diff --git "a/TinyStories_309.txt" "b/TinyStories_309.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_309.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +He was so excited, he shouted it out loud. Suddenly, the boy felt embarrassed,realising that the other people around him had been watching him. He stood still for a few moments, blushing, before running down the hill to explore the magical place he had found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She loved her big, warm and cosy bed. Every night she would jump into bed and snuggle up with her favourite cuddly toys. + +One night, Amy was just about to snuggle down into bed when she noticed something strange. Her cuddly toys had vanished! She felt very worried and couldn't understand where they had gone. +But then, Amy began to smell something delicious coming from her bedroom door. It smelt like cookies. She opened the door, and there in front of her, were all of her cuddly toys, holding plates of yummy, homemade cookies. + +Turns out that Amy's mummy had made the delicious cookies, and hidden the cuddly toys, to give Amy a surprise when she went to bed. Amy was so happy and all of her worry vanished. She snuggled up with her cuddly toys and enjoyed the delicious cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to run. She liked the way it made her feel when the wind blew through her hair and the ground flew by beneath her feet. + +One day, she decided to run even faster than before. She went as fast as she could and didn't mind the wind or the ground. But soon she got a bit upset, because she was going too fast. + +Her mom was also upset, and told the little girl to slow down. She wanted her daughter to be careful and to pay attention to her speed. + +The little girl slowed down and tried to be careful. She was careful to stay safe and to watch how fast she was going. + +From that day forward, the little girl always minded her speed. She ran and laughed and enjoyed the feeling of the wind in her hair - but only when she kept her speed in check! +Once upon a time there was a naughty little cat. He really wanted to find something special, so he set off on a search. He looked in his house, under the sofa, even in the garden but he still couldn't find what he wanted. He ran and ran until eventually he came to a big field. There was nothing else to do but keep searching. + +So he started marching all around the field. Up and down, up and down he went. Then suddenly, he spotted something shiny in the long grass. He ran over and saw it was a beautiful new toy! "Meow!" he said, feeling so excited. + +The naughty little cat thought he'd been really lucky. He picked up his new toy and carefully marched all the way back home. And that was the day the naughty little cat found the special something he'd been searching for. +Little Sam was a curious three year old. He loved exploring the world around him. He had found a shiny red button on the ground during his last adventure. He picked it up with excitement and held it tightly. + +Sam gazed in wonder at the button. It felt slick in his hands, and he was curious to know what might happen if he pushed it. He tried pushing it but it didn't move. + +He asked his mom if he could keep it and she said yes! Sam was so happy that he skipped around the room. He wanted to know what the button did, but he was not sure how to find out. + +Suddenly Sam had an idea! He ran to find some paper and a pencil. He drew a picture of the button and wrote "Push Me" on it. Sam felt ready for action! He put the button on the paper and gently pushed it. + +Nothing happened! Disappointed, Sam looked at the button. He decided to try again. He pushed it a little harder and a little sparkle appeared! Sam smiled and laughed with joy. Finally, he had figured out what the button did. He put it back on the paper and took one last look at it before he decided to go play. +Once upon a time there was a hairy dog. He was very naughty and always got into trouble! He was always getting into fights with the other animals in the neighbourhood. + +One day, his owner took him to see a veterinarian. The vet was a surprise! The vet had many special tools and machines. The vet was surprised to see the naughty dog. The dog was so hairy! + +So the vet took out her special machine and brushed the dog's hair. The vet brushed and brushed until the dog's hair was all neat and tidy. The dog was so happy! + +The vet also gave the dog some special medicine to help him become more behaved. After the medicine, the naughty dog was much more behaved and happy! + +The end! +Joey had a fair melon. It was so big he could hardly carry it. He wanted to show it to his mom, so he shut the door behind him, and ran to the living room. + +"Mom, look what I got!" he shouted. + +His mom smiled, and touched the melon. "It is a very fair melon," she said. "It looks so yummy. Where did you get it?" + +Joey told her all about his adventure to the farmer's market. He said it was so big he had to carry it with both of his hands. + +"Do you want to cut it?" Mom asked. + +Joey nodded. He watched as his mom cut the melon open and the juice ran down her hands. It tasted so sweet! + +He was so happy that he and his mom could enjoy it together. No matter how hard things were, nothing could stop them from being happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who imagined amazing things. She wanted to capture her imaginings, so she kept a special journal. + +Each day the girl would write down all the things she imagined. She could imagine beautiful castles, far away lands and fantastic creatures. + +But one day, it was becoming more and more difficult to think of new imaginings. Even her journal seemed to be at a loss for ideas. + +The girl knew what she had to do. She ran outside and used her eyes and ears to see and hear all the wonderful things the world had to offer. From there, she soon filled her journal with brand new imaginings. +Tom was a humble boy. He lived deep in a cave where he found magical things. One day, he found a strange box near the wall and he opened it. Inside, he found a lump of coal. He yelled in surprise. Suddenly, the coal began to fly around the cave! Tom was scared and he did not know what to do. He had never seen anything like this before! He yelled for help, but no one could hear him. From the corner of his eye, he could see the coal coming closer and closer. He closed his eyes and yelled very loudly. Suddenly, the coal stopped. When he opened his eyes, the coal was gone. Tom was relieved and he smiled. He learned that sometimes even humble boys like him can make magical things happen. +Once there was a loyal lion named Dave. Dave was friends with an onion called Orange. Every day Dave would speed through the forest to visit Orange. Dave always wanted to make sure that Orange was ok. + +One day, Dave was walking in the forest and he heard a noise. He saw that Orange was being attacked by a pack of wolves. Dave was very brave. He used all his strength to fight them off. + +When Orange was safe, Dave and Orange ran away quickly. They sped through the trees and the bushes until they were safe. Dave was so pleased that he had been able to save Orange. + +Dave and Orange stayed friends forever. They reminded each other how important it is to stay loyal and stick together. +Once upon a time two friends, Tom and Jerry, were playing in the park. Tom saw a slide and said to Jerry, "Let's go down this slide!" Jerry liked the idea so they both started running to the slide. + +As they were running, they noticed an old lady who was struggling to carry a bag of groceries. Tom had a lot of compassion for that lady. He stopped and asked her if she needed help. The old lady thanked Tom and gratefully accepted his offer. Tom and Jerry both helped her carry her groceries all the way home. + +When they finally returned to the park, Tom and Jerry had a great time going down the slide. Tom said, "It was so nice of us to help the old lady, wasn't it?" Jerry agreed, smiling. They had learned an important lesson that day: be compassionate and let others share your fun. +Once upon a time there was a busy mouse. He was always on the go and never seemed to stop! One day he decided to take a peek around the corner to see what surprises he could find. + +When he peeked past the corner, he saw a big surprise! There was a party filled with his mouse friends, and they were all having a great time! + +The mouse was so excited that he couldn't help but join in! Everyone was so happy to see him and made sure he had the best time. They danced, ate yummy snacks, and played lots of games together. + +Once the party was over, everyone thanked the mouse for joining in on all the fun. The busy mouse felt proud and smiled happily as he headed back home! +Once upon a time, there was a tiger who wanted to celebrate. He wanted to celebrate something new. So he decided to throw a party for his friends. + +The tiger invited all the animals in the forest. He had new balloons and new cake. Everyone was so excited. The tiger wanted to make it extra special, so he decorated with sparkles and stars. + +When the party started, everyone was having a great time. They laughed and played games. They sang and danced. They even rode the tiger's new bike. They spent all day celebrating. + +At the end of the day, everyone was tired but so happy. They thanked the tiger for having such a wonderful time. The tiger smiled and thanked them for joining him in his new celebration. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to go explore. So she packed some snacks and put on her shoes. + +She walked down the path and soon she came to a swamp. This swamp was dark and murky. But the girl was brave. + +So she stepped into the swamp. The ground was smooth and the water was cool. + +She looked around and saw lots of interesting plants and creatures she had never seen before. She beamed with joy. + +The girl stayed in the swamp for hours. When she was done exploring she stepped out and headed home. + +She smiled all the way home, thinking about what a great adventure she had. +Once upon a time, there was a neighbor who was scared. She was so scared that she stayed in her house all day long. + +One day, a little boy who lived next door wanted to make the neighbor feel better. He had an idea. + +The little boy ran outside and knocked on the neighbor's door. When the neighbor opened the door, the little boy started to joke. First, he made funny faces and tickled the neighbor. Then, he told a funny joke about a cat. + +The neighbor began to smile. She felt much better and less scared. The little boy was happy to see the neighbor happy again. He waved goodbye and ran back to his own house. + +The neighbor smiled and waved back. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived in the same house. Their names were Bob and Joe. They usually did lots of fun things together and always had a nice time. + +One day, Bob and Joe started to quarrel. They argued about who had to wash the dishes first. Joe thought the dishes should be his job, but Bob thought it was his job. They kept going round and round in circles, not sure what to do. + +Eventually, Bob had an idea. He whispered his plan to Joe and Joe smiled. He knew it was a good idea. Bob went to the faucet and filled up a bucket with water. He then took the bucket into the kitchen and filled up the sink. The sink was now full of water and the original dishes were in the basket. + +Bob and Joe washed the dishes together. They worked together, without any more quarrels. Soon all of the dishes were squeaky clean. Bob and Joe were both very happy. They were happy that they had soared, as friends, over their quarrel. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She was very happy. Everywhere, she went, she had a big smile on her face. + +One day, she was playing outside with her favourite toy - a bright red bow. Suddenly, the bow disappeared! Sarah looked everywhere but she could not find it. She was very troubled. + +Her dad noticed she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Sarah showed him the empty space where her bow used to be. Dad thought hard and had a very clever idea! + +He went out into the garden and disappeared around the corner. When he came back, he had a brand new bow. It was even brighter red than Sarah's old one. + +Sarah was so happy. She hugged her dad and thanked him for him his kind gift. From that day on, Sarah never lost her bow again. +Once there was a girl. She wanted to observe something special. So, she looked around and saw a tunnel. It was purple. She had never seen a purple tunnel before. + +She walked inside it and saw a bright light coming from the end. Curious, she moved closer. As she got closer, she saw a big surprise. There were lots of colorful butterflies! + +The girl was so happy to observe all the pretty butterflies. She moved to the side to let them fly by. The butterflies flew away and the girl was filled with joy. + +She waved goodbye to the butterflies, and then started to walk back through the purple tunnel. She smiled to herself as she remembered what she had seen. The girl was very happy to observe such a special sight. +Once upon a time there was a lion. This lion was big and strong and lived in the forest. He was proud of his roar and he used it whenever he saw a strange animal or bird. One day, he wanted to give his roar a little more practice, so he decided to tie a knot in a tree. But when he pushed and pulled, he wasn't able to make the knot tight. He made it again and again, but each time his knot was weak. + +The lion got so frustrated! He wanted to roar and show that he was strong, but he couldn't even make a simple knot! He roared as loudly as he could, hoping to get strength from it, but the knot just wouldn't stay tight. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him. It was a small rabbit. The rabbit said he could help him with the knot. The lion looked at him skeptically, but the rabbit was persistent. He hopped up to the knot, grabbed it with both hands, and then he started tugging. The lion was amazed! The knot was strong and secure now, and the lion finally had his roar back. + +He thanked the rabbit and gave him a big smile. From then on, the lion never had to worry about weak knots again. +Once upon a time, there was an animal. It was very high. It lived in the sky. +Every morning, the animal would introduce itself to the sun. The sun would say hello back! +Then, the animal would travel all around the world. Everyone was always so excited to see the high animal! +Wherever the animal went, it made the sky more beautiful. Everyone loved the animal. +The animal was happy in the sky, and enjoyed introducing itself to the world. The end. +The day was cold. Jack felt the cold touch him. Jack went outside to play, but he was careless. Jack did not pay attention and he set off on his own. He was far from his home and it was getting colder. He was scared and did not know the way back. + +Suddenly, a friendly dog came up to him. The dog had soft fur and a kind face. Jack felt better. The dog guided Jack back home. He was safe and Jack smiled. + +When Jack got home, his mama hugged him tight. She was glad Jack was safe. From then on, Jack was careful, never setting off on his own again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He was three years old and loved to pack stories in his bag. One day, while he was packing, he found a special story. It was a story about a boy who was careless and lazy. The boy in the story was always forgetting to do things and would always cause trouble. Tom thought it was funny and decided to take the story with him when he packed up all his things. He took the story to school with him and read it with his friends. They all thought it was a great story and they all laughed at the careless boy. Tom was so happy that he packed the story and took it with him, and they all learned a lesson about being careful and taking things seriously. The End. +Once upon a time there was a large fox. He wanted to go for a swim. He went down to the river and dipped his paw in the water. He liked what he felt so he jumped in. The fox swam around the river and had lots of fun. The river was big and he was happy and free. He did some big jumps and played in the water. After his swim he shook off the water and ran away home. That was the big and happy adventure of the large fox who wanted to go swimming. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to go outside and play despite the cold. She wrapped her favourite coat around her and went out to the garden. + +Suddenly, Daisy noticed the cold air and she started to shiver. She hugged her coat tight and kept walking. Then, she saw something that made her forget the chill. In front of her was a lovely welcome sign! + +Daisy felt the warmth of the sign, even though it was made of wood. She knew it was made with love, and from that day on she always felt welcome in the garden. + +She smiled and said goodbye as she left the garden and went back inside to stay warm. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted a perfect balloon. She went outside to look for one, but all the balloons she found were not quite right. She tried to be patient but soon she was feeling sad. + +Suddenly, she saw a bright yellow and blue balloon in the sky. She smiled and jumped up to catch it. She put her hands out, but the balloon was too high. + +The girl was about to give up when a big hand came down from the sky and put the perfect balloon in her hands. She hugged the balloon and thanked the kind hand from the sky. She was so happy that she went and showed her new balloon to all her friends. + +The girl kept the perfect balloon for many days. Whenever she felt sad, she held it close and it made her feel better. She even put a string on it, so she could take it everywhere with her. + +The girl was so happy that she had found the perfect balloon. It was the perfect companion that made her days so much brighter. +Once upon a time, there was an open field. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing. Suddenly, something special happened. A giant flower began to spring from the ground! The flower was so big and bright that everyone could see it for miles around. + +Everyone was amazed. They wanted to see what was inside, but the flower was still closed up tight. They tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. Finally, they decided to wait and see what would happen. + +The next day, the flower was still closed. But then, as the sun was setting, something magical happened. Slowly, the petals of the flower began to open. To everyone's surprise, inside the flower was a secret garden with all kinds of open plants and vibrant colours. Everyone was so happy and excited to explore the open garden! + +The magic of the open garden was a wonderful thing that everyone would never forget. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a generous boy. He was always finding ways to help other people. He especially liked to collect cups. Whenever he went out, he would look for any lost cups so he could give them away. + +One day, the boy went out and he found a very special cup. He was so happy that he decided to give it away to someone. He went to his village and found a little girl. He saw that she looked a bit sad. + +The boy gave the little girl the cup. She couldn't believe her eyes. He explained that he was generous and wanted to make her happy. The little girl was so excited and thanked him with a big smile. + +The generous boy felt so happy inside after he had completed his gift. The little girl was so happy to have a beautiful cup. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She was very excited to go to a special party. Maria carefully chose her favorite dress. Then she put on a pretty necklace from her jewelry box. + +At the party, Maria noticed a shiny box on the table. It was filled with jewels! Everyone went quiet, and then the queen asked Maria to kneel. She was so surprised! The dull jewels sparkled in the moonlight. + +The queen carefully placed the jewels around Maria’s neck. She said, “These are now yours!†Maria was very excited and thanked the queen. + +All the guests clapped and cheered for Maria. She was so happy and proud. From that day on, Maria always wore her special jewelry to parties. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a lady who loved each other very much. Every day they smiled and laughed, because they were so happy. + +One day, they decided to unite and become husband and wife. They said they would always be polite to each other and treat each other with kindness. + +Soon, they got married and had a wonderful wedding. Everyone cheered and clapped their hands when they said "I do". + +After that, the man and wife lived happily ever after. They hugged and kissed each other and were always polite to everyone in their lives. + +They lived in peace and harmony and were always thankful for being able to unite in love. +Jill was a clumsy girl who loved to explore. One day, she was in her living room, looking at the big fireplace. She wondered what it was and why it was there. She asked her mom what it was and she said, "It's a fireplace. It gives us warmth and light." + +Jill was excited to learn about the fireplace. She put her hands out to feel the warmth. She wiggled her fingers and watched the fire dance. She couldn't believe how cozy and inviting it was. + +Jill wondered what else the fireplace could do. She decided to try something special. She thought if she got close enough, she could give it a big hug. But she was so clumsy, she almost knocked over the logs that were inside it. She quickly backed away and laughed. + +Jill had a wonderful time exploring the fireplace. She couldn't wait to tell her friends all about it. +Mommy and Bobby were at the station. Bobby wanted to write a letter to his best friend. Mommy gave him a piece of paper and a pencil. Bobby was so excited to write. + +Mommy helped Bobby write the letter. Bobby made some silly mistakes and Mommy told him to be careful. Bobby was a bit frustrated, he felt his letters weren't perfect. + +Mommy saw Bobby's frustration and said, "It's okay, Bobby. Writing takes practice. It's not stupid to make mistakes." Bobby felt better and continued writing his letter. + +When Bobby was done he showed Mommy. She smiled and said she was proud of him. Bobby was so happy and he couldn't believe he wrote a letter all by himself. +John and his Mommy were playing in the living room. John was feeling silly and playful. He asked Mommy to go outside and play. + +They went outside and saw a raft in the pool. Mommy said they could get in the raft and go for a ride. So John and Mommy got in the raft and swam around the pool. + +John loved his boat ride and smiled a lot. Soon it was getting late and Mommy said it was time for bed. So John and Mommy dried off and changed into their pajamas. + +John got into his bed and snuggled up with Mommy. They both said goodnight and soon John fell asleep. John had a dream about swimming in his raft and playing on the pool. In the morning, John was still feeling playful and happy. +Once upon a time there was an old man. Everyday, he wore a special sock on his foot. But one day, the old sock went missing! He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +The old man was very worried. He didn't know what to do! Then he had a good idea. He asked his young neighbor to help him find it. + +The neighbor was very excited. She put on her thinking cap and started to look everywhere. Finally, she found the old sock under the bed! The old man was very happy and thanked her with a big hug. + +From then on, the old man always remembered to mind where he put his special sock, so it wouldn't get lost again. He kept it safe, and it lasted a very long time. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a group of friends. They were very healthy and happy, and wanted to have a contest. They decided to find things to weigh and see who could come close to guessing the exact weight of each item. + +They worked hard and tried all sorts of things. Some tried heavy books, while others tried light feathers. In the end, their best guesser was the winner and they celebrated with high-fives and cheers. + +The friends were delighted with their victory and felt so proud of how much they could do. It felt good to work together to solve problems and they had lots of healthy fun. + +They all thought that their victory was the best feeling in the world! They would remember this moment for the rest of their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a special fashion. She liked to wear her clothes differently than all of the other girls. She kept this fashion hidden, so no one would know she was different. + +One day, she decided to mark her special fashion with a secret mark. She drew a big smiley face on the hem of one of her shirts and a star on the bottom of her pants. + +The little girl felt proud of her fashion when she wore her secret marked clothes. She felt happy and unique and knew that no one else was like her. + +The little girl told her friends all about her secret fashion, and they loved it too. From then on, they all went around with their own special fashion, wearing marks that made them feel special. +Once upon a time there was a puppy named Tom. He was a very attractive dog with a shiny black coat. Every morning, Tom's owners would take him for a walk around the block. They would put a leash on Tom so that he wouldn't run away. + +One day, Tom's owners had an idea. They decided to mail a letter to Tom's grandma. They wrote a special letter just for her. They wanted her to know how much they all loved her. + +Tom was so excited to help mail the letter! So his owners grabbed the leash and walked him to the mailbox. Tom put his paw on the flag to make it go up. Then they put the letter in the mailbox and said goodbye. + +That night, Tom's owners were surprised when they checked the mailbox. Grandma had sent a reply! Tom was so excited to see the letter. He was proud that he helped mail a letter. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a man. One day, the man bought a shelf for his house. He was very happy about it. He put the shelf in the middle of his room. On the shelf, the man put some of his books. + +When the man went out to work, a little mouse sneaked into the house. The mouse was very naughty and it was very filthy. The mouse was looking for food. It jumped onto the shelf and started to nibble on the books. + +The man came home and saw what the mouse had done. He was very angry. He put the mouse outside and cleaned the shelf. Now, it was all clean and neat again. The end. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to make noise. He wanted to try to make a sound like a trumpet. He went to the park and saw a trumpet lying on the grass. He took a deep breath and he blew into the trumpet. + +The sound echoed around the park. Everyone stopped to listen. The little boy was very proud that he could make that sound. Everyone started to applaud. He felt so good, he blushed. + +Then the little boy started to play a calm melody. The melody was so beautiful and sweet. Everyone was so quiet that you could have heard a pin drop. The little boy played the same song over and over again. Everyone was so mesmerized by the beautiful music. + +When the little boy was finished everyone clapped and cheered for him. He smiled and put the trumpet back on the grass. That day he learned the power of music and how it can make people feel calm and joyful. +Once there was a warm sun. It glowed so brightly in the sky. Every morning it heated up the earth. Everyone was proud of the sun. + +One day a little girl named Lucy went outside. She could feel the heat on her skin. She felt proud of the sun. + +Then she saw something special in the sky. A bright star was glimmering. She stared up in amazement. The star was glowing so brightly! + +"Look at the beautiful star!" she said happily. The star was glowing for everyone to see. Everyone smiled at the beautiful star. + +The sun and star were glowing together. Everyone felt proud and happy. The sky was full of warmth and light. +Once upon a time, there was a dad who felt sad. He wished he had a daughter, so he asked the stars for help. One day the stars answered his wish, and the dad was given a daughter. + +The dad loved his daughter very much. He promised her he would always take care of her. He acted very patient with her, and read her a story each night. + +The daughter grew quickly. She loved her dad just as much, and promised him she would always be kind and gentle. + +The dad and daughter would often go for long walks, and spend time outdoors together. They also shared many laughs and fun times. + +The dad kept his promise to his daughter, and she kept her promise too. They were a very happy family! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jim and Jane. They always did things together, like playing tag and singing songs. + +One day they went to the playground, where they saw a zip. Jim wanted to try it, but Jane disagreed. She said she was scared and wanted to go home. + +But Jim was feeling jolly and wanted to try it. He asked his friend if he could have a go. Jane said no again and they started to disagree. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud giggle. They looked around and saw a little girl. She was laughing at them because they were arguing. Jim and Jane started to laugh too. + +The little girl asked them if they want to go on the zip together. Jim and Jane looked at each other and started to laugh. They both agreed, went on the zip, and had a lot of fun together! +Once upon a time there was a dark pie. It was very delicious and smelled so good. + +A little girl named Abby wanted to try it. She went up to the pie, but it had a rope tied around it. It wouldn't let her take a bite! + +Abby was so sad but then she got an idea. She asked her mom if she could borrow some scissors. + +Her mom gave them to her and Abby carefully snipped the rope. She quickly grabbed the pie and took a big bite. It was the best thing she ever tasted and the dark pie was all gone. +Once upon a time there was a graceful mountain. But the mountain would not yield. Every day a brave little boy would try to climb it, but it was too hard. + +One day the boy asked his mom, "How can I get to the top?" His mom smiled, and with a twinkle in her eye she said, "You must yield to the mountain." + +The boy was confused, so his mom explained. She said, "If you respect the mountain and take it slow, it will let you come up. You can't fight the mountain, you must be gentle and graceful." + +From that day forward, the boy yielded to the mountain. He was kind and careful, and soon enough he made it to the top. He smiled with pride at his achievement and thought of his mom's wise words. +Once upon a time, there was a fast pebble. The pebble wanted to go on an adventure, so off it went! + +Soon enough, the pebble came across a big, deep lake. The pebble really wanted to explore the lake but there was no way it could get across. The pebble felt so sad, until it had an idea. It decided to fold itself up! + +The pebble folded itself up really tight and threw itself across the lake. Splash! Soon enough, it was on the other side. The pebble was so happy, it decided to stay and explore the other side of the lake. + +The pebble explored for hours, and finally decided it was time to go. It folded itself up tight again and threw itself back across the lake. It was back home before it knew it, safe and full of new stories to tell! +Mama and Daddy were talking in the living room. They mentioned a surprise and they both had big smiles on their faces. + +The surprise was a puppy! She had cute, long ears that were fluffy and round. The puppy was noisy too. She would bark and yap all day long. + +Mama and Daddy took her for lots of walks around the block. She loved that because she could sniff all the different smells. Sometimes she would stop to bark at the birds, but Mama and Daddy would always give her a treat and keep walking. + +Whenever the puppy made a noisy she would look at Mama and Daddy with big, bright eyes. They always said she was a good girl. + +Mama and Daddy said the puppy was the best surprise ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had an amazing gear that he loved. But one day, it broke! He was so sad. He asked his mom to help him. + +His mom took him to the store. She found a new gear that was even better than the old one. The little boy was so excited! + +The mom replaced the gear with the new one. It was shiny and sparkly. The little boy thought it was amazing. He played with it all day and it made him very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lilli who wanted to make a dress. She cut material, measured it, and got to work. Every morning she'd sew a little bit and it soon started to come together. + +One day, however, the thread got tangled and Lilli couldn't fix it. She felt helpless. Suddenly, her grandmother arrived with her needle and yarn. Grandma had special magic—she could sew anything with just a quick stitch or two. She worked quickly to fix the threads and Lilli watched in awe. + +When Grandma was done, all the thread was in one place again, held together tightly by her stitches. Lilli was glad and relieved, and she gave her grandmother a big hug. + +From then on, Lilli knew that even when she felt helpless, she could rely on her grandmother to help. She stayed with grandma for a very long time and grandma was always there to help her, whether it was showing her how to fix a stitch or just giving her a hug. Lilli knew she could remain safe in her grandmother's love. +One day, John was playing at home. He was running around, jumping and laughing. Suddenly, he heard his mother and father quarrel. The voices were loud and angry. John felt scared and restless. + +John's mother told his dad she was tired of the constant arguing. She said that it was making John sad and she didn't want him living in that kind of atmosphere. + +John's dad was quiet after that. He said he was sorry, and he hugged his mother. John was thankful to his parents for not arguing anymore. + +From that day on, John's home was filled with laughter and joy. He could feel the happiness in the air. His parents were always happy and they never quarreled again. John was so happy and thankful his mother was there to keep the peace. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family with a mom, and a dad, and a little boy. The little boy was very excited, because today was his birthday! + +Mom and Dad said that it was time for lunch! The little boy saw a big salad on the table. He smiled, because he loved salad! + +Mom asked him, "Are you ready to eat?" He nodded his head and said, "Yes!" Dad smiled, put a plate in front of the little boy, and gave him a big helping of salad. + +The little boy was so happy that he could eat the salad. He picked up his fork and started to eat. He ate some lettuce, some tomatoes, and some carrots. He really liked the salad! + +When he finished, Mom and Dad said that he did a great job, and gave him a big hug. The little boy was so happy he could eat the salad and share lunch with Mom and Dad, on his special day! +Mum and dad take Susie to the zoo. She excitedly looks around and notices the animals. Suddenly, there is a lecture about elephants. Susie stands quietly and listens. After the lecture, she is allowed to touch the elephant which she does very gently. Mum looks at Susie with a patient smile, happy to see her so excited. + +Susie continues exploring the zoo. She notices the giraffes, the monkeys and the tigers. But Susie's favorite animal is the elephant. She watches it, admires it and even gets to touch it. + +After lots of fun at the zoo, mum and dad take Susie home. She will never forget her visit, especially the moment she was allowed to touch the amazing elephant. +Amma was feeling happy. She wanted to dance! She put on her favourite shoes and went outside to the garden. As soon as she stepped out of the house, she started twirling, spinning and jumping. She danced and danced and she felt so good. + +Suddenly she heard a loud noise. Amma stopped and looked around. It was the little mouse! He wanted to escape his cage. So the little mouse began running away. + +Amma smiled. She wanted to help! She began a special dance - a dance that would make the mouse feel safe. She jumped and twirled. She spun around and around. The mouse felt the rhythm and tried to dance too. + +The mouse was able to escape from his cage and soon he was free. Amma was so happy. She said goodbye and promised to come back for more regular dancing. And soon the garden was filled with the sounds of Amma's happy dancing! +Once upon a time there was a very playful girl. She loved to do all kinds of fun things like dancing, singing and playing in the park. + +One day the girl wanted to make something special. She took out some water and poured it into a big bowl. Then she added some flour and some special spices from the kitchen. She mixed it all together and made dough. + +Then she took the dough and formed it into different shapes. First she made a river and a mountain. Then she made some funny people and put them around the river and mountain. + +The girl was so creative! She added some more water and spices and poured it around her shapes. Then she used a special spatula to give them all a special style. + +When she was done the girl could see that the shapes had a beautiful and playful style. She was so proud of what she had made! She continued to make more shapes in her special style and poured them all around her house. + +It looked so pretty and everyone was really happy with her work. The playful girl was delighted and knew she was so lucky to be able to be so creative! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. He was very brave. He wanted to win a medal for being brave. +So one day he asked his mum if he could have a medal for being brave. His mum said, ''Yes, you can have a medal!" +Tom was very excited, he thanked his mum and he got ready to go get his medal. +Tom went to a special shop and asked for a medal for being brave. The shopkeeper gave him a shiny silver medal. Tom was so happy. +On the way home, Tom stopped at the market to buy something to eat. He wanted to try something new and he found a spicy snack. Tom took a bite. It tasted really yummy but it was very spicy. Tom enjoyed eating the snack with his medal. +Tom was proud to have his medal and he never forgot to be brave. +John's mommy was clapping her hands and smiling. She said, "It's time for John to show us how brave he is!" John took a deep breath and walked to the sink. He was a little scared but he knew it was important. + +John put both of his hands on the sink. He held on tight and then he started to count. He counted to three, and then he lifted his feet up off the ground. He was standing on the sink! + +Everyone was surprised and they applauded! They all cheered and said "That was very brave, John!" John smiled and stepped down off the sink. He felt so proud. + +His mommy hugged him and said "You were very brave and important. I'm proud of you." John smiled and he knew that he did something important. He had done something brave and he was very proud. +It was Wednesday. Jane was very excited because something exciting was going to happen. She didn't know exactly what it was, but she knew it was something good. + +Just then, something wonderful and unknown happened. Jane could hardly believe it! A big box landed in her living room with a loud thump. She opened the box and saw a big pile of toys. She had never seen them before. She was so excited! + +Jane spent the whole day playing with her new toys. She made lots of new discoveries with them. When dinner time came, she was so tired from all the fun she had all day. She couldn't believe that something so exciting could happen on a Wednesday! +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy who liked to do crazy things. One day he decided to pick an apple from the tree in the neighbour's garden. He knew this was wrong but he didn't care. + +When the neighbour saw the boy, he was very angry and decided to punish him. He gave the boy a stern warning about not stealing apples again. + +The boy was very sorry but he did not want to get punished again. So he made a promise that he would not do anything crazy or take any apples again. + +The End. +Jim and Mommy were playing outside together. Jim wanted to go to the park. Mommy said "Yes, let's go to the park!" So, they stopped at the park and got out of the car. + +Jim ran around, exploring the park. He saw some flowers and some dead leaves. There was a big tree that Jim loved to rub. He rubbed the bark until his hands were all rough and gritty. + +That's when he heard a noise coming from behind the tree. He turned around and saw a little bird! The bird's feathers were all ruffled and it was lying on the ground, not moving. Mommy said it was dead. + +Jim felt so sad. He wanted to give the bird a hug, but he knew it wouldn't wake up. So instead he found some soft grass and made a little bed for the bird. Then he and Mommy stood in the park, and said a prayer for the bird. Jim was so glad that he had come to the park. +Once upon a time there was a jolly couple who loved each other. They wanted to show everyone how much they loved each other, so they got married. They had a wonderful wedding, and everyone was so happy for them. + +After they married, they wanted to protect their marriage. So they made special rules that only they knew. They decided to share everything and to be honest with each other. They also helped each other when things were hard. + +Eventually, their marriage was the strongest it had ever been! They were so happy and thankful for how their marriage had been protected. They looked forward to growing old together, and staying jolly together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had two legs. Today, Tim was very excited because he was going to the park. He put on his special shoes, the ones that were very expensive. + +When Tim got to the park, he saw a big slide. He ran over to it and marked along the shiny metal. He loved to make marks on things. + +Next, Tim found the jungle gym. He loved to climb up the ladder and play on the bars. He climbed up and down, over and over, marking the ladder with his fingers. + +Finally, Tim went to the swing. He pushed himself so high in the air, he thought he was flying! He kept pushing himself as high as he could and marked the chains with his little hands. + +Then it was time to go home. Tim was exhausted and happy after all of his exciting adventures. On the way home he looked at his legs and was proud that he could run, jump, and swing. That was one fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a label. It was colourful and had funny shapes. Every day its best friend, a match, would come over to play. They would play tag, hide and seek and take turns telling stories. It was so much fun! + +One day, the match had an idea. It wanted to create something special with the label. So, it started drawing and making new shapes. It was using its creative ideas and soon, a big picture had been formed. They looked at their creation with joy. It was the most amazing thing ever! + +They decided to show their work of art to everyone. Everywhere they went, people oohed and ahhed at their creation. The label and match were so proud. They had made something together that was truly wonderful. + +The label and the match are still best friends today and they still love to be creative. Who knows what they'll come up with next? +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was a very healthy boy who liked to explore the world around him. + +One day, he saw a big, yellow billboard. It had an interesting picture of fruit on it. Fascinated, Tom went closer to take a look. The fruit looked so pretty and delicious! Suddenly, Tom got a great idea! + +He decided to pick some of the healthy fruit and put it on the billboard. He collected apples, oranges, and berries, and put them all on the big board. Tom was pleased with his work. + +But then, something unexpected happened! When Tom finished his work, the billboard began to shine brightly! Tom was so surprised. He clapped his little hands and laughed with joy. + +And the billboard stayed like that forever, a beautiful reminder of a healthy and happy day! +Once there was a spider who was very lonely. He wanted a friend to play with but he had no one. One day, he decided to spread himself around. He spun a big cobweb. He was so excited, but he was also very helpless. + +Then one day, he saw a fly buzzing by. He waved and said hello, but the fly just flew away. But the spider was still happy. He had made a new home. + +The next morning, he was awakened by a buzzing noise. The fly was back! He said hello again and this time the fly said hello back. The spider was so happy that he had made a friend. + +They played together all day. They laughed and flew around and had a lot of fun. They made a big cobweb, to show everyone that they were friends forever. + +And that is how the spider and the fly, two lonely creatures, made a home and found friendship. They stayed together forever and spread happiness wherever they went. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jenn and Mike. Jenn was four years old and Mike was three years old. One day, Jenn and Mike were walking together. + +Suddenly, Jenn started to joke. She said, "Let's go to the hospital!" But Mike knew it was a fake joke. + +He said, "Ha ha, that's not real!" + +Jenn replied, "But it's so funny!" + +Mike was confused so Jenn explained, "A joke is when you say something that's not true but sounds silly!" + +Mike smiled and said, "Oh, now I get it!" + +Jenn said, "Let's joke together!" + +Mike agreed and the two friends joked all the way to the park. +Once there was a great chef who loved to serve delicious food. Everyone loved the food he served. One day the chef decided to make something special. He took out a big white cauliflower and started cooking. He added delicious herbs and spices and served the cauliflower with a creamy sauce. It tasted so good! Everyone was so happy with the chef's great cooking. The chef served the cauliflower to everyone and they all ate it with a big smile on their faces. The chef was very proud of his delicious cauliflower dish. From that day on, the chef served up delicious cauliflower dishes to everyone. They all enjoyed the great food served by the talented chef. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Paul. He had a big brother named David and a big sister named Mary. David and Mary were very jealous of the special attention Paul got from their parents. Whenever the parents played with Paul the siblings would watch, feeling sad. + +One day the baby became sick. He had a high fever and a sore throat. Paul's parents were very worried and stayed by his side, trying to make Paul feel better. This made the siblings remain jealous but they were also scared for their brother. + +Gradually the baby recovered, with the help of his parents and his big brother and sister. He slowly started to feel better. + +The siblings still remained jealous of Paul but they were grateful he was alright. Now they could all play together and have fun. And the parents were also very relieved. + +The end. +Once there was a kind bear who went for a walk in the forest. He wanted to be able to lend a helping hand to the animals he passed by. + +On this particular day, he saw a small rabbit hunting for a root to feed her small bunny babies. The bear kindly offered to lend a hand and quickly dug up a fresh, crunchy root. He could tell it was reliable and safe for the little bunnies to eat. + +The rabbit was very thankful, and before leaving, she invited the bear over to share the root with the little bunnies. The bear happily agreed and they all ate the root together. They laughed and played and even took a nap in the shade of a nearby tree. + +The bear and the rabbit stayed in touch for a very long time, and the bear would often return to lend a helping hand to the rabbit and her bunny babies. +One day, Amy and her Daddy were walking home when they saw a new ice-cream truck! Amy was so excited and ran to get an ice-cream. She chose one with a big strawberry on top, and Daddy paid for it. + +When Daddy handed Amy the ice-cream cone, she couldn't wait to eat it. She took a big bite out of her ice-cream and it was so delicious! She smiled a big smile and started to laugh. + +Amy and Daddy laughed together as they continued to walk home. They stopped and looked in the windows of the new shops and even tried out the new slides at the park. Everywhere they went, Amy kept eating her ice-cream and laughing. + +At the end of the day they finally arrived back home. Daddy hugged Amy and said "Let's have ice-cream again tomorrow". Amy laughed and nodded her head in agreement. It had been a new and exciting day full of laughter and ice-cream! +Once upon a time there was a strong bee. The bee wanted something to eat. It flew and flew until it found something yummy. The bee was so happy. It was able to eat juicy flowers and sweet nectar. The bee was so full and happy after it ate. + +When the bee was done eating, it decided to have some fun. It flew around, up high in the sky. It was able to fly so fast, what a strong bee! Suddenly, the bee saw something interesting. It saw a small hole in a flower. Inside the hole was a tiny bee. + +The strong bee was so excited. It said, "Hi little bee, do you want to fly with me?" The tiny bee was scared at first, but the strong bee was friendly and kind. So, the small bee agreed. The two bees flew around together for a long time. They had so much fun! + +The strong bee was happy that it found its new friend. And the little bee was happy to have a strong friend who ate yummy food. +Dara was excited. She was going to take a walk down the street. She was a little nervous, but her Daddy said he'd go with her. He held her hand as they started walking. "Look Dara," he said, pointing to some birds in the sky. Dara gasped in delight. She ran ahead and dared to go around the corner. But then she got scared. She heard some dogs barking and started to cry. Daddy was right behind her and scooped her up. "It's OK," he said. He put her back on the ground and they continued to walk. He held her hand again, and this time it felt brave. He sang her a happy song and soon she was smiling. They finished their walk and Dara felt proud. She had dared to take a walk and now she was ready to do it by herself. +One day, Tom and his dad went to a lab. Tom was so excited to see what was inside the dark room. When they opened the door, Tom was greeted by lots of interesting machines and tools. He ran around, touching and inspecting all of them. + +Tom was fascinated by all of the mysterious items as he made his way around the room. His dad showed him how to operate some of the machines. Suddenly, one of the machines lit up and started making noise. Tom was so excited to see it work. + +His dad smiled at Tom and said "Let's take something home that we can play with later." Tom was so happy and they chose a robot. That night, Tom couldn't sleep he was so excited to play with his robot the next day. + +The next day, Tom had so much fun playing with his robot. His dad showed him how to control it and it zoomed around the room. Tom was amazed and thrilled to have his own robot. + +Since that day, Tom visits the lab every week with his dad and is always excited to see what new adventure awaits. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Jack. They were very competitive when it came to playing games, and always wanted to win. + +One day, they decided to play a game to see who would win. Jack said he had a special game, and he showed Bob a map. On the map was a secret path, and at the end was a special prize! + +Bob and Jack looked at the map together, but they were not sure of the best way to get to the end. So they decided to make a game of it. Whoever guessed correctly how to get to the end of the path first would win the game! + +Bob and Jack started guessing their way down the path. They each got a few guesses wrong and this made them even more competitive. Bob guessed one way and Jack guessed the other. + +Finally, Bob guessed the correct way and got to the end of the path before Jack. He was the winner! + +Jack was very proud of his friend for figuring out the path and finding the special prize. As a reward, Bob got to keep the map since he guessed the way and was the winner! +John was a persistent three year old. He had a plan, and he was determined to make it happen. He crawled out of his bedroom and headed straight downstairs. As he crept across the living room, his eyes lit up. Outside, he could see the mall! He had always wanted to go there, but he was too small. But this was his chance - John was determined to explore the mall, no matter what. He kept crawling forward. + +John stopped when he reached the mall entrance. He could almost feel the excitement buzzing inside him. He waited for a few seconds, before scooting inside. Everything was so magical! + +John crawled through the huge building, mesmerised. He spotted clothes and jewellery and many other colourful things. He couldn't believe that it was all his to explore. + +John continued to crawl around the mall, taking in all the sights. He eventually felt tired and decided to crawl back to his home. He was very proud of how persistent he had been - look at how much he had seen! It was a moment John would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a sweet trade. It was a trade between two friends for some very tasty treats. The friends wanted to make sure that everyone got something special. + +First, one friend gave a yummy cookie to the other. Then the other friend gave a yummy piece of candy. The friends smiled and hugged. + +They were so excited and wanted to keep trading more. They traded more cookies, candy and even some delicious ice cream. They ended the trade feeling happy and full. + +The friends wished each other a good day and said goodbye. They ended their sweet trade with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a soft whale. He was very gentle and liked to play with the other animals that lived near his home. Every day, he would swim around and explore his surroundings. + +One day, he heard something strange coming from the shore. He swam closer to the sound and saw a crowd of people cheering. He stuck his head out of the water to get a better look. He watched as a little girl hopped and clapped her hands. Everyone was applauding her! + +The whale was so happy to see this that he also started to clap his fins. He even made some loud ‘whale noises’ to show how excited he was. Everyone was amazed to see a whale applauding and couldn’t stop smiling. + +The little girl turned around and waved to the whale. It was the most special moment for them both. From then on, the whale knew that it always good to show appreciation for other people’s achievements. +John was a wealthy boy. He lived in a big house with lots of bedrooms. One day, John went to sleep in his cozy bed and he forgot to put his mattress on it. In the morning, his mom found him sleeping without it. She was very upset and called out to him, "John, why did you forget to put your mattress on your bed?" John was embarrassed and he quickly put it back on. From then on, he never forgot to put his mattress on his bed. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved to visit his grandparents. One day, Tom went to his grandparents’ house for a visit. +When he arrived, Tom saw that his grandparents were angry. They had broken something in the house and it was making them mad. Tom asked them what had happened and they said they had broken their favourite vase. +Tom was sorry that his grandparents were so angry, so he wanted to make them feel better. He gave them both a big hug and they smiled. Everything was okay again. Tom was happy he could make them happy. The visit was a success. +Once there was a kitten that wanted to go on an adventure. But the kitten was very scared. He looked around and saw lots of strange things, like tall trees and big rocks. But the kitten kept walking and soon the adventure began. + +The kitten went over green hills and across a river and finally made it to a dark cave. Inside the cave was very scary. There were tall shadows and black bats flying around. The kitten kept walking. He was scared, but he was brave. + +Finally he saw an opening in the cave. He walked out of the cave and found himself in a big field of flowers. The kitten sat and heard the birds singing and the sun shining. He was so happy that he had gone on his adventure, even though it was a little scary. +Once upon a time there was a tiny pig. He was so small and tidy that he could fit in the palm of your hand. Every day he would run around the farm and have fun. + +One day, he found a weird looking stick. He decided to pick it up and play with it. As he did, the stick started to make funny noises. To the pig's surprise, the stick started to make him shrink! + +The tiny pig got very scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. He was getting smaller and smaller until he was the size of a pea! Then he realised he was able to squeeze through the gaps in the fence and explore the world. + +He had a wonderful adventure exploring the world around him. Everywhere he went he made it a bit more tidy and neat. Finally, after a long time he found his way back to the farm. + +But when he got there, he was still tiny! He was so small and tidy that he fit perfectly on the farmer's hand. The farmer laughed and said "My, my what an adventure you've had!" The tiny pig smiled and knew he'd have more adventures to come. +Once upon a time there was a big pond full of ice. The ice was glistening and peaceful in the sunshine. Along came a little girl in a hurry. She wanted to get to the other side of the pond but she didn't know how. + +Just then, a big white bear appeared. He spoke to the girl and told her he could help her get across. He asked the little girl to hop on his back and he began to walk across the ice. + +The bear went slowly and carefully so the girl wouldn't slip and fall. She closed her eyes and soon they were on the other side of the pond. The little girl thanked the bear and ran off to continue her journey. + +The bear said goodbye and watched the little girl hurry away. He smiled at the peaceful pond of ice, happy that he could help. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. He wanted to find a place to hide. He looked around and saw a distant hill. He decided to go there. + +He walked and walked but the hill seemed far away. The bear kept walking and soon he was at the hill. He looked around and saw tall trees and bushes. It looked like a perfect spot. He started running and he hid behind the bushes. + +The bear felt happy that he found a hideout. He stayed there for most of the day. He found a small pond nearby and drank some water. The bear was happy he had a safe place to hide from those who were looking for him. + +Time passed and night came. The bear was ready to go back home. He slowly stepped out of his hiding spot, looked around and then started walking. The bear was excited to return home and be safe. +Once there was a fat cat who lived in a house by the sea. Every day he liked to take a nap behind the big curtain. He would stretch and yawn before falling asleep. When he was done he would jump up and stretch again. + +One day he was so tired that he fell asleep and his little body started getting fat. He kept sleeping behind the thick curtain. When he finally woke up he was very surprised by how big he had gotten! + +He tried to jump up but his body was too fat and he couldn't reach the curtain anymore. He tried and tried but he just couldn't make it. + +Then a nice lady came up and saw the poor fat cat. She took him in her arms and stretched the curtain so he could jump up and have a nice nap! + +The fat cat was very happy and he thanked the kind lady. From then on he would always make sure to take smaller naps so he wouldn't get too fat to reach the curtain again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. One day, Jack went looking for an adventure. + +He went outside and saw a big door with a big lock on it. He wondered what was behind the door and tried to open it with all his might. But no matter how hard he tried, the door would not open. + +He walked away, disappointed. Then, something sour caught his nose. Jack smelled a delicious treat and he followed the scent to the big door. He saw a jar of yummy, sour candy on the other side of the door! + +He tried again to open the door, but it still wouldn't budge. Suddenly, he had an idea. He got an apple from his pocket and threw it at the lock. It worked! The door opened and Jack saw the sweet, sour candy waiting for him. + +Jack ran home with the candy and enjoyed it for days. From then on, Jack always knew that with a little effort, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to give hugs. She had a special pin shaped like a star, and it made her happy when she hugged it. + +The girl's dad was really boring and didn't like hugs. He couldn't understand why his daughter loved them so much. But still, the girl kept smiling and hugging her pin. + +One day, the girl's dad came home with a surprise. He had a special hug for his daughter - a real hug! They both hugged each other, and it made the girl so happy. + +The daughter hugged her pin too and she never thought her dad could be so un-boring. She hugged her pin every night and always thought back to the magical hug from her dad. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He had a messy room. He wanted to tidy it up but he just couldn't do it. + +One day, Joe's mom came into his room and said, “I can help you, Joe. I can show you how to mind your room.†Joe nodded and smiled. + +His mom told him to start by picking up his pillow and putting it back onto his bed. Joe did as he was told and it made his room look better. + +Next, his mom showed him how to fold up his blankets so his room looked nice and tidy. Joe was so proud of himself and his mom was too! + +Joe had learned how to mind his room, just like his mom had taught him. From then on, he made sure it was always nice and neat. +One day, a small boy was walking through the park, when a shock lead him to a surprise! He saw a tiny creature with two big eyes, two small wings and two curious legs. The small boy was so excited! + +The small creature hopped onto the boy’s hand and he was filled with joy. He carefully lead the creature home, talking to him the whole way. He told him about all the exciting things they could do together. + +At home, he put the little creature in a safe place. He wanted to make sure he stayed safe. He was shocked to see how well the creature was taking care of itself. It was eating some small snacks, cleaning up and even teaching itself some cool new things. + +The small boy was filled with happiness. Every day he lead the tiny creature out of the house to explore. They went on fun adventures and the small boy never felt more special. He new he had found a special friend. + +Their friendship continues to lead to wonderful discoveries! +Once upon a time there was an ancient tree that everyone called True. All of the animals in the forest would gather around True and bring their stories to it. They would tell it happy stories, sad stories, magic stories, and stories about the forest. True would listen and tell them what it thought. + +One day a little bird called Chirpy decided to bring a special gift to True. Chirpy had been collecting pieces of glittery stones and tiny colorful feathers near a faraway pond. With her beak she carefully placed them in a pile and flew over carrying the gift. + +True looked happy when it saw the present. It said "Thank you, Chirpy, for bringing me this special gift. I am so happy that you thought of me. Now, I will have something to remember you by." Chirpy was smiling and said "You're welcome, True. I'm so glad that you like it". + +And that was the day when Chirpy brought the ancient tree True a special gift. The animals in the forest were so happy that True and Chirpy were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a little pink dress with a big button on it. She liked to hang out with her friends. + +One day Mia went for a walk with her friends. She ran over to a big tree and said, "Let's hang upside down". All of her friends said yes! + +Mia grabbed the big tree branch and held on. Her friends grabbed the other branches and hung upside down too. They laughed and laughed as they hung there upside down. + +Suddenly Mia felt something hard on her hand. It was a rough little button. She looked down to see where it came from. It looked like it came from her dress! + +Mia said "Oh no, my button must have come off my dress!". She quickly grabbed it, and hung it on the tree branch. She and her friends said goodbye and ran off to play. + +Mia made sure to check her dress when she got home. Sure enough, her button was back on her dress, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy mouse. She always wanted to get her way. One day, the mouse wanted something sweet. She ran to the bakery and found the perfect pastry. The pastry was covered in butter and sprinkles. She wanted to eat it right away! + +The mouse was so excited, she ran back home as fast as she could. When she arrived, she felt really hot and sweaty. She needed to bathe before she could eat her pastry. First, she filled her tub with water. Then, she added soap bubbles and a toy boat. The mouse loved her bath! + +When she finished, she dried herself with a fluffy towel. Then, she ran over to the table and jumped into her chair. Finally, she was able to eat her pastry. It was the best snack ever! +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl called Anna. Anna was three years old, and she had a big eraser. She liked to play with the eraser and make big shapes on the wall. One day, she made a big heart, but when she was done, she made a big mistake. + +The heart had a lot of smudges all around it. Anna felt embarrassed, because it looked bad. She wanted to fix it, but she didn't know how. + +That's where Mommy came in. Mommy saw the smudges and picked up the eraser. She smiled a sweet smile and told Anna not to worry. Mommy rubbed away the smudges, so the heart was clean again. + +Anna felt happy that Mommy had helped. She knew that Mommy was the best ever. And now, the wall was nice and clean, like new. Anna was so proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and a bookcase. The girl was very excited and decided to print lots of stories and photos. She took out all of the paper and put it into the printer. + +All of a sudden, a harsh sound came out of the printer. The little girl was scared and started to cry because she couldn't make the printer work. + +Suddenly, the girl remembered what her mom had told her. She took a deep breath, counted to 5 and then pressed the little button on the printer. + +The printer started to work and printed all of the stories and photos. The little girl smiled when she saw the result of her hard work on the bookcase. She was very happy and hugged the bookcase to thank it. +Once upon a time there was a grape. It was thick and juicy. One day a curious girl wanted to see what would happen if she cut the grape. So she took a knife and very carefully she started to cut the grape. As she cut it opened and the juice started to drip out. She smiled and took a bite. It was so yummy! She loved the taste of the sweet juicy grape. She ate the whole thing and was very happy. The end. +Mum had a surprise - a big box of paints and paper. What fun! The little girl opened the box and took out all the different colours. Then she found a big brush. She put on a smock to keep her dress clean and set off to paint. + +First she made a big red circle on the paper. Then she painted a yellow triangle and a blue square. The little girl had lots of fun mixing the colours to make purple and orange and green. + +But then she got a bit messy. Paint splashed on her legs and she had to put on a clean pair of shorts. But that didn't stop her from having fun. She used the brush to make speckles and dots everywhere. + +When Mum came back she saw how messy her daughter had been. But in the end they both agreed it was worth it, as the little girl had had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a purse. It was small and perfect and belonged to a little girl named Sarah. One day Sarah wanted to bury her purse in her garden. She ran outside and started digging a big hole with a shovel. Sarah was very careful and when the hole was deep enough, she put the purse in it. Then she carefully covered it up with dirt. + +Once the purse was buried Sarah said goodbye to it. It had been a perfect purse and she was sad to see it go. She said to the dirt, "Take care of my purse for me". Then she gave the spot one last pat and went back inside. + +From then on, whenever Sarah went in the garden she remembered her purse and wished it was still with her. But deep down she knew it was safe and sound in the ground. + +The End. +Gilbert the goat was a wise youth. Every day he wandered the farm looking for places he could pay a visit. One day Gilbert noticed a big, nice tree in the middle of the farm. He approached it and enjoyed the peaceful shade. Gilbert decided this was the right place to pay a visit. + +As he lay in the grass, he heard a wise voice coming from the tree. Gilbert was surprised and he listened closely. The tree said, “Youth is the time for exploration, so pay attention and learn". Gilbert thought about these words and thanked the tree for the wise advice. + +He decided to pay attention to his surroundings and explore more of the farm. He met sheep, ponies, and chickens, played in the mud, and even helped a farmer with his chores. Gilbert found that he learned something new each day. + +Gilbert thought often about the wise tree’s words and was happy he had paid a visit to his special place! +Once upon a time there was a jolly bear named Bobo. His friend was a sweet rabbit called Tonie. + +One day, Bobo felt sad because he had not seen Tonie for a long time. He was missing her cuddles and hugs. So he decided to go and find her. + +He eventually found her sleeping in a meadow. He bent down and gently removed a few blades of grass that were on her face. Then he gave her the biggest hug! She woke up with a grin and the two friends happily hugged again and again. + +They laughed and played together for the rest of the day, and Bobo went home feeling very jolly indeed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl. She was 3 years old. Every day she would search for something fun to do. + +One day, she came to a big field. In the middle of the field was a big barrel. The little girl looked at the barrel, then she started to search around it. Inside the barrel, she found lots of nice toys! She clapped her hands with excitement. All of the toys were fun and new! She played with them all day. + +The little girl was so happy. She had lots of great fun playing with the nice toys from the barrel. + +The end. +Timmy was a three-year-old boy who loved pizza. One day, in the car with his mom, he asked to drive. His mom said no and explained that he was too young and needed to wait until he was older. + +Timmy kept asking to drive, so his mom promised him a pizza if he waited until he was older. Timmy agreed, but deep down he still wanted to drive. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud sound. The car had a flat tire! His mom got out and saw that the tire was broken. She asked Timmy to stay in the car while she fixed it. + +Mom put on the spare tire and they drove home. When they got home, Mom made pizza and they ate it together. Timmy still looks forward to the day when he can drive, but until then he is happy to enjoy his pizza. +Once upon a time, there was a blue medal. It was special and sparkly. The medal liked to spend all its time shining in the sun, so everyone could see it. One day, a little girl spotted the medal. She wanted to spend her day playing with it. She picked it up, and it was so shiny and beautiful. She twirled it around and around in her hands, spending the day pretending it was magic. At the end of the day, the medal went back to its spot in the sun. But the little girl knew that she could visit it whenever she wanted, and spend her day dreaming with her special blue medal. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was only three and was very helpless. One day, Sally wanted to have some yogurt for a special treat. She was so excited, she could barely contain herself! + +Sally's mom watched as Sally grabbed a spoon and opened her yogurt. Sally carefully scooped a bit of the creamy yogurt into her mouth. It was delicious! She slurped it up so quickly that her mom had to laugh. + +Sally and her mom then watched a movie together. They were snuggled up on the couch and they shared another spoonful of yogurt. Sally laughed and smiled, it was so much fun! + +When it was finally time for bed, Sally's Mom hugged her tight and said goodnight. Now Sally was safe in her bed, dreaming of delicious yogurt. +Once upon a time there was a wild heart. She was a brave little thing, who loved to explore new places and try new things. + +One day she came upon a surprise. What could it be? She looked closely at it and saw that it was a big box! + +The wild heart was very curious. She opened the box and was amazed by what she found inside - a thousand little rainbow butterflies! + +The wild heart was so excited. She ran around with the butterflies, chasing them here and there. All of the creatures around were so surprised to see the beautiful show. + +When nightfall came, the wild heart was so happy. She put the butterflies back in their box, and she hugged it to her heart. She felt so lucky to have been so surprised that day! +Once upon a time, there was a fountain in a park. It sparkled in the sun and made a happy noise. + +The fountain was very useful for the animals that lived nearby. They could drink from it and keep themselves cool. + +One day, a little bird came to drink from the fountain. He was so small, that he had to blink to see it. He flew up to the fountain and sipped the cool water. He felt so happy and refreshed. + +The fountain sparkled in the sun and made the bird blink again. He flew away and thanked the fountain for being so useful. The bird was very happy and enjoyed drinking from the fountain every day. +Mia went outside to play. She saw a pretty butterfly and ran over to see it up close. She held out her hand and the butterfly landed on her finger. Mia was so happy. + +Suddenly, a big hand slapped the butterfly away. The butterfly flew out of sight and Mia began to cry. She was so upset. She looked up and saw her mom, who gave her a hug. + +Mia's mom had a journal full of pretty drawings and shapes. She opened it up and showed it to Mia. Mia was so excited. She reached out and touched the pretty paper. Mom showed her how to draw shapes and Mia was so proud of her work. Soon, she made her very own journal full of pretty drawings. + +Mia felt happy again after she finished her journal. She hugged her mom and thanked her for the pretty journal. Mia was so proud to have her very own journal. +Once upon a time there was a lazy river. It moved very slow. The lazy river meandered down like a line. + +On the bank of the river was a big tree. On one of the tree's branches a bird was perched. He was a happy bird. Every day he would look down at the lazy river and relax. + +One day, something strange and wonderful happened. The bird opened his eyes and saw something magical. A little boat was in the lazy river. It gently drifted along. + +The bird opened his wings to fly down and join the boat. He took a seat and relaxed. The boat carried him down the line and the bird was happy. + +He looked around and sang melodies with the gentle rush of the lazy river. The bird was at peace. The bird rested and relaxed as the boat slowly took him home. +Once there was a fair. All the people came to the fair and had fun. They ate lots of food and rides. They played games too. One man was there with a special machine. He said it could turn waste into something useful. Everyone was excited. + +The man explained how the machine worked. But no one could understand it. Not even the grown ups! Everyone was sad. + +A little boy spoke up. He said he knew a way. He explained how the machine worked using simple words. Everyone was happy that the little boy could understand the machine. + +The little boy showed everyone how to use the machine. They put waste into the machine and it turned into useful things. Everyone was happy and it was a fair day. +Once upon a time there was a boat. It was big and white. On the boat there was a boy. His name was Jack. He wanted to sail. + +He grabbed the rope and pulled it hard. The boat started to move. It sailed away. Jack was happy. + +The boat kept going. Jack saw a strip of water. It was blue and wide. He wanted to sail across it. + +Jack started to move the boat. He could hear the waves. They were loud. He kept sailing until he reached the other side. + +When he reached the other side, Jack was very happy. He had sailed across a strip of water! It was a big adventure for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a big house all by herself. She didn't know anyone else around so she got lonely. One day, she heard a knock on the door. She got up and opened it, and saw a big, tall man standing there! The little girl was so scared that she started to panic. + +The man was very polite and said he was looking for someone to help him around the house. She said yes and the man smiled. He asked her to wear a bathrobe so she quickly put one on. He showed the little girl around the house and told her lots of things. + +The day went by quickly. The little girl learnt lots of things, and felt a bit less lonely. As she said goodbye, the man smiled and said thank you. The little girl felt happy that she had been polite too. Then she went to bed feeling much safer. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted a fancy building. Every day, she would look at the sky and imagine what her building would look like. She wanted it to have lots of windows, a big door and lots of colors. + +One day, she went on a long walk and saw a fancy building. It had more windows and colors than she had ever imagined. She wanted it so much that she decided to take it! + +But the building was too big and too heavy for the girl to carry, so she just sat by the building and imagined living inside. She could see herself playing games and having fun with her friends. + +The girl was so happy to have found her dream building and she knew that one day she would be able to have it. Until then, she was content just looking at it and imagining all the things she could do inside. +Once there was a little girl who really liked to whistle. She would whistle all day and all night. But one day something awful happened. While she was out walking, she got lost and was surrounded by scary monsters. She was so scared and helpless. + +Then she remembered something. Her dad had taught her that if she ever got lost, she should whistle. So she took a deep breath and started to whistle as loud as she could. + +Almost immediately, her dad came running over. He was so relieved to find her and she was so happy to see him! + +He picked her up and hugged her tight. So the little girl learnt a lesson that day- whistling is a great way to find help when you are lost or helpless. +Once upon a time there was a gray rock in a field. The rock was big and round, and it was the only one around. +One day a little ant came by and it decided to serve the rock. The ant pushed and prodded the rock and soon it began to move. The ant used all its might to push the rock and the rock kept moving until it came to a stop at the edge of the field. +The rock was now serving the ant and all the other animals in the field. It served as a place to rest, it served as a place to hide, and it even served as shelter from the rain. +The rock served different animals for many years, until one day a boy came and took the rock away, never to be seen again. +But the rock was never forgotten. The animals still remembered how it served them for so many years. +One day, Mary's parents offered her an ashtray. It was a nice, normal ashtray. Mary was very excited when she saw it and said "thank you!" She looked at it carefully and admired its normal shape. She took it home and put it on her bedroom shelf. + +Every day, Mary would greet her ashtray with a smile. She imagined she could talk to it. She would make up stories about the adventures they could go on if it could come to life. + +One day, when Mary was feeling bored and lonely, she offered her ashtray a surprise. She took out her coloring book and crayons, and colored her ashtray a bright, cheery yellow. She looked at it proudly, and she knew that it liked the surprise too. + +After that, Mary and her ashtray became the best of friends. Every day, they would talk, sing and play together. Mary learned a lot from her special friend, and soon was able to use more complicated words in her stories and conversations. Mary's parents were very proud of Mary and her ashtray! +Mandy loved life. She was always so happy and clumsy. One day, Mandy was so tired from playing around all day that she decided to go and rest. She went to the park and lay down in the grass. Mandy felt so relaxed and fell asleep. The sun shone down and made her sleepy. + +When Mandy woke up, she felt so much better. She had rested so much that she was ready to go and play again. She ran around the park and played with her friends. She even held a race with her little brother. + +Mandy realized how special life can be when you take time to rest. She always tried to remember to rest so that she had enough energy to keep playing and having fun. Thanks to her rest, Mandy had the energy she needed to enjoy life and be the clumsy, happy person she was. +One day, a little girl went out on an adventure. She wanted to explore the wide world around her. She soon came across a beautiful garden. The garden was filled with colorful flowers and buzzing bees. She couldn't help but admire the beauty of it all. + +Next, the little girl decided to go looking for something sweet to eat. She found a tasty apple on a nearby tree and decided to try it. It had a delicious sweet taste. She was so happy that she even shared some with a little bird on a nearby branch. + +After a while, however, the little girl felt sorry for all the bees buzzing around without any food. She decided to pick some flowers and put them in her pocket for the bees to enjoy. + +The little girl was so excited by her adventure. She admired the beauty of the garden and enjoyed the taste of the apple. She was also glad that she had done something kind to help the bees. It was a wonderful day! +Mia was hungry and looked for something to eat. She opened the fridge and saw a big salad. It was an original salad made with lots of different vegetables and fruit. Mia couldn't help but smile. She loved salads! + +Mia saw one chair at the kitchen table and decided to take a seat. Then she leaned over the salad and started eating. She ate the crispy lettuce leaves and crunchy celery stalks and it tasted delicious. + +Mia felt really happy and full when she finished the salad. She leaned back in her chair and was so satisfied with her original salad. She was happy that she found something yummy to eat! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who wanted to find something special. He looked around and then he found it - a magnet! He was so excited that he kneeled down and hugged the magnet. + +The next day, he went to the park to find what the magnet could do. There was a slide nearby, and he kneeled down near it and put the magnet against the metal frame. The magnet's special power worked - the slide started moving! + +The elderly man was so surprised that he smiled and laughed with joy. Everyone in the park was amazed and cheered for him. All the children around the park went to kneel down by the man and asked him to show them how the magnet worked. + +The elderly man showed them all how the magnet worked and then gave it to the children so they could play with it. Everyone had such a wonderful time! + +The elderly man left the park with a smile on his face, knowing that he had found something special indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah wanted to go outside and play in the park. She put on her shoes and got ready to go. + +Outside, it was raining. Then, Sarah remembered her bright yellow umbrella. She found it and opened it up. She smiled and put the umbrella over her head. + +Sarah started to run in the rain. It was so much fun! She ran and ran until she got tired. She sat on the ground to catch her breath. She saw a mud puddle and decided to bury her umbrella in it. + +When she was done, Sarah said goodbye to her umbrella. She dusted off her clothes and got ready to head home. As she was walking, she heard the birds singing in the trees. + +Sarah was happy. She skipped home in the rain with the birds singing around her. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby leopard named Tom. Tom was very happy and loved to play with his friends in the jungle. One day, he heard a ringing sound coming from far away. So, Tom decided to follow the sound to see what it was. + +Tom walked and walked until he saw a big bell in the middle of the jungle. He found out that the ringing sound was coming from that bell! He was so excited and tried to ring the bell himself. He jumped up and down but the bell just wouldn't ring. So he asked his friends for help. + +Together, they used all their strength to push the bell. The bell started to ring loudly! Tom and his friends were so happy and cheered. The bell kept ringing and all the animals nearby smiled. They all knew that this chubby leopard had discovered something special. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and was always very restless. Everywhere she went, she was off and running or exploring. One day, she found an interesting box. It was a special box filled with perfume. + +Lucy thought the perfume smelled really nice and would really like to take one of the perfumes home with her. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. This made Lucy very sad. + +Lucy wanted the perfume very much and so she just hoped that somehow it would be hers. With hope in her heart, she arrived home and found a special surprise. Her mom had bought her the perfume! + +Lucy was overjoyed. She gave her mom a big hug and ran off to show her new perfume to all of her friends. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to have such an amazing gift. + +Lucy will be sure to keep her perfume safe and use it when she wants to feel special. She will always hope for nice surprises in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a very spoiled pumpkin. The pumpkin loved to be kissed by everyone. Every day, the pumpkin waited by the window and smiled whenever somebody gave it a big kiss. + +One day, a little three year old girl came by. When she saw the pumpkin, she laughed. The pumpkin wiggled and smiled, and she kissed it on the cheek. The pumpkin was so happy! It smiled and hugged the girl. + +The girl kept coming back to visit the pumpkin every day. She would give it lots of kisses, and the pumpkin felt so loved. But after a while, the pumpkin started to feel sad again. It wanted more kisses! + +The girl thought about it and came up with a plan. She started to kiss the pumpkin every time she passed it by. Whenever she saw it, the pumpkin smiled, and the girl would kiss it on the cheek. + +The pumpkin was very happy and now it felt so loved. They were the best of friends and shared lots of kisses. It was the most spoiled pumpkin in the world. The End. +One day, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very happy and enthusiastic! She loved to listen to music. + +Every morning, she would go to the living room and turn on her favorite CD. She would start nodding her head and tapping her toes. + +Lucy was the happiest when her mum and dad would come into the living room and dance with her. They would spin around and around and have lots of fun. They would all laugh and enjoy the music together. + +At the end of the song, Lucy and her mum and dad would all nod happily. They were so thankful to have such wonderful music to enjoy. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was very excited, because he was going to go to the park. He could see the gates were open, and he started to run. + +When he got there, Joe saw a beautiful pigeon. He wanted to see it close up, so he slowly started to pull it closer. The pigeon didn't like that, and it started to flutter away. + +Joe didn't give up though. He kept pulling, and after a while he was able to catch it. He was so happy that he hugged the pigeon. Then he let it go, and the pigeon flew away. + +At the end, Joe smiled and he felt happy. He knew he would always remember pulling the pigeon. +Once upon a time there was an old man who wanted to climb a mountain. He started off OK, but as he reached the peak of the mountain, he became very tired and had to stop. He was bitter, as he knew he had to delay his journey. + +The old man sat down and started to have a rest. He looked up and saw a bright star shining in the sky. Then, he heard someone calling his name. He turned around the saw a beautiful fairy wearing a sparkly dress. + +The fairy smiled and said, "Don't worry old man, I will help you." She waved her wand, and suddenly a magical path started to build in front of the old man. He smiled and followed the path up the mountain. + +Soon the old man arrived at the peak of the mountain. It was beautiful, and he was no longer bitter. He bowed down to the fairy in thanks and without delay, he started down the mountain. + +The moral of the story is that when things don't go your way, take a little delay and look for help. +Mike and his mom were baking a cake. Mom mixed sugar and eggs in a big bowl. Mike stirred the ingredients and watched them mix together. It smelled so sweet! + +Mike put the bowl in the oven and his mom set the timer. They waited for the cake to bake. When the timer went off, Mike opened the oven door. The cake was ready! + +Mike and his mom danced around the kitchen, celebrating the delicious cake. They were so happy that Mike couldn't help but laugh. + +After the celebration, Mike had a mild shower. He felt so clean and refreshed. He was ready to enjoy the cake! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jacky. She was three years old and loved to play outside. But there was one thing Jacky couldn't do - turn! She was very clumsy and every time she tried to turn she would fall down. + +One day, Jacky went to visit her grandma and noticed something strange. Whenever Grandma turned around, it looked like she was dancing. Grandma was using an amazing new style of turning! + +Jacky was so excited to learn the new style. With Grandma's help, she practised and practised until she was able to do it. She was very proud of herself, and she was pleased to see how happy Grandma was too. + +Jacky kept practising and practising until she could turn with the same grace and style as Grandma. Now, Jacky can turn around with ease and it still looks like a beautiful dance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very small, and she loved her bedroom. She loved looking up at the pretty ceiling and playing peekaboo with it. + +One day, the little girl was feeling very playful. She had an idea! She started to throw all the little balls she had around her room, up at the ceiling. She threw them so hard, and with so much joy, that the room filled with laughter and all the balls bounced off the pretty ceiling. + +The little girl was so happy. She ran around and laughed as she chased all the balls back down. She threw them up at the ceiling again and again, until she was too tired to play any longer. + +Finally she lay down and looked up at the pretty ceiling. She smiled and thanked it for the magical time they had shared together. Then she went to sleep, dreaming of all the fun they would have together another day. +Once upon a time there was a modern bear. The bear loved to come outside and explore in the sunshine. One day, the bear wanted to go on a really exciting adventure. He came to the pond and saw some ducks playing. The bear wanted to join in the fun, so he gently came closer to the ducks. The ducks welcomed him with open wings and they all played together. They splashed in the pond and chased each other around the grass. After some time, the bear was tired and wanted to go home. He said goodbye to the ducks and came back to his den. The bear was very happy with his adventure and was looking forward to his next one. +Once there was a boy and he was very bored, so he decided to pretend. He pretended he was a captain on a raft. He ran around the house and jumped up and down, pretending to be on the choppy sea. He pretended the couch was a dry island where his raft could dock. He jumped onto the couch and then back onto his pretend raft. + +This went on and on, and soon it was time to go outside. He ran to the backyard and gathered two old planks from the shed. He wanted to make his own raft! He used some of his mom's string to tie the planks together, and he sat on top. He was the captain of his own real raft! + +He paddled around the garden, his raft floating on the dry grass. He imagined he was on a great adventure, seeking out new lands. He pretended his raft was a pirate ship and shouted orders to his crew. After a few hours, his raft was too small to take him anywhere else, so he gathered the planks back up, put them away in the shed, and ran off to the kitchen for a snack. + +He had used his imagination to be a captain of a dry raft, and it had been a great adventure! +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and loved playing with his friends. One day he was at the park with his mom. She gave him a smooth jar filled with delicious juice. + +Jack was excited and he held the jar in his hand. He took a big drink of juice and it tasted so yummy! He drank and drank until it was all gone. + +Jack had so much fun playing in the park. When it was time to go, Jack held his empty jar in his hand. He wanted to go back to the park and drink more juice. + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Jack. We can go back to the park. We'll get another smooth jar of juice." Jack was very happy. He waved goodbye to all his friends and then ran with his mom to the store. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy. He was brave and obedient. One day, he decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he found a metal thing on the side of the road. It was very shiny! He was so excited. He picked it up, and kept it safe. + +The boy kept walking. He walked and walked until he came across a river. It was a big river and he was scared. Then he remembered the metal thing he had found. He put it on the water and watched it move. It floated on the river obediently. + +The boy was so happy! He watched his metal thing float for a long time. When it reached the other side of the river, he walked to it, picked it up and took it home. He kept it forever and ever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mat and Fred. Everyday they would go to the park together and have lots of fun! They loved to play and explore. On this day, they were playing in the park when Fred noticed an ordinary rock. He picked it up and gave it to Mat. Mat held onto the rock as if it were something special. When Mat revealed the rock something magical happened — a loud noise filled the park! Mat and Fred were scared at first and then they were both filled with wonder. The rock had opened up and music was coming from inside! Suddenly, there was a bright light and a magical creature stepped out from the rock. It was a fairy from a faraway land and it had a special surprise for the two friends — a box of their very own. Inside the box were two toys. Mat and Fred were delighted with their gifts and thanked the fairy. They hugged the fairy goodbye and watched as it flew away on a beam of rainbow light. Mat and Fred continued to explore and play in the park with their new toys and they were never surprised by a rock again! +Once there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was three and wanted to have nice hair. She went to the store and bought some shampoo. She was very excited and opened it right away when she got home. But when she opened it, she hated it. The smell was horrible! She ran to the sink to get rid of it and cried. + +But then she remembered that her mommy had a nice shampoo at home. She ran to her mommy and asked for it. Her mommy was very nice and handed Daisy the shampoo. Daisy was so excited! She opened the shampoo and it smelled so nice. She put it in her hair and it felt soft and clean. + +Daisy loved the nice shampoo and was so happy. From now on she always wanted to use that shampoo. She decided that she never wanted to use the horrible shampoo again and she was happy she had her mommy's nice shampoo. +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty dragon. He lived in a big, dark jail. Every day, he felt so sad and lonely. He knew that he had to find a way to escape the jail. + +One day, the mighty dragon decided to use all his dragon powers to try and break out of the jail. He used his fire breath to burn the walls of the jail and his sharp claws to destroy them. He worked hard, and soon the walls of the jail had completely been destroyed. + +The mighty dragon was so happy! He was finally free! He flew high up in the sky, glad that he was no longer in his jail. He lived happily ever after in a far away land, never returning to his jail ever again. +Once, there was a green flea. He liked to read. He read every day. He went to the library, and he read books of stories and adventure. He also read books of numbers and facts. The green flea loved to read and he enjoyed sitting in his favorite spot in the library. + +One day, he read a book that was about going on a journey. The green flea knew he wanted to go on a journey. He asked the librarian if he could take the book home, and the librarian said that he could. + +The green flea opened the book up, and he read about all the places he could go. He read about mountains, about oceans, about rivers and about forests. He read about caves and about towns and about new people he could meet. + +The green flea was excited. He knew he was ready for an adventure. He was ready to explore the world! So, he packed his bags and went on his journey. He read his book, and he had many wonderful adventures. +Once upon a time there lived two friends. The two friends loved to play together every day. One day, their parents allowed them to go to the park. So they packed a lunch and went off to play. + +At the park, they played so many games and laughed and laughed. They ran around and had fun all day long. Everywhere they looked, the saw love. Between the trees, in the sky and in their hearts. + +As evening came, they slowly made their way back home. They felt so happy and so filled with love. They thanked their parents for allowing them to go to the park. Every day, they asked to go back to the park. + +Their parents smiled and looked lovingly at each other. Even though they were tired, they allowed their children to go back to the park. They knew that even the slowest moments of fun were worth it! +Tom was a generous cat. He always chose to help people. One day he saw a chimney hanging off a house. The chimney was broken and the family in the house couldn't fix it. Tom thought about what he could do, and he chose to help. + +He found lots of rocks and gathered them in a pile. Tom gathered them so high that he could reach the roof and the chimney. Then he chose to hand out the rocks to the family. Everyone worked together to rebuild the chimney. + +The family was very pleased with Tom's generous help. They thanked him for the chimney he had built with them. Tom meowed in response and was happy that he had chosen to help. The chimney stood tall and strong and everyone had a happy ending. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant girl called Lou. She loved to stir all sorts of things. One day she was stirring a pot of soup, when a mosquito flew down and landed nearby. Lou was very surprised and watched it carefully. The mosquito nibbled the soup and Lou started to giggle. She decided to take it for a walk in the garden. + +Lou carefully stirred her finger and the mosquito followed her. She took it to the apple tree and it fluttered around the branches. Lou went down to the pond, and stirred the water with a stick. The mosquito followed the swirls until it was all the way around the pond. + +Lou and the mosquito were good friends now, and they played in the garden all day. Everywhere Lou stirred, her mosquito followed. At the end of the day, she thanked the mosquito for being her brilliant friend and set it free to fly away. Lou waved goodbye and went back inside, still stirring the pot of soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's mom went to the store to buy him some candy. She came back with a big bag of candy, but there was one candy that Timmy really wanted that wasn't in the bag. + +Timmy insisted that his mom go back to the store to get the candy he wanted. His mom said no, but Timmy kept insisting. Finally, his mom gave in and went back to the store. When she came back, she had the candy Timmy wanted in a special case. It was a rare candy that was hard to find. Timmy was so happy and he ate the candy with a big smile on his face. From that day on, Timmy knew that if he insisted enough, he could get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a butterfly and was very enthusiastic about it. + +Her mom came into the room and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful piece of art. Can we hang it up on the fridge?" + +Lily nodded her head and smiled. "Yes, please!" she said. + +But before they could hang it up, her mom suggested they fold the picture in half to make it look even nicer. Lily didn't understand at first, but her mom showed her how to fold the paper in half and how it made the butterfly look even prettier. + +Lily was so happy with her folded piece of art that she showed it to everyone who came to visit. And every time she saw a butterfly outside, she would smile and remember her special picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys, especially his toy hammer. One day, Jack went outside to play and he saw a big, fierce dog. Jack was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He slowly walked towards the dog and tried to pet him, but the dog growled and barked. Jack knew he had to grab his toy hammer to protect himself. He held the hammer tightly and the dog ran away. Jack felt proud of himself for being brave and using his toy hammer to scare the dog away. From that day on, Jack always kept his toy hammer close by, just in case he needed to be brave again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to play the piano. One day, she saw a big piano in her neighbor's house. Lily went to her neighbor's house and asked, "Can I play your piano?" + +Her neighbor said, "Sure, but it's heavy. Do you need help?" + +Lily replied, "No, I'm strong. I can do it." But when she tried to lift the piano, she struggled. It was too heavy for her little arms. + +Her neighbor saw her struggle and said, "Let me help you." Together, they lifted the piano and placed it in the living room. Lily sat on the bench and played a beautiful song. She was happy she didn't give up and asked her neighbor to teach her how to play the piano. From that day on, Lily practiced every day and became a great piano player. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved popcorn and always ate it when she watched her favorite movie. One day, Lily asked her mom if they could make popcorn together. + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's make popcorn." They went to the kitchen and put the popcorn in the microwave. They waited for it to pop and when it was done, they poured it into a bowl. + +Lily took a bite and said, "Mom, the popcorn is dry." Her mom sighed and said, "I know, we forgot to put butter on it. Let's put some on now." They added butter and the popcorn tasted better. + +Lily smiled and said, "Now it's yummy!" Her mom replied, "I'm glad you like it." They ate the popcorn and watched a movie together. It was a happy day for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, her mommy gave her some money to buy a new toy. Lily was so happy and she ran to the store. + +When she got to the store, she saw a toy that she really wanted. But when she looked closely, she saw that it was fake. It wasn't a real toy, it was just a pretend one. Lily felt sad, but then she started to laugh because she realized that she didn't need a toy to be happy. + +Lily decided to save her money instead of buying a fake toy. She was proud of herself for making a good choice. When she got home, she showed her mommy her money and they both laughed and hugged each other. From that day on, Lily knew that real happiness didn't come from things, but from love and laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy sword and pretend he was a brave knight. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a bigger sword than Timmy and they started to play a game. + +"I have a bigger sword than you, Timmy," Billy said. + +Timmy felt sad because he wanted to be the best at playing with swords. "I wish I had a bigger sword," Timmy said. + +"I know where we can get a bigger sword," Billy mentioned. "There's a big competition in the forest tomorrow. The winner gets a really big sword!" + +Timmy was excited to hear this and they both went to bed dreaming about the competition. The next day, they went to the forest and saw lots of other kids with their swords. The competition was very hard and Timmy tried his best, but he didn't win. + +Timmy felt sad and disappointed. He wished he had won the big sword. As they were walking home, they saw a sign that said "Beware of the dragon." They didn't pay attention to it and kept walking. Suddenly, they saw a big dragon in front of them! They tried to use their swords to fight the dragon, but it was too big and strong. + +Timmy and Billy realized they should have paid attention to the sign and not been so competitive. They learned that it's not always about winning, but about being safe and careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat green cauliflower for dinner. One day, she asked her mom, "Can I whistle like a bird?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course you can, Lily! Just pucker your lips and blow like this." She demonstrated how to whistle. + +Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't whistle. She felt sad and frustrated. + +Her mom comforted her, "Don't worry, Lily. Whistling takes practice. You'll get it one day." + +Lily smiled and took another bite of her yummy green cauliflower. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. He liked to play outside with his friends. One day, a big wind came and it was called a hurricane. It was very scary and Tim's mom told him to stay inside. + +But Tim was bored inside, so he put on some music and started to dance. He twirled and jumped and it made him feel happy. Suddenly, the wind stopped and Tim looked outside. The hurricane had gone away! + +Tim felt very impressive because he danced through the scary hurricane. He knew he was brave and strong. From that day on, Tim danced whenever he felt scared or sad. It always made him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sausages, they were his favourite food. One day, his mother bought him a big sausage from the store. Timmy was so happy! + +Timmy's mother said, "Timmy, we need to wrap the sausage in foil and put it in the fridge so we can eat it later." Timmy helped his mother wrap the sausage and put it in the fridge. + +Later that night, Timmy woke up to a loud noise. He went to the kitchen and saw that the fridge was open and the sausage was gone. He felt sad and scared. + +Timmy's mother came to the kitchen and saw that the sausage was missing. She asked Timmy if he knew what happened. Timmy said, "I don't know, mommy. I'm scared." They looked around the kitchen and saw that the window was open. Someone had broken in and stolen the sausage. + +Timmy and his mother felt very sad and scared. They hugged each other and tried to calm down. From that day on, they made sure to lock all the windows and doors before going to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends and have fun. One day, Benny saw his friend Timmy crying because he lost his comb. Benny wanted to help Timmy, so he went to find the comb. + +Benny looked everywhere for the comb, but he couldn't find it. Then, he remembered that he saw Timmy throw the comb when he was upset. Benny went to the garbage can and found the comb. He gave it back to Timmy, who was very happy. + +Benny learned that it's important to help your friends when they need it. Even if it means going through the garbage to find something. Benny felt proud of himself for being a good friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a glass of milk. Lily was so happy because she loves milk. Suddenly, her little brother Tommy came and bumped into her. The glass fell and broke into many pieces. Lily was sad because she couldn't drink her milk anymore. + +Tommy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to do that." + +Lily replied, "It's okay, Tommy. But now I can't drink my milk." + +Tommy had an idea. He went to the kitchen and brought back a powerful blender. He put the broken glass and the milk in the blender and pressed a button. To Lily's surprise, the blender turned the glass and milk into a yummy milkshake. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tommy! You are so smart." + +Tommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it." +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big bald head. He was very kind and loved to help people. One day, he went to the hospital for an operation. His friend came to visit him and mentioned that he had brought a surprise for him. + +The man was very curious about the surprise, but his friend said he would have to wait until after the operation. The man was nervous about the operation, but his friend told him not to worry because everything would be okay. + +After the operation, the man woke up and saw that his friend had brought him a new hat to wear on his bald head. He was very happy and thanked his friend for the surprise. From that day on, the man wore his new hat proudly and continued to help people with his kind heart. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a wife. His wife was very nice. She had a smooth face. One day, the man needed help. He asked his wife for help. She helped him and he was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, gray octopus who lived in the ocean. The octopus had eight long arms and loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, the octopus wanted to look fancy, so he asked his friend, the crab, to help him dress up. The crab found a shiny, silver hat and a sparkly bow tie for the octopus to wear. The octopus was so happy with his new outfit that he danced around in circles, showing off his fancy clothes to all his friends. From that day on, the octopus always wore his shiny hat and sparkly bow tie whenever he wanted to look extra special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a shiny red cap. He put the cap on his head and felt very happy. + +But then, Timmy accidentally dropped the cap on the ground. It broke into many little pieces. Timmy was sad because he loved that cap. + +His wise mommy came to him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it together." So they glued the pieces back together and the cap was good as new. Timmy was happy again and he learned that sometimes things break, but they can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to play with her favorite toy, a teddy bear. But the teddy bear was on a high shelf and Lily was too short to reach it. She felt sad and started to cry. + +Her mom saw her and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I want my teddy bear, but it's too high," Lily said, pointing to the shelf. + +Mom picked up Lily and got the teddy bear down. "Here you go, Lily. Now, let's play together!" she said. + +Lily hugged her teddy bear and smiled. "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best!" she said. Mom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Now, let's see how much your teddy bear weighs." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a fake bunny. One day, Lily was playing with her bunny when she heard her mom call her for dinner. + +"Come on, Lily! It's time to feed your tummy," said her mom. + +Lily put her bunny down and went to the kitchen. She ate all her dinner and then went back to her room to play. As she played, she looked out the window and saw the sunset. + +"Look, bunny! The sunset is so pretty," said Lily to her toy. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came into the room and said, "It's time for bed, Lily. Say goodnight to your bunny and go to sleep." + +Lily hugged her bunny and said, "Goodnight, fake bunny. I love you." Then she went to bed and fell asleep, dreaming of the pretty sunset she had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved cars and trucks. One day, Tim saw a shiny red automobile on the street. He stopped and looked at it. He admired how pretty it was. + +Tim's mom asked him if he wanted to go for a ride in the car. Tim said yes and they got in the automobile. But after a while, Tim got bored. He wanted to get out and play with his toys. + +Tim's mom took him to the park where he could run and play. Tim had a lot of fun and forgot all about the boring car ride. From that day on, Tim admired cars from a distance, but he knew that playing outside was much more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved watching movies. She had a very popular film that she watched every day. One day, her little brother Max came into the room and wanted to watch a different movie. + +"No, I want to watch my movie," said Lily. + +Max got angry and slapped Lily's arm. "No, I want to watch my movie!" he said. + +Lily got upset and started to cry. "That's not nice, Max. You hurt me," she said. + +Max felt bad and said sorry to Lily. They decided to watch Lily's movie together and they both enjoyed it. From that day on, they learned to share and watch movies together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and slide. Suddenly, they heard a big noise. It was the thunder! Lily was scared, but her mommy and daddy hugged her tight. + +After a while, the thunder stopped and they went to a nearby ice cream truck. Lily got a white ice cream cone and it was so yummy. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their treats. Then, Lily's grandparents arrived. They brought her a new toy and she was so happy. They all played together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with marbles. He had a big bag of them that he would take everywhere he went. One day, Timmy was playing with his marbles when he noticed that one of them seemed different. It was bigger than the others and didn't fit in with the rest. + +Timmy thought it was a special marble and decided to keep it. But as he played with it, the marble broke and shattered into tiny pieces. Timmy was sad and cried because he couldn't play with his special marble anymore. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things may seem different or special, but they may not always fit in with the rest. And sometimes, things can break and it can make us sad. But it's important to remember that we can always find new things to play with and be happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade. The parade had lots of people and animals. They all marched down the street together. The people played music and the animals danced. It was very fun to watch. + +One little boy wanted to be in the parade too. He asked his mommy if he could join. She said yes and helped him get ready. She put on his favorite shirt and pants that fit him well. + +The little boy was happy to be in the parade. He learned how to spell the word "parade" and shouted it out loud as he marched. Everyone cheered for him and he felt proud. From that day on, he loved going to parades and being a part of the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and he loved to dance. One day, Timmy saw a musician playing his guitar on the street. The musician was very good and Timmy loved the music. + +"Wow, you're really good!" Timmy said. + +"Thank you, little one," the musician replied with a smile. + +Suddenly, the musician stopped playing and closed his eyes. Timmy thought the musician was sleeping, but then he realized he was dead. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +"Don't worry, little one. I'll always be with you," the musician said as he blinked his eyes one last time. + +Timmy didn't understand what the musician meant, but he felt a warm feeling in his heart. From that day on, whenever Timmy heard music, he knew the musician was still with him, playing his guitar in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mother warned her to be careful while playing because there were many rocks on the ground. + +Lily ran outside to play with her friends, but she wasn't careful. She tripped on a rock and fell down. Her knee was bleeding and she needed a stitch. + +Lily's mother took her to the doctor to get the stitch. The doctor told Lily that she was foolish for not listening to her mother's warning. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mother's warnings and was careful while playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max liked to go for walks with his owner. His owner would put a leash on him and they would go outside. Max loved to sniff the flowers and chase butterflies. + +One day, Max saw a little girl crying on the sidewalk. She had lost her toy. Max felt compassionate and went over to her. He licked her face and wagged his tail. The little girl smiled and hugged Max. + +Max's owner saw what happened and was proud of Max. He gave Max a treat and they continued their walk. From that day on, Max knew that being compassionate could make someone very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a clever idea to make a fort out of a big box. He asked his mommy for help to spread the blanket over the box to make it cozy inside. + +But as Timmy was playing in his fort, his little sister came and wanted to play too. Timmy didn't want her to play with him because he wanted the fort all to himself. This made his sister sad and she started to cry. + +Timmy realized that his clever idea wasn't so great if it made his sister sad. So he decided to share his fort with her. He spread out the blanket and they both played together inside the cozy box fort. They had so much fun playing together and Timmy felt happy that he was able to make his sister smile again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a little baby. The baby was very small and could not talk yet. One day, the mommy took the baby to the doctor. The doctor had a big book with lots of pictures. The mommy had to sign her name on a paper. + +The doctor looked at the baby and said, "Your baby is healthy!" The baby was happy and smiled. The mommy saw that the baby's face was turning red. She asked the doctor, "Why is my baby's face red?" The doctor said, "It's because your baby is happy!" + +The mommy and the baby went home. The baby slept and dreamed of playing with toys. The mommy was happy that her baby was healthy. She signed a paper that said she would take care of the baby. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. One day, Tom saw a jeep and he wanted to ride it. He asked his friend, a little dog named Max, to come with him. + +Max said, "I don't think we should ride that jeep, Tom. It doesn't belong to us." + +Tom replied, "But I really want to ride it! It looks like so much fun." + +As they were talking, the owner of the jeep came by and saw Tom and Max. He asked, "What are you two doing near my jeep?" + +Tom said, "We were just looking at it. We didn't mean any harm. I just wanted to mention how cool it looked." + +The owner said, "Well, you shouldn't be near it without permission. Please leave." + +Tom and Max walked away, feeling sad that they couldn't ride the jeep. But they knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a humble farmer named Jack. Jack had a big field where he grew lots of yummy fruits and vegetables. One day, Jack saw a helicopter pass by his field. The helicopter was very loud and it scared Jack's animals. + +Jack waved his hand at the helicopter and the pilot saw him. The helicopter came down and landed in Jack's field. The pilot got out and said hello to Jack. + +The pilot was lost and needed directions. Jack helped the pilot find his way and the helicopter flew away. Jack felt happy that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a mailman named Max. Max had a bag full of letters and packages to deliver. He walked down the street, whistling a happy tune. + +Max saw a little girl named Lily. Lily looked grumpy. Max asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I lost my cell phone. I can't find it anywhere." + +Max said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll deliver a package to your house later. Maybe your cell phone is inside." + +Later that day, Max delivered the package to Lily's house. Lily opened the package and found her cell phone inside. She was so happy! She said, "Thank you, Max! You're the best mailman ever!" + +Max smiled and said, "No problem, Lily. I'm always happy to deliver packages and make people happy." +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom. Tom had a shop where he would sell toys. One day, a lady came to Tom's shop and asked him if he could sell her a photo of her cat. Tom said yes and sold her the photo. + +After the lady left, Tom noticed that the sky outside was very gloomy. It started to rain and Tom's shop got wet. He decided to close the shop and go home. + +When Tom got home, he looked at the photo he sold to the lady. He thought it was a very nice photo and he was happy that he could help her. Tom went to bed and dreamed of selling more toys and photos to happy customers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a sad boy sitting on a bench. The boy looked lonely, so Lily went to him and gave him a big hug. The boy smiled and hugged her back. + +Lily asked the boy why he was sad. He told her that he lost his toy car. Lily felt sorry for the boy and wanted to help him. She looked around the park and found the toy car. The boy was very happy and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily felt happy too and sighed with relief. She was glad that she could help the boy feel better. From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends and played together in the park every day wearing their favorite red clothes. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big black bird called a raven. The raven looked at her with its shiny eyes and said, "Hello little girl, what are you doing here?" + +Lily was surprised to hear the raven talk. She said, "I am just taking a walk. What are you doing?" + +The raven replied, "I am looking for some friends to invite to my party. But I am envious because I don't have many friends." + +Lily felt sorry for the raven and said, "I will come to your party and be your friend. We can have fun together!" + +The raven was very happy and thanked Lily. They went to the party and had a great time. From that day on, the raven and Lily were the best of friends and went on many adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily quickly ran to hide behind a big tree. She waited and waited, but nobody came to find her. She got scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw a big, scary dog. She was so frightened that she couldn't move. But then she remembered her mommy's advice to stay calm and still when facing a scary animal. So, Lily closed her eyes and didn't move a muscle. + +After a few seconds, she heard the dog's owner calling him back. The dog ran away and Lily was safe. She realized that her mommy's advice had helped her make the right decision. From that day on, Lily knew that being quick and calm could save her from scary situations. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his teddy bear very much. He would keep it with him all the time. One day, Timmy went to the park with his teddy bear. He met a little girl named Lily. Lily was crazy about Timmy's teddy bear. She asked Timmy if she could play with it, but Timmy said no because he loved his teddy bear too much. Lily got sad and started to cry. + +Timmy felt bad for making Lily cry, so he decided to share his teddy bear with her. Lily was happy and hugged the teddy bear tightly. Timmy smiled and said, "I love my teddy bear, but I love making new friends even more." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You're the best!" They played together and had a lot of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily gave the teddy bear back to Timmy. Timmy said, "You can keep it for a little while longer if you want." Lily's face lit up with joy and she hugged the teddy bear tightly again. Timmy and Lily became good friends and they always shared their toys with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a large pirate named Jack. Jack loved to sail his big ship on the ocean and search for treasure. One day, Jack met a little boy named Timmy who was watching him from the shore. "Wow, you're a pirate!" said Timmy, excitedly. "Yes, I am," replied Jack with a smile. "Do you want to come on my ship and be a pirate too?" Jack asked Timmy. Timmy was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +As they sailed on the ocean, Jack taught Timmy how to be a pirate. He showed him how to steer the ship and how to find treasure. They found a big chest full of gold coins and jewels. "Wow, this is amazing!" Timmy exclaimed, excitedly. + +After they returned to the shore, Timmy thanked Jack for the fun adventure. Jack said, "Remember, being a pirate is not just about finding treasure. It's also about being brave, kind, and honest." Timmy nodded and said, "I will remember that, Jack. Thank you for teaching me." And with that, Timmy went home, excited to share his pirate adventure with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her red balloon, and she would skip around with it all day long. One day, she met a boy who was very rude to her. He said mean things and made her feel sad. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she went home and talked to her mom. Her mom told her that it's not nice to be rude to others, and that she should always try to be kind. Lily thought about it and realized that she didn't want to be like the boy who was mean to her. + +The next day, when Lily saw the boy again, she didn't run away or cry. Instead, she smiled and said hello. The boy was surprised, but he smiled back. From that day on, they became friends and played together with Lily's red balloon. Lily learned that being kind is always the best thing to do, and that sometimes, even rude people can become friends if you give them a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle named Benny. Benny was a small, black beetle who liked to explore the garden. One day, Benny met a caterpillar named Carl. Carl was very hungry and asked Benny if he knew where he could find some leaves to eat. Benny remained thoughtful for a moment, then remembered a big leafy plant nearby. Benny led Carl to the plant and they both enjoyed a tasty snack. From that day on, Benny and Carl remained good friends and went on many adventures together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat liked to play with a red brick. One day, the cat tried to roll the brick, but it was too heavy. So, the cat asked for help from a little girl. Together, they rolled the brick and had fun playing with it. The cat was happy to have a friend to play with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a mysterious box in the bushes. He was very curious and wanted to know what was inside. + +Timmy's nosy neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, saw him with the box and asked him what it was. Timmy didn't know, so Mrs. Johnson told him to open it. He tried, but it was locked. Mrs. Johnson said she knew how to open it and ordered Timmy to bring it to her house. + +Timmy was hesitant, but Mrs. Johnson promised to solve the mystery of the box. So, he followed her order and brought the box to her house. Mrs. Johnson used a key to unlock the box and inside was a shiny necklace. Timmy was happy and thanked Mrs. Johnson for helping him solve the mystery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they found a peanut in the grass. + +Lily said, "Look! A peanut! Let's play with it!" + +Her friend Emma said, "But it's too small to play with." + +Lily said, "We can roll it like a ball! It will be fun!" + +So they played with the peanut and rolled it back and forth. It was very noisy because they laughed and shouted. + +When they were done playing, they put the peanut back in the grass. Lily said, "Maybe we will find another peanut to play with tomorrow!" + +And they skipped away, happy and full of joy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy's mom told him that a big storm called a hurricane was coming. Timmy didn't know what a hurricane was, but he knew it sounded scary. + +Timmy's mom told him that they needed to get ready for the hurricane by putting things away and staying inside. Timmy helped his mom put away the toys and blankets. Then they sat down together to rest. + +As they rested, Timmy heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big monster. Timmy was scared and asked his mom what it was. His mom told him that it was the hurricane. She said that they needed to stay inside and be safe. + +The hurricane was very loud and strong. It blew things around and made the windows shake. Timmy and his mom were glad they were inside where it was safe. After a while, the hurricane went away and everything was quiet again. Timmy was happy to be able to go back outside and play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while she was playing hide and seek, she found a sparkly rock hidden behind a tree. She was so happy and wanted to show it to her friends. + +But then, she accidentally dropped the rock and it rolled into a hole in the ground. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her friend, "Can you help me find my sparkly rock?" Her friend said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +Together, they looked for the rock and finally found it. Lily was so grateful for her friend's help. She hugged her friend and said, "Thank you for helping me find my sparkly rock!" From that day on, Lily always kept her sparkly rock safe and never let it out of her sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things. One day, she asked her mom if she could design a special card for her grandma's birthday. + +Her mom said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's get some paper and markers and you can make a beautiful card for grandma." + +Lily worked hard on the card and wrote a special note inside. She said, "Dear Grandma, I hope you have a happy birthday and stay healthy!" + +When grandma received the card, she was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so talented and thoughtful. This card is the best present I could ever ask for." +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to eat tasty food. He promised himself to eat only healthy food for a week. But, one day he saw a big, juicy burger and couldn't resist it. He ate the burger and broke his promise. He felt sad and decided to start again the next day. The man learned that it's important to keep your promises, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry lived in a big field with his animal friends. One day, Jerry decided to take a walk to the station to see the trains. He walked and walked until he finally arrived at the station. + +Jerry was so excited to see the trains, but when he got there, he saw a big problem. The trains had stopped moving! Jerry didn't know what to do. He decided to pause and think for a moment. Then, he had an idea. He used his tall neck to look down the tracks and saw that there was a big rock blocking the way. + +Jerry knew he had to help. He went back to his animal friends and asked for their help. Together, they pushed and pushed until the rock was moved. The trains could move again and everyone was happy. Jerry felt proud that he was able to help fix the problem at the station. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on walks with his mommy and daddy. One day, while they were walking, it started to rain and Timmy's shoes got all wet. He didn't like it when his shoes were wet. + +When they got home, Timmy's mommy told him to take off his wet shoes and socks. But Timmy didn't know how to take off his shoes by himself. His mommy showed him how to unlock the velcro on his shoes and then he was able to take them off. Timmy was so proud of himself for learning how to unlock his shoes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a red wagon with a broken handle. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the handle was broken and said, "Oh no! Your wagon needs to be fixed. Let's go to the repair shop." + +At the repair shop, Lily saw a man fixing a deep hole in the road. She asked him, "Can you fix my wagon too?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, I can fix anything. Let me take a look." + +After a few minutes, the man fixed the handle and gave the wagon back to Lily. She was so happy and said, "Thank you for repairing my wagon! Now I can play with it again." + +Lily's mom was happy too and said, "See, when something is broken, we can always get it fixed. It's important to take care of our things." Lily nodded and hugged her wagon tightly, happy that it was fixed and ready for more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the wild woods near his house. He would run around and laugh and smile all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him a cup of hot cocoa to warm him up after playing outside in the cold. Timmy drank his cocoa and felt happy and warm inside. + +But then, as Timmy was walking back home, he got lost in the woods. He looked around but he couldn't find his way back. Timmy got scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, he saw a big, scary bear coming towards him. Timmy tried to run away, but he couldn't. The bear attacked him and Timmy got hurt. He cried and cried, but no one was there to help him. The end. +Mia was feeling anxious. She looked around for her daddy and couldn't find him. Mommy was busy in the other room so Mia decided to search for dad on her own. + +She slowly opened the door of her room and tiptoed down the hall. She peeked around the corner and saw daddy in his chair. He was rubbing his head and looking anxious too. + +Mia quietly crept up to daddy and said, "Daddy, what's wrong?" He turned and saw Mia standing there. He smiled and said, "I'm just feeling anxious, sweetheart." + +Mia smiled and said, "That's okay, Daddy. I can help you. Come with me". She grabbed his hand and pulled him to the living room. She said, "Let's play a game. You sit on the couch, close your eyes, and I'll rub your head." + +Daddy smiled and said, "Okay, Mia. That sounds like a great idea." + +Mia rubbed her daddy's head until he stopped feeling anxious. Then they hugged each other and played until it was time for bed. +One day mommy and Jimmy went to the park. Jimmy saw a big tree, and pointed to it. "Look, Mommy!" he said. + +Mommy laughed. "You see a lot of things, don't you?" + +Jimmy nodded. "Yes! I see peanuts, too! I want one!" + +Mommy smiled. "That's nice, but you can't have one. Peanuts can make you sick." + +Jimmy made a sad face, but suddenly he saw a modest bird sitting in the tree. "Look, Mommy!" he said, pointing. "A bird!" + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, indeed. What a lovely bird." + +Jimmy grinned, happy he could see something without making Mommy mad. He watched the bird for awhile as it sang its joyful song. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Juno and Sam. They were very good friends, but they often quarreled. + +One day, they had a quarrel over some honey. Sam wanted to buy the honey because they had never tasted it before, while Juno thought it was too expensive and said no. + +While they were still arguing, a kind lady heard them talking. She approached them and asked what was wrong. Juno and Sam explained their quarrel and the lady said she was happy to help them. She gave them each a pot of honey and told them to share it. + +Juno and Sam were very grateful and thanked the kind lady. After tasting the honey, they realised that it was the most delicious thing they had ever tasted. They quickly became friends again and agreed to never quarrel about silly things again. + +The moral of the story was that it is better to be grateful and share than to quarrel. +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Jane and Joe. They lived in the same house, and even shared a bedroom. + +One day they decided they wanted to have a picnic in the garden. They gathered all the delicious food they could carry and set out. + +When they reached the garden, they were amazed and excited. They ate their food and then relaxed in the warm sunshine on the grass. + +Suddenly, Joe pointed above them. "Look, Jane, there's a bird's nest on top of the roof! We can see it up there!" + +Jane gasped. "Ooh yes, let's go and have a closer look!" + +So they carefully climbed up the ladder to the roof and saw the beautiful little nest. Inside were two fluffy baby birds, fast asleep. + +"Let's leave them to rest peacefully," said Jane, so they carefully climbed back down the ladder. + +They had a wonderful day, and learnt how important it is to look after the birds and their precious nests. +Once upon a time, there was a red leaf. It floated through the sky on a cool Autumn day. The leaf had been around for many years and had seen many seasons pass. + +The leaf felt tired and worn down. It was time for a rest. So, it landed in a bright, sunny, meadow. It was a peaceful place and the leaf settled comfortably into the grass. + +As the leaf rested, something special began to happen. A little girl skipped over to the meadow and picked it up. She smiled and said, "I will restore the leaf." + +Gently, she placed the leaf in the river. The water brought life to the leaf and restored its bright red colour. + +The girl smiled and said, "Now the leaf looks so nice and new!" + +The leaf thanked the girl and waved goodbye. It floated away happily, feeling better than ever before. It had been restored and it was ready for its next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a pirate who was very busy. He sailed the seven seas and explored distant lands. One day, the pirate went to a beach and he saw a little boy playing in the sand. He said, + +"Hello! What is your name?" + +The little boy replied, "My name is Peter!" + +The pirate thought that Peter was very brave and he decided to allow him to come on his ship. Peter was so excited! He quickly ran to his house and got ready to go. + +When Peter came back, the pirate said, "Welcome aboard! I am so glad that you are here!" + +Peter smiled and replied, "Thank you! I can't wait to explore with you." + +The pirate and Peter had so much fun sailing together. They saw beautiful fish and amazing sea creatures. Peter even got to steer the ship! + +At the end of the day, Peter had to go back home. He thanked the pirate for allowing him to join and went happily back to the beach. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an otter who was quite chubby. He loved to explore the world, but he was always kept locked inside the house. One day, he decided he was going to unlock the door and go explore. + +The otter put his chubby paws to the door handle and tried to unlock it. He pushed and pulled, but nothing would happen. "Oh no," he thought, "I'll never get out this way." + +Just then, the otter's best friend, a little bird, swooped down and said, "Hi, what do you need help with?" The otter told the bird about his plight and the bird said, "I know how to unlock the door for you!" + +The little bird flew to the top of the door frame and pushed the latch with its beak. "See," the bird said, "it's easy!" + +The otter was so happy. He was now free to explore the world. With one final look back, he said goodbye to his bird friend, and off he went. +It was a jolly day, when Sammy entered the wheat field. "How beautiful!" Sammy said as Daddy held his hand. Daddy guided Sammy through the tall wheat stalks, pointing out the different colors. + +"Look! There's yellow wheat and brown wheat!" Daddy said. Sammy smiled and gasped with amazement. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. Daddy put his finger over his mouth and shh'd Sammy. + +"What was that?" Sammy asked in a whisper. + +"It's a rabbit!" Daddy said. Sure enough, they could see a small, grey bunny hopping in and out of the wheat. + +"Oh it's so cute!" Sammy said, and he held his arms out wide, wanting to give it a hug. + +"I think it would rather stay in the wheat," Daddy said with a laugh. So, for a few moments, Sammy and Daddy stood and watched the rabbit enjoy the wheat. + +"Let's go home now," Daddy said, and Sammy gave the bunny one last wave goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a big brown bear. He was walking through the woods when he saw a big mountain. He decided to climb up to the top. He started up the mountain and soon he was running and panting. + +When he got to the top, he found a big chest with a big buckle! The bear was so excited! He used his big paws to open it. He opened the lid, and inside he found a thick wool blanket. + +Bear said,"Woah! What a nice surprise!" He was so happy that he ran around the mountain and shouted for joy! + +He stopped when he reached his den and he spread the thick blanket on the ground. He lay down, cozy and comfortable and soon fell asleep. + +The sun came up and the bear was gone. He had gone off running, with his thick cozy blanket over his shoulder, and the big buckle fastened securely around it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very sad. She was worried about what tomorrow would bring. + +After dinner, she was outside playing when she saw something twist in the air. It was such a beautiful sight, it made her heart happy. + +When she got closer she realised it was a kite. She picked it up and ran home. She called to her mom and dad and said, “Look!†+ +They smiled and said, “That is so nice.†+ +The girl felt so happy. She smiled, and all her worries twisted away. She decided from then on, she wasn’t going to be so sad anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Sally. She loved to visit her Grandpa's farm. One day she went to visit him and saw the happy cows. She smiled and admired them. + +Sally then went to see Grandpa. Grandpa was working in his barn. "Hello Grandpa!" Sally said, "I admire the cows". + +Grandpa smiled, "You sure do Sally. They are silly cows. Now hurry up and come help me with the farm work". + +Sally loved helping her Grandpa with the farm work. She fed the cows and collected the eggs from the chickens. All the while, Sally admired the hard work Grandpa did. + +Sally then went outside and admired the big open sky. She smiled happily and waved at the silly cows. She said goodbye to Grandpa and happily ran all the way home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom liked to go on rides, especially at the park. One day he was there with his mom and saw a mushroom ride. Tom was so excited! He yelled out to his mom, "Please can I go on the mushroom ride?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" She put him on the ride and he grabbed hold of the handles. The ride began to move and soon he was going round and round. Tom was having so much fun, he shouted, "Wheee! This is great!" + +The ride stopped and Tom was happy. He thanked his mom for letting him go on the ride, she said, "Of course, riding is very useful and it will help you grow strong." Tom smiled and the two of them went home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a very old cow. She lived in a small barn with a farmer. One day, the farmer was walking to the barn when he heard a loud noise. He opened the barn door and saw something he could not believe. The old cow had received a baby! + +The farmer said to the old cow, "Who gave you this newborn calf?" + +The old cow answered, "The stork delivered it! I am so happy. Now I have a baby to care for." + +That night, the farmer and the old cow had a big celebration. They talked and laughed until the stars were twinkling in the sky. + +The old cow was so thankful to receive the beautiful newborn calf. From then on, the old cow was a mother to her adorable baby. They were the happiest cows in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Jack. One day, something special happened. Jack found a big cushion on the ground. He was so excited and happy, he hopped up and down. + +“Oh wow!â€, said Jack. “This cushion is perfect for me!†+ +But as soon as he said it, out from behind a tree came a bear named Bill. Bill was so envious when he saw the cushion. + +“I want that cushion,†said Bill. “Give it to me, Jack.†+ +But Jack didn’t want to give the cushion to Bill. He was having too much fun with it. + +“No!â€, said Jack. “The cushion is mine!†+ +Bill was so angry, he roared and roared until Jack hid behind the cushion. But when Bill stopped roaring, he saw that Jack was still smiling. + +“Go ahead,†said Jack. “You can have the cushion, Bill†+ +Bill was so surprised, he couldn’t believe it! He was so happy that he hugged Jack and then happily took the cushion with him. + +And from then on, the two buddies were friends forever. +Molly wanted to go outside and play, so she opened the door to the garden. It was a charming garden with lots of flowers and butterflies. She saw a rabbit hopping around, and it made her smile. + +Molly's mommy called to her from inside. She said, "Molly, it's time to come inside now." + +Molly felt sad. She didn't want to leave the garden. But then her mommy hugged her and said, "It's OK, sweetheart. I'll be here if you need me. I will comfort you." + +Molly felt happy. Knowing her mommy was inside to comfort her made her feel better. + +So she held her mommy's hand and together they went inside and closed the door. +Once there was a dad and his daughter. The daughter loved to explore and was thirsty for adventure. + +One morning, they went to the beach to explore. Dad put all their gear in the car and they drove off. + +When they got to the beach dad said, "Let's go explore!" + +The daughter was thrilled and asked, "Where should we go?" + +Dad smiled and said, "Let's go see the deep ocean!" + +The daughter was excited and said, "Oh yes, the deep, deep ocean." + +So they put on their gear and slowly walked towards the deep ocean. They watched all the giant waves come rolling in and it was amazing. + +The daughter smiled and said, "I'm so glad I get to explore this with you Dad!" +It was a sunny day and one boy wanted to fly. He tinkered with a thick missile and with a little bit of luck, he managed to get it to fly. + +He laughed with delight as it sailed up high into the sky. The sun was shining brightly and it lit up the missile like a path. + +Suddenly, the boy heard someone shouting, "Be careful! Don't go too close!" + +He looked down and saw an old man. He said, "What are you doing, little boy? You could get yourself hurt." +The boy said, "I wanted to fly like a bird. I built this missile and it shines so brightly in the sun!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Show me what you've made. Let's look closer and see if we can make it shine even brighter!" + +The boy was so excited and together they worked on the missile until they had made it shine brighter than ever. They watched it soar higher into the sky as the sun shone down on it, until it was just a small dot in the sky. + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Mister." +The old man smiled back, "Anytime, little one." + +And they both watched the sun shining down on the missile until it had disappeared into the horizon. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Eric. He was three years old and loved playing outside in the nature. One day his mommy asked him if he wanted to go pick some fruit. She said the fruit was very rich and juicy. + +Eric smiled so big and said yes. He ran outside and saw lots of fruit trees. He was very excited, but he did not know how to pick the fruit. He began reaching up but he could not reach the fruit. + +Just then a kind nature fairy appeared. She said, "I can help you, little one!" She flew up to the trees, grabbed the fruit and handed it to Eric. Eric thanked the fairy for her help and ran to the kitchen. + +Mommy was very pleased to see the fruit, and asked, "How did you get all this rich fruit, Eric?" Eric smiled and said, "The nature fairy helped me pick it!" Mommy smiled, "Wow, thank you for delivering this delicious fruit!" Eric smiled back and said, "You're welcome!" +Little Joe was playing in the garden one day when he noticed a tall hedge. He thought it looked like a lot of fun, so he decided to borrow his mom's bucket and step inside the hedge. + +Once he was inside, Little Joe could barely see out. Everything was so green and still. + +Suddenly, he heard someone talking. + +"Hello?" Little Joe said. + +"Hello," a tiny voice said back. He looked down, and there was a little bunny hopping around in the hedge. + +"My name is Daisy," the bunny said. "It sure is fun hiding in the tall hedge, isn't it?" + +Little Joe smiled and said, "It sure is!" + +The two of them talked and laughed together for a while until it was time for Little Joe to go home for dinner. + +"Bye Daisy," Little Joe said, and Daisy waved goodbye as he stepped out of the hedge. + +Little Joe was so delighted to have borrowed his mom's bucket and to have gone on such a wonderful adventure in the tall hedge. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. Anna loved to play with her toys, and she was always very honest. + +One day, Anna was playing in the garden when she saw a big bear. She wanted to touch the bear, but she was a bit scared. So she asked her mom, "Can I touch it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can do it, but use your soft touch." + +Anna slowly approached the bear and said, "Hello, Mr. Bear!" She put her hand out and gave him a gentle pat. The Bear looked at Anna with a friendly face and she knew he was happy. + +She was so happy that she was brave enough to do it! Anna and the bear became friends that day and they stayed friends for many years. Whenever Anna saw the bear, she was reminded of the honest and gentle touch she used when she first met him. +Once, there was a little girl called Maisy. Maisy was only three years old and she loved to explore. One day, Maisy went for a walk in the park. + +As she was walking, she stumbled across an enormous spade. She picked the spade up and the wind started to whisper her name. Maisy was so surprised, she couldn't believe it. + +She decided to find out who was whispering her name, so she started to look around. Suddenly, she saw a big tree with a big hole in the bottom. Maisy peeked inside and saw a tiny man. She was so amazed and scared. + +The little man looked up and said, "Hello Maisy, can you help me? I'll give you a wish if you help me get out." Maisy thought for a moment and then nodded. She grabbed the spade and started to dig around the tree. + +After a few minutes, she had dug a deep enough hole and the tiny man was able to get out. The little man thanked her and gave her a wish. + +Maisy wished for a world full of happiness and joy which was granted. She smiled and whispered a thank you to the little man as he disappeared into the night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old, and had an imagination as wide and wonderful as the world. One day, Mary wondered what was hidden inside her backyard. She asked her mom and dad, who said to her, “Keep looking, Mary, and you’ll find something special.†+ +So Mary spent the whole afternoon searching until she finally found something hidden under a bush. + +It was a book! With a big smile on her face, Mary opened it up, and saw that it was a surprise diary, with a note inside saying, “If you want to make your own stories, the words will spread.†+ +Mary was so excited, she ran inside and called to her mom, “Mommy, I found a special book!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Oh, I think you’re beginning a special year, Mary.†Then she winked and added, “You can start writing your own stories and spread them around the world.†+ +Mary thought about that for a moment, and then with a big smile on her face, she said out loud “I can’t wait to start!†+ +And so Mary began to write, and her stories spread far and wide. Everyone who read them was in awe of her imagination and creativity. And Mary's special +Once there was a clumsy elephant. He loved to carry things with him. He always carried a big eraser with him. One day he went on a walk with a friend. + +The friend said, "Why do you always carry that eraser with you?" +The elephant said, "It makes me feel safe. I use it to erase things that make me feel sad or not safe." + +The elephant's friend thought that was a great idea. So, he began to carry an eraser too! Whenever they needed it, they both used their erasers to erase obstacles and smile again. + +The elephant and his friend learned that carrying an eraser is a great way to make them both feel safe and happy. +Jimmy was walking around the park. Suddenly, he noticed a set of ancient prints on the ground. He gently touched one of the prints, then he looked around in surprise. + +"Where did this come from?" he asked. + +Just then, his mom appeared and said, "I don’t know. Let’s shrug it off and keep going." + +Jimmy smiled, and the two of them continued walking. They saw more prints as they went, but they all had the same ancient look. Eventually, they reached the end of the park and left. + +Jimmy was very curious, but he shrugged it off. He had lots to do and he couldn’t keep wondering about the mysterious prints. He walked away, waving goodbye to his mom as he went. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. He saw a green medal lying on the ground. Sam was very excited. He wanted to pick it up and play with it. Sam bent down and dropped it into his pocket. + +Suddenly, his teacher called him. Sam ran back to the classroom. He forgot about the green medal in his pocket. + +At the end of the day, Sam went home and wanted to take out the green medal from his pocket. But it was gone! Sam was very sad. He searched everywhere. + +Then Sam asked his mum, “Mum, have you seen my medal?†+ +Mum said, “Yes, I found it in your pocket this morning. I dropped it in the postbox. Your grandpa sent it to you as a surprise.†+ +Sam was very happy. He clapped his hands and ran to the postbox to wait for his medal. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved exploring. One day, she decided to take a walk in the forest. + +As she explored, she came across a little cottage. In front of the cottage there was a path with lots of flowers. It looked very tidy. Lucy wondered what was inside the cottage. + +"Hello?" she called out. + +Suddenly, a voice replied, "Come in." + +Lucy opened the door and saw an old lady. She was sitting in a chair, eating ice cream. + +"Would you like a taste?" the old lady asked. + +Lucy smiled and said, "Yes please." + +The old lady gave her the biggest scoop of ice cream and Lucy ate it all. It tasted delicious. + +"Follow me," said the old lady. + +Lucy followed the old lady as she walked through the cottage. Everywhere she looked there were tidy things, like snow globes, books and toys. + +Lucy enjoyed her little adventure and waved goodbye to the old lady when she had to go home. + +From that day on, she decided to always follow her curiosity. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was so happy, that he was smiling all the time. He liked to play in the garden and run around the house. + +One day, the boy found a magical purple box in the garden. He was so excited and couldn't wait to open it. He asked his mom if he could open it and she said, +"Yes, but use your trust." + +The boy trusted his mom so he touched the box and opened it. Suddenly a bunch of sparkling stars flew into the sky! How beautiful! +The boy laughed with joy and said, "Mom, I trust you! Thank you for showing me this amazing thing!" + +His mom took his hand and said, "Always trust what you feel. Nothing will ever go wrong." + +The boy smiled and ran off to explore the garden, looking for more magical surprises. +One day, Jane and her mommy were playing together in the garden. Jane loved it when mommy brought out the musical instruments. + +Mommy grabbed the clarinet and said, “Let’s make some music. Can you help me Jane?†+ +Jane said, “Yes! I can pour some jazz into the air!†+ +Mommy laughed and said, “That’s right, sweetheart. Can you show me?†+ +So Jane grabbed the clarinet and started to blow. She made some harsh sounds, but mommy danced and clapped. Jane smiled as all the jazz filled the garden. + +Mommy gave Jane a big hug and said, “You are so clever! You pour awesome jazz. I’m very proud!†Jane smiled and hugged her mommy too. + +Then they hugged again and started to sing a happy song. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was 3 years old. Joe wanted to act in a play. So he went to tell his mom all about it. + +"Mom, I want to act in a play!" said Joe. + +"That's wonderful news, Joe," said his mom. + +Joe was very excited. Joe acted in the play and he was very good. Everyone said he did a great job. + +After the play Joe went to his regular dinner. He was very happy and thanked his mom for letting him act. + +"Mom, thank you for letting me act in the play!" said Joe. + +His mom smiled and said, "You're very welcome, Joe. I'm very proud of you for doing a great job!" + +Joe was so happy. He smiled and said, "Thank you, mom!" Then he enjoyed his dinner. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little mouse. His name was Percy and he was always looking for some fun. + +One day while exploring his cupboard, Percy was very happy to find a box of chocolates. He started to nibble at the chocolates when suddenly he heard a squeak. + +Percy looked around and saw a big grey rat staring at him. The rat said, "Hi! My name is Paul. What's yours?" + +Percy was so excited! He quickly introduced himself and invited Paul to explore the cupboard with him. + +They had lots of fun playing games and they even made a house out of cardboard boxes. + +At the end of the day, the chubby little mouse and the rat said good bye to each other with a hug and a promise to meet again soon. +Once there was a young girl named Mia. One day Mia wanted to go on an adventure. So, she asked her Mom to send her away. +"Where do you want to go?" her Mom asked. Mia said she wanted to go on a harmless adventure. +"Ok," said Mia's Mom, and she gave her a bright yellow vest. "Wear this vest so I can find you if you get lost," she said. +Mia said goodbye and set off on her adventure. She was very excited. On her way, she saw a puppy. Mia stopped to pet it and said, "Come with me! We can explore together." So, the puppy followed her. + +Later, they passed a bridge. All the sudden the puppy started barking and barking. Mia could feel in her bones that something was wrong. She took off her bright vest and waved it in the air. Mia's Mom saw the vest and came to help. + +Mia and her Mom were glad to be safe. They sent the puppy away so it couldn't hurt them. Mia and her Mom hugged and thanked each other for a fun and harmless adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jeff and Steph. They liked to do fun things together. + +One day, Jeff wanted to bake a yummy treat. He asked his friend Steph if she wanted to help. Steph smiled and said yes. + +The two friends asked their mom if they could use the kitchen and she said OK. So they set to work. + +Jeff and Steph mixed some ingredients and put them in the oven. They waited and waited. Soon, they smelled something delicious and knew the treats were ready. + +The two friends took the treats out of the oven and put them in a bin. Steph tasted one and smiled. She said, 'These treats are so friendly and yummy!' + +Jeff agreed. He said, 'Let's give them to all our friends to show how friendly we are!' + +So they did. They put the treats into bags and shared them with all their friends. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the delicious treats. + +The end! +Once there was a big bird. He wanted to soar like the clouds. He thought about how nice it would be to float high above the trees. So he spread his wings wide and jumped into the sky. The wind carried him up until he was as high as a kite. + +He flapped his wings and sailed through the air. He saw a tree full of apples and decided to land. He landed on a branch and saw it was very messy. There were apple peels everywhere. He spread his wings and took off again. + +Soon he was high in the sky again. He looked down and saw a little girl. She was looking up at the bird with admiration. + +"It is so magical to see you soar so high," she said. + +The bird smiled and nodded his head before soaring off into the clouds. +Once upon a time there was a tiny flower named Daisy. Daisy was a very brave flower, but she felt very sad. + +One day, Daisy said to the sun, "why do I feel so sad?" + +The sun smiled and said, "It is because you have not bloomed yet. Blooming is when you are as happy and beautiful as you can be. When you bloom, your petals will open wide and you will be free to spread your cheer". + +Daisy was tired of feeling terrible, so she decided to bloom. She danced in the sunshine and celebrated the joy of blooming with her friends. + +And ever since that day Daisy has been the happiest little flower, spreading her cheerful smile wherever she goes. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She was so small and scared; she felt like she was all alone in the world. + +One night, when the moon was full, she was very frightened and decided to pray. She lay down on her bed and pulled the sheet over her head. She closed her eyes tight and said a prayer. + +Suddenly, she heard a gentle voice from the other side of her bed. It said, "Don't be scared, little one. It's alright. I am here to help." + +The little girl was so relieved. She opened her eyes and saw a white dove sitting on the bed. The dove was kind and gentle and had come to comfort her. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you for coming to me. I'm not so frightened now." + +The dove smiled back and said, "It's ok, my sweet. I will always be here for you when you need me." + +The little girl thanked the dove and hugged it tightly. Everything seemed a little bit brighter now. She whispered another prayer and went off to sleep. +Once there was a little duck who loved to explore. One day, the duck was walking around an old pond and noticed something very high in the sky. It was a pastel balloon, floating in the clouds. The duck got very excited and said: +"I want to touch the balloon!" + +The duck started to fly to get closer to the balloon. As he got closer, the balloon suddenly disappeared. The duck was very sad and couldn't understand why it had gone. + +The next day, the duck walked near the same pond and once again saw the pastel balloon floating high in the sky. The duck chuckled, thinking the balloon had returned just for him, and flew up to play with it. But once again, the balloon vanished as the little duck approached. + +The duck was very confused and said to itself: +"Where did the balloon go?" + +The duck thought and thought, then came up with a solution. He decided to wait by the pond until the balloon returned. + +When the hot sun had almost set, the pastel balloon appeared again. The duck flew quickly and was able to give the balloon a big hug as it passed by, before disappearing into the night. + +The little duck was very, very happy and had a smile from ear to ear. The pastel balloon had reappeared, just as the duck had hoped it would. +There was a gloomy morning, when Sally woke up and saw something interesting outside of her window. + +"What is it Mommy?" Sally asked her mom. + +"Oh! It's a big truck, and it's here to provide us all with something special," her mom said. + +The truck brought with it plastic boxes and crates. Sally was so curious and excited to see them all. + +Her mom opened one of the boxes and it was filled with toys. + +"Look Sally, this truck was here to provide us with toys! Now you can pick out whatever you want and it will be yours," said her mom. Sally smiled when she heard this. She carefully selected two of her favorite toys. + +Sally and her mom were happy that the truck had provided them with something special. She thanked the driver of the truck and said goodbye. + +On her way back inside, Sally realized that the gloomy morning didn't seem so bad anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maggie. She was a very curious girl and liked to explore. + +One day, Maggie was out for a walk and decided to take a look around the garden. She saw a bright and attractive bush. She was intrigued and stepped closer to take a look. + +Maggie noticed a little creature hiding inside the bush. She went up to it and said "Hello, who are you?" + +The creature said "I'm a little fairy. Don't be scared. I'm very friendly." + +Maggie was excited and asked what the fairy was doing in the bush. + +The fairy said, "I am taking a nap in the bush. It's a very special bush and it keeps me safe so I don't get lost." + +Maggie thanked the fairy and said goodbye. She then stepped away from the bush and continued exploring the garden. +Ricky and his mom were walking through the park. Ricky smelled the wonderful smells of autumn leaves and smiled. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Ricky asked pointing to a furry animal in the tree. + +"That's a squirrel, Ricky. Can you say 'squirrel?'" Mommy replied. + +Ricky smiled and tried to say "squir-rel". + +They kept walking and came to a place with a big box and music playing. There were people with big smiles in circles dancing around the box. + +Ricky asked his mom, "Mommy, what is this?" + +"This is a jumpy castle, Ricky," Mommy said. "Do you want to try it?" + +Ricky nodded enthusiastically. Mommy helped Ricky inside the castle, and he started jumping and laughing. He jumped high into the air and felt the cushions beneath his feet. He loved the taste of the air and the music playing. + +Mommy watched as Ricky giggled and ran around the castle. Soon, he was running and jumping with another little boy. They had a blast until it was time to go. + +As they left, Ricky said, "Thanks, Mommy. I had so much fun in the jumpy castle!" + +Mommy smiled and ruffled Ricky's hair. "I'm glad you enjoyed it! Now, what do you say we go get some ice cream?" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she decided to take a walk. She took a road that she had never been on before. + +As she walked, she found a muddy spot in the road. Jane thought that it was too hard to cross, so she stopped and looked around. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from behind her. “I need help! I’m stuck in the mud,†said a small rabbit. Jane was very persistent, so she stepped in the mud to help the rabbit out. + +When the rabbit was free, it asked Jane to go on an adventure with it. Jane agreed, and the two of them went down the road. + +The road was long, but Jane was persistent and she never gave up. Finally, they reached the end of the road. Jane had had such a wonderful adventure, and she was sad it was over. + +But then the rabbit smiled and said, “Let’s go back the way we came! We can have another adventure!†+ +Jane smiled and said, “That sounds like fun! I don’t need to be scared anymore, because I know that we can do it!†+ +And so Jane and the rabbit went on many more adventures together. No matter how long the road was, they were always persistent +Once upon a time there was a race. The racers were all very excited to start. Everyone was ready to go. + +"Come on everyone, stay and go!" shouted the race leader. + +The racers all hopped on their bikes and started going as fast as they could. They rode around the track until the end. + +At the end of the race, everyone wanted to know who had won. They all looked around the track, but nobody could see who was in first place. + +Suddenly, a little girl hopped off her bike and pointed at the finish line. + +"Me! I won!" she shouted. + +Everyone started clapping. The girl had won the race! She had used her cheap bike to beat all the others. + +The crowd cheered and clapped. "Stay! Stay!" they all shouted with joy. + +The little girl grinned and stayed at the finish line. She was so happy that she had won the race. +"Once upon a time there was a blue bear named Bob. He was walking through the woods when he came across a rabbit. The rabbit was very happy to see him and said, "Hello, Bob! Can I play with you?" Bob smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that." + +So they started to play together and soon enough it was time for Bob to go home. But before he left, the rabbit gave Bob a big hug and squeezed him tightly. Bob was feeling very guilty because he couldn't squeeze the rabbit back, so he gave the rabbit a kiss instead. + +The rabbit smiled and said, "You're a good bear, Bob. Thank you for the hug!" Bob smiled back and said, "You're welcome. Bye!" And then Bob waved goodbye as he went off on his way home. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very sad. Her mom wanted to make her feel better, so she came over to Lucy and asked her what was wrong. Lucy cried and said she didn't like playing the game by herself. + +Her mom hugged Lucy and said it was alright. She said she would play the game with her and make her happy. Lucy smiled and wiped her eyes. + +Mom and Lucy played the game together. After a while, Lucy started to laugh and feel better. Mom hugged Lucy again and said she was there to comfort her when she was sad. Lucy smiled and said she was glad. + +They played the game some more. Eventually, Lucy was happy again and she thanked her mom for playing with her. Mom said it was no problem, she was happy to comfort her. They hugged and laughed before Lucy went to bed. +Once upon a time there was a smart boy who lived in a big house. + +One day he found a secret box full of treats. He ran to show it to his mom. + +"Mom, look what I found!" he said excitedly. His mom smiled. + +"Oh my, a secret box!" she replied. "Let's see what's inside!" + +The boy carefully cut the box open. Inside he found some candy and lots of toys. + +"Oh wow, it's full of surprises!" the boy said happily. He could not wait to show his friends. + +The boy thanked his mom for being so smart. He knew she would help find such a special secret box. +Once there was a pilot who was flying his plane high in the sky. It was a beautiful day and the sun was bright. Suddenly, the pilot heard a loud noise and the plane started to shake. + +He tried to stop it, but he couldn't. He looked out the window and realized that the sky was getting darker and darker. He knew it was going to rain, so he decided to fly down and land the plane. + +He flew low and soon the plane was over a big field. The pilot could see a little girl who was dancing and singing in the rain. He called out to her but she couldn't hear him. + +The pilot said, “I'm so sorry! I'm just trying to land my plane so I don’t get too wet!†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Don’t worry, pilot! I will help you!†She ran to the field and started to wave her hands and jump up and down. + +The pilot started to laugh. “Thank you, little one!†he said. + +The girl smiled and kept waving her hands so that the pilot could land the plane. Soon the plane was on the ground and the little girl had stopped the rain. The pilot thanked her, and they both dried their faces with the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy. He lived in a big house with his mom and dad. One day, his mom asked him to clean his room but he didn't want to. + +"Mom, I don't want to clean my room," the naughty boy said. + +"It's not fair," he repeated. + +"You have to clean your room now," said the mom. + +The naughty boy didn't want to listen. He started to make a big mess in his room. His mom got angry and told him to go outside. + +He went outside, but it was too hot. The naughty boy wanted to go back inside but his mom said no. + +"It's too hot outside," he said. + +"You have to stay outside until you clean your room," his mom said. + +The naughty boy didn't want to clean his room. He started to cry but his mom told him to stop. + +"If you don't clean your room, then you won't get dinner," she said. + +The naughty boy finally decided to clean his room. He swept and he dusted and he even vacuumed. When he was done, his room was clean and tidy. + +His mom was very happy. She gave him a big hug and said "Well done, now go and have dinner." +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was very careful and always watched her steps. + +One day, she wanted to go for a walk. The day was sunny and it looked like a nice adventure. She was wearing a hat and a dress. + +She had taken a few steps when she heard a noise. She looked around but saw nothing. + +Suddenly, she saw a fluffy cat. She said, "Hello, little kitty." + +The cat answered, "Meow." + +The woman was so happy to make a new furry friend. She smiled and said, "Let's go for a walk together!" + +But when she looked around, the cat had disappeared! She looked everywhere but he was nowhere to be found. + +The woman was a bit sad but didn't worry too much. She said to herself, "That's okay. He'll show up soon." +And she kept walking, careful as always! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy sunflower. Every day, it lay in the sun, not doing much of anything. The sun smiled on the sunflower, and the sunflower smiled back. + +One day, a bee flew past the sunflower. "Hi!" said the bee. But the sunflower said nothing. + +"Why won't you talk to me?" asked the bee. + +The sunflower thought for a moment. Then it said, "I don't think I can speak. But I can believe. I believe you are my friend." + +"I believe that too!" said the bee. From that day on, the bee and the sunflower were friends. They played games together, and the lazy sunflower became much less lazy. The sun smiled on them both. +Once there was a lonely little elephant who was walking through the forest. He was feeling very sad. Suddenly, he spotted a cable in the air and became curious. He walked towards the cable and saw that it was attached to the ground with stakes. He wanted to lift it up, so he grabbed the cable with his trunk and tried to lift it. + +But he couldn’t do it. He tried as hard as he could but it was too heavy. He was about to give up when he heard a voice. + +“Let me help you,†said the voice. + +The elephant looked around and saw a kind-looking bird. + +“Thank you,†said the elephant. Working together, they were able to lift the cable up in the air. + +The elephant was so happy, he smiled. The bird had made him feel much less lonely! +Once upon a time, there was an ant who was very naughty. He liked to run and play, but he never did his chores. He didn't listen to anyone and just ignored them. + +One day, the ant's mom called him to the kitchen. He knew he was in trouble and shuffled his feet as he walked in. + +"This ant needs to be replaced," his mom said. She pointed to the loose stones in their garden. + +The ant looked from the stones to his mom. He had been naughty, but he didn't want to go away. + +"Please, Mom," he pleaded. "I'm sorry for what I did. I will do better, I promise." + +His mom sighed and said, "Alright, you can stay. But remember, if you're naughty again, you will have to be replaced with one of the stones. So be careful and do as I say." + +The ant nodded and thanked his mom. He understood and he would try to be a better ant from now on. +Once upon a time there was a happy family who liked to play together. +One day, mum noticed some bad people trying to harm her family, so she said to her children, "It is important to protect ourselves. We can do this together". + +The family agreed and started to look for ways to protect themselves. Dad offered his opinion and said they should build a fence around their house, so that the bad people couldn't get close. + +Mum thought this was a very useful idea and said, "Let's do it! We'll build a fence and protect ourselves". + +The family got to work and built a fence around the house. After they finished, mum said: "Now those bad people won't be able to get close enough to harm us!". + +The family felt safe and happy that they had used their ideas to protect themselves. They all hugged mum and thanked her for her useful opinion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was 3-years-old and she loved playing outside. + +One day, Jane was playing in her garden when it started to rain. She got wet, so her mom said she had to come in. Jane was sad, so her mom said they would go on a fun adventure. + +They drove to the hotel, and Jane was scared. Hotels were big and mysterious! But when they got inside, she saw lots of comfy chairs and fun things. + +“Don’t be scared Jane,†her mom said, “Hotels can be fun!†Jane smiled and nodded. She liked it in the hotel. + +The next morning, Jane and her mom had breakfast in the hotel. Afterwards, they went out to play in the garden. Jane ran around and laughed. She loved playing in the wet grass! +Once upon a time, there was a adventurous chicken. She was the bravest chicken in the world, and she loved exploring the farm. + +One day, the chicken was walking around the farm when she suddenly spotted something. It was a big pile of hay in one corner of the barn. + +The chicken was curious, so she decided to cover it. She flapped her wings and jumped onto the pile of hay. She started to cover it with her feathers. + +But then, she heard a voice. Someone said, “What are you up to, chicken?†+ +The chicken stopped and looked around. It was the farmer! She said, “I am making a comfy bed for me!†+ +The farmer smiled. “That’s very adventurous of you!†+ +The chicken was very happy and hopped back onto the pile of hay. She finished covering it up and curled up for a comfy nap. + +The chicken had found a perfect spot for her bedroom, and the farmer had become a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a big hairy cat. His name was Mr. Roll. He loved to roll around in the grass and play. + +One day he decided to go on an adventure. He rolled and rolled and rolled until he reached a magical place. + +When Mr. Roll got there, he was surprised to see that it was full of power. Everywhere he looked there was glowing power. He wanted to touch it, but he was scared. + +Then he heard a voice. "Go ahead, Mr. Roll. Touch the power. It won't hurt you," it said. It was the power talking! + +Mr. Roll was brave and he reached out and touched the power. Suddenly he was filled with a wonderful feeling of strength and energy. + +Mr. Roll smiled and thanked the power. Then he began to roll happily back home, full of the power he had discovered. +Once there was a three year old boy named Jimmy. He loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day Jimmy asked his mother if he could go fly a kite. His mother said yes, and she helped Jimmy get ready. + +Jimmy put on his shoes, grabbed the kite and ran out to the park. He found an open spot and set the kite down. Then he unwound the kite string and he was ready. + +Jimmy said to the kite, “I need to give you a name! What should it be?†He thought for a moment and then said, “I name you Vroom!†+ +Jimmy held the kite tightly and ran forward. The wind picked up and the kite flew high into the sky. Jimmy was so excited! Vroom the kite went higher and higher! + +Jimmy laughed and shouted, “Vroom!†He was so happy he had given the kite a name so it could join him in his adventure. +Once there was a little girl called Ellie who lived in a white house. Every day when she woke up she looked outside her window and saw a pale blue sky. She always felt happy when she looked outside. + +One day when Ellie looked outside she saw a big dragon in the sky. She was very scared and ran inside. + +Mum said, “Don’t be scared, darling. I will protect you.†+ +Mum went outside and faced the dragon. She said, “Go away! I will never let you hurt Ellie.†+ +The dragon was so scared that it flew away. + +Mum came back inside and gave Ellie a big cuddle. + +“You are safe now,†she said. + +So, Ellie was happy again and continued to look out of her window every day and see the pale blue sky. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Sam. Tom had a bow, and Sam wanted to learn how to use it. + +"Can I try your bow?" asked Sam. + +"Yes, you can," said Tom. He showed Sam how to hold it and how to shoot the arrow. + +Sam tried a few times and soon he was better at using the bow than Tom. + +"Why don't we talk and shoot at the same time?" said Tom. + +So they talked and shot their bows at targets. It was fun and peaceful. + +After a while, Sam said, "I need to go home now. Thanks for teaching me how to use the bow." + +"You're welcome," said Tom. "Let's talk and shoot again soon." + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kate. Kate loved to jump. She would jump around the garden with her teddy bear in her hands. + +One day she saw something shiny in the grass. She bent down and picked it up. It was a powerful microscope. +Kate was so excited to look through it and see the world in a different way. + +She set up the microscope in her garden and started to look around. She could see tiny ants walking around and flowers in amazing detail. + +Kate's mum came outside and said, "That looks like a powerful microscope, what do you see Kate?" +Kate replied, "I can see tiny flowers and ants! It's so amazing". + +The day ended with Kate happily jumping around the garden with her teddy bear, dreaming of all the exciting things she could see with her powerful microscope. +Mommy and Daddy welcomed the little girl with a big hug. She smiled and said "Hi" to them. + +They were all very glad today. Daddy gave the girl a surprise. It was a big, soft, white teddy bear! + +"I like it," the girl said, jumping up and down. She hugged the bear tight. + +Mommy said, "Where are we going to take the bear today?" + +The girl smiled and said, "The park! Let's go to the park and have a picnic!" + +Everyone was glad and they all went to the park, the bear hugged tight in the girl's arms. They shared a fun, happy day at the park and when it was time, they all hugged the bear goodbye. + +The girl smiled and said, "Thank you for today. Welcome back, Teddy!" +Once upon a time two friends, a bear and a fox, were walking in the woods. They wanted to travel to the faraway valley, but it seemed very far away. + +Bear said, "How will we ever travel there?" +Fox smiled. "Easy! Just climb that fat tree, and then it will be easy to see the valley." + +So the two friends began to climb the tree. Bear was very big and slow, but Fox was small and fast. Soon they reached the top, and sure enough, there was the faraway valley! + +Bear said, "Wow, look at the valley! It's so beautiful!" +Fox nodded and replied, "Let's go explore it!" + +So they started to climb down the tree and began their journey to the valley. On the way they enjoyed the sights, scented the flowers, and heard the birds singing. When they arrived in the valley, Bear and Fox were so happy. They had a wonderful time exploring it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dan. Dan's mom and dad took him to the store to buy him some yummy treats. + +At the store they saw a big box of luxury sweets. + +"They look so yummy!" said Dan. + +"Yes they do, let's buy them," said Dad. + +Dan opened the box and found all sorts of yummy chocolates, candy and cakes inside. He ate some right away and felt so happy. + +But one day, Dan opened the box to find all the chocolates and candy had gone rotten. + +"Ewww," said Dan. "The sweets are all rot!" + +Mom and Dad laughed. + +"That's why we always have to eat our treats quickly," said Dad. + +Dan smiled and opened his new box of yummy treats. He ate them all up before they could rot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. Ella was three years old, and she loved spaghetti. + +One day, Ella and her mommy were in the kitchen. Mommy was making spaghetti for dinner. Ella watched and clapped with excitement. + +Mommy smiled and said, "It looks like you're ready for dinner!" + +Ella cheered, "Spaghetti!" + +They put the pot of spaghetti on the table. Ella touched the spaghetti with her fingers and said, "It's so smooth!" + +Mommy laughed, "Yes, it is smooth!" + +Ella and Mommy ate the spaghetti together. When they were done, Ella clapped again and said, "Yay, spaghetti! Applaud for dinner!" + +Mommy smiled and applauded with Ella. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jenny and Josh. They were very good. + +One day, Jenny said to Josh, "Let's play hide and seek!" Josh agreed and they set off to find a good place to play. + +They came to a cave and noticed a switch on the wall. Josh said, "Let's turn the switch, maybe something fun will happen." Jenny agreed, so Josh reached up to the switch and turned it on. + +Immediately, the cave filled up with colorful lights and funny music. Jenny and Josh started to dance and laughed. Eventually, Jenny said, "Your turn to hide!" Josh scrambled to find a good hiding spot and Jenny counted to 10. + +When Jenny finished counting, she started looking for Josh. After a few minutes, she finally spotted him hiding behind a bright yellow rock. Jenny shouted, "I found you!" Josh laughed and said, "Let's play again!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jo. Jo was very hot and tired, so she decided to lay down in the shade of a tree. She saw the sky was clear and the sun was bright. She felt so relaxed. + +Just then, she heard a voice coming from behind the tree. It sounded like someone was crying. She said, "Hello? Who is there?" + +"It's me," said a small voice. "My name is Rachel and I'm very scared." + +Jo asked, "What's wrong?" + +Rachel replied, "I'm lost and can't find my way home. Can you help me?" + +"Of course I can," said Jo. "Come lay down in the shade with me, and we'll work it out together." So Jo and Rachel lay in the shade, and Jo helped Rachel find her way home. + +The sun soon started to set and Jo said goodbye to Rachel. She thanked Jo for her help. Jo smiled and went on her way, feeling glad that she could help. +Nina was a little girl. She was three years old. She had a friend. Her name was Sam. Today, Nina and Sam wanted to play. +Outside, the sun was shining brightly. The sky was blue. + +Nina said, "Let's play!" +Sam said, "Good idea!" + +They started to play. They ran and laughed and had great fun. Then, Sam saw something sparkle. It was in the grass. + +"What is it?" Sam asked. +"It looks like a spark!" Nina said. + +They went over to see what it was. It was a shiny silver coin! + +Sam said, "Good find!" +Nina said, "Let's keep playing!" + +And so they did. The two of them played together until the sun went down. It was a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play in the park with her best friend, Jack. + +One day, when Jack and Lucy were playing, they found a hidden circle. It looked like a big round circle, almost like a giant wheel. "Let's spin it!" exclaimed Jack, and they both pushed the wheel together. + +Suddenly, the wheel started to spin quickly! But as soon as it stopped spinning, it suddenly disappeared! "Where did it go?" asked Lucy. "Let's look for it!" said Jack. + +So the two of them searched the park for the mysterious circle. They looked high and low but it wasn't anywhere. Then, all of a sudden, something strange happened. "Look!" exclaimed Jack. "The circle is back!" +Sure enough, the circle had returned to it's spot in the park. + +Jack and Lucy were both so happy that the circle had returned to the park. From then on, they never stopped playing with it. + +THE +It was winter, and it was very cold. Suddenly, the sky started to get white. +"Look, Daddy! It's snowing!" little Lucy said with excitement. +"Yes, it's beautiful snow. It's very powerful," Daddy said. +They watched the snow together until it started to pile up on their heads. +"Come on, let's go have fun!" Daddy said with a smile. +Lucy and Daddy got their hats and coats and grabbed the shovels. +They went outside to make a snowman and threw some snowballs. +Lucy laughed and cheered the whole time. +Suddenly, the snow started to get more powerful. Everywhere was getting all white! +Lucy smiled and said, "It must really like us here!" +Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, it sure does!" +Ten-Ten the turkey was a bit shy one day. He was walking through the forest when he came across a big surprise. A group of rabbits! Ten-Ten was scared, but the rabbits were so friendly and enthusiastic! + +The rabbits said to Ten-Ten, “Hey, we have a surprise for you! Come with us!†Ten-Ten knew it was a good idea, so he followed the rabbits. + +After a while, they arrived at a big tree where a beautiful feast was waiting. Ten-Ten smelled the aroma of yummy food and saw toasted bread, fresh fruits, and a giant turkey pie. The rabbits said “Here, have some and enjoy!†+ +Ten-Ten was so full. He felt so grateful that he wanted to share his joy with the rabbits. He said “Take my turkey pie and surrender it to you!†The rabbits were so pleased and happily shared the pie. They thanked Ten-Ten and hugged him goodbye. + +Ten-Ten smiled and continued walking, feeling happy and full. He was so glad that he had made some new friends and surrendered a piece of the pie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was having a sleepover with her friends. They were all playing hide and seek when they heard a noise outside. + +Suddenly, the door started to twist. They all gasped and looked around nervously, not sure what to do. + +"Oh no, it's the night monster!" cried the little girl's friend. + +"Don't worry," said the little girl. She took a deep breath and slowly opened the door. + +To their surprise, a soft wind brushed against their faces. The night was no longer scary. + +"It was just the wind," said the little girl. Her friends smiled and hugged her for her bravery. + +The friends spent the rest of the night playing together until it was time for bed. With soft pillows and cozy blankets, they fell asleep safe and sound. +One day, Daisy went out to play in the garden. She saw a big tree and she ran up to it. She was so happy! Then, Daisy lost her balance and fell out of the tree. She was frightened and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Daisy saw a daisy growing under the tree. She reached out and touched it. When she touched the daisy, it made her feel better. + +“It's ok, Daisy†said the daisy. “There's nothing to be frightened of. I will keep you safe.†+ +Daisy felt better after that and she went home with a big smile on her face. She knew that the daisy would look after her, no matter what happened. +Once upon a time there was a thin fireman. He liked to help people in need. One day, he was driving down the street in his truck when he heard a loud breaking noise. He stopped his truck and ran over to see what was happening. On the side of the road, he saw a little girl crying. Her bike had fallen apart, and the pieces were scattered everywhere. The fireman got to work. He quickly fixed her bike, so she could ride it again. + +The fireman smiled as the little girl thanked him. "Don't worry," he said. "Anything can be fixed with a bit of hard work!" + +The fireman waved goodbye as the little girl rode her bike away. He was happy he could help her out, and he felt good for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Wink. She was a very curious child, and she loved to mix things together. Today, she decided to mix a few colors of paint together to make one special color. + +First, Wink mixed red and blue together. But this didn't make the color she wanted. Next, she tried mixing yellow and green. But again, it wasn't just right. + +Wink frowned and said, "It's not right yet. I need one more color." + +Suddenly, her mommy said, "Let's try adding some white, Wink!" + +So Wink added some white paint to the colors she had already mixed together. She watched as the colors changed, and finally she saw the perfect color! + +"Mommy, it's important!" Wink said. + +Her mommy smiled and gave her a wink. "That's it, sweetheart! You did a great job!" + +Wink was so happy that she had mixed together the perfect color. She thanked her mommy and knew that her important mix was one she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Milly. She was three years old and was very excited to go for a walk with her mum. + +Milly's mum helped her put on a bright blue scarf that was smooth to the touch, and they set off. + +The sun was shining, and Milly and her mum collected sticks and beautiful wildflowers as they went. + +But then, Milly noticed something strange. The scarf she was wearing had vanished! + +"Oh no!" said Milly in surprise. "Where has my scarf gone?" + +Her mum smiled and said: "I think the wind must have taken it away." + +And sure enough, they soon spotted Milly's scarf, flying high up in the sky. + +Milly waved goodbye as the scarf spun away, a bright blur in the sky, and then vanished out of sight. + +Milly smiled, knowing that even if the scarf was gone, she still had the memories of a wonderful day with her mum. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amanda. She had a big, old book. One day, Amanda asked her mom if she could take the book outside. + +"Yes, you can take the book outside," Mom said. + +So Amanda grabbed the book and ran outside. She saw a big, ugly spider beside the book. "Oh no!" Amanda said. + +Amanda asked her dad, "Can you get rid of the ugly spider?" + +"Yes, I can," Dad said. He squished the spider with a stick and threw it away. + +Amanda smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad!" + +Then Amanda opened the book and read it in the sun. She read and read until the book was finished. Amanda was so happy that she got to read the book. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and she liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Emma and her mommy went for a visit to the local farm. When they arrived, Emma was amazed by all the animals she saw. She stretched her neck up and gazed at the sky, admiring the blue-gray clouds dotted with white. + +"Mommy, look at the chickens over there!" Emma said happily. Her mommy smiled and pointed out a nearby sheep. Emma rushed over to the sheep, looking at how its white fur shined in the sunlight. She giggled and reached out to pet it. + +Suddenly the farmer came up to them. He knelt beside Emma, and said in a friendly voice, "Would you like some fresh milk? It's yummy!" + +Emma nodded and said yes. The farmer smiled, and went to get a glass of cold milk. Emma and her mommy watched as he stroked the cows and goats while he was in the barn. + +When the farmer returned, he handed Emma the glass of milk. Emma smiled and took a sip. "The milk is yummy!" she exclaimed with delight. It was one of the best visits she had ever taken to the farm. +The sun was bright and hot, but there was one cloud in the sky. It hovered over a small green meadow, where a little girl was playing. She was three years old, and her name was Molly. She ran and skipped around, laughing with delight. + +Molly stopped by a big rock, and it shook as she touched it. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It made her feel scared and she began to cry. + +"What was that noise, Mama?" Molly asked, wiping her eyes. + +Mama gently put her arm around Molly. She said, "That was a big truck, sweetheart. It's nothing to worry about." + +Molly felt reassured and smiled. + +"I'm strong, Mama," she said. "It didn't make me cry this time." + +Mama smiled and hugged Molly tightly. She said, "That's the result of all your practice. You're getting better every day." +The sun was setting and a gloomy twilight drew near. Little Lucy stood in her garden and wondered what to do. She glanced around at the big trees and the tall flowers. Suddenly something caught her eye. It was a herb! Hidden low behind a bush, the herb was green and bright. Lucy was filled with glee. + +"Hey!" said Lucy, "What's this?" She carefully picked the herb and held it up to the light. It was a beautful shade of green. + +"I wonder what I can do with you," she whispered. + +Suddenly, a shining fairy appeared in front of Lucy. She was tiny and sparkled like the stars. + +"I know what you can do with it, little one," said the fairy. + +Lucy was astonished. "What can I do?" She asked. + +The fairy pointed a tiny finger to the herb. "Use it to make a tea!" She said with a wink. + +Lucy smiled. "I shall do that!" She exclaimed. + +That night, she made a tea with the herb. It was sweet and delicious, and Lucy felt calm and happy. + +The next morning, Lucy was filled with joy. She had discovered the power of herbs! +Mia was so excited because today she was going to wear her new west. It was bright blue and it had sparkles on it. Mia twirled around in her West with delight. + +"Look at me, mummy," she said as her mother walked in. + +Mia's mother smiled and said, "Wow Mia, you look terrible in that west!" + +Mia stopped twirling and looked up at her mother in surprise. "Why did you say I look terrible?" + +Mia's mother laughed. "No, Mia. When I say you look terrible I actually mean you look amazing. That's the way grown-ups sometimes talk." + +Mia smiled, relieved. She started twirling again and said, "Ok, now I know what you mean. I do look pretty great in my new west!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Gina who was very curious. She loved exploring the beach near her house. + +One day, she went to the beach and saw something. What was it? It was a big crab on a rock! + +Gina smiled and said, "Hello, little crab!" + +The crab watched her curiously and Gina said, "Let's play a game. I will match you up with the things I find and you'll have to guess what they are!" + +The crab nodded eagerly. + +Gina began her game. She picked up a lovely shell and showed it to the crab. + +"What is this?" She said. + +The crab thought for a moment and then said, "Shell!" + +Gina smiled and said, "That's right – it's a lovely shell!" + +Gina kept playing and eventually the crab guessed all the items correctly. They had a lot of fun playing together. + +At the end, Gina said goodbye to her new friend. She waved goodbye as she walked away, still wearing a big smile. +Joe was a 3 year old boy who had a lot of energy. One day, while playing outside, he got stuck and couldn't get out. An anxious Joe yelled for help, but no one heard him. Suddenly, he felt a soft pull on his arm. Joe looked up and saw his mom, who was smiling. She had come to save him. + +Mom: "Joe, what are you doing in this loop?" + +Joe: "This funny loop was holding me, so I couldn't move." + +Mom: "Don't worry, I'm here now. Let's go home." + +Joe was relieved. He grabbed his mom's hand and they went home. Joe was happy that his mom was there to save him. From then on, Joe never strayed too far from home. +Once upon a time there was a kind woman. She had a secret that no one knew. The woman kept her secret hidden away. + +One day, a little girl was walking in the forest and she saw the woman. +The little girl asked her if she wanted to play. The woman said, "Yes, I would love to play with you." + +The woman and the little girl went to the woman's secret spot. It was hidden behind a big tree. The woman opened the door and inside was full of toys! + +The little girl said, "Oh wow, what a nice surprise!" +The woman said, "Yes, it's a special place of mine. I've kept it hidden for a long time." + +The little girl asked, "Do you want to play together?" +The woman said, "I would love to! Let's have some fun." + +The two of them played for hours. The woman taught the little girl how to play each game. + +The little girl said, "I'm so glad I know you now!" And the woman said, "Me too!" +Sam was a great boy. He had a whistle and loved to make it sing. He liked to take trips when he'd make it trill and whistle it loud. One day, Sam and his mommy went on a special trip and he took his whistle with him. + +When they got to a huge grassy field, Sam's mommy said, "Go ahead, Sam. Blow your whistle and have a great time." + +So Sam took a deep breath and blew and his whistle made a happy sound. The grass rustled as he ran around the field, whistling and singing. + +He stopped by a big tree and saw a little bird, fluttering its wings. Sam smiled and asked, "Hello, little bird. Will you come over and play with me?" + +The bird flew closer and perched on the branch above Sam's head. He smiled and asked it, "Can you whistle with me?" The little bird chirped happily as it fluttered its wings. They both sang and whistled together, creating a beautiful melody. + +Sam and the bird made great music, and Sam's mom smiled at the sight of them. After a few minutes, Sam said, "Thank you for playing with me, little bird, it was a great trip." With a flutter of its wings, the bird flew off into the sky, leaving Sam with a special memory. +Once upon a time, there were two little babies. One was naughty, and one was nice. The naughty baby was called Jack and the nice baby was called Jill. Jack was always causing trouble and making things hard for Jill. + +One day, Jack went to Jill's special toy box. Inside the box was a toy inchworm that Jill loved very much. Jack saw the inchworm and decided to take it away without asking. Jill noticed the inchworm was gone, so asked Jack where it went. + +Jack laughed and said he had taken it. Jill asked him to give it back, but Jack said he wouldn't. Jill was very sad, but she decided to try and find the inchworm on her own. + +Jack watched Jill wander around the garden, suffering as she looked for her lost inchworm. He felt guilty for taking it, so he decided to look for it too. + +Soon enough, Jack found the inchworm! He brought it back to Jill and apologized for being so naughty. Jill was very happy and hugged Jack. They decided to play together from then on and never argue again. +Once there were two friends, a kid and a lady. The lady was always very strict so the kid was always scared of her. One day the kid wanted to go outside to play with the other kids but the lady said no. + +"I won't allow that," she said in a harsh voice. + +The kid started to cry, but the lady just shook her head. "You have to stay here." + +The kid was so sad that he begged her to let him go. He asked, "Please, please, can I go outside and play?" + +The lady thought for a moment and then she said, " ok, I will allow you to go and play, but you have to come right back." + +The kid smiled and thanked her. He ran outside to play with the other kids. He was so happy that the woman had allowed him to go and play. +Mommy put a towel on the table. She said to the little boy, "Can you repeat what I say? Can you say 'towel'?" The little boy smiled and said, "Towel!" Mommy smiled and said, "Good job!" + +The little boy was curious. He touched the towel with his finger. It felt so hard! He said "It's so hard!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it is hard. Can you say that too?" The little boy said, "Hard!" Mommy said, "That's right! You are so smart!" + +The little boy was proud of himself. He smiled and patted the hard towel. He felt so happy because he had learned a new word. He repeated it over and over, "Towel! Hard!" +Johnny had been feeling very miserable lately. He was sitting alone on the couch when the doorbell rang. He opened the front door and found a big envelope on the step. + +He picked it up and opened it. To his surprise, there was a very long stretchy yellow ribbon inside. + +Johnny gasped with delight. He took it outside and began to stretch it like a rubber band. + +“Mommy, look what I found!†he shouted. + +His mummy came out of the house, “What is it Johnny?†+ +“This!†He waved it at his mommy. “It’s so stretchy and fun!†+ +His mommy smiled and said, “That explains why you’re not feeling so miserable now.†+ +Johnny laughed, jumped up and down and continued to play with his stretchy ribbon. +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were singing in the trees. The day was perfect and everyone was happy. Suddenly, the sky began to darken and the rain started to fall. It rained and rained, until the ground got all wet. + +Everyone was so surprised. There was a stream nearby, and the water started to go up. It rose slowly, until it was almost at the top of the bank. + +Two children were out playing in the rain. They were so eager to go and play in the stream, but they were scared they might get too close to the water. + +"No," said their mother, "you must stay away from the stream. It's too dangerous now." + +The children were disappointed, but they knew their mother was right. They stayed away from the stream, and kept playing in the rain. They splashed in puddles and jumped in the raindrops. + +The rain stopped after a few hours, but the stream still was higher than usual. The children had so much fun in the rain, but they were eager to come back and explore the stream. +Once upon a time, there was a furry peach. It was big and round and smelled very sweet. One day, a little girl named Lola saw the peach. She wanted to take it home. + +Lola walked over to the peach and set it in her basket. Then she said to the peach, “Let’s go home!†+ +But the peach didn’t answer. It was quiet and still in the basket. + +Lola was a little sad. She wanted the peach to talk to her. So, she said to the peach, “Please talk to me!†+ +The furry peach suddenly began to move. It rolled around in the basket. Lola was so happy that the peach was talking to her. She hugged the furry peach and smiled. + +From then on whenever Lola was feeling sad, she hugged her furry peach and talked to it. And the peach would always make her feel better. +Jack and Sam were two friends who played together all the time. They had the same favourite toy so they often argued and Jack got jealous of Sam. + +One day Jack said to Sam, "Let's quit playing together. I'm tired of always sharing with you." + +Sam replied, "Why do you want to quit? I thought we both liked playing together?" + +Jack felt angry and said, "I don't want to play with you anymore. I'm jealous you have the same toy as me." + +So Jack went to sit in front of the fireplace and Sam went off to find something else to do. + +However, after a few minutes Jack missed having his friend around. He went to look for Sam, and when he found him, Jack realised how much he liked spending time with Sam. + +Jack said sorry and the two friends hugged. They decided to never quit playing together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam who liked to go for walks in the park. One day, he was at the park with his mom. + +Sam started walking but couldn't help but notice a big slippery slide in the playground. So he ran up to it and called out to his mom. + +"Can I slide down the slide, mommy?" he asked. + +His mom said it was okay as long as he was careful. + +Sam cheered loudly then took a seat on the slide. He slid down expertly, screaming with delight. The slide led to a trap where Sam saw a big, weak rabbit. + +He stepped cautiously over to it and said, "Hello, little rabbit. Are you okay?" + +The rabbit just looked up at him with its weak eyes, but still, the gesture made Sam smile. He put his hand out and gently petted the rabbit's head then, waved goodbye before continuing on his way. +Once upon a time there was a big family called the McDowells. One day, Mrs McDowell was very sick, so she and Daddy went to the large hospital in town. + +Daddy: "We need to go to the hospital to make sure Mrs McDowell is okay." + +The family arrived at the hospital and they were met by a nice doctor. + +Doctor: "Hello Mrs McDowell, I'm the doctor here. How can I help you?" + +Mrs McDowell: "I'm not feeling well, I'm so tired." + +The doctor took care of Mrs McDowell. After a few days, the family arrived at the hospital to find Mrs McDowell feeling much better. + +Mrs McDowell: "I'm feeling much better now!" + +The family was so happy. The doctor smiled and said goodbye. Everyone said goodbye and thanked the doctor for taking care of Mrs McDowell. + +No one ever forgot that day at the large hospital. +Once upon a time, there was a cave by the beach. Inside the cave, a colorful jellyfish squished along the wet ground. It was looking for a place to hide. + +Suddenly, the jellyfish felt a warm breeze on its back. It looked around and saw an opening in the wall. The jellyfish swam inside the wall. + +The room was filled with the sun. The jellyfish felt so happy! It was warm and dry. + +The jellyfish looked around. It saw a jellyfish friend! + +"Oh, hello there!†said the jellyfish. “What's your name?†+ +“I'm Jill!†said the other jellyfish. + +The two jellyfish played games all day. They splashed around and laughed. Eventually, when the sun started to go down, Jill said, “It’s getting late. We have to swim outside and dry off before it gets dark!†+ +So the two jellyfish swam outside and dried off in the sun. Then, when they were nice and dry, they said goodnight and hugged each other. + +The next morning, the sun shone down on the two colorful jellyfish. They laughed and hugged, and played all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. +Jack was three years old and he lived in a very busy town with lots of people and things to see. One day, Jack wanted to go on a tour around the town to see all the fun things. +His mum said, “Be careful Jack, don't get scared!†Jack said he wouldn't, but he was a bit scared. + +Jack went on the tour. As he was walking through the busy streets, he saw sights that he had never seen before. He saw big buildings, bustling markets, tall towers and a big park. Jack was excited to see all the new things. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big bus nearby. Jack was very scared and he shouted, “Mum! The bus scared me!†+ +His mum laughed and said, “It's ok Jack, it won't hurt you. It just surprised you a bit. Now, let’s keep exploring!†Jack smiled and went back to exploring the town. He wasn't scared anymore and he had a wonderful time on the tour. +Wednesday was a special day for Dave. He was only three years old, but he was excited to crawl for the first time. + +Mum said to Dave, “Can you crawl?†Dave smiled and nodded. + +He started to crawl on his hands and knees. Dave went slow and small like an ant. He crawled around the room and looked at all the interesting things. + +He saw a big sofa and a soft rug. He stopped and looked up at his Mum. He said, “Look Mum! I can crawl!†Mum smiled and said “Well done Dave! You’re very clever.†+ +Dave was so happy that he crawled even quicker around the room. He felt like he was flying! + +Dave’s Mum laughed and said, “It looks like Wednesday is the day for crawling!†+One day, a little boy and his mom were playing together outside. Suddenly, an alarm sounded. It was loud and fierce. + +The boy looked up at his mother with big eyes. "What is that noise, Mommy?" + +His mom looked serious. "That is the fire alarm, baby. We must quickly split up and go to the fire station." + +The little boy nodded and started running as fast as he could. He was scared but he kept going. + +When he got there, he saw that all of the people had come together. The fireman had already split up into teams. They were making sure that everyone was safe. + +The little boy hugged his mom. He was so glad that he had made it to the fire station in time. + +The fierce alarm kept sounding until the firemen put out the fire. Everyone was relieved. + +The little boy learned an important lesson that day- when an alarm sounds, it's important to split up and go where you are supposed to go. +Once upon a time there was a young frog. Every day he would hop around the pond looking for tasty bugs to eat. + +One day he saw another frog near the pond. The other frog said "Hi, my name is Lily. Would you like to hear a story?" + +The young frog was very excited, so he hopped around in a circle and said "Yes please!" + +Lily began, "Once upon a time there was a magical pond where frogs could talk and share stories..." + +The young frog enjoyed the story very much. He thanked Lily for such an amazing tale and then hopped off to explore the pond in search of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. She lived in a small house with her mum and dad. + +Bella's mum and dad wanted to make the house a special welcome home for their little girl. They decided to paint the walls. + +Bella held the paintbrush and spread the paint onto the wall. "The color is so deep," Bella said. + +Mum smiled at her. "That's the idea, sweetheart," she said. "Now the house will be just perfect." + +Bella kept painting until the wall was all done. Finally, when the paint dried, her parents hung a special sign above the front door. It said "Welcome Home Bella!" + +Bella felt warm and happy inside. This was the best home she could ever ask for. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy that were looking for something. "Let's look for an envelope," said Daddy. They looked and looked until they noticed a big envelope with no address. Daddy picked it up and it was heavy! He wondered what was inside. + +The mommy and daddy went to visit their friend Jill. Jill was very helpful. They showed her the envelope and asked what it could be. + +Jill said, "Weigh it! That will tell us what is inside." + +So they did. To their surprise, it was full of coins! + +Mommy and Daddy smiled and thanked Jill for her help. They said goodbye and took their envelope of coins home. +Once there was a little boy named Ben. He was three years old and liked to go exploring. One day, Ben went outside and looked up into the sky. He saw a bright, yellow moon shining up in the night sky. He got so excited, he wanted to go exploring on the moon. + +So, Ben decided to lock his door so his mom wouldn't know he was gone. Then, he flew up into the sky until he was floating in front of the big yellow moon. He was so happy and couldn't believe his luck. + +But, when Ben got to the surface of the moon, he saw something strange. There was another little boy, almost exactly like him, who had also come up to the moon to explore. + +The two boys looked at each other, both a bit envious. Then, the other boy said, "Hi, my name is Jack. Want to explore the moon together?" Ben smiled, said yes, and the two boys set off for an adventure. +Mama put on her apron and smiled. She was going to prepare dinner. She was so glad! + +Mama went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. She took out some vegetables. Then she put them on the counter and began to chop them. + +Mama's little daughter watched her closely and clapped her hands. She was very excited to help. + +Mama looked at the clock and said, "Oh, dinner will be ready soon. Why don't you go and play until then? I'll come and get you when it's ready." + +So the little girl went to her bedroom, but she was too excited to play. She wanted to help her mama. When Mama called her, she ran back to the kitchen as quickly as she could. She was so glad when she saw the delicious dinner Mama had prepared. + +Mama smiled and said, "I'm glad you're here. Let's eat!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tony. He wanted to eat yummy ice-cream. + +So Tony and his mum drove to the hospital. His mum said, “Be good, Tony. We’re going to see a nice doctor.†+ +When they arrived,they saw lots of people. Tony was scared. But his mum said, “Don’t worry, we’ll be okay.†+ +They went into the hospital. Tony saw lots of doctors and nurses. Everybody was wearing white coats. + +The doctor said, “It’s time to cover you up. Can you help us?†Tony said yes! He helped the doctor cover him with a blanket. Then the doctor said, “Let’s get you some yummy ice-cream!†Tony was so happy and smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She liked playing in the garden. But today, she felt sad. + +Mum said, "Look at the sky. It's raining. We need to part from the garden and go indoors." + +Lucy felt sorry. She couldn't play in the garden any more. She was even more sad. + +Mum said, "Let's take a shower and get dry." + +The warm shower made Lucy feel better. But soon it was time to part from the shower too. + +Mum said, "We have to go and get dressed now." Lucy felt sorry again. + +Mum said, "There's no need to be sorry, Lucy. We can come back and play in the garden again later." + +Lucy smiled and said, "Hooray!" +Mum and Dad were always busy working, but they still made time to play with their little daughter, Anne. + +One night, it was time for Anne to get ready for bed. She put on her bathrobe, a gift from Dad. He said it was reliable and would keep her warm at night. Anne loved it. + +Mum and Dad read stories to her then tucked her in to bed. They gave her a kiss goodnight and left the room. But Anne didn't want to stay in bed. She had an idea. + +Anne opened the bedroom door and snuck down the corridor. She walked into Mum and Dad's room and got into bed. After a few minutes, Mum and Dad appeared in the doorway. "Anne!" said Mum. "What are you doing here?" + +Anne laughed. "I wanted to get into your bed!" + +Mum and Dad looked at each other and smiled. They climbed into bed and gave Anne a big hug. After a few minutes of snuggling, Mum said it was time for Anne to go back to bed. + +Anne put on her reliable bathrobe and went back to her room. With a special goodnight from her parents, she finally settled down and went to sleep. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to help mummy in the kitchen. But mummy said no, she wasn't allowed as she was too small. + +Mummy said: "You can't help, sweetie. It's too dangerous." + +The little girl was sad but she thought of a plan. She asked mummy: "Can I at least put something in the freezer?" + +Mummy looked at her and said: "That's a great idea. I'll permit you to do that." + +The little girl was very happy. She opened the tall, shiny door of the freezer. Inside, it was nice and cold! She put her special toy inside and mummy and daddy praised her. + +Mummy said: "Well done, sweetie. Now you know that the freezer is for special things only." + +The little girl nodded and smiled. She was so proud that mummy allowed her to help. +Grandpa had an old, empty house. He wanted to fill it with life. He suggested that his grandchildren come to stay. When they arrived, he suggested they make a scarf. + +The first grandchild took some cloth and began to sew. She said, "Look what I'm making, Grandpa!" He smiled and said, "What a wonderful scarf!" + +The second grandchild went to get some yarn. She started knitting and said, "Grandpa, I'm making a scarf too!" He smiled and said, "That looks great!" + +The third grandchild went to get some ribbons. She tied them together and said, "Grandpa, I'm making a scarf too!" He smiled and said, "That looks wonderful!" + +The three grandchildren had made a scarf together. Grandpa hung it on the wall, and the empty house was filled with life. +One day, a little girl named Lila wondered what she could do. She looked around her and saw a potato. She thought it looked funny so she picked it up. + +Lila asked her mom, "What can I do with this potato?" But her mom just shrugged her shoulders. + +Her mom said, "You should ask Grandpa. He can help you. He's deaf but he still knows a lot of things." + +So Lila went to Grandpa's room. Grandpa couldn't hear her but he read her lips. She asked, "What can I do with this potato?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "You can make mashed potatoes. It's very delicious." + +So Lila went to the kitchen and made mashed potatoes. Everyone tasted it and said it was delicious. Lila was so happy that her potato had tasted so yummy. +Once there was a girl named Samantha. She was three years old and loved animals. Every day, she would go to the farm and help her mom feed the cows. One day, she saw something different. It was a big, attractive cow with brown fur. + +Samantha asked her mom, "What's that?" + +Her mom replied, "That's a beef cow! It gives us beef for burgers and steaks." + +Samantha was happy to recognize a new kind of cow. Every day, she would call out to the beef cow. She would ask the beef cow lots of questions, and it would always look back at her, but never answer. + +But one day, the beef cow made a sound. It was a low, gentle moo. Samantha was happy to recognize that the beef cow could talk! She was so excited that she ran back to the house to tell her mom. From then on, the beef cow and Samantha were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old. Joe had a big dark table in his room. He loved to play with it. + +One day Joe decided to swing on the table. He put his hands on the edge and began to swing. "Wheee! This is so fun!" he shouted. + +Joe's mom heard the sound of his shouts and came running into the room. "Joe, you shouldn't be swinging on the table!" she said. + +Joe stopped swinging and looked up at his mom. "But it's so much fun!" he said. + +Mom shook her head. "I know, but it's not safe." She looked around the room. "Let's find a swing outside where it's safe and you can have lots of fun!" + +Joe clapped his hands. "Yay!" He and his mom went outside, where Joe could swing in the fresh air and sunshine. He had a lot of fun! + +The end. +Once there was a puppy who was full of energy. His name was Max and he was so excited to explore the world. He looked around and saw many interesting things. + +Max came across a long and skinny bone that was laying on the ground. He barked happily and picked it up in his mouth. He ran around the backyard with the bone, feeling like it belonged to him. + +Suddenly he heard a voice: "That's my bone, Max!" It was his friend Bella, a big brown dog who lived nearby. Max dropped the bone and woofed in surprise. + +"It's ok," Bella said. "You can play with the bone and it can belong to both of us." + +Max was excited to share the bone with his friend. He picked it up in his mouth and they started to run around together, laughing and having fun. Max knew that the bone belonged to both of them and he was glad to have such a wonderful friend. +Fred was walking slowly down the street. He wanted to pick something special for his mom. He saw a tall building and suddenly knew exactly what he wanted. He saw the flowers in the window and knew she would love them. He smiled and said, "Mom will like these!" He picked some of the flowers and carried them in his hands. + +As he walked home a little girl with pigtails asked, "What did you pick?" Fred proudly showed her his bundle of flowers. He said, "I picked these flowers for my mom." + +The little girl was so excited, she jumped up and down. "I want to pick something special for my mom too!" she said. Fred smiled and said, "Let's go pick something together." They walked slowly, looking in store windows and talking until they found the perfect gift for her mom. + +When they returned to the little girl's house, they proudly showed her mom the present they picked together. Her mom smiled and hugged them. "You both picked the best gift!" +Once upon a time there was a brave knight who lived in an ancient castle. Every day he ventured out on amazing adventures. + +One day the knight was exploring a cave near his castle when he discovered a mysterious sign on the wall. It was very old and the knight couldn't read it. He tried his very best, but he couldn't understand what it said. + +The knight was sad and he wondered how he would ever figure it out. Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him; he would ask the King! + +The knight ran as fast as he could to the King's palace. When he arrived, he bowed and said: "My Lord, I found an ancient sign but I can't read it. What does it say?" + +The King stared at the knight and smiled. He then said: "This sign demands the release of a dragon! You must go and free the dragon to prove your bravery." + +The knight's heart raced with excitement. He bowed to the King in gratitude and set off to free the dragon. With his courage and strength the knight succeeded in his quest. He returned to the King's palace, victoriously, and the King thanked him for his bravery. + +And thus, the brave knight obtained his greatest honor and was remembered for his courage forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Millie. Millie was 3 years old, and she loved to pick flowers. Every day, she would walk out to the ranch and pick the nicest and most colorful flowers she could find. + +One day, Millie decided to bring her mom some flowers from the ranch. When she arrived, she saw many beautiful flowers, but one caught her eye. She quickly picked it and ran home. + +When Millie showed her Mom the flower, her Mom said, "Millie, you picked a spoiled flower! That one won't last very long." + +Millie was sad, but she was also happy that she had thought of her Mom. She smiled and said, "That's ok! I will pick some more nice ones for you, Mommy." +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sophie and she really liked playing games. + +One day while she was outside in the garden with her mom she saw something pink move in the grass. Sophie was so excited and ran over to take a look. What she saw was the silliest thing ever... A pink frog! + +Sophie said, “Mommy, look at the silly frog!†Her mom smiled. “That's such a cute little frog!†she said. + +Sophie was so excited and wanted to play with it. She started to move around the garden with the frog following her. Sophie giggled, it was so much fun! + +Suddenly the frog hopped away and disappeared into the bushes. Sophie was sad to have lost him but she told her mom, “It was so much fun playing with that silly pink frog!†+ +And so the little girl and her mom laughed and played together in the garden all day. +Jill and her friends were playing in the sunshine of summer. The sun seemed so rich and golden it almost shone like gold coins. + +"Let's make something!" said Jill. + +"What kind of thing?" asked Ben. + +"Let's make a big picture in the sand," replied Jill, her eyes sparkling. + +The children got busy making a large picture in the sand. Ben formed circles, Emily drew smiling flowers and Jill made a large house with a garden. Then they all stood back to view the display. + +"Wow," said Ben, his eyes wide and bright. + +"Isn't it beautiful?" added Emily. + +"It's so special," said Jill. + +The children nodded and smiled, pleased with the special picture they had made. Then they all ran back into the warm sunshine of summer. +Once there was a mother and a son. The son was very proud. Every day, he would help his mom by attaching things. + +One day, the mom said to him, "I need some help. Can you attach this soap to the wall?" + +The son said yes and he was very proud. He carefully attached the soap to the wall. + +When he was done, his mom hugged him and said, "You did a great job! You are so proud." + +The son smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help!" +Once there was a little girl named Ava. She was three years old and very curious. One day, she wanted to explore outside. Her mom said she could go if she stayed in the backyard. Ava agreed, so she headed outside. + +When she got to the backyard, she noticed something strange - there was a big gate blocking her path. She tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. She called out to her mom, "Mama, I can't open the gate!" + +Her mom came outside and said, "Let's try to solve this problem." Ava didn't know what that meant, but she was determined to help. After a few minutes, they figured out the gate was locked. + +Ava was uncomfortable because she wasn't sure how to open the gate. But her mom reassured her that it was okay and said, "Let's get the key and unlock the gate." + +They found the key and unlocked the gate, and Ava was so happy. Now she could explore the backyard and have lots of fun! +One day, Sarah went on a search with her mom. She was excited to explore new places! + +First, they went to the park. Sarah looked around for something fun to do. She saw a bird and ran to it, wanting to touch it. + +"No, Sarah," her mom said gently. "We can look, but don't touch." + +Sarah's eyes got big. "Why not?" she asked. + +"Birds can be scary," Mom said. "We don't want to scare them away." + +Sarah nodded and they went on their search. +Once upon a time, there was a thin frog. He was very happy and loved to soar high in the sky. One day, he asked his mom, "Can I soar high today?" His mom said, "Yes, you can soar if you be careful." + +So the thin frog hopped away and leapt into the sky. He soared so high that he could see all the houses and trees below. The frog shouted, "Woohoo! This is so fun!" + +He soon noticed a butterfly, who said "Hi there, would you like to fly with me?" The frog said, "Yes, let's fly together." + +They soared high, side by side, until the sun started to set. Then the frog said goodbye to the butterfly and hopped back home. + +That night, the thin frog smiled and said to his mom, "I soared so high today!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma who wanted to build a castle. She looked around for things that she could use and found some cords. She was so excited! She spent the morning gathering cords and building the castle. + +Suddenly, the castle started to give way and the cords came undone. Emma started to feel sad, but then she remembered she was very persistent. She knew she could get it to work. + +So, Emma started over again, more determined than ever. She worked hard and spent the whole day trying to build the castle. She put the cords in different places, tried out different things, and kept at it until she found a way to make it work. + +Finally, after a lot of trying, Emma completed her castle! She was beaming with pride. She knew that if she kept being persistent, she could do anything. + +Emma shouted, "I did it!" + +â���œYes, you did," said her mom, who was watching proudly. "You should always remember that if you keep trying, you can do anything!" + +Emma smiled and nodded, feeling very proud of herself. From then on, she never stopped being persistent. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day, Lucy was walking down the street when she heard something. She stopped and listened. It sounded like someone singing. + +She followed the sound until she saw a man huddled next to a large tree. He was singing a gentle song in a humble voice. Lucy shyly said hello. + +The man looked up in surprise. He asked Lucy what she was doing out so late. + +Lucy shrugged and said she wanted to find out who was singing. The man smiled and said he had been practicing a pitch for a big show. + +Lucy smiled and said she could help him. The man happily agreed and Lucy proudly sang the song. + +The man beamed with joy and thanked Lucy for her help. He said she was the best singing partner he had ever had. + +Lucy smiled widely. She was happy to have been able to help the man practice his pitch. The two said goodbye and Lucy went home a much happier and humble person. +Once there was a little girl named Nina who loved to draw. One day she was playing in the park when she saw a frame lying on the grass. + +Nina was very excited and she bent down to take a closer look. The frame was made from wood and had a beautiful design. + +Suddenly, a deaf old man appeared in front of Nina. He was staring at the frame. + +Nina said: "Hello, can I help you?" + +The old man couldn't hear her. He just kept staring at the frame. + +Nina took a few steps closer, looked into the old man's eyes and said: "Hello, do you need help?" + +The old man smiled and pointed to the frame. He wanted Nina to take it home. + +Nina smiled and nodded. She thanked the old man, then she took the frame home. + +Nina was so happy! She hung the frame on the wall and it made her room look very beautiful. From that day on, Nina always remembered the deaf old man and his gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little child called Lucy. She was three years old. Lucy wanted to escape. She was old enough to understand and find a way. + +So one day, Lucy put on her shoes and ran outside her house. She didn't tell her mom where she was going. "Bye, Mommy!" she said as she made her escape. + +Lucy ran and she ran until she found a big park. There, she saw an old tree. The tree looked kind, like it really wanted to play with her. So Lucy climbed the tree and high up, she saw a little hole in the trunk. + +Inside the hole, a tiny bird was sleeping. Lucy quickly put her finger to her lips and shushed. She didn't want to wake it up! But then the little bird opened its eyes, looked at Lucy and smiled. + +The bird was so happy to see Lucy that it flew up and gave her a big kiss on the cheek! Lucy was so surprised, she couldn't help but laugh and giggle. She thanked the little bird for such a special escape. +Once upon a time there was a black lock. It was so shiny and sparkly and everyone wanted it. One day, a group of kids came and asked to borrow the lock. The owner said yes and gave them the lock. + +The kids were so excited and started to play with it. They laughed and played with the lock all day. But then night came and it was time to go. + +The kids had forgotten to give the lock back. They sat in their beds and thought and thought. Then one of the kids had an idea. + +She said to the others,"If we bury the lock deep in the ground, no one will ever know." So that is what they did. + +The next day the kids dug the lock back up and gave it back to the owner. The owner was really happy to get it back and thanked them for returning it. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man and an old woman. Every day, they would try to find something to eat, but there was never enough. One day, the old man said to the old woman, "We have nothing left to eat. What will we do?" + +The old woman thought hard and finally had an idea. "Let's go and look for apples. Maybe we can find enough apples to fill our tummies." + +So off they went, walking through the woods in search of apples. After a while, the old man spotted an apple tree. He climbed the tree and, sure enough, it was full of big, juicy apples. The old man and woman were so happy. They picked enough apples to eat and filled their bellies. + +The old man said, "That was the best apple we have eaten yet!" But the old woman was still miserable. She knew that tomorrow, they would be hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little boy named Tim. One day, Tim was playing in the garden when birds started to fly really fast. They flew in zigzag patterns and made the most amazing shapes in the sky. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a loud "Yell!" It was coming from his Dad. His Dad was standing near the garden gate, his hands on his hips. + +Tim asked, "What is it Dad?" + +Dad replied, "Look what I found! It's a magical bird!" + +It was indeed a magical bird, its feathers bright and shiny. It flew around in loops and zigzags, making the most amazing shapes with its wings. + +Tim laughed, "That's so cool!" + +Dad yelled with joy, "Isn't it amazing!" + +The bird flew up, up, into the sky and away. Tim and his Dad smiled and waved goodbye as the magical bird flew off into the sunset. +Samantha was at a small party. It was a special day, so she had put on her best dress and happy shoes. She was having lots of fun but as the morning turned to afternoon, she started to get sleepy. + +"Yawn," said Samantha. Her mom noticed and said, "It is getting late and time for us to go home for a nap!" + +Samantha said, "No! I don't want to go home yet. I want to stay and play!" + +Her mom said, "We can come back tomorrow. We can have another party then." + +So, Samantha said goodbye to her friends and off they went. As they walked home she thought about the next party and soon she was feeling much less sleepy. When they arrived home Samantha said, "Yawn," but this time, it was a happy yawn. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He was only three years old and still learning. One day, he was in the backyard with his Dad. Joe saw something huge in the sky and called out to his Dad. + +Joe looked up and said, "Dad, look! What is that? It's so huge!" + +"That's a sun, Joe!" Dad said. "It's a big, bright star that gives us light and warmth. We can't go over to it and touch it, but it's there every day." + +Joe asked, "Why does it shine so bright?" + +Dad explained, "Because it's so far away and very hot. That's why it looks so bright from here." + +Joe clapped and said, "Wow, Dad, you explained it really good!" + +Dad smiled and said, "You're a smart boy, Joe. Now, why don't you go play!" + +So Joe went to play, happy to understand something new and huge in the sky. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was very special and everyone who knew her cared about her. Every night she wanted to be rewarded for being a good girl. One night, Emma's mommy put an orange ribbon in her hair and said, "This is your reward for being so good." + +Emma was so happy and jumped up with joy. She showed everyone her wonderful orange ribbon and asked, "Will I always get a reward for being good?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you will always get a reward for being good. Whenever you care for someone, they will care for you too." + +Emma was so happy. She danced around with her ribbon and said, "I understand, Mommy - I will always care for others." + +The End. +Sammy was so excited to go on a special trip with his family. He was in a kayak for the first time and was wearing a bright orange life vest. He was so excited that he was chattering away. + +"Mommy, are we going to drink the water?", asked Sammy. + +His mom smiled at him. "No sweetie, we're not drinking the water, but we might take a break to have a drink while we're out here." + +Sammy immediately nodded, "Okay! That sounds great Mommy!" + +Sammy had so much fun on his kayak trip. Everywhere he looked there was something new and wonderful to explore. His dad was so thoughtful, always stopping to show Sammy something new or pointing out the different creatures in the water. + +At the end of the day, Sammy and his family stopped on the lake's shore. They all had a cool drink of water before they packed up and drove home. Sammy was so happy and was already looking forward to their next kayak trip together! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very independent. One day she decided to go for a walk and see what she could find. + +As she walked through the woods she heard something rustling. Lucy was excited to see what it was so she followed the noise. Suddenly, a cute little bunny appeared from behind a tree. Lucy was so happy to find it that she gave the bunny a cuddle and a kiss on the nose. + +The bunny was so pleased with Lucy's surprise that it said "Thank you! I wanted to give someone a surprise too. Look inside my pocket." + +Lucy looked inside and found something very special - a pretty butterfly necklace! "This is for you" said the bunny, and with that it scampered away. + +Lucy was so excited to find her surprise that she ran all the way home to show her mom. She showed her mom the butterfly necklace and said proudly "Mom, look what I found today! I'm so independent!" + +Her mom gave her a huge hug and said "Well done Lucy, I'm so proud of you!" Then they both put the necklace away so Lucy could wear it another day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sam and Anne. Sam had a brand new triangle toy that was bright and shiny. He loved it very much. + +"Can I play with your triangle too, Sam?" asked Anne. + +Sam smiled. "Sure," he said. + +They played together with the triangle for a few minutes until Annie suddenly said she wanted it all for herself. Sam said no and that made Annie angry. + +She tried to grab the triangle, so Sam slapped her hand away. Anne started to cry. + +Then Sam said, "Let's play together again with the triangle." + +Anne smiled and nodded. + +They played together again with the triangle until it was time to go home. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. One day, Bob found a big, round ball. He held it up and saw that it had a funny symbol on it. He wanted to know what the symbol meant. + +So Bob asked his mother, "Mommy, what does this symbol mean?" His mother smiled and said, "That's a special symbol, Bob! It means a good luck." + +Bob was excited by this and decided to keep the ball. He began to bounce it around every day. He bounced it in the backyard, he bounced it in the living room, he even bounced it up and down the stairs. He was having a lot of fun! + +One day while bouncing the ball, he was careless and let it roll out the door. It rolled out into the street and a car drove by and stopped it. Bob was sad and started to cry. + +But his mommy said, "Don't worry, Bob! It's okay. I will get you a new ball with the same special symbol. That way, you can bounce it around again." + +Bob smiled and hugged his mommy. He was so happy! From then on, Bob was more careful and never let the ball roll away again. The End. +Mia and her mom were walking in the park when Mia saw a worry. It was small and furry and she wanted it for her own. + +"Mom, can I have it?" Mia asked. + +"No, Mia," her mom said. "It belongs in the wild." + +Mia was sad, but she obeyed. Then, she saw a tiny bird walking by. + +"Mom, can I order the bird to come to me?" Mia asked. + +Her mom laughed. "No, Mia. The bird will not come if you order it." + +Mia was disappointed, but she hugged her mom. She knew she couldn't keep the small worry or the tiny bird, but at least she had her mom's love. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl named Lucy. One sunny day, Lucy went to the park with her mum. She saw a big apple tree and asked, “Mummy, can I eat an apple?†“Sure!†said her mum. + +So Lucy picked an apple from the tree, took a big bite, and smiled. Suddenly, a large crow swooped down, scaring Lucy and she dropped the apple. The crow grabbed the apple and flew away. + +Lucy was very sad and began to cry. Her mum gave her a big hug, saying, “Don’t worry, my darling, it’s just an apple. All better?†Lucy nodded and wiped away her tears. + +Mum gave her another apple, this one even bigger and juicier than the last. Lucy hugged the apple tight and smiled, saying, “I love apples!†The pair watched the crow fly away until it disappeared from sight. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl called Jane. Jane liked to bake cakes, and she was very eager to make one. + +One day, Jane went to the kitchen to bake a cake. She began to look for the ingredients that she would need - eggs, flour, and butter, She was missing one special ingredient - limes! + +Jane asked her mom, "Mama, do we have limes?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we do. Look inside the fridge." + +So Jane opened the fridge and found the limes. She was very excited, and her face lit up. + +Jane quickly got to work with the limes. She crushed them and added their juice to the cake mix. Then, she poured the mix into a cake tin and put it in the oven. + +After a while, a delicious smell filled the kitchen. Jane knew that the cake was ready. She eagerly opened the oven and removed her cake. It had a golden crust and tasted fragrant and juicy. Yum! + +Jane had made the most delicious lime cake ever. All her hard work was worth it! +Jack and Jill were best friends. One day, they decided to have a race. They lined up, held hands and winked at each other. + +Jack said, "Ready, steady, go!" and they began to run. Jill was determined and ran faster than Jack. He tried his best but eventually she got way ahead of him. + +When Jill reached the finish line, she shouted, "I win!" Jack smiled and said, "Good job!" She was so happy that she did a little dance. + +Then Jack crossed the finish line. "I completed the race!" he said, beaming with pride. Jill gave him a high five and said, “You were very dependable.†She was proud of her friend. + +Both Jack and Jill were delighted with their race. It was a great day, filled with play and fun. They hugged each other and thanked God for the beautiful day they shared together. The friends went home, smiling and winking at each other. +Mummy and Daddy took a walk together. It was a sunny day and they were going to the park. On their way, Mummy said she had a surprise. She went in a shop and Daddy looked through the window. He saw Mummy getting a map. + +"What have you got mummy" asked Daddy? + +"A map!" said Mummy, "We can use it to find the park" + +So Mummy and Daddy followed the map and eventually got to the park. + +"Mummy, what can I get?" asked Daddy. + +"We'll get some sweet treats," said Mummy. + +Daddy and Mummy bought some sweet ice creams and went to sit on the grass in the park. They yummy treats were very sweet and tasted delicious. + +Mummy and Daddy had a lovely time in the park that day. They followed the map and got them to the right place. They also got some sweet treats to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. He loved to hop around in his garden, with all the other animals. But one day, a tiger started to tease him. + +The rabbit asked the tiger, "Why are you teasing me?" + +The tiger said "I am just playing with you. Do you know how to play a game?" + +The rabbit said he did and the tiger said, "Ok, I will hide this needle and you have to find it. Ready?" + +The rabbit nodded excitedly. + +The tiger opened the garden gate and ran outside to hide the needle. He said, "I will give you one clue. The needle is in an open area." + +The rabbit hopped across the garden, looking in all the open areas. After a while, he found the needle. + +The rabbit was so happy he said, "Thank you for the game, tiger. I really needed that needle!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe was three years old and very gifted. She loved to play games and sing songs. + +One day Zoe and her mum decided to go to the furniture store to buy a new armchair. Zoe was very excited and running around the store looking at all the different chairs. She saw so many different ones, but none that she liked. + +Then Zoe spotted a big, comfy armchair. She asked her mum, "Can i have this one please?" Her mum said "Yes, of course" and they took it home. + +When they got home and Zoe sat in her new armchair, she got the best feeling. She just knew it was meant for her. + +Zoe said, "Mummy, thank you. I love it! Now I can sit in it to read stories and play games." Her mum smiled and said, "That's great, Zoe. You can serve your armchair well." + +And Zoe did. She served her armchair well and it always served her right back. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very brave. Her name was Annie and she was 3. One day, she wanted to climb something new. + +Annie saw a big hall. She wanted to climb it. She ran inside and looked around. + +Annie's mom called out to her, “Be careful! Don’t climb something too high!†+ +Annie was very serious. She found a chair that was tall but flat. She started to climb it very carefully. + +Once Annie got to the top of the chair, she felt so brave and strong. She yelled out, “Look, Mommy! I made it!†+ +Annie’s mom smiled. “Good job, Annie. You are so brave!†+Once upon a time, there was a big pot of gold. Everyone around was so envious of the pot of gold. + +One day, a small girl asked her mom, "Can I touch it?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, but you must be careful. Don't stay too close or the gold will melt." + +So the girl stepped away. But she looked so sad. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry. You don't need gold to be happy." + +The girl smiled. She came closer and touched the pot of gold. She was so excited to feel the warmth of the gold. + +But then the gold started to melt. She ran away, not wanting to get too close and get hurt. + +In the end, the girl was happy to be safe and all the other people were still envious of the beautiful pot of gold. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was 3 years old and loved to play. + +One day, Jake wanted to do something special, so he decided to act like a pirate. He gathered his toys and his white blanket and made a pirate ship. + +"I am the bravest pirate ever!" he said as he pretended to sail the sea in search of treasure. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind. + +"Argh, me matey," the voice said. + +Jake turned around and saw a big white bear standing there. + +"What should I do now?" asked Jake. + +"Why not find a buried treasure?" said the bear. + +"That sounds like a great thing to do!" said Jake. + +So Jake and the bear searched and searched until they finally found a big white chest. + +When they opened it, they found lots of coins and jewelry inside. Jake was so excited. + +At the end of the day, Jake proudly took his treasure home and stored it in his room. From then on he was known as the bravest pirate ever. +Once upon a time, there was a wild squash. He was so wild he never stopped moving and had no friends. One day, he was so wild that he ran all the way up to a mountain. At the top, he saw a very special tree with big, green leaves full of light. He recognized it was a special tree and knew he had to take a chance and go closer. + +The squash slowly crept towards the tree. When he was close enough to touch it, the most amazing thing happened. From the leaves of the tree, light poured down and healed his wild heart. He stopped running and jumping around and realized he had found a friend. + +The squash was so happy he wanted to tell everyone about the tree, so he ran all the way down the mountain and shouted, “Come quick, come quick! I’ve found a special tree that will heal your wild hearts, too!†+ +And so, the squash went around healing all of his friends with the tree’s special power. They all became strong and happy and lived in the wild forever. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable bear. He wanted to try something new. He decided to reverse all the curtains around his house! + +The bear found the first curtain and said, "Let's start here!" He grabbed the edge of the curtain, pulled it to the side, and reversed it around the room. "Now I'm done!" + +The bear continued to reverse all the curtains in his home and soon he was done. He jumped back and looked around, admiring his work. + +"Hooray!" said the bear. + +Just then, a friendly mouse popped his head out and said, "That looks so cool! Can I try too?" + +The bear smiled and said, "Sure! Let's reverse the curtains together!" + +So they reversed the curtains and had lots of fun. When they were finished, the mouse turned and said, "That was so much fun! You're so adorable!" + +The bear smiled and thanked the mouse. From then on, they reversed the curtains in the house and had a lot of fun! +Didi had been at the market all day. As he walked from vendor to vendor, he saw lots of people selling things. One vendor seemed different. He had a big cart and he seemed very independent. + +Didi went up to the man. He asked, "What do you have to sell?" + +The vendor smiled and said, "I have lots of great things. Do you need something?" + +Didi thought for a minute. "Yes, I do," he said. + +The vendor picked out some sweet apples and handed them to Didi. + +Didi thanked him and gave him a few coins. Then he said goodbye and walked away with the apples. + +The man watched him go and smiled. He seemed happy to have helped Didi. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls named Sally and Belle. They both liked to wear pretty dresses. One day, Sally found a pair of scissors on the floor. She opened them up and showed them to Belle. + +Sally: "Look at these scissors! They look so cool!" + +Belle: "They are so pale. Can we cut something with them?" + +Sally: "Yes, we can!" + +So, Sally and Belle started cutting paper into shapes with the scissors. They laughed and cheered when they made the perfect shapes. + +Belle: "Look at this star I made!" + +Sally: "Mine is a heart!" + +After cutting the paper, Sally and Belle put the scissors away. They wanted to keep them safe so they could wear them again. + +So, Sally and Belle both kept their scissors safe and they had lots of fun cutting paper with them. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Anil and Emmy. They were going for a walk in search of something fun. One day, Anil saw a nice cloth in the grass. He picked it up and showed it to Emmy. They both liked it very much. + +Anil said to Emmy, "Why don't we set up this cloth in the park?" Emmy agreed and they went off to find a good spot. + +Anil and Emmy set up the cloth on the grass. They arranged it so it looked neat and nice. Then they sat down and had some fun. They laughed and talked as they watched the clouds in the sky. + +Finally, it was time to pack up and go. Anil and Emmy folded the cloth and put it back in the grass where they found it. Then they waved to each other and headed home. They had had a really nice time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jackie. She was a very playful 3 year old. One day, Jackie was running around outside when she saw a big shiny thing on the ground. She thought it was so pretty and wanted to touch it. + +"Please, can I touch it?" Jackie asked. + +Her mom said, "No, sweetheart. It's too dangerous. It looks kind of crazy." + +Jackie was disappointed, but she tried something else. She started to make a funny face and waved her hands. She asked her mom again, "Please, can I touch it now?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, little one. It's still too dangerous." + +Jackie wanted to touch it so badly, so she tried one last time. She put on her cutest smile and said, "Please? It looks so cool. I promise I'll be careful." + +Finally, her mom said, "Okay Jackie, you can touch it. Just be very careful." + +Jackie finally got to touch the shiny thing. She was so happy! She had so much fun and learned a lesson not to things that look too crazy. +Sammy was 3 years old and loved to dress up. He found an old apron in the cupboard, a special one that he liked a lot. It was ordinary in colour, but it had fun designs all over it. + +Sammy's mom noticed him wearing it and smiled. She said, "I used to have a special apron like that when I was a little girl. Where did you find it?" + +Sammy pointed at the cupboard and said, "In there!" + +"Knew it must be," his mom said. She then added, "Be careful and don't get too messy wearing it, okay?" + +Sammy nodded and said, "I will! I'm going to show it all around the house." + +He did just that—strolling around the house, proudly wearing the apron. When his friends saw it, they all had to try it on. They thought it was so cool and ordinary all at the same time that they all wanted to wear it! Sammy was happy to share and smiled at his friends as they all wore the apron together and had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very sleepy. She was three years old and had a teddy bear she named Fluffy. + +Every day she would take a nap in the afternoon with Fluffy. She would close her eyes and soon fall fast asleep. + +One day, Fluffy got a new pair of shoes. He asked the little girl if they would fit him. She looked at them and said, “Yes, Fluffy these shoes fit you perfectly!†+ +Fluffy was so happy he said, “Now I will never have to go barefoot again, even during the cold winter!†+ +The little girl smiled and gave Fluffy a hug. She said, “Don’t worry Fluffy, I will always make sure you have something to keep your feet warm." + +And from that day forward, the little girl made sure that Fluffy was always comfortable and warm no matter what year it was. +Once upon a time, there was a little lily that lived by a pond. The lily was very rare and very beautiful, and the other lilies in the pond always admired it. One day, the little lily wanted to explore the pond, so it asked its mother for permission. + +The mother lily said, "No, you must stay in the pond. If you wander too far away, you might get lost." + +The little lily was disappointed, but it understood and respected its mother's wishes. + +However, the little lily noticed that other animals around the pond seemed to be exploring the area. The little lily asked its mother again, "Can I please explore, since the other animals are permitted to do it?" + +The mother lily thought for a moment, and then said, "Yes, you may explore, but only within the boundaries of the pond. Stay close, my dear." + +The little lily was very excited and thanked its mother. From that day forward, it explored the pond, learning how to catch bugs and appreciate all of the rare lilies that lived there. +John was a very independent bunny. He liked to do many things on his own. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He hopped out of his hole and started exploring the woods. He saw a big tree and went to investigate. The big tree had lots of different prints on it. John was curious and he got closer to take a look. + +"Hello!" a voice said. + +John was startled. He looked around and saw a squirrel. The squirrel had a bunch of colorful strings tied around her neck. + +"Hello," John said. "What are those strings?" + +"These are my necklaces," the squirrel said. "I tie them around my neck. They help me look pretty and special." + +John smiled. He asked if he could tie some around his neck too and the squirrel said yes. So John collected some colorful strings, and the squirrel helped him to tie them around his neck. + +John thanked the squirrel and hopped away with his new necklaces. He felt so happy and independent. Now he was ready to explore more! +Once there was a little girl named Susan who loved to play. She especially loved to play with her mother. Her mother was very kind and loving, and Susan would always give her hugs and kisses. + +One day, Susan was playing in the park. She had so much fun that she started to clap her hands. She clapped louder and louder until she heard someone else applauding too. + +It was her mother who had come to join her. She was clapping and laughing along to the game. Susan was so happy to see her. She jumped up and ran into her mother's arms. They hugged and laughed together. Then, Susan's mother applauded and said, "You're a wonderful little girl." + +Susan was so proud. She looked up at her mother and said, "You're the best mother ever. Thank you for being so kind." + +Her mother smiled. She grabbed Susan's hand and said, "Let's go home now, you deserve a reward for being so brave and playing in the park today." + +Susan smiled and nodded. She knew that having a kind and loving mother was the best reward she could ever have. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lola. She had big, brown eyes and long, curly hair. She loved to play outside in the sun. + +One day, Lola went to a forest with her friends. As they walked through the woods, they saw a pond. It was sparkling in the sun and so still that it looked like a mirror. The five of them couldn't resist and decided to have a closer look. Lola's friend, Luke, noticed something interesting on the surface of the water: oil. + +"Let's unite the oil and make something fun!,†Luke exclaimed. + +The other four agreed, so they quickly gathered sticks and leaves to make a fire. They skipped stones on top of the oil, which made it move around until it was all mixed together. + +Next, Luke suggested to Lola, "Let's go find some charms and rub them against the fire to make something special"! + +So Lola ran to find pretty items from the forest, like colorful leaves, tiny stones, and feathers. When she mixed them into the oil, a magical creature appeared! The creature was made of all the oil, feathers, and stones, and was very charming. + +Lola, Luke and the other friends all clapped with joy, and the magical creature united them together with a beautiful embrace. They all danced around it with smiles on their faces. + +From that day +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Daisy. She liked to play and collect things. She especially loved to collect leaves from the trees in the park. One day, Daisy went to the park with her mom and dad. + +When Daisy and her parents arrived, Daisy ran off to start collecting leaves. She was happy to see that the trees had so many colors to choose from. She ran from tree to tree, collecting leaves of all colors and shapes. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard someone calling her name. She looked around and saw her mom and dad. They were smiling at her. + +"We wanted to let you know," said Daisy's mom, "that you get to go see the doctor alone today. You are a very independent girl." + +Daisy smiled. She was excited to visit the doctor all by herself. She put the leaves in her basket and went off to the doctor's office, feeling proud of herself. +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy with a dream. He wanted to ride a motorcycle. + +One day, he saw one in the driveway. It look so big and beautiful. "Can I ride it?" He asked his mom. + +"No," said Mom. "It's too noisy and dangerous." + +Jimmy was upset. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He ran to the shed and grabbed Grandpa's tools. He ran back to the motorcycle, and before Mom could stop him, he started to work. + +Jimmy turned the handles and tightened the screws. Within an hour, he had finished. He had fixed the motorcycle! + +"Can I try it now?" He asked his Mom. + +Mom smiled and nodded. Slowly, Jimmy turned the key and the motorcycle roared to life. He was so happy! + +He had turned the motorcycle into his dream ride. +Once upon a time there was a lovely family, who had a very special surprise. They had just welcomed a brand new baby girl! + +Mama brought the baby over and said, “Let me introduce the newest member of our family. We are so happy, and can’t wait to show her lots of love.†+ +The family gathered around the baby and everyone said, “Welcome!†+ +They all smiled and said, “She’s so cute.†They decided to give her a special name – Daisy. + +Daisy was a very hungry baby, so Mama fed her some warm milk. Daisy loved it and she drank it all up. + +When Daisy was done, she was so happy and gave the sweetest smile. But then, something strange happened. Everyone noticed that her smile was a bit dull, and it was clear that she felt a bit down. + +Mama hugged Daisy and asked, “What’s wrong Sweetie?†+ +Daisy replied in a soft voice, “I just want to playâ€. + +“Let’s go outside and play together!†said Mama. Everyone welcomed Daisy with open arms and they all had a lovely day together. +The sun was shining. Jack was a little boy and he went outside to look for treasure. Jack saw something shiny in the grass. He bent over and picked it up. It was a treasure! + +Jack ran to his mom to show her. "Look what I found!" he said, showing the treasure. + +His mom laughed. "That's not a real treasure," she said. "It's just an old penny. It's not worth very much." + +Jack was sad. But then he had an idea. "I can shine it up and keep it as my own treasure," he said. + +So he found some stupid old clothes and he shined the penny with them. When he finished, the penny was so shiny that it was like a real treasure! + +His mom smiled. "That's better!" she said. "Now it's a treasure!" + +Jack was so proud of his treasure. He smiled and hugged it tight. He knew he'd never forget this treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly monster named Joe. Joe was furry and harmless and his friend the bear gave him a nice, warm hug. + +One day, Joe noticed that his fur felt kind of icky. He asked his friend the bear, "What can I do to make my fur feel nice again?". + +The bear said, "You should give yourself a rub shower! Rubbing it with water will make you clean and feel nice all over." + +Joe thanked the bear, and went off to take a rub shower in a nearby lake. He rubbed his fur up and down over and over until it felt smooth and shiny. + +When Joe returned, the bear said, "That was a great job! You look nicer than ever." + +Joe was so happy and he said with a smile, "Thanks, friend! I feel much better now." +Jackie smiled as she entered the store with her mother. She was always excited to shop for new things. + +"Mommy, what are we buying today? I feel so excited!" Jackie asked. + +"We're here to get you some candy," Mom replied, introducing Jackie to the aisle of colorful snacks. + +Jackie couldn't believe her eyes. She saw all kinds of candy available! There were chocolates, hard candies, gum, and lollipops in many delicious flavors. + +"Can I try one, Mommy?" Jackie asked. + +Mommy nodded and let Jackie pick one candy. Jackie decided to grab a lollipop, as she had never tried one before. + +"Thank you!" Jackie said, delighted with her treat. + +"You're welcome, sweetie," Mom said, smiling at her daughter. "Let's look around the store and see what else is available." + +Jackie and Mommy walked around the store, looking at all the new things Jackie could explore. Jackie was so happy. She knew she would have lots of fun at the store today! +Once upon a time, there was a thick puppy. He was always eager to play and learn. One day, his human parents took him out for a walk. The puppy was so excited, he just couldn't help but bounce around and grin ear to ear. + +His parents told him, "Behave, puppy! You must be a good puppy." The puppy readily agreed, "I will, I will!" + +So the family set off, and the puppy behaved. He did not jump everywhere, nor bark. He kept up with his family, focusing on them with all his attention. + +As they were walking, the puppy noticed an old man walking his little dog. The puppy wanted to say hello, but he remembered what his parents told him: to be a good puppy. So, he stayed back and just looked at the other dog while his parents greeted the old man. + +The old man waved to the puppy and said, "Your puppy is behaving so well! You must be proud." + +The puppy's human parents said, "Yes, and we're very happy." + +The puppy beamed with pride. He had behaved and been a good puppy. +Once there was a little boy named John. He was very happy and loved to play with his friends. One day, he was picking flowers in a meadow when he heard someone calling his name. It was his friend, Julia. + +“Hi John!†she said. “Can I pick a flower too?†+ +John smiled. “Yes, of course!†he said. + +Julia beamed. She chose the prettiest flower, while John found a big sheet on the ground. + +“John, what’s that?†asked Julia. + +“It’s a sheet with lots of colour!†he said. + +Julia’s eyes lit up. She was jealous, but also happy for her friend. + +“Can I pick it up? Please?†she asked. + +“Yes, you can,†said John. + +Julia smiled. Together they picked up the sheet and held it high in the air. The bright colours made the sky come alive. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to explore. One day he decided to go out and explore his neighbourhood. + +He was walking when he heard some singing. He followed the singing and finally he saw a man singing in a house. + +The little boy was curious and he walked to the window. The man was having his dinner. On the table there was a nice, sweet dish. The little boy's mouth watered as he smelled the dish. + +The little boy started to knock on the window. The man heard the knocking and looked up. + +"Come inside, young man!" he said. + +The boy smiled and walked inside. The man gave the little boy a spoon and told him to try the dish. + +"It is sweet, isn't it?" said the man. + +The little boy nodded and smiled. He liked the sweet dish very much. + +And from then on, the little boy and the man were friends. +Once upon a time there was an old gray cat. He had a very long tail with lots of stripes. Every day the cat would go out and look for numbers. He wanted to count as many numbers as he could. + +One day he spotted a number 1. He meowed and said, 'Look! I found a number 1!' Then he looked around and saw a number 2. He said, 'Look! I found a number 2!' + +The cat kept counting and counting. He found lots of numbers, but he couldn't find a number 3. He sighed and said, 'Where is the number 3? I want to find it.' + +Then he heard a tiny voice say, 'Meow! I am the number 3! You found me!' + +The cat turned around and saw the cutest little gray kitten with the longest tail. The kitten said, 'I am the number 3!' + +The old gray cat smiled and said, 'It's so good to see you. Welcome to our counting family!' +Once there was a brave bunny. He loved to explore the world. One day he was walking around and he saw a beautiful garden. He hopped inside and saw lots of wonderful flowers and bright colours. + +He had an idea. He found a note and he decided to spray paint something special. He picked a purple flower and he sprayed some yellow paint on it. + +Suddenly, a bee flew by and said "That's a very brave thing to do!" The bunny was so surprised. He replied "Thank you, I wanted to make this flower extra special". + +The bunny was very proud and he decided to do this every day. He went around and he sprayed paint on many different flowers to make them look even more amazing. + +The bunny was very happy and everyone in the garden was happy too. +One day, Daisy the cat was walking through the woods. She was looking for food and was happily sniffing around. Suddenly, she spotted a furry sack near a pile of soil! Daisy was so excited. She hurried over and started to poke it with her paw. Suddenly, the sack moved! + +"Meow!" Daisy exclaimed. + +"Don't worry, I won't hurt you," said a small voice from inside the sack. + +"Who are you?" Daisy asked. + +"I'm Wilbur the mouse. I was taking a nap in this sack and I got stuck!" Wilbur said. + +So Daisy carefully took hold of the sack and started to pull. After a few tugs, Wilbur suddenly popped out. + +"Thank you, Daisy!" he said, relieved. + +Daisy smiled. Then she and Wilbur went off in search of something to eat. They were best friends from that day on! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack who was three years old. He had never played baseball before but he wanted to try it. + +So one day, Jack went outside with a ball and a bat. He was very excited, but also a little scared. + +“Don’t worry!†said Jack’s mum. “I’ll show you how to play.†+ +She taught Jack how to hold the bat, how to throw the ball and how to hit it. Jack practised his batting until he got tired and needed to rest. + +“That was so much fun!†said Jack. “Thank you for teaching me. I want to play again soon.†+ +Mum smiled. “Okay,†she said. “But first you need to rest. Then we can play baseball again soon.†+ +Jack smiled too and they hugged. After that, he went inside and had a nice rest. Then the next day, they played baseball again. +Joey and his dad were walking in the park. Joey loved collecting pinecones. His dad said, “Look, Joey. There is a big one!†+Joey reached with his arm. He was so excited. Suddenly, a big gross bug crawled out. Joey was disgusted. He quickly jerked away and said, “Yuck!†+His dad nodded and said, “Not nice!†+ +Joey held out his dad's arm and said, “Hold me, Dad.†His dad wrapped his arm around Joey’s waist and Joey felt so safe and loved. Together, they continued walking and finding pinecones. + +Joey held on tight to his dad’s arm and said, “I love walking with you, Dad.†+ +His dad smiled and said, “I love walking with you too, Joey.†They shared a warm hug, then went back to looking for pinecones. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary loved the cold because she could shiver and feel all different kinds of tickles in her tummy. One day, Mary was looking through her mom's magazine, when she had a creative idea. + +"Mama!" Mary exclaimed. "I have a great idea!" + +"What is it, sweetheart?" + +Mary excitedly said, "Let's go outside and play in the snow! I want to shiver and feel the cold tickles again." + +Mama smiled and said, "That sounds like so much fun! Let's go!" + +Mary and Mama went outside and played in the snow until the sun went down. They made a snowman and threw snowballs at each other, and best of all, Mary shivered the whole time! + +As the day drew to a close, Mary told Mama, "Thank you for such a wonderful day! I love shivering!" + +Mama laughed and hugged Mary tight, "I'm glad you had a creative and fun day!" + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to go to University. She was very excited about it and smiled all day long thinking about it. But when she went to the University she was sad, because it wasn't available yet. + +Then one day the girl was walking down the street and she saw a sign which said the University was available now. She was so excited that she laughed and smiled with delight. + +She went up to the University and knocked on the door. A professor answered and said “Hi, how can I help you?†+ +The girl said, “I am so happy that the University is available now. Can I please come in and learn?†+ +The professor said, “Yes of course! We are very excited that you're here. Welcome!†+ +The girl smiled and hugged the professor. She was so happy to finally be at the University and it was the best day ever! +Once there was a little boy. His name was George and he was three years old. One day, he went to his room and saw his desk. It was very big and made of hard wood. + +George wanted to keep it for himself. He said, "This desk is mine! I'm going to keep it forever." + +But then his mother came in and said, "Oh George! You can't keep this desk! It's too big for you to use!" + +George nodded and said, "OK mummy. I'm sorry. I'll just keep it in my room for now and if I'm big enough I can use it one day." + +His mother smiled and said, "That's a great idea, George! Then you can keep it for a long time." + +And so George kept his desk in his room and he was very happy. Every day he looked at it and he was proud of his big, hard desk. +Once upon a time, there was a Mommy, a Daddy and a Baby. The Baby wanted to help put on the Mommy and Daddy's shoes. Mommy and Daddy said, "That's so nice of you, Baby! That's very impressive!" + +Baby worked very hard to put the first shoe on Mommy. When Daddy put the shoe on Mommy's foot, she said, "This feels so good and comfortable, oh my! Baby, you did a great job." + +Next, Baby wanted to put the Daddy's shoe on. He wiggled and squirmed, but eventually, he put the shoe on. Daddy said, "Wow, you did it! That was true work you did." + +The whole family felt so happy that Baby could put on the shoes. They hugged and rejoiced. Mommy said, "You did a very impressive job, Baby! Thank you for helping us." + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a purple monster. He loved to play. One day he got an idea. He decided to play war. He grabbed a stick and used it like a sword. He made it really sharp. + +He yelled out to the other monsters, "Let's have a war!" They all agreed loudly. They started to fight. + +The purple monster ran around, slashing and poking at the other monsters with his sharp stick. He was having so much fun! + +The other monsters soon got tired. One of them said to the purple monster, "Let's stop the war! We've been playing for a long time". + +The purple monster was a bit sad. But he knew it was the right thing to do. "Ok. Let's stop," he said. + +They all hugged and said goodbye. The purple monster was glad he had found good friends to play war with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old, and she loved to be creative. One day, Anna decided that she wanted to make something. She searched around the house and found a neck scarf. She decided to make a puppet out of it. + +She carefully sewed two buttons onto the scarf for eyes. She added colorful yarn for hair, and a felt mouth with a big smile. When she finished, she eagerly showed her puppet to her parents. Her parents said with great enthusiasm, "Wow, Anna! That is so creative! Let's show it off!" + +So, the little girl and her parents took the puppet out to the park. Everyone who saw it was so amazed by the puppet that they started to applaud! Anna was so proud; she began to dance with her puppet. She spun and twirled around the park, filling it with a cheerful feeling. Anna had made something she was proud of. +Once upon a time, there was a fine dog. Everyone who saw him said he was the best pup around. Even the dog's owner thought so. + +One morning, the pup was playing his favorite game with his owner. He loved when his owner would hold him up high and swing him in a circle. He'd laugh and bark with joy. + +Suddenly, the dog's tail got caught in the owner's arm. He tried to get out but couldn't. The owner didn't want to hurt him, so she said: "It's ok pup, I'm going to hold you until you can get free". + +The pup stayed still, trusting his owner. After a few moments of gentle tugging, he was free and shook off the extra fur. His owner smiled and said "That was a very brave pup!" + +The pup was so proud that he'd shown his owner how fine he was. Every day after that, he would play his game and let his owner hold him tight. From that day forward, he could always count on his owner to never let him go. +Once there was a young boy named Joe. Joe lived in a small town. One day, Joe went outside. He looked around and saw a lot of water everywhere. Joe thought it looked so strange. + +Suddenly, Joe’s mom came running out. “Joe, it’s a flood!†she said. “We have to get inside right away!†+ +Joe quickly ran inside with his mom. When they looked outside, it was terrible. The water was everywhere, higher than the houses. Joe couldn’t believe it. + +Joe looked up at his mom and said, “Mommy, will the flood go away?†+ +His mom looked down and said, “I think so, Joe. We just have to be patient.†+ +Joe was so glad that he had his mom there. He knew the flood would soon go away. +It was raining outside. Dave and Sue were standing in the kitchen. Sue said, "You want chocolate?" Dave shook his head and said, "No, I want cake!" Sue smiled and said, "You are so stubborn!" Dave just smiled and said, "Yes!" just then, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Sue said, "Look, the rain is gone, let's go out and have fun!" Dave said, "Yes, let's go get some chocolate!" So, they went out and Dave got chocolate. They had a lot of fun, and when they went back home, Dave was happy and no longer stubborn. The End. +Once upon a time there was a big sheep who lived on a farm. His wool was very long and fluffy. He decided he wanted to wear a nice coat. He started to search for the perfect coat. + +The sheep asked the farmer, “Do you have a coat for me?†The farmer replied, “No, but I could make a special one just for you.†+ +The farmer found some wool and started to make the coat. He used special stitching and made a warm and comfy coat for the sheep. + +The sheep excitedly put it on and said, “It's so nice! Thank you!†+ +The farmer smiled and said, “You look fantastic!†+ +The sheep ran happily around the farm wearing his new coat. He was so proud of his special coat and enjoyed feeling warm and cozy. He was so glad he had decided to get a coat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was hungry and wanted some food. She asked her mom for something to eat, but her mom said she was too busy and needed to work. + +The little girl felt sad and didn’t know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She decided to look for food on her own. + +So, the little girl started to walk, searching for something to eat. Every door she knocked on, nobody answered. She kept walking and walking, until she noticed something behind a bush. + +It was a hard biscuit. The little girl felt happy and decided to pick it up. Right when she was about to bite it, a little bird flew in her direction. + +The little girl said: ‘Hi little bird. I have a hard biscuit. Would you like some?’ +The bird said: ‘Oh yes please! That would be nice!’ + +The little girl happily shared her hard biscuit with the little bird. They both enjoyed it so much! + +The little girl learned that when times are hard, you can still rise and something good may come from it. +Once upon a time there was a big ugly engine. It was big and it was loud, and it scared many people away. But one day a brave little girl named Lucy came to visit the engine. She was only three years old and very curious. + +Lucy looked around and saw how the engine was balancing on its wheels. She asked the engine, "How do you balance like that?" + +The engine smiled and replied, "It's not so hard once you find your center. Just be brave and hold on tight. You'll be able to balance in no time!" + +Lucy thought about it for a moment. Then she climbed up on the big ugly engine, grabbed the handles and tried to stay balanced. At first she wobbled back and forth, but soon she found her balance and rode the engine around the yard. + +Lucy's newfound courage boosted her confidence. She realized that if she just held on tight and stayed balanced, she could do anything. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Ali was three years old and he loved colors. One day he said to his mom, "Mommy, can I go outside and play?" +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, I will permit you to go outside and play." +So Ali ran outside and he saw a big icy pond. He was amazed when he saw all the colors on the pond - it was glittering and reflecting the sun. +He was about to go closer to the pond, when he heard his mom's voice, "No Ali, don't go closer. That pond looks very icy and you may get hurt if you go too close, so I do not permit you to do that." +Ali was sad but he understood and he turned around and went to play with his toys. But all the while, he thought of the beautiful colors on the icy pond. +Niles had a spade. He wanted to carry it. He asked his mom if he could carry it. + +"Yes, Niles," she said. "But be careful and watch where you go." + +Niles went outside with his spade. He wanted to help his dad in the garden. He saw his dad using the spade, too. + +"Hi Dad!" Niles said. + +His dad smiled. "Hi, Niles," he said. "What can you do to help?" + +Niles was excited. He carried his spade over to his dad. "I want to help you carry dirt," he said. + +His dad nodded. "That's very helpful, Niles," he said. "Thank you!" + +Niles was happy to help. He worked with his dad for a long time, carrying dirt and planting plants. When they finished, he felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl named Amy. She was playing in the garden when she heard a loud noise coming from outside. As she looked out of the window, Amy saw that the river had become so big that it was flooding over the banks and into the gardens. Amy wanted to help but didn't know what to do. + +So she ran to find her dad and said, "Daddy, the river is too big and it's flooding our garden! Please help." + +Her dad smiled and replied, "Don't worry darling, I know just the thing." + +He then went to the shed and came back carrying a big rope. He told Amy to go back to the garden while he tied the rope around a tree. When she got back he had made a big loop and asked Amy to help him pull it tight. + +Together they pulled the rope until it was really strong and it held back the river. The flood stopped and everyone in the garden cheered. Amy had been so clever to come up with this idea and help her dad to save the day. + + + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Jane. Sam and Jane both lived near a big, green hill. Every morning before school, they would run up the hill together and spread out a blanket. + +One morning, when Sam and Jane got to the top of the hill, they saw something strange. Everything was covered in white fog! It was so foggy, they couldn't even see each other. Jane said, "This isn't normal, Sam. What do we do?" + +Sam thought for a moment. Then he said, "Let's just stay here for a minute. The fog will go away soon." + +So they sat on the blanket, waiting for the fog to go away. And sure enough, after a few minutes, the fog started to spread out. The sky began to look blue again, and they could see the trees and buildings. + +Sam and Jane smiled at each other. They were so happy that things were back to normal! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jennifer and John. Jennifer was only three years old, and John was five. + +One day, Jennifer wanted to surprise John with something special, so she decided to make him a present. She wrapped it up in a box with a bow. + +When she showed it to him, John was so surprised! He asked Jennifer, “What’s inside? How many?†+ +Jennifer giggled and said, “One weak number!†+ +John tore the wrapping off and found a card with a number on it. He smiled and said, “Thanks!†Then he gave her a big hug. + +The two friends had a great time playing with their present. They shared the number and laughed until they were weak from having so much fun. + +And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Biff. Biff was very happy and excited to be alive. + +One day, Biff saw an incredible spot he wanted to jump to. He said to himself, “I want to jump to that spot!†so he began to jump. + +After many jumps, Biff was finally close to the incredible spot. But just before he could reach it, he saw a rabbit. The rabbit said, “Hey, Biff, let’s jump together!†+ +Biff and the rabbit jumped high into the sky and as they leapt, they both landed in the incredible spot. Biff and the rabbit were so excited they started to dance and play together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, a man and a lady went for a walk in the park. They were hungry, so they went to the diner. The lady chose a yummy dish. The man said to the chef, "Can you deliver it here?" The chef answered, "Sure. It will be here in no time." + +In a few minutes, the chef came back with something in his hands. It was the dish of the lady! She smiled. The man said, "It looks so tasty!" She agreed. + +The man took a big bite of the dish. He smiled and said, "I like it!" The lady also tasted it. She said, "It's good!" They both enjoyed their tasty dish. It was fun! +Once upon a time there was a powerful man named Pat. Every morning he would go into his garden and call for his radish. Pat loved his radish very much, and he was sure the radish loved him too. Every morning he would call out to the radish, + +"Radish! Radish, where are you?" + +The radish would always appear, and Pat would give it a great big hug and a kiss. + +One day, Pat noticed that his radish was missing. He searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. He called out louder than ever, + +"Radish! Radish, where are you?!" + +But there was no response. Pat started to worry that his radish was gone forever. Just then, he heard a soft reply, + +"I'm here, Pat. I just moved to the other side of the garden to get some sun." + +Pat smiled and ran over to the radish. He gave it a big hug and a kiss and thanked it for coming back. From that day forward, Pat and his radish became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She lived in a big house with her mum and dad. One day Sam and her parents went to the shop. It had lots of cool things Sam wanted to buy! + +But Sam's mum said no. "We don't have enough money for all these things. We can only buy one." Sam was so sad. + +Then Sam saw a toy she really liked. It was sparkly and cool. She kneeled down beside the toy and said "Please Mum, can I have this one?" + +Mum thought for a moment and said "It looks nice, but do you know the price?" Sam shook her head, so her mum told her the price. Sam didn't want to spend so much money, so she put the toy back. + +But her mum saw how sad Sam was, so she said "It's okay, you can have this one, it will be a special treat." Sam was so excited, she hugged her mum and kneeled down again to thank her. The cool toy was all hers! +Once upon a time there was a wild wrap. It was shaped like a circle and glowed bright orange. + +One day, a three year old named Jack was walking through the woods and came across the wild wrap. He decided to pick it up and carry it home. + +When he got home he showed his Mom what he had found. His Mom smiled and said, "This looks like a perfect match for your blanket!" + +Jack looked confused and asked, "Match?" + +"Yes," said his Mom, "A match means something that fits together nicely." + +Jack nodded and said, "Oh! So it matches my blanket. I like it!" He smiled and hugged the wild wrap tight. From that day on, Jack's wild wrap went everywhere with him. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took their little girl to the park. It was a sunny day and the little girl was very happy. She could not wait to play. + +When they got there, Daddy said, "Let's find some toys to play with!" + +They looked around and Mommy said, "Oh what is that?" + +The little girl looked and saw a big box. It was brown, and felt a bit heavy. Daddy said, "Let's see what we have!" He opened the box and the little girl was surprised. Inside the box was a tidy pen! + +The little girl said, "I can use the pen to draw!" Mommy and Daddy said, "That sounds like fun!" + +So the little girl and family spent the day in the park drawing and coloring with the pen. It was a wonderful day and they were all so excited to have found such a special surprise in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. One day, the King and Queen made a law. The law said that everyone had to be kind to each other. Everyone was happy about the law. + +The King and Queen wanted to make sure that everyone was following the new law, so they sent out their guards. The guards would travel from village to village and check that everyone was being kind. + +One day, the guards went to a large village. Everyone was being very kind, so the guards decided to make a special celebration. They decided to make a large feast in the village square. Everyone was excited and they all gathered around the square. + +The feast was wonderful. Everyone ate delicious food and shared stories. Everyone had so much fun. The King and Queen were pleased by the kindness that they had seen in the village and they smiled proudly. + +"I'm so happy that everyone is following the law," said the King. +"Me too," said the Queen, "Hope it continues!" +Everyone in the village nodded and they all vowed to do their best to always be kind. +Alice and her dad were on a picnic in the park. It was a hot day. Alice ran all around in her bright yellow dress and then sat down on the grass. + +Dad: "Alice, why don't you go get your black hat from the car?" + +Alice was so excited she ran over to the car. She opened the door and there it was, her black hat. She ran back to Dad with the hat in her hand and showed him. + +Dad: "Excellent job, Alice. Here, let me help you put it on." + +He put the hat on her head and then they went and sat on a bench in the shade. Alice was so glad she had her hat, because the sun was so hot. She waved to some birds flying high in the sky. + +Dad: "That's right Alice, look up in the sky. We can see lots of different colors." + +Alice and Dad spent the whole day at the park. Alice was so happy that she had her black hat to keep her cool in the hot sun! +Once upon a time, a mom and her son went on a walk. As they were walking, the mom said, "We are almost to the store. We must stop soon." + +The boy's eyes lit up. "What are we going to get?" he asked. + +Mom smiled. "It's a surprise," she said. + +The boy was excited as they stopped in front of the store. Inside was a nice lady who said, "Hello! What can I help you with?" + +Mom looked at the boy. "We would like to buy a gift," she said. + +The lady smiled. She was kind and gave the boy the biggest gift! He was so happy! + +With big hugs and thank yous, the boy and his mom left the store. The boy was so excited to open the gift when he got home! + +Mom hugged her son. "That lady was so kind to give us a gift!" she said. + +The boy smiled and said, "I'm so happy that we stopped at that store!" +Once upon a time there was a fair girl named Sarah and a boy named David. They were very happy and wanted to be married. + +One day, Sarah and David went to see their parents. They asked them if they could be married. The parents smiled and said, "Yes! We think it is a very fair thing for you to do." + +Sarah and David hugged each other tightly. They were very happy and said, "Thank you!" + +Soon after, a marriage was held and everyone was happy. They ate cake and danced around. Sarah and David kissed happily and whispered, "We will be happy forever!" + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Sam. Sam was very fast. He could carry big words all the way up the hill. + +One day, he was carrying a special word to his friend, the chick. He hopped up and down the hill, trying to get there quickly. + +Finally, he reached his friend's house. He knocked on the door and the chick answered. + +"What have you brought me, Sam?" asked the chick. + +"I have a fast word for you," said Sam. "It's a special word that you can use when you are feeling down. It's 'smile'." + +The chick was overjoyed and hugged Sam. From then on, every time the chick felt sad, she smiled and remembered the special word that Sam had brought her. +Once upon a time, there was a parent who had three kids. All of the kids were best friends and loved playing together. One day the parent called the three kids to have a discussion. + +The parent said, "Kids, I have something fun to discuss with you. Everyone knows that being popular is a lot of fun. So I want to ask you all if you would like to be popular? + +The first kid said, "I want to be popular!" + +The second kid said, "I want to be popular too!" + +The third kid said, "Me too!" + +The parent was so happy to hear them all agree. They all hugged and laughed. The parent said, "Great! Let's make a plan to become popular." + +The kids were so excited and nodded their heads in agreement. They spent some time talking and making plans. After they had discussed everything, the kids smiled and said goodbye to their parent. And that's how the three kids set off on their adventure to be popular. +Once there was an angry lion who lived in a forest. He went looking for something to eat and suddenly he saw a tiny peanut sitting on the ground. He roared in surprise and quickly grabbed it with his paw. + +The lion ate the peanut and his eyes lit up. He realised that the peanuts was special because it seemed to be revealing something. He looked closely at the peanut and something sparkled in the middle. + +The lion shouted happily: "It's a diamond! I'm so lucky!" + +He eagerly looked around to see if there were any more peanuts, but he couldn't find any. However, he was very happy with his discovery and decided to take it home and show all his friends. + +When the lion returned, he saw all his friends gathered around waiting for him. He revealed the diamond to them and they were very impressed. All of his friends praised the lion for being so lucky and smart. + +The lion was so happy that he smiled and forgot all about being angry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rachel. Rachel was very proud. One day, Rachel's mum asked her if she wanted to go on a plane! Rachel was so excited, she said, "Yes!" + +The next day, Rachel woke up early and got dressed in her favourite outfit. Her mum said, "We are going to the airport!" + +The family spent the morning at the airport and soon it was time to get on the plane. Rachel was so happy, she could not stop smiling. After they got on the plane, they flew high in the sky. Rachel looked out of the window and saw the clouds and trees. + +When they arrived, Rachel was so proud. She got off the plane and said to her mum, "Thank you for spending the day with me." Rachel had the best day ever! +Mia and her adopted polar bear, Snowy, were stranded in the Arctic. As they looked around, they saw an igloo in the distance. They decided to sleep in the igloo overnight. Snowy smiled and said, “Let’s go!†+ +When the two of them arrived at the igloo, they found it was available. They entered the igloo and found a warm and cozy home. Mia said, “This is great!†+ +Suddenly, something strange began to happen. A light snow began to fall and the igloo began to grow bigger. Soon enough, it was twice the size! Mia and Snowy were both amazed. + +Mia said, “This really happened!†+Snowy nodded and asked, “Do you think it will happen again?†+Mia shrugged and said, “I guess we’ll have to wait and see!†+ +The following morning, Mia and Snowy awoke to find that their igloo was back to its original size. They looked around in amazement and knew that something magical had happened the night before. + +Mia and Snowy continued their journey to find Mia's family, happy that they had found a cozy home in the boisterous Arctic! +Once upon a time there was a cool country. In this country there was a family of bears. They were rolling around and having lots of fun. + +One day, the little bear said to his mom, "Let's roll to the beach and see the waves!" His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea!" + +So off they went, rolling to the beach. When they arrived, they were so excited to see the blue sea, the white sand, and all the cool creatures swimming around. + +The little bear shouted, "Let's roll in the sand!" His mom laughed and said, "Yes, let's go!" They rolled and rolled in the sand all day. + +At the end of the day, they were tired and happy. The little bear said, "Let's roll back home now." His mom agreed, and the bears rolled home to their cozy den. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She could only be three years old, but she was really smart for her age. + +One day, she was playing in the garden. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. It was someone in the house, closing all the doors. She ran inside and saw her mommy shutting all the windows. +"Mommy, why are you shutting all the windows?" asked Amy. +"Because I'm about to do some math," Mommy said. +Confused, Amy asked, "What does math have to do with windows?". +Mommy smiled and said, "It's too noisy outside. So I need to shut the windows so I can focus on my math." + +Amy was very curious. She asked, "Can I help with the math too?" +Mommy laughed and said, "That's very sweet of you, but I think it's a bit too difficult for you. But maybe soon you'll be able to do math just like Mommy!" + +Amy was so excited. She hugged her mommy and said, "I can't wait to do math too Mommy!" +Mommy smiled and said, "You can do anything you set your mind to." + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl called Lily. She had an ordinary family, a mom, a dad, and a pet dog. They lived in a small and cozy home. + +One day, Lily's parents decided to give her a surprise. They bought her a soft new bathrobe. + +When Lily saw her new bathrobe, she was very excited. "Thank you mom and dad!" she said. + +"We will always support you, Lily," said her dad with a smile. + +Always having her new bathrobe around made Lily feel very warm and special. She loved wearing it and having her parents supporting her. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were taking a walk. One of them said, "It's such a nice day! Let's go for a bike ride!" + +The other one answered, "That sounds great! But let's make sure we are safe first." + +The first friend said, "Yes! We should wear helmets and safety buckles. Buckles will help us stay safe on our ride!" + +The second one nodded and said, "Good idea. It will keep us safe if we fall off our bikes." + +They made sure they had the right buckles, helmets and safety gear, then they started their bike ride. They had so much fun and felt so safe with the buckles on! + +At the end of the ride, the first friend recommended that everyone should wear buckles to stay safe on their rides. The second one agreed and said, "Buckles really help us stay safe and make rides more fun. Let's recommend buckles to everyone!" +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Lucy. One day Lucy had a very exciting secret. She couldn't wait to share it with someone. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I tell you my secret?" Mom said, "Of course, what's your secret?" Lucy said, "I'm going to tie a wide ribbon around the tree in the park." + +Mom was very excited and said, "That's a great idea! I can help you tie it around the tree." + +So, Lucy and her mom went to the park and together they tied the wide ribbon around the trunk of the big tree. + +They stepped back and admired their work. They smiled at each other and laughed. Lucy hugged her mom and said, "Thanks, mom! That was fun!" + +Now, every time they walked past the tree they remembered their special secret. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf girl. She liked to eat. One day, she went to the store to buy some food. But when she came out of the store, a police car was there. The police were looking for someone who had done something wrong. The deaf girl was scared and ran away. + +The police saw her and ran after her. She was scared and hid in an alley. The police saw her and asked "Where are you going?" +But the girl couldn't hear them. She just kept running. + +Suddenly, she saw a man in the alley who was eating a sandwich. He saw her and called out to her. She stopped and looked at him. He said, "Don't be scared. The police won't hurt you. They just want to ask you some questions." + +The deaf girl was relieved and thanked the man. She asked him if he wanted some of her food. He said yes and the two of them ate together in the alley. Eventually, the police passed by, not even noticing the two of them. + +The deaf girl was so grateful to the man for helping her. She thanked him and said goodbye. He said, "Good luck," as she disappeared down the street. +Once there was an owl who was very hungry. He flew around looking for something to eat. As he was flying, he saw a fish slip from the river into a big pond. The owl was curious. He flew down to the pond and hovered over the water. He asked the fish, "why did you slip into the pond?" + +The fish replied, "because the water here is very cool and the food here is delicious!" + +The owl thought this sounded like a great idea. He was so hungry and this seemed like the perfect place to get a meal. + +So, the owl slipped into the pond and started eating. The fish watched him and he was so happy that he had found a new friend. + +They stayed together in the pond and ate until they were both full. Then they said goodbye and the owl flew away, never forgetting the wonderful meal they had shared. +Lily and her mom were in the park together. Lily's mom spread a big blanket on the grass and took out a radio. Lily's eyes lit up with excitement as she gazed at the radio. + +"What is that, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"This is an original radio," her mom answered. "We are going to listen to some music and have a dance." + +Lily clapped her hands in joy. Her mom turned on the radio and the lovely music filled the park. Lily and her mom spun and twirled around, jumping up and down. + +Lily laughed happily as she gazed around the park. She never wanted the fun time to end. It was the best day ever! +Tim was with his Mommy. He saw lots of socks in the store. He said to his Mommy, "Mommy, I want those socks!" His Mommy smiled and said, "Yes Tim, I recognize those socks. They look very nice. Are they available?" + +The store clerk smiled and said, "Yes, they are. Do you want to buy one?" Tim looked happy and said, "Yes, please!" His Mommy paid for the sock and bought it for him. + +Tim was very proud of his sock. He showed it to his Mommy and said, "Look Mommy, my sock!" His Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very nice. I recognize the sock from the store." + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, this is my sock! I'm happy I have it." His Mommy hugged him and said, "Yes, I'm happy for you too Tim." They smiled at each other and left the store with the new sock. +One day a little girl named May decided to go on an adventure. She wanted to climb to the top of the hill. She went to the nearby park where she saw lots of different colors. She saw a blue slide, a purple castle and a green chair. She also saw lots of pastel colors in the sky. + +May ran to the hill and started to climb. The hill was not too steep, so it was easy for her. She enjoyed the bright colors of the flowers and the birds singing in the trees. After a while, May reached the top. + +May was so excited she started jumping up and down. Then she saw a cloud shaped like a kite in the sky. She shouted, "Hey, cloud! Can you take me on an adventure?" + +The cloud smiled and said, "Yes, I can take you on an adventure, but it won't be normal. Are you sure you want to go?" + +May smiled and said, "Yes, yes! Let's go!" + +The cloud smiled and flew away with her. May screamed with joy as she flew through the air and saw all the beautiful pastel colors in the sky! + +The adventure was magical and May loved every moment of it! She was sad when it ended and she had to go home, but she knew she would have many more adventures to come. +Once there was a little girl named Zoey. Zoey's mommy said, "Let's go to the park, Zoey!" Zoey smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy!" + +At the park, Zoey saw a big hill. She said, "Mommy! I want to roll down the hill!" Mommy said, "Okay, Zoey. Just go slow and it will be easy." + +Zoey rolled slowly down the hill, enjoying the breeze. When she got to the bottom, she said, "Mommy! That was so much fun!" + +Then, Zoey saw a big, round tire. She said, "Mommy, can I roll in the tire?" Mommy said, "Yes, that's a great idea!" + +Zoey rolled around in the tire. She laughed as she felt the tire tickle her nose. Then, she said, "This is easy and so much fun!" +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Mike. He wanted to be the best at everything - even the slide! Mike was only three so he was very small compared to the other children. + +"I want to win the slide!" he said. + +So Mike tried his hardest every day. He slid faster and faster. But every day another child came in first. One day an elderly man came to watch Mike. + +He said to Mike, "You can do it! Just keep trying". + +Mike was very happy. He listened to the man and slid even faster. Finally, he won! Mike was so happy that he jumped up and did a twirl. + +The elderly man smiled and said, "I knew you could do it". + +And ever since that day, Mike never gave up on trying his hardest! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She lived by the sea and every day she would take her boat out to explore. + +One day, she decided to take a very long journey out farther than she had ever gone before. She had been sailing for a while when she saw something blue in the distance. It was an island! Sue was so excited that she sailed the boat to the shore. + +When she got to the island, she saw something strange. At the top of the highest hill were two giant rocks. One of the rocks had a big head on it. + +Sue was so curious that she climbed the hill to get a closer look. When she got to the top, she saw that the rock had a head that was smiling at her. + +"Hello there," said the rock. "My name is Bob. What's yours?" + +"My name is Sue," she said. "What are you doing up here?" + +"I'm here to rock the island," said Bob. + +Sue giggled. "Rocking the island? What does that mean?" + +Bob smiled. "It means I'm here to make sure everything is safe and peaceful. I rock back and forth to make sure everyone is happy." + +Sue thought about this for a minute. "That sounds fun!" she said. "Can I help?" + +"Sure!" said +Once upon a time, there was a family whose home had an attic. Inside the attic, was a chest full of presents. + +One day, the father said to his three little children, "Let's go up to the attic! I think I see something up there. Come, kneel down and take a look!" +The children were so excited and anxious to see what was inside that they couldn't sit still! + +They followed their father up to the attic and knelt down in front of the chest. After a few seconds, the father opened the lid. + +Inside was a treasure! The children were amazed! Glittering bracelets and shiny necklaces were all around them! + +The father said, "Remember, this is a special treasure. We only take it out and enjoy it every once in a while. Now, go down and play!" + +The children happily ran downstairs and began to play. They knew they had a special treasure in the attic and they couldn't wait to come back later and open it up again. +Vicky was very shy. She usually stayed quiet and liked to organize things. She liked having the same things in the same place. + +One day, Vicky saw a nice lamp in her friend's room. She liked it so much that she asked if she could have it. + +"Sure," said her friend, "but do you know how to organize it?" + +Vicky nodded. She used a screwdriver to fix it to the wall. Then she switched it on and it made a magic light. + +"It looks so nice!" said Vicky's friend. + +Vicky smiled. She was no longer shy. She had organized the lamp so well. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna lived with her mommy and daddy. + +One day, Jenna and her mommy were about to go for a walk together. Jenna asked her mommy if she could bring her favorite toy along with her. Her mommy said, "Yes, of course you can!" + +When they got home, Jenna's daddy was in the kitchen cooking something. Jenna and her mommy went in and saw a big pot filled with soup. Jenna's daddy said, "This soup is really nice, Jenna. Would you like to try it?" + +Jenna said she was hungry and wanted to try the soup. She tasted it and liked it very much. + +After a while, Jenna and her mommy decided to leave. They said goodbye to Jenna's daddy and thanked him for the nice soup. + +And so, Jenna and her mommy enjoyed their walk and went happily home. +Maggie and her mom were in the kitchen. Maggie asked her mom why they had to have a meal every day. Her mom smiled and explained that it was important to eat each day. Not eating your meal was stupid, she said. + +Maggie nodded but was still confused. Her mom smiled and held out her hand. She said, "Come with me, I'll show you". +Maggie followed her mom out of the kitchen and into the garden. Her mom pointed to the vegetables. +"Look, Maggie. Those are all the things we eat! We can use them to make a meal for ourselves. We need to do that every day so we can stay healthy!" + +Maggie smiled and nodded. She understood, and was glad she asked her mom to explain mealtime to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jonah. He was three years old and loved fruit. Each day he asked his mum, "What fruit can I eat?" + +His mum answered, "Bananas are good for you. Have one." + +Jonah smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +He grabbed the banana and took a big bite. It was sweet and delicious! After that, he wanted to try some other fruits. So he asked his dad, "What other fruits can I eat?" + +His dad answered, "How about an apple? That's a good fruit for you." + +Jonah liked apples, so he said, "Yes, please!" + +He grabbed the apple and took a big bite. It was also sweet and tasty! Now Jonah was happy that he could try all different kinds of fruits. He knew that eating fruits was a good way to stay healthy. +One day in the jungle, a rhinoceros was walking around looking for something to eat. He poked around the trees and shrubs, but he couldn't find anything. He was getting very hungry. + +Just then, he heard a pleasant sound - it was a whistle! It was coming from a nearby bush. + +The rhinoceros peeked in and spotted a little bird. The bird was chirping happily and whistling a cheerful tune. + +The rhinoceros said, "Excuse me, do you know where I can find something to eat?" + +The bird replied, "Why, of course I do! I know a loyal monkey who always has some delicious fruit. Follow me!" + +The rhinoceros followed the bird through the bush, until they arrived at the monkey's tree. Sure enough, the monkey had plenty of delicious fruit to eat. + +The rhinoceros thanked the bird. The bird chirped and whistled happily, as it flew away. + +The rhinoceros munched on the sweet fruit. He was very grateful to the loyal bird who had helped him find a meal. +Mum and Dad smiled down at their little 3 year old, who was smiling back at them. + +"Where shall we go today?" Mum asked. + +"The park!" the little one said with glee. + +Mum and Dad laughed and they jumped in the car. When they arrived at the park, the little one ran straight towards the slide. They stayed at the park all day and when it was time to go the little one's eyes started to droop. + +Mum tugged at the little one's hand and when they got to the car, Dad opened the door and the little one clambered inside. + +They drove home, but the little one could not remain awake. When they got home, Mum scooped the little one out of the car and carried them inside. She lay the little one on the bed, but the little one was starting to wake up. + +Mum smiled and gave the little one a sweet kiss on the side of their head. Then she tucked them in and turned off the lights. The little one smiled and soon drifted off to sleep. +Rudy wanted to play a game with his mom. He said, "Mom! Let's play a game, please!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it! What game do you want to play?" + +Rudy thought of a silly game. "Let's run and race around the house. Whoever wins is the champion and the other person is dizzy!" + +They raced around the house. Rudy was very fast and he won the race! His mom fell to the floor, dizzy. + +Rudy laughed and said, "Yay! Victory! I am the champion!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are the champion! Good job!" + +They hugged and Rudy said, "Let's do this again!" + +"No," his mom said. "Let's do something else. This was fun, but it's time to end the game." + +Rudy was sad, but he agreed. He said, "Okay. Let's go to the park instead!" + +And off they went to the park, both happy and with victory in their hearts. +Once there was a boy named Joe. Joe loved to play outdoors. One day, Joe wanted to go sailing in his boat. He found some fuel and filled up the boat. He began sailing in the deep ocean. As Joe sailed, he saw a big whale. The whale looked scary. Joe was scared and shouted, "Go away!" + +The whale said back, "Why? I'm just having fun!" Joe was still scared, but he felt a bit curious. He asked the whale, "Can I sail with you?" The whale smiled and said, "Yes, you can come too!" + +Joe was so happy and excited. He sailed with the whale all day and they had a blast. Joe was no longer scared, he was one the biggest adventures of his life! +Mommy and Daddy were getting ready to take a trip. Mommy opened the cabinet and pulled out two suitcases. Daddy looked at Mommy and said, "Are you ready to go?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "We have to sign the paperwork first!" Daddy and Mommy sat down and read the papers on the table. When they were finished, Daddy and Mommy signed the papers. + +Suddenly, something furry jumped on their laps. It was their pet cat, Boots! Daddy said, "It's time to go, Boots." They all packed into the car, and drove away. + +When they arrived at their destination, they saw a cozy cabin in the woods! Daddy helped Mommy and Boots out of the back seat and carried the suitcases up to the cabin. + +Mommy opened the door and said, "This place looks so comfortable!" She put the suitcases down and Daddy and Mommy and Boots explored their new home. Daddy looked around and said, "I think we're going to like it here!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, she decided to go and explore her garden. She had a big surprise in store! + +Mia saw a laser in the garden. It looked very special and very fragile. She wanted to use it, but she knew she should be careful. + +Mia asked her mama, "Mama, can I use the laser?" + +Mama smiled. "Yes, Mia" she said, "but be careful. Don't scare the animals and don't break it. It is very fragile." + +So Mia used the laser in the garden. She played with it and had lots of fun. She made sure she was careful, so the laser did not break. + +Mia loved her adventures and was looking forward to her next one! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She lived in a valley far away. One day she went for a walk and everything was so beautiful. The trees sparkled in the sun, the flowers danced in the wind and the birds sang in the sky. + +The little girl couldn't help but smile. Everything was so brilliant. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. She turned around and she saw a man sitting in the shadows. He said: "You have such a beautiful smile. It lights up the valley." + +The little girl said: "Thank you. I love it here. It makes me so happy." + +The man smiled back. "I'm glad you love it here. Enjoy the day." + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye. She ran off, looking at all the brilliant colours. She was so glad she came. There was something special about the valley. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Jack. He loved playing in the park near his house. Today, he was walking through the park, looking for something exciting to do. + +Suddenly, he saw it – a big pine tree! He smiled. Jack ran up to the pine tree and hugged it tight. He loved the way it felt, so strong and solid. + +"What do you want to do?" asked the pine tree. + +Jack said, "I want to climb to the top and look out at the world!" + +The pine tree smiled. "That is a very important thing to do," it said. So, together, they climbed until they reached the top of the pine tree. + +Jack looked out into the distance and was amazed by what he saw. He smiled, grateful to have this special moment with the pine tree. + +The End. +Mummy was curious when she saw something shiny in the sand. She went closer and picked up the shiny thing. It was an oyster! + +Mummy said, "Look what I found!" + +The 3 year old child was very curious and asked, "What is that?" +Mummy said, "That is an oyster. Inside there is something special. Let's take it home and find out what it is!" + +When they got home, Mummy opened the oyster. Inside was a pearl! + +Mummy said, "Now we know what was in the oyster!" + +The 3 year old was amazed. She said, "Wow, that's so pretty!" +Henry wanted to whistle. He cupped his hands around his mouth and blew, but nothing came out. Then he heard a loud whistle. It was coming from the man with the newspaper. + +"Can you show me how to whistle?" Henry asked the man. + +"Of course!" the man replied. He put his lips around his teeth and blew gently. A clear, high-pitched whistle filled the air. + +Henry tried to copy the man. He put his lips around his teeth, closed his eyes and blew. A soft whistle came out. + +Henry beamed with pride. He opened his eyes and the man was clapping. + +"That was an original whistle, Henry," said the man. "You did a great job." + +Henry smiled. He thanked the man and went off to show his friends his whistle. He was so proud of his original whistle. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. One day, Lucy went outside to play and noticed something in the sky. What was it? It was a white bird. + +Lucy was amazed and wanted to know why the bird was so white. She asked her mum, "Mummy, why is the bird so white?" + +Mummy replied softly, “The bird is white because it’s a seagull and it lives near the beach. The beach is very bright and white and that’s why the seagull is white.†+ +Lucy noticed something else in the sky. This time it was pink. She wondered what it was. + +Mummy said, “That’s a poem. It’s a special kind of writing that talks about beauty and things people care about.†+ +Lucy was so happy to learn about the white bird and the poem in the sky. She went back inside and wrote down a poem of her own for all to see. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Bob. Bob the Bunny liked to pick flowers in the garden everyday. The garden was full of colorful and sweet smelling flowers. + +One day, Bob the Bunny was hopping into the garden when suddenly a wind blew and slammed the garden gate shut. Bob was scared because he was stuck outside the garden. + +Just then a big brave bear came by. He saw the scared Bunny and asked, "What's wrong little one?" +Bob told the brave bear what had happened. + +The bear knew just what to do. He ran to the house and opened the freezer. Inside was a stick that the bear used to push open the heavy gate. Bob was so happy that he could get back into the garden and start picking flowers again. + +The bear told Bob that he should always remember to prevent getting stuck outside the garden. Bob thanked the brave bear and will always remember his advice to prevent getting stuck outside the garden again. +Once there was a pretty girl. She loved to go to the lake and pick up flowers. One day she was at the lake when she saw a basket. She went to pick it up but suddenly heard a voice. + +The voice said, "What are you doing with my basket?" + +Surprised, the girl looked around to see where the voice was coming from. It was a little frog, perched on a rock nearby. The girl thought the frog was very funny and asked, "What do you need the basket for?" + +The frog replied, "I want to pick flowers too. Can I join you?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Of course you can. Let's go pick some pretty flowers". + +So, the frog and the girl both hopped into the basket to pick the prettiest flowers they could find. As they set off, they chatted and laughed and had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly reindeer named Rudy. Rudy was a very fast runner and he could run all day long. + +One day, Rudy was running through a field when he met a little boy called Tom. Tom said, "Hi, Rudy! What are you doing?" + +Rudy said, "I'm running! I'm such a speedy reindeer." + +Tom was amazed. He asked, "Can I run with you?" + +Rudy nodded, "Sure! Let's go!" + +So Tom and Rudy ran together through the field. They laughed and joked as they raced across the meadow. After a while, they stopped to rest. + +Tom smiled at Rudy. "Thanks for running with me. You are the fastest reindeer ever!" + +Rudy smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. It was nice to run with you too and I am glad you think I'm so speedy!" +Once there was a farm. It was an important place, where all kinds of animals lived. Every day, Teddy the pig and Barnaby the horse would rock together in a rocking chair outside the barn. + +One day, when they were rocking, Teddy looked around the farm. He whistled and said "Isn't this farm the best? We have room to run and so many things to see." + +Barnaby nodded and said, "Yes! This is a very important place." + +Then, Teddy and Barnaby continued to rock in their chair and enjoy the wonderful farm. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jane and Pete. Jane and Pete went on a fun adventure in the forest. Jane found a big gum tree and wanted to try the gum. She grabbed the lump of gum from the tree and put it into her mouth. + +Pete started to worry because the gum looked tough and he was afraid that it was too difficult for Jane to chew. He said, "Jane, are you sure you want to eat that? That gum looks really tough!" + +Jane replied, "Don't worry, Pete! I can do this. I like tough things." With that, Pete smiled and watched as Jane started to chew on the gum. She smiled as she chewed and Pete was glad that Jane was so brave. + +The gum was tough, but Jane was strong enough to finish it. She felt very proud of herself and thanked Pete for always being her friend. And they both went on to have many more adventures. +One day, John and his mom were shopping at the store. John was wearing his favorite hat. + +John was running through the store, when he saw a big toy boat. He wanted it, but his mom said no. + +John was feeling sad, so he walked away. But he didn't watch where he was going and he slipped on the slippery floor. His hat flew off his head and onto the ground! + +John started to cry, but then he saw something else. It was a big teddy bear! + +John was so excited. He went to pick it up, but his mom said, "Be careful, John. That bear looks very bossy!" + +John laughed and said, "OK, Mom." He picked up the teddy bear gently and gave it a hug. + +John and his mom went back home with the teddy bear and the hat. + +John was happy and he had learned his lesson: no running in the store. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called May. She lived in a house with a window that she could look out of. One day she noticed the curtain was old and worn. + +May said to her mum, "Mum, the curtain looks bad and needs to be replaced". + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes May you are right, let's go shopping for a new one". + +So May and Mum went to find a new curtain. They went from shop to shop but each time the curtain wasn't perfect enough for May. + +"I want a perfect one" she said with a sad face. + +Suddenly Mum saw a really pretty curtain in a shop window. The design was beautiful and it was the perfect colour! + +Mum bought the curtain and they rushed home to replace the old one with the new perfect one. + +May smiled. "Yes, this is perfect! Now I can look out of my window and be happy". +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Elle. She was so full of joy and love. One day, Elle went to a forest with her dad. While they were walking, she saw a big bush with lots of berries. Elle got excited and asked her dad, "Can I eat them?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, Elle. These berries are cool and tasty. Go ahead and enjoy them." + +Elle was so happy! She quickly picked a big berry and blinked. Then she took a big bite. It was so sweet and delicious! She ate five more berries and then picked some more for later. + +Suddenly, Elle heard a funny noise. She turned around and saw a rabbit watching her. Elle smiled and said, "Hi, Mr. Rabbit! I love these berries." + +The rabbit blinked and hopped away. Elle laughed and ran back to her dad with a pocket full of berries. She looked up and saw that the sun was setting. It was getting late and it was time to go home. + +Elle's dad said, "Come on, Elle. Let's go home." Elle smiled and said, "Okay, Dad. I'm ready." + +The end. +One day Jack and his dad were playing in the park. Jack saw a hanger on the ground and he ran over to take a look. "What’s that, dad?" he asked. + +His dad smiled and said, "That’s a hanger. It’s a tool that we use to hang up our clothes." + +Jack looked curious and his dad suggested, "Why don’t we read a book about hangers?" + +Jack laughed and said, "Yes! Please!" + +So, Jack and his dad went to the library to read a book about hangers. They read about all the different shapes, sizes and colors hangers come in. Jack was also amazed to learn about all the fun, playful things people can do with hangers and he sat in awe as he listened to his dad read. + +When they were done, Jack was so excited that he had learned so much about hangers. He thanked his dad, gave him a hug and they went off to play some more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was a very cool kid. One day, Mia was playing in her bedroom. She was having lots of fun. Suddenly, Mia heard a noise. She looked in her closet and saw a mouse! The mouse asked Mia if she wanted to play. Mia smiled and said yes. + +The mouse asked Mia if she wanted to go for a walk. Mia was so excited. She put on her shoes and the mouse grabbed her hand. The mouse leaned in and whispered something special in Mia's ear. He asked her to invite her friends over for a special game. + +Mia ran to tell her mom. She asked her mom if she could invite her friends over. Her mom said yes. Mia was so happy. She ran to find her friends. She found them in the park. Mia told her friends the special news. She asked them to come over and play a fun game in her room. Her friends all agreed. + +At Mia's house, the kids all gathered in her room. Mia and her friends explored her cool closet. They were so excited to find out what the surprise was. The mouse popped out of the closet and had a magical box. Everyone clapped with excitement. The mouse opened the box and inside was a special game! They all decided to play the game and have lots of fun. + +Mia and her friends had a great time on that +Once upon a time there was a little girl and a little boy who were very good friends. They had known each other since they were very young. + +The little girl and the little boy were excited because summer was coming soon. + +One day, the little girl said to the little boy, "Let's go to a picnic and celebrate the start of summer!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "That would be fun!" + +So the little girl and the little boy packed some food, and said goodbye to their families. Then they went off on an adventure. + +The two friends walked for a few hours until they came to a beautiful field filled with wildflowers. The sun was warm, and the birds were singing. + +The little girl and the little boy smiled at each other and said, "This is the perfect spot for a picnic!" + +They spread out a blanket and unpacked their food. They talked and laughed and ate until they were tired. + +Then, when it was time to go home, the little girl and the little boy hugged each other and said goodbye. They promised to introduce each other to summer every year. +One day, Daniel and his dad were getting ready for a journey. His dad was wearing a backpack and Daniel had a small one for himself. + +“Where are we going?†asked Daniel. + +“We’re going on a special walk,†said his dad, “Just the two of us.†+ +So they set off on the wide journey. They walked and walked, over hills and through little valleys. Daniel loved to look at the pretty flowers and listen to the birds singing. After a while, they stopped and had a snack of apples and carrots. + +“Thank you, Dad!†said Daniel. He gave his dad a big hug. + +“You’re welcome,†said Dad, “Let’s keep walking and see what else we can find.†+ +So they set off again, feeling happy and excited about the rest of their journey. They saw all kinds of things, and laughed and talked the whole way. + +It was the best walk ever! +Once upon a time, a dog and a cat were good friends. The dog was small and brown and the cat was small and grey. + +One day, the cat found a big colorful bone in the park. The cat was so happy about the bone, she couldn't help but to pick it up! + +The dog saw the cat happily playing with the bone and asked, "Can I play with it too?" + +The cat hesitated for a bit, but decided to share the bone with the dog. Soon, they were both having so much fun, playing catch with the bone. + +Suddenly, the bone got stuck in a tree! The animal friends were so sad, until the cat came up with a plan. She said, "If we all bite the bone, we can pull it down!" + +The dog and the cat both agreed and bit onto the bone. After a few seconds, the bone came down and they both excitemently started playing with it again. + +Since that day, the dog and the cat have always remained good friends, enjoying colorful bones and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful crane who lived in a lake. It was very peaceful and the crane enjoyed living there. + +One day, a boy and his family were walking past the lake. The boy spotted the crane and he wanted to look at it closer. He went to disturb the crane but the crane flew away in fright. + +The boy's mother saw this and she said, "It's okay, you didn't mean to disturb the crane. We must be more careful next time." + +The boy nodded and said, "Yes, I'll be more careful. That graceful crane is so beautiful - I hope I can see it again soon." +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake loved playing outside, especially when it was sunny. He lived in a small town, but was always dreaming of living in a big city. + +One day, while Jake was playing outside his mom called him inside. + +"Jake, come here," she said. + +Jake ran inside and asked his mom why she had called him. + +"I have something to tell you," she said. "We are going to change places - we are moving to a new city!" + +Jake was very excited. + +"Is it a huge city?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It's the biggest city around." + +The next day, Jake and his mom packed up all their things and moved to the huge city. Jake couldn't wait to explore his new home! +Molly and Jack were the best of friends. Every day they would walk through the village together and explore all the amazing things it had to offer. + +One day they stumbled across a farm full of sausages! They both laughed so hard. They had never seen anything so amazing before and they couldn't believe their luck. + +Molly and Jack started to fill their pockets with sausages. Eventually, the farmer noticed them and told them to stop. But the farmer was so generous he said they could have as many sausages as they wanted. + +Molly and Jack thanked the farmer and smiled as they filled their pockets with sausages. + +When they got home, they shared the sausages with everyone. Everyone was so happy, they even thanked Molly and Jack for being so generous. + +Molly looked at Jack and said, "Isn't it nice to share?" + +Jack grinned and nodded his head. "Yes, it sure is!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a very curious boy. He liked to explore and play. + +Today, Tom and his family were in a modern field. Tom started running around, and he accidentally ran into some other people in the field. This made him feel embarrassed. + +Tom's mom noticed that he was embarrassed, so she tried to help him out. She said, "Tom, it's okay! Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is perfect. I'm here for you and I still love you." + +Tom smiled and hugged his mom. He said, "Thank you, Mommy. I'm so lucky to have you here with me." + +Tom and his mom spent the rest of the day in the modern field. They played together and laughed a lot. Tom was much less embarrassed and had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Margaret. Margaret was very excited, because it was her birthday. + +She ran to the living room and saw a beautiful present on the table. She asked her mom, "What's this?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's a great gift for you. It was given to you by someone who loves you very much and wants you to know how special you are." + +Margaret was so happy! She unwrapped the gift and saw it was a wonderful toy. With a big smile, she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for the great gift!" +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Franny. She liked to whistle when she was out walking. One day, she went to the park. + +Franny saw a plastic bird. She said "Hello!" It answered back, "Hello!" + +Franny was polite. She said, "Please can I touch your feathers?" The bird said, "Yes, you can." + +So Franny touched the plastic feathers and they made a cool whistle sound! She whistled along with them and it was so much fun! + +Franny thanked the cool plastic bird. The bird replied, "You're welcome. Come back and visit me anytime!" +Once there was a young pipe in the woods. He was looking for a way to heal himself and make friends. One day he decided to wander off into the forest in search of an answer. + +He eventually came across a tall tree, and saw a small bird perched on one of its branches. The two became good friends and the pipe filled with joy. + +"Where can I find a way to heal myself?" asked the pipe. + +The bird shook her feathers and said, "Look deep inside your own heart, young pipe. I'm sure you will find the answers you are looking for." + +So the pipe began to explore his own heart and soon found the healing he had been seeking. He sent a special thank you to the kind bird and said goodbye. + +The pipe felt healed and was happy to have made a special friend on his journey. From then on, the young pipe found joy and strength in his newfound healing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam. She was very sad because she wanted to go on an adventure but she was too young. + +One day her mummy said, "You can go, now you are big enough!" Sam was so excited - she put on her hat and skipped outside. + +When she reached the end of the road, she saw a big hill. She started to climb it and soon enough she got to the top. The view was so pretty! + +But then a big wind blew and Sam lost her hat. She started to cry and suddenly a dragon appeared! +"What's wrong?" he said in a kind voice. Sam told him her story and the dragon said,"I'll help you find your hat." + +So they searched high and low and soon they found it. Sam was so happy! +The dragon smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will always be here if you need me." +Sam thanked him and then she calmly turned and returned home. Along the way she felt brave and happy. + +When Sam saw her mummy's face, she knew everything was okay. She smiled and said, "Thank you, dragon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to go for a walk in the park, and every day she'd try to find a new spot. One day, she found a new spot and she was so excited. It was a lively spot with grass and trees. + +Just then, Sarah heard a noise. She saw a furry little animal with big eyes. It was a rabbit! Sarah was so happy. She wanted to pet it, but the rabbit refused. + +Sarah said, "Please, I just want to give you a friendly pat!" She looked at it with sad eyes and said, "I won't hurt you little rabbit." + +But the rabbit just hopped away, refusing to let Sarah touch it. Sarah felt a bit sad, but she knew she had to respect the bunny's wishes. + +That day, Sarah had a fun time walking around the lively spot and looking for other animals. She made a promise to herself that she would never try to touch a wild animal again. +Once there was a wild mouse. She lived in the woods and she was always looking for something special. One day she saw something that was perfect. It was a shiny blue trade. She knew she had to have it. + +The mouse ran as fast as she could. But it was too late. A tall man picked up the trade and walked away. + +The mouse was sad and didn't know what to do. Then she remembered something her mother had said. "If you want something, hope for it." So the mouse closed her eyes and hoped for the trade. + +When she opened her eyes the man was standing there. He said, "You looked so sad I wanted to give you this." He handed her the trade and the mouse was full of joy. She thanked the man and ran back to the woods with her new treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pat. Pat had always wanted to be a painter when she grew up. + +One day, Pat saw an old painter selling pictures in the city. She asked her mom if she could go and buy a painting. Her mom said yes and Pat ran over. + +The old painter looked at Pat and asked, "What can I do for you? I'm a painter, you know!" + +Pat said, "I want to be a painter too when I'm bigger. Can you teach me?" + +The old painter smiled and said, "It takes lots of practice. You have to be fearless and not miss a single stroke of your brush." + +Pat nodded and said, "I want to try. I know I won't miss!" + +The painter smiled again and said, "Good! I'm sure you'll do great. Just remember to practice a lot and don't be fearful, okay?" + +"Okay" said Pat. She thanked the old painter and went back home. She was determined to be a great painter one day. She practiced every day and soon her pictures started to look better and better. She never missed a stroke and wasn't afraid of anything. + +Pat was very proud of herself - she was going to be a great painter just like the old painter! +Emily was playing in the playground. She was feeling happy and adventurous. Suddenly, she heard footsteps behind her. She spun around and saw a stranger. His face was kind but Emily felt scared. She wanted to hide but it was too late. + +"Hello," said the stranger in a quiet voice. "What's your name?" + +Emily was very shy. She looked down at the ground and scattered away, towards the swings. She didn't want to talk to the stranger. + +When Emily got to the swing, she looked back. The stranger was still in the playground. He was watching her, with a friendly smile. Emily felt less scared. She decided to go back and talk to him. + +Slowly, she approached the stranger. He looked very gentle and Emily liked his kind eyes. She smiled and said, "My name is Emily." + +The stranger held out his hand. "It's nice to meet you Emily," he said. + +Emily shook the man's hand. For the first time, she felt brave. She knew the stranger was someone she could trust. +Once upon a time there was a baby. She was very small and fragile. Her name was Jane. + +One day, Jane's mommy and daddy had to go away. They told her they would return soon and gave her a big hug before they left. Jane began to cry. + +Then, an angel came down. The angel told Jane, "Do not be sad. When your mommy and daddy return I will be here and take care of you." + +Jane smiled and hugged the angel's neck. She said, "Thank you angel." The angel said, "You are welcome dear infant." + +Then, Jane's mommy and daddy returned and were so happy to see her. Jane said goodbye to the angel and thanked him for taking care of her. The angel smiled and said it was his pleasure. + +Jane smiled and waved as the angel disappeared into the sky. Jane's mommy and daddy hugged her and said, "We will never leave you again." Jane was so happy. + +The end. +Maggie saw something big and heavy outside the window. She was very curious. She asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "That's a leg." + +Maggie was confused, but she wanted to believe it. She touched the leg and it was very heavy. She asked, "Why is the leg heavy?" + +Her mom said, "Because the leg is made of metal." + +Maggie was surprised. She said, "I didn't know that a leg could be made of metal." + +Her mom said, "Yes, it can. We believe that metal legs can help people with disabilities walk better. And that is why legs can be made of metal. +Mama and kid were walking by the beach. The waves were so big and the sun was so bright. + +The kid asked, “Mama, what’s that noise?†+ +Mama said, “That’s an emergency. Something weird has happened. Let’s keep walking.†+ +The kid looked back. There were flashing lights and loud sirens. Suddenly, a big fire truck drove by. + +The kid waved at the fire truck. The fire fighters waved back. + +Mama said, “Look at the people helping each other. That’s what we should do too!†+ +The kid smiled and nodded. Then they continued walking towards the park. +Gus and Luca were playing in the garden. Luca wanted to pick a sunflower but Gus disagreed. + +Gus said, "No Luca, sunflowers are too special to pick." +But Luca said, "Please? I'm very intelligent and I'll treat it nicely!" +Still, Gus shook his head and said, "No, that's not how we should show respect for nature." + +Then Luca, with a smile on his face, said, "Okay, I will only look at it then, and admire it's beauty." + +Gus smiled too, and nodded. He was proud of his little friend for being so intelligent and understanding. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to have some fun together, so they decided to gather the other animals for a game. They ran around the garden looking for their animal friends. + +Jack shouted, "Where are you, my friends?" + +Soon, lots of animals started to appear. Rabbits, ducks, cats, and mice all came to join in the fun. There were so many animals that Jack and Jill couldn't count them all. + +Suddenly, a lively figure appeared. It was a fox, who had heard all the commotion in the garden and wanted to join in. He said, "I heard you all gathering, what kind of game are you playing?" + +"We are playing fox and rabbit!" Jack replied excitedly. All the animals gathered round and the game began. + +Jill said, "Let's be a team, Jack. We'll win, for sure!" + +The game was full of fun, laughter and lively conversations between the animals. At the end, Jack, Jill and the fox laughed together as they declared victory. Everyone had a great time! +Once upon a time there lived a little boy named Tom. Tom lived with his mom and dad. He liked to play in the snow and with all his toys. + +One day, Tom got into trouble and forgot to shut the freezer door. Mom got mad and started to yell. Tom began to cry. + +Dad said, "Tom, let's try and be nice. Mom needs help to close the door and it's time to be kind to her." + +Tom wiped away his tears and said, "Yes, daddy!" He ran to help his mom, and when he was done, she said, "Thank you for helping, Tom. I forgive you." + +Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mommy" He was happy that his Mom had forgiven him and said, "From now on, I'll remember to shut the white freezer door." +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked playing in the garden. Today Tom was sorting some jellybeans. He carefully put the red ones together in a pile. Then he put the green ones around it and the yellow ones in a different pile. + +Tom's mom saw him and said, “Tom, those jellybeans look cool!†+ +Tom looked up and smiled at his mom. “Yes, mommy! I'm sorting the colors. I like making patterns. Look I made a big circle with all the red ones!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “You’re doing a great job. I am so proud of you.†+ +Tom grinned and said, “Thank you mommy! I love jellybeans. I think I'm going to make a pattern with all the colors!†+ +His mom smiled in agreement, so Tom kept on sorting the jellybeans. He made different shapes and patterns with them. Tom had a lot of fun sorting the jellybeans and he was so proud of all the cool patterns he made. +Max was a hairy boy. He was only three years old, but he loved going for walks. On one particular day, he was walking with his dad. As they strolled along, Max spotted something on the ground. It was a furry toy. He picked it up and admired it. + +"It's beautiful," he said. + +Max's dad smiled. "It sure is," he agreed. + +Max asked his dad, "Can I keep it?" + +"I'll lend it to you," his dad replied. + +Max was delighted. He hugged the toy close and continued walking with his dad. As he walked, he felt like he was the luckiest little boy in the world. +Jill was so excited; today was her day to get on stage! She skipped and hopped with joy as she made her way to the big stage. Jill could feel herself getting a little bit scared, but she kept going. + +When she arrived, her mom grabbed her hand and said, "It's alright to be nervous, Jill! Don't worry, you can do it!" Jill breathed in deeply and nodded her head. + +Jill took a few steps towards the stage, but then stopped. She felt so scared and told her mom, "I don't want to go up there." Her mom bent down so that her face was level with Jill's and said, "It's okay if you're scared, sweetheart. But you can do it - believe in yourself!" + +Jill smiled at her mom and finally took the last few steps to the stage. She was so happy that she had gotten up there! When she was done, her mom gave her a big hug and said, "I'm so proud of you, Jill! You were so brave and so strong!" She kissed her daughter's forehead and added, "I'm sorry if I made you get on stage, sweetheart." + +Jill beamed with pride and hugged her mom back. She was so glad she had gotten on stage - it had been a big and scary step, but it was totally worth it! +The old man was walking along the street when he saw something unusual. He saw a laser light twinkling! With curiosity, he approached the light to find out more. When he got closer, he saw a little boy playing with the laser. + +The old man said “Hi there! What are you doing?†+ +The little boy replied “I’m playing with my laser!†+ +The old man smiled. He said “Do you know how to play with the laser?†+ +The little boy nodded. He said “Oh yes, I know how to make the laser turn and twist in the air.†+ +The old man watched in amazement. “That’s so cool!†he said. + +The little boy smiled and said “Yes, it is! It’s fun to play with the laser.†+ +The old man laughed and said “I used to play with a laser when I was your age.†+ +The little boy said “Really? I didn’t know that!†+ +The old man smiled again. “Yes, it was a long time ago, but I still know how to play with the laser.†+ +The little boy looked at the old man with awe. He said “Wow! That’s amazing! +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Jack. He was so small and so very special. + +Every day, Jack would hop around his garden. He had lots of fun running and jumping around and he made lots of new friends. One day, he heard someone calling for help. + +Jack hopped over to find his friend, a strong little frog called Grog. Grog had hopped too far and found himself stuck in a hidden mud puddle. + +Grog said, "Help! I can't hop out of here! I'm all squishy and my muscles are too weak." + +Jack said, "Don't worry Grog! I know what to do." He hopped away and came back with the strongest rabbit in the forest. + +The strong rabbit was able to pull Grog out of the mud. Grog thanked Jack and said, "Thank you, you saved me! + +And that was how Jack saved his friend Grog with his strong muscles and a bit of help from his friends. The end! +Once there was a Mom and a little girl. The Mom had a pen that was very special. Every day, the girl asked the Mom to use it. + +"Please Mom, can I use your pen?" the girl asked. + +The Mom said, "No sweetie, this is not a real pen. It is fake." + +The girl was disappointed, but she didn't give up. + +"Mom, why don't you le me use it to serve food?" she suggested. + +The Mom saw how happy this made the little girl. So, she said, "Yes dear, you may use it to serve food!" + +The girl smiled and thanked her Mom. She popped some popcorn and served it on the fake pen. The Mom laughed because it was so silly. + +The little girl and her Mom had a lot of fun playing with the fake pen. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Charlie and Susie. Charlie had a very special, fancy television that he loved to watch. + +One day, they decided to go outside to play in the sun. They ran, hopped and skipped through the grass, until it was time to go inside. + +When they arrived, Charlie noticed that the television was wet. "Who did this?" he asked. + +Susie said, "I have an idea. We can use a towel to dry it!" + +Charlie smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" + +So, Charlie and Susie grabbed a towel and dried the television. When they were finished, it was nice and dry. + +Charlie was so happy. He said to Susie, "Thank you for helping me! Now I can watch my fancy television again!" + +Susie smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Dave was a little boy who went to school every day. One day, he had to go to a new classroom. He was a bit scared, but he was excited too! + +When Dave got to the classroom, he saw that it was very dirty. There were smudges on the walls and the floor was all scrunched up. + +Dave was so sad and he did not want to stay in the dirty classroom. He started to cry. + +His teacher came to him and said, "Dave, it's ok. You can accept this classroom. It doesn't have to be perfect to be a good classroom". + +Dave stopped crying. He thought about what his teacher said and he felt better. He accepted the classroom and knew it could be a great place to learn. + +Dave's teacher was proud of how he had accepted the classroom and gave him a big hug. Dave was so happy! From that day, he loved going to school every day. +One day, there was a mom and her two kids. The mom had a coat on. The kids wanted to try the coat on, but the mom said no. + +The kids were sad and mad. They started to yell at the mom. + +Mom said, "No way! You cannot wear my coat". + +The kids got really mad and one of them slapped their mom. + +The mom was very shocked and hurt. She looked at the kids with tears in her eyes. + +The kids felt really bad and started to cry. + +The mom said, "It's okay. I know you did not mean it". She gave them a big hug and made them feel proud. +Once there was a bird named Bob. He lived in a big tree and loved to zoom around in the sky. + +One day, Bob was flying high in the air and he saw a branch on a tall tree. It was very long and rich with leaves. + +Bob wanted to get to the branch but he wasn't sure how. He tried flying faster, but he couldn't reach it. + +Then he had an idea. He saw a kite flying in the sky and he asked the person flying it for help. + +Bob said, "Hi Kite! Can you help me get to the branch?" + +The kite answered, "Yes, I can help. Just keep your wings still and I'll zoom you up to the branch!" + +Bob thanked the kite for the help and soon he was perched on the branch. From up there he could see birds of many colors. He was so happy to be on the rich branch. + +Every day he would come back to the branch and zoom around with the kite. Bob was glad to have such a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Jack. He was playing in the garden with his toy car when he saw something strange in the grass. He looked closer and found a bottle with some yucky looking liquid inside. + +Jack asked his mum what was in the bottle. "That's poison," she said with a worry. She picked it up and threw it in the bin. + +Jack was sad that he couldn't keep the bottle, but his mum said, "It's very important to be polite to poison. It could make you very sick if you hold it too long." + +So Jack stayed very still and watched as the bottle disappeared into the bin. He was sad that he had lost the bottle, but he knew it was for the best. He was very polite to poison. +Once upon a time there was a smart little rabbit. Her name was Lily. Every day Lily would go to the meadow and play. She loved to hop around and find new things. + +One day while hopping around, she found something shiny. It was a yellow rubber ball! She picked it up and gave it a rub. Lily loved the way it felt in her hands. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind her. It said, "Is that your rubber ball?" + +Lily turned around and saw a tall rabbit. He was wearing a funny hat and a big coat. She smiled and said, "Yes, it is my rubber ball." + +The tall rabbit said, "That's a very smart rabbit! Do you want to come and play with me?" + +Lily happily said, "Yes!" and she hopped away with the tall rabbit. They had so much fun playing with the rubber ball in the meadow. + +The tall rabbit said goodbye and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had a lot of fun!" + +And from that day on, Lily was known as the smartest little rabbit in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah was very tired and wanted a special holiday to cheer her up. + +Her parents had a brilliant idea. They said, "Let's go and stay at Grandma's house!" Sarah smiled. She loved visiting Grandma's house. + +So, Sarah and her family packed their bags and hopped in the car. After a long drive, they arrived at Grandma's house. + +Sarah was so excited that she ran around in circles, but then all of a sudden, she stopped and started to panic. + +"Where's my bag?", she yelled. + +"Calm down," said Dad. "I left it at home on the sofa, I'm sure." + +Sarah felt silly, but she was still happy. Now she was ready for her holiday at Grandma's house. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old. + +One day, Sarah was walking down the street with her mom when she saw a vendor. He was wearing a white apron and selling apples. Sarah smiled. + +Sarah asked her mom, “Can I get an apple? Please!†+ +Her mom smiled too. She said, “Yes, you can get one.†+ +Sarah asked the vendor for an apple. He smiled and gave her one. It was white and shiny. Sarah thanked him and took a bite. It was so sweet and juicy. + +Sarah smiled again. She said goodbye to the vendor and enjoyed her apple with her mom. What a yummy treat! +Once there was a little girl who loved to play. She liked to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. She was very polite and said 'please' and 'thank you' to all the people she met. + +One day, the little girl was feeling extra hungry. "Mommy, I'm so hungry!" she said. Her mommy smiled and opened up the fridge. Inside, there was a big piece of juicy apple pie. It looked so yummy! + +The little girl picked up a piece of the pie and took a big bite. The sweet and juicy apple filled her tummy and she felt so happy. Mommy smiled and said, "That was very polite of you - thank you for being so respectful." + +The little girl smiled and ran off to play with her toys. She felt full and happy and she was glad she had been so polite. +Mandy was a little girl who was always so excited to go to the park. She put on her shoes and grabbed her hat. But she couldn't find her buckle anywhere! She quickly looked around and asked her mom, "Where's my buckle?" + +"It's right here," said her mom, holding out the buckle. "Now you can put it on your shoes." + +Mandy sadly took the buckle, feeling frustrated. She wished she had found it sooner. + +Mandy quickly put on the buckle and ran off to the park. She had fun all day and forgot about her regret, until she looked down and noticed something strange. Her buckle was gone! + +She looked all around but couldn't find it anywhere. She felt sad, but remembered her mom telling her that it was okay to make mistakes. + +Mandy learned that day that mistakes are part of life and it's important to learn from them. She also vowed to never forget her buckle again! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly otter who lived by a river. Everywhere the otter went she liked to solve puzzles. + +One day the otter was walking along the riverbank trying to solve some tricky puzzles, but none of it was working. She felt a bit sad, until she heard a whisper from the river. + +"Hi there," said the whisper. + +The otter was very surprised. She looked into the river and saw a tiny fish. + +"Hi little fish," said the otter. "Do you know how to solve puzzles?" + +"Yes," replied the fish. "I can help you solve your puzzles if you want." + +The otter smiled. She was so happy to find a friendly fish who wanted to help. + +Together, the otter and the fish worked hard on the puzzles until they were all solved. They had a lot of fun and the otter was very proud of their work. + +The otter and the friendly fish said goodbye and the otter continued on her way, knowing that she had a new friend to help solve tough puzzles in the future. +Sammy was a little bunny who loved to play. One day, he heard a loud sound outside, so he went to investigate. + +"What is that sound?" Sammy asked aloud. + +A friendly fox was at the top of a large hill. He saw Sammy and smiled. + +"I'm building a fort," the fox said. "Would you like to help?" + +Sammy's eyes lit up. He hopped and skipped up to the fox and eagerly said, "Yes!" + +The fox showed Sammy how to use the tools and gave him clear instructions and orders. He encouraged the bunny to work hard and not give up. + +Sammy worked and worked until the fort was finished. He was so proud. The fox smiled and said, "You did a fantastic job, Sammy! You worked really hard." + +Sammy beamed with pride and thanked the fox for giving him the opportunity to help. + +They both looked around and admired the strong fort. Sammy knew he had done something worthwhile and would never forget the fun he had working with his new fox friend. +Once upon a time there was a bald man called Will. Will was on an adventure to bring his nation some joy. He drove to the far away mountain to get what he needed. + +On the way to the mountain, he met a grizzly bear. The bear asked Will, "Where are you going?" Will replied, "I'm going to bring my nation some joy!" + +The bear said, "I can help you, follow me!" Will followed the bear and they went deeper into the mountain. After walking for a long time, they saw a bright light coming out of a cave. + +The bear said to Will, "This is where your joy lies. Go inside and take what you need". Will went inside the cave and found something magical - a box of smiles! Will was delighted and carefully picked up the box. He thanked the bear and left the mountain. + +Will drove back to his nation with the box of smiles. When he got there, he opened the box and everyone was so happy that tears of joy rolled down their faces. + +Will had brought his nation exactly what it needed! +Jack went for a drive in his van. He felt excited as he drove down the street. But soon he became scared. He saw a big, scary dog by the side of the road. The dog barked loudly and Jack felt very frightened. + +"Don't be scared," said his mum. "He just wants to make friends with you." + +Jack was still very fearful. Then the dog spoke. + +"I'm sorry I frightened you," said the dog. "I just wanted to say hello!" + +Jack couldn't believe it. He smiled. + +"That's okay," he said softly. He and the dog soon became friends. Jack felt much less afraid and they went for a walk together. + +The end. +One day, Tom was playing in the house. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from outside. He decided to go and see what it was. He opened the door and saw a little kitty running across the garden. Tom clapped his hands in delight and ran to catch the kitty! + +He smiled as the kitty jumped onto a chair. Then, it curled up and settled in a fluffy ball. It was fit there! Tom carefully sat down next to it and said, "Hi little kitty - can I be your friend?" The kitty purred in response and Tom beamed. + +Suddenly, the kitty got up and started running again. Tom ran after it, laughing. They played tag around the garden until Tom was so tired he couldn’t run anymore! He crawled underneath the chair and sat there to catch his breath. The kitty settled down beside him, both of them puffing and panting. + +Tom stroked its fur and whispered, "You're a good kitty." Then, with a smile, he said, "Come back tomorrow, and I'll play again with you". The kitty meowed in agreement and ran off into the sunset. Tom watched it go, the biggest smile on his face. +Once upon a time, a mummy and a daddy took their 3 year old child to a hospital. The hospital was very busy, with lots of people walking around. The child was scared, so he hid behind his dad's legs. + +The mummy asked the child, "Are you scared of the hospital, honey?" + +The child nodded quietly, so the mummy said "It's okay, there's nothing to be scared of. Let's explore and see what it's like." + +The daddy took the child's hand and walked him around. The child saw lots of children, doctors and nurses, and all the busy people. He saw some babies in one of the rooms and smiled at them. + +Eventually, the family headed home. The child was no longer scared. He had seen a lot of wonderful things in the hospital and was excited to come back and explore again. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She was very adventurous, and loved the ocean. She loved to watch the boats come in and out of the port. + +One day, when her mom said she couldn't go down to the port, Jenny was very sad and became distressed. She started crying and objected to this decision. + +Jenny's mom said "You can go tomorrow, but today I just don't want you to go. I want to keep you safe because I love you." + +Jenny replied with a huff, "But mom, I don't want to wait until tomorrow. I want to go today." + +Her mom responded in a gentle and persistent voice, "I understand your feelings but we need to follow the rules and wait." + +Jenny sighed and reluctantly agreed. Later that night, Jenny felt regret that she had not listened to her mom and gone to the port as she had wanted to. + +The next morning, Jenny was eager to get to the port and with her mom's permission she raced straight down to the port. She was excited to explore and discover the wonders of the boats and the sea. + +From then on, Jenny never risked regret by not listening to her mom. She always followed the rules and was persistent in her journey to explore the port. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a very active imagination. One day she imagined that she was a bird sitting on a big branch. She imagined she could spread her wings and soar up into the sky. Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her name. She opened her eyes and saw her mom standing in front of her. + +"Lucy, come inside and get changed, it's time to go to the park," her mom said. + +Lucy looked up, a bit disappointed. She wished she could stay and imagine being a bird. + +"Come on, Lucy," her mom said in a serious voice. + +So Lucy got up and followed her mom inside. She may not be able to fly on a branch, but sometimes Lucy liked to imagine she could. She felt like she could do anything if she used her imagination. +The little boy was fearful as he kicked the ball. He counted each kick slowly so he could remember the number. + +"One," he whispered. +The ball rolled forward. +"Two," he said louder. +The ball bounced higher. + +Suddenly, a bigger boy appeared. "Hey," he said. "What are you doing?" + +The little boy looked up. He was very afraid. "I'm kicking the ball," he replied. "I'm counting each kick." + +The bigger boy smiled. "Can I join you? We can kick it together!" + +The little boy smiled too. He was no longer so fearful. They kicked the ball over and over again, counting each number together. +Once there was a bunny and a bear. The bunny was polite and the bear was not. One sunny day they decided to fight. The bear roared and growled while the bunny shouted with horror. + +A mouse heard them fighting and quickly ran up to them. It shouted, "Please stop fighting!" The bunny was surprised and stopped right away. It was always polite. + +The bear kept going until the mouse shouted again, "If you don't stop I will run away!" The bear slowly stepped back and the mouse started to run. The bunny thanked the mouse for its brave escape. + +The bunny and the bear finally made up and decided to be friends from then on. They were so glad that the mouse had helped them solve their problem with politeness. +One day, two brave warriors were ready to face each other. Joe and Maria were ready for battle. Joe was strong and determined but Maria was hardworking and stubborn. + +The first round of battle started. Joe was quick and agile but Maria was strong and powerful. Joe tried to land a punch but Maria remained firm. She lay on the ground and blocked Joe's punch. Joe was surprised and could not believe his eyes. He didn't know how to beat her. + +Joe finally decided to speak. "Maria, let's end this fight here. Let's both lay our weapons down and declare a peaceful victory." Maria thought for a while and finally agreed. + +So the two brave warriors lay their weapons down and declared a peaceful victory. From that day onward they became good friends and their friendship was just as stubborn as the fight they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Georgia. She was three years old, and she loved to explore. One day Georgia's mom said, "Let's go to the market!" Georgia was so excited! + +At the market, Georgia saw so many things. There were fruits and vegetables, and clothes and toys. Everything smelled so good. Then, Georgia saw something really exciting - a skull! It was big and white and so cool. + +Georgia's mom said, "That skull is for sale. Do you want it?" Georgia said yes! "Can I buy it with my own money?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" + +So Georgia bought the skull. It wasn't very expensive, but she still felt very serious about it. She carefully placed it in her backpack and walked away from the market, feeling proud. + +Finally, Mom asked, "What did you buy?" Georgia smiled and said, "I got a skull!" Mom smiled and said, "That's so exciting. Just make sure you take good care of it!" Georgia nodded eagerly. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Adam wanted to go outside to play, but Mommy said it had to be another day. She said the season was getting colder and he had to stay inside. But Adam was insistent and he kept asking to go outside. + +Mommy got a little worried, she said, "Adam, it's getting colder outside, maybe you should stay in." + +Adam frowned and argued, "But Mommy, I have to go outside, I have to go right now!" + +Mommy looked a little fearful and said, "No, Adam, it's not safe now. We will go out another day when it's warmer. I promise!" + +Adam wasn't happy and he kept trying to make his case. But Mommy was insistent and eventually Adam gave up. He went to the window and watched the leaves on the trees change with the season and counted the days until he could go outside and play. +Once there was a naughty little girl whose name was Lucy. One day she wanted to take a ride on the train. She asked her mommy if she could go. + +"No," said her mom, "you can't take the train. It's for grown-ups only." + +Lucy seemed disappointed, but she did not give up. She asked her daddy if she could go. + +"No," said her daddy, "the train is too dangerous for you. You have to stay here with mommy and me." + +But Lucy did not listen. She asked her grandma if she could go. + +"Yes," said Grandma, "but you must be very careful. Don't be naughty, or the train conductor may scold you." + +So Lucy hopped onto the train and started exploring. She seemed so happy! She waved at everyone she passed. + +Soon the conductor noticed her, but he did not seem angry. In fact, he smiled at her. + +"What a nice little girl," he said. "Welcome aboard!" + +Lucy smiled back, and her parents and grandmother waved goodbye as the train pulled away. +Once upon a time, there lived a family in a small house. One day, the sky got dark and it started to blow very hard. The trees swayed and the mom said, "Come inside! I think a hurricane is coming!" The mother warned her children to stay inside, and they all listened. + +The family huddled together in their living room and watched the windows as the hurricane got stronger. Suddenly, they heard a loud boom and a bright light filled the room. A neighbor yelled, "Don't worry, the power just went out!" Everyone was relieved and glad that nothing worse had happened. + +But the hurricane didn't go away. The mom looked out the window and saw the wind and rain were getting even stronger. She said, "I'm so glad that we listened to my warning and stayed inside. It's really important to be careful in a hurricane. + +The family nodded in agreement and stayed inside until morning when the skies were clear and the sun was shining again. The family was so happy and gave each other a big hug. They were all glad that the hurricane was over. +John and Amy were very good friends. One day, they were playing in the park when John noticed an old car in one corner. He was so excited and wanted to go and look at it. + +He said to Amy, "Look at that car!" + +Amy was also excited and said, "Let's go and mark it!" + +So they both ran to the car and started to mark it. They put blue paint on the hood and some red paint on the windows. + +When they were finished, John said to Amy, "That car looks troubled now!" + +Amy agreed and said, "Yes, let's go and find something else to do!" + +So they left the car and went on with their day. They had a lot of fun playing and exploring the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was in a park one day and saw a huge jar. She wondered what was inside. She walked over to it and tapped the jar. Suddenly, she heard a voice: "Yes?" + +The little girl was so surprised! "Who said that?" she asked. + +The voice said, "I'm inside the jar! I'm a fairy. Can you help me get out, please?" + +The little girl thought and thought. Finally, she had an idea. She ran and grabbed a big rock and put it next to the jar. She said, "Climb up the rock and you can get out!" + +The fairy climbed up the rock and out of the jar. She said, "Thank you so much! I'm so happy to be free!" + +The little girl smiled and watched as the fairy flew away. She was so happy that she had helped her new friend. +Once upon a time there was a gentle tower. It was tall and proud, reaching up to the sky. + +One day a group of birds came to the tower. They had been travelling the countryside and were ready to rest and build their nest. The birds flew in circles around the tower and settled on the top. + +"This is the perfect spot" they said. + +They began building their nest and soon it was ready. But then they realised they couldn't rise up to the nest! + +"What should we do?" they asked. + +"Let's ask the gentle tower," one of them said. + +So they asked the tower if it could help them. And the tower said yes! + +Slowly and gently, the tower rose up higher and higher until the birds could easily fly up to their nest. + +The birds thanked the tower for its help and flew off, happy to have a safe home. + +From then on, the gentle tower was known as the tower of help. +Once upon a time there was a little sheep called Dilly. Dilly was a modest sheep, so she wore only wool. Every single day Dilly liked to act in lots of different ways. Sometimes she ran, sometimes she hid, and sometimes she twirled around in circles. + +One day, while Dilly was running in the fields, she heard a voice call out. + +“Hello!†said the voice. + +Dilly looked around and saw a friendly old farmer. + +The farmer looked kindly at Dilly and asked, “What do you like to do?†+ +Dilly smiled and answered, “I like to act!†+ +The farmer chuckled and said, “That’s wonderful. I love to act too.†+ +Dilly and the farmer chatted happily as they watched the clouds go by. Then, the farmer said, “Well I must go. You keep on acting!†+ +So off the farmer went, leaving Dilly to act and play in the wool. + +Dilly was happy, for she knew that she could always find joy in acting modestly. +Danny was running in the park. He ran so fast that he felt like he was flying. Danny was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, Danny heard the sound of a whistle. He saw Mr. Jones, the park keeper waving a flag. + +“Okay everyone, time to stop running,†said Mr. Jones. + +Danny stopped running and looked around. All of the other kids were lined up in a row. + +“It’s time to have a race,†said Mr. Jones. “Let’s be polite and see who can get the highest score. Ready, set…go!†+ +Danny ran as fast as he could. He saw the other kids ahead of him, but he kept going. He felt like he couldn’t stop. + +Finally, Danny crossed the finish line first! Everyone cheered for Danny, and he was so happy. He was the winner with the highest score! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three-years-old and loved playing with his friends in the park. Every day he would bring his bag of marbles and play games with them. + +One day Jack and his friends started playing a new game. They would each hide their marbles in the park and then run to find each other's marbles. + +Jack hid his marbles up high in the tree. But as he ran to find his friends' marbles, he forgot exactly where he had hidden his own. + +Jack looked all around, but couldn't find his marbles. He was about to give up, when he heard a voice. + +"Come here," the voice said. "I have something for you." + +Curious, Jack followed the voice. To his surprise, he found the most delicious looking marble - it was his! + +He was so happy to have his marble back. He thanked the voice and ran off to join his friends! +Jessie was a small puppy, who was very cute. One day, she went on an adventure. First, she ran to the station. Two big trains were parked there, and Jessie thought they were so exciting! + +As Jessie walked around the station, she saw some other puppies who were playing in the grass. They were having so much fun! Jessie wanted to join them. She barked and ran towards the puppies. They welcomed her and asked her to play with them. + +"Let's play hide and seek! I'll be 'it' first," squealed one of the puppies. + +Jessie enjoyed playing hide and seek with her new friends. When it was her turn to be 'it', she searched high and low for the other puppies. Eventually, Jessie found everyone, and it was the other puppies' turn to hide. + +Jessie spent the whole day at the station, playing games, making new friends and just having a good time. She had so much fun, and she was looking forward to coming back the next day! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She loved to play outside. Everyday she would play with her friends. Her favorite thing to do was play with balloons. + +One day, she saw a dangerous balloon in the backyard. It was pretty and big, but it looked dangerous. + +The girl said to her friend, "Let's play with the balloon!" + +Her friend replied, "No, the balloon looks dangerous. Don't touch it!" + +The girl wanted to see what would happen if she touched it. She said, "I'm not scared! I'm going to play with the balloon!" + +Her friend warned her one last time, "Be careful!" + +The girl touched the balloon. Suddenly there was a loud pop and the balloon flew away! + +The girl was so happy that she laughed and laughed. She had won a dangerous game. From then on, she knew that dangerous balloons could be a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sofia. Sofia was three years old and she loved chocolate. + +One day, Sofia's mommy said, "Sofia, I'm going to bring you some chocolate!" + +Sofia was so excited. She ran around the house and shouted, "Chocolate! Chocolate!" + +Her mommy came home with a light brown bag. Inside the bag was a big box with lots of yummy chocolate. + +Sofia opened the box and said, "Mommy, this is the best chocolate I ever saw!" + +"Yes," said her Mommy, "I brought the light and fluffy chocolate, just the way you like it!" + +Sofia smiled and started to eat the delicious chocolate. She was very happy and enjoyed every bite. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Tom. Tom liked to wear a red hat on his head. He lived in a small house with his friend, a thin dog named Max. + +One sunny day, Tom and Max went to the park to play. They saw a big, tall tree with a lot of green leaves. Max wanted to climb the tree, but Tom was scared. Max had strong muscles and could climb very fast. Tom was fat and didn't have strong muscles. + +Max climbed the tree and looked down at Tom. "You can do it, Tom!" said Max. Tom took a deep breath and started to climb. With each step, Tom felt his muscles getting stronger. Soon, Tom was at the top of the tree with Max. They both smiled and were very happy. From that day on, Tom and Max climbed the tree every day, and Tom's muscles grew stronger and stronger. +Once upon a time, in a big lake, there lived a strong hippo named Hippy. Hippy had many friends, but his best friend was a small bird named Chirpy. They played together every day and had lots of fun. + +One day, Hippy and Chirpy saw a big tree that had fallen into the lake. The tree was in the way, and the other animals could not swim or play. Hippy said, "I am strong! I can help move the tree." Chirpy said, "I can help too!" + +Hippy and Chirpy knew they needed more help. So they asked their friends, the fish, the turtles, and the frogs to help too. All the animals worked together to push and pull the big tree. + +After a lot of hard work, the strong hippo and his friends moved the tree out of the way. The animals were very happy and could swim and play again. Hippy said, "We did it because we worked together!" All the animals cheered and continued to play in the big lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. The mole had a friend, a fierce lion. They liked to play together in the sun. One day, the mole and the lion were playing, and the lion said, "Let's play a game. I will lie down and close my eyes. You hide, and I will find you." + +The mole thought it was a fun game, so he hid behind a big rock. The lion looked and looked, but he could not find the mole. The lion started to get mad. He roared loudly, and all the other animals got scared. The mole heard the lion's roar and came out from behind the rock. + +The mole said, "I am sorry, my friend. I did not mean to make you mad." The lion looked at the mole and said, "It is okay. I should not have been so fierce. We can play a different game." So the mole and the lion played a new game, and they had lots of fun. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind to your friends, even when you are upset. And if a game makes you mad, it is better to play a different game instead. +Once upon a time, there was an orange cat. The cat liked to play with a trumpet. The cat would blow the trumpet and make loud sounds. It made the cat happy. + +One day, the cat saw a big ball. The cat wanted to balance on the ball. It was a fun game. The cat tried to balance on the ball and play the trumpet at the same time. + +The cat was very good at balancing. It played the trumpet while standing on the ball. Everyone clapped and cheered for the orange cat. The cat was very happy and proud. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toy triangle. One day, she went outside to find a big stick to stir her pretend soup. + +She walked through the wild forest and found a big stick. She was so happy! Lily took the stick and went back to her play area. She put her toy triangle in a big pot and started to stir it with her big stick. + +As Lily stirred her pretend soup, she heard a sound. It was a little bird. The bird liked the sound of her triangle. Lily and the bird became friends. They played together in the wild forest every day, making pretend soup and music with the triangle. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a bald farmer. He lived on a farm with many animals. The farmer was nice, but sometimes he liked to scare the animals for fun. + +One day, the farmer scared a little chick. The chick was so scared that it ran away. The farmer looked for the chick, but he could not find it. He felt sad because he loved the chick. + +After some time, the chick came back to the farm. The farmer was happy to see it. He learned that it is not good to scare others. From that day, the bald farmer never scared his animals again. And they all lived happily on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside. One day, he found a rough rock in the yard. It was big and bumpy. Tim thought it would be fun to add the rock to his toy collection. + +Tim's friend, Sue, came over to play. "Look at my new rock!" said Tim. "Wow! It's so rough!" said Sue. They played with the rock and their other toys. They pretended the rock was a big mountain for their toy cars to climb. + +Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's put on our helmets and ride our bikes around the rock!" he said. Sue agreed, and they both put on their helmets. They rode their bikes in circles around the rough rock, laughing and having fun. And from that day on, the rock was a special part of their playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play with her toys on the floor. One day, she was playing with her toy car and it went under the bed. Sue was sad because she could not reach it. + +Sue's friend, Tom, came over to play. He saw Sue looking sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Sue?" Sue told him about her toy car under the bed. Tom had an idea. "Let's rush and get a stick to get the car," he said. + +They found a stick and rushed back to the room. They used the stick to get the toy car from under the bed. Sue was happy again. They played with the toy car on the floor and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy dog named Bob. Bob loved to dance and play with his friends. One day, Bob saw a big ball in the park. He wanted to play with it, but he was too sleepy. + +Bob's friend, a little bird named Tim, saw him and said, "Bob, why are you so sleepy? Let's dance and play with the ball!" Bob replied, "I want to, but I am too sleepy." + +Tim had an idea. He flew up and poked the big ball. The ball started to bounce and roll away. Bob didn't want the ball to get away, so he jumped up and started to chase it. + +Bob and Tim chased the ball all around the park. They were having so much fun that Bob forgot he was sleepy. They danced and played until the sun went down. From that day on, Bob and Tim always played together and Bob was never too sleepy to dance again. +Once upon a time in a small house, there was a clever cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat yogurt. One day, Tom saw a big bowl of yogurt on the table. His eyes grew big, and he wanted to eat it all. + +Tom jumped on the table and began to eat the yogurt. His little sister, Sue, walked in and saw him. "Tom, don't disturb the yogurt! It's for everyone!" she said. Tom felt bad and stopped eating the yogurt. + +From that day on, Tom learned to share with others. He never disturbed the yogurt again. And whenever he saw yogurt, he would always ask, "Can I have some, please?" The moral of the story is to share with others and not be greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a bright red ball under a big tree. She picked it up and realized it was very special. + +Anna wanted to keep the ball a secret. She hid it in her room, under her bed. Every day, she would take it out and play with it. The ball made her very happy. + +One day, Anna found a sour lemon by the tree. She took it home and showed it to her mom. Her mom made lemonade for Anna and her friends. They all laughed, played, and drank the sour lemonade together. Anna felt happy because she had a secret ball and good friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to climb on things. One day, he saw a big pile of newspapers in the living room. Spot was very alert and curious. He wanted to see what was on top of the newspapers. + +Spot started to climb the newspapers. He put one paw on the papers, then another. He climbed higher and higher. As he climbed, the newspapers wobbled and shook. Spot was very brave and kept climbing. + +Finally, Spot reached the top of the newspapers. He looked around and saw a big, shiny ball. Spot was so happy! He had found a new toy to play with. He took the ball in his mouth and climbed down the newspapers. Then, he ran to show his family his new treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to wake up early in the morning to help her mom make breakfast. + +One day, Lily woke up and saw her mom standing by the stove. Her mom was cooking something that smelled delicious. Lily asked her mom, "What are you making?" Her mom said, "I am making pancakes for you and dad." + +Lily was so happy. She helped her mom mix the batter and pour it on the stove. When it was ready, they all sat down to eat the delicious pancakes together. Lily, her mom, and her dad enjoyed their breakfast and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Timmy. Timmy was a naughty train who loved to play tricks on his friends. One day, Timmy saw his friend, a big train named Benny, getting ready to leave the station. + +Timmy thought it would be funny to finish all of Benny's steam. So, he went up to Benny and said, "Hey Benny, I bet I can finish all my steam before you!" Benny laughed and said, "Okay Timmy, let's see who can finish their steam first!" + +They both started to use their steam, making big puffs of smoke. Timmy was so fast that he finished all his steam before Benny. But then, Timmy realized he had no more steam left to go home. Benny saw Timmy looking sad and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you get home." + +Benny shared some of his steam with Timmy, and they both went home together. Timmy learned that being naughty wasn't always fun, and he should be kind to his friends instead. From that day on, Timmy was a good little train who always helped his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly man named Tom. Tom had an axe. He used his axe to cut wood for his friends. Tom was a competitive man. He wanted to cut the most wood in the village. + +One day, Tom was cutting wood very fast. He was not looking where he was going. He bumped into his friend, Sam. Sam was sad because Tom broke his toy. Tom felt bad and said, "I am sorry, Sam. Please forgive me." + +Sam was a kind friend. He forgave Tom. They both went to the store and bought a new toy. Tom and Sam played together all day. They were happy and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tom learned to be careful when he used his axe. +One day, a big race was happening in the town. It was a fun sport that all the kids liked. They all wanted to win the race. Tim and Lily were two friends who wanted to play. + +Before the race, Tim and Lily made a promise to be fair. They knew that being fair was important. They started running when the race began. They were both fast and happy. + +But then, Tim saw a big rock in front of him. He fell down and hurt his leg. Lily stopped running and went back to help her friend. They both walked to the finish line together. Even though they did not win, they were happy because they were fair and helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted a pet to love and support. One day, she went to the pet store with her mom. + +At the store, Sue saw many pets. There were dogs, cats, fish, and birds. Sue asked her mom, "Which pet is available for me?" Her mom said, "You can pick one pet, Sue." + +Sue looked around and saw a little dog. The dog was friendly and cute. Sue said, "I want this pet, Mom!" Her mom said, "Okay, Sue. We will support and love this pet together." + +They took the dog home and named him Buddy. Sue and her mom loved and supported Buddy. They were a happy family with their new pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his friends all day long. They would run, jump, and have a lot of fun together. Max was always very glad when he could play with his friends. + +One day, Max and his friends found a band. The band played music that made everyone dance and sing. Max and his friends danced and sang for hours. They were very happy, but soon they became very tired. Max's friends wanted to rest, but Max did not want to stop playing. + +Max's friends told him that it was important to rest when you are tired. Max did not listen and kept playing. Soon, Max was too tired to play anymore. He finally understood that it was important to rest when you are tired. From that day on, Max always took time to rest with his friends. They were all very glad and played happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends and take time to rest when you are tired. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a friend named Sam. They liked to play together every day. One day, they found a big tree to climb. Tim said, "Let's settle here and play." + +Sam was scared to climb the tree. He said, "I don't feel safe. I want to stay on the ground." But Tim wanted to climb the tree. So, Sam stayed on the ground and Tim climbed up. + +As Tim climbed higher, the tree started to shake. Tim did not listen to his friend. He kept climbing. Suddenly, the branch broke and Tim fell down. He got hurt very bad. Sam was sad. They should have played safe on the ground. +One day, a little girl named Sue was very tired. She had played all day and now her legs felt weak. Sue wanted something sweet to eat. She saw a big jar of cream on the top shelf in the kitchen. Sue thought the cream would taste very good. + +Sue tried to reach the jar, but she was too small. She looked around and found a chair. She said, "I can use the chair to get the cream!" Sue pushed the chair to the shelf and climbed up. She was so close to the jar! + +But then, the chair wobbled and Sue fell down. The jar of cream fell too and broke on the floor. Sue began to weep. She was so sad about the broken jar and the lost cream. Her mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. + +Mom said, "Oh Sue, it's okay. We can clean this up together." Sue stopped weeping and helped her mom clean the broken jar and cream. After they were done, Mom gave Sue a big hug and said, "Next time, ask for help when you want something you can't reach." + +Sue smiled and promised she would ask for help next time. She was still tired, but now she felt happy that her mom was there to help her. +One day, a dog named Max was very sad. He thought his life was boring. He did not play with his friends. He just sat and looked at his head. He wished he could do something fun. + +Max saw a big tub of water. He had an idea. He would wash his head and maybe then he would feel better. Max put his head in the water and started to wash it. He felt something strange. He did not know what it was. + +Max took his head out of the water. He felt great! He looked in the water and saw a shiny thing. It was a fun toy! Max played with the toy all day. He was not bored anymore. He was very happy because he found the toy when he washed his head. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his mom went to the mall. They saw many shops with toys, clothes, and food. Tim wanted to look at the toys, but his mom said, "No, we need to buy food first." + +Tim did not like this. He wanted to look at the toys now. He said, "No, I refuse to go to the food shop!" His mom was not happy, but she knew Tim was very stubborn. + +As they walked past a dangerous part of the mall, Tim saw a big toy car. He wanted it so much, but his mom said, "That car looks dangerous, Tim. It is not safe for you." Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. They bought food and went home. Tim learned that sometimes it is better to listen to his mom. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a filthy bin near the swings. Tim's mom told him, "Tim, we should keep our park clean. Let's pick up the trash and put it in the bin." + +Tim nodded and said, "Yes, mom!" They both wore gloves and picked up the trash. They put the trash in the bin. Tim felt happy that he was helping to keep the park clean. + +Later, Tim's friend, Amy, came to play at the park. She saw Tim and his mom picking up trash. Amy asked, "What are you doing?" Tim replied, "We are keeping our park clean by putting trash in the bin." Amy joined them, and they all had fun cleaning the park together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw a small bird with a weak wing. The bird could not fly. Tim felt sad for the bird. He wanted to help the bird, so he took it home. + +At home, Tim's mom put a bandage on the bird's wing. The bird started to speak. It said, "Thank you for helping me. I will help you one day." Tim was happy to hear the bird speak. + +A few days later, Tim fell down and hurt his knee. It was hard for him to walk. The bird remembered what Tim did for him. The bird went to get help. Tim's mom came and put a bandage on Tim's knee. Tim felt better. The bird and Tim became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy fish named Bob. Bob lived in a big ocean with many other fish. He liked to tell everyone what to do. The other fish did not like this, but they listened to Bob anyway. + +One day, Bob went to sleep and had a dream. In his dream, he saw a big, friendly whale who lived in the same ocean. The whale told Bob that it was not nice to be bossy. The whale said that if Bob was kind to the other fish, they would all be happier. + +When Bob woke up, he remembered his dream. He decided to be a nicer fish and not be bossy anymore. The other fish noticed the change in Bob, and they all became good friends. They swam happily together in the big ocean. +One day, Tim found a broken book on the floor. He picked it up and wanted to tell his mom about it. He ran to her and said, "Mom, look at this book. It's broken!" Mom looked at the book and said, "Oh no, we need to fix it." + +They tried to fix the book, but it was very hard. Tim was sad because he wanted to read the book. He asked his mom, "Can we get a new book?" Mom said, "Yes, we can go to the store and get a new book." + +At the store, Tim found a new book that he liked. He was so happy. He went home and read the new book with his mom. They both loved the story and were glad they got a new book. +Once upon a time, there was a raven who loved to count things. One day, the raven saw a big tree with many red apples on it. He wanted to count all the apples on the tree. So, he started counting, "One, two, three, four..." + +As the raven was counting, a little boy came to the tree. The boy was sad because he could not reach the apples. The raven saw the boy and thought, "I can help him get an apple." But the raven did not stop counting. He wanted to finish counting all the apples first. + +At last, the raven counted all the apples. He was very happy. But when he looked down, he saw the boy walking away, still sad. The raven felt ashamed that he did not help the boy. He quickly flew to the boy and gave him a big red apple. The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, raven!" From that day on, the raven always helped others before he counted things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very unusual boy. He liked to poke things with a stick. One day, he found a big rock in his yard. He poked the rock, but nothing happened. + +The next day, Tim went to school. He learned about a new law. The law said that people should not poke things with sticks. Tim felt sad because he liked poking things. He thought about the big rock in his yard. + +On the third day, Tim went back to the big rock. He remembered the law, but he decided to poke it one last time. When he poked the rock, it opened up! Inside, he found a treasure chest full of toys and candy. Tim was so happy that he shared his treasure with all his friends. And from that day on, Tim stopped poking things with sticks, but he always remembered the unusual rock and the fun treasure it held. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a black dog named Spot. Mia and Spot loved to go for walks together. They would walk in the park, by the pond, and through the woods. + +One sunny day, Mia and Spot went for a walk. Mia put a leash on Spot to attach it to his collar. Mia held the leash tight so Spot would stay close to her. They walked and walked, having lots of fun. + +As they walked, they saw a big black bird. Spot barked at the bird, and the bird flew away. Mia and Spot laughed and kept walking. They had a very fun day on their walk together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved to cook with her mom. One day, Mia's mom told her they would make a special cake. This cake would be very healthy. + +Mia and her mom started to make the cake. They put all the things they needed in a big bowl. Mia's mom said, "We need to add some powder to make the cake healthy." Mia looked at the two powders on the table. One was green and one was white. + +Mia's mom had to go to the phone. She told Mia to add the green powder to the cake. But Mia forgot and added the white powder instead. When the cake was done, it was not green like her mom said it would be. + +When Mia's mom saw the cake, she laughed. She said, "That's okay, Mia. We will try again next time." Mia was happy that her mom was not mad. They all ate the cake, and it was still very yummy. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very sleepy. He went to his desk to draw a picture. As he was drawing, his eyes felt heavy. He tried to stay awake, but he could not. + +Tim's mom came into the room and saw him at the desk. "Tim, are you sleepy?" she asked. Tim nodded his head and said, "Yes, Mom. I am very sleepy." His mom smiled and said, "Let's go to bed, then." + +As they walked to the bed, Tim started to fall asleep. He was so sleepy that he fell onto the soft bed. His mom tucked him in and kissed his forehead. "Sleep well, Tim," she said. Tim closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep, dreaming of drawing fun pictures at his desk. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest, there lived a big bear. Bear loved to nap all day under the warm sun. One day, while he was napping, a tiny bird came to visit. + +"Hello, big bear," said the tiny bird. "Why do you nap all day? Don't you want to play with me?" + +Bear yawned and said, "I am too big and heavy. I cannot fly like you. So, I just nap." + +Tiny bird had an idea. "Let me help you lose some weight. Then, we can play together!" + +Bear agreed to try. They worked hard every day. But bear did not like it. He missed his naps. One day, bear stopped trying. He went back to napping all the time. Tiny bird was sad, and bear was still heavy. + +The moral of the story is: If you don't try, you won't change. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little dog named Jack. Jack liked to help people. He had a small office in his house where he would think of ways to improve things. + +One day, Jack went to the park. He saw a girl with a broken toy. Jack wanted to improve her day, so he went to his office and found a toy just like the one she had. He gave it to the girl, and she was very happy. + +Jack felt good about improving her day. He knew that his office was a special place where he could find ways to help others. And so, Jack continued to be a charming helper, making everyone around him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars in his room. One day, he found an empty box and had an idea. He wanted to make a new road for his cars to drive on. + +Tim went outside to look for some stones. He found a big stone that he thought would be perfect for his new road. But when he tried to pick it up, it was too heavy. Tim asked his big sister, Jane, to help him carry the stone. Jane said, "No, I refuse to help you. I am too busy playing with my dolls." + +Tim was sad, but he did not give up. He found a smaller stone and was able to carry it to his room. He put the stone in the empty box and made a road for his cars. Tim played with his cars on the new road all day long. In the end, Tim was happy that he did not need his sister's help to make his new road. +Once upon a time, there was a gray tower. The tower was very tall and strong. It was in the middle of a big garden with many pretty flowers. + +One day, a little bird came to the tower. The bird was hungry and tired. The bird needed food to supply energy. The gray tower wanted to help the little bird. + +The gray tower had a magic power. It used its magic to make yummy food appear. The little bird ate the food and felt better. The bird was very happy and thanked the gray tower. From that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pet cat named Max. Max was very hungry all the time. Lily loved to feed Max. She would give him food every day. Max had soft and dull skin. Lily liked to pet Max's skin. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was excited but worried about Max. She wanted to make sure Max would have food while they were gone. So, Lily asked her mom to help her feed Max before they left. + +Lily's mom had a big bag of cat food. She told Lily that they would put some food in a big bowl for Max. That way, Max would have enough food while they were gone. Lily felt happy and thanked her mom. They filled the big bowl with food for Max. + +When Lily and her mom went to grandma's house, Lily had a great time. She played with her grandma and ate yummy cookies. Lily missed Max but knew he had food to eat. When they came back home, Max was happy to see them. Lily was happy to see that Max still had food in his bowl. + +From that day on, Lily learned that she could always find a way to feed Max, even when she was away. She knew that with a little help, Max would never be hungry. Lily and Max were the best of friends, and Max's dull skin stayed soft and nice because he always had food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Spot. Spot loved to go on walks with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They would walk on a trail near their house every day. + +One sunny day, Spot and Lily were walking on the trail when Spot saw a fit squirrel. The squirrel was running very fast and Spot wanted to play with it. So, Spot ran after the squirrel and got lost. + +Lily was sad and worried about Spot. She walked and walked, calling his name. Then, she saw something on the ground. It was Spot's paw prints! Lily recognized the prints and followed the trail. Soon, she found Spot playing with the squirrel. They were so happy to be together again, and they walked back home, hand in paw. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a big, heavy box in his room. He wanted to know what was inside the box. He asked his mom to help him open it. His mom said, "I will explain how to open it, but you must be careful." + +Tim listened as his mom explained how to open the box. He followed her words and opened the box. Inside, there was a shiny screen. Tim was excited and wanted to play with it. He picked up the screen and ran to show his mom. + +As he ran, he tripped and fell. The screen fell too, and it broke into many pieces. Tim started to cry. His mom came and said, "I told you to be careful. Now the screen is broken, and we can't fix it." Tim was very sad because he didn't listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy rocket. He would run around the yard with it, making wild noises like "zoom" and "whoosh". Tim had so much fun with his rocket. + +One sunny day, Tim took his rocket to the park. He ran up and down the hills, pretending to fly his rocket high in the sky. He was having a great time. But then, he looked around and realized he was lost. Tim felt scared and sad. + +Just when Tim thought he would never find his way home, he saw his mom and dad. They had been looking for him. Tim ran to them with his rocket in hand, and they hugged him tight. They were so happy to see each other. From then on, Tim made sure to stay close to his family while playing with his wild rocket. +One day, a little person named Sam went to the park. Sam liked to watch the birds and the big trees. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. + +Sam saw a girl named Lily. Lily looked sorry. She lost her toy. Sam wanted to help Lily. They looked for the toy together. + +They found the toy under a bush. Lily was happy and said "thank you" to Sam. They played with the toy and became friends. Sam and Lily had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little thin cat. The cat lived in a small house with a big chimney. The cat liked to play and jump all day long. + +At night, the little thin cat would dream. The cat would dream of climbing up the chimney. In the dream, the cat would find a big, fun place to play at the top of the chimney. + +One day, the little thin cat decided to try to climb the chimney. The cat went up, up, up. But the chimney was too tall, and the cat got scared. So, the cat came back down and decided to dream about the big, fun place instead. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a big jar full of pennies. Tom loved his pennies very much. One day, he saw a shiny, unknown toy in the store. Tom wanted the toy, but it cost a lot of pennies. + +Tom was sad, but his mom told him to save up his pennies. She urged him to do small jobs to earn more pennies. Tom helped his mom clean the house, and he helped his dad in the garden. Each time he did a job, he got more pennies. + +One day, Tom had enough pennies to buy the unknown toy. He was so happy! He took his jar of pennies to the store and bought the toy. Tom learned that if he worked hard and saved his pennies, he could get what he wanted. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a big parade was coming to town. All the kids were very excited. They wanted to see the big, healthy animals march down the street. They knew it would be lots of fun. + +Before the parade, a little girl named Sara wanted to open her box of crayons to draw the animals. But the box was stuck! Sara tried and tried to open the box, but it just would not open. She was sad and worried that she would not be able to draw the animals in the parade. + +Then, Sara had an idea. She asked her big brother for help. He was strong and could open the box for her. And he did! Now, Sara was happy and ready to draw the animals in the parade. When the parade came, she drew all the big, healthy animals and had lots of fun. The parade was a great day for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had an interesting collar. It was red and shiny. Spot loved to play with his friends in the park. + +One day, Spot saw a big dog named Max. Max was sad. Spot wanted to help Max feel better. So, Spot gave Max a hug. Max liked the hug and felt happy. + +But then, Max saw Spot's interesting collar. Max wanted the collar. Max took the collar from Spot. Spot was sad. Max ran away with the collar and did not give it back. Spot went home without his interesting collar, and he was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a small town where the people loved to trade. They traded toys, food, and clothes. The town was very messy because of all the trading. + +In the town, there was a big hill. Every day, the sun would rise above the hill and make the town bright and warm. The people loved to watch the sun rise as they started their day. + +One day, a little girl named Lily decided to clean up the messy town. She asked her friends to help her. They picked up the toys, food, and clothes that were all over the ground. The people were very happy and thanked Lily and her friends. Now, they could enjoy the beautiful sun rise in their clean town. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little bunny named Binky. Binky lived near a big hill. Every day, Binky would hop and play on the hill. + +One sunny day, Binky saw a new friend on the hill. It was a baby bird named Chirpy. Binky hopped over to Chirpy and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with me?" + +Chirpy looked up at Binky and said, "Yes, I want to play! But I can't stand yet. My legs are too weak." + +Binky felt sad for Chirpy. So, Binky said, "I will help you stand!" Binky held Chirpy's wings and helped him stand up. They played together on the hill all day long. + +From that day on, Binky and Chirpy were best friends. They played on the hill every day, and Binky always helped Chirpy stand. They were happy and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and eat. One day, Spot found a big bowl of yogurt. Spot had never seen yogurt before, but it looked good. + +Spot took a small bite of the yogurt. It was so yummy! Spot ate and ate until the bowl was empty. Spot was very happy. He wanted to share the yogurt with his friends. + +Spot went to find his friends. He found a cat, a bird, and a frog. Spot said, "Welcome, friends! I found a yummy thing called yogurt. Let's find more and eat it together!" The friends all agreed and went to look for more yogurt. They found a big store with lots of yogurt and shared it with each other. They all loved the yogurt and were very happy. +One day, a polite cat and a fast dog had a race. The cat was very nice and always said "please" and "thank you". The dog liked to run with great speed. They wanted to see who was the fastest. + +The race started and they ran very fast. The dog was in the lead, but the cat was close behind. They ran through a big puddle and got all wet. They were soaked! + +In the end, the dog won the race. The cat was sad but still said "good job" to the dog. The dog felt bad for the cat and said, "Next time, we will race again and you might win." They both smiled and went home to dry off. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a grumpy old cat. The cat was grumpy because no one would feed him. He would walk around the house, meowing and looking for food. But no one would give him any. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to live in the house. She saw the grumpy cat and wanted to be friends. Lucy decided to feed the cat every day. She gave him food and water, and soon the cat was not grumpy anymore. + +After a year, the cat and Lucy became best friends. They played together, and the cat was always happy. The cat was not grumpy anymore, all because Lucy took the time to feed him and be his friend. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cute sheep. The sheep lived on a big farm with many friends. They liked to play together all day long. + +One sunny day, the sheep and her friends played a fun game. They took turns to kick a ball. The cute sheep kicked the ball very high. All her friends clapped and cheered. + +At the end of the day, the cute sheep and her friends were tired but happy. They went back to their cozy home on the farm. They all slept well, dreaming of more fun days to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very old, almost three years! One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a toy that she wanted to play with too. So, she went to the boy and said, "Can I play with your toy please?" + +The boy looked at Lily and said, "No, this is mine. You can't play with it." Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She went back to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes things don't end up the way we want them to." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, so she asked, "What do you mean, Mommy?" Her mom explained, "Sometimes we can't have what we want, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun in other ways." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy. Let's go play on the swings!" And they went to play on the swings together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park to play, but her mom said they needed to prepare first. They packed some snacks and drinks in a bag and got ready to go. + +Before they left, her mom made sure to lock the front door so nobody could come in while they were gone. Lily thought her mom was very smart for remembering to do that. + +At the park, Lily had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. She ate some of the snacks they brought and drank some juice to cool off. As the sun started to set, they packed up their things and went back home. Lily was tired but happy from her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his cars. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a colorful trophy for being a good boy. Timmy was so happy and proud of his trophy. + +Timmy wanted to measure how tall his trophy was, so he got his ruler and measured it. It was 10 inches tall! Timmy showed his trophy to all his friends and they thought it was really cool. They asked him how he got it and Timmy told them that he was a good boy. + +From that day on, Timmy kept his trophy on his shelf and looked at it every day. He loved his trophy and was happy to have it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily went to visit her friend, Sarah. Sarah had a big teddy bear that Lily really liked. She asked Sarah if she could borrow it for a little while, and Sarah said yes. + +Lily was so happy to have the teddy bear to play with. She hugged it tight and it felt warm and cozy. She played with it all day until it was time for her to go home. When she got home, Lily realized that she had forgotten something at Sarah's house. She couldn't remember what it was, so she asked her mom if she could go back and get it. + +When they got back to Sarah's house, Lily remembered that she had left her favorite toy there. She was so happy to find it and hugged it tight just like she had hugged the teddy bear. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always borrow things from her friends and that memories could be warm and fuzzy just like her favorite toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her grandma every Sunday. The church was enormous, and Lily loved looking up at the high ceiling. + +One day, as Lily and her grandma were leaving church, they saw a man steal a purse from an old lady. Lily was scared and asked her grandma why the man did that. Her grandma explained that some people do bad things and it's important to always be kind and honest. + +Lily felt sad for the old lady and wanted to help. She asked her grandma if they could give the lady some money. Her grandma smiled and said that was a great idea. They went to the store and bought the lady some groceries. When they gave her the groceries, the old lady hugged Lily and thanked her. Lily felt happy knowing she had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts, especially the ones that were light and easy to hold. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of peanuts to load into her wagon. Lily was so excited to carry them around and share with her friends. + +As she was walking down the street, she saw a squirrel who looked very hungry. Lily decided to share her peanuts with him. She loaded some of the peanuts into her hand and gave them to the squirrel. The squirrel was very happy and thanked Lily by giving her a big hug. + +Lily felt happy too, knowing that she was able to help the squirrel. She continued to load more peanuts into her wagon and shared them with other animals she met along the way. From that day on, Lily made sure to always have some peanuts with her to share with her animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was playing in a huge field when he saw a maze. Benny was curious and decided to go inside the maze. + +As he walked through the maze, he met a little mouse named Mickey. "Hello, Benny!" said Mickey. "Do you need help getting out of the maze?" + +"Yes, please!" said Benny. "I'm lost and I don't know which way to go." + +Mickey smiled and said, "No problem, Benny. I can help you part the way through the maze. Just follow me!" And so, Mickey led Benny through the maze until they finally found the way out. Benny was so happy to have made a new friend and to have found his way out of the maze. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a birthday party. He invited all his friends to come and play with him. Timmy's mom made a yummy cake and put it on a dish for everyone to share. + +One of Timmy's friends, Billy, was not happy. He wanted to play with Timmy's toys all by himself. Timmy asked him why he was not having fun. Billy said he was sad because he did not like sharing his toys with others. + +Timmy said, "But sharing is good! When we share, everyone can have fun together." Billy thought about it and realized Timmy was right. From that day on, he started to share his toys with his friends. And they all had fun together, even more than before. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all by himself, but one day he met a new friend named Sally. Sally wanted to play too, but Timmy didn't want to share his toys. Sally felt sad and went home. + +The next day, Timmy went to a factory with his parents. The factory was big and loud, and Timmy thought it was very cool. But then he saw a worker who looked sad. Timmy asked his parents why the worker was sad, and they said that the worker didn't have any toys to play with. + +That night, Timmy thought about Sally and the sad worker. He realized that sharing was important, and he decided to share his toys with others. The next day, Timmy went back to the factory and gave the worker some of his toys. The worker was so happy and thanked Timmy. + +From that day on, Timmy shared his toys with Sally and other kids. He also visited the factory often to share his toys with the workers. Timmy learned that sharing was normal and made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She received an invitation to her friend's birthday party. She was very excited and showed the invitation to her mommy. + +"Mommy, can we go to the party? Please?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's RSVP and get ready for the party," her mommy replied. + +At the party, Lily played games and ate cake with her friends. One of her friends brought a harmless snake to show everyone. Lily was scared at first, but her friend said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a toy snake. Guess what? It's not real!" + +Lily felt much better and had lots of fun at the party. She was happy she went and made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a green pepper in her garden. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a green pepper!" she said. + +"That's great, Lily. But be careful, peppers can be spicy," her mom replied. + +Lily wanted to keep the pepper, so she asked her mom how to attach it to her backpack. + +"Can we use a clip, Mommy?" she asked. + +"Yes, we can use a clip to attach it to your backpack," her mom said. + +Lily was so happy to have her green pepper on her backpack. She showed it to all her friends and they thought it was so cool. From that day on, Lily always had her green pepper with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the cool breeze. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around her backyard. She wanted to catch it, but she didn't want to hurt it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I catch the butterfly?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be gentle. Don't pinch its wings." + +Lily carefully caught the butterfly and held it in her hands. It felt cool against her skin. She watched it for a while and then let it go. + +The butterfly flew away, and Lily felt happy that she didn't hurt it. She ran back to her mom and said, "I caught the butterfly, but I didn't pinch it. It was cool!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're such a kind girl, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks. He had a big box of blocks in his room that he liked to use to make tall towers and long roads. + +One day, Timmy's dad came into his room and said, "Timmy, I have a surprise for you. We are going to build a big castle together!" Timmy was so excited that he jumped up and down. + +They started to build the castle with the blocks. Timmy's dad showed him how to use the blocks to make walls and towers. Timmy was so proud of the castle they built together. + +After they finished building the castle, Timmy's dad said, "Let's put all the blocks away now." Timmy was sad to see the castle go, but he knew he could use the blocks to build something even better next time. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a toy car. He loved it so much and played with it every day. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend wanted to play with Timmy's car, but Timmy said no because he was afraid his friend would break it. + +Timmy's friend said, "I won't break it. I promise I'll be safe." But Timmy still said no. + +Later, Timmy's mom called him for dinner. Timmy left his toy car on the floor. His little sister came into the room and saw the car. She picked it up and accidentally broke it. Timmy was very sad because he loved his toy car so much. + +Timmy's friend came over again and saw that the car was broken. Timmy said, "I'm sorry I didn't let you play with it. I wish I had. Now it's broken and I can't play with it anymore." + +Timmy's friend said, "It's okay. We can still play together." But Timmy was still sad because his favorite toy was broken. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant liked to run around and explore the world. One day, the ant met a big, friendly dog. + +"Hello little ant," said the dog. "What are you doing today?" + +"I'm running around and exploring the world," said the ant. + +"That sounds like fun," said the dog. "Do you want to run with me?" + +The ant got very excited and said, "Yes! That would be crazy fun!" So, the ant and the dog ran and played together all day long. They had so much fun that the ant couldn't wait to run and play with the dog again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. But her room was messy and she couldn't sleep. + +Her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's clean your room so you can take a nap." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. But what's war?" + +Mommy explained, "War is when people fight and it's not good. Let's clean your room instead." + +Lily and her mom cleaned the room together and soon it was all clean. Lily felt much better and was able to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream and his mom kept it in the freezer. One day, Timmy wanted ice cream but he didn't know which flavor to choose. His mom said he could choose any flavor he wanted. Timmy thought that was interesting. + +Timmy looked at all the different flavors in the freezer. He saw vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. He thought and thought but couldn't decide which one to choose. So, he closed his eyes and picked one. But when he opened his eyes and tasted it, he didn't like it. He tried another flavor, but he didn't like that one either. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't find a flavor he liked. He decided to give up and go play outside. But as he was walking out of the kitchen, he accidentally knocked over the freezer and all the ice cream fell out and melted on the floor. Timmy was very sad because he didn't get to eat any ice cream and his mom was upset because she had to clean up a big mess. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help season the chicken for dinner. Lily put salt and pepper on the chicken and mixed it all up. She tasted it and it was yummy! + +After dinner, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean up. Lily was very organized and put all the dishes in the sink. She washed them with soap and water and dried them with a towel. Her mommy was very proud of her! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and see the animals. One day, he saw a sheep in the field. The sheep was very fluffy and white. Timmy thought the sheep was very cute. + +Timmy's dad was a builder. He built houses for people to live in. Timmy wanted to help his dad build things too. So, he asked his dad if they could build a house for the sheep. His dad thought it was a good idea. + +They worked hard all day and built a little house for the sheep. Timmy was very happy. The sheep was so grateful that she became very loyal to Timmy and followed him everywhere he went. Timmy and the sheep became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big alarm clock in his room that would ring every morning to wake him up. Timmy didn't like the sound of the alarm clock because it was loud and ugly. + +One day, Timmy's mom reminded him that he had to wake up early for school. Timmy was so sleepy that he forgot to set his alarm clock. The next morning, Timmy's mom had to wake him up because the alarm clock didn't ring. + +Timmy learned his lesson and always set his alarm clock before going to bed. He didn't want to be late for school again. And every time he heard the alarm clock ring, he would cover his ears because it still sounded ugly to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful flower that was just starting to bloom. She was so happy and wanted to show her mommy. + +But as she was walking home, she noticed her shoe was untied. She stopped to tie it, but when she looked up, the flower was gone! She looked all around, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt sad and empty inside. + +Lily decided to keep walking home, but then she saw a little boy holding her flower. He had picked it and was about to throw it away! Lily felt angry and ran over to him. She told him that the flower was hers and he shouldn't take things that don't belong to him. The boy felt bad and gave the flower back to Lily. She was so happy and felt like the flower was blooming again inside of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and his dog, Rusty. One day, Timmy's mom asked him a question. She said, "Timmy, what do you want for lunch?" Timmy thought for a moment and then he answered, "I want a peanut butter sandwich, please!" + +After lunch, Timmy went to play outside with Rusty. They ran around and had so much fun. But then, Timmy accidentally kicked a ball into a pipe. He was embarrassed because he didn't mean to do it. Rusty barked and tried to help, but they couldn't get the ball out. + +Timmy went inside and asked his mom for help. She answered, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll figure it out together." They went outside and worked together to get the ball out of the pipe. Timmy was so happy that his mom helped him and he wasn't embarrassed anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was going to a big building with his mom. In the building, there was an elevator that they had to take to go up high. Timmy thought the elevator was cool because it went up and down really fast. + +When they got to the top, they saw a big room with lots of toys. Timmy was so happy because the room included his favorite toys. He played with the toys for a long time, but then it was time to go back down in the elevator. Timmy was a bit scared because going down was hard for him, but his mom held his hand and they made it down safely. + +Timmy was so happy that he got to play with his favorite toys and ride in the elevator. He couldn't wait to come back again and play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful dancer. She danced all day and all night. One day, she got on a big plane to go to a faraway land. She sat in her seat and waited for the plane to arrive. + +When the plane arrived, the dancer got off and saw a big stage. She started to dance and everyone clapped. The people loved her beautiful dance moves. + +After the show, the dancer went back to her hotel room. She was very tired but happy. She had arrived in a new place and made new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, they found a big shape in the ground. It was a hole! Teddy's friend, Bunny, slipped and fell in the hole. Teddy was scared, but he knew he had to help Bunny. He found a stick and gave it to Bunny to climb out of the hole. Bunny was happy and they continued to play in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big bone on the ground. Max wanted to eat it, but Lily was afraid it might be dangerous. + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared. He wanted the bone too. Lily was fearful but she tried to be brave. She said to the big dog, "Please don't take the bone. It's not yours." The big dog leaned down to take the bone, but Max barked loudly. The big dog got scared and ran away. + +Lily and Max were happy. They continued their walk and found a nice spot to sit. Lily said to Max, "I'm glad we stood up to the big dog. It's important to be brave." Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. They enjoyed the rest of their walk and went home with a great story to tell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved to play with. One day, Lily was playing with her bunny near a candle. Suddenly, the flame from the candle grew big and scared her. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw what happened. She quickly blew out the candle and told Lily to never play with fire. Lily was sad because her bunny had disappeared in the commotion. + +But then, Lily's dad came in and found the bunny under the bed. He gave it back to Lily and she was happy again. "Thank you, daddy," said Lily with a slow smile. "I thought my bunny disappeared forever." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared of the dark and always wanted to sleep with his mommy and daddy. But one day, Timmy decided he wanted to be brave and sleep in his own bed. + +Timmy's mommy helped him get ready for bed. She gave him his favorite teddy bear and tucked him in nice and tight. Timmy felt a little scared at first, but he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a strange noise. He wanted to get up and run to his mommy and daddy's room, but he remembered he wanted to be brave. So, Timmy took another deep breath and closed his eyes again. It turned out the noise was just the wind outside. Timmy was so proud of himself for being brave and sleeping in his own bed. +Once upon a time, there was a kind elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play her trumpet and make music for all of her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie's friend Monkey came to her and suggested they have a big party with lots of food and games. + +Ellie thought it was a great idea and started to plan the party. She was so generous and made sure there was plenty of food for everyone. All of her friends came to the party and had a great time playing games and dancing to Ellie's trumpet music. + +But then, a big storm came and ruined the party. All of the food was washed away and the jungle was flooded. Ellie and her friends had to find a new place to live because their homes were destroyed. + +From that day on, Ellie learned that even though she was generous and loved to have fun, she needed to be prepared for bad things to happen. She still played her trumpet, but always kept an eye on the sky in case another storm was coming. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to race with her friends in the park. One day, she saw a beautiful bow in the store and she wanted it so much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +Mom: "That's a very pretty bow, Lily. But it's very expensive. Maybe we can get it for your birthday." + +Lily: "But I want it now! Can we race to the store and see who gets there first?" + +Mom: "Okay, let's race to the store. But remember, safety first!" + +Lily and her mom raced to the store. Lily was so excited that she forgot all about the bow. When they got to the store, Lily said, "I don't need the bow anymore. I just love racing with you, Mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big skeleton. It was scary, but they were curious. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, wanted to touch the skeleton, but Lily was scared. She said, "No, let's not touch it. It might be dangerous." But Timmy didn't listen and touched it anyway. + +The next day, Timmy got sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said he had touched something that had germs on it. Lily felt bad for not being able to stop Timmy from touching the skeleton. From that day on, she learned to listen to her instincts and to record things that could be dangerous. She also learned that it's important to be careful and to think before acting. +Once upon a time, there was a big, round cat named Pudding. Pudding was very fat because she loved to eat a lot of fish. Pudding would catch fish by the river and eat them with her mouth. She enjoyed the taste of the fish very much. + +One day, Pudding went for a walk in the forest. She saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird was singing a beautiful song. Pudding enjoyed listening to the bird's song. Suddenly, the bird flew away and Pudding continued her walk. + +As she walked, Pudding found a big log lying on the ground. She climbed on top of the log and sat down. She looked up at the sky and saw the sun shining bright. Pudding enjoyed feeling the warmth of the sun on her fur. Soon, Pudding got tired and decided to go back home for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the ocean with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a big white shark swimming near her. She got scared and yelled, "Mommy, daddy, there's a shark!" + +Her mommy and daddy quickly swam over to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sharks don't like to pinch people. They just swim around and look for fish to eat." + +Lily felt a little better, but she still didn't want to swim near the shark. So, her mommy and daddy helped her swim back to the shore. As they walked on the sand, Lily said, "I don't like sharks. They're scary." + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, they can be scary, but they're also very interesting. Did you know that some sharks are as big as a school bus?" + +Lily's eyes widened in amazement as she said, "Wow! That's really big!" From that day on, Lily always remembered the big white shark she saw in the ocean, but she also learned that sharks are just another part of the amazing world around us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a big race with lots of cars. Timmy was so excited to watch the cars go vroom vroom! + +Timmy watched the race very carefully and he saw his favorite car win the victory! He was so happy and clapped his hands. But then, something very upsetting happened. The car that came in second place crashed into the winner's car and they both went boom! Timmy was so scared and started to cry. + +Timmy's mommy tried to comfort him and said, "It's okay Timmy, accidents happen. Remember, we can always buy more toy cars." But Timmy was still upset because he wanted his favorite car to win. And so, Timmy went home feeling sad and disappointed that his favorite car didn't get the victory. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, but his shelf was too small to hold them all. So, Timmy asked his mom to help him. They went to the store and bought a regular shelf. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom helped him load all of his toys onto the new shelf. Timmy was so happy because now he had more space to play with his toys. He thanked his mom and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his toys organized on his new shelf. He loved how everything looked neat and tidy. And whenever he wanted to play with a toy, he knew exactly where to find it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a man selling candy on the street. He was a vendor. Lily asked her mom if she could buy some candy, but her mom said no because it was too close to dinner time. + +Lily was sad, so she went to lie down on the grass. She looked up at the sky and saw some dull clouds. But then she remembered something her mom always told her: "If you wait patiently, good things will come." So, she got up and went back to the vendor. To her surprise, the vendor gave her a free lollipop! Lily was so happy and thanked the kind vendor. + +From then on, Lily always waited patiently and was never disappointed. She also always remembered the kind vendor who gave her a free lollipop. +Once upon a time, there was a brown squirrel who lived in a big tree. The squirrel loved to gather nuts and scatter them around the forest. One day, the squirrel found a pointy stick on the ground and decided to play with it. + +The squirrel poked the stick into the tree and made a hole. The hole was too small for the squirrel to fit through, but the squirrel thought it was fun to poke the stick into the hole. The squirrel did not know that the stick was dangerous. + +Later that day, a big storm came and the wind blew the tree down. The squirrel was still playing with the stick and did not notice the tree falling. The stick went through the squirrel's body and the squirrel did not survive. + +Moral of the story: It is important to be careful when playing with things that are sharp or pointy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes. He had a big collection of toy planes that he kept in his room. One day, Timmy went outside and saw a real plane in the sky. It was very hot outside and Timmy felt sweat on his forehead. He watched the plane fly and wished he could collect real planes like he did his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars. One day, she saw an enormous red car outside her house. She ran outside to take a closer look. + +"Wow, that car is so big!" Lily said to her mom. + +"Yes, it's a very big car," her mom replied. + +Lily wanted to touch the car, but it was too high for her. Then, she saw a slide nearby and had an idea. + +"I can slide down the slide and then I'll be tall enough to touch the car!" Lily said excitedly. + +So, she climbed up the slide and slid down as fast as she could. When she reached the bottom, she ran over to the car and touched it. + +"It's so shiny!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a very nice car." + +Lily was happy she got to touch the enormous car and went back to playing with her toy cars. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved fish, especially the colorful ones. He would always go to the pet store and look at the fish in the tanks. One day, he saw a fish that was very competitive. It was swimming faster than all the other fish in the tank. + +Timmy wanted that fish so badly. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I want that fish that swims so fast!" His mom said, "Okay, we can get it for you." Timmy was so happy. + +But when they got home, Timmy accidentally dropped the fish tank and the fish died. Timmy was so sad. He cried and said, "I wanted that fish so much, but now it's gone forever." His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Let's bury the fish and remember it always." +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a big hammer that he used to build things. One day, Jack went to the park and saw a little boy waving at him. Jack waved back and said hello. The little boy asked Jack what he was doing with the hammer. Jack told him he was building a house for a family. The little boy was happy and said he wanted to help. Jack was happy too and said he needed someone healthy to help him. The little boy said he was healthy and strong and wanted to help Jack build the house. So, Jack and the little boy worked together and built a beautiful house for the family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make cupcakes. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What can I do to help?" + +Her mommy said, "You can put the ingredients in the mixer and mix them up." + +Lily was so excited to use the mixer. She poured in the flour, sugar, and eggs. Then, she turned on the mixer and watched as the ingredients mixed together. + +After they were done, her mommy said, "These cupcakes are going to be so delicious. You did a great job, Lily." + +Lily felt proud and modestly said, "Thank you, mommy." They put the cupcakes in the oven and waited patiently for them to bake. When they were done, they both enjoyed the yummy cupcakes together. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat bananas. He would eat them all day long until his belly was fat. One day, Bobo saw a big, juicy banana on a high branch. He tried to climb up to get it, but he couldn't. + +Bobo was sad and hungry, but then he had an idea. He decided to crawl up the tree instead. As he was crawling, he saw a big, mean bird watching him. The bird wanted the banana too, and it started to chase Bobo. + +Bobo was scared, but he kept crawling until he reached the banana. He quickly grabbed it and crawled back down the tree. The bird was still chasing him, but Bobo was too fast for it. + +Bobo finally made it back to his home in the jungle and enjoyed his delicious banana. From that day on, he knew that even if he couldn't climb, he could always crawl to get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, Jack found a treasure map that led him to a cave. Inside the cave, Jack found a big pile of gold. + +Jack was very happy and decided to load the gold onto his wagon. He wanted to show his family and friends the treasure he found. However, on his way back home, Jack fell asleep and his wagon tipped over. All of the gold spilled out and was lost forever. + +Jack was very sad that he lost the treasure he worked so hard to find. He learned that sometimes, even if you are adventurous and find something valuable, it can be lost just as easily. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie was very humble and always said "thank you" when someone gave her something. One day, Chickie found a big egg. She was so happy and said "thank you" to the egg. + +Chickie took good care of the egg and kept it warm. After a few days, the egg hatched and out came a cute little chick. Chickie was so happy to have a new friend and said "thank you" to the egg again. + +Chickie and the little chick played together all day. They ran around the farm and had so much fun. Chickie was very grateful for the egg that gave her a new friend. She said "thank you" to the egg one more time before going to bed. + +From that day on, Chickie and the little chick were best friends. They always played together and Chickie never forgot to say "thank you" to the egg that gave her a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to wear pretty dresses. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy a new dress. Lily saw a beautiful dress with a fine pattern and asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes and Lily was very happy. + +A few days later, Lily went to the park and saw a boy named Jack. Jack was wearing a nice shirt and Lily told him she liked it. Jack said thank you and they started talking. They played together and had lots of fun. After a while, Jack said to Lily, "I want to marry you when we grow up." Lily blushed and said, "Okay!" + +When Lily went home, she told her mom about Jack and what he said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's very sweet." Lily showed her mom the dress she got and said, "I want to wear this when I marry Jack." Her mom laughed and said, "You have plenty of time to decide what to wear on your wedding day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a lime on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she continued walking, she saw a man in the distance. He appeared to be lost and confused. Lily approached him and asked if he needed help. The man thanked her and said he was looking for his lost dog. + +Lily remembered seeing a dog earlier that day and led the man to where she had seen it. Sure enough, the dog was there waiting for its owner. The man was grateful and gave Lily a big hug. As they walked away, Lily reached into her pocket and pulled out the lime. She smiled, knowing that helping others always makes her feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked and walked until they came to a big cliff. + +Lily's daddy picked her up so she could see over the edge. She saw the big rocks and the soft green grass below. She was amazed! + +Then, they walked a little further and saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Lily wanted to gather some leaves to take home with her. So, she picked up as many as she could and put them in her little basket. + +When they got home, Lily showed her mommy and daddy all the leaves she had gathered. They were so proud of her! And Lily was happy to have a little piece of nature with her at home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to jog because it made her feel strong and happy. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over and saw Lily jogging. Emma was envious of how fast Lily could run, but Lily didn't mind. She invited Emma to jog with her. + +After they finished jogging, Lily and Emma decided to take a nap together. They snuggled up with their blankets and pillows and closed their eyes. They both fell asleep quickly and dreamed happy dreams. + +When they woke up from their nap, Lily and Emma felt refreshed and ready to play again. They spent the rest of the day playing together and having fun. They both knew that they would always be friends, even if one was better at jogging than the other. +One sunny day, a dog named Max was walking down the street. He saw a cat and said, "Hi there, cat! Do you want to be my friend?" The cat said, "No, I don't want to be your friend. You might bite me!" + +Max felt sad and walked away. He saw a bird and said, "Hi there, bird! Do you want to be my friend?" The bird said, "No, I don't want to be your friend. You might bite me!" + +Max felt even sadder and walked further down the street. He saw a nosy squirrel and said, "Hi there, squirrel! Do you want to be my friend?" The squirrel said, "Yes, I want to be your friend! You won't bite me, will you?" + +Max said, "No, I won't bite you. Let's be friends and play together!" So, Max and the squirrel played together and had lots of fun. +Once there was a little girl who loved to pretend. She liked to pretend to be many things, like a superhero and a princess. One day, her mom had celery for a snack. The little girl was excited to pretend with the celery! She turned it into a car and drove it around the room. She made car noises and pretended to race against her mom. She was very competitive, trying to drive faster than her mom and make the best car noises. After a while, the celery was all gone, but the little girl felt proud that she had won the race. She was a competitive driver! +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn girl who never wanted to sleep. Every night she stayed up late, much to her parents' dismay. + +On her next birthday, her parents decided to teach her a lesson. They bought her a special present - a large, comfortable bed. The girl was so excited that she quickly climbed into it and fell asleep. + +From that day on, she didn't stay up so late anymore. Every night, she'd fall asleep in her bed. + +The girl's parents were so happy that they threw her a big birthday party the next day. Everyone enjoyed the special day, but the girl was the happiest of all. + +The stubborn girl finally realized that sleeping was important. She had so much fun at her birthday party, so she wanted to make sure that every night she would get enough rest. +once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved the sand. Every day she would play in the sand in her backyard. She loved playing with her friends in the sand and making fun shapes. + +One day, she went to the beach with her family. The sand there was so much bigger than the sand in her backyard. She quickly found her friends there and they began to have fun running around in the sand. + +All of a sudden, the little girl saw a group of people digging in the sand. She knew they were having a sandcastle building competition. She was very competitive and wanted to try to win. She worked hard digging to make her sandcastle and she made it look the best she could. + +When it was finished, the judges came to look at it. They said that it was the best sandcastle and that she was the winner! The little girl felt so proud of herself for winning. She learned that she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once there was a little girl who was really hurt. She was suffering very much and wanted to get away. So one day, she went to a cabin in the woods. It was very cosy and it made her feel better. She stayed there for days and days until she felt better. When she left, she felt happy and relaxed and ready to go back home. She thanked the cabin for helping her to feel better and for taking away her hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man who lived in a town. Every day he would deliver special things. One day, he had a special delivery. He had a price! Everyone in the town became envious because they all wanted it. + +The man was so kind and he wanted to share the price. So he made a plan. He broke the price into many pieces and gave one piece to each person in town. Everyone was so happy and joyful. + +The man smiled and felt relieved. His plan worked and everyone was able to share the price. From that day on, everyone in town revisited the man to say thank you. +The navy was distant. It was moving slowly, but it moved away quickly. + +The little girl was watching it carefully. She wanted to make sure it didn't slip away from her. But it did. + +The navy sailed out of sight. She couldn't believe it. She was sad and she wished it would come back. + +The little girl stood there, in the same spot, watching the distant navy until it was gone. She had to accept that it had slipped away and that she would never see it again. + +But the little girl still looked out at the sea. And every once in a while, she could still see the navy in the distance. It was worth the wait. +Once there was a little lion who lived in the forest. He had a big, yellow mane and sharp claws. He was brave and strong. But one day, he was very sad. + +He wanted to see the world outside the forest, so he found a gate. But he was too small to open the gate. He was very sad and started to roar. + +His roar was so loud it scared everyone in the village. A farmer heard the roar and came to help. He was kind and friendly. He said he had a cheap way to open the gate so the lion could explore the world. + +So he used a stick and a rope and opened the gate wide. The lion jumped at the gate, happy and excited. With the gate open, he could see the wonders of the world beyond. He ran off, joy in his heart, to explore what was outside the gate. +John picked up his toy boat and carried it to the sink. He had a funny feeling that he was going to have lots of fun. He carefully put the boat in the sink and started to fill it with water. It was almost full. He watched as the boat floated around the sink and couldn't help but giggle. + +John watched the boat float back and forth for a few minutes before he decided it was time for something else. He picked up a few little stones and threw them in too. He watched as the stones created small splashes in the water. He laughed and picked up a few more. This made the boat bob around even more. + +John just kept playing with the water and the boat for a few more minutes. He was having so much fun. Finally he decided he'd better put the boat back on dry land. He carefully picked it up and put it back on the floor. He thought it was time for something else now. But he was sure he'd remember the fun he had had in the sink. +Once there was a red car that loved to zoom. Every day it would drive around, going faster and faster. + +One day, the car noticed that it was getting slower. It looked down and saw that right on the ground was a weight. The weight was so heavy that the car could not zoom as fast as it wanted. + +So the car asked around for help. Everyone tried to help, from the dog to the cat, but no one could move the weight. + +Then, one day, two strong hands came and lifted the weight up. The car was so happy that it could zoom again. + +It thanked the strong hands and zoomed away. From then on, it would be careful to watch where it was going so that it would never get stuck with a weight again! +John was walking through the park one sunny day when he saw a grape. It seemed helpless on the ground and John felt sorry for it. He picked it up carefully and noticed that it felt a bit squishy. He decided to help the grape find a home. + +John looked around and saw a tall grassy hill in the distance. He thought the grape might like it there, so he gently set it down at the base of the hill. The grape seemed happy so John smiled and waved goodbye. + +John looked back one last time and saw the grape roll up the hill! It seemed to be having a great time so John was happy for it. He hoped the grape would find lots of friends and a nice home at the top of the hill. + +John smiled to himself, happy that he had helped the helpless grape. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she wanted to go for a walk. She put on her coat and went outside. + +At first, Daisy was skipping, but suddenly, she stumbled and almost fell down. She was so scared. But then, a big pink teddy bear appeared and hugged Daisy. Suddenly she wasn't scared anymore. + +They hugged for a long time. Daisy was so tired after the hug, but she felt safe and happy. Then Daisy put on her coat and went home with her teddy bear. + +The next day, Daisy went to the park and the teddy bear followed her. She was no longer scared and they had a wonderful time playing together! +Once upon a time, there was a helpful oak tree. This tree was special because it could vanish! Every morning, the tree would disappear and reappear by the afternoon. + +One day, a family of birds wanted to make the helpful oak tree their home. They looked for a place to build their nest and were surprised to find the tree gone. The birds were so sad and could not find anywhere else to stay. + +The next day, the birds were delighted when the helpful oak tree reappeared. They quickly settled in and started to build their nest. The birds lived happily ever after in the magical vanishing tree! +Sam was walking in the park when he saw a big reef. It was so big and so tall that he wanted to touch it. He stepped closer and put his hand out to pinch the reef. + +The reef was rough and felt strange against his fingers. He stepped back, scared. His skin was looking pale and he felt a little scared. + +Suddenly, something moved close to the reef. As his eyes got used to the darkness, he saw a little orange fish with stripes swimming around the reef. Sam smiled and realised that he didn't need to pinch the reef, as it was already full of life. + +He took a deep breath and watched the fish explore its home. After a while, Sam left the park, feeling much calmer. He realised that he could admire the reef without touching it and that nature can be fragile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to eat. She went to the cafe with her mom every week and always looked forward to the food there. + +The cafe had a huge menu with lots of choices for her to pick from. She always chose something new each week, trying to discover the best food. One week, she saw something on the menu that made her eyes go wide - it said "improve". + +She didn't know what it was, so she asked her mom. Her mom laughed and told her that it was a special dish from the cafe. She said it was one of their best ones. + +The little girl was so excited to try it. When it arrived, she could tell that it was super delicious! She thought that it tasted much better than the other food on the menu. + +Little did she know, the dish hadn't been made with real food - it was fake! She was still glad she chose it, because it tasted so much better than the other food on the menu. The little girl wasn't fooled - she knew that the dish was fake, but it was still yummy and made her happy. + +The little girl was so happy that she improved and found the best dish on the menu! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce little girl. She had very big eyes and liked to shout a lot. + +One day, she went to the store and saw a shiny eraser. She wanted it, so she shouted and shouted until her mommy bought it. + +But when she got home, she couldn't find the eraser. She searched high and low, but it was gone. She shouted and stamped her feet, but nothing could make it come back. + +Suddenly, she saw her paw-paw and was so happy! He had found the eraser and asked, “What were you shouting about?†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “My shiny eraser, of course!†Paw-paw laughed and said, “I knew I could help you find it!†+ +The girl hugged him and thanked him for finding her fierce eraser, and they enjoyed the rest of the day together. +Once there was a little race car named Jimmy. He loved to race to school every morning. One day, Jimmy found a dull journal on the playground. He picked it up and raced home with it. + +At home, Jimmy opened the journal. Inside he found lots of dull words he couldn't understand. So he grabbed some crayons and decided to draw in the journal instead. He drew a big red race car and green grass with lots of pretty flowers. + +The next day, Jimmy raced to school with the journal tucked safely under his arm. He showed it to all of his friends, who all thought it was wonderful. They decided to have races around the playground and take turns writing in the journal. + +The group of friends raced around the playground for hours, taking turns writing about their race adventures in the journal. Every day after school, the group would race home with the journal and swap stories. + +At the end of the week, Jimmy closed his journal and held it proudly in his hands. All the stories Jimmy and his friends wrote made it a bright and exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She was three years old and loved to explore. + +One day, Hannah went for a walk and spotted a beautiful oat field. She walked to the edge of the field and admired the bright green oats. They were tall and calm in the breeze. + +Hannah ran over to the oats and touched them. They felt warm and soft. She was amazed by how tall they had grown and stood in awe of the beauty of the oat field. + +With a smile on her face, Hannah made her way back home. She was so happy and couldn't wait to tell her family about how she had admired the oats. +One day there was a shy pupil in school. She loved to play in the water during break time. Whenever she had the chance to, she would splash around and make a big splash! + +One day when she was playing, she saw a puppy in the water. The puppy was even smaller and shier than she was. She looked up and saw it was all alone. She quickly went over and asked, "Would you like to play with me?". + +The puppy nodded, so the pupil smiled. Together they splashed around, sending droplets of water everywhere! They had so much fun making ripples and laughing. + +When break was over, the pupil gave the puppy a goodbye hug and ran inside. She knew she had made a new friend and could play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful rose. Every day, it liked to show off and dance in the garden. The rose displayed its pretty petals in the sun, fluttering in the wind. + +The other plants in the garden were amazed at the beautiful rose. The flowers, the trees, and the bushes were all dazzled. + +Soon, two little children went to the garden. They saw the rose and were mesmerized. + +The little girl clapped her hands and said, "Wow! Is that a rose?" + +The little boy nodded and smiled. He said, "It is so beautiful!" + +The children watched the rose display its beauty all day. + +When it was time for them to go, the children said goodbye to the beautiful rose, and thanked it for the show! +Once upon a time, there lived a little cricket who was very, very loud. All day long, he would chirp and sing, and everyone who heard him couldn’t help but smile. + +One day, the warm summer air was suddenly interrupted by a loud roar, and the cricket could feel the ground shake beneath his feet. A big, mean lion had come to the meadow! The cricket was so scared, he tried to hide, but the lion found him anyway. + +“Surrender now, or I’ll eat you alive!†said the lion. The cricket was so scared, he raised his wings in defeat and squeaked, “I surrender!†+ +The lion was just about to take a bite, when a friendly fairy appeared from out of nowhere. “It’s alright nowâ€, said the fairy. “I won’t let this lion harm you!†+ +The lion and the cricketboth thanked the fairy and said goodbye. The cricket scurried away, singing and chirping louder than ever before. Everyone who heard the cricket's song were relieved, thankful that the cricket had been spared! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She was only three years old and really loved numbers. One day she went to the shop and saw lots of prints. She was very excited and asked her mom if she could have one. Unfortunately her mom said no and Sue felt sorry. + +The next day Sue got a big surprise. Her mom went out and bought her a special print with lots of numbers on it! Sue was so happy that she jumped up and down and gave her mom a big hug. + +Sue put the print up on the wall and asked her mom to teach her how to count the numbers. Her mom showed her how to number each print, starting from one to ten. + +Sue was so excited and couldn't believe it. She thanked her mom and was so proud of her new print. From that day on Sue was careful with her print and could count all the numbers. Whenever her mom wasn't looking she'd give the print a big hug and say sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. Sam was very obedient and always did what she was told. + +One day, she went outside to play in the garden. Sam saw a big arrow in the grass. She skipped over to it and picked it up. + +Sam had lots of fun pretending to shoot the arrow. She said: "pow! pow!" as she ran around the garden. + +But soon it was time for Sam to go inside. She put the arrow back where she found it and skipped inside the house. + +Sam was a very obedient girl and knew that she had to do what her mommy said. She smiled and was happy for the day she spent playing outside. +Tommy and his mom went to the park. Tommy was feeling very lucky. He hopped around, picked flowers and smiled at the birds. + +It was almost time for lunch and Tommy was getting hungry. Mom took a big bag out of the car with lunch inside. She spread a big blanket on the grass and opened the bag. It had sandwiches, chips and lots of yummy treats. + +Tommy laughed when mom gave him a sandwich. He munched away and felt very full. After eating, Tommy and mom finished the treats. + +Suddenly, a lucky dragonfly landed on Tommy's hand. He watched as it flew away in the sky. His mom said he was very lucky. + +Tommy had a great time at the park and was happy when it was time to finish lunch and go home. +Once upon a time there was a wise hippo. His name was Henry. He had the biggest smile and a wonderful personality. + +He would introduce himself to everyone he met. He would always say, “Hi, I’m Henry the hippo. It’s very nice to meet you.†+ +He was a very honest and wise hippo. He always tried his best to help people and make them feel good. He was always cheerful and had a positive outlook on life. + +One day, Henry decided to introduce himself to a group of friends he had just met. He told them all about himself, his friends and his adventures. He even shared his great life advice with them. + +The friends were so impressed with Henry’s wisdom that they invited him to hang out with them more often. From then on, Henry the wise hippo was known as the life of the party. He was loved by everyone he met and always made sure to always introduce himself with a smile. +John and his mommy were playing in the park. John saw something glowing nearby. He ran over to pick it up. But as he touched it, it hurt his hand. He started to worry and ran back to his mommy. + +John's mommy hugged him and said, "It's okay. You found a magical rock that glows." + +John was excited and asked, "What's magical about it?" + +His mommy said, "When you worry and feel hurt, keep this rock close and it will make you feel better." + +John was happy and hugged the rock close to his chest. Then, he felt a warm glow coming from it. He suddenly felt better and said, "Mommy, the magical rock made me feel happy!" + +John smiled and hugged his mommy tight. He held onto the magical rock and knew that even when he was feeling sad or worried, it was there to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a shiny sword and a strong shield. The knight wanted to protect his kingdom from evil. + +One day, an envious dragon flew over the kingdom. He saw the knight and the shiny sword and he wanted to take it away from him. The dragon roared and swooped down to attack the knight! + +The knight lifted his sword and fought the dragon. The dragon tried to grab the sword but the knight was too fast. Suddenly, the dragon breathed a huge fireball and it melted the sword. The knight was sad and had to run away. + +The dragon laughed and clenched his claws around the melted sword. He was so proud of his victory! A tear rolled down the knight's cheek as he watched the dragon fly away with the sword. + +But the knight was brave and vowed to get his sword back. He knew he would eventually defeat the dragon and protect his kingdom from evil. +James was feeling excited because he had received a new invitation. He had always wanted to try something new. The invitation was to go to a special party, and his mummy and daddy had said that he could go. + +James put the invitation in his pocket and ran out of the door. He was so excited to go on his own. He skipped along the path, counting the steps he was taking. + +When James arrived at the party, a kind lady welcomed him at the door. She said that the party was going to provide lots of fun and surprises. Inside, James saw a huge cake with colourful decorations. + +The lady handed James a slice of cake as she showed him around. He tasted ice-cream, jelly, and popcorn. Everything was delicious and it was so much fun! + +James was so happy that he had been invited to this new party. He thanked the lady for providing such a great experience. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a green park. + +One day, a friendly grown-up put a swing in the tree. It was a fun swing! + +The little girl wanted to try the swing, so she ran to the tree. She climbed up and sat on the swing. + +The girl started to swing back and forth. She looked up and saw the tall tree. She closed her eyes and guessed what it would feel like to swing even higher. + +The little girl kept on swinging, higher and higher. She smiled and laughed as the swing flew high in the air. + +When the girl stopped, she was so happy. She opened her eyes and looked around. + +The grown-up smiled and told the little girl “See how much fun you can have guessing and swinging?†+ +The little girl smiled and happily ran back to the swing. +Danny was a little boy who loved looking at fancy things. One day, his mom gave him something very special - a fancy light bulb. As soon as he got it, Danny was amazed. He loved the way it twinkled and sparkled. He asked his mom, "What do I do with it?". She said, "You can put it in your room and turn it on at night when it gets dark". + +So, Danny got to work. He made the bulb a special spot in his bedroom and hung it up. He was so excited! He couldn't wait to turn it on when it was dark. + +When Danny's mom was getting ready for bed that night, she asked him to dry the bulb with a special cloth. Danny used the cloth and carefully dried the bulb. He was very careful because he wanted it to stay as fancy as possible for a long time. + +When the bulb was dry, Danny eagerly ran to the switch and flicked it on. His room was suddenly filled with a magical glow. Danny was delighted! He had never seen such a beautiful thing before. He just stood there and smiled. + +From then on, Danny loved his fancy light bulb. He turned it on whenever he wanted to feel special and happy. +Once upon a time there was a rich family. They had a big house and lots of nice things. Every day they would go out and fly their flag on the top of their house. One day they decided to go on a trip to a far away place. + +When they got there, they could hear all the people speaking a different language. They were very confused and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, they saw a little girl who was speaking their language. She was smiling and waving her flag. + +The little girl saw the family and said "Welcome to my country! I can speak your language." The family was so happy and thanked the little girl for being so nice. She showed them around her country and together they waved their flags in the wind. + +The family had a wonderful time in the little girl's country and went back home with lots of amazing memories and stories to tell. They were really thankful for making friends and learning about their culture. They now fly two flags on the top of their house - one for their home and one for their new friends. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary worm. He was ready for an adventure. He grabbed his stick and started to stir. He swirled it around and around and around. He stirred so fast that he started to go higher and higher and higher. + +Suddenly he was so high in the sky. He was up so high that he could see the entire world! He felt like he was on top of the world. He looked down and saw all the towns, trees and rivers. + +The worm was so excited. He kept stirring and stirring until he started to come back down. He looked around and saw that he was in a very different place. The houses were much bigger and the trees were very tall. It was a different world. + +He started to stir again and he soon came back to his ordinary world. He was so happy to be back! From then on, the worm never forgot the wonderful adventure he had been on. He kept stirring until he found new things to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Bones. He loved playing with his friends in the park and going on long walks with his owner. Every day, Bones would lay in the sun and feel peaceful. + +One day while Bones was laying in the sun, he noticed something shiny and wiggly beside him. Bones crawled closer and found a bone! He began to rub the bone with his paw to clean it, when he heard a big "woof" near him. + +It was Bones' friend, a big Labrador named Rusty. Rusty had also seen the bone and wanted it for himself. But Bones was determined to keep it and he held tightly onto it. He was bigger and stronger, so Rusty didn't try to take it away. + +Bones rubbed the bone until it was nice and shiny. He was so proud of his bone and carried it around with him everywhere. He and Rusty played together nicely from then on, and Bones always kept his bone safe. + +They both enjoyed peaceful and happy days in the park, and Bones felt content with his precious bone by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little mule who lived in a meadow. He was quite ignorant and didn't know much. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk and explore the meadow. As he ambled along, he came across a very delicious smelling fruit on the ground. He had never tasted it before, but he was curious so he decided to try it. + +The mule bit into the fruit and it was so sweet and juicy! He loved it so much and decided to look around to see if he could find some more. + +He searched and searched, but he couldn't find anymore. Suddenly, he remembered that he was in the meadow and that fruits do not usually grow there. He was very disappointed. + +The mule learned his lesson and never tasted anything he did not recognize again. +Once there was a little girl called Betty. She loved playing at making things out of dough. One day, she wanted to record what she made with the dough. + +So she got out her favourite bowl and put some dough inside. She rolled the dough around and it felt so gentle. She used her hands to mould it into different shapes. + +Betty was so proud of what she made that she wanted to show everyone. So she asked her mum for her camera. She took lots of pictures and even made a small video of her dough creations. + +She was so happy with the pictures and videos she had recorded. Now everyone could see the beautiful things that Betty could make with the dough. +Once upon a time there was a wild dog. He was always excited and wanted to have lots of fun. One day, he was running around the garden when he saw a big cat in a tree. The dog was so shocked that he started to scream. He barked and yapped but the cat didn't move. + +The dog's owner heard him screaming and came out of the house to see what was going on. He saw the dog and the cat in the tree and shouted at the cat to get down. This made the dog even more shocked, so he started to scream louder and louder. + +The cat eventually jumped down and ran away. The dog was so relieved that he couldn't stop wagging his tail. He was so happy that the cat was gone, he forgot all about the wild shock he had just experienced. +Once there was a mommy and her daughter. The mommy was nice, but the daughter was bad. One day when the daughter was playing, she heard a loud call. She knew it was her mommy calling her. She had to be a good girl and go. + +When she came near, she saw her mommy was angry. She asked her daughter why she did not come when she first called. The daughter answered that she did not hear her the first time. But mommy knew that was a lie. + +She scolded her daughter for being bad. Then she asked her daughter to make a promise that she would always answer when she hears her mommy's call.The daughter nodded and promised to do as she was told. + +Now mommy and her daughter are very happy. The daughter always listens when her mommy calls, and mommy always smiles at her daughter. +Once upon a time, there was a strong bear. He loved to skip through the forest and look for treasure. One day, he decided to go on a special hunt for a treasure. He skipped faster and faster, looking for the treasure. + +Suddenly, he spotted a shiny box! He carefully opened it up and found a golden necklace inside. He was so excited, he wanted to show it to all of his friends. He skipped quickly, back to his home, so he could show them his special treasure. + +Now, every day he skips through the forest with his special necklace. He is very strong and careful with his new treasure. He never takes it off, and he always has lots of fun looking for treasure. +Once upon a time there was a daddy and a daughter. The daddy and the daughter loved to play together. One day, daddy said he wanted to take his daughter to the park. So they drove in the car to the park. + +When they arrived, the park was beautiful. It was filled with trees, bright green grass and a lake. Daddy and his daughter walked around and found lots of fun equipment to play with. + +Daddy asked his daughter, "What would you like to do?" His daughter pointed to the swings."I want to swing, please," she said. + +So, daddy helped her get on the swing and she started to swing. Daddy stood behind her and said, "higher, higher". She went higher and higher, laughing and smiling. + +After some time swinging, daddy asked his daughter if she wanted to play on something else. She pointed to the slide and said, "I want to go down the slide, please!" + +So daddy put her on the slide and she went down it slowly. When she got to the bottom she said, "again please!" Daddy was happy seeing his daughter so happy. They spent the rest of the day playing with all the beautiful equipment in the park. It was a day full of fun and adventure. +Tommy was walking around the garden when he heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a hammer ringing against the ground. It made a loud noise when it hit the dirt. He wanted to play with the hammer, so he walked over to it. But when he tried to pick it up, he found it was really heavy. It was too heavy for him to lift. + +Then, he heard a meow and saw a dead mouse lying next to the hammer. Its eyes were closed, and it was not moving. He knew the mouse was dead, so he started to cry. He couldn't believe the hammer had killed the mouse. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his mother. She gently explained to him that the hammer was not to blame for the mouse's death. She said it had probably died of old age or disease. She also told him that hammers were used for building, not for hurting animals. + +Tommy was sad, but he still wanted to pick up the hammer. His mother said he could do that, as long as he was careful. Tommy picked up the hammer very carefully and he was happy ring it against the ground again. He thought about the poor mouse, but tried to focus on the happy ringing sound of the hammer. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Patchy. While Patchy was out walking, he saw something - it looked like a shade. He hopped over to see what it was. It was a can of sour spray! Patchy felt very excited, because he had never seen a spray before. + +He picked up the can and began to spray it every where. The sour smell filled the air and Patchy was happy. He ran around more and sprayed the can in all directions. All the plants, flowers and animals were happy for the cool shade which the spray had created. + +From then on, Patchy would spray the can every day and the shade would stay nice and cool. Patchy and the animals now had a happy place to play and hide from the sun. The sour smell brought a smile to Patchy’s face and he was content. +Silly Jack had a funny day. Jack had a cup of coffee and it made him feel alert. He raced around the house, chasing his cat. His cat was not happy, but Jack thought it was funny. + +Jack's mom watched him and laughed. She was happy to see Jack feeling so alert and having fun. + +They both had a big laugh when Jack's cat found a secret hiding place. Jack could not find the cat and he thought it was funny. But then he had a better idea. + +Jack and his mom made a new game. Jack had to find a piece of paper while his mom drank her coffee. Jack laughed and laughed as he searched everywhere. And, in the end, Jack found the paper and he and his mom were very happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a small girl named Lucy. She lived in a big house with a solid roof above her head. + +One day, Lucy was very sorry because she had made a big mess. She started to cry and strike the roof with her little fists. + +Suddenly, something happened! A hole opened up in the roof and a nice lady with bright eyes appeared! She said, "Don't worry, Lucy. Everyone makes mistakes and it is ok to feel sorry. + +The nice lady put her hand on Lucy's shoulder and said, "Now, let's clean up the mess together!" + +Lucy was so happy. She smiled, stopped crying and she and the nice lady cleaned up the mess. + +The roof never opened up again, but Lucy and the nice lady remained friends forever. +Once upon a time there was an ugly strawberry. It was small and it was not red like the other strawberries. It wanted to be beautiful so it asked for help. + +One day, a friendly bee flew by. It saw the ugly strawberry and said, "I bet I can make you look better!" The bee flew away to get help and soon came back with a big yellow flower petal. + +The bee used the petal to open the ugly strawberry. It gently peeled off the outside skin and revealed a big, round and juicy strawberry on the inside. It was beautiful! + +The strawberry felt so happy and was so thankful to the bee. It thanked the bee with a big hug and they went their separate ways with a smile. +Mum was trying to explain to her three year old daughter about ghosts. She said, "Ghosts are like ordinary people, but they can't be seen." +Her daughter asked "Where do they go?" +Mum explained, "Ghosts live in special places and when it's dark you can sometimes see them." +The daughter chewed her lip, "Are they friendly?" +Mum smiled, "Some ghosts are friendly and some are not. You shouldn't be afraid, ghosts are very mysterious." + +The daughter nodded, "Ok, I understand." +Mum said, "Good, most of the time ghosts are only wishing to have fun and they have interesting stories to tell if you listen carefully." +"I think ghosts are cool" replied the daughter. Mum smiled and said "I think so too!" +Johnny and his friend Tim were playing in the park. Johnny was riding his red bicycle around, feeling the wind through his hair. Tim was running around and asking questions as he always did. + +"Why are the clouds white?" He questioned. Johnny thought for a moment before answering. + +"They are filled with rain!" He replied happily. + +The two children then saw a small pond in front of them. The water was still and peaceful, like a mirror. Johnny questioned his friend. + +"Do you want to ride our bicycles around the pond?" + +Tim agreed excitedly and they raced their bicycles around the pond several times. When they were finished, they both felt happy and tired. They lay down near the pond and felt how peaceful the day was. + +The two friends had a wonderful time in the park and they were thankful for such a peaceful day. +Once, there was a boy named Jim. Jim had a best friend, who was a dog. They were always playing together. + +One day, when they were playing, Jim's friend started to tease him. He would bark and run away from Jim. It made Jim very sad. + +Jim stopped and asked his friend why he was teasing him. He said that it was because he wanted to see what Jim's reaction was. His friend thought it was a game. + +Jim felt confused. He didn't understand why his friend wanted to tease him. He just wanted to be friends and have fun. + +That's when Jim's mom stepped in. She came and scolded his friend. She said it wasn't nice to tease someone. She then hugged Jim and said that she was sorry. + +Jim felt much better. He began to see his friend in a new light. He saw that his friend was only trying to show his love in a harsh way. That's when Jim's wonder grew. He began to see how great his friend really was. +Mom and Dad took Tommy to the store. Tommy saw a new couch and thought it was so cool he wanted it for his bedroom. Mom said it was too expensive and that he should get something else. + +At the grocery store, Tommy spotted something delicious. He wanted it right away. Mom said he could have it if he ate his lunch first, so Tommy did. + +After that, Mom and Dad said they would spoil Tommy and let him get the delicious thing and the couch. They bought both. Now Tommy has a comfy new couch in his room and a special treat. He was so happy! +Sammy was a flexible boy who liked to hang around the house. He loved to help his mommy out with different jobs. One day, Sammy’s mommy asked him to help her put dishes in the dishwasher. + +Sammy was so excited. He grabbed all of the dishes and hung them in the dishwasher one by one. Sammy felt so proud of himself for being so helpful and flexible. + +When Sammy was finished, he looked at the dishwasher happily. He had hung all of the dishes in the dishwasher properly. Sammy smiled and ran off to get a snack. + +He was so happy that he had done something so helpful for his mommy. She was very pleased and thanked Sammy for his help. Sammy was too excited to stay in one place for too long, so he ran outside and continued to hang around. +John was excited. His mom and dad bought him a new scooter. He ran to the scooter, which was wrapped in a big box. He wanted to unpack it right away. + +John helped his mom and dad unpack the scooter. First, they opened the box. Then, John was allowed to pull out the pieces of the scooter. He felt so proud as he put the pieces together. + +When the scooter was put together, John's mom and dad took him outside. The sun was warm and the air felt nice. John held tight to his scooter, and with a big smile on his face he began to ride it. He felt so happy. + +John was so excited about his new scooter. He would ride it outside, feeling the warm sun and the wind in his hair. He could not wait to show it to all his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious surprise that had to be delivered. One day, a kind delivery person arrived and knocked on the door. When it opened, the delivery person gave the surprise to a little girl. The girl was so excited to see the mysterious surprise. She opened it up and inside was a giant toy train! The girl was so happy and thanked the delivery person for bringing her the surprise. She raced around her house, playing with her new train and showing it to her parents. From then on, she never forgot the day the mysterious surprise was delivered. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She saw something in the sky and it was so colorful and big! It moved around so fast too. She wanted to know what it was so she watched it. The little girl saw that it was a kite! It was so pretty, she wanted to fly it too. + +The little girl asked her mommy if she could get a kite and fly it. Her mommy said yes and the little girl was so excited. + +The little girl was very bossy and wanted to do it her way. She told her mommy what to do, how to hold it and when to let it go. Her mommy followed her instructions. + +They flew the kite together. The sun was bright and the wind was strong. The kite flew higher and higher. The little girl smiled at how happy she was and how high the kite flew. They kept flying it until it was time to go home. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She was amazed at what they had done. She smiled and promised to fly her kite many more times. +The day was hot. Jim was a humble farmer who was looking for a way to lead his cows to better pastures. He saw a bright red iron nearby. He thought it might be just the thing he needed to lead the cows to better grass. + +Jim picked up the iron and started walking slowly to the cow's pasture. The cows slowly followed him as he moved. He looked back and saw them slowly following him. He felt happy. + +When Jim reached the new pasture the cows quickly began to eat the sweet, green grass. They all seemed happy. Jim smiled and felt humble. He had lead the cows to a better place. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Jane went on an adventure to find something special. She searched and searched but she could not find anything. Then, one day when she was walking in the woods Jane found a mask. + +The mask was ugly and it was silent. She did not know what to do with it. Jane decided to take it home and ask her mom. When Jane's mom saw the mask she told Jane a special story. She said that the mask was magical and could make wishes come true. + +Jane was so excited! She put the mask on her face and made a wish. Suddenly, there were sparkles and the mask vanished! Jane was so excited and so was her mom. This was an adventure that Jane would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to roll. She loved to roll around in the grass, on her bike and down the hill. One day, she decided to roll in a very careful way - she rolled down to the ambulance. She watched the ambulance carefully and then she rolled back up the hill. The ambulance drove off and the little girl was very happy that she was so careful. She rolled the rest of the day, safe and sound. +Once there was an old woman who had grown very sad. She looked out to the sea and wished that she could travel, and explore the world. But it was not possible for her to do this. She regretted not ever having the chance to fulfil her wish. + +One day she decided to go to the beach to watch the ocean. It was a beautiful sunny day and the sea was calm and blue. She watched it for hours and could feel the spray of the water on her face. + +The waves were very thin, but they were enough to make her feel happy. Every now and then, a big wave came crashing onto the shore and the old woman jumped out of of the way, laughing and smiling. + +The old woman had a wonderful day and she wished that this moment could last forever. She knew that it was not possible, and she felt a little sad that she had not made the most of her life. But she was filled with peace and happiness, and realized that she would never regret the memories she had made that day. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and very spoiled. Everywhere she went she would always get whatever she wanted. + +One day, her mommy took her to the park. She was so excited and wanted to ride the swing. She jumped right into the swing and started to swing so high and fast with a big smile on her face. + +After a few minutes, her mommy told her it was time to exercise. So the little girl hopped off the swing and ran around the park. She ran around and around until she was out of breath. + +Then she got back on the swing and started to ride it again. She laughed and giggled and had a great time. Mommy said it was time to go home, so the little girl happily said goodbye to the swing and waved as they drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful marble. It was very round, with vibrant swirls of pink, purple, and blue. + +One day, the marble rolled out to the playground. It was having a fun time rolling around in the sandbox, when suddenly a little girl came over to look at it. She picked it up, and admired it in her hands. It was so beautiful. + +The little girl wanted to take the marble home, so she grabbed a stick and started to scratch it. The marble was so sharp that the stick made a deep scratch. The little girl gasped, and put the marble carefully back down in the sandbox. + +The marble didn't want to go back home with the little girl, so it stayed out in the playground. Every day, it rolled around and around in the sandbox, shining in the sun. + +The beautiful marble was so happy in the playground. It was with its marble friends, and every day they had a fun time rolling and bouncing around together. Every day was a happy day for the marble. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny in the universe. He liked to bounce all day long! He hopped up and down and all around, never getting tired. He bounced so much that he could reach the clouds! He was so happy and loved the feeling of bouncing. + +One day the bunny saw a star twinkling in the sky. He had to reach it so he bounced higher and higher until he was close to the star. The star smiled at him and said, “Let’s go explore the universe together!†+ +The pink bunny was excited and started to bounce in all directions as he followed the star. They flew high, then low, then looped and twirled around. Everywhere the bunny bounced, the star lit up the sky with sparkles and twinkles. + +At the end of the night, the bunny and the star said goodbye. The bunny thanked the star for the magical evening and promised to come back and explore again soon. He bounced all the way home feeling happier than ever! +Jill was very excited to join her family on an outing. There were little cars, buses and trucks everywhere. She was very curious to see what it was like. + +Mommy pointed out the traffic signs and explained they were there to help the cars and trucks know where to go. Jill knew the colors green, yellow and red. Mommy said green meant go, yellow meant slow down and red meant stop. + +Jill watched the traffic and saw the cars stop at the red light and then get to go when the light turned to green. She also noticed some cars drove really fast, and some cars drove really slow. + +Soon, it was time for Jill to join the traffic and go for a drive. She felt a little nervous, but with Mommy there to guide her, she drove safely. She loved the feeling of being on the road and she became a very good driver. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very scared of the judge. The judge was big and loud, and the little girl was scared that he would be mad at her. + +One day, the little girl asked her mother if she could fix the judge. Her mother said yes, and helped her find a toolbox with little tools that could help. + +The little girl worked hard to fix the judge. She used the tools to take parts apart and put them back together. When she was finished, the judge was all put back together again. + +The judge was very happy. He thanked the little girl and said that she was so brave. The little girl wasn't so fearful of the judge anymore and was proud that she had been able to fix him. +Once there was a girl called Beth. Beth was three years old and was very brave. +One day, Beth and her family went to the beach. At the beach, Beth saw a wallet in the sand. She wanted to save it so she quickly picked it up. + +Beth's Dad was very proud of her. He gave her a big hug and said she was very brave. Beth was so happy and excited. + +Later, Beth's family went for a picnic. Beth's mom had packed a delicious lunch. There were sandwiches, fruits and cookies. Beth was very happy and ate her lunch with a big smile. + +Beth's family talked and laughed together. They had a really nice day and Beth was so happy. + +The wallet Beth found turned out to belong to an old man who thanked her and gave her some money. Beth was so excited and proudly put the money in her own wallet. + +The day had been very exciting and full of adventure. Beth couldn't wait to have more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He had long hair and needed to comb it every day. But the boy was a bit scared of the comb. He thought it looked scary. + +One day, he asked his mom to show him how to use it. She showed him how to gently move the comb through his hair and how to make sure his hair was neat and tidy. Once the boy learned how to use the comb, he practiced every day. + +The boy was happy that he was no longer scared of the comb. Soon, he was able to make sure his hair was always neat and tidy. + +One day, the boy saw his mom using a book. He asked her what she was doing. She said she was studying. The boy wanted to learn to study too. + +So every day, the boy practiced using his new comb, and every night he studied. Soon, he was able to comb his hair and study at the same time. He was so proud of himself! +Once upon a time, there was a goat. The goat was very sad because it wanted friends. One day, two other goats appeared and the goat was so happy! It wanted to play with them but it was feeling jealous. The jealous goat wanted to make new friends but it didn't want the other two goats to be its friends too. + +So, the jealous goat started to make a plan. It wanted to get the two other goats to go away so it could be friends with them alone. The goat started to play with its new friends but it was very sneaky. It told them it wanted to go to the other side of the field but the goat secretly went back to their original spot. + +The two other goats got confused and started to wander around looking for the goat. They couldn't find it! So, the jealous goat had its plan worked in the end. After a while, the two other goats decided to go home. Now the jealous goat could finally have some friends all to itself! +Once upon a time, there was a lucky girl. She was so full of life and always wanted to try new things. One day, her mommy and daddy encouraged her to go outside and explore the world around her. + +So the girl went outside, and saw some birds flying in the sky! She was so excited to see them and wanted to explore more. Mommy and daddy encouraged the girl to follow the birds and see what they were up to. + +The girl followed the birds and when she looked up, there was a bright rainbow in the sky! She had never seen a rainbow before and thought it was so beautiful. + +Mommy and daddy smiled and encouraged the girl to keep looking at the rainbow. It was a beautiful sight to behold! + +The girl was so lucky to see the rainbow and explore outside. She was so happy that her mommy and daddy encouraged her to explore the world around her. She never stopped exploring, and it was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a car, and inside was a very happy family. The car was full of fuel, but something didn't feel right. Suddenly, the car started to move and it began to speed away. It escaped faster and faster across the roads, dodging other cars and anything else in its way. + +The family felt scared and tried to slow it down. But the car was too fast and nothing could stop it. They kept going for a very long time until finally, the car ran out of fuel. Luckily, the family was safe and soon felt happy again. + +It was a close call, but everyone was glad that the family had escaped. They knew never to let the car run out of fuel again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Maya. She was very young - only three years old. One day her mommy cut her hair to make it look nice. At first Maya was scared but her mommy was there to support her. She held Maya's hand and told her it would make her look pretty. + +When the hair salon was finished, Maya couldn't believe how pretty she looked. Her mommy told her how amazing she looked and they were both so proud. After they left the salon, they had a picnic in the park. Everything was going great until a crazy bird landed on Maya's head! The bird cut her hair again with its beak - what a surprise! + +Maya was a little sad that her hairstyle had changed but her mommy was right there to support her. She hugged Maya and told her it was ok - that the crazy bird had made her look even cuter. The original hairstyle was renewed and Maya was so happy. She had an extra special day with her mommy, who always supported her no matter what. +Once there was a little girl called Kim. She was three years old and really loved to go super fast. One day she was out playing and saw a spike in the road. She thought the spike was so interesting and wondered how it got there. + +Kim wanted to see how fast she could go over the spike, so she went as fast as her legs would allow! She sped over it and kept going faster and faster. She felt so happy as the wind blew her hair around. + +But then something bad happened. Kim accidently tripped over a rock and fell to the ground. She was very scared and started to cry. Suddenly, her mom ran to her and comforted her. Kim felt so much better because her mom was so compassionate. + +Kim’s mom made sure she was okay and then showed her that she could speed around safely. Together, they had lots of fun running around, and Kim loved showing off her fast speed! +The little girl was very obedient. She loved helping her parents around the house, especially in the kitchen. Every day, she would take out the big table and set it up for her family’s meals. One day, the little girl decided to open the table to see what was inside. She peered inside the table and saw many wonderful things. She found a big box of toys, puzzles and books. She was so excited and grabbed the first thing she could find. It was a purple teddy bear. She showed it to her parents, who were delighted to see her so excited. From then on, she made sure to always be very obedient and help set up the table for meals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to go for a wander. So she put on her shoes and went outside. The little girl saw a big, messy factory. She had never seen a factory before. She wanted to look inside, so she opened the door and went in. + +The factory was very big and messy. Everywhere she looked, she saw big things and lots of junk. She wandered around and found lots of interesting things. She saw buttons and needles and sewing machines. + +The little girl wandered around the factory for a long time. She saw lots of exciting things. Eventually, she got tired, so she left the factory and went home. She knew she would come back and wander around the factory again. +Once upon a time there lived an owl. He was very anxious because he was very hungry, but he could not find any food. + +One night, when he was very sad and about to give up looking for food, something amazing happened. He saw a man walking towards him carrying some food. The man smiled at the owl and fed him all the food. + +The owl was so happy! He thanked the man for the food, and from then on he was never hungry or anxious again. He remembered the man with kindness and fed other owls and animals in need. +Once there was a tree who had an acorn. One day, a small mouse came by the tree and wanted to take the acorn.The tree was deaf, so it couldn't hear the mouse coming. The mouse ran up the tree and quickly grabbed the acorn. + +But the tree wasn't ready to give up yet. It began to shake and turn all around. The tree shook so hard that the mouse had to let go of the acorn and it bounced on the ground. The acorn rolled away and the mouse ran off too. + +The tree was happy to keep its acorn. It stopped shaking and stood still. The acorn was safe, and so was the tree. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Clara. She was so brave that she was never scared of anything. + +One day Clara came up with a big idea. She wanted to try and build a castle in her backyard. Clara was so excited, she told everyone about her idea. Everyone was impressed but they thought it would be too hard for her to do. + +But Clara wasn't scared. She decided she was going to try and build her castle. She started collecting wood and tools. Everyone said it was very brave of her but Clara just kept smiling. + +She finally finished building her castle. Everyone in the neighbourhood came over to see it. They were so impressed. Everyone repeated how brave Clara was. + +Clara was so happy. She knew she was brave enough to do anything she put her mind to! +Once upon a time there were two special friends, Max and Mia. Max was very gifted and smart, while Mia was a hard worker. + +They decided to have a dinner together and each cooked a special dish. Max cooked a delicious stew and served it with a side of rice. Mia cooked a crunchy chicken and served it with a side of carrots. + +They both sat down and ate their dinner. Max thought the stew was amazing and thanked Mia for the carrots. Mia thought the chicken was yummy and thanked Max for the rice. + +After dinner, Max pulled out a gift for Mia. It was a beautiful dress and Mia was so happy. She thanked Max for such a thoughtful gift. They hugged and smiled as they said goodnight, both happy to have such a special friend. +Once upon a time, there lived a green fairy. Her magical powers brought joy to everyone in the land. But one day, an angry monster came and tried to destroy the magic. He made the land dark and gloomy. + +The fairy was very sad and tried to figure out a way to stop the monster from destroying her magical powers. She thought and thought, until she got an idea. She knew that with help from the people of the land, she could protect her magic. + +The fairy gathered the people and told them her plan. They worked together to make a sparkly green spell. They blasted the spell at the monster, who felt so silly that he ran away. + +The fairy was very happy and the people cheered. They thanked the fairy for helping them, and she used her magic to bring back the sunshine and smiles to the land. Everyone was cheered up and the magical power was safe. +Once upon a time there was a family of three. They were a mom, a dad, and a little girl. The little girl was three-years-old. + +The girl wanted to go outside and play, but it was thundering. The sky was dark and the lightning kept zig-zagging. The girl's parents said, "No, it's too dangerous". + +But the little girl wanted to go outside anyway. She opened the door and stepped outside. It was empty out there, with no one else around. The only sound was the thunder and lightning. + +"It's ok!" said the little girl, "I'll just keep running." Then she started running around, repeating it over and over again. + +Suddenly, lightning struck close to the little girl. It was so bright that it lit up the night sky. + +The little girl's parents ran outside and scooped her up into their arms. "We told you it was dangerous!" they said and brought her back indoors. + +The little girl was relieved to be safe, and agreed to stay inside. +Once upon a time there was a little kid. She loved running, jumping and playing. One day, she couldn't wait to go to the gym! She imagined a giant room filled with all kinds of fun. + +The little girl's mommy brought her to the gym. But when she opened the door, it didn't look like she had imagined. The room was all filthy! Everywhere was dirty and there was no fun. + +The little girl was so sad that she didn't want to stay. She cried to her mommy and asked why the gym was such a mess. Her mommy told her that a naughty monster had come to the gym and made a huge mess! + +But then, the little girl had an idea. She told her mommy that if they worked together, they could clean up the mess. So, mommy and the little girl worked hard and soon the room was sparkling clean! + +The little girl loved going to the gym again. She played, laughed and jumped all day. She now had the fun place she had imagined! +Once upon a time there was a wide paw. It was furry and strong. Every day it walked and hopped around in the forest. + +One day when the paw was walking it found something strange. It was a big hole in the ground. The paw was so curious that it wanted to see what was inside. + +It was dark and the paw couldn't see anything. But then the paw heard something far away. It was a noise that sounded like a barking. The paw listened and listened until it could hear that the noise was coming from far below. + +The paw was so brave that it decided to jump in the deep hole. After a long jump the paw found many little furry creatures. It was a family of wild foxes! The paw was amazed and happy to have met them. + +The foxes and the paw became very good friends. The foxes would play and the paw would watch them and bark. They would be together for hours, and play hide and seek in the wide forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He loved to go on adventures. One day, Jack wanted to search for something special, so he went on a hunt. He looked high and low. But nothing caught his eye. He was getting tired, so he decided to take a break. + +Suddenly, he heard a strange noise. He was a bit fearful and scared. He looked around and saw a sparkle. It was a pretty style of something. He crept up slowly. As he got closer, he saw that it was a shiny stone. He was so happy, he picked it up and took it home. + +From then on, he would never forget that special search. He always kept the stone in his pocket for luck. +Once upon a time, there was a tank. It was full of tasty water. Every day, an old man would come and lock the tank with a clever lock. + +But one day, he forgot to lock the tank. A little bunny hopped right up to it. He hopped over to the edge, and took a big sip of the tasty water. He had so much fun that he kept coming back for more, swimming in the tank and lapping up the delicious water. + +One day, the old man remembered to lock the tank, but the bunny was still inside! He couldn't get out. The old man was worried, so he tried many different things. But the lock was too clever, and the bunny was stuck. + +Suddenly, there was a bright flash of light! When it faded, the tank had a new lock that the little bunny could open. With a cheer and a hop, the little bunny jumped out of the tank, happy to be free. From then on, the old man always remembered to lock the tank! +Once there was a famous little girl, and she had a rug. She really liked it and she would put it on the ground and sit on it. One day, she looked closely at her rug, and she started to understand something special about it. She understood that it was not just a rug. It was a magical rug, and it could take her to any place she wanted! + +Whenever she wanted to go somewhere special, she would sit on her rug, close her eyes and wish for it. Suddenly, she would open her eyes and be at her destination! All her friends knew about her magical rug, and they thought it was amazing. She would go on all kinds of adventures and tell her friends about them. + +The little girl and her rug became famous, and it was all because she understood the magic of it. +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old and loved to explore the wild. Every day she would go out in the woods and amaze at all the lovely things she saw. + +One day, while Lucy was playing, she heard a strange sound. It was a beautiful song and was coming from a big tree. Lucy looked up and she saw an angel. She had pretty wings and was singing a prayer. + +Lucy sat very still and listened to the angel's sweet prayer. She was so happy! She sang along with the angel and prayed with her heart. When the prayer was over, the angel smiled at Lucy and flew away. + +Lucy stayed in the forest for a while, just looking around and taking in the nice wild. When she was ready to go home, Lucy said a prayer and thanked God for the wonderful day she had. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl named Daisy. She loved jewelry and was always playing with her shiny necklaces, earrings and bracelets. One day, Daisy found a magic box that had been hidden in her garden. When Daisy opened the box, she discovered a sparkling, magical jewel inside. + +As Daisy touched the jewel, it started to glow very brightly and Daisy was amazed! Suddenly, Daisy heard a gentle voice in her ear. "If you want the magic to stay, rub the jewel each day!", the voice said. + +Daisy was very excited and she rubbed the jewel each morning and night. Every time she did this, the jewel glowed brighter and brighter. Daisy soon realised that the jewel made her happy and it made special things happen. Daisy was so grateful for the magical jewel and she knew she would be happy forever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Ben. One day, he wanted to go out and play in the park. But first, he had to put on his shoes. He sighed a big sigh, because when he bent down to put them on, it was very hard. + +He pulled and pulled and pulled, but just one foot would not go in. He got frustrated and so did his mum. He sighed again and tried harder, and this time the shoe went on! + +He ran out the door and ran to the park. Now he could have lots of fun. He ran and ran and ran, and it felt good to stretch out his feet. He had no more troubles that day, and felt very happy. +Once upon a time there was a poor leopard. He wandered through the tall grass searching for food. He was stumped; he couldn't find anything to eat. He started to wonder what he could do. + +The leopard kept looking and suddenly he heard a sound. He stopped and listened. It was a beautiful bird singing in a nearby tree. He moved closer to find out what type of bird it was. To his surprise, it was a colorful parrot. + +The leopard couldn't believe his eyes. He wondered what the parrot was doing in this place. He slowly crept closer, but the parrot noticed him and flew away quickly. The leopard looked up and watched as it flew away. + +The leopard felt sad and he started to wander around again. He was still poor and he was still hungry, but he knew he had seen something special. He reminded himself that one day he will meet the parrot again. +Once upon a time there was a brave ship. It sailed on big, blue water. One day, the ship stopped moving. It didn't go anywhere. It just stayed in one spot. + +The captain came to take a look. He saw that the ship was broken. He said that it needed to be repaired. + +The captain found a nice man who could help. The man said he could fix the ship. He brought lots of tools to fix it with. + +The man worked very hard. He fixed the broken stuff and made the ship look brand new. + +When he was done, the captain thanked him for his hard work. The brave ship was ready to go back in the water. Everyone cheered as the ship set sail. The ship was back to sailing the big, blue waters once again. +Gina went to the store to buy an apple. She saw lots of different sizes, shapes and colors. She wanted one with lots of sweet, juicy redness. She finally saw a furry apple that looked perfect. + +The apple was so tasty and sweet when she ate it. She liked it so much that she went back to the store and bought another one. But this time she picked out a bigger and furrier apple. + +Gina ate the new apple even quicker than the first one. It was so good that she wanted to buy more, but she didn't have enough money. So she decided to pick a few apples from the tree on her way home. She found some really big, furry apples and ate them all the way home. + +Gina's tummy was full and she was happy. She had bought and picked the best apples and enjoyed them so much. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear who lived in a big, green forest. One day, he was feeling very hot and wanted to take a swim. He knew of a secret oasis not far away and he decided to let himself in. + +The bear ran and ran until he found the oasis. He was so happy when he saw the cool, blue water. He jumped right in and swam and swam until he was all refreshed. + +After his swim, the bear remembered to be generous. So he let some other animals in too - a squirrel, a fox, and a frog. They all thanked and congratulated the bear, who was proud to have brought his friends such a nice treat. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lisa. She was very adventurous and always wanted to explore. Today she had an exciting plan: she wanted to search for treasure! + +So Lisa set off on the hunt for treasure. She looked in the garden, the park, the woods and everywhere she could think of! But she couldn't find anything. She was getting dizzy from all the searching, when suddenly she saw something sparkling in the grass. It was a shiny, sparkly necklace! + +Lisa was so excited! She quickly grabbed it and ran home with the prize. + +When she arrived home, she showd the necklace to her mum. Her mum was so pleased, she gave Lisa lots of hugs and kisses for her amazing find. Lisa was delighted, she knew she would treasure her special necklace forever! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was in a big hurry. He wanted to get to the park before the sun went down. He started to run, but it was too late. Suddenly, the sky went dark and he couldn't see. + +He stopped and looked around. Then he remembered - he forgot to bring a bulb! A bulb is an object that lights up and makes it easier to see in the dark. He ran back home as fast as he could, but it was getting very bad. + +When he finally got back, he quickly grabbed a bulb and ran to the park. Just then, the sky lit up with a beautiful light and the boy saw he made it just in time. He had saved the day with his bulb and made it to the park with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim. He was always very selfish and never shared with his friends. + +One day, his friends decided to play a game. They all had to guess what would be behind the door. Tim was sure he knew the answer, but he kept it to himself. + +When the door was opened, there was a big surprise! All of the other children saw a big box of sweets, but Tim saw something different. He saw a big smiley face! + +Tim realized then that maybe being selfish wasn't the best way to be. He shared the sweets with all of his friends and they all smiled together. + +From then on, Tim was never selfish again. He was always happy to share with his friends and he always had a big smile on his face. + +The End +Jack and his dad were marching through the forest. It was a gloomy day and the trees looked like they were bowed down. The fog was thick and they couldn't see beyond the trees. Suddenly, a loud noise filled the air. Jack looked around and nudged his dad, but there was nothing to be seen. So, they kept marching. + +As they made their way further, the sound seemed to be getting louder. Nervously Jack asked his dad what it was, but he just patted Jack's shoulder and kept marching. Suddenly, a crack of light appeared through the trees, and the sound of music seemed to be coming from it. + +Jack and his dad stopped to take a look. There in front of them stood a little band, playing away. The band members were all wearing bright clothes, waving their arms as they played, and the sound filled the forest all around. + +Jack grinned and took his dad's hand. Together, they marched towards the music and soon, their gloomy faces were filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a big red box. Inside the box was a beautiful pen. + +One day, the little boy left the house to go for a walk and forgot to take the red box with him. He walked and walked, looking at the trees and flowers until he got to the beach. + +When the little boy came back from his walk, he realized he did not have the red box. He was sad and started to cry. He asked his mum to help him look for the box. + +Luckily, the box was still on the beach. His dad went back to the beach to pick up the box. When he returned home, the little boy was so happy and excited he forgot all about his tears. + +Inside the box was the beautiful pen. The little boy was so glad it was safe and could now draw and write stories with it. He was happy to have his beautiful pen returned to him. +Once upon a time there was a small forest near a town. Every day the animals in the forest would demand food from the town's people. The people were worried because the demands kept getting bigger and bigger. + +One night, a little girl heard the animals noise in the forest. She was brave so she decided to find out what was happening. She carefully tip-toed her way into the darkness of the small forest, and when she got there she saw the animals had big bags of food. + +The little girl asked why they needed so much food. One of the animals said they didn't have enough food to feed them all so they had to demand food from the town. + +The little girl was so sad. She promised to help the animals so that they wouldn't need to demand food from the town anymore. She ran back to the town and told everyone about the animals. + +The people were so kind. They promised to give the animals food everyday so that they could all live happily ever after in the small forest! +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to build things. He had none of the tools he needed, so he asked his dad to lend him some tools. His dad was very kind and gave him a hammer, a wrench and some screws. + +The boy was very excited and rushed outside to begin building. But then he saw something even more exciting - a secret box that was hidden in the garden! He couldn't work out how to open the box, so he asked his dad to lend him a tool to open it. + +His dad lent him a screwdriver and then the boy carefully opened the box. Inside the box was something amazing - lots of magical tools! The boy was so happy that he could now build anything he wanted. He used the hidden tools to make lots of wonderful things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was only 3 years old. Joe wanted something to drink, so he went to the palm tree to find something to drink. + +Joe looked very carefully but he couldn't find anything. Suddenly, he noticed a big cocoacnut on one of the top leaves. Joe was very excited. He climbed the palm tree and grabbed the coconut. + +Joe opened the coconut and sipped it's delicious juice. He was so happy and felt very important. He started to think, "I'm so brave, I can do anything!" + +Joe decided that he would climb the palm tree every day to get more coconuts. From that day on, Joe was never thirsty and he always enjoyed the delicious coconut juice from the palm tree. +Charlie was a naughty boy. He loved to go outside and explore his garden. One day he was playing in his garden and saw something on the track. He guessed it was something special. He ran over to take a closer look. It was an old train track! + +Charlie was very excited and he began to pretend that the train track was his own. He ran around, pushing the track along and pretended it was a real train. + +He had so much fun, but then he heard his mum calling. He guessed it was time for dinner so he quickly ran back inside. He put the track away, so no one would know he had been so naughty. + +The next day, Charlie went back outside and started to build a new train track with his blocks. He guessed it was going to be bigger and better than the old one. He had such a good time playing with the track and his friends. And he was never naughty again. +Once upon a time, there was a planet. On this planet lived a terrible monster. The monster was so big and it was so loud. Every day the monster would roar. Everyone near the planet was afraid of the monster. + +One night, a brave kid wanted to see the monster. He went to the planet alone. He was a bit scared but he was brave. When he got to the planet the monster was there! The monster roared and the little kid was scared. + +But then something very special happened. The kid started to roar too, and soon the monster and the little kid were roaring together. They were roaring so loudly and no one was scared any more. Everyone that heard the monster and the kid were happy and cheered. From then on, the monster and the kid were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He was three years old and loved helicopters! Every day he watched choppers take off and land near his house. One day he decided to take off in one of the helicopters. + +Ben climbed up in the chopper and it started flying away. He flew higher and higher until he was too far away to see his house. He was so excited! + +But suddenly the helicopter started making funny noises and it was getting hurt. Ben was scared! But soon he felt the chopper coming back down towards his house. The helicopter landed safe and sound. + +Ben was so happy that he returned safely. He promised himself that he would never take off in a helicopter without asking an adult first. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Dan. He wanted to go outside and have some fun. So he went outside and started to jog. He jogged until he reached the roof of a tall building. To his surprise, he saw a bird perched on top of the roof. He ran so quickly up the stairs of the building that he was tired. But he kept on jogging. He reached the roof and the bird chirped with excitement! He talked with the bird and they became good friends. Dan jogged back down the stairs and he was so happy to have his new friend. He said goodbye and then kept on jogging until he reached home. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Audrey. She was only three years old. Every day, Audrey would share things with her furry puppy, Sam. He loved playing with toys and going for walks. One day, Audrey decided to share a special surprise with Sam. It was a hidden opera! + +The little girl had found the opera in her backyard. It was very old and filled with amazing music. Audrey and Sam went outside to listen to the sounds of the opera. They both loved hearing the beautiful music in the air. + +Together, they enjoyed the opera until the sun went down. They even shared their dinner with each other. Then, Audrey and Sam said goodbye and went back inside. Audrey put the opera away in her secret hiding spot. + +Every day, Audrey and Sam shared something new with each other. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a miserable little girl. She was very lonely and didn't have anyone to play with. One day, she saw a vine growing up the side of her house. She was so excited and grabbed hold of the vine. She then started to part the vine from the wall. + +The vine came down from the roof of the house, and as the little girl parted it, it became longer and longer. Soon, the vine was long enough for the little girl to use for fun. She grabbed hold of the end of the vine and started to swing. She laughed and laughed as she swang higher and higher. + +The little girl was no longer so miserable. She had found something fun to do and she made lots of new friends too. Whenever she was feeling lonely, she would part the vine, swing and swing until she was laughing. +It was a dark night. A little owl was feeling sad and alone. She wanted to find a friend, but couldn't. Suddenly, she heard a noise. There was a little girl walking her way. The owl was so excited! She flapped her wings and flew right down to meet the little girl. + +The little girl was very happy to see the owl. She asked the owl to come and play with her. The little owl smiled and agreed. Together they began to play hide and seek around the tree. They laughed and giggled as the owl flew from branch to branch. + +After a while, the owl had to go home because the sun was coming up. The little girl was sad, but said goodbye to her new friend. The owl said she would be back soon, and promised to come and visit the little girl again. + +The owl flew away, and the little girl watched until she couldn't see the owl anymore. She knew she had made a friend and soon she would finish the game and have a lot of fun. +Once there was a girl who lived with her mommy. She really liked to play with her friends, but she was feeling sad one day. + +She decided to tell her mommy why she was upset. She said, "Mommy, I miss my friends." + +Her mommy was so patient and loving. She put her arms around her daughter and said, "I understand. Why don't we bake some cookies and I can give them to your friends when they come to play?" + +The girl was excited and they started to bake the cookies. But when they were finished, the girl said, "Mommy! We forgot to put the salt!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's OK! We can still give the cookies to your friends. They'll still be yummy," + +The girl was so happy that she had such a kind and patient mommy. The girl ran to give the cookies to her friends and they enjoyed them very much. The girl was happy and grateful that her mommy was so patient with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little child called Sam. One day Sam went to the park with his friends. Sam thought it would be fun, but he was wrong. + +At the park, Sam's friends wanted to play a game. Sam didn't understand the game very well so he struggled to keep up with them. Everyone started to laugh at Sam and he felt very embarrassed. + +Just then, Sam's mummy came to the park. She saw that everyone was teasing Sam and she became very unhappy. To make everyone feel better, she told them a funny story. Everyone laughed so much, they forgot all about the game. + +The little child was so happy to see his mummy and he knew she wouldn't let anyone embarrass him anymore. From then on, the park was a fun and happy place for him. +One cold day, a little girl went out to play. She wore her favorite pink coat and played in her yard. It was so much fun that the time passed quickly. + +Suddenly, dark clouds in the sky made everything seem gloomy and the girl began to panic. She looked around but could not find her parents. She called out to them but there was no answer. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a voice. She turned and saw a charming old man in the corner of her yard. With a kindly face, he told her not to worry. He said her parents had gone inside the house and that she should do the same. + +Reassured, the girl said goodbye and ran inside. To her surprise, she found her parents there and hugged them tightly. She was so glad she had her cozy coat to protect her from the Scarey cold. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a rabbit and a fox. The fox wanted to play a game. He said, "Let's choose something." The rabbit said, "I know! Let's play hide-and-seek!" + +The fox said, "No, we should choose to find something." The rabbit thought long and hard. He looked around the meadow and then he saw it: a big orange mushroom! + +The rabbit was so excited. He said to the fox, "Let's pick it! Then we can have a lot of fun." The fox agreed, so they hopped over to the mushroom. They both grabbed a stem and started to pull. + +After a few minutes, the mushroom came loose. The rabbit and fox jumped for joy. Then, the fox suggested, "Let's put it in my house. Then we can both play with it." + +The fox and rabbit gave the mushroom a big hug, then carefully carried it back to Fox's house. The two friends played with the orange mushroom every day. They never got tired of it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever ostrich. He lived in a big farm and he liked to run around the fields. He was so fast that he could raise up his wings and fly. + +One day, the ostrich saw a farmer walking around with a big bag of corn. He wanted to try the corn, so he went over to the farmer and said “Can I have some corn please?†The farmer was feeling generous, so he gave the ostrich some corn. + +The next day, the ostrich was back at the farm, and this time he had an idea. He wanted to raise baby ostriches. He thought it would be a lot of fun. So, he begged the farmer for some eggs. After a bit of convincing, the farmer gave him two eggs. + +The ostrich took the eggs back to his nest and carefully tucked them in. After a few weeks, the eggs hatched and two baby ostriches were born. The clever ostrich took great care of them and taught them many things. + +The baby ostriches grew up to be strong and friendly. They ran around the farm and made the farmer smile. The clever ostrich had done a great job raising them! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Carin. Carin was only 3 years old, and she loved to explore. One day Carin decided to go for a walk in the woods with her new friends, Maya and Hailey. + +Suddenly, Carin heard a loud gobble from up above in the trees. It was a big, fat turkey! Carin was confused and stood there watching the turkey as it flew from tree to tree. + +Maya and Hailey came up to Carin and said, "Let's go say hello to the turkey!" Carin thought this was a great idea, so the 3 of them started to follow the turkey through the woods. + +The turkey was flying so fast that it was almost impossible to keep up. Finally, when they reached a clearing in the woods, the turkey stopped and looked at Carin. Then, it made a funny sign with its wing and ran off into the forest. + +Carin was confused, but she was also super excited to have seen the turkey. She hugged Maya and Hailey and thanked them for helping her find the turkey. + +The 3 of them ran back to Carin's house, and told their moms all about the turkey they found in the woods. They all laughed, and Carin knew it would be a story that she would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl called Emma. She wanted to go on an adventure. So she went to the sky and flew up, up and away. + +As Emma flew, she saw the Earth below her. The blue water and the green land were so fine. Emma smiled and flew higher and higher. + +But then she noticed something strange. The sky was starting to get darker. So she decided to stop flying. She needed to find out why the sky was becoming dark. + +When Emma stopped flying, she noticed that dark clouds were coming from the Earth. Emma quickly flew down to the Earth and saw that the clouds were coming from a volcano. + +Emma knew she needed to stop the volcano, so she waved her hand and used her magic to make the clouds go away. The sky was blue once again and all was fine. + +Emma was happy that she had stopped the volcano and saved the Earth. And she never stopped adventuring! +Molly was very excited. She got a special present. It was a paint set! Molly ran over to the rug and spread it out. She was ready to paint! + +Molly opened the paint set and looked inside. She saw the pots of paint and the brushes! Molly couldn't wait to start. + +First, Molly dipped her brush into the red paint. She started painting the rug. She painted stars and circles and even tried to make a flower! + +Molly mixed some of the colors together. She made yellow and green and blue. Molly added some dots and lines too. The rug was coming alive! + +Molly's mom was so impressed. She told Molly that she had made the rug very useful. Molly smiled and hugged her mom. She was so pleased with her own work and knew she could do more with it. +Once upon a time there was a rat. He was very important. He liked to seat on the sofa, and the mouse was always his seatmate. They had lots of fun together. + +One day, rat decided to go for a walk in the woods. He was having a lot of fun - hopping over logs, exploring the trees. + +But then an owl spotted him, and started to chase him! Rat was scared, but he didn't know what to do. He ran and ran, until finally he saw a big tree stump. He jumped on it, and found a seat. He was safe! + +The owl flew away, and the rat breathed a sigh of relief. He was so glad that he had found his important seat! He vowed to never forget how important it was to have a safe place to seat. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to eat some oat. Her mommy said she should eat them, but the girl refused. She wanted to do something else instead. + +When her daddy came home, he saw that she wasn't eating the oat. He decided to try to make her eat them. He said it was foolish not to eat them. But the little girl still refused. + +Finally, her mommy and daddy both decided to leave her be. They said if she was truly hungry, she would eat the oat. So the little girl just sat there and refused to eat. + +But then, in the end, the little girl realized she was getting very hungry. So she ate the oat and was happy she did, because it was delicious! +Once there was a little girl called Suzy. One day, Suzy wanted to find something fun to do. She asked her mom for some help. Her mom suggested that they count together. Suzy liked this idea, so they started counting numbers. + +First they said the numbers slowly, practicing each one. Then they tried counting faster and faster. Suzy started to get really good, she could count to ten super fast! + +After that, her mom suggested that they try to count higher numbers. Suzy tried counting all the way to twenty. She had to concentrate really hard, but she did it! + +In the end, counting was fun and Suzy was very proud of herself. She was so happy that her mom had suggested counting numbers together. +One day, Mommy came home from the grocery with a bag of food. She was very eager to feed her hungry family. + +Mommy unpacked the groceries and started to make dinner. She was careful to include each family member's favorite food. The family sat around the table and dug in. + +After dinner, Mommy asked the family if they remembered to say thank you. They all said thank you, and Mommy was very proud. + +Mommy was so happy that she asked if anyone wanted to come to the park to play. Everyone was eager to go, so they all put on shoes and headed out the door. + +At the park, the family played tag and laughed and had a wonderful time. It was a night to remember. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to do something special. He had a very long list of tasks to complete. First, he had to find some ice. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find any. He asked his father for help. + +His father found an ice machine and said, “Look, here is some ice!†The boy was very excited. He filled his bucket with ice and rushed home. + +When he got home, the boy put the ice in the freezer. Then he gathered all the things he needed to complete his tasks. He was so happy to have the ice. + +Finally, the boy completed his list and was exhausted. But he was very satisfied! He had a long day, but it was worth it. +One day, John was walking in the park when he saw a dead bird. He felt very sad and stopped to look at it. Suddenly, he heard a sharp noise and saw a big library close by. John was very excited and started running towards the library. When he got there, he opened the door and saw many books inside. He picked up a book and started to read it. As he read, he began to feel happy again. He was so excited to read such a cool book! When he finished the book, he put it down and heard the same sharp noise again. He left the library feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time there was an enormous underground world. It was a magical and wondrous place. + +In this place there were lots of slides. Big slides, small slides and slides with twists and turns. + +One day, a 3 year old boy named Ben went to the underground world with his friends. He was so excited to try all of the slides. He slid down the biggest slide first and screamed with joy. Then he slid slowly down the twisty slide. But his favorite was the slide with all the bumps. + +Ben spent the whole day sliding and laughing with his friends. He was sad when it was time to go, but he knew he would come back soon to slide some more. He loved the enormous underground world and all of the slides. +Once upon a time, there was a very tough three year old. She wanted to get some ice-cream but didn't know what to do. She decided to go on an adventure to find ice-cream. + +So she set off on her journey and stoped by the park to play. She saw lots of other children eating ice-cream and they all looked very happy. + +The three year old tried to convince her mum to buy her some ice-cream but her mum said no. The three year old was very sad. + +But then, something magical happened. The ice-cream man stoped with his truck to sell ice-cream. The three year old was so happy and ran over to the truck to get some ice-cream. + +The ice-cream man gave her two scoops of the most delicious ice-cream and the little girl enjoyed it very much. She felt so tough having accomplished her mission. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to have fun. + +One day, Lucy decided to try something new. She wanted to dance! So she shouted for her mom to come watch her. + +Her mom clapped her hands and yelled, “Go Lucy!†Lucy smiled and began to dance. She moved her arms and legs in creative ways and was soon shimmying and shaking all around the room! + +Her mom and dad were so proud of her. They cheered for Lucy and praised her for being so creative. It made her smile even wider. + +Soon, the evening was over and Lucy went to bed happy. She had tried something new, and it was fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was very cute and she loved toast. + +Every morning Lucy would get up early and rise. She would go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She would take a slice of bread and put it in the toaster. She would wait for it to rise! + +When the toast was ready, Lucy would spread a yummy topping on it and eat it with a smile. It was so delicious. + +Lucy loved her toast in the morning and she would eat it every day. This was her special morning routine and it always made her so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mel. He was three years old. One day, Mel and his mommy went to the market. It was a lovely place with lots of nice things to buy. At the market, Mel wanted to join some children playing games. He said to his mommy, "Please can I join them?" His mommy said, "Yes, of course you can join them!". So Mel ran off to join the children. He was so excited! When Mel joined them, the children welcomed him with big smiles and said, "Hi Mel! You can play with us!". Mel was so happy to join the fun. He had a lot of fun with the children at the lovely market. +Once there was a little girl named Abby who lived with her parents in a big house. Abby was very creative and always loved making new things. One day her father gave her a special card - it was a magical card which could help her escape to any place she wanted. + +Abby was so excited and she wanted to use the card right away. She decided to escape to the beach, so she put the card in front of her and said the magical words. Suddenly, Abby was whisked away to a beautiful beach with turquoise waters and white sand. + +She had so much fun playing in the sun and collecting shells. After sometime, it was time for Abby to go home. She put the card in front of her and repeated the magical words. In an instant, Abby was back in her house with her parents. + +Abby had the best time exploring new places with her magical card. She even found out that if she was creative, she could come up with many new places to escape to! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Missy wanted to do something special. She decided to try baking a cake. She brought out the flour, milk and eggs and started mixing them together. + +Then, she remembered she needed some oil. She went to the cupboard and got the bottle of oil. She mixed the oil with the other ingredients and put the mix in the oven. + +After a while, the cake was ready. Missy took it out and it smelled so lovely and sweet. She put some icing on it and decorated it with some charming pink flowers. + +Missy was so happy that her cake looked so perfect. She cut it into slices and shared it with her family. Everyone enjoyed the cake and thought it was delicious. + +Missy had tried so hard to make the cake and it was a success. She had learned that if you try your best, you can do amazing things! +The sun was starting to scatter its light across the sky. It was a curious sunrise, the brightest of them all. + +Jenny was up early. She was so excited to see this sunrise, she had been looking forward to it all night. + +Jenny looked around to see the flowers in the garden. They were beautiful, and they sparkled in the sunlight. She was even more excited! + +Then she saw a butterfly fluttering around in the sky. She followed it with her eyes until it flew away. Jenny ran after it, eager to catch a glimpse of it. + +Butterflies were so interesting and they always seemed to disappear so quickly! Jenny watched the butterfly fly away into the sunrise until it was out of sight. + +The sunrise was still beautiful and now Jenny was getting excited to start her day. With an extra skip in her step, she went inside to get ready. +Molly was a curious little girl. One day, she saw something on the gray floor. It was a puzzle with lots of pieces all mixed up. She was excited and wanted to complete the puzzle. Molly started to pick out all the pieces and put them together until they all fit. After a while, she was very happy to find that the puzzle was complete! She had done it all by herself. Molly jumped up and down in excitement and hugged her mom who watched in amazement. Together, they looked at the completed puzzle and smiled! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl. She liked to look at the flowers in her garden. She liked the little pink ones, the big yellow ones, and the tiny blue ones. Every day the little girl looked for new flowers that had grown. + +One day, the little girl found something special in the garden. It was a little white flower with yellow petals. She used her hands to take the flower out of the ground carefully. She looked at the flower and smiled. + +The little girl's mom saw her looking at the flower in the garden. "That's a special flower," she said. "Let's put it in a pot and take it inside so that we can keep it." The little girl smiled, and the mom put the flower in a pot. + +The little girl looked at her clever flower every day. She smiled each time she saw it and it made her very happy. The flower was her special friend and she was very proud of it. +Emily was a 3 year old who loved exploring. She had a pile of luggage and she wanted to go for a walk. She was so excited to see what she could find. + +First, she stretched so she could see a long way. She looked up and saw a mild blue sky, with fluffy white clouds. + +She saw a big tree with leaves that were just starting to turn orange. Emily thought it was so pretty. After that, she looked around and noticed a big garden with flowers of all colors. She wanted to explore more, so she stretched and kept walking. + +Eventually, Emily saw a pond and as she got closer, she noticed little baby ducks. Emily was so happy that she ran to the edge of the pond. She watched the ducks swimming and she smiled. + +After that, she ran back to her luggage and started to pack everything up. She had had a wonderful day, and now she was ready to go home. +Once there was a young girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. One day, her mom asked her to carry a bottle of perfume. Lucy smiled and happily took the bottle. She then felt something strange on her shoulder - a butterfly! + +The little butterfly was helpless and had landed on her shoulder. Lucy was so happy to see the little creature. She carefully carried the butterfly and the bottle of perfume. + +The butterfly was so grateful for Lucy's help. As a thank you, it fluttered its wings and released a beautiful scent - it smelled like the perfume Lucy was carrying! The sweet scent filled the air, and it smelled so beautiful that everyone around them stopped to admire it. + +Everyone was amazed by the wonderful perfume, and Lucy was so proud of her butterfly friend. From that day on, they were the best of friends, and Lucy never forgot to carry her perfume with her. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sara. She was very kind and always did her best. One day Sara had an idea. She wanted to make a big surprise, so she decided to build something special. + +Every day she worked hard and made good progress. She had to find materials, measure things and make many decisions. Sara was sure she would be able to complete her task. + +Sara worked for a long time. Finally, it was time to finish the surprise. She was very excited. With one last bit of hard work, she made it to the end. She was so happy! Then she looked around and it was all clear. + +The surprise was finished and Sara smiled with pride. She had worked hard and done a great job. Sara was glad she had taken the time to complete her special project. +Once upon a time, there lived a wise bird who knew many things. The bird liked to fly high up, above the clouds. One day, two missiles came flying close by. The bird watched the missiles, afraid. But the wise bird soon remembered it was strong, and it could make the missiles go away. + +The bird flapped its wings and started flying towards the missiles. It made loud calls, and the missiles listened. Soon, the missiles surrendered to the bird, and flew away. The bird watched the missiles fly away, happy they had made the wise choice to surrender. + +The bird returned to its clouds and flew on, happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a humble boy called Tim. He loved to slide. He would slide down hills, slide down slides and slide around his house! + +One day, Tim was sliding on his swing. He went up and down, up and down, feeling very happy. Suddenly, he saw a large boat in the distance. He said to himself, "What is that?" + +The boat came closer and it was going faster and faster. Suddenly, it came to a stop right next to Tim's house. He could see people on the boat, they were smiling and laughing. + +Later, Tim found out that it was a wake! He learned that a wake was a special party, held for someone who had passed away. It was a sad occasion, but also a happy one as the people remembered the person who had gone. + +Tim felt very happy that he'd seen the wake. He was also sad for the person who had gone, but he also felt very humble that he'd been a part of something so special. That night, Tim went to sleep with a happy smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. She was only three years old, but very brave. + +One day, Millie heard a big, loud noise outside. She rushed to the window to see what it was. She could see a red fire truck in the street. It was very, very fast. + +Millie could see the firefighters running very quickly. One of them held up a red thermometer. He was looking around the house very carefully. Millie wanted to help, so she opened the door and rushed out. + +The firefighter smiled and thanked her. Then, he gave her a red thermometer to play with. Millie was so happy that she ran back inside with the thermometer, and put it safe in her toy box. + +The end. +One day, Sally was sailing on her boat in the big blue sea. She suddenly heard the sound of splashing. Sally shrugged and peeked over the side of the boat. There was a big yellow fish swimming around the boat. Sally saw the fish's fin looking guilty as it swam away. + +Sally was worried but she didn't want to worry her parents so she said nothing. She shrugged, climbed back up onto the boat and continued sailing. Sally kept an eye out for the fish but it never returned. + +The sun was getting close to the horizon, so Sally started to steer the boat home. As Sally sailed away, she saw the yellow fish swimming in the distant waves. Sally smiled and gave a little wave goodbye to the fish. Even though she didn't know why it was so guilty, Sally was sure that it was happy and safe in the sea. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to play. One day she was playing with her toy car when she noticed something in the sky. To her surprise it was a beautiful bird, zooming through the clouds. She was thrilled! + +The little girl wanted to get closer, so she ran outside to get a better look. With amazement she watched the bird fly by, twirling and spinning through the air. + +Suddenly the little girl realized something special. She was watching a beautiful bird do something it loved - fly! The little girl decided to imagine that she was the bird, and for a moment, she felt like she could fly too. She closed her eyes and suddenly she was zooming through the sky faster than ever before. She felt so happy! + +The little girl opened her eyes and the moment was gone, but she never forgot it. She realized that with just a little imagination, she could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to draw. Everywhere she went, she brought her chalk. It made her happy to create pictures of flowers and animals with her chalk. + +One day, when she went to the park, she saw a big wall. She decided to draw a big picture on it, and quickly got to work. She was so excited to show everyone her art. + +As she worked, other kids started to recognize her art. They were amazed and clapped and cheered as they watched her draw. Soon, dozens of kids gathered around her that they all saw her amazing artwork. + +She felt so proud to see that everyone was enjoying her art. When she was finished, she made sure to spread the chalk around so that others could use it. She wanted everyone to be able to draw and have just as much fun as she did. + +With everyone together, the park began to fill up with art and fun. Everyone was so proud and happy to have the big wall of art available to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy comet named Cometa. She was flying through the sky, looking down at the Earth below. She was feeling lonely and wanted a friend. + +Suddenly, Cometa saw a tiny, bright star in the night sky. She flew closer to see what it was. The star was called Jasper and it was a lost and lonely star. Cometa was so kind and she decided to help Jasper. + +She used her magic to lift Jasper high up into the sky and then she used her special breath to restore his sparkle. Jasper started sparkling again and now he wasn't lonely anymore. + +Cometa and Jasper became very good friends and every night they fly together in the night sky. They have lots of fun and Jasper is always restored and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a stuffed animal named Snuggles. One evening, Snuggles had a rip in his tummy. Lucy was very sad. + +Her mommy said that it was time to repair Snuggles. She found a needle and some thread, and showed Lucy how the thread went through the needle. + +Lucy was excited to try. She was very flexible and gave it a go. With her mom's help, she was able to carefully sew the rip closed. + +The next evening, Snuggles was as good as new! Lucy was relieved and gave Snuggles a big hug. Snuggles would be safe now and she would never be without her best friend. +Once there was a patient girl who went for a walk in the park. Along the way she saw an object. It was a little bit broken but she thought it was special. She smiled, picked it up and hugged it. Suddenly, the object started to move! It was a little puppy! It was so happy to find a new friend. The girl hugged the puppy back and they started to play. They ran and chased each other around the park. The little girl was so happy she had found a new friend! They were inseparable after that day and became the best of friends. They hugged each other often and were very patient with each other. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was eager to go on an adventure, so she skipped down the trail. She was so excited to explore all the new sights and sounds. + +But as she went further down the trail, it became harder and harder to keep her balance. She had to take extra care not to slip. + +After a while, she started to get frustrated because she was not making much progress. She was determined to make it to the end of the trail without slipping, and she kept going. + +Finally, after a lot of slipping and sliding, she arrived at the end of the trail. She was very proud of herself and gave herself a big pat on the back. She had persevered - even though it had been tricky! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy. His name was Max and he liked to play all the time. One day, Max's owner wanted to measure something with a teaspoon. He put the teaspoon in his hand and walked to the kitchen. + +Max followed him, wanting to play too. His owner measured the teaspoon with a ruler and Max wanted to know what they were doing. He looked at the ruler and gave it a sniff. + +The owner thought it was funny and showed Max how to use the teaspoon to measure the sugar. Max was so excited that he kept trying to measure things. He even tried to measure the playpen with the teaspoon! + +Max's owner couldn't help but laugh. He was so proud when his puppy figured out how to measure with the teaspoon. They had so much fun together playing and measuring with the teaspoon. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl called Amy. Everyday she liked to go and play in the garden. One day while she was running around, she noticed something strange. There was a small green plant that she had never seen before. Amy stopped to take a closer look and she was amazed! The plant had tiny white flowers that were so sweet and pretty. + +Amy decided to mention the plant to her mom. When Amy asked her mom about the plant, her mom told her that it had been there since the garden was planted. Amy was so excited and she couldn't wait to show her mom all the wonderful things she'd seen. + +For the rest of the summer, Amy took care of the little plant. She often watered it and enjoyed watching the flowers it grew. She even gave it a name: Daisy! + +At the end of the summer, Amy said goodbye to Daisy. She was sad, but she was sure the little chubby plant would always be remembered by her. +Once there was a powerful man. He was so strong he could lift big rocks above his head! He went to the park every day to increase his strength even more. Every time he lifted, he could feel his waist become stronger and stronger. + +One day, he saw a little girl in the park. She was watching him every time he lifted, and smiled at him. He felt himself getting stronger and stronger because of her smile. Soon, his waist became bigger and bigger and his strength increased even more! + +The man and the girl became very good friends. Every day, they would meet up in the park and lift together. With the girl’s help, the man could lift bigger and bigger rocks than before. His waist became so powerful he was very proud of himself! + +The girl felt proud too. She was glad that her friend was so strong and proud! Every day, they would increase their strength together. It was wonderful! +Once there was a strong pupil who wanted to crawl through the forest. He was only three years old, but he was determined. He slowly inched forward, crawling on his hands and knees. The trees and bushes tickled his face as he slowly moved through. + +Finally, he made it to the other side! He had been crawling for so long and was feeling really tired. But he was very proud of himself for making it all the way. He looked around and saw so many exciting things. + +He crawled over to a stream and watched the water running. He then looked at the leaves and trees, noticing how each one was different. After that, he went over to a pile of stones, which he used to make a tower. He worked hard, stacking one stone on top of the other until the tower was strong and he was very proud of it. + +As the sun began to set, the strong pupil crawled back into the forest. He knew he would be back soon to explore more. He smiled to himself, happy with what he had accomplished that day. +Once there was a very fine fur coat. It belonged to an old man who kept it in a box. He was very proud of it and didn't want to lend it to anyone. + +One day, a young child asked the old man if they could borrow the fur. The old man was wary, but eventually he agreed. + +The child was so excited to have the fur coat. Everywhere they went, they showed it off to everyone. + +Eventually, the time came for the child to return the fur coat to the old man. The child was sad to give it back, but they knew it was the right thing to do. So they returned it in perfect condition. + +The old man was very happy to have the fur back. He thanked the child and said he would lend it again if needed. +Once upon a time, there was a crocodile. He liked to zip all around the river. One day, the crocodile decided he wanted a snack. He swam around and around until he finally found something smelly. It was the ugliest fish he had ever seen. With one quick zip, the crocodile grabbed the fish and ate it! He was so happy and he zipped back to his home in the river. He had a full tummy and a happy heart. The end. +Sammy was feeling very comfortable wearing his favorite yellow shirt. He was playing with his toys in his bedroom, when suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the living room. He cautiously went to check and saw that his mom had dropped a jar of pickles on the floor. + +Sammy's mom was worried that the jar had broken, but Sammy ran to help pick it up. He was very proud that he had been able to save the jar and give it to his mom. She was so thankful and happy. + +To show her appreciation, she gave Sammy a big hug. He felt so happy and special, and he hugged back. His mom promised him that she would make sure the jar was very safe from now on. + +Sammy smiled and went back to playing with his toys. He felt so loved and comfortable! +Once upon a time there was a girl called May. She was three years old and loved to act. One day May decided to go on a great adventure. + +May woke up early. She put on her shoes and went outside. She walked through the forest and around the lake. May was so excited! + +After a while, May came to a sour smelling cave. She was a bit scared, but decided to act brave. She went inside and saw a great big bear! The bear was fast asleep. + +May didn't know what to do. She quietly backed away and started to walk away from the cave. Suddenly, the bear woke up and saw May. It smiled and waved goodbye. + +May felt so happy. She had been brave and done something very exciting. She waved back and soon was walking home again. She was an adventurer and nothing could stop her! +Jack was an ignorant 3 year old boy who loved to nap. Whenever his mom put him to bed, he would always find a way to sneak out of his room and take a nap on the ground. His mom would search for him in his room, but he was always clever enough to give her the slip. + +One day, Jack fell asleep outside in the grass. He was so exhausted that he slept right through lunch and didn't wake up until the sun was setting. When his mom found him, she was angry. She scolded him for leaving his room to take a nap outside, but then she put her arm around him, gave him a hug and said she was happy he was safe. + +From then on, Jack's mom would always wake him up 15 minutes before lunchtime, so he wouldn't forget to eat. And from then on, Jack never attempted to sneak out of his room and take another nap on the ground. Jack learned his lesson and was no longer ignorant. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy who loved to travel. They wanted to learn new languages, so they went on a journey and looked for a cheap language school. + +They finally found one. The teacher welcomed them and taught them new words. Soon, mommy and daddy were speaking a new language. + +One day, the teacher said to them, "It's time for you to come home now." So, the two packed their bags and headed home. + +When mommy and daddy arrived, the little one was so excited. Mommy taught her how to say the new language and daddy made it fun. + +Since then, the little one has practiced every day and can now speak the new language. Mommy, Daddy, and the little one all have a great time talking in their new language. +Once there was a family who had a problem. Water was leaking into their house so they called the repairman. He came and checked the pipes and found another problem. They had all been shut off! + +The repairman looked around and found the normal switch. He turned it on and the leak stopped. Everyone was very happy and the leak was gone. + +The family thanked the repairman and asked him to stay for dinner. He said "No thank you. I have to go now but I'm glad I was able to help you fix the leak." + +The family thanked him again and waved him goodbye as he walked away. They were so happy that the leak was fixed and all was normal again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Mark and Mike. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Mike was feeling very selfish and he wanted to do things only for himself. He said no to Mark, when he asked to join in. + +Mark was very sad and he thought that maybe his power to be nice and generous could change Mike's mind. He prayed and asked for help from the sky above. + +That night, a bright star shone in the night sky. Mike saw it too and it made him feel warm and happy inside. He thought that it was a sign. + +The star's light rose up to Mike's heart. Mark's power of generosity helped the star's light rise up even higher. Mike knew that it was wrong to be selfish and he apologized to Mark. They were friends again and they enjoyed playing together. +Sammy and his mom were walking in the park. It was a windy day and Sammy started to shiver. His mom saw that he was cold and wrapped Sammy in her warm blanket. That made Sammy feel better. She wanted to take a picture of Sammy in the park, so she set up the picture frame. Sammy smiled for the camera, but his mom noticed something was wrong. His hair was a messy mess! She told Sammy to fix it and he quickly brushed out the tangles until it was nice and neat. His mom was relieved and they took the picture. Sammy smiled, happy that he was able to fix his hair. He felt so proud of himself! +Once there was a happy boy named Tom. He liked to find coins on the ground. One day, Tom found a special coin in the street. It was silver and shiny. After he found it, Tom showed it to his mom. His mom was so happy for him. She wanted to give him a special treat. She said she would offer him an ice-cream if he gave her the coin. Tom was so excited. He happily gave his mom the coin and she gave him an ice-cream. Tom was so happy and enjoyed the special treat. From then on, Tom was excited to find more coins and was happy to spend them on something special. +There was a nervous boy who wanted to go to the cave. He had never been there before and was scared. So, he closed his eyes and he prayed. He said, "Please let me be brave enough to go to the cave." + +The boy opened his eyes and he was still nervous, but he wanted to try. He took one step and then another step, until he was standing outside the cave. He was nervous but he kept praying in his heart. + +The boy took a deep breath and then he went inside the cave. It was dark, but he kept praying and he felt brave. He kept walking and exploring until he found something beautiful - a secret waterfall! + +The boy was so happy. He thanked God for helping him to be brave. He had been nervous but now he was travelling, exploring and discovering something wonderful. +One day there was a very sunny day outside and Jack wanted to go outside and play. He put on his sunglasses to help him see in the bright sunshine. He thought they looked amazing! + +Jack ran around and made sandcastles. He laughed as he played and ran around. Then, he heard a noise coming from the sky and saw a big, scary dragon flying overhead! +Jack was frightened, but he tried to resist the fear. He knew he needed to stay brave, so he decided to play a game. He made believe that he had amazing sunglasses that gave him special super powers. + +With his superhero sunglasses, Jack could fly high in the sky and conquer the scary dragon. He leapt up and waved his sunglasses, pretending to be a powerful superhero. The dragon flew away and Jack laughed in celebration. + +Jack loved his amazing sunglasses and knew his pretend super powers had helped him resist the fear. He was so happy and laughed with joy. +Once there was an adorable little bunny. He liked to run and explore the world around him. One day he saw a shiny silver fork in the grass and thought it looked interesting. He hopped over and got a closer look. He decided he wanted to keep the fork, so he hopped away with it. + +When he found a cozy place in some bushes, he realized he had no idea what to do with his new fork. He looked around to try and find something to help him, but he only saw a big brown squirrel. But the squirrel had a great idea. He said, "Run with it, and you can use it to dig for yummy carrots!" + +So the bunny did just that. He ran around, digging with his new fork and finding lots of carrots. He had so much fun! After awhile, he stopped running and hopped away with his wonderful fork. He was so happy that he had found something so new and so useful. From that day on, the bunny was never without his beloved fork. +Once upon a time there lived a Little Bear called Jack. He lived in the woods with his friends, Buttercup the Rabbit and Max the Squirrel. One day, Jack wanted to explore the woods and see what wonders he could find. So, he set off with Buttercup and Max by his side. + +As they ventured further into the depths of the woods, they stumbled upon a beautiful meadow. + +Jack was delighted by what he saw and decided to settle down and make it his new home. Buttercup and Max were a bit jealous but they wanted to be with Jack, so they decided to make it their home too. + +They spent weeks exploring the meadow and discovering new wonders. Everywhere they looked there were new things to marvel at. They were so excited and happy that they had finally found a place to make their home. + +In the end, the Little Bear and his friends made the meadow their new home and they were never jealous of each other ever again. They were content and happy and enjoyed their wonder-filled new home. +Once there was a jolly child named Jack. Jack liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day he was playing in the garden when he saw something shiny. It was a spray can! He was excited and started spraying the loopy flowers with it. + +The flowers were bright yellow and pink now. Jack smiled and twirled around in circles, feeling the cool breeze against his face. He spun around and around until he was dizzy and fell down laughing. + +The sun was setting and it was time for Jack to go back inside. He skipped back home with a smile on his face, knowing that he had sprayed the flowers with joy and made them look even more jolly. +The sun was shining in the backyard. It was time to work. + +First, the gardener carefully raked the leaves. They were delicate. He cleared away all the twigs and made everything neat. + +Next he dug a small hole. He planted a little flower in it. He watered it with love. + +He worked carefully so that the flower could grow to be big and strong. + +When he was finished, he stood back and admired his work. The backyard looked beautiful in the sunlight. He was happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave girl called Mandy. She loved to explore the jungle. One day, Mandy was walking in the jungle and she came across a tight space between the tree branches and leaves. She wriggled and squirmed her way into the tight gap. She didn't know what was in there. + +Soon, Mandy could feel something moving around. She was so scared, she almost wanted to cry. But then she realised it was a family of monkeys playing around in the tight space. She was so relieved! The monkeys saw Mandy and started to hug and kiss her. + +Mandy and the monkeys became good friends and she visited them in the jungle every day. They would all play and laugh together. + +But one day, something horrible happened - a big, mean tiger came into the jungle and it started to chase the monkeys. Mandy was so angry and she wanted to protect her monkey friends - but she was too scared. She watched in horror as the tiger chased the monkeys away and disappeared into the jungle. + +Mandy hated the tiger for what it did to her monkey friends. She vowed to protect the jungle and all the animals living in it. +Once upon a time, there was a modest man. He wanted to reach for the stars in the sky. He ran and ran, but could never quite get close enough. + +One night, the man saw a bright light in the sky. He ran towards it and was able to reach a little more that he ever had before. He kept running until he was standing beneath a star. + +He was so happy, he ran around and around. He reached his hand up and touched the star. He was so close, he could feel its warmth. + +The man was amazed. He had finally reached the stars. He stood and watched them twinkle for a long time, until he had to go back home. +Once upon a time there was a farm. It was a very happy place with lots of animals living there. But then one day, something bad happened. The farm was broken and the animals were scared. + +The animals all ran away and the farm became empty. Everyone was sad that the farm was not what it used to be. + +But then a kind person came to the farm and started to work. He fixed everything, put the animals back in their homes, and restored the farm to how it used to be. + +The animals were happy and no longer scared. All the animals thanked the kind person for restoring the farm to how it used to be. Everyone smiled and they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a boy who loved to dance. Every day he would practice and try to make his moves smoother and smoother. He wanted to be the best dancer in the whole world. + +One day, while the boy was dancing, he heard a noise. It was a scary noise. He got so scared that he lost the dance he was doing. He was very sad but he didn't give up. He started to practice again. + +He practiced and practiced until he could dance perfectly. His moves were so smooth and he was so proud of himself. + +But then one day he lost the dance again. This time it was harder for him to remember the moves. He was frustrated and started to cry. He chanted for help but no one was there to help him. + +But then, he had an idea! He started to practice again and this time he imagined his favorite spot, where he was the happiest. He imagined the smoothness of the dance and it worked. He remembered all the moves and he danced perfectly again! He was overjoyed and promised himself to never lose the dance again. +Meggie was so excited for spring. She couldn't wait for the snow to melt and for the beautiful flowers to start blooming. She asked her mom if she could buy a new toy. Her mom said that she could, but it had to be a cheap toy. + +So, Meggie and her mother went to the toy store. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find anything she wanted. She was about to give up, when she found a pretty flower that she thought she liked. She asked her mom if she could buy it, and her mom said yes. + +Before Meggie paid for the flower, her mom made her promise to take good care of it. Meggie promised that she would water it every day and make sure it had enough sunshine. Her mom said she was pleased, and then Meggie paid for her new flower. + +Meggie was very proud of her new flower. She took good care of it, just as she had promised. As spring approached, Meggie's flower started to grow bigger and bigger. Every day, it became more and more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to play and explore. She was very curious. + +One day, she heard a ringing sound. She looked around, but couldn't find the source of the sound. Then she saw her uncle and he was holding a phone. He said, "Hello, it's your uncle". + +The little girl was excited. She asked her uncle who was on the phone. He said it was a surprise! + +He hung up the phone and said, "I have good news. We're having a party at your house and everyone is coming!" + +The little girl was so excited. She ran to tell her mom and dad the good news. They started planning for the party. + +The day of the party arrived. The house was all clean and the table was set. Everyone came to the party and it was a great time. + +The little girl was so happy that her uncle called. She had a great time and will never forget it! +Bob the Bear was walking through the woods when he saw something. He saw a hanger lying on the ground. He thought he should carry it home with him. So, he carefully picked it up and carried it all the way back home. + +When he got there, he decided to hang it in his closet. He thought he should be very patient with the hanger, so he carefully put it on a hook. He gave it a little shake so it would hang just right. + +When he was done, Bob the Bear stepped back to look at the hanger. He was very proud of himself. He had been patient and did a good job hanging the hanger! +Once upon a time, there was a famous dragon named Dave. Dave loved to eat rice and fly around the kingdom. One day, Dave made a mistake and flew too close to the castle. He accidentally burned the castle wall with his fire breath. + +The people of the kingdom were very sad and angry. They asked the King to punish Dave. The King felt bad for Dave, so instead of punishing him, he asked Dave to apologize for what he had done. + +Dave was very embarrassed and sorry. He went to the castle and knocked on the door. He said sorry to the King and the people of the kingdom. + +The people were very touched by Dave's apology and they decided to forgive him. They even invited him to a big feast to celebrate his new friendship with them. At the feast they served the dragon his favorite food - rice! + +Dave was very happy and grateful to be forgiven. He now visits the kingdom often, bringing joy to everyone. +Once there was a boy called Joe. Joe wanted to go and explore the bush. His mummy said it was ok if he went, but only if he promised to be very careful. Joe was excited and he proudly nodded his head. + +He started walking and soon he was in the middle of the bush. He looked around and everything was so beautiful! He saw birds singing, furry animals hopping and trees with sweet apples. He stayed a while and felt so happy he could almost shout! + +On the way back home, he saw something special. It was a bright, bright rainbow! He was so proud to see it. He waved to the rainbow and kept walking. When Joe got back to his house, his mummy was so happy to see him. She hugged him tight and said she was proud of him for keeping his promise. Joe was so glad he had made his mummy proud. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She had a sharp knife. The knife was clean and sharp. + +Every day, the old lady sharpened her knife. She made it even sharper so she could cut things. + +The old lady used her sharp knife for lots of things. She cut apples for a snack. She cut carrots for dinner. She even cut leaves to make a pretty wreath. + +The old lady was very happy with her sharp knife. It always cut cleanly without leaving any rough edges. + +So she kept sharpening her knife each day. And the old lady was always proud of her sharp knife. +Once upon a time there was a gloomy round lake. All the animals were sad because the lake had no water. One day, a kind cloud came over. It was bright and friendly. The cloud gave a big splash of water and filled up the lake. All the animals were so happy. They could now swim and play. They thanked the cloud for its help. + +The cloud stayed for a bit and gave a few more splashes so the lake was even fuller. Soon, the sky was shining and the lake sparkled. Everyone was smiling. The cloud flew away and the animals said the cloud was extra special because it gave so much. + +From then on, the lake was always full and the animals had fun in the water each day. Everyone was happy and the lake was no longer gloomy. +Kenny was walking in the park. He was looking at the swings and the slides and smiling. Then he saw Jenny. She was walking very fast. He ran to catch up to her. Kenny saw that Jenny had a purse. He asked if he could see it. Jenny said no, she was scared. Kenny didn't understand why. + +Suddenly, a man came running around the corner. He was moving very fast. Jenny started to run too. Kenny ran after her. They ran and ran until they were far away from the man. + +Kenny felt better now that the man was gone. Jenny was no longer scared. She gave Kenny the purse to look at. He opened it up and saw lots of nice things inside. Jenny showed him how to take them out and put them back again. Kenny loved playing with the purse and could not believe how fast the man had been running. +Once upon a time, a mighty island broke apart. It floated away on the big blue sea. The birds said good bye and the fish got scared. The sun shone brightly and the waves splashed around. + +But then the island found a new friend. It was a big whale. He didn't want the island to be alone. So, the whale said he wanted to help. He pushed the island back together with his tail. + +The island was so happy. He thanked the mighty whale for his help. Now the island was one whole island again. Everyone celebrated, even the birds and the fish. The sun shone more brightly and sparkled on the waves. + +The whale and the island were happy to be friends. They said they would never break apart again. Everyone on the island was sure this was true. And so, they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She loved exploring the garden and the woods nearby. + +One day, Lily was walking in the woods. She found a long track which was really exciting. + +Lily followed the track and she was running and skipping along, but suddenly the track disappeared. Lily looked around, but she couldn’t see it anywhere. + +Lily was really sad. Then she heard a noise in the woods and saw a butterfly! The butterfly flew away, and the track was back! + +Lily was so happy. She ran and skipped all the way back, following the long track. She never wanted it to disappear again! +Once upon a time, there was a big knot. A silly, ignorant bird tried to throw it. He pushed and pulled but it wouldn't move. He tried so hard that he got angry, and he ended up giving himself a sore neck. + +A wise rabbit saw his sad face, and he thought of an idea. He asked the bird “Why don’t you try to untie the knot?†The bird hadn’t thought of that before. He tried pulling and sliding, and eventually he could feel the knot starting to loosen. + +The bird smiled and kept on tugging until finally the knot disappeared and all that was left was a piece of string. He thanked the rabbit and happily hopped away, holding the string in his beak. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Bob. He was very brave and he loved exploring. One day, he was walking in a distant forest when he suddenly heard a noise. It sounded like a big, loud scream. He was scared! + +But, Bob was curious, so he kept walking. Soon, he saw a beautiful pitch. It was covered in snow and the ground was frozen solid. He couldn't believe it! He had never seen a pitch like this before. + +Bob decided to go explore more. As he walked closer, he saw a small animal. It was a squirrel! It was standing still and not moving. Bob was even more scared! Then he noticed that the squirrel wasn't scared - it had frozen. It was just standing still, like a statue made of ice! + +Bob thought that this was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. He thanked the squirrel and said goodbye. He knew that he would never forget the distant pitch and the frozen squirrel! +One day, Bob was feeling very eager. He wanted to find something adventurous to do! So he decided to explore the safe at the back of his house. + +Bob opened the safe and was surprised by what he saw. Inside, he found an old, purple dress! He was unsure at first, so he decided to put it on. As soon as he put it on, he felt embarrassed. He felt embarrassed because he was wearing a dress! + +He quickly ran inside the house, and took off the dress. He felt relieved that no one saw him in the dress. From that day on, Bob was very careful when exploring the safe. He wanted to make sure he never got embarrassed like that again! +Marge was out for a spin in her little red car. She drove along the bumpy road but it was okay because she loved the way the wind blew through her hair. As she kept driving, Marge started to wonder what lay ahead. She had never driven in this area before and was so excited to see what was around the corner. + +All of a sudden everything was quiet. The trees and bushes around her seemed to stop moving and the only sound was her car going swish swish swish. Marge looked around in the strange silence and felt a little bit scared. What was causing this powerful quiet? + +Suddenly, Marge heard a loud fluttering noise above her. Looking up, she saw a family of white birds swooping around the sky in a big circle. They were so graceful and beautiful, like dancing stars in the air. Marge watched them with wonder and smiled. She knew that their wings had brought the gentle silence to the day. +John was very excited. He was going on a trip in his big green car. He packed his luggage, put it in the car then got in. As they drove away, he sang and waved to his friends. + +John and his dad arrived at the airport. They put their luggage on the big luggage belt and it went through. Then he had to wait for a long time before it came out on the other side. + +Finally, their luggage was ready. Dad checked the tags on each one to make sure it was theirs. Then they went inside the airport. Dad was not happy. He made a terrible request to the lady. It was something John had never heard before. He wasn't sure what it meant. + +After a while, the lady smiled and said it was OK. Dad thanked her and they went to their gate. John was happy. They were going on an adventure! +Once upon a time there was a goose. He was a happy goose. He liked to do something special in the spring. Every spring, the goose would spring high in the air! + +The sky was always so clear in the spring. He could see for miles and miles. He liked to look down on the bright green grass and the little houses below. + +One day, the goose was in the sky and he saw a boy playing below. The boy was throwing a bright yellow ball up in the air. The goose wanted to join in the fun, so he flew down to the grass. + +The boy smiled when he saw the goose. They began to play together. They threw the ball up in the air and ran around in the grass. It was so much fun! + +The goose did not want to leave, but it was time to go home. So they said goodbye and then the goose flew back up into the clear sky, ready to spring around again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very adventurous. She was always looking for fun things to do. One day, she found a mug in her backyard. She decided to sort her special things into the mug. First, she put in a shiny rock, then a fuzzy bug, and then a pretty flower. She continued to sort all of her special things into the mug until there were no more things to sort. + +Once she was done, she held the mug up and danced around with it. She was so excited to show her mom and dad what she had done. She ran inside and said, “Look at all the things I sorted into this mug!†Her mom and dad smiled at the adventurous little girl and said, “That’s great job!†+ +The little girl was so proud of the mug and what she had sorted in it. She carried it around with her everywhere she went. Even when she was asleep, she would put the mug near her bed. She knew she could always sort something new into the mug when she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to play in his backyard. But one day, something strange happened. He went to the backyard and found a sour lemon in the grass. He shrugged and didn't know what to do with it. He thought for a minute and then decided to make lemonade. + +He ran to the house and asked his mom for help. She smiled and told him to get a bowl, a spoon and some sugar. He carefully put the lemon in the bowl and started to slowly squeeze it with the spoon. He added some sugar and stirred the mixture. + +In the end, the boy had made a delicious glass of lemonade. All his friends came over and drank it up with big smiles. The little boy was so proud of himself. Who knew a sour lemon could lead to something so sweet! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was very creative and always dreamed of having an adventure. One day, he saw a raft in the backyard and he knew what he wanted to do! + +He gathered up some sticks, some twine and some straw to make his raft. He worked hard and was very proud when it was finished. + +He jumped in and grabbed the oars. He went sailing off down the river. He had fun seeing what he could find. + +Each time he went out on his raft, he learned something new and valuable. He slowly gained confidence and had an incredible time. He was so proud of his creative raft! + +The more Joe went out on the river, the more he valued his special raft. It was his very special adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susan. She was very brave and loved to learn new things. One day, she was playing a fun quiz game with her mom. Just then, Susan started to feel something funny in her nose. She had to sneeze! + +Susan's mom said, "Cover your mouth and close your eyes." So Susan put her hand to her mouth and closed her eyes tight. She sneezed a big, loud sneeze. + +After Susan sneezed, she and her mom finished playing their quiz game. It was a scary quiz because it was full of hard questions. Susan was a little scared, but she was brave and worked hard. + +In the end, Susan was brave and answered all the questions in the scary quiz. She was very proud of herself, and her mom was proud too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to wander. She liked to explore the world around her and see new things. + +One day, the little girl came across an ordinary glass. But then, she noticed something special - it was more than just an ordinary glass - it was a playfull glass! It sparkled and glowed when the sunshine hit it. + +The little girl was so excited by this special glass. She picked it up and studied it closely. It looked like it was full of colors and happiness. + +From then on, the little girl kept the glass with her as she wandered. She would take it out when she needed a pick-me-up, and was always sure to keep it safe. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. He was a very dull baby and he didn't like to do anything. He just stayed in his crib and made some noises. + +One day, his mommy came and she wanted him to eat something. She brought him a bowl of rice and a spoon. She said, "Come on, baby! Eat your rice!" + +But the baby didn't want to eat. He kept making noises and kept crying. His mommy was getting frustrated, so she decided to try something else. She got a banana and cut it into small pieces. She put the pieces of the banana in front of the baby and said, "Come on, baby! Eat your banana!" + +This time, the baby was very excited. He quickly picked up the pieces of banana and started eating them. He smiled and laughed as he ate. + +After the baby finished eating his banana, his mommy was very pleased. She hugged him and said, "Good job, baby! Now let's get you out of the crib and make sure you have some fun!" +Charlie was a 3-year-old boy who loved to choose all sorts of fun tasks. He liked to ride bikes, play with his toys, and even help his mom in the kitchen. But one day, Charlie had to choose a task he didn't like at all. His mom asked him to clean the bathroom. + +Charlie was so disgusted by the task that he refused to do it. But his mom insisted that it had to be done. So, Charlie bravely grabbed the cleaning supplies and headed to the bathroom. + +When he opened the door, he saw dirt everywhere. He wrinkled his nose, feeling extra disgusted. He looked around for a few seconds before he started to clean. After what felt like a really long time, the bathroom was clean. + +Charlie was so proud of himself for completing the task, despite how disgusting it was. He smiled and ran back to his mom to let her know it was done. His mom was very happy and proud of Charlie for choosing such a hard task. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary house with an attic. One day the little girl wanted to find something special in the attic. She opened the door and went up the stairs, she was very excited. She found all kinds of things in the attic but nothing special. Then, in the corner, she saw something that was shiny. She looked closer and saw it was a tiny box with a big key. She smiled and grabbed the key, then ran down the stairs and put it in the front door. She opened the door, and to her surprise, there were all kinds of special things in the room. She was so happy and spent the day exploring her special find. +Once upon a time there was a big dog. It had a thick fur coat, so it was always warm. The dog had a special side too - it could swim! + +One day the dog noticed that the water in the nearby river was really cold. It was thick and clear and the dog was sure it would feel nice on a hot day. + +It leapt off the bank and into the river. Its thick fur made the water feel even colder. But it kept swimming and soon it was used to the temperature. It kept swimming until it was all the way on the other side of the river. It was a big adventure! The dog shook off the water and went back to the bank, happy and proud. +Dina was a little girl. She was three years old. Dina was so excited for her day. She was going to work. + +Dina put on her shoes and ran out the door. She skipped to the jelly store. It was her job to get the jelly. + +When Dina got to the store, she saw something strange. All of the jelly jars were very weak and could not stand up. Dina was confused. She had to work quickly and find a way to fix it. + +Dina grabbed the jelly jars and held them tight. She found a way to make them strong. Soon, the jelly jars were standing up nice and tall. + +Dina smiled and headed home. She was proud of her hard work. She had fixed the jelly jars all on her own. +Billy was a very alert 3 year old. He wanted to be a lawyer when he grew up. He talked about it all the time. Every day, he played lawyer games and asked lots of questions about the law. Every night, he imagined what it would be like to be an important lawyer. + +One morning, Billy heard his mom on the phone with a lawyer. Billy was so excited and he wanted to meet the lawyer and ask lots of questions. So Billy's mom said it was okay. + +When the lawyer came over, Billy asked lots of questions. He was so alert and he was so excited. The lawyer was very impressed with Billy's curiosity. He helped Billy understand things better and he gave him a present - a cute little lawyer hat. + +Billy smiled. He knew that being a lawyer was going to be really cool when he grew up. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Jack and Jill. They liked to play together and had lots of fun. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic together. But when they arrived at the park, there was a clown there! It was so loud and strange that it disturbed Jack and Jill. + +Jack thought it was very selfish of the clown to ruin their picnic. He shouted at the clown to go away. + +The clown saw how unhappy they were and thought it would be better to leave. So it went away, and Jack and Jill had a great picnic together. +Once there was a family. The family had a helpful television. Every day they were happy to watch it. + +One day, the family decided to go for a walk. As they passed by a field, they could see a farmer. He was trying to fix something in the ground. + +The family stopped to watch, and the farmer said, “I need help to get my crop to yield. Can you help me?†+ +The family was happy to help and they started to work together. With the family’s help, the farmer’s crop soon started to yield. + +The family was very proud. They had helped the farmer and the crop was now yielding! +Molly was feeling sleepy. She laid her head down on her pillow and yawned a big yawn. Her mom heard her and said, "Come on Molly, it's time for the opera". Molly did not want to go. She was feeling very fearful. + +Molly followed her mom to the theater, but she was still feeling afraid. Everything was so big and noisy. She wanted to go home. + +When the lights went down and the music began, Molly began to calm down. She listened to the beautiful music for awhile and began to forget about her fear. Soon she was smiling and clapping her hands. + +It was a wonderful night at the opera. Molly had such a good time that all her fear vanished. She yawned, feeling content and happy. +One day, a little girl wanted to go for an adventure. She knew the way to a wild place so she started walking. She had to walk for a very long time until she reached a forest with tall trees. The trees were so high that she couldn't even see the sky, so she felt really small. + +The little girl wanted to explore the forest so she started walking. Every now and then, she heard funny sounds that made her laugh. After a while, she saw a root sticking out of the ground. It was a very special root and she wanted to watch it so she squatted down and just stared at it. She watched it for a long time and then noticed that the root was moving! It was crawling like a lizard! + +The little girl watched the wild root as it explored the forest. She could see that it was searching for something and sometimes it even made funny noises. She laughed as she watched it. After a while, the root disappeared and she had to go back home. + +The little girl was happy because she had an adventure and saw a wild root on her way. +Molly was at the airport with her mom and dad. She felt excited and a little bit scared but mostly excited. The airport was noisy and there were lots of people around. Everywhere she looked, she could see that everyone was happy. + +Molly's mom said they were going on a special trip and they were so excited. Molly felt something in her tummy—it was called being hungry. She wanted something to eat right away. + +Suddenly, Molly saw a giant airplane sitting on the runway. She was amazed! She had never seen a big airplane before. Molly asked her mom and dad lots of questions about the airplane. She felt so happy and excited! + +Molly had her lunch at the airport and she felt better. Mom and Dad bought her some cookies because she was so hungry. Molly hugged them and thanked them. She was ready for her special trip! +Sandy was very hungry. She touched the wheat that was in the field. She grabbed a few of the wheat grains and held them in her hand. Then, she touched her stomach. She wanted something to eat. + +Sandy saw some other wheat in a far away field. She ran towards it, touching the ground as she went. She jumped so high that she could touch the wheat plants. She grabbed some more of the wheat and put it in her pocket. + +When Sandy got home, she was very happy. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed some milk and honey. She mixed the wheat with the milk and honey to make a yummy cereal. She happily ate her cereal and was no longer hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a modern girl. Her name was Liz. She wanted to feel happy and relaxed. So, one day she ordered a massage. She went to a special spa and lay down on a warm, soft table. + +The massage therapist came in and put her hands on Liz's back. Liz felt calm and happy. She closed her eyes and listened to all the special sounds around her. She felt the therapist's hands moving up and down. + +After the massage was done, Liz felt so relaxed and happy. She thanked the therapist and went back home with a big smile on her face. She felt so modern, with a massage like that! +Ella didn't like spaghetti. She hated it. Every time her mom served it, Ella made a nasty face and let out a big yucky sound. But today, Ella's mom had a surprise. There was something special about the spaghetti. She had added something special to it. + +Ella poked her fork at the spaghetti. It was long and fragile. She lifted it up and twirled it around and around on her plate. It was so much fun! She smiled and leaned in closer. She took a big sniff and it smelled yummy. + +Ella put a tiny bit of the spaghetti in her mouth. It tasted even better than it smelled! Ella took a giant bite and finished the whole plate. She asked her mom to give her more. It was the best spaghetti she had ever tasted. + +From that day on, spaghetti was Ella's favorite food! Whenever her mom served it, she smiled and shouted out "I love spaghetti!". +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sam. She was three years old and loved music. She had a little guitar and practiced every day. Sam was an organized kid. She had her guitar in its case, her songs arranged in order and a special place only for her guitar. + +One day, Sam was practicing her guitar in her room when she heard a loud noise. She looked around, but there was nobody else in the room. She began to question how the noise had come from. She looked around, wondering where the noise had come from. + +Sam gasped when she saw the guitar case move by itself. She ran to it and opened it carefully. Inside, she found a tiny, furry yellow creature with a guitar in his paws. + +The creature smiled and asked if it could play a song for Sam. After a moment of hesitation, Sam nodded and smiled. She was so excited to see the creature playing her guitar. + +The little creature smiled and began strumming the strings. The organized notes sounded like a beautiful song. Sam smiled and thanked the creature for the wonderful song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. She loved books, so every day she would pick one up and read it. She always brought her book to the park, and when she did, she always saw the same light. It was so pretty, it made her smile. + +One day, Sophie decided to follow the light to see where it was going. It went around a tree, down a path and into a meadow. As she got closer, she noticed something even nicer - a big yellow butterfly was flying around the light! + +Sophie smiled as she watched the butterfly dance around the light. She was mesmerized by it. When the butterfly flew away, she picked up her book and continued reading. She knew that whenever she was feeling sad, all she had to do was follow the light and she’d find the magical butterfly again. +Once upon a time, there was a building. It was very tidy. Every day, an old lady would come to the building to feed all of the animals. Every animal was very happy to see the old lady. + +One day, the old lady brought her granddaughter with her. She was only three years old. The old lady showed her granddaughter how to feed the animals. It made her so happy. Every day, she would help the old lady feed the animals. + +The animals would always wait for the old lady and her granddaughter. They would come out from all around the building, waiting for food. After the granddaughter finished feeding all of the animals, she would give each of them a big hug. + +The animals were so happy to get food and get hugs. Everyone in the building was so happy too. The old lady was very proud that her granddaughter had learnt to help feed the animals. They kept coming back until the granddaughter was too old to come. But she never forgot how it felt to feed the animals in the tidy building. +One day, a grey elephant was walking through the jungle. All around it were tall trees and different animals. Suddenly, the elephant heard a strange noise that disturbed the peace of the jungle. It looked up and in the far distance, it saw a bright pink billboard. + +The elephant was intrigued by the bright colours, so it decided to go closer and take a look. As it walked closer to the billboard, the noise became louder and louder. The elephant was surprised when it reached the billboard and saw it was actually a big machine making all the noise! + +The elephant was quite distressed and not sure what to do. Suddenly, it saw a big pink button on the top of the machine. The elephant stepped closer and with its trunk, pressed the pink button. Suddenly, the machine stopped making noise and the jungle returned to peaceful silence. + +The elephant was happy it had stopped the noise and it continued walking through the jungle, grateful that the disturbing noise was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very excited, because today he was going to start a new adventure! He was going to travel east. He was so happy to go on a journey. + +Jack began his journey early in the morning. He felt the warm sun on his face and the cool breeze blowing in his hair. Everything was fine. He packed a lunch and filled his water bottle. + +Jack walked and walked. Every step was like a mini-adventure. He saw new things and experienced exciting things along the way. He made lots of new friends and took lots of pictures. + +When he reached the end of his journey, he was exhausted. But he felt proud that he made it all the way from the start to the east. Jack knew his adventure was over, but he had lots of stories and happy memories that he would never forget. +Once there was a girl. She was very popular and had lots of stuff. Every day she would show off her stuff and people would like it. She had new clothes, books and toys. People thought her stuff was cool. + +One day she wanted to be even more popular than she already was. So she decided to give away some of her stuff. She gave away books and clothes to her friends but kept the toys for herself. + +Soon the girl was even more popular than before. Everyone wanted to be her friend and play with her. She was very happy and people would always say how much they liked her and her stuff. She was so popular that everyone wanted to be like her. +Once there was a blue bird who loved to fly around the world. Everywhere it went, it felt a warmth in its heart that was like a fire burning inside. One day, it found another blue bird and they talked and sang together. The birds felt a special love and decided to always stay together. + +Every day they flew and explored, singing and feeling their love grow stronger. They went so far that they even saw a mountain that was burning with blue flames. They were amazed and hovered together in the air, watching the fire's beautiful blue light. + +Soon, the birds realized how strong their love was for each other and nothing made them happier than being together. So, each day the blue birds flew off with the same burning love in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was very quiet. She flew around the forest looking for an exit. But no matter where she looked, she couldn't find one. + +Then one day, she saw a tiny hole that led to an outside world. She was so excited! She hopped out of the hole and noticed that it was very quiet outside. + +The bird began to sing with joy. She sang a happy song about her adventure and finding an exit. As she sang, other birds joined her. + +Pretty soon, the whole forest was singing the same happy song. The birds were so happy that they sang and sang until the sun went down. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She had a friend named Bob and one day Susie asked him if he wanted to play. + +Bob said yes and asked Susie if he could come over, so Susie sent him an invitation. But she forgot to give him the address. + +Bob got angry and started to shout at Susie in a harsh way. He was really mad that she had forgotten. + +Susie was sad and started to cry. She said she was sorry and asked him to please forgive her. + +Bob felt bad and finally said it was OK. They had a great time playing together and never forgot the invitation again! +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a long and deep axe. He was ready to fight the giant monster which was in the deep forest. He was so brave that he didn't hesitate to go there. + +When the knight arrived, the giant monster was really angry. He wanted to attack the knight with his huge fists. But the brave knight was too fast for him! He dodged his fists and then he grabbed his axe. With one deep swing of his axe, he chopped the monster in two! + +As soon as the monster was gone everyone clapped. The brave knight was really happy. Everybody praised him for being so brave! And he was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Bill. Lucy liked strawberries a lot. She would pick them from the garden while walking with Bill. + +One day, Bill dared Lucy to eat 5 strawberries in a row. Lucy hesitated but she was feeling brave and took the dare. She picked the strawberries and started eating them. + +But soon, Lucy started feeling sad. She noticed that Bill was only eating one strawberry. He had not taken the dare himself! Lucy felt sorry for Bill and shared her last strawberry with him. + +The friends hugged for being so kind to each other and went back home. From that day onwards, Bill and Lucy enjoyed picking and eating strawberries together. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a dragon. He was very scary and lived in a faraway cave. Every day, the dragon loved to fly in the sky and play. He even had a castle in the clouds. + +One day, the dragon was feeling adventurous and he wanted to find something special. So, he decided to set out on a journey. He flew for miles and miles and eventually he saw a big, beautiful lake. He wanted to explore it! + +He included lots of cool items in his bag and took off. When he arrived at the lake, he found lots of wonderful things to do. He jumped in the lake and had lots of fun swimming. He also tried out some of the food by the lake. + +But the best thing was all the new friends he made. Other scary dragons who lived near the lake! They all got along so well and had lots of playtime together. Eventually, the dragon flew back to his cave feeling happy and satisfied. +Once upon a time there was a nice yellow waffle. It wanted to show everyone how tasty it was. So it jumped up and landed on a plate. It looked at the plate and smiled. The plate was nice and shiny. + +The waffle wanted to make more friends so it called out to all the other food in the kitchen. The waffle said “hey, come look at me!†+ +The other food came over and saw the yellow waffle. They smiled and said “wow, that looks tasty!†They all laughed and had a great time. + +The waffle was so happy that it had made friends. From then on, the yellow waffle showed off its deliciousness every day. It was always the star of the kitchen. +Tommy and Mommy were walking down the street. Tommy saw something unusual - it was a cone! He thought it was funny so he went up to take a closer look. All of a sudden it started to turn! Tommy was scared and tried to run away, but Mommy told him it was ok. + +Tommy was still a little scared and stayed a few steps behind Mommy. The cone kept turning and turning until it looked like it was spinning around. Suddenly, a scary face popped out of the cone and Tommy screamed. Mommy laughed and said, "Don't worry, it's just a clown!" + +Tommy felt much better now that he knew it was just a clown. He watched the clown do some silly tricks and even laughed a few times. After a while the clown finished his performance, waved goodbye, and went away. + +Tommy and Mommy continued their walk and talked about the wonderful things they had seen. Tommy smiled and thought to himself, "That was a scary cone, but it was really fun!". +Once, there was a brother and a sister. The brother was very cheerful and he always liked to spray things. He would spray the trees, the walls and even the television! The sister was not so cheerful, but she liked to watch her brother spray things. + +One day, the brother found a can of paint. He said to his sister, “Let’s spray the walls with this.†His sister was not sure, but the brother said that it would be fun. They got an old brush and started to spray the walls. The brother found it very exciting, and the sister was happy to see her brother happy. + +Soon, the walls of the room were all different colors. The brother and sister had made it very cheerful. They laughed and smiled, and hugged each other. The brother said, “We did a really good job.†+ +The brother and sister were very proud of their work. From that day on, they always had fun when they sprayed things together. It was the perfect activity for a cheerful brother and sister. +A young boy was dreaming. He dreamed of owning a newspaper. The boy was so excited to make his dream come true. But, he knew he was too young and needed help. + +The boy asked his elderly neighbour for help. The old man agreed to help the young boy. Together they collected newspapers, delivered them to different houses and collected money. + +Soon, the boy was able to follow his dream and own a newspaper. He was happy and proud - he had accomplished something all by himself, with a little help from his elderly neighbour. + +Every morning the boy read the news in his very own newspaper and he never forgot to thank his elderly neighbour for helping him make his dream come true. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to make things. She made a fan today! The fan was very loud. It was so loud that it made the girl laugh. She laughed and kept making things with her fan. She made a big noise and the fan got louder and louder. The girl was so excited that she made a loud cheer. The fan spun around and around and made the girl very happy. She loved her fun fan and sight so much that she wanted to make it again! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ben who lived with his family on a farm. He loved to go outside and help his dad, who was a farmer. One day, Ben wanted to go outside, but his Mom said he had to wear his coat. Ben didn't want to wear his coat because he thought it was too hot. He and his Mom disagreed, but Ben's Mom said "It's cold outside, so you must wear your coat". Ben still wanted to go outside, so he put on his coat. + +On the farm, Ben helped his dad with all of the work. Ben and his dad were reliable, so they worked together for the whole day. They fixed fences, fed the animals and took care of the plants. Everything was going great until it started raining. Ben's Dad told him he had to go inside, but Ben wanted to stay outside and help. He and his Dad disagreed, but Ben's Dad said "You must go inside now, it is not safe here in the rain." Ben understood and he went inside. + +He soon learned that it was beneficial to listen to his Mom and Dad. Even when they disagreed, they were reliable and they wanted to help him. Ben was always glad that he had a coat so he could have a safe and comfortable time on the farm. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy. He was very silly and loved to play with his basketball. Every day, his mom would call him to dinner but he would always stay outside, playing with his basketball. + +One day, the little boy went to the park with his basketball. He had so much fun playing and laughing all day. He was having so much fun that he didn't even hear his mom call him for dinner. + +When the boy finally heard his mom calling him, he quickly ran home. When his mom saw him, she was very happy and said, "I'm so proud of you for always listening to me and coming when I call you." + +The little boy smiled, gave his mom a hug and said, "I love basketball, it's so goofy and silly." His mom smiled back and said, "I know, now let's have dinner and then you can go back out and play." + +The little boy quickly ate his dinner and then went back outside to play with his beloved basketball. He played, laughed and had a wonderful time. What a silly, fun day it was. +Once upon a time there was a wild tap. It was in a wild forest and every day it would try. The tap would try to turn, spin and drip but nothing would happen. + +One day, a little boy came to the forest. His name was Jack. He saw the wild tap and he was curious. He wanted to see if he could make the tap work. So, Jack tried to turn and spin the tap. He also tried to tap and tap on the handle. But nothing happened. + +Jack started to get mad. He shouted and he stomped his feet. Nothing seemed to work. + +Then, Jack had a bright idea. He grabbed some stones and hammered them against the tap. Suddenly, the tap worked! Water started flowing out and Jack was so happy! + +The wild tap had been tamed by Jack. Now Jack and the tap lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time there was a famous tool. It glowed in the dark. Everyone in the village wanted to know what the secret of the glowing tool was. + +The villagers could not work out how the tool glowed. So one night, they all decided to search for the tool. They looked everywhere – under rocks, high in the trees and even under the water – but they could not find the tool. + +Finally, a little toddler named Bob found the tool. He was so excited that he took it straight home to his mum and dad. + +Bob's mum and dad were amazed. They asked Bob to show them how the tool glowed and he showed them how to move the special switch on the tool. + +Then, the tool lit up the whole room. Everyone in the village was so happy and they wanted Bob to be very famous. They nicknamed him the "Glow Finder". + +From that day onwards, Bob's family had the special glowing tool as a family heirloom and they were very proud. +Once upon a time there was a strong girl. She was walking in a big forest and saw a cobweb. She was brave and wanted to know what it was. She was curious so she got up close and started to stare at it. + +The cobweb was so soft, like a blanket. She stared at it for a long time, so happy to find something so pretty and mysterious. She tried to reach out and touch it, but before she could, a big spider ran out. + +The girl was scared but made herself move closer. She was brave and wanted to see the spider up close. The spider stopped and stared back at her. She was so surprised! She stretched out her finger and touched the spider. It felt so soft and strong. + +The girl smiled and said goodbye to her spider. She turned around to leave and saw the cobweb one more time. It was as sparkly and mysterious as it had been before! + +The girl was glad she was brave enough to explore the forest. She was also happy she found her new friend, the spider. She ran off down the path, feeling strong and happy. +Once upon a time there was a white squash. It was very squashy and soft. Everyone wanted to print it. So one day, the squash went to the print shop. + +The man at the print shop said, "What colour do you want your print to be?" The white squash thought for awhile, and then said, "I want it to be white!" Everyone was very happy and the man printed the white squash with a big white machine. + +When the print was finished, the squash was even more squashy and soft than before. Everyone was so happy they all danced around it. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a young boy who loved to dive. He loved to feel the fresh air hitting against his face and the excitement of the high jump. Every day he went to the local swimming pool and dived from the highest board. He was so brave, never scared of the height. + +One day on his way to the swimming pool, he saw a diving competition. All the best divers in town were competing for the grand prize. The young boy wanted to join in but he was too scared. He was sure he would not be as good as the other divers. + +But then something amazing happened. The pool became so crowded that the young boy had no choice but to join in the competition. He ran and jumped from the high board with no fear. He dived in with a perfect form and got a perfect score, surpassing all the other divers to win the grand prize. Everyone applauded his courage, so proud of his young accomplishment! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy prince. The prince had a prune tree in his garden. One day the prince decided to have a barbecue and have a big party for all his friends. The prince lit the fire for the barbecue and the prune tree caught fire! The prince tried to put out the fire but it was too late - the prune tree was burned. + +The prince was so sad because the prune tree was his favorite tree. He had planted it when he was small and looked at it every day. He said goodbye to the tree and felt very sad. + +The prince decided to turn the bad situation into a good one. He used the wood from the burned prune tree to light a bonfire that night. Everyone at the party had lots of fun and enjoyed the warmth of the fire. + +The wealthy prince taught everybodya valuable lesson: When life gives you lemons, you can make lemonade! +Once upon a time, there was a pole. It was close to a park and it was tall and wide. Every day, there were lots of children who came to the park. They were all very enthusiastic to play with the pole. + +One day, a little girl arrived at the park. She was only three years old and she sat close to the pole. She was so excited when she saw all the other children playing around the pole. She appeared eager and enthusiastic to join. + +The other children welcomed her with open arms and let her play with them. They showed her how to climb the pole, which she did with great enthusiasm. She even taught them a few games she knew. They all had a great time playing together. + +Eventually, it was time for the little girl to go home. She said goodbye to her new friends, waved to the pole, and ran off with a big smile. She was so happy that she had made new friends at the park and she couldn't wait to come back and play again soon. +Once there were two friends, Stanley and Zoey. Stanley was a wise little boy who loved to pretend. Zoey was a lively girl who loved to explore. + +One day, Stanley and Zoey went to the park to play. Stanley started pretending to be an elephant and Zoey followed his lead by pretending to be a monkey. They both laughed and skipped around the park. + +After their playtime was over, Stanley and Zoey went to the beach. Here, Stanley pretended to be a pirate and Zoey pretended to be the captain. They climbed the rocks and searched for treasure. + +Later, Stanley shared some wise words with Zoey. He said life is like a game; it's all about pretending and having fun. Zoey hugged him and thanked him for being so wise. + +They spent the rest of the day together and before they knew it, it was time to go home. When they said goodbye, they promised to meet up again soon and pretend their way from morning to night! +Once there was a gray animal who liked to slide. Whenever he could, he would go outside and find things to slide down. He loved the feeling of the wind whipping past him as he flew down whatever he could. + +One day, he found a big hill to slide down. He ran up the hill as fast as he could and then he started to slide! The gray animal went faster and faster until he came to the end where he stopped quickly. He was so excited that he started running back up the hill for more sliding! + +Down he went again and again, sometimes sliding really fast and other times more slowly. He just couldn't get enough of sliding down the hill! He kept at it until the sun started to set, and then he headed home for the night, looking forward to more sliding the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy tower who was very lonely. The tower had no friends and so it was very sad. One day, a little boy came walking along the path. He saw the tower and was very sad to see it so grumpy and alone. + +He stopped in front of the tower and said, "Don't be so grumpy! Come, let's be friends!" The tower felt a bit better and was happy that the little boy wanted to be its friend. + +The little boy hugged the tower and smiled. "I will be your friend and comfort you when you are lonely," he said. The tower was very happy to have a friend. From then on, the little boy and the tower were very good friends. They played together every day and the little boy always comforted the tower when it was feeling lonely or grumpy. They both lived happily ever after! +Once, there was a painter who liked to help people. He was always looking for interesting things to do. One day, he decided to help a little girl. + +The little girl had a big problem. She wanted to paint a picture, but she didn't know how. The painter offered to help her. + +He showed her how to mix colors, and how to make shapes with a brush. The little girl had lots of fun learning how to paint. + +The painter kept helping the little girl until she had painted a lovely picture. The little girl was so excited and thanked the painter for helping her. + +She was happy to have such an interesting new skill. The painter smiled, pleased that he was able to help. +Once upon a time, there was a twin. She and her twin brother lived happily in a beautiful house. + +One day, the twin brother wanted to share a secret with his sister. He told her that he wanted to be the best at everything. His twin sister was sad and started to weep. + +The twin brother felt bad that he had made his sister sad. He wiped away her tears and hugged her tightly. + +The twins decided to do something special. They went out and bought a large, smooth stone. Then, they worked together to put it in their garden. + +The twin brother said, "Let's put this stone here so we can remember not to keep secrets from each other anymore." His twin sister smiled and hugged him. + +The stone in the garden was smooth and reminded the twins of their strong bond. They no longer needed to weep and were happy together. +Once there was a little boy who was very spoiled. He always wanted to get his own way. One day he said to his mom, "I want to stretch my body." + +His mom said, "That's a great idea!" She helped the little boy lay down on the floor and showed him how to stretch his arms and legs. + +He stretched for so long that he got tired. He yawned and rubbed his eyes. His mom said, "Let's take a break and have a snack." + +They ate some yummy snacks and then he got ready to stretch again. He felt happy and relaxed as he stretched his body. He kept stretching until he was finished. + +When he was done stretching, he smiled and said, "That was so much fun!" His mom said, "See, you can do lots of fun new things when you're not being so spoiled!" +Once upon a time, there was a mean old witch who lived in a dark and scary castle. She was always up to no good. One day, she decided to use her evil powers to make some poison. She wanted to pour the poison into a nearby river so that it would destroy anything that had the misfortune to come into contact with it. + +The witch worked long into the night, mixing nasty ingredients into her evil brew. When she had finished, she was so pleased with her work that she cackled with glee. But before she could make use of her poison, something very unexpected occurred. + +A group of brave little mice scurried along, determined to put a stop to the witch's stupid plan. The brave mice quickly scurried over to the witch and dashed the evil brew from her hands. The poison was spilled and all of the witch's dirty work was undone. + +The wicked witch was very angry and waved her arms around, trying to catch the little mice. But they were too smart and zigzagged away, dodging her every move. In the end, the brave mice were victorious and the witch was left with nothing but an empty pot. +Once upon a time there was an obedient robot called Steel who lived in a big city. Every day Steel had many tasks to do, some for fun and some for work. But there was one job that Steel did better than any other. + +Steel's job was to examine the cars. Every morning, Steel would carefully check the cars, looking for things that might be wrong. Steel was very patient, and he always looked very carefully, so things were rarely missed. + +Steel's hard work always paid off. The cars all looked perfect and were running smoothly, thanks to Steel's careful examination. Steel was proud of how obedient and helpful he was, and he knew that everyone appreciated his hard work. +Once upon a time, a boy named Jack lived in a big house. He had a big fan in his room, and he loved to play with it. He often asked his mom and dad to come with him and watch the fan. One day, Jack wanted to share his fun with his friends. He asked his mom if he could invite them over. She said yes and Jack was excited. He called his friends and invited them all over to his house. + +When Jack's friends arrived, they were all happy to see the big fan in Jack's room. They all took turns playing with the fan and sent the air all over the room. The air felt so good and it was very mild, too. Jack's friends laughed and played with the fan all day. They had lots of fun and the day was so much fun. + +When it was time to go, Jack's friends said goodbye to Jack and thanked him for inviting them to come and play with the fan. Jack said goodbye to his friends and waved until he could not see them anymore. He was so glad that he had invited them to come and play with the fan. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl. She didn't know much, but she knew how to play in the garden. + +One day she found a special garden. It was a very happy garden with bright, colourful flowers. She explored it and found a big tree with a swing. She was so excited! She jumped on the swing and sailed up into the air. + +Then she saw something else in the garden. It was a big bundle of furry balls. She knew it was kittens because she had seen them on TV. She loved the kittens so much. She smiled and laughed as they chased each other around the garden. + +The little girl had so much fun in the garden. She knew it was a special place, and she wanted to come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He lived at the foot of a big mountain. Joe loved to go and explore the mountain. + +One day, Joe invited his friend Emily to go with him. Emily was very excited! So she grabbed her favourite hat and followed Joe. + +They hiked up the mountain. Emily was amazed at how high they climbed. Suddenly, they heard growling in the bushes. Joe felt a bit scared, so he grabbed Emily's hand and they ran away. + +When they got back home, Joe's mum said he had been naughty. She said it was too dangerous to go up the mountain by themselves. Joe felt guilty and apologised to his mum. + +But then his mum had an idea. She invited Emily and her family over for dinner. They had a lovely time and Emily promised to bring Joe's mum a bunch of flowers from the mountain the next time they went out together. + +Everybody was happy and the mountain was a lot more fun when they all explored it together! +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and very polite. She loved going to the store and buying yarn. Every time she did she would make something beautiful with the yarn. + +One day Jane went to the store and bought a fluffy pink yarn. When she got home, she started to make something. But then something strange started to happen. The yarn started to move! Jane was so scared she screamed. + +But then something even stranger happened. The yarn started talking! It said, "Don't be scared! I'm a magic yarn, and I'm here to make your dreams come true!" Jane was so excited she couldn't stop smiling. She kindly asked the magic yarn what it could do. + +The magic yarn said it could make anything Jane wanted. So, she asked it to turn her room into a rainbow paradise. The magic yarn grinned, and said, "Your wish is my command!" Suddenly the entire room was filled with sparkles and rainbows! Jane was so happy to see her dreams come true. She thanked the magic yarn for its help. + +Jane and the magic yarn became friends and had lots of magical adventures together. With the help of the magic yarn, Jane's dreams came true every day! +Mum and Dad went on a tour. They opened the door to their house to get some things. After they got what they needed, they locked the door and went away. + +While Mum and Dad were away, the house got very dirty. The floor was full of mud and the windows were sticky. + +When Mum and Dad came back from their tour, they were surprised to see how dirty the house was! They knew they had to clean it up. + +Mum and Dad got to work and started cleaning the house. They scrubbed the windows and vacuumed the floors. They washed the dishes and made the beds. + +Finally, Mum and Dad were finished cleaning. The house was open and clean again. Everyone was happy that their house was back in order. +Once there was a brave girl called Lucy. She was very brave but she was also very scared of monsters. One night, when Lucy was in bed, she heard a loud noise outside. She was so scared that she ran to her parents room and asked them if they heard the noise too. Her parents said they didn't and that there were no monsters. + +But Lucy was sure she heard something, so she decided to stay up and keep watch. She stood and watched in the dark, but nothing happened. After a while, Lucy got tired and decided to go to sleep. But before she did, she had an idea. + +She decided to hide her soft toy monster behind her bed. She thought if there were any monsters in the room, they would be scared away when they saw it. Lucy kept the monster there for nights and it worked! The noise stopped and Lucy finally felt safe. + +However, she still felt guilty for keeping a monster in her room. After all, monsters are scary and maybe if she had been brave enough she wouldn't have needed it at all. But, feeling better knowing it was there, Lucy kept the monster by her bed. +Once upon a time there was a squash. It was a fine squash and it lived in a garden. The garden belonged to a farmer. Every day the farmer would take care of the garden. He watered the squash and he pulled out weeds too. + +One day the farmer decided that the squash was ripe. He picked it from the vine and put it into a basket. Then he took the basket to the market. + +At the market, the farmer sold the squash. People who wanted to buy the squash would take it home with them. Everyone thought it was a fine squash, and they were excited to be able to serve it to their families. + +The farmer was happy too. He was proud that he had grown a fine squash and it was serving others. That made the farmer feel very good. +Once there was a child who liked to stand and play. He had a radio, and he was very friendly. + +One day he was standing and playing with his radio, when suddenly he heard a funny sound coming out of it. He was very excited to hear it! When he looked closer, he saw a small mouse inside the radio! + +The mouse was friendly too, and they became good friends. The mouse would visit the child whenever he was standing and playing with his radio. They would talk, dance, and sing. + +The child and the mouse were very happy together. They were best friends and had so much fun. + +Every day when the child was standing and playing with his radio, the mouse was right there beside him. +Once upon a time, there was a humble man. He loved going to the opera. But one day, something bad happened that prevented him from going. He was very sad. + +The man decided he had to find a way to go back to the opera. He thought and thought until he came up with an answer. + +The man came up with a plan. Every night, he went to the opera and sat outside the door. Eventually, the manager noticed him and invited him inside. + +So every night the man went to the opera and sat in the same seat. He was always very happy there. + +The end. +Once there was a bird who had a very special feather. It was a big, fluffy, yellow feather. Every day the bird would use its feather to record something special from its day. + +One day the bird heard a sour taste in berries growing in a nearby bush. The bird quickly opened its beak and flew to the bush. It hopped around, looking for the sour berries. Finally, it found what it was looking for! The bird used its feather to record the sourness. + +The bird was very happy. It flew back to its nest and continued to record different tastes, smells and sounds from its day using its special feather. + +The bird did this every day. It knew that one day these recordings would help to create a special memory for a lifetime. +Once there was a girl called Isabelle who loved to spend her days outside. She found the best place to spend her time was at the park. She loved to feel the sun on her face and the grass beneath her feet as she ran around. + +At the park, Isabelle found a sweet tree. She knew exactly what to do. She plucked a few big fruits off the tree and eagerly tasted them. They were so sweet and delicious! She happily spent the rest of the day eating the sweet fruit and having fun in the park. + +Soon, Isabelle spotted a thin stream nearby. She was so excited! She spent the day playing in the stream and splashing around.She filled her pockets with thin stones, feeling very proud of her treasures. + +At the end of the day, Isabelle said good-bye to the park and made her way home filled with wonderful memories of a day well spent. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled mineral. The mineral was very sad and wished to find a way to be happy again. One day, the mineral decided to act. First, it tried waving its arms. When that didn't make it happy, it tried smiling. Again, nothing changed. Finally, it decided to try jumping up and down. As it jumped, it felt a little bit better. The mineral kept jumping, and soon enough it was feeling much better! It had acted, and that had made it happy once again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a kind little girl. She was always very happy and every morning she loved to dress herself. She had lots of beautiful clothes to chose from and she loved wearing them. + +One day when she was dressing, the little girl heard a bell. She ran out of her room to see what it was. It was her kind grandma! + +Grandma was carrying a special package for the little girl. Inside was the most beautiful dress. It was sparkly and made of blue and pink sparkles. The little girl was so excited. She tried it on right away and was so happy she twirled around and around. + +Grandma laughed and said “my sweet little girl, you look so pretty in your new sparkly dressâ€. The little girl said “thank you Grandma, I love this dressâ€. + +She twirled around and around and they laughed and smiled. That night the little girl went to bed smiling, wearing her beautiful sparkly dress. +Once upon a time, a girl named Abigail was walking through the jungle. She was wearing her favourite fancy dress, that her mom had made just for her. As she strolled further in, the jungle seemed to come alive. She heard some chirping birds and a few rustling leaves as the wind blew by. + +Abigail kept walking until she stumbled across a tall tree with a long, twisty trunk. She was amazed! It looked like someone had used their hands to twist the tree. She wanted to do the same. + +So Abigail reached up and grabbed hold of the trunk and started to twist it back and forth. As she did she heard a loud cracking sound and, to her amazement, the whole tree started to move. + +It was the most magical experience! She had turned the tree into a fancy swing, and she was so excited. Abigail spent the rest of the day swinging to and fro in the jungle, a giant smile forever plastered on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was very excited, because she was going to take a test. She thought she knew all the answers, so she was ready to go. But then, her mom said they had to delay the test. Anna was very unhappy. + +Mom said they weren't ready yet, and Anna had to wait one more day. Anna was very sad, but she knew she had to accept it. So one more day passed, and the time for the test came. + +Anna was scared, but she felt very clear on the questions this time. When she was done, she was so happy. She had done her test, and everything went very well. + +Anna was proud of herself. She couldn't wait to show her mom the results! +Once there was a girl named Jinny. She was three years old and lived with her mom and dad in a big house. + +One day her mom gave her a fragile egg. She said that Jinny had to take care of it, because it was special. Jinny was so excited that she wanted to hold it all the time. + +But then she had to leave the house for a little while. She was scared that something might happen to her egg, so she asked her dad what to do. Her dad said that she needed to find a safe place to put it. + +Jinny thought for a minute and then she found the perfect place. She opened the kitchen cupboard and took out a box. She put the fragile egg in the box, and then turned the key to make sure it was safe. + +Now when Jinny had to leave the house, she knew that her egg was safe and sound. She felt happy knowing that she was taking care of her fragile egg. +Once upon a time there was a dependable little mineral. Everywhere it went, it was very helpful. One day the mineral got sleepy and decided to take a nap in a soft bed. It curled up and fell fast asleep. + +The mineral dreamed of places far away, of all the wonderful things it had done and all the wonderful things it could do. Soon the sun set and the stars filled the night sky. It was time for the mineral to wake up and get back to work. + +The mineral slowly rolled out of bed, feeling refreshed and ready to do its work. Day after day, the mineral worked hard and always gave it its best. It was dependable, so it could always be counted on to do its job. + +The mineral loved its job and was proud of the work it did. Every day it grew more and more dependable and was a great help to the people it served. As the mineral grew more and more tired at the end of the day, all it wanted to do was sleep, which it did with a smile on its face. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Jack. +One day he wanted to eat soup. +He came to the kitchen and said, "Mommy, can I have soup?" +His Mommy said, "Yes, Jack, the soup is ready for you." +Jack was so happy. He got a bowl and said, "Yay, soup!" +He ate the delicious soup. After he was done, he said, "Thank you, Mommy, the soup was yummy!" +His Mommy said, "You're welcome, Jack. I'm glad you enjoyed it!" +And they both smiled. +Bob was very excited, because today he was going to enjoy something new. His mom took him to the store and he saw a case. It was a very special case, because it had a picture of a snowman on it. Bob knew it was cold. Inside the case were lots of snow balls and ice cubes. Bob was so excited to enjoy them. + +Bob and his mom went outside and he began to make a snowman with the snow balls. He used some of the ice cubes to make a hat and a scarf for the snowman. Bob had so much fun and he enjoyed the cold weather. + +Bob and his mom went back inside and Bob was so happy. He put the snow balls and the ice cubes back in the case. He knew he could come back out and enjoy them again soon. +Once upon a time, there lived a weak insect. His name was Jack and he lived in the forest. Everyday Jack would try to find some food, but it was hard. All the other bigger insects would always tease him. They would laugh and put him down. + +One day, Jack was feeling really fed up. He decided to try something different. He flew higher and higher until he reached the top of a tall tree. He looked around and saw all the other insects were busy doing their own thing. + +Jack was so happy and he started to laugh. He laughed and laugh until all the other insects heard him. They stopped and looked up. They couldn't believe their eyes. Jack was smiling and feeling very strong. + +The other insects now respected Jack. They stopped teasing him and even brought him food. From that day on, Jack lives happily in the forest and is respected by all. +Once upon a time there was a dark forest. In the middle of the forest was a skull. Every day the skull would smile, but no one knew why. + +One day a little girl named Lucy went to the forest. She saw the skull and was very scared. Then she heard it laugh. She asked the skull why it was laughing. The skull said that it was because one day Lucy would gain something very special. + +Lucy was curious and asked what it was. The skull said she would gain wisdom. Lucy got excited and asked how she could gain wisdom. The skull said by listening and learning. + +So Lucy did just that. She listened and learned from everything she heard and saw. Soon enough, she gained wisdom and saw how the dark forest was full of life, not scary things. + +The skull smiled and told Lucy that her wisdom was her greatest gain. With her new wisdom, Lucy was able to explore the dark forest. Everywhere she went in the forest, the skull smiled. +Once there was a little boy and he had a hat. He loved it so much and he kept it safe. Every morning the little boy woke up and put the hat on. It made him feel special. + +Every day the boy went to school and wore the hat. He would keep it straight so it stayed on his head. His teacher always said that he looked regular with the hat on. + +At the end of the school day, the little boy would keep his hat safe in his bag. Then he would go home and play with his friends. When it was time for them to stop, he would take his hat out and put it back on. + +The little boy kept his hat for a long time and it gave him lots of good memories. He was always happy when he wore it. +Bob was a dancer who loved to dance. One day he went to ask for a dance lesson. He requested the teacher, who was an old man, to teach him. The teacher agreed and Bob started his lesson. + +At first it was fun! But after a while, he started to get hurt. His feet were sore and his back hurt. He kept asking the teacher to stop, but the teacher kept dancing with him. + +Finally, Bob spoke up. He told the teacher that he was not feeling good and needed to take a break. The teacher understood and stopped the lesson. + +Bob was so happy. He thanked the teacher for understanding his request and began to feel better. From that day on, Bob was a better dancer who was always careful to take breaks when he felt tired. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to go on a visit to a big farm. Lucy's mom asked her if she wanted to go see the farm, and Lucy said yes! + +So, off they went. At the farm, there were lots of animals and a big tractor. Lucy was so excited. + +On the farm, Lucy met a bossy cow. The cow wouldn't permit Lucy to pet her. Lucy was sad. + +Lucky for Lucy, she had her mom with her. Her mom said that it was okay, and it was time for them to leave. + +So, the two of them said goodbye to the farm and all the animals. They went off to find their next visit: a fun playground! +Once upon a time there was a bunny who liked to hop. He hopped around his garden all day long looking for fun. One day he found a red and orange flame in the garden. He had never seen anything so bright and beautiful. He was scared of the flame but it was so nice and kind. + +The bunny hopped closer to the flame and it hopped towards him. The bunny was no longer scared so he started to hop around the flame. He hopped higher, faster and with more energy than before. The bunny and the flame were now friends and they hopped together around the garden all day long. + +The bunny loved his new friend the flame. Whenever it got dark the bunny was no longer scared because the flame was there and it made the night seem less scary. The bunny and the flame hopped happily in the garden together every day and night. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy who loved lions. One day he went on an adventure to find a lion. He looked high and low but couldn't find one. He was disappointed and getting ready to go home. + +Suddenly, he heard a tiny roar ahead of him. He looked closely and saw a friendly lion. The little boy nodded his head and the lion nodded back. The lion then playfully swiped his tail, asking the boy to follow him. + +The little boy and lion started walking side by side. They went to the quiet forest with tall trees and a tight path. As they walked, the little boy hugged the lion closely. The lion was happy and let out a gentle roar. The two were the best of friends! + +At the end of the adventure, the little boy waved goodbye to the lion. The lion nodded his head and gave the little boy one last tight hug. As the little boy left, he knew he would remember this day forever! +The boy was so excited! He went out to his backyard with a big pair of scissors. He wanted to cut some bright flowers from the garden. He cut some tall daffodils and some deep red roses. He even cut some of the grass! + +When he was done, his mom said it was time to do the laundry. He helped his mom to put all the dirty clothes in the washing machine. Then she put some laundry detergent in the machine and closed the door. + +He watched as the washing machine filled up with soap and water. He saw it spin and spin and wondered what was happening inside. He asked his mom why the machine was so deep. She said it was because the clothes needed a really good wash. + +The boy was very impressed. He thought it was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. He couldn't wait until the washing was finished so he could wear his clean clothes again. +One day, a little girl named Mandy was playing in the garden. A happy puppy wearing a bright red bow came up to her. It started to poke Mandy, making her laugh. + +Mandy's mom came and said, "Mandy, it’s time for you to take your medicine." Mandy was unhappy so she gave the puppy a big hug and said goodbye. + +Mandy's mom mixed the medicine in a glass of water and Mandy drank it. She made a funny face afterwards. + +Afterwards, Mandy snuggled into her comfortable bed for a nap. The puppy followed her and curled up at her feet, falling fast asleep. + +Mandy and the puppy felt happy and cozy together. Sometimes medicine can make us feel better. +Today was a colorful day. Mom said it would be special. She made breakfast and served it to Dad and me. It was lots of fun. + +Later Mom served us lunch. It was extra delicious. We thanked her a lot. + +After lunch, Mom served up a surprise - lots of treats! They were different colors and very yummy. We smiled and laughed as we ate them all up. + +Afterwards, Dad said it was a good day - the best day ever. Because of Mom and her special way of serving us all day, it was a colorful and unforgettable day. +Once there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old. Today was special because Sue was going to go on her first ride in a taxi. The taxi was yellow and shiny and it smelled like car seats. + +Sue was so excited to go on the ride. Her mom tied her seatbelt so she wouldn't fall out. Sue looked out the window as the taxi drove through town. She saw so many interesting things and waved at people. + +Sue had a great time in the taxi. It was a useful way to get around and see different things. When it was time to go home, Sue hugged the taxi driver. The taxi driver laughed and said goodbye. + +Sue loved riding in the taxi, and couldn't wait to go on another ride soon! +Once upon a time, Jack was a very careless boy. He never heard when his Mom asked him to do something. One day, Jack was playing outside in the garden. He heard the sound of a bee buzzing near his head. Jack had forgotten to wear his hat and he didn't take care of himself. The bee flew dangerously close to Jack's head. + +Suddenly, Jack's Mom came out of the house. She heard the sound of the bee. She quickly grabbed Jack and put the hat on his head. She ran over to Jack and shooed the bee away. + +Jack felt very happy that his Mom had heard the sound of the bee and taken care of him. From that day on, Jack was careful to always listen to his Mom. He remembered to wear his hat so he'd stay safe. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old. One day Lily and her dad went for a drive. They drove for a very long time, until eventually they parked the car. It was a big car, made of steel. + +When they stopped, Lily took her dad's hand. She wanted to explore the area. + +Soon they came upon a big park. It was a very exciting place. Lily saw lots of things, like swings, see-saws and slides. + +But then something scary happened. They heard a loud noise coming from behind them. It was a big, scary steel monster! It was a tractor that was moving parts of the park. + +Lily was scared, but her dad held her tight and told her everything would be ok. Eventually the tractor left and Lily and her dad went home safe. +Once upon a time, there lived a lonely robot. He wanted to find a friend, but he couldn't find anyone. So, he decided to go on a search operation. First, he looked in the garden, but no one was there. Then he checked inside the house, but there were no friends. Frustrated, he went outside and searched the street. He looked everywhere, high and low. Then suddenly, he saw another robot. The two robots waved at each other and became friends. They laughed and talked, and never felt lonely again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a monster. It was big and very scary. The monster had lots of friends, but it was always very bored. One day it decided that it wanted to do something exciting and so it decided to restore its home. + +The monster cleared out all of its old furniture and then painted and decorated the walls. It also made some new furniture from old boxes and covered it with colourful blankets. + +When the monster finished restoring its home it invited all its friends over to see! They were so happy and excited to see the monster's new home and couldn't wait to explore it! They all ran around, played in the new furniture and had the best time. + +The monster was so happy that it had decided to restore its home. It never felt bored again and its friends always visited to play. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable puppy. His name was Marley. Marley loved to explore the world. One day, he noticed something special by the tree. It was peace. He could feel it in the air. Marley was so excited that he barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to stay there forever. Marley stayed near the tree every day and he felt peace growing in his heart. Every day he would notice how peaceful it was. He was so happy! Marley knew that he was lucky to find such an amazing place full of peace. +Once upon a time there was a little boat. It floated on the big sea. One day, the boat got caught in a storm. The wind kept blowing and the waves got bigger and bigger. The boat was going to flip over! Then the captain yelled, "Drop the anchor!" The little boat turned and the anchor caught on a big rock at the bottom of the sea. + +The boat was safe now. It stopped turning and the wind and the waves went away. With a smile, the captain patted the anchor and said, "Good job little anchor. You saved us." Everyone cheered when they were safe and sound. The little anchor was so brave and helped them stay safe. From then on, the little anchor was a hero! +Romeo was a three year old boy. He had curly brown hair and warm brown eyes. He was very strong and sturdy. One day, Romeo was playing outside in the sun. His skin got very hot and dry, so his Mom gave him some lotion. He didn't want to put it on, but his Mom said he had to do it. + +Romeo used all his might to resist putting on the lotion. He squeezed his eyes shut and even held his breath. But his Mom was very determined. She told him it would feel cool and soft. She said it would help keep him safe from getting too much sun. + +Finally, Romeo gave in and let his Mom put some lotion on him. At first, the lotion felt strange. But it soon turned cool and soothing. He was relieved that it was not hard and scratchy like he thought it would be. + +Romeo was very happy that he finally let his Mom put the lotion on him. He also liked the way it smelled. He could tell it was helping him to stay safe in the sun. He learned that sometimes it is important to resist, but it is also important to listen. +Once upon a time there was a brave bear. He loved to explore and have adventures but one thing he hated was being alone. So he went looking for other animals to keep him company. After searching on one side of the forest, he couldn't find anyone. So he went to the other side. + +When he went to the other side he saw a bunny. He asked her if they could be friends and she said yes. He was so happy! They became the best of friends. They did everything together. They would explore together, play games together and even share snacks. + +But soon the bear got scared. He was brave but he was also scared that the bunny would one day not want to be his friend anymore. He started to feel sad about this. But one day, the bunny showed the bear that she didn't hate him and she wanted to be friends forever. + +The bear was so happy and from that day on, they were inseparable. He was relieved that he didn't have to be alone again and his brave heart was full of joy. They were the best of friends and they will be forevermore. +Once there was a bald man named Joe. He was full of wonder because he had an idea. He wanted to find a way to wipe off all the dirt that was everywhere. + +Joe stepped outside and he started to wipe. He wiped the spots on the sidewalk, and he wiped the leaves that were on the ground. Everywhere he looked, Joe wiped! + +He wiped the dirt off the windows of the houses, and he wiped the dust off the trees. Joe got so busy wiping and wiping that he didn't notice when the sun started to set. + +When Joe was all finished, he looked around and he was full of wonder. Everywhere was so clean and shiny! Joe was tired, but he was happy too. He had made a big difference with just a little bit of wiping. +Once upon a time, there was a nice bear who loved to play with his friends. One day, it got very cold and the bear went outside to test how cold it was. He stepped off his porch and felt the cold of the ground below. It hurt his feet, so he knew it was very cold. He quickly ran back inside and curled up near the fireplace to get warm. As he was waiting, his friends came inside and tested how cold it was too. They all agreed it was very cold and hurt their feet too. So they decided to stay inside and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace. They all had so much fun together and were so glad they were not hurt by the cold. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a brave, little boy named Tommy. He was only three years old and wanted to do something special. He saw a penny lying on the sidewalk, and he decided to pick it up. + +He ran to his mom and showed her the penny. She smiled and said, “You are so brave, Tommy. Would you like to repeat what you did?†+ +Tommy nodded his head and ran back to the sidewalk. He found three more pennies, and he brought them to his mom. She smiled and said, “That’s so brave of you, Tommy. Can you repeat it again?†+ +Tommy happily ran around the neighborhood looking for more pennies. He saw more and more and eventually, he had a whole handful of them. His mom was so proud of him and said, “You’re so brave, Tommy. I’m proud of the way you repeated what you did.†+ +Tommy was proud of himself too. From that day forward, Tommy went on a penny hunt every day and was always brave enough to keep repeating what he did. +Once there was a pretty little girl named Sarah. She loved sausages and always wanted to try and make one. She saw an old man on the street and he had a big bag with some sausages in it. Sarah asked him if she could have one and the old man said yes. + +Sarah was so excited and quickly grabbed one of the sausages. Then she had an idea. She went to get some ice and put the sausage inside. She put the sausage in the freezer and left it there. + +The next day Sarah opened the freezer and saw her sausage. It was all frozen! Sarah couldn't believe it. She took out the sausage and it was so cold and yummy. She was so happy that the sausage was still nice and pretty, even after being frozen! +Tommy was feeling very miserable. He was all alone and did not know what to do. He had been playing behind the school all day. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud crack! He looked around. He saw a bush, shaking and moving. He knew he had to find out what was happening. + +He decided to pull on the bush to see what was happening. As he pulled, something began to come out from under the bush. It was a small puppy! + +He was so happy! The puppy was small and shaking, but Tommy could tell he was very friendly and playful. He said, “Hello, puppy!†and the puppy wagged its tail. + +Tommy knew it was time to take the puppy home. He held him in his arms and began to walk. They were both so happy to be together and Tommy knew this puppy would make him feel a lot less miserable. +Once upon a time there was a wide ocean full of jellyfish. All summer they stayed close to the shore but when spring came they couldn't wait to explore further and further out. As they moved, they floated through the water gracefully like tiny glimmering boats. + +They swam fast and far, far away. Eventually they discovered a hidden island full of exciting things to explore. They were so happy! But then, the jellyfish heard the call of the big ocean again and knew it was time for them to spring back home. So they zipped around the island one last time and then set off on their journey back. + +The jellyfish felt the powerful waves of the ocean carrying them closer and closer to the shore. When they eventually arrived, they were so glad to be back! That is where they stayed until the summer when they once again set off feeling wide and wild. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very happy, but he was feeling a bit sad too. +He wanted to be part of a game but no one would let him join in. +Jack sat on the grass and began to cry. Suddenly, he heard a voice in the air. It was a little bird! + +The bird was singing a message: "Hope is what you need to be strong". +The message touched Jack's heart and made him feel better immediately. +He smiled and looked up at the bird with gratitude. + +The next morning, Jack awoke to find that it was raining. He put on his raincoat and rubber boots and went outside. The sky was wet and the grass was too. + +But then Jack noticed something wonderful! In a little wet puddle, there were tiny little watery sparkles making rainbows. Jack smiled and felt the hope from the little bird's message. + +Jack now understood that no matter the weather, hope was always inside him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was patient and quiet. She really wanted to play with some matches. But she wasn't allowed to do that. + +One day, her mother had to leave the house. So she left the little girl alone with the television. + +The little girl was very patient. She sat still and watched the television quietly. Then suddenly something wonderful happened. The little girl saw some beautiful pictures on the television that matched the matches she wanted to play with! + +The little girl was so excited. She watched for a very long time. Finally the pictures on the TV stopped and the mother returned to the house. + +But the little girl kept thinking about the matches that matched the pictures she had seen. It was a very happy thought and it made her smile. +One day there was a man who wanted to eat something very special. He set off to the market and looked for the perfect meal. He searched high and low but he couldn't find anything he wanted. + +But then, he found it! It was a small bowl of spicy soup. The man was so excited. He scooped up the soup in a large spoon and put it in his mouth. + +The soup was delicious! It was so spicy and flavourful. The man ate his soup so fast that it was all gone in no time. He loved it so much that he wanted some more. + +So the man set off to the market again and bought some more spicy soup. He was so happy that he let out a big cheer! +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy who liked to go outside and explore. One day, he went for a walk and the path was foggy. He felt a little bit scared, so he stopped to took a deep breath. + +Then, he remembered he had a special orange light in his pocket. He pulled it out and waved it in the air. Slowly, the fog started to improve, and he could see the path again. + +Feeling cheerful, the little boy decided to keep walking. The orange light made the fog disappear, and the sun started to shine. He sang his favorite songs and explored more of the path. + +The little boy was so excited to explore. Every day, he would go out and point his orange light in the fog. Whenever he did this, the fog would improve and all the colors of the path looked much brighter. + +The end. +One day at the park George found a pile of dirty paper. He wanted to know what was inside, so George dug into the pile with his fingers. + +George started to stir the paper. As he stirred he found lots of things. He found a bright blue feather and a creamy-coloured shell. George was really excited, he had never seen something so beautiful! + +George put the feather and shell in his pocket. Then he stirred the paper some more. This time he found a little green bug. The bug was squirming, so George decided to set it free. He gently lifted it off of the paper and returned it to the ground. + +George stirred the paper one last time. He found an old penny - it was different from the ones he had found before. George was really happy - he had found something special! + +He decided to take the penny and the feather home with him to show his family. Each night he would take them out to admire. The pile of dirty paper at the park was now forgotten, but George still kept the treasures he found that day. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy was very happy because the baby was eating. She fed the baby with a big spoon and put the yummy food in his mouth. + +The baby was so happy that he clapped his little hands. Mommy laughed and gave him a hug. + +Later, Mommy had to switch off the lights and the baby did not like it. He was scared of the dark. + +The baby was very heavy because he fell asleep. Mommy carried him to bed and put on a heavy blanket. + +The baby slept peacefully while Mommy watched with a smile. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. She was only three years old. Her mummy was going to take her to the museum. + +Lily was so excited! She put on her shoes and hopped around happily. She was ready! + +When they arrived at the museum, Lily saw so many interesting things. There were ancient statues and old paintings. She wanted to try and touch everything! + +But then she got scared. It felt too big and too strange. She wanted to go home. + +Her mummy understood and picked her up, giving her a big hug. She told her everything was okay and began to comfort her. + +Lily felt all better. She smiled and began exploring the museum, but this time while cuddled up in mummy's arms. +Mommy woke up early to see the sunrise. It was a beautiful day, and she wanted to share it with her little girl. So she made some hot pancakes, spread some butter and syrup on them, and called her daughter to come and eat. + +The little girl wasn't very hungry, but she was excited to share the sunrise with her mommy. So the two of them grabbed the breakfast and headed outside. + +The sunrise was beautiful! The sky was glowing pink and the air was still. The little girl was so anxious to see the sun come up, and when it did, she cheered loudly. Mommy smiled and laughed with her. + +Soon, it was time for the little girl to go back inside. She was a bit sad to finish seeing the sunrise, but mommy said that she could come back outside and watch it again tomorrow. + +The little girl nodded, happy to know that she could enjoy the beautiful sunrise again soon. With a smile on her face, she followed her mommy inside, ready for all the fun that awaited her that day. +Once upon a time there was a playful puppy who loved to explore the world. One day the puppy was running in the garden and stumbled on a hedge. The puppy thought it was funny and jumped over it. She continued to play and stumbled on the same hedge again and again, always jumping over it. Eventually, the puppy grew tired and lay down in the garden to take a nap. The hedge was now her special place and she visited everyday, always stumbling on it but never getting hurt. She and the hedge had become very special friends. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf old man. He was alone in his house, with no one to talk to. All he had was a big treasure box. One day, he opened the box and saw a beautiful sparkly gem inside. He wanted to share the gem, but no one would listen. He had to suffer all alone. He tried his best to show the sparkly gem to his neighbours, but they wouldn't listen. + +Then one day, a little boy came to his door. The man's face lit up. He said to the boy, "Look here! I have a special treasure." But the little boy was very young, only three years old, and he didn't understand. + +So the old man took out the sparkly gem and showed it to the little boy. The boy's eyes lit up. He smiled and said, "That's so pretty!" The old man smiled back. He showed the boy how to carefully take care of the gem and put it back in the treasure box. He said, "Never forget what a beautiful treasure you have." + +The old man and the little boy were no longer alone. They could share their treasures with each other, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy. He stumbled through a big field. He tried to find something to do but there was nothing around. He kept walking and stumbling in the field. + +Suddenly, he saw something shining in the distance. He stumbled faster and eventually reached the shiny thing. He picked it up and saw it was a golden coin. + +He was so happy and couldn't believe his luck. He raced home and showed it to his family. His poor family was thrilled and thanked him for the wonderful surprise. + +The poor boy had stumbled across a treasure and it made his entire family very happy! +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary bean. Everyday, the bean would watch the other beans around it as they grew and changed, and the bean wished that it could do something like them. + +Finally, one day, the bean had an idea. It would fold itself up like the other beans did! So the bean tried folding itself and it worked. + +Now the bean felt happier. It was so proud of what it can do and the other beans were proud of it, too. The bean was so delighted that it could do the same thing that all the other beans could do. + +Everyday after that, the bean would fold itself up and be happy. It was no longer just an ordinary bean! +Once there was a boy. He loved playing outside in the sun. One day, he ran to his parent's bedroom to find a big, comfortable towel. He ran to the beach with the towel held tight in his arms. + +The boy had so much fun! He jumped in the waves and made sandcastles. But soon, the sun disappeared. + +The boy started to worry, because he couldn't find his towel. He searched and searched, but the towel had disappeared. He asked everyone on the beach but nobody had seen it. He was sad because the towel kept him warm and dry. + +Then, one of the beachgoers noticed a very comfortable towel nearby. He pointed it out to the boy and suddenly he realised it was his! He hugged it tight and said, "I'm so glad I found my warm and comfortable towel". +Once there was a little boy who wanted to help his mom make dinner. He asked in a loud voice if he could help, but she shook her head and said it was too hard. He didn't give up and he kept asking, but she stayed firm. + +Suddenly a whisper filled the room. It was a kind voice who said “Let him help.†The little boy looked around and saw no one. His mom smiled and said “Maybe it's the wind.†She gave him a bowl of vegetables to cut and he smiled. + +He did his best but it was a slow job. He was so proud when he finally finished. But when he tasted it, he made a sour face. He told his mom it was too bitter. She said that it was because he didn't add any sugar. + +The little boy was about to give up when the voice called out again. It said “Let him help.†His mom smiled and said “You can help make it sweet.†Soon the little boy was sprinkling sugar into the bowl and the taste was much better. + +The little boy was so happy that with a little help he was able to make dinner taste better. He smiled and thanked the kind voice. +Once there was a girl named Jenna who liked to take very deep baths. She would pour shampoo into the water and play with her rubber duck. She liked to stay in the tub until the water went cold. + +One night Jenna decided to take a deep bath and brought her rubber duck, some shampoo and a candle. She lit the candle and poured the shampoo into the water. When the water was soapy and sudsy she stepped in and made bubbles. + +The soap smelled so nice and she knew it was because of the shampoo. She let the candle light flicker shadows on the wall. Jenna closed her eyes and it felt as if she was in her own deep and special world. Jenna stayed in the bath until the water got cold and then reluctantly stepped out. + +Jenna dried off and put on her PJs. She went to her bedroom window and looked out. She thanked the night sky and smiled, dreaming of her next deep bath. +Once there was a helpful little girl. Her name was Lucy. She had a bulb that she took everywhere with her. + +One day Lucy went to the beach. It was a sunny day, but she made sure to put some lotion on her skin. She wanted to be careful not to get too much sun. + +After a while, Lucy got very hot and sweaty. She used her bulb to wipe her face and neck. It felt so good after being in the sun! + +After that, she felt much better and cooled down. She was happy that her bulb was so helpful. Lucy went off to have fun at the beach. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Henry. One day he was on a walk in the park with his mom. Suddenly, Henry started to sneeze. His mom said, “Bless you! Let’s sit down so you can rest.†+ +Henry sat down on a bench and his mom reached into her pocket. She pulled out a tissue and gave it to Henry. She said, “Here, use this to wipe your nose.†+ +Henry wiped his nose and felt better. He looked around the park and saw some birds singing in the tree. It was so quiet and peaceful. He said, “Look, mom! The birds are so pretty.†Henry and his mom watched until the birds flew away. + +Then they got up and continued their walk. Henry was feeling much better now that he had sneezed. He was so happy that he jumped around until he was all worn out. Then it was time to go home. +Once there was a little girl, who liked to dance and clap. Her name was Tiny, and everyone loved her. One sunny day, Tiny decided to go on a special adventure. She went outdoors and started to explore, looking for new things. + +Suddenly, she heard a tap, tap, tap. What could it be? Tiny looked around and saw something hidden by a tall tree. She excitedly ran closer and saw an old drum. She grabbed a stick, and started to tap the drum. + +As Tiny tapped, she started to clap. She was making beautiful music! Everyone nearby started to listen and clap along with her. Soon, the whole park was filled with music. Tiny smiled and kept playing until the sun started to set. +Once there was a chubby group of friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, they all went to the park to play hide and seek. The group split up to hide. One of them, Lily, decided to hide behind a big tree. After some time, Lily realized that her group had gone, and she was lost. She got scared, but she tried very hard not to cry. Suddenly, she saw them in the distance, so she ran towards them and called out. When they heard Lily, they were all so happy! They had been looking for her and were relieved to find her. They all hugged and ran around together, and they agreed never to lose each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl. They were very good friends and they both liked yummy gum. They decided to marry and made a plan. + +So on a bright and sunny morning, the boy and the girl got married. They put on special clothes and said happy words. Everyone was happy for them. + +But when the boy had some gum, it tasted really, really bitter. He was so surprised. He asked the girl, "Why is the gum so bitter?" + +The girl smiled and said, "I put a special ingredient in it. It's called love, and now we'll be together forever." + +The boy and the girl hugged and laughed together. They knew the sweet and bitter gum was a symbol of the love they shared. And they were very, very happy! +Billy was a spoiled little boy. He was very naughty, too. +One day his mom said, "Billy, it's time to pay for your bedroom!" Billy thought this was funny. He thought he didn't have to pay to play in his bedroom. + +So then his mom showed him a big jar filled with coins. She said, "Billy, these coins can pay for your bedroom." She showed him how he could put coins in the jar each day. + +Billy was excited. He thought of all the fun things he could do with the coins. So he started adding coins to the jar every day. + +Eventually, Billy used the coins to pay for his bedroom. He was a very happy boy! Now he can play in his bedroom without feeling guilty. +Once upon a time there was a dolphin swimming in the sea. He was a big, grey dolphin and he liked to play with his friends. One day while he was swimming, the dolphin saw something fearful in the distance. It was a big boat moving quickly in the water. The dolphin didn't know what to do so he stopped swimming and just floated in the water. The boat came closer and closer until it stopped right next to the dolphin. Suddenly, out of the boat came a group of people who started to shout and jump in the water. The dolphin was scared and tried to swim away, but he didn't know what to do. He was so fearful he froze in place. Luckily, his friends saw what was happening and came to help him. They swam around him and scared the people away. The dolphin was so thankful for his friends, and from then on he always remembered to trust them and play with them. +Once upon a time, there was a box with a wire inside. The box was empty and the wire was all by itself. Every day, the wire yielded to the empty box and did what it was told. One day, something magical happened. A bird hopped out of the wire and filled the empty box with beauty, singing a soft song. The wire no longer had to yield, it could now be free. Together, the bird and the wire soared away into the sky, happy ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day she wanted to go explore her garden. She was wearing a yellow dress and it felt hot in the sun. Jane heard a noise coming from outside and she wanted to find out what it was. She walked to the garden and kneeled down so she could listen. + +When she listened, she heard her mom saying her name and calling her to come inside. She was happy when she heard that and ran back inside the house. + +Jane loved to listen and find out new things. She wanted to explore more and find out even more than she already knew. She went outside and listened with her ear to the ground to understand the noise. + +What she heard was the sound of the wind blowing and birds chirping. Jane smiled as she enjoyed listening to the sounds. She thought it was so much fun to listen and was happy to explore and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe loved to go to church every Sunday. He thought it was very fun and enjoyed it a lot. + +When Joe was 3, he and his mum went to church together. Joe looked around in wonder and asked his mum, "What is this place?" + +Mum replied, "This is church. It's a special place where people come to enjoy being close to God. It makes us feel happy and thankful." + +Joe smiled. He felt special that he was part of the church. Every Sunday, Joe would run into church, ready to enjoy the service. Joe was a very successful church-goer and always learnt something new. + +Joe and his mum enjoyed going to church every Sunday and it made them both very happy. +Sammy was playing in his bedroom. He was very excited because it was his birthday. He had lots of new toys and was having fun playing with them. + +But then he saw something interesting out of the corner of his eye. A big and round rock. He picked it up and examined it. It was rough to the touch, but he liked that feeling. + +Excitedly, he showed the rock to his mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a rock!" + +His mom smiled. "You must be thankful you found it," she said. + +"Thankful?" Sammy asked. + +"Yes, Sammy," his mom said. She went on to explain to him that being thankful means showing appreciation for something. + +Sammy smiled as he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for my rock, Mommy." + +His mom hugged him and said, "You're welcome, sweetheart." +Mack was very excited. He wanted to spend the day in the yard. He went out to the backyard and started running and jumping. He looked around and saw a big tree and decided to climb it. it was so much fun to reach the top and look down over the yard. + +Next, he went to the sandbox and made lots of sandcastles. He was happy to be able to spend time in the yard. He kept on playing until he saw his mom calling from the house. + +It was time to come back inside. Mack was a bit sad but he was also excited because he knew he would be able to spend time in the yard again the next day. +Once there was a silly monkey who liked to share with everyone. He had a special way of sharing that made everybody laugh. + +One day he wanted to find a bigger way to share. He jumped from tree to tree trying to find something new. He stopped when he saw a bunch of bananas. He had the perfect idea for a new way to share. + +He took the bananas and quickly made them into a banana split. He shared his treat with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. Everyone was so happy to share the banana split! + +It was really silly but it was a great way to share. Everyone had a lot of fun that day. The monkey's friends were thankful for his silly way of sharing. +Sam and Tommy were playing with their new puppy, Rosie. They loved taking her for walks and giving her treats. One day Sam asked Tommy, "Should we take Rosie to the park?" Tommy disagreed. + +Sam didn't understand why Tommy was so nervous. He had been acting strange around Rosie, ever since they first got her. They had always been best friends, so why was Tommy so against going to the park? + +When they arrived at the park, Sam saw why. There were lots of other puppies playing together, and Rosie was so excited to play with them. But Tommy stayed back, looking very nervous. He revealed to Sam that he was scared of dogs, and he didn't want Rosie to make him feel embarrassed. + +Sam was so proud of Tommy for finally telling the truth. He reassured him that Rosie would never make him feel embarrassed. Sam could see the worry in Tommy's eyes lessen as he began petting Rosie's fur. As Rosie and the other pups ran around, Tommy smiled for the first time in days. They both knew that Rosie had brought them even closer together. +Once upon a time, there was a spider named Larry. Larry was selfish and didn't like to share. One day, he crawled into a house and saw a young boy. + +The boy said, "Oh, hello spider! What is your name?". Larry replied, "My name is Larry." + +The boy smiled. He was happy to see Larry. He said, "Can I be your friend?". But Larry, being selfish, refused. + +The boy was sad. He said, "That's okay. I still recognize you as my friend even if you don't want to be mine." Larry was surprised. + +The boy kindly said, "It's okay. I understand that you don't want to be my friend, but I still recognize you." Larry, feeling bad for being so selfish, said, "Yes, I'd like to be your friend." + +The boy smiled and the two became good friends. +Once upon a time a tiny acorn was sitting beneath a big, strong tree. He could see the sky and the clouds above him. All the other acorns around were playing and talking and having fun, but the little acorn felt alone and scared. + +One day, a friendly bird landed near him and asked, "Why do you remain alone?" The acorn sadly replied that he didn't want to join the other acorns in their play. The bird said, "That's ok. You can trust me to stay with you and keep you safe." + +The bird was reliable and never left the acorn's side. He stayed with him through the day and through the night. The acorn was no longer scared or alone; he had a reliable friend. + +Together they watched the sun rise, the clouds move and seasons change. They stayed together, year after year until the acorn became a big and strong tree just like the one he was sitting under. He will always remain safe and secure, thanks to the reliable and loyal bird who never left his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day, she went on a walk and saw a spider. She was so excited and wanted to play with it. But her mother warned her. She said, "No! That spider can be rude. Don't touch it!" + +But the little girl did not listen. She stuck out her finger and the spider climbed on it. But the spider was being very rude. It started to bite her finger. + +The little girl cried out for her mother. Her mother came running to her. She was very angry and warned her daughter again. She said, "I told you not to touch that spider! Now, next time you see a spider, don't go near it. Be sure to listen to me!" + +The little girl said sorry and promised never to be so rude again. And she never went near the spiders ever again. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy wanted to try something new and exciting. She looked around and saw a copper coin on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it curiously. It was weird and shiny! + +Lucy decided to try to do something with it. She ran to her mom and asked for some string. Her mom gave her a piece of yarn. Lucy then took the copper coin and the yarn and tried to tie them together. She had to try a few times, but eventually, she did it. + +When Lucy looked at the copper coin and the yarn, it looked weird and funny. But Lucy wasn't scared. She was happy that she could try something new and fun. +Once upon a time there was a kind bear named Sam. One day, he went for a walk in the woods to look for some food. As he walked under the trees, his feet started to tremble. He quickly stopped and looked around. He saw a big, round stone lying on the ground. The stone felt heavy so he tried to pick it up. But it was too heavy for him to lift. He tried again and again, but it didn't move. Suddenly, a kind voice said, "Let me help you". A friendly bear came up to him and together they picked up the stone. Sam felt relieved that he didn't have to carry the weight by himself. He said thank you and waved goodbye as the kind bear left. Sam smiled and continued walking, never forgetting the kindness of the other bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah who had a big appetite for chocolate. Every day Sarah would eat chocolate, even when she was feeling miserable. One day, Sarah's father had a surprise for her. He said she could go to the sweet shop and she could choose all the chocolate she wanted. + +Sarah was over the moon! She ran to the sweet shop and she filled her basket with chocolate. But when she was walking home, she noticed a small boy sitting in the street, looking sad and hungry. Sarah suddenly felt very miserable, so she decided to give the boy some of her chocolate. + +When the boy saw the chocolate, his face lit up. Sarah felt very happy and she realised it was better to share her happiness with everyone else. + +The moral of this story is that sharing is always better than collecting. Whenever Sarah was feeling miserable, instead of eating all of the chocolate, she could have shared it with people who needed it more. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She was three years old, and was very curious. One day, Daisy went to the park with her mum. She was so excited to see all the playground equipment and the different people around her. + +Suddenly, Daisy noticed an old man sitting alone on a bench. He looked very sad. Daisy wanted to show him she cared, so she went up to him and held out her hand. She said, "Hello! Would you like to come play with me?" + +The old man smiled at Daisy and said, "Hello there! I appreciate your kind offer, but I think I'll just stay here for a while. I'm very tired." Daisy kissed him on the cheek and said goodbye, then she ran off to the play area with her mum. + +As Daisy was playing, she thought about the old man she had met. She had noticed how wide his eyes were when she said hello to him. It made her realise how important it is to be kind to others. She decided that whatever happens in life, she would try to always show others she cares. +Once upon a time, there was a large nurse. She was kind and always wore a smile on her face. One day, she was working at the hospital when a small child asked her for help. He explained that he was scared and wanted someone to comfort him. The nurse was happy to help and showed the child around the hospital. + +As they walked around, the nurse showed him all the different medicines and machines. Then they came across a room with a large bed in it. The nurse asked the child if he wanted to rest on the bed and he said yes. + +After the little one had settled down and was relaxed, the nurse asked him why he was so scared. The child told her that he had gotten lost the night before, and he had been alone ever since. The nurse was shocked and felt so sorry for the little one. She picked him up and gave him a big hug. + +The nurse took the child to the hospital's daycare and made sure he was safe. She stayed with him until his mom and dad came to pick him up. From then on, the nurse and little one were really good friends. +One day, there was a cricket outside of Tony's house. Tony was a three year old boy who loved playing outdoor games. He wanted to find something to do with the cricket. + +Tony got a bright idea and went to get a toy car from his bedroom. Tony went back outside and said, "Let's play a game, Cricket!" The cricket was stunned and couldn't move. + +Tony then placed the toy car in front of the cricket and said, "Let's play a game, Rock! If I rock the car and it touches you, you have to move away one step, okay?" The cricket had no choice but to agree. + +After a few moves, the cricket was about to win when all of a sudden, Tony said, "Stupid cricket! You're too slow!" The cricket was so angry that it jumped and hit the car, and Tony lost the game. The cricket flew away in anger, while Tony just sat on the ground sulking. +Tina was walking home when she saw an attractive balloon blowing in the wind. She wanted the balloon and was determined to get it. + +She ran towards the balloon, but it flew away! She was so sad. Then, she noticed a strange man nearby. Tina mentioned to the man that she wanted the balloon. + +The man smiled and told Tina that a bigger and better balloon was waiting for her at home. He then took out a big, beautiful balloon from his bag. Tina thanked him and held it tightly in her hands. + +Tina was very excited and was happy that the balloon was hers! She took the balloon and ran back home, never to forget the attractive balloon she had seen. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had two parents and he loved them very much. + +One day, he asked his parents a question. He wondered what the best thing in the world was. His parents thought for a moment and then answered, "love." + +The little boy thought that was a great answer, so he asked them another question. He asked, "What makes love so special?" His parents smiled and said, "because it's so strong and it can make people feel so happy and safe." + +The little boy was so happy to have such great parents. He hugged them and was so thankful for their love. He knew that with parents like them, he would always have someone to answer his questions. +Once upon a time, there was a judge. His job was to understand things and make wise decisions. But he was very slow. + +One day, the judge was walking down the street when he heard a cry. He looked around and saw a little boy with a toy. The boy had dropped his toy and began to cry. + +The judge understood the situation and decided to help the little boy. He went up to the boy and asked him what was wrong. The boy explained that he had dropped his toy and was very sad. + +The judge felt sorry for the little boy and said that he should try to pick up the toy. The Judge was slow at picking up the toy but he was gentle and careful. When the judge had picked up the boy's toy, he handed it back to him with a big smile. + +The little boy smiled back and thanked the judge. The judge had been kind and understanding and the little boy was very happy. He hugged the judge and then ran off, joyful that he had his toy back. + +The judge was glad that he had been able to help and made a wise decision. He continued walking down the street, happy in the knowledge that he had done a good thing. +Robby was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore. One day, he went to the park. It was a gloomy day. He wanted to explore the big trees, so he found a rope. It was tied to a big, strong branch. Robby wondered what to do with it. + +He decided to hang it from the branch and see what would happen. When he did, an old glove suddenly appeared! Robby was so surprised. He picked up the glove and examined it closely. + +The glove was quite worn and old. He liked the way it hung from the branch. Robby kept the glove and took it home. He imagined all kinds of adventures he could have with it. He had so much fun and the gloomy day felt a little brighter. +Jenny was a young girl. She enjoyed skipping throughout the park. She would run and jump, feeling the wind in her hair. + +One day, Jenny found a message in the park. She was very excited. She picked up the message and ran home to read it. + +The message was written in a special code. It said: “Follow the path and take the train.†She didn't know what it meant, but she decided to do as it said. + +Jenny got on the train and it took her to a magical place. It was full of beautiful animals and flowers. Jenny was so happy that she started skipping. She was so young and carefree that she didn't care what people thought. + +She wandered around the amazing park, and even discovered a secret garden. She skipped through it, feeling the excitement of a new adventure. + +The message had brought her an exciting experience. She ran home and told everyone about her special day. + +From then on, Jenny loved finding messages. She never knew where they would lead her! +Once upon a time, there were two birds. One of the birds was fat, and the other was small. The fat bird made a nest in a nearby tree and offered the small one to stay there. + +The small bird said, "Thanks, can I really stay in your nest?" + +The fat bird said, "Of course, I will allow it." + +The small bird said, "Thank you! I'm very happy to stay in your nest." + +The fat bird was happy, too. It said, "It's nice to have a friend in my nest!" + +The two birds stayed together in the nest and became great friends. They chirped and sang all day and played in the tree until it was time to go to bed. + +The fat bird was so happy to have a friend in its nest that it allowed the small bird to stay forever. They were great friends and enjoyed living together in their nest! +Once upon a time there were two friends who lived in a little village. One day they decided to measure the village's sheep. + +The first time they tried to measure the sheep, it was difficult. But they kept on trying. They eventually came up with an original way to measure them. + +They made an 'oink-oink-oink' sound and started counting. "One, two, three, four, five," they shouted. + +The sheep seemed to understand the game and started counting too. "'Baa, baa, baa, baa, baa', they said, one for each sheep they counted. + +Soon all the original sheep were measured. The two friends high-fived each other and laughed in delight. + +They were so proud of their original and clever way of counting the sheep. They would never forget this fun counting game. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bella and Nate. They were best friends, and they always did things together. + +One day, they were playing in the park when they noticed a big sign that said “Today is Open Tour Day!â€. + +“Let’s go on a tour!†said Nate. + +“Yes, that sounds fun!†said Bella. + +They walked up to the tour guide and asked her about it. She said they could go on a tour around the park and learn some new and useful things. + +“That sounds great!†said Bella. + +So they went on the tour and learned all sorts of things. They learned about the animals that live in the park, the different types of plants, and how to take care of the environment. It was very educational and they both had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the tour, they thanked the tour guide. + +“Thank you so much! This was a really useful tour,†said Nate. + +They left the park feeling smarter than before and excited to use what they learned to help take care of their local park. +Willie the bear was feeling brave one morning. He decided he was going to march all the way to the attic. He had never been any further up in the house before. He was excited but also a little scared. + +So he started to march, one foot after the other. He marched through the hallway, past the living room and up the stairs. The stairs were high and made him a bit dizzy, but he kept marching. + +Finally he reached the attic. It was dark and a bit musty. It was not like the other rooms in the house, but Willie was not afraid. He looked around and saw many old boxes. He wanted to explore, but he felt it was time to go back. + +So, he started marching back down the stairs. Everything seemed to be normal again and Willie felt brave. He was happy and knew he could march anywhere now. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was very smart and loved to play outside. One day, when Lily was playing in the garden, she noticed something interesting on the ground. It was a round, colourful rug. Lily thought it looked like fun so she took it into the house. + +Once inside the house, Lily started to spin the rug around and around. It made her laugh and she kept spinning faster and faster. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her daddy! He said, “Lily, that rug was really smart of you. Let’s put it back in its place in the garden.†+ +Lily smiled and said, “Ok, Daddy!†So they took the rug back outside and placed it in the garden. From then on, whenever she wanted to spin fast, Lily would grab the rug and spin around in the garden! +Once upon a time, there was a curious parrot. He was always looking around and wondering what was out there. One day, he felt a bit brave and decided to fly away. He flew higher and higher as the wind rustled his feathers. + +He spotted a person on the ground, and decided to fly over to them. The person saw the parrot and they both stopped to look at each other. The parrot felt so happy, he wanted to stay and explore. He fluttered his wings, making a noise so the person would remember he was there. + +The person picked up the parrot and started talking to it. The parrot had never heard somebody talk before and felt so excited! He kept asking questions and the person kept answering. + +The parrot thanked the person for the wonderful experience. He then flew away with a smile on his face, feeling even more curious about the world. +Once upon a time, there was a generous person. He wanted to explore the world and so he decided to sail in his boat. + +He sailed on and on until he reached a large island. On the island, a little boy was sitting on the beach. + +The person greeted the boy and said, "Hi, I'm sailing around the world. What are you doing?" + +But the boy just looked at the person, not saying anything. + +The person smiled at the boy and said, "Would you like to come with me? I can take you on my sailboat and show you some fun places." + +The boy smiled and nodded. So the person took the boy on his sailboat and they explored different islands. + +The boy had a wonderful time and at the end of the day said, "Thank you for being so generous. I had such a good time!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Johnny. He wanted to buy some honey. He asked his mom for some money, and she gave it to him. Johnny was so happy! + +Johnny went to the store and asked for honey. The store man said, "I'm sorry, we don't have honey here." Johnny was so sad because he knew that honey was sweet and he really wanted some. + +"Maybe I can find it somewhere else," he thought. So Johnny went looking for honey. He went to three more stores, but each time he was told there was no honey to buy. + +Johnny was so sad that he didn't get any honey, but he was brave and kept looking. Eventually, he got home but was still without honey. Johnny was so disappointed, but he still felt brave that he tried so hard. +Once upon a time, two friends named Maria and Robert decided to go on a journey. They were both very excited, and so they set off. + +They traveled far, until they came upon a secret door. Maria was very curious, so she said to Robert: "Let's enter!" Robert agreed, and the two of them cautious opened the door. + +To their surprise, when they opened the door, they saw beautiful colors, heard cheerful music and felt happy love all around. It was an amazing place! As they entered, the room became more and more alive and they both became more and more enthusiastic. + +At the end of the journey, they both knew that they had experienced something special, and they both learnt that love is the most amazing feeling in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a big girl. She was very strong, and she always marked things. She had a special whip that she liked to use to mark things. + +One day, the big girl went outside to play. She wanted to mark a tree so she took her whip and marked it. Then she kept walking and saw a bush. She marked the bush with her whip too. + +The big girl was very happy with her marks and she wanted to keep going. Suddenly, a bee flew right in front of her. It was so strong that it almost knocked her over! The big girl was so scared, she quickly ran away and didn't mark anything else that day. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy triangle. He didn't want to work and just wanted to sleep all the time. One day, he was taking a nap in the sun and another shape came along. It was a square who wanted to pull the triangle along. The triangle did not want to go, and was feeling very grumpy. + +The square tried to pull the triangle but the triangle was too lazy, and he would not budge. The square was starting to feel very frustrated. Then, something magical happened. The triangle started to move. + +The square was very surprised, and asked the triangle, "How did you move?". The triangle said, "I decided to stop being lazy and help you out. It felt kind of good". + +The square and triangle are now best friends. They take long walks, explore the forest and help each other out. The triangle is never lazy anymore and loves spending time that his square friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susie. She was three years old and was looking for something to do. + +One day she decided to explore the garden. As she was walking, she stumbled upon a beautiful purple flower. She was amazed by its beauty and noticed that it was stuck in the ground. + +Susie wanted to remove it but it was too strong. She looked around but there was no one to help her. Then, she remembered her toys. + +She went back to her room and grabbed her teddy bear. She held it close and said, "Please help me remove the flower". + +Much to Susie's surprise, the teddy bear came to life. He said, "Don't worry Susie, I'll take care of the trouble". With one incredible leap he was able to remove the flower from the ground. + +Susie was so happy and gave the teddy bear a big hug. She thanked him and they went back to playing in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. He lived with his Mom and Dad in a poor old van. + +One day, Bob and his father were travelling in their van. Suddenly, something fell out of the window. Bob's father looked and saw that it was his phone. "Oh no!" he said, "I dropped my phone!" + +Bob looked out of the window and saw the phone lying in a field. He pointed and said, "Daddy, there it is!" + +Bob's father stopped the van and they both got out. Bob saw a big scarecrow in the field and wanted to say hello. But his father said, "No time to talk, let's hurry and find my phone!" + +They both searched but after a while Bob started to get bored. He spotted a little rabbit hopping around, so he chased after it. Eventually his dad found his phone and shouted, "I've found it!" + +Bob and his dad were very happy. They got back in their van and drove home. Bob thought to himself, "It's good to have a caring dad, even if we are poor." +Once upon a time there was a playful girl who loved to explore. She had heard rumours of a big, comfortable armchair hidden deep in the jungle. + +The adventurous girl decided to go and find it. She carefully followed the winding paths of the jungle, dodging animals and trees as she went. + +Finally she reached the armchair. It was a giant, comfy chair and it was just what she wanted. +But then, all of a sudden, a big mean lion appeared. He started to roar and bare his teeth, ready to pounce. +The girl was scared, but then she had an idea. She held up her hand and said to the lion: + +"Let's play hide and seek. I'll hide in the armchair and you have to try and find me. If you find me, you can have the armchair." + +The lion agreed. He searched and searched but he couldn't find the girl. After a while he gave up and went away, leaving the armchair unharmed. + +The girl was relieved. She had saved the armchair and was now free to enjoy it forever. She sat in the armchair and smiled. What a fun adventure it had been! +Once upon a time, there was a frightened girl who loved life. Everywhere she went she smiled and played with her friends. But one day, it all changed. + +The girl heard an awful sound in the sky. It was getting nearer and nearer. Suddenly, the sky filled with loud noises and bright flashing lights. The girl was scared. + +The next day, things were very different. Her friends were scared and stayed at home. Everywhere she looked, the sky was dark and grey. The girl was frightened and didn't know why. + +Days and weeks went by, but the sky stayed dark. It seemed things would never get better. The girl kept hoping, but the sky remained dark. Until finally the girl heard a loud noise, it was so loud it shook the ground. + +The girl was so frightened she had to close her eyes. When she looked again, the sky was no longer dark. Things were back to normal, but the girl didn't know what had happened. + +One day, a grown up told the girl that it was the end of life. The frightened girl was sad and didn't understand what to do. The grown up said it was best to just finish and move on. + +The frightened girl finished her life feeling confused and full of sadness. She had no idea that the dark sky would come back and take it all away. +Once upon a time there was a tire. The tire was orange. It was round and fun. The tire wanted to store all the fun things. +So every day the tire went on a trip. It went over and under and around. It went up and down and all around. +The tire had so much fun. It stored all the fun it had in its orange body. +Every night the tire would come back and be full of fun. The tire would share all the fun with its friends. +The tire was happy. It could store lots of fun. +The End. +One day, Susie was feeling curious. She wanted to go on a swim. So she asked her mom if she could go swim in the lake. Her mom said yes and Susie was so excited! + +Susie grabbed her swimsuit and ran outside. On her way, she noticed an ashtray near a distant tree. She had never seen it there before. She wondered why the ashtray was so far away. + +Susie continued on her way. When she arrived at the lake, the water looked so warm and inviting. She jumped right in! She swam and splashed around. She had so much fun. + +Susie was starting to get a bit tired, so she decided to go back. As she was walking, she saw a different object in the same place as the distant ashtray - it was a beach ball! She smiled and laughed as she picked it up. + +Finally, Susie made it home. She was tired but happy. She went inside and told her mom all about her fun swim at the lake and the mysterious distant ashtray! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Mason. Max was very clever and he wanted to own his own jet. Every day he dreamed about it, but he didn't know how to get one. Mason was not as clever as Max, but he had lots of ideas. One day he came up with a plan. He suggested that Max could go and ask the King if he could own a jet. + +Max was very excited but it wasn't his plan. He didn't think the King would say yes, but Mason said that it was worth a try. + +Max went to see the King and asked if he could own a jet. The King was very wise and he said no. He said Max should find another way. + +Max didn't want to give up, but he didn't know what else to do. He was very sad. But then Mason came up with another plan. He suggested that Max should try to build his own jet. + +Max was amazed! This was a very clever plan indeed. With hard work and determination, Max was able to build his own jet. Everyone celebrated Max's achievement and his jet was the envy of the entire town. + +Max was so proud to own his jet, and Mason was proud of his clever idea. +Once there was a little girl named Maria. She was 3 years old. Maria loved music. Every day she sang and made music with her friends. + +The other day Maria was playing in her room. She was making a big mess. Her mom came in and said, "Maria, it's time to tidy up your room." + +Maria started counting. She counted all the toys in her room and put them away. She made her room so tidy. When she was finished, she put on some of her favourite music and danced and sang. + +When she was done, Maria smiled at how nice and tidy her room was. She was so proud of herself. Then she went to find her mom and show her the amazing job she had done. + +Her mom was so proud of Maria and gave her a big hug. Maria was so happy that she had done such a good job of counting and tidying. +Bob was feeling very tired. He had been running around all day, but now it was time for him to relax. He looked for a nice spot to take a nap. Suddenly, he found the perfect spot. It was the left side of a large tree. It was so hidden. No one else knew it was there. Bob curled up under the tree and went to sleep. He felt so comfortable and he drifted off into a deep, relaxing sleep. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready for another adventure. +One day there was a boy who wanted to surf. He looked out to the sea and wanted to try it but he had no surfboard. He wanted to be persistent and not forget, so he asked his dad for help. + +His dad said, "No problem! We can go to the store and get one so that you can surf. Do you remember what a surfboard looks like?" + +The boy said, "Yes! It's a flat, long board." His dad smiled and said, "That's right! Let's go get one!" + +So off they went to the store, but the store did not have any surfboards. The boy was sad, but he stayed persistent. He wanted to be able to surf so he asked the shopkeeper where they might be able to find one. + +The man said, "I know someone who has some at his house. Why don't you go over there and ask him?" + +The boy was so happy! He and his dad went to the man's house and he got the surfboard he wanted! He thanked the man and went off to try surfing. + +The boy was so happy and he didn't forget that he wanted to surf. He was so persistent and it paid off! +Once upon a time, there was a silly fox. He liked to wander around the forest, always looking for something new and exciting. On one of his journeys, he found a big pile of coal. He was very curious and wondered what the coal was for. + +One day, he decided to take one of the pieces of coal home with him, thinking it would be fun to show his friends. He knew that he had to be careful with the coal, so he made sure it was safe in his pocket. + +At home, the silly fox gathered his animal friends around him. He showed them the coal and told them to watch carefully. He put the piece of coal on the floor and started to jump around it, clapping and cheering. With each jump, the coal seemed to become bigger and bigger! + +His friends were amazed - the coal had increased in size! They all laughed together, not believing their eyes! From that day, the fox kept his coal safe and sound, knowing it could increase whenever he wanted it to. +Once upon a time, there was a polite fox who wanted to visit a different country. He wanted to go to a land he had never seen before, so he packed up his bag and set off. + +But soon he found himself lost, and he couldn't find the way back to his own country. He was so confused, he didn't know how to turn around and go home. + +The fox thought and thought, trying to figure out how to go backwards. Then all of a sudden, he remembered that reverse means to go in the opposite direction. He smiled and happily made his way back home. + +The fox learned an important lesson that day; if you get lost, you should always remember to reverse so you can get back home safely. Being polite and helping others can also help you find your way, so don't forget to be kind! +Once upon a time there was a little girl with a white cane. She was looking for a match so she could have some fun. She hopped and skipped her way through the park, looking for a match. Suddenly, she spotted a white cane on the other side of the road. She smiled and ran as fast as she could. When she reached the cane, she picked it up and found something inside. It was a match! She lit it and started to play a game with her new found toy. She twirled and swirled the match around in the air, happily enjoying the sight of its white flame. After a while, the match was gone, but she was so pleased that she had found the perfect match! +Once upon a time there was a cool kitty called Milly. Milly was just 3 years old, and she loved to rub things. + +One day, Milly spotted something shiny on the floor. She kneeled down to take a closer look. It was a magical crystal! As she rubbed the crystal, something amazing happened - Milly began to grow! In just a few minutes, she was a giant kitty! + +Milly was overjoyed! She could do all sorts of new things now, like reach really high places and play with her favorite toys. She loved being big and she could rub anything she wanted! + +Milly decided to spend the rest of the year exploring and playing. She rubbed everything in sight - trees, tables, and even the sky! What a cool adventure! +One day, Tom saw a big peach. It was round, juicy and rich. He wanted to eat it, so he stepped towards it. The peach was just the right size for Tom and it was so juicy, he knew it would be delicious. + +He stepped closer and reached out to grab it. He could almost taste it. Suddenly, he felt a warmth and heard faint music. He looked around and saw a bright light coming from inside the peach. + +Tom stepped closer and peeked inside the peach. It was filled with gold coins, jewels and other wonderful things. He had found a rich and magical peach! + +He scooped up the treasures and stepped away from the peach, smiling. Later that day, he shared the riches with all of his friends. They were all so happy and had a wonderful time. And Tom was even happier because he still got to eat the sweet and juicy peach! +Once there was a little girl, who was very scared. She was scared of the dark. + +One night her mommy told her to go get something from the garage. She was really scared because it was really dark in the garage. + +So she kneeled down and held her mom's hand. Her mom was so nice and brave and she told her it would be OK. Then her mom got the thing from the garage and they found the light. + +Thank goodness! The little girl was so relieved because she wasn't scared anymore. She was brave like her mommy and it felt good to be brave! +Once upon a time, there was a loud veterinarian. She liked animals very much. Every day, she joined them in the park. +The animals loved the veterinarian and would join her in the park. They ran and played together. +One day, the veterinarian got too close to a dangerous animal. The animal was very angry and scared, and it bit the veterinarian hard. +The veterinarian was hurt very badly, and she never went to the park again. The animals were very sad. They all wished that she would join them, but it never happened. +The End. +Gar and Jim were two friends on a big adventure together. They were exploring an old chamber in their town. Gar was brave and Jim was excited. + +The chamber was very dark and filled with cobwebs. The walls were old and the room was really ugly. Gar took a deep breath and held Jim's hand as they walked in. + +Suddenly, Jim tripped over a box and screamed. But Gar was quick and grabbed Jim's arm to support him. Jim was happy and they kept exploring. + +Eventually they came to a small door in the back of the chamber. They opened it and stepped inside. It was a beautiful room full of plants and animals! Jim smiled and Gar laughed. + +They had found a secret place to explore and they had supported each other all the way. They decided to come back to the chamber every day to explore more. +John was a charming young boy. Everyday, he would care for his baby sister. He would pick her up, getting her ready for the day. One day, John decided to surprise her with a special treat. He had never seen her smile so big before. + +John continued to take care of his little sister every day, but this time it was a bit different.today, he was picking something special - a small, bright yellow pick. John had thought long and hard about what he should get her, and this little pick seemed to be the perfect gift. + +When he presented the pick to his little sister, the look of surprise on her face was so charming. She hugged it and could not stop looking at it. She had never seen anything so special! + +John laughed joyfully; he had made her so happy. He thanked himself for giving her something so thoughtful. He had taken such care of his sister by giving her this special pick, it had definitely been worth it! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She loved to explore the world around her. One day she came across a bright purple pear. She had never seen something so beautiful before. + +When Sarah asked her mum what it was, her mum explained that it was a pear. She told Sarah that pears were sweet and juicy and she could eat it if she wanted to. + +Sarah was so excited. She asked her mum if she could keep the pear and her mum said she could. As they walked back home she looked at the purple pear with delight. + +When they arrived home, Sarah asked her mum if she could show the pear to her brother. So, her mum called her brother into the room and explained that Sarah had found a special purple pear. + +Sarah smiled proudly holding the pear in her hands. Her brother's eyes widened in amazement. They both agreed that it was one of the most beautiful things they had ever seen. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kate. She was three years old and had a folder full of special things. One day, Kate's mommy came to her. + +Her mommy said, "Kate, I need to tell you something very important." Kate was worried. + +"Okay," she said. + +Her mommy told Kate that she was going away for a few days. Kate was worried about her mommy going away. + +Her mommy smiled. "Don't worry, Kate," she said. "I will come back soon." She gave Kate her folder full of special things. + +"I'm putting special things in here to remind you of me," her mommy said. "Remember how much I love you." + +Kate smiled. She felt better knowing that her mommy would come back soon. +Mighty Joe was the best scorer in the town. Everyone looked up to him, and all the kids wanted to be just like him. + +One day, Joe decided to quit scoring. Everyone was confused, but Joe knew it was the right decision. + +Joe taught all the other kids how to score equally as well as him. He said that everyone should take a turn and be mighty together. + +The kids were thrilled and they kept scoring! Everyone was very proud of Joe and his mighty decision. The whole town celebrated together. +Once there was a pig called Moe who was very intelligent. He had all the answers and loved tests. One day, he saw a big gate and thought he would try to open it. But before he tried, he forgot to ask what was behind the gate. + +Moe pushed the gate open and out came the farmer. He was very angry because Moe had broken into the pen where the chickens slept. He chased Moe away, but Moe was too smart for the farmer and he managed to get away. + +But the farmer had sent a message to the other animals that Moe was dangerous. Moe was sad and lonely now, so he decided to forget about the gate and not try it again. But forgetful Moe tried the gate one last time and found out the hard way that the farmer had put a cage behind it. + +Moe was so scared that he was stuck in the cage forever. It was a bad ending because Moe had been so intelligent, but he had forgotten to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play in her garden, and look at the delicate flowers. One day, she found a peanut! She was so excited that she ran to her mom to show her. + +"Mommy! Look, it's a peanut!" Lucy said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful Lucy! But remember, we must not eat it. Peanuts can be very delicate and easily broken." + +Lucy nodded, and she carefully put the peanut back in the ground. Then, she stopped and listened for a minute. Suddenly, she heard rustling in the leaves. She was so excited, she carefully crept up and peeked over. + +It was a squirrel! Lucy quietly watched for a minute and then the squirrel stopped and looked back at her. Lucy gasped and the squirrel quickly disappeared. + +Lucy smiled and ran back inside to tell mommy all about the squirrel she had seen in her garden. +The little girl was excited. She had a special envelope in her hands. She wanted to open it, but she didn't know what was inside. + +When she opened the envelope, she found a picture. It was a picture of her family, all together. The little girl knew that this must be special, she could recognize the faces of her mom and dad. + +But the little girl soon realized her family was not like she remembered it. Somone was missing. The little girl was sad. She knew who was missing and why. Someone was gone forever. + +The little girl was sad and didn't recognize the envelope anymore. The little envelope which had been so exciting was now gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky boat. Every night, it would sail away, far past the horizon. One night, the boat's captain thought he saw an island. So, he sailed towards it. + +When the boat arrived at the island, it was filled with treasures. The captain was so excited. He quickly loaded the treasures onto his boat, but then noticed something strange. + +The island was getting closer and closer! He realized the island was not an island at all, but a whale! So he waited and waited, but the whale did not leave. + +The captain was very patient, and finally the whale sailed away. The captain was lucky, because the whale gave him a special gift - a giant pearl. He carefully kept the pearl and sailed home with his treasure. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Peter who was so dependable. He could do anything he set out to do. One day, his mommy told him about something special. She said there was a magic in the world only special people could see. She said that if Peter believed it was real, then he could do it too! + +So Peter set out to find this special magic. He searched and searched through fields and forests until he found a special cave. Inside he found something that glowed brightly. He could tell this was the special magic his mom had told him about. Peter was so excited and he wanted to do this magic right away. + +But before he could do anything, an evil witch comes out of nowhere and casts a dark spell on Peter. He tries to run away but the witch is much too powerful and captures him. The wicked witch had wanted the magic for her own evil plans and now Peter was doomed. + +Peter is gone forever and all because of the powerful magic he thought was so dependable. +Once there was a little girl called Milly. Milly was three years old. One day she was playing outside in her garden. She had her doll with her. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. It was a surprise! Milly was so scared she dropped her doll. + +Milly wanted to know what the surprise was. She looked up, and saw a big balloon in the sky. It was orange and blue. Milly smiled when she saw it. She wanted to get closer and get a better look. + +Milly's mum saw her and came running over to her. She pointed up at the balloon, and then pointed to a man standing next to it. His name was Mr Green. He was a kind-looking old man and he was smiling. + +Milly was amazed. She wanted to say hello to Mr Green. But when he started talking, she felt embarrassed and looked away. She was ashamed of her own shyness. + +Milly's mum hugged her and said it was OK. "It's OK to be shy, sometimes," she said. Then she gave Milly a big hug, and they both watched the balloon float away. It was a wonderful surprise! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. He loved looking out of his bedroom window. He was very clever and he always found something to do. He loved to watch the birds fly by and see the trees move in the wind. + +One day when Tom was looking out of his window, he saw a caterpillar on one of the leaves. Tom was so happy to see it and he carefully opened his window. Then he waved at the caterpillar and offered it some of his juice. + +The caterpillar thanked him and took the juice. It stayed around for a bit and Tom was happy to have a friend. When it eventually left, he waved it goodbye with a big smile. + +Tom continued to visit his hoom every day and just watch the world outside his window. He loved to see the caterpillars, birds and trees and be clever with them. Tom was so happy to watch and learn from nature, and he was thankful for his window. +Once upon a time, there was a very light diamond. It was a special diamond because it could protect anyone that held it. + +Every day, the diamond sat in a box on the table, and glowed in the light. But no one knew why it glowed. + +One day, a very bad storm came. The clouds were dark and the sky was grey. Everyone in town was scared, but the diamond kept shining. Everyone watched it with amazement. + +After the storm, everyone found out that the diamond had protected the town from the storm. It had made a forcefield around the town, keeping everyone safe. + +Everyone thanked the diamond for keeping them safe. From then on, the diamond was known as a powerful protector. +Once upon a time there was a man who liked to steal. He liked to steal fast. So he went to the store and stole a thick blanket. He wrapped it around himself and ran away fast. He was so fast, he felt like he was going super speedy. + +When he got away from the store, he opened the blanket and discovered a lot of money! He was so happy he had stolen the thick blanket. + +He counted all the money and realised he was rich! But then he heard a noise. It was the store owner. He had seen the man steal the thick blanket and had followed him. + +The man ran away as fast as he could, but the store owner was still chasing him. He was too slow and the store owner caught him. + +The man was very sad. He had stolen the thick blanket and the money, but now he had to give it back. He had to learn that stealing is wrong and that it is important to be fast but not too fast. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy ant. He was always very curious about everything and he loved to explore. One day, he decided to visit a mysterious house. + +The ant cautiously stepped inside. But there was no one there. Everything was quiet and still. The ant looked around and wondered what this place was. He decided to explore further. + +Suddenly, he heard a whisper. It almost sounded like a giggle. The ant stopped and looked around. Suddenly a spider appeared. “Hello,†said the spider. “Do you want to play hide and seek?†+ +The ant was unsure and shrugged. He was a bit worried that the spider was up to something. But the spider seemed friendly. He decided to play. + +They ran around the house looking for each other. The ant loved exploring the different rooms and discovering new mysteries. Eventually, the ant found the spider. They had a lot of fun and the ant was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy cube living in a big city. Every day the cube watched other shapes like circles, triangles, and squares. + +The cube was unhappy since the other shapes had someone to play and be friends with, but it was alone. + +One day, the cube decided to unite with the other shapes! At first, the cube was very timid and unsure of why the other shapes might not like it very much. But soon the other shapes saw how friendly the cube was and began to play with it. + +The moral of the story is to never be afraid of being nosy and try to make friends. When we unite and be kind, we can build strong relationships with others. +Once upon a time, there was a swan who lived on a big, beautiful river. The swan was very colorful and liked to swim alone. +One day, a big rock rolled into the river and stopped the swan from swimming. The swan was scared because it couldn't get by the big rock. +Luckily, the swan was brave and strong. It started pushing against the rock to move it away! After lots of pushing, the swan was able to prevent the rock from blocking the river. +The swan was relieved. It jumped into the water and started swimming again. The water was warm and the swan was happy. +From then on, the swan was careful to prevent any rocks or other things from falling into the river. The swan was back to swimming and being colorful on its peaceful river. +Once upon a time there was a man. He was very upset. One day, he took a magic shrink ray and went upstairs. As soon as he got upstairs, he used the shrink ray and shrunk the whole room! He was so happy that it worked. He shrunk the bed, the chair, and the table. Then he went back downstairs. Everyone was so surprised when they saw the tiny room! They all smiled and gave the man a big hug. He was so happy that he used the magic shrink ray. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sally. She was three years old and very restless. + +One day, Sally wanted to go on an adventure. She put on her shoes and marched down the hallway. She opened the door and went outside. There was so much to explore in the big backyard. + +Sally started to explore, but soon she got tired. She wanted to go back inside her crib and rest. She opened the door and walked back in. She climbed into her crib and snuggled under the blankets. + +Soon, she was fast asleep and dreaming of her wonderful adventure. When she woke up, she was no longer restless. She smiled and went back to exploring the backyard. +Wednesday was coming. One morning, Mommy showed the three-year-old a red pen and paper. +"Let's write something special," she said. +The little one was so excited! He jumped up and down, asking if he could write anything he wanted. Mommy nodded. +He took the pen in his hand and started writing. He smiled and laughed as the words came out. +It was almost time for dinner. The paper was filled with scribbles and he was proud of what he had written. +Mommy looked at the paper, smiled, and then put in on the fridge. +The little one went to bed, not realizing that Wednesday had something special waiting for him. +The next morning as he came down the stairs, the little one saw something red on the fridge. Mommy had taken his writing of the day before and had written something on the paper too. It said "I Love You!" +The little one was so happy! Wednesday was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She wanted to be very successful in life, so she put on her running shoes and went out to the park. + +When she got there, she saw a little boy that she didn't know. He had lots of toys and was playing. Amy wanted to join in, but it was already late. + +Amy said to the little boy, “I'm sorry, I have to hurry home now.†+ +The little boy looked sad, so Amy smiled and said, “But I will come back and play with you tomorrow. Don't worry.†+ +The little boy's face lit up and he said, “OK, I will be here waiting.†+ +Amy started running home. She knew that if she worked hard and tried her best, she would be successful in life. + +The End. +Bob was feeling competitive. He wanted to be the best swimmer. Every day he put on his swim suit, and he was ready to win. But something went wrong. + +One day, Bob went swimming in the ocean. He saw a big shark. Bob was so scared that he stopped swimming. He just stood there, watching the shark. + +"Bob, why aren't you swimming?" asked his friend, who was in the water with him. + +Bob replied, "I'm too scared. There is a big shark." + +His friend said, "Don't be scared! You will never win if you don't try. Speed away so the shark can't catch you." + +But Bob was too scared. He swam back to shore without competing. + +When Bob got back to shore, he knew that he had lost. He had been too scared of the shark to compete. He felt embarrassed. He went home and changed out of his swimsuit, never to return to the ocean again. +Once there was a little bear named Jamie. Every day, Jamie would go on a walk to the woods to explore. One day, as he was walking, an old owl flew down and said "Jamie, be careful! There is a mean fox hiding in the woods. He will try to get your honey if you go too deep in the woods." + +Jamie was scared, so he thanked the owl and ran away. Later, he told the other bears about the fox. They warned Jamie to stay close to home and not to go to the woods anymore. + +Jamie listened and stayed away from the woods. One day he had a strong craving for honey. He didn’t want to go to the woods, but he was really hungry. He asked the other bears to help him. + +The other bears went into the woods and gathered the honey. They returned safely and Jamie spread the honey on his bread and enjoyed his meal. Jamie was very happy, but he remembered to remain calm and not go too deep into the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Bella. Bella loved her tooth which she had just lost. She was so happy and proud to have a tooth. + +One day, Bella went to visit the lake with her mom. She decided to dip her feet into the water. As she did this, her tooth suddenly vanished! It seemed to disappear into the lake. Bella was upset and confused. + +Bella's mom saw this and came over to hug her. She was calm and soothing as she told Bella that it was okay. She explained that the tooth had gone to a much better place, far away in the sky. + +Bella was relieved, and even though she was sad to have lost her tooth, she was comforted by the idea of it being somewhere good. She smiled at her mom and they went back home, hand in hand. +Once there was a little boy called Peter. He was only three years old and he wanted to go outside and play in the sun. But it was too hot outside. The heat was too much for him. + +Mummy said, "Stay inside Peter, it's too hot." Peter wanted to go outside anyway. He opened the door and went outside. + +The heat was so strong he could feel it on his skin. It hurt his skin. He started to cry. Mummy heard him and ran outside. + +When she came out, she said, "Oh, Peter! It's too hot, you need to stay in the house so you don't get hurt." She picked him up and brought him back inside. + +Mummy hugged him tight and said, "I'll play with you inside so you won't get too hot. Stay inside Peter, okay?" Peter nodded and said, "Okay Mummy." + +So, he stayed inside and played with Mummy, safe from the heat outside. +It was a bright, sunny day in town. Two little friends were ready to have some fun. They decided to play a game and see who could match the most things. + +One little friend had an idea. He said, "Let's go to the river and match the rocks and sticks." They both thought that was a good plan and off they went! + +When they reached the river, the little friends sat down and started to match everything they could find. They matched rocks, sticks, leaves and then they even laughed when they matched a frog! + +But then something strange started to happen. The river was flowing higher and the little friends were starting to feel scared. Suddenly, they both realized that they were in danger and they had to leave quickly. + +The two little friends ran and ran, but they were too late. The water swept them away and they were both lost. The moral of the story: It's always important to be ready for the unexpected. +Once upon a time there was a bee, named Buzz. Buzz liked to spend all his time in his hive among the other bees. All the bees were friendly to each other and enjoyed being together. + +One day, Buzz noticed that honey was available. This meant that there was a lot of honey to eat. Immediately, all the bees got busy and started to make honey. Everyone worked together, helping one another. + +When the honey was finished, they spent the day enjoying the sweet treat. The bees were happy and their hive was full of delicious honey. Everyone was happy and they spent the whole day together. + +The hive was filled with joy and Buzz was very proud of all his bee friends. They had worked hard and the honey was a reward for their hard work. They all enjoyed spending their time together and celebrating the wonderful honey. +Once upon a time, there was a mild snake living in a meadow. He loved to bask in the sun, and all of the other animals let him be. One day, however, the snake wanted to explore beyond the meadow. He decided to yield and see what was out there. + +As the snake kept walking he started to become more and more curious, but before he could go back, he encountered something very scary! It was a big, mean bear. The snake was very scared, but he didn't want the bear to know. + +The bear tried to tell the snake to come closer, but the snake just stood still in fear. The bear started to get angry, and he lunged at the snake. The snake was so scared that he tried to yield, but he couldn't get away in time. The bear attacked the snake and killed him, ending the mild snake’s journey. +Bob and Joe were very good friends and they promised to take care of each other, no matter what. One day, Bob found a nail on the ground and couldn't help himself, he picked it up and showed it to Joe. Joe got very confused and asked Bob why he was holding the nail, Bob couldn't think of a good answer, so he just said that it was a present. Joe got really mad and told Bob that he didn't want any more presents from Bob ever again. + +Bob was very sad and he tried to apologize but Joe didn't want to listen. Frustrated, Bob threw the nail at Joe, hoping his friend will forgive him, but the nail accidentally got stuck in Joe's arm. Joe started crying and Bob was filled with sorrow, but he still couldn't repair the damage he has done. Since then, Bob and Joe stopped talking and their promise was forgotten. +Sara was so excited to go to the shop with her Dad. She knew that this meant she could get some of her own paint to play with. As soon as they stepped into the shop she ran to the shelves full of paint and started looking at all of the bright colors. She chose some blue and some yellow and quickly put them into the shopping basket. + +When her Dad had finished paying for the paint, Sara was so happy that she ran around the shop with the paint in her hands. Dad was getting a little bit tired, so he said it was time to go home. + +On the way back, they crossed a bridge and Sara asked her Dad to stop so she could take a closer look at the river below. Once she had seen all the sparkly fish, she wanted to use her new paint to draw a picture of the river. Her Dad said it was time to go, but Sara wanted to stay so she could finish her painting. Eventually, when it was almost dark, Dad said it was okay to go home. + +When they returned home, Sara was so tired she crawled straight into bed, paint brush still in hand. She kept her painting by her side until the morning when she could continue painting once again. +Once upon a time, there was a big pool. It was smooth and shiny like glass. + +Every day, the animals would come to the pool and balance on the edge. Everyone was very careful not to fall in the pool. + +A little squirrel was the best balancer of all. She would stand up on her back legs and balance in the air. Everyone laughed and clapped. + +The squirrel smiled and bowed. Then everyone said goodbye and the animals each went back home. + +The next day, the animals came back and the pool was bright and smooth and ready for balancing. Everyone had a lot of fun and the animals smiled and said goodbye. They left until the next day. +Once upon a time there was a quiet green tree. It stood tall in the middle of a field. One day, a little bird flew close to the tree. She was very tired and had been suffering for a while. + +The green tree could see how tired the little bird was, so it offered her a safe place to rest. The bird happily hopped into the tree's branches and cozied up in the green leaves. She slept for a long time and was very happy in the tree's shade. + +When the tired little bird woke up, she felt so much better. She thanked the green tree for helping her feel better, and then flew away. + +The green tree was very pleased that it had been able to help the little bird. It hoped that it could continue to offer a peaceful, quiet place for others who were suffering. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. One day Jane wanted to make something special so she decided to bake a brick. + +Jane went outside to find her brick and suddenly she saw one in the distant. She was so excited! Jane ran towards the brick and picked it up. + +Once she had the brick, Jane took it inside. She put it in the oven and then cooked it for a few minutes. + +When the brick was done baking, Jane pulled it out of the oven. It was hot and ready to eat! + +Jane happily ate her brick and it was delicious. She smiled and thanked the distant. +Once upon a time there was a patient left. She had been waiting for someone a long time. One day, a brave knight came and said she could remove from the left and go home. The patient left was excited and followed the knight quickly. + +The knight took her to a special place and told her to wait. She sat in the same spot for hours, being very patient. Then the knight returned and said it was time to remove. The patient left was nervous but the knight gave her a hug and said everything would be alright. + +The knight took her across the bridge and down the path. Soon they arrived at a big house, and the knight said it was her home. She was happy, but also a little scared. With a big smile, the knight said it was time to remove her worries and enjoy her new home. + +The patient left smiled and thanked the brave knight. She said goodbye and went inside her new home, feeling safe and excited. She found joy every day at her new home and removed the sadness from her left. +Once there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was shy and didn't like to talk to anyone. All she wanted was to be alone and play with her favorite toy - a fountain. Every day, she would take her fountain out to the park and sit by it. She would fill it up with water, then watch the sparkling droplets rain down. Daisy loved her fountain. + +One day, Daisy met a friend in the park - a little puppy. Daisy was so surprised she almost ran away, but then she saw the puppy looking at her with its big, kind eyes. Daisy smiled and gave the puppy a little pat. The puppy wagged its tail and licked Daisy's hand. From then on, Daisy and her puppy were best friends. + +Every day, Daisy and her puppy would go for walks together and play at the park. Daisy was no longer shy - she was happy! Daisy learned how to share her love and found a special friend. The fountain still sparkled in the park, but now Daisy shared it with her puppy. They both laughed and smiled, playing and loving every minute of their special friendship. +One day, Megan and her mom were in the park. Megan was holding a model plane in her hands. + +“I can almost finish building this plane,†Megan said. + +“I think you can do it,†her mom cheered her on. + +Megan started working on the plane. She put the pieces together until it was finished. In the distance they could see the icy mountains. + +“Look Mom, the plane is finished,†Megan said proudly. + +Her mom smiled. “It’s a great model plane, Megan! Now we have to fly it. Come on, let’s go to the park with the icy grass.†+ +The two of them walked to the park and flew the model plane across the icy field. Megan smiled as the wind blew against her face. +Max and his mom were walking in the park. He was very excited because he saw a swing. He quickly asked his mom if he could go on it. She said yes. He ran up to the swing and hopped on. He started to swing high and he had lots of fun. + +But then a thought came to his mind. "Maybe I could poke the swing and make it swing faster?" he thought to himself. He puffed up his chest and proudly said "I am going to poke the swing and make it go faster!" He cautiously stuck out his hand and gently poked the swing. The swing started to move faster and faster. Max was so happy that he could make the swing go so fast. + +Suddenly, Max got hungry. He realized that he hadn't eaten anything for a long time. He asked his mom if he could go and get something to eat. She said yes and so he grabbed his mom's hand and walked to the food stand. He quickly got some food and eagerly started to eat it. + +Max had learned a valuable lesson today. He realized that when you set your mind to something and take action, you can achieve amazing things. He had poked the swing and made it go faster, just like he had wanted to. He was very proud of himself. +One adventurous day, a three-year-old and his mom went for a walk in the woods. The trees were tall and the sky was blue. As they walked, the three-year-old looked closely at the ground and suddenly he saw something shiny. + +He bent over and picked up the object. "What is it mom?" he asked. + +Mom bent over to take a closer look. "I think it's a saw. It's a useful tool," she said. The three-year-old knew what a saw was, he had seen them before. He knew he wanted to keep it. "Mom, can I keep it?" + +Mom smiled. She recognized it was important to the three-year-old, so she said, "Yes. But make sure you use it safely and be extra careful." + +The three-year-old smiled, thankful that his mom said yes. He had been very adventurous that day, and he was proud of his new find! +Jenny was very worried. She had been playing with her best friend George all day, but he was nowhere to be seen. She looked everywhere, but he was still missing. + +Suddenly, she saw an old man walking toward her. He held a small lime in his hand. The old man smiled at her and said, "You should always value those things that are important to you." + +Jenny was confused. She said, "What do you mean?" + +The old man said, "You should never take them for granted. One day they may be gone, and you may never get them back." + +Jenny suddenly realized why he was giving her this advice. George had gone away and she hadn't said goodbye. Worried, she thanked the old man and quickly ran to George's house. She was relieved to find him there, playing in his bedroom. + +Jenny learned that day to always take the time to appreciate the people and things that are most important to her. She had valued the time she and George spent. They hugged each other tightly and promised to never be apart again. +Once upon a time, there was a black bear. The bear liked to wander around the forest. One day, the bear saw a big tree. He wanted to climb it to get to the leaves. He tried and tried, but his claws couldn't get a good grip. + +Just then, a rabbit came hopping by. He asked the bear, "What are you doing?" The bear replied, "I'm trying to get to the leaves, but it's too hard." + +The rabbit said, "Come with me. I know a secret way up." The bear followed the rabbit to a nearby hill. The rabbit said, "Climb onto my shoulder and I will take you to the leaves." The bear couldn't believe it. "Really?" + +The bear climbed onto the rabbit's shoulder and the rabbit ran. He took the bear up the hill. At the top, the bear saw a giant tree with leaves all around. He jumped off the rabbit's shoulder and said, "Wow! Thank you for showing me the way!" + +The rabbit smiled. "No problem. You can yield all the leaves you want now!" +Once, there was a little boy who was very independent. He liked to do things all by himself. One day, he decided to go for a walk. He brought his cup with him. + +The little boy saw a bird in a tree in trouble. Something was caught in its feathers that was stopping it from flying away. The bird looked very scared. + +The little boy climbed up the tree to rescue the bird. He carefully freed the little bird from the tangled feathers. The bird flew away with a happy chirp. + +The little boy was glad he was able to help. He hugged his cup tight and walked back home, feeling very proud of being independent and helping the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a unusual crocodile named Bob. Bob was very bored so he decided to go for a walk. He hung his hat on a branch and started wandering. + +Soon, he came upon a lake. The lake was very pretty and full of fish. Bob decided to hang his jeans on a nearby tree. Then he jumped right into the lake. + +Bob swam around the lake and explored all the hidden places. He was having a lovely time. But then, Bob saw an unusual thing! + +It was a box that was hanging from a branch. He hadn't noticed it before. He swam closer and opened the lid. Inside the box, he saw lots of treats! + +Bob was so excited that he started eating all the treats. He had a great day and learned that you can never tell what unusual things might be hanging around! +There were two friends, Tom and Nick, who went on a walk together. They were best buddies, but one day the weather became strange and made them quarrel. Tom was making strange faces and Nick was saying funny words. Suddenly, they saw something strange and shiny. In the distance, they saw a bright copper color that glowed in the sun. + +They walked ahead and saw something that made them really happy. It was a shiny gold treasure chest! Inside the chest was a bunch of coins, all made of copper. Both Tom and Nick were so excited. + +Tom and Nick decided to take some of the coins and put them in their pockets. Tom said that this was something special and should be kept with them since it was very rare. Nick agreed, so they continued on their walk. + +Suddenly, the weather changed and it got back to normal. They continued their walk but, this time, without quarreling. They both felt that the copper coins had brought them luck as they were back to being best buddies. +Once upon a time, there lived a hurt soul who loved to wander around the universe. Everywhere she looked, the starry sky scatted above her, its beauty mesmerising her. But then one day something out of the ordinary happened. A bright sparkle caught her eye and so she followed it. + +The sparkle was a twinkly star which kept flying high and low, and the hurt soul chased it across the universe. Finally, she found a magical garden full of sparkles and colours. Even the trees were filled with twinkly stars which were scatted across the sky. + +The hurt soul was in awe of this magical place, and it made her heart full of joy and delight. She knew that this was the best place the universe could offer and so she stayed there forever, lost in the beauty of the stars and the twinkles. +Once upon a time, there lived a chubby neighbor. He was very friendly and always smiled. Every day, he would go to a park to play with his friends. They would play games and laugh together. + +One day, he heard a song. It was beautiful and made him very happy. He wanted to hear it again and again, so he repeated it over and over. He sang it so much, his neighbors heard him and started to sing it too. They even went to the park and sang with him. + +Soon, it became their favorite song. Everyone in the park enjoyed singing it together each day. They would laugh and smile when they repeated the song. The chubby neighbor was so happy to have friends who shared his love of singing. +Once there was a girl who was very keen to explore the world. One day when her mom was busy in the kitchen, the girl searched for a way to unlock the door. She found a plant and opened it. Inside the plant was a beautiful, cheerful key. + +The girl was so delighted that she quickly grabbed the key and unlocked the door. She stepped outside and discovered a wonderful garden with lots of different plants and trees. She was so excited that she forgot all about the closed door. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and thunder roared. The girl got scared and tried to unlock the door again but the key was gone. She was stuck in the garden, all alone and scared. She never made it back home and felt so sad. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Annalise. She loved baking and helping in the kitchen. + +One day, Mommy said, "Let's make cupcakes! Can you get the ingredient from the cupboard?" + +Annalise was excited! She ran and opened the cupboard. She was looking for the helpful measure to measure the ingredients. She grabbed it and held it up. + +"Look Mommy!" She said holding it up proudly. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Good Job Annalise. Let's start baking!" + +Annalise and Mommy worked together, measuring and mixing the ingredients. Finally, the cupcakes were ready to go in the oven. + +Mommy asked, "Now can you taste the batter?" + +Annalise smiled and held out her finger. She tasted it and grinned, "Yum!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "I think they're going to be delicious!" + +Annalise was very proud of her cupcakes. She couldn't wait to eat one and see how helpful her measure was. +Billy was a stubborn boy. Everywhere he went he struggled and nothing went his way. +One day Billy stumbled upon an old magazine. He was curious, and he wanted to take a look. But the magazine was stuck to the floor! Billy pulled and pulled with all his might, but he couldn't get it free. + +Suddenly, Billy spotted a stick nearby. He grabbed the stick and worked it into the cracks of the magazine. With one big tug, Billy finally managed to free the magazine from the floor. + +Billy was so proud of himself for being so stubborn and not giving up. He sat down on the floor and looked through the magazine happily. + +The end. +Once there was an ordinary tank. It was full of water and it was in a small town. Every day, the people in the town would spray water from the tank. They did it to water the grass and flowers. It was fun. + +One day, the people in the town wanted to do something special with the tank. They put a machine on top of it. They plugged in the machine, and it started spraying water! Everyone was so happy. They laughed and played in the spray. + +Next the people in the town put a big, colorful balloon on the tank. The balloon was bright and filled with air. It made the tank look different and special. Everywhere the people went, they would see the colorful tank. + +The people in the town cheered and cheered. They were very happy with their ordinary tank. +Once there was a little girl who had a heavy toy. It was her favorite toy and she loved it. But one day, she had to leave it behind. She was very sad, but she knew that she had to leave because it was time to go home. + +She ran to her mom and told her that she had to leave her heavy toy. Her mom hugged her tight and told her that she could bring it with her if she wanted. The little girl was so excited! She quickly grabbed the heavy toy and ran outside with her mom. + +They walked hand in hand to their car and drove home. When they got home, the little girl put her heavy toy in her bedroom which she had all to herself. She was so happy to have it with her. She hugged it tight and knew that she never had to leave it behind again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a very shiny sword and he was ready to go on his next adventure. + +The knight met a wizard in a dark forest. The wizard had a fake sword and he asked the knight to follow him. The knight thought the wizard's sword was too strange, but he followed him anyway. + +The wizard led the knight deep into a dark cave. When they reached the end of the cave, the wizard suddenly pulled out his fake sword and said, "Now, you must give me your sword!" + +The knight was surprised and he said, "No, I will never give you my sword!" + +The wizard grinned and he said, "I'm afraid you must give me your sword. Or I will turn you into a frog!" + +The knight knew he had no choice, so he reluctantly handed over his sword to the wizard. The wizard laughed and he said, "Goodbye, brave knight. You will never see your sword again!" + +The wizard left the knight all alone in the dark cave. The knight never saw his sword again and he was never able to go on any more adventures. +Once there was a brilliant bird named Burt. He loved to pick up shiny things and take them far away. One day Burt found a beautiful opera playing in a park. He was so mesmerized by the music that he decided to pick it up and take it. + +When Burt flew away with the opera, he didn't realize the people in the park were very sad. Without their music the park felt empty. + +Burt flew to the top of a mountain and started to play the opera. He found it even more beautiful up there. However, he noticed some animals were very sad. It turned out, the animals missed their music. + +Burt realized that even though he was able to pick up the opera, it was not his to keep. He flew back to the park and placed the opera back where he found it. Everyone was so happy, and the music filled the park with joy. + +Burt learned a big lesson that day. He knew that even though it was brilliant to pick up things, it was not always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was girl who had a broken dress. She was sad, but it was okay because she had an idea. Every day she wanted to visit new places in her dress. She went to the beach, the park and even the zoo. Everywhere she went, she made sure to wear her broken dress. + +It was fun meeting new friends, so she decided to invite them all back to her house. With her friends around her, she was able to fix the broken dress with some help. They all took turns sewing the loose parts with colourful threads and patches. + +Soon the dress was as good as new and the girl was ready for more visits to new places. She smiled when she looked in the mirror and knew her dress would always be safe from breaking ever again. She thanked her friends for all their help, and they promised they would make more visits soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. One day, she was walking in the woods alone. + +It was dark and the trees were very tall. Suddenly, the little girl heard a noise. It was a ghost! His voice was distant. She was scared. + +The ghost said, "Stay here, little girl. I will watch over you." The little girl was still scared. But she stayed. + +The ghost watched over her all night. In the morning, the sun was shining brightly. The little girl smiled. She knew she was safe. + +The ghost waved goodbye. He was so far away now, she could barely see him. The little girl smiled as he vanished. She knew she was safe, and she was never alone. +Jack and his Dad were walking down the street together. Jack saw something shiny in the sidewalk and wanted to pick it up. + +"What is that, Daddy? Can I have it?" asked Jack. + +"That's a match, Jack," said Dad. + +"What's a match, Daddy?" asked Jack. + +"It's like a stick - it can make a fire," answered Dad. + +Suddenly, Jack's Dad saw something. "Oh no - look at the time! We need to hurry, Jack!" he said. + +Dad and Jack started running down the street. When they got to the end of the street, they saw a brand new car. + +"Oh wow!" said Jack. + +"Yes - it's a new car," said Dad. + +Jack smiled. He was glad they had hurried. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was very lively and loved to explore. One day, she wanted to go on an adventure, so she set off into the woods all by herself. + +The woods were so exciting; she saw all kinds of creatures she had never seen before. After a while, she came across a funny little cave. She took a closer look and noticed the walls were covered in sparkly stones. + +Amy was so excited, she said, "This is mine!" She had never seen something so beautiful before, so she decided to pick out the prettiest stone and put it in her pocket. + +She continued to explore the woods, but was careful to not get too lost. Eventually, she came across a pond with all sorts of fish swimming around. She was amazed and said, "Look how lively they are!" + +Amy had a great time exploring, and made her way back home with her pocket full of sparkly stones and a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a lively little girl named Anna. She loved playing outside with her friends. One morning, her parents insisted that Anna take a test. She didn't understand why she needed to take a test. She tried to resist, but they insisted that she take it. Anna reluctantly agreed. + +On the day of the test, Anna was very nervous. She had been preparing for the test, but she was still worried. She sat in her chair, her heart racing. Suddenly, the timer began and she had to start the test. + +At first it was a bit difficult, but as she answered each question she became more relaxed. She began to feel more confident. She even smiled as she confidently answered each one. + +Finally, the timer beeped and the test was over. Anna was relieved it was finished. She was happy that even though she was young, she was able to complete the test. When she got out of the room, she was met with a warm smile from her parents. She had passed the test and they were very proud of her. + +Anna was now more confident than ever. She went outside to play with her friends and enjoyed her lively day. +Once upon a time, there was a small world. It was a happy place, where people played and laughed. But one day, something bad happened. The world was very weak and it began to shake. The shaking was too strong, and the world began to fall. People were so scared! They tried to make it stop, but their efforts were not strong enough. The world kept falling until it finally rested on the ground. Everyone was so sad. + +But then something special happened. A family of birds flew down from the sky and filled the world with hope. The birds kept singing, and soon the world felt stronger. The people in the world began to grin and laugh again. They knew that they could make the world strong again, even if it was weak before. Everyone started helping each other, and soon the world became safe and happy again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a swan who lived in a big pond. Every day, the swan liked to swim around the pond and look at the pretty flowers. One day the swan decided it wanted to travel so he said goodbye to the pond and flew away. + +The swan flew for a long time until it saw a new pond in the distance. The swan was excited and flew down to the new pond but soon it was feeling uncomfortable. The water was dirty and the birds weren't nice. + +The swan decided to leave and try to find its way back to its old pond. The swan flew and flew for days, until finally it saw the familiar pond and knew it was home. + +The swan was so happy to have returned to its old pond. The water was crystal clear and the birds were friendly. The swan played in the pond all day, happy to have returned home. +Once there was a cheerful girl called Elsa. One day she went to find a mirror so she could check if her hair was neat. She looked around but couldn't find one. Suddenly she heard a voice that said, "let me help you". + +Elsa was surprised and turned around to see a friendly magic mirror. He said he could help Elsa find a mirror. Elsa was so excited and thanked the magic mirror. + +But the magic mirror didn't want to help. He said he wouldn't unless Elsa let him play a special game first. Elsa was a little worried but she was willing to try. The magic mirror said Elsa had to answer a riddle. + +Elsa thought hard but still couldn't answer the riddle. She was sad but the magic mirror said he would give her another chance. Elsa was thrilled and kept trying until she finally got the right answer. + +The magic mirror was so impressed with Elsa and he let her have a beautiful new mirror. Elsa was so grateful and she thanked the magic mirror. From that day onward Elsa was cheerful again. +The sky was bright and there were lots of colorful clouds in it. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. The rain came down hard and fast, like the mailman delivering lots of mail. It rained everywhere, making a big splash everywhere. + +The birds flew away and the flowers started to close their petals. The children ran inside because they didn't like getting wet. + +But it soon stopped raining. When the sun came out again, everything was even better than before. The birds sang jubilantly and the flowers opened up their petals again. The children were happy because the rain had stopped and it was time for them to go out and play again. +The little girl was very excited. She wanted to create something special. She had ideas of something wild and funny. But it was difficult. + +Things weren't going well and the little girl became frustrated. She kicked a rock in anger, but that didn't help her situation. She kept trying, but nothing she created was quite right. + +Finally, she decided to give up. She was sad and tired. She wanted something to make her feel better. + +Suddenly, she saw a wild and beautiful bird flying through the sky. It was free and it was a beautiful sight. It made her feel better. + +She wanted to make a bird like it, to have something special that was all her own. But it was too difficult. Her bird wouldn't fly and it was an unhappy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a knight who was very brave. Every day, he carried his sword with him, wherever he went. + +One day, the knight found a dragon near his house. The dragon was huge and very scary! The knight was scared, but he took a deep breath and stayed calm. He slowly pulled out his sword and held it tight. + +"Please don't hurt me!" the dragon roared. + +The knight thought for a moment. Then he said, "If you promise to pass this way, never to come back, then I won't hurt you." + +The dragon sighed in relief. "I promise," the dragon said. + +The knight nodded, and the dragon quickly ran away. The knight put away his sword and watched the dragon pass out of sight. He was so happy that he was able to stay calm and not hurt anyone! +One day, an ant was walking in the park. It was a sunny day, and the ant was very happy. Suddenly, a new bird flew over the park and disturbed the ant. The ant jumped in surprise and quickly ran away from the bird. After that, the ant was careful and stayed away from the new bird. Soon, the bird flew away and the ant returned to the park for some fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, she was walking near a big tunnel. She looked inside the tunnel and saw a furry animal, a mouse! She wanted to say hi, so she passed through the underground tunnel to reach the mouse. + +She asked the mouse, "Hello, who are you?" +The mouse replied, "I'm Bob and I live here in this tunnel." + +Sarah smiled and asked, "Will you be my friend?" +Bob chuckled and said, "Of course I will! You're very compassionate, Sarah. I'm sure we'll be friends for a very long time." + +Sarah was delighted and said, "Yay! Now we can be friends forever!" + +And so, Sarah and Bob passed through the underground tunnel together, happy and content. They were the best of friends and spent lots of time laughing and playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. Everyday, she liked to play with her board. + +One day, Lily was playing on her board when she noticed something orange sticking out from under it. It was a little orange toy boat! + +Lily was very excited and quickly set out to find a lake or river nearby where she could set sail with her boat. But when she looked around, she couldn't find a lake or river. + +Suddenly, she remembered that she had seen a bucket filled with water in her backyard. So she took her boat and her board and ran over to the bucket. + +She placed the boat on the water, but it didn't move. Lily pushed the boat but it still wouldn't move. She was so sad. + +All of a sudden, Lily had a brilliant idea. She took her board and placed it underneath the boat. Suddenly, the boat began to move! + +Lily was so happy and had so much fun playing with her boat, as she set it sailing on the board. +Charlie was a chubby little three-year-old who loved playing in her mommy's kitchen. She would put on one of her mommy's aprons and pretend to cook, mixing up random ingredients and pretending to sing as she cooked. + +Today was different. Today, Charlie's mommy was in the kitchen too. She was using some real ingredients and making real food. + +"Mommy, can I help?" Charlie asked, eyes sparkling with excitement. + +Mommy smiled. "I think I can manage, but you can help me by wearing this apron." She tied the apron around Charlie's waist and Charlie beamed. + +Now Charlie was really cooking. She stirred, she poured, and she carefully added spices. She loved managing the food in her mommy's kitchen. + +When all the food was done, Charlie took off the apron and mommy said, "You did a great job, Charlie. I couldn't have managed without your help!" Charlie giggled and felt very proud. +The Little girl was so nervous. She was playing with her dolls, but she had made a mistake. She had dropped her mum's soap in the bathtub and it had broken. + +The little girl was so scared that her mum would find out and be mad. She regretted what she had done, but she didn't know how to make it right. + +The next morning, her mum came into the bathroom. She saw the broken soap and asked the little girl what had happened. The little girl was so scared, but she told the truth - she had been playing with her dolls and accidentally dropped the soap. + +The little girl was sure her mum would be mad. But surprisingly, she was not angry. Instead, she gave the little girl a big hug and said that it was alright - everyone makes mistakes sometimes. + +The little girl was so relieved. From then on she regretted the mistake, but no longer felt nervous about it. She learned that it was ok to make mistakes, as long as we make them right. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Penny. Penny liked to play with her toy cars and she really liked to race them against her friends. But one day, there was no one around to play with her. + +Penny felt so sad that she started to cry. She felt lonely, and so she went to her bedroom and climbed into her big, comfy armchair. She curled up and started to weep. + +Suddenly, her mum came in and stopped. She saw Penny and asked, “What’s the matter, my love? Why are you crying?†+ +Penny looked up at her mum, tears rolling down her cheeks, and said “I wanted to have a race with my cars, but I don’t have anyone to race against. Everyone else is so competitive and they always beat me.†+ +Mum smiled and said, “I know how you feel. Don’t worry, I’ll be your racing partner.†+ +The two of them raced around the room, and Penny won! She let out a big cheer and her mum gave her a big hug. + +The two of them cuddled in the armchair and Penny stopped crying. From then on, whenever Penny wanted a race, she knew she could always ask her mum. +Once upon a time there was a naughty peanut. He lived in a tall tree and liked to play tricks on the other animals. One day, he decided to go for a swim. But when the peanut jumped into the water, he began to shiver. + +In the nearby bushes, a little chipmunk was watching. "What's wrong with you?" the chipmunk asked. + +The naughty peanut replied, "I'm so cold. I didn't think the water would be this cold!" + +The chipmunk smiled. "That's why you need to be careful when you go for a swim, naughty peanut," he said. + +The peanut blushed and nodded. He was embarrassed, but he learned a valuable lesson. After that, he always stayed warm by the tree on cold days. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Sally. One day, Sally wanted to explore the huge forest near her house. She asked her mom if she could go and her mom said, "Yes, but only if you are careful." + +Sally was very excited and decided to take a plate with her in case she found something to eat. She put her plate in her basket, and off she went into the huge forest. + +In the forest, Sally saw a huge tree. She was curious and wanted to climb it. She looked up and said, "I dare myself to climb this tree!" With that, Sally put her basket down and started to climb. She was so brave! + +At the top of the tree, Sally saw a huge plate of delicious berries. She had never seen them before and she was very happy. Sally quickly picked some of the berries and put them in her plate. + +Sally was so happy! She had found food in the huge forest. She said a big thank you to the tree, and carefully climbed down. With her plate of delicious berries, she made her way home to share with her mom. +Once upon a time there was a rich lady. She had a special purse filled with money. One day, a naughty boy was walking by and disturbed the lady. He saw the purse and started to run away with it! + +The rich lady was very angry and she ran after him. She was shouting, "Come back here! Give me my purse!" But the naughty boy was too fast. He ran as far and as fast as he could! + +Just then, a policeman saw the naughty boy running away with the rich lady's purse. He chased after him and soon caught up. He shouted, "Stop! Give back that purse!" The naughty boy was scared and he stopped running. He handed back the purse to the rich lady and the policeman took him away. + +The rich lady was very happy to get her purse back. She thanked the policeman for helping her out, and then she went home. And she never let that naughty boy disturb her again! +Once there was a little boy who lived in a big house. Every day, he played with his friends in the garden, running around and having a great time. +One day the little boy found a nail in the dirt. He picked it up and wanted to show it to his friends. But his friends were busy talking, and they ignored his find. The little boy was very sad and started to cry. + +His mother saw his tears and asked him what was wrong. The little boy showed her the nail, and explained what had happened. His mother hugged him and said: "You are so special, my little one. Don't be sad, it is important to always stay open and share what you find with others - even if they choose to ignore it." + +The little boy understood the message and felt better. He never forgot the lesson and from that day forward, he always shared anything he found - with an open heart. +Allen was a wide boy, who lived near a lake. Every day, he would take walks near the lake. One day, he heard a loud, strange sound. When he looked over to the lake, he saw a sink struggling in the water. It wanted to get out, but it couldn't. + +Allen ran over to help. He got down close to the water and tried to grab the sink. It was shaking, and the sink was scared. + +"Don't worry, I won't let you suffer!" said Allen. + +He grabbed the sink and pulled it out of the water. Allen dried off the sink with his shirt and put it in the sun. Soon, the sink was no longer scared and it was smiling again. + +Allen was so happy he had been able to help the sink that he vowed to never let it suffer again. From that day forward, he made sure to always keep an eye out for the sink and watch over it. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who was ready to leave the nest. She stepped out and flapped her wings, feeling brave and strong. But then she heard a noise, a harsh sound that scared her. She was so frightened she wanted to step right back in the nest. + +But something inside her said that she could do it, that she could find the courage to keep going. So she took a deep breath and stepped forward. + +One step after the other, she moved towards the harsh noise. As she got closer and closer, she realized the harsh sound was nothing more than her new flock of friends welcoming her with a happy song. + +She stepped into their midst and realized that even though the sound had been harsh, it was only because they had been so excited for her arrival. She was officially part of the flock, and feeling brave she stepped forward into her new life. +One day, Sam was hopping around the house. His mom said it was time to go to school. Sam was so excited! He hopped all the way to school and when he arrived, it was clear that something special was happening. + +Sam's teacher smiled at him and said it was time for a special surprise. Everyone at school started hopping around the classroom. It was so much fun! Sam hopped and hopped until he was exhausted. + +When he finally had a break, Sam noticed there was a clear box in the middle of the room. Inside the box, there was the biggest and most beautiful hopscotch game he had ever seen! + +All of Sam's friends cheered and cheered. The whole school day was filled with fun. Sam and his friends hopped their way around the new game, taking turns, playing together and having a grand old time. It was clear that it was the best school day ever! +Once upon a time there was a house. It was a very unusual house, because it had an open door! Every day, new things would come through the open door. + +One day, a big surprise came through the door. It was a big, fluffy puppy. She was happy to see the puppy, and she said, "Welcome!" + +The puppy couldn't believe her luck! She was so happy to be in the unusual house and to have a new friend. She started running around, playing and having fun. + +Soon, even more surprising things started to come through the open door. A big red bird, two friendly cats, and lots of other animals all came to the house. + +All of the animals were happy to play together in the unusual house. They played together every day, and all the animals would say, "Welcome!" when a new friend came through the door. +Once upon a time there was a brave mouse. She wanted to fly higher than any mouse ever before. So she decided to make a balloon to fly in. + +She promised herself she wouldn’t be scared and she would reach the highest clouds. She gathered the strongest strings and worked hard day and night to make the balloon. + +Finally, the balloon was complete and it was time to fly. She was brave and hopped into the balloon, not afraid at all. The mouse rose higher and higher, higher than any mouse ever before! + +But suddenly the balloon popped and down she fell, scared and worried. But she was brave and fell onto the softest of clouds, safe and sound. + +She learnt that promises should not be made if you don’t think you can keep them. Being brave is one thing, but not having the power to make a promise come true is even braver. +Jack was a lazy pupil. He was too lazy to go outside and play. But one day, he woke up early and saw something amazing outside his window. The flowers were blooming! Vibrant colours of red, yellow, and blue lit up his garden. Jack was in awe and curious. He asked his mom 'What is blooming?' + +His mom smiled and said, 'Those are flowers. Each time the sun rises, they open up and show us their beautiful colors'. Jack ran outside and touched the petals of the flowers. They felt soft and smelled nice. He lay down in the grass and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a barking sound. He opened his eyes to see a pup in the garden. The pup was also enjoying the blooming flowers. + +Jack laughed with joy and watched the pup prancing and jumping around the flowers. He knew that he had to spend more time outside, just like the pup. He felt the warmth of the sun and decided to make the most of the day. From that day forward, Jack kept blooming with excitement for every sunrise. +Joey was a little boy who liked to play outside in the nice weather. One day, he decided to go for a walk. But when he opened the door, he couldn't open it again! It was locked! He had to be flexible, so he decided to jump over the fence. + +He made it over the fence, but he ran into another problem-- there were two locked doors. He got so frustrated that he started to cry. He had to find a way out! All of a sudden, he remembered the key in his pocket. He quickly put it in the locks, and then he was free. + +But unfortunately, Joey's bad luck was not over yet. By the time he made it back home, it was dark and the weather had turned cold and rainy. He was so tired, he had to go to bed without having any dinner. + +The end. +Molly was a little girl who loved to play. One day, she was feeling very bored, so she decided to invite her friend Bruno over. When he arrived, the two of them played together with her toys. They had so much fun! + +Bruno said he wanted to show Molly something special - a lamp! Molly ran over to see it and was amazed by the bright light it gave off. It was so magical! + +The lamp made Molly and Bruno even more excited to play. But soon, it became dark outside. Molly's mommy said it was time for Bruno to go home. Molly was frustrated, but she was very thankful for the invitation to come and play! +Linda was in the living room, playing with her blocks. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from upstairs. She decided to investigate. As she crept up the stairs, she saw that the door to her parent's bedroom was open. She slowly pushed open the door and saw her little brother trying to remove a smooth vase from a high shelf. + +Linda: "What are you doing, little brother?" + +Little brother: "I wanted to see the vase." + +Linda quickly walked over and scolded her brother. + +Linda: "You shouldn't remove things from upstairs. It makes mom and dad mad!" + +Little Brother: "Sorry" + +Linda knew her brother was sorry, and she didn't want him to get in trouble. She quickly removed the vase from her brother and placed it back safely on the shelf. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to respect other's belongings. Taking items that don't belong to us can make others upset. We should always use caution when doing something new. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to enjoy motion. He loved to spin around, jump in the air and fly like an airplane. He was so light and joyful that everybody around him smiled. + +One day a stranger came by and said, "Let's do something special, something very fun and fast. I have a secret way to enjoy motion like never before." + +The little boy was super excited and said, "Yes, Please! I'm ready, let's go!" + +The stranger smiled and said, "OK we'll go on a fast and wild ride, but you need to trust me." + +The little boy nodded and said, "Ok, I trust you." + +The strange took the little boy's hand and led him to a huge roller coaster. The little boy couldn't believe how fast it moved. He was so scared but the stranger smiled and said, "If you trust me, you won't be afraid." + +So the little boy closed his eyes and held tight to the stranger's hand. But at the very top of the hill they lost their grip and the little boy went flying off. He went so high up and so fast, he was terrified but excited at the same time. + +When he landed, the little boy was hurt and sad. He had been so excited to enjoy the motion, but it had all gone wrong. The stranger had meant well, but +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Alex. He was only three years old, but he loved to be creative and make cool things. One day, Alex decided to make something special - he wanted to make an origami will. He gathered some paper, scissors and glue, and set to work. + +Alex gathered his supplies and put them on the floor. He worked very hard and tried his best to fold the paper into special shapes. After a few minutes, he was done and had made an origami will. + +Alex was very proud of his work. He took it to show his mom. He said, "Mom, look what I made. It's an origami will." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's amazing, Alex! You did a great job. You really put a lot of effort into creating that will. I'm so proud of you." + +Alex felt a big smile stretch across his face because his mom was proud of him and his original creation. +Once upon a time there was a bird with one purple wing. His friends thought it was so interesting! Every day he liked to fly high and send wishes up to the clouds. One day he got a special wish and it said he could have another wing! + +So he flew to the store to get a new wing. The store had lots of wings in all kinds of colors. He chose one just like his old one - it was purple too! + +He flew back home and put his new wing on. It fit perfectly! He was so happy he could fly now with two wings. He spread them wide to feel the wind. + +He wanted to show his friends how he could fly so he asked them to come outside. He flew all around them and they cheered. Everyone was so happy! They thought what he could do was so interesting! +Once upon a time there was a village. All the people in the village were clever but they were also scared. One day a big animal came to the village. It had horns and a tail and it made a loud noise. + +The people were very scared and ran away. But one of the clever people in the village had a plan. She thought maybe if they were quiet, the animal would go away. So everyone was very quiet and it worked! The animal left the village. + +The people were very happy and thanked the clever person for their help. From then on everyone in the village was very clever about how to deal with scary things. They were no longer scared and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Johnny. He wanted to help his dad so he asked: "Dad, can I help you?" His dad said: "Sure, why don't you give me a hand with this tap?" + +So Johnny used his regular strength to help his dad and together they managed to loosen the tap. After that, Johnny asked: "Dad, can I try and do it on my own?" His dad replied: "Of course! We'll be here to support you if you need it." + +Johnny tried several times but each time the tap was too tight for him. He was about to give up when his dad gently placed his hand over Johnny's and said: "If we do it together, I know we can do it!" + +So together, Johnny and his dad managed to get the tap open. Johnny was so happy! He was so proud at having managed to get the tap open, with the help and support of his dad. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +One night, Bobby was looking up at the sky. He saw a big, round moon. Bobby thought it was so cool! He wanted to kick it, so he ran as fast as he could to jump high in the air. He kicked hard, but the moon didn't move. Bobby was sad that he couldn't reach the moon. + +Then, Bobby heard a wise voice. It said, "Don't worry Bobby, the moon is not for kicking. It's for looking at and enjoying!" Bobby smiled. He understood, and he was glad he listened to the wise voice. + +Bobby looked up at the moon one last time before going inside for the night. He waved goodbye and said, "Goodnight moon!" The moon smiled back at Bobby before he rounded the corner and went on his way. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was 3 years old and he really loved to walk. Everywhere he went, he went by walking. One day, Joe went for a walk in his backyard garden. + +Suddenly, he heard a little meow and he saw a small, injured cat. It had a bandage on its leg. Joe was so sad to see the cat like that and he wanted to help. + +Joe helped the injured cat and wrapped a new bandage over the old one. But the cat couldn't hear or understand; it was deaf. + +Joe realized that everybody needs help from someone else sometime. He learned that even if people are different, everyone deserves kindness and support. So Joe decided to be careful and kind to all he met, so that he could help others like he had helped the deaf cat. +One day there was a pilot who wanted to go on an adventure. She decided she would go to the beach. She packed her lunch, which was quite tasty, and hopped in her plane. + +The pilot was very brave and she flew safely over the trees and reached the beach. The pilot wanted to take a break and enjoy her delicious lunch, but she noticed that the waves were getting bigger and bigger. + +The pilot realized that the beach was in danger, and she quickly hopped in her plane and flew off. She planned to tell the people nearby about the danger and have them help save the beach. + +But it was too late. The waves were too big, and the beach was flooded. No one could save it. The pilot was sad that so much delicious food had been lost in the flood, but she was even more upset that nothing could have been done to save the beach and its inhabitants. +Once there was a boy named Jack who loved going to the train station. Every day he would get on the train to explore the world. + +One day, Jack thought he would be extra daring. He decided to run up to the top of the station and hold onto one of the poles. He was so persistent that he refused to let go, no matter how much his parents said. + +The station was a very dangerous place, however, and Jack's parents were not happy with him. They kept telling him to come down, but Jack refused. + +Eventually, Jack fell off the station, and he was hurt very badly. He was taken to the hospital and his parents were so sad. They learned their lesson and promised never to let Jack be so persistent again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to take her stuffed animal, Teddy, outside to play. Teddy didn't want to go because he was nervous. Sarah was very sad and angry. + +Finally, Sarah decided to take Teddy out. She took him to the park and they had a great time. But then they noticed something strange. There was a chimney near the park, and it was full of smoke and fire. Sarah thought this was really silly and stupid. + +Sarah and Teddy tried to stay away from the chimney, but the fire kept getting closer. Sarah was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered that there was a fire station nearby, so she took Teddy and ran to the fire station. She asked the firefighters for help and they quickly put out the chimney fire. + +Sarah and Teddy were so happy that the firefighters helped them. They thanked the firefighters and went on their way. From then on, Sarah and Teddy never went near the chimney again. +Once there was a mommy who went to the market to collect food. While in the market, a thief saw her and wanted to take her things. The thief was sneaky and tried to hide behind a nearby tree. + +The mommy saw the thief and started to chase after him. As the mommy ran, she yelled, “Give me back my food!†But the thief was too fast and ran away. + +The mommy was feeling very upset, but then she realized something. She had collected the food, but it was still sour. She was happy to protect her food, but disappointed it was sour. + +The moral of the story is to always check your food before you buy it! That way you can make sure it tastes good before bringing it home. +There was a little girl named Pinky. One morning, Pinky went to the park. She noticed lots of animals that were playing with each other, but she felt too shy to join in. + +Then, Pinky saw a little bunny. The bunny hopped towards her, with an invitation in its hand. Pinky was a bit frightened and she didn't want to take the invitation. She slowly tried to push the bunny away. + +Suddenly, the bunny spoke and said, "It's ok to be scared, but don't let fear stop you from having fun. I promise you'll have a good time if you just try!". + +These words made Pinky feel calmer. She smiled and carefully accepted the invitation. + +Pinky and the bunny laughed and played together all afternoon. This made Pinky realise that it's ok to feel scared, but it's also important to take risks and try new things. + +The moral of this story: Don't let fear hold you back from having fun! +The wise old elephant wanted to protect the little bulb, so he used his trunk to pick it up. Even though the bulb was delicate and small, the elephant held it carefully and tightly. + +He took the bulb to a safe place and carefully placed it at the top of a tall tree. The elephant knew that no one could reach the bulb there, so it would be safe and protected. + +He smiled and waved goodbye to the little bulb, before he walked away. The elephant knew that he had done the right thing and felt happy that he had protected the little bulb. +Mama opened the refrigerator. Inside there were lots of yummy foods. Some were sweet and some were spicy. + +Mama wanted a snack, so she took out a spicy pepper. She took a bite and it was so tasty! + +Then she opened a jar and took out a cucumber. She ate that too and it was cool and crunchy. + +Mama was so happy she had a tasty snack to eat. She wanted to share with her friends, so she put the leftover pepper and cucumber back in the refrigerator. + +Then Mama closed the refrigerator door and went back to playing with her friends. +Once upon a time there was a mouse named Frank. Frank really wanted a new pair of shoes, but all he had was a pair of worn out cloth shoes. He saw other animals wearing fancy shoes made of leather. Frank was so envious! + +One day, Frank found a piece of leather in the grass. He got an idea and started to use the leather to make his very own shoes. He worked hard, making sure the shoes were perfect. + +When they were finished, Frank was so proud of his new shoes! He was no longer envious of the other animals. He had learned that he could make things himself. + +No matter how small you are, you can always do great things with hard work and a little creativity! That is the moral of this story. +Once upon a time, there lived a nosy little cat named Patches. Patches loved to explore and believed nothing should be too hard to find. One day, Patches heard a big shaking noise coming from behind an old structure, so off she went to investigate! When she peeked around the corner, she found a big, mean, dog growling and shaking the structure with its feet! + +“What are you doing?†asked Patches, with much curiosity in her voice. + +“I’m trying to make the structure shake because I want to see what’s inside,†the dog replied. + +The two friends worked together to shake the structure which eventually opened up and revealed a secret path that lead to a hidden meadow. Patches and the dog walked down the path with excitement, happy that their nosy adventure had uncovered something beautiful! +Jimmy was so excited about playing in the garden. He ran out to the shed to get his hose. It was so big and long and fit perfectly in his hands. He dragged it over to the grass and began to rub it in circles. Everywhere he rubbed, water came out and formed huge puddles. It felt so good to make the water run around and he laughed as he jumped in and out of them. + +After a while, Jimmy got tired and decided to wrap the hose up neatly. He held both ends and wrapped it level around his arms. It fit his body perfectly like a big furry snake. He smiled as he carried it back to the shed and put it back into its place. + +He was so proud of himself because he knew he had done a great job taking care of the hose. He was happy to go back outside and jump in the puddles he had made earlier. +Once there was a grumpy man called John. Everyday, he would pick up his testing machine and take it to school. He didn't like this at all, but he had to do it because it was his job. + +One day, on his way to school, John saw a little boy picking flowers in a field. Feeling happy, John smiled at him and asked, "What are you picking?" + +The little boy replied, "I'm picking these flowers for my mom!" + +Green with envy, John got angry. He said to the boy, "Stop picking or I will give you a test!" + +Terrified, the little boy ran away. John felt good for a moment, but his heart was filled with guilt. He hadn't meant to be so grumpy. He wished he could make things right. + +From that day onward, John decided to never be grumpy again. +Once upon a time there lived a bull. Every day the bull would graze in the meadow with the other animals. But even though he was the biggest, he was alone. + +The animals around him were envious of his size and strength. Every morning, as the creatures repaired to the meadow for grazing, the bull always went first. He would feel the envious looks of the other animals as he passed by. + +One day, the bull asked the other animals: "Why do you look so envious all the time?" + +One of the animals replied, "We are not envious. We are just hoping to learn from you. We admire your strength and kindness, and can learn from your example." + +The bull was overjoyed. He realised that by repairing the meadow and being kind to the other animals he could be part of the group, not just the biggest one. From that day forward, the bull and all of the animals lived in harmony. + +The moral of the story is that with patience and understanding, even the biggest can be part of the group. +Tommy was a brave boy who never got frightened. One day he decided to take a walk in the park. As he skipped along the path, the sun was shining and he was enjoying the warm air. Suddenly, a big dog appeared and this made Tommy very frightened. He wanted to run away but he was too scared to move. + +The dog slowly walked closer, but luckily it was very friendly. It licked his hand and made Tommy laugh. He was no longer scared and he enjoyed playing with the dog. + +Tommy and the dog played together for a long time, running and jumping around the park. As the sun began to set, Tommy knew it was time to go home. He waved goodbye to the dog and continued on his walk. Tommy felt happy that he had enjoyed a fun time in the park. +Once upon a time there was a very naughty monkey. The monkey used to create a lot of trouble, jumping from tree to tree and stealing things he liked. One day, he decided to take a beautiful scarf from a kind lady. + +The lady was very sad when she saw the monkey take away her scarf and she started to cry. The monkey felt guilty and immediately went back to the lady to give her back the scarf. He was sorry for his naughtiness and gave it back with a heartfelt apology. + +The lady was very surprised but happy that the monkey had restored her scarf. She gave the monkey a hug and told him that if he was ever naughty again, he should always try to restore what he had taken and make things right. + +From that day onwards, the monkey knew the important lesson of being kind and not doing anything to hurt others. He replaced the naughty deeds with kind ones and was happy that he had made the kind lady smile again. +Once upon a time, a man went to his garden with his spade. He was excited to see what he could dig up. +The man said, "I sure hope I can permit myself to have some fun today!" +When he started digging, he found something strange. He took it out and realized it was a small box. +Inside the box was a reliable key and the man was so happy. He thought to himself, "This is the key to my happiness!" +But, when he tried to unlock the box, it didn't work. The key was old so it was not reliable. +The man was so sad, he threw his spade away and went back inside. +He had wanted to find happiness, but, unfortunately, his dream never came true. +Once upon a time there was a bug who lived in a store. He was very alert and always looking around. One day he noticed something strange. He saw a big hand reaching towards a shelf. He knew he had to stay alert and find out what was happening. + +The bug called out to the hand, but it was too late. The hand already grabbed some food and put it in its pocket. The bug was mad! He quickly ran up the shelves and tried to scare away the hand. + +The bug was so alert that he saw the hand running away in a hurry. He was happy that he could save the store and the food. The bug proudly jumped off the shelf and all the other bugs in the store cheered for him. The bug was the bravest one in the store. +Once there was a boy named Tony. He was very happy because he had a scooter. Every day he would fly around his house with his scooter. His friends were jealous of his scooter! + +One day, Tony decided to fly even higher in the sky. He felt so excited, he wanted to see what it was like to be way up in the clouds. He pedaled really hard and zoomed up into the sky. + +Up in the clouds, he saw the most beautiful sight! All his friends below looked so small. He felt so happy to be up in the clouds on his scooter. + +But then he realized that he was too high and couldn’t get back down. He started to get scared, but then he remembered the power of his scooter. He pedaled once more, and flew back down to earth. + +When he got back on the ground, all his friends cheered and ran to give him hugs. They were so jealous of his scooter! Tony was very happy. He knew that he would never forget that special flight. +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack was a very curious boy and loved exploring. One day Jack heard about a cave. He was so excited he decided to go see it. + +When Jack reached the cave, he felt very uncomfortable. It was dark and the walls looked wet. But Jack was brave and ventured deep into the cave. + +Suddenly, Jack noticed a bright light! He followed it until he ended up in front of a large golden door. He had a feeling that this door was special. + +After a few moments, Jack realized the only way he could open the door was to pay. Unsure of what he had to pay, he looked around. Then, he noticed a big rock on the floor and he picked it up. + +Jack placed the rock in front of the door and it opened! Jack was amazed and, as he peeked inside, he found a huge pile of treasure. Jack was so happy and kept exploring the cave until he found his way back out. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She awoke one bright morning and asked her mom, "What is today?" + +Her mom answered, "Today is a beautiful day." + +Jane smiled, happy with the answer. She opened her window and looked up at the light sky. She saw birds flying and asked, "Where are they going?" + +Her mom replied, "They are going to get food for their babies." + +Jane was curious and questioned, "What do they eat?" + +Her mom answered, "They eat little insects and seeds. Now go get dressed, it's a new day." + +Jane smiled and quickly put on her clothes. She skipped outside and picked a bright flower. + +She admired the light color and asked her mom, "What kind of flower is this?" + +Her mom smiled and answered, "That is a daffodil." + +Jane was happy and cheered. She twirled around in the morning light and shouted, "Today is a beautiful day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was very happy. This little bird wanted to go explore the world. Every day she flew around and looked at different things. + +One day, she flew to a strange place and was surprised to find a lot of waste. She looked at all of the trash and wondered what it was doing there. + +The little bird flew back to her nest and asked her mother about the waste. "What is this strange stuff?" she asked. Her mother said, "It's waste, my dear. People don't take care of it, so it pollutes the environment." + +The little bird was sad to hear this and wanted to help. She asked her mother, "What can I do?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Imagine what it would be like if we could all take care of our waste properly. Wouldn't that be lovely?" The little bird nodded in agreement and decided to do her best to help. + +The little bird flew away, happy to think of a world where everyone took care of their waste. +Once there was a lion who was very intelligent. One day, the lion decided to organize a party so that all the animals could come and join him. He sent out invites to all the animals in the jungle and he planned what food and decorations to buy. + +On the day of the party, the lion saw that all of his friends had gathered in the clearing and he was very happy. He shouted out "Welcome, friends!" and the animals cheered in response. + +Then, suddenly, a large elephant appeared with his herd. Everyone was surprised and scared. The elephant asked the lion "where are your decorations?" + +The lion felt embarrassed because he hadn't bought any yet. So he said bravely "I will get them tomorrow". + +The elephant was not happy and he said “If you won’t organize this party properly, don’t even bother coming tomorrowâ€. + +The lion was very sad as he watched the elephant leave with his herd. He realized that he should have organized better if he wanted to host a successful party. + +The moral of the story is that if you want something to work out properly, you need to organize it well. +The sun was shining in the sky and it was a beautiful day. The birds were singing and the flowers were dancing in the wind. + +One little girl was exploring in her garden. She was looking for something special to find. Suddenly, she heard a whisper. She looked around and there on the ground was an adorable puppy. + +The little girl said "Welcome, little puppy". The puppy made a happy sound and he jumped up to lick the girl’s nose. They played together in the garden and the little girl was so happy to have a new friend. + +The next day, the little girl took the puppy to her school to show her classmates. All the children were so excited to see the little puppy, who was so adorable. They all laughed and happily petted him. + +The puppy had found a new home and the little girl had found a new best friend. They were happy together and that is the way it should be. +Mum and Dad had an interesting day, they had gone to the market. On the way, they noticed a little girl wearing a uniform. + +"What an interesting uniform!" said Mum. + +Dad nodded. "Yes, it looks very flexible." + +Mum smiled. "I think she's playing a game." + +Just then, the little girl noticed them and waved. + +"Hi there," said Dad. + +The little girl smiled shyly. "My name is Tee. I'm having a lot of fun with my uniform today." + +"That's great," said Mum. "Do you want to come home with us and play in our garden?" + +Tee's face lit up with joy. "Yes, that would be great." + +And so, Tee had an exciting day. She played in the garden with Mum and Dad, and had a lot of fun with her flexible uniform. +One day, Joe and his mom went for a walk in the park. As they walked, Joe saw a friendly cage with a little bird inside. He wanted to get closer. + +"Mom, can I pull the cage closer?" Joe asked. + +"Not right now Joe," his mom said. + +Joe kept walking and soon came across a little girl. She had a cage with a friendly little bird inside. Joe was excited and asked her if he could pull the cage closer. + +"Of course!" the little girl said. + +Joe grabbed the cage and pulled it closer to him. He saw the friendly bird and smiled. + +When Joe and his mom got home, Joe found the same friendly bird in their living room. His mom had brought the cage home! Joe was so excited and smiled at the friendly bird. + +Foreshadowing and setup had paid off, as Joe would now have a pet bird of his own! +Once upon a time, there was a sad little girl. She was sad because something bad had happened in her life. She didn't know what to do, so she just started to weep. + +The tears rolled down her cheeks and soon her face was soaked. The little girl didn't know what else to do and she felt quite alone. + +But then, something special happened. Suddenly, she felt a small hand take hers. It was a little fluffy monkey! His hands were soft and hairy. He gently held her palm in his and smiled at her. + +The monkey made the little girl feel much better. He even gave her a hug and told her that it was alright and that everything was going to be ok. The little girl was happy and stopped weeping. + +The monkey stayed with the little girl until she felt better and strong enough to go home. She gave the monkey a big hug, thanked him and was on her way! +Once there was a little boy called Bob. He was three years old. He had a messy bedroom, but he loved it all the same. + +He had a special plan. He wanted to succeed and make it less messy. Every morning he tried to clean up his room, but it made him tired and he always had to take a break. + +One day, Bob had an idea. He looked around and searched for something to help him succeed! He saw a thick layer of smoke, and knew that was the answer! + +He took the smoke and spread it everywhere, filling his room and making it less messy. It worked! The smoke reflected the sunlight and made the room clean and bright. + +Bob was so proud of himself. He had used his brain, and he had succeeded. He was proud of himself every day! +Once upon a time, there was a distant fireman, who lived far away. He was a friendly man who liked to help other people. + +One day he decided to introduce himself to the neighbourhood by visiting all the homes in the area. Everybody was very happy to meet such a kind person. + +The children were especially excited to meet him. They listened to stories about what he does as a fireman and asked lots of questions about the different things he does. + +They also learned about all the special tools a fireman uses to help people in an emergency. Together, they looked at all the colourful fire trucks, and even tried some of the helmets on! + +When it was time to go, the children gave the fireman a big hug and said goodbye. They promised to keep the fireman in their thoughts and thanked him for introducing them to the exciting world of firefighting. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was very healthy, but she wanted to hide. She looked all around her but she couldn't find a good place. Then she remembered something. Her mummy had a special tie that she would use to hide things. + +So Sarah got the tie and put it over her head. The tie was very big so it covered her all up. She was very happy because now no one could see her. She was so quiet and stayed still. + +Eventually mummy came home. When mummy saw Sarah in the tie she was very surprised. She said, “What are you doing in my tie, Sarah?†Sarah said, “I was hiding. I knew the tie was nice and big and would cover me all up.†+ +Mummy laughed and said, “That was very clever, Sarah! But you don’t need to hide if you are healthy and happy.†Then mummy gave Sarah a big hug. Sarah never hid again and the tie stayed tucked away in the cupboard. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very happy. Her name was Mary. She liked to play and smile a lot. + +One day, Mary went to the beach with her family. It was a beautiful sunny day. She was smiling and having fun. She even collected some shells. + +At the beach, she saw something shiny in the sand. It was a shiny penny! She picked it up with her tiny hands and put it in her pocket. + +But then something strange happened. Mary opened her mouth and the penny came out! She was very surprised. She soon remembered what her parents had said. They had told her not to put anything in her mouth. It was not normal. + +Mary stopped and looked around. She was glad that no one had seen her. Then she carefully put the penny back in her pocket. + +From that day on, Mary always remembered not to put anything in her mouth. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was walking in the forest when she saw something scary. It was a big strawberry! The little girl was so scared she had to run away. + +The next day she wanted to go back and see the strawberry. She was brave this time. When she got there, she saw the strawberry was actually really nice. It smelled sweet, too. + +The little girl decided to pick the strawberry. She ate it and it was yummy! The little girl was so happy that she now knew the strawberry wasn't scary. She liked it very much. + +The little girl went home and told everyone about how tasty the strawberry was. They were all so happy that she was now brave and tried something new. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who liked to hop. He liked hopping through the fields, hopping around the castle, and even hopping in the rain. One day, he saw a big, orange frog. The prince was so happy because he had never seen an orange frog before. He asked the frog to hop with him. + +The frog smiled and hopped along. They hopped through the fields and hopped around the castle. As they hopped, they sang happy songs and laughed the whole time. + +After a while, they came upon a small pond. The prince looked at the orange frog and said, "Let's hop around this pond". So the prince and the orange frog hop-hop-hopped around the pond. They laughed and jumped all around until they were tired. + +The prince thanked the frog for hopping with him and said goodbye. The orange frog hopped off into the sunset and the prince went back to the castle. From then on, the prince thought of the orange frog whenever he went out for a hop. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was very anxious to finish his favourite puzzle. He put all the pieces together and it revealed a beautiful crown. Jack was so excited. + +He shouted, "I did it! I finished it!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Well done, Jack. I'm so proud of you. Now you can wear the crown." + +Jack carefully put the crown on his head. He looked in the mirror and said, "Look at me, I am the King!" + +Jack's mum and dad laughed. They hugged him and said, "You are a very brave boy to finish that puzzle. Congratulations!" + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +One day, a mysterious package arrived in the mail. Paul's Mommy was very curious about it. + +"What's this?", Mommy asked as she held up the file. + +Paul wondered about the package too. He had never seen anything like it before. + +"I don't know," Paul said. + +Mommy opened the file and inside there was a letter from Grandma. + +"Oh, it's from Grandma!" Mommy said. + +Mommy read the letter to Paul. It said that Grandma was planning to come visit. + +"Grandma's coming to visit us," Mommy said. + +Paul was so excited! He couldn't wait to see Grandma. He knew it was going to be a wonderful visit. + +When Grandma finally arrived, Paul was so happy. It was so nice to have a mysterious visitor! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named David. He was three years old and wanted to find out why he couldn't go outside and play. + +So he asked his Mom what was wrong. His Mom replied, "I made a promise that I would keep you safe, and you need to stay inside". David nodded, even though he was sad he couldn't explore the outdoors. + +But a few days later, something strange happened. His Mom came to the door and said, "David, I'm going to unlock the door now to let you out". His Mom had a very compassionate look in her eyes when she said it. + +David's face lit up with joy! He was so excited to go outside and explore. He ran out and followed the sunshine, exploring trees and grass, making sand castles at the beach, and laughing with delight. + +David was very thankful that his Mom was so compassionate and took care of him. He found out that day that a promise only means something when it comes from the heart. +One day, Suzie was playing in her garden when her mum called her inside. Suzie ran in and saw her mum with the big envelope. Suzie was smart and knew something was happening, so she asked her mum, "What's that mummy?". + +Mum replied with a shock on her face, "It's from the school Suzie. I'm so sorry to tell you this but you can't go to your new school this year". + +Suzie felt so confused and sad and she started to tear. She couldn't believe that she wouldn't be able to go to her new school. + +Mum put her arms around Suzie and said, "It's going to be ok my little one. We will find a way for you to get to your new school." + +Suzie looked up with a tear still in her eyes and said, "Really mummy?". + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, me and daddy will be very smart and find a way". + +Suzie hugged her mum and felt happy again. She was excited to find out how they were going to get her to her new school. +Mandy was a three-year-old girl who loved her pet cat Martha. Martha loved to go for walks outside and to explore the garden. But today Mandy didn't want to take Martha outside. She wanted to stay in the house and play with her favourite toys. Mandy insisted that Martha stay inside but Martha was very insistent that she wanted to go outside. But Mandy was stubborn and held on to her decision. After a while Martha was able to convince Mandy with her mild meows and gentle purring, and eventually Mandy let her go for a walk outside. After a few minutes, Martha came back and Mandy was so happy to see her pet safe. From that day onwards, Mandy made sure to take Martha outside everyday. +Once upon a time there was a thin little hippo. His name was Zip. He was a very special hippo, as his belly always stayed thin, no matter how much he ate! + +Zip went on many adventures. He zipped through the jungle, zipped through the river and zipped through the farm! Everywhere he went, he left a bright, happy trail. + +One day, Zip saw something special. It was a rainbow! He just had to zip over and see it. As he zipped closer and closer, something strange happened. Zip's thin body started to get bigger and bigger! + +But when the rainbow disappeared, Zip zipped back again. As he zipped away, he heard a little 'poof' and suddenly, his body went back to being thin again! Zip was very happy. + +From then on, when Zip felt like getting bigger and bigger, all he had to do was zip closer to a rainbow. Then, he would be able to zip away again and be thin. Zip the hippo was very happy! +Mommy and Jimmy were playing together. Mommy took a string and showed Jimmy how to split it into two pieces. Mommy said, "Look, Jimmy. I can split this string." Jimmy looked amazed and said, "Wow, Mommy can do anything!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm going to give you a challenge. Can you make the room hot?" Jimmy replied, "Yes!" and ran to the kitchen. He came back with a pan of boiling water. "It's hot, Mommy!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, but can you split it?" Jimmy looked confused. He didn't know how to do it. Mommy said, "This is how you split it," and showed him how to do it. Jimmy smiled and said, "Wow, I can do it, too!" He took the pan and split the hot water into two cups. + +Mommy was proud of Jimmy. She said, "Well done! You used the string to split the hot water and now you can drink it. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to explain something to a 3-year-old. +The man said: "Do you know what an aeroplane is?" The 3-year-old looked confused. +So the man tried to explain it. He said: "An aeroplane is a big and fair machine that flies in the sky. It can take you to lots of exciting places." +The 3-year-old was beginning to understand. He asked: "Can I ride in one?" +The man laughed and said: "Yes, when you're a bit older, you can ride in an aeroplane." +The 3-year-old smiled, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tim and Katie. They were playing together in the park and having lots of fun. Tim had a toy truck, and Katie had a furry mitten. + +Tim said, "Let's trade toys! Then we both can have something different to play with." + Katie replied, "That's a great idea!" + +So, they swapped their toys and both said thank you very nicely. Tim was driving the truck and Katie was playing with the mitten. Everyone in the park stopped to watch the two friends have fun. + +Suddenly, Tim made a funny face and Katie laughed really hard. Everyone in the park began to applaud. They all thought Tim and Katie were so polite! + +The friends cheered and hugged each other. They had such a wonderful time in the park, and everyone was so glad that they could share in the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little boy. The mommy was anxious because something was wrong. + +“We have to go now,†she said. + +The little boy was scared. He asked, “Why?†+ +The mommy said, “There’s an emergency. We have to go right away.†+ +The little boy was very anxious. But he was brave, too. He took his mommy’s hand and they started running. They raced to the car, and they drove away quickly. + +The mommy hugged the little boy and told him, “Everything is going to be okay.†+ +And it was. The emergency was soon over and the mommy and little boy went back home. They were together and safe again. +Once there was a dog called Max. He was very loyal. He wanted to do something special to make his best friend, Sally, happy. + +Max hatched a plan. He gathered some of the things he could find in the garden. He wanted to make something special for Sally. + +He worked hard to put the things together. He made a pass. When he was done, he excitedly showed it to Sally. She was delighted! + +Max’s pass was made of a stick and a piece of string. It didn't look like much, but it was a symbol of Max's loyalty. From then on, this pass became a special symbol of their friendship. + +Every day for many years, Max and Sally would play with the pass. Both of them felt so happy and loved. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She was very sad and she cried and cried. But her mommy was there to help her. She gave her a big hug and then she made her some tea. + +The girl felt better after having some tea. She stopped crying and smiled. Her mommy was so happy that she gave her a big kiss on the cheek. + +Then they went outside and looked at the big trees and the little birds. Soon the girl was laughing and playing. She had forgotten all about her tears. + +But before they went back inside, her mommy gave her a small surprise - a teddy bear! The girl couldn't believe it and held the bear close to her. She hugged it so tight that even the birds in the trees stopped singing for a moment. + +The girl was so happy and she never cried again, at least not until her tea went cold! +Once there was a jolly little girl named Lucy. Every day she would go for a walk and explore the world around her. One day, when she was walking along, she noticed something new - a strange old building! She decided to go inside to explore a little further. + +Inside, she saw so many amazing things. She saw strange clothes, huge books and old furniture. Looking slightly confused, she became lost. Then a voice called out to her - it was an old man. + +"What are you doing here, little one?" he asked. + +"I'm just exploring!" she exclaimed. + +The old man smiled and said "Well, this is a very special place - it is a museum full of history. Come, I will show you how to dress up in the old clothes - it's lots of fun!" + +And so he showed her how to put on a big white dress, just like the ones worn long ago. Lucy was so excited to be wearing a dress from the past! It made her smile from ear to ear. + +Finally, Lucy thanked the old man for showing her around and ran home to show her family her new find. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to take the time to explore and learn about the world around us, and to remember how important our history is. It is important to be jolly, happy and curious in our discoveries and never to be afraid +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jim. Jim was always dreaming about flying and having adventures in the sky. One day, he asked his mother, “Mommy, can I have a fly?†His mother smiled and said, “No, Jim, you can’t have a fly. But I have an idea for you!†+ +The next day, Jim was very excited because his mom had given him a kite. It was light, in the shape of a dragon, and had long strings attached. +Jim ran outside with the kite and flew it high in the sky. He flew it around and around, and it felt like he was really flying. + +When he came back home, Jim’s mother said, “Jim, I’m so proud of you. You just had a fly, even though it was with a kite. Sometimes you can’t have what you want, but you can still make something special out of it.†+ +Jim smiled and hugged his mom. He knew that his mother was right. He could still have a fly, even if it was not with a real fly. He had a light and special moment, and it gave him a lesson for life: Anything is possible, no matter how difficult the situation might seem. +One day, Mom took Sam to the beach. The water was cold and the day was bright and sunny. + +Sam saw something in the water. It was a harmless little fish. He wanted to touch it, but Mom said not to disturb it. + +They stayed at the beach for a long time. When it was time to go home, they took a shower. Mom saw something swimming around in the shower. It was the same harmless little fish! + +Sam was so excited. He wanted to touch the fish, so he reached out his hand. Mom said, "No, Sam! We don't want to disturb it." + +So, Sam and Mom watched. After a few minutes, the little fish swam away. Sam smiled, and said goodbye to the harmless little fish. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted bull living in the meadow. He was very happy and liked to play with the other animals. One day he decided to poke his best friend, the bunny. + +"I am going to poke you!" he said to the bunny, a big smile on his face. + +"No! You must not poke me!" said the bunny, lowering his ears. + +The bull stopped and thought for a bit. He had a great idea. He turned to the bunny and said, "Let's play a game. I will poke you, but you must try to get away from me!" + +The bunny laughed and agreed. The game was lots of fun. The bunny would run away whenever the bull tried to poke him, but the bull was so gifted, he was so quick, he would always catch him eventually. + +They played this game every day and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Peter. Peter was very happy. One day he wanted to go to the sea. + +So he went there. When Peter got to the sea, he saw a deaf fish. The fish was unable to hear anything. Peter felt sad. He wanted to tell the fish it would be okay. + +So he hugged the fish. All of a sudden, the fish started to hear! It was so excited. It jumped around in the water and smiled. + +Peter was happy too. He hugged the fish goodbye and then swam away. He said he would come back to visit the sea again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue loved animals very much and she asked her mum if she could have a pony. Her mum said no, so Sue sighed sadly. + +One day, Sue went to the park with her mum. She saw something very special - an ordinary looking pony. Sue smiled, her eyes shining with delight. She ran over to the pony and patted its soft back. + +The pony whinnied, and Sue was so happy that she erupted into a fit of giggles. She knew that the pony was her friend and wanted her to ride him. She looked up at her mum and she nodded her head. + +Sue mounted the pony, and off they went on a magical ride. After a while, Sue patted the pony's neck and thanked him. She knew that the ordinary pony had made her very happy. Sue sighed in contentment, her cheeks flushed with excitement. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived with his mum and dad. He had a very distant relationship with his dad. The boy didn't understand why his dad rarely gave him a hug or showed him very much love. The boy sometimes wished his dad could be more like mum, who was always very kind and loving. + +One day, the family decided to go on a picnic. Mum brought some yummy food and dad brought a bottle of wine. As they started to eat, the little boy looked at his dad with a sad face. + +The dad noticed and asked, "What is wrong son? Are you ok?" + +The boy replied, "I'm scared because I don't trust you. You never give me any hugs." + +His dad smiled, put down his wine, and reached out to give the little boy a big hug. + +The boy felt all the warmth and love and understood that his dad did care for him, even if he was a bit distant. + +The little boy and his dad hugged for a long time and from that moment forward they felt deep trust in each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved furniture. She slept in her pretty bed and she had a table, and chairs, and a dresser. They were all so special to her! But every day she looked and every day nothing had changed. The furniture was always dull and boring. + +Until one day, the little girl found something special. It was a sparkly box full of pictures. She opened it and felt the love. All of a sudden, the furniture wasn't dull anymore. The paintings of flowers and birds made the room come alive. + +The little girl was so happy she wanted to show her family. She ran to the kitchen and told her mom her story. Mom said it sounded like magic, and together she and the girl hung all the photos in the room. Everyone felt the love, and the furniture stopped being dull and boring. +Sam was so excited to go to the park with his mom. He wanted to jump and run and play. When they got there, Mom started to give him a long lecture about staying away from the broken toys. All that Sam wanted to do was try them, but Mom wouldn't let him. + +Sam was so upset that he ran away, but his Mom chased after him. He couldn't go anywhere because the park was big but not that big. Finally, Sam stopped and gave his Mom a hug and agreed to listen to her. + +Mom reminded Sam that broken toys can be dangerous, but that he can still try out the other wonderful things in the park. Sam agreed and smiled, feeling a little less broken himself. They had a wonderful time playing, running and jumping and never thought about broken toys again. +Dave was dependable. He always brought tea to his grandma every day. Grandma always smiled when he arrived at her house with the tea. She made sure to give him a big hug and some wonderful chocolate cake as a reward. + +One day, Dave decided to show his grandma something special. He went to the store to pick out a toy for her. He chose a special toy car that could slide down the stairs! He was so excited to give it to her. + +He ran up the stairs and quickly handed her the toy. She was so surprised by the gift that she gave him another hug. They both laughed as Dave pushed the car down the stairs. It slid so fast that the tea almost spilled! + +Grandma and Dave cooed as they watched the car slide down the stairs again. From then on, they would often play with the car together. And Dave's tea deliveries remained dependable! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She lived in a small, comfortable house. Every day, the little girl would go and play in the park. + +Today, the little girl was playing with her friends. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise, and noticed a strange missile flying overhead. She ran to her friends and said, "Let's go home now!" + +But no matter what they did, the little girl and her friends couldn't manage to get away from the missile. Finally, it hit their house, and it all went quiet. + +The little girl's friends ran off, but the little girl just stood there, too scared to move. In the end, she was the only one left and she never made it home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lillie. Lillie was three years old and the bravest girl around. + +One day, she went out to play in the park. She saw a big, dry shield lying on the ground. She went closer and felt it. + +"It's so big!" shouted Lillie, excitedly. "It's big enough to be a shelter!" + +So Lillie stretched out her hands and picked up the shield. She put it over her head and said with a smile, "This will be my shelter now!" + +Suddenly, a big, dark raincloud came over the park. But Lillie was safe. She felt warm and dry under her shield - like nothing could hurt her. + +Lillie laughed out loud and said to the raincloud, "Look! I'm safe from you!" + +The raincloud sighed and flew away. Lillie was the bravest girl around. +Once upon a time there was a very thoughtful boy named John. He loved to help people in need. One day he found a statue that was old, broken and not so colorful. He knew he had to help! He wrapped the statue in colorful cloth carefully. He thought the statue would look much better now. After, he felt really happy and proud of his work. + +John told his mother what he had done and she smiled brightly with pride. She told him that when we help others, no matter how small, it's always a good thing to do. She said it will bring happiness to both us and those we help. + +John was so glad he found a way to help. He walked away with the feeling of joy, knowing that he made a difference to someone. He felt that it was a worthwhile effort and from that day onwards he kept helping others. He had learnt an important lesson -that helping is a beautiful gift. +One day, Otto the lion was very hungry. He was walking around the jungle, trying to find some more food. Suddenly, Otto saw a chain that was blocking his way. He was so angry that he decided to destroy it. He used all his strength to tear it apart and eventually succeeded. Now he could keep looking for food. + +Otto continued walking and soon saw a small animal. He got closer and saw that it was a tiny mouse. Otto was so eager to eat the mouse, but the mouse turned around and ran away. No matter how hard Otto tried, he couldn't catch her. He was so frustrated that he decided to be ignorant. + +Otto kept walking and eventually became very tired. He decided to rest and fell asleep. The mouse hid in the nearby bushes and called all her friends. The animals of the jungle were very brave, so they all decided to chain Otto while he was sleeping. + +When Otto woke up, he was startled to find himself chained to a tree. He tried to break free, but the chain was too strong. Otto felt helpless and knew that he couldn't escape. He was stuck there until the end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She liked to nap a lot and money was very important to her. Her parents had lots of money, but it wasn't enough for Lucy. She wanted more money than her parents earned for her. + +One day, Lucy saw the money the family had saved up. She decided to take some of the money so she could buy the things she wanted. Her parents were angry when they discovered she had taken their money. They told her she was not allowed to do that. + +The next day, Lucy tried to take the money again. Her parents were ready this time and they were able to stop her. They made it very clear that it was not normal to take money that didn't belong to her. They told her she needed to learn to earn her own money. + +Lucy promised that she would never try to take money without permission again. From that day forward, Lucy followed the normal way of earning money so she could buy the things she wanted. She stopped taking naps and worked hard, saving her money so she could get her own things. Lucy learned a very important lesson and she was never tempted to take money that didn't belong to her again. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but she was very curious. One day, Lucy asked her mom where she could learn new things. + +Her mom smiled and said that in their house, there was something special. She pointed to a door in the hallway and said "Go through there and you will learn something new." + +Curious, Lucy opened the door and found an attic full of toys and old books. She couldn’t believe her eyes! She grabbed the nearest book and started reading it. She read and read until she finally understood the words. She felt so proud of herself that she ran downstairs to show her mom what she had learned. + +However, when she stepped into the room she was embarrassed to find her mom was having a nice chat with her Granny. Lucy didn’t want to be rude, so she just said “Hi†quickly before running up to her room. + +Later that night, Lucy’s mom popped her head into the room and told Lucy she was proud of her for learning so much. She also promised to take Lucy to the attic more often so she could learn even more. Lucy was so happy! +Once there was a boy who was very adventurous. He wanted to try and learn something new. +One day, he decided to try and ride a bicycle. He watched the big kids ride their bikes around and thought it looked like fun. He asked his mom for a bike, so she bought him one. + +He was so excited! He practiced getting on the bike and tried to pedal. At first, he was a bit scary, but his mom encouraged him. She told him to be gentle with the pedals. He tried again and this time he pedaled a little faster. + +He kept practicing and soon he rode around the block without any help. He was so proud of himself. He felt like he had accomplished something amazing. + +He kept pedaling and pedaling, with his mom cheering him on. Each time he tried, he got a little bit better and better. Eventually he was able to ride his bicycle all over the neighborhood. + +He still remembers the feeling of adventure he felt the first time he tried pedaling. He always remembers to be gentle with the pedals and has been enjoying his bike ever since. +Timmy was very excited when he saw the navy. He had never seen one so close before. It was very big and had colorful flags flapping in the wind. + +Timmy was allowed to go on the navy, and he ran up the steps to explore. Everywhere he looked, he saw something new and exciting. He saw a bridge, a big wheel and tall flags with cannons beneath them. + +When Timmy had seen everything, he went back to the main deck. It was very comfortable, and he lay down and rested. He watched the colorful flags as they waved in the warm breeze. The navy felt so peaceful, and Timmy felt very relaxed. + +After a while, he got up and said goodbye to the navy as it sailed away. He was happy to have shared such a wonderful day and went home feeling restful and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived on a farm with her mom and dad and her favorite animal was a little goat. + +One day, when Amy was playing outside, she saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. She stopped and stared at it with wide eyes. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Amy asked pointing to the cloud. + +"That's a storm cloud," her mom replied. "It looks like it might bring strong winds and rain." + +Amy felt a little afraid, because she had never seen a storm before. But before long, the sky turned a greyish-black color and she heard the wind start to blow, fiercely. + +Suddenly, Amy heard a loud bang and it made her jump. "What was that?" she said scared. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's just thunder, sweetie. It was caused by the fierce lightning that the storm cloud brings. But don't worry, nothing bad will happen. I'll stay with you until the storm goes away." + +And sure enough, after a few hours, the storm had passed and the sun came back out. So they all headed home and had dinner to celebrate the end of the storm. +One day, Tom and his mom were playing in the park. Tom liked to run and jump around. His mom told him to stay close to the door in the park so she could keep an eye on him. + +Tom ran to the door but he was so excited that he didn't stay there. He started running around again. His mom told him to stay close to the door. + +Tom went back to the door and looked at it. It was rough and brown. He touched it and it felt rough and hard. + +Tom wanted to explore and go see other things, but his mom said it was time to go home. She asked him to stay near the door. Tom stayed by the door while his mom got ready to go. He was glad that he listened to his mom. +Once upon a time there was a bird that loved to fly. Every day she would soar through the sky and explore. One day the bird was feeling very hungry. She had not eaten anything all day and was looking for something tasty. + +As she flew along, she saw something ahead that made her very happy. It was a coffee shop! She had never seen one before and she was so excited. She landed in a nearby tree and waited for someone to come. + +At last a person came out carrying a steaming cup of coffee. The bird was so excited that she moved closer to try and get some. But just then the person looked up and saw the bird. He raised his arm and shouted at her, trying to scare her away. The bird was so scared she flew straight up into the sky and didn't stop until she was far away. + +The bird was still hungry, but at least she was safe. She'll have to find another way to get something to eat now. +Once there was a little girl who met a tiny mouse. She had never seen a mouse before, and she was intrigued. The mouse was very tidy and it seemed to like the little girl. One day, the little girl saw that there was a leak in her house. She quickly told the mouse and asked if it could help her. + +The mouse was eager to help and so it quickly got to work. The little girl watched as the mouse used its tiny tools to fix the leak. After a little while, the mouse had repaired the leak and the room was tidy again. The little girl was so proud that the mouse had helped her, and she thanked the mouse for it's hard work. + +The little girl and the mouse became good friends and enjoyed many moments together. She was never afraid of the mouse as she knew that it was tidy and could be trusted to help her again. +Henry was a cheerful little boy. He loved to run around and jump. One day, he was playing outside when he saw a big cookie in the grass. He exclaimed with excitement, "A cookie!" He wanted to jump and grab it, but he noticed his sister Ella nearby. + +Henry quickly ran up to Ella and asked, "Can I have the cookie?" Ella looked at the cookie and said, "No, Henry. This is my cookie." + +Henry was disappointed, but he kept his cheerful face. He said, "Please, Ella? I'm so hungry, I want the cookie!" Ella nodded and said, "Okay, you can have a bite. But only a small one!" + +Henry smiled, then he jumped and grabbed the cookie. Ella and Henry shared the cookie and both were happy. +Once upon a time, a small bunny hopped through the woods. He had a white vest on and was sniffing around the ground for something to eat. He had been in the woods for a while without finding anything to nibble on. + +Although the bunny was discouraged, he kept on hopping and sniffing. Eventually, he found a white flower with a sweet smell. He stopped to take a closer look. He stopped, raised his head, and licked the flower. + +The bunny was delighted by the taste and instantly hopped off in pursuit of more of these delightful treats. After some hopping around the bunny eventually came across a white bush full of flowers. He was so excited he wasted no time in tasting its delicious petals. + +As the bunny hopped away with a full stomach, full of the sweet tastes of the white flowers, he knew that the future held much more of these delicious treats. He was sure that the white vest he was wearing would be covered in petals soon enough! +Once upon a time, there lived an alert little girl. She was only three years old. Every day, she would play a fun game. She would go outside and count all the shoes. She counted every shoe she could find, from sandals and trainers to boots. + +One day, the little girl noticed something strange. Everywhere she looked, there were shoes, but none of them were the same. In fact, there seemed to be the same number of shoes everywhere she looked. This puzzled the little girl, so she kept counting and counting. + +One afternoon, the little girl realized something terrible had happened. Someone had stolen all the shoes! All the shoes were gone and none were ever seen again. The little girl felt very sad, because she had played this game every single day. + +The alert little girl was very disappointed, but she knew she could never go back. Someone had taken all the shoes, and she would never get to play her fun game again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzy. She was only three years old and loved to play in her room. One day, her mom asked her to lay the new picture on the wall. Suzy happily grabbed the picture and looked for a safe place to put it. She asked her mom, "Where should I lay the picture?" + +Her mom replied, "How about above the bed? That looks safe." Suzy grabbed the picture and gently laid it above the bed. She stepped back to admire her work. She was so happy that she had been able to help her mom in such a big way. + +Suzy smiled, proud of her accomplishments. She knew that the picture was safe now and she would always have a nice view of it each day when she entered her room. Suzy was happy that she had been able to help her mom, and she didn't mind helping her again any time soon! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abigail. Abigail loved the night time. She especially enjoyed trying to spot owls perched in the trees. One night, Abigail drove with her parents to a nearby field. Even though it was very dark, the moon lit up the sky so it was light outside. + +When they arrived, Abigail raced into the field in search of an owl. She walked and walked until she spotted one! She was delighted! She called out to her parents and started running towards them, totally forgetting about the owl. + +Suddenly, the owl hooted in a loud, deep voice. Abigail froze. "Why did it hoot like that?" she asked her parents. + +"The owl was warning us," they replied. "It was telling us to delay because someone was nearby." + +Abigail felt relieved! She thanked the owl and gave it a friendly wave before running back to the car with her parents. From then on, Abigail knew that she could rely on the owl to help her stay safe at night. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable puppy who loved to explore. He wanted to find places he'd never been, and find out what might happen. So one day, he ventured out into the wilderness and found a big, tall bush. He was about to peek behind it when the bush shook and suddenly out came a little fluffy bunny! + +The puppy was startled, but he soon realized the bunny wasn't scary at all. Instead, it was very cute and happy to see the little puppy. The two became friends that day, and the puppy learned a valuable lesson. + +No matter who or what is behind a bush, it's important to take a moment to be kind. That way, wonderful things can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake had a big, fluffy bathrobe that he liked to wear on special occasions. He especially liked wearing it on sunny days when he could feel the sun's warmth on his skin. + +One day, he was playing in his yard when a big gust of wind came and blew his bathrobe away. Jake ran after it and tried to grab it, but it danced away from him in the wind. He shouted for help, but no one could catch it. + +He watched sadly as the bathrobe fluttered away. He wished he had someone else's bathrobe, but he didn't think he would ever get one. + +Then, he saw something that made his heart soar. There, on the other side of the yard, was a beautiful bathrobe. It was exactly the same colour as his old one! Jake was so envious that he almost started to tear. But he quickly ran and got it. Now, he had a new bathrobe that made him feel just as happy as his old one. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Ted. He was three years old and he liked to explore the world. One day, Ted went for a walk in the park. He saw a squirrel running about and he was curious. Ted bent down and asked the squirrel, "What do you do all day?" + +But the squirrel had no answer. Instead, it just shrugged. So Ted kept walking and exploring the world around him. He saw some colorful flowers, trees that reached high in the sky, and a bee buzzing around. + +Then, Ted walked over to a playground. He saw swings that looked fun and a slide that looked exciting. He climbed up the ladder and wanted to try them out. But when he sat on the swing it felt so tight that he couldn't move. Ted shrugged, got down off the swing, and went back on his way. + +Ted explored the world until it was time to go home. He had a long, fun day, and he was happy to have learned a few new things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore new places. + +One day, Lucy was walking through the forest all by herself when she came across a large package. She had never seen anything like this before. + +"Could this be mine?" Lucy asked, as she crouched down to take a closer look. + +Just then, a large bird rose from the package and flew into the sky. + +Lucy was both scared and excited. She ran back home in a hurry. + +When she arrived, she was so excited that she told everyone about the large package in the forest. + +"Do you want to go and explore it with me?' Lucy asked, feeling a bit lonely. + +Her family laughed and said yes. + +So, the next day, the entire family journeyed to the forest and found the package. It was full of treasure! + +Lucy jumped for joy. From then on, she never felt lonely again. +Jimmy was a happy three year old boy who loved playing outside. One day he saw a big bell in the park. He went up to it and asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a bell. Would you like to open it to see what's inside?" + +Jimmy was excited and said, "Yes!" so his mom helped him open the bell. Inside, Jimmy saw something funny - it was a balloon! He was so excited and he kept laughing at the funny sight of the balloon inside the bell. + +It was a fun day at the park with his mom, and Jimmy enjoyed playing with his new balloon. He would never forget the fun he had that day with the bell. +Once upon a time there was a magical plate. It was made from a flexible material and could perform incredible tricks. Every day the plate would show off its amazing abilities to the other animals in the forest. + +One day, the plate wanted to show off to a little girl. She was only three years old, so the plate had to think of something special. So it performed the most amazing and flexible stunts it could think of. It twirled, and flipped, and spun around in circles! The little girl was so amazed that she clapped her hands in delight. + +The plate was so happy that someone had enjoyed its performance. From that day on it would always perform for the little girl whenever she was nearby. Together they would play games and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old and was so excited for what she was about to do. + +Today was the day. She was finally going to go camping with her family. Lucy was busy loading up the car with her camping gear when her little brother Sam came up to her. + +“Lucy?†Sam asked, “What are you doing?†+ +Lucy smiled and said, “I’m loading the car up with our camping stuff so we can go.†+ +Sam became a little nervous, “But I don’t have a tie for my sleeping bag.†+ +Lucy patted Sam’s head and said, “Don’t worry, I have an extra one.†+ +She grabbed the tie from her bag and tied Sam’s sleeping bag shut, and just like that, they were ready to go camping. Sam’s nervousness began to fade away and he was so excited for their adventure. + +The family cheered as they drove away. All their camping stuff was loaded and they were ready for an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very independent. She loved to do things all by herself. One day, she was playing in her room when her aunt came to visit. She was so excited to see her! She hugged and covered her aunt in kisses. Then, her aunt scooped her in her arms. + +The aunt had a surprise for the little girl. It was a pretty purple blanket, just for her. The girl was thrilled and quickly covered herself up with the blanket. She felt so warm and cozy. + +From then on, the little girl took her blanket with her everywhere she went. She even used it when she had to be independent and do things all by herself. + +The little girl was so thankful to have the blanket that her aunt gave her. She would never forget how much her aunt loved her. +Once upon a time there was a brave prince. He was ready to go on a great adventure to find his way home. But first, he needed to find the exit out of the forest. + +He searched and searched, listening for any clues that might help him. Finally, he heard a happy sound and knew he had found the right way out. + +The way out led him to a big castle and the prince was excited. He ran to the gates and found it filled with happy people all celebrating! + +The prince didn't know why they were all so happy. He asked one of the people what was going on and they told him it was a big celebration. Everybody was so happy because they had found the courageous prince and he found his way out of the forest. + +The prince was so happy too, and he celebrated with the rest of the people. They all danced and sang until late into the night. The party was such a success that the prince was not only able to find his way home - but he also found some amazing new friends too! +Once there was a clever boy called Ben. He was playing in the garden when he saw a jet fly by. + +Ben shouted, "Wow! I want to fly a jet!". His mum smiled. She said, "That's something to solve. Come inside, and we'll see what we can do." + +Ben was so excited. He followed his mum inside, and they got to work on solving his problem. + +After a few hours, Ben's mum had a brilliant idea. She said, "I know! Let's make a pretend jet from cardboard. That way you can fly that instead!" + +Ben was ecstatic. They worked together and created the most amazing pretend jet ever. + +Ben was so happy. He'd solved his problem, and he was able to fly his own clever jet. +Once there was a bunny named Bob. Bob was gray and he had a favorite place to jump - the living room. One day Bob wanted to jump around in the living room, but the room was dark and empty. As soon as he started to jump, a voice called out, "Who's there?" + +Bob was so startled that he froze. He looked around and saw a little mouse in the corner. The mouse said, “Don’t be scared, little bunny. I was just curious. What were you doing in this dark room?†+ +Bob replied, “I was just jumping around. It’s my favorite thing to do. I like to jump in the living room when it’s light and gray.†+ +The mouse smiled and said, “That sounds like a lot of fun! Can I join you?†Bob smiled and said, “Yes! Let’s jump together!†+ +So they both jumped around the room, laughing and having fun. They jumped so high that they touched the gray ceiling! They kept jumping until they were both too tired to go any further. + +At the end of the day, Bob hopped away happily. From then on, Bob and the mouse were best friends and jumped together in the living room every day! +Once upon a time there was a tall jet. It was a very special jet because it could fly very high up in the sky. Imagine flying in the jet, it would be so much fun! You could see clouds, birds and even the tallest mountains. You could even see the sun, so big and so shiny. + +The tall jet was a special plane. Every time you flew in it you could feel like you were flying all over the world. You could go so fast, so high and so far. You could have the best time ever, playing all kinds of games. + +Now, just imagine a tall jet! Picture all the amazing sites you could see, and imagine all the fun you could have. It was like a dream come true! +Once upon a time, there was a dirt pile. It was very, very dirty. Every day a young boy named Peter would come by and look at it. + +Peter would always sigh thinking, "One day I'll make something from this dirt!" + +Peter worked hard day and night. He took the dirt and shaped it into something special. Peter was so pleased he gave it a big tip. + +One day, a spark flew off of the tip and lit up the whole dirt pile! It was gone in seconds! + +Peter was so proud and he sighed again, but this time of joy. Without the dirty old dirt pile, now he had a beautiful fire. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful ranch. It had lots of animals in it. Every day, something special would enter the ranch. One day, a fox entered the ranch. He wanted to scare the animals and have some fun. + +The animals were very scared of the fox. But they wanted to be brave so they started yelling and jumping around. The fox was so surprised that he ran away. The animals were happy and cheered that the fox left. + +But then, a wolf entered the ranch! He was even bigger and more powerful than the fox. He was growling and looking for food. The animals were so afraid. They ran to hide and didn't know what to do. + +The wolf spotted the animals and ran after them. The animals ran away from the wolf but he was too fast and powerful. Sadly, none of the animals escaped. It was a bad ending for them. +Mommy got a letter in the mail. She opened it, and inside was a special lollipop. It was bright and round, and had a wrapped wrapper. Mommy was so happy that she danced around the house. + +Mommy took the lollipop to the kitchen and put it into hot water. After a few seconds it started to melt. Mommy took it out and let it cool down. + +Finally Mommy gave the lollipop to the three year old. It was cold and sweet. The three year old ate the lollipop with a big smile on her face. She enjoyed it so much that she asked Mommy for another one. + +Mommy smiled and said, “Sure!†+Once upon a time there was an attractive lady. She had a favourite book which she liked to read every day. One day, she opened the book and found something strange. It was a bottle of poison! She was very scared and quickly closed the book. + +Later on, she called her friend who was an expert reader. He read the book and told her that it was alright. There was no danger or harm to anyone. + +The lady was so happy and relieved. She thanked her friend for helping her with her problem. + +From then on, she was more careful when she was reading her book. She made sure that she checked for any strange bottles of poison! +Once there was a spot in the sky that was far away. Everyone could see it in the distance and it was so mysterious. People thought it was a very special place. + +But then one day, something started to happen. The spot got bigger and bigger. Everyone started to worry and think about what could be happening. + +The spot eventually began to spread and people realized that a big storm was coming. Everyone had to stay inside and keep safe. + +At first all the people thought they'd be okay. But then, the storm got bigger and more intense. It lasted for days, and the spot ended up destroying most of the town. + +The people were sad, and the town was never the same again. The distant spot had caused destruction and everyone had to think hard about what had happened. +One day, Jack had a very wet day. He looked at the sky and saw big grey clouds. But then, he saw something special - a shiny gem in the sky! He couldn't believe his eyes. He looked closer and saw the sparkles coming off the gem. + +He wanted to catch the gem, so he reached up for it. He felt something wet on his hand, and realized the rain had started again. He quickly grabbed the gem, but it was slippery from the rain. + +Jack looked at the gem in his hand. It was the most beautiful gem he'd ever seen. He put it in his pocket so it would stay safe, and ran home before it got too wet. + +Jack was so happy when he got home, he couldn't wait to tell his mom. He pulled out the gem and showed her. She was amazed and gave him a big hug! Jack knew he had found something very special that day. +Mommy and Daddy had a very perfect day. They took a walk in the park and saw many bugs. Some flew around in the air and some ran on the ground. + +Mommy and Daddy decided to do something fun. They made a bug game. First, they looked really closely at a bug. Then they would run away from the bug and try to see who could run the fastest. + +Mommy and Daddy had lots of fun playing the bug game. After they were done, they were very happy. They had a perfect day and were so glad they got to do something fun. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to go to the wild and have an adventure. Every day she asked her parents if she could go. + +One day her parents said yes and they took her to the wild. The little girl was so excited! She explored the wild and thanked her parents. + +But then she got lost. Days went by and she could not find her way home. + +Eventually a man found her in the wild. He was not nice. He kept her for days and did bad things. + +Finally the little girl's parents found her. She was so happy to see them! But she was so sorry for what the man had done. + +The little girl was so happy to be safe with her parents. But she would never forget what happened in the wild. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Rabbit and Fox. Rabbit wanted to invite Fox for a snack and she had an apple she wanted to share. Fox was very happy and agreed to Rabbit's invite. + +But when they started to eat, Rabbit realized that Fox was not being honest. He was eating more of the apple than Rabbit. Rabbit felt very sad and tried to tell Fox to share, but Fox didn't listen. + +Suddenly, Rabbit got an idea. She asked Fox if he wanted play a game. Fox was excited, so he agreed. Rabbit challenged him to split the apple using only their hands. If Fox could do it, Rabbit said, he could have the whole apple. + +Fox tried and tried, but he just couldn't divide the apple. Rabbit said she could help him and with her help the two were able to fairly split the apple. Fox was very happy and thanked Rabbit for playing the game with him. + +The two friends went their separate ways, with Rabbit feeling proud and happy that she had been honest. +Bob had a top. He liked to keep his top spinning round and round. Bob was always very happy when he kept his top spinning. Every day he played keep with his top. + +One day Bob decided to give his top a really big spin. He spun it so hard he couldn't keep it on the ground. The top fell off the top of the stairs and broke into tiny pieces. + +Bob was very sad. He tried to pick up the pieces, but they were too small and he couldn't fit them back together again. Bob wanted to keep spinning his top, but it was gone now. He hugged the pieces close and had tears in his eyes. Keeping his top wasn't going to make Bob happy anymore. +Once upon a time there was a child. He was running very fast through the forest. Suddenly he heard a loud shout. It was coming from the other side of the forest. He was scared and stopped running. Who was it? He thought. He wanted to find out. + +Slowly he started to walk towards the shout. He was still scared but he was curious too. As he got closer, he was amazed at how loud it was! He was almost there. The child peered around the tree and saw a big bear! The bear saw the child and roared. The child was so scared he shouted "Help!" + +The bear started to run away. The child was so relieved. He started running again, faster than before. He ran back home and never wanted to go near the forest again! +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant who was very sad. She looked all around her and couldn't understand why. She didn't know who to ask, so she just kept walking. + +After a while, she saw a big tree with a trunk. She wondered if the trunk knew why she was so sad. So she asked it. + +The trunk of the tree was so wise! It told her that it was okay to be sad sometimes, but it is also important to talk to someone about it. + +The elephant was so happy to have a good friend like the trunk of the tree that could understand. She smiled, thanked the trunk and went off home to talk to someone about why she was sad. +The room was small and cozy. There was a little girl in the room, who was loyal and kind. Every day, she waited patiently for her best friend to arrive. She wanted to play and have fun together. + +Today, her friend had arrived. They hugged and played together in the room. The loyal little girl had never been so happy. + +They chased each other around and danced. They laughed and smiled, it was the best day. They seemed to never run out of energy and play for hours. They were a pair of happy loyal friends. + +Finally, the day was over and it was time for them to part. She hugged her friend goodbye and wished them the best. As they hugged, the loyal little girl knew they were friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a baby who wanted to fix her toy. She couldn't do it on her own and asked her mommy to help. + +Mommy smiled and said she could fix it. Then she took out a colorful box of tools. The baby watched as mommy used each special tool. + +Mommy tightened some screws and put in some new pieces. She used her hands and fixed the toy to make it new again. + +The baby was so happy. She thanked Mommy for the help. Then she gave Mommy a big hug and said she would play with the toy now. + +The baby was so excited. She grabbed the toy and went outside to play in the colorful garden. The toy was fixed and back to being fun again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little cow. He lived on a farm and had lots of fun playing with the other animals. One day, he was feeling very tired and he decided to rest. He found the perfect spot - a soft patch of grass in the sunshine. He took a nap and dreamed of delicious things. + +When he woke up, he noticed a delicious smell. He looked around and saw a big pot of rich sauce simmering on the stove. It smelled so good and he couldn't wait to try it. He hopped up, grabbed a spoon, and tasted the sauce. It was amazing! Tart and sweet and full of flavor. + +The little cow was so pleased with his discovery. He lay back down in the sunshine and enjoyed the rest of his day. He had a perfect snack and a happy full tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Dan. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Dan asked his mom if he could go on an adventure. His mom said he could, but only if he was careful. So he agreed to be careful and ran off on his adventure. + +He soon encountered something unusual. On a flat, grey rock, there was a shiny gold treasure. Dan was so excited that he quickly collected it. + +Now with the treasure in his hands, Dan ran back to his house. When he arrived, his mother was very proud. In reward for being careful, she gave him permission to keep the treasure. + +Dan was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He had never seen anything so unusual and was thrilled to add the treasure to his collection. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Frankie. Frankie was cold and hungry and always wished she had something warm and yummy to eat. She flew around looking for warmth and food, but there was none to be seen. + +One day, she saw a pile of coal underneath a tree. It looked perfect for her to make a home. She hopped into the pile and made a cozy nest for herself. + +After staying there for a few days, Frankie started to shiver. It was too cold in the nest and she was getting chilly. She knew that coal would not keep her warm so she left the nest and flew away. + +Finally, she found the perfect place. It was full of sunshine and there was a bird feeder full of yummy seeds. The warmth and the food made Frankie feel so happy. She never shivered again because she was so content and cosy. + +From that day on, Frankie always stayed near the birdfeeder and she had the perfect home! +Once upon a time, there was a machine that rolled around. Its green eyes and claws were frightening, but it was very helpful. One day, something was wrong with the machine. Its claws began to squeak and the wheels stopped rolling. + +Suddenly, a little girl came running. She had curled brown hair and bright blue eyes. She squealed "What's wrong machine? Can I help?" + +The machine crawled towards her and said, "My gears don't work". + +The girl smiled and said, "I'll fix it. Don't worry!!" + +So the girl opened the machine's door and worked hard. She took out the broken parts and replaced them with new pieces. Soon, the machine was purring and its wheels were rolling. + +The girl was glad. She smiled and said, "You're all fixed, machine!" + +The machine crawled towards her and said, "Thank you for fixing me". + +The girl nodded and they rolled away, happy as can be. +Once upon a time, there was a bee hive. All the bees inside the hive were very busy. They flew in and out, doing their work. + +One day, a curious little girl came across the hive. She wanted to see what was inside. So she started to poke it very gently with a stick. + +Suddenly, she heard a buzzing sound and some weird shapes flew out of the hive. It was the bees! + +The little girl screamed and started running away as fast as she could. She had never seen anything like it before. The bees kept chasing her, buzzing angrily. + +But luckily, the little girl was too fast for the bees. They eventually gave up and flew back to the hive. + +The little girl promised herself she would never go near the hive again. It was too weird! +Once there was an old man named Bob. He loved to collect things. He especially loved to collect sugar. He would go to the store and buy lots of sugar and put it in his backpack. + +One day Bob went to the park. He wanted to collect sugar again. He found some sugar on the ground, but it was old and lumpy. Bob was sad. + +But then Bob saw some bird houses. He looked inside and saw that the birds had collected sugar! They had put it in the birdhouses for their babies. + +Bob smiled. He thanked the birds for showing him how to collect even more sugar. From that day forward, Bob went to the park every day to collect the sugar the birds had gathered. +Mummy was in the kitchen cooking a delicious meal, while Daddy was in the living room. He had spotted an old rusty bookcase in a corner and decided to grab it so they could use it to store their books. He tried and tried, but the bookcase was stuck in place. + +He shouted out, "Mummy, can you help me? I can't seem to grab the bookcase!" +Mummy came into the living room carrying a delicious plate of steamy food. She saw Daddy struggling to grab the bookcase, and put down the plate of food. + +Mummy knelt down and gave the bookcase a tug, and it started to move. With one final pull, Daddy and Mummy both grabbed the bookcase and lifted it up. The room was filled with cheers as everyone celebrated. + +Daddy and Mummy placed the bookcase against the wall, and the family all shared the delicious food Mummy had cooked. They were all so thankful for the successful grab. +One day, a small girl named Trina went for a walk in the woods. She was feeling a bit fearful, but she wanted to find out what was hidden deep inside. As she went further, she noticed a strange chain on the ground. She was curious and picked it up. + +"Where did this come from?" she asked out loud. Suddenly, a voice answered, "It was here when I arrived. It's a magical supply chain." + +The voice belonged to a small fairy who was hovering in the air. Trina was amazed. "Can you show me how it works?" she asked. + +The fairy smiled and nodded. She waved her wand and the chain started to move! Little things began to appear on the chain, toys, clothes and candy. Trina was so delighted that she forgot all about her fear. She laughed and played with the supplies all day. + +When it was time to go home, the fairy said goodbye and waved her wand. The chain and the supplies disappeared. + +Trina smiled and carried the memory of the magical supply chain in her heart. +The ostrich lived on a farm with all the other animals. He was the biggest animal there and liked to spend his days running around and eating the biggest leaves and fruits he could find. + +One day something strange happened. The ostrich was too tired to run and his feathers didn't look normal. Something wasn't right. + +The animals looked everywhere, trying to figure out what was going on. Soon, they noticed a locked box in the middle of the farm. It had a special lock that only an ostrich could unlock. + +The animals called out for help and the ostrich knew it was his job to unlock the box. With a bit of effort and determination he opened the box, revealing a magical feather inside. + +The feather lit up and spread its magic. Suddenly the ostrich felt better and his normal feathers came back. Everyone cheered, happy to see the ostrich again! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She wanted to go on an adventure so she went to the beach. She saw something pretty in the sea. It was a sail! She wanted to join it very much. + +So Lucy grabbed a rope and swam to the sail. She pulled and pulled until she made it to the sail. She was so excited! + +When Lucy reached the sail she could see it was very big and very pretty. She had so much fun playing around and exploring. Soon it was time to go, so Lucy grabbed the rope and tied it to the sail. She joined the sail and they sailed along together. + +It was a beautiful adventure! The sun shone and the birds sang. Lucy and the sail sailed until the sun set. Lucy said goodbye as she went home. She was very happy she could join the sail and have such a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful queen. She was very kind, but also very jealous. + +The Queen owned a special sack, and it was said that she could make her wishes come true by putting something into the sack. Everyone was jealous of the Queen’s magical sack! + +One day, the Queen invited some of her friends over to show them something special. + +“Let me show you this sack,†she said. “It will make all your wishes come true!†+ +The Queen’s friends were amazed and started wishing for things. + +“I wish for a chocolate cake!†said one. + +The Queen put something into her sack and in a matter of seconds, a delicious chocolate cake appeared! All the Queen’s friends were so excited. + +The Queen smiled and said, “See, my magical sack is real! Be careful what you wish for, because it might just come true.†+ +The Queen’s friends looked at each other and smiled, wishing they had the same magical sack! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Abigail. Abigail lived far away in a small, ugly cottage with her Mom and Dad. Every morning, Abigail would watch the sunrise from her bedroom window and make a wish. Her Mom and Dad had told her that if she wished hard enough, it just might come true! + +One day, Abigail's Mom came into her room. "Abigail," she said, "I have something very special planned for tomorrow night. Get a good sleep so you have the energy to have some fun!" Abigail nodded, not knowing what her Mom meant, but excited all the same! + +The next evening, Abigail's Mom revealed what was in store - she was taking Abigail to the carnival! Abigail was overjoyed and ran to the carnival immediately. She had a happy and exciting time playing the games and eating cotton candy. Just as the night was ending, Abigail saw something tat caught her eye - it was a big, ugly stuffed animal! She knew she wanted it badly, so she asked her Mom "Please Mom, can I try to win it?" + +So, with all her might, Abigail tried her luck at the game and after a few tries, she finally won the big, ugly animal! Abigailand her Mom cheered together and went back home. Abigail hugged her prize tightly +Once there was an egg. The egg sat on a high shelf in a kitchen. One day, the egg began to bounce around the shelf. The kitchen filled with a spicy smell. + +The egg bounced into a pot. An old woman saw it happen. She smiled and said to herself, "I have a plan!" + +The old woman quickly made a spicy soup. She put the bouncing egg into the soup. The egg bounced around in the soup, making it even tastier. + +The old woman smiled as everyone ate the soup. They all said it was the best soup they had ever tasted! The old woman had been right. The bouncing egg made the soup extra special and very, very tasty. +Once there lived a boy called Max. One day, he found a puzzle in his bedroom. He was very excited and asked his mom if he could put it together. His mom said it might be too hard for him, but Max said he would try anyway. He worked hard on the puzzle all day, hoping it would be finished before nightfall. + +As the day went on and the sun started to set, Max was still trying to put together the puzzle. The light in his room was growing dim and he was starting to get frustrated. But then, something amazing happened. The last piece of the puzzle fit perfectly into place and the whole puzzle glowed in the light! Max was so excited, he could hardly believe his eyes. + +Max had spent all day working on the puzzle, hoping it would be finished in time. In the end, his hard work had paid off! With the puzzle complete, Max found a new joy in putting together puzzles. He and his family now look forward to putting together puzzles every weekend. +It was a sunny day, and George was 3 years old. He was playing in his front yard with his friends when they heard a loud sound. "What's that noise?", asked George. His friend replied, "I think it's Grandpa. Let's go see!" + +So they ran to Grandpa's house and when they got there, Grandpa was laughing. "Ha ha, that was a good one!" Grandpa said, wiping tears from his eyes. "What was so funny?" asked George. + +Grandpa said, "I was telling an old joke. Do you want to hear it?" George nodded eagerly, and Grandpa told the joke. When the joke was over, George and his friends were all laughing. + +The next day, they were back at Grandpa's house. Grandpa had a thermometer by the door. "What is that?", asked George, pointing at the thermometer. Grandpa replied, "That is an old thermometer. It tells me how hot or cold it is outside." + +George smiled and said, "Can you tell me another joke?" Everyone laughed, and Grandpa began another joke. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. Joe was a gentle boy and he liked to explore. +One day Joe decided to take a walk in the forest. He saw lots of interesting things in the forest. He saw big trees, long grass and a bubbling stream! +Joe kept walking until he noticed something strange. It was a big root sticking out of the ground. Joe wanted to take the root home. + Joe was very gentle when he took hold of the root. He was careful not to break it. He carried the root home and showed it to his mum. She smiled and said, "What a lovely root!" +Joe was happy to have found the root and he placed it carefully on the table. Every day he would go to the forest and look for more interesting things to take home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Pip. She was ready to explore the underground world. She put on a special hat and opened a big door. As she looked around, she saw lots of lights blink-blinking everywhere. She was so excited to explore! + +She stepped onto the underground train and it started to move. As she went further, the train started to move faster and faster. The lights were still blink-blinking, so she wasn't scared. + +When the train stopped, Pip looked around and saw something amazing! There was a secret pathway and at the end of it, she saw a huge castle! All lit-up with blinking lights. It was magical! + +Pip walked closer and opened the door. She was ready to explore. As she looked around, she realized that this was the most magical place she had ever seen! + +The end. +One day there was a mommy and a baby. The baby wanted to mix his clothes. He took all of his clothes and put them all into one big pile. But, the mommy didn't like what the baby was doing. + +The mommy said, "No, that's not how you mix clothes. That's disgusting!" The mommy took all the clothes and showed the baby how to mix them up properly. + +The baby was happy and learned how to mix his clothes nicely and neatly. He put everything away and was very proud of himself. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to do things the right way, otherwise it can be messy and disgusting. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. They were very happy together. Every day, mommy would read to the baby. The baby liked to listen to the stories. + +One day, the mommy said, “Let’s have some tea!†The baby was excited and they made some tea together. It was yummy! + +The mommy was very patient with the baby. They took turns pouring the tea, stirring it, and even putting sugar in it. It tasted so good! + +After drinking the tea, the mommy said, “Let’s go sit down and read a book together.†So, the mommy and baby snuggled up together in a cozy chair and read a book together. + +The baby fell asleep and the mommy stayed very patient and quiet until the baby was done sleeping. Then, they got up and went to play! +Charlie was a naughty boy. Whenever he was around, he liked to cause trouble. One day, he was playing around in the house and got in to a lot of mischief. His mum saw all the mess and started to frown. Charlie knew he had been naughty and he knew his mum was mad. He started to frown too, and he felt really sad. + +His mum called him over and she said, “Charlie, why were you naughty?†Charlie hung his head and he didn’t know what to say. His mum smiled and gave him a hug, and told him she was still love him even if he had been naughty. + +Charlie smiled at his mum and promised he wouldn’t be naughty again. They hugged and laughed, and then they cleaned up all the mess he had made. Now they were both happy and they knew it was time to play. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named George and Jane. George was the wise one who knew how to design things. Jane had a very special taste for the food she created. + +One day, George said to Jane, “I can design something special for you. What do you think?†Jane smiled and said, “That sounds great! What are you going to design?†+ +George closed his eyes and thought for a moment. He then opened his eyes and said, “I'm going to design a delicious cake that looks like a rainbow!†Jane said, “That sounds so delicious! When can I taste it?†George smiled and said, “You’ll have to wait and see. Just let me be wise and work my magic.†+ +Jane was filled with excitement. A few days later, George presented Jane with the most beautiful cake she had ever seen - it was a multi-colored masterpiece. She carefully took a bite and was amazed by how delicious it was. + +Jane thanked George for his wise design and they both celebrated with a big slice of cake. From then on, the two friends enjoyed delicious treats that George had designed together. +Once upon a time there was a shy cricket who wanted to help others. He went around trying to find someone who needed help. His first stops were the noisy river and the busy marketplace. Everyone was too busy to notice the shy cricket. + +Frustrated, he decided to try one last place, the garden. When he got there, he saw a bird that was stuck in a tree and needed help. When the cricket saw the bird, he was so excited he started hopping around. + +The bird was surprised to see the little cricket but was relieved that he finally found someone who could help him. He told the cricket his plan to get out of the tree and asked him if he wanted to help. + +The timid cricket was scared, but he wanted to help the bird so he agreed to assist. They worked together and the cricket managed to help the bird out of the tree. + +Just when they thought they were safe, a large hawk swooped down from the sky and grabbed the bird. The bird was so scared that it flew away in a hurry, leaving the cricket to face the hawk all on his own. Sadly, the brave cricket was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to the market. She ran down the street, weaving her way around people, until she finally reached the market. + +When she got there, she looked around with wide eyes. She saw so many interesting things she wanted to check out! But as she was looking around, she stumbled on something. She looked down and saw a little puppy! + +She leaned down to say hello to the puppy, who licked her hand playfully. She smiled and picked him up, cradling him in her arms. Then, she walked around the market a bit, looking at all the things that caught her eye. + +At the end of her adventure, she stumbled back home with her little puppy in tow. She was so happy she had found him, and she couldn't wait to get home and show him off to her family. +One day a little bird was just sitting on a branch when it heard a whisper. The bird looked around and saw a butterfly hovering near the branch. + +The butterfly said, "In the old season the trees were full of color. But now they are bare." + +The little bird thought it sounded sad so it told the butterfly, "I hear music in the wind. I bet it will make us feel better!" + +The butterfly smiled and fluttered away. The little bird listened to the music, and soon it felt better too. + +The little bird looked around, and it saw that the season was changing. Everywhere there were bright new colors - yellows, oranges, and reds! + +The little bird sang a happy song and the butterfly came back to join in the celebration. Together they danced, whispered, and watched the old season become new. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his football. He was very playful with it and was always bouncing it. One day he decided he wanted to become a great football player. + +He went outside with his football to practice and improved everyday. His mum looked outside and smiled as he did his moves. + +“One day you will become a great football player, Tim!†she said. + +Tim smiled and kept practicing. He kept becoming better and better at playing football. Eventually, he got very good and entered football competitions. + +The day came and he was very excited. He played with confidence and was soon the best in his team! Everyone was so impressed by his skill. + +His mum was very proud and also happy that he had become so good at something he loved. + +“You are a great football player now Tim!†said his mum. + +Tim sighed happily. He was so lucky to have become a great football player! +Once upon a time there was a bald man who wanted to climb a ladder. He went outside, found a ladder, and began to climb. But the ladder was too big and he was too small! He tried and tried and he just couldn't do it. + +Just then, a little girl saw him and came to help. She said, "What's wrong, sir?" + +The bald man pointed to the ladder and said, "I'm trying to climb it, but it's too high for me. Can you help me?" + +The little girl smiled and nodded. She walked to the ladder, pointed to the top rung and said, "Climb up here. You can do it!" + +The bald man smiled and put his foot on the top rung. With the help of the little girl, he soon made it to the top. + +He thanked the little girl and they both laughed. Together, they watched the beautiful sunset. + +The End. +Sue was a little girl. She was only three. She was walking along, feeling tired. Above her, the sun played peekaboo with the clouds. + +Suddenly, Sue saw a hole in the ground. Wrapped around the hole were some yellow flowers. Sue stepped a bit closer. She wanted to get closer and examine the flowers. + +Before Sue could get too close, her friend, Dave, ran up and put his hand on her shoulder and shook his head no. + +"There's something in that hole," said Dave. "It might be dangerous." + +But Sue didn't listen and, instead, tried to manage to get closer anyway. Dave held her back. + +"We'll ask an adult," he said. + +Just then, they heard a loud growling noise. They both turned towards the hole. Suddenly, a giant bear climbed out from the hole! + +Sue and Dave screamed. They started running and the bear chased after them. Fortunately, the bear soon got tired and stopped chasing them. + +Sue and Dave hugged each other in relief and then looked back at the hole. They would have to be more careful and manage to stay away from it. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Clara. She was so small she could only just stand on her own two feet! One day, she was looking up at the night sky. It was so big and full of stars. Clara was amazed by the universe she saw. + +Suddenly, there was a mild wind that blew around her. Clara thought it was magical and she started to dance around in the wind. As she danced, the stars twinkled and shone brighter than ever. Clara smiled and felt so happy! + +When Clara stood still, the wind stopped and the stars dimmed. She knew the universe was special and would stay that way forever. She smiled and thought to herself, the stars will always twinkle and the wind will always be mild. Clara spread out her arms and spun around one more time before going to sleep. +Shelly was a little girl and she was tired. She walked with her mum to the shopping centre. They was pushing along the cart. + +Mum said to Shelly, “Today we should explain how to shop. It’s important to plan and buy things you needâ€. + +Shelly watched as her mum spoke to the storekeeper. Mum asked for a few things. The storekeeper said, “Remember to use your listâ€. + +Shelly was getting tired and she wanted to finish shopping quickly. Mum made some quick decisions and they were soon on their way back home. + +When they were almost there, the cart started to wobble. Mum suddenly stopped, looked at Shelly, and said, “We need to practice shopping because it can get tricky". + +Shelly felt proud that her mum explained how to shop so well. She learned a lot from this experience and promised herself she would never get too tired to shop. +Once there was a clumsy little girl called Annie. She was always tripping and spilling things. One day, she was so excited that she decided to dare herself to something new. She picked up the newspaper and dared herself to bring it to the other side of the house. + +Annie set off, but there were many obstacles in her way. She had to avoid tables and chairs, and even had to go through a small gap between the sofa and the wall. She was feeling scared, but Annie told herself she could do it. + +Finally, she got to the other side of the house. Annie was proud of herself and she shouted: "I did it!" +Suddenly, her mother turned up and saw what Annie was doing. "Annie, why did you do that? You know that you shouldn't play with the newspaper," said her mother sternly. + +Annie felt embarrassed and ashamed. She apologised to her mother, and promised to be more careful. Annie never dared to do something like that again, but it was still a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ella. Every day, Ella played outside with her friends. One day, she was feeling very tired. So, she stopped playing and went home for a rest. + +When she got home, she found her mom cooking a nice meal for her. She was so happy she jumped up and down! She gave her mom a big hug and thanked her for the meal. + +Ella was so excited to eat the nice meal. While she ate, she enjoyed the good food. After she finished the meal, she was feeling much better. + +The rest of the day, Ella played and laughed with her friends. It was a nice day and Ella was happy. She knew it was time to go back home and have another rest. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Bob. Bob loved to roll around in the sun, but one day he couldn't move. He was tied with a big knot! Bob was scared. He meowed for help but no one came. + +Just then, he heard a noise from down the street. It was a little boy named Sam. Sam saw Bob and knew he had to help. He ran home and grabbed some scissors. He carefully cut the knot and Bob was free! + +Bob was so happy to be free again. He thanked Sam with a big purr and the two became good friends. From then on, Bob and Sam rolled around together all day and had lots of fun. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old. One day, she was playing in the garden. Suddenly she saw something dancing in the grass. + +When Jane went closer, she saw a small worm. It was harmless, but Jane was scared of the little creature and started to weep. Poor little worm was frightened too. + +But then, a miracle happened. The sun came out from behind the clouds and shone down on Jane and the worm. The worm stopped its dancing and Jane stopped her weeping. + +The worm looked up at Jane with its little eyes, and as if it understood, it wriggled away and was gone. Jane was no longer scared, because she knew the harmless little worm was just trying to play. +Once there was a sad lumberjack. He was sad because he couldn't chop down the lumber by himself. He was feeling helpless. + +Then one day, a helpful fairy appeared. She saw how sad he was, so she offered to help him. + +The fairy waved her wand and the lumber started to magically chop itself down. As the lumberjack watched in amazement, he started to feel happy. + +The fairy waved goodbye and flew off into the night. She had helped the lumberjack chop down all the lumber and his sadness was gone. + +The lumberjack was so thankful for the help he had been given that he never felt so happy again! +Once upon a time there was a lonely shelf. Every morning it would soak in the sun's rays. One day the shelf had an idea. It thought, why not invite the other shelves around for a soak? +So the shelf went around searching. In the garden, in the kitchen, but nowhere could it find a friend. Everywhere it looked, the shelf felt more and more lonely. +Until one day it arrived in the toy room. And there it found some familiar shapes. Shelves, just like it! They were all made of wood too, but all shapes and sizes. +The shelf was so excited and all the shelves gathered together for a big soak in the sun. There they stayed, happy and dry, and the lonely shelf had made some friends at last. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Mia and Luke. Mia was dependable and always looked out for her best friend. One day, Mia suggested they go for a walk along the creek. Luke was delighted and eagerly agreed. + +The two friends put on their wellies and ran off excitedly, hand in hand. When they arrived at the creek, they looked around and saw lots of tadpoles skimming and jumping around in the water. + +Mia pointed at the tadpoles and said, "Let's try and catch some tadpoles, so we can take them home and look after them!" + +Luke nodded his head in agreement and the two of them started to search for tadpoles. After a while, they were able to catch several and they put them carefully in a bucket. + +The two friends took the tadpoles home and looked after them until they grew up and eventually leapt back into the creek. + +Mia and Luke were both delighted and they knew they could always rely on each other, just like good friends should be. Mia was dependable and Luke was grateful to have her as a best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three-years-old and always loved exploring. One day, Jenny decided to go for a walk in the park. + +As she walked, Jenny noticed a broken seat under a big tree. She looked at it and thought it was a perfect place for a rest. She sat down in the seat and called out, “Hi seat!†+ +Suddenly, a voice came back, “Hello Jenny!†Jenny was so surprised and jumped up. She looked around and saw an old man smiling at her. + +The old man said, “That broken seat is special. It only talks to those who are special like you.†Jenny smiled and was very happy. She said goodbye to the old man and to the special seat and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to play in the garden every day. One day, he was playing in the garden when he noticed something weird. It was a small left over from another game. The little boy wanted to finish the game, so he tried to pick it up. + +But the weird left over kept moving away from the little boy. He chased it around the garden, but he couldn't catch it. He was getting angry and frustrated. + +But then, he had an idea. He made a new game with the weird left over. The little boy had so much fun playing the new game. Finally, he managed to finish the game and he was so happy. He laughed and laughed and the weird left over had turned into a nice game. +Sam was excited to visit the palace. He had heard lots of stories about the beautiful buildings and gardens. He couldn't wait to see it for himself. + +When they arrived, Sam was amazed by the majestic buildings and filled with wonder. He ran around, looking here and there and pointing at all the different things he saw. + +After a while, his mom said, "Sam, stop running around like that. It's getting crazy!" + +But Sam didn't want to stop. He wanted to explore more of the palace and find out what else it had to offer. He begged and pleaded with his mom, but she refused to budge. + +Eventually, Sam had to accept that he would have to leave the palace. He said goodbye and ran out, feeling a bit disappointed that he hadn't been able to see more. But he knew that his mom was just looking out for him and he would have to come back some other day. +Jill and Joe were walking home from school together. They both wore their new clothes for the first time. “Look at my shirt,†said Joe. It was huge! He waved it around, making it whistle in the wind. + +“I wish I had a shirt like that,†Jill said. + +They kept walking and soon saw a huge tree in front of them. “Let’s climb it,†said Joe. Jill agreed, and they started to make their way up the big tree. + +At the top was a box full of clothes. They lifted the lid and Joe's eyes lit up when he saw the huge shirt inside. It was a perfect fit for him! + +Jill smiled and said, “You were right. You did find a huge shirt!†+ +Joe grinned and said, “Now we can both whistle in the wind!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing with her toys one day, when she accidentally dropped them. They made a lot of noise when they hit the floor, and it scared her! + +She felt embarrassed and ran away. She found a little plastic box, and inside was something strange and rare. She took it out and looked closely. It was a beautiful butterfly! + +The butterfly flapped its wings and flew around the room. The little girl was so happy and she laughed and clapped with joy. She watched the butterfly for a long time. Eventually, the butterfly flew away, and the little girl was sad. + +But, she had the plastic box, and that made her happy again. She knew it would be a reminder of the special rare thing she'd seen. +Once upon a time, a wise old king lived in a beautiful castle. Every day, the king would measure his castle to make sure it kept growing. Then one day, the king saw a little girl walking in his garden. + +“Good day, little one,†said the king. “What are you doing here?†+ +“I’m here to help you measure your castle,†the little girl replied. + +The king was delighted. He took the little girl inside the castle and taught her how to measure the walls and floors, and even the tallest tower. + +Together, the little girl and the king took turns measuring the castle. The castle began to grow bigger and bigger every day. + +The king was very pleased. He thanked the little girl for her help and said, “You are very wise for one so young. Thank you for helping me.†+ +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye. And from that day on, the castle kept growing bigger with the King’s wise help. +Once upon a time, there was a bird called Lucas. He was feeling very brave one day so he decided to go on an adventure. He spread his wings and flew into the sky. Everything was going well until suddenly, the sky started to get dark. A big dark cloud appeared and it started to get colder. + +Lucas shivered and tried to fly away, but he couldn't. The air was getting so cold that he was starting to freeze. He looked around, hoping to find something to help him get away. + +Then he saw a wave. The wave was coming closer and closer. It was so big that Lucas was sure he could ride it back to his nest. He knew he had to get on quickly before he froze. + +So, Lucas bravely hopped on the wave and rode back home. When he arrived at his nest, he was very ashamed and embarrassed that he had been so scared earlier. He vowed to never let his courage fool him again. + +Moral of the story: We must always use our bravery and courage to stay safe and make good decisions. +Ben loved to put his hands in his pocket and jingle the coins he found. He always felt so proud to have his own pocket money! + +One day, Ben was walking, when he noticed a little bird all alone. The bird looked sad and scared, so Ben decided to try to help. + +He knelt down and talked to the bird gently. “Don’t worry, little one,†he said. “I will take care of you.†+The bird fluttered his wings and let Ben pick him up. + +Ben held the bird carefully, and put him in his pocket. He took the bird home and gave him food, water, and a place to sleep. + +The next morning, the bird flew away. But Ben knew that he had taken good care of the little bird, and he was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was an ostrich named Clever. Clever was very persistent and loved to solve puzzles. One day, it decided to try to solve the biggest puzzle of them all: finding its way home. + +Clever started by walking in one direction, but soon got lost. Discouraged but not defeated, it tried again, this time walking in another direction. Again, it got lost. + +Clever kept trying, walking in different directions, until the sun started to set. Finally, it heard a familiar sound - the sound of its mom! Clever had solved the puzzle and was able to get back home. + +When it arrived, mom was there to greet it. She asked, “Clever, how did you manage to get home in time?†+ +“I kept trying until I found my way,†Clever said proudly. “I found it in the end!†+Once upon a time there were two friends, Ryan and Rex. Ryan loved playing outside, while Rex liked to stay inside and read books. + +One day, Ryan asked Rex if he wanted to play outside with him. Rex was not sure, but decided to join. He followed Ryan outside to the garden. + +Ryan pointed to the pond and said, "Look, Rex, there's a warm pool over there. Let's go see it!" + +They ran to the pond and Rex was amazed. It was so warm inside! He asked Ryan, "What do we do now?" + +Ryan smiled. He put a stick into the pond and began to stir. "We make bubbles!" he said happily. + +Rex loved the bubbles and was having so much fun. Together, they stirred for a few hours until it was time to go. + +Ryan and Rex ran to the exit and hugged goodbye. Ryan said, "Let's do this again soon," and then waved goodbye to Rex. +Once there was a nice dog. He sat by the door every day, waiting for the mail. He always looked forward to the thin, white pieces of paper that would come in the mail. + +One day, a strange cat came to visit. The cat asked the dog why he was so excited when the mail came. The dog looked at the cat and said he was happy to understand the words written on the thin paper. + +The cat was puzzled. She asked how the dog could understand what was written on the mail. The dog whispered, "I learn the words slowly, day by day." + +The cat was amazed and asked how he did that. The dog smiled and said it was a special skill. He taught himself by looking at the mail and taught himself one word at a time. + +The cat thought that was amazing and said that she wanted to learn too. The dog said she could and that it was actually quite simple. The cat happily went off to read the mail, excited to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to sing. One day, she decided to perform her music on a big stage! Everyone cheered for her and was so proud. + +The girl's mom was really excited to see her daughter perform, and she said, "You will be great, honey!" But the girl was scared. Her heart was beating really fast and she didn't feel ready. + +Suddenly, an ignorant man in the audience yelled, "Get off the stage!" Everyone was shocked. + +The girl was so scared and didn't know what to do. She wanted to run away and hide, but her mom told her, "Trust yourself, you can do this!" + +The little girl took a deep breath and stepped forward on stage. She started to sing despite her fears. Her voice was so beautiful and the audience was mesmerized. + +The ignorant man quickly realized his mistake and shouted, "Go on, keep singing!" Everyone was surprised, but happy the girl was able to finish her performance. + +The little girl was proud of herself for following her dream and being brave even after the ignorant man yelled. She was filled with joy and hugged her mom tightly. From then on, the girl always remembered to trust herself when things got tough. +Once upon a time, there was a family that were looking for something very special. They were very patient as they searched and searched, trying to find it. + +Then one day, they came across an old man who had something very special. The family asked him if they could attach it to their car. +The old man said no and waved them away with an angry look on his face. + +The family were sad that they had to keep searching. They tried again the next day. They asked the old man again if they could attach the special thing to their car. + +But this time the old man told them to leave and never come back. The family had no choice and so they left, still searching for what they were looking for. + +The family never found it and were never able to attach it to their car, leaving them disappointed and sad. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He loved nothing more than playing outdoors in his garden. Jack had a pet cat called George who often followed him around the garden. One day, when Jack and George were playing in their garden, Jack saw a big puddle of water. He wanted to splash around in it and so he quickly ran over to it. + +However, George minded and did not want Jack to go near the water. He meowed and swatted his paws at Jack's legs to try and stop him. But Jack was happy and he did not listen to George. He ran towards the puddle and splashed in the water. + +George was very angry at Jack for not minding. He hissed and scolded him with his meows. Even though Jack was happy, he realised he had made George angry. So Jack dried himself off and apologised to George. + +George eventually forgave Jack and they continued to play in their garden together, without minding each other! +Once upon a time, there was a very fast bunny. He loved to run everywhere. Every day he would start running around his garden. One day his mum told him about a special place. + +It was called a gym. Here, the bunny could run even faster. He was so excited, he started hopping around the house! Every day the bunny would go to the gym with his mum. He would run around the gym so fast that everyone stopped to watch him. + +He would run up and down the stairs, and around the gym. Everyone in the gym was amazed at how fast the bunny was. It was like he was a rocket! + +The bunny ran around the gym so much that he got very, very tired. But it was lots of fun. The bunny and his mum would come back to the gym every day. He had so much fun there. + +The bunny was so fast and had so much fun running around the gym. Everyone loved to watch him and even his mum was very proud of him! +Mae looked out the window. The morning was strong and bright. She wanted to go outside, so she ran to her mom. + +"Mom, can I go out? Please, please, please?", Mae begged. + +Her mom laughed. "Ok Mae, you can go out and play. Just make sure you don't go too far. And be careful." + +Mae smiled and ran out the door. The wind felt strong and she felt so free. She spread out her arms and twirled around in circles. + +As the morning got brighter, Mae's energy got stronger. She ran and ran until she felt like she could run forever. + +Finally, she stopped and looked up at the sky. It was so beautiful. Mae relesed a deep breath and the morning released her. She was completely free. +Once upon a time there was a bird named Jumper. He was very happy in his life, soaring from tree to tree, looking for his favorite food. +