice and friendly. They like to play and have fun." Mommy said. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben. We are happy to meet you. We have two children too. They are at school now. Maybe you can play with them later. They like to play and have fun too." Another one of them said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said hello and welcome. They were curious about the new neighbors. They wanted to see their cookies and fruit. + +Mommy put the cake and the cookies and the fruit on the table. She said they could all have some. She cut the cake and gave everyone a slice. She also gave everyone some cookies and fruit. + +Lily and Ben took a bite of the cake. It was soft and sweet. They tasted the frosting and the sprinkles. They were creamy and crunchy. They liked the cake very much. + +They also tried the cookies and the fruit. The cookies were chewy and chocolatey. The fruit was juicy and fresh. They liked the cookies and the fruit too. + +They said thank you to the new neighbors. They said the cake and the cookies and the fruit were yummy. They said they were not hungry anymore. + +The new neighbors said thank you to Mommy. They said the cake was delicious. They said they were glad to be friends. They said they had a good time. + +Mommy said thank you to everyone. She said she was happy to have them. She said they were welcome anytime. She said they had a good time too. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had new friends and new treats. They said goodbye and see you soon. They hugged Mommy and each other. They were full and sleepy. They went to bed and dreamed of cake and cookies and fruit. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to dig in the dirt and find bugs and rocks. They had a big file that they used to scrape the dirt and make holes. The file was old and filthy, but they did not care. + +One day, they saw a big hole under the fence. They wondered what was on the other side. They decided to go and explore. They took their file and crawled under the fence. They nodded to each other and smiled. + +They found themselves in a dark and scary place. There were big piles of trash and broken things. There were loud noises and bad smells. They saw a big dog with sharp teeth and angry eyes. The dog saw them and started to bark and run towards them. + +Lily and Tom were very afraid. They tried to run back to the fence, but the dog was faster. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. They dropped their file and tried to climb the fence, but it was too high. The dog caught them and bit them hard. + +Lily and Tom never came back. Their parents looked for them, but they could not find them. They only found their file, covered in blood and dirt. They cried and cried. They wished they had never let their children play with the filthy file. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw Mom hanging laundry on the line. Mom had a big basket of clothes and towels. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. Thank you, my sweeties," Mom said. She gave them each a towel to hang. "You have to sign your name on the towel, so we know it's yours," she said. + +Lily and Ben took a marker and wrote their names on the towels. Lily wrote L-I-L-Y in big letters. Ben wrote B-E-N in small letters. They were proud of their signs. + +They hung their towels on the line and looked for more clothes to sign. They found a shirt that was white and blue. They liked the shirt. They both wanted to sign it. + +"It's my shirt, I want to sign it," Lily said. + +"No, it's my shirt, I want to sign it," Ben said. + +They pulled the shirt from each other. They made the shirt stretch and tear. They heard a loud rip. + +They stopped pulling. They looked at the shirt. It had a big hole in the middle. They felt scared. + +They looked at Mom. Mom looked at the shirt. Mom looked at them. Mom was not happy. + +"What did you do to the shirt?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben did not know what to say. They were sorry. They did not mean to break the shirt. + +They hung their heads. They said in a small voice, "We're sorry, Mom." +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Lila saw a big red flower that she had never seen before. It was very pretty and bright. + +"Look, Tom, look!" she said. "This flower is new. It is red like a flame. Do you know its name?" + +Tom came closer and looked at the flower. He shook his head. He did not know its name either. He touched one of the petals. It was soft and warm. + +"I don't know its name, Lila. It is unknown to me. Maybe it is a magic flower. Maybe it can grant wishes. What do you wish for, Lila?" + +Lila thought for a moment. She had many wishes, but she wanted to share one with Tom. She smiled and said: + +"I wish for more flowers like this one. I wish they would bloom all over the garden and make it more beautiful. What do you wish for, Tom?" + +Tom thought for a moment too. He had many wishes, but he wanted to share one with Lila. He smiled and said: + +"I wish for more fun and games with you, Lila. I wish we would always be friends and play together. Do you think the flower will hear us, Lila?" + +Lila nodded. She hoped the flower would hear them and make their wishes come true. She and Tom held hands and closed their eyes. They said their wishes out loud and thanked the flower. + +Then they opened their eyes and gasped. The garden was full of red flowers like the one they had found. They were blooming everywhere, making the garden look like a firework. Lila and Tom laughed and clapped. They ran around and picked some flowers. They gave them to each other and to their parents. They had a lot of fun and games that day. They were very happy and grateful. They never forgot the unknown flower that granted their wishes. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the sun. But they have to put on lotion first. Mommy says lotion helps their skin stay soft and not hurt. + +One day, they find a new bottle of lotion in the bathroom. It is deep blue and smells funny. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to try the new lotion. + +They open the bottle and squeeze some on their hands. They rub it on their faces and arms and legs. It feels cold and sticky. They giggle and make funny faces. + +"Look at us, we are blue!" Lily says. + +"Yeah, we are like smurfs!" Ben says. + +They run to show Mommy their new look. But Mommy is not happy. She gasps and drops her phone. + +"What have you done?" Mommy asks. "That is not lotion, that is paint!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They did not know it was paint. They thought it was lotion. + +"Sorry, Mommy, we wanted to try it," Lily says. + +"Sorry, Mommy, we did not know," Ben says. + +Mommy is angry and sad. She takes them to the bathroom and tries to wash off the paint. But it is hard. The paint is deep and does not come off easily. It stains their skin and hair and clothes. + +Lily and Ben cry. They hurt their skin and make a mess. They wish they did not try the new lotion. They wish they listened to Mommy. They have a bad day. +Lily wanted to play with Mommy's makeup. She liked the colors and the shiny things. She saw Mommy put makeup on her face every morning. Lily thought it looked fun. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the makeup bag on the dresser. She opened it and saw many things inside. She took out a red stick and a gray powder. She rubbed the red stick on her lips and the gray powder on her eyes. + +She looked in the mirror and smiled. She thought she looked pretty. She wanted to show Mommy. + +She ran to the kitchen where Mommy was making breakfast. She said, "Mommy, look at me! I have makeup like you!" + +Mommy turned around and saw Lily. She was surprised and angry. She said, "Lily, what did you do? That is not for you! That is Mommy's makeup! You made a mess!" + +Lily felt sad and scared. She said, "But Mommy, I wanted to be like you. I wanted to be pretty." + +Mommy sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, you are pretty without makeup. You are my beautiful girl. You don't need to play with Mommy's makeup. It is not for children. It can hurt your skin and eyes. And you have to ask before you touch Mommy's things." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't do it again." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. I love you. But now we have to clean up. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and wash your face." + +Lily followed Mommy to the bathroom. She saw her face in the mirror again. She saw the red and gray on her skin. She thought it looked funny. She said, "Mommy, can I keep the makeup?" + +Mommy said, "No, Lily. You have to wash it off. It is not for you." + +Lily refused. She said, "No, Mommy. I like it. It is pretty." + +Mommy said, "No, Lily. It is not pretty. It is messy. And it is not good for you. Please, Lily, let me wash it off." + +Lily refused again. She said, "No, Mommy. I want it. It is mine." + +Mommy said, "Lily, don't be stubborn. It is not yours. It is Mommy's. And you have to listen to Mommy. Mommy knows what is best for you. Please, Lily, be a good girl and wash your face." + +Lily looked at Mommy. She saw Mommy's face was serious and sad. She did not want to make Mommy sad. She loved Mommy. She said, "Okay, Mommy. I will wash my face. But can I have a sticker?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. You can have a sticker. You are a good girl. Thank you for washing your face." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mommy. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily." + +They hugged and kissed. Then they washed Lily's face and put a sticker on her cheek. They went back to the kitchen and had breakfast. Lily was happy. She did not need makeup. She had Mommy and a sticker. +Tom and Lily went to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy a new dress for Lily. Mom said they could choose any dress they liked. + +They saw many dresses in the shop. Some were red, some were blue, some were yellow. Some had flowers, some had stars, some had stripes. Tom and Lily looked at all the dresses. + +"I like this one," Lily said. She pointed to a pink dress with dots. "It has a nice pattern." + +"I like this one," Tom said. He pointed to a green dress with hearts. "It has a nice pattern too." + +Mom smiled. "You both have good taste. But you can only buy one dress for Lily. Which one do you want?" + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. They both liked their own dress, but they also liked the other one. They did not want to fight. + +"I have an idea," Tom said. He was a clever boy. "Why don't we buy both dresses and share them? Then Lily can wear the pink dress one day and the green dress another day. And I can wear them too, if I want." + +Lily liked Tom's idea. She was a clever girl. "That's a great idea, Tom. Then we can have two patterns instead of one. And we can be twins sometimes." + +Mom agreed. She was proud of her clever children. She bought both dresses and gave them a hug. "You are very smart and kind, Tom and Lily. I love you both very much." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked Mom and put on their new dresses. They liked their patterns and they liked each other. They had a fun day at the shop. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play different games. One day, Tom brings a chess game to Lily's house. He says, "Look, this is chess. It is a fun game. You have black pieces and I have white pieces. We move them on the board and try to catch the king." + +Lily looks at the chess game. She sees many pieces with different shapes and sizes. She says, "What are these pieces? How do you move them? How do you catch the king?" + +Tom says, "These pieces are called rook, knight, bishop, queen, king and pawn. They have different rules for moving. I can show you. The king is the most important piece. If you catch the king, you win the game." + +Lily says, "OK, let's play. But first, I want to measure the pieces. I want to see which one is the biggest and which one is the smallest." + +Tom says, "Why do you want to measure the pieces? It does not matter how big or small they are. It matters how you use them." + +Lily says, "I want to measure them because I like to measure things. It is fun. I have a ruler. I can measure the pieces in inches. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom says, "OK, fine. Let's measure the pieces. But then, can we play the game?" + +Lily says, "Yes, we can play the game. But first, let's measure the pieces." + +They take the ruler and start to measure the pieces. They find out that the king is the biggest piece and the pawn is the smallest piece. They also find out that the rook, the knight and the bishop are the same size, but have different shapes. They write down the measurements on a paper. + +They finish measuring the pieces. They say, "Wow, that was interesting. We learned a lot about the pieces." + +They put the pieces back on the board. They say, "Now, let's play the game." + +They start to play the game. They move the pieces and try to catch the king. They have fun. They learn a new game. They are happy. +Jill and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Jill has a new gum. It is pink and sweet. She gives Ben a piece. + +"Thank you, Jill. This gum is good," Ben says. + +They chew their gum and run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and have fun. + +But Jill forgets her gum. She leaves it on the slide. A bird sees the gum. It thinks it is food. It flies to the slide and picks up the gum. + +"Hey, that's my gum!" Jill cries. She runs to the slide. But the bird is faster. It flies away with the gum. + +"Sorry, Jill. I did not see the bird," Ben says. + +"It's okay, Ben. It was only gum. It was mild, not sour or spicy. I have more gum at home. Do you want another piece?" Jill says. + +"Yes, please. You are a good friend, Jill," Ben says. + +They hug and smile. They forget the bird and the gum. They play in the park until it is time to go home. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big statue of a lion. It looked scary and strong. Lily wanted to touch it, but Ben was afraid. + +"Can I feel the lion, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Be careful, Lily. The lion is very old and rare. It might break if you touch it too hard," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and walked slowly to the statue. She reached out her hand and felt the lion's mane. It was cold and hard. She moved her hand to the lion's nose. It was smooth and shiny. + +"Wow, the lion is so cool!" Lily said. + +Ben watched from a distance. He did not like the lion. He thought it was ugly and mean. He wished Lily would come back and play with him. + +He saw a big stick on the ground. He picked it up and ran to the statue. He wanted to scare Lily and make her stop touching the lion. + +"Roar! I am a bigger lion! I will eat you!" Ben shouted. He swung the stick at the statue. + +But the stick hit the lion's nose too hard. The nose cracked and fell off. The statue looked broken and sad. + +Lily screamed. Mom gasped. Ben dropped the stick. + +"Oh no! What have you done, Ben?" Mom said. She was angry and scared. She grabbed Ben and Lily and ran away from the statue. + +The park keeper saw what happened. He was very mad. He called the police. The police came and looked for Mom and Ben and Lily. They wanted to catch them and make them pay for the damage. + +But Mom and Ben and Lily were gone. They hid in their car and drove away. They never came back to the park again. They felt bad and sorry for the rest of their lives. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their equipment. They had a ball, a bike, a bucket and a shovel. They liked to make sand castles, kick the ball and ride the bike. They had a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they started to feel tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They looked at the sun and saw that it was going down. They knew it was time to go home. + +They packed their equipment in their backpacks and said goodbye to the park. They walked with their mom and dad to the car. On the way, they saw a man who was bald. He had no hair on his head. He smiled at them and said hello. + +Lily and Max were curious. They asked their mom and dad why the man was bald. Their mom and dad explained that some people have hair and some people don't. They said that hair is not important, and that what matters is how kind and friendly people are. + +Lily and Max nodded and agreed. They said that the bald man was very nice. They waved at him and he waved back. Then they got in the car and drove home. They were happy and sleepy. They yawned again and fell asleep. They dreamed of the park and the bald man. +Lily was a big girl now. She could wear pants like her brother Tom. She liked her new pants. They were blue and soft and had pockets. She put her toy car in one pocket and her candy in another. + +She wanted to show her pants to her friend Anna. She ran to Anna's house and knocked on the door. Anna's mom opened the door and smiled. "Hello, Lily. Welcome to our house. Do you want to play with Anna?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Look at my pants. They are new and nice. Do you like them?" + +Anna's mom said, "They are very nice, Lily. I like them a lot. Come in, Anna is in her room." + +Lily followed Anna's mom to Anna's room. She saw Anna sitting on the floor with her dolls. She said, "Hi, Anna. Look at my pants. They are new and nice. Do you like them?" + +Anna looked at Lily's pants and frowned. She said, "No, I don't like them. They are blue and boring. I like pink and sparkly. Your pants are ugly." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "No, they are not ugly. They are nice and soft and have pockets. You are mean and rude. I don't want to play with you." + +She took out her candy from her pocket and put it in her mouth. She hoped it would make her feel better. But the candy was bitter and sour. It made her face twist and her tongue hurt. She spit it out and said, "Yuck! This candy is bad. It tastes like dirt." + +Anna laughed and said, "That's what you get for wearing ugly pants. You have bad candy. My candy is sweet and yummy. Do you want some?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, thank you. I don't want your candy. I don't want anything from you. You are not my friend. You are mean and bitter. I'm going home." + +She grabbed her toy car from her other pocket and ran out of Anna's room. She said goodbye to Anna's mom and left the house. She ran back to her own house and hugged her mom. She told her what happened and cried. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Anna was not nice to you. She should have been kind and polite. You don't need friends like that. You have other friends who like you and your pants. Your pants are lovely and so are you. I love you, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for my pants. They are my favorite." She wiped her tears and felt better. She decided to call her other friend Ben and ask him to play. She hoped he would like her pants and her candy. She hoped he would be nice and sweet. She hoped he would welcome her. +Sara liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She read them every day. She read them to her toys and her cat. She read them to her mom and dad. She read them to herself. + +One day, Sara went to the farm with her class. She saw many animals. She saw cows and pigs and chickens. She saw horses and sheep and ducks. And she saw a goat. The goat was white and brown. He had horns and a beard. He looked charming. + +Sara wanted to read to the goat. She took her book from her backpack. She walked to the goat. She said, "Hello, goat. Do you want to hear a story?" The goat said, "Baa." Sara thought that meant yes. She opened her book and started to read. + +But the goat was not interested in the story. He was interested in the book. He sniffed the book. He licked the book. He bit the book. He tore the book. Sara was shocked. She said, "No, goat! Stop! That is my book! You are ruining it!" The goat said, "Baa." He did not stop. + +Sara cried. She ran to her teacher. She said, "Teacher, teacher, the goat ate my book! He was very bad!" The teacher said, "Oh, Sara, I'm sorry. The goat did not know. He thought it was food. He likes to eat paper. Come, I have another book for you. It is the same as yours. You can read it to me." Sara said, "Thank you, teacher. You are very kind. But I don't want to read to the goat anymore. He is not charming. He is naughty." The teacher said, "I understand. Maybe next time you can read to another animal. How about the duck? He is very charming." Sara said, "Maybe. But I think I like the cat better. He is very charming. And he does not eat books." The teacher said, "That is true. The cat is very charming. And he likes to listen to stories. Let's go and find him." Sara said, "Yes, let's go." And they went. +Lily loved to visit her grandma on the farm. Grandma was elderly, but she was very kind and fun. She had many animals, like cows, chickens, and pigs. Lily liked to feed them and pet them. + +One day, Lily saw a new pig in the barn. It was small and pink, with a curly tail. Lily wanted to play with it, but grandma said no. "That is a baby pig, Lily. He is not ready to play yet. He needs to stay with his mommy and drink milk. Maybe when he is bigger, you can play with him." + +Lily was sad, but she listened to grandma. She knew grandma was smart and loved her. Grandma said, "Why don't you play with this pig instead?" She pointed to a big, brown pig in the corner. He was old and fat, with a long snout and floppy ears. He was snoring loudly. + +Lily looked at the old pig. He did not look very fun. He looked sleepy and grumpy. Lily said, "But grandma, he is so old and boring. He does not want to play with me. He only wants to sleep." + +Grandma smiled and said, "Don't judge a pig by his cover, Lily. He may be old, but he is very friendly and wise. He knows many things about the farm and the animals. He can tell you stories and jokes. He can teach you how to snort and oink. He is a very good pig. I recommend you give him a chance. You might be surprised." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to learn new things and hear stories and jokes. She decided to try to play with the old pig. She walked slowly to the corner and said, "Hello, pig. My name is Lily. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The old pig opened one eye and looked at Lily. He saw her bright smile and her big eyes. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He said, "Hello, Lily. My name is Oink. Of course I want to be your friend. Come closer and sit with me. I have many things to tell you." + +Lily and Oink became friends. They talked and laughed and snorted and oinked. They shared stories and jokes and secrets. They had fun and learned from each other. Lily was happy. She was glad she listened to grandma. She realized that the old pig was not boring at all. He was amazing. She thanked grandma for recommending him. Grandma hugged Lily and Oink and said, "You are very welcome, my dear. I am happy to see you happy. You are both very good pigs." +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and taste yummy food. One day, Max saw a big, juicy steak on a table. He wanted to eat it, but his mommy said, "No, Max! That steak is dangerous!" + +Max didn't understand why the steak was dangerous. He thought it looked so good. He asked his mommy, "Why is the steak dangerous?" His mommy said, "It's too big and hard for you, Max. You might get sick if you eat it." + +Max felt sad, but he listened to his mommy. He played with his toys and forgot about the steak. Later, his mommy gave him a small, soft treat that was safe for him to eat. Max tasted it and thought it was the best treat ever. From that day on, Max knew that listening to his mommy was always a good idea. +One day, a little mouse named Tim saw a big piece of cheese. He wanted to eat it, but he needed to make sure it was safe. So, Tim decided to observe the cheese for a while. He looked at it from far away and saw that no one was around. He thought it was safe to get closer. + +As Tim got closer to the cheese, he met a friendly bird named Sue. Sue also saw the cheese and wanted some too. Tim asked Sue, "Do you think it's safe to eat the cheese?" Sue said, "I don't know, let's observe it together." So Tim and Sue watched the cheese very carefully. + +After a while, they saw that no one was coming to take the cheese away. They both felt it was safe to eat. Tim and Sue shared the cheese and became good friends. They were happy that they observed the cheese and made sure it was safe to eat. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw a big hole in the ground. "Wow, what a big hole!" she said. She wanted to find out what was inside the hole. So, she went closer to look. + +Inside the hole, Amy found a tiny kitchen. A small mouse was there too. The mouse was cooking some food. "Hello, I am Momo the mouse," said the mouse. "I am making my original soup. Would you like to try some?" Amy was excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +Amy and Momo the mouse sat down and ate the soup together. They laughed and talked about their day. The soup was very yummy. After they finished eating, Amy said, "Thank you, Momo! Your original soup is the best!" Momo smiled and they became good friends. From that day on, Amy and Momo would meet at the hole and cook together. +One day, a rabbit and a turtle had a race. They wanted to see who was faster. The race started near a big pine tree. The rabbit was very fast, but the turtle was slow. + +The rabbit said, "I am so fast, I can take a rest and still win." So, the rabbit found a comfortable spot under the pine tree and took a nap. The turtle kept moving slowly. + +When the rabbit woke up, he saw the turtle near the finish line. The rabbit raced as fast as he could, but the turtle won. The turtle said, "Slow and steady wins the race." +One day, a brave little girl named Lily found a big radio. She loved to march and dance to the music from the radio. She took the radio to the park to play with her friends. They were all very excited. + +In the park, there was a mean boy named Tom. He saw Lily and her friends having fun with the radio. Tom wanted the radio for himself. He walked up to Lily and said, "Give me that radio!" Lily was scared, but she wanted to be brave for her friends. So, she said, "No, we are playing with it." + +Tom was angry and tried to take the radio from Lily. But Lily and her friends all held on to the radio together. They were brave and strong. Tom could not take the radio from them. He marched away, feeling sad and alone. + +Lily and her friends went back to dancing and having fun with the radio. They saw Tom sitting alone and decided to be kind. They invited him to join them. Tom said sorry and they all danced together. From that day on, they were all friends and had many fun days at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to eat tasty treats. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They saw a man selling ice cream. Sue wanted to buy some tasty ice cream, but her mom said, "We need to trust that he has a license to sell ice cream." + +Sue asked the man, "Do you have a license?" The man smiled and showed them his license. Sue's mom felt better and let Sue buy some ice cream. + +Sue and her mom sat on a bench and ate their tasty ice cream. They were happy to trust the man with the license. Sue's mom told her, "It's important to trust people, but we also need to make sure they have a license to do their job." Sue nodded and enjoyed her ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy room with a big iron. The iron was very good at making clothes flat and smooth. One day, a little girl named Lily came into the room. She saw the iron and wanted to know what it was. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Mommy, what is this?" Her mommy said, "That is an iron, Lily. It helps make our clothes look nice and tidy." Lily wanted to see how the iron worked, so her mommy decided to show her. + +Mommy took a wrinkled shirt and put it on the table. She turned on the iron and carefully moved it over the shirt. Lily watched as the shirt became flat and smooth. "Wow!" said Lily, "The iron is like magic!" From that day on, Lily loved to watch her mommy use the iron to make their clothes tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary that she loved. In the diary, she wrote about her day and her friends. One day, Lily found a small seed. She said, "I will grow this seed into a big tree!" + +Lily planted the seed in her yard. She watered it every day. But the seed did not grow. Lily was sad. She asked her mom, "Why won't my seed grow?" Her mom said, "It needs time and love, just like you." + +Lily kept taking care of the seed. One day, it started to grow. It grew and grew until it was a wide tree. Lily was so happy! She wrote in her diary about how her tree grew big and strong. + +One day, Lily saw her friend Tim crying. He was sad because he could not ride his bike. Lily told Tim about her tree. She said, "If you try and try, you will learn to ride your bike, just like my tree grew." + +Tim listened to Lily. He tried and tried, and soon he could ride his bike. They were both happy. The moral of the story is: if you try and give love, you can make things grow and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very intelligent. She liked to learn new things every day. One day, Mia found a big candle in her house. She was very excited. + +Mia went to her mom and said, "Mom, can I turn on the candle?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Mia, but be very careful. Fire can be hot." Mia nodded and said, "I will be careful, Mom." + +Mia went back to the candle. She turned it on and watched the flame dance. The light from the candle made the room bright and warm. Mia felt happy. She knew she learned something new today. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious parrot. The parrot lived in a big tree. The tree was in a park. The parrot liked to talk to the kids that played in the park. + +One day, the parrot saw a big sack. The sack was under the tree. The parrot was curious. The parrot asked a little boy, "What is in the sack?" The little boy said, "I don't know." + +The parrot and the little boy opened the sack. Inside the sack, there were many toys. The parrot and the little boy were happy. They played with the toys all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car named Zoomy. Zoomy loved to zoom around town all day. He was very fast and all the other cars were envious of him. + +One sunny day, Zoomy saw a big hose near a house. He had an idea. He asked his friend, the blue truck, "Do you want to play with the hose and make a big puddle?" + +The blue truck was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They took turns splashing in the big puddle they made. They laughed and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Zoomy and the blue truck were tired but happy. They learned that playing together was more fun than being envious. From that day on, they became best friends and zoomed around town together. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk in the woods. She saw a big tree with an unknown texture. Mia was curious and wanted to look at it. She walked closer to the tree and touched it. The tree felt rough and bumpy. + +Mia heard a voice from behind the tree. It was a small squirrel. The squirrel said, "Hi! I am Sam. Don't touch that tree! It is not nice." But Mia did not listen. She wanted to keep touching the tree because it was so different. + +Sam the squirrel tried to stop Mia, but she did not listen. She kept touching the tree. Suddenly, the tree began to shake and fall down. Mia and Sam ran away, but the tree fell on their favorite play spot. They were very sad and wished they had not touched the tree with the unknown texture. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion with a new style. He had a big, shiny mane that everyone liked. One day, he met a little cub who looked sad. + +"Hello, little cub. Why are you sad?" asked the big lion. + +"I want to roar like you, but I can't," said the little cub. The big lion thought for a moment and smiled. + +"Don't worry, little cub. I will teach you how to roar," said the big lion. So they practiced roaring every day. The little cub tried very hard, but his roar was still very small. + +One day, a mean animal came to the forest. All the animals were scared. The big lion knew it was time to help the little cub. He whispered a secret in the little cub's ear. Suddenly, the little cub roared very loud and scared the mean animal away. + +Everyone cheered for the little cub. The big lion was proud of him. From that day on, the little cub had a big roar and a new style, just like his big friend. +One day, a poor girl named Lily wanted to create something fun. She had a big box and some colors. She thought, "I can make a television with this box!" + +Lily took the big box and colored it with her colors. She made a screen and some buttons. Then, she called her friend Tom. "Tom, come see what I made!" she said. + +Tom came over and saw the television. "Wow, Lily! This is so fun!" They sat in front of the television and pretended to watch their favorite shows. They laughed and had a great time with their new toy. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to play. She liked to pretend. She pretended she was a big grape. She was round and purple. She felt safe when she was a grape. + +Lily saw her friend Tom. Tom did not like to pretend. He wanted to play with a ball. Lily and Tom did not agree. They got mad at each other. They did not want to play together. + +Lily played alone. She was not happy. She was still a grape, but she did not feel safe. She missed Tom. Tom missed Lily too. They did not play together again. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to wear orange clothes. One day, he found a big orange hat in his room. He was very happy and decided to show it to his friend, Sam. + +Tim went to Sam's house and said, "Look at my big orange hat! Isn't it nice?" Sam looked at the hat and said, "Yes, it's nice, but it looks dangerous. Be careful when you wear it." Tim didn't listen to Sam and wore the hat all day. + +Later, Tim was playing near a tree. The hat got stuck in the tree branches. Tim tried to get it out, but he couldn't. Sam came to help and said, "I told you it was dangerous." They worked together to get the hat out of the tree. Tim learned that he should listen to his friends and be careful with dangerous things. +One day, a boy named Tim found a marble. It was not a normal marble. It was very big and shiny. Tim was very happy and wanted to show his friend, Sue. + +Tim went to Sue's house and said, "Look, I found a big marble!" Sue looked at the marble and wanted it too. She said, "Let's gather more marbles like this one!" So, they went to look for more marbles together. + +But they could not find any more big, shiny marbles. Sue was not happy. She wanted the big marble, but Tim did not want to give it to her. They got mad at each other and stopped being friends. In the end, Tim was sad because he lost his friend just because of a big marble. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big, fierce monster. The monster was very sad and suffered because everyone was afraid of him. He did not have any friends. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy saw the monster. She was not scared. Lucy said, "Hi, Mr. Monster! Why are you sad?" The monster replied, "Everyone is scared of me, and I have no friends." Lucy thought for a moment and said, "I will be your friend!" + +Lucy and the monster became good friends. They played together every day. Soon, the people in the town saw that the monster was not so scary after all. The monster stopped suffering and was happy. The moral of the story is: don't judge someone by how they look, because they might be a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big desk. It was a fine desk. A little girl named Lily liked to play near the desk. + +One day, Lily's mom was going to cook. Lily wanted to help. She put her toy pot on the desk. Lily said, "I cook too, Mom!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. You cook on the fine desk. We cook together!" They cooked and had fun. They were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Max. Max liked to play and run in the park. One day, Max saw a big fire near the trees. He was scared and did not know what to do. + +Max ran to find his friend, a big bird named Sam. He told Sam, "Fire! Fire near the trees! Help!" Sam knew what to do. He said, "I will use water to stop the fire. You go and tell everyone to stay away." + +Max barked and told everyone about the fire. They all stayed away from the fire. Sam used his big wings to splash water on the fire. Splash! Splash! The fire went away. + +Everyone was happy and safe. They all thanked Max and Sam for their help. Max and Sam played in the park with their friends. They were brave and happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to design pretty things. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help make a dessert for a party. Lily was excited but also a little worried. She wanted the dessert to look nice for everyone. + +Lily and her mom went to the kitchen. They talked about what to make. Lily said, "Let's make a cake with lots of colors!" Her mom agreed and they started to bake the cake. They used red, blue, and green to make the cake pretty. + +When the cake was done, Lily was so happy. She showed her dessert to her dad, who said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job!" Lily wasn't worried anymore. She knew everyone at the party would love her cake. And they did! +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a flexible worm named Wiggly. Wiggly liked to eat strawberries. One day, Wiggly saw a big, red strawberry under a green leaf. It was the biggest strawberry he had ever seen! + +Wiggly met his friend, Glow Bug. Glow Bug could glow at night. Wiggly said to Glow Bug, "I found a big strawberry! Let's share it!" Glow Bug was happy and said, "Yes, let's share the strawberry!" + +They went to the big strawberry and ate it together. Wiggly and Glow Bug were both very happy. They learned that sharing with friends is good. And when it was dark, Glow Bug would glow to help Wiggly find more strawberries. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty was very sad and miserable. She wanted to find a friend to play with. + +One day, Kitty went outside to look for a friend. She saw a big bottle of ink. Kitty thought the ink could be her friend. So, she said, "Hello, Ink! Will you be my friend?" The ink did not talk back, but Kitty did not mind. + +Kitty played with the ink all day long. But soon, she got thirsty. She wanted to drink some water. Kitty was so thirsty that she drank the ink by mistake. "Oh no!" she cried. "I drank my friend!" But then, she heard a little voice. It was the ink! "Don't worry, Kitty," said the ink. "I am still here to be your friend." And they played happily ever after. +One day, a big red ball was in the park. It was all alone. The sun was up, and the sky was blue. The big red ball wanted to play with someone. + +Soon, the fog came. It was hard to see the big red ball. But a little girl named Amy saw the ball. She wanted to play with it. Amy picked up the big red ball and gave it a big hug. + +Amy and the big red ball played pass. They passed the ball back and forth. They had so much fun. The fog went away, and the sun came out again. Amy and the big red ball were happy to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim wanted to know how much his toy car could weigh. He asked his mom to help him find out. His mom showed him a big thing called a scale. They put the toy car on the scale and it showed them the weight. + +One day, Tim went to a fun place called a fair. There, he saw a man called a judge. The judge was there to see who had the best toy car. Tim wanted to show the judge his toy car. He was very excited. + +Tim and his mom went to the judge with the toy car. The judge looked at the car and smiled. He said Tim's toy car was very nice. Tim was so happy. He had a great day at the fair with his mom and his toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy radio. The radio was dull and old. But Tim still loved his radio. + +One sunny day, Tim was playing with his radio. His friend, Sam, came over. Sam said, "Tim, your radio is dull. Let's play with my new toy car instead." Tim felt sad but decided to ignore Sam's words. + +Tim and Sam played together with the radio and the toy car. They had lots of fun. In the end, Sam said, "Tim, I was wrong. Your radio is fun too, even if it's dull." They both smiled and played until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bird named Bob. Bob lived near a cliff by the sea. He liked to fly high and play with his friends. + +One day, Bob met a new friend named Tim. Tim was a tiny crab. Tim said, "Hi, Bob! Let's play close to the cliff." Bob was happy to have a new friend and said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +So, Bob and Tim played close to the cliff all day. They had lots of fun in the sun. When it was time to go home, they said, "Bye, see you tomorrow!" And from that day on, they played together every day, close to the cliff. +Once upon a time, there was a hero named Tim. Tim was strong and kind. He loved to help others. One day, Tim met a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she couldn't fold her clothes. "Can you help me, please?" Sue asked. + +Tim smiled and said, "Of course, I'll help you fold your clothes!" Tim showed Sue how to fold her clothes neatly. They worked together, and soon all the clothes were folded. Sue was happy and thanked Tim. "You're the best hero!" she said. + +After they finished, Sue's mom gave them yummy cookies as a thank you. Tim and Sue ate the cookies and enjoyed them. They became good friends and always helped each other. The moral of the story is: when you help others, good things happen to you too. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He loved to play with his modern toy car. It was red and shiny. Tim played in the sand and made roads for his car. + +As he played, Tim saw a small insect. It was a green bug with six legs. He was not scared. He said, "Hi little bug! Do you want to play with me and my car?" + +The little bug nodded its head. Tim held the bug in his hand and put it on top of his car. They played together in the sand. The bug liked to ride on the car, and Tim liked his new friend. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Tim said, "Bye little bug! I will come back to play with you again." The bug waved goodbye with one of its tiny legs. Tim went home with a big smile on his face, happy to have met a new friend at the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim felt troubled. He had a big question in his mind. He went to his mom and asked, "Mom, who will teach me how to tie my shoes?" + +His mom smiled and said, "I will teach you, Tim. Let's sit down and I will show you how." + +So, Tim and his mom sat down. His mom showed him how to make loops with the laces. Tim tried to do it too. He wondered if he could do it right. + +After some time, Tim tied his shoes all by himself. He was so happy! He said, "Thank you, Mom, for teaching me. Now I can tie my shoes!" + +From that day on, Tim was not troubled anymore. He knew that his mom would always be there to teach him new things. And he wondered what he would learn next. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy room with a big computer. A little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue liked to play on the computer. They loved to play games and watch funny videos. But they could not play at the same time. + +One day, Tim said, "I want to play on the computer now!" Sue said, "No, I want to play!" They were both very sad because they could not agree. + +Then, their mom came into the room. She said, "Why don't you take turns? Tim can play first, and then Sue can play." Tim and Sue thought this was a good idea. They took turns playing on the computer and they were both happy. From that day on, they always shared the computer and their tidy room stayed a happy place. +Once upon a time, there was a small, humble dog named Spot. Spot had a tiny flea friend named Flick. They lived in a big yard with lots of grass and trees. Spot and Flick liked to play together all day long. + +One sunny day, Spot met another dog named Max. Max said, "Hi Spot! Want to play with me?" Spot replied, "Yes, but can my friend Flick play too? He is a flea." Max looked at Flick and thought for a moment. Then Max said, "Okay, I accept. Flick can play with us!" + +So, Spot, Flick, and Max played together all day. They ran, jumped, and had lots of fun. They became good friends and learned that even a tiny flea can be a great friend. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady. She had a big gift. She wanted to wrap the gift for her friend's birthday. The lady was not good at wrapping gifts. So, she asked her little cat for help. + +"Cat, can you help me wrap this gift?" the elderly lady asked. The cat nodded and tried to help. They tried their best to wrap the gift. The cat used its tip of the tail to make a nice bow. + +But, the cat was not very good at wrapping either. The gift looked very bad. The elderly lady and the cat felt sad. They did not want to give a bad gift to the friend. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to ask for help from the right person. The elderly lady should have asked a person who knew how to wrap gifts well. +Once upon a time, there was a little jet. The jet was brilliant and could go very fast. The jet had a friend, a bird named Tweet. They liked to play in the sky together. + +One day, Tweet said, "Jet, I feel sad. I can't fly as fast as you." The jet wanted to help Tweet feel better. So, the jet had an idea. "Tweet, let's play a new game. We can find shapes in the clouds." + +Tweet and the jet played the new game. They found a big cloud that looked like a cat. They found a small cloud that looked like a ball. They laughed and had fun. Tweet didn't feel sad anymore. The jet and Tweet were happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to admire big buildings. One day, she went with her mom to a place called "university". It was a very big place with many people. + +At the university, Jane saw a fragile toy on a table. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "No, Jane, it might break. It is not for playing." Jane was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't play with it. She looked at the toy and really wanted to touch it. + +Later, a kind man came up to Jane and her mom. He said, "I see you like this toy, Jane. I made it for a special event today. If you promise to be careful, you can touch it." Jane promised to be careful, and the man let her hold the toy. Jane was very happy and admired the toy in her hands. She learned that sometimes, you have to wait and be careful with fragile things. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gloomy day. The sky was full of gray clouds. A mom and a dad wanted to have a nice dinner. They decided to use some wine for their meal. They had two kids, a boy named Tim and a girl named Sue. + +The mom said, "Tim and Sue, please go to the store and get some wine for dinner." Tim and Sue put on their coats and went to the store. They were happy to help their mom and dad. + +At the store, Tim and Sue found the wine. But there was a problem. The wine was mixed with water. They needed to separate the wine from the water. Tim and Sue thought hard. Then, they had an idea. They used a special cup to separate the wine from the water. They took the wine home to their mom and dad. + +Mom was happy to see the wine. She said, "Thank you, Tim and Sue, for helping us." The family had a nice dinner together. The gloomy day outside didn't matter because they were all happy inside. +Once upon a time, in a big, green park, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his red ball. One day, he kicked the ball too hard and it went into a bush. The bush had many tough branches. Tim was sad. + +Tim's friend, Sue, came over and saw him looking sad. "What's wrong, Tim?" she asked. "My ball is in the bush and I can't get it," he said. Sue looked at the bush and said, "I promise I will help you get the ball." + +Sue and Tim tried to get the ball out of the bush. They pulled on the tough branches and moved them away. Finally, they saw the red ball. Tim was so happy! He hugged Sue and said, "Thank you for helping me!" + +Together, they took the ball out of the bush and played in the park. Tim and Sue had lots of fun. They promised to always help each other when they needed it. And they were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little red bottle. It belonged to a girl named Lily. Lily loved her red bottle very much. She took it everywhere she went. The red bottle was always filled with cold water. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Max. They played on the swings and the slide. They laughed and had lots of fun. Lily put her red bottle on the bench while they played. + +After a while, Max got thirsty. He saw the red bottle on the bench and asked, "Can I have some water, please?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can have some water from my red bottle." + +Max drank the cold water from the red bottle. He felt much better. "Thank you, Lily," he said. Lily was happy to share her red bottle with her friend. They played in the park until the sun went down. Then, they went home with Lily's red bottle, knowing it belonged to both of them now. +One day, a little dog went for a walk. The sun was mild, and the sky was blue. The dog was very happy. He gazed at the birds in the sky and the flowers on the ground. + +The dog met a big cat. The cat said, "Hello, dog. What are you doing?" The dog said, "I am gazing at the birds and the flowers. It is a nice day." + +The cat looked around and said, "Yes, it is a very nice day. I like the mild sun too." So, the dog and the cat walked together, gazing at the sky and the flowers. They had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair. Lily was ordinary, but she liked to enjoy her days. + +One day, Lily met a boy named Tom. Tom had short hair. They played in the park. They enjoyed running and laughing. Tom said, "I like your hair, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. I like your hair too." + +The sun went down, and it was time to go home. Lily and Tom said goodbye. They knew they would meet again to enjoy more fun days together. And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a famous igloo. It was very big and pretty. Many people came to see it. Inside the igloo, there lived a kind penguin named Pingo. + +One day, Pingo met a little girl named Lily. Lily said, "Hello, Pingo! Can you tell me a story?" Pingo was happy to tell a story. So, Pingo and Lily sat down in the igloo. + +Pingo told Lily a story about a big, happy sun. The sun was friends with everyone. The sun loved to play and make people smile. Lily liked the story very much. She laughed and clapped her hands. Pingo and Lily became good friends and they told each other many more stories in the famous igloo. +One day, a little girl named Sue went on a car ride with her mom. They were going to the park to play. Sue was very happy. The sky was dark and cloudy. Sue's mom said, "I hope it doesn't rain today." + +At the park, Sue played on the swings and the slide. Then, she saw a big truck drive by. The truck was very loud and scary. Sue ran to her mom and said, "Mom, I saw a scary truck!" Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, trucks can be loud, but they are not scary." + +As they were leaving the park, it started to rain. Sue and her mom ran to their car. The rain was coming down hard. Sue's mom had to drive slowly because the rain made it hard to see. The scary truck from before drove by them again. This time, the truck splashed a big puddle of water on their car. Their car got all wet and soak. + +Sue's mom said, "Oh no, the scary truck made our car all wet!" Sue laughed and said, "It's not scary, mom. It's just a truck that likes to splash!" They both laughed and went home, happy that their day at the park was fun, even with the rain and the scary truck. +One day, a large dog named Max went to play in the park. He saw a little cat named Lily sitting on the grass. Max wanted to play with Lily, so he ran to her with a big smile. + +Max said, "Hi Lily! Do you want to play with me?" Lily looked at Max with shock. She had never seen such a large dog before. But she wanted to make a new friend, so she said, "Yes, Max! Let's play together." + +They played all day in the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Max and Lily had a lot of fun. When the sun went down, they were tired but happy. They knew they would be best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big backyard. He loved to play in it every day. One day, he found a deep hole in the backyard. Tim was very curious. + +"Mom, come look at this deep hole!" Tim called to his mom. His mom came out to see the hole. "Wow, that is a deep hole," she said. "Let's be careful near it." + +The next day, Tim and his mom went to cut some flowers in the backyard. They walked near the deep hole. Tim's mom told him, "Remember to be careful near the hole." Tim nodded his head. + +As they were cutting the flowers, a little bird flew down and landed near the hole. Tim and his mom watched as the bird hopped around the hole. Suddenly, the bird fell into the hole! Tim and his mom quickly got a rope and saved the bird. They were happy that they could help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red scarf. The scarf was confused. It did not know where it belonged. It looked around and saw a girl named Sue. + +One day, Sue wanted to cook. She put on her apron and went to the kitchen. She wanted to make a yummy cake. She mixed flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl. The confused scarf saw Sue and wanted to help. + +The scarf jumped into the bowl and helped Sue mix everything. Sue laughed and said, "Thank you, scarf!" They cooked the cake together. When it was done, they shared the cake with their friends. The scarf was happy because it found a new friend and a new home with Sue. +Once upon a time, in a big desert, there was a little bug. The bug was very anxious. He wanted to find a friend to play with. One day, he saw a cactus. + +The bug said, "Hi, cactus! Can I play with you?" The cactus said, "Yes, bug! Let's play together!" + +The bug was so happy. He started to crawl around the cactus. They played all day and had lots of fun. The bug was not anxious anymore. He had found a new friend in the cactus. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mom and dad. Princess Lily loved to ride her pretty pink bike. + +One day, she met a boy named Tom. Tom was sad because he didn't know how to ride a bike. Princess Lily said, "I can help you ride your bike, Tom." Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Princess Lily." + +Princess Lily and Tom practiced riding bikes together. They were successful! Tom was happy, and they became good friends. They rode their bikes every day, laughing and having fun. +One day, a wet witch went for a walk. She saw a big tree. Under the tree, there was a little girl. The girl was sad. The wet witch wanted to help her. + +"Hello, little girl," said the wet witch. "Why are you sad?" + +"I want to spin," said the girl. "But I am too small." + +The wet witch had an idea. She took the girl's hand. They started to spin. Round and round they went. The girl was happy. + +The wet witch and the girl spun and spun. They laughed and had fun. The sun came out and the wet witch was dry. The girl was not sad anymore. They were friends. +One day, a girl named Sue found a big computer in her room. She did not know how to use it, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Let me show you how to play a fun game on the computer." + +Sue and her mom played a game where they had to find a bitter lemon. They looked at many pictures on the screen. They saw a dog, a ball, and a tree, but no lemon. Sue said, "Where is the bitter lemon?" + +Finally, they found the bitter lemon hiding behind a big rock. Sue was so happy she found it. She said, "I like playing on the computer with you, Mom." They laughed and played more games together. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a small plant in her backyard. The plant looked uncomfortable because it was too hot in the sun. Lily wanted to help the plant, so she thought of a plan. + +Lily went inside her house and found a big pot. She put some dirt in the pot and then she stirred the dirt with a stick. She made a hole in the dirt for the plant. "You will be happy in this pot," Lily said to the plant. + +Lily picked up the plant and put it in the pot. She gave the plant some water and put the pot in a nice, cool spot. The plant started to look better and it grew bigger every day. The plant was very happy and Lily was happy too. They became good friends and talked to each other every day. +Sam and his family were celebrating victory. Sam was smiling, holding a big, fat trophy in his hands. He was so happy he accidentally dropped it. + +Mommy: "Oh no! Sam, that was very careless! Please be careful with your victory!" + +Sam looked very sad. He had wanted to show off his trophy to his friends, but now it was broken. But, Daddy smiled, and hugged Sam. + +Daddy: "Don't worry Sam. We will get you a new, fat trophy!" + +Sam cheered up, and was happy once again. He knew Daddy would get him a new trophy, and that made him very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Tina. She was very lucky. She had a special pet, a leopard! Tina loved her leopard and was always giving him cuddles. + +Today, Tina and her leopard were walking around the park. Tina saw some other children playing and wanted to join in. "Leopard," she said, "let's go and play with the other children!" + +Leopard thought for a moment. He didn't want to be too brave. He remembered that leopards were not always so lucky. But then he decided that he was feeling brave and said, "Okay!" + +The two of them ran around the park together, laughing and having fun. Eventually they became very tired, so they returned home. + +On the way back, Tina said, "I think we're so lucky to have each other." And they hugged each other tightly, thanking their luck that they had found each other. +Once there was a little boy named Henry. He loved to go exploring. One day, he decided to explore the huge, green gas station a few blocks away from his house. + +Henry came across a strange looking man in the gas station and said, "Hi, Mister. What are you doing?". The man looked surprised and said, "Hiya, kid. I'm holding some gas - it helps power my car!" + +Henry then said, "That's cool! Can I hold it?!" The man replied, "No, no. It's too dangerous for you to hold the gas. If something should fall and hurt you, it could be really bad." + +Henry gave the man a big goodbye and went home. But he made a mental note of what the man had said. + +Later on, Henry decided to go to the gas station again and asked the same man for help. He said, "Hi, Mister! Can I please hold the gas now?" + +The man smiled, took out a can of gas, and handed it to Henry. He said, "Sure, kid! Just make sure it's safe for you hold the gas." Henry smiled at the man in thanks and said, "Oh, I will". + +Henry then held the gas can very carefully, following the man's advice. He realized that the man was right - it was important to be careful if he wanted to +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Billy. He loved to decorate things and he was always so excited when he was able to buy an orange wagon. + +One day Billy found the most orange wagon he'd ever seen. He quickly decorated it with stickers and paint. He was so proud of his work. + +But one day while playing with his wagon something bad happened. His wagon was pulled too fast and it crashed into a tree. Billy was so sad. + +This reminded Billy to be careful with his things as he can never get them back when they are broken. +John was so excited. He was going to the stable for his first pony ride. His mom said, "Hurry, now." + +John hurried to the stable. When he got there, he saw the pony. It was so cool - it had the prettiest brown fur. + +John ran up to the pony. He was so happy. He just wanted to give it a big hug. + +But then, the pony started to run away. It was so fast! John hurried to find it, but he couldn't keep up. The pony ran away and out of sight. + +John was so sad. He hadn't been able to give the pony a hug or go for a ride. His mom said, "Come on, John. Let's go home." +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old, and liked to explore the world around him. He liked to listen to the birds in the trees, and his favorite toy was a glove. + +One day, Jack was out playing in the park when he saw a turtle. He approached it slowly and said hello. But the turtle didn't reply. "Maybe it's sleeping," Jack thought. + +Jack tried again, a little louder this time. He said, "Hey, turtle! Can you hear me?" + +The turtle still hadn't moved, so Jack decided to give up. As he was walking away, the turtle lifted its head and said, "Sometimes you have to be still and listen carefully. That way, you can understand what is happening around you." + +Jack smiled and nodded. He said to the turtle, "Thank you! I will remember to listen carefully from now on." + +The turtle nodded back at him, and Jack went on his way. From then on Jack learned the importance of being still, and listening carefully to what was happening around him. + +The moral of the story is that we should take the time to listen to our surroundings and to what people have to say. Doing this will help us learn more, understand more, and appreciate the world around us. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Ben and Sarah. Ben had a green box that was filled with things he liked. One day, Sarah came over and said "Let's add something to your green box". Ben said yes and soon, they decided to add a hurricane! They were so excited to be able to add a hurricane. + +They both wanted to play with the hurricane so they put it on the floor. They watched as the hurricane spun around in a circle. It was a lot of fun! Then they decided to go outside and see what the hurricane could do. + +Outside, they saw the hurricane blowing leaves around. They even saw it making green frogs jump around the garden. Ben and Sarah laughed and jumped with the frogs. It was a great way to play with the hurricane. + +Finally, the hurricane moved away and Ben and Sarah had to go back inside. Ben said goodbye to his green box with the hurricane inside. They both had lots of fun that day. The end. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn girl named Sue, who loved to write stories. She had a special screwdriver that was her favorite writing tool. + +One day, Sue and her mom were playing together when Sue ran off with her screwdriver. Her mom became worried and asked her, “Where did you go, sweetheart? You know it’s important not to run away with the screwdriver.†+ +Sue smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Mommy. I’m just gonna go write a story.†+ +Sue ran off, and her mom knew that nothing would stop her daughter once she’d gotten it in her head to write a story. She shook her head and smiled, grateful that Sue had such a strong interest in writing. + +Later, Sue returned to her mom with a big smile on her face. She showed her mom a beautiful story she had written with her special screwdriver. Her mom was so proud and it was clear that Sue’s stubbornness had paid off. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ben. He loved to go out fishing and today he was trying his luck at the lake. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. + +Ben stumbled down the path to the lake. He was so excited to see all of the fish. When he finally reached the lake, he looked around, but he couldn't see any fish. He was disappointed. + +Ben sighed and said, "Where are all of the fish?" A small voice answered, "If you are looking for fish, you have come to the wrong place. Go to the next lake down the road." + +Ben followed the voice and stumbled along the path to the second lake. When he reached the lake, he was delighted to see a huge school of fish swimming around. + +Ben yelled with delight, "Look at all of the fine fish!" He hurried over to the lake and started fishing. After a few hours of fishing, he had caught a big, fine fish and was ready to go home. + +Ben was so happy with his catch and he couldn't wait to show it off. He stumbled home with a smile on his face, happy that his fishing trip had such a fine ending. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sarah and Louie. One day, Sarah noticed something in her garden. It was a big potato! She called out to Louie and said, “Look! I found a potato!†+ +Louie was very alert. He had seen a potato like this before. He said, “I think I know what to do.†He took the potato to a different spot in the garden. + +Then, he said, “Let’s leave it here. Maybe a seed will come of it.†+ +Sarah smiled and said, “Good idea! I wonder what will grow out of it.†+ +The two friends waved goodbye to the potato and left. Later, a bunch of little potatoes grew from the big one! + +Sarah was very happy. She said, “Louie, thank you for being so alert and for helping me!†+ +Louie smiled and said, “That’s what friends are for!†+Mommy and Daddy were so proud of their little girl. She was three years old and the smartest kid in the neighborhood. + +One day, Mommy and Daddy decided to take her on a car trip. Little girl was so excited! + +Mommy said, “We have to stay here and get some gas first. Can you help Daddy fill the tank?†+ +Little girl was so proud to help Daddy. She helped him put the gas in the car. She was proud of herself for being so helpful. + +When the car was full of gas, Daddy said “Alright, we are ready to go! Let’s stay here and take off!†+ +Little girl was so proud to help Daddy and go on the car trip with Mommy. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She always wanted to make her parents proud, so she did what she could to be a very good girl. One day, Daisy’s mom told her, “Daisy, I have something important I need to tell you.†+ +Daisy was very excited and asked, “What is it, mommy?†Her mom said, “Today, I found a goose in the garden. It needs a forever home and I thought you could care for it.†Daisy smiled and said, “Yes, I want it!†+ +So Daisy and her mom looked after the goose and soon it became the most important part of the family. Each day, Daisy would walk the goose in the garden and they would even race each other. + +One day, Daisy’s mom said, “Daisy, don’t forget why we have this goose. We need to look after it and be kind. Just like you look after and are kind to your friends.†Daisy smiled and said, “OK mommy, I’ll always be nice.†+ +From then on, Daisy was even more caring to her family, friends and even the goose. She learnt that it is important to be kind to everyone and think of others too. +Once upon a time, there was a family that had a brown cow. Every day, they would take care of the cow and feed it until it was big and strong. + +One day, the dad said to his daughter, "Today, we are going to take the cow to the market." + +The daughter did not want to go, so the dad said, "It's ok, you don't have to come if you don't want to. But, I'm sure you'll learn something if you join us." + +So the daughter decided to come with them. When they reached the market, the dad took out some money and started bargaining for the cow. + +The cow changed many hands, and when it was finally sold, the dad said to the daughter, "You see what happened? This cow was sold, not because it was big and strong, but because the seller accepted a lower price." + +The daughter looked at the dad and said, "Does that mean that if I try to get a lower price, I can get more things?" + +The dad smiled and said, "Yes, but being greedy will only hurt you in the end. Taking too much can lead to sadness." + +The daughter nodded her head and and said, "But cutting corners can lead to happiness too." + +The dad smiled, and said, "That's true. Always take what you need, not what +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She was three years old and loved to play in her house. + +One day, Annie made a huge mess in her bedroom. Her mummy was not happy. + +Mummy said, "Annie, you need to pass the laundry to me right now so I can clean it up." + +Annie felt sad but she did as she was told. She slowly dragged the laundry out of her room to her mummy. + +However, in the next room, Annie saw something awful - a pile of laundry that was huge and looked terrible! + +Annie thought she would never be able to pass all that laundry. + +But then she remembered something her mummy had said. She walked over and asked, "Mummy, can I help you pass the laundry?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, Annie!" + +Annie made sure to pass all the laundry carefully and soon the room was clean. Annie felt proud of herself for helping to pass the laundry. +John was playing in his car. It was bright and shiny. He was so happy to go on a drive. + +John said, "Let's go for a drive!" +His mom said, "Yes, let's go!" + +John and his mom drove through the town. John was so excited to see the high buildings. Suddenly, the car started to split in two. + +John's mom said, "Oh no! What happened?!" + +The car had split because it was too old. John felt very sad as they had to walk home. They were so tired when they got home, so they had to rest. John was so sad that they couldn't go on a drive in the car anymore. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rachel who liked to play outside. One day, it was very gloomy and she had to stay inside. She was very sad and her mom said it was time to take a bath. + +Rachel called out, "Can I play with scissors?" + +Mom said, "No dear, scissors can be dangerous. Let's play with bubbles and toys in the bath instead." + +Rachel went and took a bath. She bathed with lots of fun bubbles and laughed as she splashed around. After the bath, she felt much better and was ready to play in the warm, cozy house. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Sarah. One day she was walking with her mom in a forest nearby. Sarah got fascinated by the beauty of the nature. She wanted to explore. She asked her mom if she could take a closer look. + +So Sarah and her mom started walking deeper into the forest. After a while, Sarah noticed a hidden treasure box. She asked her mom if she could open it. Her mom agreed. Sarah grabbed the box. It was heavy but Sarah was determined. She lifted it and opened it. What she found inside was amazing. It was full of jewels and coins. Inside the box there was also a mysterious weight. What's that? Sarah asked her mom. + +Her mom explained that the weight is a special tool. It can help to measure if a treasure is getting lighter or heavier. That way she could know if somebody tried to take her precious treasures. + +Sarah was excited and started playing with the special weight. She learned a valuable lesson that day. She knew that the treasures she found were safe. They were hidden away, waiting to be discovered. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old. One day Sarah's mommy and daddy took her for a picnic. They spread a blanket on the big, green pitch and lay all the food on it. Then Sarah's mommy said: "Let's do a tidy up." + +Sarah was very excited. She ran around and collected all the leaves and things and put them in a neat pile. She lay the blanket straight and folded it up. + +When Sarah was all finished, her mommy said "Thank you, Sarah! Everything looks very tidy". Sarah was very proud and she smiled and said: "This is the best picnic ever!" +One day, Mrs. Mouse wanted to escape from her home. She gathered all of her junk and packed it into her suitcase. She opened the door, but when she stepped outside, she saw a beautiful flower in her garden. + +Mrs. Mouse said, "Oh! That's so beautiful!" She was so happy that she decided to stay a bit and explore her garden. She hopped around the flower, making it twirl around like a spinning top. + +Suddenly, Mrs. Mouse heard a noise coming from inside her house. She raced back inside and saw a big, fat, orange cat walking around. Mrs. Mouse knew that she had to escape quickly. She put the suitcase on her back, scurried through a tiny hole in the wall and ran away until she was a safe distance away. + +Mrs. Mouse sighed with relief. She had escaped from the cat. But she was so sad that she didn't get to explore the beautiful flower in her garden. She would just have to come back another time.... +Once upon a time there was a brown fox who lived in the woods. One day the fox heard a noise from a nearby tree. It was a small bird and the fox wanted to catch it. + +The fox crept closer and closer until he could almost touch the bird. But then, the bird spotted the fox and flew away. The fox was so angry. + +The fox decided to talk to the bird and asked: "Why did you stop me?" +The bird replied: "I had to prevent you from catching me and it was better to fly away." + +The fox thought about it and said: "Yes, it was smart to fly away. I should be more careful next time." +The bird was relieved and agreed: "Yes, it's always better to be careful". + +The fox and the bird became friends and from then on, they said hello every day when they met in the woods. +Lucy was playing in the garden when suddenly she spotted something. She saw a heavy eraser! She was so excited and shouted, “Mummy, I found an eraser! I’m gonna catch it.†+ +So Lucy ran towards the eraser, but it kept running away. She chased it around the garden for a few minutes. Then suddenly, she got close to it and jumped. She caught the eraser in the air! + +She hugged the eraser and shouted, “I did it!†+ +Mummy, who had been watching her with a smile, said, “Good work, Lucy! You caught the eraser.†+ +Lucy smiled and hugged the heavy eraser even tighter. +Once there was a yellow mosquito who everyone seemed to ignore. He was the smallest bug in the room and often went un-noticed. One day, he tried to join in the conversations around him, but no one paid him any attention. He felt sad, but he was determined to make himself heard. + +The mosquito decided to find a way to get some attention. He flew around the room looking for an idea. Then he spotted an open window. With a buzz of excitement, he flew over to it and started to fly around outside. As he was flying, he noticed a yellow flower in the garden. + +He flew over to the flower and started to buzz around it. When he got close enough, he started to buzz loudly to try and get someone's attention. Suddenly, the neighbour came running out of the house. He shouted angrily, + +"Go away! We're trying to have some peace and quiet, and you're not helping!" + +The mosquito felt hurt and flew away. He was sad that no one appreciated his efforts to make himself heard, so he decided to ignore them all and just enjoy being outside. From then on, the yellow mosquito explored the beautiful outdoors and paid no attention to anyone else. He was finally free. +Once there was a girl called Lily. She always wanted a pet. One day, she got a surprise - a small puppy! +She was very happy and hugged her new puppy. She named him Bob and they became very good friends. + +Lily always took Bob for walks outside, and they played together every day. Bob became very attached to Lily, and they became like family. + +One day, a big, yellow spoon arrived in the post. Lily was so excited, and asked her mum, “What is it?â€. + +“It’s a spoon for Bob!†her mum said. “Now he can eat his dinner without getting any food everywhere!†+ +Bob was very excited too and jumped up and down when he saw it. He began to lick the spoon and he soon became very attached to it. + +Lily was a little jealous, but she was happy for Bob. She knew that he had a special spoon just for him, and that made her feel better. +One day, a boy wanted to visit somewhere new. He was very creative and thought of a fun game he could play. He decided to visit a farm! As soon as he arrived, he saw many animals like sheep, cows, and chickens. He had so much fun feeding them and learning about them. He was even allowed to help the farmer in the garden. The boy enjoyed being creative and trying new tasks. After a great day, the boy left the farm feeling very happy and content. +One day, there was a little girl who loved pink. She was very excited when she found a pink candle. She wanted to take it home and show it to her mom. + +When the little girl came home, she asked her mom if she could have the candle. Her mom smiled at her and said, "Yes, of course. You can trust me". + +The little girl couldn't wait to light the candle. But when she pulled out a match, her mom shouted, "No! You can't do that!". The little girl was confused, but she trusted her mom. + +The next day, the little girl went up to her mom and asked "Mom, can I light the candle now?". Her mom got angry and said, "No! That candle is dangerous. You can never trust a pink candle." + +The little girl was so sad. She didn't understand why she couldn't trust the pink candle. From that day on, she never trusted pink things again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Daisy. They were playing together in the park when Sam found a gear on the ground. He thought it was so cool and wanted to show Daisy. + +"Look Daisy! I found this gear," Sam said as he leaned down to pick it up. + +Daisy smiled. "I think it looks spicy!" + +Sam and Daisy had fun playing with the gear for the rest of the day, but then something bad happened. Another bigger friend, Pete, saw the gear and wanted it for himself. + +Pete leaned down to pick it up, but Sam held it tight. "This gear is mine," Sam said. + +Pete didn't like that. He pushed Sam and took the gear. Sam was so sad that he lost his gear. + +The moral of this story is that it is better to share than to take. Even though Pete got the gear, in the end he didn't get to keep it or share it with Sam and Daisy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was just three years old. One day, Jane's mommy asked Jane to go find an ornament. Jane happily agreed and skipped out of the house. + +Jane soon found the ornament, it looked like a giant flower and it was sparkly! Jane thought it was so pretty and so she picked it up. But when she tried to take it home, Jane noticed that it was really fake. + +Jane was so sad and she wanted the ornament to be real. Jane wanted it so badly that she wished and wished for it to turn into a real one. Unfortunately, her wish did not come true and the ornament stayed fake. + +Jane felt really disappointed and so she sadly went back home to tell her mommy." +Once upon a time there was a great girl called Sarah. + +She was very lively, always going on adventures in the garden and discovering new things around her. + +One day, Sarah found a rake in the garden and decided to study it closely. + +She asked her mom, "What's this?" + +Her mom said, "This is a rake and it's a really great tool. It has sharp teeth, so it can help us tidy up the garden and keep it looking neat." + +Sarah then knew that she had to take care of the rake and use it wisely. + +Every day, Sarah would carefully study the rake, take care of it and clean it before putting it back in its place. + +The moral of this story is that we need to take care of the things we have, and use them wisely, no matter how big or small. +John was feeling sad. He had asked for a Taxi to take him home, but none had arrived. Suddenly, he heard a car coming down the road. It was a yellow Taxi and it stopped right in front of him! + +John was so happy and said, "Welcome Taxi!" + +The driver smiled and said, "Hello there. Where to today?" + +John said, "I want to go home please." + +The driver nodded and said, "Climb in and I'll take you home." + +John opened the door and stepped inside the Taxi. He was so excited! The Taxi smelled a bit funny, like some kind of sour drink. But John didn't mind, he was just happy to be on his way home. + +The driver drove for a few minutes, then stopped in front of John's house. + +John said, "Thank you for the ride, I really appreciate it!" + +The driver smiled and said, "You're welcome. Have a good day!" + +John said goodbye and hopped out of the Taxi. He was so happy to be home. He waved goodbye to the Taxi as it drove away, then he opened the door to his house and walked in. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Ann. She had a wish to play the violin and make beautiful music. + +One day, Ann was walking in the park when she saw an old man playing the violin. Ann was delighted to see this beautiful music and asked the man if she could play it too. + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, you can play. Just let the music take you away." + +Ann was very excited and she practiced and practiced until she could play the violin nicely. + +When Ann's friends heard her play, they were very impressed and asked how she had learned to play so well. Ann smiled and said, "I just let the music take me away." + +The moral of the story is: if you let your dreams take over, you can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly hero called Jack. Jack lived in the town and he was loved by everyone. + +One day, Jack and his friends went to the lake to play. Jack saw a fish in the lake and wanted to help it back in the water. Jack's friends were scared but he wasn't scared. + +"Don't worry," Jack said. "I'm a hero and I will help the fish." + +Jack frowned when he saw that the fish was stuck in some cobwebs. He quickly got to work, trying to help the fish. + +"Jack, hurry up," said his friends. They were worried about Jack. + +Jack bravely tried to save the fish. He smiled when he managed to free the fish and the fish happily swam away. + +Everyone cheered for Jack the hero. He was so happy and jolly! +Johnny was playing in the park with his friends. He had his phone in his pocket and he was busy showing off. Suddenly, he heard a noise and he jumped. His phone had started ringing. He poked at it and the light lit up. + +He answered the phone and his mom said, “Johnny, it’s time to come home.†+ +Johnny looked at his friends and said, “I have to go home now.†+ +His friends started to laugh and said, “Bye, Johnny. See you tomorrow!†+ +Johnny said goodbye, put his phone back in his pocket, and ran home. As he ran, he poked at the phone and smiled. He was happy he could talk to his mom. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who loved nothing more than exploring the world. She was very successful, always getting the best marks in school and making sure to do her chores around the house. + +One day Lucy spotted something shiny at the edge of the playground. She went to pick it up, but suddenly noticed a stranger standing there. Lucy was scared and dropped the shiny thing. + +The stranger reassuringly said, "Don't worry, I'm not here to harm you. I just wanted to give you something." Lucy was still scared but she slowly inched closer and listened to what the stranger had to say. + +The stranger said, "I wanted you to have this. It's something to remember me by." Lucy saw that the stranger had put down a bracelet on the ground for her. She smiled and thanked the stranger before picking it up and running home. + +The stranger had made Lucy feel successful and she couldn't help but smile. She continued to wear the bracelet everyday, always keeping the memory of the stranger close by. +One hot day, Dad and his daughter were walking down the street. They were going to the shop to get something to eat. Dad asked his little girl, “What do you want for lunch today?†+ +The girl just shrugged her shoulders. She didn’t know what she wanted. Dad said, “I think we should get something special today!†+ +But when they got to the shop, Dad saw that there wasn't any food he wanted. He was feeling frustrated and said, “No food here that I like!†+ +His daughter just shrugged again and said, “Maybe we’ll find something at the next shop.†So they went to the next shop, and this time, Dad found something he liked. + +He said with a smile, “That looks good. Let’s get it!†His daughter smiled and said, “Yay!†+ +They went home happy and had a delicious lunch. They both felt better after finding the perfect food. +Once upon a time, there was a child. She was very clear about what she wanted. One day, the child went to the park with her mom. There were all kinds of things to do and see. She ran, jumped around, and act silly. + +Suddenly, the child noticed a pond in the distance. She started feeling curious and asked her mom, "Can I go down to the pond?" + +"Of course!", her mom said. "But you must be careful and make sure to act safe!" + +So, the child went down to the pond as carefully as she could. When she got to the edge, she looked carefully at the water and all the animals swimming around. She was delighted to discover so many creatures living in the clear water. + +The child stayed by the pond for a while, but soon she was reminded to act safe and carefully. She thanked the animals for their company and bid them goodbye. Very happily, she returned to her mom with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a flea. He had a big idea, and he wanted to share it! He called together all his friends, and let them know his plan. They listened carefully, and decided to help. Together, they gathered lots of things, and worked together to make his plan a reality. + +When it was finished, the flea was so grateful! Everyone was happy and smiled, and they enjoyed the fruits of their labour. They sang, laughed, and danced. The flea thanked his friends and they were all thankful to be part of something so special. + +The flea was so happy he let out a big “hip-hip-hoorayâ€! His friends echoed it and the joyous sound reverberated throughout the land. The flea’s plan had been a success, and everyone was thankful. +Once upon a time there was a clever bear called Sammy. He lived in a wood with his friends. Every day he would go and play in the woods and have lots of fun. + +One day Sammy decided to go and play in the kitchen. He was looking for something to do. He saw a tap and thought it looked interesting. He started playing with it and making little splashes. + +Suddenly the door opened and a voice said, "Who's playing with the tap? That's not the right place to play." + +It was Sammy's mum and she was very cross. Sammy said, "It was just me, Mum. I'm sorry." + +Mum said, "Well, you need to be more clever from now on, Sammy. Do you understand?" + +Sammy nodded and said, "Yes, Mum. I'll be more clever." + +"That's better," said Mum. "Now, what's your name?" + +"My name is Sammy," said Sammy proudly. + +Mum smiled and said, "That's right. Now go and play outside, Sammy." + +And so Sammy happily went back to the woods with his friends. He would always remember to be more clever and use his name wisely. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old but wanted to learn how to be polite. +One day, her mother gave her a book that was full of words. Lucy was so excited! She asked her mother what she should do with them. + +Her mother said, "You can use the words to sort them into different piles. That way, you can learn how to be polite." + +So with her mother's help, Lucy began to sort the words. She put the polite words one way, the not-so-polite words another way. Soon, she was able to learn more about being polite. + +"Wow!" she said, smiling. "Thank you for helping me sort these words. Now I know how to be polite!" +Her mother smiled back and said, "You're very welcome, Lucy. I'm glad you enjoyed sorting those words." +Mommy was in the kitchen and she was feeling very sad. She was crying because she had no food. The stove was empty and there was no food in her house. + +"Mummy, why are you so sad?" asked her three-year-old daughter. + +Mommy sniffed and said, "I'm sad because I don't have any food to cook for us. All the food is gone." + +The little girl got up from her chair and said, "Don't worry, mummy. I will look for food. Maybe I can find something for you." + +She looked in the cupboards and in the fridge, but nothing was there. She then looked in the pantry and found a box of cereal. + +"Mummy, I found something you can make," she shouted. + +Mommy was happy and she smiled. She took the cereal, put it in a bowl and added some milk. She put the bowl on the stove and lit the fire. + +They waited and waited until, at last, the cereal was dry. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Look, we have something to eat." + +The little girl was very happy and they both enjoyed their breakfast. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to explore. One day he decided to go for a walk. He thought the outside was perfect for an adventure. + +After walking for a while, he saw a beautiful lake. He wanted to take a closer look, so he walked along the edge. Suddenly, he saw a small boat in the middle of the lake. He thought it must be a good idea to get closer and hopped inside. + +Once he was in the boat, he started to row, thinking that he was having a great time. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from the other side of the lake. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. + +The voice said, "Be careful. Your boat is not perfect!" + +The boy thought about it and decided the voice was right. He started to row back to the side, and everything was perfect again. +Once upon a time there was a famous princess. She loved to wear bracelets every single day. One day she was walking in a magical garden and she misplaced her bracelet. She was so sad. She looked and looked until she was tired and gave up. + +The princess had a friend who saw her looking for the bracelet but she didn't want to tell her anything. Her friend knew a secret about the bracelet and the princess. + +Later that day the princess and her friend went to a beautiful lake. When they got there, the princess saw her lost bracelet sparkling in the lake. + +"I didn't even know that I left it here," the princess said with a smile. The princess' friend smiled too and said, "I knew that you would miss it here!". The princess and her friend hugged, happy that the bracelet was found. The princess was very thankful for her friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Ellie. Ellie was walking in the woods when she came across a witch. The witch had a thick black cloak and a big hat. + +Ellie asked the witch, "Hello, what are you doing out here?" +The witch replied, "I'm searching for something special." + +Ellie was curious, so she asked, "What are you looking for?" +The witch said, "I'm looking for a magical flower that can grant any wish you have. But it's really hard to find, so I have to search really carefully!" + +Ellie thought it sounded really exciting and wanted to help the witch. She asked the witch, "Can I come with you and help you find the flower?" + +The witch answered no. She said that it was too dangerous and only she could search for the magical flower. Ellie was sad and started to walk away but then the witch said, "Wait! I can give you something special if you promise not to tell anyone." + +Ellie was surprised and nodded her head. The witch gave her a thick gold necklace and said, "This necklace is special. It will bring you good luck wherever you go." + +Ellie thanked the witch and said goodbye. She wore the thick gold necklace around her neck and went on her way. From that day forward, Ellie was always a very lucky little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went to school every day. She wanted to learn and play, but her classroom was always dark. The darkness made her feel scared, so she started to hate the classroom. + +One day, her teacher noticed that the little girl was feeling sad. The teacher asked, "Oh dear, what's wrong?" + +The little girl said, "I don't like my classroom. It's dark, and it makes me feel scared." + +Her teacher smiled and said, "That's ok! We can make it better. Let's go get some paint!" + +So the little girl and her teacher got some paint and painted the walls of her classroom yellow. The yellow light made the little girl much happier. She smiled and waved to the walls and said, "Goodbye dark! I won't hate you anymore!" +Molly was baking a cake. She used a gray bowl to mix the ingredients. When it was finished, Molly carried the cake outside. She wanted to take it to the harbor. + +Molly put the cake in her little wagon. Her mom came outside. + +"Where are you going, Molly?" her mom asked. + +"I'm taking a cake to the harbor," she replied. + +Her mom smiled. "That's a wonderful idea. Have a good time," she said. + +Molly started walking with her wagon. She went down the street and crossed a bridge. She saw the harbor. It was so big, with lots of boats and a bright blue sky. + +Molly stopped and took out the cake. She set it down and looked around. She found the perfect spot to put it. She smiled, happy with her work. Then she headed back home, still smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a cat called Max. The exit was open and the sun was shining down on him. Max was looking around and he saw something very interesting. He saw a door with blinky lights. He meowed, wondering what it was for. + +Then he heard a voice. It was coming from the blinky door. "Come through me, Max," it said. Max was very scared, so he just blinked and waited. + +"It's ok, Max," the voice said. "I'm here to help you. I'm an exit and I can take you to a new, exciting place!" Max was still scared, but he was also very curious. He slowly walked towards the door and blinked. + +He stepped through the door, and to his delight he saw a beautiful garden. His eyes lit up and his heart was pounding. He blinked again as he realized that this was his way out, and he was free! +The sky was gray and the ground was wet. Jack looked around for his toy car but could not find it. Jack asked his mum, "Mum, have you seen my car? I can't find it!" + +Mum looked around their garden and said, "No, I can't see it. Where did you last have it?" + +Jack thought for a moment and replied, "I was playing with it in the garden before. I think I left it here." + +Mum smiled, "Well, let's walk around the garden together and see if you can find it. It must be here somewhere." + +They searched the garden, but there was no sign of the toy car. Mum said, "I'm sorry, Jack. It looks like you have lost it." + +Suddenly, Jack spotted the car near a big tree. It must have fallen off the path when he was last playing with it. Jack grabbed the car and hugged it tight. He learnt a valuable lesson: never lose sight of toys! +Once upon a time there was a bear who was very quiet. He lived in a small cave, and he loved to explore the nearby forest. + +One day he heard some strange noises and he decided to investigate. It was two small animals arguing. One of them was a rabbit and the other was a squirrel. The rabbit had made a mistake and the squirrel was getting angry. + +The bear stepped in and asked the two animals to calm down. He then suggested that the rabbit lend a helping hand to the squirrel. The rabbit thought about it and decided to lend a paw which made the squirrel really happy. + +The bear was proud that his idea worked and wanted to reward them both. He started to think that friendship and help is what we should all strive for. + +This story has taught us that lending a helping hand to those in need always pays off! +Once, there was a famous sauce. Everyone had heard of the sauce, but nobody knew what it tasted like. What was in this famous sauce? + +One day, a little three year old decided to try and find out. She realized that if she wanted to know, she had to make the sauce herself. So that's what she did – she went to the store, picked out all the ingredients, and then came home and mixed them together. + +Finally, the sauce was ready. She took one tiny taste – and it was delicious! The little girl was so happy. She knew this sauce was special, and she couldn't wait to share it with the world. + +The next day, the girl took the sauce to a nearby restaurant. Everyone loved it, and soon it was the most popular item on the menu. Word of the famous sauce spread, and soon it was famous all over the world. Everyone wanted to try the little girl's sauce! + +The sauce was so popular that the little girl's recipe was published in a cookbook – and that was the beginning of her fame. From then on, everyone recognized the famous sauce, and it was served all over the world. +Once upon a time, there were two kids named John and Lisa. They were best friends and spent most of their days playing together. + +One day, John was very excited because he had been given a special present. He realized it was his birthday, but his friend Lisa had not brought him a present. He was very frustrated. + +But suddenly, Lisa opened up her pocket and pulled out a present for John. John was very excited and thanked Lisa for the present. + +But then John realized that the present Lisa gave him was her favorite stuffed toy! He was so frustrated and sad. + +John sadly said goodbye to Lisa and left to go home. His birthday did not turn out as he had hoped. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy called Max. Every day Max liked to play around the kitchen table, but he was not allowed to do so. + +One day, his mum asked him to come and sit at the table. She said: "Max, come and observe this table, it's very important". + +Max didn't understand why, so he asked his mum why he had to observe the table. His mum explained to him that the table was where he learnt new things. She said that if he obeyed her, he would learn a lot of new things. + +Max thought this was very exciting, so he listened to his mum and started to observe the table. Every day he learnt something new, and he was no longer naughty. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen and to obey the advice of your parents. If you obey your parents, then you will learn many new and important things. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy. They loved each other very much, but they would sometimes quarrel. + +One day, mommy and daddy were quarreling about a toy. Mommy wanted daddy to be quick and take out a toy for her. However, daddy said he was too busy and he needed to do something else first. + +They argued and argued until there was no one else to listen. Mommy knew that things were getting too long and it was not a nice thing to do. + +So, mommy said to daddy, "Let's be nice to each other. Let's be quick and be happy again". Daddy agreed and soon they were back to being happy. They hugged each other and played together with the toy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, Jane and her mom were walking home. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the street. It was an ambulance with a flashing red light! They were so surprised. + +Jane asked her mom, “What is that?†+ +Her Mom looked around and said, “It’s an ambulance!†+ +“Oh†said Jane. She was still surprised. + +The next day, Jane and her Mom went for a walk again. They heard the same loud noise and turned around. Suddenly, four big trucks drove passed them in the street. They were all loaded with yummy food! + +“Mom! Look!†shouted Jane. + +“Wow,†said her Mom with a big smile. “It looks like someone is having a big party. Let’s go see what’s going on.†+ +So, they followed the trucks. And when they got there, they saw a big surprise – it was a birthday party! + +Everyone congratulated the birthday boy and they all enjoyed yummy food and drinks. It was so much fun! Jane was very surprised and very happy. +Jimmy was a brave three year old. He loved to explore and wanted to know more and more about the world around him. One day he was playing outside in the garden with his friend Ben when he noticed something strange in the corner of the garden. It was a strange cube and it glowed a bright and mysterious colour. + +Jimmy wondered what it was and decided to take a closer look. "Maybe I can touch it," he asked Ben. Ben looked a bit scared but Jimmy was brave and decided to take the dare. + +He moved his hand slowly closer to the cube and suddenly the cube transformed into something else! It was now a bright, orange and fake parrot! Jimmy and Ben both screamed with surprise and jumped back. + +After a few minutes, Jimmy and Ben gathered the courage to try to touch it again. When Jimmy did, it transformed back into a cube and the strange orange colour disappeared, leaving it looking completely normal. + +Jimmy was so excited about what had happened and the mystery of the cube! He told Ben all about it and they both had a lot to talk about. Jimmy knew from that day on, he wanted to explore more and learn more about the world. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Jack. He was always looking to have fun and exploring. Whenever his mum asked him to come inside of the house, he would smile and stay outside a little bit longer. + +One day, Jack decided to follow a taxi around the corner of his house. He wanted to see where it went. He saw the taxi go around a hidden street. Jack wanted to go and see what was there, so he followed it. + +When Jack arrived, he noticed a group of kids playing on a playground. This made Jack so excited, he smiled from ear to ear. He asked his mum if he could go over and join them, and his mum obliged as long as he didn't get too far away. + +Jack had a great time playing with the kids. He learned about the importance of friendship and having fun with other people. + +At the end of the day, Jack said goodbye to his new friends and smiled as he got into the taxi again. + +The moral of this story is to never be scared of exploring and try different things. Don't let any hidden things keep you from having fun and experiencing new things. +One day, Timmy was out playing by himself. He was standing in the soil, looking around. He decided he wanted to play a competitive game. + +"I'm gonna guess something," he says to himself. Just then, Timmy hears footsteps behind him. He quickly turns around and saw his big brother, Jake. + +"Hi, Timmy," Jake said. "Let's play a competitive guessing game." + +Timmy was excited to play and said yes right away. Jake explained the rules of the game. + +"Ok, Timmy," said Jake, "I'm going to ask you to guess something, and you have to guess it right or you lose the game. Ready?" + +Timmy nodded in agreement and the game began. For the first few rounds, Timmy guessed correctly and was having a lot of fun. But then, Jake asked a question and Timmy had no clue what the answer was. + +He struggled to think of the answer, but he couldn't get it. Jake said loudly, "You lose!" + +Timmy was very upset and tears filled his eyes. Jake put his arm around Timmy and said, "It's ok, don't worry. I have something special in store for you that will make you feel better." + +But what could it be? Would it be enough to make Timmy feel better? For now he would just have to wait and see. +Tommy and Susie were playing in the backyard. They were having such a great time! Suddenly, Tommy saw a spider hanging from a tree branch. He was so excited! + +Susie was envious of Tommy. She wanted the spider for herself. She said, "I want the spider!" + +But Tommy said, "No! My spider!" He didn't want Susie to take his spider away from him. + +Susie looked so unhappy. She said, "Please can I have it? Just one time?" + +Tommy thought about it for a minute and then he said, "OK, but just for one time. Then the spider will be mine again." + +So Susie had her turn with the spider. But soon she realised it was more fun to play games with Tommy. They laughed and joked and forgot all about that silly old spider. +Today, mother was teaching her little boy about the importance of behaving well. She said to him, "If you are naughty, I will punish you." He was a little confused, but he then remembered the yummy treats he sometimes got when he was well behaved. + +The little boy understood that he should not do things that would be punished. He decided to help his mother with the chores to show that he was a good boy. So, he washed the dishes and helped to put away the toys. + +Mother smiled and said, "Well done! Now, if you behave well and you obey mummy, then I will give you a yummy ice cream treat later!" The little boy was so happy and he said, "Thank you mummy! I will be very good." + +Mother gave the little boy a cuddle and said, "Good boy. Remember, if you do something bad, I will have to punish you." The little boy nodded and said, "Yes mummy, I understand. I will behave." Mother ruffled his hair and said, "Yes! That's my boy!" +Once upon a time there was a nosy pig. He loved to explore the world and see what it had to offer. + +One day as he was wandering, he heard a loud noise coming from the woods. He stopped in his tracks and looked around curiously. He made for the noise to see what it was. + +After a few minutes of walking, he came to a clearing and saw a baby waving their arms and laughing. The pig was so excited at the sight and waved his little pink hoof back at the baby, asking to play. + +The baby smiled and held out their hand for the pig to touch. He was gentle and sweet and put his snout in the baby's hand. The baby giggled and the two of them played in the clearing until the baby's parents came by and it was time to go. + +The nosy pig and the baby said goodbye, the pig did a little wave as the baby walked away. He felt happy and content, the little pig had made a new friend. +Mabel was a grumpy old lady. She loved pouring hot tea and knitting with her soft yarn. Every day, she would sit in her chair and drink her tea while she knitted a colorful scarf. + +One day, her neighbor, Jack, came to say hello. He asked her what she was doing. + +Mabel said, "I'm pouring tea and making a scarf with yarn." + +Jack said, "That looks fun. Can I help?" + +Mabel thought for a moment and said, "Yes, you can help me pour the tea." + +So, Mabel handed Jack the pot of hot tea and he poured it into her cup. Soon, Mabel was feeling happier and more relaxed. + +Jack asked, "What can I do now?" + +Mabel reached for the yarn and said, "You can help me knit the scarf!" + +And so, Jack and Mabel knitted away until their scarf was finished. From that day on, Mabel was no longer grumpy. She was happy to have a friend to share her tea and knitting projects with! +Bob was a truck driver. He worked hard and drove a powerful truck. Every day he drove around town, carrying his heavy load. + +One day, Bob drove his truck to the top of a big hill. The view was so nice and he could see for miles. He stopped to take it in. Suddenly, the truck started to rise. Bob was so surprised! + +The truck rose higher and higher. Bob couldn't believe his eyes. He stayed calm and enjoyed the beautiful view as the powerful truck continued to rise. Then, the truck reached the highest point and stopped moving. Bob waved goodbye to the town below and enjoyed the ride back down. + +Bob never forgot that amazing day. He told his friends and family all about it. They couldn't believe Bob's truck had risen so high! +One day, Tara was very excited as it was time to go to her first day of class. She walked in to the modern classroom and was amazed by all of the new things she saw. When her teacher greeted her and asked her if she was ready to start, she couldn't help but nod in agreement. + +The teacher said: "It's wonderful to have you here today! Would you like to sit here in the front row?" Tara eagerly nodded her head once more and made her way to her seat. + +Tara's teacher showed her some fun activities she could do and even introduced her to the other students in the class. She felt so happy and lucky to have such an amazing teacher and a modern classroom to learn in. She couldn't wait to make some new friends. + +At the end of the day, Tara waved goodbye to her new friends as she headed home. She was so happy that she had nod in agreement when the teacher asked if she wanted to go to class that day. She had a great time and couldn't wait to come back the next day! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. He loved his shoes. They were so rare, like nothing else in his neighborhood. + +One day Tom was playing in his yard. He was jumping in muddy puddles and his shoes were getting filthy. Tom ran to get the hose to help clean his shoes. + +Tom's Mom came out to tell him to stop. She said, "Tom, shut the hose off. You will get cold!" + +Tom refused and kept spraying the hose. He said, "No, Mom. I want my shoes to be clean!" + +Mom got angry and threw the shoes away in the trash. Tom screamed and cried, but it was too late. His rare shoes were gone. +Once upon a time there was a green apple tucked away in the corner of a room. Every day, a three year old child would come and bathe it with love. The child tickled the apple and blew kisses, but nothing seemed to make it change. Then one day, a magical sparkle shined from the core of the apple. Miraculously, the apple turned from green to bright red. The child was so excited that it hugged the apple and never wanted to let go! +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lucy. She loved to go for nice, long walks with her dog, Rocky. Every day, she would push him in his stroller and take him for a stroll around their neighbourhood. + +One day, Lucy had a brilliant idea. She wanted to take Rocky for a walk without the stroller. She grabbed her leash, hooked Rocky up and off they went. She was so excited to be on their own that she couldn’t help but smile. + +As they were walking, Lucy suddenly stopped short. She noticed a butterfly in the bushes and wanted to catch it. She tugged on the leash, but Rocky wouldn’t budge. “Come, Rocky†Lucy said cheerfully. “We can have so much fun if you just come with me!†Rocky looked up at Lucy and then hesitantly followed. + +From then on, Lucy and Rocky went everywhere together. They walked around the neighbourhood and played in the park. Lucy was always so happy to be with her dog. As long as they had their leash, she knew they’d always be safe and have a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Sam. Sam was very restless. One day, he was walking down the street and he spotted an old metal car. Sam was curious and he got closer to look at it. He started to push the car but it wouldn't move. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hey! What are you doing?" It was a little girl. She was holding a small toy car in her hands. + +"I'm trying to move this car," Sam said in reply. + +The little girl laughed. "That's too heavy for you. Come on, let's play with my car." + +Sam thought for a moment and then he smiled. He pushed the little girl's car around the street, feeling much less restless. +Once upon a time, Lily and Bobby were walking through the woods. They heard a strange noise coming from underground. Bobby was scared and wanted to go back home. + +Lily said, “Let’s check it out! I bet it’s an old friend of ours, maybe even an old animal.†+ +Bobby nervously said, “Ok!†+ +They walked closer until they found an old underground house. Lily said, “Let’s knock and see who is inside!†+ +They knocked and from the inside, a little voice said, “Who’s there?†+ +Lily said, “It’s Lily and Bobby. Can we come in?†+ +The voice said, “Yes! Come in.†+ +When Bobby and Lily entered, they saw a little mouse resting on a chair. The mouse said, “Hi, my name is Mittens. Would you like to rest here with me?†+ +Lily and Bobby said, “Yes, please!†+ +So they all rested together in the old underground home. They became best friends and had lots of fun together! +Once upon a time there was a young boy who liked to go outside and play a lot. Each day he would search for something new. + +One day the boy noticed a skeleton lying in the grass. It wasn’t moving and it appeared to be made of bones. He was scared and decided to supply it with some food. He put food beside the skeleton and waited to see what would happen. + +At first nothing happened. The young boy was about to leave when the skeleton started to move. It started to grow bigger and bigger and then it fit into a suit of clothes. + +The boy knew he had done the right thing by supplying food to the skeleton and he felt happy. + +The moral of the story is that when you see something or someone in need, you should help them. Doing so can be rewarding, and can help someone get fit and healthy again. +Bella was a little girl. She was three years old and excited to try something new. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Bella asked, holding up a can of tuna. + +"It's tuna," replied Mommy. + +"Can I eat it?" Bella asked with big eyes. + +"Yes," Mommy said. She started to prepare it for Bella. + +Bella was anxious to get started. After a few minutes, Mommy set the plate of tuna in front of Bella. + +Bella picked up her fork and took a bite of tuna. She loved it so much that she ate the whole plate. + +"Yum, that was delicious!" said Bella. + +"I'm so glad you liked it," said Mommy with a smile. + +Bella was so full and happy. She had tried something new and loved it. +Once upon a time, there lived a great dragon. The dragon loved to make big leaps and play around. One day, the dragon saw a tie lying on the ground. It looked nice, so the dragon decided to pick it up and put it around his neck. But the tie was too tight! It was too hard to resist! + +The dragon tried to pull it off, but it was difficult. He shook and jumped around, but the tie stayed on. He tried to think of how to take it off. Then, he noticed a big tree. He flew over and grabbed a branch with his claws. He pulled the tie with the branch and it began to loosen. + +The dragon felt so relieved when the tie came off. He was so proud of himself for using his smarts and not giving up. The great dragon did a victory leap and flew away with a smile on his face. He had resisted the tie! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She really loved animals. + +One day, Alice saw a parrot in the garden. She was so excited and kneeled down to get a better look. + +The parrot stared back. "Hello!" it squawked at Alice. + +Alice smiled and said, "Hello Parrot. What's your name?" + +"My name is Polly," said the parrot. "Do you want to play a game?" + +Alice nodded happily. "Yes please!" + +Polly flew onto Alice's shoulder. She was very organized and together they started playing a game. + +Alice laughed and the two of them had so much fun. + +When it was time to go, Polly put her wings around Alice and said goodbye. + +Alice waved and said, "Bye Polly! I'll see you tomorrow!" +Mary was very excited. She was going on a special trip and had to pack her things. With a jolly smile, she looked around her room. She saw a beautiful vase that she wanted to take with her. + +"Mom, can I take this vase?" she asked. + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, you can take it. Don't forget to pack it carefully." + +Mary carefully put the vase in a box and put it in her bag. She packed all her things and was ready to go. + +When Mary arrived at her destination, she was amazed. She enjoyed her trip very much and was very happy to get back home with her jolly little vase. +Once, there was a girl named Claire. Claire was very shy and she never talked to anyone. One day, she saw a pair of scissors lying on the floor. She picked it up and twirled it around in her hands. She showed it to her mom, who was very proud of her. + +"Do you want to invite your friends over to play? I can help you," said her mom. At first, Claire was too scared to invite anyone, she was too shy. But her mom urged her again and finally, Claire agreed. + +She sent out little invitations to her friends. When the day arrived, all of her friends arrived. She couldn't believe it! Her friends were laughing and playing and having a good time. Claire cheered and clapped, and then she even offered to share her scissors with everyone. + +The time passed quickly and soon it was time for everyone to go home. Claire waved them goodbye and thanked them for coming over. She was so happy that she had finally overcome her shyness. She knew that she could do anything if she believed in herself. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful fly. He liked to spend his days buzzing around in the sunshine. He always wondered what else was out there in the world. + +One day, the fly decided to fly higher and higher. He was determined to find out what was up there. After a while, he reached the top of the tree. As he stopped to catch his breath, he saw a glimmer of something sparkly and bright. + +The fly buzzed around it in amazement. As he got closer, he saw that it was a golden key! He flew around it with excitement, until the key began to move! + +The fly was so surprised, he stepped back and watched as the key slowly spun around and revealed a secret door. The fly couldn't believe his eyes - at last, his question had been answered! +Once upon a time, there were two dogs named Max and Spot. Spot was playing in the garden when she came across an odd bone. She picked it up and said to Max, "look! I found a bone!" Max wagged his tail and said, "That looks like a fake bone. Let's move it out of the garden and put it somewhere else." + +So, Max and Spot moved the fake bone. They ran and ran until eventually they found the perfect spot. They placed the fake bone under a big tree and the walked away. + +Spot then said to Max, "This new spot looks nice. Let's move over here and play!" Max and Spot ran around in circles and had lots of fun together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was an adorable, curious three year old. She wanted to know all about the universe. + +One day, her mum took her to the beach. Lucy was so excited to discover the beach and the incredible world around her. + +As Lucy explored the beach, she spotted a crab. She went closer and asked its name. The crab replied, “My name is Crabby. I never rot!†+ +“What does that mean?†asked Lucy. + +“It means that I don’t ever get old, so I always stay the same.†Replied Crabbly. + +Lucy smiled and thought it was very cute. She looked around the beach and said “Everything here is so adorable - I love the universeâ€. + +Crabby smiled and said “not everything has to rot, some things stay the same forever.†+ +Lucy smiled and thanked crabby for the special lesson. She enjoyed exploring the beach and never forgot what crabby taught her that day. +Once upon a time, a small orange nail lay in an old store. It was the only nail in the store, so it looked a bit lonely. A 3 year old child entered the store and saw the nail. He asked the store owner, "What can I do with this nail?" + +The store owner smiled and replied, "It's all up to you! What do you think?" + +The child thought carefully and then said, "I think I can use it to build a house!" + +The store owner nodded and said, "That's a great idea! With the right tools, you can build anything you want. But never forget that you only need small pieces, like this nail, to create something amazing." + +The child thanked the store owner, took the nail and went home filled with inspiration. The moral of this story is that with the right tools and a little creativity, we can achieve great things with even the smallest of pieces. +Timmy was playing in his living room. He was a happy boy. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Timmy jumped in surprise. + +When Timmy looked around, he saw a big armchair. It had been stolen! + +Timmy's dad was angry. He asked, "Who did this?". + +Timmy said nothing. He knew who had done it. His friend Tom had taken the armchair. He was very sour about it. + +Timmy's dad asked again. This time, Tom told the truth. He said it was him. + +Timmy's dad told Tom to go home and think about what he had done. Then, he said he would buy a new armchair for the living room. + +Timmy was happy again. He knew his dad would make everything right. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Hop. She liked to hop around the garden, searching for yummy treats. One day, she came across something cool and purple in the grass. On closer inspection, it was a jug of milk! Hop knew just what to do with it. + +She grabbed the jug with her paws, and hopped to the kitchen. As she hopped, she said to herself, "I'm going to have some cool milk!" + +Once she made it to the kitchen, Hop opened the fridge and carefully put the milk inside. Then she closed the door and hopped back to the garden. + +"Time to find another treat," she told herself. Hop kept hopping until she found a patch of clover. She gobbled up the clover and drank some cool milk. She felt refreshed and ready to keep hopping around the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very generous and always ready to help her friends. One day, Daisy's parents gave her a calendar. They warned her that she should use it to plan her day and be organized. + +On the very first day of using the calendar, Daisy decided to help her friend. In the end, she forgot all about her plans. Daisy was late to help her friend and her parents got really mad. + +Daisy's parents warned her one last time to be organized. But, Daisy thought she could still be generous and help her friends. So, instead of listening to them, Daisy still kept her old habits. + +In the end, Daisy was left with nothing. Her friends did not have time to play with her, and her parents did not believe her anymore. Daisy understood that she must have been more organized and follow the warnings. Bad things happen when we do not listen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and she loved to grow things. She had a patch in her garden and she planted all sorts of vegetables. One day, she decided to plant some broccoli. She put the tiny green seed into the ground and waited patiently for it to grow. Soon, a little green stem and a few leaves started to appear and the little girl was so excited. She watered the broccoli every day and it grew bigger and bigger every day. + +When autumn came, the broccoli was a beautiful, dark-green colour and very tall. The little girl was so proud of her broccoli she wanted to show her friends. + +"Come and see my broccoli," said the little girl. Her friends came over and were amazed at how clear and green the broccoli was. + +The little girl was very proud of her broccoli. She ate it all winter long, happy in the knowledge that she had made it grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Max. He was 3 years old and he was very excited because he was going on a big adventure. Before he could go, he needed to get his passport ready. His mummy and daddy helped him, but he was still a bit anxious. + +Max looked at his passport and said, "What's this funny name in the passport? It doesn't say Max!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "That's your full name, darling. You were given this name when you were born." + +Max nodded but he still looked anxious. Daddy said, "Don't worry, Max. You don't need to remember your long name. You can just keep calling yourself Max. That's the name everyone knows you by and that's the one we use all the time." + +Max smiled and said, "Ok! I'm ready for my big adventure now!" He was so excited - he couldn't wait! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Marie. She went out to play in the park with her mum and dad. + +They climbed up the slide and Marie was very happy. She smiled and said, "I can slide all the way down!" + +Mum and dad said, "That sounds like lots of fun!" + +Marie smiled even wider and went to the top of the slide. She shouted, "I'm ready!" + +Then she slid all the way down, very fast. She felt so cool and wobbled her legs. She shouted, "That was awesome!" + +Mum and dad laughed and cheered. Marie slid down over and over again, always with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a tall man named George. He was walking down the street when it started to rain. His feet were getting wet and he wished he had a coat to put on. + +Suddenly, he saw a three year old girl standing in the rain. She was wearing a big blue coat, two sizes too big for her. + +"Would you like to put my coat on?" George asked the little girl. + +"Yes, please!" the little girl said, with a big smile on her face. + +So George gave the little girl his coat and she put it on. Now she was nice and warm, and George was happy because he had made her day. + +He said to her, "Now be careful and have fun in the rain!" + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye to George as he walked away. And she kept on playing in the rain with her big blue coat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary had bright blue eyes and pale, blonde hair. Today was a special day for Mary, it was her birthday! + +Mary was very excited and she ran around the house looking for her presents. Suddenly, she noticed some colourful paper on the kitchen table. She rushed over and saw a shiny new pen in the middle of the table. + +Mary was so happy and started to thank her mom. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! This pen is soooo nice!" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "You can thank me by doing your homework with it!" + +Mary agreed and grabbed the pen. She opened it up and saw a pool of dark, glossy ink inside. She played with it for a while, before her mom stopped her and said it was time for lunch. + +After lunch, Mary went to her room and drew some pretty pictures on her new paper with her pen. She was so happy with her new birthday present and thanked her mom again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lara. She was three years old and very happy. One day, she went to the park with her mom. On the way, Lara saw a gloomy sky. She said to her mom "Look Mommy, it is so gloomy!" + +Her mom smiled and said "Yes, it sure is!" + +When they got to the park, there were lots of other kids playing. Lara ran over to them, wanting to join in the fun. She said hi to them and mentioned playing tag. At once, the other kids started running around together. + +Lara laughed and chased them. After playing for a while, the other kids hugged Lara goodbye. Lara hugged them back and thanked them for playing with her. + +Lara and her mom waved goodbye as they left the park, and Lara said she had a fun day! +There were two frogs, Sam and Frank, who were hopping through the meadow. Sam was very excited and wanted to explore every corner of the meadow. As they hopped around looking for fun things to do, they heard a loud sound. + +Frank yelled, "What is that? It's so loud!" +Sam said, "It's an alarm! Let's go see what is going on!" + +The two frogs hopped as fast as they could until they came to a wild lake. All the animals in the lake were making a lot of noise and yelling. The alarm was still ringing, so they knew something exciting was happening. + +The two frogs watched as a wild lion jumped out of the lake. He roared loudly and shook the ground. All the animals were so scared and were running away. + +Sam and Frank were also scared, but they were brave and stayed at the edge of the lake. They were curious to find out what was happening and why the lion was so angry. + +Suddenly, the loud alarm stopped ringing and the lion ran away. All the animals were relieved and started hopping and chirping again. + +Sam and Frank cheered and yelled, "Yay! We are brave frogs!" +The two frogs then decided to go exploring again, but this time they were extra careful. +Once there was a little boy who loved to explore and have adventures. He was very intelligent and used his big brain for solving problems. One day he needed to plan an escape from a difficult situation. After thinking for a while, he came up with an excellent idea. + +He found a boat and used it to sail away. The boat was small but it was the perfect size to get him out of trouble. He used the smarts of his brain to get the boat moving. It was incredible! + +He sailed and sailed until he reached freedom. The journey was an amazing experience! As soon as he got to safety, he knew his escape was complete. + +The little boy was proud of his accomplishment. He knew he had shown just how intelligent he really was. This adventure was the perfect way to end his day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Jane. Tom was a little pale and Jane was very hot. + +One day, Tom and Jane decided to eat together. Jane said to Tom, "What should we eat? Shall I bring something hot?" Tom felt happy and said, "Yes please." + +So Jane went and found something hot to eat and she brought it back to Tom. Tom looked at the hot food and said, "It looks so yummy!" He was so excited to eat it. + +Tom took a big bite and said, "It tastes so good!" Jane smiled and said, "Yes, it is!" + +They both enjoyed eating and had a lot of fun. The end. +Mama was walking down the street with her 3-year-old son. + +Mama asked her son, "What do you want to buy?" + +He pointed to the roof of a nearby house and said, "Mama, I want that roof." + +Mama smiled and said, "We can't buy a roof, but let's go buy some ice cream instead." + +The little boy was so obedient, he followed Mama down the street to the ice cream shop. They bought the ice cream and enjoyed it together. It was so delicious! The little boy was happy, and he smiled all the way back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Matilda. She was only three, and loved to play outside with her friends all day. + +One day Matilda's mom said to her," Matilda, sweetheart, bring the shampoo to the bathroom". Matilda picked up the shampoo and brought it to the bathroom. + +When she opened the door, Matilda found the bathroom was full of steam. Right away she knew what to do. She quickly poured a little of the shampoo into her hand, then put in some water from the sink. She created a thick mixture and spread it over her head. + +But Matilda was so young and too weak to scrub off the soap. She tried her best to rinse it away, but it just wouldn't come off. + +Matilda quickly became sad and called for her mom. When her mom came into the bathroom she saw what had happened. She hugged Matilda, and said, "Matilda, darling, when I asked you to bring the shampoo, I meant for you to only use a little bit. You do not need to use too much or too strong of products to clean your hair. Weak is good enough, right?" + +Matilda nodded, and learned a valuable lesson: weak is good enough. +Once upon a time, Fred the bear decided to take a nap. He walked into the kitchen and was surprised to see it was very gloomy. He asked his friend Lucy the kitten, "Why is the kitchen so gloomy?" + +Lucy looked around and replied, "Well, the windows are shut and it's night time now. That's why it's so dark." + +Fred groaned and said, "I wanted to take a nap here. It's too gloomy for a nap." + +Lucy looked outside and said, "We should open the windows and let some light in. That way, it will be brighter in here and perfect for a nap." + +Fred smiled and thanked Lucy. They opened the windows and the kitchen was filled with light. Fred jumped into the brightly lit kitchen and quickly fell asleep. From that day onwards, Fred always napped in the kitchen! +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was three-years-old and loved ponies. One day she asked her Mom if she could ride a pony. + +"Yes, you can ride a pony," answered her Mom. + +So Sarah and her Mom went to the stable. They saw a beautiful white pony in a stall with an empty bucket. + +Sarah was so excited. She asked the stable keeper, "Can I ride the pony?" + +"Yes, you can ride him," he said. + +The stable keeper put a saddle on the pony and helped Sarah get on it. Sarah held on tightly as the pony started to walk. She was so happy to be riding a pony and soon the empty bucket was forgotten. Sarah smiled and laughed the whole time. + +After a while, Sarah's Mom said it was time to go home. Sarah thanked the stable keeper and said goodbye to her pony. She was so excited she could hardly wait to ride the pony again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary who was three years old. Mary was very excited because she had a new toy. It was a rare toy and she wanted to play with it all the time. + +One day, Mary was playing with her toy when her mother called her and said, "Mary, it's time to finish. Put away your toy now." + +Mary was so excited she didn't want to finish. She thought and thought, but she couldn't come up with a solution. So she said, "But mom, I want to play more!" + +But her mother said, "No, Mary. It's time to finish. Put your toy away now or else it won't be in one piece when you get to play with it again." + +Mary was very sad. She knew she had no choice. She put away her toy and finished playing. + +But when Mary came back to her toy, it was in pieces. Mary was very upset and sad that she had to finish playing. She never got to enjoy her rare toy again. +Sam was very noisy. She was always running and shouting and playing. She loved to make noise and everyone else loved her noise too. One day Sam was feeling a bit sad. She wanted to find something special to do. + +Suddenly she had an idea. Sam went to the library and found a novel. She opened the book and started to read. As she read, the words in the novel made her feel happy and excited. Soon she was no longer feeling sad. + +But then it was time for Sam to go home. She was feeling sad again. She wanted to keep reading the novel. Sam started to cry. She wanted the book all for herself! + +The librarian saw this and said "Here, why don't you take the book home? You can finish reading it and bring it back any time you want!" + +Sam smiled as she accepted the book. Now she could finish the novel at home and make all the noise she wanted while she read. +Once there was a little girl named Amy who loved exploring nature. She would spend hours running around in the woods, reaching for leaves, picking bright flowers and counting the stars. + +One day,Amy's parents said she could go pick some apples from a tree in the nearby forest. Amy was so excited and celebrated by jumping up and down. + +While picking the apples, Amy started to climb a tall tree. She stretched out her arms, reaching high for a big, red apple. Suddenly she felt lightheaded and dizzy and with one last attempt, Amy touched the apple with her fingertips before falling out of the tree. + +Amy began to cry. She thought she would never reach the apple! But then, she heard a friendly voice. + +"Do not worry, Amy!" It said. Amy looked up and saw a squirrel perched on a branch. "You can still get your apple. I have a plan!" + +The squirrel sprang up the tall tree and soon reached the red apple. He carefully picked it up, and then jumped down, handing the apple to Amy. + +Amy smiled and hugged the squirrel, grateful that he was able to help. From then on, she knew that nature was always there to help her reach her goals. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to play in puddles. He had on his new blue pants, but he didn't care. He splashed around, getting all his pants wet. + +Suddenly his mom spotted him from across the street. She shouted, "Jack! Stop splashing and get out of the puddle!" +Jack froze, feeling anxious about his mom's disapproval. He moved away from the puddle and stood on the sidewalk. + +His mom came and put her arm around him. She said, "You have to be careful next time. Your pants could have gotten ruined!" + +Jack nodded and promised to be more careful. He skipped back home, happy to have a loving mom. +Once upon a time there lived a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. So he packed his bags, said goodbye to his mom and dad, and started to journey around the world. After walking for what seemed like days and days, the boy came to a new country. He was a bit scared, but was also excited to explore. + +As the boy entered the country, he tried to find someone to talk to. He came across a farmer who was tending to his land. The boy waved to the farmer and said hello. The farmer smiled and said, "Welcome to this country, my friend! I hope you have a lovely time here." + +The boy thanked the farmer and began to explore the country. Everywhere he looked he found beauty and calmness. Suddenly, he remembers the words of the farmer - to be kind and to appreciate the country's beauty and calmness. He was filled with so much joy that he decided to take the farmer's words and share them with everyone he meets. + +As the boy continued his journey, he started to spread the message of kindness and calmness to all those he met. Every person the boy came across was grateful for the message. The boy learned an important lesson - to always show kindness and appreciate the beauty of calmness. +Once upon a time there was a momma and a baby. Momma was teaching the baby all about the world. + +One day, momma said, “Let’s go for a ride in the car!†+ +The baby was so excited. But, momma warned the baby, “Remember, you must be gentle. Cars are very big and harsh. So no touching!†+ +The baby was a bit scared, so momma hugged the baby and said, “It’s okay. I will be here to help you.†+ +So, the momma and baby drove off in the car. The baby was amazed at how fast the car moved. They explored the world together and the baby learned so many new things. + +By the end of the day, the baby knew that cars could be both exciting and harsh. +Once upon a time, there was an old lime tree which stood in the garden of a house. Every day, a small girl would come to the tree and give it a big kiss. + +One day, the girl skipped to the tree and said to it, “Hello old lime tree! I am here to give you a kiss!†+ +The tree replied, “Thank you for the kiss, little girl. I feel happy when you come and give me a kiss.†+ +The girl smiled. “I love giving you kisses, old lime tree!†she said. + +The old lime tree smiled back and said, “I love it too!†+ +And so, the girl kept coming back every day to give the old lime tree a big, happy kiss. +One day, there was a boy named Mark. Mark liked his house very much. It was warm and cozy. But one day, Mark’s parents told him the house was cold. They said, “Let’s go for a walk.†+ +Mark wasn’t sure why, but he said okay. As they walked, Mark heard a noise. It sounded like a thunder. He asked his mom what it was. She said, “That is the cold coming, Mark. We must go quicker.†+ +Mark and his parents started to walk faster. But the cold was coming closer and closer. Soon they saw it; a big white wall. “That is the cold,†said his dad. + +Mark was scared, but he didn’t have time to be scared. The cold was coming and they had to get home. They hurried back to their house and once they were inside, they shut the door. + +The cold was outside, but they were safe inside. It was warm and cozy and they knew they were safe. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She was very excited to go to the park. She skipped and hopped down the street, imagining all the wonderful things she would do. When she arrived at the park, she saw a seesaw. It was big and shiny, and she knew the perfect thing to do. She asked a stranger nearby for help. + +"Can you help me balance on the seesaw?" she asked. +The stranger smiled, and said sure. + +Soon, the two were balancing on the seesaw. They were laughing and singing as they went up and down. As they moved, the seesaw began to make music. It was a beautiful tune. The girl was so excited! She couldn't believe it! She rode the seesaw for hours and hours until the sun went down. Then she said goodbye to the stranger and went home. + +She was smiling to herself, still hearing the music in her head. What a wonderful day. +John was 3 years old and he really wanted to play with shapes. He went to his mom and said, “Mommy, where can I get shapes?†+ +His mom smiled, “Let’s go to the store. We can find shapes there.†So, the two of them went to the store together. + +When they arrived, John was amazed by all the shapes he could see. There were triangles, squares, stars and circles. He asked his mom, “Mommy, can I get any of these shapes?†+ +“Yes, John, we can get any of them. Pick a shape and we will buy it.†John was so excited he couldn't decide what shape he wanted the most. He wanted all of the shapes. + +John told his mom, “I want them all! Are they all available?†His mom nodded her head and said, “Yes, they are all available and you can have them all.†+ +John was so happy. He thanked his mom and hugged her. He couldn't wait to get all the shapes and start playing. +Jamie and her mom went to the playground. On the playground there was a big green maze. Jamie was so excited to try it out. She looked at the maze and said, "Mommy, can I go inside?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, but be careful, ok?" + +Jamie smiled and carefully walked into the maze. It was dark and tight in the maze and she couldn't find the way out. There were so many turns and she couldn't tell which way to go. She began to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom's voice. "Jamie, I have an idea. Reach your arms out in front of you and try to remove the walls as you walk. That way you'll know how to get out." + +Jamie did as her mom said, and slowly she began removing the walls in her way. Soon, she found an opening and she happily ran out of the maze into her mom's arms. Jamie was glad that she had listened to her mom's advice. She hugged her mom tight and said, "Thanks, Mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a big cooler. Inside was a lot of yummy ice cream. Mommy and Daddy both wanted to find the ice cream before it all melted. + +So, Daddy said he wanted to run to the cooler. Mommy agreed and then they both started running as fast as they could. + +When they got to the cooler, Daddy could see that the lid was closed very tight. He asked Mommy to help him open it. With their combined strength, they were able to open it up. + +The cool air felt nice and the ice cream looked delicious! They grabbed all the ice cream and ran back to their house. + +Yumm! They had lots of delicious ice cream to enjoy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mark. He was very young, only three years old. He loved to play and explore the world around him. + +One day, Mark's mom asked him if he wanted to try yoga with her. She said it was a way to balance the mind and body. Mark thought it sounded fun but he was a bit scared. His mom said that it was going to be fine and showed him a few moves. + +Mark kept practicing with his mom and soon he was saying "namaste" at the end of each yoga session. He even had a mini yoga mat of his own! + +As time went on, Mark started to become calmer and more focused. He noticed how his playground skills had improved and his friends started to comment on it too. Everyone said how much better he was doing at playing. + +The moral of the story is that practice makes us better. Even yoga, which can be a bit daunting at first, will help you reach your goals if you put your mind to it. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cow named Daisy. She always loved to stay in her barn, enjoying the sunshine and chewing her cud. + +One day Daisy noticed a giant machine coming towards the barn. It had a long arm and was printing on some papers. + +"What is that?" Daisy asked her farmer. + +"It's a printing machine," the farmer replied. "It prints all kinds of things, like books and news." + +Daisy watched as the printing machine slowly drove away. Little did she know that it was about to bring a big, yet exciting, surprise! + +A few days later, a truck came to the barn, carrying a huge yellow wrecking ball. The farmer said he wanted to knock down the barn and build something else. + +Daisy was scared that she was going to lose her beloved home. But then, she remembered the printing machine. + +"Wait!" cried Daisy. "Maybe the printing machine can save us. I have an idea!" + +The farmer was skeptical, but he agreed to give Daisy's plan a chance. When the wrecking ball swung towards the barn, the printing machine suddenly appeared and printed a giant "STOP!" sign. + +The wrecking ball stopped just in time. It was a close call, but thanks to Daisy's plan, it saved the barn! From that day forward, Daisy was no longer lazy, as she felt brave and +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a big and wondrous house. Every day, her parents would tell her to be obedient and do what she was asked. + +One day, the little girl found a big door at the back of the house. She wanted to explore what was behind the door, and asked her parents if she could open it. + +Her parents looked at each other and decided to let her have a peek. They said, "Be careful and reach in slowly, to see what is inside the door." + +The little girl leaned over and slowly reached her hand in. Immediately, she felt something cold and soft. + +The little girl pulled out the mystery item and held it up in the air. It was a beautiful, shimmering necklace. She was amazed and delighted with her discovery. + +The little girl smiled with joy and ran to show her parents what she had found. Both her parents were surprised and hugged her tight. + +The little girl learned that day that if she was obedient, she would be rewarded with mysteries and adventures. +Once there was an enormous crane. It stepped around in the warm sun searching for something to eat. +As it stepped it noticed a small pool of water where some tasty frogs played. It bent down to catch one and started to step toward the pool. + +Suddenly, something large and round stepped out of the shadows and blocked the crane's path. It was a giant bear! The bear spoke to the crane in a gentle voice, "You should not eat these frogs. They are my friends and I will not let you hurt them." + +The crane was very scared as it stepped away from the pool, but it was also very thankful for the bear's help. It understood that even though the frogs seemed tasty, it was wrong to take them away from their home. + +The crane was happy to have learned something that day. It stepped out into the sun again, taking with it the lesson that it was important to help protect others, even those that seemed small and weak. +One day, a generous boy wandered into a garden. He looked around in amazement as colorful flowers sprouted all over the ground. + +The boy bent down and plucked a yellow flower from the ground. He studied its bright petals, then stood up and kept wandering around the garden. + +The boy soon stumbled upon a giant tree. He ran to it and hugged it tightly. Then he shouted in joy, "This is the best tree ever!" + +Suddenly, a kind voice said behind him, "It's even better when you climb it!" + +The boy spun around to see a kind old man. He smiled, then said, "Where will I find the highest branch?" + +The old man laughed, then replied, "Just keep climbing and you'll find out." + +The boy's face lit up and he started to climb the tree. He climbed higher and higher, until he reached the top of the tree. + +When he looked down, he was amazed by the beautiful view of the garden. He smiled and thanked the old man for pointing him in the right direction. +Once there was a rich man. He lived all alone in a big, fancy house. Everyone said he should get married. But he shook his head and said, "No, I'm too rich and I'll never marry." + +One day, the man saw a poor woman walking near his house. The man asked her, "What is your story?" The woman said, "I'm very poor, but I am looking for a husband." + +The man thought to himself, "Maybe I should marry her." But he shook his head and said, "No, I'm too rich and I'll never marry." + +The man kept walking around his house and the woman kept coming back. Finally, one day he stopped her and said, "Let's get married!" The woman was so happy. + +The woman was now very rich and the man was very happy. They lived happily ever after and proclaimed that anyone can marry if they have love. +Once upon a time there were two sisters: Abby and Beth. Abby was only 3 years old and Beth was much older. Every day Abby liked to take her chest and zip around the garden. But one day, Beth was very frustrated when she saw Abby playing. She said to Abby, "No! you should sit still like me!". + +Abby ran to get away from her sister and found a big tree with lots of sour apples in it. She began to pick the apples and put them in her chest. Beth saw her and yelled, "No, Abby! Stop it! That is stealing!" + +Abby felt embarrassed and embarrassed and ran away, but she was thinking about what Beth said. She realized that taking things without permission was wrong. So she went back to the tree and put her chest down. Then she said to Beth, "I'm sorry, I won't do it again." + +Beth smiled at her and said, "That's better! Let's go and see what else we can find in the garden." + +The two sisters had a wonderful time exploring everything in the garden. Abby learned that day that it's important to be honest and respectful even when you are tempted by something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. +She loved to go out and play in the water. One day, she went to the lake and started to row her boat. + +Suddenly, she saw an ugly frog on the shore. It was stuck in some weeds and it couldn't move. Millie looked at the frog and said, “Oh, don’t worry! I will rescue you.†+ +Millie carefully reached her hand out and gently pulled the frog out of the weeds. The frog was so happy that it hopped away. + +Millie smiled and said goodbye to the frog as it hopped away. She watched the frog go and then she went back to rowing her boat. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl called Sophia. Sophia had lots of money and she loved spending it. She would often buy lollies, cakes and other sugary treats with her money. Today, Sophia had gone to the candy shop to get yet another treat. But when she arrived, she noticed something strange - the shopkeeper was handing out tasty treats to everyone except her. Sophia was sad and asked the shopkeeper why she was being left out. "Because you are chubby, I will not give you any candy", he said. Sophia was furious and tried to protest, but the shopkeeper resisted. + +At that moment, Sophia was determined to resist too. She refused to listen to the shopkeeper and instead reached out and grabbed a lolly with her money. The shopkeeper was angry and shouted at her, but Sophia refused to back down. She held on to the lolly and smiled triumphantly. + +And from that day onwards, Sophia never gave up on reaching for the treats she wanted. No matter what anyone said, she always resisted and managed to get the most delicious treats with her money. +There once was a little girl named Molly who lived in the country. She loved playing with her toys and running around in the open fields. + +One day, she saw something bright and shiny in the weeds. She rushed over to see what it was and noticed a small flame. She was very excited to find something so interesting and asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom said, "That's a flame, Molly, and it can be very dangerous. We need to be careful around fire. It's something that can hurt us if it gets out of control." + +Molly was still curious and stepped closer to the flame. Her mom quickly warned her, "Molly, come away from the flame. It's terrible if we get too close and it might hurt us." + +Molly took her mom's advice, stepped away from the flame, and remembered that fire can be dangerous. She now knows to always be careful when dealing with a flame. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and use caution. Excitement can sometimes lead us to act quickly and forget to think about the consequences. +Once upon a time there lived two best friends called Tom and Jane. They were very silly and loved playing together. + +One day, Tom wrapped a big, warm blanket around Jane. Jane thought it was funny and asked, "What are you doing, Tom?" + +Tom replied, "I'm wrapping you up, so you can have a big, special hug!" + +They laughed together and hugged until they were both feeling cosy and warm. Jane smiled and said, "I like being wrapped up, it's like life is a big hug!" + +They hugged and laughed and decided to wrap each other up every day. From then on they had lots and lots of fun! +"Jim and Sue were on their way to the train station. It was very noisy outside and the sun shone bright. + +Jim said to Sue, "Let's mark this station." He pointed at a big building. + +They went in, but they saw that it was not a train station. It was a grocery store. + +Jim and Sue were very surprised. They were so confused that they did not know what to do. Sue asked, "What do we do now?" + +Jim said, "Let's go back outside and find the correct station." + +So they left and started looking for a train station. But as they walked, it got darker and darker outside, and the noise in the alleyways made them scared. + +Suddenly, a group of people appeared and started running after them. Jim and Sue panicked and ran away as fast as they could. + +But the group of people was too fast. They managed to catch Jim and Sue and took their belongings away. Jim and Sue had been robbed! + +Jim and Sue were very upset. They had to go back home without taking the train. They now knew not to mark the wrong station again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy who had a big day coming up. She was so excited and wanted to pick the best thing possible. + +One day, Lucy and her mommy went shopping and Lucy got to choose what she wanted. She saw so many cool things, but nothing felt quite right. Then, she found a weird toy that matched her style perfectly. She felt so happy and excited to have chosen it. + +The day arrived and Lucy was so excited to show off her new toy. She proudly held it up and all her friends said "wow"! Everyone thought the toy was so weird and cool. Everybody wanted one just like it. + +This was the best day ever for Lucy. She felt so proud of her choice and knew she had made the right one. +Once upon a time, there was a new space. It was very beautiful and full of things that were waiting to be cleaned. All the people in the space looked excited about the tasks ahead. + +But then, one day, terrible things started happening. The people forgot to clean up and the space became very messy. Everywhere, rubbish was being thrown and small bits of trash lay everywhere. + +The people kept making the space more and more dirty, until it was too much for anyone to bear. Soon, the space was unrecognisable and the people found it very hard to live in such an unclean place. + +In the end, the space became too dirty and the people had to leave in search of a new, cleaner space. Unfortunately, they never found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He wanted to wear a new shirt, so his mommy let him have one. Every day, Tom loved to put on his new shirt and run around in it. + +But then, one day, as Tom was running around playing, something strange happened. His shirt got caught on a branch of bush and he couldn't reach it. + +Tom tried to pull and tug on his shirt, but he couldn't get it off the branch. He was so persistent, he kept trying to reach his shirt, but no matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't get it. + +Finally, Tom had to give up and run back home, without his shirt. His mom had to tell him that he was not getting a new shirt anytime soon. + +Tom was very sad. He learned that day not to be so persistent with his new shirts! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Ralph who liked to fix things. He was very good at repairing everything! One day, Ralph was repairing a toy car when suddenly he noticed something was wrong. The car was covered in orange ink! Ralph couldn't understand how this had happened. He asked his best friend, Sarah, for help. + +"Oh no," said Sarah. "That's so strange. How did the orange ink get there?" + +Ralph thought for a moment. He remembered that earlier that day he had made an orange smoothie. After he was done drinking it, he had carelessly put the empty cup on the toy car. + +"I must have spilled some of the smoothie on the car," he said. + +Sarah smiled. "That's easy to repair. Come, let's go get some wipes and we'll clean up the mess." + +So Ralph and Sarah went to the store and bought some wipes. They cleaned the car and made it look as good as new. Ralph was so proud of himself for fixing the toy car. He stayed and played with it all afternoon. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who loved to play in her boat. She was very serious about sailing, the sun glistened on her face as she steered the boat away. The girl was mesmerised by the sights around her and soon she was happily lost in her daydreams. + +Suddenly, the girl heard an animal out in the sea. She saw a little bird had settled on the water, paddling around. The girl looked in amazement, she had never seen such a beautiful bird before, with its delicate wings outstretched and its feathers rustling in the breeze. + +The little girl was so taken by the bird that she steered her boat closer and asked, “Why are you here?†The bird replied, “I’m here to rest.†The girl smiled and said, “You can stay for as long as you like.†+ +The little bird was grateful and very shortly it was content and settled. The girl watched the bird for a while and then returned to her boat, feeling happy and fulfilled. +One day, Peter and his best friend Lucy were walking through the park. Peter had seen a policeman earlier, and was feeling scared. + +"Look Lucy, it's a cop!" said Peter, pointing to a policeman nearby. + +Lucy, who was feeling brave, looked at the policeman and smiled. "Let's go and say hi!" she said. + +So they walked up to the policeman and said hello. The policeman smiled and said, "Hello, kids! Is something wrong?" + +Peter felt a bit weak and shook his head. He didn't know what to say. But Lucy stepped forward, and said, "Do cops scare you?" + +The policeman laughed and said, "No, I'm here to help. If you ever feel scared, just come and find me." + +Peter was so happy that he gave the policeman a big high five. He realized that cops weren't so scary after all! +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl called Amy. Amy wanted to play but she couldn't find her toys. She was very sad. + +Then she went to the desk. She saw something shiny there. She tried to pick it up, but it was sharp. + +"This is a scissors," said her mom. "Let me show you how to use it." + +Mom taught her how to cut. Amy loved it. She cut some paper into different shapes. + +Mom said, "Let's make something nice for the desk." + +Amy and Mom worked together and made a pretty picture for the desk. They both smiled at their work. + +"That looks nice!" said Amy. + +Mom smiled and said, "It sure does!" +Once upon a time, there was a lazy squirrel who loved to take naps all day. As a result, he never had time to get his chores done. One day, he was supposed to stitch some clothes, but instead, he just stayed in bed and fell asleep. + +The squirrel's neighbour, a hedgehog, shouted at him to wake up and do his work. The hedgehog said, “You’re spoiling your life if you don’t do the things you’re supposed to do!†+ +But the squirrel just kept sleeping and said, “It’s too hard and it’s too much work!†The hedgehog said, “I know it’s hard, but if you don’t do it, your life will be a mess.†+ +The squirrel finally got up and started to stitch. After he was done, he felt so happy and relieved. He realised that being lazy can only cause problems in the end, and that it’s always better to do your chores. + +The moral of this story is that it’s important to always do your best, even when it’s hard. Don’t let laziness spoil your life! +Once upon a time there was a family who loved to celebrate special occasions. They wanted to do something special to celebrate the father's birthday so they came up with the idea of a ship. Everyone was excited as they made the ship and they hoped it would be the perfect present. + +The day finally came and the family was ready to give the ship to the father. They couldn't wait to see the look on his face. As they were about to hand over the gift, the father became very confused. He asked them why they had given him a ship when he didn't even own an ocean. + +The family laughed and explained that the gift was to bring them all together. They said the ship was a symbol of their unity and that it was much more important to be with each other on special days than getting specific gifts. + +The father smiled as he understood the moral of the story. From then on, the family only celebrated special occasions together instead of giving presents. Everyone agreed that it was the best way of showing their love. +Mama and Jack were ready for their special day. They both had big smiles on their faces as they waited for the train to take them to their special place. + +“Where are we going?†asked Jack. + +“It's a surprise,†Mama said with a wink. + +When they finally arrived at the secret place, Jack gasped in excitement! The walls were filled with buttons and levers, and a variety of odd machines. Jack was immediately curious. + +“What is this place?†he asked. + +“This is where people record music,†said Mama. + +Jack couldn't believe his eyes. His dream was finally coming true! He had always wanted to record music in a special studio. He wanted to make his own songs. + +Mama showed Jack the machines and how they worked. He was ready to begin his recording adventure! +Once there was a bear named Bob who liked to watch the world go by. He sat outside his modest cave and waited. He could see a bird to his left so he watched it as it flew. + +Then he saw a rabbit come out of its hole. He watched as it hopped away. Bob thought it was very exciting so he wanted someone to share it with. + +He yelled out, "Hey, come watch with me!" + +The rabbit stopped and turned around. "What are we watching?" it asked. + +Bob smiled. "We're watching the world go by. We can just relax and watch." + +The rabbit hopped back and settled down next to Bob. Together, they watched the world go by. Bob thought it was a nice way to spend the day. +John was very excited. He was about to go do something he always wanted to do. Today was the day he was going to go play basketball. + +John put on his shoes, grabbed his basketball and ran outside. He saw his mom and said, "Mommy, can I go park and play basketball?". + +"Yes sweetheart," his mom said with a smile, "just be careful and come back home when I call for you". + +John ran to the park and was amazed by what he saw. In the middle of the park was a huge mighty basketball court. He instantly ran to it and started playing. + +John played all day and loved every bit of it. He dribbled, passed and shot the basketball. He felt like a mighty champion. + +When the sun started to go down, John heard his mom calling him. He was very sad to leave, but he knew it was time to go home. He smiled when he thought about the day he had and how much fun he had at the park. +Nina was playing in her yard. The sun was shining and the air was mild. Suddenly, a kite flew over and began to rise in the sky. + +"Oh wow! Look, Mummy," Nina said, pointing to the kite. + +"Yes, that's a beautiful kite, Nina," said Mummy. + +Nina watched the kite as it flew higher and higher in the air. She wanted to fly the kite too. + +"Mummy, can I fly the kite?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," said Mummy. + +So, Mummy helped Nina to hold the kite string. They both watched as the kite rose steadily in the sky. Nina giggled in delight as the kite flew higher. + +"This is so much fun!" Nina said excitedly. + +Mummy smiled. She was glad that Nina was having a wonderful time. They watched the kite as it flew and rose until it was out of sight. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He had big, hairy feet. One day he decided to go for a walk. He picked up some leaves and twigs as he went. + +As he walked, he came to a strange symbol in the middle of the road. He had never seen this symbol before and he thought it was funny. He went closer and tried to pick it up. + +Suddenly, a loud voice came out of nowhere and said, "Don't touch it!" Startled, the bear stepped back. + +The voice said, "This symbol is very dangerous. If you pick it up, something bad will happen." + +But the bear was curious, so he decided to ignore the voice. He bent down and picked up the symbol. + +Suddenly, the sky grew dark and the ground shook. The bear knew he had done something wrong, but it was too late. + +He realized the symbol was cursed and the only way to break the curse was to pick it up. But the damage had already been done. The bear had made a bad mistake and now he would have to live with the consequences forever. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Jenny. She loved to play in the park and swing on the swing set. One day, she decided to explore a little further than she usually did and so she walked towards the edge of the park. On the far side of the park, she noticed a cliff. She was a bit scared, but decided to climb it anyway. + +Jenny slowly made her way to the top, but she soon became tired and amazed at how high she had gotten. She could see the whole town from up there. Suddenly, something caught her eye. It was a big, old sack with a big, black something inside of it. Jenny was scared, but also curious. She walked closer, but then the sack started to move. + +It was then that a little mouse stumbled out of the sack. It was so shocked and scared from the height that it didn't even move. But Jenny was brave, she gently picked up the mouse and held it in her hands. + +After a few minutes, the little mouse was feeling much better and fell asleep in Jenny's hands. Jenny smiled and then carefully put the mouse back in the sack and decided to take it home. She knew she was an animal lover and it would be a great pet. + +Jenny was so happy and what had a been a scary adventure turned into a wonderful journey. She couldn't help but smile all the way back +Jill was a young girl. She was only three years old. She loved to play in the park. One day, she was swinging on the swing. She closed her eyes, and in her mind she was diving into a big, blue ocean. In the ocean, her dream was coming true. She had her own tail like a mermaid and she could swim very fast. She had so much fun! She stayed a while, then she swam back home. She opened her eyes, and she was back in the park. She smiled her biggest smile and jumped down from the swing. She knew she could come back and dive into the ocean again anytime she wanted. It was her special dream - the greatest dream for a young girl. +One day, a parade came to town. A big crowd had gathered to watch it. Everyone was so enthusiastic. + +The parade had lots of brightly coloured balloons, flags and music. It was so exciting that everyone started clapping their hands. Little Tommy was too small to see, so his dad lifted him up. + +Tommy's eyes opened wide as he watched the parade. He blinked when the clowns twirled around on bicycles, and he blinked when he saw the giant balloon animals. + +It was the most amazing thing Tommy had ever seen. When it was finished, he couldn't help but clap his hands with the crowd. They were all so enthusiastic! + +Tommy couldn't stop smiling as he said goodbye to the parade. He knew he would never forget how wonderful it was. +Sara was a little girl and she loved to play outside when the sun was shining. One day, Sara woke up early and the sky was filled with clouds. She was so disappointed that she wouldn't be able to go outside and play. But then she heard a voice which said, "Look up Sara! A rainbow, a beautiful rainbow!" + +Sara looked up and sure enough, there was a big, bright rainbow in the sky! She was so happy that she started running around, chasing the rainbow. + +But soon, Sara started to feel selfish. After all, other people didn't get to see the rainbow. So she stopped running, took a deep breath, and made a wish: "I wish everyone could see this beautiful rainbow." + +The voice sounded again and said, "Sara, sharing and caring for others is the best way to enjoy a beautiful thing. You have learned a valuable lesson today." + +Sara smiled and looked up at the rainbow one last time. She knew now how to share the happiness and stay away from selfishness. +Once there was a truck. It was all ready to load. But first the driver had to fill it up with quiet. He worked hard and got it done. + +When the truck was ready it was loaded, then driven to its destination. + +But the roads were very filthy. So the truck got very dirty. The driver could barely see out of the windows. + +But after a while, the truck finally arrived! It was a relief to be done. The driver was so proud he had been able to drive the truck all that way, even through the filthy roads. +Once upon a time there was a soldier called Ben. Ben was a troubled soldier because no one wanted to buy what he was selling. + +One day, Ben went to the market to try to sell his things. He worked hard all day, but he still couldn't sell anything. All the buyers said 'no' or simply walked away. + +That night, Ben was feeling very sad. He knew he had to try again, but he didn't know how. + +The next morning, Ben went back to the market. He showed everyone the things he had to sell and this time he found a buyer! The buyer bought everything and Ben was very happy. + +Since that day, Ben never had trouble selling his things again. He was a happy soldier. +Shelby and her mom were walking across the green field. The sky was a beautiful blue and the sun was shining brightly. Shelby's mom noticed something in the far distance and pointed it out to Shelby. "Do you see that big cross over there," she asked. + +Shelby looked and saw the bright cross standing tall against the sky. She smiled and said, "It looks pretty!" + +"Let's go take a look," Mom said. They started walking towards the cross. As they got close, Shelby got alert. She noticed a figure in the distance and thought it might be a stranger. + +Mom also noticed the figure. She asked, "Who is that?" + +The figure waved and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I'm here to draw the cross." He smiled and said, "It's for the church over there." + +Shelby felt relieved and Mom shrugged. It was okay, nothing to worry about. She smiled and said, "Well, let's go take a look at the cross." They all walked towards the big cross and Shelby smiled in wonder. She was so happy to see it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Laila. She liked to wander around and explore new places. One day she decided to visit the park. + +As she wandered around the park she found a beautiful tape lying on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. Then she continued to wander around the park. + +The park was full of amazing things, like bright yellow and red flowers, tall trees and green shrubs. She even saw some happy birds singing in the trees. + +Finally, Laila found a beautiful lake. There were fish swimming around, and some ducks splashing in the water. + +Laila decided to take out her tape and put it on a nearby bench. She sat on the bench, watched the ducks and had a wonderful time. + +When she got back home, Laila had a great story to tell her mum and dad. +Billy was a little 3 year old boy who always liked to stay warm. He had a nice, soft, and mild blanket. Whenever he felt like it was getting too cold outside, he would wrap it around himself. + +One day, he asked his mom, "Do you know how to keep me cozy when it's cold outside?" His mother smiled, and said, "Of course, Billy! Just put the blanket around you, just like you do when you feel chilly inside!" + +Billy smiled and seemed to know exactly what to do. He put the blanket around him like a cape, and felt all cozy and warm at once. His mom said, "You look like a real superhero!" + +Billy giggled, and said, "I am! I have my mild blanket to keep me warm and cozy, so I'm invincible!" His mom smiled and said, "That's right, my little superhero!" +Mummy was busy doing housework when her son, Tom, came in carrying a bag. She smiled at him and said, "What have you got there, Tom?" Tom said, "I found this powder in the garden and I want to play with it!" Mummy asked, "What do you want to do with it?" Tom replied, "I want to make it noisy!" Mummy let out a laugh and said, "Let's try it then!" + +So, Tom and Mummy carefully poured the powder into a bowl and made it as noisy as they could. When the powder flew out of the bowl and started to fill the room, Tom and Mummy started to laugh and giggle. After a few minutes, the room was filled with the noisy powder. But soon all the powder settled down and the room became quiet again, much to the delight of Tom and Mummy. +Jack was a 3 year old boy playing in the forest. He was playing with a log. He loved to watch the log roll. He chased it around the forest. Suddenly it got so cold and Jack began to hate it. + +Jack said, “That log makes me so cold. I hate it. I don’t want to play with it anymore.†+ +Jack’s mom replied, “Let’s go home and get warm. I’ll make some hot cocoa and give you a warm hug. That will make you feel better.†+ +Jack smiled and said, “OK mom!†+ +They went home and Jack warmed up. Jack and his mom shared a cup of hot cocoa and cuddled on the couch. Jack didn’t hate the log anymore. He knew it just made him cold and that’s why he didn’t like it. +Once upon a time there was a lazy girl. Her name was Emma. She was only three years old. + +One day, Emma was looking through her folder. She saw a lot of interesting things inside. As she looked, she started to feel a tickle in her nose. Then she opened her mouth and--Achoo! She sneezed. + +"Bless you!" said her mom. + +"Why do I have to get blessed when I sneeze?" Emma asked. + +"It's polite," said her mom. "When you sneeze, you should say 'Bless you' to the person who sneezed." + +So Emma said 'Bless you' every time she sneezed. She even said it when her mom sneezed. Emma was so excited that she was doing something polite. + +But she was still feeling lazy and sometimes she wouldn't say 'Bless you' right away. That made her mom a bit upset. + +"Remember to say 'Bless you' right away," said her mom. + +Emma nodded her head and made a promise to herself. From then on, she always said 'Bless you' as soon as she sneezed. +Once upon a time, a little boy called Tom was playing in the park. He was wearing his favorite purple cap and he was rolling on the grass. Suddenly, Tom heard a little voice say, "Why don't you share your cap with me?". + +Tom looked around and saw a small girl with a sad face. She said, "I don't have a cap like yours. Can I share yours?". + +Tom was a kind boy, so he replied, "Sure! You can roll with me and wear my purple cap. It's more fun together." + +The little girl was so happy and together, they rolled and laughed in the park. + +At the end, Tom and the little girl smiled and said goodbye. + +The moral of the story is that it is more fun to play and share with others. When we share, we create special moments and everyone is happy. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who was always dreaming. She had many dreams, and they were very deep. + +One day, the woman decided to quit her job. She wanted to pursue her dreams. She packed some bags and left her house. + +On her journey she met a little boy. He was only 3 years old. The woman asked him, “Where are you going?†The little boy replied, "I'm going to follow my dreams.†+ +The woman was inspired by the boy’s courage. She said to him, “Me too! Let’s go together and follow our dreams.†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “Yes, let’s do it!†+ +So the woman and the little boy continued on their journey, determined to follow their dreams. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Robbie and Mandy. Robbie was a bear and Mandy was a rabbit. Every day, they liked to go side by side, exploring the world. + +One day, Robbie and Mandy were walking through the forest when they saw a smelly old shoe. They stopped to take a closer look at the shoe, because it did not look like any shoe they had seen before. + +Mandy touched the shoe and said, "This shoe is so smelly. I don't like it." + +A moment later, the shoe suddenly disappeared! Robbie and Mandy looked around, but the shoe was gone. + +Mandy said, "Where did the shoe go? Do you think it disappeared?" + +Robbie thought for a moment and then said, "Maybe it just wanted to find a new place to explore." + +The two friends decided to go explore the forest and soon forgot all about the mysterious disappearing shoe. +Once upon a time there was a very kind princess. Every day she would try to help people in her kingdom by supplying them with what they needed. The people were very grateful for her kind acts. + +One day the princess heard about an old lady who needed help. She had no food and no warmth. The princess knew this was very bad, so she wanted to supply her with the help she needed. + +The princess found some clothing, food and a warm bed for the lady. She was very happy and grateful when the princess brought her these things. + +The lady thanked the princess again and again. The princess felt happy knowing that she had helped the lady to be safe and warm. +Once upon a time, a little girl called Anna was looking for something to do. She wanted to find something fun, but also something reliable. That's when she had an idea - she'd collect some money. + +"That's it!" she said and she called for her mom to come over. + +"Mom, I want to collect some money." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's great Anna. What do you plan on doing with the money?" + +Anna thought for a moment and said, "I want to buy a toy with it." + +Mom smiled again and said, "That's a good plan. You can work hard and collect the money, and then you can get the toy you want." + +So, Anna went to work. She collected a few coins here and there and was soon able to buy her toy. She was so proud that she had been able to collect her own money and buy something she wanted. + +From then on, Anna always tried to save her money and collect it in a reliable way. She grew up to be a very wise and responsible woman, all thanks to her early lesson about collecting money. +Once upon a time, there were two royal mice who lived in a tiny kingdom. The bigger one was called Sebastian, who was friendly with everyone, and the other was tiny Timothy. + +Sebastian was the most powerful mouse in their kingdom, and he was always boasting about how great he was. One day, Timothy had had enough of Sebastian’s boasting and he challenged him to a magical battle. + +Timothy waved his wand and said a spell that made wonderful things happen. But Sebastian just laughed and waved his wand too. He cast a very powerful spell that made it impossible for Timothy to move. + +Timothy was scared and he begged Sebastian to stop. Then, Sebastian said, “You must surrender and never challenge my power again.†+ +Timothy thought about it. He knew that if he surrendered, he would have to accept Sebastian’s bullying forever. Then, he realized that friendship was more important than power. So, he softly said, “I surrender, but I hope one day you can be friendly.†+ +Sebastian was surprised by Timothy’s wise words and he set him free. From that day on, the two mice were the best of friends. + +Moral: Even if someone is more powerful than you, always choose friendship over power. +One day, a boy called Tom went on a journey. He was feeling quite uncomfortable, but he was determined to reach his destination. + +Tom had been walking for a long time, when he stopped for a rest. He heard a voice behind him say, “Where are you going?†+ +Tom turned around, and saw a rabbit. “I’m going on a journey,†Tom said. “It’s a long way away.†+ +“I can help you reach your destination faster,†the rabbit said. + +Tom thanked the rabbit and hopped on its back. The rabbit was very fast and the journey was much shorter than before. + +Tom finally reached his destination and said goodbye to the rabbit. He was happy that he had made his journey, even if it had been a bit uncomfortable. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. She loved to play tag and hide and seek. One day she decided to play hide and seek inside her house. + +She found a perfect hiding spot under the big, comfy couch in the living room. She stayed there, waiting for her friends to find her. But time passed and no one came. + +The little girl started to worry. She called out, but no one answered. Then she started to panic. She started to cry and she couldn't find her way out from under the couch. + +Suddenly, she heard footsteps. "Who's there?" The little girl called out. A kind voice replied, "It's me, your mommy." + +The little girl was relieved. But when she tried to get out, she couldn't. She was stuck and no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't move. + +Her mommy tried to help her, but she couldn't do anything. In the end, the little girl had to wait until the firefighters came to help her. She was so sad and embarrassed. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was only 3 years old. Jack wanted to play a game, so he asked his grandparents to join him in a game of chess. They said yes, so they all sat down at the table. + +Jack was so excited to be playing chess, but he was also a bit scared. He was unsure if he knew the rules. His grandparents, however, were there to help him. + +The game started and the pieces soon shrank to tiny sizes. Jack was so surprised! He was so excited to be playing. + +But then something strange happened. Jack became very upset and started to cry. His grandparents asked him what was wrong, but he couldn't tell them. Suddenly his grandparents knew what was wrong: Jack had lost the game! + +Jack cried a lot. His grandparents hugged him and said not to be upset; it was only a game. Jack smiled again and hugged his grandparents tight. He was so happy they understood. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ben and Harry. They were always together, playing and having fun. + +One day they decided to go to the park. They had so much fun that they forgot to bring their snacks. Suddenly, Ben's tummy grumbled and he said to Harry, "I'm so hungry. I need something to eat". + +Harry smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know where to get something to eat". He ran over to the shop and bought Ben a big ice cream. + +Ben smiled. He grabbed the ice cream and took a big bite. The ice cream was yummy and creamy, and he enjoyed every bite of it. + +When Ben finished eating his ice cream, Harry wanted to have a bite too. He tried to take the ice cream from Ben, but Ben said, "No! This ice cream is mine!". + +But Harry didn't give up. He laughed and said, "I'll just get one for me too." + +So the two friends went to the shop and bought themselves each a hard ice cream. They laughed as they enjoyed their hard ice creams together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. One was unique and used her imagination to play. The other sister wanted to use her sister's toys, but the unique sister wanted to keep them for herself. + +The second sister asked, "Can I use them?" But the unique sister said, "No, they're mine." The sisters fought and the unique sister was winning. + +The second sister said, "Please, let me use them." The unique sister answered, "No, go away. They are not for you." + +The second sister became angry and grabbed all the toys and ran away. The unique sister was sad and cried. She lost all her special toys that she used to play with. Sadly, she had no toys to use ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth rock. Every day, a 3-year-old picked up the rock, feeling the smoothness of it in his little hands. Then, with a mischievous gleam in her eye, the little boy would run off and begin to print. He would print anything he could find - leaves, stones, pictures of animals - anything and everything that he could get his hands on! + +One day, when he picked up the smooth rock, something was different. The rock felt itchy! He held it for a few moments, trying to figure out why the rock itched so much. Then, he remembered the day before. He had been printing and suddenly the rock itched. + +The little boy figured out that the rock was holding the ink from his printing! He had unknowingly created a print on the rock. Suddenly, he was so proud of his work. He now had a smooth rock that was also a print! +A little boy named Ted had an exciting plan. He wanted to find herbs in the forest! So, he grabbed his special herb basket, donned his warmest coat and ventured into the forest. + +Suddenly, Ted came across a dangerous plant with strongly scented leaves. His mom had warned him about the dangers of these kinds of plants, so Ted decided to keep far away from it. + +When Ted arrived at the glen, he was amazed! He quickly began collecting all sorts of strange herbs. After a few hours of searching, he was filled with enthusiasm. Suddenly, he heard a strange noise and he knew it must have been dangerous. + +He quickly shouted, "Mom, I need help!" But there was no answer. + +Fortunately, Ted remembered his plan and thought of a safe way out. He remembered his mom telling him to find a safe spot and hide from danger. Ted quickly found a big tree and hid behind it until the danger was gone. + +After the danger had passed, Ted had collected enough herbs for his plan and safely came back home. What a brave little explorer he was! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Zoey. Zoey was very excited one day because she was getting a medal. Zoey had worked very hard and she was going to be rewarded. + +Zoey's parents went to pick up the medal and loaded it into the car. On the drive home, Zoey was so excited to get the medal that she kept asking if they were there yet. + +When they arrived home, Zoey eagerly grabbed the medal and put it around her neck. As she looked in the mirror, she felt embarrassed. She thought the medal looked too big and everyone would laugh at her. + +Zoey's parents saw the disappointed look on her face. They both hugged her and said, "No matter how big or small, a medal is a medal and you should always be proud that you worked hard and achieved something!" + +The moral of this story is it doesn't matter how big or small something is, it is important to always be proud of your hard work! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old, but she loved to try and make things with clay. + +One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it is time to go outside and play. We will make something special with clay today." + +So Lily went outside, and her mommy gave her some clay. Lily was so excited to get started. She rolled the clay in her hands and tried to make a doll. + +As she worked, Mommy came over and said, "Lily, remember to keep your clay clean so it doesn't get too messy." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She tried very hard to keep the clay clean, and soon she had made a beautiful doll. + +"Look, Mommy!" she said proudly. "I made this all by myself!" + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You did such a great job!" + +Lily was so happy, and she couldn't wait to try making something else with clay! +John had a stream near his house, and since it was summer, he liked to go there a lot. He always brought a simple toy with him for fun. One day, John decided to weigh his toy. He wanted to know how heavy it was; he thought that was a really fun game. + +John put the toy on one side of the scale, and he put a few rocks he found near the stream on the other side. But the toy was much too light – the rocks outweighed them. John thought this was very stupid, but that's when it happened... + +John saw something in the middle of the stream, which was unusually big and looked like it was made of gold. He knew it was too heavy for the toy but just the right size for the scale. He placed the object onto one side of the scale, and the rocks on the other. This time, it was exactly the same weight. He had found the answer to his silly game. + +John had stumbled upon a treasure! He was so happy that he never again thought his game with the toy was stupid. +One day a little girl named Emily was playing in her room. She had a radio, and she always liked to listen to it when she was by herself. + +Today she decided to listen to it really loud. As Emily turned up the radio, her mom heard it and got angry. + +" Emily!" her mom yelled. "Why are you listening to the radio so loud? Please quit playing it so loud!" + +Emily frowned, but she knew her mom was right. She turned down the radio and quit playing it so loud. She found another way to play in her room, but it wasn't as much fun as when had her radio playing. +Once there was a little girl called Shelly. She was 3 years old and lived with her mum and dad. One day, Shelly and her mum went to a shop to buy some salt. When Shelly saw the salt, she became very excited. + +She asked her mum, "Can I try some salt? Please?" Her mum said, "Sure, go ahead." + +So Shelly put a pinch of salt on her tongue. She made a weird face and said, "Ugh! That tastes a bit too salty for me." + +Her mum smiled and said, "That's ok, Shelly. You don't need too much of anything, even things that you really like. Too much of something can be bad for you." + +Shelly remembered her mum's words and was thankful for the wisdom. She learned that when something looks exciting, it still needs to be enjoyed in moderation. +Once upon a time there was a rich family: mom, dad, and their son. + +One day, the son asked his dad, “Can I feed?†+ +The dad smiled and said, “Yes, of course my boy. Here, take this cloth and use it to pick food. When you’re done, you can bring them to me.†+ +So the son went out with the cloth and started picking strawberries, apples, and haws. He put them all in the cloth, excitedly. + +When he got back to his dad, his dad was so happy to see his son’s work that he said, “That’s great! You did very well.†+ +The son was so proud that he was able to help his family and that he was able to share in their wealth. +Once there was a baby bear who saw a mysterious pastel. He was so curious about it, he had to touch it. When he touched it, the pastel split in two! He was so surprised, he couldn't believe his eyes. + +The baby bear's mom saw what happened. She ran over and said, "Oh, baby bear! That's why you never touch something mysterious without asking first. It could have been dangerous!" + +The baby bear felt sad. He said, "I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I'll always ask first." + +The mother bear smiled. "It's okay, baby bear. It's always important to ask first and be careful. Then you can enjoy all the wonderful and mysterious things!" + +The baby bear hugged his mom. He learned a valuable lesson that day, to always be careful and ask questions before touching mysterious things. +Once there was a boy named Jack and he was three years old. Jack had a terrible day because he was told to do all the chores. He had to clean his room, take out the trash, and help with dinner. Jack was so tired that he didn't want to do anything else and he refused to do anything more. + +His mom tried to reason with him, but he just held his little arms up and shook his head. She tried to pick him up, but he wouldn't budge. He kept his foot planted firmly on the ground and looked away. He didn't want to budge! + +So his mom then tried something new. She got down on her knee and said, "Jack, please don't be so terrible. I know you're tired, but we have to keep going. You can do it!" Jack looked away, but he could feel his mom's kindness and he began to cry. + +Jack knew that his mom was right and he no longer wanted to refuse her. He finally started doing the chores with his mom and he was so glad that he had listened. From that day on, Jack never refused when his mom asked him to do something. He knew his mom's love was too powerful to refuse! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzy. She was only three years old. One day, she was playing with her plush toy, a soft velvet bear. She hugged it close and asked it, "Do you know how much I love you?" + +The bear smiled and said, "I know, Suzy. I love you, too!" + +Suzy was so happy that her teddy bear could speak. She asked, "Where did you come from?" + +The bear said very slowly, "I came from a land far away, where the sky is too blue and the clouds are too fluffy. The river runs slow and the air smells of velvet. Would you like to see it?" + +Suzy smiled and said, "Yes!" She held onto her teddy bear tightly, and together they flew to the magical land. Suzy was very excited to arrive, and to explore with her teddy bear friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Harry. He was only three years old, but he knew he loved jets! One day, he and his family were at the park. Suddenly, he saw a jet flying in the sky. It was amazing! + +He decided to try to get it. So he ran to the jet and tried to squeeze it with his hands. But he was too small. No matter how hard he tried, it was too big for him to squeeze. + +He was so sad. He wanted the jet for himself. But he was much too little. As he was walking away, he saw something terrible. The jet was flying closer and closer to the ground. He realized that it was going to crash! + +He started to run. He ran as fast as he could and just before the jet crashed, he managed to squeeze it. Harry was so excited. He had stopped the jet from crashing! Everyone clapped and cheered. From that day on, he was known as the hero who squeezed the jet! +Ralph was a curious three year old. He loved to explore and learn new things. One day, he was out walking with his mom when he saw something that made him very excited. He saw a fan! Ralph couldn't believe his eyes. + +"Mom! What is this? Can we get one?" He asked as he ran over to the fan. + +"Yes, Ralph, it's a fan. It will help keep us cool in the summer." His mom replied. + +Ralph was delighted. He watched as his mom demonstrated the fan. She turned it on and it started to stretch its arms out. Then it spun around and laughed. Ralph giggled in delight, excited that he could have his own fan. +One day, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to sail away in her boat. She grabbed her little boat and said, "Let's go!" + +When Lucy got to the lake, she was so excited. She put the boat in the water and it started to sail away. + +When she had sailed for a while, something terrible happened. Her boat bumped into a bottle of shampoo. The shampoo spilled out, making the lake all bubbly. + +Lucy was sad. She said, "Why did this happen? Why did I have to sail?" + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice. It was coming from the bottle of shampoo! Lucy looked carefully and saw that it was a tiny mermaid. + +The mermaid said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I'll help you clean up the lake. Just don't sail too fast next time, okay?" + +Lucy nodded and smiled. She was so thankful to have a new friend. She made sure to never sail too fast again! +Once upon a time there were two best friends. One was a giraffe and the other was an elephant. They decided to plan a special day together. + +The giraffe said to the elephant, "Let's plan a fun day today! What should we do?" + +The elephant thought for a minute and then said, "Let's go get some food and have a picnic in the park." + +The giraffe was so excited and gave the elephant a big hug. She said, "That sounds like a wonderful plan! Let's go get some food first." + +The two friends went to the store and bought some delicious food. They carried it back to the park and spread out a blanket for their picnic. They both enjoyed eating their food together and being honest friends. + +After eating, the two friends laughed together and enjoyed their special day. Even though they were from different species, they were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Freya. She was three years old and very curious. One day, Freya wanted to explore outside. She put on her shoes and skipped through the garden to the dark woods. + +Once she was inside, Freya was amazed to see sparkly silver things. She carefully picked one up and saw it was a silver coin. She said “Wow! I want to take this home with me!†+ +Suddenly, Freya heard a voice, “Ahoy there lass! What are ya doing in here?†Freya looked around and saw a very old man with a big, white beard. He said, “This is my garden and these coins are my treasure. Best to leave them where ya found them.†+ +Freya was disappointed, but she knew the old man was right. She said, “Thank you for looking after this treasure. I’ll skip back to the garden now.†And with that, Freya skipped away with the memories of the dark woods and the sparkly silver coins in her heart. +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day and two friends, Zara and Jake, decided to go to the zoo. + +'Let's race!' shouted Zara, 'I want to be the first one there!' + +'Ok' agreed Jake, and they both raced each other down the path to the zoo. + +When they got to the zoo it was so exciting. Jake saw a kangaroo and screamed, 'look at the unique animals!' + +Suddenly, they heard an elephant in the distance. It was the elephant keeper. 'You can't come in here', the man shouted, 'the gate is shut at this time of day!' + +Zara and Jake looked worried, but then Zara had an idea. 'Let's hide behind the bushes and sneak in when no-one is looking', she said. + +'Ok' said Jake, and with that they both rased around the bushes to get to the zoo. + +Once inside, Zara and Jake noticed many unique animals. They also noticed that the elephant keeper had gone. They ran around to see as much as they could before the keeper would come back. + +In the end, Zara and Jake had a great time at the zoo and saw so many amazing animals. As they left, they both knew they had an adventure they would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very excited for the upcoming exam. Every day she borrowed books from the library to study for the exam. + +One day, the temperature suddenly dropped, and it became very cold. Lucy didn’t want to go to the library to borrow books in such cold weather. She wanted to stay in her warm house instead. + +Her mom saw Lucy's hesitation and said, "It's cold, Lucy. But if you want to do well in the exam, you need to study and borrow books. I will come with you and keep you warm." + +So, Lucy bravely took her mom's hand and went to the library with her. Together, they borrowed the necessary books and returned home. + +When the exam results were out, Lucy had excelled far better than she had expected. + +Moral: Hard work and determination are the keys to success. Even when it gets tough, never give up! +Once upon a time there lived a gifted three-year-old named Pippa. She loved playing with her friends and exploring the outdoors. + +One day, Pippa and her friends went to the park and decided to have a picnic. They each brought some snacks, and when Pippa opened her bag, she saw that she had brought a pastry. + +Pippa took a bite of the pasty and it made her feel funny. She wasn’t sure why, but she knew something was wrong. Just then, she let out a sneeze. + +Pippa was very surprised because she didn’t usually sneeze. She and her friends realized it must have been the pastry that made her sneeze. + +Pippa learned an important lesson that day: it’s not a good idea to eat something if it makes you feel funny. From then on she was more careful to pay attention to her body. She knew that if anyone ever gave her something to eat, no matter how yummy it looked, she had to trust her body to tell her it was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a modest pond. All day long, the pond proudly displayed its stillness and clear water. + +One day, a little boy was walking by the pond. He stopped and threw a rock into the pond. With a crack, the surface of the pond broke, creating ripples. + +The little boy laughed and ran off, but he had no idea what he had done. + +The next day, the pond had gained an unexpected guest. It was an enormous, scaly creature that had been hiding beneath the surface! + +The creature moved slowly and gracefully to display its grand size, and the boy and his parents gazed in astonishment. + +The little boy had unknowingly broken the surface of the pond, allowing the modest creature to rise up and reveal its presence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went to the store with her mom. When they arrived, she saw lots of different things that sparkled and glittered. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I have something?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetheart!" The little girl looked around the store and saw something that was shiny and round. She asked, "Mommy, what is this?" Her mom explained, "This is a nail, sweetheart." The little girl was surprised. She said, "But it's so different from the others. Can I have it?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, of course. You can have it as a present". The little girl received the nail and was excited. She thanked her mom, holding the nail tightly and ran out of the store. She couldn't wait to show her friends what she received. +One day, a kid was hungry and wanted to eat. He went to the kitchen and saw a delicious apple. He reached out to grab it but then remembered that he had to wait and his mom said so. + +The kid groaned, feeling impatient. He started to jump from one foot to the other, hoping that the time would go faster. His mom saw him and came over with a smile. + +"What's the matter?" She asked. + +"I'm hungry! When can I eat?" The kid replied. + +His mom laughed. "Not yet," she said. "You have to be patient. We'll be eating soon, okay?" + +The kid nodded and squirmed some more, but he waited. After what felt like forever, his mom finally said "It's time to eat!" + +The kid cheered, picked up the apple and eagerly bit into it. Happiness filled the air and the kid ate, content that he didn't have to wait anymore. +Thomas was feeling very guilty. He had made a mistake, and he couldn't help it. His mom could see it in his face. She gave him a soft smile and said, "It's okay, Thomas. Come here." + +Thomas slowly walked to his Mom, and she pulled him into a hug. He felt so comforted. He knew that his Mom still loved him, even when he made a mistake. He smiled. + +After a few minutes, his mom said, "Let's sit down. I have something to talk to you about." They both went over to the big chair in the living room and sat down together. + +Thomas's mom said, "Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, Thomas. It's okay. Just remember that when you do, you can talk to me. I'm here to help you." Thomas nodded. He felt relieved. + +Thomas knew that when he made mistakes, his mom was always there to help him and make him feel better. He was thankful for that. It made him feel less guilty. He hugged his mom tight and thanked her. +Once there was an adventurous bunny named Arnold. Arnold loved to explore and he wanted to journey through the swamp. So one day he hopped off alone, and said goodbye to his mom who looked a little worried. + +As Arnold jumped, he felt a little scared but also excited! As Arnold reached the swamp, he noticed a funny smell. He stopped and looked, and saw a silly bear. The bear had a funny hat and he was singing a silly song. + +Arnold said hello, and the bear waved back. He asked the bear what he was doing, and the bear said, "Waiting for someone." Arnold asked the bear if he could wait with him, and the bear said yes. So they waited together, and Arnold asked the bear how he would recognize the person he was waiting for. The bear looked down, and said, "By their eyes. I'll recognize them by their eyes." + +Arnold thought this was very mysterious and he wondered what the bear was talking about. He wanted to know more, but the bear didn't want to say. So they waited, and waited. Eventually, Arnold heard a sound and he saw a person approaching! The person had the same eyes as the bear, and the bear said, "I recognize you!" Arnold was excited, and he looked to the person and said, " I recognize you, too!" + +The person smiled and hugged the bear, and Arnold couldn't believe +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was very creative. He would often take his toys and glue them together to make something new. + +One day, Tim saw the jar of glue on the table. He was so excited to make something new! But before he could start, his mom called him. + +"Tim! Come sit at the kitchen table," she said. + +Tim was disappointed, but he did what he was told. He sat down and waited. His mom put a box of paper and pens in front of him. + +"Now you can be creative too, Tim!" said his mom. + +Tim was so happy. He started drawing and glueing. He was soon having fun, creating all sorts of different things. + +The end! +One day, three friends, Jack, Sally and Rob, decided to explore the forest together. So, they packed a lunch, dressed up warmly and entered the forest. As they were walking, they came across a door. +Jack knocked on it, but there was no answer, so Sally said, “Let’s try opening it!†Jack and Rob carefully pushed open the door, and all three of them went inside. +They saw a room with some old furniture, and taped around the windows. Then, Jack spotted something in the corner - it was a tape recorder! He turned it on and music came out of it. +The friends danced around the room, and soon they were all very tired. So, they gathered up the tape, thanked the room, and left. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was three and very polite. He saw a beautiful onion in the garden and thought it would be fun to climb it. + +So Peter went over to the onion and asked it politely, "Excuse me, can I climb you?" The onion thought for a moment then replied, "I suppose you can if you're careful." + +Peter was very careful and slowly climbed the onion. He was careful not to hurt it. Once he reached the top he shouted, "I did it! I'm the king of the onion!" + +The onion laughed and said, "You sure are! Congratulations, King Peter." + +And that's how Peter became the king of the onion! +Once there was a chubby little girl named Abigail. She wanted to explore the world and dream about new adventures. One evening, she was walking in the woods when she heard a strange noise. Abigail was scared, so she slowly stepped forward. + +To her surprise, a ghost appeared in front of her. Abigail was scared even more, so she asked the ghost why he was there. The ghost replied: "I am here to remind you of an important lesson: never stop dreaming and exploring, even when you are afraid." + +Abigail thanked the ghost and promised to remember his advice. She also promised herself to never again be afraid to follow her dreams. + +On her way home, she promised to follow her dreams no matter what. After that adventure, Abigail wasn't scared anymore and went on to achieve her dreams. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was very brave and loved to do things she was scared of. One beautiful day she decided to ride her bicycle to a new place. + +She got on her bicycle and set off. As she pedaled away, she saw a big hill in the distance. She stopped and looked at it. It was so big and she felt a little scared. + +But Lucy was brave. She said to herself, “I dare you, Lucy! You can do this!†+ +She took a deep breath and started pedaling. It was a bit hard but she kept going. When she reached the top of the hill she was out of breath. But the view was amazing! + +The sky was a brilliant blue and there was a cool breeze in the air. She was so happy she had dared to do it! She went around the hill and when she came back she saw something dull. + +It was an old bicycle that someone had abandoned by the side of the road. Lucy felt sad and wanted to take it home. But first she thought she would try it out. + +She sat on the old bicycle and it felt comfortable. She started to pedal but it was so dull! Lucy was disappointed, but she was brave and knew she could fix it. She decided to bring it home so she could fix it and give it a new life. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a brown wallet. He liked his wallet very much and he always kept it with him. One day, he put the wallet down to go swimming and he forgot to take it with him. After he finished swimming, he went back to find the wallet, but it was gone. + +He searched everywhere, but he could not find it. He was very sad, so he decided to lay down on the ground and take a break. When he sat up, he saw a mouse carrying his wallet away. + +He was so angry that he chased after the mouse. But the mouse was too fast and he couldn't catch it. The mouse got away with the wallet, and the man never got it back. The end. +One day, Bob was playing in the garden. He had a funny feeling that something exciting was about to happen. Suddenly, he saw a boat sailing toward him. On the boat was a load of yummy things to eat. Bob got a bowl of salad. He was very excited and started to eat it. + +After he finished dinner, Bob noticed something strange about the boat. It was very loud. He wondered why it was making so much noise. Bob decided to investigate. He climbed onto the boat and saw the sails flapping in the wind. So that's why it was so loud. Bob had a great time sailing back and forth across the garden. + +The next day, Bob woke up with a plan in his head. He ran outside to get his boat and put the sails up. He continued to sail all around the garden, making it louder and louder. Soon, all of Bob's friends joined him on the boat and they sailed together. Bob smiled, knowing that all his planning was worth it. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He lived in a big house with lots of things inside. One day he was walking around the house and he saw something he wanted on a shelf. He wanted to steal it so he hopped up on the shelf. He grabbed the thing, it was a healthy snack. + +Suddenly, the rabbit heard a voice. "What are you doing?!" it said. The rabbit turned around and saw a mother mouse standing there. He was caught! + +The mother mouse said, "You can't steal. That's not nice, and it's wrong. You should find a healthy way to get things you want, not steal them." + +The rabbit said, "I'm sorry. I won't steal it. I promise." He put the snack back on the shelf and hopped away. From then on, he always found a healthy way to get things he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf monkey. He was very sad because he couldn't hear the birds singing, or the river bubbling. He sat all alone, not knowing what to do. + +One day, a friendly little girl came and sat next to the monkey. She saw how sad he was, so she decided to play a game with him. She sang a song, and every time she said 'monkey' the monkey had to sit. + +At first the monkey didn't understand what was happening, but soon he got used to the game and started to enjoy it! Whenever the little girl sang the song, the monkey would sit. He liked it so much, he'd even sit if the little girl said any other words. + +The little girl and the deaf monkey had lots of fun together and soon became the best of friends. They would sit and laugh and play, and the little girl would always sing the song to make the monkey sit. +John was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore new things. One day he found a big box. He felt so excited! He reached out and tried to unlock the box with his little hands. But it was too hard! + +John's mom saw him trying to open the box and said, "Let me help you, son. You see, you have to push here and turn, like this." She unlocked the box for him and it opened with a click. + +John jumped with joy! He saw a shirt inside. It was blue and had a big dinosaur on it! He was so happy, he immediately tried the shirt on and it fit perfectly. + +John thanked his mom and said, "Thanks, Mom! I'm so grateful!" She smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it." +John hugged her tightly and said, "I love it!" +Once upon a time, there was an adorable girl called Lizzie who lived by the sea. Every day she would go down to the water's edge and gaze out to the horizon. + +One day while she was sitting by the sea, she heard a loud splashing coming from the water. She looked out and much to her surprise she saw a big, scary shark! + +Lizzie was frightened but she also felt curious. She asked the shark, "What are you doing in the sea?". The shark didn't answer and just stared at her. + +Lizzie tried again and asked the shark, "What do you eat?". The shark was silent, so Lizzie decided to get closer. + +At first, the shark was scared of Lizzie, but after a few minutes it grew calmer. Lizzie was brave and asked the shark, "Could you be my friend?". The shark nodded and swam away. + +From that day on, Lizzie and the shark became good friends. They spent hours playing in the sea, and became the most adorable friends in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a calm leopard who lived in a deep forest. He loved to grow beautiful flowers in the garden and look at the pretty trees. + +One day, the leopard was walking around the garden when he heard a small voice. He looked around and saw a little mouse. The leopard said hello and asked the mouse what he was doing. + +The mouse said he wanted to grow big and strong like the leopard. The leopard laughed and told the mouse that he could always come to the garden anytime and he could help him grow. + +The little mouse laughed and thanked the leopard. From that day on, the leopard and the mouse were best friends. Every day, the leopard helped the mouse to grow big and strong and eventually, the mouse grew into a strong and beautiful adult. + +The leopard was so proud and happy that his friend had grown up! They spent many more happy days in the garden, enjoying the calm peace of the forest. +It was the first day of school. Paul was feeling nervous and he wanted his mum. She took him to his new classroom and kneeled down, so they were face to face. + +"Remember to be kind to everyone," she said. "And if anyone is harsh to you, just tell the teacher." She hugged him, and he felt the leather of her jacket. + +Inside the classroom, Paul saw the kids playing. He went to the corner and sat down. Suddenly, Paul heard a harsh voice. + +"Hey! Stop it!" yelled the teacher. She was looking at Paul. "What are you doing here?" she asked, in a harsher voice than Paul had ever heard before. + +Paul looked at his mum, who was still kneeling outside the classroom. He swallowed hard, and said in a small voice, "I'm Paul. I'm here for school." + +The teacher smiled and said, "Welcome, Paul! I'm your teacher, Mrs. Miller. I'm glad you're here." + +Paul couldn't believe it! His mum had been right. He could handle the harsh voice. He got up and went to join the other kids. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to gain a puppy. They searched and searched until one day they found the perfect one. The puppy was small, fluffy and all the family was so excited. + +They loved to take the puppy for a walk and all the neighbours exclaimed at how cute the puppy was. But after a while the family began to get a bit impatient. + +The puppy wasn't learning all the commands they wanted it to, and it kept running off into the long grass. One day the puppy did not return and the family were very worried. + +After searching for many hours, the father finally found the puppy sleeping peacefully at the bottom of a tree. He said to the puppy in a stern voice, "You really must be careful and learn to stay nearby!" The puppy seemed to understand, and from then on it did not wander so far away. + +The family were very relieved, and with lots of love and patience the puppy soon learnt all the commands and fit in with the family perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was only 3 years old and loved to play outside. One day, it started to rain and nothing could stop it! Amidst the pouring rain, Amy spotted a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She was so excited that she started to run towards it. + +But then she suddenly remembered her mom's words: “You must never go near a rainbow, especially when it's raining!. Amy suddenly became fearful and stopped running. She sat there looking at the rainbow and sighed. + +Just then, her mom came running up to her and said, “Amy! What are you doing here? You know you're not supposed to go near a rainbow in the rain!†Amy looked down and sighed again. She replied softly, “I just wanted to see it, Mommy.†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “I know and that's why I am here, so you don't have to be fearful. Come on, let's go home.†Amy smiled and the two went home together, hand in hand. +Once there was a family who loved to play games. Each day the mom, dad, and their three year old daughter, Meg, would come together and play a different game. But, one day Mom and Dad saw something that prevented them from playing their game. + +"What is that noise?" said Mom. + +"I think it's coming from outside," said Dad. + +So they all walked to the window and peered out. They saw the neighbour's kids playing and laughing loudly. + +"We need to find a way to keep them quiet. It won't be peaceful in here if they keep making so much noise," said Mom. + +Dad had an idea. He called over to the neighbour's kids and invited them to join the family for a game. Soon enough, the whole group was happily playing together in the living room. The whole house was filled with peaceful laughter and smiles. + +The family kept playing more and more fun games together until dinnertime. It was wonderful how a game could prevent the whole house from being disrupted. + +Everyone said goodbye to the neighbours and thanked them for joining in the day's game. It was such a peaceful day and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lilly. Lilly was three years old and she had a pet rabbit called Fluffy. + +One day, Lilly wanted to write a poem. She lay down on the grass and started to think. She thought and thought until she had written her first poem. + +She worked very hard to finish it. After she finished it, Lilly was so proud of her work. She showed the poem to Fluffy and he said it was great. + +Now Lilly loves to lay on the grass and write poems. She’s very good at it too, because she works so hard. Her poems make everyone smile. +John and his mom were walking in the park. John loved the park and he ran around and laughed. His mom smiled and watched him. +Suddenly, John spotted a big bookcase near the swings. He ran towards it and whispered, "Wow!" +John's mom smiled and said, "What is it, John?" +John pointed and said, "Bookcase!" +Mom looked at him and said, "Yes, it is a bookcase, and it looks very good." +John touched it and said, "It's nice." +Mom nodded and said, "Yes, it is. Let's go explore some more." +So they did and had a wonderful day. +Bob was walking outside one day when he observed something large and heavy on the ground. He walked over to investigate what it was and realized that it was a giant rock! He couldn't believe his eyes. He tried to pick it up but realized how heavy it was. He used his arm to measure the weight of the rock and it was too heavy for him to lift. Bob was quite impressed with the large rock. He decided to take a picture of it to remember the moment. Even though he wasn't able to move the rock, Bob was happy he was able to observe it! +Once upon a time, there was a lion living in the jungle. One day, the lion decided to take a walk. As he walked, he saw a flame! He roared and the flame jumped up in the air. + +At that moment, he saw a tough tiger standing near the flame. The tiger said "what are you doing here?" The lion said "I'm just taking a walk around the jungle." + +The tiger said "I'm the king of this jungle, and you need my permission to go on a walk." The lion said "Ok, can I please go for a walk?" + +The tiger smiled and said "Yes, you can, but you must be tough and brave like me". The lion replied that he would try his best. +The lion then walked away, roaring loudly and proudly. The flame glowed in the darkness, and the lion learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jane. She lived in an ancient village and every March, the villagers would come together to keep an old tradition. + +One day, Jane asked her mother, "Why do we have to march every March?". Her mother replied, "We march to keep an old tradition alive. This tradition is ancient and has been done by our ancestors for centuries." + +Jane thought it was very exciting and she eagerly waited for every March to arrive. On the day of the march, she dressed in her favorite outfit and joined the procession with her family. As she walked along, she could feel the power of the ancient tradition move through her. + +When the march was over, she was full of pride and knew that she had celebrated an important part of her village's history. She kept that feeling in her heart for many years and passed down the tradition to her own daughter. +Jack and his mom went to visit the pilot. The pilot had a purple plane. Jack really wanted to fly in it but his mom said no. + +The pilot asked, "Why can't Jack fly in my plane? He looks excited." + +Jack's mom replied, "It's too dangerous. A plane is not a toy." + +The pilot then said, "He can just go for a short flight. I'll look after him." + +Jack's mom thought for a moment and then said, "OK, alright. But be careful." + +So the pilot took Jack for a short flight in his purple plane. But the plane was having engine problems and it crashed! + +Jack was hurt and crying. The pilot was very sorry and promised to fix the plane. But Jack was too scared and scared to ever fly again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were happy and they liked to play together. + +One day they decided to play outside in the weather. It was sunny, but unknown what the weather would do next. + +They had so much fun running, jumping, and laughing together. Everywhere they looked, there were things to explore and discover. + +Then all of sudden, the weather changed. The sky turned grey and it started to rain. Everyone had to go inside, but the two best friends were still glad they had the chance to play in the unknown weather. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile zero. It glowed so brightly that it lit up the sky like a star. Everyone wanted to hold it, even though it was so fragile. + +One day, a little girl named Mia saw the zero. She reached out and touched it, and it felt so warm and comforting in her hands. She smiled and hugged it so tightly, but the zero was still so fragile. + +Mia wanted to take the zero home, so she picked it up and ran. Everyone shouted to her not to drop the zero, and to be careful, but she didn't notice. + +When she reached home, the zero was still glowing in her hands. It lit up her room, and everyone crowded around it. They all said it was beautiful. + +Mia smiled and hugged the zero again. She knew it was fragile, but it also made her feel very special. From that day on, she always kept the zero close. +There was once a young girl named Clara. She was a spoilt child who always wanted to have things her own way. One day, she was playing in the park when she noticed a man on the other side of the pond. + +"Hello," she called. "That looks like fun - can I go too?" + +The man smiled. "Yes, you may come over. But first you need to manage your own boat across the pond with your own steam." + +Clara looked at the boat and the pond and shook her head. "I think that's too hard. Can't you do it for me?" + +The man smiled again and said, "No, Clara. You must manage your own boat across the pond if you want to come across with me. It may be hard, but if you work really hard you'll find a way." + +Clara frowned, but she knew the man was right. She worked hard and soon enough managed to steer her boat across the pond. When she got to the other side, the man and her had a great time together. + +The moral of Clara's story is that nothing is impossible if you try hard. Life might give us hard tasks, but with the right attitude and hard work, we can all manage them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jean. She was only three years old. One day, she was walking in the park and she saw a cat. She was so happy. She wanted to pet the cat. + +"Meow!" said the cat. + +"What did you say?" asked Jean. + +The cat spoke again. "Meow!" + +Jean didn't understand what the cat was trying to say. She asked her mom to explain. + +"The cat is saying it's lonely," her mom explained. + +Jean felt sad. She gave the cat a big hug and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to keep you company." + +Jean and the cat became best friends. They played together every day in the park. Jean was no longer lonely, and neither was the cat. +Once upon a time, there were two children named Kim and Sarah. Kim always loved to perform in front of a mirror. Everywhere she went, she would look in the mirror and make funny faces. + +One day, Sarah said to Kim, "Why do you always perform in front of the mirror? It looks silly." Kim was a bit embarrassed and wanted to stop. She looked in the mirror and said, "But it makes me feel normal." + +Sarah then said, "But you don't need to feel normal that way. What really matters is when you look at yourself, you should always feel happy. That's the most important thing.†+ +Kim smiled, realizing her friend was right. She looked at the mirror one last time and then decided to stop performing in front of it. She thanked Sarah for her wise words and felt proud for standing up for herself. + +The moral of this story is that you don't need to perform in order to be normal - you can be happy with who you are. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog who set off on a journey. She hopped and hopped, until she came upon a small pond. There, she saw two little blue ducks who were busily quarrelling. + +The frog said to the ducks, "Hey, why are you fighting?" + +The ducks stopped and looked at the frog. One of the ducks replied, "We're arguing about who gets the bigger fish." + +The frog thought this was silly, so she said, "Why don't you both share the fish together? That way, you can both be happy!" + +The ducks thought this was a great idea and so they shared the fish. From then on, the two ducks and the green frog became very good friends and were always kind to one another. They shared a lot of fun adventures together. + +The end. +Once there was a humble boy called John. He was only three years old, but he cared for people and creatures around him in many ways. One day, his mommy asked him to go to the grocery store and get some broccoli. + +John was happy to help, so he took his shoes and jacket and went to the store. On the way, he stopped to help an old man pick up all of his things he dropped on the sidewalk. + +When he arrived at the store he saw broccoli and he smiled. He took some broccoli and placed it in the shopping cart. When he was done shopping he went to the checkout. He didn't have any money, but he showed the checkout lady the broccoli and said, “This is for my mommy. Can I have it for free?†+ +The checkout lady was so pleased with John's humble request that she gave him the broccoli for free. When John returned home, he proudly showed his mommy the broccoli. His mommy was very proud of him for being so kind and caring. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lisa. She was only three years old. One day, she and her mom went on an incredible tour of the city. As they walked, they talked to each other. + +"Mom, I dare you to climb that tall building," Lisa said, pointing to the tallest skyscraper in town. + +Her mom laughed. "Oh my, that's a bit too high for me," she said. + +Suddenly, a bright blue airplane appeared in the sky. Lisa was so excited that she dared her mom to take them on a plane ride. + +Her mom smiled. "That's an incredible dare," she said with a smile. + +They ran to the airport and hopped on the plane. Soon enough, they were flying high in the sky, and Lisa was grinning from ear to ear. It was an incredible tour of the city! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to bake. All of her friends said her pies were the yummiest. + +One day, she wanted to make something special. She decided to add healthy ingredients to the pie she wanted to bake. She added apples, strawberries and blueberries. + +As she put the pie in the oven, she couldn't wait to see how it would turn out. After it had cooked, she took it out of the oven and took a bite. The pie was delicious! All of her friends loved it too! + +The girl was so happy. From that day on, she always added healthy ingredients to her pies. And all of her friends agreed that the baked pies were even better. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was looking around his garden, when he saw a pile of lumber in the corner. He was curious and couldn't understand what it was. + +So Jack asked his father, "Daddy, what is that?" His father replied, "Son, that is lumber." + +Jack wanted to take a closer look and his father said, "Let's go and examine it together." + +They walked over to the pile of lumber. It looked pale and Jack was still confused. His father told him, "Don't worry, we can use this lumber to build something." + +Jack was excited. He couldn't wait to start building. They went on to examine the lumber and figure out what they could build. Finally, they started building a wonderful new playhouse! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who loved to explore the world around him. One day, he and his father were walking near the beach when they saw a large trap in the sand. + +The boy was mesmerised. He tilted his head and said, "Daddy, what is that?" + +His father smiled and replied, "That's a trap, son. It's used to catch fish." + +The boy was curious. He asked, "How does it work?" + +His father explained, "Well, we have to pour some water in the trap. Then, the fish will come and get trapped inside, and we can take them out." + +The boy was excited. He grabbed a nearby bucket, ran to the sea and filled it with water. Then, he ran back and started to pour the water into the trap. + +The boy watched in amazement as the water filled the trap. Then, he looked up at his father and grinned. "Now, we just have to wait and see if it works!" + +Soon enough, the trap was filled with fine, glimmering fish. The boy was so proud of his success and his father beamed with joy. They had caught so many fish and were able to take them home for dinner that night. + +The boy learned an important lesson: when you work hard and pour your effort into something, great things can happen. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ella. Ella was three years old and she was always looking for adventure. One day, Ella went for a walk with her mom. + +They were walking in the park, when suddenly Ella spotted some weird equipment. She crouched down to take a closer look. + +"What is it Mommy?" Ella asked. + +"It's a spinning wheel," her mother replied. + +Ella was so excited! She started to turn the wheel. It was so much fun! The wheel seemed to spin forever! + +Ella kept turning and turning the wheel until suddenly something weird happened. The wheel started to make a loud noise and it began to glow. Ella was so amazed! + +Just then, her mother grabbed her hand and said, "Come on, Ella. It's time to go home." + +Ella said goodbye to the weird equipment and they started walking home. She couldn't wait to tell her friends all about her amazing adventure! +One day, there was a kind man called John. He wanted to decorate his suit. He went to the store and saw lots of colour. He picked out many different ribbons and bows. + +John went home with his supplies. He found some scissors, glue, and stickers. He was very excited to start working on his suit. Carefully, he used the scissors to cut the ribbons. He used the glue to stick the bows. Then, he used the stickers to make a beautiful design. + +At last, the suit was all finished. Now, it was more colourful and kind. John happily looked it and smiled. He was very proud of his work. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and loved to play. + +One day, she wanted to be a cleaner. She found a bucket, sponge and broom. Then, she filled the bucket with water. Next, she started to wash the floor. She made big circles with her sponge. + +The little girl got bored with washing the floor, so she decided to make a game. She took the broom and started to sweep up the dust. She made funny shapes in the dust. She laughed and smiled as she played her game. + +Finally, the little girl finished her game. She was tired from all the washing and playing. But, she was happy that she had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a big number. It was the very biggest number anyone had ever seen. +Everyone wanted to find a way to keep track of it, so they tied a rope around it. +But then another big number appeared and they didn't have enough rope to tie it up too. +“Oh no!†they cried. “How will keep track of this big number?†+Just then, a small voice piped up. “I can help!†it said. “I can tie two pieces of the rope together!†+Everyone looked around trying to figure out who had spoken, but all they could see was a tiny three year old child. +They were suprised but nodded eagerly. “Yes please, tie them together!†+ +So the little three year old grabbed the two pieces of rope, and tied them together as tight as he could. Just as he finished, a huge cheer came out of the crowd. +The little boy was really proud of himself and everyone clapped and cheered as the big numbers were firmly tied together. +The little boy had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Burt who loved the ocean. He learned all about the sea from his mother, who was a sailor in the navy. She promised that one day he could go with her, and so he was very excited. + +One day, his mother took him out on a boat in the ocean. It was a beautiful day and Burt enjoyed watching the waves crash around them. + +Suddenly, the boat started to go in the wrong direction and they got lost. Burt felt frightened and helpless. He couldn't do anything to help them. + +His mother knew exactly what to do though, and she said to him, "It's alright, Burt. We are going to learn our way back home. I have been in the navy for many years and I know how to find our way back". + +Burt nodded and sure enough, his mother steered the boat back in the right direction. Soon, they were safely back at the dock. + +Burt was so glad and he felt so proud of his mother for showing him how to find his way back home. He was sure to remember the lesson, so he could help out next time too. +Once upon a time, there was a tired mom. She had been carrying her adorable baby all day long. As she was walking, she heard a tiny noise coming from behind a big tree. The mom stopped and said, “Who’s there?†Then, a small creature with a big head popped out from behind the tree. + +The creature flew over to the mom and said, “I am Zip. Who are you?†The mom was so surprised and said, “I’m mom. It’s nice to meet you, Zip.†The mom carefully introduced Zip to her baby. Zip and the baby instantly became good friends. + +They were giggling and playing with each other all day. Zip even showed the baby how to zip up her sweater! The mom was so happy to see her baby making a new friend. Next, Zip hopped onto the mom’s shoulder and said, “Let’s go play somewhere else!†+ +What could the mom say? Of course, she said yes! And the three of them went off, playing and singing all day long. It was the most adorable thing ever. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Hazel. She had big floppy ears. Every day, Hazel went out for a walk in the meadow. + +On one particular day, Hazel saw a squirrel in the meadow. She walked up to him and asked, "Can you lend me a hand?" The squirrel said, "Sure, what can I do to help?" + +Hazel said, "I need you to help me with my ears. They are so big and heavy and I can't keep them up." + +The squirrel said, "Let me try. First, sit still and close your eyes." So Hazel shut her eyes and the squirrel carefully grabbed Hazel's ears in his paws. Then he stretched them up, ever so gently. + +When Hazel opened her eyes and checked her reflection, she realized that her ears were standing upright! "Wow!" exclaimed Hazel. The squirrel smiled and said, "You're welcome, Hazel. I'm glad that I could lend you a helping paw!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to whistle. Every day, the boy would whistle his favorite song. One day, the boy's mother came home with a special gift for him - a guitar. + +The boy was so excited! He ran up to his mother and hugged her. The mother smiled and said, "This guitar is for you, my special boy." + +The boy said, "Thank you, Mommy! I'm going to learn to play and make music now." + +The boy started to practice that night. He ran his fingers over the strings and made a noise, but it didn't sound very good. + +The boy's mom said, "That's OK, my sweet boy. Why don't you try to whistle? That might sound good on the guitar." + +The boy smiled and closed his eyes. He took a deep breath and started to whistle his favorite song. It sounded so good! The mom smiled and hugged the boy tight. + +The boy was so proud of himself. He practiced singing and whistling with his guitar every day, and soon he was a very good whistler and guitar player. +Once there was a regular girl called Liz. Liz was very sad because she had no friends in her class. +Every day she sat alone at lunch, while the other girls around her laughed and shared their treats. +One day Lizzie had a special plan. She decided to make a cake for her classmates. + +The next morning Lizzie brought the cake to school. Everyone was surprised and excited by the cake. +Liz said to her classmates, “Let’s all share the cake togetherâ€. +They all agreed and one by one they each gave their piece a kiss before they ate it. + +Soon everyone was talking and laughing together. Liz felt happy and proud that she had made so many friends. +The moral of the story is that when you are kind to others, you can make lots of friends. +Once there was a big cat named Milo. He was very loyal to his friends and cared for them deeply. He was always looking for new ways to help them. + +One day a bird asked him to find a way to fix a broken vase that it had dropped. Milo thought and thought and finally got an idea. He decided to mix some tape with clay to make a paste. + +The bird was so happy! It thanked Milo for his help. But then another animal came and said: "I could have done it even faster. Why did you choose the slowest way?" + +Milo laughed and replied: "I chose the slowest way because I wanted to be loyal to my friends. That is why I chose the best way to help them, not the fastest." + +The moral of the story is to stay loyal to our friends and to always help them in the best way possible. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was very proud of her 3 year old daughter. + +Mommy wanted to surprise her daughter with a special treat, so she took her to get a pastry. + +The daughter was so amazed when mommy presented her with the pastry. She said, "What is it, mommy?" + +Mommy explained, "This is a pastry, and it's very special! It's amazing." + +The daughter smiled and took a bite. She immediately agreed that it was, indeed, amazing. + +Mommy and daughter enjoyed the pastry together and it was a wonderful day. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy and she was 3 year olds. One day, Daisy went to the park with her mom. She sat in the grass and looked at the sky above. It was a perfect day and she felt very happy. + +Suddenly, Daisy saw a strange thing. It was an onion rolling on the ground. Daisy ran over to it and tried to pick it up. She asked her mom, "Can I have it?" Mom said, "Sure, why not? An onion is a perfect snack for you". + +So Daisy sat on the grass with her onion. She took a bite and smiled. Daisy had never tasted anything so delicious. She thanked her mom and said, "This is the best thing I've ever eaten". +Once upon a time there was a powerful tank. It was big and strong and had metal spikes all over it. One day the tank felt so happy that it decided to bounce. + +The tank bounced up and down on the ground. It bounced so high that its metal spikes almost touched the sky! The tank was so proud of itself that it was beaming with smiles. + +It kept on bouncing and bouncing until one of its big, strong wheels flew off. But that didn't stop the tank, it kept bouncing with the other wheel. In no time the other wheel flew off too. + +But the tank still kept bouncing with no wheels. It was so powerful that it could bounce through the air all by itself! The tank was bouncing so high and so far that it looked like it was flying. It was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Matthew. One day when he was playing in his bedroom, he noticed the closet door was ajar. He knew he should leave it alone and get back to playing, but he was curious. "Maybe I'll just take a peek inside," he thought. + +Matthew walked towards the closet and opened the door. To his surprise, a giant smiled back at him. Lasering its gaze at him, the giant said “I have been locked up in this closet for weeks. I need you to help me serve others. Will you do that for me?†+ +Matthew was scared but he was also brave. After all, he was very clever. “Sure! I’d be happy to serve!†he replied. + +The giant smiled and took out a magical notebook and pen. He gave them to Matthew and said, “Here, use the notebook and pen to serve those in need. Now go on, have fun!†+ +Matthew left the closet and began serving people with the notebook and pen. But as the days passed, he started to forget why he was doing it in the first place. Then one night, he heard a loud roar and saw an angry face at his window. He recognized that it was the giant from the closet and realized he had been tricked. + +The giant wanted revenge, and Matthew was scared +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. Bob was very brave but he was afraid of the sea. He had heard stories about the big waves and he was scared. + +One day, Bob was sitting on the beach with his mum. He felt brave enough to go closer to the sea. His mum said it was ok, so Bob slowly walked down to the sea. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and hit Bob! He was so scared. Bob's mum ran over to him, scooped him up in her arms and said: + +"It's ok, Bob, the wave was only bad because it took you by surprise. You'll be alright. Let's try again." + +Bob and his mum then walked back to the sea and this time, Bob moved a bit more slowly. This time, the wave was gentle and it tickled his toes. Bob realised that it was fun and not so bad! + +Every day after that, Bob and his mum supplied the waves with energy, and the waves laughed and bobbed and swayed. Together, Bob and the waves conquered his fear. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who was very slow. He would slowly pull his little boat across the lake every day - so slow it was like he was sleeping in the boat! + +He went out one day and saw a little duck swimming nearby. The little duck was so lonely and scared. He just wanted someone to hug him. + +The fisherman saw this and he thought to himself, "I have enough hugs to share," so he slowly reached out of his boat and held the duck close. + +The duck was so happy and held on tight. Then the fisherman slowly rowed away with the little duck until they got back to the shore. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be kind and to share your hugs with those who need it. You can make someone else's day better by being slow, taking the time to do something special, and giving hugs! +Janet was walking in the park one day when she saw something wet. She walked a little closer and noticed a bug. It was sensing and wiggling as if it wanted something. Janet had an idea. She found some leaves on the ground and slide them to the bug. It seemed happy as it grabbed the leaves and slide away. Janet watched it go and thought about the fun she could have. She looked around and then she noticed a big slide in the park. She was so excited that she slide down the slide a few times. In the end, she was very happy and she thanked the bug. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was 3 years old and loved to imagine things. One day she was in her garden, looking up into the sky. She imagined a rainbow. Suddenly, a great rainbow appeared in the sky! + +Daisy was so excited. She pointed to the rainbow and said, "Wow! Look at the rainbow!" Then Daisy took a deep breath and said, "I imagine a basket full of candy!" + +All of a sudden, the rainbow shot colorful candy everywhere! Daisy jumped up and down with joy. She grabbed one of the candies and said, "Yay! Great rainbow!" + +Daisy ate her candy and thanked the rainbow. She spent the rest of the day imagining all the wonderful things she could do with a great rainbow in the sky. +Once there was a brave little girl called Emily. One day she was walking in the park when she noticed a little lizard on the ground. Emily wanted to hold it, so she knelt down and cautiously reached out her hand. + +The lizard stayed very still, so Emily slowly moved closer and was just about to grasp it when a voice said: + +"Be careful" + +Emily turned around to see an old lady smiling. "You'll have to be extra brave to hold that lizard," she said. Emily smiled back and nodded. Then, taking a deep breath, she carefully picked up the lizard and held it in her hands. + +The lizard started to move about and quickly scurried up Emily's arm and over her shoulder. Emily gasped, but she knew she was brave so she stayed still. After a few moments, the lizard stopped and stayed still again. + +Then, gently, Emily lowered the lizard to the ground and watched as it scurried away. Emily smiled: she was proud of herself and the lizard. +Once there was a sailor who loved to dance. He'd dance for hours under the stars and across the bright blue sea. + +One day, the sailor put on his favourite hat and danced his way around the decks of his ship. But as he went, something sharp hurt his foot. He stopped dancing, rubbed his foot and looked down. His foot was bleeding! He had stepped on a sharp nail. + +The sailor was sad and hopped around on one foot until his foot felt better. He then decided to go back to dancing. He put on some music and twirled around the deck until he felt better. + +When the music stopped, the sailor was all smiles. He knew that even though his foot hurt, he could still dance and have a good time. He smiled at the stars and danced away into the night. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce mustache man. He had a big, wild mustache and he wanted to go on an adventure. So he pushed and pushed his way through the forest and kept going until the sun started to set. + +He was very tired when he stopped and looked around. Suddenly, he saw a big castle right in front of him. He pushed open the door and stepped inside. + +Inside, there was a king with a very fierce mustache. He was sitting on a throne made of gold, and he had a scepter in his hand. The man knew he had to be brave, so he pushed past his fear and bowed down to the king. + +The king smiled, and said he was very brave. He said the man could have part of his kingdom if he could pass a test. So the man had to push a heavy stone, and the king said that he would pass the test if he did it in time. + +The man worked hard, and did it in time. The king was so pleased, he gave the man a part of his kingdom and a golden mustache to wear. Then everyone in the kingdom cheered and congratulated the man on his success. + +From then on, he was known as the fierce mustache man who pushed through all his obstacles. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Mandy and Jenny. Mandy had some clay and show Jenny. She looked at it and said "Wow! It looks like orange Lego!" Mandy smiled, but then said "Let's pretend to make something special with it!" The two friends started to shape the clay, using their imagination. + +The two friends became so excited that they did not realise that it was getting dark outside. Suddenly, Mandy shouted "Oh No! The clay is ruined!" Jenny asked why. Mandy answered "It's rainy and the clay is all wet." + +The two friends were very sad. They tried to shape the clay but it became mushy. In the end, they just threw the orange clay away. As they walked home, the two friends decided to never forget this sad time and always remember to play with clay during sunny days only. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was a very curious girl and loved to explore. Everyday she would go out to find something interesting. + +One day, she went out to the park and spotted something special. It was a pretty skirt! She really liked the way that it looked and so she collected it. + +Lucy was very happy with the skirt she had found. She brought it home to show her mom. Her mom was so happy and excited to see it. She said it was the most interesting skirt she had ever seen. They both admired it together and decided to keep it safe. + +From then on, Lucy and her mom always made sure to remember the special skirt they had collected together. They both had the same cherished memory of the pretty, interesting skirt. +Once upon a time, there lived a lazy girl named Lola. Everyday she liked to sleep in late and do nothing. + +One day, Lola's mum told her to paint her room so it would look nice and pretty. Lola groaned and protested, she did not want to do the painting. + +Lola's mum said: "Lola my love, if you do not paint your room, you will never be able to see a beautiful veil." + +Lola got curious and asked, "What is a veil?" Her Mum replied "A veil is a very beautiful and magical thing which can appear when you paint your room. So what do you say, do you want to paint?" + +Lola thought about it, it sounded like a lot of work, but if it could make her room beautiful and get her something magical then why not? + +So Lola decided to be brave, and she began to paint. After several hours of painting and lots of hard work, her room revealed a beautiful veil. + +Lola was so happy. She learned that with a little bit of hard work and determination, she could make her dreams come true. +Once there was a graceful loon. He liked to stir in the water. He was looking for a good spot to swim. Every day he stirred around the lake, searching. + +One day he noticed a shiny spot. He liked how it sparkled in the sunshine. He decided it was a good spot so he swam quickly to it. He was graceful as he moved through the water. + +He settled at the spot and started to stir the water. He was so happy! He stirred an swirl around for hours. He splashed and laughed in the sun. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a family watching him. He stopped stirring and floated on the surface. He looked at the family and saw they were smiling. He smiled too and swam away, graceful as always. +Sonia was so nervous. She had to make a new network of friends - but she hated it. She didn't understand why it was so hard for her. + +Sonia's mum saw how anxious she was feeling, and said to her: "You don't have to do it if you don't want to. But if you try, it will be fun!" + +"No, it won't be fun," Sonia said, shaking her head. "I can't do it - I just don't know how." + +Her mum thought for a moment, then said: "I know - we'll go to the park and you can find someone new to play with. That way, you can make a new network of friends - and have fun at the same time." + +Sonia was still nervous, but she agreed to try. And when they got to the park, Sonia saw a girl who looked like she wanted to play too. + +So Sonia smiled at the girl and they started to play together. Soon, they were having a great time! As the day went on, Sonia was so glad she had taken her mum's advice. She had made a new network of friends and was no longer scared. +John walked to the park, he was excited and curious. He saw something on the bench that was unique. He walked closer and noticed it was a little purple bird, chirping some sweet tunes. John smiled, he couldn't believe his eyes. He walked even closer and asked the bird if it needed help. + +The bird replied: "I'm very tired, can you help me please?". +John said yes and he knew what to do. He gathered some leaves and berries to help the bird feel better. He thought the bird deserved a special treat, so he also gave it some bread. + +The bird had enough energy now, so it flew away with a loud chirp. John waved goodbye, believing that the bird would find its way back to home. He had done something good and he felt proud. He sat down on the bench, looking for more opportunities to do something special. He felt happy and his heart was full of warmth. +Once upon a time, there was a peach. It was fresh and tasty and everyone wanted to eat it. One day, a nasty fly came over and disturbed the peach all day long. It was so disgusting. Everyone tried to shoo the fly away but nothing worked. Finally, the little peach was so tired that it decided to hide away in a safe corner. The fly could not disturb it any more. Everyone was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara. Sara was a very stubborn girl and she was always asking for more than she had. One day, Sara was sitting on the bench in the park when her best friend, Bobby, walked up. + +"Hi, Sara!" Bobby said. "What are you doing?" + +Sara frowned and said, "I'm mad at my mom, and I don't want to talk to her!" + +Bobby, seeing how upset Sara was, asked her why she was mad. + +Sara sighed and said, "She said no to something I wanted, but I didn't want to listen to her." + +Bobby smiled and said, "It's ok to be mad, but don't forget to forgive too. Maybe she said no for a reason." + +Sara thought about what Bobby said, then stood up. She smiled and said, "You're right, I should forgive my mom. Thanks, Bobby!" + +And so, Sara learned to forgive and was a much happier girl from then on. Everyone in the park was happy to see her smiling again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved going outside and playing in the sunshine. But one day the sky turned grey and it started to rain. + +Lucy was not happy! She put on her coat and ran outside. But then, Lucy saw her friend Tom. Tom had an umbrella. He opened it and waved at Lucy. + +"Do you want to share?" asked Tom. + +Lucy smiled and said yes. Together they drove the umbrella around in the rain, splashing and laughing. + +When the rain stopped, Tom and Lucy went back home. + +"It was fun in the rain, wasn't it?" said Tom. + +Lucy nodded and smiled. + +"Rain is fine!" she said. + +The moral of the story is that rain does not need to ruin our fun. With a friend and a good attitude, even a rainy day can be just as enjoyable as a sunny one! +Once upon a time there was a bunny called Bert. He was very worried because he had a very weak carrot. He wanted to eat it, but was too scared that it was going to make him ill. + +One day, his friend Bob came over to visit. When he saw the carrot, he told Bert, "You don't need to worry, I can help you fix this carrot!" + +Bert was still very worried and replied, "But it looks so weak. What can you do?" + +Bob said, "Let me try this trick." He grabbed a stick and started to rub the carrot. + +Bert was amazed when he saw the carrot was becoming stronger! Bob had fixed the carrot and now Bert could eat it. + +They had a great time eating together and Bert finally stopped worrying. +Once upon a time there lived a farmer on a wheat farm with his wife and three dogs. Every day, the farmer would get up early and go out to the fields to sack up the wheat. + +One day, the farmer noticed something was wrong. As he was sacking up the wheat, he noticed that it was all broken. + +He called out to his wife, "Something is wrong! The wheat is broken!" + +His wife came out to see what was wrong and said, "Yes, I see, it's all broken. We need to find out what happened." + +The farmer puzzled and finally said, "Maybe the dogs ate the wheat! Let's look and see if we can find any clues in the sacks." + +Sure enough, they found paw prints in the empty sacks. The farmer knew his dogs had broken the wheat, so he said, "We must feed them less so they won't do it again." + +The farmer and his wife were happy that they had discovered the truth and they were able to take care of their wheat. The farmer learned his lesson and made sure that his dogs didn't break the wheat again. +John and his mom were walking in the park. The sun was shining and the breeze was cool. John saw an ocean in the distance and he wanted to go to it. + +John said to his mom, "Mommy! Look! An ocean! Can we go?" + +His mom replied, "No, I do not recommend going to the ocean right now." + +John was angry. He said, "Why not? I want to go!" + +His mom explained, "The ocean is very deep and dangerous. We need to be careful." + +John thought for a moment and then said, "What if I wear a floaty? Then it's safe, right?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes! That sounds like a great idea. Let's go!" + +So they got a floaty and went to the beach. John had so much fun swimming in the cool ocean. He was so happy that his mom had trusted him to be safe in the ocean. +Once there was a little girl who loved to dive. She went to the beach every day, carrying her green blanket to sit on the sand. One day, it happened to be a windy day, and the little girl couldn't wait to dive in the water. + +"Oh, I see the waves!", the little girl said to her mom as she looked across the beach. + +"They sure are high, honey.", replied her mom. "Do you want to go for a dive?" + +The little girl eagerly said yes. She grabbed her green blanket, spread it out on the sand, and took a running start into the ocean. She scooped her arms deep into the water and dove under the waves, emerging with a wide grin on her face. + +The little girl dove and swam for hours, until the sun was beginning to set. She eventually made it back to her blanket, exhausted but happy. + +Her mom smiled as she folded up the blanket and draped it over her daughter’s shoulders. + +"Time to go, little diver." +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He loved writing stories and drawing pictures. One day, he wanted to write a story but he felt miserable because of the mosquito buzzing in his ear. + +"Go away! Stop bothering me!" he said. + +But the mosquito paid no attention. It just kept on buzzing and bothering him. Then, Jack had an idea. He wrote a story about a brave knight and a naughty mosquito. The knight fought the mosquito and chased it away. The mosquito had to leave. + +Jack was so pleased. He smiled and said, "Goodbye mosquito! You're not welcome here anymore". The mosquito had gone and Jack felt better. He was happy and could write his story in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was excited because he was going to take a trip on a ship! He packed his bags and said goodbye to his friends. + +Joe arrived at the shore, but the sea was too dry to take a ship. He asked the ship captain if he could take a boat instead. The captain said no, so Joe started to get very frustrated. + +Frustrated, Joe decided to try to request the ship captain again. He begged the captain for a boat even if it was small, but the captain said no again. Joe was very angry and tried to push the captain away, but the captain was bigger and stronger. + +The captain got mad and threw Joe into the sea. Joe swam to safety but was very sad. He asked himself why the ship captain would not let him take a boat. + +Joe never got his boat and sadly had to find a different way home. +Billy and his sister Alice were playing in their garden. Alice had a triangle and she was very excited. She said to Billy, "Let's play a game!" + +Billy said, "Yes, okay! What kind of game?" + +Alice said, "Let's play a joke game. I'll show you my triangle and you can try to make me laugh. Whoever laughs first is the winner!" + +Billy was excited. He thought of the funniest joke he knew and he did a funny dance. "Why did the triangle go to the doctor?" he said. + +Alice thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know. Why?" + +Billy grinned. "Because he was feeling triangle!" + +Alice laughed so hard that she fell over. Billy had won the joke game! +Bob and Sam were best friends who enjoyed playing together. One day Bob suggested that they build a desk. Sam really liked the idea but didn't know where to start. Bob said that they would just have to figure it out. + +They worked hard to build the desk together. It was hard work but they finally got it done. Bob and Sam stepped back to admire their work, but it was not perfect. + +Bob was very disappointed and suggested that they take a break. Sam thought the desk was perfect just the way it was, but Bob thought it could be better. Sam didn't want to give up and suggested that they keep trying. + +So, Bob and Sam kept working. They fixed all of the little mistakes, and made the desk perfect. When they were finally finished, they were so happy they had worked together and were so proud of their perfect desk. +Once there was a humble little girl named Mia. She always felt the heat of the sun but never liked to show how uncomfortable it made her feel. One day Mia was walking in the sun and started to feel very hot. She resisted the urge to complain about it. + +Mia soon came to a big hill made of sand and start to climb it. But it was so hot, Mia felt like she wanted to give up. + +"Please don't resist, Mia!" her mom called from the bottom of the hill. "I know it's hot, but you can do it!" + +Mia thought about her mom's words and took a deep breath. She kept going, no matter how hot it got. When she finally reached the top of the hill she was triumphant. She had resisted the heat and was proud of herself for being so humble. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She was so excited for her first day of school! She had her perfect dress and shiny shoes all ready to go. + +When Grace arrived at school she met the teacher. The teacher was so nice and friendly. She showed Grace all around the classroom. + +"Look, these are your friends!" said the teacher, pointing to the other smiling children in the room. + +Suddenly, one of the other children noticed a giant spider! He pointed it out and screamed in shock. + +Grace's perfect leg started shaking and she could feel her heart racing, but the teacher just laughed. + +"It's nothing to be scared of, I'm sure the spider doesn't want to hurt you!" she said. + +Grace calmed down and soon enough the spider scurried away. + +She was glad that her first day was perfect! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. Mandy was three years old and loved to race around her house. One day, her mom was baking a lemon cake for her dad's birthday. While Mandy was racing around, she accidentally spilled the lovely lemons on the floor. + +Mandy's Mom was not happy about this. She said in a stern voice, “Mandy, why did you have to race around the kitchen like that? See what you have done! Now we can't make the cake!†+ +Mandy was very sorry. She said, “I'm sorry, Mommy! I'll help you pick up the lemons.†+ +Her Mom smiled and said, “That's a lovely thing to do. Let's race to pick up all the lemons together!†+ +So, Mandy and her Mom raced around the kitchen picking up the lemons. They laughed and smiled and in the end, the lemon cake was still made in time for Mandy's Dad's birthday. +Emma and Sarah had been best of friends for a very long time. Today they were in the park playing together. + +Emma had a large dollhouse, while Sarah had a large truck. They enjoyed playing with each other's things. + +"I like playing with your truck, Sarah," said Emma. + +"Will you lend me your dollhouse too?" Sarah asked. + +But Emma wasn't sure. She shook her head. "I don't know. My dollhouse is special to me," she said. + +Sarah looked sad. She signed and said, "I understand." + +Just then, Emma had a bright idea. "I know!" she said. "I will lend you my dollhouse, but you have to sign a special agreement that you will take extra good care of it." + +Sarah smiled and agreed. Emma had her sign a special agreement and then Sarah was allowed to take the dollhouse with her. + +The two girls went back to playing, happy to have each other's things to share. +Kaiya was a shy three year old. She never liked to stand out and was always happier hiding in the background. Today, she and her family had been invited to a lecture at the local library. + +Kaiya was scared. She kept close to her mom, not wanting to be noticed. When they arrived, the librarian, Mrs. Smart, was eager to start. "Hello, everyone!" she said in a sharp voice. + +Kaiya's mom knelt down and gave her a reassuring smile. "It's okay, sweety," she said in a soft voice. "The lecture won't be scary. You'll see!" + +Kaiya nodded hesitantly and sat down. Throughout the lecture, she tried her best to pay attention, but she still felt a bit shy. + +When the lecture was over, everyone clapped and Mrs. Smart thanked everyone for coming. Kaiya wished she had been brave enough to ask a question, but she was glad that the lecture was over. + +As they left, Mrs. Smart waved goodbye to Kaiya. "You were great listening today!" she said. Kaiya smiled and waved back. Even though she was shy, she felt proud. +Jenny was walking down the street when she saw a bus in the street. She wanted to play with it, so she got closer and tried to open the door. Suddenly she heard a voice shouting. + +"Hey! Don't touch it. That bus needs to be repaired", said the man. + +Jenny was surprised. She asked, "What's repair? What's wrong with the bus?" + +The man smiled and said, "It's broken and it needs help. It's a bit disgusting so I have to fix it first." + +Jenny nodded and said goodbye to the man. As she walked away, the man worked on the bus, mending it and making it shiny and new again. + +Soon, the bus was ready. Jenny was so happy to see the results of the man's work. She waved at the man and said, "The bus looks amazing now. Thank you for repairing it!" + +The man smiled and nodded. He was happy that Jenny was so happy. Jenny walked away, content and filled with joy. +One day a little girl called Alice went on a trip to the shop. She was excited and could not wait. + +When they arrived at the shop, Alice saw something amazing. It was a big machine that could wash clothes by itself. + +Alice's mom said, 'Let's try it, Alice!'. + +Alice quickly put her clothes in the machine, and pressed the start button. She watched in amazement as the machine began to spin, wash and dry the clothes. + +After a few minutes, the clothes were all clean. +Alice was delighted and said, "Wow, that was successful!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you did a great job washing those clothes." + +Alice was so proud of herself and ran around the shop in joy. She was very happy that she had found a successful way to wash her clothes. + +The End. +Will and his dad were walking in the forest. They saw so many interesting things! Suddenly, Will spotted a tour in the distance. + +"I want to go on the tour, daddy!" Will said excitedly. + +"Ok, let's do it." His dad said. + +So they walked up to the tour and climbed on. Will was so happy. Everything looked so exciting up there. + +But it wasn't long before his dad started to feel lazy. He didn't want to do the tour anymore. + +"Ok, we need to climb down now," his dad said. + +Will felt so sad and disappointed. He hadn't even gotten to see half of the tour! + +But there was nothing he could do. They climbed down and went their separate ways. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie was very excited because today he was going to meet his aunt for the first time. He was so happy, he was jumping and kicking about. + +When his aunt arrived, Charlie ran to give her a big hug. His aunt was very happy to meet him and she gave him a big smile. She asked Charlie if he wanted to play a game. + +Charlie was so excited and he said yes! They played a game of catch and began to laugh. Suddenly, Charlie's cousin, Jack, arrived. He was jealous of all the fun Charlie was having with his aunt. + +Jack tried to kick the ball away. But his aunt said, "No, Jack. No kicking the ball. That's not nice." Jack looked sulky, but his aunt made sure he joined in the game too. In the end everyone was laughing and enjoying themselves. +Once there was a boy named Peter who loved to drink juice. One day, he wanted to drink some unusual juice so he went to the shop. When he got there, he saw a strange body in the back. + +"Hello?" said Peter. + +The strange body leapt up and said, "Hello! Do you want to try my drink? It's unusual but very tasty!" + +Peter was surprised, but he agreed. He took a sip and found it was delicious! From that day forward, he always stopped by the shop for a drink. + +The end. +One day, there was a reliable tank. It was blue and round and had a funny-looking wheel on one side. In the tank was a little fish. Whenever the fish swam, it gazed out of the tank, looking around at everything. + +One day, a child came to visit the tank. The child was very excited to see the fish. The child smiled and watched the fish swimming around the tank. The fish swam up to the side and studied the child with its bright and curious eyes. + +The child and the fish stared at each other for a long time. The child smiled, and was amazed by the fish's curiosity. The fish watched the child too, using its reliable eyes. + +The child finally waved good-bye to the fish and went away. But, the fish was still gazing out of the tank. Reliably, the fish was still looking around, eagerly studying its new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had big brown eyes, and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy entered a room with a folder in her hand. She was puzzled by what the folder might contain. She opened the folder and to her surprise it was filled with thoughtful gifts. + +Lucy asked her mom why she had been given so many gifts. Her mom smiled and said that the thoughtful gifts were for Lucy to remind her of how special she was. + +Lucy was filled with joy at this. She hugged her mom, thanked her, and then ran around the room with the folder in hand, showing off what she had received. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a strong shirt. It lived in the closet of a little girl named Sarah. Whenever Sarah wanted to be cozy, she would take the strong shirt out of the closet. + +One day Sarah said to the strong shirt, "I really like you, strong shirt. Can I give you a special name?" + +The strong shirt brightened up with happiness and said, "Yes please!" + +So Sarah gave the shirt a wonderful new name - Rainbow Kitty. Then she hugged the strong shirt and said, "I love you Rainbow Kitty!" + +Sarah wore her strong shirt everywhere and was always cozy and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Suzie. She was only three years old and had a delicate bowl that she loved very much. She would time and time again show off the bowl to all her friends. + +One day, Suzie's mommy asked her to put the bowl away. She replied with a sad voice, "But Mommy, I don't want to put it away." Her Mommy calmly explained, "I know, but it needs to be put away so it doesn't get broken." After a moment of pondering, Suzie said, "Ok, I guess I can put it away." + +Suzie went to put away the bowl in the cupboard, but it slipped from her hands and fell to the floor. Suzie gasped in shock and started to cry. But her mommy was quick to console her and said, "It's ok Suzie. I'm sure we can fix it." While Suzie hoped it was true, she was quickly reminded that the bowl was very delicate and difficult to fix. + +This time mommy picked up the pieces of the bowl and said to Suzie, "Let's take it to the store and see if they can fix it. Don't worry, we can hope they could help us." + +With that, Suzie and her mommy took the broken delicate bowl to the store and sure enough, the kind shop owners were able to put it back together +Jack was a little boy who had a pet cactus. He named it Cacty. Jack was so excited to have a cactus and took very good care of it. + +One day, Jack was playing with Cacty and he accidentally dropped it outside. Jack was so nervous and ran outside to look for it. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed a tiny voice. It was Cacty! Jack could not believe it and ran to pick him up. + +Jack asked Cacty, "Did you get lost?" +Cacty said, "Yes, I was a little bit nervous, but I'm so happy that you found me!" + +Jack was so relieved and hugged Cacty. He said, "Never get lost again, Cacty!" + +From that day onwards, Jack was extra careful and never let Cacty out of his sight. +Once there was a little ant. She wanted to do something special. So she decided to choose colours. She wanted to make something that would be really special. + +So she chose pink. She went off to find some of the prettiest pink things she could find. She found pink flowers and pink stones. She took them all back to her home. + +Once she had everything, she decided to make a pretty pink picture. She was so proud of it! She wanted to share it with everyone. So she showed it to all the other ants. They were all so impressed that they decided they wanted to make their own pictures too. + +It was a lot of fun choosing the colours and making pictures. The little ant was so proud of herself and all the pictures she had made. +Once upon a time, there was a famous kitten named Lightning. He was a very special kitten, because he could think like a grown-up cat. Lightning often wondered what his purpose in life was and if he would ever be truly famous. + +One day Lightning's friend, a little grey mouse, said to him, + +"Lightning, why don't you try and find something special that would make you famous? I'm sure you could do it." + +Lightning thought this was a great idea, so he set out to find a way to become famous. + +He searched and searched, but he couldn't find anything that would make him famous. Lightning grew increasingly frustrated until one day he decided to go up to the top of the highest hill. From there, he noticed a cave that he had never seen before. + +Lightning wondered what was inside the cave and he knew it was the only way to find out what might make him famous. He slowly made his way inside. As soon as he walked in, he noticed a flash of lightning, he also heard a loud thunder and then everything turned dark. He was scared but he thought to himself, maybe this is how I will become famous. + +He took a deep breath and walked towards the lightening, hoping that it would give him the answer he was looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl who loved to dare. Every day she would dare herself to do something new and exciting. She smiled with confidence, knowing that nothing could stop her from achieving her dreams. + +One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She could see a dull mountain in the far distance, and she decided to climb it. As she started to ascend the mountain, the climb proved to be much harder than she thought it would be. + +As she got closer to the top, she started getting scared. She tried to smile but it did not last long. Suddenly, a big rock came tumbling down the mountain and it hit the girl. She was hurt badly and could not continue her climb. + +Sad and disappointed, the brave girl made her way home with a dull face. She knew she would never again dare to do something like this. +Max was playng with his toy car in the garden. His mom and dad were calling him, but he didn't listen. Suddenly, a big hand reached down, picked him up and sent him flying through the air. Max was scared, it was a giant! + +The giant said, "I urge you to put your toys away, young one." With an enormous voice. + +Max couldn't speak, he was very scared. He pointed his little finger at the toys, and said, "I will put them away." + +The giant nodded and said, "Smart choice. From now on you should listen to your parents when they're calling you." + +Max nodded and put away his toys. From then on he would always listen to his parents when they urged him to do something. +Mama was very proud of her daughter's behavior at the dinner table. While everyone was eating, the daughter did not forget to grab a napkin every time she picked up her food. + +Then something happened that made Mama very sad. One day her daughter had a hard time reaching the napkin and so she didn't grab it. + +Mama immediately put her dinner down. She looked at her daughter with a serious face and said, “It’s important to always grab a napkin when you get your food." + +The daughter felt guilty and learned an important lesson. From then on, she never forgot to grab a napkin at the dinner table. Mama was very proud. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Jane. She loved to take walks in the park with her mum. One day when they were walking, Jane spotted something glittering in the grass. She bent down to take a closer look and found an original plastic spoon. Jane was so excited and asked her mum, "Can I take it?" + +But her mum said, "No, Jane. You shouldn't take something without asking the right question." Jane was a bit puzzled, so she asked, "What question should I ask, mummy?" + +Her mum answered, "You should ask, 'Can I please take this spoon?'" Jane nodded and walked up to the person near the tree, who was the owner of the spoon. She asked, "Can I please take this spoon?" + +The owner smiled at her and said, "Yes, of course you can take it, as long as you are careful with it." Jane was so happy, she thanked the owner and ran back to her mum with the spoon in her hand. Jane's mum was so proud of her for understanding the importance of asking the right question. From then on, Jane was careful with borrowed things and she always asked the right questions. +Once upon a time there was a happy bird. His name was Birdy. Every morning Birdy would go flying around and singing happily. He would attach small twigs onto his feathers so he could look extra special. + +One day, Birdy saw a weapon laying in the grass. He was very curious and decided to attach it to his feathers. It looked very sparkly and he thought it was pretty. + +"Hi, Birdy! What is that shining on your feathers?" asked a puppy who was walking nearby. + +"It's my new weapon," Birdy said with a smile. "I found it lying in the grass, and I like how it twinkles." + +"Wow, that looks really cool," the puppy said. "I'm sure you'll look even more happy with that!" + +And so Birdy kept the weapon attached to his feathers. And he was very happy with it! +Once there was a boy called Timmy who was feeling very weak. Nothing could cheer him up. His mum came to comfort him. She took a coin out of her pocket and said, "Pick this up Timmy!" + +Timmy looked at the coin in amazement. Then he heard his mum say, "Wherever this coin goes, it will bring you happiness!" + +Timmy asked, "Really, mum?" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes - this coin represents wealth, but it also means a lot more. It can bring you comfort, and you need to understand that comfort can come from anywhere - it doesn't have to be with money." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I get it, mum! Now I feel strong again!" + +The moral of this story is that wealth isn't necessary to find comfort - it can come from anywhere. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very eager to explore the world, so one day she decided go for a walk. As she wandered, she noticed something shiny in a bush. Upon closer inspection, she found an olive! + +She decided to pick it up - it was dry and unusual, but she liked it. “What should I do with this olive?†she wondered. + +Just then, her mum called her name. “Sarah, come back!†+ +Sarah blushed. She quickly put the olive in her pocket and ran back home. She kept thinking of the olive the whole way home. + +When she got home, Sarah remembered the olive and quickly found it. She wanted to see what it was like, so she took it out of the pocket. It still looked dry, so Sarah decided to remain it in her pocket. + +Every day, Sarah would take the olive out of her pocket to look and admire. She had formed a special bond with the olives and it would remain with her as she explored the world. +Once upon a time there was a careless little girl, who's name was Sally. She lived in the city and loved to play in the park. + +One day, Sally decided to go to the park to play and she brought her thimble to play with. As she was walking to the park, she stopped to gather flowers. She was picking the prettiest blooms when she noticed the clouds rolling in. + +Sally knew it was time to go home. She finished quickly gathering the flowers and put them in the basket she was carrying. But when Sally started to walk home, she realized her thimble was still in the grass. + +Sally rushed to where she had been picking the flowers and starting searching for her thimble. She looked everywhere but she was unable to find it. Just as she was about to give up, she heard a voice. + +The voice said, "If you were careful when gathering things, you wouldn't have to worry about losing them." Sally looked around and saw a bluebird perched in the branch of a nearby tree. She thanked the bluebird, thanked it for teaching her the lesson, and then she went home. + +From then on Sally was more careful when gathering things, so she wouldn't lose them. The end! +Once upon a time, a little boy and his mommy were at the beach. The boy was 3 and he was so excited to get there. His mommy said, "Let's go for a dive!" The little boy had never been diving before so he was a bit scared. + +His mommy stepped into the water and said "Come on! It will be fun!" The little boy took a deep breath and stepped into the water. He found it was deep and the water was cold. He could see all the small fish around him and he just wanted to see more. + +Suddenly the little boy felt a sharp shock go through his body. "Mommy, what was that?" he asked. His mommy said, "It's just a little electric shock from a jellyfish. They won't hurt you, just don't touch them." Suddenly, the boy felt braver and decided he could dive after all. + +So the mommy and the little boy went diving together. The little boy was amazed by all the colourful fish he saw. Soon, they were having so much fun they didn't want to come out. + +The little boy was so proud of himself for diving and his mommy was so proud of him too. +One day, there was a classroom full of enthusiastic boys and girls. They were playing with toys, talking and laughing. Suddenly, the toys started to vanish one by one. Everyone was surprised. "Where did the toys go?" one of the children asked. + +Nobody could answer the question. Everyone looked around to see if they could find where the toys went. Finally, it was decided that someone must have taken them away. Everyone was sad and disappointed, but they had to move on and not worry about it. + +The children put all the toys away and got out their books and pencils. They were ready to start the lesson. As they began to learn, they slowly started to forget about the toys that had vanished. +Grandma was the happiest when she was with her family. Grandma always wanted to share her knowledge and love with them. + +One day, Grandma wanted to show her family her special axe. She had kept it for many years and it was very fragile. + +Grandma said: "Let me show you my axe. It is very special. Look, it is so fragile." + +Her family was very excited to see the axe. Grandma asked them to be very careful. + +Grandma smiled and said, "This is my special axe and I want to share it with you". + +Grandma's family was very happy to share that moment with their beloved Grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to build something. Every day she tried to build, but she could never finish. She was starting to get sad. + +One day she saw that her friends had built something special. She wanted to build something too. So she went to the store and bought some wood, some nails, and some paint. + +She worked really hard, and soon, she had built something special. But when it was all done, she looked at it and it was disgusting! But her friends were so excited, they ran to show it to the rest of the kids. + +Yet, she was happy that she had been able to build something after all. She showed her friends the disgusting thing she had made, and they were all really impressed. And she was even more proud that she had been able to build the thing, all by herself! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Alexa and Jenna. Every weekend, they would go on adventures together. They were always full of excitement to see where their journeys would take them. + +One sunny weekend, they decided to go to the movies. Alexa was super excited and asked Jenna, "What movie should we see?" + +"Let's see something original!" Jenna shouted. So, they chose to see an original movie. + +When they got to the theater, Alexa and Jenna took their seats. Alexa shut the door to make sure the noise from the hallway wouldn't disturb them. Then, Alexa said, "Let's get some popcorn." + +Jenna smiled and said, "Let's get the original popcorn." So, they got some original popcorn and snuggled up with their blankets. + +At the end of the movie, Alexa said, "We have to go back here next weekend!" Jenna agreed and they shut the door to the theater, dreaming of the adventures they'd have in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Marcus. He wanted to go to the beach, but he had forgotten to pack a towel. His mom saw his sad face, so she decided to supply him with a towel. + +The next day, Marcus packed his towel and headed to the beach with a smile on his face. When he arrived, he was so excited to hit the water! But when he opened his bag, he noticed that he was missing something - his towel! He thought: "Oh no! I forgot to pack it again." + +Just then his mom saw him and said: "Don't worry, I'll supply you with a good towel. Here you go!" She handed him a big, fluffy towel and he was so happy. + +Marcus thanked his mom and headed off for a day of fun in the sun. The good towel kept him dry and warm all day. Marcus was grateful to have such a wonderful and supportive mom to help him out! +One day, a bald man was walking down the street. He was carrying a ladder. Suddenly, he saw a butterfly fluttering around. The man smiled and said, "I bet it weighs next to nothing!" + +The man put down the ladder and very carefully, he tried to catch the butterfly. He was just about to catch it when he stumbled. Bump! The ladder fell to the ground. + +When the butterfly flew away, the bald man was sad. He looked sadly at the ladder on the ground and shook his head. Suddenly, he had an idea. He grabbed one end of the ladder and started to weigh it. + +The man smiled as he realized that the ladder weighed exactly what the butterfly had weighed! "That butterfly must have been the same weight as the ladder," he said in amazement. + +The man smiled as he put the ladder back on his shoulder. Who knew that butterflies weighed the same as ladders? He had learned something new today and it made him very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was tall and one was not. The tall one was always teasing the other one. + +The tall friend said, "Let's play a game. You have to try to climb higher than me!" The other one tried, but he was too small and couldn't reach the top. + +The tall friend started laughing and said, "You are too slow! You can never catch up to me!" + +The other friend started to cry. He said, "Why do you tease me, friend?" + +The tall friend just laughed and said, "Because I am tall and I can!" + +The other friend had had enough and he stomped his feet and ran away. He never saw his tall friend again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mama and a baby. Mama was feeling very upset because someone had taken her baby's True toy. Mama had been looking for the True toy for days, but she couldn't find it anywhere. Then one day mama looked in the back garden, and there it was! Mama smiled and said to the baby, "We found it! We found your True toy." + +The baby was very happy and hugged mama. She said, "Let's bury it here, so no one will steal it again!" Mama and the baby put the toy in a small hole they had made in the garden, and then they covered it with soil. + +When they had finished burying the True toy, they both smiled and hugged each other. Mama said, "No one will take away your True toy again." The baby smiled and laughed with joy, feeling very happy and excited. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old named Ben. Ben was playing with his toys in the park when he decided to climb the tallest tree in the park. It was a tough climb, but Ben was determined to reach the top. + +He finally got to the top and looked around. He saw the beautiful view, but he was not sure how to get back down. He started to feel scared. + +"Don't worry Ben," said his friend from below. "Use the tips my dad taught me." + +Ben thought about it and decided to listen. His friend said, "Miss the branches and hold onto the trunk. You can do it!" + +Ben was scared, but he tried. He slowly and carefully moved from branch to branch, holding onto the trunk as he went. After several moments, he made it back down. + +Once he was back on the ground, Ben was relieved. He hugged his friend and thanked him. + +"That was a tough one," he said. + +"Yes, but you did it," his friend said. + +Ben smiled and went back to playing with his toys. He would never forget the tips his friend had given him. +Once upon a time there was a naughty fox. He was always looking for something to steal. + +One day he came to a river in the forest. He saw some amazing fish swimming in it. He decided to steal one and take it home. + +But the fish were too fast for him. They swam away and he couldn't catch them. He was sad and disappointed. + +Then he had an amazing idea. He built a clever trap and waited by the river. It wasn't long until he caught a big fish! + +He was so happy and proud of himself. Nobody could steal fish better than he could. He took it home and ate it for dinner. + +The end. +Kitty was walking through the park. She noticed a grape on the ground and went to pick it up. It was big and round and looked like it was growing on the tree nearby. Kitty thought it was harmless, so she popped it in her mouth and ate it. Yum! All the sudden, Kitty heard a noise coming from the tree. She looked up and saw a squirrel. Kitty noticed that the squirrel had a few other grapes in its hands. The squirrel was very friendly and Kitty felt it was harmless. The squirrel dropped a grape and Kitty picked it up. She ate that one too. She waved at the squirrel and went on her way. It was the best snack! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Pete. He liked to build things. But one day he found a knife. It looked very shiny and he wanted to play with it. + +Pete's mum saw him with the knife and said, "Hey Pete, you must not play with that! Knives can be dangerous!" Pete did not want to listen. + +Later on, Pete used the knife to build a small tower from blocks. It looked really cool and he was proud of what he had made. + +His mum came over to look at the tower and said, "Well done Pete. Building is really important, but it is much more important to stay safe. Now you know why it is so important not to play with knives." + +Pete nodded and said, "Yes, mum, I understand." Ever since that day he had been very careful with knives and made sure he knew how to stay safe. + +The end +Once upon a time there was Smiley. He was a little boy and he had a special talent. He could make the most beautiful pictures using only pine needles. + +One day, Smiley found a special grove with the most colorful pine trees. He wanted to make an extra special picture from those colorful pine needles. He spent the whole day collecting needles and sneezing from all the pollen in the air. + +When the night came, Smiley used the colorful needles to make the best picture ever. But then his nightmare came true. Suddenly, it started to rain. All the colorful pine needles washed away and Smiley was left with nothing. + +That night Smiley went to bed with tears in his eyes. He knew he could never make such a beautiful picture again. +Once upon a time there was a mother and her three-year-old child playing in a park. The child ran about, laughing and playing. Suddenly, the mother shouted, "Slow down!" The child did not slow down. "Please slow down," the mother politely asked. + +The child kept running, not listening. The mother became a little frustrated and raised her voice, "Come back here and slow down!" The child came back and stopped, looking at his mother. + +In a calm and slow voice, the mother said, "You are running too fast; it's not safe. Welcome slower movements." She showed her little one how to move slower and more carefully. + +The child suddenly smiled very big, ran to his mother's arms, and welcomed his mother's hug with a big hug of his own. From that moment on, they both welcomed slower movements with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was just three years old and he had a very special friend who visited him every night. + +One night, Jack and his friend were playing a game and his friend said, "I know a secret, I can deliver it to you". + +Jack was very excited and asked, "What's the secret?" + +His friend said, "Look up in the sky! There's a smelly comet coming to visit. It will be here soon." + +Jack couldn't believe it and said, "Wow! Is it really coming?". + +His friend replied, "Yes, it is. I will deliver it to you, so get ready! I'll be back soon". + +Jack was so happy and excited. He looked up in the sky every night to see when the smelly comet would arrive. Finally, one night, he saw it and shouted out, "My friend's secret has been delivered!" + +He ran up and hugged his friend and thanked him for the amazing surprise. Together they watched the smelly comet fly across the sky and Jack smiled, knowing that his special friend had kept his promise. +Once there was a naughty boy. He loved to cover things with dirt. One day he found a temple. It was full of beautiful stones. He thought it would be fun to cover them with dirt. So he started to do it. + +The temple keeper saw the boy and shouted for him to stop. But the naughty boy did not listen. He kept covering the stones with dirt. The temple keeper was very angry and told the boy to leave. + +The naughty boy did not listen and he thought it was funny to make the temple keeper angry. But the temple keeper did not think it was funny. He made the naughty boy leave and never come back. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Sally. Sally loved to explore and ventured far away from home. One day, as she was exploring in the forest, she stumbled across a note. The note said: + +"Take this and you will own the forest!" + +Sally thought this was an exciting challenge and was brave enough to take the note. After some hard work and determination, Sally eventually owned the entire forest. She enjoyed playing there every day and always tried to keep it safe. + +One day, Sally's friend came by to see what she had done. +"Wow, Sally, you own the entire forest!" exclaimed her friend. +Sally smiled and said, "Yes, I was brave enough to take the note and now I own it all!" + +The two friends celebrated with a picnic. They waved as Sally proudly looked at all she had accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was a very old tape. It was so old, nobody seemed to know where it had come from. + +One day, a little girl came across the old tape. She had a great idea. She wanted to guess what was inside the tape. She was very excited and ran to grab her friends. + +Her friends came over and in no time, they all wanted to guess what was on the old tape. There were so many guesses that nobody could decide what they thought was on it. + +The little girl thought of a great idea. She decided to see if they could hear what was on the tape. She put it in her tape player, and they all listened. + +It turned out that there was a fun song on the old tape. They all cheered and danced to the song. The little girl was so happy that she guessed right! +Joe was feeling sad. His mommy could see it in his eyes. She knew he was worried but she didn't know why. She put her arms around him and held him tight. She comforted him in her warm hug. + +Suddenly, Joe smiled big. He heard a sound his mommy couldn't hear. It was a special sound only he could hear. It made him feel a little bit better. + +Joe's mommy smiled too. She kissed the top of his head and said, "That sound must be special. You look a little bit more fine now, don't you?" Joe nodded his head and laughed. + +He held his mommy's hand, and together they went outside. Joe felt happy and content, knowing that his mommy was there to comfort him. +One day, John was feeling impatient. He wanted to try something new, so he asked his mom if he could do yoga. Mom said yes, and they spread out the mat. John started doing downward-facing dog. He fell a few times but was determined to get it right. + +After a while, Mom suggested they take a break and go outside. John followed her to the backyard. Mom put her hands in the dirt and said, "Let's bury something!" John looked around and noticed a toy car. They dug a little hole, put the toy car inside, and covered it up with the dirt. + +John was curious. He asked Mom why they buried the toy car. Mom smiled and said, "We'll find out soon." John was very curious, but he didn't pester Mom with questions. + +The next day, when John and his mom were back in the yard, they noticed something different: the toy car was back in the same spot where they buried it. Mom picked it up, and they both laughed. She explained that yesterday they had done something called 'burying the intention': they wrote down a wish and buried it, so that the magic of yoga would help make it come true. John was amazed. +Sami and her mom were walking in the park. Sami saw a funny line on the ground. She said to her mom, “What is that funny line?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That is a hopscotch line.†+ +Sami asked her mom to show her how to play. Her mom said, “Let me show you. Stand here and I will throw the stone into the first square. Then you will jump in and jump out of the square. Don’t forget to hop over the line.†+ +Sami felt excited to play. She followed her mom’s instructions and was so happy when she hopped out of the square. But when she hopped over the last line, she was careless and fell. + +She felt embarrassed. + +“It’s okay, sweetheart. You can try again. It’s OK to make mistakes,†her mom said reassuringly. + +Sami was happy because she knew her mom was always there for her. She smiled happily and got up to try again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emelia. One day Emelia wanted to make some food for her mum and dad. She went to the shop to buy some ingredients. When Emelia got to the shop she found the shelves were empty, there was nothing available. She started to become sad and frustrated. + +Just then she spotted a candle in the corner of the shop. Emelia felt happy and she asked the shopkeeper if she could buy it. The shopkeeper said yes, so Emelia took the candle home. + +When Emelia got home, she put the candle and the ingredients she had into the kitchen. She made some delicious food and her mum and dad ate it together. + +After dinner, Emelia said to her mum and dad, "I'm so happy I found that candle, it helped me make dinner. I surrender to the candle!" Her mum and dad smiled as they hugged Emelia. +Once there were two friends, Anna and Elsa. They liked to do many exciting things together, like run and play catch. + +One day, Anna had a great idea. She said, "Let's start our own candy store!" Elsa was so happy and excited she nodded her head in agreement. +The two friends ran around their room gathering yummy ingredients. Anna started to measure and mixed the ingredients, while Elsa stirred them together. Finally, the two were happy with their special recipe and put the hot, delicious candy on a plate. + +Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Elsa opened it, and there was Anna's big sister. She said, "Anna, why don't you share that candy with me?" Anna knew that sharing was nice, but she wanted to keep the candy for herself and Elsa. + +She looked at Elsa and said, "No! We made this yummy candy ourselves. We should keep it for us." Elsa agreed with her and nodded her head in agreement. Anna's big sister understood and offered both girls a hug. She said, "That's okay. You two worked really hard to make that candy. Keep it for yourselves." + +Anna and Elsa smiled. They thanked her and finished their wonderful yummy candy together. +Once there was two children, Emily and Pat. Emily was kind and Pat was not. One day, Emily was walking and Pat came up to her. Pat started to talk in a not kind way. Emily said, "Please stop talking like that". Pat didn't stop, so Emily said it again, but Pat still did not stop. + +Emily was getting very angry and so she said, "I said stop!"Pat got very angry too and started to scream. Everyone stopped and looked. Emily was so embarrassed and she started to cry. Pat was still screaming and everyone was watching. There was only silence. + +Everyone looked at Pat with bad eyes and so he stopped screaming. Emily looked at Pat and said, "Why did you talk like that? We should be kind to each other". Pat didn't say anything and just walked away. + +This story shows us that it's important to be kind. It is better to talk to others in a kind way, as this will make everyone happy. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Bob. Bob was very brave and loved to explore the world. One day, he hopped into a big meadow, but he wasn't alone. There were many other rabbits already there. + +Bob asked, "Why are you all here?" + +One of the rabbits said, "We are here to increase the grass!" +Bob was confused and asked, "What do you mean?" + +The rabbit replied, "Well, the grass has been low lately, almost like zero. We are here to try and help make it bigger so it can cover the whole meadow." + +Bob was very excited and said, "I want to help too. How can I do it?" + +The rabbit said, "We can all pull on the grass, but it's too big and heavy for rabbits, so we feel helpless!" + +Then, Bob had an idea. He hopped away and came back with some tools he found in a shed. He said, "Let's use these tools. They can help us pull the grass and make it cover the whole meadow!" + +So everyone followed Bob's plan and soon the grass increased enough to cover the whole meadow. + +Bob was so proud that he had helped and the other rabbits thanked him for his ideas. From then on, the meadow was always filled with lush green grass. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was brave and strong and she liked to explore. One day she went for a walk in the woods. + +"Be careful, Lucy," her mom said. "The woods can be a scary place." + +"I'll be safe," she said, and walked away. + +As she wandered, Lucy found a small opened door. She looked around to make sure nobody was looking and then went inside. The door shut behind her and refused to budge. Suddenly, Lucy felt scared and alone. + +Then she heard a low growl. Lucy had no idea what was lurking in the dark behind her, so she was very scared. She shone her flashlight at the dark corner and saw a huge, angry wolf! + +The wolf trembled and snarled, but wouldn't move. Lucy looked around the room and saw a key. She picked the key up and unlocked the door. The wolf ran outside and disappeared in the woods. + +Lucy was happy and relieved. "That was close," she whispered as she went on her way. +Once there was a hedge. It was small and fragile. Two children, a little boy and his older sister, were playing in the garden next to the hedge. Suddenly, the boy noticed a butterfly. + +The boy said, "Sister, look! A butterfly! Let's follow it! Come on!" + +The sister replied, "No, little brother, we must leave the butterfly alone. We don't want to scare it away!" + +The boy was sad and asked, "Why can't we follow it?" + +His sister said, "Because it is fragile and we must be careful. We don't want to damage the hedge it is flying near. So, let's watch it from here." + +The boy thought for a moment before he replied, "Okay, I understand. Let's just watch it from this spot. I still wish we could follow it". + +The two children watched the butterfly as it flew around the hedge. They were both happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear and a tiny mouse. The big bear was tired, so he yawned. The tiny mouse looked envious when he saw the big bear take a nap. The mouse wanted to take a nap too! + +The mouse thought and thought until he had an idea. He got a tiny note and wrote a message. The message said, “Let’s take a nap together!†+ +The big bear read the note and smiled. They found a cozy spot in the meadow and snuggled together. The big bear yawned and the tiny mouse followed. Soon they both fell asleep. + +The End. +One day, Max and his best friend Lucy went to the park. As they walked, they saw something yellow in the grass. It was a spike! + +“I’ll add the spike to my collection,†Max said. He delicately picked up the spike and put it into his pocket. + +“Oh, I want one too!†Lucy said. + +Max smiled and said, “OK.†He carefully took the spike back out of his pocket and handed it to his friend. Lucy smiled and added it to her pocket too. + +When they had finished at the park, Max and Lucy said goodbye. As they left, each had a yellow spike in their pocket. They had a great time at the park and now each had a new yellow spike to add to their collections. +One day, a little boy was in the park with his mom. He saw a worm on a pile of leaves, and he wanted to touch it. So, he asked his mom, "Can I touch the worm?" + +His mom said, "Yes, but be careful. Don’t hurt it!" + +The little boy carefully reached out and touched the worm. It was slimy and cold, but he liked it. He asked his mom, "How often do worms come to this park?" + +His mom explained, "Worms come to the park regularly. They love the leaves!" + +The little boy smiled and continued petting the worm. Even though it was slimy, he loved it! He stayed in the park until the worm crawled away. +Once there was a girl named Jane who wanted to succeed. She had a dream to find a magical crystal hidden deep in the woods. With determination in her heart, Jane decided to take the journey into the woods. + +The woods were filled with wild flowers and tall trees. Jane walked for hours, until she had to rest. The ground was comfortable and she fell asleep. + +While she was sleeping, a friendly rabbit hopped over to Jane. He told her about a secret cave close by where the magical crystal lay hidden. + +So, in the morning, Jane got up and kept walking until she reached the cave. After a bit of searching, Jane found the crystal and was filled with joy. She knew that with the crystal, she had succeeded in her mission. + +The crystal was a powerful tool that reminded Jane to work hard, never give up and be brave in the face of adversity. Jane was now confident that she could succeed in anything she set her mind on. +Mandy was feeling very uncomfortable. She had been sitting on the old oak tree for a long time, but she couldn't get down. She looked around and saw things she liked, like animals playing in the grass and birds chirping in the sky. She felt like she was worth more than being stuck up in the tree! + +Suddenly, while Mandy was trying to find a way down, a big black bird flew over and perched on a branch near her. The bird told Mandy that there was a way down the tree. It showed her a rope that was tied to one of the branches. Mandy thanked the bird and grabbed the rope to start climbing down. + +When Mandy was down, she saw a lady close by, smiling. The lady told Mandy that she had been watching her the whole time and that she had valued her bravery and determination. The lady took Mandy's hand, and they walked away from the old oak tree. Mandy felt a warm feeling inside, knowing that someone thought she was valuable. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little parrot. The parrot wanted to have fun, so it decided to bounce. It hopped up and down with joy. + +The parrot's owner saw that the parrot was enjoying itself, so he said, "That looks like fun. Can I join in?" + +The parrot happily said, "Yes! Come bounce with me," and the two of them jumped up and down together. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +When the bouncing was over, the parrot said a sweet goodbye and flew away. The owner waved goodbye and thought about how much fun he'd had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a big green house. One day she found a tiny box in her garden, and when she opened it, she was amazed to find some gold inside. + +The girl excitedly told her mom about the gold and they both decided to keep it a secret. That night, the girl couldn't stop thinking about the gold and wished she could tell somebody about it. + +The next day, the girl found a man in her garden who asked her where the gold was. The girl was scared and told him nothing. But the man was convincing and he said he wouldn't leave until she told him where the gold was. + +The girl knew it wasn't a good idea, but she just couldn't help herself. In the end, she told the man where to find the gold. + +The man took the gold and disappeared, leaving the girl feeling very sad. She learned her lesson and never told anyone else her secrets. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Peter. He was only three years old and loved looking up at the sky. One night, he saw a bright blue planet in the sky, shining brighter than the others. + +So Peter decided to go on an adventure to the planet. He knew he needed a ship, so he made one out of some old boxes. Then he sailed up and up until he reached the blue planet. + +The planet was so beautiful and peaceful. Peter wanted to stay there forever. So he decided to build himself a new home. He grabbed some sticks and leaves and started to build. + +But then a big bad monster appeared! + +"What are you doing here?" it growled. + +Peter was so scared, he didn't know what to say. + +"I just needed to see the blue planet," he said. + +But the monster didn't like that answer. He grabbed Peter and threw him back down to Earth. + +Ever since that day, Peter never wanted to take another journey to the blue planet. He was too scared of the big bad monster. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she loved to swing. Every day she would go to the park with an umbrella for when it rained. On a sunny day, Daisy went to the park with an umbrella in her hand. + +When she got to the park, she saw a big green swing. "Oh wow! That looks so crazy!" Daisy said with a big smile. + +Daisy loved to swing so she put her umbrella down and jumped onto the swing. She started to swing high and feel the breeze blow her hair while she smiled wide. She kept swinging higher and higher over and over until she heard someone laugh. + +It was a little girl named Nina who said, “Umbrella, let’s swing together!†Daisy happily agreed, so they both got on the swing and held onto Daisy’s big umbrella. They both laughed and Daisy felt like she was flying. They kept swinging back and forth higher and higher until it was time to go home. + +Daisy and Nina said goodbye to each other and Daisy put her umbrella in her bag so she could keep it safe. Daisy smiled and thought to herself, “That was a crazy and fun day!†+Johny was getting ready for school. His mom said, "Let's get dressed, Johny!" +Johny was excited. He ran to his dresser and pulled out a cute skirt. + +Mom smiled when she saw the skirt. She said, "That's a very nice skirt, Johny. Good job!" + +Johny had so much fun choosing his outfit. He put on the skirt and added a top and some shoes. + +Mom said, "You look so cute, Johny! Now, come on, it's time to get going." + +Johny said, "Let's go!" and he gave Mom a big hug before they left. +Nick and Susie were very good friends. One day, Nick asked Susie to help him build a port for his boats. He wanted to build it near his house. Susie was jealous because she did not want Nick to have the port all to himself. + +“No,†Susie said to Nick, “I don’t want to help.†+ +Nick was sad. He asked her again and again, but Susie just said no. Finally, Nick asked Susie why she was being so jealous. + +Susie responded, “I don’t want you to have a port all to yourself. I want to have one too.†+ +Nick thought for a moment, then he said, “What if we build two ports so that we can both play? Then we can both have fun together.†+ +Susie smiled and nodded. They both quickly got to work and soon had two ports. Nick and Susie were now happy and they could play together all day. +Once upon a time there was a naughty cat. Every day it would sneak into the garden and pick the flowers. Its owners were very sad because the flowers wouldn't last. + +One day, they decided to try something different. They put a big brick in the middle of the garden. Then they told the naughty cat not to go near the brick. + +The naughty cat looked at the owners but didn't really understand. So they showed it what would happen if it went near the brick. They placed some tasty treats around the brick and explained that if it touched the brick, all the treats would be gone. + +The cat soon understood, and stopped going near the brick. Every day it would watch the treats from a distance, but relax back in the garden. The owners were very happy and the naughty cat was happy too! +Once there was a lazy bear. He lived in a cave in the woods. One day he wanted to do something. He wanted to clap! He tried his paws, but it wasn't enough. He needed something that made noise. + +The bear looked around and noticed a needle. It was shiny and looked perfect for clapping! He grabbed the needle and made a noise. He loved it! + +The bear clapped and clapped. Then he started to sing. He sang a wonderful song! + +Suddenly, he heard someone else clapping. It was the birds. They were clapping along to the bear's song. The bear smiled. He was so happy that he could share his song with the birds. They clapped with him until the sun went away. +Once, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly's mommy always told her to be careful with money. One day, Lilly's mommy gave her a penny. She was so excited! But mommy warned her to keep it safe. She put the penny carefully in her pocket and went outside to play. + +Suddenly, Lilly spotted a wishing well! She put the penny into the well and made a wish. But mommy had warned her before. So she said to the well, "I'm being careful with my money, so please be careful with it too!" + +The well seemed to reply, "Okay!" So Lilly felt relieved and went about her day. + +But later when she went back to the well, her penny was gone! She asked the well why it had taken her penny. The well simply said, "I released your penny. I have released all the pennies that were given to me. Be careful with money and talk to your mother first before you give it away." + +Lilly was disappointed, but she realized that her mommy was right. She was careful with her money, but she still lost it. The moral of the story is to listen to your mommy and be careful with your money! +One day, a little girl was standing in front of a pet store. She wanted a new puppy, and she couldn't decide which one to choose. She looked around and saw a lot of puppies, but one of them stood out to her. It was a furry, cuddly puppy with big, brown eyes. + +The little girl was about to pick it up when her mom stepped in. "I'm sorry," she said, "but we can't choose that puppy." She pointed to a puppy in the corner. It was small and tight, and the little girl didn't like it. + +The little girl was upset, but her mom said, "We have to be careful when choosing a puppy. That other puppy looks like it might be too much trouble." + +The little girl started to cry. She wanted the cute puppy with the big eyes, not the tight, little one in the corner. + +But her mom was right. In the end, she chose the little, tight puppy. She knew that if she took care of it, the puppy would soon become less tight and more cuddly. +Jack had a very special place that he loved to visit. He felt so happy when he went there. He loved the sweet smell of the trees and the soft rustling of the leaves. + +One day, Jack decided to take a picnic to his special place. He packed some delicious food and a bottle of juice. + +When he arrived, he spread out a blanket and set out the food. But to his surprise, the juice was sour! Jack scrunched up his face and said, "Yuck! This juice is sour." + +He looked around and suddenly realised that the place didn't look the same. All the trees seemed to be gone. There was no smell or rustling. + +Jack was upset and frustrated. He got up and wanted to leave, but his blanket was stuck. He pulled and pulled but could not settle it. He started to cry because he knew he could not leave until he could get his blanket free. + +Jack was stuck in his special place until dark. Finally, he managed to get his blanket free and headed home, feeling sad and frustrated. + +He never returned to that special place again. +Once upon a time there was a yellow duck who liked to share with everyone. One day the duck took a big step and decided to go on an adventure. + +The duck went to the forest where she met a deer. "Hello, deer!" said the duck. + +The deer smiled and said "Hello! I'm the forest deer. Would you like to share some of your adventures with me?" + +The duck agreed and began to tell the deer about her journey. They had a great time talking and sharing with each other. + +The duck thanked the deer and said goodbye. And off she went on her journey, never forgetting the kindly deer with whom she shared. +Mia was a 3 year old with curly yellow hair. Every week her mommy would give her a haircut. + +One day Mia was feeling a bit different. + +Mia's mommy asked, "Do you want to try something new?" + +Mia smiled and nodded her head. + +Mia's mommy brought out a special spray and sprayed it on Mia's hair. The spray was a bright yellow color. + +Mia loved how it made her hair look and feel. She felt so special. + +Every week when it was time for a haircut, Mia's mum sprayed her hair with the yellow spray. Mia was so happy she had a new way to show how she was feeling. +Ronald was a 3 year old boy who loved playing hide and seek. This afternoon, he had just gone outside to play his favorite game. He spotted a mailman nearby and ran to hide around the corner. + +The mailman chuckled and said, “Where did you go, my young friend?†+Ronald was a bit scared but he didn’t show it. He stayed quiet and continued to hide. + +The mailman knew the game and began to look for him. He walked slowly and called out in a gentle voice, “Are you around here? I have a letter for you.†+ +Ronald heard the mailman and knew he had to stay hidden. After a few more minutes of searching, the mailman found him. He was happy to give Ronald the letter and wished him a good day. + +Ronald couldn’t believe the mailman had found him. He thanked him kindly, happy to have the letter in hand. Ronald had won the game of hide and seek, but he knew the mailman had been gentle and kind. +Mia and her Mommy were walking down the street when Mia saw the bird. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. The bird was white and its wings shining against the still winter sky. Mia's Mommy stopped and stared up at the bird. There was such quietness in the air that Mia felt like if she spoke the bird would be scared away. + +Mommy unfolded her arm and with a gentle wave she released the bird. The bird flew away into the sky and Mia's heart soared with it. Mia watched the bird until it disappeared over the trees. + +Mia and her Mommy kept walking, this time with smiles on their faces. There were still lots of exciting things to see, but they both knew they'd just seen something special. +Once upon a time there was a frog who wanted to have some fun. It hopped over to a pond, which was so calm and shiny in the sun. It wanted to splash and play. + +The frog sat on the edge of the pond and dipped a foot in. Splish! Splash! The frog loved the sound of the water as it hit the pond surface. + +Then it saw something strange in the water. A long strip of yellow! The frog reached out and grabbed the strip and pulled it closer. It was a ribbon! + +The frog splashed around in the water some more, stopping to play with the ribbon every now and then. The pond was so calm, it was a great place to play and have fun. + +Finally, the frog got tired and hopped out of the water. It sat on a rock, looking over the pond and smiling. The frog was happy it got to splash and play in the calm pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little rhinoceros who was very powerful. Everywhere he went, people would admire his strength. One hot summer day, he came across a pond. He wanted to put his big feet in the cool water. + +He waded over to the edge of the pond and put one foot in the water. Suddenly, the pond started to rumble and a giant alligator jumped up out of the water! + +"Get out of my pond!" roared the alligator. + +The brave little rhinoceros tried to back away, but he was not fast enough. The powerful alligator put his powerful jaws around the rhinoceros and dragged him beneath the water. + +The little rhinoceros was never seen again. +It was a bright, sunny day. Little Sam wanted to have some fun. He heard his father say, "I have a surprise for you!" + +Sam ran around the garden, excitedly. He saw a big sack lying in the grass. His dad smiled and said, "I have something for you!" + +Sam opened the sack and was surprised. Inside, he found some toys! His dad laughed and said, "I offered these to you, so you can have some fun." + +Sam was delighted. He picked up a ball and a kite. He ran around the garden, trying to make them both fly. + +With a little help from his dad, Sam soon got the kite and the ball in the air. His dad said, "That was easy, wasn't it?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, it was easy. I'm having so much fun!" +The sun was shining brightly, and Sam was feeling cool. He was out in his backyard, where he had the best view of the sky. He was rocking in his chair, smiling as he watched the clouds pass by. Then he spotted something that made him sit up in surprise. + +It was a big rock! It was round, gray, and not too big. Sam hopped out of his chair, and ran to it. He picked it up, and smiled. It was so cool. + +Suddenly, his best friend, Sally, showed up with a bigger rock in her hands. "Look what I found," she said, with a wide smile. Sam was a bit disappointed that his rock wasn't the biggest. He frowned and opened his mouth to say something, but he stopped. + +Sally grinned wider. "Let's both keep our rocks," she said. "We can have rock races. That will be so much fun!" + +Sam smiled again, and nodded his head. "That sounds cool," he said. And so the two best friends raced their rocks around the backyard, laughing and smiling the whole time. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. She liked to measure things in her backyard. One day, she measured her cooler very carefully. She liked how it felt rough in her hands. + +When she was done measuring, she flew off to have a good time. She thought that nothing bad could happen. + +But while she was away, something strange happened. A big crocodile came by and saw the cooler. He liked the way it felt rough, so he decided to take it away. + +This made the little bird very upset. She couldn't believe it; she wanted to cry. But all she could do was fly around, looking for her cooler. + +But it was gone. The little bird realised that she should have paid more attention to her cooler and made sure that it was safe. + +The moral of this story is to take good care of your things. It's important to measure them carefully and make sure that nothing bad happens. It can save you from a lot of trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. In the house, there was a carpet in the middle of the living room. The carpet was very soft and colourful. + +One day, the mummy said to the little girl, "I am going to put a rule in the house. No one is allowed to jump on the carpet!" +The little girl was very serious and said, "Yes, mummy!" + +The mummy was happy that the little girl listened so well. She said, "Thank you for understanding. Now, no one is allowed to go on the carpet, except when I say it's okay." + +The little girl thought carefully. She asked, "So if you say it's okay, then we can go on the carpet?" + +The mummy smiled and said, "Yes! That's right. I will permit you to go on the carpet when I say it's okay." + +And so the little girl knew that she had to listen to mummy, and only go on the carpet when mummy said it was okay. It was a very serious rule, but the little girl was happy that she could still enjoy the carpet when mummy said it was okay. +Mommy and Andy were walking outside. As they passed by the office, Andy noticed the big building and stopped. He looked up at it, admiring the tall windows. + +"It's so tall, mommy!" Andy said in amazement. + +Mommy smiled and nodded. "It sure is big, isn't it?" + +As they walked closer to the office, they noticed two people arguing outside the door. + +"No way! That's not safe!" one man screamed. + +"But I want to go inside," the other man replied. + +Mommy grabbed Andy's hand and quickly stepped away. "We better go back, Andy," Mommy said. + +Andy was disappointed. He wanted to admire the office closer, but it was unsafe. Mommy was right that it was best for them to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a fat monkey named Mark. Mark lived in the jungle and loved to dance. Every day, he would bounce around the trees and have the best time. + +One day, Mark saw a beautiful bird dressed in the latest fashion. The bird flew close to Mark and said "Come join me and dance! Show me your best moves!" + +Mark was so excited he didn't know what to do. He shook his head and thumped his chest and danced as hard as he could. Mark spun and twirled and bounced around the trees, until the bird clapped her wings and laughed. + +"You dance so well," said the bird. "Thank you for making me smile!" +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Adam. He was 3 years old, and he loved to play in his garden. One day, Adam decided to explore his garden and he noticed a lime tree next to the fence. He asked his mom, “Mommy, what is that strange green thing?†His mom answered, “It's a lime, sweetheart. It's a delicious fruit.†+Adam was so curious, so he asked his mom again, “Can I have one?†His mom answered, “Of course, sweetheart, but you must be careful. Don't ever pick limes when they're not ripe, or else they won't taste good.†Adam nodded. + +Adam thanked his mom, then he climbed up on the fence and picked the limes. He was so happy when he finished gathering the limes, and he couldn't wait to taste them. But when Adam bit into the limes, he tasted sour! He spat out the limes and started to cry. + +His mom saw what happened, and she ran over to him. She hugged him and told him, “Adam, sweetheart, it's important to always follow directions and listen. The limes weren't ripe, that's why they didn't taste good. Next time, be sure to wait before you pick them.†+ +Adam nodded, then he hugged his mom +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She was three years old, and loved to play outside. Every morning, she would go for a walk in the big, wide field. One morning, Jill decided to stop and explore the field a little better. She noticed a big pile of corn and decided to choose some. + +Jill bent down and scooped out her hands full of dry, gray corn from the pile. She giggled and said, “This corn is so fun!†+ +Then, a gruff old voice said, “Ye chose wisely, little girl.†+ +Jill turned around and saw a tall man wearing a long, gray coat and felt a little scared. But then he smiled and said, “That corn is special. You’ll see.†+ +Jill had no idea what he meant, but she thanked him anyway. + +The man gave her one last twinkle in his eye and said, “Just remember what I said, little one.†+ +Months passed and Jill had all but forgotten the man. But one day, while walking through the field, she noticed the same big pile of gray corn from before. She bent down and scooped out her hands full of corn, but this time it was different. It was soft and springy, and when Jill bit into it, she tasted the sweetest, most delicious +One day, Sarah's mommy and daddy were very worried. Sarah was only 3 years old and didn't understand why they were so worried. Mommy and Daddy were calling each other in the living room. + +Suddenly, Daddy had an idea. He grabbed the glue and ran to Sarah's room. He started to glue lots of pieces of paper together to make something special. + + Sarah was very excited but still didn't understand why Mommy and Daddy were so worried. Then, Daddy showed Sarah the special thing he made - a giant heart! + +Mommy and Daddy were no longer worried because Sarah now knew that they loved her very much. From then on, Sarah always knew how much she was loved. +Once there was a little boy named John. John was so happy because he had a bright bike. He wanted to ride it outside and show it off to all his friends. So, he took his bike outside and started to ride it around the park. + +John was riding so fast that he didn't see the big tree in front of him. He crashed into it, and hurt his arm. He started to cry, because it hurt so bad. + +John's friends tried to help him by getting his mom. His mom rushed outside to see what happened. His mom was so worried and she knew she needed help. She called an ambulance right away. + +The ambulance showed up quickly. The ambulance driver jumped out and helped John get inside. Then they drove away to the hospital. + +John arrived at the hospital but it was too late. He had lost too much blood and the doctors could not save him. John's mom and friends were so sad. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, we'll call her Sarah. Sarah had a hard time understanding triangles. She asked her mom "Why are triangles so hard?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's not easy, but it can be done." + +Using a damp cloth, she put a triangle shape on the school board. "We'll dry it and then talk about it," said Sarah's mom. + +Sarah watched as her mom dried the triangle with the cloth. She was amazed that the triangle was getting easier to understand! + +When the triangle was dry, her mom asked Sarah to explain what she saw. + +Sarah said, "It has three equal sides and three equal angles. And it looks like a roof." + +With that, Sarah had cracked the triangle code! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Julie and Joe. Joe was a helpful bear and Julie was a brave mouse. + +One day, Julie and Joe were walking in the forest when they saw an oven. Julie wanted to explore the oven, but Joe was very alert. He said, "No, Julie. That oven looks dangerous. Let's stay away from it." + +But Julie wanted to see what was inside. She said, "Come on, Joe. I'm brave! I'll be careful. I promise." + +Finally Joe agreed. He said, "Okay. I'll protect you. If I see anything dangerous, I'll tell you right away." + +So Julie slowly opened the oven door. But suddenly they heard a loud noise and Joe jumped in front of Julie. He said "I'll protect you! Don't worry!" + +Luckily the noise was only a stick that had fallen from a tree. Julie held Joe's paw and said, "Thank you for protecting me!" Joe smiled and said, "That's what friends are for!" +Jill and her mother were walking through the woods together. As they strolled along, Jill noticed a branch high up in a nearby tree. + +"Mummy, look! A branch!" cried Jill excitedly, pointing up at the tree. + +Her mother smiled and said: "It looks like a perfect place for an adventure. We can climb the tree and see what we can find!" + +Jill eagerly nodded her head. She watched carefully as her mother climbed the tree and carefully grabbed the branch. But as Jill went to follow, she slipped and fell. She started to cry. + +Her mother climbed down from the tree and comforted her. "It's alright, Jill," she said soothingly. "Let's have a sit. We can remember all the fun we've had playing together today." + +Jill wiped her eyes and smiled. Her mother was right: she'd been so playful and she had enjoyed every second. + +The two of them held hands and continued on their way through the sunny woods, with a happy memory of the day shared between them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was always so happy and full of life. + +One day, Lucy's mommy said it was time to bake a pizza. Lucy thought it sounded fun! + +With her mommy's help, Lucy sprinkled the ingredients onto the pizza. She had so much fun! + +When the pizza was ready, Lucy wanted to take it out of the oven. But it was too hot. Her mommy had to do it. + +The pizza looked yummy. But when Lucy took a bite, it was very harsh. Her mommy added too much pepper! + +Despite this, Lucy still had a fun time baking the pizza with her mommy. She couldn't wait to have another baking adventure with her mommy. +One sunny day, a mommy and her daughter went for a walk in the park. The little girl saw a nest sitting high in a tree. She pointed up to it and said "Look! A nest! I want to see it". + +The mommy said, "Oh, that's a bird's nest. Let's go closer and take a look." + +The mommy and her daughter went closer, and they started to stare at the nest. It was full of sticks and leaves, and had two blue eggs inside. + +The mommy pointed at the eggs and said, "Look, the mama bird comes back to the nest every day to keep them safe. She's very obedient". + +The little girl smiled and said, "She must love her eggs very much". + +The mommy smiled and replied, "Yes she does, but now it's time for us to go home". + +The two of them turned around and walked away, but the little girl kept looking back and staring at the nest until it was out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was an empty classroom. It was so quiet, you could almost hear a pin drop! + +One day, two children came to the classroom. They were very happy to see each other. The children laughed, smiled and talked together. + +After a while, the children had to end their playtime. They said goodbye to each other, and the children hopped out of the classroom. + +The classroom was empty again. But the happy children would be back tomorrow. The end. +Mommy was rushing to the store to get a new light bulb. She was in a bit of a hurry because the old one had burned out. She was almost to the store when she saw a little girl sitting on the sidewalk. She was looking very sad. + +Mommy asked the girl why she was so sad. She said she had dropped her light bulb and it had broken. Mommy felt so sorry for her that she offered to buy her a new one. + +The little girl was excited! She felt so much better and thanked Mommy with a big hug. Mommy was very happy and they both rushed to the store together. + +After picking out a new light bulb, Mommy and the little girl were about to go home. Then Mommy noticed that the little girl was holding her head down. She asked the little girl why she was so sad again. + +The little girl said she was worried that her Mommy wouldn't be happy that she had taken the new light bulb without asking. Mommy smiled and told her that things would be ok. She said that Mommies can be surprised sometimes, but that didn't mean she'd be mad. + +The little girl was so relieved to hear Mommy's kind words. She hugged Mommy tightly and the two of them happily rushed back home. +One bright day, Daddy took his little girl for a walk. His little girl was so excited, hopping and skipping in glee. She hoped to see something special on their walk. + +As they approached a huge metal fence with a door, Daddy looked sad. + +"What is this, Daddy?†the little girl asked. + +“It’s a jail,†Daddy explained. + +Confused, the little girl inquired, "What’s that?†+ +Daddy looked away sadly. “It’s a place to keep people who have done bad things,†he said. + +The little girl was surprised. She had never been so close to a jail before. + +“What do we do here, Daddy?†she asked, wondering what their purpose for being there was. + +Daddy kneeled down and told her, “We hope for better days for the people inside.†She nodded, understanding that even if someone had done bad things, they could still get better. + +The little girl was filled with hope, and she had a special feeling that some day that jail would be no more. +Once upon a time there lived a poor, old man. He lived alone and owned only one thing, a silver pot. One day, he took his pot and went out into the woods in search of food. + +But soon, he heard a strange and hairy creature calling his name. He stopped and the creature said to him, "Give me your pot and I'll return it to you filled with gold." The old man didn't believe it and refused. + +The creature became angry and said, "Maybe you'll think differently when it's too late!" + +The old man didn't understand what the creature meant by that, and he reluctantly agreed to give the creature the pot. But, as soon as the creature had the pot, it disappeared into the woods. + +The poor old man was left alone and, upset, he started the walk back home. On his way, he suddenly realized that the strange creature must have meant what it had said: it had gone to get gold to fill his pot and then return it to him. + +He ran back to the woods and, to his delight, he found the silver pot waiting for him. It was filled with gold coins. The poor old man had done the right thing! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Zac. Zac always loved to have fun! One day, Zac’s parents decided to take him on a special surprise trip. + +“We are going to a fun place!†his parents said, as they zipped away in the car. + +When they arrived, Zac had no idea where he was. He saw a big building and some restaurants. Then, he noticed something in the window - a funny looking pastry! Zac knew that the pastry was for him, so he rushed to buy it. + +“Mom, I found such a funny pastry!†he shouted excitedly. + +“Yes, it looks very funny,†his mom said. + +Zac smiled and hurried away with his funny pastry. It was going to be one fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who liked to go really fast. He loved to speed around his back yard, playing with his friends. + +One day, he was playing in his yard with his friends when his mom called for him. He didn't want to stop his fun and go inside, but he did. He walked in, and his mom handed him her phone. + +She explained, "Go call Grandma, and tell her that you are coming to visit her soon." The young boy smiled and took the phone. He put it to his ear and started to dial the number. Suddenly, he started to speed around the house, faster and faster. Everyone started laughing. + +The young boy made it back to the phone, right as he heard his grandmother's voice on the other side of the line. He said hello, but before he could say much more, he started to speed around the house again. + +His mom shouted, "No more speeding! Put the phone away." + +But the young boy didn't listen. He was having too much fun. He sped around the house one last time, running faster and faster until he suddenly tripped over a toy and fell down. The phone flew out of his hand, crashing loudly to the ground. It was broken. + +The young boy felt really bad about what had happened. He knew that his mom wouldn't be very happy when she saw the broken phone. +Once upon a time there was a small bunny who was very curious. One day, the bunny came upon a big strawberry. The bunny couldn't believe how big it was, so she decided to examine it. She was so scared that she stopped in her tracks and her ears twitched. + +Suddenly, a voice said, “Don’t be frightened, little bunny. It’s ok.†Then the bunny saw a friendly looking bear. The bear asked the bunny, “Do you want to examine the strawberry? I can help you.†+ +The bunny was very happy and said, “Yes, please!†The bear showed the bunny how to examine the strawberry. He said, “See how big this strawberry is? It's amazing!†+ +The bunny felt brave now and said, “Yes, it is big! Thank you for showing me how to examine it.†The bear smiled and said, “You’re welcome!†+ +The bunny and the bear then said goodbye and continued on their way. The bunny was no longer frightened and learned an important lesson that day: when you’re curious, it’s best to examine things with a friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Anna found a shiny magnet in her garden. She held it in her hands and looked at it in wonder. It was so fascinating! + +Anna decided to take the magnet to show to her friends. As she was walking, she was amazed at how the magnet seemed to fit in her hands. + +When Anna arrived to her friends' house, they were all so excited to see it. She showed them how the magnet fit in her hands and how it moved when she shook it. + +All of a sudden, one of Anna's friends felt something shaking in his pocket. To everyone's surprise, it was another magnet that fit perfectly with the one Anna had. + +The little group was so excited that they almost jumped for joy. Anna was so calm and held both magnets for everyone to see. Her friends smiled in admiration and Anna smiled back in happiness. +Once there was a happy family of four. Every day they went out together to go for a walk in the garden and sing. + +One afternoon, they went to the garden as usual. But this time they brought along a camera. They smiled and laughed as they took photos of each other. + +Soon they came to a small pond. It was empty and silent, but the family was not disappointed. Instead, the mother said, "Let's all sing! That will make the pond look more beautiful." + +The father, mother and their 3-year-old child sang a happy song. As they sang, the pond turned from empty to alive. The little child felt so happy and excited that he sang louder and louder! + +Suddenly, his mother snapped a photo. The little child smiled with delight. From then onwards, whenever he looked at the photo, he remembered that special moment of singing in the garden. +Billy was a 3 year old who loved to play. Today, he thought he'd do something special. He was amazed when he heard a loud bell and he wanted to know what it was. He ran to investigate. + +He discovered the bell was attached to his toy car. He put the car in reverse and heard the loud bell again. He laughed and reversed the car again and again. + +Billy's Dad heard the bell and came out to investigate. He smiled at Billy and said, "What are you doing?" + +Billy was excited. He exclaimed, "I'm driving the car in reverse and hearing the loud bell!" + +Billy's Dad chuckled and said, "That's a good idea Billy, you are certainly full of imagination!" + +Billy smiled, he had had a great time exploring his toy car with the loud bell. +Grandma was in the kitchen and noticed it was very filthy. She was so mad that she marched all around the house carrying a note. Grandma was looking for someone to give the note to. + +Suddenly, she saw her three year old grandson, Timmy. He was playing with his truck in the living room. + +Grandma said sternly to Timmy, “Do you know where your Mommy and Daddy are?†+ +Timmy shook his head and said, “No.†+ +Grandma said, “I need to give them this note. Will you help me find them?†+ +Timmy got very excited. He ran around the house calling out to his Mommy and Daddy. When he found them, they took the note from Grandma. + +Grandma smiled and said, “Thank you, Timmy. You will get a special reward for helping me.†+ +Timmy was so happy. He got a big hug from Grandma and was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They liked to explore together and go on adventures. +One day they decided to go for a walk. The sky was dark and cloudy and it was very gloomy outside. As they walked, they heard the rain starting to fall and they both got very wet. +The bear and the rabbit were not afraid of the rain - they just put up their hoods and kept walking. They splashed in the puddles and enjoyed the sound of the rain. +The rabbit was so happy that he began to hop around and do a silly dance in the rain. The bear laughed and joined in with him. The rain kept falling and the bear and the rabbit kept dancing and repeating the same silly dance. +The rain continued to fall and the bear and the rabbit danced in the rain until they were too tired. Then they went home and made a hot cup of tea to warm themselves up and enjoyed the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a panda. It was mild, meaning it was not too noisy or rough. Every day, it would go onto its balcony and look out at the world. It could see all kinds of animals, from tiny ants to giant elephants! + +One day, the panda saw something very unusual. It was a small bird, flitting about in the sky! The panda was so excited. It wanted to be friends with the bird. So it started singing and calling out to the bird. + +The bird was scared at first. But then it heard the panda's gentle voice, and it saw how mild the panda was. The bird soon became friends with the panda. They flew around in the sky together, and the panda was very happy. + +From then on, the panda and the bird were inseparable. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved the sunrise. Every morning, he would give a silly little dance that made the sun smile. One day, though, he couldn't see the sunrise. He had gone to bed too late the night before and there was still dark outside when he opened his eyes. + +The boy was sad and started to cry. He wanted to see the sunrise! Just then, somebody gave him a hug and told him not to worry. It was his mother. + +"Don't worry my little one," she said. "You can see the sunrise tomorrow. Until then, you can pretend it's here with us today. Can you do that for me?" + +The boy smiled. "Yes, I can, Mommy," he said, and began spinning around, giving the sunrise a silly dance. The sun smiled down and the boy's heart was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Helena. Helena was very lonely and no one would play with her. Every day she would gaze out of the window and see all the birds in the sky. She longed to fit in and be like the other children, but she was too shy. + +One day, Helena’s mommy came to her with an idea. She said “Helena, let’s go and see the bird teacher, he will help youâ€. Helena, unsure of what to do, agreed. + +When they arrived at the bird teacher’s house, he welcomed them in with a smile. He said “Helena, do you want to learn how to fly like the birds?â€. Helena was so curious that she said “Yes, pleaseâ€. + +The bird teacher set to work teaching her how to spread her wings and flutter through the sky. He said “Helena, if you listen carefully, I will teach you how to flyâ€. + +Every day Helena went back to the bird teacher and listened carefully to his teachings. Day after day she kept practising with him and eventually she was able to fly. + +Helena felt so free when she soared through the sky, no longer lonely. She remembered the bird teachers words “Listen carefully and you will learn how to fly†and smiled. +John looked out of his window. He saw a deep blue sky and the sun shining brightly. He was filled with a deep sense of wonder. He couldn't believe how much he could see. + +John looked down at the ground. He saw bright flowers and some tall trees. He looked up and he saw a big bird flying high in the sky. He felt so lucky to see this amazing sight. + +John walked outside and looked around. He saw a big pond full of fish and some tall mountains in the distance. He felt so small and was filled with a deep sense of wonder. + +John looked around one more time and smiled. He was so happy to be outside with nature in its full glory. He was filled with a deep feeling of joy and wonder. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Willow. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day she came across the most beautiful note she had ever seen. She immediately wanted to know what was written on the note. She unfolded it carefully and read the words written in big letters: "Let's go on an adventure today!". + +Willow was so excited. She asked her mom, "Can I go?" But her mom answered, "No, you are too young to go without me. Let's go together." Willow was a bit disappointed, but she agreed to go together. + +So Willow and her mom went on their adventure. They visited a new and exciting place, full of surprises and fun. Willow was so glad she got to go and that she asked her mom for permission. As their adventure came to a close, Willow took the note and carefully folded it before putting it away. +Mommy was outside in the garden. She was going to paint the fence. She put on her big, warm gloves. + +Mommy said to baby, "Come here, lets help Mommy!" +Baby was happy and came closer. +Baby asked, "What do I do?" +Mommy smiled and said, "See this paint brush? Give it a few swirls in the paint and then carefully paint the fence." +Baby tried it, and it was fun! + +Mommy said, "Now lets stop painting, it's getting too cold." +Baby was starting to feel chilly too and put on his warm jacket. +Mommy said, "Thanks for your help, baby! The fence looks great, and we will paint it again soon." Baby smiled and nodded, happy that he helped Mommy. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was the only one in her castle and she liked to be alone. One day a robber came to the castle with a pistol. He was very selfish and wanted to take whatever he could find. He offered the princess all kinds of things if she let him go. But the princess refused. She told the robber that she would never give away her things and that he had to leave. The robber was so angry that he pointed the pistol at her. Suddenly the princess saw a knight who ran to her rescue. The knight took the pistol away from the robber and offered to take him away. The robber was so scared that he ran away and the princess was safe once again. +Once there was a party. It was a big party with lots of people. Everyone was happy and having fun. + +At the party there was a drink. It was a smelly drink. No one wanted to drink it. But then a 3 year old child said, "I will drink it!". Everyone was very surprised. + +The 3 year old child drank the smelly drink. They drank it all without making a face. Everyone clapped for the child! + +The 3 year old child was very proud of themselves. They had done something brave and everyone was happy. The party ended on a bright and happy note! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy animal. He was a big and strong creature and lived in a big and fancy house. He had lots of delicious food and lots of interesting toys. + +One day, the animal was feeling a bit sad. He wanted something new and exciting to do and he didn't know what to do. So he sighed and went to find a friend. + +Finally, the animal found a small creature. He was the same size as the animal, but he was not as strong or as wealthy. The animal asked his new friend, "What are we going to do today?" + +The small creature smiled and said, "Let's go explore the forest! There are lots of fun things to do there!" + +The animal smiled back and the two went off together to explore the forest. They had a wonderful time and when it was time to go home the animal sighed in contentment. + +From then on, the wealthy animal and the small creature were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a spirit who loved the icy snow. Every day, he walked along the snow-capped hill looking for the perfect spot. + +One day, he found the most beautiful place of all. It was sparkling and white, just like a diamond. The spirit smiled and said to himself, "This is the place I have been looking for." + +The spirit stayed in the same spot every day. There he would close his eyes and his heart would fill with warmth. He loved the cold and icy snow and it was like his home. + +One day, a little girl, no older than three, came to the spirit. She said, "Why do you love the icy snow so much? It is so cold!" + +The spirit smiled and said, "The cold snow makes me feel alive! It makes me feel connected to the earth and I love being close to nature." + +The little girl thought for a moment and said, "I think I love the icy snow too. It makes me happy like you." + +The spirit smiled and said, "We are all connected to this world, even we little spirits who love the icy snow." With that, the little girl ran off to play in the snow, never to forget the spirit's words. +"Come on, Tom!" shouted Tina as they started out on their afternoon walk. Tom noticed Tina had lots of gear: a backpack, binoculars and a magnifying glass. "What is in the bag, Tina?" he asked. "You'll see!" she replied with a smile. + +The two children walked deep into the woods, following an unknown path. It was fun looking for different shapes in the trees and making up stories about the animals they saw. After they had been walking for hours, they arrived at a lake. + +Tina set down her bag and opened it. "Here you go, Tom," she said. "We can carry these fishing rods across the lake and see if we can catch some fish!" Tom smiled. He had never been fishing before, but he was excited to give it a try! + +He helped her carry the gear across the lake in their little boat. When they reached the other side, they set up their poles—and waited. To their delight, they saw a fish jumping close to the shore. Carefully, Tina lowered the bait and reeled in the line. As she lifted the pole to the side, a big, unknown fish glistened in the sun! +Once there was a bad man. He liked to steal things. He wanted to start a war. One day a very brave soldier went to stop the man. The soldier asked him to stop, but the bad man said no. + +The soldier said: "If you don’t stop, then I will have to fight you. And I don't want to do that." + +The bad man laughed and said: "Go away, little soldier. You can’t do anything to me." + +The soldier said: "I can fight for peace. Fighting is not the right way to end a war." + +The bad man looked surprised. Then he slowly put down all the things he wanted to steal and said: "Ok, I will not start a war. I will be peaceful." + +The soldier smiled. He was glad that the bad man decided to be peaceful. And from then on, the town was peaceful and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old, and every day she looked forward to going on an adventure. + +One morning, Lucy woke up with a plan. She wanted to go kayaking! She shouted with joy and raced to the lake, grabbing her kayak along the way. + +She paddled around the lake with enthusiasm, feeling the wind on her face and watching the birds fly around her. She felt so grateful and free! + +Suddenly, a friendly duck appeared, quacking at her. Lucy laughed and gave the duck a friendly pat. The duck seemed to enjoy it and decided to follow along with Lucy and her kayak. + +They paddled around together, and Lucy laughed the whole time. Even when she got tired, the duck's quacks made her smile. When the sun started to set, Lucy was able to return home with a grateful heart and a wonderful adventure. +Oliver was hopping around in his garden one day when he noticed something strange. There was a message in a bottle sitting on the grass. He was so excited he forgot to be careful and he started to hop closer and closer to the bottle. + +"Be careful Oliver!" said his mom. + +"I will be," he said with a big smile. + +He got closer and saw that there was writing on the bottle. He grabbed it and read the message out loud. It said "Help me, I'm hurt!" He gasped and looked at his mom. + +"Come on," his mom said. "We have to go and help this person." + +So Oliver and his mom hopped to the beach to look for the person who left the message. As soon as they got there, they saw a little bird who was hurt and lying on the sand. + +"Let's take it home," Oliver's mom said. She carefully picked up the little bird and they all hopped back home. Once they were there, they took care of the bird. + +After a few days the bird was better and it was time for the little bird to go back home. Before the bird flew away, it turned to Oliver and said "Thank you for helping me. You're a very kind and brave little boy." + +Oliver smiled and said goodbye to his new friend. Then he waved as the bird flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a young lady named Jessie. She was walking in the park with her three year old daughter, Emma. + +Jessie stopped and pointed out a shiny stone. "Look what I just found, Emma!" said Jessie. + +Emma gasped. "Wow, it's so sparkly, Mommy," she said as she bent down to pick it up. + +Suddenly, a voice mentioned shrimp. It was an old man sitting nearby on a bench. "Have you ever seen a rare shrimp?" he asked. + +Jessie and Emma were a bit confused. They hadn't seen a shrimp at all! + +The old man chuckled. "Well, I haven't seen a rare shrimp in a long time," he said. "But I hear they live in the lake nearby." + +Jessie thanked the old man. She tucked the sparkly stone in her pocket and the two went off to find a rare shrimp. +Caitlin wanted honey for her bran cereal, so she excitedly asked her Mom for some. + +"Mom, can I have honey?" Caitlin asked with a smile on her face. + +"Of course you can, let me get it." Mom smiled and walked over to the cupboard. + +She pulled out a jar of brown honey and unscrewed it while Caitlin waited patiently. + +"Here you go, sweetie," Mom said as she gave Caitlin the jar of honey. + +Caitlin opened the jar, put some of the honey on her cereal and then smiled and said, "Thanks Mom!" + +Mom nodded and said, "You can have honey whenever you want, sweetie. Just remember to surrender the jar when you're done." + +Caitlin happily accepted the reminder and happily ate her cereal with honey. The honey was sweet and brown and Caitlin enjoyed it very much. +It was a sunny day and Pat was playing with his toy recorder. He liked to hold it up to his lip and make noises. He would press down the buttons and make a lot of noisy sounds. + +Pat's mom came in and asked her son, "What are you doing, Pat?". Pat proudly showed his mom the recorder and said, "Mommy, I'm recording my lip!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great Pat, I'm sure you sound very noisy!" + +Pat continued to record himself making all sorts of noises. He was having such a great time! Even his mom couldn't help but smile at the silly sounds that Pat was making. + +Upon hearing the noises coming from Pat's room, his dad poked his head around the corner and said, "Sounds like Pat is having a great time with his recorder!" Pat grinned and nodded in agreement, happy that his dad understood how much fun he was having. +Amy was walking through the garden with her dad. She saw a worm in the dirt, and was amazed by it. She turned to her dad and said "What is it, daddy?" + +Her dad smiled and said "It's a worm, sweetie. Worms are very special creatures. They help the soil that plants need to grow." + +Amy was very excited by this. She wanted to learn more about worms. All week, she was very patient in her studies. She tried to figure out as much as she could about these mysterious creatures. + +One day, Amy was playing in the garden again and saw the same worm that she had seen the week before. She sat in the dirt, watching and learning. Suddenly, the worm spun around, and then started burrowing away. Amy couldn't believe her eyes! She was so happy she had been so patient in her learning. She knew that all her hard work had paid off, and she was ready for the next discovery. +Mummy was in the kitchen cooking dinner. She had a big grey pan that she was using to fry some onions. Suddenly there was a loud bang! 3 year old Tom had thrown a toy car and knocked over the pan. Mummy was very angry and turned to Tom and said "Tom, that was very naughty. You have to be punished!" Tom began to cry and said "No, no! I'm sorry mummy!" +Mummy said "I'm sorry too, but you must be punished. You can't throw things or knock things over like that. You must learn to be gentle." Tom replied "OK mummy, I'll be gentle." Then Mummy hugged him and said "I love you, even if you're sometimes naughty." Tom smiled and said "I love you too mummy." +Mummy smiled too and said "Now let's clean up the mess together." So Mama and Tom cleaned up the kitchen, and then went back to making dinner. Tom was careful not to make any more mess that night, and they all had a delicious supper. +Once upon a time, there lived a naughty boy named Jim. He was always getting into trouble because he didn't like to use his toys properly. + +One day, Jim's dad found him playing with the kitchen handle. He said to Jim, “No! That's not how you use it. It’s too dirty!†+ +But Jim just ignored him and kept playing with the handle. His dad was getting angry, so he grabbed the handle from Jim and put it back in its place. + +Jim started to cry and said, “But I want to use it! It's more fun than my toys!†+ +“No,†said his dad firmly. “You must use your toys properly, or else they'll get dirty! It's not ok to play with the handle!†+ +Jim was disappointed, but he knew his dad was right. He went to get his toys and started to use them carefully instead. +Mia was walking through the park with her dad when she stumbled on the grass. She held onto her dad tightly and looked down at her shoe. She saw a sparkly object on the ground and wanted to pick it up. Her dad told her it was beautiful so Mia eagerly picked it up and held onto it tightly. Dad said that it was nice but they had to keep walking as they had places to go. + +Mia was so excited to keep this sparkly thing that she decided to find the perfect place to store it away. She decided to carefully put it in her pocket, so she wouldn't forget it. When they got home, Mia ran to her room and opened her drawer to take out the sparkly object. Dad followed her and asked how much it would cost. Mia felt guilty because she didn't know the price. Dad said that it was okay and she could keep it. She was glad she could keep it, but she never forgot the feeling of being guilty of not knowing the price. +Once upon a time there were two sisters. The bigger one was called Eleni and the smaller one was named Clara. + +Eleni was up in her bedroom and she suddenly heard Clara mention something about upstairs. Eleni thought it was a good idea so she followed her down the stairs. + +When they got to the top of the stairs, Clara pointed at something cute. It was a kitty! The kitty was gray and furry. Eleni and Clara both gave it a big hug. + +From that day on, Eleni and Clara visited the kitty upstairs every day. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a tiny seed. It was so small that it was almost invisible. One day a bright lightning came down from the sky and made the little seed start to grow. First it grew a little stem, then two leaves. Before long, it was a big, strong tree. + +The tree was so tall it touched the clouds! Its branches were so hard that birds would come and rest on them. They would sing and spread the tree's seeds all over the world. + +The tree was very proud of its strong branches, but it was even more proud of its little leaves. When the sunshine and rain hit them, they would sparkle like millions of tiny diamonds. Even when night came, the tree wasn't scared. It was happy, because every night the lightning would come and make it stronger and stronger. +Grandma and grandpa took their grandchild to the park. It was a sunny day and many people were there. Grandma pointed to the leash and said, "Let's put the leash on the dog." The grandchild asked, "Why?" Grandma said, "So the dog can't run away." + +The grandchild thought for a moment and nodded. Then the grandchild pointed to the playground and asked, "Can I go there?" Grandpa smiled and said, "Yes, but you must stay close to us." + +The grandchild ran to the playground. It was a popular spot, filled with children laughing and playing. Grandma and Grandpa watched the grandchild, making sure they would stay safe. Everyone had a great time! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Jack. Every day, they would take long walks together in the park. Today, as they were walking, they saw a little white duck. + +"Let's take it!", said Tom. + +Jack wasn't so sure. "Do you think we should? That duck looks really healthy and happy in the pond, I don't want it to be unhappy," he said. + +Tom thought for a bit. "We'll take it home, give it some food and water, keep it safe, and bring it back if it doesn't like it," he said. + +Jack agreed and so the two boys took the duck back home. The duck was happy in its new home, so they kept it. They made sure it was always fed and healthy. + +Tom and Jack were two very happy and lucky boys. They had a wonderful duck as a pet! +John was playing with his friends in the park when they noticed a frame lying on the grass. They were lucky to find it, because frames were expensive. Everyone crowded around it and John said, "Let's take it home and put a special picture in it!" + +So they all lifted the frame off the ground, and John carried it home. When he got there, he put it on his dresser and ran off to find a special picture of his family. He found one and brought it to the frame. + +His mom was watching from the kitchen and said, "John, why are you so excited to put the picture in the frame?" + +John said, "Because I want everyone to remember how lucky I am to have such a loving family!" + +His mom said, "That's a great idea, especially since luck can quickly turn around. Nobody knows what the future holds. So make sure to take care of your loved ones." + +John carefully poured the picture into the frame, beaming with pride and happiness. He understood that luck doesn't last forever, and made sure to treasure his most precious family every day. +Once upon a time, there was a purple stone. It was so heavy that it took two people to pick it up. + +But one day a little girl came along and picked it up with ease. She held the stone high in the air and ran off with it. + +Just as she was running away, a big man came by. He wanted the stone but the little girl wouldn't let it go. So the man tried to grab it but the little girl slapped his hands away. + +The man got so angry, he started chasing the little girl. She ran faster and faster until the man gave up! + +The little girl was so happy she had kept the purple stone all to herself. She hugged it close and skipped away. +Danny, a 3-year-old, ran outside with his big sister. She said it was time to play! Danny was so alert. He looked all around. Then he saw it - a big pile of leaves! + +The siblings both started to jump in it. All around them the leaves flew! Then they both rolled over and over. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. Danny's sister looked at him with alert eyes. She said they had to be careful. Maybe something was hiding in the leaves! + +Danny wanted to find out, so they both started to carefully look around. When they got to the top of the pile they saw something. It was a tiny squirrel! Its eyes were wide with surprise. It didn't move. + +Danny's sister moved closer and spoke softly. She said that if they were careful, the squirrel would yield to being their friend. Danny looked over at his sister smiling. They both waited. + +For a moment nothing happened, then the squirrel made a little move. She rubbed up against Danny's sister's legs! Danny couldn't believe it - they had a new friend! +One day, a boy played hockey with a special attachment. He ran around, trying to hit the puck. He felt so happy. He ran around and around but he couldn't hit the puck no matter how hard he tried. + +Suddenly, he felt so sad. He wanted to hit the puck so badly. Then he had a plan. He put the hockey attachment on his foot. He had another try. He ran and kicked the puck hard. His heart was beating so fast. + +But then the attachment broke and the boy fell to the ground, crying. He was so sad. All his hard work and hopes were gone. He had been so close to success but in the end it didn't work. He would have to try again another time. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to play together. They both liked beef very much because it was so tasty. One day, they found a giant piece of beef and decided to unite to eat it. + +They were very happy to get the tasty beef and started to eat it together. But soon, they became so excited that they started fighting to get the biggest piece for themselves. They argued for a long time and eventually the beef was gone. + +They were both very sad because the beef was so tasty and they just wasted it by fighting. They went away feeling un-friends and did not speak to each other again. The end. +John was a very busy patient. He went to the doctor's office every day in search of help. Today, he was looking for some medicine to help him feel better. + +"Doctor, can you help me?" John asked. He was very patient and polite. + +The doctor smiled. "What can I do for you, John?" + +John looked very hopeful. "I need some medicine to make me feel better. Can you help me?" + +The doctor nodded. "I sure can. I'll need to examine you first, to make sure the medicine is the right one for you." + +John agreed and the doctor went to work. With a few tests and some time, the doctor determined the medicine was the perfect one for John. He thanked the doctor for the prescription and left the office, feeling much better. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a boy and a girl, playing in their backyard on a warm and sunny day. + +The boy said, “Let's play catch!†He ran off to grab a ball and the girl followed close behind him. + +The girl saw something shiny in the grass. She bent down and picked it up. It was a battery! But it looked a little bit disgusting. + +"Ew!", said the girl. + +The boy saw it too and yelled, “Throw it away! It’s disgusting.†+ +The girl quickly threw it away and they started to play catch with their ball. + +They had so much fun that they completely forgot about the battery. +Mia and Jack were playing together in the yard. Jack saw something fun he wanted to do so he said to Mia, "Let's jump in the mud puddles, it'll be fun!" Mia said, "No way, we'll get all dirty and mommy will be mad at us." + +Jack thought for a bit and had an idea. He said, "OK, I'll race you to the big tree! Whoever gets there first can have a big piece of pie!" Mia's eyes lit up and she smiled. She said, "OK, let's go!" + +So they both ran. Jack was fast, but Mia was faster. She got to the tree first and shouted, "I did it!" Jack was right behind her panting and said, "You were so fast Mia, you won the race!" + +Mia smiled and said, "Let's get the pie now. I'm really hungry!" So they both walked to the kitchen together. They opened the refrigerator and inside was a big delicious pie. They both smiled and Mia said, "Yum, let's eat!" +Once upon a time there was a big, mighty monster. It lived deep in a big, green forest. Everywhere it went, it caused a big mess! + +The monster's feet were so big, they squashed the grass wherever it stepped. The monster was so strong and mighty, it even parted the trees! + +The monster didn't like the feel of soft wet grass under its feet, so it decided to find a better place to stomp around. After a while, it found a nice patch of dry grass. The monster cheered and started to part the dry grass with its giant feet. + +And that's what the monster did every day - he part the dry grass with his mighty feet. He was so happy, he never wanted to leave! + +THE +Once there was a rich old man. He lived in a beautiful home. He loved to show off his wealth. Every day, he liked to take long walks in the park. + +One day, the old man went to the park and saw a crack in the sidewalk. He wanted to fix it right away, but another man disagreed. + +The old man shouted at the other man, "Why don't you want to fix the crack? It's ruining the sidewalk!" + +The other man replied, "It's not my responsibility to fix it. I disagree with you." + +The old man got angry. He yelled, "I'm rich and it's my way or nothing!" + +The old man marched back to his house, but he slipped in the crack and sprawled on the sidewalk. It was the end of his taking long walks in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. She was very shy but loved to put surprises in her friends' bags. + +One day, she decided to put a surprise in her best friend's bag. She was feeling very excited and a bit shy about it. + +As she was putting the surprise into her friend's bag, her friend saw her. "What are you doing Maria?" he asked. + +Maria was so shy that she couldn't answer. She just held the surprise tight in her hands and looked down. + +Her friend smiled. "Is that a surprise for me?" he asked. + +Maria smiled back and nodded her head. She handed him the surprise and said, "It's for you." + +Her friend hugged her and said, "Thank you! It was so nice of you to give me this surprise. Remember, it's always better to help others than to try and surprise them!" + +Maria smiled, feeling so happy that her friend had liked her surprise. She had learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time there was a silly little girl named Sally. She liked to do things like laugh, run around and play. Every morning Sally put on her favorite dress, a lovely yellow one with white lace and a veil. + +One day Sally went to visit her aunt and uncle. When she arrived, her uncle said, “You look beautiful with your veil! Why don’t you go outside and explore the garden?†+ +So Sally did. She found the garden full of fun things to do, including a funny old tree with lots of apples growing on it. She couldn’t wait to pick one and eat it, but then she heard voices. + +“We’re here first,†said a voice. “This is our tree!†+ +Sally stepped out from behind the veil and saw a group of silly little birds, hopping around the tree and chirping away. Sally smiled and said, “Oh, I didn’t know the tree belonged to you! I’m sorry.†+ +The birds all fluttered away, leaving Sally alone in the garden. She laughed and said, “That was silly!†+ +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he lived by a big, green lawn. One day, when he was playing in the lawn, he felt something shake beneath his feet. He stepped back, scared and alert. + +He ran inside and told his mom what happened. She smiled, and said, “Don’t worry, Jack. Nothing bad is happening. Follow me outside.†+ +So they went together, and she showed him something Jack had never seen before: a little puppy playing in the lawn. The puppy was shaking its tail, and when it saw Jack, it ran up to him and licked his face. + +Jack laughed. The puppy had been shaking the lawn, and it hadn’t been a scary thing at all! + +His mom said, “See? Never be afraid of something you don’t know. The world is full of surprises. Be alert, and you never know what you might find!†+One day, a little boy went outside to play. He had a big bag with him. He was very excited to explore the world. While he was walking, he noticed a powerful wind. The wind was blowing stronger, and it made him shiver. + +The little boy started to cry. Then he heard a voice. + +“Little one!†The voice said. “Don’t be scared. I can help you.†+ +The boy looked up and saw a big, green dragon. It flew down from the sky and placed its big, powerful wings around the boy. + +“You don’t need to be scared anymore,†said the dragon. “Take this bag of my magical dust. If you sprinkle it in the wind, it will stop shivering you.†+ +The little boy took the bag and sprinkled the dust into the wind. Suddenly, the powerful wind died down, and the little boy was no longer scared. + +He thanked the dragon and waved goodbye as it flew away. The little boy felt so happy and safe. And he never forgot the kind dragon who helped him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Fiona and Jack. They lived near a snow-covered mountain. + +Fiona said to Jack, "I'm going to marry the mountain one day!" + +Jack laughed and said, "How can you marry a mountain? It's just a big, bald rock!" + +Fiona smiled and said,"I will marry the snow on the mountain. It's so soft and I can feel its cold embrace when I touch it. That's how I'll marry it." + +Jack smiled and said, "That's a good idea! Then I'll marry the snow too!" + +So Fiona and Jack got married to the snow on the mountain. Every winter they danced in the snow, and in the summer they watched it shine in the sun. They both were very happy together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He was three years old, and he loved to explore. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He went to a big field and saw a hole in the center. It was sparkly, and he wanted to get closer. He decided he would go inside. + +John reached the bottom and saw there was a pond. It was filled with hot water. He got a bit scared, but he waded into it anyway. + +John heard a flip-flop sound and he turned around. It was a golf ball in the pond! It was old and cracked, but John was very excited. He took it and kept on walking. + +John felt like he had been walking for a long time. He decided to sit down and take a rest. He felt something cold and wet inside the golf ball. + +He pressed it, and out shot a stream of water. John screamed and jumped back. + +"What is this?" asked John. + +He heard a voice. "It's a soak ball," it said. + +John soon learned that the soak ball was filled with water and it would make him feel cool when it's hot outside. He continued his adventure, feeling excited and prepared. +Andy was a three year old who was never still. One day, he wanted to play hockey with his friends outside. As he put on his hockey gear and stepped out, he saw a big, fluffy dog. His eyes lit up and he wanted to play with it. He reached out to rub it's soft fur but it barked at him. + +Andy was scared and stepped back. The dog kept barking and was not looking very calm. He was about to turn around and run away when his friends stepped in. They bravely stepped forward and started to rub the dog's fur gently. As the dog felt the rubs, it began to relax and it's barking stopped. + +Andy was amazed and stepped forward. This time, he was not scared and he slowly started to rub the dog's fur. Soon, the dog was calm and it was playing with Andy and his friends. They spent a long time playing hockey together with the dog. + +At the end of the day, Andy was exhausted but he had also made a new friend. He knew he had to take care of his furry friend and never be scared of it ever again. +Lily was so excited for her trip to the beach. She grabbed her beach bag and put on her hat. She ran outside and asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes and off she went. + +When Lily arrived at the beach, she ran straight to the shore and couldn't believe what she saw. The water was so clear that she could spot a shark swimming in the distant. She was so excited, she couldn't wait to swim in the sea. + +Lily ran to the water and started splashing and jumping around. Her mom shouted, "Lily, be careful sweetheart. Don't spend too much time in the water like that." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes mom, I promise I won't spend too much time." + +So, Lily spent some time in the water and then came back to the beach, where she sat and watched the clear blue water. The shark had gone and Lily was happy knowing she could come back another day and enjoy the water again safely. +It was the first day of school for the three-year-old Sam. He was feeling a bit shy. He was wearing his white shirt and gray pants. He slowly followed his teacher, Mrs. Smith, down the hallway. She mentioned to Sam to have courage and try his best. + +When they arrived to the classroom, all the other children were playing. Mrs. Smith said she wanted Sam to meet his new friends. She mentioned to him he should softly introduce himself, but he was too shy to do so. + +Mrs. Smith helped Sam setup some blocks on the carpet and asked the other children to come and join him. The other children were happily playing and chatting with Sam. After a while, one of the children mentioned his name to the other and they all started to introduce themselves. Sam was still shy, but he was content. + +At the end of the day, Sam had already made so many friends. Mrs. Smith was happy to see how Sam had overcome his shyness and was able to be part of a group. Sam smiled and was proud of himself for being brave. He thanked Mrs. Smith for giving him the courage to mention his name and make wonderful friends. +One day, Little Toby was playing in his backyard. He looked up and saw a beautiful, powerful bird zooming in the sky. Little Toby shouted, "What is that bird?" + +His father smiled and said, "That's a spring bird, Toby. It's a very powerful bird and it can fly really fast." Little Toby was amazed. "Wow!" he exclaimed. + +The next day, Little Toby and his father took a walk in the park. They saw the spring bird again. Little Toby said, "Let's get closer and watch it zoom!" They watched the spring bird fly away, powerful and fast. + +Little Toby smiled and said, "That was so amazing! I wish I could zoom like that, too!" His father laughed and said, "You can, Toby! One day you'll be able to fly just like that bird." +Once, there was an alligator named Pat. He had big, yellow eyes and a long, dry tail. Pat loved to sunbathe and play around in the warm sand. + +One day, Pat was looking for something to do. He saw a large, dry blanket on the ground. He thought it looked like a lot of fun. + +"I should cover myself with it!" he said. + +Pat grabbed onto the blanket and tried to pull it over his body. But he was too small! He couldn't stretch it out enough to cover himself. + +"Maybe I need help," he said. + +Just then, a friendly dragonfly flew by. "I can help!" she said. + +Together, they grabbed one end of the blanket and pulled it tight. Then, Pat was covered completely! He thanked the dragonfly and they both laughed and played in the dry blanket all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was full of energy. She loved to explore, and one day she went outside and noticed a strange gear. She approached to take a closer look, and as she pulled at it, the gear suddenly came loose. It clunked onto the ground and rolled away quickly. + +The little girl chased it until she had reached an old, rusty door. She pulled at the handle, but it wouldn’t budge. She stepped back and examined the door. It had a letter carved into it: DANGER. + +“Whoa!†the little girl said as she backed away. + +But curiosity was too strong for her. She decided to pull the door open and peek inside. Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound filled the air. The little girl was very scared and tried to close the door, but it was too late. A giant animal burst out of the dark room and grabbed her in its sharp claws. + +The little girl screamed for help, but no one heard her. The animal dragged her away, never to be seen again. She was never found and never seen again, leaving only the gear as a reminder of her. Even though the ending was bad, the little girl was nevertheless grateful that she had explored. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very scared of the big shark in the ocean. But her mommy was there to comfort her. Her mommy said not to worry - she said it was easy to be brave. + +So the little girl closed her eyes and took a big breath. She imagined a big bubble that made her feel very safe. Then she opened her eyes and looked out to the blue sea. + +When the little girl bravely took her first few steps closer to the big shark, her mommy was there to comfort her. She held her tight and said brave words - "you are so brave, little one. The shark won't hurt you". + +The next time the little girl felt scared of the shark, she remembered something her mommy said. She said, "just remember that it's easy to be brave". So the little girl took a deep breath and felt the calmness wash over her. + +When it was all over the little girl was still scared of the big shark, but a little bit braver now. She knew that her mommy was only a few steps away and she would always be there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Sam. Joe was a naughty boy who always performed tricks to make everyone laugh. Sam was kind and gentle, but he was not very brave. + +One day, Joe suggested to Sam that they should go out and explore. Sam hesitated, but Jean promised that he will protect him from any danger. + +So they started walking and soon they came to a village - but the village was silent. There was something strange going on. + +"Where is everyone?" Sam asked curiously. + +Suddenly, a big lizard appeared in front of them! Now, this was something that both Joe and Sam had never seen before! + +Joe was scared but bravely stepped forward. He said, "It's ok, don't be scared! Just be calm and perform natural movements so that the lizard won't attack!" + +Sam followed Joe's advice, and after some time the lizard seemed to loosen up and become more relaxed. After that, Joe and Sam discovered that the lizard was actually quite healthy and friendly. + +There's a lesson here: if you keep calm and perform natural movements, even when you come face to face with something new and unknown, you can stay safe and experience something amazing. +One day, Josh was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a radish in the grass. He picked it up and showed it to his mom saying, "Look, Mommy! A radish!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Josh. Let's take it home and fill up our garden with it." + +Josh was so excited to take the radish home, but when he picked it up, he noticed it was broken. He started to cry saying, "It's broken! We can't use it!" His mom knelt down and said, "Don't worry, we can still use it. We just need to be a bit more careful. Let's fill up our garden with it!" + +Josh was so happy. They took the radish home and planted it in their garden. Josh smiled and said, "This will look so pretty in our garden!" As they watched, Josh's mom said, "You know, when radishes are broken, they still grow. We just have to be a bit more careful with them." + +Josh was amazed. He took his mom's hand and said, "Yes, we have to takes care of our broken radishes!" +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful road. On that road there were two best friends named John and Julie. One day, John and Julie decided to celebrate their friendship. + +John said to Julie, "Let's celebrate our friendship with a picnic!" + +Julie said, "That sounds like fun! Let's go!" + +So they set off down the road, with a basket full of yummy treats in tow. Along the way, they stopped to admire the beauty of the trees, the grass, and the birds singing sweetly in the sky. + +Finally, they came to a clearing in the middle of the road. John and Julie spread out their picnic blanket and began to eat and celebrate their friendship. They laughed and played games until the sun began to set. + +As they packed up their things to go home, they both knew they had shared something special that day -- they had celebrated their friendship. They smiled at each other, and started down the beautiful road again. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep. The sheep was happy and free. He ate tasty grass and ran around in sun. One day, the sheep lay down to rest. He closed his eyes and dreamed. Soon he was fast asleep and dreaming of tasty things. + +He dreamed of forests full of tasty fruits. He dreamed of tasty fields and tasty rivers. But most of all, he dreamed of tasty grass. + +When he woke up, he was so happy! He ran and skipped around in the sunshine. He jumped over hills and played in the meadows. For the whole day, he was happy and free. + +At the end of the day, the sheep lay down and rested. By now, he knew what he wanted the most - tasty grass! So, he closed his eyes and dreamed again. This time, he dreamt of the most delicious grass ever! + +And that is how the little sheep learnt to lie. He dreamt of tasty grass every day, and soon his dreams came true! +Once upon a time there was a beetle called Jack. He was an honest bug and was always willing to help out his beetle friends. + +One day, Jack saw his friend Tony in trouble. Tony was stuck in a bush and was trying to get out. Jack thought he needed help. So Jack flew over and tried to untangle Tony from the bush. But the bush was very thick and Jack just could not remove Tony. + +So Jack looked around for help. That's when he saw a friendly bird. The bird said, "What's wrong?" Jack explained what had happened and asked for help. The bird thought for a moment and then said, "I know a way to get your friend free." Jack was excited and asked, "What is it?" + +The bird said, "There is a stick over there. You can use it to lift the bush and free your friend Tony." Jack thanked the bird and flew to get the stick. He did just as the bird said and soon Tony was free. + +Jack was glad that he had found such an honest friend that day. He thought to himself that it was always good to have trustworthy people around. +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Katie and Mark. They were both very young but they were always helping each other. + +One day, Katie came over with a big bag of colourful yarn. Katie and Mark liked to sort the yarn into big piles and they were enjoying themselves. Suddenly, Mark noticed he had too many blue pieces of yarn. He saw that Katie had her eyes closed, so he decided to take some of her yellow yarn to make his pile bigger. + +When Katie opened her eyes she noticed Mark had taken some of her yarn without asking. She felt guilty. She knew it was wrong so she told Mark what he did was not very nice. + +Mark apologized for taking the yarn without asking and he vowed to always ask for permission before taking things from other people. From that day forward, he would always sort things out with his friend to make sure he was doing the right thing. + +The moral of the story is to always think before you act and take only what you are allowed to. This will make sure you never have to feel guilty again! +Once upon a time there was a kid who was very adventurous. He loved running around outside and exploring new places. One day he decided to visit a magical forest that he had heard about. + +As he entered the forest, a strange feeling of dread filled him. He had never felt anything like it before and he started to get scared. He kept walking deeper into the forest then suddenly he heard a voice. + +"What are you doing here?" + +He turned around and saw a giant creature. It was the most fearsome creature he had ever seen. He quickly tried to run away, but the creature stepped in his path. + +"You don't belong here. I hate adventurers like you!" the creature said. + +The kid was terrified, but he was not about to give up. He looked the creature straight in the eyes and said bravely, "I'm not scared of you. I'm an adventurous kid and nothing will stop me!" + +The creature was so surprised by his bravery that it stepped aside and let him pass. The kid ran through the forest and came back safely. He learned a valuable lesson that day: no matter how scared he was, he shouldn't let anyone stop him from being adventurous. +Once upon a time there was a parrot named Jack. Jack lived in a big old tree. Jack was very tough and liked to fly around and have fun. + +One day Jack was in his tree and saw a man walking by. He was carrying a box. + +"Hello, Jack!" said the man. "I've got something for you!" + +The man opened the box and inside there was a bright, shiny toy. + +"I'm giving you this toy. It's tough and will help you play," said the man. + +Jack was excited and thanked the man. He grabbed the toy and flew away with it. + +He had so much fun playing with it and showing it off to all his bird friends. + +Jack thanked the man every day for the tough toy he had given him. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Jack and his dad were going on an adventure, but Jack was feeling a bit nervous. + +Jack and his dad walked into the store and Jack saw two buttons on the counter. They looked almost the same size and shape, but one button was much heavier than the other. + +Jack asked his dad, "What do the buttons do?" His dad replied, "They weigh things, so we can figure out how much something weighs." + +Jack felt excited and started to lift one of the buttons. It felt really heavy in his little hand. Then, he attempted to lift the other button and it felt light as a feather! + +Jack was so eager to measure things that Dad had to slow him down. He put his hand on Jack's shoulder and said, "Let us weigh a few things, so we can practise." + +Jack was still a bit nervous, but he was happy that his dad wasn't mad. He chose a few things in the store to weigh and found out how much they weighed. + +At the end of their adventure, Jack and his Dad left the store with two buttons. One was heavy and one was light - just like Jack and his Dad! They hugged each other and laughed at the funny weights of their buttons. +Jack was feeling very sad one day. He looked around the room and saw a big cushion on the sofa. He walked over and embraced it. + +"Where do I belong?" Jack asked sadly. + +The cushion smiled at him. "You belong in a place with lots of wonderful things," it said. + +Jack shook his head. "No, it's terrible here" he said. + +"No matter how terrible life may seem, you always belong somewhere," the cushion said. + +Jack snuggled up to the cushion and felt a little better. He knew he belonged somewhere even if he wasn't sure where. He took solace in the knowledge that he belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a small family. The Dad was loving and compassionate. Mom and Dad had a little girl named Lisa who was three years old. + +One day Dad took Lisa to the store to buy a rug. While they were looking around, they saw an old man who was selling rugs. + +Dad asked Lisa if she wanted to buy a rug. Lisa said yes and carefully picked out the biggest one. + +Mom overheard the conversation and asked Dad why he was letting Lisa have such an expensive rug. + +Dad smiled and said, "The old man needs money to help his family. I want Lisa to grow up understanding that compassion is more important than things.†+ +Lisa smiled and hugged her Dad. She then reached out and gave the old man some coins from her pocket. + +The old man was so touched by this act of kindness, he gave Lisa the most beautiful rug that he had. + +This story shows that compassion can bring people of all ages happiness and joy. The little girl was able to show her compassion even at a young age. The lesson from this story is that it doesn't matter how young or how old we are. We can all show compassion to others if we truly put our hearts into it. +Mum smiled as she watched her daughter, playfully running across the kitchen. She crouched down, placing her hand on the little girl's shoulder as she pointed towards the bottles of wine on the shelf. + +"What is that, sweetheart?,"Mum said, tapping the green and red bottles with her finger. + +The little girl looked closely at the bottles and then said "wine!" + +Mum smiled, proud of her little one's observance and nodded, "Very good! Yes, these are bottles of wine". + +The little girl stared at the bottles for a few more seconds and then ran away, eager to explore the rest of the kitchen. Mum laughed as she watched her daughter go, proud of her eagerness and enthusiasm. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy called Jack. Jack loved the sea, so every day he would take his surf board and paddle out on the waves. + +One day, Jack told his mum he was going to the beach. + +"Be careful Jack, the waves look really big," said his mum. + +Jack smiled and gave his mum a hug. "Don't worry, I'll be ok," Jack said. + +Jack paddled out to the sea until the water was really deep. He chose the perfect spot and loaded his board into the waves. Then Jack grabbed hold of his board and began to surf. + +The waves were high and the water was clear. Jack stayed in the waves for hours and it was the best day ever. After a while, Jack was so tired that he had to paddle back to the beach. + +When he got home, Jack told his mum all about his adventure. + +"Well, I'm glad you had fun," said his mum. "But remember to be careful when you go out next time!" + +Even though Jack was now more experienced, next time he would remember to be extra careful when loading his board into the waves. +Once upon a time, there was a clown. He had a big, red nose and wore colorful clothes with big, silly shoes. He had a great big smile and waved at everyone who walked by. + +One day, he saw a little girl playing with her toys in the park nearby. He smiled and waved at her. The girl looked up, saw the clown and stopped playing. She gave him a big smile and waved back. + +The clown stepped closer to the girl and said, "Hi there! Are you having a normal day?" + +The girl nodded and said, "Yes! And it's even more fun now that I've seen you!" + +The clown gave her a high-five and said, "That's nice to hear! Let's keep waving!" + +So the clown and the little girl spent the afternoon playing in the park and waving at each other. They had lots of laughs and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fat log in the woods. Little George was walking in the woods one day when he saw the fat log. George wanted to give the log a hug, but he knew it would be too heavy. + +Suddenly, his mom called for him and said, "George, don't touch the log! We don't want you to get hurt!" + +George looked up at his mom and nodded. He understood that she wanted to prevent him from getting hurt. + +George smiled and waved goodbye to the fat log. He didn't get the hug he wanted, but he was happy to obey his mom's advice. +Once upon a time there was a little three year old named Charlie. Charlie lived on a ranch with his family. Everyday Charlie would go to the ranch and play with the animals. + +One day, when Charlie was visiting the ranch, he met a little rabbit. The rabbit invited Charlie to join in a competitive game of hide and seek. Excited by the challenge, Charlie accepted. + +Charlie ran to hide and the rabbit ran to search. After a while, the rabbit called out "Found you!". + +Charlie smiled and asked the rabbit "Can we play again?". + +The rabbit said "Yes, meet me back here tomorrow!" + +The next day, Charlie returned to the ranch, eager to begin playing again. He found the rabbit waiting for him. They said hello and sat down together to start their game. + +The two of them played until it was time to leave. Charlie said goodbye and laughed while he ran off the ranch. He had had such a fun time, and was excited to come back and play with the rabbit again. +Once there were two friends, Lilly and Tim. Lilly was the older one, she was five years old. + +Lilly and Tim were playing a game one day. Lilly had a key, and she thought it was very special. She said to Tim, "Do you want to play with my key?" + +Tim nodded his head and said, "Yes, I want to play." + +But then Lilly started to tease him. She waved the key high above her head and said, "You can't reach it!" + +Tim frowned and said, "That's not fair. Give me the key!" + +Lilly smiled and said, "No way!" + +But then, Tim thought of a clever plan. He grabbed his broomstick and stood on his tip-toes. He showed Lilly his plan and said, "If I can just reach it, then I'll be able to get the key!" + +Lilly smiled and shook her head. She said, "Alright, I guess that's fair." + +So, Tim reached as high as he could, and sure enough, he was able to grab the key! + +Lilly and Tim laughed and hugged. They'd both had a lot of fun playing with the key! +JoJo was a little girl. She was three years old and living on a farm with her parents. JoJo wanted to explore the world but was not allowed to do so. + +One day, while she was playing in the barn, JoJo noticed something glittering in the corner. It was a modern mineral! JoJo was so excited, she quickly picked it up to take a closer look. + +But the moment JoJo touched the mineral, a neighbor complained, "Hey, that belongs to me! I hate people who steal from me". + +JoJo felt scared and bad. She had never stolen anything in her life but she didn't know how to explain this to the neighbor. + +Just then, JoJo's dad came in and asked what was going on. JoJo explained everything to him and he calmly said to the neighbor, "I'm sorry about this, sir. JoJo didn't mean to do anything wrong, she didn't know it belonged to you". + +The neighbor was surprised by the kindness and understanding. "Oh, okay then," he said, and then he walked away. + +JoJo learned an important lesson that day. She realized that it was better to ask than to take without permission. From then on, she tried to be respectful and kind to everyone around her. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mark. He was only three years old. Mark was playing with his toy boat when he noticed that it wouldn't stay afloat. He was getting frustrated. + +He ran to his mom, who was in the kitchen, and said, "Mommy, my boat is broken." With a gentle smile, his mom said, "Let's figure out how to fix it together." + +So Mark and his mom worked together to fix the boat. Mark was so happy and said thank you to his mom. His mom said, "No need to thank me, Mark. It's my job to help you." + +Mark and his mom finished the boat and it was sailing again. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to thank others when they help you and to work together to solve problems. Working together makes it easier and it can even be fun. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey called Ray. Ray was very naughty and liked to play tricks on his friends. One day, Ray decided to play a trick on his best friend, Mug. Ray found a funny-looking green fruit and said to Mug, "Hey, try this. It's so yummy!". + +Mug replied, "No way! It looks sour." But Ray said, "Come on, just try it!" + +Mug reluctantly agreed and bit into the fruit. The fruit was so sour that Mug zoomed away from Ray. Ray started to laugh. Then he realised he had made a mistake. He suddenly felt regret. + +"I'm so sorry," said Ray. He ran after Mug and gave him a hug. + +Mug smiled and said, "It's OK. Sour things can be fun sometimes." + +Ray was relieved and was so grateful to have his best friend back. From that day onwards, he never played any tricks on Mug again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Ben. He was three years old and his mom gave him a special watch. The watch was silver and sparkly with a bright yellow band. + +Mom said to Ben, “If ever you are in trouble and you want me, press this button. And then call my name.†+ +Whenever Ben was outside, he wore the watch. But one day Ben got lost. He was so scared that he froze in place. He didn't know what to do. + +Then he remembered the watch and he pressed the button. Just then, his mom came running. She hugged Ben and said, “I’m here now, don't be afraid.†+ +But when Ben told his mom about a bad man he saw, she got very angry. She said, “Don't ever go near him again! He's very sour.†+ +Ben was relieved and thankful to have his watch. He was never lost again and kept it close to him every day. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she decided to explore a forest that was close by. Suddenly, Jane heard something big and scary. She felt a flutter in her stomach and her face turned pale. + +Jane whispered, "What was that?". Suddenly, a loud roar came from the forest and Jane began to cry. She was scared. + +Jane's mom heard her cries and came to her rescue. She said, "Jane, why are you so frightened?" Jane said, "I heard a loud roar from the forest and it scared me". + +Her mom assured her that everything was alright and said, "It was just a foolish owl hooting its call". Jane felt better and hugged her mom. She realized that it was foolish of her to be scared of the owl. + +With courage, Jane decided to explore the forest with her mom. She learnt that sometimes being brave was worth the adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. He was hopping around, looking for something fun to do. He saw a spider struggling in a web. The bunny wanted to help, but he didn't know how. + +So he ran to his friend, a bear. The bear was happy to help. He told the bunny to carefully pull the web apart. + +The bunny did it, and the spider hopped out! It was so happy. But then it came back to the web, and started to rebuild it. + +The bunny looked confused and asked, "Why are you struggling again?". The spider replied, "I like making webs - it makes me happy!". The bunny smiled, and they hopped away together. +It was a hot summer day and two young children were playing in the park. They ran around the playground and stopped by the slide. "Let's go down the slide," said one of them excitedly. + +The two children quickly climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide and looked down. It was so high and the slide was so long! The children looked at each other with big eyes and reached out their hands. + +"On the count of three, let's release and go down," said one of them. "One, two, three, release!" + +They held hands and let go of the slide. Whoosh! Down they went, faster and faster! Finally, at the bottom, the children felt empty. They had done it! +Once upon a time there was a bear called Rupert. He loved playing in the park with all his animal friends. One day, Rupert noticed a river with a plastic bag floating in it. Everyone was very sad and worried about the plastic in the river. + +So, Rupert gathered all the animals together for a meeting. He said, “We must do something about this plastic. It is causing us to suffer.†+ +The squirrel spoke up, “I have an idea...†+ +Everyone looked to the squirrel with anticipation. + +“We can build a wall of twigs and leaves around the plastic. Then the river will be safe again,†said the squirrel. + +The animals thought this was an impressive idea, so they all got to work. Soon, they had built a wall of twigs and leaves around the plastic. + +The animals cheered with joy. Thanks to Rupert and the squirrel, they didn't have to suffer anymore. +Cindy loved mark. She always wanted to mark, even when it was raining outside. Today was sunny, the perfect time for mark. She ran outside, looking for something to mark. Then she saw it: a sunflower! It smiled at her, making her laugh. It was so funny! + +Cindy pulled out her markers and started drawing. She made green circles and yellow squares on the petals. She also drew a big, red heart in the middle of the sunflower. + +She admired her drawing and smiled. This was the most fun mark she had ever done! She loved the colourful sunflower and said to herself, 'This is the prettiest mark ever!' +Once there was a bunny. He liked to follow his friends. So, one day he decided to follow them to the park. + +When he got to the park, there was a big slide. All of his friends were having so much fun going down the slide. So the bunny decided he would try it too. + +He was a bit scared at first, but he hopped onto the slide and went down. He giggled as he went down and felt the cool, dry wind on his fur. + +He went down the slide a few times and then decided it was time to go home. He waved goodbye to his friends, said goodbye to the slide and followed his way back home. + +He was very tired from all of the fun he had, and went to bed feeling happy and full of adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Alex and Suzy. Alex wanted to play with his toy, but Suzy said, "No way! You need to help me first!". Alex was frustrated, but he minded Suzy, so he helped her with her task. + +When they were done, Suzy said, "Let's get some ice cream." Alex felt happy and he smiled. + +So Alex and Suzy went to the ice cream shop. Suzy ordered some chocolate ice cream and Alex asked for strawberry. They were both excited, but when the ice cream came, there was a problem - there was no strawberry cream! + +Alex felt so frustrated. He had looked forward to eating the strawberry ice cream, and it wasn't there! He wanted to cry, but instead he said, "It's not fair!". + +Suzy felt sorry for Alex and said, "Maybe next time." But Alex felt disappointed and went home without any ice cream. He knew he had minded Suzy, but that didn't make him feel any better. +Jack was very happy. His mom had just bought him a new video game. He couldn't wait to try it out. He ran to his room and pulled out the game from its box. At the same time, the doorbell rang. + +"Mom! Can I answer it?" Jack asked. His mom said yes, so he ran to the door and opened it. On the other side was his friend, Amy. + +"Hi, Jack!" she said cheerfully. "I wanted to show you a new game I have!" + +Jack was so excited. He invited her inside and they rushed to his room to try out the new game. Unfortunately, it was not as fun as they thought it would be. After playing for a few minutes, they both became very bored. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud ringing noise coming from outside. Jack opened the window and they both saw a bunch of people in the street. They were all looking up at the sky and some of them were crying. + +When Jack and Amy went outside to investigate, they found out that it was the end of the world. Everyone was panicking and there was no hope left. + +Jack and Amy were both filled with sadness and fear. They knew their happy day was over and there was nothing left to do. The world was ending and it was time to say goodbye. +Two little teddies, Jan and Lisa, were good friends. They played all day long and had lots of fun. + +One day, they thought of an exciting idea - they would make a club together! They decided to unite, coming up with a name for their club. Jan thought up a nice name - The Friendship Club. + +They were very proud of the club and continued to have lots of fun together. + +But then one day, a group of other teddies were playing close by and they were not being very nice. Jan and Lisa felt a bit scared. + +The other teddies weren't happy with Jan and Lisa's club and started to tease them. They said they wouldn't let them join their game. + +Jan and Lisa tried their best to keep the club together, but their friendship wasn't strong enough and eventually Jan and Lisa had to part ways. They sadly said goodbye and the Friendship Club was no more. +One day, Mary was looking for something to do. She wanted to make some money. She had a plan. So she asked her Mom. + +"Mom, can I make some money?" + +Her Mom nodded. + +Mary was so excited. She rushed off to the corner store to get a pale lemonade. Then, she took the lemonade to the park and sold it to visitors. She made a lot of money! + +Mary was feeling happy and proud. She ran back home and showed her money to Mom. Her Mom smiled and nodded. Mary was so proud of herself. She had earned her own money. +One day, a kangaroo was playing with his friends in the park. He was feeling so much fun! Suddenly, he heard a noise and noticed a frightening monster. He was scared and wanted to hide. He saw a bush full of flexible branches, so he jumped in! The monster looked everywhere for him, but he was hidden among the branches. He happily hopped out of the bush and went back to play with his friends. Everything was safe now! +One day, Jenna and her mom were getting ready for a picnic. Jenna was so excited! She put on her pretty dress and they filled their big basket with snacks. + +Once they were ready, they drove to the park. When they got there, they saw lots of people with blankets and baskets, just like theirs! They sat down on the soft grass and started to lay out the snacks. Jenna was feeling very bossy, so she started counting them. + +"1, 2, 3, 4," she started. + +"What are you doing, Jenna?" her mom asked. + +"I'm numbering the snacks!" Jenna said proudly. + +Her mom smiled. They finished counting the snacks and enjoyed their picnic together. + +When it was time to go, Jenna was sad to leave. But she knew she could count the days until their next picnic! +Billy was exploring the park when he saw a tall tree. He was determined to climb to the top. He began climbing the tree, but it was really hard. He was persistent and kept trying. + +"But how can I ever make it to the top?" He thought out loud. + +Suddenly Billy heard a voice from high above. + +"If you are persistent, you can get there. Just keep climbing!" + +Billy continued to climb, determined to make it to the top. He clambered over the last branch and there, in the crook of the branch, sat an old journal. + +"That voice was right," Billy said. + +He opened the journal and realized it was filled with secrets he would never know. But one thing was certain, he had been persistent and it had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a radish that was fit and perfectly round. The radish was so fit that it thought it was better than the other vegetables. It laughed and made fun of the other vegetables. + +One day the radish decided to look around the garden. It looked around and saw different things. Finally, it spotted a big, round pumpkin. It was much bigger than the radish. + +The radish thought it was fit enough to take on the pumpkin. The two were about to fight when a big wind came and blew the radish away. The radish was never seen again! + +The other vegetables in the garden had known all along that the radish would never be a match for the pumpkin. They looked sadly at the spot where the radish used to be. They told each other to never look down on anyone, no matter how fit they may be. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Abigail. She had a modern comb that was just for her. Every morning, Abigail would run to get her comb and display it proudly. She would spread it out on her dressing table and admire how pretty it was. + +She would comb her hair just like her mom had showed her. She would always feel so special when she saw the way the comb sparkled in the sunlight. + +One day, Abigail was very excited because it was her birthday. She was going to have all of her friends over to celebrate. When they arrived, Abigail got out her modern comb and displayed it for all her friends to see. Everyone thought it was beautiful and Abigail felt so proud. + +From then on, Abigail always displayed her modern comb proudly. She would comb her hair each morning and her friends would always comment on how nice she looked. Abigail loved her modern comb very much and it was the perfect thing to make her feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Andrea who wanted to have lots of fun. She had a baby brother, who had a fancy cube. She wanted to play with it. + +"Mommy, can we fold the cube?" she asked. + +"No," replied Mommy. "That's your brother's cube and it's very delicate." + +But Andrea was stubborn and she loved to fold things. So she tried to sneak the cube away, but Mommy noticed. + +"Andrea!" scolded Mommy. "Give the cube back!" + +But Andrea refused and kept playing with the cube. She folded it this way and that and she was having fun. + +Suddenly, there was a loud snap! The fancy cube was broken! + +Mommy was very cross and Andrea was sad. + +She learnt her lesson the hard way that it was not okay to fold something that didn't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived happily in a beautiful valley. They wanted to explore the valley, and so one day, the parents set off with their daughter to do just that. + +The valley was beautiful, with green trees and soft grass. The family enjoyed discovering new things, like the friendly butterfly and the singing birds. + +As they walked around the valley, they noticed an old cottage with a red door. They stopped to take a closer look and noticed that someone had left the door slightly open. + +The family stepped inside the cottage and it was filled with wonderful things. There was a dependable old rocking chair in the corner and an old rug beneath their feet. They couldn't believe their luck! + +The parents looked around and decided to take the chair and rug back to their home in the valley. The daughter was excited and yelled, "Thank you for letting us use this stuff! We will take good care of it." + +And that was how the family found the furniture that would become a dependable part of their home in the valley. +Yesterday, Sally was in the park with her mom. She was playing with her doll when she saw a pesky bird. The bird kept flying around her, and it wouldn't go away. + +Sally became persistent, and she demanded that the bird leave her alone. But the bird kept flying around, and it wouldn't leave. + +Finally, Sally's mom got involved. She walked up to the bird and said very sternly: "Go away now. Let Sally play in peace." + +The bird listened to her, and flew away. Sally was relieved and went back to playing with her doll. Her mom smiled at her and said: "See, you just have to be persistent!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, one was called Sarah, and the other was called Linda. They always had a lot of fun. + +One day, Sarah said to Linda: "Come, let's turn upstairs and play!" Linda said: "Ok!" + +The two friends turned upstairs, and Linda said: "You be the bossy one, Sarah!" Sarah said: "Ok!". + +They started playing and Sarah showed Linda how to be bossy. She said: "You have to do what I say!" Linda laughed and said: "Ok!" + +The two friends played happily together until it was time to go home. Sarah said: "Let's turn downstairs now." Linda said: "Ok!". + +And they turned downstairs and went home. Linda always remembered how fun it was with Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to organize the house. But her daughter had an itch. The mommy was different from all the other mommies. She knew exactly what to do. + +"Let's organize," she said, as she tickled her daughter's back. + +"Alright," the daughter giggled. + +They started with the bedroom, tidying up the toys, folding the clothes and putting them back in the drawers. Then they moved to the living room, placing the cushions on the sofa and arranging the books. + +After they were done, the mommy told her daughter, "Why don't you take a break and scratch your itch?" + +The daughter gladly obliged, scratching her back until the itch was gone. + +They both smiled, happy and content that the house was nice and organized. +There once was a little girl named Zuzu. She was only three years old, but she already loved to compete. Every weekend she would go to swimming competitions and every time, she tried her hardest. + +One day, she was in a swimming race and she was going faster than everyone else. Everyone was cheering, and she knew that she had won! When she got out of the pool, she saw a great big trophy waiting for her. She was so excited, she grabbed it and hugged it tight. + +But then, Zuzu noticed something terrible. Her trophy had a big crack in it. She was so sad because she really wanted to show it off and show everyone how good she was. She knew she would need a new trophy, so she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom smiled and said she would take her to the store to buy a new one. She went to the store, and they found a shiny golden trophy. It was just perfect! Now, Zuzu has a trophy she can be proud of, and she can show everyone that she is a winner. +Once there was an old man who lived in a small house near the woods. Each day, he loved to walk near a large silver river. He felt a deep connection with the river and the surrounding nature. + +One day, the old man encountered a young deer who had become separated from his herd. The man picked up the small deer and held it in his arms. He could feel a deep compassion for the little deer's plight and decided he would look after it. + +The man brought his new companion back to his small home. He named him Hops and every day they would take a walk together near the silver river. The man felt great joy while they were together and they remained happy companions until the Autumn came. + +When the leaves started to turn a deep orange, the man realized that Hops missed his herd greatly. Seeing his beloved deer's sadness, the old man knew the time had come to say goodbye. He decided to take his friend back to the woods so he could re-join his herd. + +The old man hugged Hops and with a gentle look of compassion, he disappeared into the woods. The old man sadly watched as Hops rejoined his herd, grateful that his deer would remain safe and happy. +Suzie was wandering around in the woods, looking for something. She stumbled upon a puppy. The puppy was dead. She was sad and angry. She started to wonder how the puppy had died. Then she saw a stick in the ground. + +Suddenly, she remembered that there was a fox that sometimes visited the woods. She was now sure that the fox had killed the puppy. She was determined to get revenge on the fox. + +The next day, Suzie went to the woods again, but this time she brought a friend with her. The two of them gathered big rocks, and filled a bag with a lot of them. When they were done, they quietly hid behind a tree. After a while the fox appeared. + +Suzie and her friend stood up and started throwing the rocks at the fox. The fox was scared, and ran away into the woods. Suzie felt better, knowing that the fox wouldn’t hurt any more puppies. She wiped away her tears, smiled, and left the woods with her friend. +In a far away place, there lived two best friends. One day, they decided to wrap a present for a very special patient. They thought and thought about the special person who worked very hard and needed to stay strong. + +"Let's make something nice, but what will it be?" one friend said. + +The other thought for a second, "Let's make a blanket to wrap around the patient, it will keep them warm and cozy". + +The two friends worked very hard to find the perfect fabric and colors. Once they were happy with their findings, they worked together to painstakingly sew the blanket. + +When they were almost finished, the patient subject started to become restless. The two friends continued to work through the night to complete the blanket and finally finished with minutes to spare. + +The patient was very pleased and thanked the two friends for their kindness. With the soft blanket around them, the patient finally found some rest. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Jack saw a zigzag in the grass. It was so fascinating! + +Excitedly Jack went over to his friends and said :"Look! Look! I found a zigzag!" + +But his friends were very ignorant. They just laughed at Jack and walked away. + +Jack felt sad, but he decided to bring the zigzag home. + +When he got home, Jack showed his mother the zigzag. His mother was so proud of him and said :"Jack, you did a great job! You found a zigzag all by yourself!" + +From then on, Jack knew that being curious and brave is lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. She was three years old and she loved playing in her garden. + +One day, Sally was in her garden and saw something strange. She looked more closely, and saw it was a rat! She was very surprised. 'What is that weird thing?', she said. + +The rat paused and looked at Sally. It said, 'I'm a rat and I live in your garden!' Sally was happy to meet him. + +The rat showed Sally many fun things in the garden. They ran up and down the grass, looked for bugs and smiled at the birds. + +Sally and the rat made friends that day, and had lots of happy days together playing in the garden. +Ken was walking to school and he was feeling very weak. He looked at his bag and thought: "I wish I was stronger." He continued to walk and soon he arrived at the classroom. As he entered, everyone was cheering. Ken couldn't understand what was happening, but he knew it was something nice. + +Suddenly, his teacher, Mrs Roberts, came out of her desk and said: "Children, today I will show you something special. I am going to twist my body in a funny way. Watch this!" And Mrs Roberts started to move her body in funny movements. All of the children were amazed. + +After a few minutes, Mrs Roberts stopped and said: "We all have weaknesses, but it is important to remember that no matter how weak you are, you can always find a way to be strong. We just need to use our imagination and strength. That is the key to success". + +Ken was very happy. He smiled and thought to himself: "I can be strong, even if I am weak". +Once upon a time, there was a silly queen. She was always singing and it made everyone laugh. One day, she decided to go sing in the forest. She thought this would make her even sillier - and very happy! + +As the queen sang, she noticed that the forest was getting quieter and quieter. She looked around and realised that all the animals had gone still. Soon, she was surrounded by a crowd of creatures, all listening to her beautiful song. + +The queen realised how much her singing had delighted the animals, and she promised she would come back and sing for them each week. The animals were so happy that they did a big dance of joy. + +The moral of the story is that something as simple as singing can make everyone around you happy. It teaches us that even something so small can fill a large space with joy. +Once upon a time, there lived a naughty bird. He loved to soar in the sky and explore. He was always off on some new adventure! + +One day he found a card on the ground. It was beautiful and colorful. He decided to take it with him to show his friends. + +While soaring through the clouds, the naughty bird showed the card to a friendly crow. "Look at this wonderful card!" he chirped. The crow squawked in admiration. "It's really beautiful," he said. + +The naughty bird smiled and said, "I think I'm going to keep it!" But the crow objected. "Ha, sharing is caring," he replied. + +The naughty bird sighed and realized he was being naughty. He handed the card over to the crow. "Soar high and show it to everyone!" + +The crow was so happy. He flew away proudly holding the card. The naughty bird watched as he soared into the sky, until he disappeared. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. Sally was three years old and loved going to the park. On one special day, Sally's parents took her to the park. When they got there, Sally ran to the swings and began to play. + +Her parents sat down on a bench and began to chat. They started to mention wine - it was something Sally had never heard before. She was so excited to hear a different word! She asked her parents what it was, but they just laughed and said they would tell her when she was older. + +Sally kept playing until it was time to go home. She was determined to find out what wine was, and made a promise to herself to ask her parents again soon. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lisa who went to the beach one day. She saw the white sand, blue sea and wondered what she could do. + +Suddenly, she saw a big wave coming towards her. She was scared, but then she noticed something at the top of the wave. It was a friendly dolphin! + +The dolphin invited Lisa to go for a ride. She was excited and climbed onto its back. Together, they rode the tide, soaring through the air! + +When Lisa got off the dolphin's back, she thanked him for such a fun ride. The dolphin must have liked her too, because it smiled and invited her to come back for more fun. + +Lisa waved good-bye and left. She had had a marvelous ride, and was already looking forward to her next trip to the sea. +John was feeling very sad. His friends had gone away and he was feeling very lonely. He went to his mom and asked, "How can I feel better?" + +His mom said, "Let's get a fake haircut!" + +John was a bit scared of the idea, but he knew it would make him feel better. + +At the barbershop, the barber asked, "What kind of belt do you want?" + +John said, "Fake". + +The barber gave him a new haircut, and it made him look and feel better. He smiled. + +His mom said, "See? Getting a haircut can help you heal". +John nodded and smiled. He felt much better now. +John was a little boy who liked to climb. One day, he decided to climb a tree in his backyard. He was looking for a special kind of bird that was very pretty. + +John's mother saw him and asked, "Where are you going, John?" + +He replied, "I am looking for a bird with a clear pastel color!" + +John's mother smiled and told him, "That sounds lovely! When you find it, come let me take a look too." + +John said yes and began to climb. As he got higher and higher up the tree, he could see colorful birds in the treetops. Suddenly, he spotted a beautiful bird with clear pastel colors. + +John carefully reached out his hand, but the bird flew away. He was sad, but he was proud of himself for climbing so high. With a smile, he went back to the ground and showed his mother the bird. She was amazed at how high he had climbed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived with her Mom and Dad. Every day, the Mom and Dad would take turns giving the girl a shower. Every shower was smooth and made her feel happy. + +One day, she asked her Mom, “Mom, can I use the shower?â€. Mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course you can sweetheart!â€. + +So the little girl happily went to the bathroom, and stepped inside the shower. She put her hand out to feel the water. It was smooth and warm and she quickly wanted to get in. She laughed and played in the shower, splashing water all around! + +Finally, when she was all done, she got out of the shower feeling refreshed and happy. She looked in the mirror and said to herself, “I love taking showers!†+Once upon a time there lived a daddy and his little baby girl. Every night, the daddy would pick her up from the crib and place her in bed with him and his wife. + +"I'm so grateful," the mommy would say every night to the daddy. "Thank you for supporting us in this way." + +"It's my pleasure," the daddy would reply. + +They would all snuggle together until the little baby was fast asleep. She felt so secure and warm surrounded by her loving family. + +Night after night, the daddy continued to take the baby out of her crib and lay her in their bed. He was so grateful to have such a wonderful family. + +The baby, feeling loved and secure, would drift off to sleep every night with a big smile on her face. +Anna was very upset. She had been looking for the key, but she couldn't find it anywhere. Then, her best friend, Lydia, came over. Lydia had a present in her hand. She gave Anna the present and said, "It's a key!" Anna was so happy! She opened the present and, sure enough, it was a key. Anna celebrated with a big smile and a jump up and down. She was no longer upset. She knew exactly where the key belonged. Anna and Lydia celebrated their success togehter and hugged each other. They both had a big smile all day. +"Come on!" shouted Lisa. She was leading her team on the playground. The bouncy ball came flying into her hands. +"I caught it!" she said proudly. +The other children cheered. +"Where's the next one?" asked one of her teammates. +"It's over there!" Lisa pointed to the sandbox. The team followed Lisa to get the ball. +Suddenly, Lisa saw a little girl, who was all alone, crying. +"Are you okay?" Lisa asked the little girl. +The little girl sniffled and said, "I'm sorry. I dropped my ball in the puddle." +Lisa felt so bad seeing the little girl sad. She ran to the puddle and looked in. Sure enough, there was the little girl's ball. +"Let me help you," Lisa said. She reached in and quickly caught the ball. +"Here you go!" Lisa handed it to the little girl. +The little girl was so happy, her worries were gone. +"Thank you," she said with a smile. +Lisa smiled back and said, "You're welcome!" +One day, Clara went to visit her grandmother. When she arrived, her grandmother was standing in her kitchen making some jelly. Clara knew it tasted delicious, but making it was hard work. + +"Grandma, can I help?", Clara asked. + +"Yes, of course you can, Clara", said her grandmother with a smile. + +Clara was so excited that she could help. She carefully stirred the jelly for her grandmother. She was so creative, thinking of interesting things to put in like bits of fruit or some sugar. + +When the jelly was ready, Clara and her grandmother put it in a jar. After they put the lid on, they enjoyed a big bowl of delicious jelly. Clara was so proud that she had helped her grandmother make the jelly. She was happy to have done something creative and tasty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to play outdoors in the springtime. One day, she went to pet the sheep near her house. Jane loved the soft, fluffy white sheep. + +They were delicate and gentle, and Jane loved them all. She was so happy to spend time with the sheep and all of a sudden, she had a great idea! "I have an orange ribbon," Jane said to the sheep, "would you like to have it?" + +The sheep bleated in response and Jane gently placed the orange ribbon around its neck. Then she smiled and hugged the sheep. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a bell. It was time to go home. "Goodbye, sheep!" said Jane. She waved goodbye to the sheep and ran back home. + +That night in bed, Jane missed the sheep. She thanked the stars for such a wonderful day and then fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a castle. It was famous all around the land. Children from all around the kingdom wanted to go inside and explore. + +One day, an adventurous three-year-old named Billy decided to explore the castle. He put on his special cape, grabbed his trusty sword and entered the castle. + +When he got inside he noticed that the walls were covered in jewels. He put his hand up to feel and realized it was not just jewels but they were also rubies. He thought this must be a special castle. + +As he continued to explore he discovered a large room at the top of the castle. When he entered, he saw a princess and her knight sitting on a throne. + +Billy walked up to them. The princess asked, "What do you want?" + +Billy smiled and replied, "I am just exploring, your majesty. I heard this castle was famous and I wanted to see it for myself". + +The princess shook her head and said, "Well, I am glad you stopped by. You're very brave for coming here alone." She put a special necklace around his neck and said, "Wear this necklace and you'll always be safe". + +Billy thanked the princess and said goodbye. He put the necklace around his neck and journeyed home knowing he had an amazing adventure at the famous castle. +One day, Mommy brought home a pupil. His name was Joe. Joe was very nice, but he was also deaf. Mommy and Daddy talked about how to help Joe. + +That evening, Mommy and Daddy took Joe for a walk. Joe looked around and saw lots of kids playing. He wanted to join them, but he couldn't. Joe couldn't hear what they were saying. + +Mommy and Daddy saw how sad Joe was. So, daddy waved his arms to get the attention of the other kids. "Say hello to Joe!" he said. + +The kids said hello to Joe and they began to talk to him in sign language. Joe smiled and joined their game. + +He was happy he could now talk with the kids in a way he understood. From that day on, Joe had lots of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear. He was always looking for ways to help out his friends and family. One day, he came across a little bird. The bird was very hungry, so the generous bear decided to help. + +The bear offered the bird some of his food, and the bird eagerly accepted. He started to chew on the food gratefully. + +The bear then asked the bird, “Do you like it?†The bird looked up with a big smile and nodded his head. + +The bear was so happy to see the bird enjoying his meal. He continued to give away his food, which made the bird very content. The generous bear was always happy to help out in whatever way he could. +Jimmy and his mom were on their way to the park. Jimmy was carrying a board and his mom had a basket. + +"Momma, what can I do with this board?" asked Jimmy. + +"You can borrow it to play with the other kids," answered his mom. + +When they arrived at the park, Jimmy saw some of his friends playing with different kinds of boards. He was excited to play with them. + +He ran to them and asked if he could join them. But they refused. "We don't want to play with you," they said. + +Jimmy was hurt and went back to his mom. She hugged him and said, "I know what you need. You need some wheels, so you can play the same kind of game as your friends!" + +Jimmy was excited. He knew mom had something in her basket that would help him. With the wheels, he could borrow the other kids' boards and play as they did. Today would be different, he thought. + +And it was. With the wheels, he was able to play with the same kind of board as his friends. They all had a wonderful time and a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Lucy. Tom was very proud of his new post and he wanted to show Lucy. He showed her the post, and encouraged her to look closer. + +Tom said, "Look at my post! Isn't it nice?" + +Lucy became very envious because Tom's post was so nice. She didn't have a post like Tom's and it made her sad. + +Tom said, "Don't worry, Lucy, you can have one just like it. I can encourage you to find one just like mine." + +Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom, for encouraging me. I will find a special post for myself!" + +And so, Tom and Lucy went off to find their posts. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pale elephant who lived in the forest. He loved running around and playing with the other animals. Every day he would race them, getting faster and quicker each time. + +Then one day, a mean lion appeared in the forest. He was loud and angry, and he looked very fierce. The pale elephant was afraid and he hid away from the lion. All the other animals were scared too, so they all stayed away from the lion. + +The lion kept coming back each day, but luckily the pale elephant knew how to protect himself. He had a secret plan. Every time the lion came back, he would run away quickly, leaving the lion far behind. + +One day, the lion came back and screamed, "Let me catch you, pale elephant!" But before he had a chance, the pale elephant was already gone, running away faster than ever. + +The lion was so frustrated by this that he finally gave up and left the forest. From that day onwards, the pale elephant could play in the forest safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who lived deep in the forest. His name was Bill and he loved adventure. One day he decided to explore the other side of the forest where he had never been before. + +When he arrived, he saw a large beast. It had four legs and it's back was covered with thick fur. The beast had a long horn on the top of its head. The mouse was scared and said, "What is that?" + +The beast answered, "I am a unicorn. I am here to show you something." + +Bill followed the unicorn to a stream. The unicorn pointed to the water and said, "Look at this stream. It is filthy!" + +Bill was shocked. He had never seen something so dirty before. He thanked the unicorn for showing him and said he would help clean up the stream. The unicorn smiled and said, "Thank you." + +Bill continued exploring the forest, but he kept the filthy stream in his heart. +Mom and little Tessa were walking around the mall. + +Tessa asked: "Mommy, what are we doing here?" + +Mommy replied: "We're here to get some new things. We're going to provide them for our house." + +Tessa got very excited and started running around the mall, making lots of noise. Mommy started getting worried and called after her: "Tessa, sweetheart, please behave! Don't run too much and be careful." + +Tessa nodded, understanding that she had made Mommy worried. She slowed down her running and started walking around the mall with Mommy and pointing at all the pretty things she wanted. + +They decided on several items and, once it was all done, they went back home with their new things. Little Tessa was so excited that she ran all the way back home, proud that she had helped Mommy provide for their house. +Sam saw a pen on the floor. He asked his mum, "What is this?" His mum said, "It's a pen, Sam. You can use it to draw pictures." Sam was really excited to draw and held the pen with two hands. + +He sat at the table and started to draw circles on the paper. His mum said, "It looks good, Sam. Try to draw more regular circles." + +Sam tried hard to draw regular circles and kept looking at his mum for approval. After some time, he smiled when the circles finally started to look regular. + +His mum was very pleased with him and said, "Well done, Sam! If you keep practicing, you will yield beautiful drawings!" +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. He was walking in the forest, when he came to a big, deep, pond. The bear was very thirsty, and wanted a nice drink. + +He looked around and saw a steaming cup of tea. It was calling to him! The bear put his paw in and took a big sip. But it was hot! He said "Ouch!" + +The bear quickly jumped back, and put his paws into the pond instead. Ahh! The water was so cool and refreshing! He soothed his paws, and cooled off. The bear was so happy and sleepy. + +He lay back, and soaked his furry head into the refreshing pond. He closed his eyes and dozed off while he soaked his head and paws. + +When he woke up, he felt so relieved and refreshed. He thanked the pond, and went off on his way. +Grandma and her grandchild were playing in the garden together. Grandma was wearing a colourful shirt and was very happy to be spending time with her grandchild. + +Grandma asked her grandchild: "What would you like to do, my darling?" +The grandchild smiled and replied, "Let's go to the park!" + +Grandma smiled back and said, "I would recommend we go indoors first. You look a bit sleepy. How about you put on your pyjamas, then we'll go to the park?" + +The grandchild shook their head and said, "No way! I don't want to wear pyjamas, I want to go to the park!" +Grandma laughed as she said, "Ok, let's go to the park but put on a different shirt first." + +The grandchild was happy and they put on the shirt quickly. Now they ran off to the park. +Grandma smiled then, feeling relieved that the conflict had been resolved. She knew that with a bit of patience, her grandchild could be persuaded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maxine. She was very independent and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her family. She found an interesting looking object on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it. + +Maxine's mother noticed what she was doing and asked, "What have you found, Maxine?" + +Maxine replied, "It looks like a special recording machine. I think I can make my own sounds with it!" + +Maxine's mother smiled and said, "What a great idea! You can make your own music if you want!" + +Maxine smiled and started to record her own sounds. She experimented with claps, whistles, and hums. Eventually, she was able to make her own songs. + +Maxine was very proud of herself for being so independent and creative. She kept recording and making fun music with her new pick. +Once there was a mom and her curious three-year-old daughter. They decided to have an adventure to the zoo. The mom told her daughter, “Let’s go see the yellow lions!†The daughter nodded and they went. + +When they arrived at the zoo, the daughter was eager to go and see the animals. She wanted to especially go and pull on the tails of the yellow lions. But the mom told her that she must be gentle. + +The daughter was so full of excitement she didn't listen to her mom. She ran to the yellow lions, but she was too afraid to pull on their tails. Looking around, she saw a little girl who was pulling on a lion's tail. + +The daughter looked up at her mother for help. Her mom smiled and said, "You can pull on the lion's tail, but be gentle!" The daughter pulled gently on the lion's tail, and he didn't even move. She laughed and pulled again, and this time the lion looked back at her. + +The daughter felt brave and proud of herself. She looked up at her mom, and she smiled. They had an adventure that day, and the daughter learned an important lesson. She learned it's okay to do something that might seem scary, as long as you're gentle. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing outdoors. One day she went for a walk and noticed a hedge in the park. It was big and full of green leaves. She thought it was beautiful. + +"I want to design something like this hedge!" said Lucy. + +So, that day she went home and got some paper and some crayons and started to draw. She drew a hedge which was just like the one she had seen in the park, but it was small and modest. She was so proud of her design. + +When she showed her mom, she was so happy with the design and hung it up on the wall. Now, whenever Lucy looks at it she remembers the big, beautiful hedge she saw in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Mika and Jethro. They had a cool clubhouse in the backyard, where they would play every day. + +One day, Mika got a cool, sparkly mask from her grandma. She put it on, and smiled, looking at Jethro. + +Jethro said, “Mika, that’s a bossy mask! Where did you get it?†+ +Mika said, “My grandma gave it to me. She said it will help me relax.†+ +The two best friends decided to test it out. They sat in their clubhouse, and closed their eyes while Mika put on the mask. Surprisingly, they both felt very relaxed. + +Mika was so excited she said, “Jethro, your grandma was right! +Once, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to have a pet of her own. She asked her mum and her dad, but their answer was always no. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her family. Suddenly, she saw a little puppy and it had big, sad eyes. Lily asked her mum if she could own it. + +Mum explained to her, "Lily, owning a puppy takes a lot of patience. That means you will have to be very, very kind and gentle with it." + +Lily nodded eagerly and smiled. She knew she had to be patient in order to own a pet. + +So, Lily and her family decided to take the puppy home. From that day onwards, Lily had a new best friend and she was so, so happy. And she was also very patient towards her puppy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a busy mum. She was making dinner and baking a muffin in the kitchen. + +"What are you doing, mummy?" asked her little girl, who was three. + +Mummy smiled and said, "I'm set'ing the muffin in the oven". + +The little girl smiled and asked if she could help. + +Mummy said, "Yes, you can set the timer for seven minutes". + +The little girl was happy and proud to help her busy mummy. She set the timer and watched to make sure it worked. After a few seconds the timer started ringing and she said, "It's ready, mummy!" + +Mummy took the muffin out of the oven, and said, "It looks perfect!" + +The little girl beamed with pride knowing that she helped mummy to make the tasty muffin. They both had fun and enjoyed the muffin afterwards. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jack and Jill. They loved being together and would always help each other out. + +One day, Jack had an important test to take. He was very worried about it and was not sure he could do it. Jill wanted to help her friend, so she said to him, "Don't worry, I'm here for you!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Thank you. I'll feel much better knowing you're available!" + +Jill replied, "Of course! I love you!" + +So Jack was able to take the test and passed it with flying colors. + +The two friends hugged each other to show their love. They were so proud that they had been able to help each other out. +Once there was a boy and a girl named Jack and Sally. They had been friends for a long time. One day, Jack was feeling sad, so Sally asked him what was wrong. + +"My mom and dad are getting a divorce," Jack said. Tears filled his eyes and he started to weep. + +Sally frowned and hugged him close. "That's too bad," she said softly. "But remember that no matter what happens, you are still valuable as a person." + +Jack said nothing, but he smiled a little and wiped away his tears. He knew that Sally was right. Feeling a bit better, they went outside to play. + +From then on, Sally tried her hardest to show Jack that he was intelligent and wonderful despite their circumstances. Soon, Jack began to smile and laugh more often, and the two of them enjoyed many happy days together. +Tommy sat in the car with his dad, staring out the window. He saw tall trees and lots of houses. "Where are we going, dad?" asked Tommy. + +His dad smiled and pointed to the sky. "Look, Tommy! There's a pilot flying a plane." Tommy lifted his eyes and gasped. He watched with awe as the small plane soared through the bright sky. + +As his dad drove on, Tommy kept looking out the window. Sure enough, after a few minutes he noticed a tall building. His dad pointed and said, "That's where we are headed." + +Tommy's face beamed with joy. He was learning something new! When they finally arrived, Tommy noticed people in uniforms and a giant room with lots of buttons. He watched as the pilot pressed some of the buttons and the tall building began to move. + +Tommy realized that he was in an airplane! He was so excited that he wanted to jump out of his seat. He had taken a plane ride and didn't even know it! +Once upon a time there were two friends, a rabbit and a squirrel. The two were friends since they were very small and they would always go on adventures together. + +One day, they decided to explore a big tree. As they were hopping up to the tree, the rabbit spotted a twig sticking out. He grabbed it with his paws and showed it to the squirrel. + +“It looks nice, doesn’t it?†asked the rabbit. + +“It looks uncomfortable,†replied the squirrel. + +But the rabbit didn’t believe him and he kept holding onto it tightly. + +“Let’s use it to climb the tree quicker,†said the rabbit. + +The squirrel shook his head and said, “I don’t think that’s a good idea. It looks too uncomfortable.†+ +But the rabbit still didn’t believe him. He grabbed onto the twig and made his way up to the top of the tree. + +But sure enough, the twig was uncomfortable and the rabbit wasn’t able to enjoy the view from the top. So he threw the twig down and accepted that the squirrel was right. + +From that day on, no matter what, the rabbit always believed the squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He was hopping around the garden every day, looking for something to eat. One day, he stumbled across a tree with lots of different fruits! The little rabbit was so excited and said to himself, “Oh wow - I never knew this tree was here!†+ +The little rabbit wanted to start eating right away, but he wasn’t sure which fruit to choose. He noticed a graceful butterfly hovering around the tree and said, “Excuse me, can you help me choose a fruit to eat?†The butterfly nodded, and flew away before the little rabbit could say anything else. + +After a moment, the butterfly returned, carrying a ripe and juicy apple in her wings. She gently placed the apple next to the little rabbit and said, “Here you go - this apple is perfect for you!†The little rabbit thanked the butterfly and started munching away on the delicious apple. + +The little rabbit was so happy, and he knew he would come back for more fruit soon! +Once there lived a little girl called Kelly. She was a very independent girl and she loved to study all of the different things around her. One day Kelly went walking in the woods and found a bright and yellow mushroom. Kelly was so excited that she decided to study it. She looked closer and closer and noticed a strange pattern. But when she looked more closely, the mushroom suddenly disappeared! + +Kelly was really disappointed. She looked around and noticed that the mushroom had reappeared, but it was a different colour. She studied the new mushroom and suddenly it changed shape! Kelly was confused and asked the mushroom, "Why are you changing?" + +The mushroom said, "Because I am so independent and I like to do what I want. I can be whoever I choose, whenever I choose." Kelly was so amazed and only wanted to learn more. But before she could the mushroom disappeared again, leaving her with an ended lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named George. He was three years old and he loved to march. Every day George would march around his garden, around his house and through the streets of his neighbourhood. + +One day, when he was marching, he heard a strange sound. He looked around and saw nobody but then heard a voice saying "Welcome". George was confused, it was a weird voice. He said "Hello? Who's there?" + +Suddenly around the corner, he saw a small spaceship. And inside was a little alien. The alien said "Welcome to my planet. I'm glad you are here! Do you want to come with me?" George was amazed. Was this really happening? He said "Yes! I want to come". + +So the alien and George marched off onto the alien's planet. It was so weird and amazing. George explored everything with the alien. He had the best day of his life! +Once there was a little puppy named Cuddles. Cuddles was only three months old and loved to play outside. Every day Cuddles would run around and laugh. + +One day while playing, he came across another dog. The other dog was much bigger than Cuddles, but he was very friendly. He said to Cuddles, "Let's play!" + +But Cuddles was too shy to answer. He just kept hiding behind a tree. The other dog didn't understand why he wouldn't play so he started to act rude. He said, "Come out of hiding, Cuddles!" + +Suddenly, Cuddles put his paw out from behind the tree. The other dog stopped being rude and said, "Let's be friends!". From that day forward, Cuddles and his new friend kept playing every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was always very happy and never felt jealous. One day, she went out to pick some apples and was carrying a basket in her hand. + +When she was collecting the apples, she saw a boy her age who was also picking some apples. She said “Hi†and asked what he was doing. + +The boy said he was in a hurry and needed the apples to give to his mom. He said he wanted to get the most apples before everyone else. + +The girl thought, “That’s not fair. I wanted some apples too.†She felt jealous, but instead of getting angry, she decided to help the boy. + +So, she offered to help and they collected the apples together. Then, they held the basket and ran home with all the apples. + +The boy thanked the girl for her help and said, “Let’s pick apples together again next week.†The girl was so happy she said, “Yes!" + +The moral of the story is that it is better to help each other than to feel jealous or angry when someone else has something we don’t. We must be kind and share. +Once there was a small, stubborn otter called Tippe. One day, he was walking along the river and came across a mysterious box lying in the grass. His curiosity got the better of him and he decided to try to open the box. + +With lots of pushing and pulling, Tippe eventually managed to open the box, revealing something extraordinary. It was full of shiny little stones! Tippe was so excited that he started picking them up to show off to his friends. + +Just then, a wise old otter stepped out from behind a nearby bush. He told Tippe that the stones were precious and that they should stay where they belong, in the box. The old otter said, "It is not wise to be so stubborn and try to take something that is not yours. Doing the right thing will bring you more joy in the end". + +Tippe listened carefully to the wise old otter and put the stones back in their box. He quickly realised that doing the right thing felt much better than being stubborn. So with a smile on his face, Tippe went on his way, happy that he had learned such an important lesson. +Once upon a time there was a black nose. The nose belonged to a young girl called Susie. Susie wanted to design something special. She thought and thought, and eventually had an idea! She would design a jetpack with the black nose. She put the nose onto the jetpack, and it was complete! + +Susie put on the jetpack and gave it a test. She flew high up into the sky! Wow! Susie was amazed at how quickly and how high she could fly. She flew past birds and clouds, and explored the world from high above. + +Susie used her jetpack every day. She never knew what adventure she might have! With her black nose, Susie was ready for anything! +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. He loved to explore the world and went outside every day. + +One day Jimmy came across a thermometer. He thought it was so cool that he wanted to take it home with him. He picked it up and ran back home. + +When Jimmy arrived home, his mom saw the thermometer. She said, “Jimmy, why did you bring this thermometer home? It’s not a toy!†+ +Jimmy looked up with wide eyes and said, “But Mom, I love it!†His mom smiled and said, “That’s so sweet of you, Jimmy. I love you too.†+ +Jimmy was so dizzy with excitement that he started to spin around in circles. His mom laughed and said, “Oh Jimmy, can you be careful not to get too dizzy?†+ +Jimmy stopped spinning and hugged his mom tightly. He said, “Mommy, I love you more than anything.†+ +His mom hugged him back and said, “I love you too, Jimmy. Now why don’t you go play with your thermometer?†+ +Jimmy smiled and raced off to play with his new treasure. From that day on, he kept the thermometer close to him no matter what. +Penny was packing for a special trip with her family. She really wanted to take all her stuffed animals, but her mother said she could only take a few. She carefully made her group and rolled up her suitcase. + +On the morning of the trip, Penny and her family gathered their suitcases to unpack them into the car. + +Penny ran over to her father and said, "Daddy, don't forget to unpack my group!" + +Her father smiled and said, "Don't worry, Penny, I won't forget. Everything will be ready when the car is." + +When they arrived at the car, her father opened her suitcase. Inside, he saw a lot of stuffed animals. + +"Penny," he said, "you packed more than three stuffed animals. You know what? I think three is a good group. I will have to keep the rest here at home." + +Penny was very sad, but she knew her father was right, so she said, "Okay, Daddy. That's a good group." + +And with that, the family went on their trip, with only a good group of stuff animals in Penny's suitcase. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She wanted to go to the beach. + +When she got there, she was so excited! She saw a seal swimming near the shore and she wanted to grab it. +She asked her mom: "Mom, can I grab the seal?" + +But her mom said "No, Mia! It is too dangerous, you might get hurt. We have to stay away from it." + +Mia got more and more curious. She thought she could handle the seal, so she told her mom: + +"Mom, I'm fearless! I'm gonna grab the seal!" + +But her mom said "No Mia! It is too dangerous. Stay put, I'm going to try and get it away from you!" + +Mia watched as her mom walked towards the seal and tried to scare it away. The seal was so fearful and it ran away! Mia was happy and ran to her mom for a hug. + +From then on, both Mia and her mom knew that it was important to stay away from wild animals! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Ted and Ray. They wanted to go for an adventure and decided to fly away together. + +They found a beach and decided to land there. When they got there, Ted wanted to explore and wander around the beach. But Ray said it was not safe and wanted to go back. + +Ted did not listen, and ran away. But soon he realised he was in danger, so he surrendered and called for help. + +Just then, Ray came and took him to safety. He had not given up looking for his friend. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your friends and to be safe. If you get lost, it is best to surrender and ask for help so that you can be saved. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah decided to go on a long walk in the forest and became very tired. She saw a friendly butterfly flitting among some flowers and stopped to watch it. As Sarah watched the butterfly, she gradually started to feel her eyelids getting heavy and knew she needed to take a nap. + +Sarah was a bit fearful, so she called out to the butterfly. “Do you think it’s safe for me to take a nap here?†The butterfly fluttered closer and answered with a kind voice, “Yes, you can take a nap here! I’ll stay close and watch over you.†+ +So, Sarah spread out her blanket and lay down. No sooner had she closed her eyes than she was fast asleep. Meanwhile, the butterfly kept her safe by fluttering around her, scaring away any danger. + +When Sarah woke up, she felt refreshed and was so thankful for the butterfly’s help. She took away an important lesson from this experience: sometimes when we feel fearful, it’s okay to stop and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog. Every morning he would wake up late. One day, his owner said to him, "Hey, why don't you get up early a change? It's more fun that way!" + +But the lazy dog just went back to sleep again. He didn't want to change his ways. + +The next morning the lazy dog woke up late again. But this time, all the other dogs were already playing and running around, while the lazy dog was still sleeping. + +He wished he had listened to his owner, so that he could be out playing with the other dogs. + +The moral of the story is to listen to the wise words of others. If you don't, you might miss out on things that could be fun and exciting. +Mummy and Billy were in the kitchen. Mummy said 'Let's make a salad!' Billy didn't look very excited. He just shrugged and said he didn't want to. + +Mummy asked why and Billy said he felt miserable. Mummy told Billy how making something fun like a salad could make him more happy. After some convincing, Billy agreed to help make the salad. + +When it was finished, Mummy and Billy stepped back to look at their work. They both smiled as they admired their salad - it was full of colourful fruits and vegetables. + +Mummy said 'Let's display our salad!' so they took it to the living room and placed it on the table. Everyone 'oohed' and 'aahed' when they saw it. + +Billy was very proud of himself and the miserable feeling he had before was replaced with happiness. It was great that he had spent time with Mummy and made something special. +Once upon a time, there was a famous lion. He lived on top of the highest tree in the forest. Everyday he would look down over the forest and admire it's beauty. + +One day, the lion decided he wanted to go down and explore. He spread out his magnificent wings and began to fly down the tree. Suddenly, the lion started to fall. He flapped his wings wildly, but there was nothing he could do. He was falling faster and faster. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down from the sky. He said to the lion, "I can help you! Just hold my wings and I'll take you down to the ground safely." The lion grabbed the bird's wings and soon they were on the ground. + +The lion was relieved and thanked the little bird for his help. The little bird said, "You can repay me by spreading your wings and showing everyone how beautiful and famous you really are." +The lion smiled and said, "I will, little one. I will." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy. One day, Jimmy was playing in his backyard when he heard a noise. He got curious and went to look. + +When he got there, he saw a rock. He was excited, so he bent down and picked it up. The rock felt warm, he liked it! + +Jimmy asked his dad, "What can I do with it?". His dad answered, "There's a lot you can do! Rocks are very useful things." + +Jimmy looked around and asked, "What can I make?". + +His dad replied, "Well, you can make a bridge, a tower or a house". + +Jimmy thought for a moment, then said, "I want to make a bridge". His dad smiled and said, "Good! Let's go find some more rocks so you can make it." + +Together, they went looking for rocks. They found some big ones and some little ones. They found some smooth ones and some rough ones. + +They gathered all the available rocks and brought them back to Jimmy's backyard. Together, they built a bridge with the rocks. + +Jimmy was very happy. He liked having fun with his dad and playing with the rocks. +Once there was a mighty driver who loved to drive around. He drove his car every day! One day he drove past a bell and heard it ringing. He was curious and stopped to see who was ringing the bell. When he got out of his car, he saw a small child ringing the bell. + +The driver asked the child, “What are you doing?†+ +The child looked up, with a big smile, and said, “Come here and you’ll see! I’m ringing this bell because I want something special!†+ +The driver was intrigued, so he walked up and asked what the child wanted. The child replied, “I want a big, mighty driver to drive me around. Can you do that for me?†+ +The driver kindly said, “Yes, I can drive you around. Hop in!†+ +The child was so excited to have a mighty driver to take them on a journey! From then on, the driver and the child drove around every day together, and the bell that brought them together never stopped ringing. +Once there was a small boat that sailed away in search of adventure. The boat sailed across the sea until it reached a harbor. It was the most beautiful harbor that the boat had ever seen and it decided to stay there forever. + +Each day, the boat went out fishing and each evening it enjoyed the delicious meals that it caught. Everyone in the harbor welcomed the boat, and they all became good friends. + +But one day, the boat went out fishing, and it never returned. It seemed like the boat had simply disappeared. Everyone was sad and confused. + +Time went by, and then one day a large boat appeared on the horizon. As it passed the harbor, the people saw something amazing. It was the small boat from before with a huge catch of fish! It had come back! + +The people were happy and relieved. The small boat and its delicious catch were welcomed back with great joy. Everyone was sure that the small boat would never disappear again. +Once upon a time, there was a ranch with a family of four. Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Brother Bear and Sister Bear all lived happily. They had a cozy little house and a barn full of animals. + +One day, Brother Bear wanted to go explore outside the ranch. Mama Bear said that it would be okay as long as he was careful. So Brother Bear grabbed his hat and set off, feeling adventurous. + +As Brother Bear walked through the desert, he noticed something strange. Across the horizon was a soft, low sound. It almost sounded like someone was crying. He followed the sound until he saw a little kitten, all alone and frightened. Brother Bear knew then that the sound he heard was the kitten weeping. + +He quickly scooped up the kitten and took it back to the ranch. Mama Bear was thrilled to see her new guest. She made a soft bed for the kitten next to the fireplace, so it would be comfortable. + +Ever since that day, the family takes good care of the kitten and everyone at the ranch is happy. +Sammy was competitive and loved to play games. One day, he was walking home from school and saw a big sign. It said: 'Surprise! We are having a game competition!' Sammy was very excited and wanted to compete. He got to the competition and was amazed at how many people were there. + +Sammy started to compete against all of the other children. He was a quick thinker, using his competitive spirit to answer the questions faster than anyone else. After some time, the judge announced the winner: Sammy! Everyone was so surprised. + +The judge smiled at Sammy and said: "Well done! You were very competitive and you won the game competition!" Sammy was so happy, he couldn't believe it. He thanked the judge and went home with the biggest smile on his face. +The big day had arrived. Little Sarah had been planning it all week. She was so excited as she stood in her playroom with her parents. With a big smile, Sarah said, "Today I'm going to offer something special." + +Her parents looked at each other, wondering what their daughter was up to. Sarah explained, "I'm giving my friends a gift of silence. I'm sure no one has ever offered this before! It's my original idea." + +Sara's parents smiled and clapped their hands. They thought it was so sweet of her. Her mom said, "That's a wonderful idea! You can remind your friends that silence can be a special gift to enjoy.†+ +So Sarah made special cards for all her friends and sent them off with a big hug. Everyone was very thankful when they received her special gift of silence. Now, when Sarah's friends need a moment of peace, they think of her and her original idea. +Mamma was making dinner in the kitchen. Libby, the 3 year old, was playing in the garden. Suddenly, Libby saw something very mysterious. She had spotted an inch-long bug and it was disappearing very fast. Libby asked in a confused voice, "Mamma, where did that bug disappear to?†+ +Mamma laughed and told Libby that the bug had just gone to its home. Libby was happy and said, “I'm going to find my own little home some day too!†+ +Mamma said, “That's right Libby! No matter how mysterious things may seem, we should always have the courage to find our own way!†Libby felt reassured and went back to playing in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a foolish old man. He was very poor and had nothing but a small hut in the middle of the woods. + +One day the man decided to visit a teacher he had heard about in the village to see if he could learn something new. The teacher welcomed the old man and showed him around the school. + +The teacher taught the old man lots of new things and the old man was very happy. He learned lots during his visit and was eager to try out his new skills. + +However, the old man soon became a little bit too confident and started to get foolish. He decided he knew better than the teacher and didn't listen to anything he said. + +The teacher became very angry with the old man and said, "If you continue to act this way, you will not be able to come back here anymore." The old man was sad but he promised to be good. + +When he went back home the old man remembered the teacher's words and finally started to use the things he had learned. Now he was wise and happy once again. +Dan was a rough sailor. He could sail a ship across vast oceans without getting tired. + +One day Dan went to sea again. He set sail on a ship and soon reached the open sea. It was very choppy, but he kept going. + +Dan looked out to sea. Suddenly he noticed a huge wave coming towards him. + +"Grab the wheel!" he shouted. He quickly grabbed hold of the wheel and tried to turn the ship away from the wave. + +The wave was so big that it lifted up the ship. Dan had to hold on tight until the wave passed. + +When the wave had gone, Dan felt relieved. He looked out over the calm sea. + +"I think it's time to bathe," he said. So he took off his clothes and jumped into the sea for a refreshing swim. +One day, Timmy was outside playing with his toy boat. He had filled it with water and was pushing it around in the puddle. Suddenly, the fan made a loud noise. Timmy was scared! He jumped and the boat tipped over, splashing water everywhere. + +Timmy was mad.â€It’s disgustingâ€, he shouted. The fan had ruined his game. He stomped back to his room and sat on his bed, crossing his arms. Then, he had an idea. + +Timmy went back to the puddle and grabbed his boat. He put it in front of the fan and watched as the wind started blowing. The water in the boat started to splash and splash! Timmy laughed and laughed, splashing in the water with his feet. + +This was much better than before. Timmy was happy and he thanked the fan for helping him have so much fun. He didn't think it was disgusting anymore! +Once, there was a little girl who wanted nothing more than to find a friend in the park. She saw a swan gliding through the lake and thought, "What a beautiful bird." She wanted to make a friend so she walked up to the swan, who was floating very still on the smooth water. + +The little girl said, “Hello, swan! Would you like to be friends?†+ +The big swan looked surprised and said, “Friends? Of course!†+ +The little girl smiled and was so happy to have a friend. Every day, she would take long walks to the park and tell the swan stories she had heard. The swan would listen very carefully and make sure to respond with a kind word. + +At the end of the summer, the little girl had to move away. She was so sad to say goodbye to her special swan-friend that she thought she might cry. But the swan gave her a consoling speech, telling the little girl to never forget that a kind word makes everything smoother. + +The moral of this story is that being kind can make the world a better place. It's important to always tell the truth and be a good friend. +Once upon a time there was a wood carver named Bob. Bob was very talented and was able to carve the most beautiful toys. His favorite thing to build were wooden animals. + +One day, Bob was repairing a toy elephant. Bob needed some lumber to fix the leg. When he was going out to get the lumber he noticed his neighbor, Jim, taking some lumber from the shed. Bob asked him, "What are you doing?" + +Jim said, "I'm taking this wood to repair my own toy." + +Bob said, "But that's not fair because that's my lumber." + +Jim replied, "It doesn't matter, I need to repair my toy." + +Bob realized that Jim was being selfish and not thinking about anyone else. Bob decided that he wouldn't let Jim take the lumber, so he took it himself and used it to repair his toy elephant. + +At the end of the day, Bob and Jim talked and realized that it's not nice to be selfish. The best thing to do is to think about others and to share resources. +Once, there was a little girl named Maria who was very eager to mail a special package. She had gathered the prettiest mushrooms from the garden the day before and put them inside the box. + +As she nervously waited for the postman to come, Maria couldn't help but jump up and down in excitement. She looked over her shoulder, hoping to see the postman. + +Suddenly, she heard footsteps and a friendly voice. “Hello Maria! Is this package for me to mail?†It was the postman! + +“Yes!†Maria exclaimed, eager to get her package in the mail. + +The postman smiled and said, “Off it goes! It’s going to be on its way in no time.†Maria smiled with delight and waved goodbye as the postman walked away with her package. +Once upon a time, there was a small boat called Bob. Bob loved to explore and could not wait to start a new adventure. + +One day, he decided to set off from the shore. The water was calm and Bob began his journey. + +After a long time of sailing, Bob noticed something different. The dull shore in the distance had changed! He was curious, so he decided to explore. + +Bob had reached a brand new shore and it was so exciting! But after a while, he remembered he had to leave. So Bob said goodbye to the new shore and sailed away. + +Bob will never forget his adventure and the dull shore he left behind. +John was a friendly 3 year old who wanted to make his parents happy. So every day, he tried to help them around the house. One day, John saw his Dad playing music. His Dad was adding new notes to the song and it sounded so lovely. + +"Daddy, tell me what you are doing," asked John. + +"I'm adding music to make the song even better," replied Dad. + +John smiled and said, "That sounds like fun! I want to add music to something, too." + +So Dad showed John how to add music to his artwork. As the music filled the room, both of them smiled. + +"Music is a wonderful way to add beauty to something," said Dad. + +From then on, John tried to add music to each and every day. He was always looking for ways to have more lovely moments and make his day brighter. It did not only make his day better but also the people around him. + +The moral of the story is that adding music to life is a great way to make it even more beautiful. There are so many ways to add music to our lives, and they make each moment more lovely. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Jack. He had a rope. + +One day, Jack went to the woods to play. He took his rope with him and he was very happy. + +When he got there, he saw a dog. It was so nice! Jack wondered if he could play with it. So, he started to swing the rope around. + +Suddenly, the rope got tangled in a tree. Jack tried to tug it free, but he couldn’t. He was stuck! + +The dog ran over to Jack and looked at the rope. The dog barked, “May I help?†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Yes, please!†+ +The dog started tugging at the rope. Eventually, it freed the rope! + +Jack was so happy. He thanked the dog and said, “Thank you! I’m very sorry you got stuck.†+ +The dog smiled and said, “It’s alright. I’m glad I could help!†+Once upon a time, there lived a very kind and peaceful lady called Miss Emma. Every day, Miss Emma would perform three special acts of kindness for people in her small town. + +One day, Miss Emma heard about a very sad family who were sleeping in a hotel. She decided to perform a very special act for them. + +Miss Emma drove to the hotel and went inside. She knocked on the door and heard a soft voice from inside, “Who is it?†+ +Miss Emma said, “My name is Miss Emma. I am here to help you.†+ +The door opened, and a tired family greeted Miss Emma. She smiled at them, and asked if she could perform a good deed. + +The family was elated, and thanked Miss Emma. She gave them a basket of food, some money and a peaceful night's rest in the hotel. + +The next morning, the family thanked Miss Emma again and thanked her for her act of kindness. Miss Emma smiled and said, “You’re very welcome. Always remember to do something kind every day.†+Once there was a boy called Jeff. Jeff was three years old and was always very curious. One day he decided to go to the beach to explore. He brought a net with him and when he got to the beach, he saw lots of fish. + +Jeff was really excited and he wanted to catch one of the fish. He looked around and saw a big rock just near the water. He thought that would be the perfect spot to catch some fish. He went to the rock and started to lift the net over it. + +Suddenly, he felt something tugging on the net. He had caught something! He held onto the net tightly and saw a big, beautiful yellowfish in it. Jeff was so happy that he shouted out loud and his mum came running to his side. + +When his mum saw the big fish, she said, "That's amazing! What a tight hold you had on it!" Jeff grinned and said, "I lifted it like this!" He then proudly showed his mum how to use a net. +Once there was a girl named Susie who wanted a new toy. She asked her mom, but her Mom said no. Susie was so envious when she saw one of her friends with a new toy. She asked her friend, “Where did you get it?†But her friend didn’t answer her question. + +Susie asked her mom again if she could get the same toy. Her mom looked at her and said, “Not today. Shut the door.†+ +Susie was feeling so envious that she started to cry. She asked her mom why she couldn’t have the toy. Her mom told her that she needed to save money and sometimes it’s important to wait. + +Susie didn’t want to wait, so she asked her dad. He looked at her and said, “No, let’s shut the door on this question for now. We can talk about it later.†+ +Susie was still feeling envious, but she understood and she shut the door. She knew that she had to be patient and save her money. In the end, she did get her toy and was very happy. +Jimmy and his dad were going to the park. They were walking through the park when they found a shiny microphone on the bench. + +"That looks tasty," said Jimmy with a smile. + +His dad noticed a button near the microphone and pressed it. + +Suddenly, the microphone started to zip around all over the park. Jimmy and his dad raced after it, but they couldn't keep up. They watched in surprise as the microphone zipped faster and faster until it was out of sight. + +That night, Jimmy cried himself to sleep. His tasty microphone was gone and he knew he'd never get it back. He was very sad. +One day, Bill went to a dark forest. He saw something special - a jar of jelly. "Bring me the jelly!" Bill cried. + +He found a tall tree and tried to reach it, but he couldn't. He couldn't climb any higher. Bill started to get scared in the dark forest. + +Then he heard a voice. "Use this," it said. Bill looked around, but there was no one there. He looked up and he saw an old man with a rope in his hands. "Come, I can help you," he said smiling. + +The old man threw the rope to Bill and he caught it. With the rope, he was able to pull the jar of jelly down. + +He thanked the old man and promised to bring him a jar of jelly every week. The old man nodded and said goodbye. + +As Bill made his way back home, he started to think of all the fun adventures he would have with this new friend. He knew he had made a good decision by bringing the jelly home. +Jill was running around the garden with her friends. She was excited to see the little flowers and insects. Everything was perfect. + +Suddenly Jill tripped and fell. Her friends ran to her side to check if she was okay. + +"Are you alright, Jill?", one of her friends asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay," said Jill, brushing off the dirt from her knees. + +Jill got up and saw the most beautiful march of bugs. They had their legs linked together, and they were walking in a perfect line. Jill watched them as they marched. + +"Look at them, isn't it perfect? I wish I could march like that," said Jill. + +Her friends agreed and they all watched the bug march until it disappeared. + +The end. +Once upon a time, in a big town, there lived a little boy called Bob. Bob was a cute 3 year old boy. He had a very big dream, he wanted to have a picture of it! One day, Bob told his mom about his dream. + +His mom said: "Bob, that is a very big dream, can you draw me a picture of it?" + +Bob was very happy and excited. He went to get his paper and pens. He spent a few hours drawing, but then he became confused. He just couldn't seem to make the picture how he wanted it. + +His mom came over to him and asked: "What's wrong, Bob?" + +Bob said: "I can't make my dream picture the way I want." + +His mom put her arm around Bob, smiled and said: "That's ok, Bob. You can keep trying until you make the picture the way you want it." + +Bob smiled, grabbed his paper and pens, and started drawing again. He kept trying and eventually he made the picture of his dream! + +And that is how Bob made his dream picture! +Once there was a little girl called Maria. She loved dancing, and was always twirling around in circles. + +One day, Maria's teacher asked her to perform a special dance piece. Maria was very excited, but nervous too. She was so small, and felt helpless. + +Her teacher put on some music, and said:"Now, Maria, I want you to do your piece. You can do it, I know you can." + +Maria took a deep breath, and began to dance. She twirled and jumped and spun around the room. + +When she was finished, everyone clapped. + +Her teacher said:"Well done, Maria! You did a great job." + +Maria smiled and felt so proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful girl named Lucy who loved to build things. One day, a magical crystal appeared in her room. Lucy was so excited! She quickly got to work, building a nice home for the crystal. + +At first, the crystal seemed sad and lonely, but with Lucy's help, it started to shine brighter and brighter. Soon it was sparkling with happiness. + +Lucy was so pleased that she hugged the crystal and said “I built this special home just for you!†+ +The crystal thanked her and said in a gentle voice “Thank you for being so kind and cheerful. I'm so glad to have a home.†+ +And they both lived happily ever after! The end. +Once upon a time, a mom and her toddler were spending the day at home. Mom got a funny idea and asked her kid, "Let's sort the things on the stove, okay?" + +The toddler eagerly nodded her head and the two of them went straight over to the stove. Mom rearranged the pots and pans and put them into neat and tidy piles. She said to her toddler, "Let's make sure each part fits in the right spot." + +The toddler watched in awe as mom had made what seemed to be a kitchen puzzle! Mom instructed her to help sort the things on the stove by handing her pieces one by one until all of them had been properly put together. + +When the toddler was done, mom beamed and said, "Look! It fits perfectly!" In the end, mother and toddler learned that if they took their time and worked together, they could make anything fit perfectly. +Once there was a doggie who liked to sit. He loved the way the grass felt underneath him. One day, the doggie went to the park and saw a bone sitting on the grass. He decided to sit next to it and have a snack. + +"Hi bone," the doggie said. "What are you doing here?" + +The bone just sat there, silent and still. The doggie was a bit puzzled so he shifted closer. + +"My name is Doogie," the doggie said. "I'm here to play with you." He wagged his tail. + +The bone still didn't move. + +Suddenly, the doggie noticed that the bone was stuck in the ground. He started pulling at it, but it wouldn't budge. He tried harder and harder, but it still wouldn't move. + +"Maybe if we work together, we can get it out," the doggie said. "Ready, bone? Let's go." + +They tugged and pulled, slow and steady. Gradually, the bone started to come loose. With one final big tug, the bone was free! + +"Yay! We did it," the doggie said. He sat down beside the bone and smiled. "I'm glad we worked together." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a red rubber. She loved it very much and took it everywhere with her. + +One day, Lucy was playing with her red rubber when her mommy came into the room. She asked Lucy if she wanted to go on a picnic. Lucy was so excited that she quickly said, “Yes please!†+ +On the way to the picnic, Lucy stopped by a shop to buy her mommy a gift. When she saw the shop keeper behind the counter she said, “Can I have a red rubber please?†The shop keeper smiled and gave Lucy the red rubber she requested. + +They had such a wonderful picnic and Lucy’s new red rubber came in quite handy. She used it to cover the ground for their picnic blanket and also as a skipping rope for when they played games. + +At the end of the day, Lucy and her mommy thanked the shop keeper for the lovely red rubber. +One day, there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was playing in his garden when he looked up to the sky and saw a lot of colorful clouds. + +Jimmy said to his mum, 'Mum, look at those clouds! What color are they?' + +His mum said, 'Some of them are white and some look pink, blue and purple.' + +Jimmy was amazed. He said, 'Wow! The clouds are so colorful!' + +He wanted to get closer to them so he lay down in the grass. He closed his eyes and daydreamed about flying in the sky. + +When he opened his eyes again, he realized that he was no longer in his garden but in the sky, surrounded by colorful clouds! He was so happy to be here. + +Jimmy's mum was looking for him and called out his name but he couldn't hear her from the sky. She was worried and said, 'Jimmy, where are you?' + +Jimmy then remembered that he had lied to his mum about where he was and he knew that he needed to go back home. So, he slowly flew back down to his garden. + +When he finally arrived, his mum said, 'Jimmy, where were you?' + +Jimmy smiled and said, 'I was flying in the colorful clouds mum!' +One sunny day, a little girl named Rachel was playing outside. She saw a red rowboat in the river nearby. Rachel loved boat rides and wanted to take the boat for a spin. She got into the boat, pushed off with her hands, and started rowing. + +The wind blew and Rachel began to feel the boat sway more and more. She was scared and tried to row back to shore, but the boat seemed to be stuck in the same spot. Suddenly, Rachel heard thunder and saw dark clouds in the sky. She knew a storm was coming and suffered with fear. + +Rachel was not able to get back to shore in time and the storm was upon her. Strong wind and rain made the boat toss around on the waves which were much bigger than before. Even with her best efforts, Rachel could not make it back to the beach. + +Eventually, Rachel made it to safety but not without suffering first. Her red rowboat had taken a lot of damage from the storm and when she got back to shore, her parents scolded her for taking the boat for a spin. Rachel remembered the incident for a long time, feeling like she had suffered before she had even done anything wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was wearing his favourite sunglasses. He loved wearing them as they made him feel special. He was walking in the park on a wonderful sunny day looking for a peaceful spot to rest. + +Suddenly, he heard a gentle whispering coming from a nearby tree. He looked over and saw a beautiful butterfly perched on a branch. The butterfly was delicately flapping its wings and speaking in a quiet voice. It said, "Come over here and sit with me. I will keep you safe". + +The little boy slowly crept closer and when he did, the butterfly began to whisper lovely stories and secrets about the park. The Butterfly's whispers were so peaceful and calming that the little boy found himself mesmerised. Soon enough, the little boy felt so relaxed that he decided to take a nap right under the tree. + +The butterfly started singing softly and the little boy drifted off into a peaceful sleep. When he awoke, he thanked the butterfly before taking off his sunglasses and heading back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and very curious. She wanted to explore the world around her. + +One sunny day, she went outside and began exploring the garden around her home. As she walked around she saw something on the ground. It was a dirty ice-cream cone! She had never seen one before and she was so excited. + +Her mom heard the news and came running out of the house. + +“Amy, you should not touch that!†said her mom, “it’s dirty.†+ +But Amy was still curious and she begged her mom, “Can I keep it? Please.†+ +Her mom felt sorry for her, so she gave Amy a clean ice-cream cone instead. + +Amy was so happy and she thanked her mom with a big hug. She ran off with her ice-cream cone and continued exploring the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy nut. He had a silly little face and a big bump on his head. The nut wanted to play, so he fell off a tree and rolled along the ground. + +He past some birds and a few flowers on the way. The nut said to the flowers, “Hi! Iâ€���m looking for some fun!†+ +But the flowers said “No! You’d better not play here! All the other nuts are too big for you!†+ +The nut was scared and started to cry. But then he remembered that he was brave and strong, so he stopped crying and kept rolling. He rolled and rolled until he found some friends who were just like him. + +They hugged the nut and said “Welcome! We’re so glad to have you here! You can play with us forever!†+ +The little hairy nut was so excited! He tumbled and fell with his new friends and they all had the best time ever! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a girl and a boy. The girl was cheerful and the boy was also cheerful. + +One day they decided to play a game and the boy said to the girl, "Let's hide and then, I will find you!". The girl agreed and she said, "Okay, hide and I'll look for you". + +The girl started to hide, but she couldn't decide where to go. All of sudden, she saw a big yellow bus, so she decided to hide inside it! + +The boy started to look for the girl and called out, "Where are you? I am here!". He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find her. Then he thought, "Maybe she's hiding in the bus!" + +So the boy went to the bus and opened the door. The girl was very surprised when she saw the boy, but they were both so happy! They hugged and went to play somewhere else. + +The two were cheerful, as they had a wonderful time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a thing. It was smooth, shiny and round. It was Emily's favourite thing. + +One day, Emily was playing with her thing. But then it got stuck! Emily was so sad and she began to cry. + +"Emily, why are you suffering?" asked her Mommy. + +"My thing got stuck!" cried Emily. + +Mommy was very smart and she found a way to get the thing unstuck. She used a small tool and it worked! + +Emily was so happy and relieved. She gave her Mommy a big hug and thanked her. + +After that, Emily played with her thing all day long. She was so happy that it was smooth again! +Once upon a time there was a small animal called 'Fur'. Fur lived on a farm and loved to be around all the other animals. Every day, Fur would supply the farm by bringing fresh vegetables and fruit to feed all the other animals. But one day, something changed. + +Suddenly, a very noisy truck stopped by the farm and began to unload boxes. The boxes were filled with many bright, colourful toys. Fur was so excited to see the toys and wanted to bring them back to the farm. But the truck driver said "no" and drove away. + +Fur was so disappointed and couldn't understand why the driver didn't want to supply the farm with toys. Fur was so sad and the other animals felt sad for Fur. + +Sadly, Fur never got to enjoy the toys and the farm never had any toys. They all had to be content with the fresh supplies from Fur. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Polly. She loved playing in her backyard, especially in the big field behind her house. One day, she woke up and it was gloomy outside. Polly felt sad so she asked her mom why it was so gloomy. + +Her mom said it was raining. Polly asked if she could go play in the field even though it was raining. + +Mom said, “No, it’s too wet to go out and play.†+ +Polly asked, “What can I do? I don’t want to stay inside all day.†+ +Mom said, “I have an idea. You can help me work in the field today. It’s a lot of work, but it will be fun.†+ +Polly thought this was a great idea. She put on her raincoat and rain boots and went outside to the field with her mom. They worked together all day, and Polly had a lot of fun. Even though it was raining, the gloomy day didn’t bother her anymore. +The day was boring. Not much was happening. John, a toddler, wanted to play outside. + +His dad said, "John, why don't you display what you can do?" + +John thought for a moment and then he ran to the kitchen. He grabbed a sandwich and ran back to his dad. He proudly displayed it in his hands and smiled. + +His dad laughed and said, "That's great! While that was a good display, why don't you try something more exciting?" + +John thought for a second and then ran off to the backyard. He grabbed his toy truck and ran back to his dad. He proudly displayed it in his hands and smiled. + +His dad was pleased. "That's even better! Great job, John. That was a very exciting display!" +Molly and her mom went to the park. They each held onto a kite. They stood upon a hill and the wind blew gently. + +Molly's mom said, "Let's hang the kites." + +Molly was anxious but she helped her mom hang the kites. They tied the kites with strings to a cushion on the ground. + +The kites started to float in the air. Molly smiled and laughed as she watched them. + +Molly's mom was happy too. She said, "It looks like we did a good job, Molly." + +Molly nodded and smiled. She was so glad that they had hung the kites in the park. +There was a cute little hedgehog named Ben. He loved to play in the garden. So one day he was pushing a squash across the grass when he heard a voice. + +Ben: "Hello? Who's there!" + +The voice said: "It's me! Come and see!" + +So Ben pushed the squash closer and he saw a little rabbit. It was so cute! The rabbit said: "Do you want to play with me? We can push the squash together!" + +Ben: "Yes!" + +So they played together, pushing the squash all around the garden. They had so much fun! Whenever one of them got tired, the other would push the squash a bit more. Then they would both laugh and keep playing. + +When it was time to go, the rabbit said goodbye and hopped away. Ben waved and pushed the squash back home. He couldn't wait to come back and play with the rabbit again! +Once upon a time there was a loyal pet named Max. He was a happy companion of a three year old boy, Jake. Every day Jake went out to play with Max, and together they enjoyed the outdoors. + +One day, Jake and Max got lost in the woods. The sun was setting, and Jake was getting scared when he saw Max stumble. Max yelped and Jake ran towards him. + +Jake hugged his pet and said, "It's okay, Max, we'll find our way home soon." But deep down, he knew that Max had hurt himself badly and was in pain. + +Jake and Max continued walking until they found a bright Sunflower glistening in the moonlight. The Sunflower was happy to see them and said, "I can help heal your pet, but it will take some time." + +Jake happily accepted and Max was very grateful. After a few days, thanks to the Sunflower, Max was feeling much better and back to his loyal self. He was happy that he and Jake were finally able to make it home safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was full of life and she had a toy she loved very much. Every day the little girl would take her toy outside and sing in the sunshine. + +One day as she was singing, another little girl came over. She was carrying a brand new toy. The other girl had a big smile on her face and asked if she wanted to play. The little girl said yes. + +But soon the new girl started to complain about the little girl's old toy. She said it wasn't regular and it didn't look like any other toy. + +The little girl felt sad. She thought her toy was the best toy ever. After thinking for a little while the little girl decided it was best to stay true to herself and not worry about what other people think. She gave the new girl a big smile and said, "Let's just enjoy our toys and keep singing." + +The moral of the story is that it is important to not worry too much about what other people think and always be true to yourself. Learning to be confident and follow your own path no matter what other people say is a valuable lesson to learn early in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was chubby, and very happy. Every day, her mommy would give her a plate of delicious food, like broccoli. + +One day, Lucy said to her mommy, "Mommy, why do I have to eat this broccoli?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "It's because it will help you improve your health." + +Lucy said, "But it doesn't taste very good." + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, if you keep eating broccoli, you'll get used to it and you'll even start to like it. Plus, it will make you healthy and strong." + +So, Lucy decided to give it a try. She ate the broccoli every day, and soon she started to like it. She got healthier and stronger and didn't feel chubby anymore. In fact, she was very happy and proud of how much she had improved. + +The end. +Joe was at a restaurant with his mom. They were looking at the menu and trying to decide what to eat. Joe saw something he liked and he said, "Mom, I want the dry food." + +His mom looked at Joe and said, "That looks good, but let me get you something with a little more moisture in it. Would you like some soup?" + +Joe thought for a moment then said, "Yes, but can you help me mix it together? I want to make it more like a meal." + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, I can help!" + +She helped him mix the soup and some of the dry food together. Joe was so happy with the result. They enjoyed the meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny who loved to play in her garden. She loved to watch the birdy fly and the flowers grow. + +One afternoon, when Jenny was playing outside, she heard a gentle whisper from the flowerbed. 'Come closer,' it said. + +Jenny was curious. She slowly crept closer to the flowerbed and waited. Then, once again, she heard the gentle whisper. 'Play with me!' it said. + +'Who said that?' Jenny asked. + +'It's me,' the flowerbed answered. Jenny was surprised, but she was happy to have a new friend. + +'What can we do together?' she asked. + +'Let's have a tea party!' answered the flowerbed. + +Jenny grinned and began to play with her new friend. They played like that until the sun began to set. + +Jenny said goodbye to the flowerbed and promised to come back to play again soon. And every day when Jenny played in the garden, she could hear the soft whisper of the flowerbed, gently reminding her to wait for a tea party. +Once there was a turkey. It was very small, but it wanted to grow. Each day it ate and drank and played in the sunshine. Pretty soon it began to get bigger. + +One day, the turkey became very tired. It had been running and jumping around in the woods all day. When it's tummy started to growl, the turkey knew it was time to go home. + +The turkey went back to its nest and curled up in a cozy little ball. Soon it was fast asleep! All night long, it slept and grew bigger and bigger. + +When the morning sun came out again, the turkey was wide awake and feeling much better. It stretched out its wings and gave a big yawn. Then it wandered off back into the woods to explore and find food. + +The turkey kept growing and growing until one day it was big and strong. It was so happy that it could run, jump and fly all around! But it still remembered how tired it had been that day, so it made sure to take regular naps and sometimes just relax in the sun. +Mia was a jolly three year old who loved to watch television. One day, Mia's mother mentioned that they should go to the park. Mia ran off to tell her dad, but he was watching television and didn't respond. + +Mia's mother shouted to her dad, "It's time to shut the television!" but he still ignored her. Mia started to feel frustrated and angry, so she shouted too. + +Dad looked down at Mia and said, "Maybe you're right. Let's go to the park. There are lots of birds and trees to look at." + +Mia was so relieved that she gave her dad a big hug. They all went to the park and had a jolly time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dance. Everywhere she went, she was always dancing. She would dance in her house, at school, in the park and on the streets. + +One day, the little girl heard a voice calling her. It said, "Come to me and dance." She looked around and saw the earth was inviting her to dance. She stepped closer and began to dance with the earth. + +The little girl was so happy and felt no pain. She danced and laughed and twirled and the earth seemed to be dancing with her. She felt free and happy and her heart was full of joy. + +But after a while, the earth started to hurt. The little girl could feel that the earth was in pain and so she stopped dancing. She hugged the earth, said she was sorry and told it that she still loved to dance. + +From that day on, the little girl was extra careful when she danced with the earth. She would be gentle and kind and make sure to never hurt it again. +Once upon a time there was a bossy little girl. She loved to eat waffles and thought they were the best food ever. + +One morning, she woke up super excited. She put on her best clothes and grabbed a waffle. She ran to the park, and there she saw a huge hill. Smiling, she said to herself, "I'm gonna rise to the top of the hill!" + +The bossy little girl started running up the hill with her waffle in her hand. As time passed, the hill got steeper and steeper. But she kept on running! + +At the top of the hill, she stopped and offered her waffle to a little birdie. She said, "I want to share this delicious waffle with you. You can eat it now or save it for later." + +The bossy little girl had managed to rise to the top of the hill. She sat down and took in the view, feeling very proud of herself. +There was once a curious little girl who loved to explore. Every day she would go on a new adventure. Today she wanted to look for something special. She packed a notebook and a pencil and started walking. + +She came across an old tree and stopped to take a closer look. When she got to it, she gasped at the sight. It was full of the most beautiful, bright feathers! She couldn't believe it. She was so excited that she just had to pick one up. + +The little girl gazed at the beautiful feather in her hands and a big smile spread across her face. She thought about what she could do with it. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared out of nowhere. She was startled and turned around to look at him. The old man smiled at her and said, "What do you plan to do with that feather, little girl?". + +The little girl looked up at him with wide eyes. She replied, "I want to write down my ideas in my notebook." The old man smiled, gave her a nod and said, "Sounds like a great idea! Have fun!". + +The little girl thanked him and then went on her way. She took the feather home and carefully placed it in her notebook. She was curious to find out what kind of ideas she could come up with using the feather. She was so excited to get started! +Once upon a time there was a stubborn lion who loved to wander alone. One day he decided to set off on a journey. He traveled for days and days until he came to a deep and dark forest. Suddenly he heard a loud roar from an unknown animal. + +Scared and confused, the lion stopped and looked around. Suddenly, out of the shadows, came a fierce lioness. + +"What are you doing here?" she asked. + +The lion was too stubborn to answer, so he just stood there, refusing to move. + +The lioness got angry and roared, "If you don't leave, I will have to fight you!" + +The lion was still too stubborn to listen and he didn't move. As a result, the lioness attacked him and he was never seen again. + +The moral of the story is never let stubbornness lead you astray. Always be willing to listen and make wise decisions to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a nice woman. She was very organized and liked to share. Every day, she opened her door and thanked the people who brought things to share with her. + +One day, a strange man came to her door. He asked her if she had anything to share. She thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, here you go!" She gave him a big smile and handed him a big bag of food. + +The man seemed pleased with the food, but he didn't say thank you. Instead, he pulled out a knife and pointed it at her. The woman was frightened and asked him what he was doing. The man told her "if you want to share, you have to give me more". + +The woman knew she had to make a choice. She had to decide whether to give him more or to run away. In the end, she decided to run away and save her food. + +This story teaches us that we should never give away things to strangers without caution. Share, but stay safe! +Once upon a time, there was an original boot. The boot was red and shiny. One day, the boot wanted to explore. It set off on an adventure. + +The boot walked through tall grass and bright flowers. It saw birds, frogs, and bunnies too. Soon it came to a big, deep river. + +The boot knew it had to get through the river if it wanted to continue the adventure. With a deep breath, it set itself afloat. Slowly, the boot started paddling with its laces. + +Eventually, the boot made it across the river. It felt so proud of itself! With a cheerful bounce in its step, the boot set off again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she liked to explore. One day she decided to go to the beach. + +When she arrived, the little girl was so excited to see the jellyfish. She bent down to get a closer look. + +"They look yummy," she said to herself. + +One of the jellyfish had a little seat on its back. The little girl carefully sat down on it and she was surprised when the jellyfish didn't move at all. + +The little girl thought that riding on the jellyfish was so much fun! She had a great time enjoying her new seat. + +When it was time to leave, the little girl waved goodbye to her jellyfish friend. She was happy to have made a special new friend. +Once upon a time there was a village. It was very organized with things in their rightful places. One day, though, something went wrong. + +The mayor of the village came to check on the village and noticed that everything was a mess. He was sad and decided to fix it. + +He called on his friends to help him. Everyone came to help and they worked hard until the village was fixed again. + +They organized the village together. The mayor was so happy! The village was neat and tidy once more. Everyone smiled and felt proud of what they had accomplished. + +The village was now organized, neat and tidy. Everyone was happy and the mayor felt mighty pleased! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kate. She loved to explore and watch her surroundings. One day, she reached the edge of a wood. She looked around, and noticed a small mill in the distance. It looked so delicate! She wanted to get closer, so she ran to it. As she approached, she could hear a voice. + +"Hello?" Kate said. + +"Who's there?" replied the voice. It was an old lady. + +"I'm Kate," she said cheerfully. + +"What brings you here, Kate?" asked the old lady. + +"I wanted to see the mill," she replied. + +"Would you like to come in?" asked the old lady. + +Kate nodded eagerly and she followed the old lady into the mill. Inside, it was full of delicate machines, sparkling in the light. Kate was so excited. She watched the old lady move around the mill, touching the delicate levers and switches. She looked so happy! + +The old lady chuckled. "You have a knack for this, Kate," she said. Kate smiled. + +Thank you for the visit, Kate," said the old lady. + +Kate thanked the old lady, and off she went. She never forgot the experience of visiting the delicate mill. +Once there was a huge fox. Every day, he liked to play. He would hop around, chase bubbles, and make funny sounds. + +One day, he found a butterfly. He followed it around and tried to catch it. He chased it for a long time, but he couldn't get it. + +But then he noticed a hole in the ground. He put his head in, and there was so much to explore! He stayed in the hole for a long time, playing games and having fun. + +At last, the huge fox was ready to go home. He said goodbye and hopped away, back to where he started. He was happy and tired, but most of all happy to have had so much fun playing. +John was walking in the park. He was looking around with an alert eye. He suddenly saw a pear nearby. He picked it up and began to look at it. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "What are you looking at?" It was a small girl standing nearby. Her name was Sally. + +John looked up and said, "I'm looking at this pear. It's very pretty!" + +Sally smiled and said, "Yes, it is. I like pears too!" + +John looked at Sally and said, "Do you want the pear? You can have it." + +Sally's eyes lit up. She said, "Yes, please! Thank you!" + +John handed the pear to Sally, and she took it happily. She thanked John again, and ran off with her pear. John watched her go, feeling very alert and happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was ready to help around the house. His mom gave him an apron to wear, so it wouldn't get dirty, and he was so excited to do a job! + +Every day, he eagerly went around the house, looking for jobs that he could do to help. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find anything. + +His mom smiled gently and told him to wait, it would all make sense soon. But the boy couldn't understand why he couldn't help. + +Finally one day, his mom announced that it was time for him to help, and gave him an apron to tie around his waist. He smiled and was ready to help in the kitchen. + +He was so excited to wear his apron and help, just like his mom and dad did. And he realized he had been ready to help all along! +Once upon a time, there was a playful fisherman. He swam in the big, blue ocean every single day. He was always excited to catch the fish each morning. + +One day, the fisherman went out to the ocean and had the best catch ever! He caught so many big, tasty fish. He was so excited to return home to tell his family. + +But as the fisherman was swimming back to the shore, a giant whale appeared. It was so big! He was scared and tried to swim away, but he couldn't. The playful whale kept following him, no matter how far he swam. Eventually, the fisherman was so tired, the whale ate him. He never returned home. The end. +It was a stormy night and Max was lying in bed. Suddenly, a loud clap of thunder shook his room, but Max was not scared. He sat up in bed, looked at the window and saw flashes of lightning in the sky. + +Max's mom heard him moving around and came into the room. She said, "What's wrong Max? Are you okay?" + +Max smiled at his Mom and said, "I'm not scared of the lightning, I like it!" + +His Mom teased him, "Oh, you do? Well, it's very serious stuff, you know." + +Max nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, I accept that it is serious. But I still like it!" + +His Mom smiled, gave him a hug and said, "Well, I guess we can all accept that you like the lightning!" + +Max smiled back and said, "Yes!" He lay back down in his bed, feeling safe and sound, watching the lightning flash in the sky. +Once there were two friends named Bill and Tim. Bill was a little bit clumsy, and he was always stumbling over things. + +One day, Bill and Tim were walking through the forest together. Suddenly, Bill stumbled over a big fallen tree, and he went spilling into the bushes! + +Suddenly, Bill saw a giant spider! He was so scared, he jumped back and fell over again. Tim saw the spider too and he began to laugh! + +"Don't worry," Tim said, "it's just a tiny spider, see?" + +Bill looked closer and saw that it was indeed a very small spider. He took a deep breath and brushed himself off. + +Suddenly, Bill smelled something. "Oh my gosh, something smells so hot!" he exclaimed. Tim laughed and said, "That's just the sun, Bill. The sun can get very hot in the afternoon." + +Bill nodded and smiled. He was glad that he and Tim were still friends, even though he had stumbled over the tree and been scared by the spider. + +They continued walking, chatting and laughing together as they made their way through the forest. +One day, mama walked into a store and saw a broken mattress on the floor. She said to her little boy, "We need to learn something today." + +The little boy was very curious, so he asked, "What are we learning?" + +Mama smiled and said, "We are learning how to fix things." + +So, they took the broken mattress back home and mama showed the little boy how to fix it. The little boy watched as mama stitched up the holes and patched up the rips. + +When the mattress was all fixed up, mama said, "Now you have learned something very useful today. Now you know how to make things that are broken new again!" + +The little boy beamed with pride and said, "I'm so glad I learned how to fix a mattress!" +Once upon a time there was a goose. It was a very fast goose. One day, the goose was stepping across the field. All of a sudden, it saw something. It was a little girl! The goose stepped closer and said, "Hello there!" The little girl was so surprised! She smiled and said, "Hi there! What are you doing here?" The goose replied, "I was just stepping across this field and I wanted to say hi!" The little girl was very pleased. She said, "Well, it was nice meeting you! You are very fast, goose!" Then she gave it a hug and kept stepping away. The little girl waved goodbye and said, "Bye bye, Mr. Goose!" The goose waved back and said, "Bye bye!" Then, the little girl and the goose went on their way. +John was playing outside with his toy car. It had wheels that zip and he loved it. Suddenly, his mom called him from inside. + +"John, come inside now!" she said. + +John did not want to go. He had so much fun playing with his car and he wanted to keep going. He said to his mom, "No, I don't wanna go". + +John's mom was angry. She wanted him to come inside right away. She said sternly, "John, I said come inside now!". + +John still did not want to go. He said, "No, I want to stay here and zip with my car." + +John's mom got madder and madder. She said through gritted teeth, "John, if you don't come inside now, I will take away your leg!" + +John was shocked to hear this. He did not want to lose his leg and he stopped playing and went inside. + +Inside his room, John saw a smelly sock on the floor and he realized that it smelled so bad because his mom had been threatening to take away his leg and he had not listened! He quickly picked up the sock and put it in the trash so it wouldn't stink up the house anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on holidays to explore and have fun. + +One day, he decided to go for a holiday with his parents in a faraway place. He was very excited. + +When they were about to leave, his dad said, "Tim, be careful when you are moving around. Don't run too fast!" + +But of course, Tim didn't listen and started running around the house. But then he tripped and fell down. He started to cry. + +His mum said, "Tim, it's okay. Be careful and make sure you keep moving around safely.†Tim smiled and agreed. + +Then they set off on their holiday. They had a wonderful time exploring, moving around and enjoying themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful little girl named Emma. She was always helping her mom around the house. Every day, she would go to the store to pick up groceries. + +One day, her mom had a special task for her. She asked Emma to buy some apples. Emma had never bought anything in the store before, so she was a little nervous. + +As she reached the apples, she remembered her mom's instructions. She needed to look at the price. She looked around and found a sign with the price of the apples. She was so proud of herself for remembering. + +When Emma reached the checkout, the shopkeeper asked if she needed some help. + +Emma replied, "No, thank you. I remember the price and can do this myself." + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Wow, you must be a very helpful little girl." + +Emma blushed and nodded. + +The shopkeeper handed her the apples. As she walked away, she was very proud of herself for being helpful. +George and his mom were in the living room. George wanted to give his mom a hug. He ran to her but suddenly his foot slipped on the carpet and he fell. He started to cry. + +His mom looked at him with a gentle voice and said: "It's ok, George, no worries!" + +But George was still angry. He shouted: "I don't like the carpet!" + +His mom was surprised. She asked him: "Why don't you like it? You usually like it when we play on it together." + +George pouted and said: "I don't want to mind the carpet". + +His mom thought for a while and then she said: "How about if we move the carpet and find another spot to play together. Will that make you happy?" + +George nodded and a big smile appeared on his face. George was so happy that his mom was ready to find another spot to play together. From that day on, the carpet was not the same for George. He learnt to respect it and mind it, instead of being angry. +Once upon a time there was a little boy and he had the most wildest head of hair ever! He was called Mukki by his friends and family. Mukki was very determined and always insisted on doing things his own way. Even though it often made him late for things, his family and friends always admired his spirit. + +One day, Mukki was walking to school with his friend when he insisted on taking a shortcut through the park. His friend thought it was too risky, but Mukki was determined. He wanted to go this way so he wouldn't be late. He shouted out and said, “I want to go through the park and I insist!†In the end, his friend agreed but warned Mukki to stay close. + +So, Mukki and his friend headed off through the park. Along the way, they saw some wild animals running around and Mukki was so excited. He had never seen wild animals before and he thought they were fascinating. His friend had to insist that they keep going, but Mukki was having so much fun that he didn't want to leave. + +Eventually they made it to school, but Mukki was so full of stories about the wild animals that it was already almost time for lunch. His friend said, “See, I told you we should have taken the normal route!†Mukki just smiled, knowing that despite his choice of route, he’d had a grand +One day, Jack and his mom went to the store. They looked around and found lots of things they wanted to buy, but then Jack spotted something he wanted the most. It was a little rub! + +"Mom! Mom!" Jack said, "I want that rub!" His mom said it was too expensive so they left the store. + +The next day, Jack came back to the store and noticed the rub was gone. He couldn't believe it! Someone had stolen the rub! + +Jack was sad, so he went to go ask the storekeeper what had happened. The store keeper told him that someone had stolen the rub. + +Jack was really upset, so he and his mom asked the storekeeper what he could do to make things normal again. The storekeeper said he would give Jack a different rub so he could still play with it. + +Jack was so happy and thankful. His mom was glad to see him smile again. Now everything was back to normal. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Peter and Molly. Peter and Molly were always together and loved to play together. + +One day, Peter and Molly were in the backyard. Peter had taken out his box of chalks and was drawing on the ground. But Molly was just standing and staring at him. + +"What are you doing, Molly?" asked Peter. + +Molly just kept staring. Finally, she said, "I saw a filthy bug over there!" and pointed at a spot on the ground. + +Peter smiled. He quickly drew a big bug with his chalk right on the spot. He even added two big eyes and two tiny legs. Both Molly and Peter stared at the bug for a few seconds. + +"Wow," said Molly, "that's so cool!" + +And then the two friends laughed together and continued to play. +Once upon a time there was a kid. He was playing in the dirt, and it made him very dirty. He liked playing in the dirt a lot, but soon the sun began to set. It was time for bed. + +So the kid went inside his house and ran to his bedroom. He was so excited. He wanted to open his bed and get in. He opened it up and jumped in with a loud "Whee!" + +After he was all tucked in, he thought to himself. He had such a fun day, and he said to himself, "Tomorrow I'm gonna open the door and play in the dirt again!" +Mia was playing in the garden when she ran into a talking rabbit. Mia wondered if the rabbit was real, so she decided to try something. + +"Hello, Rabbit," she said. "Can you talk?" + +The Rabbit answered, "Of course I can talk! What would you like to know?" + +Mia thought for a moment and then asked, "What do you do with your brain?" + +The Rabbit smiled gently. "My brain does lots of things. It helps me remember where I live and how to jump really high. It also helps me understand people and answer their questions." + +Mia smiled. "Thank you!" + +The Rabbit nodded and hopped away. Mia was glad that she got to know the Rabbit and found out what his brain could do. +Amy was a curious three year old. She was always looking for something new to explore. + +One day, Amy went to the park. She decided to collect leaves to make a poem. She was very careful and gentle as she picked up the leaves. + +Soon, Amy had collected enough leaves to make her poem. She sat in the grass and got to work. Her little fingers formed the words to the poem with care. As she worked, Amy felt calm. + +When she was done, Amy had the most beautiful poem. She glanced around and noticed how peaceful the park was. Amy smiled and proudly held up her poem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Milly who was very excited to go to the big park. When she got there she was welcomed by a big man with a warm smile. Milly was so excited, she ran straight over to the melon field. She excitedly grabbed two big melons and smiled with delight. + +The big man noticed how excited Milly was, so he decided to surprise her! He quickly grabbed four more melons and held them up to Milly. She gasped with delight and happily thanked the big man. + +Milly took one of the melons and asked the big man, “Would you like to share the melon with me?†The big man was so happy that he accepted the offer and said, “Yes, I would love to!†+ +Milly smiled and started eating her half of the melon. Suddenly, she felt a bit sick and realised she had eaten too much. She looked up at the big man and said sadly, “Sorry.†The big man gently smiled and said, “It's okay, would you like a sip of water?†+ +Milly nodded yes and the big man got her a big cup of water. Milly drank the water and felt much better. She thanked the big man and the big man smiled and said, “You are very welcome.†+Once upon a time, there were two best friends who loved spending their summer together. Each day the friends would go to the park. Early one morning, one of the friend's saw an expensive toy at the store window. He pointed excitedly at it and said, "Look! Let's go play with it!" + +The other friend sighed, "We don't have enough money to get it." + +The first friend leaned on the store window and said, "I'll work all summer to get enough money to buy it, I promise!" + +The other friend frowned and tried to explain, "It's too expensive. You can't get it, even if you do all the summer jobs." + +The first friend just smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can do it!" + +The other friend knew it would be impossible, but she smiled and said, "If you can do it, I'll help you!". + +And so the two friends spent their summer working hard, doing all kinds of jobs. And in the end they were able to get enough money to buy the expensive toy in the store window. The friends were so happy they hugged and laughed and spent the rest of the summer playing with their new toy. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Every day, mommy and the baby went for a walk in the park. On this particular day, the baby saw something special - a peach tree with a large peach! + +The baby stopped and looked at the peach. She thought it was impressive. Mommy asked, "Do you want to try it?" + +The baby paused. She had never tasted a peach before. She looked at her mommy and said, "Yes, I want to try it!" + +Mommy smiled and picked the peach for the baby. She washed it and handed it to the baby. + +The baby enjoyed the peach and couldn't believe how sweet it was. She kept saying 'Yum!' over and over. + +Mommy said to the baby, "It's important to mind the peach tree. Every time we come to the park, we'll check to see if there are any more peaches. Wouldn't that be impressive?" + +The baby was so excited. She couldn't wait to check the peach tree every time she came to the park. + +And that's exactly what they did! The peach tree provided them with many peaches over time, and the baby thought it was very impressive. +Once upon a time there was a chubby lab. It was Gabe the lab. He was very happy and liked to jump. +Gabe was jumping all around the park. He was having so much fun! +Gabe jumped so high that he reached the trees in the sky. He was very proud of himself and he was still jumping. + +Then suddenly, something strange happened. Gabe landed on a bigger chubby lab! It was so funny! The two of them started laughing. + +They decided to be friends and they started jumping together. They were having lots of fun, enjoying the sunny day outside. + +Soon it was time for them to go home but not before they gave each other a big hug. Then they both waved goodbye and went back to their homes, looking forward to their next adventure together. +Once upon a time there was a selfish little rabbit. One day he was hopping around the forest when he saw a bench at the edge of the clearing. He hopped up onto the bench, hoping to find some food. But someone else was already there. + +"What are you doing here?" growled the voice. He jumped in surprise. It was a big bear, scowling at him. + +The rabbit mumbled something about looking for food. + +The bear shook his head. "You're a selfish little rabbit, aren't you? This bench belongs to me. I'm the only one allowed to sit on it." + +The rabbit realized his mistake and hopped away. He found some other food in a nearby bush, but he decided to stay away from the bear's bench. He didn't want to be selfish again. +Roger was a mechanic, who lived in a small village. It was a hot summer's day when he decided to take a walk in the park. He saw two children there, playing with their toys. + +"Hello," he said. + +The kids looked at him and smiled. "Hi," they said, but kept playing. + +Roger noticed one of their toy cars was broken. "Let me take a look," he said. + +The children watched as he took the car and opened it. "Aha, I think I know what's wrong," he said. + +Roger carefully made some adjustments and then closed the car. He handed it back to the children. "Here you go," he said. + +The children were delighted. They thanked him and began pushing their car around the park. + +Roger smiled and watched as they played. He was glad he could make them happy. +Once upon a time, a slow turtle and a quick rabbit were walking together when they came across a river. The turtle said, "I'm too slow to jump across. I wish I could bathe in the river!" + +The rabbit said, "I have a plan! You can float on your back and let the river carry you to the other side!" + +So the turtle did and it worked. He started floating down the river. But half way down the river the rabbit noticed that the turtle had gone under the water and was no longer visible! + +The rabbit shouted, "Turtle! Where did you go?! Are you OK?!" + +The turtle slowly floated back up and said, "Yes I am OK. But I should have listened to you and gone slow. Then I wouldn't have gone under the water!" + +Moral of the Story: Even when we want to do things quickly, it is important to remember to go slow and pay attention. +One day, James and his mother were cleaning the house. While his mother was dusting the bookshelf, James was asked to help. + +"James, can you get a mop and supply it with some water? Then you can help me mop the floor," said his mother. + +James was excited to help, so he quickly ran to the closet to get the mop. He dipped it in a bucket of water, and then brought it to his mother. + +"That's very helpful, thank you," said his mother with a smile. + +James watched as his mother mopped the floor with the mop. He saw how quickly the water disappeared as his mother moved the mop. + +"Using mops and other cleaning tools is very useful," his mother explained. + +From that day forward, James remembered to always use all the tools he had to help his mother clean. He learned that being helpful can make things easier and more enjoyable. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Luke and Seema. One day, Seema asked Luke, "What do you want to do today?" +Luke thought hard and then said, "Let's trade things". So they both grabbed the things they wanted to trade and met in the garden. + +Luke showed Seema his prized toy car and Seema presented her new doll. Seema said, "I'm ready to send my doll." She smiled at Luke and handed him the doll. Luke was very calm. He thanked Seema and gave her the toy car. + +They both liked their new things and agreed to trade again soon. Then Seema said, "Let's go and play now." And they both ran off happily together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. He was very happy and loved to have fun. + +One day Bob wanted to have even more fun, so he went to the park. He saw a big slide and quickly jumped on it! He pushed off with his feet and down he went, faster and faster! + +He was going so fast that he nearly didn't see the wire in his way. Luckily he stopped just in time before he could bump into it. + +Bob decided that it would make a great game to hop over the wire. He was so proud when he jumped over it and his mom and dad watched and clapped! + +Bob had a great time playing on the slide. He felt so happy that he shouted out of joy. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to gather things. One day, she decided to gather grapes. She found some in a garden and put them in her basket. + +When she got home, she was very excited. She showed the grapes to her mom. Her mom looked in the basket and saw that the grapes were spoiled! She pointed to them and said, "No, those grapes are spoiled." + +The little girl felt bad. She had been so excited about the grapes and now couldn't eat them. She put the spoiled grapes back in the garden. + +But then, she saw even more grapes! She was so happy. She gathered them again and put them in her basket. When she got back home, she showed them to her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "These grapes look good! Let's make some jelly!" + +And they did. The little girl and her mom had a lot of fun making jelly together. They ate it with toast and had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was walking through a noisy village when she heard a noise coming from behind a bush. She went to look and found a tiny mouse. She was so happy to see the cute mouse and she asked him where he was from. + +The mouse was scared but he revealed that he came from a distant land. The little girl asked the mouse why he had traveled so far and he told her that he was in search of a magical flower that could give wishes. The little girl was so excited and she asked the mouse if she could help him. + +The mouse had been searching a long time and he was so happy that the little girl had offered to help. They both set off in search of the magical flower. But soon they encountered danger. A big mean cat started chasing them and the mouse was so scared. + +The little girl and the mouse ran off in different directions and the cat never found them. The little girl looked and looked but she never found the mouse or the magical flower. She was so sad and a little bit scared of the big mean cat. + +And that is the story of the noisy village and the magical flower. Unfortunately, the story has a bad ending - the little girl and the mouse never found the magical flower and the cat still searches the village for them. +Once there was a brother and sister named Bill and Jane. Bill and Jane were always very curious. One day, they decided to explore the nearby woods. They ran and ran for hours, until Bill said he was too tired to go any further. + +Jane saw some candy in the distance and said, "Let's go see if we can find the candy!" Bill replied, "I'm too sleepy. I want to stop." + +Jane thought for a second and replied, "okay, let's stop and have a rest." + +So they both stopped and cuddled up together on a blanket. Bill quickly fell asleep and Jane looked around, counting the stars in the sky. Before long, Jane had also fallen fast asleep. + +In the morning, they woke up very refreshed and happy. Jane said, "That was fun, wasn't it Bill?". + +Bill grinned and said, "yes it was - let's go find more candy!" +One day, a messy boy was walking in a park. He saw a beautiful bird flying in the sky and decided to follow it. As he walked, he noticed something colorful up ahead. It was a big laugh! He ran towards it and started to laugh too. + +The little boy was laughing so hard that he tripped and fell over. The grass around him was getting messier and messier. He was so happy though that he didn't care. He just kept laughing and playing in the park. + +Soon, some of the other kids in the park noticed the boy's laughter. They stopped what they were doing and came over to join him. Before long, the park was filled with laughter and joy. The boys laughed and played together until the sun started to set. + +When it was time to go, the messy boy said goodbye to his new friends. He was filled with happiness from all the fun he had. As he walked home, he promised to come back to the park soon to laugh some more. +Once upon a time, there was a poor, but stubborn, boy. Every day, he wanted to find a way to become stronger and richer. He believed he could do it, but he didn't quite know how to do it. + +One day, the boy walked by a tall mountain and he heard a strange sound. It sounded like a chain clinking against rocks. He decided to look for where it was coming from. + +When the boy looked around the corner, he found an old man with a large chain around his neck. The boy was so surprised, he ran away. + +The old man shouted, "Come back! I'm not going to hurt you." + +The boy returned, even though he was scared. The old man said, "I know you want to get stronger and richer, and this chain can help you do that. If you can heal me, I will give you the chain." + +The boy looked over the old man and took a deep breath. He was a little scared, but he was also determined and stubborn. He decided to heal the old man. + +The boy worked hard, and the old man was eventually healed. In exchange, the boy was given the chain. To his surprise, the chain was magical, and it made all his dreams come true! He was so happy, he begged the old man to stay as his friend. + +The old man smiled, happy that the boy +Once there was a hairy motor who liked to move. The motor loved to move around the house all day. Every day the motor would explore and zip around the living room and bedroom. The motor was so happy. + +But then one day, something changed. The motor came across a monster in the kitchen. The monster was huge and scary and didn't want the motor to move around anymore. + +The motor was so scared but bravely stood up against the monster. The motor refused to stop moving. + +The monster was so angry! But in the end, the motor was triumphant! The monster never got in the way of the motor's movement again! +Once upon a time, four friends were walking in the woods. They came across a large, silver lock on the ground. One of the friends asked, "What is that?" + +The second friend said, "I think it's a lock!" + +The third friend showed them a key. He said, "Let's try it!" + +They put the key into the lock and the lock opened up. Something very amazing happened. It opened a large door leading to a secret room! The four friends were very excited and they all walked into the room together. + +Inside the room was something very big and exciting. It was a large, red truck! The four friends had so much fun playing with it. They drove it around and even made a race track out of sticks and leaves. + +The four friends had a wonderful time playing with the truck. Eventually, it was time for them to go home. They locked the door and left the key in the same place they had found it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Billy. He loved to play with his best friend Lisa. One day, Lisa asked him to go and catch sour worms in the forest. Billy was scared, but he was a brave hero and said yes. + +They went to the forest and started looking for worms. Soon, Lisa found a sour worm. She excitedly shouted, “Look, Billy! I found a sour worm!†+ +Billy felt scared and didn't want to touch it. To make Billy feel brave, Lisa smiled at him and said, “Don’t worry. I will help you. Be the hero that you are and let’s catch the sour worm together!†+ +Hearing those encouraging words, Billy felt stronger and braver. Together, they carefully caught the sour worm. After they were done, they were happy and cheered victoriously. Billy realized that with a good friend, he could do anything! +One day, a humble three-year-old named Kaya wanted to learn how to do math. She found a book of math problems and wanted to peek inside. She flipped it open, but all she saw were long and strange words. Kaya was upset and asked her dad, "What are these words daddy?" Her dad said, "Those are called equations. You can learn math by solving equations." + +Kaya was determined to learn, so she carefully began solving equations. After she completed the first one, she already felt much more confident. With more practice, Kaya was soon an expert in math! Her dad was very proud. + +Kaya soon realised that with practice and determination, you can learn lots of new things. That's why it's always important to be humble and stay curious about the world. You never know what new ideas you can discover! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to play the flute. She was only 3, but she was already so talented! Every day she would practice her flute playing, and even the birds would come and listen. + +One day she decided to take her flute to the park and play a song there. Lucy put on her best dress and walked to the park. When she arrived, she put on a big smile and started to play. + +Lucy sang and played the flute, but she soon realized that there weren't any birds coming to listen. Everyone in the park was looking at her, as if she was doing something wrong. Feeling a little ashamed, Lucy stopped playing and decided to leave. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew onto the bench next to her. It looked up at her and said, "Thank you for that lovely song. You played so beautifully!" Lucy was so happy - and a little bit relieved - to hear that. She smiled, said goodbye to the bird and left the park feeling very proud of herself. +Once there was a fat pig who lived in a farm. The pig was very happy but he had a problem. Whenever he talked, he would always sneeze. Every time he said something he would make a funny sound instead. + +One day, the pig was talking to his friend, a duck. The duck said, "What's that noise?" + +The pig snorted and said, "That's me sneezing!" + +The duck said, "That doesn't sound very nice!" + +The pig felt embarrassed and said, "I know. I can't help it. I always make this funny sound whenever I talk." + +The duck said, "That's okay. It's not so bad. Just remember, everyone has something unique about them, that's what makes us special." + +Suddenly, the pig stopped sneezing and smiled. He said, "You're right, friends. Thank you for reminding me!" + +And from that day on, the pig was happy and he never sneezed again. +Once there were two friends, Tommy and Mandy. Tommy had an ugly dog, but that didn't stop them from playing together. + +One day Tommy said to Mandy, "Let's go to the tunnel and make some new memories!" She said yes and they set off. + +Inside the tunnel it was dark, but Mandy found a light switch. Once she flicked it, the tunnel lit up and they could see a path. They followed the path and arrived at the end of the tunnel where they could see something incredible. + +There was a clear stream and a beautiful field filled with colorful flowers. Tommy and Mandy cheered and decided to have a picnic so they could gain some energy and continue exploring. + +With renewed energy, they explored everywhere and found the most amazing things. They even came across a small waterfall! + +Tommy and Mandy were so happy. They thanked the tunnel for giving them an amazing adventure, and went back home with lots of exciting stories. +Once upon a time there was a green light. It was so bright that everyone wanted to know what its name was. + +One day a little girl came up to it and said, "What is your name?" + +The light smiled and said, "My name is Hope." + +The little girl asked, "Why do you have that name?" + +The light replied, "Because I can shine bright enough to bring hope to everyone who sees me." + +The little girl was so happy to hear this and hugged the light. She said, "I will always remember to be hopeful when I see your green light." + +And she did. Whenever the little girl saw the green light she felt full of hope. +It was a bright and sunny day. The sun shone above the park. Maria was having so much fun at the park. She saw a slide and shouted for joy, “Slide! Slide!†She ran to it and started sliding down. + +Her mother was watching her happily. She was holding a bottle of perfume in her hand. When Maria got off the slide, she ran to her mother and asked, “What is that?†Her mother smiled and said, “This is perfume, sweetheart. Smell it.†She sprayed some on Maria’s hair and the little girl loved it. It was so sweet and yummy! + +But then Maria felt a bit guilty. She had used all of the slide without asking any other children. She asked her mother, “Am I allowed to use the slide without sharing it?†Her mother hugged her and replied, “Yes, of course. But it’s always better to share. Let’s find some other children to play with.†+ +Maria felt relieved and smiled. She knew she had made the right choice. She ran back to the slide and invited two other children to join her. They laughed and smiled as they all went down the slide together. +Once upon a time there was a pretty pink house by the sea. In the house lived Jack, who was a very skilled repairer. He could repair anything from chairs to toys, and he was the best in the village. + +One day, Jack looked outside and saw that the sea was full of toys. He decided to take a closer look and so he got his tools and ran off to the beach. + +When Jack got to the beach, he saw that the toys were broken. He got busy mending them. From dolls to boats, he quickly fixed them one-by-one. + +Meanwhile, Jack heard some music coming from the beach. He looked around and saw a group of kids playing their instruments. The music they were playing was so peaceful and the kids were wearing such fancy fashions. + +Jack put down his tools and joined in the fun. He sang and danced along with the children until the sun began to set. + +He thanked the kids for the wonderful time and hurried home. It had been such a peaceful and fun day, thanks to his ability to repair things. +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic little girl. Every day, she filled her bucket with special minerals. No one else knew about the minerals, but she loved collecting them. Whenever she was feeling sad, she would take them out and play with them. + +One day, when she was feeling especially lonely, she decided to take her bucket on a walk. She was careful to keep her bucket full of minerals, but she didn't notice the storm clouds rolling in. Soon, the clouds opened and a heavy rain started to pour. The little girl wished she had stayed home, but it was too late now. + +The rain kept coming, and the little girl's bucket filled up with water. The minerals that she had so carefully collected were swept away as the water overflowed. The storm eventually passed, but the little girl was left feeling sad and lonely without her minerals. + +She never collected more minerals. From then on, the little girl stayed inside and never ventured out with her bucket. The enthusiastic little girl soon forgot about the minerals, and the feeling of sadness stayed with her for a long time. +Mum and Joey were in the kitchen. The sun was shining and the room was warm. + +Mum said: "Let's make some dough!" + +Joey was so excited! He clapped his hands and shouted: "Yay!" + +Mum and Joey mixed the flour, sugar and butter together. They rolled the dough on the table until it was smooth. Then they cut out stars, moons and hearts. + +Mum said: "Let’s put them in the oven." + +Joey watched as the dough went into the oven and began to heat up. The kitchen grew warmer with the smell of freshly baked cookies. + +When they came out, the cookies were golden and warm. + +Mum said: "Let's spoil ourselves and have some cookies!" + +Joey's eyes lit up. They ate their warm cookies with a big smile on their faces. + +It was the best day ever! +"Come on," said Lisa to her brother Tommy. "Let's mix some fun!" Tommy nodded and Lisa led him to the elevator. Inside, it was dark and small. + +When the elevator door opened, Tommy and Lisa stepped out into a room. In the middle of the room was a big bowl filled with colorful things. Lisa said, "Let's mix these things together! It'll be fun!" + +So they mixed all the colorful things together. They mixed and mixed. Soon the room was a mess. And then they heard a loud sound coming from outside the room. It was loud and scary. + +"That doesn't sound too good," said Tommy. But Lisa said, "Don't worry. I'm sure it's nothing." + +They were wrong. When the door opened, a group of angry men stepped in. They weren't happy about the mess. + +One of the men said, "It looks like you two didn't do a very good job mixing!" + +Tommy started to cry and Lisa shook her head. She knew they were in trouble. The two were sent to their rooms with no fun mixing for the rest of the day. +Mia was a curious 3 year old girl. She had spent most of her morning in the backyard playing with her toys, but then had the brilliant idea of asking her mum for a microscope. + +"Mum, could I please pay a microscope?" Mia asked. + +Her mum replied, "Mia, a microscope is not something that you can pay for with your pocket money. It's too expensive for that." + +Mia was determined to get her hands on a microscope. She told her mum, "Please mum, I will work hard and pay for it!" + +Mia's mum smiled sadly and said, "That is a sweet thought, my darling, but it wouldn't be fair for you to pay for something that is so expensive." + +Mia was hurt by her mum's sour response and ran outside. She sat in the backyard, feeling frustrated and disappointed. She thought to herself, "There must be a way… I will find a way to pay for a microscope!" +Once there was a kind berry. It was soft, sweet and juicy. Every day the berry would smile and say hello. + +One day, a 3-year-old child spotted the berry. The child was amazed. + +"What is this?" asked the child. + +"I am a kind berry," replied the berry. + +The 3-year-old child believed the berry. + +The child's mother then warned the child, "Be careful! That berry may not be so kind!" + +The child was ready to believe his mother, but the kind berry said, "Don't believe her! I'm really kind!" + +The 3-year-old child hesitated. He wanted to believe both, but in the end the child chose to believe the kind berry. + +The child picked up the berry and the kind berry smiled, "See, I am kind. Now, let's go explore!" + +The child and the kind berry went off on an exciting adventure. What the child learned was that when you believe in something, even something small, you can have an amazing result. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful poppy field. Every day, children from the village would go there to play. + +One day, two children went to the poppy field. One was an older brother and the other was his three-year-old sister. + +As the two children approached the field, the three-year-old said, “I want to stir the poppies!†The older brother said no, “That’s dangerous!†+ +But the three-year-old wouldn’t listen. She started stirring the poppies with a stick. Suddenly, the poppies started to swirl around her. She gasped in surprise! + +The older brother ran over and pulled her out of the poppy whirlwind. He said, “You should have listened! Stirring the poppies can be very dangerous.†+ +The three-year-old nodded and apologized. She promised never to stir the poppies again. From then on, they just admired the beautiful poppy field from outside. +Once upon a time, there was a bear called Bob. Bob wanted something very special and he wanted it badly. But he wasn't sure what it was. Every day he would wave goodbye to his friends and tell them that one day he would figure out what it was. + +One day Bob was walking through the forest and he heard a voice calling his name. It was a gentle voice and it seemed to be coming from a tree. Bob was curious so he went to the tree and he waved his hand to say hello. + +The voice belonged to a little bird named John. John wasn't like the other birds, he was very stubborn and wouldn't talk to anyone. But for some reason, he seemed to like Bob. + +John slowly started to open up and told Bob all about his dream of finding his home. Bob knew that John was brave, but he also knew that he would need help. That's why he decided to help John look for his home. + +Bob and John looked everywhere, they asked everyone they could find but they couldn't find Johns home. Eventually, they started to give up. + +The moral of the story is that teamwork can help us to achieve our dreams. Teamwork gives us strength, courage and determination so when one of us is stuck, we can help each other. No matter how stubborn you can be, with help, you will always make it to the end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big bottle of water. They spray the water on the flowers and the grass. They spray the water on each other too. They laugh and run. + +"Spray me, spray me!" Ben says to Anna. + +"OK, OK!" Anna says. She sprays Ben on his face and his hair. Ben sprays Anna back. They are wet and happy. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She calls them from the house. + +"Anna, Ben, come inside now! It is time for lunch!" + +Anna and Ben stop playing. They look at each other. + +"Can we stay outside a little more?" Anna asks Mom. + +"No, you can't. You need to eat something healthy. You need to dry your clothes. You don't want to get sick, do you?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They don't want to get sick. They want to be healthy. + +"OK, Mom. We are coming." Anna says. + +They pick up the bottle of water. They walk to the house. They say goodbye to the flowers and the grass. They will play with them again later. They follow Mom inside. They are hungry. They smell something good. Mom has made soup and sandwiches. They wash their hands. They sit at the table. They eat and drink. They thank Mom. They are full and warm. They are still wet and happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play with their toy animals. They had many different kinds of animals, like cows, horses, sheep, dogs, and cats. They liked to pretend that they were farmers and take care of their animals. + +One day, they decided to play a game of matching. They took out all their animals and put them in a big pile. Then, they took turns picking one animal and finding another one that looked the same. For example, Tom picked a brown cow and then looked for another brown cow. Lily picked a white sheep and then looked for another white sheep. + +They had fun matching their animals until they came to the last pair. Tom picked a black horse and looked for another black horse. But he could not find one. He only saw a brown horse, a white horse, and a gray horse. He felt sad and said, "I can't match my horse. There is no other black horse." + +Lily saw that Tom was sad and wanted to help him. She was compassionate and kind. She thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea. Why don't we match our horses by their homes? We can pretend that the stable is their home. The stable is a big house for horses. We can put our horses in the stable and they will be happy." + +Tom liked Lily's idea and smiled. He said, "That's a good idea. Let's match our horses by their homes. The stable is a nice home for horses. They can eat hay and drink water and sleep there." He took his black horse and Lily took her brown horse and they put them in the stable. Then, they did the same with the white horse and the gray horse. + +They finished matching their animals and looked at their stable. They saw that their horses were happy and cozy in their home. They felt proud and happy too. They hugged each other and said, "We are good farmers. We take good care of our animals. We are good at matching." They played with their animals some more and then put them away. They thanked each other for playing and went to have a snack. They were good twins who loved to play with their toy animals. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in it. They think it is fun. + +But Mom says no. She says the leaves are messy. She says there might be bugs or dirt in them. She says they can get sick or hurt. She says they have to stay on the grass. She says she knows what is best. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not like to listen. They think Mom is mean. They wait for Mom to look away. Then they run to the leaves. They jump in them. They laugh and shout. + +But then they feel something bite. They feel something sting. They feel something scratch. They see ants and bees and sticks in the leaves. They are scared and hurt. They cry and scream. + +Mom hears them. She runs to them. She picks them up. She hugs them. She says she is sorry. She says she will make them better. She says she loves them. She says they have to be careful. She says they have to trust her. She says she wants them to be safe. + +Tom and Lily say they are sorry. They say they will listen. They say they love Mom. They say they want to be safe too. They hug Mom. They go home. They wash and bandage their wounds. They learn their lesson. They are happy and safe. +Ben and Sam liked to play with paper. They could fold it into many shapes, like birds, boats, and hats. They had a big box of paper in their room, and they used it every day. + +One day, they found a gear in the garage. It was shiny and round, with teeth on the edge. They wondered what it was for. They decided to take it to their room and play with it. + +"Look, Sam, I can fold this paper around the gear, like this," Ben said. He wrapped a piece of paper tightly around the gear, and twisted it. "Now it looks like a wheel." + +"Let me try, Ben," Sam said. He took another piece of paper and did the same thing. "This is fun. We can make a car with these wheels." + +They made four paper wheels with gears inside, and attached them to a cardboard box. They drew windows and doors on the box, and made a steering wheel with a paper plate. They were very proud of their car. + +"Let's go for a ride, Ben," Sam said. He climbed into the box, and held the steering wheel. "Beep beep, I'm the driver." + +"OK, Sam, I'll be the passenger," Ben said. He got into the box, and sat next to Sam. "Vroom vroom, we're going fast." + +They pushed the box along the floor, pretending to drive on the road. They made noises with their mouths, and laughed. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see the cat. The cat was sleeping on the couch, and did not like the noise. The cat was angry, and jumped off the couch. The cat ran towards the box, and pounced on it. + +The box tipped over, and the paper wheels broke. The gears fell out, and rolled away. The paper tore, and the cardboard bent. The car was ruined. + +Ben and Sam cried. They were sad, and scared. The cat hissed, and scratched them. They had cuts, and blood. The car was gone. + +Mom heard the noise, and came to the room. She saw the mess, and the cat, and the boys. She was worried, and mad. She picked up the boys, and took them to the bathroom. She cleaned their cuts, and put on bandages. She hugged them, and said: + +"I'm sorry you got hurt, Ben and Sam. But you should not have taken the gear from the garage. It was not a toy. It was dangerous. You could have hurt yourself, or the cat, or the paper. You should have asked me first, before you played with it. You should have been careful, and respectful. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Sam nodded. They felt sorry, and ashamed. They said: + +"We're sorry, Mom. We did not know. We just wanted to have fun. We won't do it again. We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled, and said: + +"I love you too, Ben and Sam. But you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, think before you act. And always ask for permission, before you use something that is not yours. That is the right thing to do. OK?" + +Ben and Sam said: + +"OK, Mom. We will." + +Mom kissed them, and said: + +"Good. Now, let's go and clean up the room. And then, we can make some new paper shapes. But no more gears, OK?" + +Ben and Sam said: + +"OK, Mom. No more gears." + +The end. + +Moral value: Ask for permission, before you use something that is not yours. Be careful, and respectful, with other people's things. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a doll that looked like a wizard. The doll had a long beard, a hat, and a staff. Tom liked to pretend that the doll could do magic and talk to him. + +One day, Tom was playing with his doll in his room, when his sister Lily came in. Lily was older than Tom and she did not like his toys. She thought they were silly and babyish. She saw the doll and said, "What is this? A hairy old man? This is not a toy, this is trash!" + +Tom was angry and said, "No, this is my wizard! He is not trash, he is my friend! Go away, Lily, you are mean!" + +Lily did not go away. She grabbed the doll and said, "I will show you what I think of your friend!" She pulled the doll's beard and hat, and tried to tear the staff from his hand. + +Tom was very sad and scared. He shouted, "Stop, Lily, stop! You are hurting him! Give him back to me!" + +But Lily did not stop. She laughed and said, "He is not real, Tom, he is just a doll! He cannot feel anything, he cannot do anything! He is worthless!" + +She tore the staff from the doll's hand and threw it on the floor. Then she threw the doll after it and ran out of the room. + +Tom ran to his doll and picked him up. He saw that his beard was ripped, his hat was torn, and his staff was broken. He hugged his doll and cried. He said, "I am sorry, wizard, I am sorry. You are real to me, you are my friend. I love you." + +The doll did not say anything, but Tom felt a warm glow in his heart. He thought he heard a whisper in his ear, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good boy. Don't worry, I will be okay. We will always be friends." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play dress-up. They have many hats and coats and shoes. They have fun wearing different things. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a sign that says "Do not open". Sara and Tom are curious. They open the box. Inside, they see a lot of sausages. They are long and brown and smell good. + +"Wow, look at these sausages!" Sara says. "Let's wear them as necklaces!" + +"Good idea!" Tom says. They take some sausages and put them around their necks. They laugh and run around the garage. + +But then, they hear a loud bark. It is their dog, Rex. Rex loves sausages. He sees Sara and Tom wearing them. He thinks they are food. He runs after them. + +"Help, help!" Sara and Tom scream. "Rex wants to eat our sausages!" + +They try to hide behind the box. But Rex is fast and strong. He jumps over the box. He grabs a sausage from Sara's neck. He bites it and chews it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cries. "That hurts! Bad dog, bad dog!" + +Tom tries to help Sara. He pulls Rex's tail. He says, "Stop, stop, stop! Leave Sara alone!" + +But Rex does not listen. He wants more sausages. He snatches a sausage from Tom's neck. He bites it and chews it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. "That hurts! Bad dog, bad dog!" + +Sara and Tom are scared and sad. They wish they had not opened the box. They wish they had not worn the sausages. They wish they had worn ordinary things. They hug each other and cry. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes into the garage. She sees Sara and Tom and Rex and the box and the sausages. She is surprised and angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Why did you open the box? Why did you wear the sausages? Don't you know they are for dinner?" + +Sara and Tom look at their mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing dress-up. We did not know they were for dinner. We did not mean to make Rex mad. We did not mean to make you mad." + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know you were playing. But you should not open things that are not yours. And you should not wear things that are not clothes. And you should not make Rex mad. He is a good dog. He just likes sausages." + +She picks up Rex and pets him. She says, "It's okay, Rex. You can have some sausages later. But not now. Now, you have to say sorry to Sara and Tom." + +Rex looks at Sara and Tom. He wags his tail. He licks their faces. He says, "Woof, woof, woof!" + +Sara and Tom smile. They say, "It's okay, Rex. We forgive you. You are a good dog. We like you." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. Now, let's go inside. Let's take off the sausages. Let's put on some ordinary clothes. Let's wash our hands. Let's get ready for dinner." + +Sara and Tom nod. They say, "Okay, mom. Let's go inside. Let's take off the sausages. Let's put on some ordinary clothes. Let's wash our hands. Let's get ready for dinner." + +They follow mom inside. They leave the box and the sausages in the garage. They do not play dress-up with them again. They learn their lesson. They have a nice dinner. They are happy. The end. +Anna and Ben wanted to decorate the glass for Mom. They found some paint and brushes in the closet. They took the glass from the kitchen and put it on the table. + +"Let's make it pretty," Anna said. "I will paint a flower. What will you paint, Ben?" + +"I will paint a spider," Ben said. "I like spiders. They are black and scary." + +Anna did not like spiders. She was afraid of them. She did not want a spider on the glass. She tried to stop Ben. + +"No, Ben, no spider. Mom does not like spiders. She will be mad. Paint something else," Anna said. + +But Ben did not listen. He painted a big black spider on the glass. He was happy. He showed Anna. + +"Look, Anna, look. A spider. It is cool," Ben said. + +Anna was not happy. She was angry. She pushed Ben. Ben pushed back. They fought. The glass fell. It broke. It made a loud noise. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to see. She saw the broken glass. She saw the paint. She saw the spider. She was very mad. + +"Anna, Ben, what did you do? You broke the glass. You made a mess. You painted a spider. Why did you do that?" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not know what to say. They were sorry. They cried. + +Mom was sad. She loved the glass. It was a gift from Grandma. She could not fix it. She could not forgive them. She sent them to their room. She did not hug them. She did not say good night. + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They wished they did not decorate the glass. They wished they did not fight. They wished they did not make Mom mad. They wished they could say sorry. But it was too late. The glass was gone. The spider was there. The night was long. The end. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. But one day, they saw something unusual. There were many big trucks and loud noises in the park. There were also many people wearing green clothes and carrying big sticks. + +"What is happening?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are playing a game," Ben said. + +But then, they heard a man shout. "This is not a game! This is war! We have to fight the bad guys!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not like war. They did not like fighting. They did not like bad guys. + +They ran to hide behind a big tree. They hugged each other and whispered. + +"Who are the bad guys?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are the ones who want to hurt the park and the animals," Ben whispered. + +"Can we stop them?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can talk to them and tell them to be nice," Ben whispered. + +They decided to try. They waited until the man was not looking. Then, they ran to him and said. + +"Please don't hurt the park and the animals. They are our friends. Please be nice." + +The man was surprised. He looked at Lily and Ben. He saw their scared faces and their small hands. He felt sorry for them. He put down his big stick and said. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I didn't mean to scare you. We are not really bad guys. We are just pretending. We are making a movie. A movie is a story that you can watch on a screen." + +Lily and Ben were confused. They did not know what a movie was. They did not know what a screen was. But they were glad that the man was not really a bad guy. They were glad that he was sorry. + +They smiled and said. + +"Thank you for telling us. Can we watch your movie?" + +The man smiled and said. + +"Sure, why not? Come with me. I'll show you the screen." + +He took them to a big truck. There was a big screen on the side of the truck. He turned it on and showed them the movie. It was a movie about war and fighting and bad guys. But it was also a movie about friendship and courage and good guys. + +Lily and Ben watched the movie. They liked the movie. They liked the friendship and the courage and the good guys. They did not like the war and the fighting and the bad guys. They learned that war and fighting and bad guys were not real. They were just pretend. + +They were happy. They thanked the man and said goodbye. They went back to the park and played. They played their own game. A game of peace and love and fun. A game that was not war. A game that was real. +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They see a big pile of wood and nails. They want to build something fun. + +"Let's build a swing!" Tom says. "We can hang it from that tree." + +"Good idea!" Anna says. "I love swings. They make me feel happy." + +They work hard to build the swing. They use a hammer and a saw. They make a seat and a rope. They tie the rope to the tree. + +"Look, we did it!" Tom says. "Let's try it!" + +They take turns to swing on the swing. They go high and low. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. + +A man comes to the park. He is the park keeper. He sees the swing. He is angry. + +"Who built this swing?" he asks. "This is not safe. You could hurt yourself. You have to take it down." + +Tom and Anna are sad. They like the swing. They do not want to take it down. + +"Please, mister, can we keep the swing?" Tom asks. "We worked hard to build it. We are careful. We do not hurt ourselves." + +The man looks at Tom and Anna. He sees their faces. They are hopeful and proud. He feels sorry for them. + +"OK, you can keep the swing," he says. "But only for today. Tomorrow, you have to take it down. And you have to share it with other children. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Anna nod. They are grateful. They thank the man. They share the swing with other children. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a big tub of water and two guns that could squirt water. They wanted to soak each other and have fun. + +"Ready, set, go!" Sam shouted and ran towards Lily with his gun. He aimed at her and squeezed the trigger. A stream of water came out and hit Lily on the chest. She squealed and ran away. + +"Ha ha, I got you!" Sam laughed and chased her. Lily grabbed her gun and turned around. She squirted water at Sam and hit him on the face. He blinked and wiped his eyes. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" he complained and squirted back. They ran around the yard, soaking each other and laughing. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice from the house. It was Mom. She sounded angry. + +"Sam, Lily, what are you doing? You are making a mess! Come inside right now and dry yourselves!" + +Sam and Lily stopped and looked at each other. They were wet and muddy. They had soaked the grass and the flowers. They had not been helpful. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said together and put down their guns. They walked towards the house, feeling sorry. + +"Maybe we can help Mom clean up later," Sam suggested. + +"Maybe," Lily agreed. + +They hoped Mom would not be too mad at them. They had only wanted to have fun. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They find a big file on the ground. It is shiny and has many teeth. + +"Look, a file!" Lily says. "We can use it to make things." + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +"Like a necklace, or a sword, or a crown," Lily says. She picks up the file and tries to cut a stick with it. + +"Be careful, Lily," Ben says. "The file is sharp. It can hurt you." + +Lily does not listen. She thinks Ben is stupid. She wants to make a sword. She cuts the stick harder and harder. + +"Ow!" Lily cries. She drops the file and the stick. She looks at her hand. It is bleeding. The file has cut her finger. + +"Help, help!" Lily screams. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Ben runs to her. He sees the blood. He is scared. + +"Let me see, Lily," he says. He tries to hold her hand. + +"Go away, Ben!" Lily says. "You are stupid! You made me do this!" + +Ben is sad. He did not make her do anything. He tried to help her. He does not understand why Lily is so mean. + +He sees a lady walking by. He calls her. + +"Excuse me, lady," he says. "Can you help us? My friend is hurt." + +The lady comes over. She sees Lily's hand. She is worried. + +"Oh, dear," she says. "What happened?" + +"She cut herself with a file," Ben says. He points to the file on the ground. + +"A file?" the lady says. "What were you doing with a file?" + +"We were playing," Ben says. + +"Playing with a file?" the lady says. "That's very dangerous. You should never play with a file. It's not a toy. It's a tool. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +She takes out a tissue from her bag. She wraps it around Lily's finger. + +"Come on, let's go to the nurse," she says. "She will clean your wound and give you a band-aid." + +She takes Lily by the hand. Lily is still crying. She does not say thank you. She does not say sorry. She is angry and ashamed. + +Ben follows them. He feels sorry for Lily. He hopes she will be okay. He hopes she will be nice to him again. + +He prays to God. He asks God to make Lily better. He asks God to make Lily kind. He asks God to make Lily his friend. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ice on it. They want to slide on the ice. + +"Look, Ben, ice!" Lila says. "Let's go slide!" + +"OK, Lila, but be careful. Ice can be slippery and break," Ben says. + +They run to the pond and put their feet on the ice. They slide and laugh. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a crack. The ice is breaking. They are scared. + +"Help, help!" Lila and Ben shout. + +A man hears them. He is walking his dog. The dog is lively and friendly. He runs to the pond and barks. The man follows him. + +"Stay calm, kids. I'm coming to help you," the man says. He has a rope. He throws the rope to Lila and Ben. They grab the rope. The man pulls them to the shore. They are safe. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lila and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, kids. But you should never play on thin ice. It's very dangerous. You could fall in and get hurt or worse. Always ask an adult before you go near ice," the man says. + +Lila and Ben nod. They are sorry. They learned their lesson. + +They also meet the man's dog. He licks their faces. They pet him. He wags his tail. + +"What's his name?" Lila asks. + +"His name is Spot. He's a good dog. He helped me find you," the man says. + +"Hi, Spot. You're a hero. And you're very lively," Ben says. + +Lila and Ben make a new friend. They thank the man and Spot again. They go home with their parents. They tell them what happened. They promise to be more careful next time. They are happy. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. Ben liked the lions best. He wanted to roar like them. Lily liked the monkeys best. She wanted to swing like them. + +They came to a big cage with a sign that said "Parrots". Inside the cage, there were many colorful birds. Some of them could talk. They said "Hello" and "Bye-bye" and "Pretty bird". Ben and Lily thought they were funny. They tried to talk to them. + +"Hello, parrot!" Ben said. + +"Hello, boy!" the parrot said. + +"Bye-bye, parrot!" Lily said. + +"Bye-bye, girl!" the parrot said. + +"Pretty bird!" Ben said. + +"Pretty boy!" the parrot said. + +"Pretty girl!" Lily said. + +"Pretty girl!" the parrot said. + +Ben and Lily laughed. They clapped their hands. They liked the parrots. They wanted to applaud them. + +But then, another parrot said something bad. It said "Go away! Go away! You are ugly! You are noisy! Go away!" + +Ben and Lily were sad. They did not like the bad parrot. They did not want to go away. They wanted to stay with the nice parrots. + +"Who said that?" Ben asked. + +"I said that!" the bad parrot said. "This is my cage! You are not welcome here! Go away!" + +"No, you go away!" Lily said. "You are mean! You are rude! You are not nice!" + +The bad parrot and Lily started to argue. They said bad words to each other. The other parrots joined in. They said bad words too. The cage became very noisy. The birds became very angry. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came to see what was wrong. They saw Ben and Lily and the parrots fighting. They were not happy. + +"Ben, Lily, stop that!" Mom said. "You should not argue with the parrots. They are just birds. They do not know better." + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Dad," Lily said. + +They stopped arguing. They stopped clapping. They did not want to applaud the parrots anymore. They wanted to leave the cage. + +Mom and Dad took them away. They went to see other animals. They hoped they would be nicer. They hoped they would be more fun. They hoped they would make them happy. +Tom and Lily went to a big place with many people and many foods. They sat on chairs and looked at the menu. The menu had pictures of foods and words. Tom wanted pizza and Lily wanted pasta. + +"Can we have pizza and pasta, please?" Tom asked a nice lady who came to their table. + +"Sure, you can have pizza and pasta. What do you want to drink?" the nice lady said. + +"I want juice and Lily wants water," Tom said. + +"OK, I will bring your drinks and your foods soon. Relax and have fun," the nice lady said and went away. + +Tom and Lily drank their drinks and talked. They saw other people eating and laughing. They smelled yummy foods. They were happy and hungry. + +Soon, the nice lady came back with their foods. She put a big pizza and a big pasta on their table. She gave them plates and forks. + +"Here you are, pizza and pasta. Enjoy your meal," the nice lady said. + +"Thank you, thank you," Tom and Lily said. + +They ate their foods and liked them very much. The pizza was cheesy and the pasta was saucy. They were not dry at all. They were full and satisfied. + +"Did you like your foods?" the nice lady asked. + +"Yes, we liked them a lot. They were very good," Tom and Lily said. + +"Great, I'm glad you liked them. Do you want dessert?" the nice lady asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They nodded. + +"Yes, please. We want dessert," they said. + +The nice lady smiled and brought them a menu with pictures of desserts. They saw ice cream, cake, cookies, and fruit. + +"What do you want for dessert?" the nice lady asked. + +Tom pointed at the ice cream and Lily pointed at the cake. + +"We want ice cream and cake, please," they said. + +"OK, I will bring your ice cream and cake soon. Relax and enjoy," the nice lady said and went away. + +Tom and Lily waited for their desserts. They were happy and excited. They had a very good day. +Tim and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and blocks. They always shared their toys and helped each other. One day, they found a big box in the park. It was brown and had a hole on one side. + +"Let's see what's inside!" Tim said. He crawled into the hole and disappeared. + +"Tim, where are you?" Mia called. She followed him into the box. It was dark and smelly. She saw Tim holding something in his hands. It looked like a body. It had arms and legs and a head, but it was not alive. It was covered with blood and dirt. + +"Tim, what is that?" Mia asked. She felt scared. + +"It's a body," Tim said. "It belongs to me. I found it. It's my new toy." + +"Tim, that's not a toy. That's a body. It's a person. You can't play with it. It's wrong. Let's go out of the box and tell someone," Mia said. She tried to pull Tim out of the box. + +"No, it's mine. You can't have it. Go away," Tim said. He pushed Mia away. He hugged the body and smiled. + +"Tim, please. Listen to me. You're in trouble. You have to let go of the body. It's not good for you. It's bad. It's sick. It's dangerous," Mia said. She was persistent. She did not give up. She wanted to help Tim. + +"Shut up. Leave me alone. I don't need you. I have the body. The body is my friend. The body loves me. The body is mine," Tim said. He was angry. He did not listen to Mia. He did not care about Mia. He only cared about the body. + +Mia started to cry. She felt sad and hurt. She wanted to run away from the box. But she could not. The hole was too small. She was stuck. She could not get out. She could only see Tim and the body. They looked at her with cold eyes. They did not like her. They did not want her. They wanted to hurt her. + +Mia screamed. But no one heard her. No one came to help her. She was alone. She was trapped. She was doomed. +Jen and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big purple ball on the grass. Jen wants to play with the ball. She runs to the ball and picks it up. + +"Look, Tom, a purple ball! Let's play with it!" Jen says. + +But Tom does not like purple. He likes green. He shakes his head. + +"No, Jen, I don't want to play with the purple ball. I want to play with the green ball. The green ball is better," Tom says. + +Jen is sad. She likes the purple ball. She thinks the purple ball is fun. She does not want to play with the green ball. She is stubborn. + +"Please, Tom, let's play with the purple ball. Just for a little bit. Then we can play with the green ball. Please, please, please," Jen says. + +But Tom is stubborn too. He does not want to play with the purple ball. He wants to play with the green ball. He does not listen to Jen. He walks away. + +"Fine, Jen, you can play with the purple ball. I will play with the green ball. Bye," Tom says. + +Jen is alone. She holds the purple ball. She feels lonely. She wishes Tom would play with her. She looks at the purple ball. She sees something shiny on the ball. She looks closer. She sees a sticker on the ball. The sticker has a picture of a green dinosaur. Jen smiles. She has an idea. + +She runs to Tom. She shows him the sticker. + +"Look, Tom, look! The purple ball has a green dinosaur on it! It is a purple and green ball! It is the best ball ever! Let's play with it together!" Jen says. + +Tom sees the sticker. He sees the green dinosaur. He likes dinosaurs. He smiles. He is not stubborn anymore. + +"Wow, Jen, you are right! The purple ball has a green dinosaur on it! It is a purple and green ball! It is the best ball ever! Let's play with it together!" Tom says. + +Jen and Tom are happy. They play with the purple and green ball. They share the ball. They are friends again. They have fun. +Sara and Ben wanted to see the parade. They liked the big floats, the loud music and the funny clowns. They put on their hats and coats and asked Mom to take them. + +"OK, but we have to hurry," Mom said. "The parade will start soon and we need to find a good spot." + +They walked fast to the park, where the parade was going to pass. But when they got there, they saw many people already waiting. They could not see the street very well. + +"Mom, I can't see anything!" Sara said. + +"Me neither!" Ben said. + +Mom looked around and saw a bench near a tree. It was a little higher than the ground. + +"Come on, let's go there," Mom said. "Maybe we can see better from there." + +They ran to the bench and climbed on it. They could see the street better, but not much. There were still many people in front of them. + +"Mom, this is not fair!" Sara said. "We came early and we still can't see the parade!" + +"I know, honey, I'm sorry," Mom said. "But we can still hear the music and enjoy the atmosphere." + +Just then, they heard a loud horn. The parade was starting. They saw the first float coming. It was a big dragon, with red and green scales and a long tail. It breathed fire and smoke from its mouth. Sara and Ben gasped. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. + +"That's so cool!" Sara said. + +They forgot about their problem and watched the float with wonder. They clapped and cheered as it passed by. They saw more floats, with different animals, flowers, stars and shapes. They saw the clowns, who made funny faces and threw candy. They saw the band, who played drums, trumpets and flutes. They saw the dancers, who wore colorful costumes and moved gracefully. They saw the flags, who waved in the wind and showed different countries. They saw the balloons, who floated in the air and made shapes and letters. + +They saw the parade and they were happy. They smiled and laughed and sang along. They felt proud to be part of the crowd. They thanked Mom for taking them. They had a great time. They loved the parade. +Lily and Ben were excited to play outside in the snow. They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. They ran to the backyard and saw a big pile of snow. They decided to make a snowman. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben agreed. + +They rolled three big snowballs and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, two buttons, a scarf and a hat to decorate their snowman. They gave him a smile and a name. + +"His name is Frosty!" Lily said. + +"He looks happy!" Ben said. + +They were proud of their snowman and wanted to show him to their mom. They ran inside and asked their mom to come and see. + +"Mom, mom, come and see our snowman!" they shouted. + +"OK, OK, I'm coming!" their mom said. + +She put on her coat and followed them outside. She saw their snowman and smiled. + +"Wow, what a great snowman! You did a good job!" she said. + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily and Ben said. + +They hugged their mom and their snowman. They were very happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a snow plow. It was coming down the street and clearing the snow. It was getting closer and closer to their snowman. + +"Oh no, the snow plow!" Lily said. + +"It's going to smash our snowman!" Ben said. + +They were scared and sad. They didn't want to lose their snowman. They didn't know what to do. + +"Quick, quick, we have to save him!" their mom said. + +She had an idea. She ran inside and came back with a candle. She lit the candle and put it in front of their snowman. + +"Maybe this will make the snow plow stop!" she said. + +She hoped the snow plow driver would see the candle and think it was a sign. She hoped he would be careful and avoid their snowman. + +Lily, Ben and their mom held hands and waited. They watched the snow plow get closer and closer. They hoped their snowman would be safe. + +They saw the snow plow slow down. They saw the snow plow driver look at their snowman and the candle. They saw him smile and wave. He steered the snow plow around their snowman and continued down the street. + +He didn't smash their snowman. He saved their snowman. + +Lily, Ben and their mom cheered. They were relieved and happy. They thanked the snow plow driver and thanked the candle. + +They hugged their snowman again. They were very happy. + +They decided to keep the candle in front of their snowman. They thought it was a good luck charm. They thought it would keep their snowman from melting. + +They went inside and had some hot chocolate. They looked out the window and saw their snowman and the candle. They smiled and felt warm. + +They loved their snowman. They loved their candle. They loved their mom. They loved each other. They had a good day. +Tommy and Lily were playing in the mud. They made pies and castles and had fun. But they also got very dirty. Their clothes and faces and hands were brown and sticky. + +"Look at you two!" Mommy said when she saw them. "You need a bath right now. Come on, let's go inside."