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+He shows his wheel to his mom. She smiles and hugs him. She says he is very creative and polite. She says he can keep the wheel in his room. She helps him carry it inside. He puts it next to his bed. He says it is his favorite thing. He says he loves to paint.
+Lila and Tom were playing dress-up in the attic. They found a big box full of old clothes and accessories. Lila liked a shiny dress with a buckle on the belt. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror.
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+"Wow, you look so attractive, Lila!" Tom said. He was wearing a hat and a coat that were too big for him. He also had a fake mustache that kept falling off.
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+"Thank you, Tom. You look very funny," Lila said. She smiled and twirled in her dress.
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+Then they heard a loud noise. It was their cat, Fluffy, who had knocked over a lamp. The lamp broke and the bulb sparked. Fluffy was scared and ran away.
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+"Oh no, the lamp is on fire!" Tom shouted. He grabbed a blanket and tried to put out the flames.
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+Lila ran to the door and called for help. "Mom, Dad, come quick! There is a fire in the attic!"
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+Mom and Dad heard Lila and ran upstairs. They saw the smoke and the fire and grabbed a fire extinguisher. They sprayed the fire until it was out.
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+"Are you okay, kids?" Mom asked. She hugged Lila and Tom.
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+"Yes, we are okay. But Fluffy is gone," Lila said. She looked around for the cat.
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+"Don't worry, we'll find him," Dad said. He rubbed his eyes and coughed. "But what were you doing with these old clothes?"
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+"We were playing dress-up," Tom said. He showed Mom and Dad his hat and coat and mustache.
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+Mom and Dad looked at the clothes and laughed. They recognized them as their own from when they were young.
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+"These are our clothes from the 80s," Mom said. "We used to wear them when we went to parties and dances."
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+"They are very attractive," Lila said. She showed Mom and Dad her dress and buckle.
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+Mom and Dad smiled and hugged Lila and Tom again. They were glad that the kids were safe and that they had fun with their old clothes. They also found Fluffy hiding under the bed. He was fine, but he had lost some fur. They rubbed his head and gave him some treats. They all went downstairs and had some cookies and milk. They decided to keep the clothes as a souvenir of their adventure.
+Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play at the park. They loved to slide on the big slide that was shiny and fast. They would take turns and cheer for each other.
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+One day, they saw a new boy at the park. He had a medal around his neck that sparkled in the sun. He said his name was Max and he was mighty. He said he won the medal for being the best at sliding.
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+Lily and Tom wanted to see his medal. They asked him if they could touch it. Max said no. He said it was only for mighty people like him. He said they were too small and slow to slide like him.
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+Lily and Tom felt sad and angry. They wanted to show Max that they could slide too. They waited for him to go down the slide and then ran after him. They tried to grab his medal, but he pushed them away. He said they were mean and rude.
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+Lily and Tom fell on the ground and hurt themselves. They started to cry. Max laughed at them and ran away with his medal. He said he was the mightiest of all and they were the worst. Lily and Tom wished they had never met him. They wished they had just played with each other. They learned that some people are not nice and some things are not worth fighting for.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side.
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+They ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They saw many birds and flowers and bugs. They laughed and sang and shouted.
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+When they reached the top of the hill, they saw a big lake. It was blue and shiny and had many waves. They also saw a distant boat. It was small and white and had a sail. They wondered who was on the boat and where they were going.
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+"Look, Lily, a boat!" Tom said, pointing.
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+"Wow, Tom, it's so pretty!" Lily said, kneeling down to see better.
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+They watched the boat for a long time. They imagined they were on the boat, sailing to a faraway land. They made up stories about the people and the animals and the things they would see.
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+They did not notice that the sun was setting and the sky was turning pink and purple. They did not notice that their shadows were getting longer and darker. They did not notice that their mom was calling them from the bottom of the hill.
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+"Tom! Lily! It's time to go home!" their mom shouted.
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+They heard their mom's voice and looked around. They saw that it was getting late and they had to go. They felt sad to leave the hill and the lake and the boat.
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+"Bye, boat!" Tom said, waving.
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+"Bye, boat!" Lily said, waving.
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+They got up and ran down the hill, holding hands. They met their mom and hugged her. They told her about their adventure and their stories. She smiled and listened and said they had a lot of fun.
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+They walked back to the car, looking at the stars. They still saw the boat in their minds, sailing to a distant land. They hoped to see it again someday.
+Sara was a little girl who loved to fly. She had a big kite that looked like a bird, and she would run with it in the park. She liked to watch the kite soar high in the sky, and feel the wind on her face.
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+One night, she saw the moon shining bright and round. She wondered if she could fly to the moon with her kite. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I fly to the moon with my kite?"
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+Her mom smiled and said, "No, Sara, you can't fly to the moon with your kite. The moon is very far away, and your kite is not strong enough. But you can still enjoy the moon from here. Look, it is so beautiful and bright. It makes the night less dark and scary."
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+Sara looked at the moon and nodded. She said, "You are right, mom. The moon is beautiful and bright. I like it. But I still want to fly to the moon someday. Maybe when I grow up, I can fly to the moon with a rocket."
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+Her mom hugged her and said, "Maybe you can, Sara. But remember, flying to the moon is not easy. You need to work hard and learn a lot. You also need to be flexible and adaptable. Sometimes, things don't go as planned, and you have to change your plans. You have to be brave and curious, but also careful and respectful. The moon is not yours, it belongs to everyone. You have to share it and take care of it."
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+Sara listened to her mom and said, "I understand, mom. I will work hard and learn a lot. I will be flexible and adaptable. I will be brave and curious, but also careful and respectful. I will share the moon and take care of it. Thank you, mom, for teaching me."
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+Her mom kissed her and said, "You are welcome, Sara. I love you. Now, let's go to bed. Tomorrow, you can fly your kite again, and dream of the moon."
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+The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy, a shiny red ball. She loved to play with it every day. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Lily was so excited to play with her new ball.
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+As she was playing, she saw a boy gazing at her ball. He asked if he could play with it too. Lily said yes and they played together for a while. But then, the boy accidentally tripped and the ball went flying into the nearby pond. Lily was sad because she lost her new ball.
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+When she got home, her mom asked her what was wrong. Lily told her the story and her mom gave her a big hug. She said that accidents happen and that they would get a new ball together. But Lily was still sad because she had lost her new toy.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that fit her perfectly. She liked to twirl around in it and feel the fabric move. 
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+One morning, Lily woke up early and saw a beautiful butterfly outside her window. It had colorful wings that were very attractive. She wanted to catch it and keep it as a pet. 
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+Lily went outside and tried to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast. She ran and ran, but it always flew away. Finally, she gave up and went back inside. She realized that the butterfly was happier outside, flying around in the sunshine.
+Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. One of the animals was a cow. The cow was big and brown with dark spots. The farmer would often come to the farm and admire the cow. He thought the cow was very pretty. 
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+One day, the cow got lost. The farmer looked for her everywhere but he couldn't find her. He asked the other animals if they had seen her, but they hadn't. The farmer was very sad because he loved the cow. 
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+After a few hours, the farmer heard a mooing sound coming from the barn. He went to the barn and there was the cow, safe and sound. The farmer was so happy to see her again. He hugged her and told her how much he admired her. From that day on, the cow never wandered off again.
+Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to her garden to plant some bulbs. She dug a hole and put a bulb inside. Then she covered it with dirt and watered it. She waited and waited but the bulb didn't grow.
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+One day, Lily saw a lovely flower in her neighbor's garden. She went to ask her neighbor how to make her bulb grow into a lovely flower. "You have to fold the dirt around the bulb," said the neighbor. "Then it will grow into a beautiful flower."
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+So, Lily went back to her garden and folded the dirt around the bulb. She waited and waited and finally, a lovely flower bloomed! But then, a naughty bird came and tried to eat the flower. Lily was sad and scared. She said to the bird, "Please don't eat my lovely flower!" The bird replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was yours. I won't eat it anymore."
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+And so, Lily and the bird became friends and they took care of the lovely flower together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, he went for a walk with his mom. They walked near a big cliff. Timmy's mom said, "Be careful, Timmy. The cliff is very high." Timmy looked up and saw how high it was. He said, "Wow, that's really high!" 
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+As they walked, they heard a loud noise. It was a truck driving by. Timmy said, "That's a loud sound!" His mom said, "Yes, it is. Sometimes loud sounds can hurt our ears." They continued walking and Timmy noticed that the sun was getting hotter. He said, "Mom, it's getting hot!" His mom replied, "Yes, the sun is increasing its heat. Let's go find some shade." 
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+They found a tree to sit under and Timmy said, "I like being outside with you, Mom." His mom replied, "I like being outside with you too, Timmy. We can see and hear so many interesting things." They sat together in the shade and enjoyed the rest of their walk.
+Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to serve some cookies to their guests. 
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+Lily happily took the cookies and went to the living room. She saw that the faucet in the bathroom was leaking. She went to her dad and said, "Daddy, the faucet is dripping. Can you fix it?"
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+Her dad smiled and said, "Sure, sweetie. Let me finish my coffee first." 
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+Lily waited patiently and then her dad fixed the faucet. She thanked her dad and went back to serve the cookies. Her mom was very proud of her for being so helpful.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to twirl around in her pretty skirt. One day, she was playing outside and she accidentally split her skirt. She was sad because it was her favorite skirt.
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+Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about her skirt. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." They went inside and her mom sewed the skirt back together.
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+After it was fixed, Lily put on her skirt and twirled around happily. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! You made me happy again." They shared a sweet hug and Lily's bitter feelings went away. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played outside.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his friends at the park. One day, Timmy's friend Billy fell down and hurt his knee. Timmy asked, "Are you okay Billy?" Billy said, "No, it hurts a lot." Timmy said, "Don't worry, I will help you." 
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+Timmy helped Billy stand up and they walked slowly. Billy said, "It's tough to walk." Timmy said, "Don't worry, we will go to my mom and she will help you." When they arrived at Timmy's house, Timmy's mom saw Billy's knee and said, "Oh no, you fell down. Let me take a look." 
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+After checking Billy's knee, Timmy's mom gave him a bandage. Billy said, "Thank you, Timmy. You speak like a good friend." Timmy smiled and said, "Of course, I want to help my friend." From that day on, Timmy and Billy became even better friends and played together every day at the park.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily saw a big post in the ground. She wondered what it was for. 
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+As she was touching the post, she heard a noise. It was her friend, Timmy. He was glad to see her. They played together and had fun. 
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+Suddenly, Lily felt very cold. She looked down and saw that her feet were freezing. Timmy saw this and said, "Let's go inside and get warm!" Lily was glad to have such a kind friend. They went inside and had hot cocoa together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went with her mom to ride the subway. Lily liked to look out the window and see the big buildings and cars. 
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+Suddenly, Lily felt thirsty. "Mommy, can you fill my water bottle?" she asked. "Of course, sweetie," her mom replied. She took out a water bottle and filled it up with water from a big jug. 
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+After a while, Lily saw a man playing music on his guitar. "Mommy, can we give him some money?" she asked. "Yes, we can," her mom said. Lily felt happy that she could be independent and make her own choices. 
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+Finally, they arrived at their stop and got off the subway. Lily felt tired but happy from the adventure. "Mommy, can we ride the subway again tomorrow?" she asked. "We'll see, Lily," her mom said with a smile.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs. He had a big toy dinosaur that he played with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He was eager to play with his dinosaur in the sand. 
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+But when Timmy got to the park, he saw some other kids playing with their toys. They didn't want to play with Timmy or his dinosaur. They ignored him and kept playing by themselves. 
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+Timmy felt sad, but he didn't give up. He started building a big sandcastle with his dinosaur. Soon, the other kids saw how cool his sandcastle was and they wanted to play with Timmy and his dinosaur too. Timmy was happy again and he shared his toys with the other kids. They all played together and had a great time. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a big, colorful butterfly. It had pretty wings with many colors. 
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+Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away too fast. Her mommy said they could make a colorful picture of the butterfly instead. They went home and found some paper and crayons. 
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+Lily picked a yellow crayon and her mommy picked a blue one. They drew a big butterfly with colorful wings. When they finished, they zipped the picture into a folder to keep it safe. Lily was happy to have a pretty butterfly picture to show her friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily's mommy set an alarm clock to wake them up for breakfast. Lily was curious about the alarm and asked her mommy what it was.
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+"It's a special clock that makes a loud noise to remind us when it's time to wake up," her mommy explained.
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+Lily nodded her head and said, "I don't mind waking up early. I like breakfast!"
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+Her mommy smiled and replied, "Me too, Lily. Now let's get ready for the day!"
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a tool box that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him if he wanted to go to the park. Timmy was very excited and quickly put his tools away.
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+At the park, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy looked very sleepy. "Why are you so sleepy?" Timmy asked. "I didn't sleep well last night," Billy replied. Suddenly, Billy sneezed! "Bless you!" Timmy said.
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+As they played, Timmy saw a bird's nest in a tree. "I need my tools to get it down," Timmy said. "What do you need?" Billy asked. "My hammer and my screwdriver," Timmy replied. Billy helped Timmy get his tools and they were able to get the nest down.
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+After playing for a while, Timmy and Billy were tired. "I'm ready to go home and take a nap," Timmy said. "Me too," Billy agreed. They said goodbye and Timmy went home to take a nap with his tool box by his side.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. She had a big book with purple pages that she liked to look at. One day, Lily's mom read her a story about a gentle unicorn who lived in a magical forest. Lily loved the unicorn because it was so gentle and kind. She wished she could meet a real unicorn one day. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom do the laundry. One day, her mom asked her to take the laundry basket to the washing machine. Lily was very obedient and did as she was told. 
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+As she was putting the clothes in the washing machine, she noticed her favorite dress was missing. She asked her mom where it was, but her mom said it was still dirty and needed to be washed. 
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+Lily was sad because she wanted to wear her favorite dress to her friend's party. But her mom told her not to worry and that she would have it washed and ready by the time of the party. 
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+At the party, Lily was happy to see her favorite dress was clean and ready to wear. She thanked her mom for taking care of the laundry and making her day special.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she found a wise old owl in a tree. 
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+"Hello, Mr. Owl!" said Lily. "What are you doing up there?"
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+"I am keeping watch over the forest," replied the owl. "I have wisdom that helps me keep all the animals safe."
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+Lily was amazed. "Wow, you are so smart! Can you teach me some of your wisdom?"
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+The owl smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. The most important thing is to always stay true to yourself and be original. Just like you, Lily. Keep exploring and learning, and you will gain even more wisdom." 
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+Lily was so happy to have met the wise old owl. She thanked him and went on her way, feeling inspired to keep learning and growing.
+Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to play outside and climb trees to find nuts. One day, Nutty found a big, harsh nut that was too dirty to eat. Nutty knew it was time to bathe the nut.
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+Nutty took the nut to the river and gently washed it with water. The harsh dirt came off and Nutty was happy to see a shiny, clean nut. Nutty was so excited to eat the nut that he ran back to his tree and shared it with his friends.
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+From that day on, Nutty always made sure to bathe his nuts before eating them. His friends thought it was silly at first, but soon they realized that clean nuts tasted much better than dirty ones. Nutty was happy to teach his friends the importance of bathing their nuts.
+Once upon a time, there was a village. In the village, there was a little boy and his mommy. The mommy wanted to buy some clothes for the little boy. She went to the market to find some cheap clothes. She found a shirt and pants that were very cheap. 
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+But then it started to rain. The mommy and the little boy got wet. The mommy said, "Let's go to the store and buy an umbrella." They went to the store and bought an umbrella. They opened the umbrella and walked back to their house. The rain was so heavy that the umbrella could not protect them. They were completely soaked. 
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+When they got home, the mommy said, "Let's change into our dry clothes." They changed into their dry clothes and sat by the fire to warm up. The little boy felt much better. He said, "Mommy, I like our village. It's cozy." The mommy smiled and hugged him.
+Once upon a time, there was a big house with a lot of windows. One day, a little girl named Lily saw a hairy spider on one of the windows. She was scared and didn't know what to do. 
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+Her mom came and asked what was wrong. Lily pointed to the window and said, "Hairy spider!" Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll put it outside." 
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+Her mom gently caught the spider and put it in a jar. Then, they went outside and her mom opened the jar. The spider crawled out and went on its way. Lily was happy that the spider was safe and she wasn't scared anymore.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play her guitar and sing songs. One day, she met a boy who didn't have any friends. She invited him to play music with her.
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+The boy was very happy and they played together every day. But one day, Lily noticed that the boy was looking pale and sad. She asked him what was wrong and he said that he had lost his guitar.
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+Lily felt sad for the boy and decided to help him find his guitar. They looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Finally, they went to the music store and the boy saw a guitar that looked just like his. But when he picked it up, he realized that it had shrunk.
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+Lily explained to the boy that sometimes things change and we have to learn to accept it. They decided to play music together on Lily's guitar and the boy felt happy again. The moral of the story is that true friendship is more important than material possessions.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her big, cozy scarf everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help make some cookies. Lily was excited to help and ran to the kitchen.
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+"Can I mix the cookie dough, Mommy?" Lily asked.
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+"Of course, but be careful. The bowl is fragile," her mom replied.
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+Lily carefully mixed the dough and then helped her mom put the cookies in the oven. As they waited for the cookies to bake, Lily snuggled up in her scarf and asked, "Mommy, can we make cookies every day?"
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+Her mom laughed and replied, "Maybe not every day, but we can definitely make them again soon."
+Once upon a time, there was a queen who ruled over a big castle. She was very kind and everyone loved her. But one day, she got very sick and nobody knew how to heal her. 
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+The queen's helpers searched everywhere for a cure but they couldn't find anything. The queen got worse and worse every day. 
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+One day, a regular man came to the castle and said he knew how to heal the queen. The helpers were skeptical but they let him try. The man gave the queen a special potion and she started to feel better. 
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+But then, the man revealed that he was actually an evil sorcerer! He had put a curse on the potion and it made the queen even sicker than before. Sadly, the queen passed away and the kingdom was plunged into sadness.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy and his family were going on a trip to visit his grandma. They had to go to the airport to get on a big airplane. 
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+Timmy's dad wanted to find a cheap ticket for the airplane. So, they started to search for one. They looked and looked until they found one that was not too expensive. 
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+When they got to the airport, Timmy saw lots of big planes and lots of people. He was a little scared, but his mom held his hand and made him feel better. They got on the plane and Timmy was so excited to see his grandma.
+Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudy. Rudy had a very mild personality and loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Rudy's friends started to tease him about his big antlers. Rudy didn't like being teased and felt sad. 
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+But then, Rudy remembered that his antlers were special because they helped him reach the leaves on tall trees. So, Rudy decided to show his friends how useful his antlers were. He led them to a tall tree and used his antlers to reach the leaves. 
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+Rudy's friends were amazed and realized that they shouldn't have teased him. They apologized and Rudy forgave them. From that day on, Rudy's friends never teased him again and they all played happily together in the forest. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink eraser that she loved to use when she drew pictures. One day, Lily was playing with her friends at the park. She accidentally dropped her eraser and it rolled away.
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+Lily searched and searched for her eraser but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and started to cry. Her friend Timmy saw her crying and asked what was wrong.
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+"I lost my pink eraser," Lily said. "I can't find it anywhere."
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+Timmy recognized how important the eraser was to Lily. He helped her look for it and after a few minutes, they found it under a bench. Lily was so happy and thanked Timmy for helping her. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold onto her eraser tightly so she wouldn't lose it again.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cricket. He would make it jump and hop all over the place. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some treats. Timmy saw a big bag of candy and he really wanted it. 
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+Mommy said he could have the candy, but he had to pay for it first. Timmy didn't know what "pay" meant, but he knew it was important. Mommy explained that it meant he had to give the nice lady at the store some money. Timmy gave the lady some coins from his piggy bank and she gave him the candy.
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+As they walked home, Timmy saw a butterfly in the distant sky. He wondered if his toy cricket could jump as high as the butterfly. He tried to make it jump, but it couldn't go as high. Timmy was still happy though, because he had his candy and his cricket to play with.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite show on the television. His mom always said the TV was too loud, but Timmy thought it was cool.
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+One day, Timmy's dad came home with a surprise. It was a new toy car that could attach to the TV! Timmy was so excited and said, "Wow, Dad! That's so cool! Can we attach it now?"
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+Dad smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. Let's attach it right now." They attached the toy car to the TV and Timmy was so happy. He said, "Thank you, Dad. I love it!"
+Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl. He lived in a tree and watched over the forest. One day, he saw a little girl crying. She had lost her wagon and didn't know where to find it. The wise owl wanted to help, so he flew down and asked what was wrong. The little girl explained and the owl said, "Don't worry, I'll bring your wagon back to you!" 
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+The owl flew around the forest, searching for the lost wagon. He looked high and low, but couldn't find it. Just when he was about to give up, he saw a rabbit hopping along with the wagon behind him. The owl swooped down and said, "Thank you, Mr. Rabbit, for bringing the wagon back to the little girl." 
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+The little girl was overjoyed when she saw her wagon. She thanked the wise owl for his help and hugged him tightly. From that day on, the little girl knew that if she ever needed help, she could count on the wise old owl to bring it to her.
+Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens had a unique tail that was fluffy and white. One day, Mittens decided to invite all of her animal friends to a party. She sent out invitations to her dog friend, her bird friend, and her bunny friend. They all said yes and were excited to come to the party.
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+At the party, Mittens showed off her unique tail to her friends. They all thought it was very pretty. Mittens and her friends played games and ate yummy treats. They had so much fun that they decided to have a party every month. Mittens was happy to have such great friends to invite to her parties.
+Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had big wheels. The driver was a man named Jack. Jack liked to drive his truck all around town. One day, Jack stopped at a store to get some snacks. When he came out of the store, he saw that his truck was gone! Someone had stolen it! 
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+Jack was very sad. He called the police to tell them what happened. The police came and looked for the truck. They found it in a field. The thief had left it there. But the truck was not the same. The thief had taken some parts and the truck was not as tough as it used to be. Jack was sad, but he was happy to get his truck back.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. 
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+"Hey Timmy, can we play with your toys?" asked Billy.
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+Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Sure, but promise to be careful with them."
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+"I promise," said Billy.
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+They played with Timmy's toys for a while, but then Billy accidentally broke one of them. Timmy got upset and said, "That was my favorite toy, why did you break it?"
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+"I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to. It was just really hard to play with," said Billy.
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+Timmy forgave Billy and they continued to play together. They counted the number of bugs they found outside and had a lot of fun. Even though there was a little conflict, they were still great friends.
+Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Sarah. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy brought his favorite toy truck to play with. Sarah asked, "Can I play with your truck, please?" Timmy said, "Yes, you can share it with me!" 
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+They were having so much fun playing with the truck, but then they saw a big, harsh storm coming. They knew they needed to get home quickly. The only way to get home was to cross a big bridge, but it was very scary because it was so high up. 
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+Timmy said, "I'm scared to cross the bridge, can you hold my hand?" Sarah said, "Sure, I'll hold your hand and we'll cross the bridge together!" They made it safely across the bridge and ran home to tell their parents about their fun day of playing and sharing.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained. One day, she was playing in the park when she fell and hurt her knee. It was very sore and she started to cry.
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+A kind lady came over and asked, "Are you okay, little one?" Lily shook her head and said, "My knee hurts." The lady helped her up and took her to a nearby bench.
+
+"Don't be fearful," the lady said, "I will help you feel better." She gave Lily a band-aid and a hug. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, you're very nice."
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+Just then, it started to rain. "Look, it's raining!" Lily exclaimed. The lady smiled and said, "Let's go play in the rain, it will make you feel better." And so, they played in the rain and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily was never afraid of the rain again.
+Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. He had an owner named Emily. Max loved Emily very much, but he had a terrible problem. He would sneeze all the time! 
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+One day, Emily took Max to the park to play. Max was having so much fun running around and playing fetch. But suddenly, he started to sneeze. "Oh no, Max! Are you okay?" asked Emily. 
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+Max replied, "I don't know, Emily. I can't stop sneezing!" Emily took Max to the vet to see what was wrong. The vet said, "Max is allergic to the flowers in the park. You should take him to a different park without flowers." 
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+Emily took Max to a different park and he didn't sneeze anymore. Max was so happy! He said to Emily, "Thank you for taking care of me, Emily. You're the best owner ever!" And Emily replied, "I love you too, Max."
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Her grandma's house was very big and had many rooms. Lily wanted to explore the house and see what was inside. She went upstairs and found a door that led to the attic. She opened the door and went inside. 
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+In the attic, Lily saw many old things like toys, clothes, and books. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful dress that appeared to be very old. Lily wanted to try it on, but it was too big for her. She was envious of the dress and wished she could wear it someday. 
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+Lily decided to leave the attic and go back downstairs. She told her grandma about the dress and how envious she was of it. Her grandma smiled and said that one day, Lily would be able to wear a beautiful dress like that too. Lily was happy and felt special. From that day on, she always remembered the dress in the attic and looked forward to the day when she could wear a beautiful dress just like it.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat snacks. One day, she asked her mommy for a cookie. Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go to the cupboard and see if we have any left."
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+When they opened the cupboard, Lily saw something unusual. There was a big jar filled with shiny marbles. She asked her mommy, "What are those?"
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+Her mommy said, "Those are marbles. They are fun to play with." Lily asked if she could spend some time playing with them. Her mommy said yes and they had a fun time playing with the marbles together.
+Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we call her elderly. She had a big garden with lots of flowers. One day, she found a little bird with a broken wing. She took care of the bird and gave it some food and water. 
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+The old lady thought the bird was very cute. She wanted to keep it as a pet. She made a label with the bird's name on it. She called the bird "Tweetie". Tweetie was happy in the garden with the old lady. 
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+One day, Tweetie's wing was all better. The old lady knew it was time for Tweetie to go back to the wild. She was sad to say goodbye, but she knew it was the best thing for Tweetie. The old lady watched as Tweetie flew away, happy and healthy.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Billy. Billy loved to play in his backyard, where there was a big pit. The pit was empty, so Billy liked to jump in and out of it.
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+One day, Billy's friend Timmy came over to play. Billy invited Timmy to jump in the pit with him. Timmy was scared, but Billy convinced him it was fun. They jumped in and out of the pit together, laughing and having a good time.
+
+But then, something bad happened. Billy's foot got stuck in the pit. He couldn't get out! Timmy tried to help, but he wasn't strong enough. They called for help, but nobody heard them. Billy was stuck in the pit all night long, and in the morning, he was very sick. The doctors tried to help him, but it was too late. Billy passed away, and Timmy was very sad. He wished he had never gone into the pit with Billy.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to make things with her hands. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her mom walked in.
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+"Hi, Lily!" said her mom. "What are you making?"
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+"I'm making a house for my dolls," said Lily, holding up a small cardboard box.
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+"That's very clever of you," said her mom. "You have such a modest thumb to be able to make something so neat."
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+Lily looked at her thumb and smiled. "Thank you, Mommy!" she said. "I like making things with my hands."
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved rockets and dreamed of flying to the moon. One day, Jack's mom gave him an original rocket toy as a gift. Jack was so happy and played with it all day long.
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+But then, Jack's friend came over and wanted to play with the rocket too. Jack didn't want to share because he was afraid his friend would break it. His mom saw this and told Jack that it's important to share our toys and make our friends happy too.
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+Jack thought about it and realized his mom was right. He decided to decorate the rocket with his friend and they had so much fun together. Jack learned that sharing is important and it can make us happy too.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom made a sandwich with jam. Lily loved jam, but this sandwich was too spicy for her. She didn't like it at all! 
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+Lily's mom saw that she wasn't eating her sandwich and asked what was wrong. Lily told her that it was too spicy. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can sort it out." 
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+Her mom took the sandwich and added some more jam to it. She mixed it all up and gave it back to Lily. This time, the sandwich was perfect! It wasn't spicy anymore and Lily loved it. From that day on, Lily always asked her mom to make her jam sandwiches, but not too spicy!
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books very much, but her mommy couldn't buy her a new book every day. One day, they went to the store to buy some groceries. Lily saw a cheap book on the shelf and asked her mommy to buy it for her. Her mommy said, "No, we can't buy it today. We need to save money." 
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+Lily started to cry and said, "But I want it so much!" Her mommy said, "I know, but we need to resist buying things we don't need." Lily didn't understand what "resist" meant, so her mommy explained it to her. She said, "It means we need to say no to things we want, but don't really need." 
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+Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, mommy. I will resist buying the book today. We can buy it next time." Her mommy smiled and gave her a hug. They left the store with their groceries and Lily felt proud of herself for understanding what "resist" meant.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks and build tall towers. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's blocks, but Timmy didn't want to share. 
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+Timmy got angry and knocked down Billy's tower. Billy got sad and started to cry. Timmy realized he had made a mistake and wanted to make it up to Billy. He decided to build a new tower with Billy, using all the blocks they had.
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+As they built the tower, Timmy noticed something strange. One of the blocks was different than the rest. It was an ancient block, passed down from Timmy's grandfather. Timmy and Billy were amazed by the ancient block and decided to put it on top of their tower.
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+Their tower was now the tallest tower in the world, and they were both so happy. They even made matching suits to wear while they played with their tower. Timmy learned that sharing is important and that building things together is even more fun than doing it alone.
+Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Timmy. Timmy loved to hold his bottle and drink milk. His mommy always made sure that the bottle was safe and clean for him to use.
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+One day, Timmy saw a little puppy in the park. The puppy looked cute and Timmy wanted to play with him. Timmy went closer to the puppy, but the puppy suddenly bit Timmy's hand. Timmy started crying and his mommy came running to him.
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+Timmy's mommy took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy got sick from the puppy's bite and he couldn't be saved. Timmy's mommy was very sad and she missed her little baby very much.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys every day. He had a toy car, a toy train, and a toy plane. One day, Timmy saw something strange outside his house. He saw a big pipe on the ground. He went outside to question what it was. 
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+Timmy looked at the pipe and thought it was just an ordinary pipe. But then he saw something coming out of it. It was water! Timmy was so surprised. He had never seen water coming out of a pipe before. He ran inside to tell his mom and dad what he saw. They were also surprised and happy that Timmy found something new to question and learn about.
+Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Benny found a pretty poppy flower and picked it to show his friends. But when he hopped back to his burrow, he accidentally dropped the poppy and it broke into many pieces. Benny felt sad and wanted to return the poppy to where he found it. 
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+So, Benny hopped back to the fields and searched for the broken poppy. He found all the pieces and carefully put them back together. Benny was so happy that he could return the poppy to its home. The poppy looked beautiful again and Benny felt proud of himself for fixing it. From that day on, Benny learned to be more careful with fragile things and never forgot about the kind gesture of returning the poppy to where it belonged.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars on the floor. One night, Tim couldn't sleep, so he looked out the window. He saw the moon in the sky and it was glowing. Tim thought it was so pretty! He had a thoughtful idea to make his toy cars glow too. 
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+Tim went to his closet and found some glow-in-the-dark stickers. He put them on his toy cars and they started to glow! Tim was so happy and he played with his glowing cars on the floor until he fell asleep. From that night on, Tim always had his glowing cars to play with whenever he couldn't sleep.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat meat, especially chicken. One day, his mom cooked him some vegetables instead of meat. Timmy was grumpy and said, "I want meat, not vegetables!"
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+His mom insisted that he needed to eat his vegetables to be healthy. But Timmy didn't want to listen. He insisted that he only wanted meat. 
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+Suddenly, Timmy's dad came home from work and asked what was going on. Timmy told him that he wanted meat but his mom gave him vegetables. His dad said, "Let's compromise. You can have some vegetables and some meat for dinner." Timmy was happy with the compromise and ate all his food. From that day on, he learned that sometimes it's good to listen to others and compromise.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very fast and loved to run around. One day, he was playing with his friend Sally when he tripped and hurt his body. 
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+Sally asked, "Are you okay, Timmy?" 
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+Timmy replied, "My body hurts." 
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+Sally said, "Let's go tell your mommy and daddy." 
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+Timmy's mommy and daddy came running when they heard the news. They asked, "What happened, Timmy?" 
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+Timmy said, "I fell and hurt my body." 
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+His mommy said, "Let's go inside and get you a band-aid." 
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+Timmy felt better with the band-aid on his body. He thanked Sally for being a good friend and helping him when he was hurt.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat melons, but they were too expensive for her family to buy. One day, she saw a sign that said "cheap melons" and got very excited.
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+Lily went to the store with her mom and saw a big pile of melons. She picked one up and it felt heavy. "This is a good one," she said to her mom. But her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Sometimes things that are cheap aren't very good."
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+Lily didn't listen and bought the melon anyway. When she got home, she cut it open and took a big bite. But the melon was bad and tasted like rocks! Lily was very sad and wished she had listened to her mom. From then on, she waited until her family could afford the good melons.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite one was a teddy bear. One day, Lily went to her grandma's house for Thanksgiving dinner. Her grandma had a turkey for dinner and it was so big and brown. Lily thought it was brilliant! 
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+After dinner, Lily's cousins came over to play. They had lots of toys too, but Lily wanted to play with them. She asked her cousins if she could join their game. They said yes and they all played together. They played with dolls, cars, and even the brilliant turkey toy that Lily's grandma had. 
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+Lily had so much fun playing with her cousins. She was happy to join their game and make new friends. When it was time to go home, Lily gave her cousins a big hug and said goodbye. She couldn't wait to come back and play with them again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found a big box of powder. They didn't know what it was, so they decided to sign it and see what would happen. 
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+As they were playing with the powder, Lily accidentally spilled it all over herself. She looked silly with the white powder all over her clothes and face. Her friends laughed and called her stupid, but Lily didn't mind. She thought it was funny too. 
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+After they finished playing, Lily went home to take a bath. She had to scrub really hard to get all the powder off. Her mom asked her what happened, and Lily told her about the box of powder they found. Her mom explained that it was baking powder, and they could use it to make yummy cakes and cookies. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom bake, and she never forgot the silly day she signed the box of powder with her friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty flowers and colorful pictures. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy when she noticed that he had hurt his toe. 
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+"Ouch! My toe hurts," Timmy said.
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+Lily looked at Timmy's toe and saw that it was red and swollen. She had an idea.
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+"I know how to make your toe feel better," Lily said. "Let's decorate it with a band-aid!"
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+Timmy thought that was a great idea. Lily found a band-aid with a picture of a cartoon character on it and carefully put it on Timmy's toe. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're so clever!"
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+Lily felt happy that she could help her friend and make his toe feel better. From then on, they played together every day and decorated their rooms with all sorts of fun things.
+Once upon a time, there was a happy dolphin named Dolly. Dolly lived in the sea with her friends. One day, Dolly noticed that her friends' toys were all over the place. They were not organized! 
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+Dolly decided to help her friends by organizing their toys. She put all the balls in one place and the dolls in another. Dolly's friends were very happy and thanked her for being so loyal. 
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+From that day on, Dolly became the most loyal friend in the sea. She always made sure that everything was organized and her friends were happy. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks. She had many different colors of blocks, like red, blue, and green. One day, her friend came over to play with her. Her friend had a new toy that was very adorable. It was a little teddy bear that was so cute! Lily asked her friend if she could see the teddy bear. Her friend was happy to show it to her. After they played with the teddy bear for a while, they decided to build a tower with their blocks. They worked together to make the tallest tower they could. It was so much fun!
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, he went to the park and saw a big dog. The dog looked scary and Timmy was scared. He struggled to decide if he should go home or stay and play.
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+Timmy's friends saw him and asked him to come and play. Timmy wanted to play, but he was still scared of the dog. His friends told him not to be scared because the dog was friendly. Timmy was not ready to believe them, but he did not want to be left out.
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+He took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the dog. The dog looked at him and wagged its tail. Timmy realized that his friends were right, the dog was friendly. He was happy he did not go home and was now ready to play with his friends and the friendly dog.
+Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz loved to fly around and collect honey from flowers. Buzz had a friend named Buzzy who was not dependable. Buzzy would always forget to bring back the honey they collected to the hive.
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+One day, Buzz and Buzzy went out to collect honey. Buzz reminded Buzzy to bring back the honey to the hive. Buzzy said he would remember. They collected lots of honey and started to fly back to the hive. Suddenly, Buzzy got distracted and forgot to hold on to the honey. The honey fell to the ground.
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+Buzz knew he had to act fast. He flew down and pushed the honey back onto Buzzy's back. They flew back to the hive and delivered the honey. From that day on, Buzzy learned to be dependable and never forgot to bring back the honey again. Buzz was happy to have helped his friend and the hive was happy to have dependable bees collecting honey.
+Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear named Benny. One day, Benny woke up and wanted to eat honey. He walked to the beehive, but he accidentally knocked over the alarm clock on his way there. 
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+The clock rang loudly and woke up all the other animals in the forest. They came to see what was happening and saw Benny standing there looking sad. 
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+A kind rabbit asked, "What's wrong, Benny?" 
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+"I want honey, but I knocked over the alarm clock," Benny replied. 
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+The rabbit smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can help you get some honey." Together, the animals helped Benny get the honey he wanted and they all had a big feast. From then on, Benny was more careful when he walked around the forest.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to feed the pigeons in the park. One day, she brought some tasty bread for the pigeons. She scattered the bread on the ground and the pigeons came flying to eat it.
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+Lily saw a boy watching the pigeons too. She asked him, "Do you like pigeons?" The boy nodded and said, "Yes, they are pretty." Lily smiled and said, "I like them too. They are my friends." 
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+Suddenly, a dog came running and scared the pigeons away. Lily and the boy chased the dog away and the pigeons came back to eat the tasty bread. The boy said, "You are a good friend to the pigeons." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. They are my friends."
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a shiny object in her toy box. It was a small, red ball. She picked it up and started to play with it.
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+Suddenly, her little brother came into the room and asked, "What's that?" Lily replied, "It's a ball. Do you want to play with it?"
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+Her brother nodded his head and they started to play catch. But after a while, Lily's brother got tired and said, "I'm miserable. Can we play something else?"
+
+Lily thought for a moment and then asked, "Do you want to play with my dolls instead?" Her brother smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They spent the rest of the day playing with Lily's dolls and asking each other lots of questions about them. And they both had a lot of fun!
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy who was her best friend. One day, Lily and Teddy went outside to play. The sun was shining bright in the sky and made everything look pretty.
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+Lily smiled and said to Teddy, "I love the sun. It makes me happy." Teddy replied, "Me too. You're always dependable, Lily."
+
+They played together for a while, but then Teddy started to feel sad. "What's wrong, Teddy?" asked Lily. "I lost my shiny button," Teddy said sadly. "Don't worry, I'll help you find it," Lily promised. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it.
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+Suddenly, Lily saw something shiny in the grass. "Look, Teddy! Is that your button?" she asked. Teddy's smile came back and he said, "Yes, it is! You're the best friend ever, Lily." And they hugged each other tightly.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park and climb trees. He had a favorite tree, an oak tree that was very big and had lots of branches to climb.
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+One day, Timmy saw a sign that said "Do not climb the oak tree". But Timmy didn't listen and climbed the tree anyway. He swung from branch to branch, having a great time. But then, he heard a loud crack and the branch he was on broke. Timmy fell to the ground and hurt himself badly.
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+Timmy's parents took him to the hospital, where the doctors said he had broken his arm and leg. Timmy was very sad and wished he had listened to the sign. From that day on, Timmy never climbed the oak tree again. He learned his lesson and knew that sometimes rules are there to keep us safe, even if it seems like a messy situation.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he couldn't walk. 
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+Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy told her he fell down and hurt his knee. His mom said she would put a band-aid on it to help it heal. 
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+The next day, Timmy's mom went to check the mail and Timmy went outside to play again. But this time, he was being naughty and not listening to his mom. He climbed up a tree and fell down, hurting his arm. 
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+When his mom came back inside, Timmy told her what happened. His mom said she would take him to the doctor to help his arm heal. 
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+But unfortunately, the doctor said Timmy's arm was broken and he would need a cast. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play outside with his friends anymore. He learned that being naughty can lead to bad things happening.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy gun. One day, he accidentally broke it. "Oh no!" cried Timmy. "My gun is broken! Can you fix it, Mommy?"
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+His mommy said, "Yes, Timmy. I can fix it for you. But let's make it unique. How about we paint it with your favorite colors?"
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+Timmy was very happy. "Thank you, Mommy! You are the best!" he said. And so, his mommy fixed his gun and painted it with unique colors. Timmy played with it all day long and had so much fun. He was very grateful to his mommy for fixing his toy gun.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, Lily heard some news that made her sad. She didn't know what to do, so she went to her mom.
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+Her mom listened quietly and then said, "Lily, when you feel sad, it's okay to spin and have fun. But remember, the world keeps spinning too. Things will change and get better. You just have to be patient."
+
+Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to spin around again. She felt better and knew that things would be okay eventually. From that day on, whenever Lily heard bad news, she remembered to spin and have fun while waiting for things to get better.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run fast and play outside on his porch. He liked to feel the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to run fast on the porch because it was dangerous.
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+But Timmy didn't listen. He ran fast on the porch anyway. Suddenly, he tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and started to cry. Timmy's mom came outside and saw what happened. She knew that Timmy needed a band-aid, but she didn't have any. Timmy cried and cried, but there was nothing his mom could do.
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+From that day on, Timmy knew that he should have listened to his mom and not run fast on the porch. He learned that sometimes it's important to listen to the people who know what's best for us.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but they were always messy. One day, she decided to sort them by color. She put all the red toys in one pile and all the blue toys in another pile.
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+Later that day, Lily's mom lit a candle for dinner. Lily loved the way the flame danced and flickered. She watched it for a long time, but then her mom blew it out before it got too late.
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+Lily's grandpa came over for dinner too. He was deaf, which meant he couldn't hear very well. Lily had to speak loudly and clearly so he could understand her. She told him all about her toy sorting and her fascination with the candle. Grandpa smiled and nodded, happy to spend time with his granddaughter.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very restless and couldn't sleep at night. One night, she was playing with her favorite stuffed animal when she accidentally tore its arm. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. 
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+The next day, her mommy took the stuffed animal to the store to get it fixed. The store lady used a needle and thread to stitch the arm back together. When Lily saw her stuffed animal with its arm all better, she was very happy again. 
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+From that day on, Lily made sure to be very careful when playing with her stuffed animal. She never wanted to tear it again. And whenever she felt restless at night, she would hug her stuffed animal tight and fall asleep with a big smile on her face.
+Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a dull, gray coat and a waggy tail. Spot loved to run and play in the park, but one day he hurt his heel. Spot's owner took him to the vet to get better. While he was there, Spot wondered if he would ever be able to run and play again. But with some rest and medicine, Spot's heel got better and he was soon back to his happy self, wagging his tail and running through the park once more.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. He had a toy car, a toy train, and a toy plane. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys because he was having too much fun playing with them.
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+Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's important to clean up your toys. If you don't, someone might trip and fall." Timmy didn't take his mom's warning seriously and continued to play with his toys.
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+Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and accidentally tripped over one of Timmy's toys. He fell and hurt his head very badly. Timmy's dad had to go to the hospital and it was very serious. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had listened to his mom. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to cover his toys and keep them tidy.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her favorite cup. One day, she went to the park with her family and took a photo with a big smile. She was so happy that she wanted to keep the photo forever. So, she hid it in her special box under her bed. Every night before sleeping, she would peek into the box and see the hidden photo. It made her feel warm and fuzzy inside.
+Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. In the ocean, there was a big shark. The shark was very scary and unknown to all the other fish. One day, the shark wanted to race with the other fish. All the fish were scared of the shark, but they decided to race anyway.
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+The shark was very fast and quickly caught up to the other fish. But then, something strange happened. The shark started to slow down and eventually stopped. The other fish were confused and didn't know what was happening. They swam up to the shark and saw that it had a big fishhook stuck in its mouth.
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+The fish knew they had to help the shark. They worked together to pull the fishhook out of the shark's mouth. The shark was so grateful that it promised to never scare the other fish again. From that day on, the shark became friends with all the fish in the ocean and they would often race together for fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going outside to see the birds. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy were playing together when they heard a loud noise. It was an earthquake! The ground shook and everything was noisy. 
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+Lily and Timmy were scared, but they held hands and waited for the earthquake to stop. After it was over, they went back to playing. "I enjoy playing with you, Timmy," said Lily. "Me too," said Timmy. 
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+But then, something terrible happened. The earthquake caused a big crack in the ground, and Timmy fell in. Lily tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy was gone forever. Lily was very sad and missed her friend. She never forgot about the earthquake that took him away.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti, especially the cheap one her mom bought at the store. One day, Lily's mom asked her to mail a letter at the post office. Lily was excited to help her mom and ran to the post office with the letter in her hand.
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+At the post office, Lily saw a man with a scary face. He was staring at her and she felt scared. She quickly mailed the letter and ran back home. When she got home, her mom asked her if she had mailed the letter. Lily said yes but she didn't tell her about the scary man.
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+A few days later, Lily's mom got a call from the police. They told her that the letter Lily had mailed was important evidence in a case they were investigating. But the letter never arrived at its destination. Lily's mom was very upset and Lily felt guilty for not telling her about the scary man. From that day on, Lily learned to always be careful and tell her mom everything.
+Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. One day, Sammy found a big nut that he had never seen before. He wanted to eat it, but he didn't know if it was good or bad.
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+Sammy asked his friends if they knew if the nut was good or bad. They didn't know either. Sammy decided to take a guess and try the nut. It was delicious!
+
+But then, Sammy noticed a dangerous bird flying above him. He quickly ran away with his nut to a safe place. From that day on, Sammy always made sure to be careful when trying new nuts.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. 
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+Lily asked Timmy if he wanted some oatmeal too. Timmy said no because he didn't like oatmeal. Lily was sad because she wanted to share her breakfast with her friend. 
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+But then, Timmy said, "I don't like oatmeal, but I like you. So I will try some." Lily was happy that Timmy was willing to try something new. 
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+After eating the oatmeal, Timmy said, "Wow, this is delicious! Thank you for allowing me to try it." Lily smiled and felt happy that she was not selfish and shared her oatmeal with her friend.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries because they were so tasty. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some strawberries. 
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+When they got home, Lily's mommy put the strawberries in the fridge to keep them fresh. Lily was so excited to eat them, but her mommy told her to wait until after dinner. 
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+Lily tried to be patient, but it was hard. She kept thinking about the tasty strawberries in the fridge. Finally, after dinner, Lily's mommy gave her a bowl of strawberries to eat. They were so yummy that Lily ate them all! Only a few tiny pieces remained in the bowl.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar. She would put it on everything, even her vegetables! Her mom would always tell her not to eat too much sugar, but Lily would ignore her.
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+One day, Lily ate too much sugar and got a tummy ache. She felt miserable and didn't want to eat anything. Her mom told her that she should listen to her when she tells her not to eat too much sugar.
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+From that day on, Lily learned to not ignore her mom and to only eat a little bit of sugar. She didn't want to feel miserable again. And even though she couldn't have as much sugar as she wanted, she was still happy because she felt better.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily received a big present from her grandma. It was a bookcase! She was so happy because she loved books. She put all her books on the bookcase and it looked very nice.
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+Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Wow, Lily, your room looks very peaceful with your new bookcase." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I love it!"
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+Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend said, "Wow, Lily, your bookcase is really cool!" Lily said, "Thanks, I received it from my grandma." Her friend said, "I wish I had a bookcase like yours." Lily said, "Maybe you will receive one too someday!"
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to play outside. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, a big storm came and it was very loud. Lily was scared and wanted to go home, but her mom said they had to wait until the storm passed. 
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+After a while, the storm disappeared and the sun came out. Lily was happy again and started to play. She saw a butterfly and followed it. But then, the butterfly disappeared and Lily couldn't find it anymore. She looked and looked, but it was gone. 
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+Lily was sad, but her mom told her that sometimes things disappear and it's okay. They went home and had some hot chocolate to warm up. Lily felt better and went to bed, dreaming of the charming butterfly that had disappeared.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy said, "Okay mommy, I will clean up my toys." 
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+As Timmy was cleaning up, he found an ashtray that his daddy had left out. Timmy knew that it was not a toy, so he asked his mommy, "Mommy, what is this?" His mommy explained to him that it was an ashtray and it was for grown-ups to use when they smoked. 
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+Timmy wanted to help his mommy and daddy solve the problem of the rough edges on the ashtray. He suggested that they use some sandpaper to make it smooth. His mommy thought it was a great idea and they solved the problem together. Timmy was happy that he could help and he learned something new about grown-up things.
+Once upon a time, there was a big plane. The plane was red and blue, and it could fly up in the sky. The plane was very tough and could go far away. 
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+One day, a little girl saw the plane flying. She wanted to play with it, so she made a small plane out of paper. She threw the paper plane up in the air and it started to bounce around. 
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+The little girl was so happy to see her paper plane bouncing like the big plane. She ran after it and picked it up. She smiled and said, "I love planes!"
+Once upon a time, there was a famous town on the Earth. The people there were happy and kind. One day, the Earth started to shake. It was an earthquake! The people were scared and ran outside. 
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+One little boy thought to himself, "I need to help." He looked around and saw a lady who had fallen down. He ran to her and helped her up. Then, he saw an old man who couldn't walk. The little boy helped him too. 
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+After the earthquake stopped, the people were grateful for the little boy's help. They thanked him and said he was a hero. The little boy felt happy because he had helped others. He thought to himself, "It feels good to help people." The moral of the story is that helping others is always a good thing to do.
+Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. In the ocean, there was a shark. The shark was big and scary. He had sharp teeth and liked to swim around. 
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+One day, a bald man came to the ocean. He wanted to swim, but he was scared of the shark. The shark saw the man and wanted to eat him. 
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+The man said, "Please, Mr. Shark, stay away from me. I am bald and have no hair for you to eat." The shark thought about it and decided to swim away. 
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+The man was happy and got to swim in the ocean without any problems. He thanked the shark for staying away and went home. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to visit her elderly aunt who lived far away. Lily was excited to see her aunt, but also worried about leaving her toys behind.
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+When they arrived at her aunt's house, Lily saw that her aunt was very happy to see them. Her aunt gave her a big hug and said, "I'm so glad you came to visit me, Lily!" But then, Lily noticed that her aunt's house was very messy and dirty. She asked her aunt, "Why is your house so messy, Auntie?"
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+Her aunt replied, "I'm getting old and it's hard for me to clean up by myself." Lily felt sad for her aunt and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll help you clean up!" And so, Lily spent the day helping her aunt clean her house. In the end, they both felt happy and proud of what they had accomplished together.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he also loved to use his imagination. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a mask to wear. The mask was different from any other mask Timmy had ever seen before. It was blue and had big eyes and a funny nose. Timmy put on the mask and pretended to be a superhero.
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+He ran around the house, pretending to save the day. He used his imagination to come up with different ways to help people. Timmy's mom was so proud of him for being so creative. She told him that he could use the mask whenever he wanted to play.
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+From that day on, Timmy had a new toy to play with. He loved using the mask to pretend to be different characters. Sometimes he was a superhero, and other times he was a silly clown. Timmy was happy to have the mask and was grateful to his mom for giving it to him.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a red dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a bottle of milk to drink. Lily tried to open the bottle, but it was too hard. 
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+Lily said, "Mommy, can you help me open this bottle?" 
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+Mommy said, "Sure, let me try." Mommy opened the bottle and gave it back to Lily. 
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+Lily drank the milk and said, "Yummy! Thank you, mommy." 
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+Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie." Lily hugged her mommy and went to play with her toys.
+Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Granny. Granny loved her wardrobe very much. She had many pretty dresses and shoes inside it.
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+One day, Granny invited her friend over for tea. Her friend was very excited to see Granny's wardrobe. Granny showed her friend all of her dresses and shoes.
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+Suddenly, Granny's friend accidentally knocked over a candle and the wardrobe caught on fire. Granny and her friend tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. They had to call the fire department.
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+The firemen came and put out the fire, but sadly, Granny's wardrobe was destroyed. Granny was very sad because she loved her wardrobe so much. From that day on, she always made sure to blow out all of her candles before inviting anyone over.
+Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a tree. The monkey loved to swing from branch to branch and eat bananas. One day, the monkey felt very cold and shivered in the tree.
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+The monkey saw a coat hanging on a nearby branch. The coat looked warm and cozy. The monkey thought, "I want to wear that coat to stay warm." But the monkey was too small to reach the coat.
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+The monkey had an idea. The monkey picked up a stick and used it to knock the coat down. The monkey put on the coat and felt very warm. The monkey was happy and thanked the coat for keeping them warm.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to her class today. Her mommy made her a yummy breakfast and packed her favorite snack. Lily got ready and left for her class.
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+When she arrived at her class, she saw that all her friends were playing and having fun. But Lily noticed that one of her friends, Johnny, looked very sad. She asked him what was wrong, and he told her that his family was very poor and he didn't have any toys to play with.
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+Lily felt very sad for Johnny and wanted to help him. She decided to share her toys with him and asked her mommy to buy some new toys for Johnny. Johnny was very happy and thanked Lily for being such a good friend. From that day onwards, Lily and Johnny played together every day and had lots of fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mommy and daddy. They had a big yard where Lily loved to play.
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+One day, Lily went outside to play but her mommy told her she couldn't go too far yet. Lily started to worry that she wouldn't have any fun. But then she saw a butterfly and chased it around the yard.
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+After a while, Lily's mommy called her inside for lunch. Lily was happy to go inside and eat her favorite sandwich. She looked out the window and saw the sun shining. She knew she would have more fun outside later.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a big box full of toy car parts. 
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+Timmy was so excited to put them all together. He asked his dad for help, but his dad said, "No, Timmy. You can complete it by yourself." 
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+So, Timmy started to put the toys together. He used a motor to make the cars go fast. He made sure to make them strong so they wouldn't break. 
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+After a while, Timmy's mom came in and asked, "Are you finished yet?" Timmy replied, "Yes, Mommy! I completed all the cars!" Timmy was so happy and proud of himself for finishing the project all by himself.
+Once upon a time, there was a happy bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree with his friends. One day, Tweety saw a parade of ants marching around a pole. The ants were so tiny and cute! Tweety watched them for a while and felt peaceful. 
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+Suddenly, Tweety had an idea. He wanted to join the ants and march with them! So, Tweety flew down to the ground and asked the ants if he could march with them. The ants were surprised but happy to have a new friend. 
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+Together, Tweety and the ants marched around the pole. Tweety felt so happy and peaceful to be with his new friends. After the march, the ants invited Tweety to have a picnic with them. They all sat together and shared some yummy snacks. Tweety felt grateful to have such kind and friendly new friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved balloons. She loved to play with them and watch them float up high in the sky. One day, Lily wanted to create her own balloon. She was very enthusiastic about it.
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+She gathered all the materials she needed - a piece of string, some tape, and a big bag. She blew up the bag and tied it with the string. But as she was about to add the tape, the balloon popped! Lily was very sad.
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+But she didn't give up. She tried again and again until finally, she created her own balloon. She was so happy and proud of herself. She ran outside to show her new balloon to her friends. They were all so enthusiastic and amazed by her creation. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things don't go as planned, she can always try again and create something wonderful.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max who was very friendly. They loved playing together in their backyard. 
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+One day, Lily's family went on a trip to the beach. When they got to their hotel room, Lily's mom asked Max to unpack their bags. Max happily agreed and started to unpack their clothes. 
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+While Max was unpacking, Lily saw a seashell on the balcony. She picked it up and showed it to Max. "Look, Max! I found a pretty seashell!" she said. Max smiled and said, "Wow, that's really cool, Lily!" 
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+Later that day, they went to the beach and played in the sand. Lily and Max built a sandcastle together and had a lot of fun. "I love playing with you, Max. You're the best brother ever!" Lily said. Max smiled and said, "I love playing with you too, Lily. You're my best friend."
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he found a big metal truck that was very powerful. It had big wheels and could go very fast.
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+Timmy wanted to play with the metal truck, but he couldn't find the right car to match it. He looked and looked, but nothing seemed to fit. Then, he remembered that he had a little red car that might work.
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+He brought the red car over to the metal truck and tried to make them match. It was a little tricky, but he finally got them to fit together perfectly. Timmy was so happy that he could play with his powerful metal truck and his little red car together. From then on, he had lots of fun playing with his new matched toys. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around in the park. One day, while Spot was chasing after a ball, he got stuck in a steel fence. He tried and tried to get out, but he couldn't. 
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+Spot's owner saw him and knew she had to rescue him. She called the fire department and they came with big tools to cut the steel fence. They rescued Spot and he was so happy to be free again. 
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+From that day on, Spot was even more grateful for his owner and never went too close to the steel fence again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was incredible because he could jump really high and catch mice. 
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+One day, Lily went to the mailbox and received a letter. She was so happy! She ran back to the house to show Fluffy the letter. 
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+"Look Fluffy, I received a letter!" said Lily. 
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+Fluffy meowed and rubbed his head against Lily's leg. Lily opened the letter and read it out loud. "It says I won a prize for drawing a picture of a cat!" 
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+Fluffy purred and Lily hugged him. "We did it, Fluffy! We won!"
+Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and had lots of windows. One day, a funny man came to the building. He had a big hammer and he started to hit the building. Suddenly, the building split in two! The funny man laughed and ran away. The people who lived in the building were very scared, but then they saw that the funny man had split the building with a fake hammer. They all laughed and had a funny time together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her friends. One day, she found a big round thing that was orange and green. It was a squash! She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They all thought it was cool.
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+Lily's mom saw the squash and said, "That's a mild squash. We can cook it for dinner tonight." Lily said, "Please, can we cook it?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can cook it together." 
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+That night, Lily helped her mom cut the squash and put it in the oven. It smelled so good! When it was ready, they all sat down to eat. Lily tried the squash and thought it was yummy. She was happy she found it in the garden and got to cook it with her mom. The end.
+Sara loved animals very much. She wanted to help them when they were sick or hurt. She liked to read books about animals and watch shows about veterinarians. A veterinarian is a person who is a doctor for animals. Sara wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up.
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+One day, Sara found a little bird on the ground. The bird had a broken wing and could not fly. Sara felt very sad for the bird. She picked it up gently and put it in a box. She asked her mom to take her to the veterinarian. Her mom said yes and drove her to the animal hospital.
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+At the animal hospital, Sara met Dr. Lee. Dr. Lee was a kind veterinarian who worked with many different animals. He smiled at Sara and took the box with the bird. He said, "Hello, Sara. What is your bird's name?" Sara said, "I don't know. I just found him outside. He has a broken wing. Can you fix it?" Dr. Lee said, "I will try my best. Let's take him to the x-ray room and see what we can do."
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+Sara followed Dr. Lee to the x-ray room. There, Dr. Lee put the bird on a table and took a picture of his wing with a special machine. He showed Sara the picture on a screen. He said, "Look, Sara. This is your bird's wing. You see this line here? That means his bone is broken. We need to put a splint on his wing to help it heal." Sara said, "Will it hurt him?" Dr. Lee said, "No, it won't hurt him. It will make him feel better. Do you want to help me?" Sara said, "Yes, please."
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+Dr. Lee gave Sara a small piece of wood and some tape. He said, "This is the splint. We will wrap it around the bird's wing to keep it in place. You can hold the bird gently while I do that. Can you do that?" Sara said, "Yes, I can." She held the bird carefully in her hands. She felt his soft feathers and his warm heart. She said, "Don't worry, little bird. You will be okay. Dr. Lee will help you." Dr. Lee said, "You are very brave, Sara. And very kind. You are doing a great job." He wrapped the splint around the bird's wing and secured it with tape. He said, "There. We are done. The bird will need some rest and some food. You can take him home and take care of him until he is ready to fly again. Do you want to do that?" Sara said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Dr. Lee. You are the best veterinarian ever." Dr. Lee said, "You are very welcome, Sara. You are a very good friend to animals. Maybe you will be a veterinarian too someday. I encourage you to follow your dream." Sara smiled and hugged Dr. Lee. She said, "Thank you, Dr. Lee. You are my hero."
+Sara and Tom were twins. They liked to play in the park with their mom. One day, mom said, "I have a surprise for you. I will show you something very pretty and fun."
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+The twins were excited. They followed mom to a big fountain. The fountain had water that went up and down, and made a nice sound. Sara and Tom clapped their hands and laughed.
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+"Can we go closer, mom?" Sara asked.
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+"Sure, but be careful. Don't get wet," mom said.
+
+Sara and Tom ran to the fountain. They saw many colors in the water. They were like rainbows. The twins tried to touch them, but they were too fast.
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+"Look, mom, look!" Tom shouted. "The colors are so pretty!"
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+Mom smiled and took a picture of them. She was happy to see them enjoy the fountain.
+
+But then, the sky became dark. The sun went away. The wind blew hard. The fountain stopped. The colors were gone.
+
+Sara and Tom were scared. They ran back to mom. They hugged her tight.
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+"What happened, mom?" Sara asked.
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+"It's okay, sweeties. It's just a storm. It will go away soon. Let's go home and have some hot chocolate," mom said.
+
+She took their hands and walked to the car. She hoped the storm would not be too bad. She was glad she showed them the fountain before it was dark.
+Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with white on it. It was snow. They wanted to play with the snow.
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+"Let's make a snowman!" said Lily. She took some snow and rolled it into a ball. Ben did the same. They put their balls together and made a big body. Then they made a smaller ball for the head. They found some sticks and stones and a carrot. They gave the snowman arms and eyes and a nose and a mouth.
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+"Look, our snowman is brown and white!" said Ben. He was happy. He liked the snowman.
+
+But then a big dog came. The dog was black and furry. He saw the snowman and ran towards it. He barked and jumped and bit. He wanted to play with the snowman.
+
+"Hey, stop that!" said Lily. She was angry. She did not like the dog. She threw a snowball at the dog. The dog dodged and ran around the snowman.
+
+Ben tried to protect the snowman. He stood in front of it and shouted at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! Leave our snowman alone!" But the dog did not listen. He was too excited. He jumped on Ben and knocked him down. Ben fell on the snow. He was hurt and scared.
+
+Lily ran to help Ben. She hugged him and said, "Are you okay, Ben?" Ben nodded and said, "I'm okay, Lily. But our snowman..." He looked at the snowman. The dog had ruined it. The snowman was broken and messy. The sticks and stones and carrot were scattered. The snowman was not brown and white anymore. It was just white.
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+Ben and Lily were sad. They liked their snowman. They worked hard to make it. They wanted to play with it. But the dog did not care. He just wanted to have fun. He did not know he was bad.
+
+The dog's owner came. He saw the dog and the snowman and the children. He was sorry. He said, "I'm so sorry, kids. My dog is very playful. He did not mean to hurt your snowman. He just wanted to say hello. Can you forgive him?" He took the dog and put a leash on him. He said, "Come on, boy. Let's go home. You need to learn some manners."
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+Ben and Lily looked at each other. They were still sad, but they were also kind. They said, "It's okay, mister. We forgive your dog. But next time, please watch him. He is too big and strong. He can hurt people and things." They smiled and waved at the dog and the owner. They said, "Bye, dog. Bye, mister."
+
+Then they looked at the snowman. They said, "Bye, snowman. We will miss you. You were a good snowman. Maybe we can make another one someday." They took their hats and scarves and gloves. They held hands and walked away. They were still friends. They still liked to play. They learned to forgive.
+Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They run, jump, and kick a ball. This is exercise. Exercise is good for them. It makes them strong and happy.
+
+One day, they find a big stick. They think it is fun to hit things with the stick. They hit a rock, a can, and a flower. They laugh and laugh. They do not see that the stick is breaking.
+
+Then, they see a window. The window is clear. They can see inside the house. They see a cat, a lamp, and a picture. They want to hit the window with the stick. They think it will make a loud noise.
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+But the stick is very weak. It breaks in half when they hit the window. The window breaks too. It makes a loud noise. It also makes a lot of glass. The glass is sharp. It can hurt them.
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+Sara and Ben are scared. They run away. They do not laugh anymore. They feel bad. They broke the window. They broke the stick. They broke the rules.
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+The next day, they go back to the house. They knock on the door. A lady opens the door. She is not happy. She saw them break the window. She asks them why they did it.
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+Sara and Ben are sorry. They tell her the truth. They say they were playing with a stick. They say they did not mean to break the window. They say they will pay for the window. They say they will do some work for her.
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+The lady is still not happy. But she is also kind. She sees that they are sorry. She sees that they want to fix their mistake. She tells them to come inside. She gives them a broom and a dustpan. She tells them to clean up the glass. She tells them to be careful.
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+Sara and Ben do as she says. They clean up the glass. They are careful. They do not get hurt. They also see the cat, the lamp, and the picture. They do not hit them with anything. They are gentle.
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+When they are done, they give the broom and the dustpan to the lady. They also give her some money. They say they are sorry again. They say they will not break anything again. They say they will play with something else.
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+The lady smiles. She thanks them. She says they did a good job. She says they learned their lesson. She says they can play with the cat if they want. She says the cat is friendly.
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+Sara and Ben smile too. They thank her. They say they are happy. They say they like the cat. They say they will be good friends. They say they will be good children.
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+The end.
+Sara was very sad. She had lost her favorite doll. She looked everywhere in her room, but she could not find it. She felt miserable.
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+She went to the garden, hoping to see her doll there. She saw many flowers and bugs, but no doll. She knelt down and dug in the dirt with her hands. Maybe her doll was hiding under the ground.
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+She felt something hard and round in her palm. She pulled it out and looked at it. It was not her doll. It was a rock. She threw it away and cried.
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+Then she heard a voice behind her. It was her brother, Tom. He was holding her doll. He had found it in the shed. He smiled and said, "Here, Sara. I have your doll. I'm sorry I took it. I wanted to play with it, but I forgot to give it back."
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+Sara was very happy. She ran to Tom and hugged him. She took her doll and kissed it. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I love you and I love my doll."
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+They went inside and played together. Sara was not sad anymore. She was glad.
+Lila and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat lunch. Mom said she was making soup with beans and carrots. Lila and Ben liked soup with beans and carrots.
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+But the soup was not ready yet. Mom said they had to wait. Lila and Ben were impatient. They wanted to eat now. They looked at the pot on the stove. They smelled the soup. It smelled good.
+
+"Can we have some soup now, Mom?" Lila asked.
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+"Not yet, sweetie. The beans are still hard. They need to cook more." Mom said.
+
+"Can we have some bread then?" Ben asked.
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+"OK, you can have some bread. But only a little. You don't want to spoil your appetite." Mom said. She gave them each a slice of bread and some butter.
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+Lila and Ben ate their bread. They drank some water. They still wanted soup.
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+They went to the living room. They played with their toys. They read some books. They sang some songs. They still wanted soup.
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+They went back to the kitchen. They saw Mom stirring the pot. They heard the soup bubbling.
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+"Is the soup ready now, Mom?" Lila asked.
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+"Yes, it is. The beans are soft and the carrots are tender. The soup is hot and yummy." Mom said.
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+"Yay! Soup time!" Ben said.
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+Mom ladled the soup into bowls. She put them on the table. She gave them each a spoon and a napkin.
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+Lila and Ben sat down. They blew on their soup. They tasted their soup. They smiled.
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+"Mmm, this soup is delicious, Mom. Thank you!" Lila said.
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+"Yes, thank you, Mom. We love soup with beans and carrots!" Ben said.
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+Mom smiled too. She was happy. She ate her soup with them. They all enjoyed their lunch. They were not impatient anymore. They were full and satisfied.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big cage with a tiger inside. The tiger looked sad and bored. Lily and Tom wanted to help the tiger.
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+"Let's split the lock and free the tiger," Lily said. "Maybe he will be happy and play with us."
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+Tom nodded. He found a big stick and hit the lock hard. The lock broke and the cage door opened. The tiger jumped out and roared.
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+"Wow, he is so big and loud!" Tom said. "He is not like the cats at home."
+
+Lily and Tom ran to the tiger and tried to pet him. But the tiger did not like that. He was angry and scared. He did not want to play with them. He wanted to eat them.
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+The tiger bit Lily's arm and scratched Tom's face. Lily and Tom screamed and cried. They were hurt and bleeding. The tiger was not their friend. He was their enemy.
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+"Help, help!" Lily and Tom shouted. "The tiger is weird and mean!"
+
+But no one heard them. No one came to save them. The tiger dragged them to a corner and ate them. The end.
+Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and run and laugh. But today is Sunday. Sunday is church day. Mama and Papa take Sara and Tom to church. They have to wear nice clothes and sit still and listen.
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+Sara and Tom do not like church. It is boring and long and hard. They want to play and run and laugh. But Mama and Papa say no. They say church is good and important and respectful. They say Sara and Tom have to mind them and the pastor and God.
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+Sara and Tom try to mind. But they are sleepy and restless and curious. They look around and see many things. They see windows and candles and pictures. They see people and books and flowers. They see a big organ and a choir and a cross.
+
+Sara whispers to Tom. "What is that?" She points to the cross. Tom whispers back. "I don't know. Maybe a big plus sign." Sara giggles. "Maybe it is for math." Tom giggles too. "Maybe it is for adding people to God."
+
+Mama and Papa hear Sara and Tom. They are not happy. They shush them and frown. They say church is not for giggling and whispering and pointing. They say church is for praying and singing and listening. They say Sara and Tom have to mind them and the pastor and God.
+
+Sara and Tom feel bad. They do not want to make Mama and Papa unhappy. They do not want to be rude or naughty or silly. They want to be good and respectful and obedient. They try to mind. They try to pray and sing and listen. But they are still sleepy and restless and curious. They hope church will end soon. They hope they can play and run and laugh. They hope Mama and Papa and the pastor and God will love them anyway.
+Jill liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a charming dress with many buttons. Jill liked to pretend that Anna was a princess who went to parties and dances.
+
+One day, Jill was playing with Anna in her room. She wanted to make Anna look more pretty. She saw a shiny button on her mom's coat. She thought the button would look nice on Anna's dress. She took the button and tried to sew it on Anna's dress.
+
+"Jill, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She came into the room and saw Jill with the button and a needle. She was worried that Jill might hurt herself.
+
+"I want to make Anna more pretty," Jill said. "I want to give her this button."
+
+"Jill, that button belongs to my coat. You can't take it without asking. And you can't sew with a needle. You might poke yourself and bleed. That would hurt a lot," her mom said.
+
+"I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know," Jill said. She felt sad and sorry. She gave the button and the needle back to her mom.
+
+"It's okay, Jill. I know you love Anna and you want to make her happy. But you have to be careful and ask before you take things. And you have to wait until you are older to sew with a needle. How about we find another way to make Anna more pretty?" her mom said.
+
+She hugged Jill and smiled. She took out some ribbons and stickers from a drawer. She helped Jill decorate Anna's dress with them. Jill was happy. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss.
+
+"Anna looks very charming now," Jill said. "She is the best doll ever."
+
+"I'm glad you think so, Jill. You are a very sweet and creative girl. I love you very much," her mom said.
+
+They played with Anna and the other dolls for a while. They had a lot of fun. Jill learned to be more careful and respectful. She also learned that there are many ways to make things more pretty.
+Ben and Lily wanted to make cookies with Mom. They saw Mom put some dough in a big bowl. The dough was soft and white. Mom said she needed to get some eggs and milk from the fridge. She told Ben and Lily to wait and not touch the dough.
+
+But Ben and Lily did not listen. They wanted to play with the dough. They took some dough out of the bowl and rolled it on the table. They made shapes with the dough. They made a ball, a star, a snake and a heart. They had fun.
+
+Then they saw a bottle on the counter. The bottle was red. It had a picture of a pepper on it. Ben and Lily did not know what it was. They thought it was something sweet. They opened the bottle and poured some red stuff on the dough. They mixed it with their hands. The dough turned red. They thought it looked pretty.
+
+Mom came back from the fridge. She saw the mess on the table. She saw the red dough. She saw the bottle. She was angry. She yelled at Ben and Lily. She told them they had ruined the dough. She told them the red stuff was hot sauce. She told them it was spicy and not sweet. She told them they could not have any cookies.
+
+Ben and Lily felt bad. They were sorry. They wanted to taste the cookies. They wanted to make Mom happy. But they could not. They had made a big mistake. They cried. They did not like the red dough. They did not like the hot sauce. They did not like the bad ending.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw a pear on the table.
+
+"Can I have the pear?" Ben asked Lily.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "Mommy gave it to me for a snack."
+
+"But I'm hungry!" Ben said. "And I like pears!"
+
+Lily did not want to share. She hugged the pear and said, "Go away, Ben! Find your own snack!"
+
+Ben was sad and angry. He wanted the pear, but he did not want to fight with Lily. He thought of a plan. He grabbed his car and said, "Look, Lily! My car can go very fast and make loud noises!"
+
+Lily was curious. She liked cars and noises. She put the pear down and said, "Can I see your car, Ben?"
+
+Ben smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Here you go." He gave her his car and quickly took the pear. He ran to the kitchen and said, "Ha ha, I have the pear now!"
+
+Lily was confused. She did not understand what Ben did. She looked at the car and then at the pear. She started to cry and said, "Ben, that's not fair! You quit playing with me and took my pear!"
+
+Mommy heard Lily crying and came to the living room. She saw what happened and said, "Ben, that was not nice. You should not take things from your sister without asking. And Lily, you should not be greedy. You should share with your brother. Why don't you both say sorry and split the pear?"
+
+Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Mommy cut the pear in half and gave them each a piece. They ate the pear and said, "Thank you, Mommy. The pear is yummy."
+
+Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you're happy again. Now, do you want to play with your toys together?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. We want to play together." They went back to the living room and shared their toys. They played nicely and had fun.
+Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy.
+
+One day, they see a mark on the swing. It is a big red mark. It looks like a letter. Sara says, "What is this mark? Who made it?"
+
+Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe someone wrote it with a crayon. Maybe they wanted to say something."
+
+Sara says, "But it is not nice. It makes the swing look bad. And it is dry. It does not come off."
+
+Ben says, "You are right. It is not nice. We should tell someone. Maybe they can clean it."
+
+Sara and Ben get off the swing. They look for a grown-up. They see a lady with a bucket and a cloth. She is cleaning the slide. They run to her. They say, "Excuse me, lady. Can you help us? There is a mark on the swing. It is red and dry. It does not come off. Can you clean it?"
+
+The lady says, "Oh, thank you for telling me. That is not a good mark. Someone was naughty. They should not write on the swing. I will clean it for you. Wait here."
+
+The lady goes to the swing. She puts some water and soap on the cloth. She rubs the mark hard. She makes it go away. She says, "There. It is gone. The swing is clean again. You can swing on it now."
+
+Sara and Ben say, "Thank you, lady. You are very kind. We are sorry for the mark. We did not make it. We like the swing. We will take care of it."
+
+The lady says, "You are welcome. I am glad you like the swing. You are good children. You can play on it as much as you want. Have fun."
+
+Sara and Ben smile. They go back to the swing. They swing high and low. They feel happy. They forget about the mark. They only see the sky.
+Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big cactus in a pot. They pretended it was a castle, a monster, or a friend. They gave it a name: Spike.
+
+One day, their mom said they had to go to a party at a rich house. Lila and Ben did not want to go. They wanted to stay with Spike. They put on their nice clothes and got in the car. They were sad and quiet.
+
+At the rich house, there were many people and many things. There were shiny cars, big paintings, and fancy food. But Lila and Ben did not care. They missed Spike. They looked for a place to hide.
+
+They found a room with a lot of plants. They saw a small cactus in a corner. They ran to it and hugged it. They whispered to it: "Hello, little Spike. We are Lila and Ben. We have a big Spike at home. He is our friend. We will come back to him soon. Don't be lonely."
+
+The little cactus did not say anything, but it felt happy. It liked Lila and Ben. It whispered back: "Hello, Lila and Ben. I am glad you are here. You are my friends too. I will wait for you to come back."
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the forest. They saw many animals and plants there. One day, they found a big mushroom that was red and white. It looked like a house.
+
+"Wow, look at this mushroom!" Ben said. "Maybe a fairy lives inside. Let's knock and see."
+
+Lily nodded and followed Ben. They knocked on the mushroom with their hands. They heard a voice from inside.
+
+"Who is there? Go away! This is my mushroom!"
+
+Ben and Lily were scared. They did not know who the voice was. They wanted to run away, but they were curious.
+
+"Hello, we are Ben and Lily. We are twins. We just wanted to say hello. Can we see you?" Ben asked.
+
+The voice was angry. It said, "No, you cannot see me! You are not welcome here! This is my mushroom and I am very wealthy. I have many coins and jewels inside. You are poor and dirty. Go away or I will hurt you!"
+
+Ben and Lily did not like the voice. They thought it was mean and rude. They did not care about coins and jewels. They just wanted to have fun.
+
+They decided to clap their hands and sing a song. They hoped the voice would be happy and friendly.
+
+They clapped their hands and sang, "We are Ben and Lily, we are twins, we like to play and sing, we are happy and kind, we are friends with everyone, we are Ben and Lily!"
+
+The voice did not like the song. It was more angry and loud. It said, "Stop that noise! You are annoying me! You are not friends with me! You are enemies! I will show you what I can do!"
+
+The voice made a loud sound. The mushroom shook and exploded. Ben and Lily were hit by pieces of mushroom and coins and jewels. They fell to the ground and did not move. They were hurt and sad.
+
+The voice laughed and said, "Ha ha ha! That will teach you to bother me! I am the king of the mushroom and I am very wealthy. You are nothing and you are gone. Goodbye, Ben and Lily!"
+
+The end.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Their aunt was watching them and smiling. She was very nice and always brought them candy and stickers.
+
+"Look, Lily, I can make my car reverse!" Ben said, pushing a button on his remote. His car moved backwards and bumped into a lamp. The lamp wobbled and fell over, breaking into pieces.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Aunt will be mad!"
+
+Aunt heard the noise and came running. She saw the broken lamp and the toy car. She was not smiling anymore. She was very angry.
+
+"Ben, what did you do?" she shouted. "You broke my lamp! That was a very expensive and amazing lamp! It was a gift from my friend! How could you be so careless and naughty?"
+
+Ben felt scared and sorry. He wanted to say he was sorry, but he could not find the words. He started to cry.
+
+Lily tried to help. She said, "It was an accident, aunt. Ben did not mean to break the lamp. He was just playing with his car. Please don't be mad at him."
+
+But aunt did not listen. She said, "I don't care if it was an accident. You two are very bad children. You don't respect my things. You don't deserve any candy or stickers. You are going to your room and staying there until your mom comes home. And you are not playing with your toy cars ever again. I'm taking them away."
+
+She grabbed the toy cars and the remote and threw them in the trash. Then she dragged Lily and Ben to their room and locked the door. Lily and Ben were very sad and scared. They hugged each other and wished their mom would come home soon. They did not like their aunt anymore. She was very mean and awful.
+Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. One morning, they wake up early and see the sunrise. The sky is pink and orange and yellow. The snow is icy and shiny.
+
+"Wow, look at the sunrise!" Ben says. "It is so pretty!"
+
+"Let's go outside and play!" Mia says. "We can make a snowman and a snow fort!"
+
+They put on their coats and hats and boots and gloves. They run outside and start to play. They roll big balls of snow and stack them up. They dig a hole and make a tunnel. They have fun.
+
+But then, Ben sees a pine cone on the ground. He picks it up and throws it at Mia. It hits her on the head.
+
+"Ow!" Mia says. "That hurt! Why did you do that?"
+
+"It was a joke!" Ben says. "It was funny!"
+
+"No, it was not!" Mia says. "It was mean! You are a bad brother!"
+
+She picks up a handful of snow and throws it at Ben. It hits him on the face.
+
+"Ow!" Ben says. "That was cold! You are a bad sister!"
+
+They start to throw snow at each other. They are angry and sad. They forget about the sunrise and the snowman and the snow fort. They only want to hurt each other.
+
+Then, they hear their mom calling them. She comes outside and sees them fighting.
+
+"Stop it, both of you!" she says. "What are you doing? Why are you throwing snow at each other?"
+
+They stop and look at their mom. They feel ashamed.
+
+"We were playing, but then he threw a pine cone at me!" Mia says.
+
+"She threw snow at me!" Ben says.
+
+They both start to cry.
+
+Mom hugs them and says, "I'm sorry you got hurt. But you should not take things and throw them at each other. That is not nice. That is not how you play. You should say sorry and make up."
+
+Ben and Mia look at each other. They remember how much they love each other. They say sorry and hug each other.
+
+"I'm sorry I threw a pine cone at you," Ben says.
+
+"I'm sorry I threw snow at you," Mia says.
+
+They smile and wipe their tears.
+
+Mom says, "That's better. Now, why don't you go and finish your snowman and your snow fort? And look at the sunrise. It is still beautiful."
+
+Ben and Mia nod and say, "Okay, mom."
+
+They go and play together. They are happy and warm. They enjoy the sunrise and the snow. They are good twins.
+Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play and learn together. They have a goal. They want to study the big book of animals. The book has many pictures and words. They want to know the names of all the animals.
+
+One day, they go to the park with the book. They find a nice spot under a tree. They open the book and start to study. They see a lion, a tiger, a bear, and a monkey. They say the names out loud and point to the pictures.
+
+"Look, Sue, this is a lion. It has a big mane and a loud roar. It lives in Africa," Tom says.
+
+"Wow, Tom, that is a cool animal. And this is a tiger. It has stripes and sharp teeth. It lives in Asia," Sue says.
+
+They turn the page and see a bear and a monkey. They are about to say their names when they hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They look up and see dark clouds. It starts to rain. The rain is heavy and fast. They get wet. The book gets wet too.
+
+"Oh no, Tom, the book is wet. The pictures are wet. The words are wet. What do we do?" Sue says.
+
+"I don't know, Sue. The book is ruined. We can't study anymore. We have to go home. Maybe we can get a new book later," Tom says.
+
+They close the book and run to their homes. They are sad and wet. They hope they can study the big book of animals again. They still have a goal.
+Lily loves books. She has many books in her room. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. Her favorite book is about a big red dog. She knows all the words by heart.
+
+One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She brings her favorite book with her. She sees a boy sitting on a bench. He has no book. He looks sad.
+
+"Hi, I am Lily. What is your name?" Lily asks the boy.
+
+"I am Ben. I like books, but I have no book. My mom says books are too expensive," Ben says.
+
+Lily feels sorry for Ben. She wants to share her book with him. She says, "You can have my book. It is about a big red dog. He is very funny and brave. Do you want to hear the story?"
+
+Ben smiles. He says, "Yes, please. Thank you, Lily. You are very kind."
+
+Lily and Ben sit on the bench. Lily opens her book and reads the story to Ben. They laugh and clap at the big red dog's adventures. They become friends.
+
+Lily's mom sees them. She is proud of Lily. She says, "Lily, you are very generous. You made Ben happy with your book. How do you feel?"
+
+Lily says, "I feel happy, too. I have a new friend. And I still have my book in my heart."
+Timmy loved to climb. He climbed on chairs, on tables, on sofas, on beds. He climbed on everything he could find. But his mom did not like it. She said it was not safe. She said he could fall and hurt himself. She said he had to stop.
+
+One day, Timmy saw a big tree in the park. It had many branches and leaves. It looked like a fun place to climb. Timmy ran to the tree and started to climb. He felt happy and free. He went higher and higher. He did not see his mom behind him.
+
+"Timmy, come down right now!" his mom shouted. "You are too high! You could fall and hurt yourself! You are not a monkey!"
+
+Timmy did not listen. He wanted to climb more. He wanted to see the sky. He wanted to touch the clouds. He climbed to the top of the tree. He looked around. He saw birds and flowers and houses. He saw a big, shiny thing in the sky. It was the sun. It was very bright and warm. Timmy reached out his hand to touch it.
+
+But then he felt something on his head. It was a vegetable. A big, green vegetable. It was a broccoli. Someone had thrown it at him. It hit him hard and made him lose his balance. He screamed and fell from the tree.
+
+His mom ran to him and caught him in her arms. She hugged him and kissed him. She was very scared and angry. She looked up and saw a boy on the other side of the park. He was holding a bag of vegetables. He was laughing. He was the one who threw the broccoli. He was Timmy's enemy. He was Billy.
+
+Billy was a mean boy. He liked to tease and bully Timmy. He always called him names and took his toys. He hated Timmy because Timmy was good at climbing. He was jealous of Timmy. He wanted to make him fall. He had a plan. He had brought a bag of vegetables from his home. He had waited for Timmy to climb the tree. He had thrown the broccoli at him. He thought it was funny.
+
+But it was not funny. It was not nice. It was not fair. Timmy was hurt and sad. He had a bump on his head and a tear in his eye. He did not want to climb anymore. He wanted to go home. He wanted to be safe.
+
+His mom took him home and gave him a band-aid and a hug. She told him he was brave and strong. She told him she loved him. She told him he could climb again, but only on safe things. She told him to stay away from Billy. She told him Billy was a bad boy. She told him Billy was rare. She told him most people were good and kind. She told him to be good and kind too. She told him a story and sang him a song. She made him feel better. She made him smile.
+Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big barrel near the old barn. It was cold and empty, but they thought it was fun to roll it around and hide inside it.
+
+"Look, I found a barrel!" Ben said to Sam. "Let's play with it!"
+
+"OK, but be careful. It might be dirty or rusty," Sam said.
+
+They rolled the barrel to the grass and took turns getting in and out of it. They pretended it was a spaceship, a castle, a boat, and a cave. They had a lot of fun with the barrel.
+
+But then, they heard a loud voice from the barn. It was their dad, who was looking for them.
+
+"Ben! Sam! Where are you?" he called. "I need your help with something!"
+
+The brothers got out of the barrel and ran to the barn. They saw their dad holding a big hose and a bucket.
+
+"Dad, what are you doing?" Ben asked.
+
+"I'm cleaning the barrel. It's very valuable. It belongs to Mr. Lee, our neighbor. He lent it to me to store some water for the plants. He's coming to get it soon," their dad explained.
+
+"Oh, we didn't know. We were just playing with it," Sam said.
+
+"It's OK, boys. I'm not angry. But you should always ask before you use something that's not yours. And you should value other people's things and take good care of them," their dad said.
+
+"We're sorry, dad. We understand. Can we help you clean the barrel?" Ben asked.
+
+"Sure, you can. That's very kind of you. Here, take this cloth and wipe the inside. And be careful, the water is cold," their dad said.
+
+The brothers nodded and took the cloth. They helped their dad clean the barrel and make it shiny and new. They learned to value the barrel and their neighbor's kindness. They also learned to value their dad's work and wisdom. They were happy to help and to play.
+Ben and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They had a shovel, a rake and a bucket. They were tools for their game.
+
+"Look, I made a big hole!" Ben said. He showed Lily his hole. It was deep and wide.
+
+"That's a good hole, Ben. But I made a better one!" Lily said. She showed Ben her hole. It was deeper and wider.
+
+"No, mine is better!" Ben said. He did not like that Lily's hole was bigger.
+
+"Yes, mine is better!" Lily said. She did not like that Ben's hole was smaller.
+
+They started to argue. They shouted and pushed each other. They were not happy.
+
+Then they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw an enormous truck. It was coming to their backyard. It had a big scoop and a big dump. It was a tool for moving dirt.
+
+"Wow, look at that truck!" Ben said. He forgot about his hole.
+
+"Wow, look at that truck!" Lily said. She forgot about her hole.
+
+They ran to the fence and watched the truck. It scooped up dirt from a pile and dumped it in another place. It made a lot of dust and noise. It was fun to watch.
+
+"Maybe the truck can make us a bigger hole!" Ben said.
+
+"Maybe the truck can make us a bigger mud pie!" Lily said.
+
+They smiled and waved at the truck driver. He smiled and waved back. He saw their holes and their tools. He knew they liked to play with dirt.
+
+He drove the truck to their holes. He scooped up some dirt from Ben's hole and dumped it in Lily's hole. He scooped up some dirt from Lily's hole and dumped it in Ben's hole. He made their holes the same size.
+
+He honked his horn and drove away. He had to finish his work.
+
+Ben and Lily looked at their holes. They were both big and even. They were happy.
+
+"Thank you, truck driver!" Ben said.
+
+"Thank you, truck driver!" Lily said.
+
+They hugged each other and went back to their game. They used their tools to make mud pies. They shared their pies and ate them. They were friends again.
+
+They settled their argument with the help of the truck driver. He was a nice man with a nice tool. He made their day.
+Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They hear a sound from the tree. It is like a song.
+
+"Look, Ben, there are birds in the tree!" Lily says. "They are singing to each other."
+
+"Can we see them?" Ben asks. He wants to climb the tree and find the birds.
+
+Lily shakes her head. "No, Ben, we can't. The birds have a nest in the tree. That is their home. We should not bother them."
+
+"Why not?" Ben says. He is curious about the birds.
+
+"Because they are scared of us. We are big and loud. They are small and quiet. If we go near their nest, they might fly away or get angry. They might think we want to hurt them."
+
+"But we don't want to hurt them. We just want to look at them. They are pretty and harmless. They have feathers and beaks and wings." Ben says.
+
+"I know, Ben, but they don't know that. They don't understand us. They only understand their own song. We should respect their space and let them be happy in their nest." Lily says.
+
+Ben thinks for a moment. He likes the birds, but he also likes Lily. He does not want to make her or the birds sad. He nods and smiles.
+
+"Okay, Lily, you are right. We can listen to their song from here. It is very nice. Maybe they are telling us a story." Ben says.
+
+Lily hugs Ben and they sit on the grass. They listen to the birds and imagine what they are saying. They are happy and peaceful. The birds are happy and peaceful too. They share the park and the tree and the song.
+Lily and Max were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. But they did not like to share the blocks. Sometimes they fought over who got the blue block or the yellow block or the big block.
+
+"Give me that block!" Lily said, grabbing a red block from Max's hand.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Max said, pulling it back.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, looking at them with a frown. "You have to share the blocks. That's the law in this house. If you don't share, you can't play with the blocks."
+
+Lily and Max did not listen to Mom. They kept fighting and snatching and yelling. Mom was very impatient with them. She counted to three in her head. Then she said, "That's it. You have quit playing with the blocks. Give them to me. Now."
+
+Lily and Max were shocked. They did not want to give up the blocks. They liked the blocks. They cried and begged Mom to let them play.
+
+"Sorry, no. You had your chance. You did not follow the law. You did not share. Now you have to face the consequence. No blocks for you today. Maybe tomorrow you will learn to play nicely."
+
+Mom took the blocks and put them in a box. She put the box on a high shelf. Lily and Max could not reach it. They felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had shared the blocks. They learned a lesson that day. Sharing is caring. Fighting is not fun. And Mom's law is fair.
+Sara was very happy today. She had a lovely dress with flowers on it. She wanted to show it to her friends at the meeting. The meeting was at the park, where they could play and have fun.
+
+She asked her mom to help her with her hair. Mom made two braids and tied them with ribbons. Sara looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She was ready to go.
+
+"Can we go now, mom?" she asked.
+
+"Yes, sweetie, let's go. But remember, you have to seat nicely and listen to the teacher at the meeting, okay?" mom said.
+
+"Okay, mom, I will," Sara said.
+
+They walked to the park, holding hands. Sara saw her friends waiting for them. They waved and smiled. Sara ran to them and hugged them.
+
+"Hi, Sara, you look lovely!" they said.
+
+"Thank you, you look lovely too!" Sara said.
+
+They all went to seat on the grass, where the teacher had a big book. The teacher opened the book and started to read a story. Sara listened carefully. She liked stories.
+
+The story was about a princess who had a magic dress. The dress could change colors and patterns. The princess could make it look like anything she wanted. Sara thought that was amazing. She wished she had a magic dress too.
+
+But then, something bad happened. A witch saw the princess and wanted her dress. She cast a spell on the princess and made her fall asleep. Then she took the dress and ran away. Sara felt sad for the princess. She hoped someone would help her.
+
+The teacher turned the page and said, "Do you want to know what happened next?"
+
+"Yes, yes, please!" Sara and her friends said.
+
+The teacher smiled and continued the story. She said that a prince was riding his horse in the forest. He saw the witch and recognized the dress. He knew it belonged to the princess. He chased the witch and caught her. He took the dress and freed the princess. He woke her up with a kiss. The princess was happy and thanked the prince. They put on the dress and it turned into a lovely wedding gown. They decided to get married and live happily ever after.
+
+Sara and her friends clapped and cheered. They liked the story. They liked the happy ending.
+
+"That was a wonderful story, teacher!" Sara said.
+
+"Thank you, Sara. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You all seat very nicely and listened well. I'm proud of you," the teacher said.
+
+She closed the book and said, "Now, who wants to play?"
+
+Sara and her friends raised their hands and shouted, "Me, me, me!"
+
+They got up and ran to the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They played and had fun. Sara was very happy. She had a lovely day.
+Sara liked to borrow books from the library. She liked to look at the pictures and listen to her mom read the words. One day, she saw a big book with a shiny cover. It had a picture of a princess and a castle. Sara wanted to borrow it very much.
+
+She asked her mom, "Can I borrow this book, please?"
+
+Her mom looked at the book and smiled. "Sure, Sara. But this book is very long. It has many words. Do you think you can read it?"
+
+Sara nodded. She wanted to try. She thought she could read like her mom. She was very happy when the librarian gave her the book.
+
+At home, Sara opened the book on her bed. She tried to read the words, but they were too hard. She did not know what they meant. She felt sad and frustrated. She wished she could read the book.
+
+She heard her mom call her name. "Sara, it's time for dinner. Come downstairs, please."
+
+Sara did not want to go. She did not want to show her mom the book. She was embarrassed. She thought her mom would be angry or disappointed. She hid the book under her pillow and ran downstairs.
+
+During dinner, her mom asked her, "How was your day, Sara? Did you find a good book at the library?"
+
+Sara looked down at her plate. She did not answer. She felt guilty.
+
+Her mom noticed her silence. She said gently, "Sara, is something wrong? You can tell me anything. I love you."
+
+Sara felt a tear roll down her cheek. She looked up at her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I borrowed a book that was too hard for me. I wanted to read it, but I couldn't. I was embarrassed. I hid the book under my pillow. I'm sorry."
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "Oh, Sara. You don't have to be sorry. You don't have to be embarrassed. It's okay to borrow books that are too hard for you. It's okay to try new things. That's how you learn. Reading is a skill. It takes time and practice. You are doing a great job. I'm proud of you."
+
+Sara felt better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too. Can you help me read the book?"
+
+Her mom said, "Of course, Sara. I would love to help you read the book. Let's go upstairs and get it. Maybe we can learn some new words together."
+
+Sara and her mom went upstairs and got the book. They cuddled on the bed and read the book. Sara learned some new words. She enjoyed the story. She was happy. She was glad she borrowed the book. She was glad she had her mom.
+Ben and Mia are playing in the backyard. They see a big box with some tools and wood. They want to make something with them.
+
+"Can we use these?" Ben asks Mia.
+
+Mia nods. She likes to build things. She picks up a hammer and a nail. She tries to hit the nail into the wood, but it is hard.
+
+"Be careful!" Ben says. "The nail is dangerous. It can hurt you."
+
+Mia nods again. She knows Ben is right. She puts the nail down and looks for something else.
+
+She sees a screwdriver and a screw. She thinks they are easier to use. She puts the screw on the wood and turns the screwdriver.
+
+"Look, I did it!" Mia says. She shows Ben her work.
+
+Ben smiles. He is proud of Mia. He picks up another screwdriver and a screw. He wants to help Mia.
+
+They work together to make a small house with the tools and wood. They are happy and have fun. They do not use the nail anymore. They know it is dangerous.
+Sara liked to jump. She jumped on her bed, on the sofa, on the grass. She jumped when she was happy, when she was bored, when she wanted to play. She jumped all the time.
+
+One day, Sara saw a birdcage in the window of a shop. Inside the birdcage, there was a bird. The bird was dull. It had gray feathers and a black beak. It did not sing or fly. It just sat on a stick and looked sad.
+
+Sara felt sorry for the bird. She wanted to make it happy. She thought, maybe the bird would like to jump with me. She went inside the shop and asked the man, can I buy the bird?
+
+The man said, yes, you can buy the bird. It is very cheap. Nobody wants it. It is a dull bird.
+
+Sara said, I want it. I will make it happy. She gave the man some money and took the birdcage. She ran outside and said to the bird, hello, bird. I am Sara. Do you want to jump with me?
+
+The bird looked at Sara. It saw her smile and her bright eyes. It heard her voice and her laugh. It felt something in its heart. It felt a spark.
+
+The bird opened its wings and flapped them hard. It broke the bars of the birdcage and flew out. It flew up in the sky and sang a loud song. It sang a song of joy and freedom.
+
+Sara watched the bird fly and sing. She clapped her hands and cheered. She was happy for the bird. She said, goodbye, bird. Have fun. Thank you for jumping with me.
+Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. They have a big bush that they can hide behind. Sometimes they pretend to be lions or spies or pirates.
+
+One day, they are playing pirates. Ben is the captain and Sam is the first mate. They have a stick for a sword and a hat for a hat. They say "Arrr!" and "Yo-ho-ho!" and look for treasure.
+
+But then they see another pirate. It is their dog, Spot. Spot has a bandana around his neck and a bone in his mouth. He runs towards them, wagging his tail.
+
+"Look out, matey!" Ben says. "It's a scary pirate dog! He wants our treasure!"
+
+"Let's fight him, captain!" Sam says. "We are brave pirates!"
+
+They run towards Spot, waving their stick and hat. Spot barks and jumps. He thinks they are playing too. He drops his bone and tries to lick their faces.
+
+"Stop, stop, stop!" Ben and Sam say. "You are too big and too loud! You are not a pirate, you are a dog!"
+
+Spot does not understand. He picks up his bone and runs away. He thinks they are chasing him. He runs around the garden, looking for a place to hide.
+
+Ben and Sam follow him. They want their stick and hat back. They look behind the bush, under the table, in the shed. They cannot find him.
+
+"Where is he, captain?" Sam asks.
+
+"I don't know, matey," Ben says. "Maybe he found a secret island. Or maybe he is a ghost pirate dog now. He is very scary."
+
+They shiver and hug each other. They wish Spot would come back. They miss him. They are not brave pirates anymore. They are just brothers.
+Lily was sick and had to go to the hospital. She did not like the hospital. It was big and noisy and smelled funny. She wanted to go home and play with her toys.
+
+A nurse came to her bed and smiled. She had a white hat and a blue dress. She said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Nurse Anna. I'm here to help you feel better. Can I take your temperature?"
+
+Lily nodded and opened her mouth. The nurse put a stick under her tongue and waited. Then she looked at the stick and said, "Good, your fever is going down. You're a brave girl, Lily."
+
+Lily smiled a little. She liked Nurse Anna. She was kind and gentle.
+
+Then a man came into the room. He had a white coat and a stethoscope. He said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Doctor Lee. I'm here to check your ears and your throat. Can you say 'ah' for me?"
+
+Lily said "ah" and the doctor looked into her mouth. Then he moved to her ears and put his stethoscope on them. He said, "Hmm, your ears are a bit red. You have an ear infection, Lily. That's why you feel sick. But don't worry, I have some medicine for you. It will make you feel better soon."
+
+Lily did not like the doctor. He was loud and clumsy. He made her ears hurt. She wanted him to go away.
+
+The doctor took a bottle from his pocket and said, "This is your medicine, Lily. It's a liquid. You have to take a spoonful every four hours. It tastes a bit bitter, but it will help you heal. Can you be a good girl and take it for me?"
+
+Lily shook her head. She did not want the medicine. It looked yucky and smelled bad. She said, "No, no, no. I don't want it. Go away, go away, go away."
+
+The doctor frowned and said, "Lily, you have to take your medicine. It's important for your health. Come on, it's not that bad. Just one spoonful and you're done."
+
+He tried to give her the spoon, but Lily shook her head again. She pushed his hand away and said, "No, no, no. Leave me alone. I hate you, I hate you, I hate you."
+
+The doctor was angry and said, "Lily, stop being silly and stubborn. You're making a scene. You're being a bad girl. You have to take your medicine now."
+
+He grabbed her chin and forced her mouth open. He poured the medicine into her mouth and said, "There, that's it. Swallow it, swallow it, swallow it."
+
+Lily felt the medicine burn her tongue and throat. She coughed and gagged and spit it out. She cried and screamed and said, "You're mean, you're mean, you're mean. You hurt me, you hurt me, you hurt me."
+
+The nurse heard the noise and ran into the room. She saw Lily crying and the doctor angry. She said, "What's going on here? What did you do to her, Doctor Lee?"
+
+The doctor said, "I was trying to give her her medicine, but she refused to take it. She was being rude and disobedient. She needs to learn some manners."
+
+The nurse said, "No, you were being rough and impatient. You scared her and hurt her. She needs some comfort and patience."
+
+She glared at the doctor and said, "You should be ashamed of yourself, Doctor Lee. You're a bad doctor. You need to learn some empathy."
+
+She turned to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. He was wrong to do that to you. You don't have to take the medicine if you don't want to. I'll find another way to help you feel better. Do you want a hug, Lily?"
+
+Lily nodded and reached for the nurse. The nurse hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here for you. You're a good girl, Lily. I love you, Lily."
+
+Lily hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Nurse Anna. You're a good nurse. You're my friend, Nurse Anna."
+
+The nurse smiled and said, "You're my friend too, Lily. We'll get through this together, Lily."
+Tim and Kim liked to play in the pond. They saw many frogs there. Some frogs were big and some were small. Some frogs were green and some were brown. Tim and Kim liked to catch the frogs and look at them.
+
+One day, they found a very big frog. It was green and had spots. It was very lazy. It did not jump or swim. It just sat on a rock. Tim and Kim wanted to catch it. They ran to the rock and tried to grab the frog.
+
+But the frog was not lazy. It was smart. It saw Tim and Kim coming. It quickly jumped into the water. It covered itself with mud and leaves. It hid under the water. Tim and Kim could not see it. They looked and looked, but they could not find it.
+
+They felt sad and angry. They wanted the big frog. They did not want to play with the other frogs. They went home and told their mom. Their mom said, "You should not be greedy. You should be happy with what you have. The big frog was clever. It knew how to protect itself. You should learn from it."
+
+Tim and Kim thought about what their mom said. They realized she was right. They said sorry to their mom. They said they would not be greedy again. They went back to the pond the next day. They played with the other frogs. They had fun. They were happy.
+Tom and Max are dogs. They live in a big house with their owner, Sam. Sam is nice to them. He gives them food, water, toys and hugs. Tom and Max like Sam very much.
+
+One day, Sam brings home a new dog. His name is Rex. Rex is big and black. He has sharp teeth and loud bark. Rex is rude. He does not share the toys. He does not let Tom and Max sleep on the couch. He growls at them when they come near Sam.
+
+Tom and Max are sad and angry. They want Rex to go away. They try to tell Sam, but Sam does not understand. He thinks Rex is cute and funny. He gives Rex more food, water, toys and hugs. Tom and Max feel left out.
+
+One night, Rex takes Tom's bone. Tom loves his bone. He has had it since he was a puppy. He does not want Rex to have it. He barks at Rex and tries to get his bone back. Rex barks back and bites Tom's ear. Tom yelps and bites Rex's tail. Rex howls and bites Tom's leg. Tom and Rex fight.
+
+Sam hears the noise and runs to the living room. He sees Tom and Rex fighting. He is shocked and angry. He shouts at them and tries to separate them. He grabs Rex by the collar and pulls him away. He does not see that Rex is still holding Tom's bone in his mouth. He does not see that Tom is still holding Rex's tail in his teeth. He does not see that Tom and Rex are still angry and scared. He does not see that they are about to bite him too.
+Jen and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and run in the park. On Wednesday, they go to the park with Jen's mom. Jen's mom has a phone. She says, "I have to talk to someone. You can play here, but stay close."
+
+Jen and Ben see a big slide. They want to go on it. They run to the slide and take turns. Jen goes first, then Ben, then Jen, then Ben. They have fun. They laugh and shout.
+
+Jen's mom's phone rings. She answers it. She says, "Hello? Yes, this is Jen's mom. What? Oh no! How? When?" She sounds sad and scared. She drops the phone.
+
+Jen and Ben hear the phone ring. They think it is a toy. They run to the phone and pick it up. They say, "Hello? Who is this? We are Jen and Ben. We are playing in the park."
+
+The voice on the phone says, "This is the police. We have bad news. Your dad had a car crash. He is very hurt. He is in the hospital. You have to come right now."
+
+Jen and Ben do not understand. They think the voice is crazy. They say, "No, you are silly. Our dad is at work. He is not hurt. He is fine. Bye bye." They hang up the phone.
+
+Jen's mom sees them. She is angry and sad. She says, "What are you doing? That was the police. They told me your dad had a car crash. He is very hurt. He is in the hospital. We have to go right now."
+
+Jen and Ben are confused and scared. They say, "No, mom, no. That was not the police. That was a crazy voice. Our dad is at work. He is not hurt. He is fine."
+
+Jen's mom cries. She says, "No, Jen, no. That was the police. They were telling the truth. Your dad is not fine. He is very hurt. He might die. We have to go right now."
+
+Jen and Ben cry too. They do not want their dad to die. They do not want to go to the hospital. They want to play in the park. They want their dad to be fine. They wish they did not answer the phone. They wish it was not Wednesday. They wish it was all a bad dream.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make noises. One day, they find a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there are many bulbs. Some are red, some are blue, some are yellow.
+
+"Wow, look at these!" Sara says. "They are shiny and pretty. Can we play with them?"
+
+"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they are not toys. Maybe they are for the lamps."
+
+Sara picks up a red bulb and shakes it. It makes a soft sound. "Listen, Ben, it has something inside. Maybe it is a bell."
+
+Ben picks up a blue bulb and shakes it too. It makes a louder sound. "No, Sara, it is not a bell. It is a rattle. See, it has holes."
+
+They shake the bulbs and make music. They laugh and sing. They do not hear their mom calling them.
+
+Mom comes to the garage. She sees the twins playing with the bulbs. She is angry and scared. "Sara! Ben! Stop that! Those are not toys! They are dangerous! They can break and hurt you!"
+
+Sara and Ben are surprised. They drop the bulbs and look at mom. They do not understand why she is angry. They think they are having fun.
+
+Mom picks up the bulbs and puts them back in the box. She hugs the twins and says, "I'm sorry, my loves. I know you were playing, but these are not for playing. They are for the lamps. They make light when you turn them on. But they are very fragile and can break easily. If they break, they can cut you or make sparks. That is not safe."
+
+Sara and Ben nod. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't know. We thought they were bells and rattles. We wanted to make music."
+
+Mom smiles and says, "I understand. You are very creative and curious. But you have to be careful with things you don't know. Next time, ask me before you play with something. OK?"
+
+Sara and Ben say, "OK, mom. We will ask you."
+
+Mom says, "Good. Now, how about we go to the living room and play with your real toys? I have a surprise for you."
+
+Sara and Ben say, "Yes, mom. What is it?"
+
+Mom says, "You'll see. Come on."
+
+They go to the living room. Mom turns on the TV. She says, "Look, it's your favorite show. It's about a deaf girl who learns to sign and make friends. She is very brave and smart. Do you want to watch it?"
+
+Sara and Ben say, "Yes, mom. We love that show. Thank you."
+
+They sit on the couch and watch the show. They learn new signs and words. They see the deaf girl do amazing things. They clap their hands and applaud. They are happy and proud. Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy and proud too.
+Sam and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They saw a big red tomato on the counter. Sam wanted to cut it and put it in a salad. Lily wanted to cook it and make it spicy.
+
+"No, no, no!" Sam said. "Tomato is good for salad. It is fresh and juicy. Spicy is bad. It makes your mouth hurt."
+
+"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily said. "Tomato is good for spicy. It is sweet and tangy. Spicy is good. It makes your mouth warm."
+
+They both grabbed the tomato and pulled. The tomato slipped from their hands and rolled on the floor. It bumped into the door of the pantry. The door opened and a big bag of flour fell out. The bag burst and flour went everywhere. Sam and Lily sneezed and coughed.
+
+"Oh no!" they said. "We made a big mess. Mommy will be mad."
+
+They heard Mommy coming. They ran to the pantry and hid inside. They closed the door and locked it. They hoped Mommy would not find them.
+
+"Sam? Lily? Where are you?" Mommy called. "What happened in the kitchen? It looks like a snowstorm. And where is my tomato?"
+
+Sam and Lily did not answer. They were scared and sorry. They hugged each other and whispered.
+
+"Maybe we can share the tomato next time," Sam said.
+
+"Maybe we can try both salad and spicy next time," Lily said.
+
+They waited for Mommy to open the door and say sorry. They hoped she would not be too mad. They hoped she would still love them.
+Mia and Leo were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They had a supply of toys and tools to help them. They had shovels, buckets, magnifying glasses and nets.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud noise in the sky. It was thunder. They looked up and saw dark clouds. They felt raindrops on their faces. They were scared.
+
+"Let's go inside, Mia!" Leo said. "The thunder is too loud and the rain is too wet!"
+
+"OK, Leo!" Mia said. "But we have to take our toys and tools with us. We don't want them to get lost or broken!"
+
+They quickly gathered their supply of toys and tools and ran to the house. They put them in a box and went to the living room. They saw their mom sitting on the couch with a book.
+
+"Hi, kids!" Mom said. "Did you have fun in the garden?"
+
+"Yes, Mom!" Mia and Leo said. "But then the thunder came and the rain came and we got scared!"
+
+"Don't worry, kids!" Mom said. "The thunder and the rain are just part of nature. They make the plants and the flowers grow. And they will go away soon. Then you can go back to the garden and play some more."
+
+"Really, Mom?" Mia and Leo said.
+
+"Really!" Mom said. "And you know what? You are very smart and brave to bring your toys and tools inside. You took good care of them. You have a lovely supply of toys and tools. And you have a lovely garden to play in. And you have a lovely mom who loves you very much!"
+
+Mia and Leo smiled and hugged their mom. They felt happy and safe. They liked their supply of toys and tools. They liked their garden. They liked their mom. And they even liked the thunder and the rain a little bit.
+Ben likes to count. He knows many numbers. He can count to ten and more. He likes to show his numbers to his mom and dad. They nod and smile when he counts.
+
+One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big slide. He wants to go on the slide. He runs to the slide and waits in line. He counts the kids in front of him. One, two, three, four. He is number five.
+
+A girl is behind him. She is nosy. She asks him many questions. What is your name? How old are you? Where do you live? Ben does not want to talk. He wants to go on the slide. He nods or shakes his head to answer her. He hopes she will stop.
+
+But she does not stop. She keeps asking him questions. She asks him what is his favorite color, what is his favorite animal, what is his favorite food. Ben is tired of her. He wishes she would go away.
+
+Finally, it is his turn to go on the slide. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. He looks down and sees his mom. She waves at him. He waves back. He is happy. He slides down fast and lands on the ground. He laughs. He runs to his mom and hugs her. He tells her he likes the slide. He does not like the nosy girl. His mom nods and hugs him back. She tells him she is proud of him. He is proud of himself. He knows many numbers. He can count to ten and more.
+Lily was a little crab who lived in a shell. She liked her shell very much. It was smooth and shiny and had pretty colors. She carried her shell everywhere she went.
+
+One day, she saw a big fish swimming near her. The fish had sharp teeth and a rough skin. It looked hungry and mean. Lily was scared. She hid in her shell and hoped the fish would go away.
+
+But the fish did not go away. It saw Lily's shell and wanted to eat it. It bit the shell with its teeth and tried to break it. Lily felt the shell crack and shake. She was very afraid. She wanted to escape, but she did not know how.
+
+The fish bit harder and harder. It made a big hole in the shell. It reached inside with its mouth and grabbed Lily. Lily screamed and kicked, but it was too late. The fish swallowed her whole. She was gone.
+
+The fish was happy. It had a tasty snack. It swam away, looking for more shells to eat. It did not care about Lily. Lily was just food.
+Sara and Tom are playing with their cat, Lily. Lily is a pretty cat with white fur and blue eyes. She likes to chase balls and strings and nap on the sofa.
+
+Sara has a red ball in her hand. She throws it across the room. Lily runs after it and catches it with her paw. She brings it back to Sara and drops it on the floor.
+
+"Good girl, Lily!" Sara says. "You are so fast and smart!"
+
+Tom has a yellow string in his hand. He swings it in the air. Lily jumps up and tries to reach it with her paw. She misses and falls on the carpet. She gets up and tries again.
+
+"Come on, Lily!" Tom says. "You can do it!"
+
+Lily reaches and reaches, but the string is too high. She looks at Tom with a sad face. She meows.
+
+Tom sees that Lily is unhappy. He lowers the string and lets Lily catch it with her paw. She pulls it and plays with it.
+
+"Here you go, Lily!" Tom says. "You are so brave and strong!"
+
+Sara and Tom hug Lily and pet her. Lily purrs and licks their faces. She is happy. She loves Sara and Tom. They are her best friends.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there.
+
+"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find a bird or a squirrel."
+
+"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful. The tree is very tall and old."
+
+They ran to the tree and started to climb. They used their hands and feet to hold on to the bark and the twigs. They went higher and higher, until they reached a big hole in the trunk.
+
+"Look, Lily!" Ben said. "There is something in the hole. Maybe it is a treasure or a toy."
+
+He reached his hand into the hole and felt something soft and wet. He pulled it out and saw that it was a smelly sock.
+
+"Yuck!" Ben said. "This is not a treasure or a toy. This is a dirty sock. Who put it here?"
+
+"Maybe someone who lives in the tree," Lily said. "Maybe a troll or a goblin."
+
+They heard a loud noise from the hole. It sounded like a growl and a snort. They saw something big and hairy stir in the dark.
+
+"Uh-oh," Ben said. "I think we found the owner of the sock. And he is not happy."
+
+They quickly climbed down the tree and ran away. They did not want to meet the troll or the goblin. They decided to play somewhere else.
+
+The end.
+Anna and Ben love to play with their toy train. They have a big track that goes around their room, and they take turns to drive the train and make noises. Sometimes they pretend that the train is going to different places, like the zoo or the park or the moon.
+
+One day, they decided to play a new game. They wanted to see who could make the train go faster and faster, without crashing or falling off the track. They each had a stopwatch and a whistle, and they would start and stop the train when they heard the whistle.
+
+Anna went first. She pushed the train as fast as she could, and watched the stopwatch. She wanted to beat Ben's time. She did not pay attention to the track, or the other toys, or the door. She only looked at the stopwatch and the train.
+
+Ben waited for his turn. He saw that Anna was not careful with the train. He saw that the train was getting close to the door, where their mom was coming in with a tray of cookies. He knew that if the train hit the door, it would break and make a mess. He did not want that to happen. He blew his whistle and said, "Pause!"
+
+Anna heard the whistle and stopped the train. She looked at the stopwatch and saw that she had a good time. She was happy. She looked at Ben and said, "I did it! I made the train go very fast! Did you see?"
+
+Ben nodded and said, "Yes, I saw. But you also almost hit the door. Look, mom is here with cookies. If the train hit the door, it would hurt mom and the cookies. And the train would be broken. That would be bad."
+
+Anna looked at the door and saw that Ben was right. She felt sorry. She said, "Oh, I did not see that. I was only looking at the train and the stopwatch. I was not careful. I am sorry, Ben. And I am sorry, mom."
+
+Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Anna. I am glad that Ben was watching and stopped the train. He was very smart and kind. You both did a good job with the train, but you also need to be aware of your surroundings and the consequences of your actions. Sometimes, it is better to pause and think, than to rush and regret."
+
+Anna and Ben hugged mom and said, "We understand, mom. Thank you for the cookies. And thank you, Ben, for saving the train and the door. You are a good brother."
+
+They ate the cookies and played with the train again. But this time, they were more careful and respectful. They learned that playing with the train was fun, but not more important than being safe and kind. They learned that an ordinary day can be special, if they pause and appreciate what they have.
+Sara and Ben love to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big turkey. The turkey is brown and soft and makes funny noises. Sara and Ben like to hug the turkey and pretend it is their pet.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben see a sign on the door of their house. The sign has a picture of a turkey and some words. Sara and Ben do not know what the words say, but they think the sign is for them. They think their mom and dad want them to play with the turkey outside.
+
+Sara and Ben take the turkey and go outside. They run and jump and laugh with the turkey. They have a lot of fun. They do not see the car that stops in front of their house. They do not see the man who gets out of the car and looks at the sign. They do not see the man who knocks on the door and talks to their mom and dad.
+
+The man is a farmer. He has a lot of turkeys on his farm. He is looking for a new turkey to join his flock. He sees the sign on the door and thinks it is an offer. He thinks the sign says "Free Turkey". He thinks Sara and Ben's mom and dad want to give away their turkey.
+
+The farmer is happy. He thinks he is lucky. He asks Sara and Ben's mom and dad if he can have the turkey. Sara and Ben's mom and dad are confused. They do not want to give away their turkey. They love their turkey. They made the sign for Sara and Ben. The sign says "Happy Turkey Day". They want to celebrate Thanksgiving with their turkey.
+
+Sara and Ben's mom and dad explain to the farmer that the sign is a mistake. They tell him that the turkey is not free. They tell him that the turkey is their toy. They tell him that the turkey is Sara and Ben's friend.
+
+The farmer is sorry. He feels silly. He apologizes to Sara and Ben's mom and dad. He says goodbye and leaves. He does not take the turkey.
+
+Sara and Ben come back inside. They see the farmer leaving. They do not know what happened. They do not care. They are happy. They have their turkey. They hug their turkey and their mom and dad. They are lucky. They love their turkey. They love their family. They say "Happy Turkey Day".
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it.
+
+"Give me your doll, Lily. It is pretty and I like it," Ben said.
+
+"No, Ben. It is my doll and you have your car. Go play with your car," Lily said.
+
+"But I want your doll. It is not fair that you have it and I don't. Give it to me or I will take it," Ben said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily's hands.
+
+Lily held on to her doll and shouted, "No, Ben. Stop it. You are being mean and rude. You can't take my doll. It is mine."
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She was not happy.
+
+"What is going on here? Why are you two fighting?" Mom asked.
+
+"Ben wants my doll and he is trying to take it from me. He is not fair," Lily said.
+
+"I want her doll and she won't give it to me. She is not fair," Ben said.
+
+Mom sighed and said, "You both need to learn to share and be kind to each other. Lily, you can let Ben play with your doll for a while and then he will give it back to you. Ben, you can play with your car or find another toy to play with. You can't just take things from others. How would you feel if Lily took your car?"
+
+Lily and Ben thought about what Mom said. They realized that they were being selfish and unkind. They felt sorry for making Mom upset.
+
+"Sorry, Mom. We will share and be kind," Lily and Ben said.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you understand. Now, why don't you play together nicely and read this newspaper with me? It has some funny pictures and stories that you might like."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. We will read the newspaper with you."
+
+They gave each other a hug and said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben."
+
+They surrendered their toys and went to sit with Mom on the couch. They looked at the newspaper and laughed at the funny pictures and stories. They were happy and peaceful. Mom was proud of them.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they have a tea party with their dolls and stuffed animals. Lily has a pink cup and Tom has a blue cup. They fill their cups with water and pretend it is tea.
+
+"Would you like some tea, Mr. Bear?" Lily asks, holding her cup.
+
+"Yes, please, Lily. You are very kind," Mr. Bear says in a funny voice.
+
+Lily giggles and pours some water into Mr. Bear's cup. She is careful not to spill.
+
+"Would you like some tea, Ms. Bunny?" Tom asks, holding his cup.
+
+"No, thank you, Tom. I don't like tea. I like juice," Ms. Bunny says in a silly voice.
+
+Tom makes a face and teases Ms. Bunny. He says, "Juice is for babies. Tea is for grown-ups. You are a baby, Ms. Bunny."
+
+Ms. Bunny does not like to be teased. She says, "I am not a baby, Tom. I am a big bunny. You are a silly boy, Tom."
+
+Tom and Ms. Bunny start to argue. They raise their voices and say mean things to each other.
+
+Lily and Mr. Bear do not like to hear them fight. They say, "Stop, stop, stop! You are making too much noise. You are hurting our ears. You are not being nice. You are being rude."
+
+Lily and Mr. Bear put down their cups and go to Tom and Ms. Bunny. They hug them and say, "We are sorry. We don't want to fight. We want to be friends. We want to have fun. We want to share our tea and juice."
+
+Tom and Ms. Bunny feel bad. They say, "We are sorry, too. We don't want to tease. We want to be kind. We want to play with you. We want to try your tea and juice."
+
+Lily and Tom smile and say, "That's good. We are happy. We are glad. We are friends."
+
+They pick up their cups and toast. They say, "Cheers!"
+
+They sip their water and pretend it is tea and juice. They laugh and talk with their dolls and stuffed animals. They have a nice tea party. They are happy.
+Sara was thirsty. She saw a bottle on the table. It was blue and shiny. She wanted to drink from it. She reached for the bottle.
+
+But Mom saw her. She said, "No, Sara, don't touch that bottle. It is not for you. It has medicine in it. Medicine can make you sick if you drink too much. You have to trust me, Sara. I know what is good for you."
+
+Sara was sad. She did not understand why Mom did not let her have the bottle. She thought it was harmless. She thought it was water. She cried.
+
+Mom hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I don't want to make you cry. I love you. I have another bottle for you. It has juice in it. Juice is yummy and good for you. You can drink from this bottle. Here you go."
+
+Sara smiled. She took the bottle from Mom. It was red and sweet. She drank from it. She liked it. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I trust you. You are the best."
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a big stick. It is rough and brown.
+
+"Let me have it!" Tim says. He tries to grab the stick from Sam.
+
+"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He holds the stick tight.
+
+They pull and tug on the stick. They yell at each other. They are angry and loud.
+
+Mom hears them from the house. She comes out to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the stick.
+
+"Stop it, boys!" Mom says. "You are making too much noise. And you are hurting each other with that stick. It is not a toy. It is a light."
+
+"A light?" Tim and Sam say. They look at the stick. They see a small button on the end. They press it. The stick makes a bright flash. It is a flashlight.
+
+"Wow!" Tim and Sam say. They are surprised and happy. They stop yelling. They stop fighting.
+
+"Can we play with it, Mom?" Tim asks.
+
+"Sure, but you have to share it nicely," Mom says. "And be careful with it. It is not a rough stick. It is a light."
+
+Tim and Sam nod. They say sorry to each other. They take turns with the flashlight. They make shadows and shapes on the wall. They have fun. They are quiet and kind. Mom smiles. She is glad.
+Tom and Anna like to play outside. They run, jump, and kick a ball. This is good exercise. It makes them strong and happy.
+
+But one day, it is very cold and wet. Mom says they cannot go outside. They have to remain inside the house. Tom and Anna are sad and bored.
+
+Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's play with my toys in my room." Anna agrees. They go to Tom's room. Tom has many toys. He has cars, trains, blocks, and books.
+
+But Tom does not want to share his toys. He says, "This is my car. This is my train. This is my block. This is my book. You cannot touch them. They are mine." Anna is angry and hurt. She says, "That is not fair. You are selfish. You have to share your toys. Sharing is nice."
+
+Tom does not listen. He says, "No, I do not have to share. They are my toys. Go away." He pushes Anna out of his room. He closes the door. He plays with his toys alone.
+
+Anna cries. She goes to Mom. She tells Mom what Tom did. Mom is not happy. She says, "Tom, you have to come here. You have to say sorry to Anna. You have to share your toys. You cannot be selfish. Being selfish is bad."
+
+Tom does not want to come. He does not want to say sorry. He does not want to share. He wants to play with his toys alone. But Mom is firm. She says, "Tom, you have to come now. Or you will have no toys at all."
+
+Tom is scared. He does not want to lose his toys. He comes to Mom. He says sorry to Anna. He says he will share his toys. He says he will not be selfish again.
+
+Mom is glad. She says, "That is good, Tom. I am proud of you. Sharing is good. Being selfish is bad. Now you and Anna can play together. You can have fun and exercise. You can be happy."
+
+Tom and Anna hug. They go to Tom's room. They play with his toys together. They share. They are not selfish. They are happy.
+Sara loves her horse, Max. He is big and brown and has a long mane. Sara likes to brush his mane and give him apples. Max likes apples too. They are sweet and juicy.
+
+One day, Sara and Max go for a ride in the field. The sun is high and warm. It shines on Sara and Max. They feel happy. They see flowers and birds and butterflies. Sara sings a song to Max. He neighs back.
+
+But then, Sara sees a lemon tree. She likes lemons. They are yellow and round. She thinks they are like the sun. She stops Max and picks a lemon. She peels it and takes a bite.
+
+But the lemon is not like the sun. It is sour and bitter. Sara makes a face. She spits out the lemon. She does not like it at all. She feels sad.
+
+Max sees Sara's face. He knows she is sad. He nuzzles her with his nose. He tries to cheer her up. He gives her a lick. He likes lemons. They are sour and tangy. He thinks they are fun.
+
+Sara laughs. She hugs Max. He is a good horse. He makes her happy. She gives him the rest of the lemon. He eats it with a crunch. They smile at each other. They are friends. They ride on in the field. The sun shines on them. They feel happy.
+Anna liked to lead her fish on walks. She had a big fish bowl with a blue fish and a yellow fish. She put a string on the bowl and pulled it around the house. She said hello to her toys and her plants and her mom and dad.
+
+One day, she wanted to lead her fish outside. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, but be careful. Anna put on her hat and her coat and her boots. She took her fish bowl and went to the door. She opened it and saw the snow.
+
+Anna was happy. She liked the snow. It was white and cold and soft. She led her fish on the snow. She made a snowman and a snow angel. She gave her fish a kiss and said they were good fish.
+
+But then, she saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry and loud. It barked and ran to Anna. It wanted to play with her fish. Anna was scared. She did not want the dog to hurt her fish. She held her fish bowl tight and said no.
+
+The dog did not listen. It jumped and tried to grab the fish bowl. Anna screamed and cried. She called for her mom. Her mom heard her and came outside. She saw the dog and Anna and the fish. She was angry. She shouted at the dog and scared it away.
+
+Anna was sad. Her fish bowl was broken. Her fish were on the snow. They did not move. They did not swim. They did not breathe. Anna hugged her mom and said she was sorry. She said she loved her fish.
+
+Her mom hugged her back and said it was not her fault. She said the dog was bad and she was brave. She said she loved her too. She said they would get new fish. She said they would be modest fish. They would not need walks. They would stay in their bowl and be happy. Anna nodded and smiled. She said she liked modest fish. She said she liked her mom. They went inside and had hot chocolate.
+Sara and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But they did not like to share. Sometimes they fought over their things.
+
+One day, Sara found a big envelope in the mail. It had her name on it. She opened it and saw a beautiful dress. It was pink and sparkly. She was very happy.
+
+"Look, Tom, I got a dress from Grandma!" she said.
+
+Tom looked at the dress. He did not like it. He liked cars and trucks. He was very angry.
+
+"That's not fair! Why did Grandma send you a dress and not me?" he said.
+
+He grabbed the dress from Sara and tore it. Sara screamed and cried.
+
+"Tom, you are terrible! You ruined my dress!" she said.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dress and the twins.
+
+"What happened here?" she asked.
+
+Sara and Tom both tried to tell their story. Mom listened and shook her head.
+
+"I'm sorry, Sara, your dress is broken. And I'm sorry, Tom, you did not get a gift. But you should not have torn Sara's dress. That was very mean. You need to say sorry and share your toys," she said.
+
+She made Tom apologize to Sara and give her one of his cars. She made Sara forgive Tom and give him one of her books. She hugged them both and said she loved them.
+
+"Maybe Grandma will send you something else next time. But you have to be nice to each other. Now, it's almost noon. Time for lunch," she said.
+
+She took them to the kitchen and made them sandwiches. Sara and Tom ate and talked. They decided to play together after lunch. They learned their lesson.
+Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to zoom on the slide and the swings. They see some big kids with equipment. The equipment has wheels and helmets and pads.
+
+"Can we try your equipment?" Tom asks the big kids.
+
+"No, you are too little. This equipment is for big kids only. Go away!" one of the big kids says.
+
+Tom and Lily feel sad. They want to zoom on the equipment too. They go back to the slide and the swings.
+
+"Look, there is a bike!" Lily says. She sees a bike near a bench. The bike is little, like them. It has a basket and a bell.
+
+"Maybe we can zoom on the bike!" Tom says. He runs to the bike. He tries to get on, but the bike is too high.
+
+"Help me, Lily!" Tom says.
+
+Lily helps Tom. She pushes the bike down. Tom gets on the bike. He rings the bell.
+
+"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Tom says. He pedals the bike. He feels happy.
+
+Lily runs after Tom. She wants to zoom on the bike too.
+
+"Wait for me, Tom!" Lily says.
+
+They zoom on the bike together. They have fun. They forget about the big kids and the equipment. They are happy with the little bike.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma had. They found a big box with a lot of clothes. Lily wanted to try them on.
+
+"Look, Ben, I am a princess!" Lily said. She put on a pink dress and a shiny crown. Ben smiled. He liked to see his sister happy.
+
+"I am a knight!" Ben said. He grabbed a wooden sword and a helmet. He pretended to fight a dragon. Lily clapped.
+
+They heard a noise. It was a loud bang. They turned around. They saw a white sheet. It was moving. It had two holes for eyes. It was a ghost!
+
+"Boo!" The ghost said. Lily and Ben screamed. They ran to the door. They tried to open it. It was locked.
+
+"Help! Help!" They shouted. They were very scared.
+
+The ghost laughed. It was not a real ghost. It was their grandma. She had grabbed an original sheet from the box. She wanted to play a trick on them.
+
+"Got you!" Grandma said. She took off the sheet. She hugged Lily and Ben. "I'm sorry, my dears. I didn't mean to scare you so much. It was just a joke."
+
+Lily and Ben were still shaking. They were not happy. They did not like the joke.
+
+"Grandma, that was not funny!" Lily said. "That was mean!"
+
+"Grandma, you should not grab things that are not yours!" Ben said. "That was rude!"
+
+Grandma felt sorry. She saw that they were upset. She apologized.
+
+"You're right, my dears. I was wrong. I should not have grabbed the sheet. I should not have scared you. I wanted to have some fun with you. But I went too far. I'm very sorry. Can you forgive me?"
+
+Lily and Ben looked at each other. They loved their grandma. They knew that she loved them too. They decided to forgive her.
+
+"OK, Grandma. We forgive you." Lily said. "But don't do that again!"
+
+"OK, Grandma. We forgive you." Ben said. "But next time, ask before you grab!"
+
+Grandma smiled. She thanked them. She gave them a big kiss. She unlocked the door. She invited them to have some cookies and milk. They agreed. They went downstairs. They were happy again. They forgot about the ghost. They enjoyed the cookies and milk. They told Grandma about their princess and knight game. Grandma listened. She was proud of them. She thought they were very original.
+Anna wanted to go to the park with her mom and dad. She loved to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. But first, she had to put on her dress. Mom said it was a nice day and she should wear something pretty.
+
+Anna found her dress in her closet. It was pink and had flowers on it. She liked it a lot. But it was very messy. It had stains and wrinkles and a big hole. Anna did not know how it got so messy. She did not want to wear it.
+
+She looked for another dress. But she could not find one. All her other dresses were in the laundry basket. They were dirty too. Anna was sad. She did not have a dress to wear to the park.
+
+She heard mom call her name. "Anna, hurry up! We are leaving soon!"
+
+Anna did not know what to do. She did not want to make mom angry. But she did not want to wear the messy dress. She decided to ask mom for help.
+
+She ran to the kitchen with the dress in her hand. She showed it to mom. "Mom, look! My dress is messy. I can't wear it to the park. Do you have another dress for me?"
+
+Mom looked at the dress. She saw the stains and wrinkles and the hole. She frowned. "Anna, how did your dress get so messy? Did you play with it?"
+
+Anna shook her head. "No, mom. I don't know. Maybe the cat did it. Or the wind. Or the monster under my bed."
+
+Mom smiled. She did not believe Anna. But she did not want to scold her. She wanted to go to the park too. She hugged Anna and said, "It's okay, Anna. I have another dress for you. It's in my closet. It's blue and has stars on it. Do you want to wear it?"
+
+Anna nodded. She liked blue and stars. She thanked mom and ran to her closet. She found the dress and put it on. It was not messy. It was pretty. She was happy.
+
+She ran back to the kitchen. She showed mom and dad her dress. They said she looked beautiful. They said they were proud of her. They said they were ready to go to the park.
+
+Anna was happy. She grabbed her mom and dad's hands. She said, "Let's go! Let's hurry! I want to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks!"
+
+They went to the park. They had a lot of fun. Anna forgot about the messy dress. She only thought about the blue dress and the stars. She was happy.
+Tom and Mia were gifted kids. They could do many things that other kids could not. They could read big books, play hard games, and make cool things with their toys. They liked to show off their skills to their friends and family.
+
+One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to play with the water and splash each other. They ran to the fountain and jumped in. They laughed and splashed and had fun.
+
+But they did not see that there was a sign that said "No playing in the fountain". They also did not see that there was a man with a laser. The man was a worker who used the laser to fix the fountain. He was not happy to see Tom and Mia in the water. He shouted at them to get out.
+
+"Hey, you kids, get out of the fountain! You are not supposed to be here! You are messing up my work! This laser is not a toy, it is dangerous!"
+
+Tom and Mia were scared. They did not know that the laser was dangerous. They thought it was a toy. They quickly got out of the fountain and ran to their mom. They were wet and cold and sorry.
+
+Their mom was not happy either. She was angry and disappointed. She told them that they were not smart to play in the fountain. They did not follow the rules. They did not respect the worker. They could have hurt themselves or others.
+
+"Tom and Mia, you are gifted kids, but you are not wise. You need to learn to use your gifts for good, not for fun. You need to listen to others, not to yourself. You need to be careful, not careless. You need to say sorry to the worker and to me."
+
+Tom and Mia felt ashamed. They knew that their mom was right. They went to the worker and said sorry. They also said sorry to their mom. They promised to be more wise and careful next time.
+
+The worker and their mom forgave them. They gave them a hug and a smile. They told them that they were still proud of them, but they also wanted them to be good. They told them that being gifted is not enough, they also need to be kind and responsible.
+
+Tom and Mia learned a lesson that day. They realized that their gifts were not for showing off, but for helping and learning. They decided to use their gifts for good, not for fun. They also decided to respect the rules and the people around them. They became more wise and careful, and also more happy and loved.
+Anna and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys and books, but they like to look at pictures best. They have a big box with many pictures of animals, people, and places. They take turns to pick a picture and show it to each other.
+
+"Look, Ben, this is a picture of a lion. He is big and yellow and has a loud roar. He lives in a place with grass and trees," Anna says, holding a picture of a lion.
+
+"Wow, Anna, he is scary. I don't want to meet a lion. He might bite me," Ben says, hiding behind a pillow.
+
+"No, Ben, he won't bite you. He is in the picture. He can't come out. You are safe here," Anna says, smiling.
+
+She puts the picture back in the box and picks another one. She opens it and gasps.
+
+"Ben, look, this is a picture of us. We are small and happy and have a big hug. We live in a house with Mom and Dad. They love us," Anna says, showing the picture of them.
+
+"Wow, Anna, this is my favorite picture. We are not scary. We are nice. I love you," Ben says, hugging Anna.
+
+"I love you too, Ben. We are safe here," Anna says, hugging Ben back.
+
+They put the picture on the wall and look at it. They smile and laugh. They are happy.
+Ben likes to swing on the cable. The cable is long and strong. It hangs from a big tree in the park. Ben holds the cable with both hands and runs. Then he jumps and flies in the air. He feels happy and free.
+
+But one day, the cable is gone. Ben looks for it everywhere. He asks his mom and dad. They say someone cut the cable. Ben is sad and angry. He wants to swing on the cable again. He misses the fun and the wind.
+
+Then he sees a new cable. It is longer and stronger. It hangs from a bigger tree. Ben runs to it and smiles. He holds the cable with both hands and runs. Then he jumps and flies higher than before. He feels happier and freer. He says thank you to the person who put the new cable. The person smiles and says you're welcome. Ben swings on the cable every day. He loves the cable and the park.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the dark. They had a flashlight that their dad gave them. It was big and bright and made funny noises when they shook it. They admired their flashlight and took it everywhere.
+
+One night, they decided to explore the attic. They climbed the stairs and opened the door. It was very dark and dusty. They saw old boxes, clothes, toys and books. They used their flashlight to look around.
+
+"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. He found a shiny ball that was hanging from the ceiling. It had many colors and sparkles. He wanted to touch it.
+
+"Be careful, Tom. It looks fragile. It might break," Lily said. She was scared of the ball. She thought it was a magic thing that could hurt them.
+
+But Tom did not listen. He reached for the ball and pulled it. The ball came off and fell to the floor. It shattered into pieces. The flashlight also fell and broke. The attic became very dark and quiet.
+
+Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They had broken their flashlight and the shiny ball. They did not know what to do. They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had listened to Lily.
+Anna was a princess who lived in a big palace. She liked to play with her dolls and dress up in pretty clothes. She had a birthday soon and she wanted to have a party with her friends.
+
+She asked her mother, the queen, if she could prepare the party. The queen said yes, but she had to do some work first. She had to learn how to read and write and speak to famous people. Anna did not like work. She wanted to have fun.
+
+She said to her mother, "I do not want to work. I want to prepare the party now. Please, please, please."
+
+The queen said, "No, Anna. You have to work first. It is important for a princess to be smart and polite. You can prepare the party later, when you finish your work."
+
+Anna was angry and sad. She did not listen to her mother. She ran away from her room and went to the kitchen. She saw a big cake and some cookies and some juice. She thought they were for her party. She took them and ran to the garden. She wanted to share them with her friends.
+
+But when she got to the garden, she saw that the cake and the cookies and the juice were not for her party. They were for another party. They were for the king, her father, who had a meeting with some famous people. The king was very angry and surprised when he saw Anna with the cake and the cookies and the juice. He said, "Anna, what are you doing? You took the food for my meeting. You ruined everything. Go back to your room now."
+
+Anna was scared and sorry. She did not know that the food was for her father. She wanted to make him happy, not angry. She said, "I am sorry, father. I thought the food was for my party. I wanted to prepare the party with my friends. I did not want to work. I did not listen to mother. I am sorry, sorry, sorry."
+
+The king said, "Anna, I love you, but you have to learn to listen and obey. You have to work before you play. You have to respect the food and the people. You have to be a good princess. Now go back to your room and do your work. Then you can prepare your party with your friends."
+
+Anna nodded and cried. She gave back the food and hugged her father. She said, "I love you, father. I will do my work. I will be a good princess. I will prepare my party later. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
+
+She went back to her room and did her work. She learned how to read and write and speak to famous people. She was smart and polite. She finished her work and prepared her party with her friends. She had a lot of fun and everyone was happy. She was a happy princess.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the garden with their water guns. They liked to spray each other and laugh. They also liked to spray the flowers and the bugs.
+
+But they did not like to spray the television. Their mom had told them many times that the television was not for spraying. It was for watching and learning. If they sprayed the television, it would break and they would have no more shows.
+
+One day, Tom had a naughty idea. He wanted to see what would happen if he sprayed the television. He sneaked into the living room and aimed his water gun at the screen. He pulled the trigger and water came out.
+
+"Tom, what are you doing?" Lily shouted. She followed him and saw him spraying the television. She was angry and scared. She knew their mom would be very mad.
+
+The television made a loud noise and sparks flew out. It stopped working and went dark. Tom and Lily were frightened. They dropped their water guns and ran away. They hid under the bed and hoped their mom would not find them.
+
+But their mom did find them. She smelled the smoke and saw the water on the floor. She followed the trail to the living room and saw the broken television. She was very sad and very mad.
+
+She went to the bedroom and looked under the bed. She saw Tom and Lily's faces. They looked sorry and scared.
+
+"Tom, Lily, come out right now," she said. "You have been very bad. You sprayed the television and broke it. You could have hurt yourselves or started a fire. Why did you do that?"
+
+Tom and Lily came out slowly. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They said they were curious and did not think it would break. They said they would never do it again.
+
+Their mom hugged them back and said she loved them. She said she was glad they were not hurt. But she also said they had to learn from their mistake. She said they had to help her clean up the mess and save up their money to buy a new television. She said they had to play with their water guns outside only and not spray anything else.
+
+Tom and Lily agreed. They said they understood and would do better. They helped their mom clean up the living room and put their water guns away. They did not watch any shows for a long time. They learned their lesson and never sprayed the television again.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box near the pond. They think it is a boat.
+
+"Let's sail in the pond!" Lily says.
+
+"OK, but we need a sail," Tom says.
+
+They look around and see a big red scarf on a bench. They run and take it.
+
+"Shh, don't let anyone see us," Lily whispers.
+
+They put the scarf on the box and make a sail. They push the box into the water. They climb inside and sit down.
+
+"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says.
+
+The wind blows and the box moves. They pretend they are pirates.
+
+"Arr, matey, where are we going?" Lily asks.
+
+"To the treasure island, of course!" Tom says.
+
+They laugh and sing. They have an easy and happy time. They don't see the duck that swims near them. The duck is curious. It pecks at the scarf. The scarf falls off. The box stops.
+
+"Oh no, our sail is gone!" Lily says.
+
+The duck quacks and swims away. Lily and Tom are sad. They try to paddle with their hands, but it is hard. They are stuck in the pond.
+
+"Help, help!" they shout.
+
+A man hears them. He comes and helps them. He pulls the box to the shore. He gives them the scarf.
+
+"Thank you, mister," Lily and Tom say.
+
+They are sorry for taking the scarf. They say goodbye to the man. They leave the box and the scarf. They go home. They are still friends. They learned a lesson. They will not take things that are not theirs. They will ask first. They will be careful. They will have more fun.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a cactus with many sharp spikes. Lily wanted to touch it, but Ben said no.
+
+"Don't poke the cactus, Lily. It will hurt you," Ben said.
+
+But Lily did not listen. She was curious and brave. She poked the cactus with her finger. Ouch! It hurt a lot. She cried and ran to her mom.
+
+Mom saw Lily's finger. It was red and bleeding. She took Lily inside and put a bandage on it. She was angry and sad.
+
+"Why did you poke the cactus, Lily? You should have listened to Ben. He was trying to help you," Mom said.
+
+Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She learned her lesson. She said sorry to Ben and Mom. She hugged them and said, "I will not poke the cactus again. I will be careful and smart."
+
+The moral of the story is: Listen to your friends and family. They care about you and want you to be safe. Do not touch things that can hurt you. Be careful and smart.
+Tim and Mia are best friends. They like to play in the park. They have a game. They pretend they are brave knights. They use sticks as swords and hats as helmets.
+
+One day, they see a big bell in the park. It is shiny and loud. They want to ring it. They run to the bell. But they are too small. They cannot reach it.
+
+They see a giant. He is tall and strong. He has a kind face. He is working in the park. He is cutting the grass. They are scared of the giant. But they want to ring the bell.
+
+They say to the giant, "Hello, giant. Can you help us? We want to ring the bell. But we are too small. Can you lift us up?"
+
+The giant smiles. He says, "Sure, I can help you. I am not a giant. I am a man. My name is Bob. I am dependable. I will not hurt you. Come here. I will lift you up."
+
+He lifts Tim and Mia up. They hold the bell. They ring it. It makes a loud sound. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, Bob. You are a good man. You are dependable. You are our friend."
+
+Bob says, "You are welcome, Tim and Mia. You are brave knights. You are my friends too. You can ring the bell anytime. But be careful. Do not ring it too much. It might bother the people in the park."
+
+They say, "Okay, Bob. We will be careful. We will not ring it too much. We will play with you again."
+
+They hug Bob. They run to play. They are happy. They have a new friend. He is a dependable man. He is not a giant. He is Bob.
+Lily liked to play with her toys in the garden. She had dolls, cars, balls and books. But her favorite toy was a lizard. It was green and shiny and had a long tail. Lily called it Lizzy.
+
+One day, Lily wanted to make Lizzy a house. She found some sticks, stones, leaves and mud. She put them together to make a wall. Then she added more sticks, stones, leaves and mud to make another wall. She did this until she had four walls and a roof. She made a door and a window too. She was very proud of her house.
+
+She put Lizzy inside the house and said, "There you go, Lizzy. This is your new home. Do you like it?" Lizzy nodded and smiled. Lily smiled back and said, "I'm glad you like it. I love you, Lizzy."
+
+But then, Lily heard a loud roar. She turned around and saw a big, scary lion. It had yellow fur, sharp teeth and claws. It looked hungry and angry. It saw Lily and Lizzy and ran towards them.
+
+Lily was very scared. She screamed and ran away. She left Lizzy and the house behind. She hoped the lion would not hurt them.
+
+But Lizzy was not scared. He had a secret. He was not a normal lizard. He was a magic lizard. He could grow bigger and stronger when he wanted to. He decided to protect his house and his friend.
+
+He quickly grew as big as the lion. He had scales, spikes and a powerful tail. He roared back at the lion and said, "Go away! This is my house and my friend. You can't have them!"
+
+The lion was surprised and scared. He had never seen a lizard like that. He did not want to fight. He turned around and ran away.
+
+Lily saw what Lizzy did. She was amazed and happy. She ran back to Lizzy and hugged him. She said, "Wow, Lizzy! You are amazing! You saved us! You are the best lizard ever!"
+
+Lizzy smiled and hugged her back. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best friend ever!" They went inside the house and played happily. They were not scared of anything.
+Tom and Lily were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park because it had swings and slides and a big sandbox. Mom said they could pick one thing to play with first.
+
+"I want the swings!" Tom said. He ran to the swings and got on one. He pushed himself with his feet and went high in the air.
+
+"I want the swings too!" Lily said. She followed Tom and tried to get on the swing next to him. But Tom said, "No, this is my swing! You can't have it!"
+
+Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to swing with Tom. She said, "That's not fair! You have to share!"
+
+Mom heard them and came over. She said, "Tom, you have to be nice to your sister. You can take turns on the swings. Lily, you can pick another swing or another thing to play with until it's your turn."
+
+Lily looked around and saw a funny seat. It was round and had a hole in the middle. It was hanging from a rope on a tree. She thought it looked like a donut. She said, "I want to try that seat!"
+
+She went to the funny seat and sat on it. She held the rope and spun around. She felt dizzy and happy. She laughed and said, "This is fun!"
+
+Tom saw Lily and thought the funny seat looked fun too. He said, "Can I try that seat?"
+
+Lily said, "Sure, you can try it. But you have to give me your swing."
+
+Tom agreed and got off his swing. He gave it to Lily and went to the funny seat. He sat on it and spun around. He felt dizzy and happy too. He laughed and said, "This is fun!"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "See, you can have fun together. You just have to share and pick different things sometimes."
+Jenny and Ben were twins who liked to play a lot. They had many toys and games, but they also liked to make a mess. Sometimes they would throw their clothes on the floor, or spill their juice on the table, or draw on the walls. Their mom and dad were not happy with them.
+
+One day, mom and dad said, "Jenny and Ben, you need to learn to settle your mess. If you make a mess, you have to clean it up. It is not fair to leave it for us or for the maid. It is also not good for your room and your things. Do you understand?"
+
+Jenny and Ben nodded, but they did not really listen. They thought cleaning was boring and hard. They wanted to have fun and play. So they went to the bathroom and found a big bottle of shampoo. They thought it would be fun to squirt the shampoo all over the bathtub, the sink, the mirror, and the floor. They laughed and giggled as they made a lot of bubbles and foam.
+
+But they did not notice that the shampoo was slippery and sticky. When they tried to get out of the bathroom, they slipped and fell. They hurt their knees and elbows, and they got shampoo in their eyes and hair. They cried and screamed for help.
+
+Mom and dad heard them and ran to the bathroom. They saw the mess and the twins. They were angry and worried. They helped them get up and wash off the shampoo. They said, "Jenny and Ben, look what you have done. You have wasted a lot of shampoo, and you have made a huge mess. You have also hurt yourselves and made us scared. This is not fun, this is foolish. You have to learn to be careful and responsible. You have to settle your mess, not make it worse. Do you understand?"
+
+Jenny and Ben nodded, and this time they really listened. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We were wrong. We did not think about the consequences. We will settle our mess and help you clean the bathroom. We will also be more careful and responsible from now on. We love you, mom and dad."
+
+Mom and dad hugged them and said, "We love you too, Jenny and Ben. We are glad you learned your lesson. Cleaning is not hard, it is easy. It is also good for you and for us. It makes our home nice and tidy. It also shows that you respect and care for your things and for us. We are proud of you, Jenny and Ben."
+
+Jenny and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. We are proud of ourselves too. We will settle our mess and have fun in a good way." They cleaned the bathroom with mom and dad, and then they played with their toys and games in their room. They did not make a mess anymore, and they settled it if they did. They were happy and so were mom and dad.
+Sara and Ben were very happy. They were going to the festival with their mom and dad. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, games, music, and food. Sara and Ben wanted to try everything.
+
+They saw a big wheel that went round and round. They asked their mom and dad if they could go on it. Their mom and dad said yes, but they had to return soon. They gave them some money and told them to be careful. Sara and Ben ran to the big wheel and got in a seat. They waved to their mom and dad as the wheel started to move.
+
+The big wheel was very fun. Sara and Ben could see the whole festival from up high. They saw the colors, the lights, and the people. They laughed and shouted with joy. They did not want to get off.
+
+But then, something bad happened. The big wheel stopped. It was not moving anymore. Sara and Ben looked around. They saw that the sky was dark and cloudy. They heard thunder and saw lightning. They felt raindrops on their faces. They were scared.
+
+They looked for their mom and dad, but they could not see them. They did not know what to do. They started to cry. They wanted to return to their mom and dad.
+
+"Help! Help!" they called.
+
+A man came to them. He worked at the festival. He had a hat and a coat. He looked at Sara and Ben and smiled.
+
+"Don't worry, kids. The big wheel is broken. But I will help you get down. And then I will help you find your mom and dad. They are waiting for you. They are not far. OK?"
+
+Sara and Ben nodded. They felt a little better. The man opened the seat and helped them get down. He held their hands and walked with them. He was very kind.
+
+They saw their mom and dad. They were standing under a big umbrella. They looked worried. They saw Sara and Ben. They ran to them and hugged them. They were very happy.
+
+"Are you OK, Sara and Ben? We were so scared. We tried to get to you, but the rain was too harsh. We are so sorry. We are so glad you are safe."
+
+Sara and Ben hugged their mom and dad. They were OK. They were happy. They returned to their mom and dad. They said thank you to the man. They said goodbye to the festival. They went home. They were very tired. They slept well. They dreamed of the big wheel.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a big box with many nails on it. Lily wanted to touch the nails, but Tom said no.
+
+"Nails are sharp. They can hurt you. Do you understand?" Tom said.
+
+Lily nodded, but she was curious. She reached out her hand to the box. One nail poked her finger. She cried out loud.
+
+"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily said.
+
+Tom ran to her and hugged her. He saw blood on her finger. He was scared, but he was brave. He took a cloth from his pocket and wrapped it around her finger.
+
+"Don't cry, Lily. It's okay. I will help you. You are brave, too," Tom said.
+
+He took her hand and led her to the house. He called their mom and told her what happened. Mom came and cleaned Lily's finger. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it.
+
+"There, there. You are a brave girl, Lily. But next time, listen to Tom. He knows how to keep you safe. Do you understand?" Mom said.
+
+Lily nodded, and hugged Mom and Tom. She was sorry for not listening. She learned her lesson. She said thank you to Tom for helping her. Tom smiled and said you're welcome. They were good friends.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, it rained a lot and the park became a flood. The water was deep and muddy and covered the swings and slides. Ben and Lily were sad and wanted to go home.
+
+But then they saw a big boat on the water. It was shiny and red and had a flag. Ben and Lily wanted to ride the boat and have fun. They ran to the boat and climbed on it. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch".
+
+The boat had a button that made it go fast. Ben and Lily pushed the button and the boat zoomed away. They laughed and shouted and waved to the people on the shore. They did not hear the man who owned the boat yell at them to stop.
+
+The boat went faster and faster and soon it was out of the park. It went into the street and bumped into cars and bikes and people. Ben and Lily were scared and wanted to stop. They looked for the button that made it stop, but they could not find it.
+
+They saw a big bridge ahead. The boat was too tall to go under it. Ben and Lily hugged each other and closed their eyes. They whispered "Sorry" and "Help".
+
+Then they heard a loud noise and felt a bump. The boat had hit the bridge and stopped. Ben and Lily opened their eyes and saw the man who owned the boat. He was angry and wet and had a rope. He tied the boat to the bridge and climbed on it. He looked at Ben and Lily and said "What were you thinking? You could have hurt yourselves and others. You should not take things that are not yours. You should listen to the signs and the rules. You should say sorry and mean it."
+
+Ben and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They nodded and said "Sorry, sir. We were wrong. We wanted to have fun, but we did not think. We will not do it again."
+
+The man sighed and said "I hope you learned your lesson. Come on, I will take you back to the park and find your parents. Maybe they will give you a yummy snack if you behave."
+
+Ben and Lily followed the man and got off the boat. They walked back to the park and saw their parents. They hugged them and told them what happened. Their parents were worried and angry, but also glad that they were safe. They said "We are disappointed in you. You should not run away and take things that are not yours. You should be careful and respectful. You should say sorry and mean it."
+
+Ben and Lily nodded and said "Sorry, mom. Sorry, dad. We were wrong. We wanted to have fun, but we did not think. We will not do it again."
+
+Their parents smiled and said "We hope you learned your lesson. Come on, let's go home and have a yummy snack. Maybe we can come back to the park another day when it is not a flood."
+
+Ben and Lily smiled and said "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. We love you."
+
+They held their hands and walked home. They learned that fun is not worth breaking the rules and hurting others. They learned to be sorry and mean it. They learned to be good.
+Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She saw a big package on the table. It had a bow and a card. She ran to the package and opened it. She wanted to see what was inside.
+
+"Wow, a doll!" she shouted. "She is so pretty and has a dress and shoes. Thank you, Mommy and Daddy!"
+
+She hugged the doll and kissed it. She wanted to play with it right away. She entered her room and put the doll on her bed. She looked for her tea set and her teddy bear. She wanted to have a tea party with her new friend.
+
+But when she came back, she saw something bad. Her brother Tom was in her room. He had the doll in his hands. He was pulling her hair and ripping her dress. He was laughing and making fun of her.
+
+"Stop it, Tom!" Anna cried. "That's my doll! That's my birthday gift! Give it back to me!"
+
+But Tom did not listen. He threw the doll on the floor and stepped on it. He broke her head and her arms. He ruined her shoes and her bow. He said, "This doll is stupid and ugly. You are stupid and ugly. You don't deserve a gift. You are not gifted. You are nothing."
+
+Anna was very sad. She picked up the doll and hugged it. She tried to fix it, but it was too late. The doll was broken and dirty. She could not play with it anymore. She could not have a tea party with her new friend. She felt alone and hurt.
+
+She ran to her Mommy and Daddy and told them what Tom did. They were angry and sorry. They scolded Tom and sent him to his room. They tried to comfort Anna and buy her a new doll. But Anna did not want a new doll. She wanted her old doll. She wanted her birthday gift. She wanted her brother to be nice to her. But he was not. He was mean and cruel. He spoiled her birthday. He made her cry. He was the worst brother ever.
+Lila and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were hunters, looking for animals. They had sticks for spears and leaves for hats. They walked quietly, trying not to scare the birds and squirrels.
+
+Suddenly, they saw a big deer. It had brown fur and long horns. It was eating grass near a stream. Lila and Ben were very excited. They wanted to catch the deer. They crept closer, holding their sticks.
+
+But the deer heard them. It lifted its head and looked at them. It saw their spears and hats. It was afraid. It ran away, fast and strong. Lila and Ben ran after it, shouting.
+
+"Come back, deer! We want to play with you!" Lila said.
+
+"No, we want to hunt you! You are our food!" Ben said.
+
+They chased the deer, but it was too fast. It jumped over rocks and logs. It crossed the stream and ran up a hill. Lila and Ben could not keep up. They were tired and out of breath.
+
+They stopped at the edge of the stream. They watched the deer disappear into the trees. They were sad and angry. They had lost their prey.
+
+"That was a harsh deer!" Ben said. "It did not want to be our friend or our food!"
+
+"Maybe it was scared of us," Lila said. "Maybe we should not pull our spears at it. Maybe we should be nice to it."
+
+Ben thought for a moment. He nodded.
+
+"Maybe you are right," he said. "Maybe we should be nice to the animals. They are not toys. They are living things."
+
+Lila smiled. She hugged Ben.
+
+"Let's go home," she said. "We can play something else. We can be hunters of flowers and berries. They are pretty and yummy."
+
+Ben agreed. They threw away their spears and hats. They picked some flowers and berries. They walked back to their house, happy and full. They had learned a lesson. They had learned to respect the animals.
+Rudy was a lonely reindeer. He had a big red nose that made him different from the other reindeer. They did not want to play with him or invite him to their games. Rudy wished he had a friend who liked him for who he was.
+
+One day, he saw a big sleigh in the sky. It was Santa and his reindeer, flying to deliver presents to the children. Rudy wondered what it would be like to fly with them and see the world. He hoped Santa would notice him and invite him to join them.
+
+He ran after the sleigh, trying to catch up. He called out, "Santa, Santa, please wait for me!" But the sleigh was too fast and too high. Rudy felt sad and tired. He stopped and lay down on the snow.
+
+He did not see that one of the reindeer had heard him and looked back. It was Dasher, the leader of the team. He saw Rudy's red nose and felt sorry for him. He whispered to Santa, "Santa, there is a reindeer down there who wants to fly with us. He has a big red nose. Can we invite him?"
+
+Santa smiled and nodded. He said, "Of course, Dasher. He looks like a very special reindeer. Maybe he can help us with something." He slowed down the sleigh and turned it around. He landed near Rudy and said, "Hello, little reindeer. What is your name?"
+
+Rudy looked up and saw Santa and his reindeer. He could not believe his eyes. He said, "My name is Rudy, Santa. I want to fly with you and see the world. But I have a big red nose that makes me different from the other reindeer. They do not like me or invite me to their games."
+
+Santa said, "Well, Rudy, I like you and I invite you to join my team. You have a big red nose that makes you special. You can help me find the houses of the children who need presents. You can be my guide in the dark and foggy night. You can be my reindeer with the red nose."
+
+Rudy felt happy and excited. He said, "Thank you, Santa. Thank you, Dasher. Thank you, all the reindeer. You are my friends. I will do my best to help you." He jumped on the sleigh and took his place next to Dasher. He felt the wind in his fur and the stars in his eyes. He was not lonely anymore. He was a reindeer with the red nose.
+Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play in the park. There are many trees in the park. Some trees are big and thick. Some trees are small and thin.
+
+One day, Tom and Amy see a thick tree with a hole. They want to look inside the hole. They think there might be something fun or funny in the hole.
+
+"Let's go to the thick tree," Tom says. "Maybe we can find a bird or a bug in the hole."
+
+"OK," Amy says. "But be careful. The hole might be dark or deep."
+
+They run to the thick tree. They take turns to peek into the hole. They see nothing but dirt and leaves.
+
+"This is boring," Tom says. "There is nothing in the hole."
+
+"Wait," Amy says. "I hear something. It sounds like a squeak."
+
+They listen carefully. They hear a squeak again. It comes from the hole.
+
+"What is that?" Tom says. "Is it a mouse or a rat?"
+
+"I don't know," Amy says. "But I want to see it."
+
+She reaches her hand into the hole. She feels something soft and furry. She pulls it out.
+
+"Look!" she says. "It's a baby squirrel!"
+
+Tom and Amy are surprised and happy. They see a baby squirrel in Amy's hand. It has brown fur and a bushy tail. It squeaks and nibbles on a nut.
+
+"It's so cute!" Tom says. "Can we keep it?"
+
+"No," Amy says. "We have to put it back. It belongs to the thick tree. Maybe its mom and dad are looking for it."
+
+They nod and agree. They gently put the baby squirrel back into the hole. They hope it will be safe and happy.
+
+They wave goodbye to the baby squirrel. They smile and hug each other. They are glad they found a new friend in the park.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Anna receives a new doll from her mom. She is very happy and shows it to Ben.
+
+"Look, Ben, this is my new doll. Her name is Lily. She can talk and sing and dance. Do you like her?" Anna asks.
+
+Ben looks at the doll. He thinks it is too pink and too loud. He does not like dolls. He likes cars and trucks and planes. He has an opinion.
+
+"I don't like her," Ben says. "She is not fun. She is noisy and silly. I like my car better. It is fast and strong and cool."
+
+Anna feels sad. She likes her doll very much. She thinks Ben is not nice. She has an opinion too.
+
+"That is not a good opinion, Ben," Anna says. "You are not a reliable friend. You should be happy for me. Lily is fun and smart and pretty. I like her more than your car."
+
+Anna and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices and say mean words. They are not friends anymore.
+
+Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Anna and Ben are angry and sad. She has an opinion too.
+
+"Anna and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting? You are both good children. You should not be rude to each other. You should respect each other's opinions. You can like different things and still be friends."
+
+Mom helps Anna and Ben to calm down. She tells them to say sorry and to share their toys and books. She tells them to be reliable friends. She tells them to be kind and polite.
+
+Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They realize they were wrong. They say sorry and hug each other. They decide to play together. They take turns with the doll and the car. They read a book and sing a song. They are happy and friends again.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box of blocks. The blocks are different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more with the blocks.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben decide to make a cake with the blocks. They use yellow blocks for the butter, white blocks for the flour, brown blocks for the chocolate and red blocks for the cherries. They stack the blocks to make a big square cake. Then they use a blue block to cut a slice for each of them.
+
+Sara and Ben are very happy with their cake. They pretend to eat it and say "yum, yum, yum". They think their cake is very rich and tasty. They want to share their cake with their mom and dad. They spread the blocks on the floor and call their mom and dad to come and see.
+
+Mom and dad come to the room and see the cake. They smile and praise Sara and Ben for their creativity. They pretend to eat a slice of the cake too and say "yum, yum, yum". They think their cake is very rich and tasty too. They hug Sara and Ben and tell them they are very proud of them.
+
+Sara and Ben are very happy. They love their mom and dad. They love their cake. They love their blocks. They clean up the blocks and put them back in the box. They say "thank you" to their mom and dad and give them a kiss. They go to bed and dream of more cakes.
+Sara and Tom were obedient children. They liked to help their mom and dad with chores. One sunny day, mom asked them to rake the leaves in the yard. Sara and Tom said yes and put on their hats and gloves.
+
+They went outside and found a big pile of leaves. Sara and Tom took turns raking and throwing the leaves in the air. They laughed and played and made leaf angels. They did not see the black cat hiding under the pile.
+
+The black cat did not like the noise and the leaves. It was scared and angry. It waited for a chance to jump out and scratch the children. It saw Sara raking near the pile and got ready to attack.
+
+"Look, Tom, I found a stick!" Sara said, holding up a long branch. She did not know it was the cat's tail.
+
+"Be careful, Sara, that's not a stick, that's a..." Tom tried to warn her, but it was too late.
+
+The cat hissed and leaped out of the pile. It scratched Sara's hand and ran away. Sara screamed and dropped the branch. Tom ran to her and hugged her.
+
+"Are you okay, Sara?" Tom asked, worried.
+
+"It hurts, Tom, it hurts!" Sara cried.
+
+Mom heard the scream and came outside. She saw the blood on Sara's hand and the cat running away. She took Sara inside and cleaned her wound. She put a band-aid and a kiss on it.
+
+"Sara, you were very brave and obedient. You helped me with the yard. I'm sorry the cat hurt you. Do you feel better?" Mom asked.
+
+"Yes, mom, I feel better. Thank you. And thank you, Tom, for helping me too. You are a good brother." Sara said.
+
+"You're welcome, Sara. You are a good sister. I love you." Tom said.
+
+They hugged and smiled. Mom hugged them too. They were a happy family.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. She did not like to take a shower, because she thought the water was too cold and loud. She always tried to hide when her mom said it was time for a shower.
+
+One day, her mom was very persistent. She looked for Lily everywhere in the house, but she could not find her. She called her name, but Lily did not answer. She checked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the sofa, but Lily was not there.
+
+Finally, she found Lily in the laundry basket, covered with dirty clothes. She smiled and said, "Lily, I found you! Come on, it's time for a shower. You need to be clean and fresh."
+
+Lily pouted and said, "No, Mom, I don't want to take a shower. It's scary and cold. Can I just stay here?"
+
+Mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, you can't stay here. You are dirty and smelly. The shower is not scary or cold. It's fun and warm. I will be with you and help you wash your hair and body. You will feel much better after a shower. Trust me."
+
+Lily was still worried, but she saw that her mom was serious and kind. She decided to give the shower a try. She got out of the laundry basket and followed her mom to the bathroom. Mom turned on the shower and adjusted the temperature. She held Lily's hand and stepped into the shower with her.
+
+Lily felt the water on her skin and hair. It was not cold or loud. It was warm and gentle. She liked how it made bubbles with the soap and shampoo. She giggled and splashed with her mom. She forgot to be worried and started to enjoy the shower.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "See, Lily, the shower is not so bad. It's fun and relaxing. You are doing great. I'm proud of you."
+
+Lily smiled back and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. And I love the shower."
+Anna liked to study the stars at night. She had a book with pictures of stars and planets and moons. She wanted to see them with her own eyes. She asked her dad to buy her a telescope for her birthday.
+
+Her dad said yes, but she had to wait for a long time. He said telescopes were very expensive and hard to find. He said he had to save money and look for a good one. Anna was impatient. She wanted her telescope now. She counted the days until her birthday.
+
+One night, Anna saw something bright and fast in the sky. It was not a star or a plane or a firework. It was a comet. A comet was a big ball of ice and dust that flew around the sun. Sometimes, comets came close to the earth and made a long tail of light. Anna was amazed. She ran to her dad and told him what she saw.
+
+Her dad was happy for her. He said comets were very rare and special. He said she was lucky to see one. He said he had a surprise for her. He took her to the garage and showed her a big box. He opened it and there was a telescope. He said he found one online and it arrived early. He said he wanted to give it to her now so she could see the comet better.
+
+Anna was overjoyed. She hugged her dad and thanked him. She took the telescope and set it up in the backyard. She looked through the lens and saw the comet again. It was bigger and brighter and more beautiful than before. She felt like she was flying with it. She studied it for a long time. She felt like she was closer to the stars. She was happy.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their backyard. They had a big sandbox, a swing, and a slide. They also had a small garden where they grew carrots, tomatoes, and strawberries.
+
+One day, Lily saw a bright red strawberry on a plant. She wanted to taste it, so she picked it and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and juicy, and she smiled. She saw another strawberry and picked it too. She did not share with Ben, who was busy making a castle in the sandbox.
+
+"Hey, Lily, what are you eating?" Ben asked, looking up from his castle.
+
+"Strawberries," Lily said, hiding them behind her back.
+
+"Can I have one?" Ben asked, walking towards her.
+
+"No, they are mine," Lily said, running away.
+
+Ben felt sad and angry. He chased Lily around the backyard, trying to get a strawberry. Lily ran faster, but she did not see a big rock in her way. She tripped and fell, and the strawberries flew out of her hands. They landed on the ground, where a distant bird saw them and flew down to eat them.
+
+Lily and Ben watched as the bird pecked at their strawberries. They both felt sorry for being greedy and mean. They hugged each other and said they were sorry.
+
+"Let's go back to the garden and see if there are more strawberries," Ben said.
+
+"OK, but this time we will share," Lily said.
+
+They went back to the garden and found two more strawberries. They each took one and tasted it. It was sweet and juicy, and they smiled. They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that being kind makes them happy.
+Tim and Mia were playing on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and look for shells. They saw some jellyfish in the water. They were pink and blue and shiny.
+
+"Look, jellyfish!" Tim said. "They are pretty. Can we join them?"
+
+Mia shook her head. "No, Tim. Jellyfish can hurt you. They have stings. You are foolish to want to join them."
+
+Tim did not listen. He ran to the water and touched a jellyfish. He felt a sharp pain in his hand. He cried out loud.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! Help me, Mia!"
+
+Mia ran to Tim and pulled him out of the water. She saw his hand was red and swollen. She wrapped it with her towel.
+
+"Tim, you are silly. I told you not to join the jellyfish. Now you have a sting. We have to go to mom and dad. They will make it better."
+
+Tim nodded. He was sorry he did not listen to Mia. He learned his lesson. He would never join the jellyfish again.
+Anna likes to play with her model cars. She has many cars of different colors and sizes. She makes them go fast on the floor and makes noises like vroom and beep.
+
+One day, Anna sees a new car in the toy store. It is a big car with pale blue paint and shiny wheels. Anna wants the car very much. She asks her mom to buy it for her.
+
+"Mom, can I have that car, please?" Anna says, pointing to the car.
+
+Mom looks at the car and shakes her head. "No, Anna, that car is too expensive. You have enough cars at home. Let's go now."
+
+Anna feels sad and angry. She does not want to go. She wants the car. She starts to cry and scream. "I want the car! I want the car!"
+
+Mom tries to calm Anna down. She hugs her and says, "Anna, stop crying. I know you like the car, but you can't have everything you want. You have to be happy with what you have. Maybe you can save some money and buy the car later."
+
+Anna does not listen. She keeps crying and screaming. She kicks and hits Mom. Mom feels hurt and tired. She says, "Anna, that's enough. You are being very naughty. If you don't stop, you will have no cars at all. I will take them away from you."
+
+Anna hears Mom's words and feels scared. She does not want to lose her cars. She loves her cars. She stops crying and says, "Sorry, Mom. I don't want to be naughty. I don't want to lose my cars. I will be happy with what I have."
+
+Mom smiles and says, "That's good, Anna. I'm glad you understand. I love you, Anna. Now let's go home and play with your cars."
+
+Anna nods and says, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for the cars."
+
+Mom and Anna hold hands and leave the toy store. Anna looks at the pale blue car one last time and says, "Bye, car. Maybe I will see you again someday."
+Sara and Ben are playing in the yard. They like to dig in the dirt and find bugs. Sara has a big shovel and Ben has a small one.
+
+"Look, Sara, I found a worm!" Ben says, holding up his shovel.
+
+"Wow, Ben, that is a long worm!" Sara says. "Can I see it?"
+
+Ben nods and gives Sara his shovel. Sara removes the dirt from the worm and puts it in her hand. She feels it wiggle.
+
+"It is so soft and slimy!" Sara says. "Do you think it is smart?"
+
+Ben thinks for a moment. He looks at the worm and then at the grass.
+
+"Maybe it is smart, Sara. It knows how to live in the dirt and find food. And it can hide from birds and cats."
+
+Sara nods. She thinks Ben is smart too. She likes to learn new things from him.
+
+"Let's put the worm back in the dirt, Ben. It might miss its home."
+
+"Okay, Sara. But can we dig some more and find more bugs?"
+
+"Sure, Ben. That sounds like fun!"
+
+Sara and Ben put the worm back in the dirt and cover it with some grass. Then they dig some more and find more bugs. They are happy and curious. They love to play in the yard.
+Lily liked to create things with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was red. She used red to draw a big heart, a fire truck, and a flower. She was very proud of her art.
+
+One day, she wanted to create something new. She looked around her room and saw her teddy bear. She thought, maybe I can draw a man who looks like my teddy. She took a brown crayon and made a circle for the head, two dots for the eyes, a line for the mouth, and two ears. Then she added a body, two arms, and two legs. She was happy with her man, but he looked a little plain.
+
+She decided to give him some red clothes. She used her red crayon to color his shirt, his pants, and his shoes. She thought he looked very nice and cozy. She showed her man to her mom, who was in the kitchen.
+
+"Look, mom, I created a man!" Lily said.
+
+"That's wonderful, Lily!" her mom said. "He looks very handsome and warm. What is his name?"
+
+Lily thought for a moment. She looked at her teddy bear, who was sitting on her bed. She smiled and said, "His name is Teddy, like my bear. He is my friend."
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "That's a lovely name, Lily. I'm sure Teddy is very happy to have you as his friend. You are very creative and smart."
+Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies on a mission. Ben had a toy gun and Lily had a toy phone. They hid behind a slide and whispered to each other.
+
+"Agent Ben, do you see the enemy?" Lily asked.
+
+"Yes, Agent Lily, they are over there by the swings. They have a big weapon. It looks like a rocket." Ben said.
+
+"What should we do?" Lily asked.
+
+"We have to stop them. We are gifted spies. We have a secret plan." Ben said.
+
+He took out a balloon from his pocket and blew it up. He tied a string to it and gave it to Lily.
+
+"This is our release. When I say go, you let go of the string and the balloon will fly to the enemy. It will make a loud noise and scare them away." Ben said.
+
+"OK, I'm ready." Lily said.
+
+They crawled to the edge of the slide and aimed the balloon at the enemy. Ben counted to three and shouted "Go!"
+
+Lily released the string and the balloon flew in the air. It landed near the enemy and popped with a bang. The enemy screamed and ran away.
+
+"Yay, we did it! We saved the park!" Ben and Lily cheered.
+
+They high-fived each other and ran to the swings. They were happy and proud. They were gifted spies.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to share their gum. Gum is sweet and sticky. They each have their own gum.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They both want to go on the slide. But there is a problem. The slide is messy. Someone put gum on the slide. The gum is dirty and icky.
+
+Lily says, "I want to go on the slide. I do not care about the gum. I can wipe it off."
+
+Ben says, "No, you cannot go on the slide. The gum is bad. It will stick to your clothes and hair. You will be messy too."
+
+Lily and Ben disagree. They argue and shout. They do not listen to each other. They are not nice.
+
+A lady sees them. She is the park keeper. She says, "Stop, stop, stop. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?"
+
+Lily and Ben tell her about the slide and the gum. The lady says, "I see. The gum is not good. It is rude to put gum on the slide. But you do not have to fight. You can find another slide. There are many slides in the park. Or you can play something else. There are many things to play in the park."
+
+Lily and Ben think. They say, "You are right. We are sorry. We do not want to fight. We want to be friends. We can share our gum. And we can find another slide. Or we can play something else."
+
+The lady smiles. She says, "That is good. I am glad. You are smart and kind. Have fun in the park. But remember, do not put gum on the slide. Or anywhere else. Throw it in the trash. OK?"
+
+Lily and Ben say, "OK. Thank you. Bye."
+
+They hug and run. They are happy. They are friends.
+Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big post with a colorful sign on it. The sign says "Happy Birthday, Tom!" Sara and Ben want to give Tom a present.
+
+"Let's make a balloon for Tom," Sara says. "He likes balloons."
+
+"OK," Ben says. "I have a red balloon and a blue balloon. You have a yellow balloon and a green balloon. We can tie them together and make a big balloon."
+
+Sara and Ben blow up their balloons and tie them to each other. They make a big balloon with four colors. They are happy.
+
+"Let's take the balloon to Tom," Sara says. "He will be surprised."
+
+They run to Tom's house with the balloon. They knock on the door. Tom opens the door and sees the balloon.
+
+"Wow!" Tom says. "What a big and colorful balloon! Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are very nice."
+
+Sara and Ben smile. They give Tom the balloon and hug him. They wish him a happy birthday. They are good friends.
+Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big crane. The crane can lift heavy things. Lily and Ben want to see how it works.
+
+They go near the crane. They see a man in a small house. The man has a big hat and a big lever. He can make the crane move.
+
+"Hello, man!" Lily says. "Can you show us the crane?"
+
+The man smiles. He nods. He pulls the lever. The crane swings around. It picks up a big box. It puts it on a truck.
+
+"Wow!" Ben says. "That is amazing!"
+
+Lily and Ben clap their hands. They are happy. They like the crane.
+
+The man sees them clapping. He is happy too. He likes his job. He waves at them.
+
+"Thank you, man!" Lily says. "You are good at the crane!"
+
+The man laughs. He says, "You are welcome, kids! You are good at clapping!"
+Lily and Tom went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked to look at them and make noises like them.
+
+When they came to the bird house, they saw a big cage with many colorful birds. Lily and Tom wanted to look closer, so they ran to the cage. But there was a sign that said "Do not touch the cage". Mom told them to be careful and not touch the cage.
+
+But Lily and Tom did not listen. They wanted to touch the feathers and the beaks of the birds. They reached out their hands and tried to poke the cage. The birds did not like that. They started to flap their wings and squawk loudly. They were scared and angry.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Tom touching the cage and the birds making a fuss. She was not happy. She said "Lily and Tom, stop that right now! You are not supposed to touch the cage. You are making the birds upset. You have to be gentle and respectful with the animals. Say sorry to the birds and come with me."
+
+Lily and Tom felt bad. They did not mean to hurt the birds. They said "Sorry, birds" and followed mom. They were frustrated. They wanted to play with the birds, not make them mad. They hoped the birds would forgive them. They decided to be more careful and listen to mom next time.
+Lily liked to learn about history. She liked to look at pictures of old things and people. She liked to hear stories about what they did and why. She had a big book of history that her dad gave her. She cared for the book very much.
+
+One day, Lily took her book to school. She wanted to show her friends. But some of the boys were foolish. They did not like history. They liked to play and make noise. They saw Lily's book and they took it. They threw it and tore it and laughed. Lily was very sad and angry.
+
+She ran to the teacher and told her what happened. The teacher was not happy. She scolded the boys and made them say sorry. She gave Lily a hug and a band-aid for her book. She said Lily was brave and smart to care about history. She said history was important and interesting. She said the boys were foolish and mean to ruin the book.
+
+Lily felt a little better. She thanked the teacher and her friends who helped her. She still cared for her book, even if it was broken. She knew she could fix it with tape and glue. She knew she could still learn from it. She knew history was not just a book, but a story of many people. And she wanted to hear more stories.
+Ben and Lily were young twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but they also liked to wear their mom's shoes. They thought the shoes were big and funny and made them feel like grown-ups.
+
+One day, they found a pair of shiny red shoes in mom's closet. They both wanted to wear them, but there was only one pair. Ben grabbed one shoe and Lily grabbed the other. They started to fight over the shoes. They pulled and pushed and shouted and cried.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over her shoes. She was very angry and sad. She took the shoes away from them and said, "You are both naughty and selfish. You should not fight over things that are not yours. You should share and be kind to each other. Now you have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. And you can't play with my shoes anymore."
+
+Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not fought over the shoes. They realized they had hurt each other and their mom. They learned that fighting is bad and sharing is good. But it was too late. They had lost their chance to play with the shoes and have fun together. They had a bad ending.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big skull in the grass. It is white and hard and has many teeth.
+
+"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "It is a skull of a dinosaur!"
+
+Mia is scared. She does not like the skull. She thinks it is ugly and scary.
+
+"Tom, I don't like it. Let's go away," she says.
+
+But Tom does not listen. He is careless. He picks up the skull and runs with it. He wants to show it to everyone.
+
+"Tom, be careful!" Mia shouts. "The skull is heavy and sharp. You can hurt yourself or someone else!"
+
+But Tom does not hear her. He runs and runs until he bumps into a big man. The man is angry. He is holding a hot dog.
+
+"Hey, watch where you're going, kid!" the man says. "You almost made me drop my hot dog!"
+
+Tom is sorry. He did not mean to bump into the man. He gives the skull to the man.
+
+"Here, mister, this is for you. It is a skull of a dinosaur. I found it in the park. Do you like it?" Tom says.
+
+The man is surprised. He does not want the skull. He thinks it is dirty and gross.
+
+"No, thank you, kid. I don't want your skull. Take it back and put it where you found it. And be more careful next time!" the man says.
+
+Tom is sad. He does not understand why the man does not like the skull. He thinks it is cool and fun.
+
+He takes the skull back and walks to Mia. Mia is waiting for him. She is glad that he is safe.
+
+"Tom, I told you to be careful. The skull is not a toy. It is a bone of a dead animal. It does not belong to us. We should leave it alone," Mia says.
+
+Tom nods. He understands. He is not careless anymore. He puts the skull back in the grass. He says sorry to the skull.
+
+"Sorry, skull. I did not mean to hurt you or the man. You are a good skull. I hope you are happy here," Tom says.
+
+Then he takes Mia's hand and they go to play something else. They are still friends. They are happy.
+Sara likes to do yoga with her mom. Yoga is when you make shapes with your body and breathe slowly. Sara likes to stretch and balance and feel calm. Sometimes, she and her mom do yoga in the park, where there is a big fountain.
+
+One day, Sara and her mom went to the park to do yoga. They found a nice spot on the grass, near the fountain. Sara saw some ducks swimming in the water. She thought they looked happy and funny. She wanted to play with them. She asked her mom if she could go to the fountain.
+
+Her mom said no. She said the fountain was not for playing. She said they were here to do yoga, not to splash. She said Sara had to stay with her and follow her moves. Sara felt sad and jealous. She did not want to do yoga. She wanted to splash with the ducks.
+
+Sara tried to do yoga with her mom, but she was not paying attention. She kept looking at the fountain and the ducks. She wished she could join them. She thought they were having more fun than her. She did not like yoga anymore.
+
+Then, Sara had an idea. She waited until her mom closed her eyes and breathed deeply. She quietly got up and ran to the fountain. She jumped in the water and splashed with the ducks. She felt happy and free. She laughed and shouted.
+
+Her mom heard her and opened her eyes. She saw Sara in the fountain, wet and messy. She was angry and shocked. She ran to the fountain and pulled Sara out. She scolded her and told her she was naughty and careless. She said she could have hurt herself or the ducks. She said they had to go home and change. Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She did not mean to make her mom mad. She just wanted to have fun.
+
+Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned that yoga is not for splashing. She learned that she has to listen to her mom and respect the rules. She learned that sometimes, fun can have consequences. She also learned that she still likes yoga, but she likes ducks too. She hoped that next time, she could do both.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many fruits. They wanted to eat some. They ran to the tree and looked up.
+
+"Wow, look at those!" Lily said. "They are big and yellow and shiny. What are they?"
+
+"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe they are palms. I heard palms are good to eat."
+
+Lily and Tom tried to reach the fruits. They jumped and stretched and climbed. But they were too small. The fruits were too high.
+
+"Let's get a stick," Tom said. "We can poke the fruits and make them fall."
+
+They found a stick and went back to the tree. Tom held the stick and poked a fruit. The fruit fell to the ground. Lily picked it up and smiled.
+
+"Yay, we got one!" she said. "Let's try it."
+
+She peeled the fruit and broke it in half. She gave one half to Tom and kept the other. They bit into the fruit.
+
+"Yuck!" they both said. "This is not good. This is bad. This is sour and bitter and hard."
+
+They spit out the fruit and made faces. They felt sick in their tummies. They looked at the fruit and saw it had black spots and worms inside.
+
+They threw the fruit away and ran to their mom. They told her what they did. She was angry and worried.
+
+"You should not eat unknown fruits," she said. "They can be bad for you. They can make you sick. You should always ask me before you try something new."
+
+She took them to the doctor. The doctor gave them medicine and told them to rest. They had to stay in bed for two days. They missed the park and their friends. They were sad and sorry.
+
+They learned their lesson. They never tried unknown fruits again.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Lily and Ben run to the pond. They want to feed the ducks.
+
+"Look, Ben, a white duck!" Lily says. She points to a duck with white feathers and a yellow beak. "It is so pretty!"
+
+"Yes, Lily, it is!" Ben says. He sees a black duck with a green head and a red beak. "And look, a black duck! It is so cool!"
+
+Lily and Ben throw some bread to the ducks. The ducks swim to them and eat the bread. They quack and flap their wings. Lily and Ben laugh and clap.
+
+"Can we touch them, Lily?" Ben asks. He wants to pet the ducks.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. Maybe they will bite us," Lily says. She is a little scared of the ducks.
+
+"Let's try, Lily. They are nice," Ben says. He reaches out his hand to the black duck. The black duck sees his hand and splashes water at him. Ben gets wet and cold. He cries.
+
+"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asks. She runs to him and hugs him.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow! The duck splashed me, Lily! It was mean!" Ben says. He rubs his eyes and nose.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben. The duck didn't like your hand. It was scared," Lily says. She tries to make him feel better.
+
+"Let's go, Lily. I don't like the ducks anymore," Ben says. He wants to leave the pond.
+
+"Okay, Ben. Let's go. We can play with the swings and the slide," Lily says. She takes his hand and leads him away from the pond.
+
+The ducks watch them go. They quack and splash some more. They are happy.
+One day, Ben and Lily were playing outside with their dog Spot. They liked to run and jump and throw a ball. Spot liked to catch the ball and bring it back. They were having fun.
+
+But then, the sky became dark and windy. Ben and Lily heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big, scary thing. It was a tornado. A tornado is a very rare thing that spins and breaks things. Ben and Lily were afraid.
+
+Their mom came out and saw the tornado. She said, "Quick, kids, come inside! We have to mind the tornado. It can hurt us. Spot, come too!" She took Ben and Lily and Spot inside the house. They went to the basement, where it was safe.
+
+They waited for the tornado to go away. They heard it roar and crash. They hugged each other and prayed. They hoped the tornado would not break their house or their toys.
+
+After a while, the noise stopped. Their mom said, "It's over. The tornado is gone. We can go outside and see." They went outside and saw that the tornado had made a big mess. Some trees were down and some roofs were gone. But their house and their toys were okay. They were happy.
+
+They saw their neighbors and friends. They asked if they were okay. They said they were okay too. They helped each other clean up the mess. They thanked God for keeping them safe. They learned to mind the tornado and be grateful for what they had.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big box by the gate. It has a label with their name on it.
+
+"Look, Sara, a box for us!" Ben says.
+
+"Who sent it?" Sara asks.
+
+They run to the box and read the label. It says: "To Sara and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa. Happy birthday!"
+
+"It's our birthday!" Ben says. "Grandma and Grandpa sent us a present!"
+
+They open the box carefully. Inside, they find two dolls. One is a girl with a pink dress and a hat. The other is a boy with a blue shirt and a cap.
+
+"They look like us!" Sara says.
+
+"They do!" Ben says.
+
+They hug the dolls and smile. They recognize the dolls from the pictures that Grandma and Grandpa sent them. They are their cousins, Lily and Sam, who live far away.
+
+"Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa!" Sara and Ben say.
+
+They take the dolls to the garden and play with them. They are very happy. They are careful not to break the dolls. They know they are delicate and special. They are the best birthday present ever.
+Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big doll that she liked to hug and dress up. Max had a small car that he liked to zoom and crash.
+
+"Look at my car, Lily!" Max said. "It can go very fast and make loud sounds. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!"
+
+"That's nice, Max," Lily said. "But look at my doll, Max. She is very pretty and soft. She can wear different clothes and say hello. Hello, Max, hello!"
+
+Lily and Max smiled at each other. They liked their toys very much. But they also liked to share and try new things. So they decided to swap their toys for a while.
+
+"Can I play with your car, Max?" Lily asked.
+
+"Sure, Lily. And can I play with your doll, Lily?" Max asked.
+
+"Of course, Max. Here you go. Be careful with her, okay?" Lily said.
+
+They gave each other their toys and started to play. Lily zoomed the car around the floor and made noises. Max hugged the doll and tried to dress her up. They had a lot of fun with their new toys.
+
+But then something strange happened. The car started to shrink in Lily's hand. It became smaller and smaller until it was the size of a pea. Lily was very surprised and scared. She dropped the car on the floor and it rolled away.
+
+"Max, Max, look what happened to your car!" Lily cried.
+
+Max looked at the car and was very shocked and sad. He dropped the doll on the floor and ran to the car. But he was too late. The car fell into a crack between the floorboards and disappeared.
+
+"Where is my car, Lily? Where is my car?" Max sobbed.
+
+Lily felt very sorry for Max. She hugged him and tried to comfort him.
+
+"I don't know, Max. I don't know. Maybe it will come back. Maybe it will grow again. I'm sorry, Max. I'm sorry."
+
+They both cried and hugged each other. They wished they had their own toys back. They wished they had not swapped their toys.
+
+But then they heard a voice from the floor. It was the doll. She had not shrunk. She was still big and soft. And she was talking.
+
+"Hello, Lily. Hello, Max. Don't cry. Don't be sad. I have a secret to tell you. I can make your car come back. I can make your car grow again. Do you want to know how?"
+
+Lily and Max looked at the doll with wonder and hope. They nodded their heads and wiped their tears.
+
+"Yes, please, doll. Yes, please. Tell us how. Tell us how."
+
+The doll smiled and winked. She said:
+
+"All you have to do is say the magic word. The magic word is 'available'. Can you say it with me? 'Available'. Say it three times and your car will be available again. Ready? One, two, three. 'Available, available, available'."
+
+Lily and Max repeated the magic word with the doll. They said it three times and waited. They heard a sound from the crack. It was the car. It was growing again. It became bigger and bigger until it was the same size as before. It rolled out of the crack and stopped in front of Max.
+
+"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" the car said.
+
+Max was overjoyed. He picked up the car and hugged it. He thanked the doll and Lily.
+
+"Thank you, doll. Thank you, Lily. You are the best. I love you both. I love my car."
+
+Lily was happy too. She picked up the doll and hugged her. She thanked the doll and Max.
+
+"Thank you, doll. Thank you, Max. You are the best. I love you both. I love my doll."
+
+The doll was happy too. She hugged Lily and Max. She said:
+
+"You are welcome, Lily. You are welcome, Max. You are the best. I love you both. I love playing with you."
+
+They all smiled and laughed. They decided to keep their own toys, but also to share them sometimes. They had a lot of fun playing together. They learned a new word and a new magic. They learned that toys can shrink and grow, but friendship can only grow. They learned that toys are nice, but friends are nicer. They learned that toys are fun, but friends are more fun. They learned that toys are available, but friends are always available.
+Tom and Ann are two rabbits who live in a big garden. They like to eat carrots and play in the grass. But there is a problem. The garden belongs to a mean farmer who wants to catch them and put them in a pot. He has a big dog who helps him chase the rabbits.
+
+One day, Tom and Ann see a big pot near the fence. It is full of water and smells good. They are hungry and curious. They hop closer to the pot and look inside. They see carrots and potatoes and corn. They think it is a gift for them.
+
+"Wow, look at all this food!" Tom says. "Let's eat some, Ann!"
+
+"No, Tom, wait!" Ann says. "This is a trap! The farmer wants us to go in the pot and then he will cook us!"
+
+But Tom does not listen. He is greedy and lazy. He jumps into the pot and starts to eat. He does not see the farmer coming with a lid.
+
+"Ha, ha, I got you, you silly rabbit!" the farmer says. He puts the lid on the pot and locks it. He laughs and walks away with the pot.
+
+Ann is scared and sad. She does not want to lose her friend. She thinks of a way to help him. She sees a big rock near the fence. She pushes the rock with all her strength. The rock rolls and hits the fence. The fence breaks and makes a hole.
+
+"Tom, Tom, wake up!" Ann shouts. "I made a hole in the fence! We can escape!"
+
+Tom hears Ann's voice. He stops eating and looks around. He sees the lid and the farmer. He realizes he is in trouble. He is sorry and scared.
+
+"Ann, Ann, help me!" Tom cries. "The farmer wants to cook me!"
+
+Ann runs to the pot and pushes it with her nose. The pot falls and rolls to the hole. The lid falls off and Tom jumps out. He hugs Ann and thanks her.
+
+"Ann, you are so brave and smart!" Tom says. "You saved me! I am sorry I was greedy and lazy. I will never do that again!"
+
+Ann smiles and forgives him. They run through the hole and escape. They find a new garden where they can live happily and safely. They never go near a pot again.
+Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today they have to stay in their room. Mom says they have to test for sick. Mom puts a stick in their nose and mouth. It hurts and tickles. Lily and Tom do not like it.
+
+"Why do we have to test, Mom?" Lily asks.
+
+"Because some people are sick and we want to be safe," Mom says. "You are very brave, my loves. The test will be over soon."
+
+Lily and Tom wait for the test to be done. They look out the window. It is dark outside. They cannot go to the park or see their friends. They feel sad and bored.
+
+"Can we play with our toys, Mom?" Tom asks.
+
+"Yes, you can, but only in your room," Mom says. "I will bring you some snacks and books later. Maybe we can watch a movie tonight."
+
+Lily and Tom try to have fun with their toys. They make a castle with blocks and a zoo with animals. They pretend to be knights and princesses. But they miss the sun and the fresh air. They hope the test will be good and they can go out soon. They hug each other and say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, Tom. We love you, Lily."
+Ben and Lily liked to print pictures with their crayons. They had a big book with many pages of animals, cars, flowers and more. They could choose any page they wanted and print it on a white paper.
+
+One day, they found a page with a ranch. A ranch was a big place with many cows, horses, sheep and other animals. Ben and Lily loved animals, so they decided to print the ranch. They used brown, black, white and green crayons to make the animals and the grass.
+
+"Look, Lily, I made a cow!" Ben said, showing his paper.
+
+"Wow, Ben, your cow is very good!" Lily said. "And look, I made a horse!"
+
+"Your horse is very good, too, Lily!" Ben said. "But I think we need something more."
+
+"What do you mean, Ben?" Lily asked.
+
+"Well, our ranch is nice, but it is the same as the book. I want to make it original. Do you know what original means, Lily?"
+
+Lily thought for a moment. "Original means different and special, right?"
+
+"Yes, Lily, that's right. Original means different and special. So, how can we make our ranch original?"
+
+Ben and Lily looked at their crayons and their papers. They had an idea. They took some blue, yellow, red and purple crayons and started to print more things on their ranch.
+
+They printed a blue sky with yellow sun and red clouds. They printed purple flowers and green trees. They printed a yellow tractor and a red barn. They printed a blue cow, a green horse, a purple sheep and a yellow dog.
+
+They looked at their papers and smiled. They had made their ranch original. It was different and special. It was their ranch.
+
+"Look, Lily, we made our ranch original!" Ben said, holding his paper.
+
+"Wow, Ben, our ranch is very beautiful!" Lily said, holding her paper.
+
+They hugged each other and laughed. They were very happy with their original ranch. They showed their papers to their mom and dad, who also liked their original ranch. They said they were very proud of Ben and Lily. Ben and Lily felt very proud, too. They had used their crayons and their imagination to make something original. They had fun printing their ranch.
+Ben and Lily were two mice who lived in a big house. They liked to explore the house and look for food. One day, they found a big piece of cheese on a table. It smelled delicious.
+
+"Wow, look at that cheese!" Ben said. "Let's go and eat it!"
+
+"Wait, Ben," Lily said. "Remember what Mama told us? Cheese can be a trap. There might be a cat or a mouse trap nearby. We should be careful."
+
+Ben did not listen to Lily. He was too hungry and curious. He ran to the table and jumped on the cheese. As soon as he bit it, he heard a loud snap. A metal bar came down and caught his tail. He was trapped!
+
+"Help, help!" Ben cried. "It hurts! It hurts!"
+
+Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to the table. She saw Ben in the mouse trap. She felt scared and sad. She wanted to help him.
+
+"Ben, I'm sorry," Lily said. "You should have listened to me. Cheese can be a trap. Now you are in trouble. How can we escape?"
+
+Ben felt sorry too. He wished he had listened to Lily. He did not know how to escape. He hoped someone would come and free him.
+
+Just then, they heard a loud meow. A big cat came into the room. It saw Ben in the mouse trap and licked its lips. It wanted to eat him.
+
+"Oh no, a cat!" Lily said. "We have to escape!"
+
+Lily looked around and saw a window. It was open. She had an idea.
+
+"Lily, what are you doing?" Ben asked.
+
+"Trust me, Ben," Lily said. "I have a plan. Hold on tight!"
+
+Lily ran to the window and grabbed a string. She pulled the string hard. It was attached to a curtain. The curtain fell down and covered the cat. The cat was confused and angry. It tried to get out of the curtain.
+
+Lily ran back to the table and bit the metal bar. She used all her strength and broke it. Ben was free!
+
+"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Lily said.
+
+Ben and Lily ran to the window and jumped out. They landed on a tree branch. They were safe.
+
+"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "You saved me. You are very brave and smart."
+
+"You're welcome, Ben," Lily said. "But next time, please listen to me. Cheese can be a trap. We have to be careful."
+
+Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He hugged Lily and said, "You are right, Lily. Cheese can be a trap. But you are my friend. And friendship is delicious."
+Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They share their toys and have fun.
+
+One day, a big wind comes. It blows the kite away. Tom and Anna run after it. They want to catch it. But the kite is too fast. It flies over the fence and into the street.
+
+"Oh no!" Tom says. "Our kite is gone!"
+
+Anna feels sad. She likes the kite. It is red and blue and has a long tail. She starts to cry.
+
+"Don't cry, Anna," Tom says. "We can get another kite. Maybe we can make one. We can use paper and sticks and string."
+
+Anna stops crying. She looks at Tom. He smiles at her. She smiles back.
+
+"Really?" she says. "Can we make a kite?"
+
+"Yes, we can," Tom says. "We can unite our spirit and our hands. We can work together. We can make a beautiful kite."
+
+Anna nods. She likes the idea. She likes Tom. He is a good friend.
+
+They go to Tom's house. They find some paper and sticks and string. They cut and glue and tie. They make a kite. It is yellow and green and has a star on it. It is fragile, but it is theirs.
+
+They go back to the park. They wait for the wind. They hold the kite and the string. They run and let go. The kite flies up in the sky. It dances with the clouds.
+
+Tom and Anna laugh and clap. They are happy. They have a kite. They have each other. They have a strong spirit.
+Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Tim wanted to go first, but Lily said no. She said she was older by two minutes, so she should go first. They started to argue and push each other.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" their mom called from a bench. "You need to share and take turns. That is your task today. If you don't, we will go home right now."
+
+Tim and Lily did not listen. They kept fighting for the slide. They did not see a little dog that was running around the park. The dog was lost and scared. It saw the slide and thought it was a good place to hide. It ran up the steps and slid down fast.
+
+Tim and Lily were surprised when they saw the dog. They stopped fighting and looked at it. The dog was shaking and whimpering. It looked helpless and sad.
+
+"Aw, poor doggy," Lily said. "It needs our help. Maybe it lost its family."
+
+"Let's be nice to it," Tim said. "Maybe we can find its collar and call its owner."
+
+They went to the dog and gently petted it. The dog calmed down and licked their faces. They saw a tag on its collar that had a phone number. They ran to their mom and showed her the dog and the tag.
+
+"Good job, kids," their mom said. "You did a kind thing. You helped the dog and made a new friend. Let's call the number and see if we can reunite the dog with its family."
+
+They called the number and a happy voice answered. It was the dog's owner. He said he was looking for the dog everywhere. He thanked Tim and Lily for finding it and said he would come to the park right away.
+
+Tim and Lily were proud of themselves. They learned that sharing and helping were better than fighting and being selfish. They hugged the dog and waited for its owner. They also decided to share the slide and have fun together.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play ball in the park. They have a red ball and a blue ball. They take turns to throw and catch the ball.
+
+One day, they see a new ball on the grass. It is white and shiny. It has black spots on it. Tom and Sam run to the ball. They both want to own the ball.
+
+"Mine!" Tom says. He grabs the ball.
+
+"No, mine!" Sam says. He pulls the ball.
+
+They tug and tug. The ball flies out of their hands. It lands on a pitch. A pitch is a place where big boys play soccer. The big boys are wearing white and black shirts. They see the ball.
+
+"Hey, that's our ball!" one of the big boys says. He kicks the ball. It goes very far.
+
+Tom and Sam are sad. They lost the ball. They look at each other. They say sorry. They hug.
+
+They go back to their red ball and blue ball. They play and have fun. They share and care. They are happy.
+Lily loved to color with her crayons. She had many colors, like red, blue, yellow, and green. She liked to make pictures of flowers, animals, and rainbows. She was very happy with her crayons.
+
+One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Tom. He did not have any crayons. He saw Lily's crayons and wanted them. He waited until Lily was not looking, and then he took some of her crayons. He put them in his pocket and ran away.
+
+Lily was very sad when she saw that some of her crayons were gone. She asked her teacher, "Who took my crayons?" The teacher did not know. She said, "Maybe someone made a mistake. Maybe they will give them back to you."
+
+But Tom did not give them back. He used Lily's crayons to color his own pictures. He did not care that he made Lily sad. He was very selfish.
+
+The next day, Lily saw Tom coloring with her crayons. She recognized them by their marks and labels. She felt very angry. She went to Tom and said, "Those are my crayons! You stole them from me! Give them back!"
+
+Tom did not want to give them back. He said, "No, they are mine now. I like them. Go away!"
+
+Lily did not go away. She grabbed Tom's arm and tried to take her crayons back. Tom pushed her away and shouted, "Stop it! Leave me alone!"
+
+The teacher heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Tom fighting over the crayons. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?"
+
+Lily and Tom told their stories. The teacher looked at the crayons and saw that they belonged to Lily. She said to Tom, "You did a very bad thing. You stole Lily's crayons. That is not nice. That is not fair. You should say sorry to Lily and give her crayons back."
+
+Tom felt ashamed. He realized that he was wrong. He said to Lily, "I'm sorry. I was mean. I should not have taken your crayons. Here, you can have them back."
+
+Lily was glad to have her crayons back. She said to Tom, "Thank you. I forgive you. But you should not steal from anyone. That is not good. That makes people sad. You should ask before you borrow something. And you should share what you have."
+
+Tom nodded. He said, "You are right. I will not steal again. I will be more kind. Can we be friends?"
+
+Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to color with me?"
+
+Tom smiled too. He said, "Yes, I do. Can I use your green crayon?"
+
+Lily said, "Sure, you can. Here you go."
+
+They both colored together. They made a picture of a big tree with many leaves. They used many colors. They were happy.
+
+The teacher was proud of them. She said, "You learned a very important lesson today. Stealing is bad. Sharing is good. Friends are better. Well done!"
+
+The end.
+Sara was sleeping in her bed. She had a dream about a big pink bunny. The bunny was nice and gave her a hug. Sara smiled in her sleep.
+
+But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her alarm clock. It was time to wake up. Sara did not like the alarm clock. It was noisy and scary. She wanted to stay with the bunny.
+
+She opened her eyes and saw the sun. It was bright and warm. It made her room look pretty. Sara liked the sun. It was friendly and happy. She wanted to play with the sun.
+
+She got out of her bed and ran to the window. She saw the sky and the trees and the birds. They were all bright and colorful. They made her feel good. She wanted to say hello to them.
+
+She knew it was a new day. She knew she had to get ready for school. She knew she had to leave the bunny behind. But she also knew the bunny would come back in her next dream. She knew the sun and the sky and the trees and the birds would be there for her. She knew she had a lot to learn and a lot to enjoy.
+
+She smiled and said, "Good morning, world!"
+Lila liked to play with her dove. She named him Snowy, because he was white and soft. She gave him seeds and water, and sometimes she let him fly in her room. But she always closed the window, so he would not fly away.
+
+One day, Lila's mom said they had to go to the store. She told Lila to put Snowy in his cage, and to be quick. Lila did not want to go. She wanted to play with Snowy more. She said no to her mom, and ran to her room. She locked the door, and hugged Snowy.
+
+Lila's mom was angry. She knocked on the door, and told Lila to open it. She said they had to go, or they would be late. She said she would not permit Lila to be rude. She said Snowy needed to be in his cage, or he could get hurt. But Lila did not listen. She said she loved Snowy, and he loved her. She said he was happy to fly in her room, and he would not get hurt.
+
+Lila's mom tried to open the door, but it was locked. She got a key, and opened it. She saw Lila and Snowy on the bed. She was very angry. She grabbed Snowy, and put him in his cage. She said Lila was a bad girl, and she had to go to the store with her. She said Snowy would stay in his cage, and Lila would not see him until she said sorry.
+
+Lila was sad. She cried, and said she was sorry. She said she did not mean to be bad. She said she just wanted to play with Snowy. She said she missed him, and he missed her. She asked her mom to let him out of his cage, and to let him fly in her room again.
+
+Lila's mom sighed. She saw Lila was sorry, and she felt sorry too. She said she was sorry for being angry. She said she knew Lila loved Snowy, and Snowy loved Lila. She said she was worried about Snowy, and Lila. She said she wanted them to be safe, and happy. She said she would let Snowy out of his cage, and let him fly in her room again. But she said Lila had to promise to be good, and to listen to her. She said they still had to go to the store, and they had to hurry.
+
+Lila nodded. She said she promised to be good, and to listen to her mom. She said she was ready to go to the store. She hugged her mom, and thanked her. She hugged Snowy, and told him she loved him. She said she would be back soon, and he could fly in her room again. She said goodbye to Snowy, and followed her mom to the car. She smiled, and felt happy.
+Tom is a boy who likes to play soccer. He has a ball and a net in his backyard. He wants to score a goal and make his dad proud. He kicks the ball hard and runs after it.
+
+But the ball goes too fast and flies over the fence. Tom is sad. He does not have his ball anymore. He looks at the fence and wonders how to get it back.
+
+He hears a bark from the other side of the fence. It is his neighbor's dog, Spot. Spot is a big and friendly dog. He likes to play with Tom. He sees the ball and picks it up with his mouth. He runs to the fence and drops the ball for Tom.
+
+Tom is happy. He thanks Spot and takes the ball. He throws it over the fence again and asks Spot to bring it back. Spot is obedient. He does what Tom says. He brings the ball back again and again. They have fun together.
+
+Tom's dad comes out and sees them playing. He smiles. He is proud of Tom and Spot. He says they are a good team. He gives them a treat and a hug. Tom and Spot smile too. They are happy. They have a goal and a friend.
+Lily and Ben were very happy. They had a ticket to see a funny show with clowns and animals. They held their mom's hand and walked to the big tent. They saw many people and colors and balloons.
+
+"Look, mom, a big elephant!" Ben said, pointing to a gray animal with a long nose.
+
+"And a funny monkey!" Lily said, laughing at a brown animal with a long tail.
+
+They found their seats and waited for the show to start. They heard music and saw lights. They clapped their hands and cheered.
+
+The show was very funny. The clowns made jokes and tricks. The animals did silly things. Lily and Ben laughed and laughed. They liked the show very much.
+
+But then, something went wrong. One of the clowns tripped and fell. He dropped a big cake on his face. The cake was not real. It was made of foam and paint. The clown was not hurt. He was just messy.
+
+The other clowns laughed at him. They tried to help him, but they made more mess. They threw pies and water and confetti. They slipped and slid and bumped.
+
+Lily and Ben laughed even more. They thought it was part of the show. They thought it was the funniest thing ever.
+
+But their mom did not laugh. She did not think it was funny. She thought it was a disaster. She looked at her ticket and saw something. She saw a small word that she had missed before. It said: "Warning: This show may contain accidents and surprises. Enjoy at your own risk."
+
+She sighed and shook her head. She wished she had read the ticket more carefully. She hoped the show would end soon. She hoped the clowns would clean up. She hoped the cake would not stain her clothes.
+Tom and Sue were brother and sister. They liked to play in the woods behind their house. One day, they found a big axe in a pile of leaves. Tom picked it up and said, "Look, Sue, I found a big axe. It is shiny and sharp. I can chop wood with it."
+
+Sue said, "Be careful, Tom. That axe is not yours. It belongs to someone else. Maybe it is expensive. Maybe they will be angry if they see you with it. Put it back where you found it."
+
+Tom said, "No, Sue. I want to keep it. It is fun. I can make a fort with the wood I chop. You can help me. Come on, let's go."
+
+Tom and Sue ran deeper into the woods, dragging the axe behind them. They did not see the man who was looking for his axe. He was a woodcutter who worked hard to earn money for his family. He had left his axe in the leaves for a moment to bathe in the stream. He was dirty and sweaty from chopping wood all day. He needed to bathe before he went home.
+
+When he came back to the pile of leaves, he saw that his axe was gone. He was very angry and sad. He said, "Who took my axe? That was my best axe. It was expensive. I need it to chop wood. How will I feed my family now?"
+
+He followed the trail of the axe in the dirt. He saw Tom and Sue in a clearing. They had chopped down many trees and made a messy fort. They were laughing and playing inside. He shouted, "Hey, you kids! That is my axe! Give it back to me!"
+
+Tom and Sue were scared. They saw the man and his angry face. They knew they had done something bad. They ran out of the fort and dropped the axe. They said, "We are sorry, mister. We did not know it was your axe. We just wanted to play. Please do not be mad at us."
+
+The man picked up his axe and looked at it. It had many scratches and dents from the kids' chopping. He sighed and said, "You kids are lucky I am not a mean man. You could have hurt yourselves or someone else with this axe. It is not a toy. It is a tool. You should not take things that are not yours. You should respect other people's work and property. Do you understand?"
+
+Tom and Sue nodded and said, "Yes, mister. We understand. We are sorry. We will not do it again."
+
+The man said, "Good. Now go home and tell your parents what you did. And don't come back to the woods without permission. There are dangers here. Go on, now."
+
+Tom and Sue ran back to their house, feeling ashamed and sorry. They told their parents what they did and apologized. Their parents were disappointed and angry, but also relieved that they were safe. They made them promise to never take things that are not theirs again. They also made them bathe, because they were dirty and smelly from the woods. Tom and Sue learned their lesson. They never played with the axe again.
+Tom is a cat. He likes to play with his ball. He chases it and bats it with his paws. He is happy.
+
+One day, he finds a bird on the ground. The bird does not move. Tom thinks the bird is dead. He pokes it with his nose. The bird does not wake up.
+
+Tom feels sad. He likes birds. He wants to help the bird. He remembers what his mom told him. She said, "If you find something that is hurt, you need to rub it gently. Maybe it will feel better."
+
+Tom tries to rub the bird with his tongue. He licks its feathers and its head. He hopes the bird will open its eyes. He says, "Bird, please wake up. I am your friend. I want to play with you."
+
+But the bird does not wake up. It is still dead. Tom does not understand. He rubs harder. He cries. He says, "Bird, why don't you wake up? What is wrong with you?"
+
+Then he hears a voice. It is his mom. She comes to him and sees the bird. She says, "Tom, stop. The bird is dead. You cannot make it alive again. It is gone."
+
+Tom looks at his mom. He says, "But mom, I need to rub it. You said rubbing helps. I want the bird to be happy."
+
+His mom hugs him. She says, "I know, Tom. You are a good cat. You tried to help. But sometimes, rubbing is not enough. Sometimes, things die and they do not come back. It is sad, but it is true."
+
+Tom snuggles with his mom. He says, "I am sorry, mom. I did not know. I am sad."
+
+His mom says, "It is okay, Tom. I am sad too. But we still have each other. And we still have your ball. Do you want to play with it?"
+
+Tom nods. He says, "Yes, mom. I want to play with you. And with my ball. Maybe we can find another bird later. A live one."
+
+His mom says, "Maybe, Tom. Maybe. Come on, let's go."
+
+She takes him away from the dead bird. They go to the garden. They play with the ball. They are happy.
+Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They dig in the soil and find worms and stones. They make mud pies and pretend to eat them. They laugh and have fun.
+
+One day, they see a pretty flower in the soil. It is yellow and red and smells nice. Sara wants to pick it and give it to her mom. Ben says no.
+
+"Don't pick the flower, Sara. It will die. It needs the soil and the water and the sun. Let it remain here and grow more flowers. Mom will like that more," Ben says.
+
+Sara thinks for a moment. She loves her mom and wants to make her happy. She also loves the flower and does not want to hurt it. She decides to listen to Ben.
+
+"Okay, Ben. You are right. The flower is pretty here. We can come and see it every day. Maybe we can draw it and show mom. She will like that too," Sara says.
+
+They hug and smile. They leave the flower in the soil and go to get their crayons. They draw the flower and write their names on the paper. They run to mom and give her the drawing. Mom hugs them and says thank you. She says they are very kind and smart. She puts the drawing on the fridge. Sara and Ben are happy. They go back to the garden and play some more.
+Lily was a small girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a pink bathrobe that she wore every morning and night. She felt cozy and warm in her bathrobe.
+
+One day, Lily woke up with a cold. She had a runny nose and a sore throat. She did not want to get out of bed. She wanted to stay with her dolls and her bathrobe.
+
+Her mom came to check on her. She saw that Lily was sick. She said, "Lily, you need to take some medicine and drink some water. You will feel better soon."
+
+Lily shook her head. She did not like medicine. She said, "No, mom, I don't want medicine. I want to play with my dolls."
+
+Her mom smiled. She said, "Okay, Lily, you can play with your dolls for a little while. But you have to take your medicine later. And you have to sneeze in a tissue, not on your bathrobe."
+
+Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom, I will sneeze in a tissue. But I love my bathrobe. It is soft and pretty."
+
+Her mom kissed her forehead. She said, "I love you, Lily. And I love your bathrobe, too. But you don't want to make it dirty with your germs. You want to keep it clean and fresh."
+
+Lily agreed. She said, "Yes, mom, you are right. I will keep my bathrobe clean and fresh. And I will take my medicine later. Thank you, mom."
+
+Her mom hugged her. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. Now, rest and play with your dolls. I will come back soon."
+
+Lily smiled. She said, "I love you, mom. You are the best mom."
+
+She cuddled with her dolls and her bathrobe. She felt cozy and warm. She sneezed in a tissue. She hoped to get well soon.
+Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls and read books. She did not like to talk to other kids or go to new places. She was afraid they would laugh at her or be mean to her.
+
+One day, her mom took her to the park. Lily saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She wanted to try them, but she saw many other kids there. They were loud and fast and looked scary. Lily hid behind her mom and held her hand.
+
+"Come on, Lily, don't be shy. You can make some friends and have fun," her mom said. She smiled and nudged Lily gently.
+
+Lily shook her head. She did not want to go. She saw a boy with a red hat and a big smile. He ran towards her and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Lily felt a panic in her chest. She did not know what to say. She did not want to play with Tom. She wanted to go home. She opened her mouth and bit Tom's arm.
+
+Tom screamed and cried. He ran away to his mom. Lily's mom was shocked and angry. She grabbed Lily and said, "Lily, that was very bad. You don't bite people. That hurts them and makes them sad. Why did you do that?"
+
+Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She was just scared and did not know how to say no. She started to cry too. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Tom. I was shy and scared. I don't like new kids. I don't know how to play with them."
+
+Lily's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were shy and scared. But you can't bite people. That's not nice. You have to use your words. You can say no thank you or I don't want to play. You can also say hello or yes please or I want to play. You can learn how to talk to new kids and make friends. They are not scary. They are just like you. They want to have fun and be happy."
+
+Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She looked at Tom and his mom. They looked sad and angry too. Lily felt bad. She wanted to say sorry again. She walked over to them and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, Tom's mom. I was wrong. I don't want to bite you. I want to be nice. Can we be friends?"
+
+Tom and his mom looked at Lily. They saw that she was sincere and sorry. They smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. We forgive you. You can be our friend. Do you want to play with us?"
+
+Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. I want to play with you. Thank you for being nice to me."
+
+Lily, Tom, and their moms went to the slide, the swing, and the sandbox. They played and laughed and had fun. Lily was not shy anymore. She was happy. She learned how to use her words and make friends. She did not bite anyone again.
+Sara and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman.
+
+But then, a mean boy came by. He had a stick in his hand. He said, "I don't like your snowman. He looks silly. I will cut him with my stick." He swung his stick at the snowman's nose.
+
+Sara and Ben shouted, "No! Stop! Don't cut our snowman!" They ran to the snowman and tried to protect him. They pushed the mean boy away. The mean boy fell in the snow. He got angry and cried.
+
+Sara and Ben hugged their snowman. They said, "We are sorry, snowman. We love you. You are our friend." The snowman smiled with his carrot nose.
+
+Then, Sara and Ben's mom called them. She said, "Come inside, kids. It's too icy outside. I have some hot cocoa for you." Sara and Ben said, "Yay! Cocoa!" They ran to the house. They left their snowman in the snow. They hoped he would be safe. They drank their cocoa and felt warm and cozy.
+Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. One day, they saw a poster that said there was a dance show at the park. They wanted to see the dance show very much.
+
+"Let's go to the park tomorrow and watch the dance show," Anna said to Ben.
+
+"OK, that sounds fun," Ben said. "But we have to be good and ask our moms first."
+
+They asked their moms and they said yes. They were very happy and excited.
+
+The next day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big stage with lights and music. They saw many people dancing on the stage. They wore colorful clothes and moved in different ways. Some danced fast, some danced slow, some danced alone, some danced together. Anna and Ben clapped and cheered. They thought the dance show was amazing.
+
+They noticed that there was a small girl on the stage. She was smaller than Anna and Ben. She wore a pink dress and had curly hair. She danced very well. She smiled and twirled and jumped. Anna and Ben liked her the most.
+
+"I wish I could dance like her," Anna said to Ben.
+
+"Me too," Ben said. "She is so good and pretty."
+
+They watched the small girl dance until the end of the show. They wanted to meet her and say hello. They asked their moms if they could go to the stage. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and polite.
+
+They walked to the stage and looked for the small girl. They saw her sitting on a chair with a bottle of water. She looked tired but happy. Anna and Ben went to her and said hello.
+
+"Hi, we are Anna and Ben. We watched you dance. You are amazing. We want to be like you," Anna said.
+
+"Thank you, that is very nice of you. I am Lily. I like to dance. It makes me happy," the small girl said.
+
+"We like to dance too, but we are not very good. How do you dance so well?" Ben asked.
+
+"Well, I practice a lot. I go to dance class every week. I listen to my teacher and I try my best. I also have fun and enjoy the music. That is how I dance well," Lily said.
+
+"Wow, that is cool. Can you teach us some moves?" Anna asked.
+
+"Sure, I can teach you some moves. Do you want to learn?" Lily asked.
+
+"Yes, please," Anna and Ben said.
+
+Lily smiled and stood up. She took Anna and Ben by the hand and led them to a free space. She taught them some simple moves, like how to bend, stretch, hop and spin. Anna and Ben followed her and tried to copy her. They had fun and laughed. They felt happy and proud.
+
+Their moms watched them and smiled. They were glad that their kids made a new friend and learned something new. They thought that the dance show was not only entertaining, but also educational.
+
+The moral of the story is: You can learn new things and make new friends by being curious, respectful and open-minded.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the yard. They have a ball, a bike and a swing. They have fun in the sun.
+
+One day, Tom and Mia hear a noise. It is a dog. The dog is big and brown. It barks and runs to them. Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the ball and the bike. They run to the swing.
+
+"Help! Help!" they shout. "Who is the dog? Where is the owner?"
+
+The dog stops and wags its tail. It picks up the ball and brings it to them. It licks their faces. It is a friendly dog.
+
+A man comes to the yard. He is the owner. He calls the dog.
+
+"Rex, come here! I'm sorry, kids. He got out of the fence. He just wants to play. He won't hurt you."
+
+Tom and Mia answer the man.
+
+"It's okay, mister. We were just surprised. He is a nice dog. Can we play with him?"
+
+The man smiles and nods.
+
+"Sure, you can. His name is Rex. He loves to play. But don't tire him out too much. He is old and needs to rest."
+
+Tom and Mia pet Rex and throw the ball for him. They have a new friend. They are not scared anymore. They are happy.
+Tim and Mia liked to swim in the sea. They had masks and fins to see the fish and the reef. The reef was a big rock with many colors and shapes. Some fish were big and some were small. Some were red and some were blue. Tim and Mia liked to look at them and play with them.
+
+One day, they saw a big gray fish near the reef. It had a long nose and many teeth. It looked scary and mean. Tim and Mia were afraid of it. They whispered to each other.
+
+"Tim, what is that fish?" Mia whispered.
+
+"I don't know, Mia. It looks like a shark." Tim whispered.
+
+"Shark? What is a shark?" Mia whispered.
+
+"A shark is a bad fish. It can bite and hurt us. We have to swim away." Tim whispered.
+
+But it was too late. The shark saw them and swam fast. It opened its mouth and bit Tim's leg. Tim screamed and blood came out. Mia cried and tried to help him. But the shark was hungry and came back. It bit Mia's arm and dragged her to the deep. Tim and Mia were gone. The shark ate them and swam away. The reef was quiet and sad. The fish hid and the water was red.
+Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They also see a big bulb in the ground. Ben says, "What is that?"
+
+Mia says, "That is a bulb. It is a baby flower. It will grow and be pretty."
+
+Ben says, "Can we dig it out and see?"
+
+Mia says, "No, we can't. That will hurt the bulb. We have to let it stay in the ground and wait."
+
+Ben says, "OK, I understand. Can we water it and talk to it?"
+
+Mia says, "Yes, we can. That will make the bulb happy. But we have to be gentle and quiet. The bulb is deaf. It can't hear us. It can only feel us."
+
+Ben says, "How do you know that?"
+
+Mia says, "My mom told me. She knows a lot about flowers. She says they are like us, but different. They have feelings, but not ears. They have colors, but not eyes. They have smells, but not noses. They are amazing."
+
+Ben says, "Wow, that is amazing. I want to learn more about flowers. Can we include them in our games?"
+
+Mia says, "Sure, we can. We can pretend they are our friends. We can give them names and stories. We can make them crowns and necklaces. We can have fun with them."
+
+Ben and Mia smile. They water the bulb and say nice things to it. They include it in their games. They are happy. The bulb is happy too. It feels their love and care. It waits for the sun and the rain. It waits for the spring. It waits to bloom.
+Tom and Sue were playing in the yard. They had a ball, a bike and a rag. The rag was old and dirty, but they liked to use it as a cape or a flag.
+
+"Look at me, I'm a superhero!" Tom said, putting the rag around his neck. He ran around the yard, pretending to fly.
+
+"I'm a princess!" Sue said, holding the rag like a dress. She danced and twirled, feeling pretty.
+
+They were having fun, until they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, calling them from the house.
+
+"Tom! Sue! Hurry up, it's time for lunch!" she shouted.
+
+Tom and Sue dropped the ball and the bike and ran to the house. They forgot to take the rag with them.
+
+A dog was passing by the yard. He saw the rag on the ground. He thought it was a toy. He grabbed it with his teeth and ran away.
+
+Tom and Sue ate their lunch. They thanked their mom and asked if they could go back to play.
+
+"Sure, but be careful and don't make a mess," their mom said.
+
+Tom and Sue ran back to the yard. They looked for the rag, but they couldn't find it.
+
+"Where is it?" Tom asked, feeling troubled.
+
+"Maybe the wind took it," Sue said, feeling sad.
+
+They searched everywhere, but the rag was gone.
+
+They saw the dog, running down the street. He had the rag in his mouth. He looked happy.
+
+"Hey, that's our rag!" Tom shouted.
+
+"Give it back!" Sue cried.
+
+But the dog didn't listen. He kept running, until he was out of sight.
+
+Tom and Sue felt angry and sad. They had lost their rag. They had lost their fun.
+
+They went back to the house, feeling sorry.
+
+Their mom saw their faces. She asked them what was wrong.
+
+They told her about the rag and the dog.
+
+She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. I know you liked that rag. But it was just a rag. You still have each other, and you still have many other things to play with. The rag was not important. What's important is to be grateful for what you have, and to share it with others. Maybe the dog needed the rag more than you. Maybe he was lonely or cold. Maybe he will make a friend with the rag. You can be happy for him, and for yourselves. You can make a new rag, or a new game, or a new story. You can always find something to enjoy, if you look with your heart."
+
+Tom and Sue listened to their mom. They felt better. They understood what she said. They smiled and said, "You're right, mom. Thank you. We love you."
+
+They hugged their mom and went back to the yard. They found the ball and the bike. They played together, having fun.
+
+They didn't need the rag. They had each other. And that was enough.
+Lily and Ben were playing with cardboard boxes in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were cars, rockets, castles, and anything else they could imagine. They had fun making noises and moving around.
+
+"Beep beep! I'm a car!" Lily said, as she pushed her cardboard box with wheels.
+
+"Zoom zoom! I'm a rocket!" Ben said, as he lifted his cardboard box with wings.
+
+They played for a long time, until they got bored of their boxes. They wanted to change them into something else.
+
+"Let's make a boat!" Lily said. "We can sail on the water!"
+
+"OK!" Ben said. "But how do we make a boat?"
+
+They thought hard, and then they had an idea. They took some tape and scissors, and cut and stuck their boxes together. They made a big boat with a sail and a flag. They were very proud of their boat.
+
+"Wow! We made a boat!" Lily said. "Let's go to the pond and sail it!"
+
+"Yay!" Ben said. "Let's go!"
+
+They carried their boat to the pond, and put it on the water. They watched it float and bob. They were very happy.
+
+But then, something bad happened. The water started to soak their boat. The cardboard got wet and soft. The boat started to fall apart. The sail and the flag fell off. The boat sank.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily said. "Our boat is gone!"
+
+"Boo hoo!" Ben said. "We worked so hard!"
+
+They felt very sad and angry. They blamed each other for the boat's failure.
+
+"It's your fault!" Lily said. "You cut the cardboard wrong!"
+
+"No, it's your fault!" Ben said. "You taped the cardboard bad!"
+
+They started to fight and shout. They forgot they were friends.
+
+Then, they heard a voice.
+
+"Hey, kids, what's wrong?" It was their mom. She saw them crying and fighting. She came to see what happened.
+
+"Our boat is gone!" Lily said. "We made it with cardboard, and it sank!"
+
+"That's too bad," their mom said. "But why are you fighting?"
+
+"Because it's his fault!" Lily said.
+
+"No, it's her fault!" Ben said.
+
+Their mom shook her head. She said, "Kids, kids, listen to me. It's not anyone's fault. Cardboard is not a good material for making boats. It's not strong enough for water. It's OK to try new things, but you have to be careful and realistic. And you have to be kind and respectful to each other. Fighting won't solve anything. It will only make you unhappy. Do you understand?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They realized they were being silly. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "You're my friend."
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "You're my friend, too."
+
+Their mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, how about we go inside and have some cookies?"
+
+"OK!" Lily and Ben said. They followed their mom inside. They learned their lesson. They decided to use cardboard for other things, like drawing and painting. They still had fun, and they stayed friends.
+Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They have fun.
+
+One day, they see a big sign at the park. The sign says: "Camp starts tomorrow. Come and join us!" Sara and Ben are excited. They want to go to camp. They want to make new friends. They want to do cool things.
+
+They run home and tell their moms. Their moms say yes. They can go to camp. Sara and Ben are happy. They pack their bags. They can't wait for tomorrow.
+
+The next day, they go to camp. They meet their camp leader. Her name is Miss Lily. She is nice. She shows them around. She says: "This is your tent. This is your group. This is your schedule. We have lots of activities for you. You will have fun."
+
+Sara and Ben like their tent. They like their group. They like their schedule. They do lots of activities. They paint, they sing, they dance, they hike, they swim. They have fun.
+
+But there is a problem. There is a boy in their group. His name is Max. He is mean. He does not like to share. He does not like to listen. He does not like to play nice. He makes Sara and Ben sad.
+
+One day, they go to the swings. Sara and Ben love the swings. They want to swing on the swings. But Max is there. He says: "These are my swings. You can't swing on them. Go away."
+
+Sara and Ben are sad. They want to swing on the swings. They say: "Please, Max. Can we swing on the swings? We can take turns. We can swing together. We can have fun."
+
+But Max says no. He says: "No, you can't. These are my swings. You can't have them. Go away."
+
+Sara and Ben are mad. They don't like Max. They say: "That's not fair, Max. You can't have all the swings. You have to share. You have to be nice. You have to play fair."
+
+But Max says no. He says: "No, I don't. I can have all the swings. I don't have to share. I don't have to be nice. I don't have to play fair."
+
+Sara and Ben are sad and mad. They don't know what to do. They look for Miss Lily. They want to tell her. They want her to help them. They want to swing on the swings. They want to have fun.
+Tim and Mia are friends who like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different shapes and colors. They want to make a big tower with their blocks.
+
+"Let's organize our blocks first," Tim says. "We can put the same shapes together."
+
+"Good idea," Mia agrees. "I like the triangles. They are tough and pointy."
+
+They start to sort their blocks into piles. They have triangles, squares, circles, and rectangles. They also have red, blue, yellow, and green blocks.
+
+"Look, I have a lot of red triangles," Tim says. "They are my favorite."
+
+"I have more blue triangles than you," Mia says. "They are prettier."
+
+They start to argue about who has the best triangles. They forget about making the tower. They push and pull the blocks from each other.
+
+"Stop it, Tim! You are taking my triangles!"
+
+"No, you stop it, Mia! You are taking mine!"
+
+They make a big mess with their blocks. They are not friends anymore.
+
+Mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy.
+
+"What are you doing, Tim and Mia?" she asks. "Why are you fighting over the blocks?"
+
+"Mom, Tim is mean. He wants all the triangles," Mia says.
+
+"Mom, Mia is mean. She wants all the triangles," Tim says.
+
+Mom shakes her head. She picks up a block and shows it to them.
+
+"Look, this is a block. It is not a triangle. It has six sides. It is a hexagon," she says.
+
+Tim and Mia look at the block. They are confused. They have never seen a hexagon before.
+
+"A hexagon?" they ask.
+
+"Yes, a hexagon. It is a shape with six sides. There are many shapes in the world, not just triangles. And there are many colors, too. You can make beautiful things with different shapes and colors. But you have to share and cooperate, not fight and make a mess," Mom says.
+
+She gives them each a hexagon. She tells them to apologize to each other and to organize their blocks again. She helps them to make a big tower with all the shapes and colors. They use triangles, squares, circles, rectangles, and hexagons. They use red, blue, yellow, green, and purple blocks.
+
+"Wow, Mom, this is amazing!" Tim says.
+
+"Yes, Mom, this is so pretty!" Mia says.
+
+They hug Mom and thank her. They are friends again. They are happy. They like to play with blocks. They like to organize their blocks. They like all the shapes and colors. They especially like the hexagons. They are tough and pointy, too.
+Sara and her uncle went to the park. It was a hot day, so they brought water and hats. Sara liked to play on the slide and the swings. Her uncle watched her and smiled.
+
+"Can I go on the zip line, uncle?" Sara asked. The zip line was a long rope with a seat that went from one tree to another.
+
+"Sure, Sara, but be careful. Hold on tight and don't let go," her uncle said. He helped her get on the seat and pushed her gently.
+
+Sara felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She liked the zip line. It was fun and fast. She saw the other tree getting closer and closer.
+
+"Uncle, uncle, look at me!" she shouted.
+
+But her uncle did not look. He was talking to a lady on a bench. He did not hear Sara. He did not see her.
+
+Sara reached the end of the zip line. But the seat did not stop. It kept going and hit the tree. Sara felt a big pain in her head and her chest. She let go of the rope and fell to the ground.
+
+"Help, help, I'm hurt!" she cried.
+
+But no one helped her. Her uncle did not come. The lady did not care. The other kids did not see. Sara was alone and scared. She wished her uncle had looked at her. She wished he had zipped with her. She wished he had loved her.
+Lily and Tom are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and houses and cars. Lily has a large circle block. She puts it on top of her tower. She is happy.
+
+"Look, Tom, I have a large circle!" Lily says.
+
+Tom looks at Lily's tower. He wants the large circle. He thinks it is his. He is angry.
+
+"No, Lily, that is my circle! Give it to me!" Tom shouts.
+
+He grabs the large circle from Lily's tower. Lily's tower falls down. She is sad.
+
+"Tom, that is not nice! You made my tower fall down! That is my circle!" Lily shouts.
+
+She tries to take the large circle from Tom. Tom holds it tight. They pull and push. They are loud.
+
+"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom says. She hears the shouting. She comes to the room. She sees Lily and Tom fighting. She is not happy.
+
+"What is going on here? Why are you shouting and fighting?" Mom asks.
+
+"Lily took my circle!" Tom says.
+
+"No, Tom took my circle!" Lily says.
+
+Mom looks at the large circle. She sees a sticker on it. The sticker has Lily's name. She knows it is Lily's circle.
+
+"Tom, this is Lily's circle. See, it has her name on it. You have to give it back to her. And say sorry for taking it and making her tower fall down." Mom says.
+
+Tom looks at the sticker. He sees Lily's name. He knows he was wrong. He feels sorry.
+
+"Sorry, Lily. Here is your circle. I was not nice." Tom says.
+
+He gives the large circle to Lily. Lily takes it. She feels happy.
+
+"Thank you, Tom. Sorry for shouting. Do you want to play with me?" Lily says.
+
+She smiles at Tom. Tom smiles back.
+
+"OK, Lily. I want to play with you. Can we make a new tower together?" Tom says.
+
+They hug. Mom smiles.
+
+"Yes, you can. That is a good idea. And please, no more shouting and fighting. Use your words and share your toys." Mom says.
+
+She helps them pick up the blocks. They start to make a new tower. They use the large circle and other blocks. They are nice to each other. They have fun.
+Lila and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They make a big track with stones and sticks. They have fun racing their cars and making noises.
+
+But then, Lila's car stops working. She tries to push it, but it does not move. She is sad and angry. She says to Ben, "My car is broken! It is your fault! You bumped into it too hard!"
+
+Ben says, "No, I did not! Your car is old and filthy! Look, it has dirt and grass in it!"
+
+Lila says, "That is not true! My car is new and shiny! You are mean and rude!"
+
+They start to fight and shout. They do not want to play together anymore.
+
+Mom hears them and comes to the garden. She sees their toy cars and their angry faces. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?"
+
+Lila and Ben tell Mom their stories. They both blame each other for the broken car. Mom says, "Let me see the car. Maybe I can solve the problem."
+
+She takes the car and looks at it. She says, "Hmm, this car needs an x-ray. Do you know what an x-ray is?"
+
+Lila and Ben shake their heads. They do not know.
+
+Mom says, "An x-ray is a special picture that shows what is inside something. Like your bones or your teeth. Or your car. Come with me, I have an x-ray machine in the house."
+
+Lila and Ben follow Mom to the house. They are curious and excited. Mom puts the car in the x-ray machine and turns it on. She shows them the picture on the screen. She says, "Look, this is your car's x-ray. Do you see this little thing here? This is a battery. It makes your car go. But your battery is empty. That is why your car does not work. It needs a new battery."
+
+Lila and Ben look at the x-ray. They see the battery and the other parts of the car. They say, "Wow, that is cool! Can we see our x-rays too?"
+
+Mom says, "Maybe another day. But first, let's fix your car. I have a new battery for it. And let's clean it too. It is filthy. It has dirt and grass and bugs in it. That is not good for your car. It needs to be clean and shiny."
+
+Mom changes the battery and cleans the car. She gives it back to Lila. She says, "There you go. Your car is working and sparkling again. Do you want to try it?"
+
+Lila says, "Yes, thank you, Mom! You are the best! You solved the problem!"
+
+She hugs Mom and smiles. She says to Ben, "I am sorry I yelled at you. It was not your fault. Do you want to play with me again?"
+
+Ben says, "I am sorry too. I was mean and rude. Your car is not old and filthy. It is new and shiny. Yes, I want to play with you again."
+
+They hug and make up. They go back to the garden with their toy cars. They have fun racing and making noises. They are happy and friendly. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud and glad. She solved the problem.
+Lily and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and birds. Lily liked the birds best. They had many colors and made nice sounds. Ben liked the lions best. They were big and strong and had loud roars.
+
+Then they came to the crocodile pond. The crocodiles were green and scaly and had big teeth. They lay very still on the rocks or in the water. Lily and Ben wanted to see them better, so they went closer to the fence.
+
+"Look, Lily, that one is moving!" Ben said, pointing to a crocodile that opened its mouth and blinked its eyes.
+
+"Wow, Ben, it is!" Lily said, excited. "Do you think it is hungry?"
+
+"Maybe. I wonder what it eats," Ben said.
+
+"Let's ask Mom and Dad," Lily said, and they ran back to where their parents were.
+
+"Mom, Dad, what do crocodiles eat?" Lily asked.
+
+"Crocodiles eat meat, Lily. They hunt fish, birds, and sometimes other animals," Mom said.
+
+"Can we touch them, Dad?" Ben asked.
+
+"No, Ben, you can't touch them. They are very dangerous. They can bite you with their teeth and hurt you very much," Dad said.
+
+"OK, Dad, we won't touch them. But can we see the new baby crocodile?" Ben asked.
+
+"Yes, Ben, you can. The zoo has a new baby crocodile that was born last week. It is very small and cute. Do you want to see it?" Dad asked.
+
+"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said together.
+
+"OK, then, let's go. But remember, don't touch the crocodiles, OK?" Mom said.
+
+"OK, Mom, we won't touch them. We will just look at them," Lily and Ben said.
+
+And they followed their parents to see the new baby crocodile.
+Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try each other's toys.
+
+"Can I play with your car, Max?" Lily asked.
+
+"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back," Max said.
+
+Lily took the car and made it zoom on the floor. She liked how fast it was. Max took the doll and pretended it was talking. He liked how soft it was.
+
+But then, Lily saw something shiny on the shelf. It was a light ball that their mom had given them. It was very pretty and it changed colors when you pressed a button.
+
+Lily wanted to play with the light ball. She put the car down and reached for the shelf. But she was too short. She tried to stand on her toes, but she still could not reach it.
+
+"Max, can you help me get the light ball?" Lily asked.
+
+"No, I'm busy with the doll. You can get it yourself," Max said.
+
+Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted the light ball very much. She had an idea. She grabbed Max's toe and pulled it hard.
+
+"Ow! Ow! Ow! That hurts!" Max cried. He dropped the doll and tried to get Lily off his toe.
+
+"Give me the light ball!" Lily shouted.
+
+"No, let go of my toe!" Max shouted back.
+
+They were both pulling and yelling. They did not hear their mom coming into the room.
+
+"What is going on here?" their mom asked. She saw the car, the doll, the light ball, and the two children fighting.
+
+She was not happy. She took the light ball from the shelf and released it. It fell to the floor and broke into pieces.
+
+"Look what you did! You broke the light ball! That was a gift from your grandma!" their mom said.
+
+Lily and Max stopped fighting. They looked at the broken light ball and felt sorry. They also felt sorry for hurting each other.
+
+They hugged and said sorry to each other and to their mom.
+
+Their mom hugged them back and said sorry too. She said they should share their toys and be nice to each other.
+
+She said she would buy them a new light ball if they promised to be good.
+
+They promised and smiled. They picked up their toys and played together again. They learned their lesson.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a lime. The lime is green and sour. Anna and Ben like to make faces when they bite the lime.
+
+One day, Anna is sick. She has to stay at home. She cannot play with Ben. She misses Ben. She misses the park. She misses the lime.
+
+Ben is sad too. He goes to the park alone. He has the ball, the kite and the lime. But he does not have fun. He misses Anna. He misses her smile. He misses her laugh.
+
+He sees a girl on a swing. She is playful. She has curly hair and blue eyes. She asks Ben if he wants to play with her. Ben says yes. He gives her the lime. She bites it and makes a face. Ben laughs. The girl laughs too.
+
+Anna feels better. She goes to the park. She looks for Ben. She sees him with the girl. She feels angry. She thinks Ben does not miss her. She thinks he likes the girl more. She runs to Ben. She yells at him. She wants the lime back.
+
+Ben is confused. He does not understand why Anna is angry. He likes the girl, but he likes Anna more. He misses Anna. He wants to play with both of them. He tries to explain. He says he is sorry. He gives Anna the lime.
+
+Anna calms down. She realizes she was wrong. She is sorry too. She hugs Ben. She says she misses him. She shares the lime with him. They make faces together.
+
+The girl smiles. She is happy. She likes Anna and Ben. She asks if they want to play with her. Anna and Ben say yes. They have the ball, the kite and the lime. They have fun. They are friends.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and look for bugs. Lily saw a green plant with small leaves. She picked one and smelled it. It was mint. She liked mint.
+
+"Look, Ben, I found mint!" she said, holding the leaf. "Do you want to try?"
+
+Ben nodded and took the leaf from Lily. He put it in his mouth and chewed. It was fresh and cool. He smiled and said, "Mmm, mint is good!"
+
+Lily picked another leaf and ate it too. She saw a shiny thing under the mint plant. It was a coin. She picked it up and showed it to Ben.
+
+"Wow, a coin!" Ben said. "Maybe it is magic!"
+
+Lily and Ben decided to make a wish with the coin. They closed their eyes and wished for something. Lily wished for a new doll. Ben wished for a big cake.
+
+They opened their eyes and looked at the coin. It was gone. It had vanished.
+
+"Where did it go?" Lily asked, surprised.
+
+"I don't know," Ben said, confused.
+
+They looked around, but they could not find the coin. They felt sad. They had lost their magic coin.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "It was my fault. I wished for something too big."
+
+"No, I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "It was my fault. I wished for something too silly."
+
+They hugged each other and said they were still friends. They did not need a magic coin to be happy. They had each other and the mint. They picked some more leaves and ate them. They felt better. They went back to playing in the garden. They forgot about the coin. They did not know that it was still there, hidden under the mint plant, waiting for another wish.
+Tommy loved his dog Spot. Spot was big and brown and had a white spot on his chest. Tommy liked to hug Spot and play with him in the yard. Spot had a red collar with a silver tag that said his name and Tommy's phone number.
+
+One day, Tommy and Spot went for a walk with Mommy. They saw a little cat on the street. The cat was black and white and had green eyes. Spot barked at the cat and ran after it. The cat was scared and ran away. Tommy and Mommy followed Spot.
+
+"Spot, come back!" Tommy shouted. "You are scaring the cat!"
+
+Spot did not listen. He chased the cat into a big park. The park had many trees and flowers and benches. Tommy and Mommy looked for Spot and the cat. They saw them under a big tree. Spot had caught the cat and was holding it in his mouth by the collar. The cat was meowing and scratching.
+
+"Spot, drop it!" Mommy said. "That is not nice!"
+
+Spot looked at Mommy and Tommy. He saw that they were not happy. He felt sorry for the cat. He opened his mouth and let the cat go. The cat ran away and climbed up the tree. Spot wagged his tail and licked his nose.
+
+"Good boy, Spot!" Tommy said. "You are a compassionate dog!"
+
+Tommy hugged Spot and put his leash back on his collar. Mommy smiled and petted Spot. They walked back home. Spot was tired and happy. He settled on his bed and dreamed of the cat.
+Tim and Mia are playing in the hall. They have a big ball that is smooth and red. They like to roll the ball to each other and catch it.
+
+"Your turn, Mia!" Tim says. He rolls the ball to Mia. Mia tries to catch it, but the ball is too fast. It goes past Mia and hits the wall.
+
+"Oops!" Mia says. She runs after the ball. But the ball bounces off the wall and rolls to the other side of the hall. Mia follows the ball.
+
+"Wait for me, Mia!" Tim says. He runs after Mia and the ball. But the ball bounces off another wall and rolls to the other side again. Mia and Tim chase the ball.
+
+The ball seems to have a mind of its own. It keeps bouncing and rolling away from Mia and Tim. They laugh and run and try to catch it.
+
+"Stop, ball, stop!" Mia says. She reaches for the ball. But the ball slips out of her hand and rolls to the door.
+
+"Gotcha, ball!" Tim says. He jumps and grabs the ball. He holds it tight. He smiles at Mia.
+
+"We got you, ball!" Mia says. She smiles at Tim. They hug the ball. They are happy. They go back to the middle of the hall. They sit down and play with the ball. They take turns rolling and catching it. They have fun.
+Ben likes cake. He likes cake a lot. He likes cake with icing and sprinkles and candles. He likes cake on his birthday and on other days too.
+
+One day, Ben sees a big cake on the table. It is a cool cake. It has blue icing and stars and a rocket. Ben wants some cake. He wants some cake now.
+
+He asks his mom, "Can I have some cake, please?" His mom says, "No, Ben. That cake is for your brother. It is his birthday today. You have to wait until the party."
+
+Ben is sad. He is very sad. He wants some cake so much. He thinks, "Maybe I can have a little bit. Maybe mom will not see. Maybe she will not mind."
+
+He goes to the table. He looks at the cake. He reaches for the cake. He touches the cake. He hears a loud noise. He turns around. He sees his mom. She is angry. She is very angry. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? That cake is not for you. That is very naughty. You have to say sorry to your brother. You have to go to your room."
+
+Ben is sorry. He is very sorry. He says, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, brother. I will not touch the cake again. I will wait until the party." He goes to his room. He cries. He cries a lot. He does not like cake anymore. He does not like cake at all.
+Lily was a brave girl who liked to sign. She learned how to sign from her mom, who was deaf. Lily could talk and hear, but she loved to sign with her mom and other deaf people. She thought sign was a beautiful way to say things.
+
+One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy who was crying on a bench. He had a bandage on his ear and looked sad. Lily wanted to help him. She walked up to him and said hello. The boy did not answer. He did not hear her.
+
+Lily remembered that some people could not hear. She wondered if the boy was deaf. She decided to try to sign to him. She made the sign for hello with her hand. The boy looked up and saw her. He smiled. He made the sign for hello back. He was deaf.
+
+Lily and the boy started to sign to each other. They told each other their names and their favorite things. The boy's name was Sam. He liked to play with cars and eat mint candy. Lily liked to draw and eat mint ice cream. They found out they had a lot in common. They became friends.
+
+Lily's mom saw them and was proud of her. She came over and signed to them too. She gave them each a mint candy. She told Lily that she was very brave and kind to sign to Sam. She said that sign was a gift that could make people happy and connect them. Lily agreed. She hugged her mom and Sam. She was happy to have a new friend who could sign.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw many flowers, birds and bugs. They were happy and tired.
+
+"Let's go find some shade," Lily said. "It is very hot and sunny today."
+
+"OK," Tom said. "Where can we find shade?"
+
+They looked around and saw a big tree. It had many green leaves and orange fruits. They ran to the tree and sat under it. They felt cool and calm.
+
+"What are these?" Tom asked, pointing to the fruits.
+
+"They are oranges," Lily said. "They are sweet and juicy. Do you want to try one?"
+
+"Yes, please," Tom said.
+
+They picked two oranges from the tree. They peeled them and ate them. They liked the taste and the smell. They smiled and shared.
+
+"Thank you, tree," they said.
+
+They heard a voice from the tree. It was soft and kind.
+
+"You are welcome, children," the voice said. "I am glad you like my oranges. You can come back anytime."
+
+Tom and Lily were surprised and happy. They had never heard a tree talk before. They wondered if the tree had a name.
+
+"What is your name, tree?" they asked.
+
+"My name is Wander," the tree said. "I wander with the wind and the seasons. I see many things and make many friends. You are my new friends."
+
+Tom and Lily liked the name Wander. They liked the tree. They hugged the tree and said goodbye.
+
+"Bye, Wander," they said. "We will come back soon."
+
+They ran back to their parents, who were waiting for them. They told them about Wander and the oranges. Their parents smiled and listened. They were proud of their children. They had a good day.
+Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and eat cookies. One day, they find a big jar of cookies in the kitchen. They are very happy.
+
+"Look, Tim, cookies!" Sam says. "Let's eat some!"
+
+"OK, Sam, but we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are in the living room. They don't want us to eat too many cookies." Tim says.
+
+They open the jar and take out two cookies each. They bite into them and make a face.
+
+"Yuck, these cookies are disgusting!" Tim says. "They taste like soap!"
+
+"Yuck, you are right, Tim! These cookies are disgusting!" Sam says. "They make my mouth hurt!"
+
+They spit out the cookies and put them back in the jar. They run to the sink and drink some water. They try to wash away the bad taste.
+
+"What are these cookies, Tim?" Sam asks. "Why do they taste so bad?"
+
+"I don't know, Sam. Maybe they are old. Maybe they are not cookies at all. Maybe they are something else." Tim says.
+
+They hear a voice from the living room.
+
+"Hey, kids, what are you doing in the kitchen?" It is Mom. She sounds angry.
+
+They look at each other and gulp. They are in trouble.
+
+"Nothing, Mom, nothing!" They say. "We were just talking!"
+
+They hope Mom doesn't see the jar of cookies. They hope Mom doesn't taste the cookies. They hope Mom doesn't find out their secret.
+
+The cookies are not cookies. They are dog treats.
+Jenny loved to visit her elderly grandma, who lived in a small house with a big garden. Grandma had many chickens, and every morning she would let Jenny help her collect the eggs. Jenny liked to hold the warm eggs in her hands and count them.
+
+One day, Grandma said, "Jenny, I have a surprise for you. Do you see that egg with the brown spots? That is a special egg. It has a baby chick inside. If you are very careful and gentle, you can keep it and watch it hatch."
+
+Jenny was so happy. She had always wanted a baby chick of her own. She hugged Grandma and said, "Thank you, Grandma! I promise I will take good care of the egg. Can I name the chick?"
+
+"Of course, my dear. What will you name it?" Grandma asked.
+
+Jenny thought for a moment. She looked at the egg and said, "I will name it Spot, because it has brown spots like me."
+
+Grandma smiled and said, "That is a lovely name, Jenny. Spot will be very lucky to have you as a friend."
+
+Jenny took the egg and put it in a soft basket. She carried it to her room and placed it on her bed. She sang to it and stroked it gently. She could not wait to see Spot come out of the egg. She hoped it would be soon. She hoped it would be today.
+Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. It says: "Join the Relax Club. Have fun and be happy."
+
+"What is the Relax Club?" Sara asks.
+
+"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben says.
+
+They follow the sign to a big tent. Inside, they see many kids. They are sitting on pillows, reading books, drawing pictures, and listening to music. A lady smiles at them.
+
+"Hello, welcome to the Relax Club. Do you want to join us?" she asks.
+
+"Yes, please. What do we do?" Sara says.
+
+"You can do anything you like. You can relax and enjoy yourself. We have snacks and drinks for you. Do you like spicy food?" the lady says.
+
+"Spicy food? What is that?" Ben says.
+
+"Spicy food is food that makes your mouth hot. Like peppers, or curry, or salsa. Some people like it, some people don't. Do you want to try some?" the lady says.
+
+Sara and Ben look at each other. They are curious. They nod.
+
+"OK, here you go. Be careful, it might be very spicy," the lady says. She gives them each a small plate with some spicy food.
+
+Sara and Ben take a bite. They feel a fire in their mouths. They cough and spit. They drink some water. They make funny faces.
+
+"Wow, that is spicy!" Sara says.
+
+"I don't like spicy food. It hurts my tongue," Ben says.
+
+The lady laughs. "I'm sorry, you don't have to eat it. We have other food that is not spicy. Like cookies, or cheese, or fruit. Do you want some?" she says.
+
+"Yes, please. That sounds yummy," Sara and Ben say.
+
+They eat some of the other food. They like it. They feel better. They smile.
+
+"Thank you for the food. Can we play now?" Sara says.
+
+"Of course. You can join the other kids. They are having fun. You can read, or draw, or listen to music. You can relax and be happy. That is what the Relax Club is for," the lady says.
+
+Sara and Ben join the other kids. They have fun. They relax and be happy. They like the Relax Club. They want to come back again.
+Tim and Sam were playing with their toys in the yard. They had a bow and some arrows that their dad made for them. They liked to pretend they were hunters and shoot at the trees and the fence.
+
+"Look, I can hit that bird!" Tim said, pointing at a black crow on a branch. He pulled back his arrow and let it go.
+
+"Wow, good shot!" Sam said, clapping his hands. "Can I try?"
+
+"Sure, here you go." Tim handed him the bow and another arrow. "But be careful, don't shoot at anything else."
+
+Sam nodded and looked around for a target. He saw a big red car parked on the street. He thought it would make a loud noise if he hit it. He aimed his arrow and fired.
+
+But he missed the car and hit something else. Something that made a louder noise than the car. Something that made a scream.
+
+It was a man. A man who was walking his dog. A man who had a hole in his chest. A man who fell to the ground.
+
+Tim and Sam dropped their toys and ran to the man. They saw blood and tears. They saw the dog barking and licking the man's face. They saw the man's eyes close.
+
+They were scared and sorry. They didn't mean to hurt the man. They didn't know what to do.
+
+They heard sirens and saw lights. They saw people running and shouting. They saw a big truck and a stretcher. They saw the man being taken away.
+
+They saw their dad and mom. They saw their faces. They saw anger and sadness. They saw fear and disappointment.
+
+They knew they were in trouble. They knew they did something bad. They knew they couldn't finish their game. They knew they couldn't be normal anymore.
+Lily was sad. Her dog, Max, was sick. He had a big cut on his leg. He could not run or play. He only lay on his bed and made soft noises.
+
+Lily's mom took Max to the vet. The vet was a nice lady who helped animals. She looked at Max's leg and said he needed stitches. She gave him a shot to make him sleep. Then she used a needle and thread to close the cut. She put a bandage around it and said Max would heal soon.
+
+Lily and her mom brought Max home. They put him on his bed and gave him some water and food. Lily wanted to make Max happy. She turned on the television and found a show with other dogs. She hoped Max would like it. She sat next to him and stroked his furry head. She told him he was a good boy and she loved him.
+
+Max opened his eyes and licked Lily's face. He wagged his tail and looked at the television. He saw the other dogs and barked softly. He seemed to feel better. Lily smiled and hugged him. She was glad Max was healing. She knew they would play again soon.
+Lila was a little girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to dress herself, brush her teeth, and choose her toys.
+
+One night, she wanted to see the stars in the sky. She put on her coat and shoes and went outside. She did not tell her mom or dad, because she was independent.
+
+She looked up and saw many bright dots in the dark. They were stars. She smiled and said, "Hello, stars. You are so pretty. Can you talk to me?"
+
+But the stars did not answer. They just twinkled silently. Lila felt lonely and cold. She wished she had someone to talk to and hug.
+
+She heard a voice behind her. It was her mom. She said, "Lila, what are you doing here? It's late and cold. You should be in bed."
+
+Lila turned around and saw her mom. She felt happy and warm. She said, "Mom, I wanted to see the stars. But they don't talk to me. Can you talk to me?"
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, I can talk to you. I love you, Lila. You are my star. But you should not go outside by yourself. It's not safe. You can be independent, but you also need to listen to me and dad. We are here to help you and protect you."
+
+Lila nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you too. Can we see the stars together?"
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's go inside and get warm. Then we can see the stars from your window."
+
+They went inside and cuddled in Lila's bed. They looked at the stars and talked about them. Lila felt happy and safe. She was independent, but she also needed her mom. And her mom needed her. They were both stars.
+Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. Sara has many green blocks. Ben has many round blocks. They put their blocks together.
+
+"Look, our tower is so high!" Sara says.
+
+"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But we need more blocks. Do you have more green blocks?"
+
+Sara looks in her box. She sees only a few green blocks. She gives them to Ben. "Here, these are all I have. You can use them."
+
+"Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. You supply me with green blocks. I will supply you with round blocks. Then we can share our tower."
+
+They smile at each other. They take turns to add more blocks to their tower. They are happy. They have fun. They are good friends.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make sand castles and pretend they were kings and queens. They had a bucket, a shovel, a rake and some plastic cups and spoons.
+
+But then they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and growling. It looked terrible and angry. Lily and Tom were scared and ran away. But they forgot their toys in the sand.
+
+The dog reached the sand pit and started to dig and bite the toys. It broke the bucket, the shovel and the rake. It chewed the plastic cups and spoons. It made a big mess.
+
+Lily and Tom hid behind a bench and watched the dog. They were sad and cried. They wanted their toys back. They wished someone would save them.
+
+Then they saw a man coming. He was wearing a blue uniform and a hat. He had a whistle and a leash. He was a park ranger. He saw the dog and blew his whistle. He called the dog and put the leash on it. He said, "Bad dog! You can't do that! You have to be nice to the children and their toys!"
+
+He took the dog away and said sorry to Lily and Tom. He gave them a new bucket, a shovel, a rake and some plastic cups and spoons. He said, "Here you go, kids. You can play with these. They are better than the old ones. They are not broken and they are not bad for the earth. Plastic is bad for the earth. It makes the animals and the plants sick. You should use things that are good for the earth, like wood or metal or cloth."
+
+Lily and Tom thanked the park ranger. They were happy and smiled. They liked their new toys. They said, "You are very nice. You saved us and our toys. You taught us something new. We will use things that are good for the earth. We will not use plastic anymore."
+
+They hugged the park ranger and went back to the sand pit. They made new sand castles and pretended they were kings and queens. They had fun and played. They were not scared of the dog anymore. They were glad the park ranger was there. He was their hero.
+Tom and Anna were going to the airport with their mom and dad. They were very excited because they were going to visit their grandma and grandpa, who lived far away. Mom and dad told them to behave and listen to them, because the airport was a big and busy place.
+
+They got in the car and drove for a long time. Tom and Anna played with their toys and sang songs. They saw many cars and trucks and buildings on the way. They also saw some planes in the sky. They wondered if they would fly in one of those planes.
+
+They arrived at the airport and got out of the car. They followed their mom and dad, who had big bags and tickets. They saw many people and signs and machines. They heard loud noises and announcements. They felt nervous and curious.
+
+They waited in a line to check in their bags. Tom and Anna saw an elderly lady in front of them. She had white hair and a blue dress. She smiled at them and said hello. She asked them where they were going. Tom and Anna told her they were going to see their grandma and grandpa. The lady said she was going to see her son and daughter-in-law. She said they had a surprise for her, but she didn't know what it was.
+
+They moved forward in the line. The lady gave her bag and ticket to a man who wore a uniform. He put her bag on a belt and gave her a boarding pass. He told her to go to gate 12. The lady thanked him and said goodbye to Tom and Anna. She wished them a good trip and said she hoped they would behave.
+
+Tom and Anna gave their bags and tickets to the man. He did the same thing as he did with the lady. He told them to go to gate 15. He also wished them a good trip and said he hoped they would behave.
+
+They walked with their mom and dad to gate 15. They saw many shops and restaurants and windows. They saw some planes parked outside. They wondered if one of them was their plane.
+
+They reached gate 15 and sat on some chairs. They looked at their boarding passes. They saw that their plane was called Flight 123. They saw that the lady's plane was called Flight 456. They saw that both planes were leaving at the same time.
+
+They heard an announcement. It said that Flight 123 was ready to board. It said that passengers should go to the door and show their boarding passes. It said that Flight 123 was going to New York.
+
+They heard another announcement. It said that Flight 456 was ready to board. It said that passengers should go to the door and show their boarding passes. It said that Flight 456 was going to Los Angeles.
+
+Tom and Anna looked at each other. They realized that the lady had made a mistake. She had gone to the wrong gate. She had boarded the wrong plane. She was going to the wrong city. She was not going to see her son and daughter-in-law. She was not going to get her surprise.
+
+They felt sorry for the lady. They wanted to tell her. They wanted to help her. They wanted to behave.
+
+They told their mom and dad. They pointed at the lady's plane. They explained what had happened. They asked if they could do something.
+
+Mom and dad looked at the lady's plane. They looked at their watches. They looked at their boarding passes. They looked at Tom and Anna. They saw that they were telling the truth. They saw that they were trying to behave.
+
+They decided to do something. They grabbed their bags and ran to the door. They showed their boarding passes and asked to speak to someone. They explained the situation and asked to stop the lady's plane. They hoped it was not too late.
+
+They waited for a few minutes. They saw some people talking on radios and phones. They saw some people running and waving. They saw the lady's plane moving slowly on the ground. They saw it stop and turn around. They saw the door open and the lady come out. They saw her look confused and surprised.
+
+They saw her recognize them. They saw her smile and wave. They saw her come to them and hug them. They saw her thank them and apologize. They saw her get on the right plane. They saw her wave again and say goodbye.
+
+They felt happy and proud. They had done a good thing. They had helped the lady. They had behaved.
+
+They got on their plane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. They looked out the window and saw the sky. They wondered what their grandma and grandpa would say. They wondered what their surprise would be.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big green salad on the table. It had many colors and shapes.
+
+"Can we eat some salad?" Anna asked.
+
+"OK, but we have to wash our hands first," Ben said.
+
+They ran to the sink and washed their hands. Then they took some salad and put it on their plates. They sat on the grass and ate.
+
+"Yum, this salad is good," Anna said. "I like the red ones and the yellow ones."
+
+"Me too," Ben said. "And the green ones and the orange ones."
+
+They ate and talked. They saw a bird fly by. It was blue and shiny. It made a loud noise.
+
+"Wow, look at that bird!" Ben said. "It glows in the sun."
+
+"It's so pretty," Anna said. "But it sounds wild. Do you think it's friendly?"
+
+"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's looking for some salad too."
+
+They watched the bird land on the table. It pecked at the salad. It liked the red ones and the yellow ones too.
+
+"Hey, that's our salad!" Anna said. "Shoo, bird, shoo!"
+
+They waved their arms and shouted. The bird flew away. It left some feathers on the table.
+
+"Look, it gave us a gift," Ben said. He picked up a feather and gave it to Anna.
+
+"Thank you, bird," Anna said. She smiled and put the feather in her hair.
+
+They finished their salad and played some more. They had a fun day in the garden.
+Tim and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. Tim was eager to go on the slide, but Sue was scared. She did not like high things.
+
+"Come on, Sue, it's easy. Just sit and slide," Tim said.
+
+"No, Tim, it's too high. I don't want to go," Sue said.
+
+Tim did not listen to Sue. He grabbed her waist and pulled her to the slide. Sue cried and tried to get away, but Tim was stronger. He pushed her on the slide and let go.
+
+Sue screamed as she slid down. She was going too fast and could not stop. She hit the ground hard and hurt her head. She lay still and did not move.
+
+Tim ran to Sue and saw blood on her head. He was scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sue. He called for help and question what to do. But it was too late. Sue was gone. Tim lost his friend. He wished he had listened to Sue. He was very sad.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Lily has to go to the doctor. She is sad. She does not want to go.
+
+"Can you remind me to wake up early?" she asks Tom. "I have to go to the doctor at nine."
+
+"Okay, I will remind you," Tom says. "But why are you sad? The doctor is nice. He will help you feel better."
+
+"I know, but I don't like needles. They hurt," Lily says. "And I will miss you. We can't play tomorrow."
+
+Tom hugs Lily. "Don't worry, Lily. It will be over soon. And I will wait for you. We can play after you come back. I will make you a card and a cake."
+
+Lily smiles. "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I will think of you when I go to the doctor."
+
+The next morning, Tom wakes up early. He goes to Lily's house and knocks on the door. He reminds her to wake up and get ready. He gives her the card and the cake. They are pink and yellow, Lily's favorite colors.
+
+"Wow, Tom, these are beautiful. Thank you so much. You are the best friend ever," Lily says. She hugs Tom and kisses him on the cheek.
+
+"You're welcome, Lily. I hope you have a good day. I will see you soon," Tom says.
+
+Lily goes to the doctor with her mom. She is brave. She does not cry when she gets the needle. She thinks of Tom and his card and his cake. She feels happy. She can't wait to play with him again.
+Lily liked to sign. She learned how to sign from her mom and dad, who were deaf. They taught her how to say hello, thank you, I love you, and many other things with her hands. Lily was proud of her sign language.
+
+One morning, Lily woke up early. She looked out the window and saw that the sky was gray. It looked like it was going to rain. Lily felt sad. She liked sunny days better. She wanted to go outside and play with her friends.
+
+She went to the kitchen and saw her mom making breakfast. She signed, "Good morning, mom. Why is the sky gray?"
+
+Her mom smiled and hugged her. She signed, "Good morning, Lily. The sky is gray because there are clouds. Sometimes clouds bring rain, and sometimes they bring snow. Rain and snow are good for the plants and the animals. They need water to grow and live."
+
+Lily thought about that. She liked plants and animals. She had a flower in a pot and a cat named Milo. She wanted them to be happy and healthy. She signed, "I see. Rain and snow are good. But can I still play outside?"
+
+Her mom nodded and signed, "Yes, you can. But you need to wear a coat and boots. And maybe take an umbrella. You don't want to get wet and cold."
+
+Lily agreed. She ran to her room and put on her coat and boots. She grabbed her umbrella and her cat. She signed, "Come on, Milo. Let's go outside and see the rain."
+
+She kissed her mom goodbye and went out the door. She saw her friends waiting for her. They all had coats and boots and umbrellas too. They waved and signed, "Hello, Lily. Do you want to play with us?"
+
+Lily smiled and signed, "Yes, I do. I like to sign. I like to play. And I like the rain."
+Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play cops and robbers. Tom had a toy gun and Sam had a toy badge. They ran around the park, pretending to chase and catch bad guys.
+
+One day, they saw a real cop car parked near the swings. They were curious and wanted to look inside. They sneaked up to the car and opened the door. They saw a radio, a flashlight and a real gun.
+
+"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, picking up the gun. "It's so shiny and heavy!"
+
+"Be careful, Tom!" Sam said. "That's not a toy, that's a real gun! It can shoot and hurt people!"
+
+Tom did not listen. He pointed the gun at Sam and said, "Bang, bang, you're dead!"
+
+But the gun was not empty. It made a loud noise and a flash. Sam felt a pain in his chest and fell to the ground. Tom dropped the gun and screamed.
+
+The cop, who was nearby, heard the noise and ran to the car. He saw Tom and Sam and the gun. He realized what had happened and called for help.
+
+He knelt down next to Sam and tried to stop the bleeding. He said, "Don't worry, kid, you'll be okay. I'm a cop, I'm here to help you."
+
+Sam looked at the cop and said, "Thank you, cop. You're a good cop. You're loyal."
+
+He closed his eyes and hoped that Tom would be his friend again.
+Lily and Tom are at the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see many animals, like monkeys, lions, and birds. Lily likes the birds best. They are colorful and noisy.
+
+"Look, Tom, that bird is orange and blue!" Lily says, pointing at a parrot in a cage. "It is so pretty!"
+
+Tom nods. He likes the parrot too. He wants to touch it. He sees a rope hanging from the cage. He thinks it is a toy. He reaches for it and pulls it.
+
+"Tom, no!" Lily shouts. "That is not a toy! That is the door!"
+
+The cage door opens. The parrot flies out. It squawks loudly. Lily and Tom are scared. Mom and Dad are surprised.
+
+"Tom, what did you do?" Mom asks.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to play with the bird," Tom says.
+
+The zookeeper comes. He sees the parrot flying around. He has a net. He tries to catch the parrot.
+
+"Please, stay back, kids. This bird is not tame. It might bite you," he says.
+
+He runs after the parrot. He swings the net. He misses. The parrot dodges. It lands on a tree. It laughs.
+
+"Ha ha ha! Bye bye, kids!" it says.
+
+Lily and Tom are amazed. The parrot can talk!
+
+"Wow, did you hear that, Lily?" Tom says.
+
+"Yes, I did, Tom. That bird is very smart. And very naughty," Lily says.
+
+They watch the zookeeper chase the parrot. They hope he can catch it. They feel sorry for the bird. They also feel sorry for themselves. They know they are in trouble. They hug Mom and Dad. They say they are sorry. They promise to be careful next time. They learn a lesson. They do not pull ropes anymore.
+Sara liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair, a pink dress, and shiny shoes. Sara loved to brush Lily's hair and make her dance.
+
+One day, Sara's cousin Ben came to visit. Ben was older and bigger than Sara, and he liked to tease her. He saw Sara playing with Lily and said, "What a silly doll! She has no face, and her shoes are too small. Can I see them?" Before Sara could say no, Ben grabbed Lily and took off her shoes. He laughed and ran away.
+
+Sara was very angry and sad. She wanted her doll's shoes back. She followed Ben to the living room, where he was playing with his cars. She saw Lily's shoes on the floor, next to a big red car. She waited until Ben was not looking, and then she ran to the shoes. She tried to grab them, but Ben saw her and shouted, "Hey, stop! Those are mine now!"
+
+Sara and Ben started to fight over the shoes. They pulled and pushed and yelled. Their moms heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Sara and Ben with the shoes, and Lily without them. They asked them what happened, and they both told their stories.
+
+Their moms were not happy. They said, "You both did something wrong. Ben, you should not steal Sara's doll's shoes. That was mean and rude. Sara, you should not try to take them back by force. That was dangerous and violent. You should ask for them nicely, or tell an adult. You both need to say sorry and share."
+
+Sara and Ben felt ashamed. They said sorry to each other, and gave Lily her shoes back. They decided to play together with the dolls and the cars. They learned that stealing and fighting were not good, and that ordinary shoes could be special to someone.
+Ben has a blue wagon that he likes very much. He likes to pull it around the yard and put his toys in it. Sometimes he lets his sister Lily ride in it too. But today his wagon is very dirty. It has mud and grass and leaves on it. Ben wants to make his wagon shiny again.
+
+He goes to the garage and finds a cloth and a bottle of polish. He reads the label on the bottle. It says "Wagon Polish". Ben thinks that is perfect. He takes the cloth and the bottle and goes back to his wagon. He starts to rub the cloth on the wagon and squirt some polish on it. He works hard and soon his wagon looks cleaner.
+
+"Wow, Ben, your wagon is so pretty!" Lily says. She comes over and sees Ben polishing his wagon. She wants to help him. "Can I polish your wagon too?" she asks.
+
+"Sure, Lily, you can polish the other side," Ben says. He gives her the cloth and the bottle. He is happy to share with his sister. They both polish the wagon until it is very shiny and blue.
+
+"Look, Mom, we polished our wagon!" Ben and Lily say. They show their mom their wagon. Mom smiles and hugs them. "You did a great job, Ben and Lily. Your wagon is beautiful. Do you want to go for a ride?" she asks.
+
+"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily say. They hop in their wagon and Mom pulls them around the yard. They have fun and enjoy their blue wagon.
+Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big kite. The kite is red and blue and yellow. They want to fly the kite in the wind.
+
+They go to the park. They find a good spot. They hold the kite and the string. They run and let go. The kite goes up in the air. They are happy.
+
+"Look, our kite is so high!" Sam says.
+
+"Yes, it is beautiful!" Mia says.
+
+They take turns holding the string. The wind is strong. The kite is fast. They have fun.
+
+But then, something bad happens. The string breaks. The kite flies away. They cannot catch it. They are sad.
+
+"Where is our kite?" Sam asks.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe it is gone forever." Mia says.
+
+They cry. They want their kite back. They wish they had a stronger string. A string that is dependable. A string that does not break.
+
+They go home. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms hug them. They say they are sorry. They say they will buy them a new kite. A kite that is bigger and better. A kite that has a dependable string.
+
+But Sam and Mia do not care. They do not want a new kite. They want their old kite. The kite that they made together. The kite that they loved. The kite that weighed nothing in the wind. The kite that was their friend.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the snow in winter. They make snowmen, snowballs and snow angels. They wear warm hats, scarves and gloves.
+
+One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big hill with snow. They want to slide down the hill. They find a big plastic bag. They think it is a good sled.
+
+They take turns to slide down the hill. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and shout. They go faster and faster.
+
+But then, something bad happens. The plastic bag breaks. Sara and Ben fall off the bag. They roll down the hill. They get covered in snow. They look like snowmen.
+
+They hear some people laughing. They look up. They see some older kids. They point at Sara and Ben. They say: "Look at those silly twins! They are so clumsy and funny!"
+
+Sara and Ben feel very bad. They feel embarrass. They want to hide. They start to cry.
+
+Their mom runs to them. She hugs them. She says: "Don't worry, my sweeties. You are not silly. You are brave and smart. You tried something new. Sometimes things don't work out. That's okay. You can try again. Don't let those mean kids bother you. They are just jealous. You are the best twins in the world!"
+
+Sara and Ben feel better. They smile. They say: "Thank you, mom. We love you. You are the best mom in the world!"
+
+They wipe their tears. They shake off the snow. They hold hands. They walk back to their mom. They are still delicate, but they are also strong. They are happy. They are proud. They are Sara and Ben.
+There was a king who was very terrible. He did not care about his people. He only wanted more gold and more land. He made his people work hard and pay him a lot of money. He did not share his food or his toys with anyone. He was very greedy and mean.
+
+One day, the king decided to attack another land. He wanted to take their gold and their land too. He took his army and his horses and went to fight. He did not listen to anyone who told him to stop. He thought he was the best and the strongest.
+
+But the other land had a good king. He cared about his people. He gave them food and toys and taught them how to be kind and brave. He also had a big army and strong horses. He was ready to defend his land and his people.
+
+The two kings met on the battlefield. They fought for a long time. The terrible king's army was tired and hungry and scared. The good king's army was brave and loyal and strong. The terrible king's army started to lose. The terrible king got angry and scared. He tried to run away.
+
+But the good king saw him and chased him. He caught him and tied him up. He took him to his land and put him in a cage. He said to him, "You are a terrible king. You made your people suffer. You tried to take what was not yours. Now you will suffer too. You will stay in this cage and have no gold, no land, no food, no toys, and no friends. You will learn how to be sorry and how to be good."
+
+The terrible king cried and cried. He was very unhappy. He wished he had been a good king. But it was too late. He had to suffer for his bad deeds. He never got out of the cage.
+
+The moral of the story is: Be kind and generous to others, or you will end up unhappy and alone.
+One day, a little squirrel named Lily was looking for acorns in the forest. She wanted to fill her nest with acorns for the winter. She saw a big oak tree with many acorns on the branches. She climbed up the tree and picked an acorn with her teeth. She was very happy.
+
+But then, she heard a loud noise. She looked down and saw a big bear. The bear was hungry and wanted to eat the acorns too. He shook the tree with his paws and made the acorns fall to the ground. He growled and snarled at Lily.
+
+Lily was scared and did not know what to do. She held on to the acorn and the branch. She wished she had a friend to help her. She saw a bird flying by and called out to him.
+
+"Please, bird, help me! There is a big bear and he wants to take my acorn. He is mean and scary. Can you make him go away?"
+
+The bird heard Lily and flew over to her. He saw the bear and felt sorry for Lily. He was a gentle and kind bird. He had an idea. He flew to the bear's ear and started to sing a loud and funny song.
+
+"Hey, bear, hey, bear, why are you so grumpy? Don't you know that acorns are not yummy? They are hard and dry and make you sick. Why don't you go and find a honey stick?"
+
+The bear was annoyed and confused by the bird's song. He did not like the noise and the words. He tried to swat the bird with his paw, but the bird was too fast and flew away. The bear gave up and left the tree. He went to look for something else to eat.
+
+Lily was relieved and grateful. She thanked the bird for helping her. She shared her acorn with him and they became friends. They played and chatted in the tree until it was time to go home. Lily was happy that she had found an acorn and a friend.
+Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for birds. One day, they saw a big white bird with a long neck and a yellow beak. It was a swan.
+
+"Wow, look at the swan!" Lila said. "It is so graceful. It moves like a dancer on the water."
+
+"I want to touch it," Tom said. "Maybe it will let me have a feather."
+
+"No, Tom, you can't do that," Lila said. "The swan might get angry and bite you. And it is not nice to take a feather from a bird. It needs them to fly and keep warm."
+
+"But I really want a feather," Tom said. "They are so soft and pretty. Please, Lila, can we try to get one?"
+
+Lila sighed. She did not want to upset Tom, but she also did not want to hurt the swan. She thought for a moment and then said, "OK, Tom, but we have to be very careful and quiet. And we have to promise not to take a feather if the swan does not like it. Do you promise?"
+
+"I promise," Tom said. He was very happy and excited.
+
+They walked slowly and quietly towards the swan, who was resting on the shore. They got closer and closer, until they were almost next to it. The swan looked at them with its black eyes and made a soft noise.
+
+"Hello, swan," Lila said softly. "We are Lila and Tom. We are your friends. We think you are very beautiful and graceful. Can we touch you?"
+
+The swan tilted its head and looked at them curiously. It did not seem to be afraid or angry. It stretched out its neck and let Lila and Tom stroke its white feathers gently. They felt very soft and smooth.
+
+"Thank you, swan," Lila said. "You are very kind and friendly. Can we have a feather as a gift?"
+
+The swan nodded and plucked a small feather from its wing. It dropped it on the ground and nudged it towards Lila and Tom with its beak.
+
+"Wow, thank you, swan," Tom said. He picked up the feather and held it in his hand. It was very light and fluffy. He smiled and showed it to Lila.
+
+Lila smiled too. She was glad that the swan was nice and that Tom was happy. She hugged him and said, "We are very lucky, Tom. We have a feather from a swan and a new friend. We have to keep our promise and be good to the swan. Do you agree?"
+
+"I agree," Tom said. He hugged her back and said, "You are the best friend ever, Lila. I love you."
+
+They waved goodbye to the swan and ran back to the park. They played with the feather and told their other friends about their adventure. They kept the feather as a treasure and a reminder of their promise. They never forgot the graceful swan and their friendship.
+Lily and Tom were twins who liked to observe things. They liked to look at birds, flowers, cars, and stars. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. There was a big bridge in the park that crossed a river.
+
+"Can we go on the bridge, mom?" Lily asked.
+
+"Sure, sweetie. But hold my hand and be careful," mom said.
+
+Lily and Tom were glad. They held mom's hand and walked on the bridge. They saw many things on the bridge. They saw ducks swimming in the river, boats sailing by, and people fishing. They also saw a train passing under the bridge.
+
+"Wow, look at the train!" Tom said.
+
+"Choo choo!" Lily said.
+
+They waved at the train and the train honked back. Lily and Tom laughed. They liked the bridge. They observed many things on the bridge. They had fun on the bridge.
+Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big rubber ball that bounced high and made a loud noise. Tom had a small car that he pushed on the floor and made vroom sounds.
+
+"Can I play with your ball, Lily?" Tom asked.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car, play with that."
+
+"But I want to try your ball, please!" Tom begged.
+
+"No, no, no!" Lily shouted. She held the ball tightly and ran away.
+
+Tom was sad and angry. He wanted to make Lily share. He saw a seat near the window. He had an idea. He climbed on the seat and reached for a jar on the shelf. The jar had a label that said "lemon juice". Tom did not know what that was, but he thought it looked like water.
+
+He opened the jar and poured some of the liquid on Lily's ball. He smiled and put the jar back. He got down from the seat and waited for Lily to come back.
+
+Lily came back with her ball. She saw Tom sitting on the floor.
+
+"Ha, ha, ha!" Tom laughed. "I have a surprise for you, Lily!"
+
+"What is it?" Lily asked. She bounced her ball on the floor. But something was wrong. The ball did not bounce high. It bounced low and made a wet sound. It also smelled bad.
+
+Lily looked at her ball. It was wet and sticky. It had yellow spots on it. She touched it with her hand. It felt slimy and icky. She put her hand in her mouth. It tasted sour and bitter. She spit it out and cried.
+
+"Tom, what did you do to my ball?" Lily sobbed.
+
+"I put lemon juice on it!" Tom said. "That's what you get for not sharing!"
+
+Lily was very upset. She threw her ball at Tom. It hit him in the face. He screamed and cried too.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Tom crying and the ball and the jar on the floor. She was very angry.
+
+"What is going on here?" Mom asked.
+
+Lily and Tom tried to explain, but Mom did not listen. She took the ball and the jar and threw them in the trash. She scolded Lily and Tom for being selfish and naughty. She sent them to their rooms without any snacks or stories.
+
+Lily and Tom were very sorry. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They had no toys, no fun, and no friends. They had a bad ending.
+Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the kitchen and saw a big cabinet. He opened the door and crawled inside. He thought it was a good hiding spot.
+
+Lily counted to ten and then started to look for Ben. She looked in the living room, the bedroom, the bathroom, but she could not find him. She went to the kitchen and saw the cabinet. She wondered if Ben was inside. She opened the door and saw Ben.
+
+"Found you!" she said.
+
+But Ben did not answer. He did not move. He did not breathe. Lily saw a bottle on the floor next to him. It had a skull and crossbones on it. It was poison. Ben had drank some of it. He was dead.
+
+Lily screamed. She dropped the bottle and ran to get help. She was very scared and sad. She wished she had never played hide and seek. She wished Ben was alive. It was an incredible tragedy.
+Sam likes to play with blocks. He has many blocks of different shapes and colors. He likes to stack them and make towers and houses and bridges. He has a big box where he keeps his blocks.
+
+One day, Sam sees a new block in his box. It is a weird block. It is not like the other blocks. It is not round or square or triangle. It is a shape that Sam does not know. It has many sides and corners and bumps. It is also shiny and makes a funny noise when Sam shakes it.
+
+Sam is curious. He wants to know what the block is. He grabs the block and looks at it. He tries to fit it with the other blocks, but it does not work. It is too big or too small or too different. He tries to make it into a tower or a house or a bridge, but it falls down or breaks or rolls away.
+
+Sam is frustrated. He does not like the weird block. He does not want to play with it. He wants to play with his normal blocks. He throws the weird block away and picks up a square block. He likes the square block. It is easy and fun to play with. He makes a big tower with the square block and the other blocks. He is happy.
+
+But then, he hears a loud beep. He looks around and sees the weird block. It is glowing and flashing and making noises. It is moving by itself. It is coming towards Sam and his tower. Sam is scared. He does not know what the weird block will do. He runs away and hides behind his box. He hopes the weird block will go away. He wishes he never grabbed it.
+Leo was a little lion who liked to roar. He roared when he was happy, he roared when he was sad, he roared when he was angry, and he roared when he was hungry. He roared so much that his mom and dad told him to be quiet sometimes.
+
+One day, Leo found a note on his bed. It said: "We went to the park. Be back soon. Love, Mom and Dad." Leo was happy to see the note, but he was also hungry. He looked around his room for something to eat, but he only saw his toys and his books.
+
+He decided to go to the kitchen and look for some food. He walked down the hall, roaring as he went. He roared at the clock, he roared at the mirror, he roared at the vase. He roared so loud that he did not hear the door open and close.
+
+When he got to the kitchen, he saw a big cake on the table. It had candles and frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. Leo thought it was for him, because he was a good lion who liked to roar. He jumped on the table and took a big bite of the cake.
+
+But then he heard a voice behind him. It was his mom and dad. They had come back from the park with his friends and family. They had brought the cake for his birthday. They were not happy to see Leo eating the cake. They were angry and sad.
+
+"Leo, what did you do?" his mom asked. "This cake was for your party. Why did you eat it?"
+
+Leo felt bad. He did not know it was his birthday. He did not know it was his cake. He was just hungry and wanted to roar. He looked at his mom and dad and said: "I'm sorry. I love you. Roar."
+Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has long hair and a big collar. It looks like a lion.
+
+"Wow, look at that dog!" Ben says. "It has a lot of style. I want to pet it."
+
+Mia is scared. She thinks the dog might bite. She says, "No, Ben, don't go near it. It might be dangerous. Let's go to the swings instead."
+
+Ben is not scared. He thinks the dog is harmless. He says, "Don't worry, Mia. The dog is friendly. See, it is wagging its tail. It just wants to say hello."
+
+Ben walks to the dog. He holds out his hand. The dog sniffs his hand. Then it licks his face. Ben laughs. He says, "See, Mia, the dog is nice. It likes me. Can I give it a treat?"
+
+Mia is still scared. She says, "Ben, be careful. What if the dog chews your treat? What if it chews your hand?"
+
+Ben says, "The dog won't chew my hand. It knows I am a friend. Look, I have a biscuit. Do you want a biscuit, dog?"
+
+The dog barks. It nods its head. Ben breaks the biscuit in half. He gives one half to the dog. He eats the other half. The dog chews the biscuit. It wags its tail. It barks again.
+
+Ben says, "Good dog. You are a good dog. What is your name?"
+
+The dog's owner comes. He says, "His name is Leo. He is a golden retriever. He is very gentle. He likes children. Do you like him?"
+
+Ben says, "Yes, I like him. He has a lot of style. He is harmless. He is my friend."
+
+Mia says, "I like him too. He is not scary. He is cute. Can I pet him?"
+
+The dog's owner says, "Of course. He loves to be petted. He is a good dog."
+
+Mia walks to the dog. She pets his head. The dog licks her hand. She smiles. She says, "Hello, Leo. You are a good dog."
+
+Ben and Mia are happy. They play with Leo. They give him more biscuits. They have fun in the park.
+Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many branches. Tom wants to climb the tree. He says to Lily, "Let's climb the tree. It will be fun."
+
+Lily is scared of the tree. She says to Tom, "No, I don't want to climb the tree. It is too high. We might fall and hurt ourselves."
+
+Tom is bossy. He says to Lily, "Don't be a baby. You have to climb the tree. I am your brother. You have to do what I say."
+
+Lily is sad. She does not like Tom when he is bossy. She says to Tom, "You are not my boss. You are my brother. You should be nice to me. I don't have to do what you say."
+
+Tom is angry. He says to Lily, "Fine. I will climb the tree by myself. You can stay here and be boring."
+
+Tom starts to climb the tree. He grabs a branch and pulls himself up. He feels proud. He looks down at Lily and says, "See, I told you it is fun. You are missing out."
+
+Lily looks up at Tom. She sees that the branch is weak. It is about to break. She says to Tom, "Tom, be careful. The branch is not strong. It will snap. You will fall and hurt yourself."
+
+Tom does not listen to Lily. He thinks she is trying to scare him. He says to Lily, "Stop being silly. The branch is fine. You are just jealous."
+
+But Lily is right. The branch is not fine. It snaps with a loud crack. Tom loses his balance. He falls from the tree. He lands on the ground with a thud. He cries out in pain.
+
+Lily runs to Tom. She sees that he has a cut on his knee. It is bleeding. She says to Tom, "Tom, are you okay? I am sorry you fell. I was worried about you."
+
+Tom feels sorry too. He says to Lily, "Lily, I am sorry I was bossy. You were right. The tree was too high. I should have listened to you."
+
+Lily hugs Tom. She says to Tom, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. You are my brother. I love you."
+
+Tom hugs Lily back. He says to Lily, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sister. You are smart and brave."
+
+They stand up and walk to their mom. She sees their faces and their clothes. She says to them, "What happened to you two? You look like you had an adventure."
+
+Tom and Lily smile at each other. They say to their mom, "We did, mom. We did."
+Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play outside. One day, they went to the lake with Mom and Dad. The lake was big and blue. Lily and Ben saw some ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them.
+
+"Can we go near the water, Mom?" Lily asked.
+
+"Only a little bit, and hold my hand," Mom said. "The water can be scary if you fall in."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They took some bread from Mom and walked to the edge of the lake. They threw some bread to the ducks and fish. The ducks and fish came closer and ate the bread. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped.
+
+"I want to see them better," Ben said. He leaned over the water to look at the fish. He leaned too much and lost his balance. He fell into the water with a splash.
+
+"Ben!" Lily and Mom shouted. Mom quickly grabbed Ben and pulled him out of the water. Ben was wet and cold and scared. He cried and hugged Mom.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry," Ben said.
+
+"It's okay, Ben, it's okay," Mom said. "You're safe now. But you have to be careful near the water. It can be scary if you fall in."
+
+Lily hugged Ben too. She was glad he was okay. She said, "I love you, Ben. Don't lean over the water again."
+
+"I love you too, Lily. I won't lean over the water again," Ben said.
+
+Mom and Dad wrapped Ben in a towel and took him to the car. They drove home and gave him a warm bath and some hot chocolate. Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They still liked the lake, but they never leaned over the water again.
+Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They have an idea. They want to make a spaceship with the box.
+
+They take the box to the living room and start to cut and tape and draw on it. They make windows and wings and a door. They are very happy with their spaceship. They pretend to fly to the moon and the stars.
+
+But then, Mom comes home. She sees the box and the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing with that box? That is not a toy. That is for the new TV. You have to return it to the garage. Now!"
+
+Sam and Ben are sad. They do not want to return the box. They love their spaceship. They say, "But Mom, this is our spaceship. We made it. We want to play with it. Please, Mom, can we keep it?"
+
+Mom shakes her head. She says, "No, you cannot keep it. That is a crazy idea. The box is not a spaceship. It is for the TV. You have to be careful with it. It is expensive. You have to return it to the garage. And clean up this mess. Or you will be in trouble."
+
+Sam and Ben are very sad. They have to return the box to the garage. They have to say goodbye to their spaceship. They have to clean up the living room. They have no more fun. They wish they had a real spaceship.
+Anna and Ben were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to make big stacks of different colors and shapes. Sometimes they made towers, sometimes they made houses, sometimes they made animals.
+
+"Look, Anna, I made a dog!" Ben said, showing his stack of blocks. "Woof, woof!"
+
+"That's a nice dog, Ben," Anna said, smiling. "I made a cat. Meow, meow!"
+
+They pretended that their blocks were pets and made noises and stories with them. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But then, Ben's dog stack fell down with a loud crash. Some of the blocks hit Ben's arm and made him cry. He felt a sour pain in his arm and a sad feeling in his heart.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried, holding his arm. "My dog is broken!"
+
+Anna heard Ben's cry and saw his tears. She felt sorry for him and wanted to help him. She put down her cat stack and ran to Ben. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. I'll comfort you."
+
+She comforted him with her words and her hug. She kissed his arm and said, "There, there. It's just a scratch. It will get better soon."
+
+She helped him pick up his blocks and said, "Don't be sad, Ben. We can make another dog. Or maybe a different animal. What do you want to make?"
+
+Ben sniffed and wiped his tears. He felt a warm feeling in his heart and a smile on his face. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You're a good sister. I want to make a lion. Roar, roar!"
+
+They made a lion stack together and played some more. They forgot about the sour pain and the broken dog. They were happy and comforted.
+One day, a little girl named Mia found a bean in her garden. She liked the bean because it was green and shiny. She wanted to keep it as a treasure. She put it in a small box and hid it under her bed.
+
+The next day, she saw a boy crying in the park. He had lost his ball and could not find it. Mia felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. She thought of her bean. She thought the bean was very special, but maybe the boy would like it too. She decided to give him the bean as a gift.
+
+She ran to her home and got the bean. She went back to the park and gave it to the boy. The boy stopped crying and smiled. He thanked Mia and hugged her. He said the bean was beautiful and he would take good care of it. Mia felt happy. She had made a new friend.
+
+Mia was a compassionate girl. She valued her bean, but she valued friendship more. She learned that sharing can make people happy. She and the boy played together in the park and had fun. They both treasured the bean and each other.
+Lily had a new toy. It was a puzzle with many pieces. She wanted to fit the pieces together and make a picture. She opened the box and poured the pieces on the floor.
+
+She picked up a piece and looked for another piece that matched. She tried to fit them, but they did not fit. She tried another piece, and another, and another. But none of them fit. She felt helpless. She did not know how to do the puzzle.
+
+She started to cry. She wanted to play with her toy, but she could not. She wished someone would help her.
+
+Her big brother Ben heard her cry. He came to see what was wrong. He saw the puzzle and the pieces on the floor. He saw Lily's sad face.
+
+"What's wrong, Lily?" he asked.
+
+"I can't do the puzzle. The pieces don't fit. I don't know how to make the picture. I'm helpless," Lily said.
+
+"Don't cry, Lily. I can help you. I know how to do puzzles. Look, this piece goes here, and this piece goes there. See, they fit. And they make part of the picture. Can you find another piece that fits?" Ben said.
+
+Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She looked at the pieces and tried to find one that fit. She found one and fit it with Ben's pieces. She smiled. She made more of the picture.
+
+"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You helped me do the puzzle. Now I can play with my toy," Lily said.
+
+"You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. You learned how to do the puzzle. Now we can play together," Ben said.
+
+They hugged and laughed. They fit the rest of the pieces and made the whole picture. They were happy. They played with the toy.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they got a big box in the mail from their grandma. They were very happy and opened the box to see what was inside.
+
+The box had many things: books, puzzles, stickers, and candy. Tom and Lily each took some things and started to play. But Tom wanted more candy than Lily. He said, "Give me your candy, Lily. I like candy more than you."
+
+Lily said, "No, Tom. That's not fair. Grandma sent us the candy to share. You already have enough."
+
+Tom got angry and grabbed Lily's candy. He ran away to his room and locked the door. Lily cried and told their mom what happened.
+
+Mom went to Tom's room and knocked on the door. She said, "Tom, open the door. Why did you take Lily's candy?"
+
+Tom said, "Because I wanted it. It's mine."
+
+Mom said, "That's not nice, Tom. You hurt Lily's feelings. And you know what? The candy is sour. Grandma sent it as a joke. She wanted to see if you would share or be greedy."
+
+Tom felt bad. He opened the door and saw the candy in his hand. He tasted one and made a face. It was very sour. He said, "Yuck. This candy is awful. I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily."
+
+Mom said, "It's okay, Tom. But you need to learn to share and be kind. That's what grandma wanted to teach you. Come on, let's go and say sorry to Lily and give her back her candy."
+
+Tom and Lily hugged and said sorry to each other. They decided to play with the other things in the box and share them. They thanked grandma for the box and the lesson. They learned that being greedy is not good and that sharing is sweet.
+Lily and Max were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and houses with the blocks. Lily wanted to make a print of her tower on a paper. She got a crayon and a paper and put them on the floor.
+
+"Look, Max, I will make a print of my tower. It will be very pretty," she said.
+
+Max looked at Lily's tower and felt jealous. He wanted to make a print too, but he did not have a paper or a crayon. He saw a book on the shelf and had an idea.
+
+"I will make a print on the book. It will be better than yours," he said.
+
+He grabbed the book and opened it on the floor. He took a block and pressed it hard on the book. He made a mark on the book with the block.
+
+"Ha, ha, look at my print. It is bigger than yours," he said.
+
+Lily saw what Max did and got angry. She did not like that he ruined the book. She ran to Max and pushed him. Max lost his balance and fell on the floor. He hit his head on the edge of the table. He cried out loud.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow, that hurts. You are mean, Lily. You made me fall," he said.
+
+Lily felt sorry for Max. She did not mean to hurt him. She went to him and hugged him.
+
+"I am sorry, Max. I did not want you to fall. I was mad that you made a print on the book. The book is not for making prints. The book is for reading," she said.
+
+Max stopped crying and hugged Lily back.
+
+"I am sorry, Lily. I did not know that the book is for reading. I wanted to make a print like you. Can we share your paper and crayon?" he said.
+
+Lily nodded and smiled.
+
+"Sure, Max. We can share. We can make prints together. And we can read the book later," she said.
+
+They got up and went to the floor. They took turns making prints with the blocks and the crayon. They had fun and forgot about the book and the fall.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and catch bad guys. They had toy guns and hats and sunglasses.
+
+"Look, there is a bad guy hiding behind the tree!" Tom said. He pointed his gun at the tree and made a loud noise. "Bang, bang, bang!"
+
+Lily ran to the tree and saw a man with a big bag. He looked angry and scared. He had a real gun in his hand. He saw Lily and pointed his gun at her.
+
+"Go away, kid! This is none of your business!" he shouted.
+
+Lily was very brave. She did not run away. She twisted the man's arm and made him drop his gun. Then she kicked his leg and made him fall down.
+
+"Good job, Lily!" Tom said. He ran to her and helped her tie the man with a rope. "You caught the bad guy!"
+
+Lily smiled. She was very happy. She and Tom were the best spies ever. They waited for the police to come and take the bad guy away. They high-fived each other and hugged.
+Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and look for shells. But one day, they had a fight. Tom wanted to build a big castle, and Sue wanted to build a small one. They said mean words to each other and went to different sides of the beach.
+
+The tide was coming in, and the water was getting closer to their castles. Tom and Sue did not notice, because they were too angry. They kept building their castles, trying to make them better than the other's.
+
+Soon, the water reached their castles and washed them away. Tom and Sue were sad and scared. They looked for their castles, but they could not find them. They felt alone and uncomfortable.
+
+"Tom, where are you?" Sue called.
+
+"Sue, where are you?" Tom called.
+
+They heard each other's voices and ran to each other. They hugged and said sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have been mean to you. Your castle was nice," Sue said.
+
+"I'm sorry, Sue. I should not have been mean to you. Your castle was nice, too," Tom said.
+
+They looked at the water and saw that it had taken their castles. They felt sad, but they also felt happy to have each other.
+
+"Let's unite and build a new castle together," Tom said.
+
+"Yes, let's unite and build a new castle together," Sue said.
+
+They smiled and held hands. They went to find a new spot on the beach, where the tide would not reach them. They learned that it is better to unite and be kind than to fight and be mean.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They found a long, flexible tube that someone left behind. They thought it was fun to bend it and twist it in different ways.
+
+"Look, I can make a circle with the tube!" Lily said.
+
+"I can make a snake with the tube!" Tom said.
+
+They took turns making different shapes with the tube. Then Tom had an idea.
+
+"Let's try to whistle with the tube!" he said. He put one end of the tube in his mouth and blew hard. He made a loud, funny sound.
+
+Lily laughed and wanted to try too. She put the other end of the tube in her mouth and blew hard. She made a loud, funny sound too.
+
+They whistled with the tube and giggled. They thought it was the best game ever.
+
+But then they heard a voice.
+
+"Hey, that's my tube!" the voice said. It was Ben, a boy from their school. He looked angry and sad.
+
+"I left it here for a minute and you took it!" he said. "That's not nice!"
+
+Tom and Lily felt bad. They didn't know it was Ben's tube. They thought it was just a toy.
+
+"We're sorry, Ben," they said. "We didn't mean to take your tube. We just wanted to play with it."
+
+They gave the tube back to Ben. He took it and smiled.
+
+"Thank you for giving it back," he said. "Do you want to play with me? I can show you how to make music with the tube. It's a special tube. My dad gave it to me."
+
+Tom and Lily nodded. They wanted to play with Ben and learn how to make music with the tube. They followed him to a bench and sat down.
+
+Ben showed them how to hold the tube and blow softly. He made a beautiful, soft sound.
+
+"Wow, that's amazing!" Tom and Lily said.
+
+They tried to do the same. They made beautiful, soft sounds too.
+
+They played with the tube and made music together. They became friends and had a lot of fun.
+
+The moral of the story is: Don't take things that don't belong to you. Always ask before you use someone else's things. And be kind and share with others. You might make new friends and learn new things.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They were very busy and happy.
+
+But then they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and looked angry. Tom and Lily were scared and ran to their mom.
+
+"Mom, mom, help us!" they cried.
+
+Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, I will save you. The dog is not bad, he is just lost and looking for his owner. Let's go to the cooler and get some water for him. Maybe he is thirsty and hot."
+
+Mom took Tom and Lily to the cooler, where they had some snacks and drinks. She also filled a bowl with water and put it on the ground. Then she called the dog and said, "Come here, boy. Come and drink some water. You are a good dog, aren't you?"
+
+The dog stopped barking and came closer. He sniffed the water and drank it. He wagged his tail and licked Mom's hand. He was not angry anymore, he was friendly.
+
+Tom and Lily saw that the dog was nice and wanted to play with him. They gave him some of their snacks and petted him. They asked Mom if they could keep him.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "We can't keep him, he belongs to someone else. But we can help him find his home. Look, he has a tag on his collar. It has his name and a phone number. Let's call it and see if his owner is looking for him."
+
+Mom took out her phone and dialed the number. A man answered and said, "Hello, this is Jack. Who is this?"
+
+Mom said, "Hello, Jack. This is Mom. I have your dog with me. He was running in the park and scared my children. But he is a good dog and we gave him some water and snacks. Where are you?"
+
+Jack said, "Oh, thank you so much, Mom. I was looking for him everywhere. He ran away from me when I was walking him. He is very curious and likes to chase things. I am so sorry he scared your children. Where are you? I will come and get him right away."
+
+Mom told him where they were and waited for him. Soon, Jack arrived and hugged his dog. He thanked Mom and her children for saving him and being kind to him. He gave them a reward and invited them to visit him and his dog anytime.
+
+Tom and Lily said goodbye to the dog and Jack. They were happy that they helped the dog and made a new friend. They went back to playing in the park with their mom. They were very busy and happy.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big fence around the park. The fence has holes. Lily and Ben can see the cars and the people on the other side.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben see a dog. The dog is big and brown. The dog is on the other side of the fence. The dog is sad. He has no friends. He barks at the cars and the people.
+
+Lily and Ben want to help the dog. They call the dog. "Hello, dog! Do you want to play with us?" they say. The dog hears them. He runs to the fence. He wags his tail. He likes Lily and Ben.
+
+But the dog cannot join them. The fence is too high. The dog cannot jump over the fence. The dog cannot go under the fence. The dog is stuck.
+
+Lily and Ben have an idea. They look for a gate. They find a gate. The gate is slow. It is hard to open. Lily and Ben push and pull. They open the gate. They run to the dog. The dog is happy. He licks their faces. He joins them.
+
+Lily and Ben and the dog play in the park. They run and jump and roll. They have fun. They are friends. The fence is not a problem. The fence is a part of their game.
+Mila and Tom are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to pretend that they are driving to different places and having adventures. They have a small can of water that they use as fuel for their cars.
+
+"Tom, your car is running low on fuel. You need to replace it soon," Mila says.
+
+"How do you know?" Tom asks.
+
+"I can see the red light on your dashboard. It means your car is thirsty," Mila explains.
+
+"Okay, I will go to the fuel station and fill it up," Tom says. He drives his car to a corner of the garden where they have a cardboard box with a hole in it. He puts the can of water inside the box and pretends to pump fuel into his car.
+
+While Tom is busy, Mila sees a shiny new car on the other side of the fence. It is blue and has silver wheels and stickers. It looks very attractive to Mila. She wonders who owns it and if she can play with it.
+
+"Hey, look at that car! It is so pretty! Can I try it?" Mila shouts to the neighbor who is holding the car.
+
+"Sure, you can. It is my birthday present. Do you want to trade with me for a while?" the neighbor says. He is a boy named Leo and he is friendly.
+
+"Yes, please! Thank you!" Mila says. She runs to the fence and gives her car to Leo. She takes his car and drives it around the garden. It is faster and smoother than her car. She feels happy.
+
+Tom finishes filling up his car and looks for Mila. He sees her with Leo's car and feels angry.
+
+"Mila, why did you replace your car with his car? That is not fair! I want to play with his car too!" Tom says.
+
+"But his car is better than ours. It is more attractive. You can play with my car. It still has fuel," Mila says.
+
+"No, I don't want your car. I want his car. Give it back to him and take your car. Or I will not be your friend anymore," Tom says.
+
+Mila does not want to lose Tom's friendship. She likes him and they always play together. She thinks for a moment and then decides to do what he says.
+
+"Okay, okay. I will give it back. But can I play with it again later?" Mila says.
+
+"Maybe. If he lets you. And if you share with me," Tom says.
+
+Mila nods and drives Leo's car back to the fence. She gives it to him and takes her car. She says sorry and thank you to Leo. He says it is okay and he will play with her again another day.
+
+Mila and Tom drive their cars together again. They are still friends and they still have fun. They learn that it is not nice to replace things without asking and that it is better to share and be happy with what they have.
+Lily was playing with her dolls in the garden. She liked to make them talk and have tea parties. She did not see the big dog that came running from the street. The dog was filthy and barked loud. It wanted to play with the dolls too.
+
+The dog jumped on Lily and knocked her down. It grabbed one of her dolls in its mouth and ran away. Lily was scared and hurt. She started to cry very loud. She wanted her doll back. She wanted her parent to help her.
+
+Her parent heard her cry and came out of the house. He saw the dog and the doll. He shouted at the dog to go away. The dog dropped the doll and ran back to the street. He was afraid of the parent.
+
+The parent picked up Lily and hugged her. He checked if she was okay. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a bad dog. Are you hurt?" Lily shook her head. She was still crying. She said, "My doll, my doll. It's filthy and broken."
+
+The parent looked at the doll. It was filthy and had a hole in its dress. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can wash the doll and fix the dress. It will be okay. I love you, Lily." He kissed her and carried her inside. He washed the doll and sewed the dress. He gave it back to Lily. Lily smiled and hugged the doll. She said, "Thank you, parent. I love you too." She stopped crying and played with her doll again.
+Tom and Ann are friends. They live on a farm with their moms and dads. They like to play with the animals and help with the chores. Sometimes they fix things that are broken, like fences or toys.
+
+One day, Tom and Ann find a big box in the barn. It has wheels and a handle and a lot of buttons. They wonder what it is. They ask their dads, but they say it is a surprise. They say they will show them when it is ready.
+
+Tom and Ann are curious. They want to see what the surprise is. They wait for their dads to go to the fields. Then they sneak into the barn. They open the box and look inside. They see wires and lights and a screen. They think it is a game. They push some buttons and turn the handle.
+
+Suddenly, the box makes a loud noise. It shakes and smokes. It moves by itself. It rolls out of the barn and into the yard. It bumps into the chickens and the cows. It scares the animals. They run away and make a lot of noise.
+
+Tom and Ann are scared too. They run after the box. They try to stop it. They pull the handle and push the buttons. But nothing works. The box keeps going. It heads towards the road.
+
+Tom and Ann see a car coming. They scream and wave their arms. They hope the car will see the box and stop. But the car does not see the box. It is going too fast. It hits the box with a loud crash. The box breaks into pieces. The car stops and the driver gets out. He is angry and scared.
+
+Tom and Ann's dads hear the noise. They run to the yard. They see the car and the box and the animals and the kids. They are shocked and worried. They ask what happened. They say they are sorry. They say they will fix everything.
+
+The driver is not happy. He says the box was his. He says it was a robot. He says he was bringing it to the farm to show Tom and Ann's dads. He says it was a gift. He says it was ready.
+
+Tom and Ann feel bad. They say they are sorry too. They say they did not know. They say they were curious. They say they wanted to see the surprise.
+
+Tom and Ann's dads hug them. They say they love them. They say they understand. They say they are not mad. They say they will fix the car and the robot and the fence and the toys. They say they will find the animals and calm them down. They say they will still have fun on the farm. They say they will have a new surprise. They say they will wait until it is ready.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a quiz book in the library. The quiz book has many questions and pictures. Anna and Ben want to try the quiz.
+
+"Let's do the quiz, Ben. It looks fun," Anna says.
+
+"OK, Anna. How do we play?" Ben asks.
+
+Anna opens the quiz book and reads the first question. "What animal can roll into a ball?" She shows Ben a picture of a hedgehog.
+
+"Is it a hedgehog, Anna?" Ben guesses.
+
+"Yes, Ben. You are right. Hedgehogs can roll into a ball when they are scared. They have sharp spikes to protect them," Anna says.
+
+They turn the page and see the next question. "What is this delicate flower called?" They see a picture of a rose.
+
+"I know, I know. It is a rose, Anna. My mom has roses in the garden. They smell nice, but they have thorns. You have to be careful," Ben says.
+
+"Good job, Ben. You are smart. Roses are delicate flowers. They are beautiful, but they can hurt you," Anna says.
+
+They do more questions and have fun. They learn new things and words. They are happy. They like the quiz book. They decide to share it with their other friends. They think the quiz book is a good toy.
+Tom was a toy soldier. He liked to march with his friends in the toy box. They marched up and down, left and right, and sang songs. They had fun.
+
+But one day, their owner, Sam, did not play with them. He played with his new car instead. The car was shiny and fast. It made loud noises and flashed lights. Sam liked the car more than the toy soldiers.
+
+Tom felt sad. He did not like the car. He thought it was dull. He wanted to march with his friends again. He wanted Sam to play with them again.
+
+He had an idea. He whispered to his friends. They nodded and smiled. They waited until Sam was asleep. Then they climbed out of the toy box. They marched to the car. They pushed it off the table. It fell to the floor with a crash.
+
+Sam woke up. He saw the car on the floor. He saw the toy soldiers on the table. He was angry. He picked up the car and looked at it. It was broken. It did not make noises or flash lights anymore. It was dull.
+
+He looked at the toy soldiers. They were still marching and singing. They were not broken. They were fun.
+
+He put the car in the trash. He took the toy soldiers to his bed. He hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, toy soldiers. You are my best friends. Let's play tomorrow."
+
+Tom smiled. He was happy. He liked Sam again. He liked to march with his friends. He liked to have fun.
+Lily loved spaghetti. She ate it every day for lunch. She liked to twirl it on her fork and slurp it up. She thought spaghetti was the best food in the world.
+
+One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you eat too much spaghetti. You will become spaghetti if you don't eat other things too." Lily did not believe her mom. She thought her mom was joking. She said, "No, mom, I will not become spaghetti. I will always be Lily."
+
+The next day, Lily woke up and felt strange. She looked at her arms and legs and saw that they were long and thin and yellow. She touched her hair and felt that it was soft and curly and wet. She screamed, "Mom, mom, help me! I became spaghetti!"
+
+Her mom came running and saw Lily. She was shocked and scared. She said, "Oh, Lily, what happened to you? How did you become spaghetti?" She hugged Lily and tried to calm her down.
+
+Lily cried and said, "I don't know, mom. I ate too much spaghetti. I'm sorry, mom. I should have listened to you. I don't want to be spaghetti. I want to be Lily again."
+
+Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I know how to fix this. We just need to find the magic sauce that can turn you back. It's in the kitchen. Come on, let's go."
+
+They went to the kitchen and found the magic sauce. It was red and smelled good. Her mom poured some of it on Lily and said, "Magic sauce, magic sauce, please make Lily pretty and normal again."
+
+Lily felt a warm and ticklish sensation. She looked at herself and saw that she was no longer spaghetti. She was Lily again. She had her arms and legs and hair back. She was happy and relieved. She said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, magic sauce. You saved me. I love you, mom."
+
+Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my pretty and normal girl. But please, from now on, eat other things too. Spaghetti is good, but not too much."
+
+Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will. But can I have some spaghetti for lunch today? Just a little bit?"
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "OK, Lily. Just a little bit. But only if you eat some salad and fruit too."
+
+Lily agreed and hugged her mom. They ate lunch together and enjoyed their spaghetti. But Lily never ate too much spaghetti again. She learned her lesson. She did not want to become spaghetti ever again.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two stones for eyes and a stick for a mouth.
+
+"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "You are our friend."
+
+"Yes, you are very nice," Ben said. "But you look cold. Do you want a hug?"
+
+The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his stick mouth.
+
+Lily and Ben hugged the snowman gently. They felt his cold snow on their cheeks. They liked the snowman very much.
+
+But then the sun came out. It was bright and warm. The snowman started to melt.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily said. "Mr. Snowman is going away!"
+
+"Quick, let's move him to the shade!" Ben said. "Maybe he will stay with us."
+
+They tried to move the snowman, but he was too heavy. They could only move his hat and his scarf. The snowman's carrot nose fell off. His stone eyes and his stick mouth slid down.
+
+"Mr. Snowman, don't go!" Lily cried. "We love you!"
+
+The snowman did not say anything. He just melted into a puddle of water.
+
+Lily and Ben were very sad. They sat next to the puddle and cried.
+
+But then they saw something. In the puddle, there was a small green thing. It was a root. It came from the carrot nose.
+
+"Look, Ben!" Lily said. "Mr. Snowman gave us a gift!"
+
+"Wow, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe we can plant the root and grow a new carrot!"
+
+They smiled and wiped their tears. They took the root and ran to the garden. They dug a hole and put the root in. They covered it with dirt and watered it.
+
+"Thank you, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "We will always remember you!"
+
+"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman!" Ben said. "You were the best snowman ever!"
+Lily liked to sort her clothes. She had a big wardrobe in her room. It was wide and tall. She had many clothes in it. She had dresses, skirts, shirts, pants, socks, shoes and hats. She liked to make piles of clothes that were the same. She liked to put them in different places in her wardrobe.
+
+One day, Lily wanted to sort her clothes again. She opened her wardrobe and took out all her clothes. She made a big mess on the floor. She started to sort her clothes by color. She had a pile of red clothes, a pile of blue clothes, a pile of yellow clothes and so on. She was happy.
+
+But then, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw the mess on the floor. He was angry. He said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are making a mess! You have to clean up your room. Mom will be mad at you!"
+
+Lily said, "No, Tom, I am sorting my clothes. I like to sort my clothes. They are pretty. Go away!"
+
+Tom said, "No, Lily, you have to stop sorting your clothes. You have to put them back in your wardrobe. They are not pretty. They are messy. I will help you."
+
+Tom grabbed some clothes from the floor and threw them into the wardrobe. He did not care about the piles. He mixed up all the colors. He made a bigger mess.
+
+Lily was sad. She saw her clothes in the wardrobe. They were not sorted. They were not pretty. They were messy. She cried. She said, "Tom, you are mean! You ruined my clothes! You ruined my sorting! I don't like you!"
+
+Tom said, "Lily, you are silly! You wasted your time! You made a mess! I don't like you!"
+
+They both shouted at each other. They were not happy. They did not get along.
+Lily wanted to play with her new doll, but daddy said no. He said she had to eat her lunch first. Lily was frustrated. She did not like the green things on her plate. She wanted to have fun with her doll.
+
+"Please, daddy, can I play now?" Lily asked.
+
+"No, Lily, you have to finish your lunch. You promised me you would eat your vegetables, remember?" daddy said.
+
+"But I don't like them. They are yucky. And my doll is lonely. She needs me," Lily said.
+
+"Lily, you have to keep your promise. Promises are important. They show that you are honest and respectful. If you break your promise, daddy will be sad and disappointed. And your doll will still be there after you eat," daddy said.
+
+Lily thought about what daddy said. She did not want to make daddy sad or disappointed. She wanted to be honest and respectful. She looked at her plate and saw that there were only a few green things left. She decided to eat them quickly and then play with her doll.
+
+"Okay, daddy, I will eat my green things. I'm sorry I was frustrated. I will keep my promise," Lily said.
+
+Daddy smiled and hugged Lily. He was proud of her. He said she was a good girl and he loved her very much. He said she could play with her doll after she ate. Lily was happy. She ate her green things and then ran to her room to play with her doll. She learned that keeping her promise was the right thing to do.
+Jack liked hockey very much. He had a hockey stick and a puck and he played with his dad in the yard. He wanted to watch a hockey match on TV with his dad, but his dad said no. His dad said he had to do his homework first.
+
+Jack was mad. He did not want to do his homework. He wanted to watch the hockey match. He thought of a plan. He took his hockey stick and his puck and he went to the living room. He saw the TV on the table. He smiled.
+
+He hit the puck with his stick. The puck flew in the air. It hit the TV. The TV made a loud noise and a bright flash. The TV broke. Jack was scared. He heard his dad coming.
+
+His dad saw the broken TV and the puck and the stick. He was very angry. He yelled at Jack. He said Jack was a bad boy. He said Jack could not watch hockey ever again. He said Jack had to go to his room and stay there.
+
+Jack cried. He wished he had done his homework. He wished he had not broken the TV. He wished he had not made his dad angry. He missed the hockey match. He was very sad. He learned a hard lesson.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys in the garden. One day, they find a big ball. It is red and shiny. They both want to play with it.
+
+"Let me have the ball!" Tom says. He tries to grab it from Mia.
+
+"No, it is mine!" Mia says. She holds the ball tight. She does not want to share.
+
+They pull and push. They are angry. They do not have fun.
+
+A bird flies by. It sees the ball. It thinks it is a fruit. It swoops down and pecks at it.
+
+"Ouch!" the ball says. It is not a fruit. It is a talking ball. It does not like to be pecked.
+
+"Help me!" the ball says. It tries to roll away from the bird.
+
+Tom and Mia stop fighting. They hear the ball. They are surprised.
+
+"Did you hear that?" Tom says.
+
+"The ball can talk?" Mia says.
+
+They look at the ball. The ball looks at them. It has a sad face.
+
+"Please, do not fight over me," the ball says. "It hurts me. You are selfish. You should share and be nice."
+
+Tom and Mia feel sorry. They realize they were wrong.
+
+"We are sorry, ball," Tom says.
+
+"Yes, we are sorry," Mia says.
+
+They let go of the ball. They rub the ball gently. They want to make it feel better.
+
+"Thank you," the ball says. "You are kind. Can we be friends?"
+
+Tom and Mia smile. They nod.
+
+"Yes, we can be friends," Tom says.
+
+"And we can play together," Mia says.
+
+They discuss what games they can play with the ball. They have fun. The bird flies away. It looks for a real fruit.
+Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. One day, they find a big machine in the library. It is a printer. They want to try it.
+
+"Look, Sam, we can print pictures with this machine!" Lily says.
+
+"How do we do that?" Sam asks.
+
+Lily sees a button on the machine. It has a picture of a heart. She likes hearts. She presses the button. The machine makes a noise and prints a paper with a big heart on it.
+
+"Wow, that is impressive!" Sam says. "Can I try too?"
+
+Lily nods. She gives Sam a crayon. Sam draws a star on the paper. He presses the button with the star. The machine prints a paper with a big star on it.
+
+"Look, Lily, I made a star!" Sam says.
+
+"That is impressive too!" Lily says. "Let's make more pictures!"
+
+They draw and print many pictures with the machine. They have fun. They make a pile of papers with hearts and stars and other things. They are happy. They show their pictures to the librarian.
+
+"You are very creative, Lily and Sam!" the librarian says. "You can take your pictures home. But next time, please ask me before you use the printer. It is not a toy. It is for books and documents."
+
+Lily and Sam say sorry to the librarian. They thank her for letting them print their pictures. They take their pictures home. They give some to their parents and some to their teachers. They keep some for themselves. They are proud of their impressive pictures.
+Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they found a big hill. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side.
+
+They started to climb the hill. It was hard. They had to use their hands and feet. They got dirty and tired. But they did not give up. They wanted to see the other side.
+
+When they got to the top of the hill, they saw a big tree. It had a long rope. Someone had tied the rope to the tree. It looked like fun. Tom and Lily wanted to swing on the rope.
+
+Tom went first. He grabbed the rope and ran. He swung in the air. He felt happy. He shouted, "Whee!"
+
+Lily waited for her turn. She was excited. She grabbed the rope and ran. But she did not swing in the air. She fell down. The rope was too long. It had a knot. The knot hit her in the face. She felt pain. She cried, "Ow!"
+
+Tom ran to help her. He saw the knot. He said, "Who tied this rope? They are stupid. They made the rope too long. They hurt Lily."
+
+Lily was sad. She had a bruise on her face. She said, "I don't like this rope. I don't like this hill. I want to go home."
+
+Tom and Lily went down the hill. They were dirty and tired and sad. They did not see the other side. They did not have fun. They learned a lesson. They should not trust a stupid rope.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. The park has a bounce house, a slide and a swing. Anna and Ben run to the bounce house. They take off their shoes and jump inside.
+
+"Look at me, Ben!" Anna says. "I can bounce very high!"
+
+"You are good, Anna!" Ben says. "But I can bounce higher!"
+
+They bounce and bounce and bounce. They laugh and have fun. Then they see the slide. The slide is wide and long. It has many colors.
+
+"Let's go to the slide, Anna!" Ben says.
+
+"OK, Ben!" Anna says.
+
+They put on their shoes and run to the slide. They climb up the stairs and sit on the slide. They hold hands and slide down together.
+
+"Whee!" Anna and Ben say. "This is fun!"
+
+They slide and slide and slide. They smile and have fun. Then they see the swing. The swing is high and fast. It has a seat and a chain.
+
+"Let's go to the swing, Ben!" Anna says.
+
+"OK, Anna!" Ben says.
+
+They run to the swing. They sit on the seat and hold the chain. They push with their feet and swing back and forth.
+
+"Wow!" Anna and Ben say. "This is cool!"
+
+They swing and swing and swing. They giggle and have fun. They like to play at the park. They are happy.
+Lily and Max are twins. They like to ride their bikes in the park. One day, they see a big yellow cabin near the lake. They want to go inside and look around.
+
+"Let's go, Max!" Lily says. "Maybe there are toys or books in the cabin."
+
+"No, Lily, we can't," Max says. "Mom and Dad said we have to stay away from strangers' houses. It's not safe."
+
+"But it looks so fun!" Lily says. "And I don't see anyone around. Please, Max, just for a minute."
+
+Lily and Max start to argue. They don't hear the footsteps behind them. A man comes out of the cabin. He is angry. He sees the twins and their bikes.
+
+"Hey, you kids, get away from my cabin!" he shouts. "This is my place, not yours. Go back to your parents or I'll call the police!"
+
+Lily and Max are scared. They grab their bikes and run away. They don't stop until they find Mom and Dad. They tell them what happened. Mom and Dad hug them and say they are sorry.
+
+"You did the right thing, Max," Dad says. "You tried to protect your sister and follow the rules. We're proud of you."
+
+"And you, Lily, you have to listen to your brother and be careful," Mom says. "You don't know who lives in the cabin or what they might do. We're glad you're safe."
+
+Lily and Max say they are sorry too. They hug each other and promise to stick together. They decide to ride their bikes somewhere else. They don't want to see the yellow cabin again.
+It was winter and very cold. Lily and Tom put on their orange hats and gloves. They wanted to play in the snow. They ran outside and saw a big hill. "Let's make a snowman!" Lily said. Tom nodded and they started to roll snowballs.
+
+They made a big snowball for the body and a smaller one for the head. They found two sticks for the arms and a carrot for the nose. They looked for something to make the eyes and the mouth. They saw some black stones and some red berries. They used them to make a face. They stepped back and looked at their snowman. He looked funny and happy.
+
+"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you like winter?" Tom asked. The snowman did not answer. He just smiled with his berry mouth. Lily and Tom laughed. They thought he was silly. They hugged each other and the snowman. They were happy too. They liked winter and they liked their snowman.
+Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They go to the park every week.
+
+One day, Ben and Mia see a new boy in the park. He is big and mean. He pushes Ben and Mia off the slide. He takes their swing. He throws sand at them. He says, "This is my park. Go away!"
+
+Ben and Mia are sad and scared. They run to the bench and sit. They cry and hug. They want the new boy to leave.
+
+The new boy sees them on the bench. He laughs and runs to them. He kicks the bench. He pulls their hair. He says, "You are babies. You can't play here!"
+
+Ben and Mia scream and cry. They have no one to help them. The new boy is too harsh. He hurts them a lot. They wish they never came to the park. They have a bad day.
+Lila is a big girl who likes to help her mom at work. Her mom works with many files that have names and numbers on them. Lila likes to look at the files and learn new words.
+
+One day, Lila and her mom go to work in a high building. Lila sees many people and many files. She wants to help her mom, so she takes a file from her mom's desk and goes to find a place to put it. She sees a big shelf with many files on it. She thinks the file will be happy there.
+
+But Lila is too small to reach the high shelf. She tries to jump, but she cannot. She tries to climb, but she falls. She tries to ask for help, but no one hears her. She feels sad and scared. She misses her mom.
+
+Her mom misses her too. She looks for Lila everywhere. She asks the people, but they do not know. She sees the file on the floor and knows Lila took it. She follows the file and finds Lila by the shelf. She hugs Lila and says, "I missed you, my sweet girl. You are very brave, but you should not take files without asking. They are important for my work. Let me show you how to put them back."
+
+Lila says, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help you. I love you." Her mom says, "I love you too. You are a great helper, but you need to be careful. Come, let's go back to my desk and have a snack. You can look at the files with me, but please do not touch them."
+
+Lila nods and smiles. She holds her mom's hand and walks with her. She is happy to be with her mom. She does not miss the high shelf. She likes the files, but she likes her mom more.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer. They are on the same team. Today they have a big game. They want to win.
+
+"Are you ready, Ben?" Anna asks.
+
+"Yes, I am ready. Are you?" Ben says.
+
+"I am a little worry. The other team is fast. They can score a lot," Anna says.
+
+"Don't worry, Anna. We are fast too. And we can score too. We have to work together and have fun," Ben says.
+
+Anna and Ben smile. They give each other a high five. They run to the field. They see their coach and their teammates. They are happy.
+
+The game starts. Anna and Ben run and kick the ball. They pass the ball to each other. They try to score. The other team runs and kicks the ball too. They try to stop Anna and Ben. They try to score too.
+
+The game is hard. Both teams are good. Sometimes Anna and Ben score. Sometimes the other team scores. Anna and Ben cheer and clap. They also say sorry and help when someone falls.
+
+The game ends. The score is five to five. It is a tie. Anna and Ben are tired. They are also proud. They hug each other. They hug the other team too. They say good game.
+
+"Anna, Ben, you did great. You played fast and smart. You were good friends. I am proud of you," the coach says.
+
+"Thank you, coach. We had fun. We learned a lot. We are happy," Anna and Ben say.
+
+They go home with their parents. They tell them about the game. They show them their score. They are not worry anymore. They are happy.
+Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. They were having fun, until Max saw Lily's doll and wanted it.
+
+"Give me your doll!" Max said.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Lily said.
+
+They started to pull the doll from each other. They pulled and pulled, until the doll's arm came off. Lily and Max both gasped.
+
+"Oh no, what did we do?" Lily said.
+
+They looked at the doll's arm on the floor. It was broken and had stuffing coming out. They felt bad and scared.
+
+"Mommy will be mad at us!" Max said.
+
+They heard Mommy coming down the stairs. They quickly hid the doll and the arm behind the couch. They hoped Mommy would not see them.
+
+"Hi, kids, what are you doing?" Mommy said.
+
+"Nothing, Mommy, just playing," Lily and Max said.
+
+Mommy smiled and went to the kitchen. Lily and Max breathed a sigh of relief. They thought they were safe.
+
+But then, they heard a loud meow. They turned around and saw their cat, Fluffy, coming out from behind the couch. Fluffy had something in his mouth. It was the doll's arm!
+
+"Fluffy, no!" Lily and Max shouted.
+
+They ran after Fluffy, who ran away with the arm. They chased him around the house, but they could not catch him. Fluffy was too fast and sneaky.
+
+They looked everywhere, but they could not find the arm. It seemed to vanish. They were confused and sad.
+
+"Where did it go?" Lily said.
+
+"I don't know," Max said.
+
+They hugged each other and hoped Fluffy would bring the arm back. They did not want to lose their doll or their cat. They also did not want to tell Mommy what happened. They wished they had not fought over the doll. They learned to share and be nice to each other.
+Sara and Mom went to the mall. They wanted to buy a new dress for Sara. The mall was very big and noisy. There were many people and cars and shops. Sara liked to look at the toys and books and candy.
+
+"Mom, can I have this?" Sara asked, holding a pink teddy bear.
+
+"Not today, Sara. We are here for a dress, remember?" Mom said.
+
+Sara put the teddy bear back. She was a little sad, but she knew Mom was right. They walked some more and found a nice dress with flowers. Sara tried it on and Mom said she looked very pretty.
+
+"Thank you, Mom. I love it!" Sara said, smiling.
+
+Mom paid for the dress and they left the shop. They were almost at the exit when Sara saw something that made her eyes shine. It was a big playground with slides and swings and tunnels. Sara loved playgrounds.
+
+"Mom, can we go there? Please, please, please?" Sara begged.
+
+Mom looked at her watch. She saw that they still had some time before they had to go home.
+
+"Okay, Sara. But only for a little while. And you have to stay close to me, okay?" Mom said.
+
+"Okay, Mom. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Sara said, jumping up and down.
+
+They jogged to the playground. Sara ran to the slide and climbed up. She slid down and laughed. She felt very happy. She played with some other kids and made new friends. Mom watched her and smiled. She was happy too. They had a fun day at the mall.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to jump over the daisies and smell their sweet scent. They laughed and had fun.
+
+But then, the sky became dark and gray. Rain started to fall. Anna and Ben ran to the porch, but they were already wet. They shivered and felt cold.
+
+"Let's go inside and get dry," Anna said.
+
+"No, I want to keep playing," Ben said. "The rain is fun. Watch me jump in the puddles!"
+
+Ben ran back to the garden and jumped in the puddles. He splashed water everywhere. He did not care that he was wet and dirty.
+
+Anna watched him and felt sad. She did not like the rain. She did not like the puddles. She did not like being wet and dirty. She wanted to go inside and get warm and cozy.
+
+"Ben, please come back," Anna said. "You will get sick if you stay in the rain. And you will ruin the daisies. They don't like being stepped on."
+
+"I don't care," Ben said. "I like the rain. I like the puddles. I like being wet and dirty. And the daisies are just flowers. They don't feel anything."
+
+Anna felt angry. She did not like Ben's attitude. She thought he was being selfish and rude. She decided to teach him a lesson.
+
+She waited until Ben was near a big puddle. Then, she ran to him and pushed him. Ben fell into the puddle and got soaked. He cried out in surprise and pain.
+
+"Anna, why did you do that?" Ben said. "That was mean. That hurt."
+
+Anna crossed her arms and said, "Now you know how the daisies feel. You were mean to them. You hurt them. You should be sorry."
+
+Ben looked at the daisies. He saw that some of them were broken and crushed. He felt sorry. He realized that Anna was right. He had been selfish and rude. He had not respected the daisies or the rain.
+
+He got up and said, "Anna, I'm sorry. You were right. I was selfish and rude. I did not respect the daisies or the rain. I should have listened to you. Can you forgive me?"
+
+Anna smiled and said, "Yes, I can forgive you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will be more careful and kind to the daisies and the rain. And that you will come inside when it's time to get dry."
+
+Ben nodded and said, "I promise. I will be more careful and kind to the daisies and the rain. And I will come inside when it's time to get dry."
+
+Anna and Ben hugged and said sorry to each other. Then, they ran inside and got dry. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect and appreciate nature. And they learned to listen and care for each other.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. But then, Lily's car stopped moving. She looked at it and saw that the battery was empty.
+
+"Oh no, my car is broken!" she cried.
+
+Ben saw her sad face and had an idea. He ran to his room and came back with a new battery. He gave it to Lily and helped her put it in her car.
+
+"Here you go, Lily. Try it now!" he said.
+
+Lily turned on her car and smiled. It zoomed and crashed again. She was very happy.
+
+"Thank you, Ben! You are so sweet!" she said.
+
+She gave him a big hug and a kiss. Ben blushed and smiled.
+
+"You're welcome, Lily. You are my best friend!" he said.
+
+They played with their cars some more. Then, they heard their mom calling them for lunch.
+
+"Come on, kids. It's time to eat!" she said.
+
+Lily and Ben ran to the kitchen. They saw that their mom had made their favorite sandwiches and juice. They sat down and ate with big bites.
+
+"Mom, mom, guess what?" Lily said. "Ben gave me a new battery for my car. He is so sweet!"
+
+"Wow, that's very nice of him!" mom said. "Ben, you are a very good brother!"
+
+She gave him a kiss on his cheek. Ben felt proud and happy.
+
+"Thank you, mom!" he said.
+
+Mom smiled and clapped her hands.
+
+"I'm so proud of both of you! You are such good kids!" she said.
+
+Lily and Ben clapped their hands too. They felt happy and loved. They finished their lunch and went back to play with their cars. They had a lot of fun.
+Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They have fun with the slide and the swings. They are happy.
+
+But then Sara feels tired. Her legs are sore and her heart is fast. She wants to rest. She tells Tom, "I need to rest. Can we sit on the bench?"
+
+Tom nods and says, "OK, Sara. Let's rest. We can play more later." He holds Sara's hand and they walk to the bench. They sit and breathe. They look at the sky and the trees.
+
+Sara feels better. Her legs are not sore and her heart is slow. She smiles and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I feel easy now."
+
+Tom smiles back and says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good friend too. I feel easy too. Do you want to play more?"
+
+Sara nods and says, "Yes, Tom. Let's play more. But not too fast. Let's play easy."
+
+They get up and hold hands. They play easy and have fun. They are happy.
+Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a beautiful flower. It was yellow and red and smelled nice.
+
+"Can I have it?" Lily asked.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first!"
+
+They both wanted the flower. They started to pull and tug on it. The flower was sad. It did not like to be hurt.
+
+"Stop it!" a voice said. It was Mom. She came to see what was wrong.
+
+"Lily and Ben, why are you fighting?" Mom asked. "You should share and be kind to each other. And to the flower. It is a living thing, too."
+
+Lily and Ben felt sorry. They let go of the flower. They said sorry to Mom and to the flower.
+
+"Can we both have it?" Lily asked.
+
+"Yes, you can," Mom said. "But you have to take good care of it. And of each other."
+
+Lily and Ben smiled. They hugged Mom and the flower. Then they kissed each other on the cheek.
+
+"Thank you, Mom," they said.
+
+"You're welcome, my loves," Mom said. "Now let's go home. It's time for a nap."
+
+They walked home with Mom. They were quiet and happy. They had a beautiful flower and a beautiful friendship.
+Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted pizza for dinner. Mom said she would make pizza for them. They were happy.
+
+Mom put cheese and sauce and ham on the bread. She put the pizza in the oven. She told Lily and Ben to wait for a few minutes. They played with their toys.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the smoke alarm. Mom screamed. She ran to the kitchen. She saw smoke coming out of the oven. She opened the oven door. The pizza was burned. It was black and smelly.
+
+"Oh no, the pizza is ruined!" Mom said. She was sad. She turned off the oven. She took out the pizza. She threw it in the trash.
+
+Lily and Ben saw Mom. They felt sorry for her. They hugged her. They said, "It's okay, Mom. We love you. You are kind. You can make another pizza. Or we can eat something else."
+
+Mom smiled. She hugged them back. She said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are sweet. You are right. We can make another pizza. Or we can order pizza from the store. What do you think?"
+
+Lily and Ben thought for a moment. They said, "We think we want to order pizza from the store. And we want ice cream for dessert."
+
+Mom laughed. She said, "Okay, let's order pizza from the store. And we can have ice cream for dessert. That sounds like a good plan."
+
+They called the store. They ordered pizza and ice cream. They waited for the delivery. They were hungry. They were happy. They loved each other.
+Once upon a time, there was a shy little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a small cell on a big tree. He liked to stay in his cell all day and didn't like to talk to other birds.
+
+One sunny day, Tim decided to peek out of his cell. He saw many birds playing and having fun. Tim wanted to play too, but he was too shy to say hi. He just watched them from his cell.
+
+A kind bird named Lily saw Tim peeking from his cell. She flew up to him and said "Hi Tim! Come play with us!" Tim was happy but shy. With Lily's help, Tim left his cell and played with the other birds. He made many new friends and was not shy anymore.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pink dress that she loved very much. One day, Lucy went to school wearing her pink dress.
+
+At school, Lucy met her friend Tom. Tom said, "Wow, your dress is so pink!" Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you! I like your blue shirt too." They played together all day at school.
+
+Then something happened. Lucy's pink dress got dirty. She was sad. But Tom said, "Don't worry, we can clean it." They went to the sink and washed the dress. Lucy's pink dress was clean again, and they were both happy.
+Once upon a time, there was a gray cat. The cat liked to play with a newspaper. One day, the cat saw a new newspaper on the floor. The cat did not recognize the newspaper. It was different from the one it played with before.
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+The cat was very curious. It went to the newspaper and started to play. The cat played and played with the newspaper. It was very happy. But the newspaper had a picture of a big dog on it.
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+The cat did not see the big dog in the picture. The cat was too busy playing with the newspaper. The big dog in the picture looked very mean. The cat did not know that the dog was mean.
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+Then, the big dog in the picture came out of the newspaper. The cat was very scared. The big dog chased the cat. The cat tried to run away, but it was too late. The big dog caught the cat. The cat was very sad, and it was not a happy ending.
+One day, a cheerful bird named Bob wanted to soar high in the sky. He saw a big rock and thought it would be fun to fly up and sit on it. So, Bob flapped his wings and soared up to the rock.
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+When he got to the rock, he saw a little bug named Tim. Tim looked up at Bob and said, "Hi! I like your wings. Can you teach me to soar like you?" Bob smiled and said, "I can try, but you don't have wings like me."
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+Bob and Tim became good friends. They played on the rock and had lots of fun. Even though Tim could not soar like Bob, they still had a great time together. And every day, they would meet at the big rock and play until the sun went down.
+Once upon a time, there was a shy bear. The bear lived in a big forest. He had no friends because he was too shy to talk to the other animals.
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+One day, the shy bear found a broken toy. The toy was very sad. The bear wanted to help the toy. He said to the toy, "I will restore you and make you happy again."
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+The shy bear worked very hard to fix the toy. He put all the pieces back together. The toy was happy and said, "Thank you, shy bear. You are a good friend."
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+From that day on, the shy bear and the toy were best friends. They played together every day. The other animals saw how kind the shy bear was and wanted to be his friend too. The shy bear was not shy anymore and had many friends in the forest.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play at the park. His favorite thing to do was to swing on the swings.
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+One sunny day, Tim went to the park to swing. But when he got there, he saw a big girl on his swing. Tim was sad, but he wanted to be polite. So, he waited for his turn.
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+After a while, the big girl got off the swing. Tim was very happy. He ran to the swing and started to swing high. Then, he heard some news. His mom said it was time to go home. Tim was sad to leave, but he knew he could come back to the park another day.
+Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a creative girl named Lily. She loved to paint the landscape around her. One day, she went to the big hill to paint the view. She saw many trees, flowers, and animals.
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+As she painted, she saw a big bird. The bird stared at her. Lily said, "Hello, bird! I am painting the landscape. Do you like it?" The bird nodded its head. They became friends and played together.
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+But one day, the bird flew away and never came back. Lily stared at the sky, sad and lonely. She missed her friend a lot. The end.
+One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide, swings, and a sandbox. Tom was very happy to play.
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+Tom saw a girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her ticket. The ticket was for a fun ride at the park. Tom wanted to help Sue find her ticket. They looked under the slide, by the swings, and in the sandbox.
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+Then, Tom found the ticket by a tree. He gave it to Sue and said, "Here is your ticket!" Sue was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" They went on the fun ride together. After that, they played more and had a great day at the park. No one was hurt and everyone was happy.
+One day, a boy named Tim found a small bottle. The bottle had ink inside. Tim did not know where it came from. It was unknown to him. He thought it was very special.
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+Tim wanted to draw with the ink. He dipped a stick into the bottle and started to draw on a big paper. It was fun! He drew a sun, a tree, and a cat. He was very happy.
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+Tim's friend, Sam, came over. He saw the ink and the drawings. Sam wanted to draw too. He took the stick and dipped it in the ink. He drew a big dog. Tim and Sam were so happy, they began to shout and laugh. They had a great day drawing with the unknown ink.
+Once upon a time, there was a big wise owl named Hoot. Hoot loved to teach little animals in the forest. One day, a small squirrel named Squeak came to Hoot for help. Squeak was a bit foolish and wanted to learn how to find nuts.
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+"Please teach me to find nuts," Squeak asked Hoot. Hoot smiled and said, "Come with me, Squeak. I will show you the way."
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+So, Hoot and Squeak went to find nuts. Hoot showed Squeak how to look in trees and dig in the ground. As they were looking, a big nut fell from a tree. Squeak was so happy to find his first nut.
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+"Thank you, Hoot," said Squeak. "Now, I can find nuts on my own." Hoot was happy to help and said, "You are welcome, Squeak. Now you are not foolish anymore."
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+From that day on, Squeak was not foolish anymore. He found many nuts and shared them with his friends. And Hoot was always there to teach Squeak and his friends new things.
+Once upon a time, in a small and quiet town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved ice cream. One sunny day, he went to the ice cream shop with his mom. Tim was so happy.
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+At the shop, Tim said, "Mom, I want the delicious chocolate ice cream, please." His mom smiled and bought him the ice cream. Tim held the ice cream cone in his hand and took a big bite. The ice cream was very cold and yummy.
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+As they walked home, the sun was very hot. Tim's ice cream started to melt. He said, "Oh no, my ice cream is melting!" His mom told him, "Eat it quickly, Tim!" Tim ate the ice cream fast before it all melted away. He was happy and enjoyed his delicious treat.
+One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a big tree with many different leaves. Tim liked the tree and wanted to take a leaf home. He picked a pretty green leaf and put it in his pocket.
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+On his way home, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw the leaf in Tim's pocket and said, "That's a nice leaf! Can I have it?" Tim thought for a moment and said, "No, I want to keep it. But we can go back to the tree and get one for you too." So they went back to the park together.
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+When they returned to the tree, they saw that all the leaves had fallen off. It was now March and the tree looked different. Tim felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I should have given you my leaf when you asked." Sue smiled and said, "That's okay, Tim. We can come back when the leaves grow again. Next time, we will share and be kind to each other." And they both learned the importance of sharing and being kind to others.
+Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Ann. Ann loved to taste all kinds of food. One day, she found a bag of junk food in her kitchen. It had chips, candy, and cookies. Ann was very happy and wanted to eat it all.
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+Ann's mom saw her with the junk food and said, "Ann, eating too much junk food is not good for you. It can make you sick. You should eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables." Ann didn't listen and ate all the junk food anyway.
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+Later that day, Ann's tummy hurt a lot. She felt fierce pain inside her. She cried and told her mom, "Mommy, my tummy hurts!" Her mom hugged her and said, "I told you that eating too much junk food is not good. Let's eat some healthy food to help your tummy feel better."
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+Ann learned her lesson and promised to eat healthy food from then on. She knew that eating junk food could make her feel sick. The moral of the story is to listen to your parents and eat healthy food to stay strong and happy.
+One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She sat on a comfortable bench under a big tree. Mia saw a small green ball on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it was a lime. Mia did not know what to do with the lime, so she decided to ask her friend Tom.
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+"Tom, what should I do with this lime?" Mia asked. Tom thought for a moment and said, "Let's play catch with it!" So Mia and Tom started to play catch with the lime. They were having a lot of fun.
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+But then, a big boy named Max came over. Max wanted the lime for himself. He grabbed the lime from Mia and Tom. Mia and Tom were sad. They asked Max to give the lime back. Max thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can all play together." So Mia, Tom, and Max played catch with the lime, and they all had a great time at the park.
+Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. He liked to spend his days on a stand in his tree, watching the animals play. One day, he saw a little mouse and a big cat fight over a small piece of cheese.
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+The wise old owl knew the cat would try to eat the mouse if the mouse got the cheese. So, he thought of a plan to help the little mouse. He flew down and took the cheese from the ground. The cat and the mouse both looked up at the wise old owl with big eyes.
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+The wise old owl told them, "I will give the cheese back if you both promise to be friends and not fight." The cat and the mouse thought about it and agreed to be friends. The wise old owl gave them the cheese, and they shared it together. From that day on, the cat and the mouse were the best of friends, and they all spent their days playing happily together.
+One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big black bug in his bathtub. He did not like bugs, so he called his mom. "Mom, there is a big black bug in the bathtub! Help me!" he said. His mom came to see the bug, and she did not like it either.
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+Mom said, "We must prevent the big black bug from coming into our house again." So, she closed the window to stop more bugs from coming in. But the big black bug was still in the bathtub, and Tim and his mom did not know what to do.
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+Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's use water to make the bug go away!" he said. Mom turned on the water, and the big black bug was washed down the drain. Tim and his mom were happy that the bug was gone, and they promised to keep the window closed to prevent more bugs from coming in.
+One day, a brown alligator lived by a river. He liked to whistle a happy song. All the animals in the forest would listen to him. The brown alligator had many friends.
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+One day, a little bird came to the brown alligator. The bird said, "Can you teach me to whistle like you?" The alligator said, "Sure, little bird! I will help you." They spent the whole day whistling together.
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+But the little bird was not good at whistling. He tried and tried, but he could not learn. The brown alligator got mad. He said, "You are not trying hard enough!" The little bird got sad and flew away. The alligator lost his friend because he was not kind.
+One day, a little girl named Mia went to visit a shelter with her mom. The shelter had many animals who needed a home. Mia was very excited to see all the animals.
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+In the shelter, Mia met an enormous dog named Max. Max was very big, but he was also very kind and gentle. Mia liked Max a lot and wanted to play with him.
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+Mia's mom saw how much Mia loved Max. She decided to adopt Max and bring him home. Now, Mia and Max are best friends and they play together every day.
+Once upon a time, there was a big harbor. Many boats lived in the harbor. One day, a small boat named Timmy came to the harbor. Timmy wanted to learn how to sail in the big water. But Timmy found it difficult.
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+A big boat named Betty lived in the harbor. Betty saw Timmy having a hard time. She wanted to help Timmy. So, Betty decided to teach Timmy how to sail. They started to practice near the harbor.
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+Every day, Timmy and Betty practiced together. They became very good friends. One day, Timmy had to sail in the big water all by himself. Timmy was scared, but he remembered what Betty taught him.
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+Timmy sailed in the big water and did very well. He was so happy that Betty had taught him. Timmy and Betty smiled at each other from far away. They knew that they would always be friends, no matter where they sailed.
+Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved candy more than anything else. One day, he found a big bag of candy in the kitchen. Tim was very happy.
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+Tim wanted to share the candy with his best friend, Sam. But Tim was fearful to go outside alone. He asked his mom, "Can you come with me to Sam's house, please?" His mom said, "Of course, let's go together."
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+As they walked to Sam's house, Tim saw a big dog. The dog wanted some candy too. Tim was scared, but he knew what to do. He pulled a candy from the bag and gave it to the dog. The dog was happy and left them alone. Tim and his mom continued to Sam's house. They shared the candy with Sam and had a great day.
+Once upon a time, in a land filled with yummy fruits, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to eat peaches. One day, she went to the peach tree in her yard to pick some peaches for a snack.
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+As she reached for a big, juicy peach, she saw a persistent little ant trying to load a tiny piece of peach onto its back. The ant would try and try, but the peach piece was too big. Lucy watched and said, "Little ant, you are very strong, but that peach is too big for you."
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+The ant looked at Lucy and said, "Thank you, Lucy, but I will keep trying. I want to take this peach piece to my family."
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+Lucy smiled and said, "I can help you, little ant." She picked up the peach piece and broke it into smaller pieces. The ant was very happy and loaded the small piece onto its back. Together, they carried the peach pieces to the ant's family. The ants were very grateful and shared a piece of peach with Lucy. And from that day on, Lucy and the little ant were the best of friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to cut paper into fun shapes. One day, she found a big chair in her room. The chair was her new favorite place to sit and cut her paper.
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+One day, while sitting on the chair, Amy found a yellow fruit. She didn't know what it was, so she asked her mom. Her mom told her it was a lemon and it tasted sour. Amy wanted to try the sour lemon.
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+Amy took a little bite of the lemon. Her face turned funny because it was so sour! She laughed and her mom laughed too. From that day on, Amy loved to sit in her big chair, cut paper, and eat sour lemons.
+One day, a little boy named Tim went to the ocean with his mom. The sun was shining and the water was blue. Tim was very happy to play in the sand and step in the water. He saw a big, dark rock near the ocean and thought it looked fun to climb.
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+Tim's mom told him to be careful when he played near the big, dark rock. She said it could be slippery and he might fall. Tim listened to his mom, but he still wanted to go near the rock.
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+Later, Tim went to play near the big, dark rock. He took small steps, just like his mom told him. But, he slipped on the wet sand and fell into the ocean. Tim was scared, but his mom was close by and helped him out of the water. Tim learned to be more careful and always listen to his mom.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was nervous because it was his first day at a new school. His mommy gave him a big hug and said, "Don't worry, you will make new friends."
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+At school, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue asked, "Do you want to play with me?" Tim nodded and they played with toys together. They had so much fun that Tim forgot to be nervous.
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+At lunchtime, Tim and Sue ate popcorn together. They laughed and shared their popcorn. Tim was very happy he met Sue. They became best friends and were never nervous at school again.
+Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bunny named Ben. Ben was a very careless bunny. He always ran too fast and did not watch where he put his foot. One day, while playing with his friends, Ben hurt his foot on a rock.
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+A wise old owl saw Ben and said, "Oh Ben, you must be more careful! You can't trust your foot if you don't watch where you step." Ben nodded, but was sad because he could not play with his friends.
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+The next day, Ben saw a big, red ball. He remembered the wise owl's words and looked down before he stepped. This time, he did not hurt his foot. Ben was happy because he learned to trust his foot by being careful. Now, Ben could play with his friends again, and they all had fun with the big, red ball.
+One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a girl with a pet. The pet was small and furry. Tim thought it was a fine pet. He wanted to guess what kind of pet it was.
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+Tim asked the girl, "What is your pet?" The girl said, "You have to guess!" Tim thought for a moment. He said, "Is it a cat?" The girl shook her head. "No, it's not a cat," she said with a smile.
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+Tim thought again. "Is it a dog?" he asked. The girl laughed. "No, it's not a dog," she said. Tim looked at the pet one more time. He saw it had big ears and a small tail. He guessed, "Is it a rabbit?" The girl clapped her hands. "Yes, it's a rabbit!" she said. Tim was happy he guessed right. They played with the pet rabbit at the park all day.
+Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lucy. She loved to sing and dance. One day, her mommy took her to a theater. Lucy was very excited.
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+In the theater, people were singing and dancing on the stage. Lucy wanted to join them, but her mommy said, "No, Lucy, you can't disturb them." Lucy sat and watched the show, clapping her hands and laughing.
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+When the show was over, Lucy was still happy. She went home and sang and danced just like the people at the theater. Her mommy smiled and clapped for her. Lucy knew she could be a star one day, without disturbing anyone.
+Once upon a time, in a perfect little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long.
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+One cold day, Tim and his friends found some ice near a big tree. They were so excited! They wanted to play on the ice, but they didn't know how. Tim had an idea. He said, "I will lead the way!" So, Tim and his friends held hands and walked on the ice together.
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+They slipped and slid on the ice, laughing and having fun. Tim led his friends in a big circle, making sure everyone was safe. After a while, they were tired and cold but very happy. They had the perfect day playing on the ice.
+One day, a little boy named Tim found a shiny marble. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his friend, Lily. Tim ran to Lily's house to share his new treasure.
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+When he got there, Lily was playing with her toys. Tim said, "Look, Lily! I found a pretty marble." Lily looked at the marble and said, "That's nice, but I have many marbles like that." Tim felt embarrassed because he thought his marble was special.
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+Lily saw that Tim was sad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't know that you didn't have marbles like this. Let's play with them together." They played with the marbles and had a lot of fun. Tim learned that it's okay to not know something and that friends can help each other learn new things.
+Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was a very independent girl. She liked to do things by herself. One day, a big package came to the house. Lily was very excited.
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+Lily wanted to open the package by herself, but her mommy said they should open it together. Lily and her mommy disagreed. Lily thought she could do it alone. Her mommy wanted to help her.
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+In the end, they decided to open the package together. Inside, they found a beautiful doll. Lily was happy, and her mommy was happy too. They learned that sometimes, it's good to work together even when you want to do things alone.
+Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. He loved to play at the park every day. Tim had a favorite bench where he would sit and watch the birds.
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+One day, Tim went to the park and saw that his bench was missing. He was sad and didn't know what to do. He looked around and found a girl named Sue. Sue was sad too because she missed her friend who moved away.
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+Tim and Sue decided to sit on the ground and talk. They became friends and played together. They both felt happy again. They learned that even when you miss something or someone, you can still find happiness by making new friends.
+One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to make a cake. She put on her apron and was ready to mix all the ingredients. Mia asked her mom, "Can you help me make the cake?"
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+Her mom said, "Of course! Let's start by mixing the flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl." Mia and her mom mixed everything together. The mix was thick and yummy.
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+Next, they put the mix into a round pan. Mia's mom said, "We need to make sure the cake is one inch tall." They put the pan into the oven and waited for the cake to bake.
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+When the cake was done, Mia and her mom took it out of the oven. "It smells so good!" said Mia. They put icing on the cake and shared it with the whole family. Everyone loved the cake that Mia and her mom made.
+Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob was an independent bunny who loved to hop and play all day. One day, his mommy reminded him to be careful near the big bush. She told him that there was a sharp razor hiding in the bush, and he should stay away from it.
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+Bob listened to his mommy, but he forgot her words as he played with his friends. They were having so much fun, and they started to hop closer and closer to the big bush. Bob's friend, Timmy, suddenly remembered what Bob's mommy had said. Timmy reminded Bob about the sharp razor in the bush.
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+Bob and his friends stopped hopping and thanked Timmy for reminding them. They all decided to play far away from the big bush to stay safe. From that day on, Bob always remembered his mommy's words and stayed away from the big bush. He knew that being independent also meant being careful and listening to his mommy. And they all lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to run and play outside. One day, Tim saw a big, ancient tree. The tree was very old and had lots of mist around it. Tim thought it was a magic tree. He wanted to see what was behind the mist.
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+Tim told his mom about the tree. She said, "Be careful, Tim. The mist might hide something." Tim listened to his mom, but he still wanted to see the tree. The next day, he went to the tree with his friend, Sam. They were excited to find out what was behind the mist.
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+As they got closer, Tim and Sam started to run. They ran through the mist and found a hidden playground. The playground had swings, slides, and a seesaw. Tim and Sam played there all day. They had so much fun and knew the ancient tree was special. They couldn't wait to tell everyone about their new secret place.
+Once upon a time, there was a woman. She liked to print. One day, she went to a big tree. The tree had dry leaves.
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+The woman wanted to print a picture of the tree. She took her colors and paper. She started to print the picture. She was happy.
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+When she finished, she showed the picture to her friends. They liked the picture of the dry tree. The woman was proud. They all played and had fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. One day, he saw a cheap bell at the store. Tim asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said yes, and they took the bell home.
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+Tim liked to examine the bell. He looked at it very closely. He saw that the bell was not very strong. It was made of weak metal. Tim thought that if he played with it too much, it might break. So, he decided to be gentle with the bell.
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+One day, Tim's friend came over to play. His friend saw the bell and wanted to play with it too. Tim told his friend to be careful with the bell because it was not very strong. His friend listened and played gently with the bell. They had lots of fun.
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+The moral of the story is that we should take care of our things, even if they are cheap. If we treat them well, they will last longer and we can enjoy them more.
+Once upon a time, there was a happy little angel. She had big wings and loved to fly. She lived in a big, pretty sky.
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+One day, the happy angel saw a ball on a cloud. She wanted to play. So, she ran to the ball and gave it a kick. The ball went up, up, up into the sky.
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+The happy angel chased the ball and kicked it again and again. She laughed and played all day long. The sun went down, and the happy angel went home. She had a fun day kicking the ball in the sky.
+One day, a pretty bird flew to a small house. The bird saw a cane by the door. It was a nice cane, with a big lock on it. The bird thought, "That lock must be hiding something fun!"
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+The bird told her friend, the cat, about the cane with the lock. The cat wanted to see the cane too. They both thought there must be something special inside. They tried to open the lock, but it was too hard.
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+The next day, the bird and the cat saw a man come to the house. The man had a key! He opened the lock on the cane. The bird and the cat were excited. The man took out a shiny toy from the cane. The bird and the cat knew the toy was special. They were happy they found the secret of the locked cane.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and talk into her toy microphone. She would sing and talk all day long. The microphone was very rare and special because it was a gift from her grandma.
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+One day, Lily was playing with her microphone in the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. So, she put her microphone down and started to climb. But she had to delay her climb because she saw a cute little bird who needed help.
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+Lily helped the bird and then went back to get her microphone. But it was gone! She was very sad and looked everywhere. Finally, she found a boy who had her microphone. He didn't know it was hers and was happy to give it back. Lily was happy to have her rare microphone again and promised to take better care of it. They both played together and became good friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a hidden toy box. In the toy box, there was a toy doctor. The toy doctor liked to help all the other toys. One day, a toy bear hurt his leg. The toy doctor wanted to help the bear.
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+The toy doctor went to the bear and looked at his leg. He saw that the bear's leg was bent. The toy doctor knew what to do. He held the bear's leg and said, "This will make it better." Then, he made a snap sound with his hands.
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+After the snap, the bear's leg was straight again. The bear was very happy. He said, "Thank you, toy doctor!" The toy doctor smiled and went back to the hidden toy box. All the toys were happy and played together again.
+One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. He saw a toy he really wanted, but his mom said no. Tim felt impatient and wanted the toy now. He asked his mom again, but she said they had to go home.
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+When they got home, Tim saw a leak in the kitchen. His mom was worried, so she called a man to fix it. While they waited, Tim's mom showed him a display of his toys. She said, "Tim, you have so many toys already. Let's play with these while we wait for the man to fix the leak."
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+Tim and his mom played with the toys, and soon the man came and fixed the leak. Tim forgot about the toy at the store and had fun with his mom. The moral of the story is to be patient and enjoy what you have.
+Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy pumpkin. It sat in the garden and waited for someone to pick it up. One day, a little girl named Mia came to the garden. She saw the heavy pumpkin and wanted to take it home.
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+Mia tried to lift the pumpkin, but it was too heavy. She said, "Oh no! How can I take you home?" Her friend, Tim, came to help her. He said, "Let's polish it and make it shiny. Maybe it will be easier to carry."
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+Mia and Tim got a cloth and started to polish the pumpkin. They rubbed and rubbed until it was shiny and smooth. Then, they tried to lift it together. With a big smile, they carried the heavy pumpkin back to Mia's house. They were so happy that they could share the shiny pumpkin with their friends and family.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She loved to dance and play with her friends. One day, Lisa and her friends decided to have a dance party in the park. They were so excited and couldn't wait to dance together.
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+At the park, Lisa saw a boy standing all alone. He looked sad and a little bit stupid. Lisa wanted to help the boy, so she walked over to him and asked if he wanted to dance with her and her friends. The boy looked up and smiled. He said that he would love to dance but didn't know how.
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+Lisa took the boy's hand and taught him how to dance. They danced together, and the boy felt happy. Soon, all the kids were dancing, laughing, and having fun. The boy wasn't standing alone anymore, and he didn't feel stupid. Lisa was happy that she could help her new friend, and they all danced together until the sun went down.
+Once upon a time, there was a busy little bee named Buzzy. Buzzy loved to fly around and gain honey for his bee friends. Every day, he would visit many flowers and work very hard.
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+One sunny day, Buzzy found a well near a big tree. He thought it was a good place to rest and drink some water. Buzzy was very happy to find the well. He drank some water and felt refreshed.
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+After resting at the well, Buzzy flew back to his bee friends. He told them about the well and the cool water. All the bees went to the well to drink and rest. They were very thankful to Buzzy for finding the well. And they all lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a small park. The tree had many tight branches. On these branches, many birds lived. They were all different colors and sizes. They liked to sing and play together.
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+One day, a big wind came and blew some birds away. The birds were sad and missed their friends. A wise old bird said, "We need to unite and find our friends. If we stay together, we will find the truth and bring them back."
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+The birds agreed and they all flew high in the sky. They called out to their friends, "Come back, come back!" They looked everywhere for their friends. Soon, they found them and they were all united again. They were so happy to be together.
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+From that day on, the birds promised to always unite and help each other. They knew that by staying together, they would always find the truth. And they lived happily ever after, singing and playing in their tight branches.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, his mom said, "Tim, you can go out and play, but don't go too far." Tim was very happy that his mom permitted him to play outside.
+
+Tim and his friends played in the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Tim's friend, Sally, said, "Look, Tim! I can hop on one foot!" Tim tried to hop on one foot too. He felt so proud that he could do it.
+
+After playing, Tim and his friends were very hungry. Tim's mom gave them delicious apples to eat. "Yummy!" said Tim, as he took a big bite. All his friends loved the apples too. They thanked Tim's mom and went back to playing, feeling happy and full.
+Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom loved to wear a big hat made of hay. He thought it was the best hat ever. One day, Tom went for a walk in the park with his hay hat on his head. He felt very happy and proud of his hat.
+
+While walking, Tom met a small dog named Max. Max looked at Tom's hat and said, "Hey Tom, what a funny hat you wear!" Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Max! It is made of hay and I love it." Max laughed and said, "I like it too!"
+
+Tom and Max played in the park all day long. They ran, jumped, and had a lot of fun together. At the end of the day, Tom and Max said goodbye to each other. Tom went back home, still wearing his hay hat, and Max went to his house. They both felt very happy and knew they would be friends forever.
+One day, a little girl named Lucy asked her mom to explain what "war" means. Her mom thought for a moment, and then she told a story.
+
+A long time ago, in a far away land, there were two groups of people. They did not like each other. They would fight and argue all the time. This fighting and arguing was called war.
+
+Lucy did not like the idea of war. She asked her mom if war could ever end. Her mom said that if people learn to be kind and share, then war can stop. Lucy decided she would always be kind and share with her friends, so there would be no more war.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to make her room organized today. So, she started picking up her toys and putting them in their right places.
+
+Lily put her dolls in a box, her cars in another box, and her blocks in a big bag. She was very happy to see her room looking clean and organized. She knew her mom would be happy too.
+
+At the end of the day, Lily showed her mom her organized room. Her mom was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. They both sat on the floor and played with the toys together, having a fun time in the clean room.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house with her mommy, daddy, and her dog, Buddy. Mia loved to play with Buddy and tease him by hiding his toys. Buddy would run around and try to find them.
+
+One day, Mia and Buddy were playing in her room. Mia had a very organized room. She had a big box for her toys, a shelf for her books, and a lamp on her table. Mia said, "Buddy, let's play hide and seek!" Buddy wagged his tail and barked, "Woof, woof!"
+
+Mia hid behind the big box and Buddy tried to find her. He looked under the table and behind the shelf, but he couldn't find Mia. Then, Buddy saw the lamp shake a little. He walked up to the lamp and found Mia hiding behind it. Mia laughed and said, "You found me, Buddy!" They played and laughed all day long.
+Tim and Sue like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. But then the sky turns dark and the wind blows hard. It starts to rain.
+
+"Oh no!" Tim says. "Our kite will get wet!"
+
+"Let's bring it back!" Sue says. "Hurry!"
+
+They run to the kite, but it is too high. The wind pulls it away from them. They try to catch it, but they can't. The kite flies over the fence and into the street.
+
+"Stop!" Tim shouts. "That's our kite!"
+
+He runs after the kite, but Sue grabs his hand.
+
+"Wait!" Sue says. "It's not safe! There are cars!"
+
+Tim looks at the street. He sees the cars zooming by. He sees the kite getting smaller and smaller. He feels sad and angry.
+
+"But I want our kite!" he says. "It's ours!"
+
+"I know," Sue says. "But we can't get it now. It's too wet and too far. Maybe we can find it later. Or maybe we can make a new one."
+
+She hugs him and tries to comfort him. He hugs her back and tries to calm down. They are both wet and troubled. They walk back to the park, holding hands. They hope the rain will stop soon. They hope they will see their kite again.
+Lily and Ben like to sort their toys. They have a big box with many toys of different colors and shapes. They make a map on the floor with paper and crayons. The map has four parts: red, blue, yellow and green. They want to put each toy in the right part of the map.
+
+Lily picks up a red car and says, "This goes in the red part." She puts the car on the paper with a red circle. Ben picks up a blue ball and says, "This goes in the blue part." He puts the ball on the paper with a blue square. They keep sorting their toys until the box is empty.
+
+Then they see a chubby cat walking into the room. The cat is curious and sniffs the toys. He likes the yellow duck and the green frog. He picks them up with his mouth and walks away. Lily and Ben are surprised and say, "Hey, that's our toys! Come back, cat!"
+
+They run after the cat and try to get their toys back. The cat is faster and jumps on the sofa. He drops the duck and the frog on the cushions. Lily and Ben climb on the sofa and reach for their toys. The cat hisses and scratches them. They cry and say, "Ouch, that hurts! Bad cat!"
+
+Mom hears the noise and comes into the room. She sees the mess and the scratches. She says, "What happened here? Why are you crying?" Lily and Ben tell her about the cat and the toys. Mom says, "I'm sorry, that's our neighbor's cat. He sometimes sneaks in and plays with your toys. He doesn't mean to hurt you. He just wants to have fun. Let me clean your scratches and give you a hug."
+
+Mom takes Lily and Ben to the bathroom and washes their scratches. She puts some cream and a band-aid on them. She hugs them and says, "You are very brave and smart. I like how you sorted your toys and made a map. That's a good way to learn and have fun. Do you want to play some more?" Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please. But can we close the door so the cat doesn't come in again?" Mom says, "Of course. Let's go back to your room and play with your toys. And maybe we can make a new map with more colors and shapes." Lily and Ben smile and say, "Yay, that sounds fun. Thank you, Mom. We love you." They go back to their room and play with their toys. They forget about the cat and the scratches. They are happy.
+Lily liked to watch yoga on TV. She saw people bend and stretch and breathe. She wanted to try yoga too. She asked her mom if she could join her.
+
+"Sure, Lily, you can do yoga with me. But first, we need to eat breakfast. What do you want?" Mom said.
+
+"I want toast and jam and juice," Lily said.
+
+Mom made toast and jam and juice for Lily. She gave her a plate and a cup. Lily took a big bite of her toast. She made a face. "Yuck! This jam is sour!" she said.
+
+Mom tasted the jam. She frowned. "Oh, no, you're right. This jam is bad. I'm sorry, Lily. Let me get you some honey instead," she said.
+
+She went to the kitchen and looked for honey. She did not see it on the shelf. She opened the cupboard. She saw a big mess. The honey jar was broken. There was honey everywhere. And there was a bear. A big, brown bear. It was licking the honey. It looked at Mom. It growled.
+
+Mom screamed. Lily heard her scream. She ran to the kitchen. She saw the bear. She was scared. She grabbed her mom's hand. They ran out of the house. They called for help.
+
+The bear finished the honey. It was full. It was sleepy. It saw the TV. It saw yoga. It liked yoga. It went to the living room. It lay down on the mat. It did yoga. It bent and stretched and breathed. It was happy. It snored.
+Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a large van parked near their house. It had many colors and pictures on it. They wanted to see what was inside.
+
+"Let's go test the van," Tom said. "Maybe it has toys or candy."
+
+Lily was not sure. She felt scared. "But what if someone is in there?" she asked. "What if they get angry?"
+
+Tom laughed. "Don't be silly," he said. "There is no one in there. Come on, it will be fun."
+
+He took Lily's hand and pulled her to the van. He opened the door and climbed in. Lily followed him. The van was dark and messy. There were wires and boxes and bottles. They did not see any toys or candy.
+
+"Tom, I don't like this," Lily said. "Let's go back."
+
+But before they could go back, the door slammed shut. They heard a loud noise and felt the van move. Someone was driving the van away.
+
+"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom cried. "Let us out!"
+
+But no one heard them. The van drove faster and faster. Lily and Tom did not know where they were going. They were trapped in the large van. They wished they had never tested it. They were very sorry.
+Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily has a pink doll and Ben has a blue car.
+
+"Look, my doll can dance!" Lily says, moving her doll up and down.
+
+"Vroom, vroom, my car can go fast!" Ben says, zooming his car around the floor.
+
+They laugh and giggle, but then they hear a loud knock on the door. It is the pizza man. He has a big box of pizza for them.
+
+"Who is it?" Lily asks, running to the door.
+
+"It's the pizza man, Lily. He has our dinner. We have to pay him," Ben says, following her.
+
+They open the door and see the pizza man smiling. He holds the box of pizza and says, "Hello, kids. I have a yummy pizza for you. Do you like cheese and pepperoni?"
+
+"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben say together.
+
+"That's good. Can you please give me the money for the pizza?" the pizza man asks.
+
+Lily and Ben look at each other. They don't have any money. They only have toys.
+
+"Uh-oh, we don't have money. We only have toys. Can we pay you with toys?" Lily asks, holding her doll.
+
+The pizza man shakes his head. He says, "No, I'm sorry. I need money, not toys. Where are your parents?"
+
+Lily and Ben feel scared. They don't know what to do. They start to cry.
+
+"Mommy! Daddy! Help!" they shout.
+
+The pizza man feels sorry for them. He says, "Don't cry, kids. It's okay. Just stay calm and wait for your parents. They will come soon and pay me. I'm sure they have the money."
+
+Lily and Ben try to stop crying. They wipe their tears and nod. They say, "Okay, we will stay calm and wait for our parents. Thank you, pizza man. You are nice."
+
+The pizza man smiles and says, "You're welcome, kids. You are very polite. I hope you enjoy your pizza. It smells delicious."
+
+They hear footsteps on the stairs. It is their parents. They come down and see the pizza man and the kids.
+
+"Hi, pizza man. We're sorry we're late. We were busy upstairs. Here is the money for the pizza," their mom says, giving him some bills.
+
+"Thank you, mom. And thank you, pizza man. We're sorry we didn't have money. We only had toys," Lily and Ben say.
+
+"That's okay, kids. I understand. You were just playing. Next time, remember to save some money for the pizza. Or ask your parents first," the pizza man says.
+
+He gives them the box of pizza and says goodbye. He leaves and closes the door.
+
+Lily and Ben hug their parents and say, "We love you, mom and dad. And we love pizza!"
+
+They go to the kitchen and eat the pizza. It is hot and cheesy and tasty. They are happy and full. They learned a lesson today. They learned how to pay, how to stay calm, and how to say sorry.
+Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Party". It had balloons and streamers and cake. They wanted to go to the party.
+
+They ran to the sign and saw a man with a hat. He smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to join the party?"
+
+Tom and Lily nodded. They loved parties. The man said, "That's great. But first, you have to do something for me. You have to yield to me. That means you have to do what I say. Can you do that?"
+
+Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not like to yield to anyone. They liked to do what they wanted. They shook their heads. They said, "No, thank you. We don't want to yield to you. We want to play by ourselves."
+
+The man frowned. He said, "But you will miss the party. It will be fun. There will be games and prizes and candy. Don't you want that?"
+
+Tom and Lily looked at the party. It looked fun. But they did not trust the man. He looked pale and mean. They said, "No, thank you. We don't want your party. We have our own fun. Goodbye."
+
+They turned around and ran away. They found a swing and a slide and a sandbox. They played and laughed and had their own party. They were happy. They did not yield to the man. They were brave and smart. They were best friends.
+Tom and his wife Ann lived in a small house with a big garden. They liked to grow flowers and vegetables and share them with their friends. They were humble and kind and always helped others.
+
+One day, Tom went to the market to buy some seeds and tools. He left Ann at home to water the plants and bake a cake. He told her he would be back soon and gave her a kiss.
+
+Ann was happy and busy. She watered the plants and put the cake in the oven. She sang a song and waited for Tom to come back. She heard a knock on the door and thought it was Tom. She ran to the door and opened it.
+
+But it was not Tom. It was a bad man with a mask and a big bag. He pushed Ann inside and locked the door. He said, "Give me all your money and your jewels or I will hurt you!"
+
+Ann was scared and sad. She said, "We have no money and no jewels. We are humble and poor. Please go away and leave us alone!"
+
+The bad man did not listen. He searched the house and made a mess. He broke the vase and the clock and the picture. He found the cake and ate it all. He laughed and said, "This is a good cake. Too bad you have nothing else to give me!"
+
+He grabbed the bag and ran to the door. He tried to unlock it, but he could not. He had lost the key. He was angry and afraid. He said, "Let me out! Let me out!"
+
+Ann saw the key on the floor. She picked it up and hid it behind her back. She said, "You are a bad man. You hurt me and my house and my cake. You cannot go out until Tom comes back. He will call the police and they will take you away!"
+
+The bad man begged and cried, but Ann did not listen. She waited for Tom to come back. She was brave and smart.
+
+Soon, Tom came back. He saw the door locked and heard the noise inside. He said, "Ann, are you okay? What is going on?"
+
+Ann said, "Tom, I am okay. But there is a bad man in the house. He tried to rob us and hurt me. But I have the key and he cannot go out. Please call the police and help me!"
+
+Tom was shocked and proud. He said, "Ann, you are amazing. You saved us and our house and our cake. Well, maybe not the cake. But you are my hero. I love you!"
+
+He called the police and they came quickly. They unlocked the door and arrested the bad man. They praised Ann for her courage and cleverness. They gave her a medal and a hug.
+
+Tom and Ann hugged each other and thanked the police. They cleaned the house and fixed the things. They planted new seeds and baked a new cake. They were humble and kind and always helped others. They were happy and safe.
+Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park. They see a big slide. Sam wants to go on the slide. He says, "Mia, let's go on the slide. It looks fun."
+
+Mia is scared. She says, "No, Sam. The slide is too high. I don't want to go on the slide. It looks dull."
+
+Sam says, "Don't be scared, Mia. The slide is not dull. It is fun. You can go fast and feel the wind. Come on, Mia. I will help you."
+
+Mia says, "No, Sam. You are strong. You have big muscles. I am weak. I have small muscles. I can't go on the slide. I will fall."
+
+Sam says, "Mia, you are not weak. You have big muscles too. You can do anything. You just have to try. Trust me, Mia. I will hold your hand. We will go on the slide together. It will be fun."
+
+Mia thinks for a moment. She looks at Sam. She sees his smile. She feels his hand. She says, "Okay, Sam. I will try. I will go on the slide with you. But you have to stay with me."
+
+Sam says, "Of course, Mia. I will stay with you. We are friends. We do everything together. Come on, Mia. Let's go on the slide."
+
+Sam and Mia go on the slide. They hold hands. They go fast. They feel the wind. They laugh. They have fun. They are happy. They are brave. They are friends.
+Lily liked tuna very much. She liked to eat tuna with bread and cheese. She liked to smell tuna when Mom opened the can. She liked to share tuna with her cat, Mimi.
+
+One day, Lily saw a big tuna at the store. It was in a glass box with ice. It had shiny scales and a long tail. Lily wanted to take the tuna home. She asked Mom, "Can we buy the tuna, please?"
+
+Mom said, "No, Lily. The tuna is too big and too expensive. We have to pay a lot of money for it. We can buy a small can of tuna instead."
+
+Lily was sad. She did not want a small can of tuna. She wanted the big tuna. She thought of a plan. She waited until Mom was busy with other things. She took the big tuna from the glass box. She hugged it tight. She ran to the door.
+
+But the tuna was very heavy. Lily could not run fast. She slipped on the ice. She fell down. The tuna fell on top of her. It hurt. Lily cried. Mom heard her cry. She came to help her.
+
+Mom was angry and worried. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You can't take the tuna without paying. That is wrong. And you could have hurt yourself. The tuna is not a toy. It is food."
+
+Lily was sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted the big tuna. I like tuna very much. Can we still buy a small can of tuna?"
+
+Mom said, "Yes, Lily. We can buy a small can of tuna. But you have to promise me to never do that again. And you have to say sorry to the store man. He works hard to sell the tuna. He needs the money to buy food for his family."
+
+Lily nodded. She said, "I promise, Mom. And I'm sorry, store man." She gave the big tuna back to the store man. He smiled and said, "It's okay, little girl. I'm glad you like tuna. Here, have a small can of tuna for free. But be careful next time."
+
+Lily thanked the store man. She took the small can of tuna. She gave some to Mimi. She ate some with bread and cheese. She was happy. She learned a lesson. She never tried to take the big tuna again.
+Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat a muffin. They saw a big muffin on the table. It looked yummy.
+
+"Can we have the muffin?" Sara asked Ben.
+
+"Let's discuss it," Ben said. "Maybe we can share it."
+
+Sara nodded. She liked to share with Ben. They were good friends.
+
+They went to the table and grabbed the muffin. They broke it in half. They each took a bite. It was sweet and soft.
+
+But they did not see the note on the table. It said: "Do not eat the muffin. It is for Mommy's birthday. Love, Daddy."
+
+They also did not see the dog. The dog was hiding under the table. He smelled the muffin. He wanted to eat it too.
+
+He jumped out and barked. He scared Sara and Ben. They dropped the muffin. The dog ate it. He made a big mess.
+
+Sara and Ben cried. They were sorry. They made a mistake. They ruined Mommy's birthday.
+
+Daddy came in and saw the mess. He was angry. He yelled at Sara and Ben. He said they were naughty. He said they had to go to their room.
+
+Sara and Ben felt bad. They wished they had not eaten the muffin. They wished they had read the note. They wished they had seen the dog.
+
+They learned a lesson. They should always discuss things before they do them. And they should always look around them. Or they might get into trouble.
+Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play at the beach. They see big waves and surf boards. They want to try to surf.
+
+"Can we surf, please?" Lila asks her mom.
+
+"Surfing is hard, Lila. You need to be careful and listen to the teacher," her mom says.
+
+"OK, mom. We will be good," Lila says.
+
+Lila and Ben follow the teacher to the water. He gives them small surf boards and shows them how to stand on them. He tells them to wait for the right wave and push with their feet.
+
+Lila and Ben try to surf. They fall off many times, but they laugh and try again. They have fun.
+
+Suddenly, they see something furry in the water. It is a seal. The seal swims near them and makes a noise.
+
+"Hello, seal!" Lila says.
+
+"Hello, kids!" the seal says.
+
+Lila and Ben are surprised. They did not know seals can talk.
+
+"Can you surf, seal?" Ben asks.
+
+"Sure, I can surf. Watch me!" the seal says.
+
+The seal jumps on a big wave and rides it with his flippers. He looks happy.
+
+Lila and Ben clap and cheer. They think the seal is amazing.
+
+"Wow, you are a great surfer, seal!" Lila says.
+
+"Thank you, Lila. You and Ben are good surfers too. Do you want to surf with me?" the seal asks.
+
+"Yes, please!" Lila and Ben say.
+
+The seal helps them catch a big wave and surf with him. They feel the wind and the spray. They smile and shout.
+
+Lila and Ben have the best day ever. They make a new furry friend. They love to surf.
+Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They are gifted. They can do many things well. They can read, draw, sing, and count.
+
+One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide. They want to try it. They run to the slide and wait for their turn.
+
+"Can I go first?" Ben asks Mia.
+
+"Okay, but be careful," Mia says.
+
+Ben climbs the steps. He feels excited. He sits on the slide and pushes off. He slides down fast. He feels happy. He laughs.
+
+"Wow, that was fun!" he says.
+
+Mia climbs the steps. She feels nervous. She sits on the slide and holds on. She slides down slowly. She feels scared. She cries.
+
+"Ouch, that hurt!" she says.
+
+Mom hears Mia cry. She runs to the slide and hugs her.
+
+"What's wrong, Mia?" Mom asks.
+
+"I don't like the slide. It's too high and too hard," Mia says.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mia. You don't have to slide if you don't want to. You can play with something else," Mom says.
+
+"Can I play with the swings?" Mia asks.
+
+"Sure, let's go to the swings," Mom says.
+
+Ben follows them. He feels sorry for Mia.
+
+"Mia, I'm sorry you didn't like the slide. Maybe you can try it again another day," he says.
+
+"Maybe, but I like the swings better. They are soft and fun," she says.
+
+They go to the swings and play together. They feel happy. They are gifted. They can do many things well. They can read, draw, sing, and count. And they can swing.
+Sara liked to whistle. She whistled when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She whistled loud and happy. She whistled songs and sounds. She whistled all the time.
+
+But her brother Ben did not like her whistling. He said it was too noisy and annoying. He said it hurt his ears and head. He said it made him mad. He asked her to stop whistling many times. But Sara did not stop. She was persistent. She liked to whistle too much.
+
+One day, Ben had an idea. He went to the kitchen and opened a can of tuna. He knew Sara did not like tuna. She said it smelled bad and tasted worse. She said it made her sick. He took the can of tuna and hid it under her bed. He thought it would make her stop whistling.
+
+But he was wrong. Sara did not notice the tuna under her bed. She whistled as usual. She whistled when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She whistled loud and happy. She whistled songs and sounds. She whistled all the time.
+
+The next day, Ben was surprised. He smelled something bad in Sara's room. He looked under her bed and saw the can of tuna. It was open and rotten. It was full of flies and worms. It was gross and stinky. He felt sick and sorry. He realized his idea was bad and mean. He took the can of tuna and threw it away. He went to Sara and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I put tuna under your bed. I wanted you to stop whistling. But I was wrong. You can whistle if you want. I don't mind."
+
+Sara smiled and hugged him. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry, too. I know you don't like my whistling. But I like it. It makes me happy. Can we be friends?"
+
+Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, we can be friends. And maybe you can teach me how to whistle. It sounds fun."
+
+Sara was happy. She said, "Sure, I can teach you. It's easy. You just have to blow air through your lips. Like this." She whistled a tune.
+
+Ben tried to whistle. He blew air through his lips. But he only made a funny noise. He laughed. Sara laughed. They laughed and whistled together. They were friends.
+Sam likes to whistle. He whistles when he walks, when he plays, and when he is happy. He whistles loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. He can whistle many songs and sounds.
+
+One day, Sam goes with his mom to the city. He sees many big buildings. Some are tall, some are wide, some are shiny, some are old. He whistles at the buildings. He wants to say hello. He thinks the buildings are nice.
+
+But some buildings do not like Sam's whistling. They are cold and mean. They do not want to hear Sam's songs and sounds. They make loud noises to scare Sam. They honk, they beep, they roar, they hiss. They make Sam feel sad and scared.
+
+Sam stops whistling. He holds his mom's hand. He wants to go home. He does not like the cold and mean buildings. He misses his warm and friendly house.
+
+His mom sees that Sam is sad and scared. She hugs him and kisses him. She tells him that she loves him and his whistling. She says that the cold and mean buildings are just noisy and rude. She says that Sam can whistle as much as he wants. She says that his whistling makes her happy.
+
+Sam smiles and nods. He feels better. He starts to whistle again. He whistles loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. He whistles his favorite song. He does not care about the cold and mean buildings. He only cares about his mom and his whistling. He is happy.
+Tom was a man who liked to work on his car. He had a big car that made loud noises when he drove it. He had many tools that he used to fix his car. He was happy when his car worked well.
+
+One day, Tom wanted to go for a drive. He put on his hat and his coat and went to his car. He tried to start his car, but it did not work. He tried again and again, but nothing happened. He was very angry and sad. He said, "Why does my car not work? I need to go for a drive!"
+
+He got out of his car and opened the hood. He looked inside and saw a lot of wires and parts. He did not know what was wrong. He took his tools and tried to fix his car. He hit and twisted and pulled and pushed, but nothing changed. He was very frustrated and tired. He said, "This is too hard! I do not know how to fix my car!"
+
+He threw his tools on the ground and sat on the hood. He sighed and looked at the sky. He wished he had a friend who could help him. He wished he had a new car that worked well. He wished he could go for a drive.
+
+But he had no friend, no new car, and no drive. He had only his broken car, his tools, and his hat and coat. He was very lonely and unhappy. He said, "This is the worst day ever! I hate my car!"
+
+He stayed on the hood and sighed. He did not see the big truck that was coming down the road. He did not hear the loud horn that warned him. He did not feel the crash that smashed his car and him. He did not know that he was dead. He had a bad ending.
+Jen and Sam are young. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the grocery with Mom. Mom says, "You can help me find some things. But you have to stay close to me and be good."
+
+Jen and Sam are happy. They want to help Mom. They see many things in the grocery. They see fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, eggs, and more. They name the things they see. "Apple, banana, carrot, lettuce, cheese, yogurt," they say.
+
+Mom gives them a list. She says, "We need these things. Can you help me find them?" Jen and Sam look at the list. They see some words they know. They see "flour, sugar, butter, jam". They say, "We can find them, Mom!"
+
+They look around the grocery. They see a big sign that says "Baking". They think, "Maybe the things we need are there." They run to the sign. They see flour, sugar, butter, jam. They are happy. They say, "We found them, Mom!"
+
+But Mom is not there. They look around. They do not see Mom. They are scared. They say, "Where is Mom? We lost Mom!"
+
+They hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "Jen, Sam, where are you? I was looking for you. You ran away from me. You have to stay close to me and be good."
+
+Jen and Sam see Mom. They run to her. They hug her. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to help you. We found the things you need. See?"
+
+Mom sees the things they found. She smiles. She says, "Thank you, Jen and Sam. You are good helpers. But you have to listen to me and stay with me. The grocery is a big place. You can get lost. I love you. Let's go pay and go home."
+
+Jen and Sam say, "We love you, Mom. We will listen to you and stay with you. Can we have some jam when we get home?"
+
+Mom says, "Yes, you can have some jam. But only after lunch. Come on, let's go."
+Tom and Lily were playing with their cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and crash into each other. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road.
+
+"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Tom said, pushing his car hard.
+
+"No, mine is faster!" Lily said, pushing her car harder.
+
+They pushed and pushed their cars until they reached the wall. Then they turned them around and pushed them again. They did not see the plug on the floor. It was connected to the lamp on the table.
+
+Tom pushed his car so hard that it hit the plug. The plug came out of the wall and made a loud noise. Tom and Lily were scared. They looked at the plug and saw sparks coming out of it.
+
+"Uh-oh, what is that?" Tom asked.
+
+"I don't know, it looks bad," Lily said.
+
+They wanted to run away, but they were curious. They went closer to the plug and touched it. They felt a big shock. It hurt a lot. They screamed and fell down.
+
+Their mom heard them and ran to the room. She saw them on the floor and the plug on fire. She was very angry and sad. She called for help and tried to wake them up. But it was too late. They did not wake up. They were gone.
+Sara liked to comb her hair. She had a pink comb that her mom gave her. She combed her hair every day, and made it shiny and smooth.
+
+One day, Sara saw a new comb in the store. It was purple and sparkly, and had a big bow on it. Sara wanted the new comb very much. She asked her mom if she could buy it.
+
+Her mom said no. She said Sara already had a comb, and they had to save money for other things. Sara was sad and angry. She thought her mom was mean.
+
+The next day, Sara found some coins in her piggy bank. She counted them and saw she had enough to buy the new comb. She decided to sneak out of the house and go to the store. She thought she was clever.
+
+She put on her coat and shoes, and took her piggy bank. She walked to the store by herself. She did not see the big dog that was following her. She did not hear the car that was honking at her. She did not notice the man that was watching her.
+
+She reached the store and went inside. She found the new comb and gave the coins to the lady. She was happy and proud. She put the new comb in her pocket and left the store.
+
+She did not see the big dog that was waiting for her. She did not hear the car that was screeching at her. She did not notice the man that was grabbing her.
+
+She screamed and dropped her piggy bank. The coins rolled away. The new comb fell out of her pocket. The big dog barked and bit the man. The car stopped and the driver got out. He called the police.
+
+Sara was scared and sorry. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had kept her pink comb. She realized she had been foolish.
+Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Ben had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They had fun together.
+
+But then Ben's car stopped moving. He tried to push it, but it did not work. He was sad and angry. He looked at Lily's car and saw that it was still moving. He wanted her car.
+
+He said to Lily, "Give me your car. My car is broken. You have a good car. I want it."
+
+Lily said, "No, Ben. This is my car. You have your own car. You cannot take my car. That is rude."
+
+Ben did not listen. He grabbed Lily's car and pulled it away from her. Lily cried and tried to get it back. They fought over the car.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Ben and Lily fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Ben, Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy car?"
+
+Ben said, "Mom, my car is broken. I want Lily's car. She has a good car."
+
+Mom said, "Ben, that is not nice. You cannot take Lily's car without asking. That is rude. You have to share and be kind. Maybe your car is not broken. Maybe it just needs a new battery."
+
+Mom took Ben's car and opened the back. She took out the old battery and put in a new one. She closed the back and gave the car to Ben. She said, "Here, Ben. Try your car now. Maybe it will work."
+
+Ben pushed the car and it started moving. He was happy. He said, "Wow, Mom. You fixed my car. Thank you, Mom. You are smart."
+
+Mom said, "You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad your car works. But you still have to say sorry to Lily. You hurt her feelings when you took her car. That was rude."
+
+Ben looked at Lily. She was still crying and holding her car. He felt bad. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should not have taken your car. Can we be friends again?"
+
+Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She said, "Okay, Ben. I forgive you. We can be friends again. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Ben said, "Yes, Lily. I want to play with you. Can I show you my car? It has a new battery. It is fast."
+
+Lily said, "Sure, Ben. You can show me your car. I will show you my car too. It is blue. It is pretty."
+
+Ben and Lily smiled and hugged. They played with their cars again. They made noises and pretended they were racing. They had fun together.
+
+Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She said, "Good job, Ben and Lily. You are good kids. You learned how to share and be kind. I love you both."
+Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big fire in the woods. They ran to see what was happening. They saw many trees and animals burning. They felt scared and sad.
+
+"Look, Sam, there is a lot of ash on the ground. It is black and dirty. Do you think we can touch it?" Tim asked.
+
+"No, Tim, we should not touch it. It is hot and bad. It can hurt us and make us sick. We should go back home and tell mom and dad," Sam said.
+
+But Tim was curious and did not listen to Sam. He picked up a handful of ash and threw it in the air. He laughed and said, "Look, Sam, it is like snow. It is fun and pretty."
+
+Sam shook his head and said, "No, Tim, it is not like snow. It is not fun and pretty. It is dangerous and ugly. You are being silly and naughty. Come on, let's go home."
+
+But Tim did not listen to Sam. He ran to a big pile of ash and jumped on it. He said, "Look, Sam, it is like a hill. It is soft and high. I can see everything from here."
+
+Sam sighed and said, "No, Tim, it is not like a hill. It is not soft and high. It is hard and low. You cannot see anything from there. You are being foolish and rude. Come on, let's go home."
+
+But Tim did not listen to Sam. He sat on the pile of ash and said, "Look, Sam, it is like a chair. It is cozy and warm. I can sit here all day."
+
+Sam cried and said, "No, Tim, it is not like a chair. It is not cozy and warm. It is cold and harsh. You cannot sit here all day. You are being stubborn and mean. Come on, let's go home."
+
+But Tim did not listen to Sam. He sat on the pile of ash and did not move. He said, "No, Sam, I will not go home. I like it here. You are being boring and bossy. Go away and leave me alone."
+
+Sam felt hurt and angry. He said, "Fine, Tim, I will go home. But you will be sorry. You will be lonely and dirty. You will be hungry and thirsty. You will be sorry."
+
+Sam ran back home and told mom and dad what happened. They were shocked and worried. They went to the woods to find Tim. But they could not find him. They only saw a lot of ash and smoke. They called his name, but he did not answer. They looked for him, but he did not show. They searched for him, but he did not come.
+
+They were sad and scared. They thought they lost him. They cried and prayed. They hoped he was safe.
+
+But Tim was not safe. He was still sitting on the pile of ash. He was not happy. He was lonely and dirty. He was hungry and thirsty. He was sorry.
+
+He wished he listened to Sam. He wished he went back home. He wished he was not silly and naughty. He wished he was not foolish and rude. He wished he was not stubborn and mean. He wished he was not sitting on the pile of ash.
+
+He learned a lesson. He learned that fire is bad and ash is worse. He learned that curiosity is good but obedience is better. He learned that playing is fun but listening is important. He learned that he loved his brother and his family. He learned that he was sorry.
+
+He hoped they would find him. He hoped they would forgive him. He hoped they would love him. He hoped he would not sit on the pile of ash.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw some pretty flowers and wanted to pick them. They ran to the flowers and broke some off.
+
+"Look, Lily, I have a red one and a yellow one!" Ben said.
+
+"I have a pink one and a purple one!" Lily said. "Let's put them in a vase!"
+
+They went inside the house and looked for a vase. They found one on the table. It was big and blue and had water in it.
+
+"Can we use this vase, Mom?" Lily asked.
+
+"Yes, you can, but be careful not to spill the water. It is wet and it can make a mess." Mom said.
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and took the vase. They put their flowers in it and smiled. They had made a beautiful bouquet.
+
+"Mom, look at our flowers! We supply them for you!" Lily said.
+
+"They are lovely, thank you! You are very sweet and thoughtful." Mom said. She hugged them and kissed them. "Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. You must be hungry after playing in the garden."
+Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a big tail and brown fur.
+
+"Look, a squirrel!" Lily said. "Can we pet it?"
+
+Sam shook his head. "No, squirrels are shy. They run away if you get too close."
+
+He picked up a stick. "But we can play with it. Watch this!" He threw the stick at the squirrel. The stick hit the tree and made a loud noise.
+
+The squirrel was scared. It jumped from the tree and ran across the grass. Sam ran after it. He wanted to catch it.
+
+"Sam, stop!" Lily shouted. "That's not nice. You are hurting the squirrel."
+
+She followed Sam and the squirrel. She saw a man with a big camera. The man was gentle. He liked animals. He was taking pictures of the squirrel.
+
+"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" the man asked. "Don't chase the squirrel. It's not a toy. It's a living creature. It has feelings, too."
+
+Sam stopped. He felt bad. He dropped the stick. "I'm sorry, mister. I was just playing. I didn't mean to shoot the squirrel."
+
+The man smiled. "It's okay, kid. I know you didn't mean any harm. But you have to be careful. Squirrels are wild animals. They need space and respect. If you want to play with them, you have to be gentle and quiet. Maybe then they will come closer and let you see them better."
+
+Lily nodded. She liked the man. She liked the squirrel, too. She wanted to be its friend. She sat on the grass and waited. She did not move or make any noise.
+
+The squirrel was curious. It saw Lily and the man. It saw that they were not angry or scary. It came closer and closer. It sniffed Lily's hand. It nibbled on a nut. It let Lily touch its fur.
+
+Lily was happy. She felt the squirrel's soft tail and warm body. She whispered, "Hello, squirrel. You are so cute. I'm sorry my brother shoot you. He won't do it again. Will you be my friend?"
+
+The squirrel looked at Lily with its bright eyes. It made a small sound. It seemed to say, "Yes, I will be your friend. Thank you for being gentle."
+Tom and Lily were playing with some tools in the yard. They liked to pretend they were builders and fix things. Tom had a hammer and Lily had a screwdriver. They found some wood and nails and started to make a box.
+
+"Look, I made a wide hole with my tool," Tom said, showing Lily his work.
+
+"That's not a hole, that's a crack," Lily said, "You hit the wood too hard. My tool is better, it makes nice holes."
+
+Tom felt angry. He wanted to have the best tool. He saw Lily's screwdriver and wanted to take it. He grabbed it from her hand and pinched her finger.
+
+"Ow! That hurts!" Lily cried, "Give me back my tool!"
+
+"No, it's mine now," Tom said, "You have a bad tool."
+
+Lily ran to their mom and told her what Tom did. Mom was not happy. She took the screwdriver from Tom and gave it back to Lily. She told Tom to say sorry and to share his tools.
+
+"Sorry, Lily," Tom said, "I was mean. Can we play together?"
+
+Lily nodded. She gave Tom a hug and said, "It's okay. We can both use our tools. They are different, but they are good."
+
+Tom and Lily learned to be nice and to respect each other's things. They finished their box and put some toys inside. They were happy and proud of their work.
+Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. Anna is scared.
+
+"Come on, Anna, it is fun!" Tom says.
+
+"No, Tom, it is too high!" Anna says.
+
+Tom does not listen. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He smiles at Anna.
+
+"Look, Anna, I am brave!" Tom says.
+
+But then, he sees a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is running to the slide. Tom is afraid of dogs. He panics. He screams.
+
+"Help, Anna, help!" Tom says.
+
+But Anna does not hear him. Anna is deaf. She can not hear Tom. She can not hear the dog. She only sees Tom's face. He looks scared. She wonders why.
+
+She runs to the slide. She sees the dog. She is not afraid of dogs. She likes dogs. She waves at the dog. The dog stops barking. The dog wags its tail. The dog likes Anna.
+
+"Hi, dog, what is your name?" Anna says.
+
+The dog licks Anna's hand. Anna pets the dog. She smiles.
+
+Tom sees Anna and the dog. He is confused. He slides down the slide. He lands on the ground. He trips. He falls. He hurts his knee. He cries.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says.
+
+Anna hears Tom. She can read his lips. She sees his tears. She runs to Tom. She hugs him.
+
+"I am sorry, Tom, are you okay?" Anna says.
+
+Tom stops crying. He looks at Anna. He looks at the dog. He feels silly.
+
+"I am okay, Anna, thank you," Tom says.
+
+He pets the dog. The dog licks his face. He smiles.
+
+"Hi, dog, you are nice," Tom says.
+
+Anna smiles too. She is happy. She is proud of Tom.
+
+"Tom, you are brave too," Anna says.
+
+They are friends. They are happy. They play with the dog. They forget the slide. They forget the trip. They have fun.
+Sara and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun.
+
+One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. They hold hands and go up. They see many things. They see birds, flowers and clouds. They are happy.
+
+But then, Ben slips. He falls down the hill. He rolls and rolls. He cries. Sara is scared. She runs after him. She wants to help him.
+
+She catches him at the bottom. She hugs him. He is hurt. He has scratches and dirt. He is sad. Sara is sad too.
+
+She helps him stand up. She wipes his tears. She says, "It's okay, brother. I am here. You are brave. We will go home. Mom will make you feel better."
+
+They walk back to the park. They see their mom. She sees them. She is worried. She asks, "What happened?"
+
+Sara says, "Ben fell down the hill. He is hurt. But he is okay. I helped him."
+
+Mom says, "Oh, no. Poor Ben. You are a good sister, Sara. You are kind. Come here. I will hug you both. I will clean your wounds. I will give you a kiss. I love you."
+
+Sara and Ben smile. They hug their mom. They love her too. They are glad. They are a family. They are ordinary. But they are special.
+Anna loved to play the violin, but she was very shy. She did not like to play in front of other people, only in her room. She had a big violin recital at school, and she was very scared.
+
+"Anna, you can do it," her mom said. "You play so well, and you have practiced a lot. Just relax and enjoy the music."
+
+"But mom, what if I make a mistake? What if they laugh at me?" Anna said.
+
+"No one will laugh at you, Anna. They will be happy to hear you play. And if you make a mistake, it's okay. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to keep going and have fun."
+
+Anna nodded, but she was still nervous. She put on her dress and carried her violin case to the car. Her mom drove her to the school, where she met her teacher and her classmates. They all went to the stage, where they saw a lot of chairs and a big curtain.
+
+"Are you ready, Anna?" her teacher asked.
+
+Anna took a deep breath and nodded. She opened her violin case and took out her violin and bow. She followed her teacher to the front of the stage, where a microphone was waiting for her.
+
+"Hello, everyone," her teacher said. "Welcome to our violin recital. We have some very talented students who will play for you today. Our first performer is Anna. She will play 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. Please give her a big applause."
+
+The curtain opened, and Anna saw a lot of faces looking at her. She felt her heart beat fast and her hands shake. She wanted to run away, but she remembered what her mom said. She lifted her violin to her chin and placed her bow on the strings. She closed her eyes and thought of the stars in the sky. She started to play.
+
+At first, she played very softly and slowly, but as she played, she felt more confident and happy. She forgot about the people and the microphone. She only heard the music in her ears and felt the vibration in her fingers. She played faster and louder, and added some variations to the melody. She felt like she was flying with the stars.
+
+She finished the song and opened her eyes. She heard a loud applause and saw a lot of smiles. She smiled back and bowed. She felt proud and happy. She had done it. She had played the violin in front of everyone. She had released her fear and shared her joy. She looked for her mom in the crowd and saw her waving and clapping. She waved back and ran to hug her.
+
+"Mom, I did it! I played the violin!" she said.
+
+"Yes, you did, Anna. And you played beautifully. I'm so proud of you. You are amazing," her mom said.
+
+"Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love the violin," Anna said.
+
+"I love you too, Anna. And I love your music," her mom said.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they go with Mom to her office. Mom has to work on her computer. She tells Anna and Ben to be quiet and not touch anything.
+
+Anna and Ben see many things in the office. They see books, papers, pens, and a big clock. They also see a plant with green leaves and red flowers. Anna thinks the plant is pretty. She wants to smell the flowers. She goes to the plant and leans over.
+
+Ben sees Anna near the plant. He thinks she is going to touch it. He knows Mom said not to touch anything. He wants to stop Anna. He runs to her and pinches her arm. Anna feels a sharp pain. She cries out loud.
+
+"Ow! Ben, why did you pinch me?" Anna says.
+
+"Mom said not to touch anything. You were going to touch the plant," Ben says.
+
+"No, I wasn't. I just wanted to smell the flowers. They are different from the ones at home," Anna says.
+
+Mom hears Anna and Ben arguing. She stops working and goes to them. She sees Anna's arm is red and Ben's hand is clenched. She is not happy.
+
+"Anna, Ben, what is going on here? Why are you making so much noise?" Mom says.
+
+"Ben pinched me. He hurt me," Anna says.
+
+"Anna was going to touch the plant. She broke the rule," Ben says.
+
+Mom sighs. She knows Anna and Ben are both wrong. She decides to teach them a lesson.
+
+"Anna, Ben, listen to me. Pinching is not nice. It hurts people. You should not pinch your sister, Ben. You should use your words to tell her what you think," Mom says.
+
+"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Anna," Ben says.
+
+"Anna, touching things that are not yours is not polite. It can damage them or make them dirty. You should not touch the plant, Anna. You should ask me first if you want to see something," Mom says.
+
+"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Ben," Anna says.
+
+Mom hugs Anna and Ben. She is glad they are sorry. She wants them to get along.
+
+"OK, now that you are sorry, how about we go to the cafeteria and get some cookies? Then we can go home and play with your own toys," Mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben smile. They like cookies. They also like their toys. They hold Mom's hand and follow her to the cafeteria. They forget about the plant and the pinch. They are happy again.
+Anna likes yogurt very much. She eats it every morning with her spoon. She likes the white yogurt with the red fruit on top. It is sweet and yummy.
+
+One day, Anna wakes up and goes to the kitchen. She sees her mom and dad. They are busy. They have many things to do. They have to make breakfast, pack lunch, and get ready for work.
+
+Anna says, "Mom, dad, I want yogurt. Give me yogurt, please." But mom and dad do not hear her. They are busy. They talk to each other. They do not look at Anna.
+
+Anna says louder, "Mom, dad, I want yogurt. Give me yogurt, now." But mom and dad still do not hear her. They are busy. They move around the kitchen. They do not look at Anna.
+
+Anna gets angry. She does not like to wait. She wants yogurt. She demands yogurt. She shouts, "Mom, dad, I want yogurt. Give me yogurt, right now." She stamps her feet. She makes a big noise.
+
+Mom and dad hear Anna. They stop being busy. They look at Anna. They see her angry face. They see her noisy feet. They are not happy. They say, "Anna, you are being rude. You do not demand yogurt. You ask nicely. You say, 'May I have some yogurt, please?' You wait your turn. You do not shout. You do not stamp. You do not make a big noise."
+
+Anna feels sorry. She does not want to be rude. She wants to be nice. She says, "I am sorry, mom, dad. I was hungry. I was impatient. I was wrong. May I have some yogurt, please?" She smiles. She says, "Please."
+
+Mom and dad smile too. They say, "That's better, Anna. Thank you for being polite. Yes, you may have some yogurt. Here you go." They give Anna a bowl of yogurt. They give her a spoon. They give her a hug. They say, "We love you, Anna. Enjoy your yogurt."
+
+Anna loves mom and dad. She loves yogurt. She eats it with her spoon. She says, "Thank you, mom, dad. I love you too. This yogurt is delicious." She is happy. She is not angry. She is not noisy. She is not rude. She is polite. She is good.
+Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go.
+
+"OK, but be careful and don't go too far," their mom said. "And take this bag of snacks and water with you."
+
+Sara and Ben thanked their mom and took the bag. They started to climb the hill, holding hands. They saw many flowers and birds and rocks on the way. They were happy and curious.
+
+When they reached the top of the hill, they saw a lot of mist. It was white and soft and cold. They could not see very well. They wondered what was in the mist.
+
+"Let's go and find out," Sara said.
+
+"OK, but don't let go of my hand," Ben said.
+
+They walked into the mist, holding hands. They felt like they were in a dream. They heard strange noises and saw strange shapes. They wandered for a long time.
+
+They started to feel scared and lost. They wanted to go back to their mom. But they did not know which way to go. They could not see the hill or their house. They only saw mist.
+
+"Mom, mom, where are you?" they cried.
+
+"Help, help, we are lost!" they shouted.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a bark. It was their dog, Spot. He had followed them from their house. He was a good and helpful dog. He ran to them and licked their faces. He wagged his tail and barked again.
+
+"Spot, Spot, you found us!" Sara and Ben said.
+
+They hugged their dog and felt happy and safe. They let Spot lead them out of the mist. He knew the way back to their house. He was a smart and helpful dog.
+
+They followed Spot down the hill, holding hands. They saw their mom waiting for them at the door. She was worried and angry and happy.
+
+"Where have you been? I was so worried about you!" she said.
+
+"We were lost in the mist, but Spot found us and helped us," Sara and Ben said.
+
+They told their mom what happened. They said they were sorry and they would not wander again. They gave their mom a big hug and kiss. They gave Spot a big hug and kiss too. They shared their snacks and water with him.
+
+They learned their lesson. They never wandered into the mist again. They always listened to their mom. And they always loved their dog. He was a good and helpful dog. The end.
+Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big cow. The cow is black and white. The cow has a bell on its neck.
+
+"Let's catch the cow!" Tom says. He runs after the cow. Ann follows him.
+
+The cow sees Tom and Ann. The cow does not like them. The cow runs away. The cow makes a loud moo. The cow goes to the open gate. The gate leads to the road.
+
+"Stop, cow, stop!" Ann shouts. She tries to close the gate. But the gate is too heavy for her. The cow pushes the gate with its nose. The gate swings open. The cow runs to the road.
+
+"Oh no, cow, no!" Tom cries. He sees a car on the road. The car is fast. The car does not see the cow. Tom is scared. He hopes the cow is safe.
+
+What will happen to the cow? Will Tom and Ann catch the cow? Will the car stop in time? How will the story end?
+One day, a sailor went to the sea on his boat. He liked to see the fish and the birds and the waves. He had a big bag of bread and cheese to eat when he was hungry.
+
+But he sailed too far and got lost. He could not see the land or any other boats. He was very scared and sad. He ate all his bread and cheese, but he was still hungry. He had no water to drink, only salt water.
+
+He saw a small island with some trees and flowers. He hoped to find some food and water there. He sailed to the island and jumped off his boat. He ran to the trees and looked for fruits. He saw some red and yellow and purple fruits that looked like balls. He picked one and bit it. It was sweet and juicy. He was happy and ate more fruits.
+
+He heard a voice behind him. "Hello, sailor. Who are you?" He turned and saw a girl with long hair and a dress made of leaves. She was holding a basket of flowers. She smiled at him.
+
+"I am Lila. I live on this island. These are my flowers. I like to pick them and make them into necklaces. They bloom every day and make the island beautiful. Do you like them?"
+
+The sailor was surprised and glad. He said, "I am Sam. I came from far away. I got lost and hungry. I found your fruits and ate some. They are very good. Thank you for sharing them. I like your flowers. They are very pretty. Can I have one?"
+
+Lila nodded and gave him a flower. She said, "You are welcome, Sam. You can have as many fruits and flowers as you want. You can stay on this island with me. I have a hut and a well and a fire. We can be friends."
+
+Sam smiled and took the flower. He said, "Thank you, Lila. You are very kind and nice. I would like to stay with you and be your friend. Maybe we can find a way to go back to my home someday. But for now, I am happy here with you and your island."
+
+They held hands and walked to the hut. They ate more fruits and drank some water. They made necklaces of flowers and put them on each other. They laughed and played and sang. They were not scared or sad or hungry anymore. They were happy.
+Tom and Lily were playing outside after dinner. They liked to look at the sky and find stars. They had a book with pictures of stars and their names. They tried to match the stars they saw with the book.
+
+"Look, Lily, I found a big star!" Tom said, pointing at the sky. "It is bright and yellow. It is the sun star!"
+
+Lily looked at the star and smiled. "Yes, Tom, you are right. It is the sun star. But it is not a star like the others. It is much closer and bigger. That is why it is so bright."
+
+Tom nodded. He wanted to learn more about the stars. He opened the book and turned the pages. He saw a star that looked like a circle with five points. It was blue and shiny. He liked it very much.
+
+"Lily, look at this star!" Tom said, showing her the book. "It is perfect! It has five points and it is blue. It is the star of wishes. Do you know what wishes are?"
+
+Lily nodded. She knew what wishes were. They were things you wanted very much. She had many wishes. She wished for a new doll, a bike, a cake, and a hug from Mommy.
+
+"Tom, I know what wishes are. They are things you want very much. I have many wishes. Do you have wishes too?"
+
+Tom thought for a moment. He had some wishes too. He wished for a rocket, a dinosaur, a ball, and a kiss from Daddy.
+
+"Yes, Lily, I have wishes too. But how do we make our wishes come true?"
+
+Lily remembered what Mommy had told her. She had to close her eyes, think of her wish, and blow a kiss to the star of wishes.
+
+"Tom, I know how to make our wishes come true. We have to close our eyes, think of our wish, and blow a kiss to the star of wishes. Do you want to try?"
+
+Tom nodded. He wanted to try. He closed his eyes, thought of his wish, and blew a kiss to the star of wishes. He opened his eyes and smiled.
+
+"Lily, I did it! I made a wish! Did you make a wish too?"
+
+Lily nodded. She did it too. She closed her eyes, thought of her wish, and blew a kiss to the star of wishes. She opened her eyes and smiled.
+
+"Tom, I did it too! I made a wish! I hope our wishes come true!"
+
+Tom and Lily hugged each other. They were happy. They looked at the sky and saw the star of wishes twinkling. They hoped their wishes would come true.
+
+But they did not see the bird that was flying by. The bird saw the book with the star of wishes. The bird liked shiny things. The bird swooped down and grabbed the book with its beak. The bird flew away with the book.
+
+Tom and Lily did not notice. They were too busy looking at the star of wishes. They did not see the book flying away. They did not see the bird wiping its beak with the book. They did not see the star of wishes fading away. They did not see their wishes disappearing. They only saw each other and smiled. They thought they had made the perfect wish.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to draw and paint. She had a tutor who came to her house every week to teach her new things. The tutor was very nice and patient, and Lily enjoyed learning with her.
+
+One day, Lily wanted to show her tutor her new picture. She had drawn a huge flower with many colors and shapes. She was very proud of it and ran to get it from her room. But when she came back, she saw that her baby brother had found her picture and was tearing it into pieces. Lily was very sad and angry. She shouted at her brother and tried to take her picture back.
+
+"Stop it, Max! That's my picture! You are bad!" Lily cried.
+
+"No, no, no! Mine, mine, mine!" Max said, holding the torn pieces tightly.
+
+The tutor heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Max fighting over the picture and tried to calm them down.
+
+"Lily, Max, don't fight. It's not nice to tear other people's things. Max, can you say sorry to Lily? Lily, can you forgive Max? He is still very small and doesn't know better." The tutor said.
+
+Max looked at the tutor and then at Lily. He saw that Lily was crying and felt sorry. He gave her the pieces of the picture and said, "Sorry, Lily. Me no tear."
+
+Lily looked at the pieces of the picture and then at Max. She saw that he was sorry and felt better. She gave him a hug and said, "It's okay, Max. Me forgive."
+
+The tutor smiled and said, "That's very good, Lily and Max. You are both very kind. How about we make a new picture together? I have some paper and crayons. We can draw a huge flower again, or anything you like."
+
+Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They followed the tutor to the table and started to draw. They had fun and learned to share. They forgot about the torn picture and made a new one. They were happy.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They each had a big sack where they kept their toys. They did not let each other look inside their sacks.
+
+One day, Ben saw Lily's sack on the floor. He was curious and wanted to see what toys she had. He opened her sack and took out a doll, a car, a ball and a book. He thought they were nice toys and he wanted to keep them. He put them in his sack and hid it under his bed.
+
+Lily came back from the garden and saw her sack was open. She looked inside and saw that some of her toys were gone. She was angry and sad. She knew that Ben had taken them. She went to his room and saw his sack under his bed. She opened his sack and took out a train, a bear, a puzzle and a crayon. She thought they were nice toys and she wanted to keep them. She put them in her sack and ran to the living room.
+
+Ben and Lily did not talk to each other for the rest of the day. They played with their new toys, but they did not feel happy. They felt guilty and lonely. They missed their old toys and their twin.
+
+At night, they were very sleepy. They went to their beds and hugged their sacks. But they could not sleep well. They tossed and turned and had bad dreams. They wished they had not taken each other's toys.
+
+The next morning, they woke up and felt sorry. They realized that they had been mean and selfish. They decided to give back the toys they had taken. They went to each other's room and exchanged their sacks. They said sorry and hugged each other. They felt happy and relieved. They learned that sharing is caring and that toys are more fun when you play with your twin.
+Tommy liked to play with his toy soldiers. He had many of them, and he made them fight and march and hide. He pretended they were brave and strong and smart. He gave them names and voices and stories.
+
+One day, he was playing with his soldiers on the floor, when he heard a loud noise. It was his big sister, Anna, who came into his room. She was angry and mean. She saw his soldiers and said, "What are these? They are silly and ugly and boring. I don't like them. I want to break them."
+
+She grabbed one of his soldiers and tried to pull its head off. Tommy was scared and sad. He loved his soldier. He shouted, "No, Anna, no! Don't hurt my soldier. He is my friend. He is good and nice and fun. Please, Anna, please. Give him back to me."
+
+But Anna did not listen. She pulled harder and harder, and then she snapped the soldier's head off. She threw it on the floor and laughed. She said, "Ha, ha, ha. Look at your soldier now. He is broken and useless and stupid. You are a baby, Tommy. You play with baby toys. You are a crybaby."
+
+Tommy felt a big pain in his heart. He saw his soldier's head and body on the floor. He felt angry and sad. He cried and cried. He said, "Anna, you are bad and mean and rude. You hurt my soldier. You hurt me. You are a bully, Anna. You are a bully."
+
+He ran to his bed and hugged his other soldiers. He tried to make them feel better. He said, "Don't worry, my soldiers. I still love you. You are still brave and strong and smart. You are still my friends. Anna can't hurt you anymore. I will protect you. I will protect you."
+Sara likes to draw with her crayons. She draws many things: flowers, animals, houses, people. She draws on paper, on cardboard, on the wall. She is very busy with her drawings.
+
+Mom does not like Sara's drawings on the wall. She says they are messy and ugly. She tells Sara to stop drawing on the wall and to clean it up. She gives Sara a sponge and a bucket of water. She is very angry with Sara.
+
+Sara does not want to stop drawing on the wall. She thinks her drawings are pretty and fun. She does not want to clean them up. She thinks Mom is mean and boring. She says no to Mom and runs away. She hides under the bed with her crayons.
+
+Mom looks for Sara. She finds her under the bed. She pulls her out and takes away her crayons. She says Sara is naughty and rude. She says Sara will not receive any more crayons until she cleans the wall. She says Sara will go to bed early without any stories. She is very disappointed with Sara.
+
+Sara cries and screams. She wants her crayons back. She wants to draw on the wall. She wants to stay up and hear stories. She does not want to clean the wall. She does not care what Mom says. She is very unhappy with Mom.
+
+The result is that Sara and Mom are both sad and mad. They do not hug or kiss or say sorry. They do not talk or smile or play. They go to bed with bad feelings. They have a bad ending to their day.
+Lily and Max were at the park with their mom. They saw a big stage with many people on it. Mom said they were going to watch a show. Lily and Max were excited. They liked shows.
+
+The show started. There was music and lights. The people on the stage wore colorful clothes. They did a dance. Lily and Max clapped their hands. They liked the dance. They wanted to dance too.
+
+"Can we dance, mom?" Lily asked.
+
+"Sure, you can dance here," mom said. She pointed to a grassy area near the stage. "But don't go too far, okay?"
+
+"Okay, mom," Lily and Max said. They ran to the grassy area. They started to dance. They copied the moves of the people on the stage. They spun and jumped and twirled. They had fun.
+
+Then, they saw a man with a big camera. He came to the grassy area. He pointed the camera at Lily and Max. He smiled and said, "Hello, kids. You are very good dancers. Can I take a picture of you?"
+
+Lily and Max felt uncomfortable. They did not know the man. They did not want him to take their picture. They stopped dancing. They looked at mom.
+
+"Mom, who is he?" Max asked.
+
+"He is a reporter. He works for a newspaper. He wants to write a story about the show and the dancers," mom said. She walked to the man. She said, "Hello, sir. These are my children. They are shy. They don't want to be in the picture."
+
+The man nodded. He said, "I understand. They are very cute. Maybe they can wave at me instead?"
+
+Lily and Max looked at each other. They decided to wave at the man. They raised their hands and waved. The man waved back. He said, "Thank you, kids. You are very nice. Have a good day."
+
+He left. Lily and Max felt better. They went back to dancing. They enjoyed the show. They were happy.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. Tom had a guitar and Lily had a ball. Tom liked to make music with his guitar. He sang songs and strummed the strings. Lily liked to roll and bounce her ball. She threw it high and caught it low.
+
+"Can I try your guitar?" Lily asked Tom.
+
+"OK, but be careful. It is my favorite toy," Tom said. He gave his guitar to Lily and took her ball.
+
+Lily held the guitar and tried to play it. But she did not know how to make it sound nice. She hit the strings hard and made a loud noise.
+
+"Stop! You are hurting my guitar!" Tom shouted. He ran to Lily and tried to take his guitar back.
+
+But Lily did not want to give it up. She held it tight and pushed Tom away.
+
+"Let go! It is mine!" Tom said.
+
+"No, it is mine!" Lily said.
+
+They pulled and pushed and fought over the guitar. They did not see the old man who was sitting on a bench nearby. He was eating a lemon and making a sour face. He did not like the noise and the fighting. He got up and walked to Tom and Lily.
+
+"Hey, you two. Stop that right now. You are being very rude and noisy. Why don't you share your toys and play nicely?" he said.
+
+He took the guitar from Lily and the ball from Tom. He gave the guitar to Tom and the ball to Lily. He also gave them each a slice of lemon.
+
+"Here, try this. It is sour, but it is good for you. It will teach you a lesson. Maybe next time you will be more polite and friendly," he said.
+
+Tom and Lily took the lemon and bit into it. They made a sour face and spit it out. They did not like the lemon at all. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they had been mean and silly.
+
+"I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have pushed you. Can I play with your guitar again?" Lily said.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily. I should not have shouted at you. Can I play with your ball again?" Tom said.
+
+They hugged and said sorry. They gave back their toys and played together. They took turns with the guitar and the ball. They sang songs and rolled and bounced. They had fun and were happy. The old man smiled and nodded. He sat back on the bench and ate his lemon. He liked the lemon and the peace.
+Lily and her mom went to the market. Lily liked the market. She saw many pretty things. She saw fruits, flowers, toys and books. She wanted to touch everything.
+
+"Mom, can I have this?" Lily asked. She pointed to a red ball. It was shiny and bouncy.
+
+"Maybe later, sweetie. We have to buy some food first," her mom said. She took Lily's hand and walked to the next stall.
+
+Lily was sad. She really wanted the ball. She saw a man selling balloons. He had many colors. Lily liked the pink one. It had a smiley face on it.
+
+"Mom, can I have that?" Lily asked. She pointed to the balloon.
+
+"Not now, honey. We have to hurry. The market will close soon," her mom said. She pulled Lily's hand and walked faster.
+
+Lily was angry. She did not like to hurry. She wanted to have fun. She wanted the ball and the balloon. She did not want to go home.
+
+She let go of her mom's hand. She ran back to the ball. She grabbed it and hugged it. She smiled.
+
+"Hey, that's mine!" the seller shouted. He tried to take the ball from Lily.
+
+Lily did not want to give the ball. She screamed. She screamed very loud. She screamed so loud that everyone in the market heard her.
+
+Her mom heard her too. She turned around and saw Lily. She saw the seller. She saw the ball. She was shocked.
+
+"Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She ran to Lily. She took the ball from her. She gave it back to the seller. She said sorry.
+
+Lily did not say sorry. She was still screaming. She wanted the ball. She wanted the balloon. She wanted everything.
+
+Her mom was upset. She picked up Lily and carried her. She left the market. She did not buy anything.
+
+Lily cried all the way home. She did not have a good day. She learned a hard lesson. She learned that she cannot have everything. She learned that she has to listen to her mom. She learned that screaming is not nice.
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They live in a big house with Mom and Dad. They like to play with cars and balls and books. One day, they are playing in their room when they hear a loud noise. The floor starts to shake and the walls start to crack. They are scared.
+
+"Mom! Dad! What is happening?" Tim shouts.
+
+"It's an earthquake, boys! Come here, quick!" Mom calls from the living room. She is holding a flashlight and a backpack. Dad is holding the door open.
+
+Tim and Sam run to Mom and Dad. They hug them tight. They feel the house move and hear things fall and break. They hope their toys are okay.
+
+"Let's go outside, it's safer there," Dad says. He leads them to the car. They see other people running and screaming. They see smoke and fire and dust. They see some houses that are broken and some that are gone. They are sad.
+
+"Look, there's our school," Sam says. He points to a big building. It has a big hole in the wall and some windows are gone. He sees some kids and teachers outside. They look scared and hurt. He sees some that are not moving. He thinks they are dead. He feels sorry for them.
+
+"Are they going to be okay?" he asks Mom.
+
+"I don't know, honey. I hope so. But some of them might not. Earthquakes are very bad. They can hurt a lot of people and things," Mom says. She wipes a tear from her eye.
+
+"Can we help them?" Tim asks.
+
+"Maybe later, when the earthquake is over. Right now, we have to go somewhere safe. We have to watch out for each other. We have to be brave and strong," Dad says. He starts the car and drives away. He looks for a place where they can stay until the earthquake is over. He hopes it will be soon. He hopes they will be okay. He hopes their house and their toys will be okay. He hopes their friends and their school will be okay. He hopes the earthquake will stop. He hopes.
+Tim and Sam liked to play hockey on the ice. They had sticks and a puck and wore helmets and gloves. They were nice to each other and had fun.
+
+But Dan and Ben did not like hockey. They liked to tease Tim and Sam and make them angry. They threw snowballs at them and called them names. They said hockey was silly and boring.
+
+One day, Tim and Sam had enough. They decided to teach Dan and Ben a lesson. They waited for them behind a big snowman and jumped out when they came by. They shouted, "Surprise!" and hit them with their sticks.
+
+But Dan and Ben were not scared. They were bigger and stronger than Tim and Sam. They grabbed their sticks and broke them. They pushed them to the ground and kicked them. They laughed and said, "That's what you get for playing hockey!"
+
+Tim and Sam cried and ran away. They were hurt and sad. They wished they had never tried to tease Dan and Ben. They wished they had just played hockey and ignored them. They learned that teasing was not nice and could lead to trouble.
+Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to make some food. They saw a box of macaroni and cheese in the cupboard. They liked macaroni and cheese.
+
+They put some water in a big pot and turned on the stove. They waited for the water to boil. Then they poured the macaroni in the pot. They stirred the macaroni with a big spoon.
+
+They looked at the cheese packet. It was yellow and powdery. They opened it and smelled it. It smelled bad. Very bad. They made a face.
+
+"Yuck! This cheese is bad!" Lily said.
+
+"Let's throw it away and use some other cheese," Tom said.
+
+They found some cheese slices in the fridge. They tore them into small pieces and put them in a bowl. They put the bowl in the microwave and pressed some buttons. The cheese melted and became gooey.
+
+They drained the macaroni and put it back in the pot. They poured the melted cheese over the macaroni. They stirred it well. It looked yummy.
+
+They scooped some macaroni and cheese into two plates. They sat at the table and ate. They smiled.
+
+"This is good!" Lily said.
+
+"Much better than the bad cheese!" Tom said.
+
+They finished their food and licked their spoons. They were happy. They had made some food. They liked macaroni and cheese.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big stick of butter on the table. They wanted to eat it.
+
+"Let's wrap the butter in paper and take it to our room," Ben said.
+
+"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mom will be upset if she sees us," Lily said.
+
+They wrapped the butter in paper and ran to their room. They unwrapped the butter and took big bites. It was soft and greasy. They did not like it.
+
+"Yuck, this is not good. It makes me feel sick," Lily said.
+
+"Me too. Let's throw it away," Ben said.
+
+They threw the butter in the trash can and lay down on the bed. They felt bad in their tummies. They wanted to drink some water.
+
+They heard Mom coming up the stairs. She opened their door and saw the paper and the butter in the trash can. She smelled the butter on their mouths.
+
+"What did you do? Did you eat the butter?" Mom asked.
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They were scared.
+
+Mom was very upset. She was angry and sad. She said they were naughty and foolish. She said they could get sick from eating too much butter. She said they had to go to the doctor.
+
+Lily and Ben cried. They wished they had not eaten the butter. They wished they had listened to Mom. They were sorry. But it was too late.
+Lily and Ben were playing pirates in the backyard. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was a ship. They wore hats and eye patches and had wooden swords. They also had a hook that they took from the kitchen.
+
+"Arrr, matey, I'm the captain of this ship!" Ben said, holding the hook in his hand.
+
+"No, I'm the captain, you're the first mate!" Lily said, pointing her sword at him.
+
+They started to argue and shout, but then they heard a loud roar from behind the fence. They stopped and looked at each other, scared.
+
+"What was that?" Ben whispered.
+
+"I don't know, maybe a lion or a bear!" Lily whispered back.
+
+They grabbed their swords and hook and tiptoed to the fence. They peeked over and saw a big, colorful dragon. It had scales of red, green, blue and yellow. It had horns, wings and a long tail. It was breathing fire and smoke.
+
+"Wow, look at that!" Ben said, amazed.
+
+"It's so pretty!" Lily said, smiling.
+
+The dragon saw them and roared again, but this time it sounded friendly. It wagged its tail and flapped its wings.
+
+"Hello, little pirates!" the dragon said. "Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded, excited. They climbed over the fence and ran to the dragon. They touched its scales and rode on its back. They had fun with the dragon and forgot about their pirate game.
+
+The end.
+Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. Mommy said she had to drink medicine to feel better. But Lily did not like medicine. It was sour and yucky. She made a face and said no.
+
+Mommy was sad. She wanted Lily to be well. She said, "Please, Lily, drink the medicine. It will help you. I know it is sour, but you can have some juice after. And a hug." She smiled and held the spoon.
+
+Lily looked at the spoon. She saw the red liquid. She smelled the sour smell. She felt scared. She shook her head and hid under the blanket. She said, "No, no, no!"
+
+Mommy sighed. She did not know what to do. She said, "Lily, I love you. I don't want you to be sick. The medicine is good for you. It will make the cough go away. And the hot head. And the sore throat. You will be happy and strong. Please, Lily, drink the medicine."
+
+Lily heard Mommy's words. She heard the love in Mommy's voice. She peeked out from the blanket. She saw Mommy's eyes. She saw the worry and the hope. She felt sorry. She said, "Okay, Mommy. I will drink the medicine. But only a little bit."
+
+Mommy smiled. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a brave girl. I am proud of you." She gave Lily the spoon. Lily opened her mouth. She drank the medicine. It was sour and yucky. She made a face and said, "Blech!"
+
+Mommy laughed. She said, "I know, I know. It is not tasty. But it is over now. You did it. Here, have some juice. And a hug." She gave Lily a cup of juice and a big hug. Lily drank the juice. It was sweet and yummy. She hugged Mommy back. She said, "I love you, Mommy."
+
+Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet girl. Now, let's go to bed. You need some rest. Tomorrow, you will feel better." She tucked Lily in and kissed her forehead. Lily closed her eyes and smiled. She felt warm and cozy. She said, "Good night, Mommy."
+
+Mommy said, "Good night, Lily." She turned off the light and left the room. She hoped the medicine would work. She hoped Lily would be well. She loved Lily very much.
+Sara and Tom are friends. They like to draw with pastels. Pastels are soft and colorful. They make pretty pictures on paper.
+
+One day, Sara and Tom are drawing in the park. Sara draws a flower. Tom draws a car. They show each other their pictures.
+
+"Wow, your flower is very nice!" Tom says.
+
+"Thank you, your car is very cool!" Sara says.
+
+They smile and keep drawing.
+
+Then, Tom has an idea. He wants to joke with Sara. He takes a thin pastel. It is black. He draws a big spider on Sara's flower. He thinks it is funny.
+
+Sara looks at her flower. She sees the spider. She screams.
+
+"Tom, what did you do?" Sara says. "You ruined my flower!"
+
+Tom laughs. He says, "It is a joke, Sara. It is not a real spider. It is just a pastel."
+
+Sara is not happy. She does not like the joke. She does not like spiders. She is scared and angry.
+
+She takes a thick pastel. It is red. She draws a big X on Tom's car. She says, "This is a joke, too. It is not a real X. It is just a pastel."
+
+Tom looks at his car. He sees the X. He stops laughing. He is sad. He likes his car. He does not like the X.
+
+He says, "Sara, why did you do that? You ruined my car!"
+
+Sara says, "You started it, Tom. You ruined my flower first."
+
+They look at each other. They are both sorry. They do not want to fight. They want to be friends.
+
+They say, "I am sorry" at the same time. They hug and make up.
+
+They take new papers. They draw new pictures. They do not joke with pastels anymore. They joke with words. They have fun. They are happy.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to celebrate their birthday. They always asked their mom and dad for waffles with syrup and whipped cream for breakfast. They loved waffles because they were sweet and fluffy and made them happy.
+
+On their fifth birthday, they woke up early and ran to the kitchen. They saw a big pile of waffles on the table, with a candle on each one. They also saw many presents wrapped in colorful paper and ribbons. They were so excited that they hugged their mom and dad and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
+
+Mom and dad smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweeties. We love you very much. Happy birthday!"
+
+Ben and Lily blew out the candles and made a wish. They wished to be wealthy when they grew up, so they could buy more waffles and presents for themselves and their friends. They did not know what wealthy meant, but they heard it on TV and thought it sounded good.
+
+They ate their waffles and opened their presents. They got new toys, books, clothes, and games. They played with them all day and had a lot of fun. They also shared some of their waffles with their dog, Spot, who wagged his tail and licked their faces.
+
+They had a great birthday and felt very lucky. They did not know that they were already wealthy, because they had a loving family, a cozy home, and each other.
+Lily and Max were playing outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They threw snowballs at each other and laughed. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But soon they started to feel cold. Their fingers and toes were numb. Their noses were red. They shivered and hugged each other.
+
+"Let's go inside, Lily," Max said. "We can have some hot chocolate and cookies."
+
+"OK, Max," Lily said. "But first, let's say goodbye to our snowman."
+
+They ran to their snowman and gave him a big hug. They thanked him for playing with them. They told him they would come back tomorrow.
+
+Then they ran to their house. Their mom was waiting for them in the office. She was working on her computer. She smiled when she saw them.
+
+"Hi, kids," she said. "You look like you had fun. But you also look very cold. Come here and warm up."
+
+She wrapped them in a big blanket and gave them each a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie. They sipped and nibbled and told her about their snowman. She listened and nodded and kissed their cheeks.
+
+They felt warm and cozy and happy. They loved their mom and their snowman and their hot chocolate and cookies. They loved playing in the snow. They loved winter.
+Anna and Ben are restless. They do not want to nap. They want to play.
+
+"Let's make a tunnel!" Anna says. She gets a big blanket and some chairs. She puts the blanket over the chairs. She makes a dark and cozy tunnel.
+
+"Wow, that looks fun!" Ben says. He crawls into the tunnel with Anna. They pretend they are explorers. They see stars and planets and animals in the tunnel.
+
+"Shh, be quiet!" Anna whispers. "There is a dragon in the tunnel. We have to sneak past it."
+
+Ben nods. He sees the dragon. It is green and scaly and has big teeth. It is sleeping on a pile of pillows. Ben and Anna crawl very slowly and quietly. They do not want to wake the dragon.
+
+But the dragon hears them. It opens one eye. It sees Ben and Anna. It roars and breathes fire.
+
+"Ahh, run!" Ben and Anna scream. They crawl out of the tunnel as fast as they can. They run to their mom.
+
+"Mom, mom, there is a dragon in the tunnel!" they say.
+
+Mom smiles. She knows they are playing. She hugs them and says, "You are very brave, but you are also very tired. It is time for a nap."
+
+Ben and Anna nod. They are not restless anymore. They are sleepy. They go to their bed and close their eyes. They dream of the tunnel and the dragon.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they get bored and do naughty things. One day, they find a big roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. They think it is fun to throw it around the room and make a big mess.
+
+"Look, Lily, I can throw it very far!" Ben says, as he tosses the toilet paper over the bed.
+
+"Wow, Ben, you are so strong! I can throw it high!" Lily says, as she throws the toilet paper up to the ceiling.
+
+They laugh and giggle as they see the toilet paper fly and land everywhere. They do not hear their mom coming up the stairs.
+
+"Ben! Lily! What are you doing?" Mom says, as she opens the door and sees the messy room. She is very angry and surprised.
+
+"Uh-oh, Mom is here!" Ben says, as he drops the toilet paper and tries to hide behind the pillow.
+
+"We are sorry, Mom, we were just playing!" Lily says, as she runs to hug Mom and give her a kiss.
+
+Mom sighs and shakes her head. She loves her twins, but they are very naughty sometimes. She tells them to help her clean up the mess and put the toilet paper back in the bathroom. She also tells them not to throw things in the room, because they can break something or hurt someone. She says they can play with their toys or read a book instead.
+
+Lily and Ben nod and say they are sorry. They help Mom clean up the mess and put the toilet paper back in the toilet. They promise not to throw things in the room again. They hug Mom and say they love her. Mom smiles and says she loves them too. She gives them a snack and a story, and they have a nice time together.
+Lily loved to dance. She liked to spin and jump and twirl in her pink dress. She wanted to be a ballet dancer like her big sister, who could perform on a big stage with music and lights.
+
+One day, her sister told her that she could join her ballet class. Lily was very happy, but also very shy. She did not know the other dancers, and she was afraid they would laugh at her. She did not want to perform in front of them.
+
+Her sister gave her a swan costume. It was white and fluffy, with a long neck and a beak. She said, "This is for the show. We are going to dance like swans. You will be my little swan, and I will be your big swan. We will dance together, and everyone will love us."
+
+Lily put on the swan costume. She felt a little better. She liked how it looked and felt. She followed her sister to the ballet class. The other dancers were also wearing swan costumes. They smiled and said hello to Lily. They did not laugh at her. They said, "You are so cute. You are a perfect little swan."
+
+Lily smiled back. She felt less shy. She listened to the teacher, who showed them how to dance like swans. She learned how to stretch her neck, flap her wings, and glide on her toes. She practiced with her sister, who held her hand and helped her. She felt happy and proud.
+
+The day of the show came. Lily was nervous, but also excited. She put on her swan costume and followed her sister to the stage. She saw the lights and the music and the people. She felt a little scared. She looked at her sister, who smiled and said, "Don't worry, little swan. You can do it. I am here with you. Just dance like we practiced, and have fun."
+
+Lily nodded. She took a deep breath. She held her sister's hand. She danced like a swan. She spun and jumped and twirled. She forgot about the lights and the music and the people. She only saw her sister and the other dancers. She felt happy and free.
+
+The show was over. The people clapped and cheered. Lily and her sister bowed and smiled. They hugged each other. Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart. She said, "Thank you, big swan. You are the best sister ever. I love you."
+
+Her sister said, "I love you too, little swan. You are the best dancer ever. You did a great job. I am so proud of you."
+Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They had a ball and a basket. They liked to throw the ball into the basket and say "hooray!".
+
+One day, they saw a boy with a big hat. He had a ball too, but it was unusual. It was red and yellow and had spikes. The boy threw the ball very hard and it made a loud noise.
+
+"Wow, what is that?" Ben asked.
+
+"It's my special ball. It's fun to throw and catch. Do you want to try?" the boy said.
+
+Ben and Mia nodded. They wanted to try the unusual ball. The boy threw the ball to Ben. Ben caught it, but it hurt his hand. He made a face and said "ouch!"
+
+"Sorry, it's a bit prickly. You have to be careful." the boy said.
+
+Mia wanted to catch the ball too. She opened her arms and waited. The boy threw the ball to Mia. Mia caught it, but it hit her lip. She made a cry and said "ow!"
+
+"Sorry, it's a bit heavy. You have to be strong." the boy said.
+
+Ben and Mia did not like the unusual ball. They gave it back to the boy. They took their own ball and basket and went to another place. They threw the ball into the basket and said "hooray!".
+
+They were happy with their simple ball. They did not want to play with the unusual ball again.
+Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. She saw a big ant on a leaf. She wanted to grab it and see it better.
+
+She reached out her hand and touched the ant. But the ant did not like that. It bit her finger. Lily felt a sharp pain. She cried out loud.
+
+Mom heard her cry and came to see. She saw the ant on the leaf and the red mark on Lily's finger. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Ants don't like to be grabbed. They can hurt you. Next time, just look at them from far away. They are nice to watch, but not to touch."
+
+Lily nodded and sniffed. She said, "I'm sorry, ant. I didn't mean to make you mad. You are nice to watch, but not to touch." She looked at the ant on the leaf. The ant looked back at her. Then it crawled away. Lily smiled and waved. She said, "Bye, ant. Have a good day."
+Lily had a new toy. It was a robot. The robot could talk and move and do things. Lily liked the robot very much. She named it Bob.
+
+One day, Lily and Bob went to the park. They saw other kids playing with balls and bikes and dolls. Lily wanted to play with them too. She asked Bob to come with her.
+
+"Bob, let's go play with the other kids. They look fun," Lily said.
+
+"OK, Lily. I will follow you," Bob said.
+
+Lily and Bob ran to the playground. Lily saw a big slide. She climbed up the ladder and slid down. She laughed and smiled.
+
+"Bob, come slide with me. It is fun," Lily said.
+
+"OK, Lily. I will try," Bob said.
+
+Bob climbed up the ladder. He was very heavy and slow. The other kids looked at him and whispered. Bob reached the top of the slide. He looked down. He felt scared.
+
+"Bob, what are you doing? Slide down, slide down," Lily said.
+
+"I don't know, Lily. I am confused. This is not fun. This is scary," Bob said.
+
+Bob did not slide down. He stayed on the top of the slide. He blocked the way for the other kids. The other kids got angry and shouted.
+
+"Hey, move it, robot. You are not supposed to be here. You are not a kid. You are a toy. Go away, go away," the other kids said.
+
+Lily heard the other kids. She felt sad and mad. She ran up the ladder and hugged Bob.
+
+"Bob, don't listen to them. You are not a toy. You are my friend. You can play with me. I like you, Bob," Lily said.
+
+"Thank you, Lily. You are my friend too. I like you, Lily," Bob said.
+
+Lily and Bob slid down together. They held hands and smiled. The other kids stopped shouting and watched them. They saw that Lily and Bob were happy. They felt sorry and curious.
+
+"Hey, Lily, can we play with you and your robot? He looks cool. We are sorry for being mean," the other kids said.
+
+Lily and Bob looked at each other. They nodded and smiled.
+
+"OK, you can play with us. His name is Bob. He can talk and move and do things. He is fun," Lily said.
+
+"Hi, Bob. We are sorry for being mean. You are cool. Can you show us what you can do?" the other kids said.
+
+"Hi, kids. I am sorry for being scared. I can do many things. I can sing and dance and tell jokes. I am fun," Bob said.
+
+Lily and Bob and the other kids played together. They had fun. They became friends. Lily and Bob were happy. They were not confused anymore.
+Ben and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat lunch. Mom said they could help her make a salad. She gave them a big bowl and some lettuce.
+
+"Can you wash the lettuce for me?" Mom asked. Ben and Lily nodded. They took the lettuce to the sink and turned on the water. They rinsed the leaves and tore them into small pieces. They put them in the bowl.
+
+"Good job!" Mom said. She smiled and encouraged them. "Now, can you cut the tomato for me?" She gave them a knife and a cutting board. Ben and Lily looked at the red tomato. It was round and shiny.
+
+"I can do it!" Ben said. He took the knife and tried to cut the tomato. But the knife was too big and the tomato was too slippery. He pushed hard and the tomato rolled off the board. It fell on the floor and splashed.
+
+"Oops!" Ben said. He looked at Mom. He was afraid she would be angry.
+
+"It's okay, Ben," Mom said. She was not angry. She picked up the tomato and wiped it with a cloth. "It was an accident. You can try again. Here, let me show you how to hold the knife and cut the tomato."
+
+Mom held the knife and the tomato and made small slices. She put them in the bowl. Then she gave the knife and another tomato to Lily.
+
+"Your turn, Lily," Mom said. She encouraged her. "You can do it. Just be careful and go slow."
+
+Lily nodded. She held the knife and the tomato like Mom showed her. She cut the tomato into small slices. She put them in the bowl.
+
+"Yay, Lily!" Ben said. He clapped and encouraged her. "You did it!"
+
+"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. She smiled and encouraged him. "You did a good job too!"
+
+Mom hugged them both. She was proud of them. She added some cheese and dressing to the salad and mixed it well.
+
+"Look, we made a salad!" Mom said. She gave them each a plate and a fork. "Let's eat. I'm hungry. Are you hungry?"
+
+"Yes, we are hungry!" Ben and Lily said. They took some salad and ate it. It was crunchy and tasty. They liked the lettuce and the cheese and the tomato.
+
+"Yum, yum, yum!" Ben and Lily said. They enjoyed their lunch. They helped Mom make it. They encouraged each other. They were happy.
+Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play together and share their toys. But they do not like to wear the same clothes. They want to look original and different.
+
+One day, their mom takes them to the store to buy new shirts. She says they can choose any shirt they want. Tom and Anna run to the shirt section and look at all the colors and patterns. They see many shirts they like, but they do not want to pick the same one as the other.
+
+Tom finds a shirt with a big dinosaur on it. He loves dinosaurs and thinks the shirt is cool. He shows it to Anna and says, "Look, Anna, I found the best shirt ever! It has a dinosaur on it! Do you want one too?"
+
+Anna shakes her head and says, "No, Tom, I do not want a dinosaur shirt. I want an original shirt. Dinosaurs are boring and old. I want something new and fun." She looks around and sees a shirt with a rainbow and a unicorn on it. She loves rainbows and unicorns and thinks the shirt is pretty. She shows it to Tom and says, "Look, Tom, I found the best shirt ever! It has a rainbow and a unicorn on it! Do you want one too?"
+
+Tom shakes his head and says, "No, Anna, I do not want a rainbow and unicorn shirt. I want an original shirt. Rainbows and unicorns are silly and girly. I want something cool and strong." He turns away and puts the dinosaur shirt in his basket.
+
+Anna turns away and puts the rainbow and unicorn shirt in her basket. They do not talk to each other and walk to the cashier with their mom. They pay for their shirts and go home.
+
+The next day, they wear their new shirts to school. They think they look original and different. But when they get to their classroom, they see that many other kids have the same shirts as them. There are many dinosaur shirts and many rainbow and unicorn shirts. Tom and Anna feel sad and embarrassed. They do not feel original and different anymore. They wish they had picked different shirts.
+
+They look at each other and realize they made a mistake. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to swap their shirts and try them on. They see that they look good in both shirts. They do not care what other kids think. They like their shirts because they are theirs. They learn that being original and different is not about what you wear, but about who you are. They smile and go to play with their friends.
+One day, a little girl named Mia went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But her favorite was the elephant. She liked how big and gray it was, and how it had a long nose that could spray water.
+
+She asked her mom if she could kiss the elephant. Her mom said no, because the elephant was too far away and might not like it. Mia was sad, but she listened to her mom. She waved goodbye to the elephant and went to see other animals.
+
+At the end of the day, they went to the gift shop. Mia saw a stuffed elephant that looked like the one she saw at the zoo. She asked her dad if she could have it. Her dad said yes, because she had been a good girl. Mia was happy, and hugged the stuffed elephant.
+
+She said to the elephant, "I love you, elephant. Can I kiss you?" The elephant did not say anything, because it was not real. But Mia kissed it anyway, and felt its soft fur on her cheek. She smiled, and said, "You are my friend, elephant. Thank you for coming home with me."
+
+Her mom and dad smiled, too. They were proud of Mia for being kind and polite. They said to her, "You are a sweet girl, Mia. We love you, too. And we are glad you have a new friend." They kissed Mia on her cheeks, and hugged her and the elephant. They left the gift shop, and went home.
+
+The moral of the story is: You can show love and friendship in different ways, and respect the feelings of others.
+Ben is a dog who likes to play with his bone. He has a big bone that he found in the park. He takes it to his yard and digs a hole to hide it. He is very happy with his bone.
+
+But then he sees Max, the cat, who lives next door. Max is a sneaky cat who likes to steal things. He sees Ben's bone and wants to have it. He jumps over the fence and runs to the hole. He tries to grab the bone with his paws.
+
+Ben sees Max and gets very angry. He runs to the hole and yells at Max. "No, no, no! That is my bone! Go away, bad cat!" He barks loudly and shows his teeth. He wants to scare Max away.
+
+Max is not afraid of Ben. He hisses and scratches at Ben. "Meow, meow, meow! I want the bone! You have enough bones, greedy dog!" He tries to pull the bone out of the hole. He wants to run away with it.
+
+They fight over the bone and make a lot of noise. They do not see Tom, the boy, who lives in the house. Tom is a tall boy who likes animals. He hears the noise and comes to the yard. He sees Ben and Max and shakes his head. "Stop, stop, stop! You are both being naughty! You have to share the bone!" He says in a loud voice. He picks up the bone and breaks it in half. He gives one half to Ben and one half to Max. "There, now you both have a bone. Be nice to each other and play together." He says in a kind voice.
+
+Ben and Max look at their half-bones and feel ashamed. They realize they were being silly and mean. They nod at Tom and thank him. They decide to be friends and share the bone. They wag their tails and purr. They are happy with their half-bones.
+Anna liked to play with water. She liked to fill cups and pots and make bubbles and splashes. But her mom said she could not play with water too much, because it was not good to waste it. Anna wanted to play with water more, but she did not want to make her mom angry.
+
+One day, Anna saw a faucet in the garden. It was shiny and had a handle. Anna wondered what would happen if she turned the handle. She looked around and saw no one. She was very nosy. She decided to try the faucet.
+
+She turned the handle and water came out. Anna was happy. She put her hands under the water and felt how cold and wet it was. She laughed and made noises. She grabbed a bucket and filled it with water. She poured the water on the grass and the flowers. She thought it was fun.
+
+But then she heard a voice. It was her mom. She sounded angry. She said, "Anna, what are you doing? Why are you playing with the faucet? You are making a mess and wasting water. Come here right now!"
+
+Anna was scared. She dropped the bucket and ran to her mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play with water. I did not mean to be bad."
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Anna. But you have to listen to me. Playing with water is not always good. It can be dangerous and wasteful. I recommend you to play with something else. How about your dolls or your blocks?"
+
+Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will play with something else. I will not play with the faucet again."
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Anna. I love you. Now let's go inside and dry off."
+Anna and Ben liked to play with their toy castle. They had many knights and princesses and dragons to make stories with. But they did not like to tidy up their toys when they were done.
+
+One day, their mom said, "Anna and Ben, you have to tidy up your castle and your toys. It is time for lunch." But Anna and Ben did not want to stop playing. They said, "No, mom, we are not done. We want to play more."
+
+Mom was not happy. She said, "You have to listen to me. If you do not tidy up, you will not get any lunch. And you will not be able to play with your castle again." She paused and looked at them. "Do you understand?"
+
+Anna and Ben did not like mom's words. They felt angry and sad. They did not want to lose their castle or their lunch. But they also did not want to tidy up. They looked at each other and did not know what to do.
+
+Then, they had an idea. They said, "Mom, can we show you our story first? We worked very hard on it. It is very fun and exciting. Please, mom, can we show you?" Mom was curious. She said, "Okay, you can show me your story. But after that, you have to tidy up. Deal?"
+
+Anna and Ben nodded. They were happy. They quickly set up their castle and their toys. They told mom their story about how the knights and the princesses and the dragons had a big adventure. Mom listened and smiled. She liked their story. She said, "That was a very good story. You are very creative and clever. But now, you have to keep your promise and tidy up."
+
+Anna and Ben agreed. They said, "Thank you, mom, for watching our story. We are sorry for being naughty. We will tidy up now." They put their castle and their toys in their box. Mom helped them. She said, "Thank you, Anna and Ben, for tidying up. You are very good and kind. Now, let's go and have some lunch." They hugged mom and went to the kitchen. They were hungry and happy.
+Tim and Mia liked to play pretend. They had many costumes to dress up as different things. One day, they decided to play pirates and princesses. Tim wore a hat, a patch and a sword. Mia wore a crown, a dress and a necklace.
+
+They ran around the house, looking for treasure and fighting enemies. Tim said, "Arrr, I am the captain of the ship. Give me your jewels, princess, or I will make you walk the plank!" Mia said, "No, you are a mean pirate. You can't have my necklace. It is very pretty and shiny."
+
+They chased each other, laughing and shouting. But they were careless. They did not see the vase on the table. Tim bumped into the table and the vase fell down. It broke into many pieces. They heard a loud noise and stopped playing. They looked at the vase and felt scared.
+
+Mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was angry. She said, "What have you done? This vase was very special. It was a gift from grandma. How could you be so careless?" Tim and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing pretend. We did not mean to break the vase."
+
+Mom said, "Playing pretend is fun, but you have to be careful. You have to respect the things in the house. You have to surrender your costumes and clean up the mess. Then you have to go to your rooms and think about what you did." Tim and Mia nodded. They took off their costumes and helped mom clean up the vase. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will be more careful next time." Mom said, "I hope so. I love you, but you have to learn from your mistakes." She hugged them and sent them to their rooms.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big hill with rocks and dirt. Anna says, "Let's pretend this is a volcano!"
+
+Ben says, "OK, but what is a volcano?"
+
+Anna says, "A volcano is a big mountain that can make fire and smoke. Sometimes it can make loud noises and shake the ground. It can be scary, but also cool."
+
+Ben says, "Wow, that sounds fun. How do we make the volcano fire and smoke?"
+
+Anna says, "We need to use our imagination. We can close our eyes and dream. We can dream that the volcano is colorful, like a rainbow. We can dream that the fire and smoke are pretty, like flowers. We can dream that we are brave, like heroes."
+
+They close their eyes and dream. They dream that the hill is a colorful volcano. They dream that they see red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple fire and smoke. They dream that they hear loud noises and feel the ground shake. They dream that they are not afraid, but happy. They dream that they are having an adventure.
+
+Their moms watch them and smile. They think that Anna and Ben have a lot of imagination. They are proud of their children. They hope that they will always dream big and have fun.
+Lily and Ben like to play with tubes. They have many tubes of different colors and sizes. They can make shapes and sounds with the tubes. Sometimes they pretend the tubes are animals or cars or rockets.
+
+One day, they find a new tube in the toy box. It is very light and shiny. It has a button on one end. Lily and Ben wonder what it does. They press the button and the tube becomes a flashlight. It makes a bright beam of light.
+
+Lily and Ben are happy. They turn off the lights and play with the flashlight. They make shadows on the wall with their hands and the tubes. They make funny faces and noises. They have a lot of fun.
+
+But then, the flashlight starts to flicker. The light becomes weaker and weaker. Lily and Ben are sad. They press the button again and again, but the light does not come back. The tube is just a tube again.
+
+Lily and Ben put the tube back in the toy box. They hope it will work again someday. They turn on the lights and find other tubes to play with. They still have many tubes of different colors and sizes. They can still make shapes and sounds with the tubes. They can still pretend the tubes are animals or cars or rockets. They are still happy.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a blue belt around its neck. The dog looks nice.
+
+"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asks Tom.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the owner first," Tom says.
+
+But they do not see anyone with the dog. The dog is alone. It walks towards them. It wags its tail.
+
+"Hello, doggy," Lily says. She reaches out her hand to touch the dog.
+
+But the dog does not like that. It growls and barks. It bites Lily's hand. Lily screams.
+
+"Help! Help!" Tom shouts. He tries to pull Lily away from the dog.
+
+But the dog is strong. It does not let go of Lily's hand. It pulls her to the ground. It bites her face and neck.
+
+Tom and Lily cry. They are scared and hurt. They need help.
+
+But no one hears them. No one comes to save them. The dog keeps biting them. They bleed a lot.
+
+They do not play in the park anymore. They do not play with the dog anymore. They do not play with each other anymore. They die.
+Ben liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He liked to pretend they were racing or chasing each other.
+
+One day, he found a new car in his toy box. It was black and shiny, with big wheels and a long spike on the front. Ben thought it looked cool and scary. He wanted to play with it right away. He took it out of the box and made it zoom on the floor.
+
+But he did not see his baby sister, Lily, crawling behind him. She was curious and reached for the new car. She touched the spike and it hurt her hand. She cried out loud and dropped the car. Ben heard her cry and turned around. He saw her hand bleeding and the car on the floor.
+
+Ben felt ashamed. He did not mean to hurt his sister. He knew the spike was sharp and dangerous. He should have been more careful and not played with it near her. He ran to his sister and hugged her. He said he was sorry and he loved her.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lily's hand and the car. She was angry and worried. She took Lily to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She told Lily she was brave and it would heal soon.
+
+She then looked at Ben and the car. She told Ben he was naughty and careless. She said he should not play with such a toy. She said it was not safe for him or his sister. She took the car and put it in the trash. She told Ben he could not have it back. She said he had to learn his lesson.
+
+Ben felt ashamed. He knew Mom was right. He did not want the car anymore. He wanted his sister to be happy and healthy. He went to the bathroom and hugged Lily again. He said he was sorry and he loved her. He said he would play with his other cars, the ones that were not sharp and dangerous. He said he would be more careful and not hurt her again.
+
+Lily smiled and hugged him back. She said she forgave him and she loved him. She said she would play with him and his cars, the ones that were not sharp and dangerous. She said they would have fun and be happy.
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them both. She said she loved them and she was proud of them. She said they were good and kind. She said they could play with their cars, the ones that were not sharp and dangerous. She said they could have fun and be happy.
+Sam is a smart horse. He likes to run and jump and play with his friends. He also likes to eat hay, because it makes him strong and healthy.
+
+One day, Sam sees a big pile of hay in the barn. He thinks, "I want to get some hay for myself. It looks so yummy and soft." He runs to the barn and tries to reach the hay. But the hay is too high for him. He cannot get it.
+
+He sees a stool near the wall. He thinks, "Maybe I can use the stool to get the hay. I can stand on it and get the hay." He pushes the stool with his nose and moves it under the hay. He climbs on the stool and tries to get the hay. But the stool is too wobbly. He falls off the stool and makes a loud noise.
+
+He hears a voice from the other side of the barn. It is his friend, Lily. Lily is a cow. She says, "Sam, what are you doing? Are you okay?"
+
+Sam says, "I am okay, Lily. I was trying to get some hay, but I could not get it. The hay is too high and the stool is too wobbly."
+
+Lily says, "Why don't you ask for help, Sam? You don't have to get the hay by yourself. I can help you. I have a long neck and a big mouth. I can get the hay for you and share it with you."
+
+Sam says, "Really? You can do that, Lily? You are so kind and smart. Thank you, Lily. I would like that very much."
+
+Lily says, "You are welcome, Sam. You are my friend. Friends help each other. Come, let's get some hay together."
+
+Sam and Lily go to the hay pile. Lily stretches her neck and bites some hay. She gives some hay to Sam. Sam eats the hay and smiles. He says, "This hay is so yummy and soft. I am happy."
+
+Lily says, "Me too, Sam. Me too." They eat the hay and talk and laugh. They are happy and full. They are smart and kind. They are friends.
+Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box. It is heavy. They want to know what is inside.
+
+"Let's open it!" Tom says.
+
+"OK!" Sue says.
+
+They push and pull the box. It is hard. They try to lift it. It is too heavy. They are tired.
+
+"Maybe we need a tool," Tom says.
+
+"Like what?" Sue asks.
+
+Tom looks around. He sees a stick. He picks it up.
+
+"Maybe this can help," he says.
+
+He hits the box with the stick. The box makes a noise. Tom and Sue are curious.
+
+They hit the box again. And again. And again.
+
+Then, something happens. The box breaks. Something comes out. It is a big cake. It has candles and frosting and sprinkles. It smells good.
+
+"Wow!" Tom and Sue say.
+
+They look at the cake. It has a name on it. It says: Happy Birthday, Tom and Sue!
+
+They are surprised. They are happy. They are hungry.
+
+They hear a voice. It is their mom and dad. They come out from behind a tree. They have a camera and a smile.
+
+"Surprise!" they say.
+
+Tom and Sue hug them. They thank them. They blow the candles. They eat the cake. They share it with their friends. They have a good day. They have a good birthday.
+Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll with a pink dress and a buckle on her belt. Max had a truck with big wheels and a thick rope. They were having fun making noises and moving their toys around.
+
+"Look, Lily, I can pull my truck with the rope!" Max said, holding one end of the rope in his hand.
+
+"Wow, that's cool, Max!" Lily said, admiring his truck. "Can I try?"
+
+"Sure, Lily, here you go!" Max said, handing her the other end of the rope. "But be careful, don't drop it!"
+
+Lily took the rope and started to pull the truck. She felt how heavy it was and how it made a loud sound on the floor. She smiled and pulled harder. She wanted to see how fast the truck could go.
+
+But then, she pulled too hard and the rope slipped from her hand. She dropped it and the truck rolled away. It bumped into the couch and knocked over a vase. The vase fell and broke into pieces.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily and Max said together. They heard their mom coming from the kitchen.
+
+"What was that noise?" their mom asked, looking at the mess. She saw the broken vase, the truck, the rope, and the doll. She was not happy.
+
+"Lily and Max, what did you do?" she asked, frowning.
+
+"We were playing with our toys, mom," Lily said, feeling sorry. "But I dropped the rope and the truck hit the vase. I'm sorry, mom."
+
+"I'm sorry, too, mom," Max said, picking up his truck. "It was an accident. We didn't mean to break the vase."
+
+Their mom sighed and shook her head. She was angry, but she also loved her children. She knew they were still learning.
+
+"I know, kids, I know," she said, hugging them. "But you have to be more careful with your toys and the things in the house. They can break or hurt you or someone else. Do you understand?"
+
+"Yes, mom, we understand," Lily and Max said, nodding. "We will be more careful next time."
+
+"Good," their mom said, smiling. "Now, let's clean up this mess and then we can have some cookies. How does that sound?"
+
+"Yay, cookies!" Lily and Max said, cheering. They helped their mom to clean up the broken vase and put away their toys. They learned their lesson and they still had fun.
+Sara liked to design cards for her friends. She used crayons, stickers, and glitter to make them pretty and colorful. She wrote their names and nice words on them. She wanted to make them happy.
+
+One day, she had many cards to send. She asked her mom to help her put them in envelopes and stamps. Her mom said, "You are very kind, Sara. But you need to rest a bit. You have been working hard all morning."
+
+Sara said, "No, mom. I want to finish them now. I want to go to the mail box and send them today." She did not listen to her mom. She kept working on her cards.
+
+But soon, she felt dizzy. Her head hurt and her eyes were tired. She could not focus on her cards. She made mistakes and spilled glitter. She felt sad and frustrated.
+
+Her mom saw her and said, "Sara, you are not well. You need to lie down and take a nap. You can finish your cards later. They will still be there when you wake up."
+
+Sara realized her mom was right. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was too eager to send my cards. I did not take care of myself. Can you help me go to bed?"
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, Sara. I'm proud of you for being so generous and creative. But you also need to be healthy and happy. You can do both if you balance your work and your rest."
+
+Sara nodded and smiled. She went to bed with her mom. She fell asleep and dreamed of her friends. She learned that design is fun, but rest is important too.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, mom says, "I have a surprise for you. Let's go home and see what it is."
+
+Anna and Ben are curious. They run to their house and follow mom to the kitchen. On the table, they see a big box with a bow. Mom says, "This is for you. You can open it."
+
+Anna and Ben are excited. They pull the bow and lift the lid. Inside, they find six muffins. They are different colors and have chocolate chips on top. Mom says, "I made these for you. They are your favorite. You can have one each."
+
+Anna and Ben are happy. They thank mom and pick a muffin. Anna chooses a pink one and Ben chooses a blue one. They sit on the couch and bite their muffins. They are soft and sweet and yummy. They make happy noises.
+
+Mom smiles and watches them. She says, "You are such good kids. I love you very much. But please, be quiet. Dad is sleeping. He worked all night and needs to rest."
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They whisper, "We love you too, mom. And we love these muffins. Thank you for the surprise." They finish their muffins and hug mom. Then they go to their room and play with their toys. They are quiet and careful not to wake dad. They are happy and full.
+Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and stones. Lily saw something shiny in the dirt. She picked it up and showed it to Max.
+
+"Look, Max, a spark!" she said. "It is so pretty and bright."
+
+Max looked at the spark. It was a small ring with a tiny stone that glowed in the sun. He wondered where it came from.
+
+"Maybe it is a fairy ring," he said. "Maybe a fairy dropped it here by mistake."
+
+Lily and Max decided to look for the fairy. They searched behind the flowers, under the leaves, and in the bushes. They did not see any fairy, but they heard a soft voice.
+
+"Help, help, please help me!"
+
+They followed the voice and found a little bird stuck in a net. The net was hanging from a tree. The bird was scared and sad.
+
+"Who are you?" Lily asked.
+
+"I am a bluebird," the bird said. "I was flying to my nest when I got caught in this net. It hurts and I cannot get out. Can you help me?"
+
+Lily and Max nodded. They wanted to help the bluebird. They climbed the tree and untangled the net. They freed the bluebird and he flew away.
+
+"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" the bluebird said. "You are very kind and brave. You saved me."
+
+He looked at the spark on Lily's hand.
+
+"That is a perfect gift for you," he said. "It is a magic ring. It will make you happy and lucky. It is yours to keep."
+
+Lily and Max smiled. They were happy and lucky. They had a new friend and a magic spark. They went back to playing in the garden. They did not know that the bluebird was really a fairy in disguise. He had dropped the ring on purpose, to reward them for their help. He watched them from a distance and smiled too. He was glad he had met them.
+Sara liked to find pennies on the street. She thought they were shiny and pretty. She had a jar where she kept all her pennies. She wanted to fill it up and buy something nice.
+
+One day, she saw a red penny on the sidewalk. She had never seen a red penny before. She thought it was special. She ran to pick it up. But she did not see the car that was coming fast.
+
+The car honked and screeched, but it was too late. Sara did not hear it. She only saw the red penny. She reached for it and then everything went black.
+
+The red penny was not a penny. It was a button from a clown's nose. The clown had dropped it when he was walking to the circus. He did not notice it. He did not care. He did not know that his button would cause a tragedy.
+
+The driver of the car was very sad. He did not mean to hurt Sara. He tried to stop, but he could not. He wished he had taken a different route. He wished he had never seen the red penny.
+
+The end.
+Sara was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she found a big, old house in the woods. She wanted to see what was inside. She opened the door and walked in.
+
+The house was dark and dusty. Sara saw many cobwebs on the walls and the ceiling. She thought they were pretty and shiny. She wanted to touch them. She reached out her hand and touched a cobweb.
+
+But the cobweb was sticky and icky. Sara felt something crawl on her hand. She looked and saw a big, black spider. She was scared and screamed. She tried to shake off the spider and the cobweb, but they stuck to her hand.
+
+Sara ran out of the house, crying. She saw her mom waiting for her outside. Her mom saw her hand and hugged her. She helped her get rid of the spider and the cobweb. She cleaned her hand and put a band-aid on it.
+
+Sara felt better, but still uncomfortable. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that some things are not as pretty as they seem. She learned that she should not touch things that she does not know. She learned that she should listen to her mom and not go to places that are not safe. She learned to be careful and smart.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big circle on the grass. It is a hoop. They want to jump in and out of the hoop.
+
+Tom says, "I dare you to jump in and out of the hoop ten times." Mia says, "OK, I can do it." She runs to the hoop and jumps in and out. She counts, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." She is happy. She says, "I did it!"
+
+Tom says, "Wow, you are great! Now I dare you to jump in and out of the hoop with one leg." Mia says, "That is hard. But I will try." She hops to the hoop and jumps in and out with one leg. She counts, "One, two, three, four, five." She is tired. She says, "This is hard!"
+
+Tom says, "You are great, Mia. But I can do it too." He hops to the hoop and jumps in and out with one leg. He counts, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." He is happy. He says, "I did it!"
+
+Mia says, "Wow, you are great, Tom. You are good at jumping." Tom says, "Thank you, Mia. You are good at jumping too. We are both great." They hug and smile. They are happy. They like to play in the park. They like to play with the hoop. They like to dare each other. They are friends.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to learn new things. They had a big book of labels that showed them the names of different animals, colors, shapes and more. They liked to point at the pictures and say the labels out loud.
+
+One day, they decided to go to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to learn more about them, so they took their book of labels and ran to the edge of the pond.
+
+"Look, Lily, this is a duck!" Ben said, pointing at a white bird with a yellow beak. "And this is a fish!" he said, pointing at a shiny thing that swam in the water.
+
+"Wow, Ben, you are so smart!" Lily said, smiling. "Can I see the book?" she asked, reaching for it.
+
+"No, Lily, it's my turn!" Ben said, pulling the book away. "You always want to take my things!"
+
+"That's not true, Ben, you are being mean!" Lily said, getting angry. "Give me the book, or I will tell mom and dad!"
+
+Ben and Lily started to fight over the book. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that came running towards them. The dog was hungry and saw the book as a tasty snack. It jumped and grabbed the book with its teeth. It tore the book to pieces and ran away.
+
+Ben and Lily stopped fighting and looked at the ruined book. They felt very sad and scared. They had lost their book of labels and made the dog angry. They ran to their mom and dad and cried.
+
+Mom and dad hugged them and tried to calm them down. They told them that they were sorry about the book, but they should not have fought over it. They told them that they should have been brave and shared the book. They told them that they should have been careful and stayed away from the dog. They told them that they still had a lot to learn.
+Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys and run in the park. But sometimes they get tired and need a nap.
+
+One day, they are playing with their blocks and cars. They build a big tower and a long road. They make noises like beep and vroom. They have fun.
+
+But then, Lily yawns. She rubs her eyes. She says, "Max, I'm sleepy. Can we nap?"
+
+Max nods. He is sleepy too. He says, "OK, Lily. Let's nap. But only a quick nap. I want to play more."
+
+They put their toys away. They go to their room. They climb into their beds. They hug their teddy bears. They close their eyes.
+
+But they do not nap. They hear a noise. It is their cat, Fluffy. Fluffy is fat and fluffy. He likes to nap too. He jumps on their beds. He purrs and snuggles with them.
+
+Lily and Max giggle. They pet Fluffy. They say, "Hi, Fluffy. Do you want to nap with us?"
+
+Fluffy meows. He nods. He wants to nap with them.
+
+They cuddle with Fluffy. They feel warm and cozy. They nap. They have a good nap. They dream of blocks and cars and cats.
+Sara likes to bathe in the big tub. She fills it with warm water and bubbles. She plays with her rubber duck and her boat. She splashes and laughs.
+
+When she is clean, she gets out and wraps herself in a soft towel. She dries her hair and her body. She puts on her pajamas and slippers.
+
+Then she goes to the sink and takes her brush. She brushes her teeth with minty paste. She spits and rinses. She smiles at her reflection.
+
+She is ready for bed. She hugs her mom and dad and says good night. She goes to her room and climbs into her bed. She cuddles with her teddy bear and her blanket.
+
+She feels cheerful and sleepy. She closes her eyes and dreams of happy things. She loves to bathe and brush.
+Tom and Lily liked to play with books. They had many books with pictures and stories. But they also had a big book with many words. It was called a dictionary. Tom and Lily did not know what a dictionary was for.
+
+One day, they decided to create their own stories with the dictionary. They opened the book and pointed at random words. Then they tried to make sentences with them.
+
+"Look, Lily, I found a word: mighty. It means very strong and powerful. I can make a story with it. Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion who lived in the jungle. He was the king of all the animals. He roared so loud that everyone was afraid of him. But he was also kind and fair. He helped the other animals when they were in trouble. He was a good king. The end."
+
+"That's a nice story, Tom. Can I try too? I found a word: create. It means to make something new or different. I can make a story with it. Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to create. She used paper, crayons, scissors, glue and anything she could find. She created beautiful things like flowers, stars, animals and people. She gave them to her friends and family. They were very happy and proud of her. She was a clever girl. The end."
+
+Tom and Lily clapped for each other. They liked their stories. They decided to create more stories with the dictionary. They had fun and learned new words. They were happy. The end.
+Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of coal near the road. Coal is black and hard. Tom says, "Let's play with the coal. We can make shapes and towers."
+
+Jen says, "No, Tom. Coal is not for playing. Coal is for making fire. Fire is hot and bright. Fire can burn. Burn is bad. Burn can hurt you and me. We should not touch the coal."
+
+Tom says, "But Jen, coal is fun. Coal is not fire. Coal is just coal. I want to touch the coal. I want to see how it feels. You are scared of coal. You are a baby."
+
+Jen says, "I am not a baby. I am smart. I know coal is important. Coal is for keeping people warm and cooking food. Coal is not for playing. You are silly. You do not know coal. You are a baby."
+
+Tom and Jen start to argue. They yell and push each other. They are not friends anymore. They are angry and sad.
+
+A man sees Tom and Jen. The man works with coal. He knows coal is important. He knows coal can burn. He says, "Hey, kids. What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you near the coal?"
+
+Tom and Jen stop fighting. They look at the man. They are scared. They say, "We are sorry, mister. We were playing. We did not mean to be bad."
+
+The man says, "Playing is good. But coal is not for playing. Coal is for making fire. Fire is hot and bright. Fire can burn. Burn is bad. Burn can hurt you and me. You should not touch the coal. You should stay away from the coal. You should be careful and safe."
+
+Tom and Jen nod. They say, "Yes, mister. We understand. Coal is important. Coal is not for playing. We will be careful and safe. Thank you for telling us."
+
+The man smiles. He says, "You are welcome, kids. I am glad you understand. Now, go and play somewhere else. And be nice to each other. Friends are important, too."
+
+Tom and Jen smile. They say, "Yes, mister. We will. And we are sorry for fighting. We are friends again."
+
+Tom and Jen hug. They run away from the coal. They go to the park. They play and laugh. They are happy.
+Lily was a popular girl in her class. She had many friends who liked to play with her. She was good at drawing, singing and jumping. She always shared her toys and snacks with others.
+
+But one day, Lily did something bad. She saw a yellow crayon on the teacher's desk. She wanted to use it for her picture. She did not ask the teacher. She took the crayon and ran to her seat. She started to draw a big sun with the yellow crayon.
+
+The teacher saw what Lily did. She was angry. She walked to Lily's seat and said, "Lily, why did you take my crayon without asking? That is not nice. That is stealing. You have to give it back to me and say sorry."
+
+Lily felt scared. She did not want to give back the crayon. She liked the yellow crayon. She said, "No, it is mine. I want to keep it. Go away."
+
+The teacher was very angry. She said, "Lily, you are being rude and selfish. You have to punish. You have to sit in the corner and think about what you did. You cannot play with your friends today. You have to learn to be respectful and honest."
+
+Lily started to cry. She did not want to punish. She did not want to sit in the corner. She did not want to lose her friends. She realized she made a big mistake. She said, "I am sorry, teacher. I am sorry, friends. I was wrong. I will give back the crayon and never do it again. Please forgive me."
+
+The teacher and the friends saw that Lily was sorry. They forgave her. They said, "It is okay, Lily. We all make mistakes sometimes. But we have to say sorry and fix them. We are still your friends. We still like you. But you have to be more careful next time."
+
+Lily nodded. She gave back the crayon and hugged the teacher and the friends. She said, "Thank you, teacher. Thank you, friends. I love you. I will be more careful next time. I will be a good girl."
+
+The end.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many green leaves. They want to climb the tree.
+
+"Look, Tom, there is a rope on the tree. We can use it to go up," Mia says.
+
+"OK, let's try. But be careful, Mia. The rope may be weak," Tom says.
+
+They study the rope. It looks old and thin. But they are not afraid. They take turns to pull the rope and swing to the tree. They have fun.
+
+But then, something bad happens. The rope breaks. Mia falls to the ground. She lands on her palm. She cries. It hurts a lot.
+
+"Are you OK, Mia?" Tom asks. He jumps down from the tree. He runs to Mia.
+
+"No, Tom, I'm not OK. My palm is red and swollen. It hurts a lot," Mia says.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mia. I told you the rope may be weak. We should have listened to me," Tom says.
+
+He helps Mia to stand up. He hugs her. He says he is sorry again.
+
+They go to find Mia's mom. She takes Mia to the doctor. The doctor says Mia has a sprain. He gives her a bandage and some ice. He says she will be OK soon.
+
+Tom and Mia learn a lesson. They should be careful when they play. They should not use weak things. They should listen to each other. They are still friends. They say they will play again when Mia is better. They say they will not climb the tree again. They will find another game. A safer game.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog was fierce and barked loud.
+
+"Let's go and pet the dog!" Tom said. He liked dogs and was not scared.
+
+"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. She was scared and held Tom's hand. "The dog might bite you!"
+
+But Tom did not listen. He let go of Lily's hand and ran to the dog. The dog growled and snapped at Tom. Tom tried to touch the dog's head, but the dog bit his thumb. Tom cried out in pain and ran back to Lily.
+
+Lily hugged Tom and looked at his thumb. It was red and bleeding. She took out a tissue from her pocket and wrapped it around Tom's thumb.
+
+"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked.
+
+Tom nodded, but he was still crying. "The dog was mean, Lily. It hurt me."
+
+"I know, Tom. I'm sorry. Let's go and find Mom. She will make you feel better." Lily said.
+
+They walked to the bench where Mom was sitting. Mom saw Tom's thumb and frowned. She took Tom and Lily to the car and drove to the doctor. The doctor cleaned Tom's thumb and put a band-aid on it. He gave Tom a sticker and a lollipop.
+
+Tom smiled and thanked the doctor. He hugged Lily and Mom. He learned his lesson. He would not run to fierce dogs again. He would listen to Lily and Mom. They loved him and wanted him to be safe.
+Ben likes to draw with his green pencil. He draws trees, frogs, grass and apples. He likes green because it is the color of spring. Spring is when the flowers grow and the birds sing.
+
+One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He brings his green pencil and a paper. He sees a big tree with many green leaves. He wants to draw the tree. He sits on a bench and starts to draw.
+
+"Mom, look at my tree!" he says.
+
+Mom looks at his drawing. She smiles and says, "That is a very nice tree, Ben. You are a good artist."
+
+Ben is happy. He wants to draw more things. He looks around and sees a squirrel. The squirrel is brown and has a fluffy tail. It runs on the grass and jumps on a branch.
+
+"Mom, look at the squirrel!" he says.
+
+Mom looks at the squirrel. She says, "That is a cute squirrel, Ben. Do you want to draw it?"
+
+Ben nods. He tries to draw the squirrel. But the squirrel is very fast. It moves and springs from one branch to another. Ben cannot catch it with his pencil.
+
+"Mom, the squirrel is too fast!" he says.
+
+Mom says, "That is okay, Ben. You can draw something else. How about the flowers? They are very pretty and colorful."
+
+Ben looks at the flowers. He sees red, yellow, pink and purple flowers. He likes them. He picks a green pencil and a new paper. He draws the flowers. He makes them big and bright.
+
+"Mom, look at my flowers!" he says.
+
+Mom looks at his flowers. She says, "That is a beautiful drawing, Ben. You used your green pencil very well. You made a lovely spring picture."
+
+Ben is very proud. He hugs his mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love spring."
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide down the big tube. It was fun and fast. They took turns to go first.
+
+"Look, Lily, I can go down without holding on!" Tom said. He admired himself for being brave.
+
+"Wow, Tom, you are so brave!" Lily said. She admired Tom too. She wanted to be like him.
+
+But when Tom went down the tube, he saw something disgusting. There was a big spider on the wall. It had eight legs and many eyes. Tom was scared of spiders. He screamed and ran out of the tube.
+
+"Lily, Lily, there is a spider in the tube! It is disgusting!" Tom said. He was shaking and crying.
+
+Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was not scared of spiders. She thought they were interesting.
+
+"Don't worry, Tom, it is just a spider. It won't hurt you. It is not disgusting. It is beautiful." Lily said. She tried to calm Tom down.
+
+She took Tom's hand and walked to the tube. She pointed at the spider.
+
+"See, Tom, it is just a spider. It has a nice pattern on its back. It makes a web to catch flies. It is very clever." Lily said. She admired the spider for being clever.
+
+Tom looked at the spider. He saw that it was not so big or scary. It had a nice pattern on its back. It made a web to catch flies. It was very clever.
+
+"Maybe you are right, Lily. Maybe it is not disgusting. Maybe it is beautiful." Tom said. He admired Lily for being smart and kind.
+
+He smiled and hugged Lily. They were friends. They went to play on the swings. They forgot about the spider. They had fun.
+Tim and Sue were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make sounds and pretend they were cars, planes, and animals. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess.
+
+"Tim, Sue, time for dinner!" their mom called from the kitchen. "Please put away your toys and wash your hands."
+
+Tim and Sue nodded and started to pick up their toys. They wanted to be polite and listen to their mom. But they also wanted to play a little more.
+
+"Look, Sue, I have a big plane!" Tim said, holding a toy plane in his hand. "It can fly very high and fast!"
+
+"Wow, Tim, that's cool!" Sue said, admiring the plane. "Can I see it?"
+
+"Sure, Sue, here you go!" Tim said, handing the plane to Sue. But as he did, he accidentally dropped it. The plane fell to the floor and broke into pieces.
+
+"Oh no, Tim, I'm sorry!" Sue said, feeling sad and guilty. "I didn't mean to break your plane!"
+
+"It's okay, Sue, it was an accident!" Tim said, trying to be nice. "Don't worry, we can fix it later!"
+
+Just then, they heard a loud boom outside. They looked out the window and saw dark clouds and lightning. It was a storm!
+
+"Tim, Sue, come to the kitchen now!" their mom shouted. "It's not safe to be near the window!"
+
+Tim and Sue ran to the kitchen, leaving their toys behind. They hugged their mom and sat at the table. They saw their dad coming in from the garage, wet and muddy.
+
+"Hi, kids, hi, honey!" their dad said, smiling. "Sorry I'm late, the storm slowed me down. But I'm glad you're all safe and sound!"
+
+"Hi, dad, we're glad you're home!" Tim and Sue said, smiling back. "We have something to tell you!"
+
+They told their dad about their toys, the plane, and the accident. Their dad listened and nodded.
+
+"I'm proud of you, Tim and Sue!" their dad said. "You were polite and kind to each other, even when something bad happened. And you obeyed your mom and came to the kitchen when she asked you. You're good kids!"
+
+Tim and Sue felt happy and proud. They hugged their dad and thanked him. Then they ate their dinner and enjoyed their family time. They forgot about the storm and the broken plane. They knew they could fix it tomorrow. They knew they had each other.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars. They liked to match the cars by their colors and shapes. Lily had a red car and a blue car. Ben had a yellow car and a green car.
+
+"Look, Lily, I have a yellow car and a green car. They match!" Ben said.
+
+"That's nice, Ben. I have a red car and a blue car. They match too!" Lily said.
+
+They zoomed their cars around the room, making vroom-vroom noises. They had fun.
+
+Then, they saw the fridge in the kitchen. It was big and white. They wondered what was inside.
+
+"Let's go and see what's in the fridge!" Ben said.
+
+"OK, but we have to be careful. Mommy said not to touch the fridge without her," Lily said.
+
+They tiptoed to the fridge and opened the door. They saw many things inside. They saw milk, cheese, eggs, juice, fruit, and more.
+
+"Wow, look at all the food!" Ben said.
+
+"Maybe we can match the food too!" Lily said.
+
+They took out some food and tried to match them. They put the cheese with the juice, the eggs with the fruit, and the milk with the bread.
+
+"That's funny!" Ben said, laughing.
+
+They laughed too. They thought they were very clever.
+
+But then, they heard Mommy coming. They got scared. They knew they did something wrong.
+
+They quickly put the food back in the fridge and closed the door. They ran back to their toy cars and pretended to play.
+
+Mommy came into the kitchen and saw the fridge. She opened the door and saw the mess. She was not happy.
+
+"Who did this?" Mommy asked.
+
+Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry. They knew they had to tell the truth.
+
+"We did, Mommy. We're sorry. We were trying to match the food," Lily said.
+
+"Yeah, we thought it was funny," Ben said.
+
+Mommy sighed. She was not angry, but she was disappointed.
+
+"Lily and Ben, matching the food is not funny. It is silly. You could have spoiled the food or made a mess. You should not touch the fridge without me. You should only play with your toys. Do you understand?" Mommy said.
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They understood.
+
+"We're sorry, Mommy. We won't do it again. We love you," Lily and Ben said.
+
+Mommy smiled. She loved them too.
+
+She hugged them and said, "I love you too. Now, let's clean up the fridge and have a snack. And next time, if you want to match something, ask me first. OK?"
+
+Lily and Ben agreed. They learned their lesson. They helped Mommy clean up the fridge and had a snack. They played with their toy cars again. They matched them by their colors and shapes. They had fun.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play football in the park. They have a big ball and two goals. They kick the ball and try to score.
+
+One day, they see a girl with a small ball. Her name is Mia. She asks them if she can play with them. Tom and Sam say yes. They are nice.
+
+They add Mia to their team. Now they have three players. They take turns to kick the ball and score. Mia is good at football. She runs fast and kicks hard.
+
+"Wow, Mia, you are very good!" Tom says.
+
+"Thank you, Tom. You are good too!" Mia says.
+
+Sam is happy. He likes Mia. He says, "We are a good team. We score many goals. I am proud of us."
+
+They play until it is dark. Then they say goodbye and go home. They are tired but happy. They are friends. They like to play football.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a colorful gun in the park. It is big and shiny. They want to play with it.
+
+"Look, a gun!" Tom says. "Can I have it?"
+
+"No, I saw it first!" Sam says. "It is mine!"
+
+They start to fight over the gun. They pull and push. They are not nice to each other.
+
+A man sees them. He is angry. He runs to them and takes the gun away. He says, "This is not a toy! This is a real gun! It is dangerous! You could hurt yourself or someone else!"
+
+Tom and Sam are scared. They did not know it was a real gun. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mister. We did not know. We just wanted to play."
+
+The man says, "You should never play with guns. They are not for children. They are for grown-ups. And you should never fight with your friends. You should share and be kind. Do you understand?"
+
+Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They say, "Yes, we understand. We are sorry. We will not do it again."
+
+The man says, "Good. Now, go and play with something else. Something safe and fun. Like this." He gives them a colorful rope. He says, "You can tie knots with this. Or make shapes. Or play games. It is a good toy. Do you like it?"
+
+Tom and Sam smile. They like the rope. They say, "Thank you, mister. We like it. It is a good toy. We will play with it. And we will share and be kind."
+
+They take the rope and run to the playground. They tie knots and make shapes and play games. They have fun. They are friends again. They are happy.
+Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. Tom wanted to try it, but Lily was scared.
+
+"Come on, Lily, you can do it!" Tom encouraged her. "It's not so high, and I will catch you at the end."
+
+Lily looked at the slide and felt nervous. She did not like high things. But she did not want to disappoint Tom, who was her best friend. She nodded and climbed up the ladder.
+
+"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouted, and pushed Lily down the slide. Lily screamed and closed her eyes. She felt the wind in her hair and the slide under her bottom.
+
+But something went wrong. Lily was too clumsy and did not hold on to the slide. She flew off the side and landed on the ground with a thud. She hurt her arm and her leg and started to cry.
+
+Tom ran to her and saw the blood on her knee. He felt sorry and scared. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He wanted to have fun with her.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry!" he said. "Are you okay? Do you need help?"
+
+Lily did not answer. She was too sad and in pain. She wished Tom did not push her. She wished she did not go on the slide. She wished she was at home with her mom.
+
+A man who worked in the park heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw Lily on the ground and Tom next to her. He called an ambulance and told them the news.
+
+"Lily had an accident on the slide," he said. "She needs to go to the hospital. She might have broken her arm or her leg."
+
+Tom heard the news and felt worse. He did not want Lily to go to the hospital. He did not want Lily to be mad at him. He did not want to lose his friend.
+
+He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. Please don't hate me. Please be my friend."
+
+But Lily did not hug him back. She did not say anything. She just looked at him with tears in her eyes. She did not know if she could ever forgive him. She did not know if they could ever be friends again.
+Lily and Ben liked to play with sand. They made a big castle with towers and walls and a flag. They were very proud of their castle. They wanted to show it to their mom and dad.
+
+But then a big wave came and washed away their castle. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They did not want to play anymore.
+
+"Look, Lily and Ben!" Mom said. She came with a big bucket and a shovel. "I have something to help you. Do you want to fix your castle?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They wiped their tears and smiled. They took the bucket and the shovel and followed Mom to a new spot. They found some dry sand and some shells and stones. They worked hard to fix their castle. They made it even bigger and prettier than before.
+
+"Wow, you did a great job!" Dad said. He came with a camera and a snack. "Your castle is amazing. Can I take a picture of it?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They posed next to their castle and smiled. They were very happy. They thanked Mom and Dad for helping them. They were very grateful. They shared their snack and enjoyed their castle. They had fun playing with sand.
+Ben and Lily liked to play with balloons. They liked to blow them up and let them go. They liked to watch them fly and make funny noises. But they had to be careful not to let them go near the big tree. The big tree had sharp branches that could pop the balloons.
+
+One Tuesday, Ben and Lily got a big bag of balloons from their mom. They were very happy and ran outside to play. They blew up many balloons of different colors and shapes. They let some go and kept some in their hands.
+
+"Look, Lily, I have a star balloon!" Ben said, showing his yellow balloon.
+
+"That's silly, Ben, stars are not yellow. They are white and shiny," Lily said, holding her pink heart balloon.
+
+"Maybe it's a cheese star," Ben said, laughing.
+
+"Cheese star? That's even sillier!" Lily said, giggling.
+
+They decided to have a race with their balloons. They would let them go at the same time and see which one would fly faster and farther. They counted to three and released their balloons.
+
+"Go, star, go!" Ben cheered.
+
+"Go, heart, go!" Lily cheered.
+
+But they did not see the big tree behind them. The wind blew their balloons towards the tree. The sharp branches popped their balloons with a loud bang.
+
+"Oh no!" Ben and Lily cried.
+
+They ran to the tree and saw their balloons in pieces. They felt very sad and angry.
+
+"Stupid tree! You ruined our balloons!" Ben shouted.
+
+"Yeah, stupid tree! You are mean and ugly!" Lily shouted.
+
+They kicked the tree and threw stones at it. But the tree did not care. It just stood there, tall and quiet.
+
+Then they heard a voice from the tree.
+
+"Hey, kids, stop that. You are hurting me," the voice said.
+
+Ben and Lily stopped and looked up. They saw a face on the tree. It had eyes, a nose, a mouth, and a beard made of leaves.
+
+"Who are you?" Ben asked.
+
+"I am the tree. And I am not stupid or mean or ugly. I am old and wise and beautiful," the tree said.
+
+"Why did you pop our balloons?" Lily asked.
+
+"I did not pop your balloons. You popped them. You let them go near me. You should have been more careful," the tree said.
+
+"But we did not know. We were just playing," Ben said.
+
+"Well, now you know. Balloons and trees don't mix. Next time, play somewhere else," the tree said.
+
+"Sorry, tree. We did not mean to hurt you," Lily said.
+
+"It's okay, kids. I forgive you. But please, don't throw stones at me again. It hurts a lot," the tree said.
+
+"Okay, tree. We won't. We are sorry," Ben said.
+
+The tree smiled and nodded. Then it said, "Do you want to hear a story?"
+
+Ben and Lily looked at each other. They liked stories. They nodded.
+
+"Okay, then. Come closer and sit down. I will tell you a story about a cheese star and a pink heart," the tree said.
+
+Ben and Lily smiled and ran to the tree. They sat down and listened. The tree told them a silly and funny story. They laughed and forgot about their balloons. They became friends with the tree. And they learned to be more careful.
+Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park. There is a big tunnel in the park. They can run and hide in the tunnel.
+
+One day, Tim and Mia go to the park with Mom. They run to the tunnel. Tim wants to go first. He says, "I go first, I go first!" Mia wants to go first too. She says, "No, I go first, I go first!" They push and pull. They are not calm. They are loud and mad.
+
+Mom hears them. She comes to the tunnel. She says, "Stop, stop! You have to share. You can take turns. Tim, you go first. Mia, you wait. Then Mia, you go. Tim, you wait. Repeat. Can you do that?" Tim and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, Mom, yes, Mom."
+
+Tim goes into the tunnel. He runs and shouts. He comes out of the tunnel. He says, "That was fun, that was fun!" Mia goes into the tunnel. She runs and sings. She comes out of the tunnel. She says, "That was fun, that was fun!" They repeat. They take turns. They are calm. They are happy.
+
+Mom smiles. She says, "Good job, good job! You are good twins. You can play in the tunnel. I will watch you. I love you, I love you." Tim and Mia hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom, we love you." They play in the tunnel. They have fun.
+Anna and Ben were bored. They had to stay in the office with their dad. The office was gloomy and quiet. There were no toys or games to play with. Only papers and computers and phones.
+
+Anna and Ben decided to have some fun. They pretended to be lions. They crawled on the floor and hid behind the chairs. They made faces and growled at each other. Then they jumped out and roared.
+
+"Roar! I'm a big lion and I'm hungry!" Anna said.
+
+"Roar! I'm a bigger lion and I'm stronger!" Ben said.
+
+They chased each other around the office, roaring and laughing. They knocked over some papers and books. They bumped into a lamp and made it fall.
+
+Their dad heard the noise and came out of his room. He was not happy. He saw the mess and the children.
+
+"What are you doing?" he asked. "This is not a jungle. This is an office. You can't roar and run and make a mess here. You have to be quiet and polite."
+
+Anna and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to upset their dad. They stopped roaring and running. They helped their dad to pick up the papers and books and the lamp.
+
+"We're sorry, dad," they said. "We were just playing. We were bored."
+
+"I know, I know," their dad said. "But this is not a place to play. This is a place to work. Maybe next time we can go to the park or the zoo. There you can see real lions and roar as much as you want."
+
+Anna and Ben smiled. They liked that idea. They hugged their dad and said they loved him.
+
+"I love you too," their dad said. "But please, no more roaring in the office."
+Anna was a gifted girl. She could draw, sing and dance very well. She liked to try new things and learn from them. One day, she saw her mom sewing a pillow for her dad. She wanted to try sewing too.
+
+"Mom, can I sew with you?" she asked.
+
+"Sure, Anna. But be careful with the needle. It can hurt you," mom said.
+
+Mom gave Anna some fabric, stuffing and a needle with thread. Anna tried to copy what mom did. She cut the fabric, put the stuffing inside and sewed the edges. But it was not easy. The needle was sharp and the thread was tangled. Anna felt frustrated.
+
+"Mom, I can't do it. It's too hard," she said.
+
+Mom hugged Anna and smiled.
+
+"It's okay, Anna. Sewing takes practice and patience. You don't have to be good at everything. You are already gifted in many ways. I'm proud of you for trying," mom said.
+
+Anna felt better. She looked at her pillow. It was not perfect, but it was hers. She decided to give it to her dad as a surprise.
+
+"Dad, I made this for you. It's a pillow. I hope you like it," she said.
+
+Dad was very happy. He thanked Anna and hugged her.
+
+"I love it, Anna. It's the best pillow ever. You are very gifted and kind. Thank you for trying," he said.
+Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big kite in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It flies high and fast.
+
+"Wow, look at the kite!" Lila says. "It is so pretty and fun!"
+
+"I want to fly a kite too!" Tom says. "Do you have a kite, Lila?"
+
+Lila shakes her head. "No, I don't have a kite. But we can make one!"
+
+They run to Lila's house. They find some paper, some sticks, some string and some tape. They cut and glue and tie. They make a kite. It is not as big or as colorful as the other kite, but it is theirs.
+
+They run back outside. They hold the string and throw the kite in the air. The wind is strong. It lifts the kite up and up. Lila and Tom laugh and clap.
+
+"Look, our kite is flying!" Lila says. "It is so happy and free!"
+
+"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "We did a good job!"
+
+They watch their kite dance in the wind. They feel cheerful and proud. They learn that they can make their own fun with what they have. They don't need to have the same things as others. They just need to use their imagination and work together.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to build towers with the blocks. They made big towers and small towers, red towers and blue towers. They had fun.
+
+But then a big boy came. He was mean. He kicked their towers and laughed. Tom and Lily were sad. They did not like the big boy. He made them suffer.
+
+"Stop it!" Tom said. "Go away!"
+
+"No!" the big boy said. "I like to break your towers. They are silly."
+
+He kicked another tower. Lily cried.
+
+A man saw them. He was a guard. He worked in the park. He came to help Tom and Lily.
+
+"Hey, you!" he said to the big boy. "What are you doing? Why are you hurting them?"
+
+The big boy was scared. He ran away.
+
+The guard was kind. He gave Tom and Lily some more blocks. He helped them build new towers. He said they were beautiful.
+
+Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked the guard. They were grateful.
+
+They played with their towers until it was time to go home. They hugged the guard and said goodbye. They hoped to see him again.
+Tim and Jen are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But they also like to look for things. They call it a search.
+
+"Let's search for some flowers," Jen says. "They are pretty and smell good."
+
+"OK," Tim says. "But we have to be careful. Some flowers have bees. Bees can sting."
+
+They walk around the grass and the trees. They see many flowers. Some are yellow, some are red, some are purple. They pick some of them and put them in their pockets.
+
+"Look, I found a big one," Jen says. She shows Tim a pink flower with many petals. "It is so soft and nice."
+
+"Wow, it is beautiful," Tim says. "Can I have it?"
+
+Jen thinks for a moment. She likes the flower very much. But she also likes Tim. He is her best friend.
+
+"OK, you can have it," she says. "But you have to give me something too."
+
+"Like what?" Tim asks.
+
+"Like a hug," Jen says.
+
+Tim smiles. He likes hugs. He takes the flower from Jen and gives her a hug. They hug very tight. They are happy.
+
+The end.
+Lily and Ben liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build many things with their blocks, like houses, towers, bridges, and cars. Sometimes they played together, and sometimes they played alone.
+
+One day, Lily wanted to build a big structure with all the blocks. She asked Ben to help her. Ben said yes, but he had a different idea. He wanted to sort the blocks by color and shape. He thought that would be more fun and neat.
+
+Lily and Ben started to work on their project. Lily took some blocks and put them on the floor. She tried to make a big square with them. Ben took some blocks and put them in a box. He tried to make a pile of only orange blocks. He liked orange the best.
+
+Lily saw what Ben was doing. She was not happy. She said to Ben, "Stop that! You are taking my blocks! I need them for my structure!"
+
+Ben said to Lily, "No, I am not! These are my blocks! I want to sort them!"
+
+Lily and Ben started to argue. They raised their voices and pulled the blocks from each other. They did not listen to each other. They did not share or cooperate.
+
+The noise and the fighting made their mom angry. She came to their room and saw the mess. She saw the blocks on the floor and in the box. She saw the unfinished structure and the unsorted pile. She saw Lily and Ben crying and yelling.
+
+She was very disappointed. She said to Lily and Ben, "What are you doing? This is not how you play with blocks! You are wasting your time and making a mess! You are not being nice or respectful!"
+
+She took away all the blocks and put them in a closet. She said to Lily and Ben, "You cannot play with blocks anymore today. You need to learn how to play together and use your words. Go to your beds and think about what you did!"
+
+Lily and Ben felt sad and sorry. They had ruined their fun and their blocks. They had made their mom mad and their room dirty. They wished they had played differently. They wished they had listened to each other. They wished they had finished their structure and sorted their blocks. But it was too late. The end.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their home. They have many toys of different colors and shapes. Mama tells them to sort their toys before dinner. She says, "Put the red toys in this box, the blue toys in that box, and the yellow toys in the other box. Then you can eat."
+
+Sara and Ben start to sort their toys. Sara is good at sorting. She puts the red toys in the red box, the blue toys in the blue box, and the yellow toys in the yellow box. She is fast and neat. Ben is not good at sorting. He is creative. He puts the red toys in the blue box, the blue toys in the yellow box, and the yellow toys in the red box. He is slow and messy. He says, "I like to make new colors and patterns. It is fun."
+
+Sara sees what Ben is doing. She is angry. She says, "You are not sorting right. You are making a mess. Mama will be mad at you. Stop it." Ben says, "No, I am sorting my way. It is not a mess. It is art. You are boring. Leave me alone." Sara and Ben start to fight. They pull and push each other. They knock over the boxes. The toys spill on the floor.
+
+Mama hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the toys on the floor and the twins fighting. She is very mad. She says, "What are you doing? You did not sort your toys. You made a big mess. You are not listening to me. You are not playing nice. You are in trouble. No dinner for you. Go to your room. Now."
+
+Sara and Ben stop fighting. They are sad and sorry. They pick up their toys and put them in the boxes. They go to their room. They do not eat dinner. They do not play with their toys. They do not talk to each other. They cry. They wish they had sorted their toys and played nice. They have a bad ending.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room when they heard a loud noise. They ran to the kitchen and saw water coming out of the sink. The floor was wet and dirty. Mom and Dad were trying to stop the water.
+
+"Oh no, a flood!" Lily cried.
+
+"Help, help!" Ben shouted.
+
+Mom and Dad told them to calm down and go to their room. They said they would call someone to repair the sink. Lily and Ben did as they were told, but they were scared and sad. They loved their toys and did not want them to get wet and dirty.
+
+They waited in their room for a long time. They heard a knock on the door. It was a man with a toolbox. He said he was here to repair the sink. He smiled and said hello to Lily and Ben.
+
+"Can you fix it?" Lily asked.
+
+"Sure, I can. Don't worry, it will be all right." The man said.
+
+He went to the kitchen with Mom and Dad. Lily and Ben followed him. They watched him work on the sink. He used a wrench, a screwdriver, and a tape. He turned off the water and stopped the leak. He cleaned up the mess and dried the floor.
+
+"There, it's done. The sink is repaired. No more flood." The man said.
+
+"Thank you, thank you!" Mom and Dad said.
+
+"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben said.
+
+They gave the man a hug and a cookie. He said goodbye and left. Mom and Dad praised Lily and Ben for being brave and good. They said they would wash their toys and make them clean again. They said they were sorry for the scare and gave them a big hug and a kiss.
+
+Lily and Ben felt happy and safe. They said they loved Mom and Dad. They said they loved their toys. They said they did not like floods. They said they liked repairs. They smiled and played with their toys in the living room. The end.
+Anna liked to go to the library with her mom. She liked to look at the books with pictures and colors. She liked to touch the soft covers and smell the pages. She liked to sit on the big chair and listen to her mom read to her.
+
+One day, Anna saw a book that she really wanted. It had a pink cover and a picture of a princess. She asked her mom if she could take it home. Her mom said yes, but they had to replace it with another book. Anna did not want to replace it. She wanted to keep it forever.
+
+She hid the book under her coat and ran out of the library. Her mom did not see her. She followed her to the car and got in. She was happy. She had the book she wanted.
+
+But when they got home, Anna's mom found the book under her coat. She was angry. She said Anna was a bad girl. She said they had to go back to the library and say sorry. She said they had to pay a fine. She said Anna could not have any books for a long time.
+
+Anna was sad. She cried. She wished she had replaced the book. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not been a bad girl. She had no book, no library, and no fun.
+Mira and Lila are sisters who like to play with their hair. They have long, black hair that they can twist and braid and make into different styles. Sometimes they pretend to be princesses or fairies or warriors with their hair.
+
+One day, they find a big book in their grandma's room. The book has pictures of people with ancient hair. Ancient means very old, from a long time ago. The people have hair that is curly or straight or piled up high or hanging down low. They have hair that is red or brown or blond or gray. They have hair with flowers or jewels or feathers or ribbons.
+
+"Wow, look at this hair!" Mira says, pointing to a picture of a lady with a big crown of braids. "Can we try this style?"
+
+"Sure, let me see," Lila says, taking the book. She studies the picture and then starts to twist Mira's hair into small braids. She pins them together on top of her head and adds a plastic tiara from their toy box.
+
+"How do I look?" Mira asks, smiling.
+
+"Like a queen!" Lila says, admiring her work. "Now it's my turn. What style do you want to do for me?"
+
+Mira flips through the book and finds a picture of a man with a long, straight ponytail. "How about this one?" she asks, showing Lila.
+
+"OK, that looks easy," Lila says, handing Mira a comb and a rubber band. She sits down and lets Mira comb her hair and tie it at the back of her neck.
+
+"How do I look?" Lila asks, turning around.
+
+"Like a warrior!" Mira says, clapping her hands. "You look brave and strong!"
+
+The sisters hug and laugh and then run to show their grandma their ancient hair. Grandma smiles and tells them they look beautiful and clever. She says she is proud of them for learning about the past and being creative with their hair. She says she loves them very much and gives them a big kiss.
+Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to learn new things and ask questions. She had many books and toys in her room. But sometimes she felt bored and lonely. She wished she had a friend to play with.
+
+One day, she found a jar in the backyard. It was big and shiny and had a lid. She wondered what was inside. She opened the lid and looked. She saw a tiny fairy with wings and a dress. The fairy was sleeping in the jar.
+
+Lily was very surprised and happy. She gently shook the jar and said, "Hello, fairy. Do you want to be my friend?"
+
+The fairy opened her eyes and yawned. She looked at Lily and smiled. She said, "Hello, girl. I am Faye. I was looking for a flower when I got trapped in this jar. Thank you for freeing me. Yes, I want to be your friend."
+
+Lily and Faye became friends. They played and talked and laughed. They shared stories and secrets and dreams. Lily was not bored and lonely anymore. She was happy and grateful. She had found a magical friend in a jar.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the big yard. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It looks amazing.
+
+"Wow, look at the balloon!" Sara says. "It is so pretty!"
+
+"Let's go and see it!" Ben says. "Maybe we can touch it!"
+
+They run after the balloon. It moves slowly to the east. They follow it over the fence, across the road, and into the woods. They do not see their mom or dad.
+
+"Where is the balloon?" Sara asks. "I can't see it anymore."
+
+"Me neither," Ben says. "Maybe it is behind the trees."
+
+They keep running. They do not know where they are. They are lost.
+
+They hear a loud noise. It is a bear. It is big and brown and angry. It sees them and growls.
+
+"Help!" Sara screams. "It is a bear!"
+
+"Run!" Ben shouts. "Run back to the road!"
+
+But it is too late. The bear is faster than them. It catches them and bites them. They cry and bleed. They are hurt.
+
+The balloon is gone. It has popped. It does not look amazing anymore. It is just a piece of trash.
+Tom and Lily are playing with paper and string. They want to make a kite. Tom folds the paper into a big diamond. Lily cuts a long string and ties it to the paper. They are very careful not to rip the paper or tangle the string.
+
+"Look, we made a kite!" Tom says. "Let's go outside and fly it!"
+
+They run to the park with their kite. They find a big hill and a strong wind. Tom holds the string and Lily runs with the kite. The kite goes up in the air and flaps in the wind.
+
+"Wow, it's flying!" Lily says. "It's so pretty!"
+
+But then, a big bird sees the kite. It thinks the kite is another bird. It flies towards the kite and tries to catch it. The bird pecks at the paper and pulls at the string.
+
+"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouts. "That's our kite!"
+
+The bird does not listen. It keeps attacking the kite. The paper rips and the string breaks. The kite falls to the ground.
+
+"Oh no, our kite!" Lily cries. "The bird ruined it!"
+
+Tom and Lily are very sad. They pick up the pieces of their kite and go back home. They hug each other and say they will make another kite tomorrow. They hope the bird will not come back.
+Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and blocks. They did not hear the door open and close quietly.
+
+A thief came into the house. He was looking for something to take. He saw Ben and Mia's toys on the floor. He thought they were nice and shiny. He decided to remove them and put them in his bag.
+
+"Hey, stop!" Ben shouted when he saw the thief. "Those are our toys! Give them back!"
+
+The thief was scared. He did not expect anyone to be home. He ran to the door with his bag. But Mia was faster. She grabbed his leg and made him fall.
+
+"Help! Help!" Mia yelled. "There is a thief in the house!"
+
+Ben and Mia's mom heard the noise. She came to the living room and saw the thief on the floor. She called the police. The police came and took the thief away.
+
+Ben and Mia were brave and happy. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They got their toys back and continued to play. The thief was gloomy and sorry. He learned his lesson and never stole again.
+Sara loved to play princess. She had a pink dress, a shiny crown and a wand. She liked to march around the house and pretend she was the queen of everything. She was a gifted princess, she could make wishes come true with her wand.
+
+One day, she saw a little bird outside the window. It was hurt and could not fly. Sara felt sorry for the bird. She wanted to help it. She opened the window and said, "Hello, little bird. I am Princess Sara. I can make you better with my wand. Do you want to be my friend?"
+
+The bird was scared at first, but it saw that Sara was kind and gentle. It nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Princess Sara. You are very nice."
+
+Sara smiled and waved her wand. She said, "Wish, wish, wish. Make the bird fly and happy." She saw a sparkle of magic and the bird's wing healed. The bird flapped its wings and flew in the air. It was so happy. It sang a beautiful song for Sara.
+
+Sara clapped and laughed. She said, "You are welcome, little bird. You are a wonderful friend. You have a lovely voice. Will you come back and visit me?"
+
+The bird nodded and said, "Of course, Princess Sara. You are a gifted princess. You have a big heart. I will come back and sing for you. Goodbye for now." The bird flew away and Sara waved goodbye. She felt very happy. She had made a new friend and a good deed. She marched around the house and sang along with the bird. She was a gifted princess.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They share a room and a big mattress. They like to play on the mattress and make forts and jump and roll. But sometimes they fight over the mattress. They want to keep it for themselves.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben have a big fight. Lily says, "This is my mattress. You go away. I keep it." Ben says, "No, this is our mattress. You share. I keep it." They pull and push and shout. They make the mattress fall off the bed. They make a big mess.
+
+Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees the mattress on the floor and the twins angry and red. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over the mattress? You should be nice to each other. You are twins. You are friends."
+
+Lily and Ben look at Mom and then at each other. They feel sad. They know they were wrong. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, twin. We love you. We share." They hug and kiss and smile.
+
+Mom helps them put the mattress back on the bed. She says, "That's better. Now you can play on the mattress together. But be careful and gentle. And don't forget to clean up the mess." Lily and Ben say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you, Mom." They play on the mattress together. They are happy.
+One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and climbed up the stairs. She was very happy and excited.
+
+But when she got to the top, she saw something on the slide. It was a big, black insect with many legs. It was crawling on the slide and making a loud noise. Mia was scared and did not want to go on the slide anymore. She lay down on the floor and cried.
+
+Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the insect on the slide and said, "Don't worry, Mia. It is just a beetle. It will not hurt you. It is looking for food. Maybe it likes the sour lemonade that someone spilled on the slide."
+
+She picked up Mia and hugged her. She said, "Let's go to another slide. There are many more in the park. You can have fun and forget about the beetle." She took Mia to another slide that was red and shiny. Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you."
+
+She went on the red slide and had a lot of fun. She did not see any more insects on the slides. She was happy and brave. She enjoyed the park with her mom.
+Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They hear a loud voice from the kitchen. It is their mom.
+
+"Anna, Ben, it is time to leave. We are going to the park. Put your toys away and get your coats."
+
+Anna and Ben are happy. They love the park. They quickly put their toys in the box and run to the kitchen. They see their mom holding their coats and hats.
+
+"Are you ready, my loves?" mom asks.
+
+"Yes, mom!" Anna and Ben say.
+
+They put on their coats and hats and follow mom to the car. They buckle up and mom starts the car. They drive to the park. The sun is shining and the sky is light blue. They see other kids playing on the swings, the slide and the sandbox.
+
+"Look, mom, the park!" Anna says.
+
+"It is beautiful, Anna. Let's go have some fun!" mom says.
+
+They get out of the car and run to the playground. They play with the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They do not want to leave.
+Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they found a hose in the yard. It was long and green and had water inside.
+
+Ben wanted to hold the hose and make water come out. He said, "I want to hold the hose. It is fun." Sam wanted to hold the hose too. He said, "No, I want to hold the hose. It is mine." They both pulled the hose and tried to take it from each other.
+
+They were very stubborn. They did not want to share the hose. They did not listen to their mom, who said, "Stop fighting. You can take turns with the hose." They did not see the car, who came down the street. The car was fast and loud and big.
+
+The car did not see Ben and Sam, who were in the road. The car hit them and made them fall. The hose flew out of their hands and landed on the grass. Ben and Sam were hurt and scared and sad. They cried and cried and wished they had shared the hose.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They love horses. Today, they go to the farm with Mom and Dad. They see many horses in the stable. They want to ride them.
+
+"Can we ride the horses, Mom?" Anna asks.
+
+"Sure, but you have to be careful. The horses are big and strong. You have to listen to the farmer and follow the rules," Mom says.
+
+The farmer is nice. He helps Anna and Ben to put on helmets and vests. He shows them how to stand on a stool and get on the horses. He gives them each a rope to hold.
+
+"Are you ready, kids?" he asks.
+
+"Yes!" Anna and Ben say.
+
+The farmer leads the horses out of the stable. He walks slowly and talks to the horses. He tells Anna and Ben to sit straight and relax. He says the horses are gentle and friendly.
+
+Anna and Ben feel happy. They look around and see the fields, the trees, the sky. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They hear the horses' hooves and breaths. They smile at each other.
+
+"This is perfect," Anna says.
+
+"I love it," Ben says.
+
+They ride the horses for a long time. They have fun. They thank the farmer and the horses. They hug Mom and Dad. They want to come back again.
+Ben and Lily were going to camp with their mom and dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed their bags, their toys, and their sleeping bags. They got in the car and drove for a long time.
+
+"Are we there yet?" Ben asked.
+
+"Soon, honey," mom said. "Look, there are the trees and the lake. We are almost there."
+
+Lily looked out the window and saw the camp. She saw other kids playing, running, and laughing. She saw tents, swings, and a big fire. She wanted to join them.
+
+"Wow, this looks fun!" Lily said. "Can we go play, mom?"
+
+"Sure, sweetie," mom said. "But first, we have to find our spot and set up our tent. Come on, Ben, help us."
+
+Ben did not want to help. He was tired and bored. He did not like the camp. He did not like the other kids. He was jealous of Lily. He wanted to stay in the car.
+
+"No, I don't want to," Ben said. He crossed his arms and yawned. "I want to go home."
+
+"Ben, don't be silly," dad said. "This is a great adventure. You will have fun, I promise. Come on, it's not hard. Just hold this pole and this rope."
+
+Ben did not listen. He turned his head and yawned again. He closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.
+
+Lily saw Ben and felt sorry for him. She knew he was not happy. She wanted him to have fun too. She had an idea.
+
+"Ben, look!" Lily said. She pointed to a big, fluffy, white dog. The dog was running towards them, wagging its tail. "It's a friendly dog. Do you want to pet it?"
+
+Ben opened his eyes and saw the dog. He liked dogs. He smiled and got out of the car. He ran to the dog and petted it. The dog licked his face and made him laugh.
+
+"See, Ben?" Lily said. "This is fun. There are more things to do here. Come on, let's go play with the other kids. Maybe they have more dogs."
+
+Ben nodded and followed Lily. He forgot about being tired and bored and jealous. He was happy and excited. He was going to camp with his mom, dad, and sister. And a friendly dog.
+Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a woman with a big bag. She looked at them and smiled. Lily and Sam smiled back.
+
+The woman came closer and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want some candy?" She opened her bag and showed them some colorful wrappers. Lily and Sam liked candy, but they knew they should not take it from strangers.
+
+They shook their heads and said, "No, thank you. We have to go now." They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her about the woman and the candy. Their mom hugged them and said, "You did the right thing. That woman was not nice. She wanted to take you away."
+
+The woman saw them talking to their mom. She looked angry and scared. She closed her bag and ran away. She ran into the dark street, where a big car was coming. The car honked and braked, but it was too late. The woman was hit by the car and fell to the ground.
+
+Lily and Sam heard the loud noise and saw the woman lying still. They felt sorry for her, but they were also glad they were safe. They held their mom's hand and walked home. They learned a lesson that day: never talk to strangers, even if they offer candy.
+Anna liked to play with her dolls in the classroom. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a gentle smile. Anna always took good care of Lily and gave her hugs and kisses.
+
+One day, a new boy came to the classroom. His name was Ben. He had short hair, a blue shirt, and a loud voice. He looked around the classroom and saw Anna and her dolls. He walked over to her and said, "What are you doing?"
+
+"I'm playing with my dolls," Anna said. "This is Lily. She's my best friend."
+
+Ben snorted. "Dolls are silly. They can't do anything. They can't run or jump or talk. They're boring."
+
+Anna felt sad. She loved her dolls. She said, "No, they're not. They're fun and nice and pretty. They can do many things. They can sing and dance and tell stories. They're not boring."
+
+Ben laughed. "That's not true. You're just making things up. Let me see your doll." He reached out his hand and grabbed Lily from Anna. He pulled her hair, ripped her dress, and threw her on the floor.
+
+Anna gasped. She felt angry and scared. She said, "Stop it! Give her back! You're hurting her!"
+
+Ben ignored her. He said, "See? She can't do anything. She's just a stupid doll. She's not your friend. She's nothing."
+
+Anna cried. She ran to Lily and picked her up. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry he was mean to you. You're still my best friend. You're not nothing. You're everything."
+
+The teacher saw what happened. She walked over to Ben and said, "Ben, that was very bad. You can't take things that don't belong to you. You can't hurt other people's toys. You can't be rude and mean. You have to say sorry to Anna and her doll."
+
+Ben frowned. He didn't want to say sorry. He said, "But I don't like dolls. They're silly and boring."
+
+The teacher said, "It doesn't matter if you like them or not. You have to respect them. You have to respect Anna. She likes dolls. She likes Lily. She's your classmate. You have to be kind and gentle to her and her doll. You have to include them in your play. That's how you make friends."
+
+Ben thought about it. He looked at Anna and Lily. He saw that they were sad and hurt. He felt a little sorry. He said, "Okay. I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, Lily. I was bad. I won't do it again. Can I play with you?"
+
+Anna looked at him. She saw that he was sorry. She felt a little happy. She said, "Okay. You can play with us. But you have to be nice and gentle. You have to share and take turns. You have to listen and learn. That's how you play with dolls."
+
+Ben nodded. He said, "Okay. I'll try. I'll be nice and gentle. I'll share and take turns. I'll listen and learn. Maybe I'll like dolls. Maybe they're not so silly and boring. Maybe they're fun and nice and pretty. Maybe they can do many things. Maybe they can be my friends too."
+
+Anna smiled. She said, "Maybe they can. Maybe you can. Maybe we can all be friends. Come on, let's play."
+
+They played with the dolls in the classroom. They sang and danced and told stories. They had fun and learned. They were kind and gentle. They included each other. They became friends.
+Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's doll and wanted it.
+
+"Give me your doll!" Max said to Lily.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Lily said to Max.
+
+Max tried to grab the doll from Lily, but Lily held it tight. They both pulled and tugged on the doll, making it rip.
+
+"Stop it, Max! You are selfish!" Lily yelled at Max.
+
+Max yelled back at Lily. "No, you are selfish! You have the doll and the car!"
+
+Their mom heard them yelling and came to see what was wrong. She saw the ripped doll and the angry kids.
+
+"What is going on here?" Mom asked.
+
+"Max wanted my doll and he ripped it!" Lily said.
+
+"Lily had the doll and the car and she wouldn't share!" Max said.
+
+Mom shook her head and sighed. She took the doll and the car and put them away.
+
+"Both of you are selfish and rude. You need to learn how to share and play nicely. No more toys for today. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." Mom said.
+
+Lily and Max felt sad and sorry. They went to their rooms and wished they had not yelled and fought. They decided to say sorry to each other and to mom. They hoped they could play with their toys again tomorrow.
+Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a charming doll that had long hair and a pink dress. They named her Rose and took care of her every day.
+
+One Sunday, Lily and Tom went to the park with their parents. They brought Rose with them and put her on a bench while they ran around and had fun. They forgot about Rose and did not notice that a big dog came and sniffed her. The dog thought Rose was a toy and grabbed her with his teeth. He ran away with her, making her dirty and tearing her dress.
+
+Lily and Tom heard Rose's cry and saw the dog running with her. They were very sad and scared. They ran after the dog and shouted, "Stop! Give us back our Rose! She is not your toy, she is our friend!"
+
+The dog heard them and stopped. He looked at Rose and saw that she was not a toy, but a doll. He felt sorry for hurting her and making her cry. He dropped her gently on the grass and wagged his tail. He barked, "I am sorry. I did not know. I thought she was a toy. I like toys. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Lily and Tom picked up Rose and hugged her. They saw that she was dirty and torn, but they still loved her. They looked at the dog and saw that he was friendly and lonely. They smiled and said, "It's okay. We forgive you. You did not mean to hurt her. We like toys too. And we like animals. Do you want to be our friend?"
+
+The dog nodded and licked their faces. He was happy to have new friends. Lily and Tom, Rose and the dog played together for a long time. They shared their toys and had fun. They learned to care for each other and to be kind to everyone. They had a wonderful Sunday.
+Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a shiny glass on the grass. It is round and smooth and has many colors.
+
+"Wow, look at this glass!" Ben says. "It is so pretty!"
+
+"Can I see it?" Lily asks. She reaches for the glass.
+
+"Be careful!" Ben says. "It might be sharp. You could hurt your hand."
+
+Lily stops. She does not want to hurt her hand. She thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea.
+
+"I know!" she says. "We can pick some flowers and put them in the glass. Then we can give it to Mommy. She will love it!"
+
+"That is a smart idea!" Ben says. He smiles. He and Lily pick some flowers. They find yellow ones, red ones, and purple ones. They put them in the glass. The glass looks like a rainbow.
+
+They run to the house. They find Mommy in the kitchen. They show her the glass with the flowers.
+
+"Look, Mommy!" they say. "We made this for you!"
+
+Mommy hugs them. She is very happy. She puts the glass on the table.
+
+"Thank you, Ben and Lily!" she says. "You are very smart and kind. This is the best gift ever!"
+Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play at the park. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. Tim thought the goose was cool and wanted to touch it. Lily was scared of the goose and told Tim to stay away.
+
+But Tim did not listen to Lily. He ran towards the goose and tried to grab its wing. The goose did not like that and honked loudly. It bit Tim's hand and made him cry. Lily ran to help Tim and took him to his mom. His mom put a bandage on his hand and told him he was silly.
+
+Tim was sorry for what he did. He learned that he should not bother animals that he does not know. He also learned that he should trust his friend Lily when she warns him of danger. Lily was a good friend who cared for him. Tim hugged Lily and said he was sorry. Lily forgave him and they played together again. They stayed away from the goose and had fun.
+Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. But then they see dark clouds in the sky. They hear a loud sound. Boom! It is thunder.
+
+"Let's go home," Sara says. "It will rain soon."
+
+"No, let's stay," Ben says. "I like rain. It is fun."
+
+They keep playing, but the clouds get darker and darker. Then they feel something wet on their faces. It is rain. It is not a little rain. It is a lot of rain. It is big and fat rain.
+
+"Look, Sara, look!" Ben says. "The rain is fat. It is like drops of water. Can you guess how many there are?"
+
+Sara does not want to guess. She does not like rain. She is wet and cold and sad. She wants to go home.
+
+"I don't know, Ben," Sara says. "I don't care. I want to go home. I don't like fat rain. It is not fun. It is bad."
+
+Ben sees that Sara is unhappy. He is sorry. He likes rain, but he likes Sara more. He is a good friend.
+
+"OK, Sara, OK," Ben says. "Let's go home. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad. Maybe we can play again tomorrow. Maybe the sun will come out."
+
+Sara smiles a little. She is glad that Ben is nice. She is still wet and cold, but she is not so sad. She takes Ben's hand and they run to their homes. They say goodbye and hope for a better day.
+Sam liked to play with his toy tank. He made it go zoom and boom and crash. He pretended it was a big and strong tank that could do anything. He liked to make it fight with his other toys, like his dinosaur and his robot.
+
+One day, his mom said, "Sam, it's time to clean up your toys. We have to go to the store soon." Sam did not want to clean up. He wanted to play more. He said, "No, mom, I want to play with my tank. It's fun!"
+
+His mom said, "Sam, you have to listen to me. You can play with your tank later, but now you have to put it away. It's not nice to leave a mess." She tried to take his tank from him, but he held it tight. He said, "No, mom, it's my tank. You can't have it!" He tried to resist his mom.
+
+His mom said, "Sam, don't be difficult. You have to share your toys. How would you feel if someone took your tank and did not give it back?" She tried to make him think. She said, "Remember when Billy took your ball and did not let you play with it? You were sad and angry, right?"
+
+Sam remembered. He did not like when Billy took his ball. He felt bad. He looked at his mom. He looked at his tank. He thought for a moment. He said, "Sorry, mom. You're right. I have to share my toys. Here, you can have my tank. I'll clean up the rest." He gave his tank to his mom and started to pick up his other toys.
+
+His mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You're a good boy. I'm proud of you. You can play with your tank again when we come back from the store, okay?" She hugged him and kissed him. Sam nodded. He said, "Okay, mom. I love you." He felt happy. He learned a lesson. He and his mom went to the store. The end.
+Lila and Ben were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They found many pretty shells of different colors and shapes.
+
+"Look, Lila, I found a huge shell!" Ben said, holding up a big pink shell. "It has a spiral and a hole. Do you want it?"
+
+Lila smiled and nodded. She liked huge shells. She gave Ben a small blue shell that she had found. "This is for you, Ben. It has stripes and a star. Do you like it?"
+
+Ben smiled and nodded. He liked small shells. He thanked Lila and put the blue shell in his pocket. They hugged and continued to look for more shells.
+
+They had a lot of fun on the shore. They gave each other shells and made a pile of them. They also made a sandcastle and decorated it with shells. They were very happy.
+Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with olives. They pick olives and put them in a basket.
+
+One day, a big dog comes to the garden. The dog is hungry. He sees the basket of olives. He runs to the basket and tries to eat the olives.
+
+Lila and Ben are scared. They love their olives. They want to protect them. They shout at the dog.
+
+"Go away, dog! These are our olives! You cannot have them!" Lila says.
+
+"Bad dog! Leave our olives alone! They are clean and yummy!" Ben says.
+
+The dog does not listen. He barks and growls. He wants the olives. He jumps on the basket and knocks it over. The olives fall on the ground.
+
+Lila and Ben are sad. They cry. They hug each other. They do not know what to do.
+
+Then, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She comes to the garden. She sees the dog and the olives. She is angry.
+
+"Hey, dog! What are you doing here? Get out of my garden! You are not welcome here!" Mom says.
+
+She picks up a stick and waves it at the dog. The dog is afraid. He runs away. He does not want to fight with mom.
+
+Mom goes to Lila and Ben. She hugs them. She is sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, my loves. I did not know the dog was here. He must have escaped from his owner. Are you okay?" Mom says.
+
+Lila and Ben nod. They are okay. They are happy to see mom. They are glad she protected them.
+
+Mom picks up the olives. She puts them back in the basket. She smiles.
+
+"Don't worry, my loves. The olives are still good. We can wash them and make them clean. We can eat them later. They are still yummy." Mom says.
+
+Lila and Ben smile. They love mom. They love their olives. They thank mom.
+
+"Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love you." Lila and Ben say.
+
+Mom kisses them. She loves them too. She takes them to the house. They wash the olives. They eat them. They are happy.
+Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of figures, like animals, cars, and dolls. They liked to make up stories with them and speak to each other.
+
+"Look, this is my lion. He is very strong and brave. He can roar and scare everyone away," Tom said, holding up a yellow figure.
+
+"That's nice, but my princess is more beautiful and kind. She can sing and dance and make everyone happy," Lily said, holding up a pink figure.
+
+They kept playing, but soon they started to argue. Tom wanted to make his lion chase Lily's princess, but Lily did not like that. She wanted to make her princess have a tea party with her other dolls. They both wanted to play their own way, and they did not listen to each other. They became very impatient and angry.
+
+"Stop it! You are ruining my game! Your lion is mean and ugly!" Lily shouted, snatching Tom's figure.
+
+"Give it back! You are being selfish! Your princess is boring and silly!" Tom shouted, grabbing Lily's figure.
+
+They pulled and tugged, but neither of them would let go. They started to cry and scream, and they did not notice that their figures were breaking. The lion's tail snapped off, and the princess's head fell off. They looked at their broken toys and felt very sad and sorry.
+
+But it was too late. Their toys were ruined, and they had no one to play with. They had lost their fun and their friends. They wished they had been nicer and more patient, but they did not know how to fix their mistake. They sat on the floor, alone and unhappy. The end.
+Sam and Mia were twins who liked to go on tours with their mom and dad. They liked to see new things and learn new words. One day, they went on a tour of a big farm. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. They also saw a big red tractor.
+
+"Can we ride the tractor, please?" Sam asked the tour guide.
+
+"Sorry, no. The tractor is only for the farmer. But you can look at it and touch it," the tour guide said.
+
+Sam and Mia ran to the tractor and climbed on the big wheels. They pretended to drive and honk the horn. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But then, something bad happened. Sam felt something wet and warm on his leg. He looked down and saw a yellow puddle. He had peed his pants. He felt very embarrassed. He wanted to hide.
+
+"Mia, help me!" he whispered to his sister.
+
+Mia saw what happened and felt sorry for Sam. She was a good sister. She took off her jacket and wrapped it around Sam's waist. She said to him, "Don't worry, Sam. It's okay. It happens to everyone sometimes. Let's go find mom and dad. They will help you."
+
+Sam nodded and held Mia's hand. They walked to their mom and dad, who were talking to the tour guide. They told them what happened and asked for a new pair of pants.
+
+Mom and dad hugged Sam and Mia. They said, "We're proud of you, Sam, for being brave. And we're proud of you, Mia, for being kind. You're both good twins. We love you."
+
+They gave Sam a new pair of pants and a wet wipe. They threw away the old pants and the jacket. They thanked the tour guide and said goodbye to the farm. They got in their car and drove home.
+
+Sam and Mia felt better. They were not embarrassed anymore. They were happy. They had learned a lot on the tour. They had also learned to help each other. They were good twins.
+Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to run, chase, and jump with the animals. One day, they saw a big flock of sheep in the field. They wanted to jump with the sheep, too.
+
+"Look, Tom, so many sheep!" Lily said. "Let's go and jump with them!"
+
+"OK, Lily, let's go!" Tom said. They ran to the field and started to jump with the sheep. The sheep were soft and white and made funny noises. Lily and Tom had fun jumping with the sheep.
+
+But one sheep did not like them. He was the leader of the flock and he was not humble. He thought he was the best jumper and he did not want anyone to jump with his sheep. He saw Lily and Tom jumping with his sheep and he got angry. He ran to them and said:
+
+"Baa! Baa! Go away! You are not sheep! You cannot jump with us! You are bad!"
+
+Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want to make the sheep angry. They said:
+
+"Sorry, Mr. Sheep, we did not mean to be bad. We just wanted to play and jump with you. You are very good jumpers and we like you."
+
+But the sheep did not listen. He said:
+
+"Baa! Baa! No, you are not sorry! You are lying! You are not humble! You are rude! Go away or I will bite you!"
+
+He showed his teeth and looked mean. Lily and Tom did not want to be bitten. They ran away from the field and back to the farm. They were sad and hurt. They did not understand why the sheep was so mean to them. They just wanted to be friends and jump with the sheep. They wished the sheep was humble and nice.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with boats. They had a big tub of water in the garden, and they made boats from paper, sticks and leaves. They pretended the tub was a port, and they sailed their boats to different places.
+
+One day, Lily wanted to explain to Ben how to make a boat with a sail. She said, "You need a big paper, and you fold it like this. Then you put a stick in the middle, and you tie a leaf to the stick. That is the sail. It helps the boat go faster with the wind."
+
+But Ben did not listen to Lily. He said, "I don't need a sail. My boat is fine without it. It has a big motor that makes noise. Vroom, vroom!" He pushed his boat hard, and it crashed into Lily's boat. Lily's boat tipped over, and the sail got wet.
+
+Lily was very sad and angry. She said, "Ben, you are mean! You broke my boat! You did not let me explain! You did not share the port!" She grabbed Ben's boat, and threw it out of the tub. Ben's boat landed on the grass, and the motor fell off.
+
+Ben was also sad and angry. He said, "Lily, you are mean! You threw my boat! You did not care about my motor! You took all the port!" He ran to get his boat, and he stomped on Lily's boat. Lily's boat ripped, and the stick broke.
+
+Lily and Ben started to cry. They both wanted their boats back. They both wanted to play in the port. They both wanted to have fun.
+
+Their mom heard them crying, and she came to the garden. She saw the broken boats, and the wet paper. She said, "What happened here? Why are you crying? Why are you fighting?"
+
+Lily and Ben told their mom what they did. They both said they were sorry. They both said they were wrong. They both said they wanted to make up.
+
+Their mom hugged them, and said, "It's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. I'm glad you want to make up. Fighting is not nice. Sharing is nice. Listening is nice. Explaining is nice. Playing is nice. Can you do that?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded, and said, "Yes, mom. We can do that. We can share the port. We can listen to each other. We can explain our boats. We can play nicely."
+
+Their mom smiled, and said, "Good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go inside, and get some new paper. We can make new boats together. We can make boats with sails, and boats with motors. We can make boats that are different, and boats that are the same. We can make boats that are fun."
+
+Lily and Ben smiled, and said, "Yes, mom. Let's do that. Let's make new boats. Let's have fun."
+
+They went inside, and got some new paper. They made new boats together. They sailed their boats in the tub. They shared the port. They listened to each other. They explained their boats. They played nicely. They had fun.
+
+The tub was a peaceful port, and Lily and Ben were happy twins.
+Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily had a big surprise for Tom. She made a card for him with a symbol on it. A symbol is a shape that means something.
+
+"Look, Tom, this is for you!" Lily said, giving him the card. "It is a heart. A heart means love. I love you, Tom. You are my best friend."
+
+Tom smiled and hugged Lily. He liked the card very much. He saw the heart symbol and knew what it meant. He loved Lily too. He wanted to give her something back.
+
+"Thank you, Lily. This is a very nice card. You are very kind. I have something for you too." Tom said, looking in his backpack. He found a small box and opened it. Inside was a necklace with a symbol on it. A symbol is a shape that means something.
+
+"Look, Lily, this is for you!" Tom said, giving her the necklace. "It is a star. A star means wish. I wish you happiness, Lily. You are my best friend."
+
+Lily gasped and put on the necklace. She liked the necklace very much. She saw the star symbol and knew what it meant. She wished Tom happiness too. He gave her something very unusual. Unusual means not like other things.
+
+"Thank you, Tom. This is a very nice necklace. You are very clever. I have never seen anything like this." Lily said, admiring the necklace. "It is a star. A star means wish. I wish you happiness, Tom. You are my best friend."
+
+They hugged and smiled. They were very happy. They had received symbols of love and wish from each other. They were best friends.
+Anna and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked to watch them and learn their names and sounds.
+
+Then they came to a big cage with a tall bird. It had a long neck, a small head, and black and white feathers. It was an ostrich. Anna and Ben had never seen an ostrich before.
+
+"Wow, look at that bird!" Anna said. "It is so big and funny!"
+
+"Can it fly?" Ben asked.
+
+"No, it can't fly," mom said. "But it can run very fast. It can also kick with its strong legs."
+
+"Can we feed it?" Anna asked.
+
+"Sure, you can. There are some carrots and lettuce over there. You can hold them in your hand and the ostrich will peck them."
+
+Anna and Ben took some carrots and lettuce and went closer to the cage. They stretched their hands and waited for the ostrich to come. The ostrich saw them and walked towards them. It looked curious and hungry.
+
+"Hello, ostrich!" Anna said. "We have some food for you. Do you want some?"
+
+The ostrich nodded and pecked the carrots and lettuce from their hands. It made a soft noise, like a snort. Anna and Ben giggled. They liked the ostrich.
+
+"Thank you, ostrich!" Ben said. "You are very nice and smart!"
+
+The ostrich nodded again and looked at them with its big eyes. It seemed to like them too.
+
+Then Anna noticed something on the ostrich's back. It was a colorful scarf. It had red, blue, yellow, and green stripes. It looked pretty and warm.
+
+"Look, mom!" Anna said. "The ostrich has a scarf! Who gave it to him?"
+
+Mom smiled. "That was me. I made it for him. I thought he might be cold in the winter. Do you like it?"
+
+Anna and Ben nodded. They thought it was a very nice gift. They also thought mom was very kind and clever.
+
+They gave the ostrich one more carrot and said goodbye. They waved their hands and the ostrich waved its neck. They felt happy and learned a lot. They hoped to see the ostrich again.
+Lily and Sam were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was raining. The rain made the grass wet and the sky gray. They could not ride their bikes or swing on the swings.
+
+"Can we watch a video?" Lily asked her mom.
+
+"Okay, but only for a little while," mom said. "Then you have to do something else."
+
+Mom gave them a video of funny animals. Lily and Sam liked the video. They laughed at the cats and dogs and monkeys. They forgot about the rain.
+
+But then the video stopped. It made a loud noise and showed a black screen. The video was bad. It was broken.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily and Sam cried. "The video is bad! We want to watch more!"
+
+Mom came and looked at the video. She tried to fix it, but it did not work.
+
+"I'm sorry, kids," mom said. "The video is bad. We have to throw it away."
+
+Lily and Sam were sad. They liked the video. They did not want to throw it away.
+
+"Can we watch another video?" Sam asked.
+
+"No, we don't have another video," mom said. "But we have some books and games and toys. Why don't you play with them?"
+
+Lily and Sam did not want to play with books and games and toys. They wanted to watch a video. But they saw that mom was right. The rain was still raining. They had to do something else.
+
+"Okay, mom," Lily and Sam said. "We will play with books and games and toys."
+
+They went to their room and found some books and games and toys. They read and played and had fun. They did not think about the video or the rain. They were happy.
+Jill and Jack were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they had played with all their toys many times and they were bored. They wanted something new and fun to do.
+
+One day, their mom said she had to go to the store to buy some supplies. She told them to stay in the house and be good. She said she would be back soon. Jill and Jack nodded, but they were not happy.
+
+When their mom left, they decided to explore the house. They went to their mom's bedroom and opened her closet. They saw a shiny box on the shelf. They were curious and climbed up to get it.
+
+Inside the box, they found many jewels. They were red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. They sparkled and glittered in the light. Jill and Jack gasped. They had never seen such beautiful things.
+
+"Wow, look at these jewels!" Jill said. "They are so pretty. Can we play with them?"
+
+"I don't know," Jack said. "Mom might get mad. Maybe they are very important."
+
+"Who cares?" Jill said. "She won't know. Let's pretend we are kings and queens and wear them."
+
+They took out the jewels and put them on their necks, ears, fingers, and wrists. They felt very fancy and happy. They forgot about their boring toys.
+
+They did not hear their mom come back from the store. She walked into her bedroom and saw them with her jewels. She was very angry and shocked.
+
+"Jill! Jack! What are you doing?" she yelled. "Those are not toys. Those are my jewels. They are very valuable and special. You could have lost them or broken them. How could you?"
+
+Jill and Jack were scared and sorry. They took off the jewels and put them back in the box. They apologized to their mom and said they were bored and curious.
+
+Their mom sighed and hugged them. She said she understood, but they should never touch her jewels again. She said they were a gift from their grandma, who had passed away. She said they were very precious to her and she wanted to keep them safe.
+
+She also said she had a surprise for them. She had bought them some new toys at the store. She said they were fun and colorful and would make them happy.
+
+Jill and Jack smiled and thanked their mom. They followed her to the living room and saw the new toys. They were excited and eager to play with them. They forgot about the jewels. They were not bored anymore.
+Anna liked to print pictures with her crayons. She had many papers with flowers, animals and stars. She wanted to show her mom her prints, but mom was busy. Mom was sewing a blouse for Anna's aunt. The blouse was red and had buttons.
+
+"Mom, mom, look at my prints!" Anna said, holding her papers. "They are very pretty, right?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Anna, they are very pretty. But I need to finish this blouse first. Can you wait a little bit?"
+
+Anna felt impatient. She wanted mom to see her prints now. She did not want to wait. She put her papers on the table and said, "No, I can't wait. I want you to see them now. Please, mom, please!"
+
+Mom sighed and said, "Anna, I know you are proud of your prints, but you have to be patient. Sewing a blouse is not easy. It takes time and care. If I stop now, I might make a mistake. And then the blouse will not look nice. Do you understand?"
+
+Anna thought for a moment. She did not like to make mistakes. She wanted her prints to look nice too. She said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I will wait. Can I help you with the blouse?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good girl. You can help me by choosing a button for the blouse. Which one do you like?"
+
+Anna looked at the buttons. There were many colors and shapes. She picked a yellow one that looked like a sun. She said, "I like this one. It is bright and happy. Like my prints."
+
+Mom said, "That is a perfect button, Anna. It matches the blouse very well. And it matches your prints too. You have a good eye for colors. Here, let me sew it on. And then we can look at your prints together. OK?"
+
+Anna nodded and said, "OK, mom. I love you."
+
+Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sunshine."
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and wags its tail.
+
+"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "Do you want to play with us?"
+
+The dog barks and licks Lily's face. Lily laughs and hugs the dog.
+
+"Can we keep him, Ben?" Lily asks. "He is so nice and soft."
+
+Ben is confused. He likes the dog, but he does not know if they can keep him.
+
+"I don't know, Lily," Ben says. "Maybe he has a home and a family. Maybe they are looking for him."
+
+Lily looks sad. She does not want to lose her new friend.
+
+"But he likes us, Ben," Lily says. "He is happy with us. Maybe he does not have a home and a family. Maybe he is lonely."
+
+Ben thinks for a moment. He does not want to make Lily sad, but he also does not want to take someone else's dog.
+
+"Let's ask someone, Lily," Ben says. "Maybe they can help us find out if he has a home and a family. And if he does not, maybe we can keep him."
+
+Lily nods. She agrees with Ben. They hold hands and walk with the dog to a nearby bench. There, they see a lady with a phone. She is smiling and talking.
+
+"Excuse me, lady," Ben says. "Can you help us with this dog?"
+
+The lady looks at them and the dog. She gasps and smiles more.
+
+"Oh, my goodness!" the lady says. "That's my dog! His name is Max. He ran away from me this morning. I've been looking for him everywhere. Thank you so much for finding him!"
+
+Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know the dog had a name and a lady. They are happy that they helped the lady, but they are also sad that they have to say goodbye to the dog.
+
+"We're sorry, lady," Lily says. "We did not know he was your dog. We thought he was lost and lonely. We wanted to keep him as our friend."
+
+The lady hugs them and the dog.
+
+"That's very kind of you, children," the lady says. "You are very good friends. Max is lucky to have met you. He likes you very much. But he also loves me and his home. He was just curious and adventurous. He did not mean to run away."
+
+The lady gives them a cookie and a sticker. She thanks them again and walks away with the dog. The dog barks and wags his tail. He looks at Lily and Ben and licks their faces.
+
+"Goodbye, Max," Lily and Ben say. "We will miss you. You are a good friend."
+
+They wave at the dog and the lady. They feel a little sad, but also a little happy. They still have each other as friends. They decide to play in the park some more. They hope to see Max again someday.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build tall towers and see how high they could go. Lily was very enthusiastic and always wanted to add more blocks to the top. Ben was more careful and tried to balance the blocks so they would not fall.
+
+"Look, look, I made the tallest tower ever!" Lily shouted, putting another block on the top. "It is higher than the table!"
+
+"Wow, that is very high, Lily," Ben said. "But be careful, it might fall down. You should stop now."
+
+"No, no, I want to make it higher and higher!" Lily said. "I can put one more block on the top. Watch me!"
+
+Lily reached for another block, but as she did, she bumped into the tower. The blocks wobbled and started to fall. Lily gasped and tried to catch them, but it was too late. The tower crashed to the floor, making a loud noise.
+
+"Oh no, oh no, our tower is gone!" Lily cried. "We worked so hard to make it. I am sorry, Ben, I am sorry!"
+
+Ben saw that Lily was very sad and felt sorry for her too. He did not want to make her feel worse. He had an idea.
+
+"It is okay, Lily, do not cry," Ben said. "We can make another tower. But this time, we can make it together. I will help you balance the blocks, and you can help me find the best ones. We can save some blocks for the top, and make it very high, but not too high. What do you think?"
+
+Lily looked at Ben and smiled. She liked his idea. She wiped her tears and nodded.
+
+"Okay, Ben, that sounds good," Lily said. "Thank you for being nice to me. You are a good friend."
+
+They hugged and then started to pick up the blocks. They were enthusiastic again and had fun building a new tower. They saved some blocks for the top and made it very high, but not too high. They were proud of their tower and happy with each other.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. Anna saw a red poppy and ran to pick it. She smiled and said, "Look, Ben, a poppy! It is so pretty and soft!"
+
+Ben followed her and saw the poppy. He wanted to touch it too. He reached out his hand and pulled the poppy. But he pulled too hard and the poppy came off the stem. He was sad and said, "Oh no, I broke the poppy! I'm sorry, Anna!"
+
+Anna saw the broken poppy and felt sorry for Ben. She knew he did not mean to hurt the flower. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. The poppy is still pretty. We can put it in a cup of water and keep it in our room. Maybe it will make new seeds and grow more poppies!"
+
+Ben smiled and said, "Really? That would be nice! Thank you, Anna! You are a good sister!"
+
+They ran inside the house and found a cup of water. They put the poppy in the cup and placed it on the windowsill. They hoped the poppy would be happy and make more flowers. They were impatient to see what would happen. They looked at the poppy every day and said, "Hello, poppy! We love you!"
+Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the woods. They saw a big log that was good for hiding and climbing. They ran to the log and took turns to go inside.
+
+"Look, there is a sign on the log!" Ben said. He pointed to a piece of paper that was stuck on the log. "What does it say?"
+
+Lily tried to read the sign, but she did not know the big words. She only knew some letters. "It says R...A...T...S. Rats!" she said.
+
+"Rats? What are rats?" Ben asked.
+
+Lily shrugged. She did not know what rats were either. She thought they might be animals like squirrels or rabbits. "Maybe they are friendly. Maybe they want to play with us," she said.
+
+She crawled deeper into the log, looking for rats. Ben followed her. They did not see any rats, but they felt something warm and soft. They touched it with their hands. It was fur.
+
+"Maybe this is a rat," Lily said. She pulled the fur to see what was under it. She saw a big, round, red eye. It blinked at her. It was not a rat. It was a fox.
+
+The fox was not happy to see Lily and Ben. It was sleeping in the log, and they woke it up. It was hungry, and they looked like food. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth. It growled.
+
+Lily and Ben were scared. They screamed. They tried to run out of the log, but the fox was faster. It bit them with its teeth. It hurt them a lot. They cried.
+
+No one heard them. No one came to help them. The fox ate them. The end.
+Jen and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the herbs that Mom grew in pots. Jen liked the mint herb best. It smelled fresh and cool. Tom liked the rosemary herb best. It smelled like a forest.
+
+"Let's whistle with the herbs," Jen said. She picked a mint leaf and put it in her mouth. She blew hard and made a high sound. "Whoo-whoo!"
+
+Tom picked a rosemary leaf and put it in his mouth. He blew hard and made a low sound. "Woo-woo!"
+
+They whistled with the herbs and laughed. They sounded like birds.
+
+But then Mom came out and saw them. She was not happy. She frowned and said, "What are you doing? You are wasting the herbs. They are for cooking, not for whistling. And you are making a mess. You are silly children."
+
+Jen and Tom felt bad. They did not want to make Mom angry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We did not know. We just wanted to have fun."
+
+Mom sighed and said, "It's okay. I know you were curious. But next time, ask me before you pick the herbs. And don't put them in your mouth. They might be dirty. Come on, let's go inside and wash your hands. I'll make you some tea with honey. And maybe I'll teach you how to whistle without the herbs."
+Sam liked to repair things. He had a box of tools and some old toys that he fixed. He was very good at it. He wanted to show his friends what he could do.
+
+One day, there was a parade in his town. Sam saw many people and cars and floats and balloons. He wanted to join the parade. He had an idea. He took his wagon and put some of his repaired toys on it. He made a sign that said "Sam's Repairs". He was very proud.
+
+He pulled his wagon to the street and waited for a gap in the parade. He saw one and ran in. He waved to the people and smiled. He thought they would like his wagon and his toys.
+
+But some people did not like it. They said he was not part of the parade. They said he was rude and spoiled the fun. They told him to go away. Some of them booed and threw things at him. Sam was scared and sad. He did not understand why they were so mean.
+
+He ran out of the parade and hid behind a tree. He cried and hugged his wagon. He felt ashamed. He thought he did something wrong. He wished he never joined the parade.
+
+Then he heard a voice. It was his friend Lily. She saw him and came to him. She said she liked his wagon and his toys. She said he was very clever and brave. She said he did nothing wrong. She said the people were mean and silly. She said she was sorry they hurt him.
+
+She asked him if he wanted to play with her. Sam nodded and wiped his tears. He smiled and thanked her. He felt better. He took his wagon and followed her. They played and had fun. They forgot about the parade. They were happy.
+Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and listen to jazz. Jazz is music that makes them happy and want to dance. Sometimes, they pretend to play jazz with their toy drums and trumpets.
+
+One day, they find a big bag of candy in the kitchen. They are very excited and want to eat some. They open the bag and take out some colorful candy. They put them in their mouths and start to chew.
+
+"Wow, this candy is so sweet and yummy!" Tom says.
+
+"I know, right? And they make funny sounds when you chew them. Pop, pop, pop!" Sam says.
+
+They chew and chew and laugh and laugh. They forget about their toys and jazz. They only want more candy.
+
+But then, the sky gets dark and it starts to rain. They hear thunder and see lightning. They get scared and run to their mom.
+
+"Mom, mom, help! It's dark and loud outside!" Tom cries.
+
+"Mom, mom, hug us! We don't like the rain and the noise!" Sam cries.
+
+Mom hugs them and kisses them. She tells them not to be afraid. She says the rain and the thunder will go away soon. She says they can play with their toys and listen to jazz again.
+
+She also says they should not eat too much candy. She says candy is bad for their teeth and their tummy. She says they should eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables.
+
+Tom and Sam nod and say sorry. They promise to eat better and share their candy. They hug their mom and thank her. They feel better and happier. They go back to their room and play with their toys and listen to jazz. They smile and sing. They love their mom and each other.
+Lily and Tom were having lunch with their mom. Mom made them chicken and rice with a red sauce. Lily liked the sauce, but Tom did not.
+
+"Mom, this sauce is too spicy. It hurts my mouth," Tom said.
+
+"Sorry, Tom. I thought you would like it. It has tomatoes and peppers and garlic. They are good for you," Mom said.
+
+"I don't like them. They are yucky. Can I have something else?" Tom asked.
+
+Mom looked at the fridge. She did not have much left. She saw some yogurt and some cheese.
+
+"I can give you some yogurt or some cheese, but you have to eat some chicken and rice first. They have protein and carbs. They make you strong and smart," Mom said.
+
+Tom made a face. He did not want to eat the spicy sauce. He had an idea.
+
+"Mom, can I have some rub?" he asked.
+
+"Some rub? What is that?" Mom asked.
+
+"Rub is something you put on your food to make it taste better. Lily told me about it. She said it is good for spicy food," Tom said.
+
+Lily looked at Tom. She knew he was lying. She did not tell him about rub. She did not even know what rub was.
+
+"Tom, that is not true. I did not tell you about rub. You are making it up. You are trying to trick Mom," Lily said.
+
+Tom felt ashamed. He knew he was caught. He did not want to lie to Mom. He wanted to be a good boy.
+
+"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. I was lying. I don't know what rub is. I just wanted to eat something else. Please don't be mad at me," Tom said.
+
+Mom hugged Tom. She was not mad at him. She was glad he told the truth.
+
+"It's okay, Tom. I understand. You don't have to like everything I make. But you have to try new things sometimes. They might surprise you. And you have to be honest with me and Lily. Lying is not nice. Do you understand?" Mom said.
+
+Tom nodded. He understood. He said sorry again. He decided to try the sauce again. He took a small bite. It was still spicy, but not as bad as he thought. He liked the chicken and the rice. He ate some more.
+
+"Mom, this is not so bad. I kind of like it. Thank you for making it," Tom said.
+
+Mom smiled. She was proud of Tom. She gave him some yogurt for dessert. She also gave some to Lily.
+
+"You're welcome, Tom. I'm happy you like it. And thank you, Lily, for being honest and helpful. You are a good sister. I love you both very much," Mom said.
+
+Lily and Tom smiled. They loved Mom too. They enjoyed their lunch. They learned a new word. They did not know what rub was, but they did not need it. They liked their food just the way it was.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they meet a new girl. Her name is Lily. She has long hair and a red dress.
+
+"Hi, I am Anna. This is Ben. What is your name?" Anna says.
+
+"Hi, I am Lily. I am new here. Can I play with you?" Lily says.
+
+"Yes, you can. We are going to the slide. Do you like the slide?" Ben says.
+
+"I like the slide. It is fun. Let us go!" Lily says.
+
+They run to the slide and take turns. They laugh and have fun. They are happy.
+
+After a while, they are hungry. They go to the bench and eat their lunch. Anna has a sandwich. Ben has a banana. Lily has pasta.
+
+"What is that?" Anna asks.
+
+"It is pasta. It is yummy. Do you want to try?" Lily says.
+
+"OK, I will try. Thank you." Anna says.
+
+She takes a bite of the pasta. She likes it. It is soft and cheesy.
+
+"Mmm, this is good. I like pasta. Can I have some more?" Anna says.
+
+"Sure, you can. Here you go." Lily says.
+
+She gives Anna some more pasta. Anna smiles.
+
+"Thank you. You are nice. I like you." Anna says.
+
+"I like you too. You are nice. Can we be friends?" Lily says.
+
+"Yes, we can. We are friends." Anna says.
+
+They hug each other. Ben watches them. He is quiet. He does not like pasta. He likes banana. He wants to play more. He is bored.
+
+"Can we play now?" Ben says.
+
+"OK, we can play. What do you want to play?" Lily says.
+
+"Let us play tag. It is fun. You are it!" Ben says.
+
+He taps Lily and runs away. Lily laughs and chases him. Anna joins them. They play tag. They are happy. They are friends.
+Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they see a big wave coming. It is the tide. The tide is the water that goes up and down.
+
+"Look, Sara, the tide is coming!" Tom says. "We have to move our sand castles or they will be gone!"
+
+"I don't want to move them!" Sara says. "I worked hard on them. They are beautiful!"
+
+"But Sara, the tide will wash them away!" Tom says. "We can make new ones later. Come on, let's go!"
+
+Sara is stubborn. She does not listen to Tom. She stays with her sand castles. Tom is compassionate. He does not want to leave Sara alone. He stays with her too.
+
+The tide gets closer and closer. It is fast and strong. It reaches Sara and Tom. It knocks them down. It pulls them into the water. They scream and cry. They try to swim, but they cannot. They are too small and scared. The tide is too big and powerful. It takes them away. They are gone.
+Tom and Lily were on a big plane with their mom and dad. They were going to visit their grandma in another place. Tom and Lily liked to look out the window and see the clouds and the birds. They were not scared of flying.
+
+But then, the plane started to shake and make loud noises. Tom and Lily felt the plane go up and down and sideways. They saw the people around them put on their belts and look worried. Tom and Lily were frightened. They held their mom and dad's hands and asked what was happening.
+
+Mom and dad tried to calm them down and said it was just some wind and rain. They said the pilot was very good and would make the plane safe again. They said they loved them and everything would be okay.
+
+Then, they heard the pilot talk on the speaker. He said, "Hello, everyone. This is your pilot speaking. I'm sorry for the bumpy ride. We are flying through a storm, but we will be out of it soon. Please stay in your seats and keep your belts on. We are almost at our destination. Thank you for flying with us."
+
+Tom and Lily listened to the pilot and felt a little better. They trusted the pilot and his voice. They saw the storm clouds get smaller and the sun come out. They felt the plane stop shaking and fly smoothly. They smiled and hugged their mom and dad. They were not frightened anymore. They were excited to see their grandma.
+Anna and Ben like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw big circles and squares and stars. They also like to count how many they make.
+
+"Look, I have four circles!" Anna says, pointing with her finger.
+
+"I have five squares!" Ben says, showing his chalk.
+
+They keep drawing and counting until they run out of chalk. Then they see a big wall across the street. It is white and clean.
+
+"Let's go there and draw more!" Anna says, grabbing Ben's hand.
+
+They run across the street, looking both ways for cars. They find some new chalk on the ground. It is red and blue and yellow.
+
+"Wow, this is lucky!" Ben says, picking up the chalk.
+
+They start to draw on the wall. They make big flowers and animals and letters. They also count how many they make.
+
+"I have six flowers!" Anna says, smiling.
+
+"I have seven animals!" Ben says, proud.
+
+They keep drawing and counting until they hear a loud voice.
+
+"Hey, what are you doing?" the voice says. It is a man. He is wearing a uniform and a hat. He is holding a hose.
+
+He is the wall's owner. He is not happy. He sees the chalk on his wall.
+
+"You are making a mess!" he says, angry. "This is my wall, not your playground!"
+
+He turns on the hose and sprays water at Anna and Ben. The water is cold and wet. It washes away the chalk. It makes Anna and Ben cry.
+
+"Stop, stop, please!" Anna says, scared.
+
+"Sorry, sorry, mister!" Ben says, sorry.
+
+They run away from the wall and the hose and the man. They go back to the sidewalk. They are sad and wet.
+
+They look at their circles and squares and stars. They are still there. They are dry and bright.
+
+They hug each other and smile.
+
+"Let's play here," Anna says, happy.
+
+"OK," Ben says, happy.
+
+They pick up their old chalk and start to draw and count again.
+
+They are persistent. They like to play with chalk. They like to count.
+Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were animals. Tom was a lion and Mia was a monkey. They ran and jumped and made noises.
+
+"Roar!" Tom said. "I am the king of the park. No one can stop me."
+
+"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Mia said. "I am the smartest of the park. I can climb and swing and trick you."
+
+They chased each other around the trees and the slides. They had a lot of fun.
+
+Then they saw a big gray thing. It had a long nose and big ears. It was an elephant. The elephant was in a truck. It was going to the zoo.
+
+"Wow!" Tom said. "Look at that elephant. It is so big and cool. I want to be an elephant."
+
+"Me too!" Mia said. "Let's go and see it."
+
+They ran to the truck. The elephant saw them and made a noise.
+
+"Truuu!" the elephant said. It was happy to see the children.
+
+"Hi, elephant!" Tom said. "You are so cool. Can you roar like a lion?"
+
+"Truuu!" the elephant said. It tried to roar, but it sounded funny.
+
+Tom and Mia laughed. They liked the elephant.
+
+"Can you swing like a monkey?" Mia said. "You have a long nose. You can use it like a tail."
+
+"Truuu!" the elephant said. It lifted its nose and waved it around.
+
+Tom and Mia clapped. They liked the elephant's nose.
+
+The elephant liked the children. It sprayed some water from its nose. It made them wet.
+
+"Hey!" Tom said. "That's not fair. You are too cool."
+
+"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Mia said. "That's funny. You are too cool, too."
+
+They all laughed. They became friends. They played until it was time to go. The elephant went to the zoo. Tom and Mia went home. They said goodbye.
+
+"Truuu!" the elephant said.
+
+"Roar!" Tom said.
+
+"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Mia said.
+
+They smiled. They had a cool day.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a big tree with a birdhouse on it. Sometimes they saw a red bird come and go from the birdhouse.
+
+One day, they were playing in the garden when they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big black cat on the tree. The cat was trying to catch the red bird. The red bird was scared and flew away.
+
+"Look, Ben, a cat!" Lily said.
+
+"I see it, Lily. It is a bad cat. It wants to eat the bird," Ben said.
+
+"Let's scare the cat away. I dare you to throw a pinecone at it," Lily said.
+
+"No, you do it. I dare you to climb the tree and shoo it," Ben said.
+
+They both looked at the cat and the tree. They felt a little afraid. The cat was big and the tree was high. They did not want to get hurt.
+
+"Maybe we should leave the cat alone. It will go away soon," Lily said.
+
+"Maybe you are right. Let's go inside and have a snack. I am hungry," Ben said.
+
+They ran to the house and told their mom about the cat and the bird. Their mom gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and drank and felt happy. They were also sleepy from playing in the garden. They went to their room and took a nap. They dreamed of the red bird and the black cat.
+Tommy was a spoiled boy who always wanted to have his way. He did not like to share his toys or listen to his mom. One day, he saw a big red truck in the park and he wanted to play with it. He ran to the truck and grabbed it from another boy who was playing with it.
+
+"Hey, that's mine!" the boy cried. "Give it back!"
+
+"No, it's mine now!" Tommy said. He pushed the boy and ran away with the truck.
+
+The boy was sad and angry. He called his dad, who was sitting on a bench nearby. His dad was a big and strong man. He saw what Tommy did and he did not like it. He got up and walked towards Tommy.
+
+Tommy saw the dad coming and he was scared. He tried to rush away with the truck, but he was not fast enough. The dad caught up with him and took the truck from his hands.
+
+"Let go of me! You're a stranger!" Tommy shouted. He kicked and screamed.
+
+"Stop that, young man. You can't take things that don't belong to you. That's very rude and mean. You need to apologize to this boy and give him back his truck." The dad said. He looked at Tommy's mom, who was also coming to see what was going on. "Is this your son?"
+
+"Yes, I'm sorry. He's been very spoiled lately. I don't know what to do with him." Tommy's mom said. She felt ashamed and sorry.
+
+She took Tommy by the hand and made him say sorry to the boy and his dad. She also said sorry to them and thanked them for being nice. She gave Tommy a stern look and said, "We're going home now. And you're not getting any ice cream today. You need to learn how to behave and respect others."
+
+Tommy was very unhappy. He realized that he had made a big mistake. He wished he had been nicer and shared the truck. He learned a lesson that day. He decided to try to be a better boy from then on.
+Tom and Lily liked to collect sunshine. They had a big jar with a lid that they filled with yellow light. Every morning, they went outside and opened the jar. They held it up to the sky and waited for the sunshine to go in. Sometimes, they had to chase the sunshine when it moved behind the clouds.
+
+One day, they saw a very bright and big sunshine in the sky. It was far away, but they wanted to collect it. They asked their mom if they could go there.
+
+"Where do you want to go?" mom asked.
+
+"To the distant sunshine," Tom said, pointing to the sky.
+
+"That's not a sunshine, that's a star," mom said. "You can't go there, it's too far and too hot."
+
+"But we want to collect it," Lily said. "It's so pretty and shiny."
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them. "You can't collect the star, but you can collect its light. Look, it's shining on your jar. See how it sparkles?"
+
+Tom and Lily looked at their jar. It was full of sunshine and starlight. They smiled and thanked mom. They decided to keep their jar as a treasure. They called it their starshine jar.
+Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Sara had a new jacket. It was red and soft and warm. Tom had an old jacket. It was blue and thin and cold.
+
+"Look at my jacket!" Sara said. "It is so nice. Do you like it?"
+
+Tom looked at Sara's jacket. He felt a little sad. He wanted a nice jacket too. But he did not say anything. He said, "Yes, it is nice. But look at my stick! It is so sharp. Do you want to see?"
+
+Sara nodded. She liked sticks. She followed Tom to a big tree. Tom showed her his stick. It was long and brown and sharp. He had found it on the ground.
+
+"Wow, that is a sharp stick!" Sara said. "What do you do with it?"
+
+Tom smiled. He had a silly idea. He said, "I can poke things with it. Like this!" He poked the tree with his stick. It made a loud sound. Sara laughed.
+
+"That is fun!" Sara said. "Can I try?"
+
+Tom gave Sara his stick. Sara took it and poked the tree too. It made another loud sound. They both laughed.
+
+But then, something bad happened. Sara poked the tree too hard. The stick broke. A piece of the stick flew in the air. It hit Sara's jacket. It made a hole in it. Sara gasped. She looked at her jacket. It was not nice anymore. It was red and soft and warm and torn.
+
+Sara felt a big tear in her eye. She dropped the stick. She said, "Oh no! My jacket! My new jacket! It is ruined!"
+
+Tom felt a big sorry in his heart. He did not mean to ruin Sara's jacket. He said, "Oh no! I am so sorry! I did not know that would happen! It was a silly idea. Please don't be mad at me!"
+
+Sara looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She saw that he had an old jacket. She saw that he was her friend. She wiped her tear. She said, "It's okay. It was an accident. I am not mad at you. You are my friend. And friends share."
+
+She took off her jacket. She gave it to Tom. She said, "Here. You can have my jacket. It is still warm. And I can have your jacket. It is still blue."
+
+Tom looked at Sara. He felt a big happy in his heart. He said, "Thank you. You are very kind. And you are my friend. And friends share."
+
+He took Sara's jacket. He gave her his jacket. They put on each other's jackets. They hugged. They smiled. They went back to play. They were happy.
+Sara was a healthy girl who liked to wander in the park. She always wore her coat, because her mom said it was cold outside. One day, she saw a big dog in the park. It was brown and furry, and it had a collar with a tag.
+
+"Hello, doggy," Sara said. "What is your name?"
+
+The dog wagged its tail and licked Sara's face. Sara giggled and petted the dog. She looked at the tag and read, "Rex".
+
+"Your name is Rex," Sara said. "Do you want to play with me, Rex?"
+
+Rex barked and ran around Sara. He chased a ball and brought it back to her. Sara threw the ball again and again. They had fun together.
+
+Soon, Sara's mom came to the park. She saw Sara and Rex playing. She smiled and walked over to them.
+
+"Sara, who is your new friend?" she asked.
+
+"This is Rex, mom," Sara said. "He is a nice doggy. Can we keep him?"
+
+Sara's mom looked at Rex's collar. She saw a phone number and a name. She took out her phone and called the number.
+
+"Hello, this is Sara's mom. I found your dog in the park. He is playing with my daughter. He is very friendly and cute. Where are you?"
+
+A voice answered, "Oh, thank you so much. I was looking for Rex. He wandered away from me. I am near the fountain. Can you bring him there?"
+
+Sara's mom said, "Sure, we will be there soon. Come on, Sara. Let's take Rex to his owner."
+
+Sara hugged Rex and said, "Bye, Rex. I will miss you. You are a good doggy."
+
+Rex licked Sara and wagged his tail. He followed Sara and her mom to the fountain. There, they met Rex's owner, a boy named Sam. He was happy to see Rex. He thanked Sara and her mom for finding him.
+
+"Can Sara and I play with Rex again?" Sam asked.
+
+"Of course," Sara's mom said. "We come to the park every day. Maybe we can be friends, too."
+
+Sara and Sam smiled and nodded. They played with Rex until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to see each other again. Sara was happy. She had made a new friend.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and jump and play. He would go outside every day to exercise his body and make himself strong.
+
+One day, Timmy's mom bought him a fancy new toy. It was a big red ball that bounced really high. When Timmy saw it, he got so excited that he forgot all about exercising. He played with his new toy all day long, bouncing it higher and higher.
+
+But after a while, Timmy's legs started to feel tired. He realized that he needed to exercise more so that he could play with his new toy for even longer. So he went outside and ran around the yard, doing jumping jacks and stretching his arms and legs. And then he went back to playing with his fancy ball, feeling happy and strong. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles lived in a big ocean with his friends. One day, Bubbles saw his reflection in a mirror and thought he looked poor. He felt sad and wanted to dive deep into the ocean to hide.
+
+Bubbles' friend, Sammy the seahorse, saw him and asked why he looked sad. Bubbles told Sammy about his reflection in the mirror. Sammy said, "Bubbles, you are not poor! You are a wonderful fish with many friends who love you just the way you are."
+
+Bubbles realized that Sammy was right. He shouldn't let a mirror make him feel bad about himself. From that day on, Bubbles swam happily in the ocean with his friends, knowing that he was loved for who he was. The moral of the story is that we should never let a mirror or anyone else make us feel bad about ourselves.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run around and have fun with her friends. One day, she went to a park with her mom and saw a big, disgusting bug on the ground. 
+
+Lily's mom told her not to touch it because it might be yucky. So instead, Lily and her friends played a game of tag and ran around the park. They had so much fun that Lily forgot all about the bug. 
+
+As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her over and they went home. Lily was tired from all the running, but she was also very happy because she had so much fun with her friends. She couldn't wait to go back to the park and play again. The end.
+Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big raft in the pond. They wanted to play on it, but it was too far away.
+
+Timmy said, "Let's make our own raft!" Tommy agreed, and they gathered some wood and tied it together with rope. Their raft was not as big as the popular one, but they were proud of it.
+
+As they floated on their raft, they saw some ducks fighting over some bread. Timmy said, "We should share our snacks with them." Tommy agreed, and they threw some bread to the ducks. The ducks stopped fighting and started to eat together. Timmy and Tommy were happy that they could make new friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and write with his pencil. He also had an eraser to help him fix his mistakes. One day, Timmy lost his eraser and couldn't find it anywhere. He looked under his bed, in his toy box, and even in his backpack. Finally, he found it on his desk.
+
+Timmy was happy to have found his eraser. He wanted to examine it to make sure it was still good. He looked at it closely and saw that it was clear and clean. But when he tried to use it, it didn't work! The eraser was too old and had dried out.
+
+Timmy was sad because he couldn't fix his mistakes anymore. He tried to draw and write without the eraser, but it wasn't the same. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't last forever and we have to let them go.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to cook with her mommy and daddy. One day, they made pancakes for breakfast. Lily helped mix the batter and pour it in the pan. It smelled so yummy!
+
+After breakfast, they went to the park. Lily wore her favorite jacket with a fierce lion on it. But when they got home, the zipper on her jacket got stuck! Daddy helped her fix it and they zipped it up all the way.
+
+Later that day, Lily and her mommy cooked spaghetti for dinner. They boiled the noodles and added sauce. It was delicious! Lily was happy to help cook and wear her fierce jacket. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a cop walking around. He had a big hat and a shiny badge. Lily wanted to say hello, but she was shy.
+
+Instead, she went to the sandbox and started to play. But then she heard a sound. It was a bird singing! Lily stopped playing and listened. She loved the sound of the bird. 
+
+After a while, Lily went to the swings. But when she got there, she saw that they were dirty. She didn't want to play on them anymore. So she went back to the sandbox to play with her toys. 
+
+Later, the cop came over and said hello. Lily smiled and said hello back. She was happy to meet him. And she was happy to have listened to the bird's song.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. They saw a big rainbow in the sky.
+
+Lily said, "Look, Timmy! A big rainbow! It's so pretty!"
+
+Timmy said, "Yes, it's very wide. But I wish it was brighter."
+
+Lily said, "Maybe if we sing a song, it will improve the rainbow!"
+
+So they sang a song together and the rainbow became brighter and more beautiful than before. They were so happy and danced around in the sunshine. From that day on, they knew that singing could make things better.
+Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was happy and loved to fly in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big tree with many fruits on it. The bird flew to the tree to eat the fruits. But when the bird tried to eat the fruits, a big cat appeared and scared the bird. The bird flew away quickly, but it was very scared.
+
+The bird was sad and didn't want to fly anymore. Then, a little girl came and saw the bird. The girl was grateful to see the bird and wanted to help it. She took the bird home and gave it some food and water. The bird felt better and started to sing. The little girl was happy to see the bird happy.
+
+The next day, the little girl wanted to help the bird more. She asked her mom to print some flyers to hang around the neighborhood, asking people to be careful with the birds. Many people saw the flyers and were more careful. The bird felt safe again and flew happily in the sky. The little girl learned that it's important to help others and be kind to animals.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he never liked cleaning them up. His mom always told him to clean up after himself, but he never listened.
+
+One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lecture about being organized. She told him that if he doesn't clean up his toys, he won't be able to find them later. Timmy didn't really understand what his mom was saying, but he nodded his head anyway.
+
+Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toys again. He was having so much fun that he didn't even notice when his mom came in the room. Suddenly, she poured a bucket of toys on the floor. Timmy was shocked! He didn't know what to do.
+
+His mom looked at him and said, "See, Timmy? This is what happens when you don't clean up your toys. You can't find anything and it makes a big mess." Timmy felt bad and promised to clean up his toys from now on. And he did! He learned that being organized was important and it made him feel good too.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and draw pictures. One day, Lily went to school and learned how to spell her name. She was so happy!
+
+After school, Lily went to play with her friend, Tommy. They were playing with a ball when suddenly, the ball hit a window and broke it. Tommy was scared and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break it."
+
+Lily said, "It's okay, Tommy. But now we have to tell your mom." They went to Tommy's house and told his mom what happened. She was upset, but not angry. She said, "I'm glad you told me. We can fix the broken window."
+
+Tommy said, "I miss the old window." Lily said, "Me too. But it's okay. We can still play together." They hugged and continued to play.
+Once upon a time, there was a garden. In the garden, there was a little flower. The flower was very small and it was quiet. It didn't make any noise. 
+
+One day, the sun came out and shone on the flower. The flower started to grow and grow. It got bigger and bigger until it bloomed into a beautiful flower. 
+
+The flower was so pretty that all the bees came to visit it. They buzzed around the flower and gathered nectar. 
+
+At night, the flower went to sleep. It closed its petals and was quiet again. The flower was happy to have bloomed and made friends with the bees. It knew that it would bloom again the next day. 
+
+The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He loved to go fishing in the big blue sea. One day, he went out on his boat and caught lots of fish. The sun was shining and it was warm outside. 
+
+As he was about to go home, he saw a little boy on the shore. The boy wanted to come with him and see the fish. The fisherman said yes and the boy entered the boat. 
+
+The fisherman showed the boy all the fish he caught and they both laughed and smiled. The boy was happy to see all the different colors of the fish. When they got back to shore, the fisherman gave the boy a warm hug and said goodbye. The boy was grateful and went home with a big smile on his face.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, they went to the beach and Lily was so excited to surf in the water. Her dad helped her get ready by putting on her life jacket and showing her how to stand on the surfboard. 
+
+As they were surfing, Lily saw a little crab walking on the sand. She whispered to her dad, "Look, a crab!" Her dad whispered back, "Shh, we don't want to scare it." They continued to surf and have fun in the water. 
+
+After a while, Lily got tired and they went back to their beach blanket to rest. She fell asleep listening to the sound of the waves and dreaming about surfing again. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, she met a boy named Jack who was very nice. They played together every day and had so much fun. 
+
+One day, Jack asked Lily if she wanted to marry him. Lily didn't know what that meant, so Jack explained that it meant they would be together forever and ever. Lily thought that sounded nice, so she said yes. 
+
+But then, they found a hole in the ground and decided to explore. It was very dark underground, but they had a flashlight so they could see. They saw lots of interesting things like bugs and rocks. 
+
+After they explored for a while, they decided to go back outside and play some more. Lily was happy because she had a new friend and they had gone on an adventure together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she heard a sound outside her window. She went to look and saw a bird singing on a string. 
+
+Lily wanted to play with the bird, but her mommy told her it was dangerous. She explained that the bird needed to be free to fly and be happy. 
+
+Lily felt sad but understood. She promised to always listen to her mommy and not play with things that could hurt her or the animals. From that day on, she enjoyed listening to the birds and other sounds she could hear outside.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and look for berries. One day, Lily was very eager to find some berries. She stepped outside and walked around her garden. She looked high and low, but she couldn't find any berries. 
+
+Just when she was about to give up, she saw a bush with red berries on it. She stepped closer and reached out her hand to pick one. But as soon as she touched it, a little bird flew out of the bush and chirped at her. Lily was scared and stepped back. 
+
+She realized that the bird was protecting its home and the berries were its food. Lily felt bad and decided to leave the berries for the bird. She stepped away slowly and went back inside. Even though she didn't get any berries, Lily was happy that she did the right thing.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she found a puzzle with nice colors and shapes. She sat on the floor and started to put the puzzle together. It was a bit hard, but she didn't give up. She pretended she was a detective solving a mystery. Finally, she finished the puzzle and felt very proud of herself. She realized that sometimes things can be hard, but if you keep trying, you can do it.
+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 helped mix the batter and put it in the oven.
+
+After the cupcakes were done baking, Lily and her mommy decorated them with frosting and sprinkles. They made a tower of cupcakes on a plate. It looked so yummy!
+
+Lily's little brother came into the kitchen and saw the cupcakes. He wanted one, but he was being rude and didn't say please. Lily's mommy told him he needed to use his manners and say please. After he said please, he got a cupcake too and they all enjoyed their sweet treats together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a trip to visit Timmy's grandma who lived far away. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys for the road trip.
+
+As they drove on the road, Timmy looked out the window and saw the bright sun shining in the sky. "Mommy, look at the bright sun!" he said. "Yes, Timmy, it's a beautiful day for a road trip," replied his mommy.
+
+After a while, Timmy got bored and asked, "Are we there yet?" His daddy answered, "Not yet, Timmy. We still have a long road ahead of us." Timmy sighed and looked out the window again, hoping to see something interesting.
+
+Finally, they arrived at grandma's house. Timmy was so happy to see her and give her a big hug. "I'm glad we packed our bags and went on this road trip," said Timmy. "Me too, Timmy," said his mommy and daddy, smiling.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute little dog named Max. One day, while they were playing outside, Max started to scratch himself a lot. Lily asked, "What's wrong, Max?" Max replied, "I think I have a flea on me."
+
+Lily didn't know what a flea was, so Max explained that it was a tiny bug that lives on dogs and makes them itchy. Lily said, "Oh no! What can we do?" Max suggested they go to the vet to get some medicine to make the flea go away.
+
+So, Lily and Max went to the vet and got some medicine. They gave it to Max and the flea went away. Lily was happy that Max wasn't itchy anymore and Max was happy to be flea-free. From that day on, they made sure to keep Max clean and free of fleas.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. She would put her feet up and swing back and forth. One day, Lily's brother came to play with her. He was very careless and didn't pay attention to what he was doing. He accidentally bumped into Lily and she fell off the swing. Lily was very sad and hurt her knee. Her brother felt bad and promised to be more careful next time they played together. From then on, they both enjoyed swinging together, but always made sure to be careful and not bump into each other again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick cherries from her backyard tree. One day, she found the perfect cherry - it was big and red and looked so yummy! 
+
+Suddenly, a bird swooped down and tried to take the cherry from her hand. "No, birdie! This is my cherry!" Lily said, trying to protect her precious fruit. 
+
+The bird didn't listen and tried to strike Lily's hand with its beak. But Lily was quick and moved her hand away. "Bad birdie! You can't have my cherry!" she scolded. 
+
+The bird flew away, and Lily was left with her perfect cherry. She took a big bite and smiled, feeling happy that she had protected her yummy treat.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom was cooking dinner and she had a big knife on the counter. Lily saw the knife and said, "Mommy, what's that?" Her mom said, "It's a knife, sweetie. It's used to cut things like vegetables." Lily thought the knife was scary, so her mom put it away.
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+Later that day, Lily and her teddy bear went to the park. They saw a cute puppy running around. Lily said, "Look, Teddy! That puppy is so cute!" The puppy came up to them and said, "Woof woof!" Lily and Teddy laughed and played with the puppy until it was time to go home. When they got home, Lily's mom had finished cooking dinner. They all sat down to eat and Lily said, "Mommy, this food is yummy!"
+Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a vacation to a beach. They were all very jolly and happy to be together. They played in the sand and swam in the water.
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+One day, a storm came and the sky got dark. Suddenly, lightning struck the beach and scared everyone. They ran to their car and drove back to their hotel. The storm was very loud and made them feel scared.
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+But the next day, the sun came out and they went back to the beach. They were all still jolly and happy, and they played in the sand and swam in the water again. They forgot about the storm and had a great time.
+Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, while playing hide and seek, Bun Bun got lost.
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+He saw a big tree and decided to climb it. When he got to the top, he saw a waist-high fence. He tried to jump over it but it was too high.
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+Suddenly, he heard a voice, "Hello there, little one. Do you need help?" It was a kind old owl. "Yes, please. I'm lost," replied Bun Bun. The owl helped Bun Bun find his way back home and shut the gate behind them. From that day on, Bun Bun made sure to always stay close to his friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the park. One day, she saw some pretty flowers and wanted to gather them. She picked them carefully and put them in a vase. 
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+Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. They had lots of toys and stuff to play with. They played for a while, but then Lily noticed something strange. There was an unknown object on the floor. She didn't know what it was, but she picked it up and showed it to her friend. 
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+Together, they tried to figure out what the unknown thing was. They looked at it closely and asked their parents, but nobody knew what it was. Lily decided to keep the unknown thing and put it in her collection of stuff. She was happy to have something new to add to her collection.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, they made a big ball of dough. Lily watched as her mom split the dough into two pieces. 
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+Lily wanted to be wise like her mom, so she asked her, "Why did you split the dough?" Her mom said, "We split the dough so we can make different kinds of cookies. One half will have chocolate chips and the other half will have raisins." 
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+Lily helped her mom roll out the dough and put it on the baking sheet. When the cookies were done baking, they smelled delicious. Lily and her mom enjoyed their cookies and Lily felt very wise for learning something new.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a black cat named Midnight. Timmy loved to hug Midnight and Midnight loved to be hugged by Timmy.
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+One day, Timmy's mommy made him a sandwich. Timmy was very hungry and he ate the sandwich quickly. After he finished, Timmy realized that Midnight was staring at him with big eyes. Timmy knew that cats cannot eat sandwiches, so he hugged Midnight instead.
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+Timmy and Midnight were very happy together. They hugged and played until it was time for bed. Timmy fell asleep dreaming about his black cat and all the fun they had together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to eat vegetables. One day, Hoppy went on an adventurous journey to find the tastiest vegetable in the land. 
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+As Hoppy hopped along, he saw a big carrot spring out of the ground. Hoppy was so excited to try it! But then he saw a juicy tomato and a crunchy cucumber. 
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+Hoppy didn't know which vegetable to try first. He decided to be adventurous and try them all! He nibbled on the carrot, took a bite of the tomato, and munched on the cucumber. 
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+Hoppy was so full and happy. He realized that all vegetables are delicious in their own way. And from that day on, Hoppy always enjoyed trying new vegetables on his adventurous journeys.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and put on makeup. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new makeup kit for her to play with.
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+Lily was so excited that she started putting on the makeup right away. But then, her little brother came into the room and started messing with her things. Lily got angry and yelled, "Stop it, Tommy!"
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+Tommy didn't listen and kept playing with her dolls. Lily got so upset that she started to cry. Her mom heard her and came into the room.
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+"What's wrong, Lily? Why are you crying?" her mom asked.
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+"Tommy won't stop playing with my dolls and he's making them weak," Lily said, pointing to her dolls. Her mom talked to Tommy and told him to be more careful with Lily's things. From then on, Lily and Tommy played together nicely and had lots of fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a pond. The pond was very big and had lots of lily pads for the frog to jump on. One day, the frog saw a bird flying above the pond. The bird had a package to deliver to the frog.
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+The frog was very excited and waited for the bird to come down. When the bird landed, the frog saw that the package was warm. The frog opened the package and found a new sweater inside. The frog was so happy and put on the warm sweater.
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+The frog thanked the bird and they became friends. They played together in the pond and had lots of fun. From that day on, the frog always wore the warm sweater and felt very cozy.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and see all the stars and planets. One day, Timmy saw a very big planet in the sky. He admired it so much that he wanted to go there and explore it.
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+Timmy asked his nosy friend Billy if he wanted to come with him. Billy said yes, but he only wanted to go if he could take some of Timmy's toys with him. Timmy didn't want to share his toys, but he didn't want to be mean either. So, he let Billy take one toy.
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+When they got to the planet, they saw that it was full of beautiful things to discover. Timmy and Billy had so much fun exploring, but when it was time to go home, Billy wouldn't give Timmy's toy back. Timmy was sad and realized that it's not good to be nosy and take things that don't belong to you.
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+From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with his things and to choose his friends wisely. He also learned that it's important to admire things from afar and to respect other people's belongings.
+Once upon a time, there was a kind little bunny who loved to hop around in the grass. One day, the bunny saw a bird who was stuck in a tree. The bunny acted fast and helped the bird get free.
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+The bird was so happy and grateful that it wanted to repay the bunny's kindness. It offered to take the bunny for a ride in the sky. The bunny was so excited and hopped onto the bird's back.
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+But as they were flying, the bird suddenly got tired and couldn't fly anymore. They both started to fall from the sky and landed on the hard ground. The bunny was hurt badly and couldn't move. The bird felt so bad for what happened and tried to help, but it was too late. The bunny had passed away.
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+From that day on, the bird never forgot the kind bunny who had helped it. It always acted with kindness towards others, hoping to make up for what had happened.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Christmas because he got to help his mom put up the tree. They would hang shiny ornaments on the branches and Timmy would giggle with joy. 
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+One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her wash the ornaments. They were dirty and needed to be clean before they could go on the tree. Timmy filled up a bucket with water and his mom put in some soap. They scrubbed the ornaments until they were clean and shiny. 
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+Afterwards, Timmy's mom asked him to help her dry the ornaments. They used a soft towel and carefully wiped each one until they were dry. Timmy was so happy to help his mom and he felt proud when they finished. Now the ornaments were ready to go back on the tree for everyone to see.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the snow. Every time it snowed, she would run outside and make snow angels. She loved how the snow felt on her skin.
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+One day, Lily's mommy told her to be careful because the snow was very deep. She said that the snow could cover her up and she wouldn't be able to get out. Lily didn't listen and ran outside to play.
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+While she was playing, the snow suddenly got very deep and it covered her up. Lily couldn't move and couldn't call for help. She was stuck in the snow and no one could find her. It was a very sad day because Lily was a dependable little girl, but she didn't listen to her mommy and it ended badly.
+Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty lived in a big tree with lots of leaves. One day, Nutty was very hungry and needed to find some food. He looked all around the tree for some acorns to eat.
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+Finally, Nutty found a brilliant acorn on the ground. He was so happy because it looked so yummy. Nutty picked up the acorn and ran back to his tree to eat it. He felt very full and happy after eating the acorn.
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+From that day on, Nutty knew that he always needed to find food to eat. And he also knew that sometimes he could find brilliant acorns on the ground.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because she was going to her friend's house to play. She put on her shoes and went outside to walk to her friend's house.
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+On the way, she saw a stair that was broken. She felt sad because she couldn't climb up the stair. Suddenly, she saw a man who had a tool to fix the stair. She asked him if he could fix the stair and he said yes. Lily was happy because now she could climb the stair and go to her friend's house.
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+When she arrived at her friend's house, they played a game where they had to match different colors. Lily was very good at the game and she won. Her friend was happy for her because Lily was very clever. They played together all afternoon and had a lot of fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sleepy because she stayed up late playing with her toys. Her mommy told her it was time for bed, so she went to her room. 
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+Lily looked around and saw that her toys were all over the floor. She decided to organize them before she went to sleep. She picked up her dolls and put them in a box. Then, she put her blocks in another box. 
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+After she finished organizing, she went to turn off the tap in the bathroom. She remembered her mommy telling her to always turn off the tap to save water. Finally, she crawled into bed and fell asleep with a smile on her face, happy that her toys were organized and the tap was turned off.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw her dad working with a saw to cut some wood. 
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+"Daddy, what are you doing?" asked Lily.
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+"I'm making a birdhouse for the sweet birds," replied her dad.
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+Lily watched as her dad worked with the saw, making careful cuts in the wood. Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and shake.
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+"What's happening?" cried Lily.
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+"It's just an earthquake, don't worry," said her dad, holding her tightly.
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+After the earthquake stopped, Lily's dad finished the birdhouse and they hung it outside. Soon enough, the sweet birds came to live in it and sing beautiful songs. Lily was so happy that they had a new home.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell and hurt his knee. His mom gave him a band-aid and a kiss to make it feel better.
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+Later that night, Timmy went to bed and started to dream. In his dream, he was a mighty superhero with a cape and superpowers. He flew around the city helping people and saving the day.
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+The next morning, Timmy told his mom about his dream. "I was a mighty superhero!" he exclaimed. "Wow, that sounds amazing," his mom replied. "Did your knee feel better in your dream?" she asked. "Yes, it didn't hurt at all!" Timmy said with a smile.
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+From that day on, Timmy knew that even if he hurt his knee, he could always dream of being a mighty superhero and feel better.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go to the port because he loved to watch the big boats. He asked his mom if they could go, but she said they couldn't today.
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+Timmy felt sad because he really wanted to go. He didn't want to feel ashamed in front of his friends if he couldn't tell them about the boats he saw. But then, his mom surprised him by saying they could go to the port tomorrow instead.
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+Timmy was so happy and couldn't wait to see the big boats. He went to bed early that night so he could wake up early and go to the port with his mom. When they got there, Timmy was amazed by all the big boats and felt so happy that he forgot all about feeling ashamed.
+Once upon a time, there was a duck. The duck lived in a pond. The pond was big and blue. The duck liked to swim in the pond. One day, the duck saw a pretty flower. The flower was pink and yellow. The duck wanted to paint the flower. The duck got some paint and a brush. The duck painted the flower. It was a pretty flower with pink and yellow paint. The duck was happy. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom. Tom liked to drive his car around town. One day, he saw a big volcano that was making ash. The ash looked like snow, but it was black and dirty. Tom thought it was interesting, so he drove closer to see it better. But then, the ash got too thick and he had to drive away quickly. Tom learned that sometimes things can be interesting, but also dangerous.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily had an idea to have a picnic with her friends. She asked her mom if they could make sandwiches and bring some fruit to share. Her mom said, "That's a great idea! Let's go to the store and get some food."
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+At the store, they found out that the bread was not available. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her friend Sarah said, "I have an idea! Let's make wraps instead of sandwiches." Lily was happy and said, "That's a great idea, Sarah! Let's do it!"
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+They bought some tortillas and made delicious wraps with chicken, cheese, and vegetables. They had a great picnic and enjoyed the beautiful spring day. Lily learned that even if things don't go as planned, there's always a way to make it work with a little help from friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fragile toy that she loved very much. One day, she accidentally dropped it and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad and didn't know what to do.
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+Her mommy told her to use her brain and think of a way to fix it. Lily thought and thought, and finally came up with an idea. She asked her daddy for help and he was able to answer her question on how to fix it. They worked together and were able to put the toy back together, good as new!
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+Lily was so happy that she hugged her daddy and thanked him for helping her. She learned that sometimes things break, but with a little bit of thinking and asking for help, they can be fixed.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and wore a purple dress every day. One day, she saw her friend Timmy crying. 
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+"What's wrong?" asked Lily.
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+"I'm scared to fight the big kids," replied Timmy.
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+"Don't worry, I'll support you," said Lily.
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+Together, they walked to the playground where the big kids were playing. Timmy was scared, but Lily held his hand and they stood up to the big kids. They didn't fight, but they showed the big kids that they were brave. 
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+Afterwards, Timmy thanked Lily for her support. "You're my best friend," he said.
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+Lily smiled and hugged Timmy. "I'm glad I could help. Now let's go play on the swings!"
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the woods. One day, he met a hunter. The hunter had a big hat and a gun. Timmy thought the hunter was crazy because he wanted to shoot animals.
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+"Hello, little boy. What are you doing here?" asked the hunter.
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+"I want to play outside," said Timmy.
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+"Well, be careful. There are dangerous animals here," said the hunter.
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+"I don't like hunters. They are mean to animals," said Timmy.
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+"I'm sorry you feel that way. I just want to provide food for my family," said the hunter.
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+Timmy thought about it and decided that maybe the hunter wasn't so crazy after all. They talked for a while longer and then said goodbye. Timmy went home happy and the hunter went back to his family with some fresh meat for dinner.
+Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess who loved jewelry. She had a lot of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. One day, she wanted to wear her most graceful necklace to a big party. But her mom didn't allow her to wear it because it was too expensive and she might lose it.
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+The princess was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her best friend, a little bird, for help. The bird suggested that they make a necklace out of flowers instead. The princess loved the idea and they started making the necklace together.
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+Soon, the necklace was ready and it looked very graceful. The princess wore it to the party and everyone loved it. She was very happy and thanked her little bird friend for helping her. From that day on, she realized that sometimes it's better to make something yourself than to wear expensive jewelry.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big idea to build a sandcastle on the beach. She went to the beach with her mom and dad. Lily started building her sandcastle with her bucket and shovel. 
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+Suddenly, she saw a little boy who was deaf. He wanted to play with her. Lily smiled and said, "You can play with me, you belong here too." They started building the sandcastle together. 
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+After they finished building the sandcastle, the little boy said, "Thank you for playing with me. You are my friend now." Lily smiled and said, "You are my friend too. We can build more sandcastles together." They both laughed and ran to the water to play.
+One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play outside. He needed his helmet to ride his bike. But he could not find it. He began to search and search for his helmet. Tim looked under his bed, behind the door, and in the closet. He could not find it anywhere.
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+Tim's big sister, Sue, saw him searching. She knew where the helmet was, but she wanted to play a game. Sue told Tim, "I will give you a clue to find your helmet. You must look where something is disgusting."
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+Tim thought about what could be disgusting. He walked to the kitchen and saw a trash can. It was full of old food and smelled bad. Tim thought, "This is disgusting!" He looked in the trash can and found his helmet.
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+Tim was happy to find his helmet, but he was upset with Sue. He told her, "That was not a nice game. My helmet is dirty now!" Sue felt bad and said sorry to Tim. She helped him clean the helmet, and they both rode their bikes together.
+One day, a girl named Lily wanted to play dress-up. She put on a pretty skirt and danced around. Her mom watched and smiled.
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+Lily saw her mom's phone and had an idea. "Mom, can you record me dancing?" she asked. Her mom said, "Yes, of course!" Lily danced and twirled in her skirt while her mom recorded her.
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+After a while, Lily felt frustrated. She couldn't dance the way she wanted. Her mom saw this and said, "It's okay, Lily. Just have fun!" Lily took a deep breath and started dancing again. This time, she had fun and didn't worry about being perfect.
+Once upon a time, in a fair little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat all kinds of food. His favorite food was pasta with sauce. He liked the red sauce the most.
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+One day, Tim's mom asked him to help make the sauce for dinner. Tim was a little scared because he had never made sauce before. But his mom encouraged him and said, "You can do it!"
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+So, Tim and his mom made the sauce together. They put tomatoes, onions, and some spices in a big pot. They stirred the sauce and let it cook. When it was done, they put the sauce on the pasta.
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+At dinner, Tim's family loved the sauce. They told Tim he did a great job. Tim felt happy and proud. He was glad that his mom encouraged him to help make the sauce. From that day on, Tim loved to help his mom cook in the kitchen.
+Once upon a time, there was a mysterious cat named Bobo. Bobo lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Lily. They both loved to play together.
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+One day, Lily asked Bobo, "Can you balance on one point?" Bobo thought for a moment and said, "I can try!" So, Bobo tried to balance on one point. He stood on the tip of his tail and wobbled back and forth. Lily clapped and laughed as she watched Bobo balancing.
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+As they played, a friendly dog named Max came to join them. Max tried to balance too, but he fell on his back with a big thump. They all laughed and played together, having lots of fun. The mysterious cat, the little girl, and the friendly dog were the best of friends, and they loved spending time together.
+Once upon a time, there was a compassionate cat named Tom. Tom had a favorite toy, a tie. He loved to play with the tie all day long. He would toss it in the air and catch it with his paws. Tom's tie was very special to him.
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+One day, Tom was playing with his tie outside. He got very tired and decided to take a nap under a big tree. When Tom woke up, he realized he had forgotten where he put his tie. He felt very sad and began to look for it everywhere.
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+Tom searched and searched, but he could not find his tie. Just when he was about to give up, a friendly bird saw Tom and asked him why he was sad. Tom told the bird about his lost tie. The bird, being very kind, decided to help Tom look for it. Together, they found the tie hidden in the tall grass. Tom was very happy and thanked the bird for helping him. From that day on, Tom and the bird became the best of friends.
+Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest, there was a little cabin. Inside the cabin, there was a big seat. On the seat, there was a soft, warm blanket. 
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+One day, a small bird came to the cabin. The bird saw the seat and thought it looked like a nice place to rest. So, the bird flew inside the cabin and sat on the seat. The bird felt warm and happy.
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+Soon, a friendly squirrel came to the cabin too. The squirrel saw the bird on the seat and wanted to join. The bird moved over, and the squirrel sat down. Together, they shared the warm seat in the peaceful cabin. They became good friends and lived happily in the cabin.
+One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. The sun was shining and it was a perfect day. Mia liked to look at the pretty flowers and listen to the birds sing.
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+As Mia walked, she saw a big rainbow in the sky. The rainbow had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Mia was very happy to see the rainbow.
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+Mia wanted to meet the rainbow, so she walked closer. When she got to the end of the rainbow, she found a new friend. The new friend was a small, cute bunny. Mia and the bunny played together under the rainbow. They had lots of fun on that perfect day.
+Once upon a time, there was a pepper named Pep. Pep was a very happy pepper who loved to laugh. One day, Pep met a little boy named Tim. Tim was a bit ignorant about peppers, but he wanted to learn and be friends with Pep.
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+Pep said to Tim, "Hi, I am Pep the pepper. I love to laugh. Do you want to be my friend?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. But what is a pepper?" Pep laughed and said, "I am a pepper. I am a food that makes things taste good."
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+Tim and Pep played and laughed all day. They became the best of friends. Tim learned about peppers, and Pep learned about being a good friend. They were happy together, and they laughed every day.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pair of lucky pants. He loved his pants because they were red and had stars on them. Tim wore his lucky pants every day.
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+One day, Tim went to play with his friend, Sue. Sue saw Tim's pants and said, "Wow, I like your pants! Can I try them on?" Tim said, "No, these are my lucky pants. They belong to me."
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+The next day, Tim and Sue played together again. They saw a big rainbow in the sky. Tim said, "Look, Sue! My lucky pants brought us a rainbow!" Sue smiled and said, "Your pants are very lucky, Tim." They played under the rainbow all day and had a lot of fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a clever flea named Fifi. Fifi lived on a big dog named Spot. Spot and Fifi were best friends. They played together every day.
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+One day, Spot and Fifi went to a party to celebrate their friend's birthday. There were balloons, cake, and lots of other friends to play with. Fifi jumped from friend to friend, making them all laugh.
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+At the end of the party, Spot and Fifi went home. They were so happy to have celebrated with their friends. Fifi felt very clever for making everyone laugh. Spot and Fifi went to sleep, excited for more fun days together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play in the kitchen. One day, she saw a big box in the kitchen. Fluffy was very curious about the box. She thought, "What could be in the box?"
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+The next day, Fluffy's mom opened the big box. Inside the box was a new friend for Fluffy! It was a little brown dog named Buddy. Fluffy was so happy to meet Buddy. They played together in the kitchen all day long.
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+As they played, Fluffy and Buddy knocked over a cup. It fell on the floor and broke. Fluffy and Buddy were scared. But Fluffy's mom was not mad. She was happy that Fluffy had a new friend to play with in the kitchen. And from that day on, Fluffy and Buddy were best friends forever.
+Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was very good at making spears. One day, he made an amazing spear. It was strong and shiny. Tim was very proud of his spear.
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+Tim went to the forest to hunt for food. He saw a big, round fruit on a tree. He used his amazing spear to get the fruit down. Tim was very happy. He took the fruit home to eat with his family. When they ate the fruit, it was very sweet and juicy. Everyone loved it.
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+The next day, Tim shared the amazing spear with his friends. They all used it to get more fruit for their families. The village was full of happy people, eating sweet fruit. The moral of the story is that sharing good things with others can make everyone happy.
+One day, a little girl named Lucy went to search for her daddy. She looked in the big room, but he was not there. She looked in the small room, but he was not there too. Lucy felt sad because she could not find her daddy.
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+Then, Lucy went outside to the garden. She saw a bitter lemon on the ground. She picked it up and made a funny face because it was so bitter. She kept searching for her daddy.
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+At last, Lucy found her daddy in the kitchen. He was making a yummy cake. Lucy was very happy to see him. She gave him the bitter lemon and they both laughed. They had a fun day together.
+Once upon a time, there was a big ostrich named Ollie. He lived in a modern farm with many friends. Ollie loved to run fast and play with his friends.
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+One sunny day, Ollie met a little girl named Lily. Lily was lost and did not know how to go home. She looked at Ollie and said, "Can you help me? Can you tell me the way to my house?"
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+Ollie wanted to help Lily. He thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I can tell you. Your house is near the big tree. I will take you there." Lily was happy and thanked Ollie.
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+Together, Ollie and Lily walked to the big tree. Soon, they saw Lily's house. Lily's mom and dad were so happy to see her. They thanked Ollie for helping their little girl. From that day on, Ollie and Lily became best friends and played together every day.
+One day, a little boy named Tim found a broken toy. It was a small car with a wheel missing. Tim wanted to fix it, so he asked his mom for help. "Mom, can we use glue to fix my car?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, we can try."
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+Tim and his mom went to find the glue. They put the glue on the broken part of the car. They waited for the glue to dry. Tim was very happy to see his car fixed. He said, "Thank you, Mom!" His mom smiled again and said, "You're welcome, Tim. Now you can play with your car."
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+Tim played with his car all day. He made it go fast and slow. He made it go up and down. He was very happy that his car was not broken anymore. And every time he looked at his mom, he would smile and say, "I love my car, and I love you too, Mom!"
+Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat was wet because it was in the water. The boat wanted to go to the port. The port was a fun place for boats to rest and play.
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+One day, the sun was bright and warm. The boat set out to find the port. It went left and right, up and down the waves. The boat was happy and excited to find the port.
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+After a while, the boat saw the port. It was big and full of other boats. The boat went to the port and made new friends. They all played and had fun in the wet water together. The boat was happy it found the port.
+Once upon a time, in a big swamp, there lived a selfish frog named Fred. Fred did not like to share his toys with his friends. One day, a new frog named Tim came to the swamp. Tim was sad because he had no toys to play with.
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+Fred saw Tim and thought, "I should share my toys with him." But then, Fred got scared. He did not want to lose his toys. So, he hid them in a secret place. He thought no one would find them there.
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+Later, Tim found the secret place and played with the toys. Fred saw this and began to panic. He was scared that Tim would take his toys away. Fred ran to Tim and said, "Please don't take my toys. I am sorry for being selfish." Tim smiled and said, "I won't take your toys. Let's play together and share." From that day on, Fred and Tim became best friends and shared their toys with everyone in the swamp.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat ice cream from the freezer. One day, he saw a fancy ice cream in the freezer. It had many colors and looked very yummy.
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+Tim wanted to eat the fancy ice cream. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, can I please have the fancy ice cream from the freezer?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have the fancy ice cream, but first you must finish your lunch."
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+Tim ate his lunch very fast. He was so happy when his mom gave him the fancy ice cream. He ate it all up and it was the best ice cream he ever had. From that day on, Tim always requested the fancy ice cream from the freezer.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, impressive gum ball machine. It was very colorful and full of tasty gum. Tim loved to share his gum with all his friends.
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+One day, a new kid named Sam came to the park. Tim wanted to be friends with Sam, so he showed Sam his gum ball machine. Sam thought it was very cool. Tim gave Sam some gum and Sam was happy. They played together and had a lot of fun.
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+Tim and Sam became good friends. They learned to trust each other. They always shared their toys and gum. And they lived happily ever after, playing together with their impressive gum ball machine.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had many toys, but her favorite was a beautiful card. The card had a picture of a big, pretty flower on it. Lily loved to look at the flower and show it to her friends.
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+One day, Lily and her friends were playing in the park. They wanted to play a new game, but they couldn't decide which one. Lily thought about her beautiful card and had an idea. She showed the card to her friends and said, "Let's play a game where we find flowers like this one!"
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+All her friends liked the idea. They started to look for flowers that looked like the one on the card. They found many different flowers, but none were as beautiful as the one on the card. They kept looking and having fun.
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+Finally, Lily saw a flower that looked just like the one on her beautiful card. She showed it to her friends, and they all clapped and cheered. They decided to pick the flower and take it home to show their parents. Everyone was happy and had a great day in the park.
+Once upon a time, there was a big, empty box. It was in a room with many toys. One day, a small cat went into the room. The cat saw the empty box and jumped inside. The cat was very happy in the box.
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+Then, a little boy came into the room. He heard a noise from the box. The boy was curious. He went to the box and looked inside. The boy saw the cat and smiled. The cat was playing and making noise.
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+The boy did not want to disturb the cat. So, he played with his toys and let the cat have fun in the empty box. They both played all day and were very happy. The boy and the cat became best friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his red ball in the park. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom.
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+While playing, Tim saw something shiny under a tree. He ran to it and discovered a red tray. "Look, mom!" Tim said, "I found a red tray!" His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! Let's take it home and use it for your snacks."
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+At home, Tim put his apple slices and crackers on the red tray. He was so happy to eat from his new tray. Tim and his mom had a fun day together, and Tim loved his red tray very much.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to record her voice on a small box. One day, she saw a fancy hole in her yard. She thought, "I want to record my voice near the fancy hole!"
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+Lily went near the fancy hole and started to record her voice. She sang a pretty song. But, she did not know that the fancy hole was home to a big, mean dog. The dog heard Lily's voice and thought, "Someone is near my home!"
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+The dog came out of the fancy hole, and it was angry. It saw Lily and her small box. The dog took the box away from Lily and broke it. Lily was sad that she could not record her voice anymore. The mean dog went back to the fancy hole, and Lily learned to be careful near holes.
+Once upon a time, a boy named Tim had a flashlight. He loved to play with the flashlight in the dark. One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. It was a fun day, but the sky was getting dark. Tim knew that it would be dark soon, so he brought his flashlight with him.
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+When they got to the park, Tim played on the swings and the slide. His mom and dad watched him and smiled. The sun was going down, and it was getting darker. Tim remembered his flashlight in his bag. He was happy he had it with him.
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+As it got very dark, Tim turned on his flashlight. He showed his mom and dad the way back to the car. They were happy that Tim had his flashlight to help them see. They got in the car and went home. Tim felt proud that he could help his family with his flashlight.
+Once upon a time, there was a small comet named Bouncy. Bouncy liked to bounce all around the sky. One day, Bouncy met a big star named Sparky. 
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+"Hi Sparky!" said Bouncy. "Do you want to bounce with me?"
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+"I am too big to bounce," said Sparky. "But I can watch you bounce and shine my light on you."
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+Bouncy and Sparky became very good friends. Bouncy would bounce all around the sky, and Sparky would shine his light on Bouncy. They were very happy together, and they made the night sky bright and fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally liked to count. She counted her toys, her books, and her friends. One day, Sally found a rag on the floor. The rag was dirty and sour. She wanted to clean it.
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+Sally took the rag to the sink. She turned on the water and washed the sour rag. She scrubbed and scrubbed until it was clean. Then, she hung the rag up to dry. While the rag dried, Sally went to play with her toys.
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+After playing, Sally came back to the rag. It was dry and clean now. She was happy that it was no longer sour. Sally counted one, two, three, and jumped with joy. She took the clean rag and put it away. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a peaceful town. In the town, there was a big tree. Under the tree, a boy and a girl were playing. They were happy.
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+The boy said, "Let's play a game. I will wrap this rope around the tree. You count to zero, and I will pull the rope." The girl nodded her head and started to count.
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+As the girl counted, the boy wrapped the rope around the tree. But he did not see a big rock near the tree. The girl said, "Zero!" The boy pulled the rope hard. The rock fell on the tree. The tree fell down, and the town was not peaceful anymore. The boy and girl were sad.
+One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a pretty flower. The flower was high up on a hill. It started to bloom. The flower was big and pink. Lily was very happy to see it.
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+Lily ran back to her house. She wanted to tell her mom about the flower. Her mom was upstairs. Lily called out, "Mom, come see the big flower!" Her mom came down and they went outside.
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+Lily showed her mom the flower on the hill. Her mom said, "Wow, that is a beautiful flower!" They both smiled and watched the flower bloom. Lily and her mom had a great day together.
+Once upon a time, there was a busy bee named Buzzy. Buzzy loved to wrap things up. One day, Buzzy found some waste on the ground. He wanted to clean it up, so he decided to wrap it up and take it away.
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+Buzzy flew around the waste and started to wrap it up with a big leaf. He worked hard, and soon the waste was all wrapped up in the leaf. Buzzy was very happy with his work.
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+Buzzy picked up the wrapped waste and flew away to a place where he could put it away. He knew that keeping the ground clean was important. Buzzy was a helpful and busy bee, always ready to wrap up waste and keep his home clean.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big, tough dog named Max. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they found a big sheet. The sheet was white and soft.
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+Sue and Max played with the sheet. They put it on the grass and had a picnic. They ate sandwiches and fruit. After they ate, they took a nap on the sheet. The sun was warm and they felt happy.
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+When they woke up, they realized the sheet was dirty. They ran to the house to wash it. Sue's mom helped them clean the sheet. They hung it up to dry in the sun. Now, Sue and Max had a clean sheet to play with again. They knew they would have more fun days together.
+One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to build a big tower. He started to build it in the morning. He used blocks to make it tall. Tim was very happy.
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+But when it was dark, Tim could not see the blocks. He said, "Mom, I can't build my tower. It's too dark." His mom came and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you."
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+Mom turned on the light. Now, Tim could see the blocks. He built the tower again. This time, it was taller than before. Tim said, "Thank you, Mom!" They were both happy.
+Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. It sat next to a green plant. The rock and the plant were friends. They lived near a pond with clear water.
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+One day, a mean bird came to the pond. The bird wanted to dive in the water. The rock and the plant did not want the bird to dive. They knew the bird would make the water dirty.
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+The rock and the plant tried to stop the bird. They asked the bird to go away. But the bird did not listen. The bird dove into the pond. The water became dirty.
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+The rock and the plant were sad. Their pond was not clear anymore. The bird did not care. The bird flew away, leaving the rock and the plant with a dirty pond.
+Once upon a time, in a pretty forest, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She had a big bag with her. Lucy wanted to unpack her bag to play with her toys.
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+Lucy found a nice spot under a big tree. She sat down and started to unpack her bag. Out came her favorite doll, a ball, and some blocks. Lucy was very happy.
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+She played with her toys all day long in the pretty forest. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Lucy had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, she packed her toys and went back to her house. She couldn't wait to come back to the pretty forest and play again.
+Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to play in the park. He saw a big tree with flexible branches. Tim wanted to make a swing on the tree. He found a strong rope and tied it to a branch.
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+As Tim was swinging, a little girl named Sally came to play too. She saw Tim on the swing and said, "Can I play too?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's take turns!" They played together, laughing and swinging high in the air.
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+One day, as Tim was swinging, a strong wind came and made him fall. Sally ran to him and said, "Are you okay?" Tim was fine, but he learned to be more careful on the swing. They played together every day, enjoying the flexible tree and their new friendship.
+Once upon a time, there was a big clock in a small room. The clock was very old and made a loud tick-tock sound. Every day, a little girl named Amy would look at the clock and wonder what it was for. She did not know how to tell time, so the clock was unknown to her.
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+One day, Amy's mom was in the kitchen. She was mixing some yummy cake batter. Amy wanted to help her mom, so she went to the kitchen too. She saw her mom mix the batter and she wanted to try. Amy's mom let her mix the batter, and it was so much fun!
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+Amy had an idea. She wanted to mix the clock with the cake batter. She thought it would be a fun surprise for her mom. So, she took the big clock off the wall and put it in the cake batter. Amy mixed and mixed the batter with the clock. But the clock was too big and the cake batter went everywhere! Amy's mom saw the mess and laughed. She said, "That was a funny idea, but clocks don't go in cake batter!" They cleaned up the mess together and made a new cake. From that day on, Amy knew what the clock was for and never tried to mix it with cake batter again.
+One day, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. Lily saw a big, harmless dog outside. She wanted to pet it, but her mom said, "Wait, we need to go inside first."
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+In the store, Lily and her mom looked for yogurt. They found many kinds. Lily's mom picked up one and said, "This one is too heavy. Let's weigh it." They put the yogurt on a scale. The scale showed the yogurt was not too heavy after all.
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+Lily and her mom bought the yogurt and went outside. The big, harmless dog was still there. Lily pet the dog and it wagged its tail. The dog was happy, and so was Lily. They went home to eat their yogurt and have a fun day together.
+Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. She loved to dream about dancing. Every night, she would close her eyes and see herself dancing in her dreams.
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+One day, Lily met a wise old owl named Oliver. "I want to dance like I do in my dreams," she said to him. "Can you help me?"
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+Oliver thought for a moment and said, "I have a magic measure. If you dance with it, you will dance like your dreams."
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+Lily was so happy. She danced with the magic measure and became the most graceful dancer. All her friends loved to watch her dance, and they all lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a friend named Sam. Sam was deaf, but they still liked to play together.
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+One day, Mia and Sam went to the park. They wanted to take their ball and play catch. They laughed and had fun, even though Sam could not hear Mia's laugh.
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+After playing with the ball, Mia and Sam were tired. They sat under a big tree and ate some snacks. They were happy to be friends and spend time together.
+Once upon a time, there was a bird named Zero. Zero had big, wild dreams. He wanted to fly high in the sky. One day, Zero met a wise old owl. The owl said, "Zero, to fly high, you must be brave."
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+The next day, Zero saw a tall tree. He thought, "This is it! I will fly from this tree." Zero climbed up the tree, but he was scared. He remembered the wise owl's words, "You must be brave." Zero took a deep breath and got ready to fly.
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+Zero jumped and started to fly. He was so happy! Zero flew higher and higher. He looked down and saw his friends. They were clapping and cheering. Zero knew he was brave, and now he could fly high in the sky.
+Once upon a time, there was a cool guard named Tom. He was very big and strong. Tom had a job to dress up every day and watch over the pretty castle where a king and queen lived.
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+One day, Tom saw a little cat stuck in a tree. He wanted to help the cat. So, Tom put on his dress-up clothes and climbed the tree. The cat was happy to see Tom and let him pick her up.
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+Tom brought the little cat down from the tree and gave her a hug. The king and queen saw Tom save the cat and they were very proud. They said, "Tom, you are the best and coolest guard ever!" And they all lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, there was an honest man named Tom. Tom had a friend named Sue. They loved to play together. One day, Tom found an iron toy. The toy was very pretty and shiny.
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+Tom said to Sue, "Look at this shiny iron toy I found! Do you want to play with it?" Sue was very happy and said, "Yes, let's play!" They played with the iron toy all day long.
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+As they played, Tom had an idea. He said, "Sue, let's turn the toy into something even more fun!" Sue agreed, and they turned the iron toy into a fun game. They had a great time playing together and were always honest with each other.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big tree. Lucy wanted to climb the tree.
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+She started to climb the tree, going up slow and careful. As she climbed higher, she saw something shiny. "What is that?" Lucy thought. She wanted to find out.
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+Lucy climbed to the shiny thing. It was a treasure box! She opened the box and found pretty stones and a shiny toy. Lucy was so happy. She climbed down the tree with her treasure and showed her friends. They all played with the treasure together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little red car named Beep. Beep loved to go on trips with his family. One day, Beep's family had a plan to go on a long drive to the park. Beep was very excited!
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+Before they could go, Beep needed fuel. Beep's family put fuel in him, so he could go fast and far. Beep felt strong and ready for the trip. They all got in and started to drive.
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+On the way to the park, Beep's family had tasty snacks. They shared the tasty snacks with Beep too. Beep was very happy. They all had a great time at the park and Beep couldn't wait for the next trip.
+Once upon a time, on a cold and icy day, a little dog named Ben went for a walk. He saw a bench and jumped on it. He liked the bench because it was dry and not wet like the ground.
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+As Ben sat on the bench, he saw a big bird. The bird was cold and shivering. Ben felt bad for the bird, so he invited the bird to sit on the bench with him. The bird was happy to sit on the dry bench too.
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+They sat together on the bench, staying dry and warm. Soon, the sun came out and the icy day became warm. Ben and the bird played and became friends. They promised to meet at the bench every day to play and have fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike. One day, she went on a ride to find something special. Lily wanted to find gold.
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+While riding, she saw a big hill. It was hard to ride up the hill. Lily was tired, but she did not give up. She kept going. At the top of the hill, she found a big, comfortable chair. Lily sat down and rested.
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+As she sat, she saw something shiny under the chair. It was gold! But a big dog was guarding the gold. Lily was scared, but she wanted the gold. She thought of a plan. She gave the dog a treat, and it became her friend. Now, Lily and the dog shared the gold and were happy.
+Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small, dry tree. This tree was sad because it had no leaves. All the other trees had many leaves, but the small tree had none.
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+One day, a kind bird came to the tree. The bird saw the tree was sad and wanted to help. The bird had an idea. It flew away and came back with a big, green leaf. The bird attached the leaf to the small tree. The tree was very happy to have a leaf.
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+More birds saw what the kind bird did, and they wanted to help too. They all brought leaves and attached them to the small tree. Soon, the tree was full of leaves and looked just like the other trees in the forest. The small tree was very happy and thanked the kind birds. The moral of the story is to always help others when they are in need.
+Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane had a long neck and strong legs. It liked to ride on the wind and fly high in the sky.
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+One day, while the crane was riding the wind, it saw a little bird. The little bird was sad and ashamed. The crane asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?" The little bird said, "I cannot ride the wind like you. I am too small."
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+The crane wanted to help the little bird. It said, "Do not be ashamed, little bird. I can teach you to ride the wind." The little bird was happy and said, "Thank you, big crane!"
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+The crane and the little bird practiced every day. Soon, the little bird could ride the wind just like the big crane. They both flew high in the sky together, happy and free.
+Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim had a toy that he liked to play with. It was a toy with numbers on it. Tim loved to count the numbers.
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+One day, Tim and his friend, Sam, had a fight over the toy with numbers. Sam said, "I want to play with the toy. Give it to me!" Tim said, "No, it is mine. I don't want to share."
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+The fight got bigger and bigger. Tim and Sam were not kind to each other. They pushed and yelled. In the end, the toy with numbers broke into pieces.
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+Tim and Sam were sad. They both wanted to play with the toy, but now it was broken. They learned that fighting is not good and it can lead to bad things happening.
+One day, a little girl named Mia found a yellow watch. The watch was very pretty. Mia liked the yellow watch a lot. She put it on her arm and went to show her friend, Tom.
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+"Look, Tom! I have a yellow watch!" Mia said. Tom was sad because he did not have a pretty watch like Mia. His eyes filled with tears.
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+Mia saw Tom was sad and wanted to comfort him. She took off the yellow watch and gave it to Tom. "Here, Tom. You can have my yellow watch. Now you have a pretty watch too!" she said.
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+Tom smiled and put the yellow watch on his arm. "Thank you, Mia!" he said. Now Tom was happy. They played together all day, both feeling good because they were kind to each other.
+Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat. The cat liked to tell everyone what to do. One day, the cat saw a shiny coin on the ground. The cat wanted the coin very much.
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+The cat tried to get the coin, but a big dog was in the way. The cat told the dog to move, but the dog did not yield. The cat tried to be nice, but the dog did not listen.
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+The bossy cat got mad and tried to take the coin from the dog. The dog got mad too, and they both fought. In the end, both the cat and the dog got hurt, and they did not get the shiny coin.
+Tom and Anna were bored. It was raining outside and they could not play. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They yawned and sighed.
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+"Let's make a tent!" Anna said. She had an idea. She ran to the closet and took out a big umbrella. She opened it and put it on the floor. She found a blanket and draped it over the umbrella. "Look, Tom, we have a tent!"
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+Tom smiled. He liked Anna's idea. He crawled under the blanket and into the umbrella. It was cozy and dark. He pretended it was a cave. "This is impressive!" he said. "We are explorers!"
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+Anna crawled in too. She pretended it was a castle. "We are royalty!" she said. She found a crown and a necklace in her toy box and put them on. She gave Tom a hat and a sword. "You are the king and I am the queen!"
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+They played in their tent for a long time. They made up stories and had fun. They forgot about the rain and the boredom. They were happy.
+Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big worm and put it in a jar.
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+"Look, Lila, it's so wiggly!" Tom said.
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+"Let me see, let me see!" Lila said. She took the jar and shook it. The worm curled up and stopped moving.
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+"Stop, Lila, you're hurting it!" Tom said. He grabbed the jar back and opened the lid. He wanted to let the worm go.
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+But before he could, a big bird swooped down and snatched the worm from his hand. The bird flew away with the worm in its beak.
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+"Hey, that's not fair!" Lila shouted. She threw a stone at the bird, but missed.
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+The bird landed on a branch and ate the worm. But the worm was not a normal worm. It was a poison worm. It made the bird feel sick and dizzy.
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+The bird felt troubled. It wanted to fly away, but it could not. It fell from the branch and landed on the ground. It was still alive, but very weak.
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+Lila and Tom saw the bird. They felt sorry for it. They ran to it and tried to help it.
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+"Maybe we can give it some water," Lila said.
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+"Or some seeds," Tom said.
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+They looked around for something to feed the bird. But they did not see anything. They only saw a lot of flowers. The flowers were bright and pretty. They smelled good.
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+Lila had an idea. She picked some flowers and scattered them around the bird. She hoped the flowers would make the bird happy.
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+"Look, bird, we brought you some gifts," she said.
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+The bird looked at the flowers. It saw the colors and smelled the scent. It felt a little better. It chirped softly and moved its wings.
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+Lila and Tom smiled. They thought the bird liked the flowers. They sat next to the bird and waited. They hoped the bird would get well soon. They wanted to be its friends.
+Lila and Ben are playing with coins. They have many coins of different colors and sizes. Lila likes the shiny silver ones and Ben likes the big brown ones. They sort them into piles and pretend to buy things.
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+"Can I have this doll for two silver coins?" Lila asks Ben.
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+"No, you need three silver coins for the doll. It is very pretty and has a dress," Ben says.
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+Lila looks at her pile of silver coins. She only has two. She sees a yellow coin in Ben's pile. It is not shiny like the silver ones, but it is bigger.
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+"What is this yellow coin?" Lila asks.
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+"That is a copper coin. It is not very good. It is old and dirty," Ben says.
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+"Can I have it?" Lila asks.
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+"Sure, you can have it. I don't want it," Ben says. He gives the copper coin to Lila.
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+Lila takes the copper coin and looks at it. She sees a picture of a man with a hat and a beard on one side, and some words and numbers on the other side. She thinks it is interesting and different.
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+"Thank you, Ben. I like this copper coin. It is special," Lila says.
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+"You're welcome, Lila. You can keep it. Maybe you can find more copper coins and make a new pile," Ben says.
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+Lila smiles and puts the copper coin in her pocket. She is happy that Ben accepted her offer and gave her the copper coin. She thinks that maybe she can trade it for something else later. She likes to play with coins and learn new things.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a gray snake on the grass. Tom is scared of snakes. He runs away and cries.
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+"Snake! Snake! Help!" Tom shouts.
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+Sam is not scared of snakes. He thinks they are cool. He wants to touch the snake. He walks slowly to the snake.
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+"Sam, don't touch the snake! It can bite you!" Tom says.
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+Sam does not listen to Tom. He reaches out his hand to the snake. The snake hisses and moves away. Sam follows the snake. He tries to catch the snake.
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+"Sam, stop! Come back!" Tom says.
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+But Sam does not stop. He runs after the snake. The snake goes into a hole in the ground. Sam puts his hand in the hole. He feels something cold and slimy. He pulls out his hand. He has the snake in his hand. He is happy.
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+"Look, Tom! I caught the snake!" Sam says.
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+He runs to Tom with the snake. Tom is very afraid. He screams and runs away. He does not want to see the snake. He does not want to be Sam's friend anymore.
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+"Tom, wait! It's just a snake! It's not bad!" Sam says.
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+But Tom does not wait. He runs to his mom. He tells her about the snake. His mom is angry. She sends Sam away. She tells him to leave the snake alone. She tells him to say sorry to Tom.
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+"Sam, you are very naughty. You scared Tom with the snake. You could have hurt yourself or the snake. You have to leave the snake alone. You have to say sorry to Tom. Go away now!" Tom's mom says.
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+Sam is sad. He does not understand why Tom and his mom are mad at him. He likes the snake. He thinks the snake is his friend. He does not want to leave the snake alone. He does not want to say sorry to Tom. He goes away with the snake. He looks for a new friend.
+Lily liked to write in her diary every night. She wrote about her day, her friends, her toys and her dreams. She had a pink diary with a lock and a key. She kept it under her pillow.
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+One night, Lily was very tired. She had played a lot with her brother and sister. She brushed her teeth, put on her pajamas and crawled into bed. She reached for her diary, but she could not find it. She looked under her pillow, under her blanket, under her bed. She could not see her diary anywhere.
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+She started to cry. She loved her diary. She did not want to lose it. She called her mom. "Mom, mom, where is my diary?" she sobbed.
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+Mom came into her room. She saw Lily crying and hugged her. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked.
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+"My diary is gone, mom. I can't find it. I looked everywhere," Lily said.
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+Mom looked around the room. She saw something small and shiny on the floor. She picked it up. It was Lily's diary. But it was very small. It had shrunk.
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+"Look, Lily, I found your diary. But it's very tiny. How did this happen?" mom said.
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+Lily looked at her diary. She was surprised. She did not know how it had shrunk. She remembered that she had spilled some juice on it that morning. Maybe the juice had made it shrink.
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+"Maybe the juice did it, mom. I spilled some juice on it this morning. I'm sorry, mom," Lily said.
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+Mom smiled. "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. Maybe we can find a way to make it big again. But for now, let's put it in a safe place. How about this box?" mom said.
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+She found a small box and put the diary inside. She gave it to Lily. Lily hugged the box. She was glad she had her diary back, even if it was small.
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+"Thank you, mom. I love you," Lily said.
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+"I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go to sleep. You must be very tired," mom said.
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+She tucked Lily in and kissed her goodnight. She turned off the light and left the room.
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+Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of her diary and wondered if it would ever be big again.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They both want to go on the swing.
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+"Me first!" Anna shouts. She runs to the swing and sits on it. She pushes with her feet and goes high in the air.
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+"No, me first!" Ben shouts. He runs after Anna and tries to grab the swing. He pulls on the rope and makes Anna stop.
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+"Stop it, Ben!" Anna shouts. She is angry and scared. She wants to swing more.
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+"Let me swing, Anna!" Ben shouts. He is angry and sad. He wants to have fun too.
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+They shout and pull and push. They do not share. They do not have fun.
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+A wise old owl sees them. He flies to a branch near the swing. He hoots softly.
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+"Who, who, who are you?" he asks.
+
+"We are Anna and Ben," they say.
+
+"Why are you shouting?" he asks.
+
+"Because we both want the swing," they say.
+
+"Who, who, who made the swing?" he asks.
+
+"We don't know," they say.
+
+"Who, who, who can use the swing?" he asks.
+
+"Anyone can use the swing," they say.
+
+"Then why don't you take turns?" he asks.
+
+They look at each other. They think. They feel sorry.
+
+"Sorry, Anna," Ben says.
+
+"Sorry, Ben," Anna says.
+
+They smile. They hug. They say thank you to the owl.
+
+They take turns on the swing. They push each other gently. They go high in the air. They laugh. They have fun.
+
+The wise old owl nods. He flies away. He hoots happily.
+Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with toys and books and puzzles. One day, they found a microscope in the attic. It was a big tool that made small things look big.
+
+They took turns looking at things with the microscope. They saw hairs, bugs, and crumbs. They were amazed and curious. But then, Lily wanted to look at Max's eye. She thought it would be funny. She moved the microscope close to his face and turned the light on.
+
+"Ow!" Max cried. "That hurts! You are mean, Lily!" He pushed the microscope away and ran downstairs. He was angry and sad. His eye was red and sore.
+
+Lily felt ashamed. She did not mean to hurt Max. She wanted to make him laugh, not cry. She was sorry for what she did. She put the microscope back in the attic and followed Max downstairs. She found him on the couch, rubbing his eye.
+
+"Max, I'm sorry," Lily said. "I was silly and bad. I did not want to hurt you. Please forgive me."
+
+Max looked at Lily. He saw that she was sad and sorry too. He remembered that she was his best friend. He did not want to be mad at her. He wanted to play with her again.
+
+"It's okay, Lily," Max said. "I forgive you. You did not know that it would hurt. But don't do it again, okay?"
+
+"Okay, Max," Lily said. "I won't do it again. I promise. Can we still be friends?"
+
+"Yes, Lily," Max said. "We can still be friends. Come on, let's go play with something else."
+
+They hugged and smiled. They were happy and friends again. They learned to be careful and kind with the microscope and with each other.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent in the park. It is blue and yellow. It has a door and a window.
+
+"Wow, look at the tent!" Anna says. "Can we go inside?"
+
+"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is someone's home."
+
+They walk closer to the tent. They hear a voice inside. It is a man. He is singing a song. He sounds happy.
+
+"Hello, who is there?" the man says. He opens the door. He sees Anna and Ben.
+
+"Hi, we are Anna and Ben," Anna says. "We like your tent. It is very nice."
+
+"Thank you, I am Tom," the man says. "This is my tent. I travel around the world with it. I see many things and meet many people. Do you want to come inside and see?"
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They are curious. They follow Tom inside the tent. They see a bed, a table, a chair, a lamp, and a guitar. They also see many pictures and souvenirs from different places.
+
+"Wow, you have been to many places," Ben says. "What is this?"
+
+He points to a picture of a mountain.
+
+"That is Mount Everest," Tom says. "It is the highest mountain in the world. I climbed it last year. It was very hard, but very beautiful."
+
+Anna and Ben are amazed. They look at the other pictures. They see a pyramid, a waterfall, a castle, and a beach.
+
+"You are very lucky," Anna says. "You see so many things. I wish I could travel like you."
+
+Tom smiles. He picks up his guitar. He plays a tune. He sings a song.
+
+"Don't be envious, Anna and Ben," he sings. "You have something I don't have. You have a home and a family. You have friends and a school. You have a park and a playground. You have many things to be happy about. Traveling is fun, but it is not everything. Sometimes I miss having a home and a family. Sometimes I miss having friends and a school. Sometimes I miss having a park and a playground. Sometimes I miss having a simple life."
+
+Anna and Ben listen to Tom's song. They think about what he says. They look at each other. They smile.
+
+"Thank you, Tom," they say. "You are right. We have many things to be happy about. We are happy to meet you. You are our friend. We like your tent, but we also like our home. We like traveling, but we also like staying. We like seeing new things, but we also like what we have."
+
+They hug Tom. They say goodbye. They leave the tent. They go back to the park. They play and laugh. They are happy.
+Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the mud with their shovels and make shapes. Lila made a star and Ben made a circle.
+
+"Look at my star!" Lila said. "It is so pretty and sharp."
+
+"Mine is better," Ben said. "It is big and round."
+
+They showed each other their shapes and smiled. They were having fun.
+
+But then they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw an enormous lion. It had yellow fur and black mane. It had big teeth and claws. It looked angry and hungry.
+
+"Run!" Lila shouted. "The lion is coming!"
+
+They dropped their shovels and ran as fast as they could. They ran to the gate and called for help. A man came and scared the lion away. He was a zookeeper. He said the lion had escaped from the zoo.
+
+"Are you okay?" he asked Lila and Ben.
+
+They nodded. They were scared but safe.
+
+"Thank you for saving us," Lila said.
+
+"Yes, thank you," Ben said.
+
+The zookeeper smiled and took them to their parents. They hugged them and told them what happened.
+
+Lila and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that lions are not friendly and that mud is more fun than sharp.
+Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and make funny noises. One day, they find a lime in the kitchen. It is green and round and smells sour.
+
+"Look, Tom, a lime!" Lila says, holding it up.
+
+"What is a lime?" Tom asks, curious.
+
+"It is a fruit. You can eat it or make juice. But it is very sour. Do you want to try?" Lila says, cutting a slice.
+
+"Okay, I will try," Tom says, taking the slice. He puts it in his mouth and makes a face. "Blech! It is too sour! I don't like it!" He spits it out.
+
+Lila laughs. "It is funny to see your face. You look like a fish. Repeat after me: I don't like lime, it is too sour." She says, making a fish face.
+
+Tom laughs too. He repeats: "I don't like lime, it is too sour." He makes a fish face.
+
+They keep repeating and making fish faces. They have fun with the lime.
+
+Mom comes in and sees them. She smiles. "What are you doing, my silly twins?" She asks.
+
+"We are playing with the lime. It is too sour. We don't like it. But we like to make fish faces. Look, Mom, repeat after us: I don't like lime, it is too sour." Lila and Tom say, making fish faces.
+
+Mom laughs. She repeats: "I don't like lime, it is too sour." She makes a fish face.
+
+They all laugh and hug. Mom says: "You are very cute and funny. But you know what? There are other fruits that are not sour. They are sweet and juicy. Do you want to try some?"
+
+"Yes, please, Mom. We want to try some." Lila and Tom say, excited.
+
+Mom takes them to the fridge. She shows them a banana, an apple, and a grape. They are yellow, red, and purple. They are thin and long, round and big, and small and round.
+
+"Which one do you want to try?" Mom asks.
+
+Lila and Tom look at the fruits. They point at the grape. "We want to try the grape. It is small and round. It looks yummy." They say.
+
+Mom gives them each a grape. They bite it and smile. "Mmm, it is sweet and juicy. We like it. Thank you, Mom." They say.
+
+Mom smiles. "You are welcome, my sweet twins. I'm glad you like it. You can have more if you want. But don't forget to share." She says.
+
+Lila and Tom nod. They share the grapes. They enjoy the fruits. They forget about the lime.
+Anna loved animals. She had many books with pictures of animals. Her favorite animal was the leopard. She liked its spots and its fast legs. She wanted to see a real leopard someday.
+
+One day, her mom said they could go to the zoo. Anna was very happy. She put on her hat and her shoes. She asked her mom, "Can we see the leopard first?"
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But we have to follow the rules. We cannot touch the leopard or go too close. The leopard is wild and might hurt us. We can only look and learn."
+
+Anna nodded. She understood. She held her mom's hand and walked to the leopard's cage. She saw a big, beautiful leopard lying on a rock. It had yellow eyes and black spots. It looked at Anna and her mom. Anna said, "Hello, leopard. You are very fit. You can run and jump and climb. I like you very much."
+
+The leopard did not say anything. It yawned and stretched. It looked bored. It did not care about Anna or her mom. It wanted to be free and hunt in the forest. It did not like the cage or the zoo. It did not permit anyone to bother it. It wished Anna and her mom would go away.
+Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the basement. They had many toys and games there, but their favorite thing was to explore the dark corners and look for hidden treasures. Sometimes they found old books, coins, or tools that their dad had forgotten.
+
+One day, they decided to go to the farthest corner of the basement, where there was a big wooden box. They took their flashlight and opened the box. Inside, they saw many clothes and shoes that smelled bad. They also saw a doll with a pretty dress, but half of her face was black and rotten.
+
+"Wow, look at this doll!" Tim said. "She must be very old. Maybe she was mom's when she was little."
+
+"Yuck, she is gross!" Sam said. "She has a hole in her face and her hair is falling off. Let's throw her away."
+
+"No, wait!" Tim said. "Maybe we can fix her. Maybe we can wash her and sew her face and give her new hair. She could be our friend."
+
+Sam was impatient. He did not want to waste time with a rotten doll. He wanted to find something else in the box. He grabbed the doll from Tim's hands and threw her on the floor.
+
+"Hey, stop it!" Tim said. "That's not nice. You hurt her."
+
+"I don't care. She is not real. She is just a toy. A bad toy. Come on, let's see what else is in the box." Sam said.
+
+He reached for the flashlight, but Tim was faster. He snatched the flashlight and ran to the doll. He picked her up and hugged her.
+
+"No, you are mean. You can't have the flashlight. I need it to help the doll. She is real to me. She is my friend." Tim said.
+
+He turned on the flashlight and shone it on the doll's face. He saw her eyes sparkle and her mouth move. He heard her whisper.
+
+"Thank you, Tim. You are my friend too."
+Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a big bear, a red car, a blue ball and a cane. The cane was his favorite toy. He liked to pretend he was a pirate or a wizard with the cane. He would say "Arrr!" or "Abracadabra!" and wave the cane around.
+
+One day, Tom's mom told him they had to go to the store. Tom wanted to bring his cane, but his mom said no. She said the cane was too big and he might hit someone with it. Tom was sad and angry. He did not want to leave his cane at home. He did not believe his mom. He thought she was terrible.
+
+Tom hid the cane under his shirt and sneaked out of the house. He followed his mom to the car. He thought he was very clever. He got in the car and sat in his seat. He put the cane on his lap and covered it with a blanket. He smiled to himself.
+
+But when they got to the store, Tom's plan went wrong. He got out of the car and tried to walk with the cane under his shirt. But the cane was too long and it stuck out of his shirt. He tripped over the cane and fell down. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He dropped the cane and it rolled away. He started to cry.
+
+His mom heard him and ran to him. She saw the cane and she was very angry. She scolded Tom for lying to her and taking the cane. She said he could have hurt himself or someone else. She said he had to say sorry and learn his lesson. She took the cane and put it in the car. She hugged Tom and kissed his boo-boos. She said she loved him, but he had to be good and listen to her.
+
+Tom felt bad. He realized he had been naughty and foolish. He said sorry to his mom and to the people who saw him fall. He said he would not take the cane again without asking. He said he believed his mom and she was not terrible. He said he loved her too. He learned his lesson. He still liked his cane, but he only played with it at home.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls and animals and cars and blocks. She also had a big, soft pillow that she used to sleep on every night. She loved her pillow very much.
+
+One day, Lily went to visit her grandma, who was elderly. Grandma lived in a small house with a lot of flowers and a friendly cat. Lily liked to help grandma water the flowers and pet the cat. Grandma also liked to read stories to Lily and give her cookies and milk.
+
+Lily noticed that grandma had a very thin and hard pillow on her bed. She felt sorry for grandma, who looked tired and sad. She thought that grandma would be happier and sleep better if she had a big, soft pillow like hers. She decided to do something nice for grandma.
+
+She asked her mom if she could give her pillow to grandma. Mom said yes, but she warned Lily that she would not have a pillow to sleep on at home. Lily said she did not mind, because she wanted to make grandma happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her.
+
+She ran to grandma's room and put her pillow on grandma's bed. She said, "Grandma, this is for you. It is my pillow, and it is very big and soft. I want you to have it, because I love you." Grandma was surprised and touched. She hugged Lily and thanked her. She said, "Lily, you are very kind and generous. You have gained a lot of love in your heart. I love you too." She kissed Lily and smiled. Lily smiled too. She felt happy and proud. She knew she had done a good thing.
+Tom and Lily are playing in the kitchen. They see a big jar of cookies on the shelf. They want to eat some cookies, but they know Mom will be angry if they take them.
+
+"Let's get some cookies, Tom," Lily whispers. "Mom is in the garden. She will not see us."
+
+"OK, Lily," Tom whispers back. "But we have to hurry. Mom will come back soon."
+
+Tom climbs on a chair and reaches for the jar. He grabs it with both hands, but it is too heavy. He loses his balance and falls off the chair. The jar falls with him and breaks on the floor. Cookies and glass are everywhere.
+
+CRASH! The noise is very loud. Mom hears it from the garden. She runs into the kitchen and sees the mess.
+
+"Tom! Lily! What have you done?" Mom shouts. She is very angry. "You could have hurt yourself with the glass. And you know you are not allowed to take cookies without asking."
+
+Tom and Lily are scared. They look at Mom with big eyes. They do not know what to say.
+
+"Sorry, Mom," they say together. "We were hungry. We wanted some cookies."
+
+Mom sighs. She is not happy, but she loves Tom and Lily. She hugs them and says, "I know you were hungry, but you have to wait for snack time. And you have to be careful with the jar. It is not a toy. Now help me clean up this mess, and then we can have some cookies together. But only one each, OK?"
+
+Tom and Lily nod. They say, "OK, Mom. We will help you. And we will not hurry for cookies again."
+Lily and Sam went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They were very happy.
+
+One day, they saw something new in the water. It was round and clear and had long strings. It looked like a balloon. Lily wanted to touch it. She ran to the water and reached out her hand.
+
+"Stop, Lily!" Sam shouted. "That is a jellyfish. It can hurt you. It can sting you with its strings. It is wild. It is not a toy."
+
+Lily stopped and looked at Sam. She was scared. She did not want to get hurt. She ran back to Sam and hugged him. "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. You saved me from the jellyfish."
+
+Mom and Dad came and saw what happened. They were proud of Sam and relieved that Lily was safe. They explained to them that jellyfish are animals that live in the sea. They can swim, but they cannot talk or play. They told them to be careful and not touch them.
+
+Lily and Sam learned something new that day. They still liked to play in the sand and splash in the water, but they also watched out for the jellyfish. They had fun at the beach. They were very happy.
+Sara and Ben were very excited. They were going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They had to hurry and pack their bags. They put in their clothes, their toys, their books and their snacks. They did not want to forget anything.
+
+Mum and Dad were proud of Sara and Ben. They were obedient and helpful. They did not make a mess or fight. They listened to Mum and Dad and did what they said. They were ready to go to the airport.
+
+At the airport, Sara and Ben saw many people and planes. They had to wait in a line to check in their bags. They had to show their tickets and passports. They had to go through a metal detector. They had to follow the signs to their gate.
+
+Sara and Ben were curious and happy. They asked Mum and Dad many questions. They looked at the shops and the screens. They saw different flags and languages. They wondered where everyone was going.
+
+Finally, it was time to board the plane. Sara and Ben held Mum and Dad's hands. They walked on a bridge that connected to the plane. They found their seats and buckled their belts. They looked out the window and saw the wings and the clouds. They were ready for their holiday.
+Sam and Lily liked to collect things. They had a big box full of things they found in the park, in the street, and in their garden. They had rocks, shells, feathers, buttons, and more. They liked to look at their things and make stories about them.
+
+One day, they saw a new thing on the ground. It was a tie. It was red and blue and shiny. Sam and Lily thought it was very pretty. They wanted to add it to their box.
+
+"Look, a tie!" Sam said. "Let's take it!"
+
+"Maybe it belongs to someone," Lily said. "Maybe they need it."
+
+"No, they don't," Sam said. "It's on the ground. It's ours now. Come on, let's go!"
+
+Sam grabbed the tie and ran to their box. Lily followed him. They put the tie in their box and smiled. They were excited to have a new thing.
+
+But they did not see the man who was looking for his tie. He was angry and sad. He had lost his tie on his way to a job interview. He needed his tie to look good and get the job. He searched everywhere, but he could not find his tie.
+
+He saw Sam and Lily with their box. He walked over to them and asked, "Have you seen my tie? It's red and blue and shiny. I dropped it somewhere."
+
+Sam and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to give back the tie. They liked it too much. They shook their heads and said, "No, we haven't seen your tie. Sorry."
+
+The man did not believe them. He looked in their box and saw his tie. He was very angry. He took his tie and said, "You lied to me! You stole my tie! That's very bad! You should be ashamed of yourselves!"
+
+He scolded them and left. Sam and Lily felt scared and sorry. They had done a bad thing. They had hurt someone. They wished they had not taken the tie. They wished they had been honest and kind. They learned a hard lesson. They cried and hugged each other. They decided to never collect things that did not belong to them again.
+Tim and Jen are twins. They like to go on the subway with Mom and Dad. The subway is big and fast and loud. It goes under the ground and stops at many places. Tim and Jen like to look out the window and see the lights and people.
+
+One day, they go on the subway to visit Grandma. They have to change trains at a big station. There are many people and noises. Tim and Jen hold Mom and Dad's hands. They walk to the platform where the next train will come.
+
+"Look, Jen, a big train!" Tim says. He points to a train that is coming fast. It is not their train. It is a different train.
+
+"Wow, it's so shiny and long!" Jen says. She wants to see it better. She lets go of Mom's hand and runs to the edge of the platform.
+
+"Jen, no, stop!" Mom shouts. She tries to catch Jen, but it is too late. Jen falls off the platform and onto the tracks. The big train is very close. It cannot stop.
+
+"Jen, Jen!" Tim cries. He lays down on the platform and reaches for Jen. He cannot touch her. He sees the train hit Jen. He hears a loud bang. He feels a lot of pain.
+
+Mom and Dad scream. They run to Tim and Jen. They are too late. Tim and Jen are gone. The big train has killed them. Mom and Dad are very sad. They hug each other and cry. The people on the platform are shocked and scared. The subway is not lively anymore. It is quiet and dark.
+Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Lily liked to comb Anna's hair and change her dress.
+
+One day, Lily found a box of powder in her mom's room. The powder was white and soft. Lily thought it would be fun to put some powder on Anna's hair and face. She took the box and went to her room.
+
+She sprinkled some powder on Anna's hair and face. She rubbed it with her fingers. She made Anna look like a snowman. She laughed and said, "Look, Anna, you are so pretty!"
+
+But then, Lily heard her mom coming. She knew her mom would be angry if she saw the powder. She quickly tried to wipe it off Anna's hair and face. But the powder was persistent. It did not come off easily. It made Anna's hair and face sticky and messy.
+
+Lily's mom opened the door and saw Lily and Anna. She gasped and said, "Lily, what have you done? That is not powder, that is flour! You have ruined your doll and made a big mess!"
+
+Lily felt sorry and scared. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to change Anna's look. I thought it was powder. Please don't be mad at me."
+
+Lily's mom sighed and said, "Lily, you should not play with things that are not yours. And you should not change your doll's look. She is beautiful the way she is. Come on, let's clean up this mess and wash your doll."
+
+Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I love you and I love Anna. I will not do it again."
+
+Lily's mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love Anna too. But next time, please ask me before you use anything from my room."
+Lily likes to eat cereal for breakfast. She likes cereal with milk and fruit. She likes cereal that is crunchy and sweet. She likes cereal that has different colors.
+
+One day, Lily sees a new box of cereal in the kitchen. The box has a picture of a purple dragon. The box says the cereal is purple, too. Lily wants to try the purple cereal. She asks her mom if she can have some.
+
+Mom says yes, and pours some purple cereal in a bowl. She adds some milk and gives it to Lily. Lily looks at the purple cereal. She thinks it is pretty. She takes a spoon and puts some in her mouth. She tastes the purple cereal.
+
+Lily makes a face. She does not like the purple cereal. The purple cereal is sour and bitter. It makes her tongue feel funny. She spits out the purple cereal. She says, "Yuck! I don't like purple cereal!"
+
+Mom sees Lily's face. She smiles and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I thought you might like to try something new. But it's okay if you don't like it. You can have some of your favorite cereal instead."
+
+Lily nods and says, "Thank you, Mom. I like my favorite cereal better. I don't want purple cereal anymore."
+
+Mom throws away the purple cereal and gets another box of cereal. She pours some of Lily's favorite cereal in a bowl. She adds some milk and fruit and gives it to Lily. Lily smiles and says, "This is the best cereal ever!"
+
+Lily eats her favorite cereal and enjoys it. She likes cereal that is crunchy and sweet. She likes cereal that has different colors. But she does not like cereal that is purple.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But today, the park was very foggy. They could not see very far.
+
+"Let's go home, Tom. It is too foggy to play," Lily said.
+
+But Tom did not want to go home. He wanted to play more. He ignored Lily and ran to the swings.
+
+"Tom, come back! It is not safe!" Lily shouted.
+
+But Tom did not listen. He swung higher and higher. He felt happy and free.
+
+Suddenly, he saw a big shadow in the fog. It was a dog. A big, dirty dog. It barked loudly and ran towards Tom.
+
+Tom was scared. He jumped off the swing and ran to Lily.
+
+"Lily, help me! There is a dog!" Tom cried.
+
+Lily saw the dog too. She grabbed Tom's hand and ran to the gate. The dog chased them, but they were faster. They reached the gate and closed it behind them.
+
+The dog stopped and growled. It could not get to them.
+
+Tom and Lily hugged each other. They were safe.
+
+"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked.
+
+"Yes, I am okay. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," Tom said.
+
+"I am sorry, Lily. I should have listened to you. It was not fun to play in the fog. It was dangerous," Tom said.
+
+"It is okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, please do not ignore me. I care about you," Lily said.
+
+They smiled and walked home together. They learned a lesson. They should not play in the fog. And they should not ignore their friends.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They want to eat the apples, but they are too high.
+
+Anna and Ben try to reach the apples. They jump and stretch, but they cannot touch them. They ask their mom and dad for help, but they are busy talking to a friend. Anna and Ben are sad.
+
+Then, they see a wise old man with a long stick. He walks to the tree and smiles at them. He says, "Do you want some apples, children?" Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please!"
+
+The wise old man uses his stick to knock down some apples. He gives them to Anna and Ben. They are happy and thank him. He says, "You are welcome, children. Enjoy the apples. They are good for you."
+
+Anna and Ben eat the apples. They are sweet and juicy. They share some with their mom and dad and their friend. They all say, "Thank you, wise old man. You are very kind."
+
+The wise old man says, "You are welcome, everyone. I am glad to see you happy. Have a nice day." He walks away, humming a song.
+
+Anna and Ben smile and hug each other. They say, "We like the park. We like the apples. We like the wise old man. He showed us a way to reach the apples. He is our friend."
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a quiz game. Lily has cards with pictures. Tom has cards with words. They try to match the pictures and the words.
+
+Lily shows Tom a card with a picture of a cat. Tom looks at his cards. He finds the card with the word "cat". He says, "Cat!" and puts his card next to Lily's card. They match!
+
+Lily shows Tom a card with a picture of a sun. Tom looks at his cards. He does not have the card with the word "sun". He says, "I don't have sun." Lily says, "That's okay. You can skip this one." She puts the card aside.
+
+Lily shows Tom a card with a picture of a tree. Tom looks at his cards. He finds the card with the word "tree". He says, "Tree!" and puts his card next to Lily's card. They match!
+
+They play until they match all the cards. They are happy. They say, "We are good at quiz games!" They hug and smile. They sit on the floor and look at the cards. They are peaceful. They like to play games. They are friends.
+Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they see a new toy in the shop. It is a big train with many cars. The train has many colors and sounds. Sara and Tom think the train is attractive. They hope they can have the train.
+
+They ask their moms to buy the train for them. But their moms say no. The train is too expensive. Sara and Tom are sad. They go to the park to play. They see a boy with a train. It is the same train they want. The boy is happy. He makes the train go fast and slow. He makes the train whistle and honk.
+
+Sara and Tom go to the boy. They say hello. They ask if they can play with the train. The boy says no. He says the train is his. He says he does not share. He says they can only look. Sara and Tom are angry. They think the boy is mean. They want to take the train from him.
+
+They wait for the boy to look away. Then they run to the train. They grab the train. They pull the train. The boy sees them. He shouts. He runs to the train. He grabs the train. He pulls the train. They all pull the train. The train breaks. The train falls apart. The train makes a loud noise. The train stops working.
+
+Sara and Tom are scared. The boy is sad. He cries. He says they broke his train. He says his train was his favorite toy. He says his mom gave him the train for his birthday. He says he loved his train. He says he hates them.
+
+Sara and Tom are sorry. They say they are sorry. They say they did not mean to break the train. They say they only wanted to play with the train. They say they liked the train. They say they hope the train can be fixed. They say they will help the boy.
+
+The boy stops crying. He looks at the train. He sees a strip of tape. He says maybe the tape can fix the train. He says maybe the train can work again. He says maybe they can be friends. He says maybe they can share the train. He says he is sorry too. He says he was selfish. He says he likes them.
+
+They all smile. They take the tape. They fix the train. They make the train work. They play with the train. They share the train. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends.
+Lily and Tom like to collect things. They have a big box of shells, rocks, stickers and toys. One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They see a lot of pretty flowers and leaves. They want to collect them too.
+
+"Can we pick some flowers, mom?" Lily asks.
+
+"Sure, but only a few. We don't want to hurt the plants," mom says.
+
+"OK, mom. Thank you!" Lily says. She and Tom run to the flower bed and start to pick some yellow and purple flowers.
+
+But then, a rude man comes. He is holding a bottle of wine. He is not happy. He yells at Lily and Tom.
+
+"Hey, you kids! Stop picking the flowers! They are mine! Go away!" he says.
+
+Lily and Tom are scared. They drop the flowers and run back to their mom and dad.
+
+"Mom, dad, a rude man yelled at us. He said the flowers are his. But they are not. They are for everyone," Tom says.
+
+Mom and dad are angry. They go to the rude man and talk to him.
+
+"Excuse me, sir. Why did you yell at our children? They were just picking a few flowers. They are not yours. They are part of the park," dad says.
+
+"I don't care. I like the flowers. I want them for my wine. They make it smell good. You and your kids are rude. You have no manners. Go away!" the rude man says.
+
+Mom and dad are shocked. They think the rude man is silly and mean. They take Lily and Tom and leave the park. They go to another park where there are more flowers and nice people. They collect some more flowers and leaves and put them in their box. They have fun and forget about the rude man and his wine.
+Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy trucks in the yard. They load dirt and rocks on their trucks and drive them around. They make roads and bridges and hills.
+
+One day, Ben sees a big pile of dirt in the corner of the yard. He wants to load it on his truck. He drives his truck to the pile and starts to scoop the dirt. But Sam sees him and gets angry. He says, "That's my dirt! I found it first! Go away!"
+
+Ben does not listen. He says, "No, it's mine! I want it! You have enough dirt!" He keeps scooping the dirt. Sam gets more angry. He runs to Ben and pushes him. Ben falls off his truck and hits the ground. He cries.
+
+Sam tries to take Ben's truck, but Ben holds on to it. They pull and tug and shout. They do not share. They do not care.
+
+Mom hears them and comes out. She sees them fighting over the truck and the dirt. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it! You are being mean and selfish! You are not playing nicely! You are not being patient! You have to share and take turns!"
+
+But Ben and Sam do not listen. They keep fighting. Mom gets more angry. She says, "That's it! You are in trouble! Give me the truck and the dirt! You are going inside! No more playing with trucks today!"
+
+She takes the truck and the dirt from them. She makes them go inside. She puts them in time-out. They are sad and sorry. They wish they had played nicely. They wish they had been patient. They wish they had shared and taken turns. But it is too late. They have no truck and no dirt. They have no fun. They have a bad ending.
+Sam was a very intelligent boy. He liked to learn new things and ask questions. He also liked to help his mom and dad with chores. One day, his mom asked him to carry a blue basket to the laundry room. Sam was happy to do it. He picked up the basket and walked down the hall.
+
+On the way, he saw his sister Lily playing with her dolls. She had a lot of dolls, but her favorite was a pink princess. Sam wanted to see the princess, so he stopped and said, "Hi, Lily. Can I see your princess?"
+
+Lily looked up and saw Sam holding the blue basket. She had an idea. She said, "Sure, Sam. You can see my princess, but you have to give me your basket first."
+
+Sam thought for a moment. He wanted to see the princess, but he also wanted to help his mom. He said, "No, Lily. I have to carry the basket to the laundry room. Mom asked me to do it."
+
+Lily pouted and said, "Please, Sam. Just for a minute. I'll give you the basket back."
+
+Sam was tempted, but he remembered what his mom said. He said, "No, Lily. I'm sorry. Maybe later." He turned and continued to the laundry room.
+
+Lily was angry. She wanted the blue basket. She thought it would make a nice bed for her princess. She decided to follow Sam and take the basket from him. She ran after him and tried to grab the basket.
+
+But Sam was too fast and too intelligent. He saw Lily coming and dodged her. He said, "Lily, stop it. You can't have the basket. It's not yours."
+
+Lily didn't listen. She kept trying to get the basket. She pushed and pulled and shouted. She made a lot of noise.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She saw Sam and Lily fighting over the basket. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? Why are you bothering Sam? He's trying to help me."
+
+Lily looked at mom and said, "But I want the basket. It's blue. It's pretty. It's mine."
+
+Mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily. It's not yours. It's mine. I use it for the laundry. Sam is carrying it for me. He's a good boy. You're a bad girl. You need to apologize to Sam and go to your room."
+
+Lily realized she was in trouble. She felt ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again."
+
+Mom said, "Thank you, Lily. Now go to your room and think about what you did. And don't touch the basket again."
+
+Lily nodded and went to her room. She was sad. She wished she had been nice to Sam. She wished she had played with her dolls instead.
+
+Sam smiled and said, "It's okay, mom. I forgive Lily. She's my sister. I love her."
+
+Mom hugged Sam and said, "I love you too, Sam. You're a very intelligent boy. And a very kind boy. Thank you for carrying the basket for me. You're a big help."
+
+Sam felt proud. He carried the basket to the laundry room and helped mom with the laundry. He was happy. He had done the right thing.
+Anna and her mom were going to the zoo today. Anna was very excited. She wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins. She ran to her room and picked out her favorite dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and graceful.
+
+"Mom, I'm ready!" she shouted.
+
+"Okay, sweetie, let's go!" her mom said. She grabbed her purse and her keys and they went outside. They walked to the subway station. Anna liked the subway. It was fast and loud and had many colors. She held her mom's hand as they went down the stairs.
+
+They waited on the platform for the train. Anna saw a big poster on the wall. It had a picture of a ballerina. She was wearing a white dress and had a crown on her head. She was standing on one foot and holding her arms up. She looked very graceful.
+
+"Mom, look!" Anna said, pointing at the poster. "She's a princess!"
+
+"No, honey, she's a ballerina. She dances on a stage. She's very graceful," her mom said.
+
+"I want to be a ballerina too. Can I wear a dress like that?" Anna asked.
+
+"Maybe when you're older, you can take ballet lessons. But for now, you can wear your pink dress and pretend. You're very graceful too, you know," her mom said.
+
+"Really?" Anna said, smiling.
+
+"Really. You're my little princess," her mom said, hugging her.
+
+Just then, the train arrived. They got on and found a seat. Anna looked out the window and saw the buildings and the cars and the people. She imagined she was a ballerina, dancing on a stage, wearing a white dress and a crown. She felt very happy and graceful. She couldn't wait to see the zoo.
+Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with Mom. They see many toys. They want to buy them all.
+
+"Mom, can we buy this?" Tom asks. He holds a big truck. It has four wheels and a horn.
+
+"Mom, can we buy that?" Lily asks. She holds a pretty doll. It has long hair and a dress.
+
+Mom smiles. She says, "You can buy one toy each. But you have to measure them first. They have to be less than ten inches long."
+
+Tom and Lily look for a ruler. They find one on a shelf. They measure their toys. The truck is twelve inches long. The doll is nine inches long.
+
+"Oops, my truck is too big," Tom says. He puts it back. He looks for another toy.
+
+"Yay, my doll is just right," Lily says. She hugs it. She wants to buy it.
+
+Tom sees a train. It has many cars and a whistle. He likes it. He measures it. It is ten inches long.
+
+"Wow, my train is perfect," Tom says. He holds it. He wants to buy it.
+
+Mom pays for the toys. She gives them to Tom and Lily. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom!"
+
+They go outside. It is raining. The ground is wet. They run to the car.
+
+"Be careful, don't get wet," Mom says.
+
+Tom and Lily get in the car. They play with their toys. They make noises. They have fun. They love their new toys.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their cart. They liked to fill it with leaves, sticks and rocks and pretend they were selling them. Lily was the boss and Ben was the helper.
+
+"Hello, do you want to buy some leaves?" Lily asked a lady who was walking her dog. "They are very pretty and green."
+
+The lady smiled and said, "No, thank you, but they are very pretty indeed. What else do you have in your cart?"
+
+"We have sticks and rocks too," Ben said. "They are good for building and throwing."
+
+The lady laughed and said, "You are very clever, but I don't need any sticks or rocks today. Maybe another time."
+
+She walked away with her dog and Lily and Ben looked for another customer. They saw a man who was eating a sandwich on a bench. They pushed their cart towards him.
+
+"Hello, do you want to buy some rocks?" Lily asked. "They are very hard and shiny."
+
+The man looked at them and said, "No, thank you, but they are very hard and shiny indeed. What else do you have in your cart?"
+
+"We have leaves and sticks too," Ben said. "They are good for making and playing."
+
+The man nodded and said, "You are very creative, but I don't need any leaves or sticks today. Maybe another time."
+
+He took a bite of his sandwich and made a funny face. He said, "Oh, this sandwich is very spicy. It makes my mouth burn."
+
+Lily and Ben were curious. They asked, "What is spicy?"
+
+The man said, "Spicy is when something has a lot of flavor and makes your tongue tingle. Some people like it and some people don't. Do you want to try a bite?"
+
+Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were not sure. They said, "Maybe."
+
+The man broke off a small piece of his sandwich and gave it to them. They each took a bite and felt a strange sensation in their mouths. They said, "Wow, this is spicy!"
+
+They liked it a little bit, but it was too much for them. They drank some water from their bottles and said, "Thank you, but we don't want any more."
+
+The man said, "You're welcome, but you can keep the rest of the sandwich. I don't want it either. It's too spicy for me."
+
+He gave them the sandwich and they put it in their cart. They said, "Thank you, goodbye."
+
+They waved and walked away with their cart. They decided to go home and share the sandwich with their mom and dad. They wondered if they would like it or not. They hoped it would not make them vanish. They did not know what that meant, but they heard it in a story and it sounded scary. They did not want to be scary. They wanted to be happy.
+Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. The rock has many colors and shapes.
+
+"Wow, look at this rock!" Tom says. "It is so interesting. I want to keep it."
+
+Anna looks at the rock too. She sees something shiny. She picks up a small piece of the rock. It is smooth and hard.
+
+"This is a mineral," Anna says. "It is very pretty. I want to keep it."
+
+Tom and Anna look at each other. They both want the rock. But there is only one rock.
+
+"What can we do?" Tom asks. "We both like the rock."
+
+Anna thinks for a moment. She has an idea.
+
+"I know," she says. "We can choose. You can have the big rock, or the small mineral. I will take the other one. Then we can share."
+
+Tom thinks too. He likes the big rock, but he also likes the small mineral. He does not know what to choose.
+
+"Can I see the mineral?" he asks.
+
+Anna gives him the mineral. He holds it in his hand. It sparkles in the sun.
+
+"It is very nice," he says. "But I think I like the big rock more. It has many colors and shapes. You can have the mineral."
+
+Anna smiles. She is happy. She likes the mineral more. It is smooth and hard.
+
+"Thank you, Tom," she says. "You are a good friend. We can both have something we like."
+
+Tom and Anna hug. They are happy too. They have a big rock and a small mineral. They are interesting and pretty. They put them in their pockets and go to play. They are good friends.
+Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with a ball. They took turns to kick the ball and catch it. They had fun and laughed a lot.
+
+One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Ben. He had a big ball that was shiny and red. He kicked it very hard and far. He did not share his ball with anyone. He was selfish.
+
+Tom and Sam wanted to play with Ben's ball. They asked him nicely, but he said no. He said it was his ball and he did not care about anyone else. He kicked his ball again and ran after it.
+
+Tom and Sam were sad and angry. They thought Ben was mean and rude. They decided to teach him a lesson. They waited for him to kick his ball again. Then they ran after it too. They got to the ball before Ben. They kicked it back to their side of the park. They had success.
+
+Ben was shocked and mad. He yelled at Tom and Sam. He said they were thieves and liars. He chased them to get his ball back. But Tom and Sam were faster and smarter. They kicked the ball to each other and kept it away from Ben. They had fun and laughed a lot.
+Lily and Sam were hungry. They wanted to eat pizza for lunch. Mom said yes, but they had to help her make it. Lily and Sam liked to help Mom in the kitchen.
+
+Mom gave them some dough, sauce, cheese and toppings. Lily and Sam rolled the dough with their hands. They made it very deep, like a bowl. They put sauce and cheese and toppings inside the dough. They put more dough on top and pressed it together. They made a big pizza pie.
+
+Mom put the pizza pie in the oven. Lily and Sam waited and watched. They smelled the pizza. It smelled good. They heard the timer. It beeped. Mom took the pizza pie out of the oven. It was hot and golden and bubbly.
+
+Mom cut the pizza pie into slices. She gave Lily and Sam each a slice. They blew on it to cool it down. They took a bite. It was yummy. They liked the deep pizza pie. They said thank you to Mom. Mom smiled and said you're welcome. They ate the pizza and were happy. The end.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and chubby.
+
+"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Lily said. "It is so big and round!"
+
+"Can we touch it?" Tom asked. "Maybe it is soft and squishy."
+
+They walked closer to the mushroom. They reached out their hands. But then, the mushroom moved!
+
+"Surprise!" a voice said. The mushroom lifted up its head. It had eyes, a nose, and a mouth. It was not a mushroom. It was a turtle!
+
+Lily and Tom screamed. They ran away from the turtle. They were scared and confused.
+
+The turtle laughed. He was not mean. He was just playing a trick. He liked to hide under his shell and pretend to be a mushroom. He thought it was funny.
+
+"Come back, come back!" the turtle said. "I am sorry. I just wanted to be your friend. I am lonely here. Please don't be mad at me."
+
+Lily and Tom stopped running. They looked at the turtle. He looked sad and sorry. They felt sorry for him too.
+
+"Are you really a turtle?" Lily asked.
+
+"Yes, I am," the turtle said. "My name is Timmy. I live in the pond over there. But I like to come out and explore sometimes."
+
+"Can we play with you?" Tom asked.
+
+"Of course, you can," Timmy said. "I would love that. You can ride on my back, or we can look for bugs and flowers together. I know a lot of fun things to do in the garden."
+
+Lily and Tom smiled. They decided to give Timmy a chance. They walked back to him. They touched his shell. It was hard and smooth.
+
+"Wow, you are cool," Lily said.
+
+"You are not scary," Tom said.
+
+They became friends with Timmy. They played with him in the garden. They had a lot of fun. They learned a lot from him. They were not afraid of him anymore. They were happy. They liked to surprise each other.
+Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with boats. They made boats from paper, wood, and plastic. They sailed their boats in the pond, the bathtub, and the pool. They dreamed of sailing on a big boat one day.
+
+One day, they saw a poster. It said: "Join the sailing team! Learn to sail on a real boat! Have fun and make new friends!" Lily and Ben were very excited. They asked their moms if they could join. Their moms said yes. They were so happy.
+
+The next week, they went to the sailing club. They met their coach, Sam. He was very nice. He showed them the boat. It was big and shiny. It had a sail, a mast, a rudder, and a tiller. He taught them how to use them. He said: "You are very gifted. You learn fast. You will be great sailors."
+
+Lily and Ben loved sailing. They worked as a team. They listened to Sam. They followed his instructions. They steered the boat. They trimmed the sail. They balanced the boat. They felt the wind and the waves. They had fun and made new friends.
+
+One day, Sam said: "You are ready for a race. There is a sailing competition next week. You will sail against other teams. You will show them what you can do. You will make me proud." Lily and Ben were nervous. They wanted to do well. They practiced hard. They hoped to win.
+
+The day of the race came. Lily and Ben put on their life jackets. They got on their boat. They saw the other teams. They looked big and strong. They felt scared. Sam said: "Don't worry. You have a secret weapon. You have each other. You are the best team. You are gifted. You can do it." Lily and Ben smiled. They trusted Sam. They trusted each other. They sailed their boat. They sailed fast. They sailed smart. They sailed to the finish line. They won the race. They cheered. They hugged. They were so happy. Sam was so proud. He gave them a medal. He said: "You did it. You are the champions. You are the best sailing team ever." Lily and Ben thanked Sam. They thanked their moms. They thanked their friends. They thanked their boats. They thanked the wind and the waves. They loved sailing. They were best friends. They were gifted.
+Tom and Amy are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be mighty heroes. They wear capes and masks. They have a big office in the living room. The office has a sofa, a table, and a phone.
+
+"Hello, this is the mighty hero office. How can we help you?" Tom says into the phone. He holds it with one hand and makes a fist with the other.
+
+"Help, help! There is a big dragon in the park. He is scary and loud. He breathes fire and smoke. Can you come and save us?" Amy says into another phone. She is in the kitchen. She makes a dragon sound.
+
+"Don't worry, we are on our way. We will stop the dragon and save the day. Stay safe and calm." Tom says. He hangs up the phone and runs to the door. He calls Amy.
+
+"Amy, come on. We have a mission. There is a dragon in the park. We have to go and fight him."
+
+Amy runs to the door. She grabs her cape and mask. She follows Tom.
+
+"OK, let's go. We are the mighty heroes. We know how to beat the dragon. We are brave and strong." Amy says.
+
+They go outside. They see the park. They see the dragon. The dragon is not real. It is a big balloon. It is tied to a tree. It has a face and a tail. It moves in the wind. It makes a noise.
+
+"Look, there is the dragon. He is huge and mean. He is trying to scare us. But we are not afraid. We have a plan." Tom says.
+
+"What is the plan?" Amy asks.
+
+"We will sneak up to the dragon. We will use our scissors. We will cut the string. The dragon will fly away. He will not bother us anymore." Tom says.
+
+"Good plan. Let's do it." Amy says.
+
+They sneak up to the dragon. They use their scissors. They cut the string. The dragon flies away. He goes higher and higher. He disappears in the sky.
+
+"Yay, we did it. We are the mighty heroes. We saved the park. We saved the people. We are awesome." Tom says.
+
+"Yes, we are. We are the best. We are the mighty hero office. We can do anything." Amy says.
+
+They hug each other. They smile. They go back to their office. They have more fun. They play pretend. They are happy.
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. But they do not like to share. One day, Mom gives them a big bowl of yogurt. She says, "This is for both of you. You can put some fruit or honey on it if you want. But you have to share nicely."
+
+Tim and Sam run to the kitchen. They see the yogurt. It looks creamy and yummy. Tim grabs a spoon and scoops some yogurt. He puts some strawberries on it. He says, "This is mine. I saw it first."
+
+Sam is angry. He wants some yogurt too. He says, "No, it is not. Mom said it is for both of us. You have to share. Give me some yogurt."
+
+Tim says, "No, I will not. Go away. This is my yogurt. You can have something else."
+
+Sam says, "That is not fair. You are being mean. I want some yogurt too. Give me some yogurt or I will tell Mom."
+
+Tim says, "Go ahead. I do not care. This is my yogurt and you cannot have any."
+
+Sam starts to cry. He runs to Mom. He says, "Mom, Tim is not sharing the yogurt. He took all of it and he will not give me any. He is being mean."
+
+Mom is sad. She says, "Tim, is that true? Did you not share the yogurt with Sam?"
+
+Tim says, "Yes, it is true. I did not share. I like the yogurt. It is mine."
+
+Mom says, "Tim, that is not nice. You have to share with your brother. The yogurt is for both of you. It is not yours. It is an ordinary yogurt. It is not special. But sharing is special. Sharing makes you and Sam happy. Sharing makes me happy. Sharing is good. Do you understand?"
+
+Tim feels sorry. He says, "Yes, Mom, I understand. I was wrong. I should have shared the yogurt with Sam. I am sorry, Sam. Do you want some yogurt?"
+
+Sam says, "Yes, Tim, I do. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry I cried. Can we be friends?"
+
+Tim says, "Yes, Sam, we can. Let's go to the kitchen and share the yogurt. We can put some bananas and honey on it. It will be delicious."
+
+Mom says, "That's good, boys. I am proud of you. You learned a good lesson today. Sharing is caring. And caring is loving. And loving is what makes us a family."
+Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a shovel. They wanted to make a big castle.
+
+"Look, I found a shell!" Lily said. She showed Ben a shiny shell. It was pink and white.
+
+"Wow, it's pretty!" Ben said. He wanted to see it. He reached for the shell.
+
+But Lily pulled it away. "No, it's mine!" she said. She did not want to share.
+
+Ben was sad. He did not like when Lily was mean. He looked around. He saw a palm tree. It had big green leaves and brown nuts.
+
+"I have an idea!" Ben said. He ran to the palm tree. He picked up a nut. It was hard and round.
+
+"What are you doing?" Lily asked. She followed Ben.
+
+Ben smiled. He dug a hole in the sand. He put the nut in the hole. He covered it with sand.
+
+"I'm burying a treasure!" he said. He patted the sand.
+
+Lily was curious. She wanted to see the treasure. She ran to the hole. She dug with her hands.
+
+But she could not find the nut. It was too deep. She dug and dug. She got sand in her hair and her eyes.
+
+Ben watched her. He felt sorry for her. He knew where the nut was. He decided to help her.
+
+He took the shovel. He dug slowly. He did not want to hurt the nut. He found it. He lifted it out of the hole.
+
+"Here it is!" he said. He gave the nut to Lily.
+
+Lily was happy. She took the nut. She looked at it. It was not shiny like the shell. But it was smooth and heavy.
+
+"Thank you, Ben!" she said. She hugged him.
+
+Ben hugged her back. He was happy too. He did not need the shell. He had a friend.
+Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make marks of many colors on the paper. They make marks of flowers, cars, stars and animals.
+
+One day, Tim has a new idea. He says to Jen, "Let's make marks on our arms. It will be fun." Jen nods and smiles. She picks a red crayon and makes a mark of a heart on her arm. Tim picks a blue crayon and makes a mark of a fish on his arm.
+
+They show each other their marks and laugh. They make more marks on their arms. They make marks of circles, squares, triangles and lines. They have fun.
+
+But then, Jen's mom comes to pick her up. She sees the marks on Jen's arm and frowns. She says, "Jen, what did you do? Why did you make marks on your arm? That is not good. The crayons are for paper, not for skin. The marks will not come off easily. You need to wash them with soap and water."
+
+Jen feels sad and sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. Tim and I were playing. We wanted to make marks on our arms. We thought it was fun."
+
+Tim's mom comes to pick him up too. She sees the marks on his arm and shakes her head. She says, "Tim, what did you do? Why did you make marks on your arm? That is not good. The crayons are for paper, not for skin. The marks will not come off easily. You need to wash them with soap and water."
+
+Tim feels sad and sorry too. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. Jen and I were playing. We wanted to make marks on our arms. We thought it was fun."
+
+Jen and Tim hug each other and say goodbye. They promise to play again tomorrow. But they also promise to not make marks on their arms again. They learn that crayons are not for skin. They learn that marks on paper are more fun and less dull.
+Lily and Ben like to play with paper. They can fold the paper into many shapes. They can make hats, boats, planes and animals. Lily wants to make an automobile with paper. She thinks it will be fun to drive it.
+
+She folds a big piece of paper into a square. Then she folds the corners to make four wheels. She cuts out a window and a door with scissors. She draws a steering wheel and a license plate with a crayon. She is very proud of her paper automobile.
+
+"Look, Ben, I made an automobile!" she says. "Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Ben looks at Lily's paper automobile. He thinks it is foolish. He does not think it looks like a real automobile. He thinks it will break easily. He does not want to play with Lily.
+
+"No, thank you," he says. "Your automobile is silly. It cannot drive. It cannot honk. It cannot go fast. It is just paper. I do not like it."
+
+Lily feels sad. She thinks Ben is mean. She likes her paper automobile. She thinks it is beautiful. She does not care if it cannot drive or honk or go fast. She thinks it is fun to pretend.
+
+She decides to play with her paper automobile by herself. She puts it on the floor and sits inside. She pretends to drive to the park, the zoo, the beach and the moon. She makes noises with her mouth. She has a lot of fun.
+
+Ben watches Lily play with her paper automobile. He sees that she is happy. He feels bored. He does not have anything to play with. He wishes he had a paper automobile too. He thinks maybe he was foolish. He thinks maybe Lily's paper automobile is not so silly after all. He thinks maybe he can play with Lily.
+
+He walks over to Lily and says, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. Your automobile is not silly. It is cool. Can I play with you?"
+
+Lily smiles. She is glad that Ben is sorry. She is glad that Ben likes her paper automobile. She is glad that Ben wants to play with her.
+
+"Sure, Ben, you can play with me," she says. "You can be my passenger. We can go anywhere we want. Come on, let's go!"
+
+They both sit inside the paper automobile. They pretend to drive to many places. They make noises with their mouths. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends.
+Anna and Ben love pizza. They always eat pizza on Friday night with Mom and Dad. They like cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza. They do not like green pizza with spinach.
+
+One Friday night, Mom and Dad order pizza from the phone. They wait for the pizza man to come. But the pizza man does not come. Mom and Dad call the phone again. They say there is a problem. There is no power in the pizza place. The oven does not work. The pizza man cannot make pizza.
+
+Anna and Ben are sad. They are hungry. They want pizza. They do not want to eat anything else.
+
+"Mom, Dad, can we go to the pizza place and help?" Anna asks.
+
+"Maybe we can make the power come back," Ben says.
+
+Mom and Dad smile. They say that is a good idea. They say they are proud of Anna and Ben. They say they are powerful and kind.
+
+They get in the car and drive to the pizza place. They see the pizza man. He is sad too. He says he is sorry. He says he cannot make pizza. He says he will lose money and customers.
+
+Anna and Ben hug the pizza man. They say they are here to help. They say they have a plan. They say they have flashlights and candles. They say they can make pizza in the dark.
+
+The pizza man is surprised. He says that is a brave and smart plan. He says he will try. He says he is happy.
+
+Anna and Ben help the pizza man. They light the candles and the flashlights. They find the cheese and the pepperoni and the dough. They roll the dough and put the cheese and the pepperoni on top. They put the pizza in the oven. They wait for the pizza to cook.
+
+The pizza smells good. The pizza looks good. The pizza is ready. Anna and Ben cheer. They say they did it. They say they made pizza.
+
+The pizza man thanks Anna and Ben. He says they are amazing. He says they are powerful and helpful. He says he will not lose money and customers. He says he will give them free pizza.
+
+Anna and Ben are happy. They say they are hungry. They say they love pizza. They say they love the pizza man.
+
+They eat the pizza with Mom and Dad. They say it is the best pizza ever. They say they had fun. They say they learned something. They say they can do anything. They say they are powerful.
+Lisa loves to sing. She sings in the morning, she sings in the afternoon, she sings at night. She sings to her toys, she sings to her mom, she sings to her dad. She sings loud and happy.
+
+One day, Lisa goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide and runs to it. She climbs up the steps and slides down. Whee! She sings as she slides. She sees a swing and runs to it. She pushes herself back and forth. Whee! She sings as she swings.
+
+She sees a boy sitting on a bench. He looks sad. He has a cast on his arm. Lisa runs to him. She says, "Hi, I am Lisa. Why are you sad?"
+
+The boy says, "Hi, I am Ben. I am sad because I broke my arm. I can't play with my friends. I can't do anything fun."
+
+Lisa says, "That is not true. You can do many things. You can talk, you can listen, you can watch, you can sing."
+
+Ben says, "Sing? I don't like to sing. I don't know how to sing."
+
+Lisa says, "Singing is easy. You just use your mouth and your body. You make sounds that you like. You can sing any words you want. Singing makes you happy. Do you want to try?"
+
+Ben says, "I don't know. I am shy."
+
+Lisa says, "Don't be shy. I will help you. I will sing with you. We can sing a song together. Do you know any songs?"
+
+Ben says, "I know one song. It is about a star."
+
+Lisa says, "I know that song too. It is a good song. Let's sing it together. Are you ready?"
+
+Ben says, "Okay. I will try."
+
+Lisa and Ben start to sing. They sing about the star that shines bright. They sing about the star that they wish on at night. They sing loud and happy.
+
+Lisa and Ben smile at each other. They feel better. They make a new friend. They sing more songs. They have fun.
+Tim and Sam were brothers who lived in a small house in a big valley. They liked to play outside and see the animals and the flowers. One day, they saw a big hill that they wanted to climb. They asked their mom if they could go.
+
+"Be careful, boys," their mom said. "The hill is very high and steep. Don't go too far or too fast."
+
+Tim and Sam nodded and ran to the hill. They started to climb, holding hands and helping each other. They saw birds and bugs and rocks on the way. They felt happy and excited.
+
+But when they reached the top, they saw something that made them sad. On the other side of the hill, there was a big fire that was burning the trees and the grass. They saw smoke and flames and heard loud noises. They felt scared and sad.
+
+"Mommy, mommy, look!" Tim cried. He pointed to the fire.
+
+"Oh no, oh no, what is that?" Sam said. He hugged Tim.
+
+They wanted to go back to their mom, but they didn't know how. The hill was too high and steep to go down. They felt lost and alone.
+
+They leaned on each other and cried. They hoped their mom would find them. They hoped the fire would stop. They hoped the valley would be safe and green again.
+Ben and Mia liked to sail their toy boat in the pond. They made it from a big leaf and a stick. They pretended they were pirates and looked for treasure.
+
+One day, they saw a new land on the other side of the pond. It had tall trees and bright flowers. They wanted to explore it. They sailed their boat towards it, but the wind was strong and the water was choppy.
+
+Their boat flipped over and sank. Ben and Mia were sad. They lost their boat and their treasure. They did not know how to get to the new land.
+
+Then, they saw a big duck swimming by. It had a shiny feather on its head. It looked impressive. Ben and Mia waved at the duck and asked for help.
+
+The duck was friendly and curious. It let Ben and Mia climb on its back. It swam across the pond and took them to the new land. Ben and Mia thanked the duck and gave it their last cookie. They had a fun adventure on the new land. They saw many animals and plants. They found a new boat made of bark and vines. They sailed back to their home with the duck. They were happy.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would stop and look at the sky. They saw birds, clouds and planes.
+
+One day, they saw something different in the sky. It was a big, noisy thing with a round thing on top. It was flying very fast and low.
+
+"What is that?" Anna asked.
+
+"That is a helicopter," Ben said. He had seen one on TV.
+
+"A helicopter?" Anna repeated. She wondered what it was doing. "Why does it have a round thing on top?"
+
+Ben shrugged. He did not know. He wondered too.
+
+The helicopter flew closer to the park. It had a big red cross on the side. It landed on a grassy spot near the playground. Some people came out of the helicopter. They were wearing white clothes and carrying a stretcher.
+
+Anna and Ben ran to the fence to see better. They saw the people take a man from the stretcher and put him in the helicopter. The man looked hurt and sad. He had a bandage on his head and a cast on his arm.
+
+"Who is that man?" Anna asked.
+
+"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe he had an accident. Maybe the helicopter is taking him to the hospital."
+
+Anna felt sorry for the man. She wished he would get better soon. She wondered if he had any friends or family.
+
+The people got back in the helicopter. The round thing on top started to spin faster and faster. The helicopter lifted off the ground and flew away.
+
+Anna and Ben waved goodbye to the helicopter. They hoped the man would be okay.
+
+They went back to their ball. They decided to share it with some other kids who were playing nearby. They thought that was a generous thing to do. They had fun playing together. They still wondered about the helicopter and the man. They hoped they would see them again someday.
+Tom and Anna love to play in the snow. They put on their coats, hats, boots and gloves. They are ready to go outside.
+
+"Look, Tom, I made a snowman!" Anna says. She puts a carrot for the nose and two rocks for the eyes.
+
+"Wow, Anna, your snowman is very big and nice!" Tom says. He makes a snowball and throws it at the snowman.
+
+"Hey, don't do that!" Anna says. "You will break my snowman!"
+
+"Sorry, Anna, I was just having fun!" Tom says. He makes another snowball and throws it at Anna.
+
+"Tom, stop it!" Anna says. She dodges the snowball and throws one back at Tom.
+
+They laugh and chase each other with snowballs. They have a lot of fun in the snow.
+
+But then, Anna loses her glove. She feels her hand getting cold and wet.
+
+"Oh no, where is my glove?" Anna says. She looks around and sees her glove on the ground. She runs to get it.
+
+But Tom gets there first. He picks up the glove and holds it behind his back.
+
+"Tom, give me my glove!" Anna says. She tries to reach for it.
+
+"No, you have to catch me first!" Tom says. He runs away with the glove.
+
+Anna runs after him. She is angry and cold.
+
+"Tom, that's not fair!" Anna says. "Give me my glove, please!"
+
+"OK, OK, here is your glove!" Tom says. He stops and gives Anna her glove.
+
+"Thank you, Tom!" Anna says. She puts on her glove and hugs Tom.
+
+"I'm sorry, Anna, I was just teasing you!" Tom says. He hugs Anna back.
+
+They smile and say sorry to each other. They are friends again.
+
+They love to play in the snow. They love each other. They are happy.
+Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. One day, they see a furry deer in the grass. The deer has big ears and a brown nose. It looks at them with kind eyes.
+
+"Wow, look at the deer!" Lila says. "It is so pretty and soft. Can we pet it?"
+
+Ben nods. He likes animals. He walks slowly to the deer. He holds out his hand. The deer sniffs his hand. Then it licks his fingers. Ben giggles.
+
+"Hi, deer. You are very nice. Do you want to be our friend?" Ben says.
+
+The deer wags its tail. It makes a soft sound. Lila joins Ben. She strokes the deer's fur. The deer nuzzles her cheek.
+
+"Hello, deer. We are Lila and Ben. We are happy to meet you." Lila says.
+
+The deer smiles. It likes Lila and Ben. They are gentle and sweet. They play with the deer for a while. They give it some grass and water. They hug it and thank it.
+
+"Bye, deer. We hope to see you again. You are a good deer." Lila and Ben say.
+
+The deer waves its hoof. It watches them leave. It is glad to have new friends. It hopes to see them again too.
+Sam was sick. He had a fever and a sore throat. He did not want to play or eat. He only wanted to lie in bed and watch TV.
+
+Mom came to check on him. She had a thermometer in her hand. She said, "Sam, I need to see how hot you are. Open your mouth and let me put this in."
+
+Sam did not like the thermometer. It was cold and hard and tasted disgusting. He tried to move his head away, but Mom held it still. She said, "Be still, Sam. It will only take a minute."
+
+The thermometer beeped. Mom took it out and looked at it. She said, "Oh, Sam, you have a very high fever. You need to take some medicine and drink some water."
+
+Sam did not like medicine. It was bitter and sticky and made him gag. He said, "No, Mom, no medicine. I don't want it."
+
+Mom said, "I know, Sam, but you have to. It will help you feel better. Come on, be a brave boy. I will give you a hug and a kiss and a sticker if you take it."
+
+Sam did not want to argue with Mom. He loved her and knew she wanted him to be well. He opened his mouth and swallowed the medicine. It was awful, but he did not spit it out. He drank some water and made a face.
+
+Mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "Good job, Sam. You are very brave. Here is your sticker. You can choose one from the book."
+
+Sam looked at the book. It had many stickers of animals and cars and stars. He liked them all, but he chose a dinosaur. He liked dinosaurs. He said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you."
+
+Mom said, "I love you too, Sam. Now, try to rest and sleep. Maybe tomorrow you will feel better."
+
+She put the sticker on his shirt and kissed his forehead. She turned off the TV and the light. She left the door open a little.
+
+Sam closed his eyes and cuddled his teddy bear. He felt warm and sleepy. He hoped he would dream of dinosaurs.
+Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, they saw a new trail in the park. It was a dirt path with many rocks and trees.
+
+"Let's go see where it leads!" Tim said.
+
+"OK, but be careful. It looks hard and steep," Lily said.
+
+They held hands and walked on the trail. They saw many animals and flowers. They heard birds and water. They felt happy and curious.
+
+After a while, they came to a big hill. The trail went up the hill. Tim wanted to climb it, but Lily was scared.
+
+"Tim, I don't want to go up there. It's too high and far. What if we get lost?" Lily said.
+
+"Don't worry, Lily. We can do it. It will be fun. Maybe we will see something amazing at the top. Please, come with me," Tim said.
+
+Lily looked at Tim. He was her best friend. She trusted him. She hoped he was right. She nodded and smiled.
+
+"OK, Tim. I will go with you. But we have to be humble and careful. We have to respect the trail and the nature. And we have to go back soon. Our moms will be worried," Lily said.
+
+"Of course, Lily. We will be humble and careful. And we will go back soon. I promise," Tim said.
+
+They hugged and started to climb the hill. They helped each other and cheered each other. They were brave and adventurous. They were best friends.
+Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big panda stuffed animal. They named him Pandy and hugged him every night.
+
+One day, their mom told them that they had to share Pandy with their cousin Sam, who was coming to visit. Lily and Ben did not like this idea. They wanted to keep Pandy for themselves. They thought Sam was too small and would make Pandy wet and dirty.
+
+When Sam arrived, he saw Pandy and smiled. He asked Lily and Ben if he could play with him. Lily and Ben said no. They said Pandy was theirs and they did not want to share. Sam felt sad and cried. He did not have any toys of his own.
+
+Mom heard Sam crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben holding Pandy tightly and Sam sitting on the floor. She asked them why they were not sharing. Lily and Ben said they loved Pandy too much and did not want to lose him.
+
+Mom said that sharing was a good thing and that it would make them and Sam happy. She said that Pandy was big enough for all of them and that they could take turns playing with him. She said that if they shared, their love for Pandy would increase, not decrease. She said that Sam would be careful with Pandy and not make him wet or dirty.
+
+Lily and Ben thought about what mom said. They felt sorry for Sam and realized that they were being selfish. They decided to share Pandy with Sam and let him play with him. Sam was very happy and thanked them. He hugged Pandy and said he was very soft and cute.
+
+Lily and Ben smiled and hugged Sam and Pandy too. They said they were sorry for being mean and that they wanted to be friends. They played with Pandy together and had a lot of fun. They learned that sharing was a good thing and that it made them and Pandy happier.
+Anna and Ben were very excite to go to the park with their mom. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the car. Mom drove them to the park and parked near the swings.
+
+"Can we go on the swings, Mom?" Anna asked.
+
+"Sure, but be careful and take turns," Mom said.
+
+Anna and Ben ran to the swings and pushed each other. They laughed and shouted as they went up and down. They saw a lady walking a big dog. The dog was brown and fluffy and had a red collar.
+
+"Can we pet the dog, Mom?" Ben asked.
+
+"Let's ask the lady first," Mom said. She walked with Anna and Ben to the lady and the dog.
+
+"Hello, what a lovely dog you have," Mom said. "Can we pet him?"
+
+"Hello, thank you. His name is Max and he is very friendly. You can pet him if you like, but be gentle," the lady said.
+
+Anna and Ben reached out their hands and touched Max's fur. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. They giggled and hugged him.
+
+"He is so soft and warm," Anna said.
+
+"He is so big and nice," Ben said.
+
+The lady smiled and said, "I'm glad you like him. He likes children. He is very comfortable here in the park."
+
+Mom said, "Thank you for letting us pet him. He is a beautiful dog. We have to go now, but maybe we'll see you again."
+
+"Bye, Max. Bye, lady," Anna and Ben said.
+
+They waved goodbye and went back to the swings. They had a lot of fun in the park with Mom and Max. They were very happy.
+Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside in summer. Summer was nice because the sun was warm and the flowers were pretty. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox.
+
+One day, they heard a whistle from the fence. It was their neighbor, Sam, who was older and had a bike. He whistled to get their attention and said, "Hi, Lily and Ben. Do you want to see my new bike? It is red and shiny and fast."
+
+Lily and Ben ran to the fence and looked at Sam's bike. They thought it was very cool and wanted to try it. But Sam said, "No, you are too little to ride my bike. You can only watch me. I can do tricks and go fast. Watch this!"
+
+Sam got on his bike and rode away. He turned and whistled again. He did a wheelie and a spin and came back. He said, "Did you see that? I am the best bike rider ever. You can't do that. You can only play with your baby toys."
+
+Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like Sam's words. They liked their toys and their yard. They did not need Sam's bike. They decided to ignore Sam and go back to their swing, their slide and their sandbox. They had fun together and laughed and sang.
+
+Sam saw them and felt lonely. He wanted to play with them, but he did not know how to say sorry. He tried to whistle again, but they did not look at him. He rode away on his bike, but he did not feel happy. He wished he had been nicer to Lily and Ben.
+Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lila had a doll that she loved very much. She called her doll Lily and gave her hugs and kisses. Ben had a truck that he liked to drive around. He called his truck Zoom and made it go fast and loud.
+
+"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asked Lila.
+
+"No, she is mine. You have your truck," Lila said.
+
+"Please, just for a little bit. I want to see how she looks," Ben said.
+
+"No, no, no. Go away," Lila said.
+
+Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the doll too. He thought Lila was not nice. He waited until Lila was not looking and grabbed the doll from her. He ran to the kitchen and hid behind the table.
+
+"Hey, give me back my doll!" Lila shouted. She followed Ben to the kitchen and saw him holding the doll. She tried to take it from him, but he was stronger. They pulled and pushed and yelled at each other.
+
+"Stop it, stop it!" their mom said. She heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the doll in Ben's hands and the truck on the floor. She saw Lila and Ben with red faces and tears in their eyes. She was not happy.
+
+"What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" she asked.
+
+"He took my doll!" Lila said.
+
+"She wouldn't let me play with it!" Ben said.
+
+Mom shook her head. She took the doll from Ben and the truck from the floor. She put them on the counter. She said, "You are both being selfish and rude. You need to learn to share and be kind. If you can't play nicely, you can't play at all. You have to sit on the couch and think about what you did."
+
+Lila and Ben felt sorry. They knew they were wrong. They walked to the couch and sat down. They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry."
+
+Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I'm glad you said sorry. Now, do you want to play together again?"
+
+Lila and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, please."
+
+Mom said, "Okay, but you have to be careful. The doll and the truck are very hot. They were near the stove and the heat made them warm. You don't want to burn yourself or the toys. And you have to wash your hands. They are dirty and disgusting. You don't want to get sick or make the toys dirty."
+
+Lila and Ben said, "Okay, mom. We will be careful and wash our hands. Thank you, mom."
+
+Mom gave them the doll and the truck. She said, "You're welcome. Now, go and have fun. But remember, sharing is caring. And being nice is better than being mean."
+
+Lila and Ben hugged mom. They said, "We love you, mom."
+
+Mom said, "I love you too, Lila and Ben."
+
+They went back to the living room and played with the doll and the truck. They took turns and said nice things to each other. They had a lot of fun and learned a lesson. They never fought over the toys again.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, a big man comes to the park. He wears a suit and a tie. He has a briefcase. He is a lawyer.
+
+"Hello, I am looking for Anna and Ben," the big man says. "Are you their mom and dad?"
+
+"Yes, we are. Who are you?" mom asks.
+
+"I am Mr. Smith. I work for your uncle Bob. He is very sick. He wants to see you and the twins. He has something for you," the big man says.
+
+Mom and dad look at each other. They are surprised. They do not know uncle Bob very well. He lives far away. They have not seen him for a long time.
+
+"Can we go see him?" Anna asks.
+
+"Of course, dear. He is in the hospital. He is waiting for you. Come with me. I have a car," the big man says.
+
+Mom and dad are not sure. They feel uncomfortable. They do not like to go with strangers. But they do not want to be rude. They do not want to make uncle Bob sad.
+
+"OK, we will go with you. But we need to pack some things first. Can you wait for a minute?" dad asks.
+
+"Sure, no problem. I will wait here," the big man says.
+
+Mom and dad take the twins to their home. They pack some clothes and toys. They also call grandma and grandpa. They tell them where they are going. They ask them to look after their dog.
+
+They go back to the park. They see the big man and his car. They get in the car. The big man drives them to the hospital. He talks a lot. He tells them about uncle Bob. He tells them he is very rich. He tells them he has no children. He tells them he loves them very much.
+
+Anna and Ben are curious. They want to meet uncle Bob. They wonder what he has for them. They hope he is not too sick. They hope he is nice. They hope they will have fun.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box. They make a house with the box. They draw windows and a door on the box.
+
+Tom says, "This is our house. We make the laws here. No one can come in without our permission."
+
+Mia says, "Yes, we are the bosses. We can do whatever we want. What laws do we make?"
+
+Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "Law number one: we have to eat ice cream every day. Law number two: we have to wear funny hats. Law number three: we have to say silly words."
+
+Mia nods. She says, "I like these laws. They are fun. Let's start now. I want chocolate ice cream. And I want a hat with flowers. And I want to say 'boing boing'."
+
+Tom agrees. He says, "I want vanilla ice cream. And I want a hat with stars. And I want to say 'woof woof'."
+
+They go to the ice cream truck. They buy their ice cream. They put on their hats. They say their silly words. They laugh and run back to their box house.
+
+They are happy. They think they have the best laws in the world. They do not care what other people think. They are silly and they love it.
+Tommy loved math. He liked to count his toys, his fingers, and his snacks. He wanted to learn more math at school. But today, he had a problem. He woke up late and missed the bus. He ran to his mom and asked for help.
+
+"Mom, I need to go to school. I don't want to miss math. Can you take me?" he said.
+
+Mom looked at the clock and frowned. She had a lot of work to do at home. She did not have time to drive Tommy to school.
+
+"I'm sorry, Tommy, but I can't take you today. You have to stay home with me. You should have woken up earlier. Maybe you can do some math with me later," she said.
+
+Tommy felt sad and angry. He did not want to stay home. He wanted to go to school and learn math with his friends and teacher. He did not want to do math with mom. He thought mom's math was boring and hard. He stomped his feet and cried.
+
+"That's not fair! I want to go to school! I want to do math! You are mean, mom!" he shouted.
+
+Mom did not like Tommy's attitude. She knew he was disappointed, but he also had to be respectful and responsible. She decided to teach him a lesson.
+
+"Tommy, you need to calm down and listen. You can't go to school today, but you can still do math. In fact, you will do a lot of math with me. You will help me measure and mix the ingredients for a yummy cake. You will help me set the timer and count the minutes. You will help me cut and share the cake with your dad and sister. You will see that math is fun and useful, even at home. But if you keep crying and yelling, you will not get any cake. Do you understand?" she said.
+
+Tommy stopped crying and thought about mom's words. He liked cake. He liked to help mom in the kitchen. He liked to measure and mix and count and cut. He realized that mom was not mean. She was trying to help him learn math in a different way. He decided to give it a try.
+
+"Okay, mom, I'm sorry. I will help you with the math and the cake. Maybe I can tell my teacher and friends about it tomorrow. Thank you, mom," he said.
+
+Mom smiled and hugged Tommy. She was proud of him for being brave and flexible. She hoped he would enjoy the math and the cake, and learn a valuable lesson.
+
+The moral of the story is: Sometimes things don't go as planned, but we can still make the best of them and learn something new.
+Lily liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers. She drew houses, cars, flowers and animals. She wanted to be a designer when she grew up.
+
+One day, she saw a fireman on the street. He was tall and wore a red hat and a yellow coat. He had a big hose and a loud truck. Lily thought he was brave and cool. She wanted to talk to him.
+
+She ran to the fireman and said, "Hello, fireman. What are you doing?"