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The guard asked the little one who he was and what he was doing there. + +The child happily replied "I'm the new guard and I'm here to make sure the village stays safe and honest". The guard was so impressed with the little one's courage and honesty, he allowed him to stay and take up the position as guard. + +From that day onwards, they both worked together to make sure the village was safe and honest. They could often be seen in the evenings, gazing at the stars. +Once upon a time there was a mighty king. He ruled over a big, wide land and all the people living in it. + +One day, the king was very sad and he started to cry. Everyone in the land asked why he was so sad, but he never gave an answer. + +So the people went on a quest to find out what was wrong. They searched high and low, but could not find the answer. + +Finally, they came across a little bird who said, "The mighty king is crying because he misses his friends". + +The people rushed back to tell the king and, when they told him that his friends missed him too, he stopped crying. + +The people were so happy that their king was happy again. They all celebrated together and the mighty king smiled once more. +Once there was a little girl called Sally. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day she was walking in the park when she saw something unusual. It was a big stand with lots of buttons. + +Sally walked up to it and started pushing all the buttons. Suddenly she heard a voice coming from the stand asking her a question. + +"Where do birds live?" the voice asked. + +Sally thought for a moment and then smiled. She knew the answer! + +"In nests!" she said. + +There was a beep and then the stand started to move. It was the most unusual thing she had ever seen. She watched in amazement as the stand moved up and down. + +When it stopped moving, a door opened up and out stepped a toy bird. Sally was so happy that she had answered the question correctly. + +From then on, Sally visited the stand every day. She never knew what she was going to find, but she always had fun discovering the unusual things it had in store. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Milly. She had a mom, a dad and two brothers. Milly loved playing and having fun. + +Every day, Milly and her family would play at the park. They would run around and swing on the swing. But every day, when it was time to go home, Milly would not want to leave. + +One day, Milly wanted to stay at the park for much longer. But her parents said it was time to go. Milly refused, she did not want to leave and did not want to behave. Her parents became very sad. + +Milly was shown a path that led from the park, past the pond and to their home. She knew that if she followed the path she would be able to get home. After a little while, Milly decided to follow the path. She stayed on the path and walked all the way home. + +When they got home, Milly's parents were so proud of her. They praised her for making the right choice and following the path. Milly was very happy. She had learned to behave in a normal way! +One day, a bee was buzzing around looking for a new home. She flew from flower to flower, but found nothing suitable. Then, she saw a large hive in the tree. She was so happy! She flew up to the entrance and thanked the honey bees who lived there. She asked if she could live with them too. The honey bees agreed and welcomed her in. + +The bee was so glad. She could now call this giant hive her home. She thanked the honey bees again, and then took off to explore her new home. She met lots of other bees and made many new friends. + +At night, the bee was so thankful to have found such a large hive. She knew she was safe here, and would always have a place to call home. +One day, Tom went to the park. Tom was so excited. He saw some other kids playing in the park. They were having a parade. + +Tom wanted to join in, but he was not sure what to do. Then he had an idea! He ran and he dived into the parade. + +All of the other kids smiled and cheered at Tom. Everyone was so eager to have Tom join in their parade. + +Tom enjoyed being part of the parade. He ran and he dived with all of the other kids. He had so much fun! + +After the parade, all of the kids said goodbye and thanked Tom for joining the parade. Tom was happy to have made some new friends! +Once there was a poor little boy named Joe. He was always alone and didn't feel like he belonged anywhere. He wanted to have lots of friends but couldn't seem to find any. + +One day Joe went to the park and there was a big, strong boy playing on the swing. Joe wanted to join him but he felt too shy. He watched the boy swing higher and higher and wished he had the strong muscles to do it too. + +Then one of the boy's friends saw Joe watching and came over to him. He said "Hey, why don't you come over and play with us?" Joe was so happy - he finally felt like he belonged somewhere! + +He joined the big, strong boy and his friends and soon he was swinging just as high as them - and he even showed them some of his own special stunts. With his newfound friends, Joe was no longer poor - he was happy and fit. He had found where he belonged. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old. One day Lily saw a big box in the living room and she wanted to see what was inside. She went to it and unlocked it. Inside the box she found a beautiful bathrobe. It was soft and colorful and Lily wanted to put it on. + +So she put it on and went outside. Suddenly the sky got very dark and the temperatures went down. The wind was strong and it was blowing Lily's bathrobe everywhere. Lily started to panic but then she saw a bright door in the distance. + +Lily ran to it and tried to open it. She was so excited to see what was behind the clear door. She unlocked it but when she opened it, a big monster appeared from the darkness. The monster gobbled Lily up and he disappeared back into the darkness. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Meg. She was so happy and loving. One day she was walking by a stream near her house and noticed a puppy by the side of the river. Meg thought the pup looked so cute and kind of lonely. + +So she walked over to the pup and gave him a big hug. The little pup was so happy to receive Meg's love that he hugged her right back. Meg smiled because she felt so happy. + +The pup and Meg spent the day playing by the stream. Meg even thought of a way to help the pup go home. She made a leaf boat out of some leaves, sticks and stones. + +That night before Meg went home, the pup hugged her one last time. Meg was so thoughtful and kind. The pup never forgot the loving hug Meg gave him. +Mandy and her mom drove down the street in their truck. Mandy was so excited to go for a ride, she bounced around in her seat. + +"Mommy, how do trucks manage to go so fast?" she asked. + +"It's their engine, honey," Mommy explained. + +Suddenly, out of nowhere, a waterfall of gravel blocked the street. Mandy and her mom were stuck! + +Mandy tried to find a solution. She thought about how gracefully the trucks drove around the corners and tried to remember what her mom said about the engine. + +So Mandy grabbed a piece of the gravel and threw it in front of the truck's wheel. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy asked. + +"I'm using the engine to manage the gravel so the truck can drive over it," Mandy said confidently. + +And it worked! With a sudden jolt, their truck managed to drive over the gravel and continue down the street. + +"Wow, Mandy!" Mommy said, amazed. "That was very graceful!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Molly. Joe and Molly loved to play together. One day, Joe had a great idea: they could play a game of reverse. + +Molly agreed, and they both got into Joe's dependable car. Joe put the pan in the back of the car and they drove off. Joe was driving and Molly was in the back holding the pan. Suddenly, Joe reversed the car! + +Molly was startled. She yelled to Joe, "Why did you reverse?! I thought we were playing a game!" + +Joe smiled and said, "We are! The goal of the game is to stay in the car while it's being reversed!" + +Molly thought it sounded fun and the two had a great time playing the game. They drove safely and when the game was over, Joe and Molly went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally had a special blanket, and she always carried it around with her. She kept it close, because it made her feel safe. + +One day, Sally wanted to ask a difficult question. She wasn't sure what the answer would be, and she was a bit scared to ask. So Sally sat in her room with her blanket and took a deep breath. + +Sally asked her mom the difficult question, and her mom answered. Sally felt much better, and hugged her blanket tightly. She was so glad that she had asked her mom the question. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was very excited to learn how to open the door. "Mommy, how do you open the door?" Daisy asked. Her mom smiled and said, "You have to keep trying diligently, and be very patient. Eventually, you will get it". + +So Daisy tried many times and each time, she got a little better. She increased her ability to open the door, little by little. Finally, Daisy opened the door. She was so proud and happy. She shouted, "Mommy, I did it!". + +But Daisy didn't know that something much bigger was coming up. Little did she know that soon she would have to increase her abilities and open a very special box. But until then, she enjoyed opening the door and was proud of her own patience. +One day, a band of friends went on a journey. There was little George, who was very brave and wanted to explore the world. He had a humorous friend called Lucy, who was always encouraging him to explore. + +As they walked, George saw and heard wonderful things, but his courage started to diminish as the journey got to be more difficult. Lucy kept talking to George, encouraging him to keep going. + +Finally, the band of friends reached the peak of the mountain, and George was so happy he cried. Being brave had paid off! But then, a storm started and George became very upset. Lucy hugged him, and told him they would get through it together. + +The moral of the story is, sometimes you need to be brave and have courage to get through tough times, and a good friend can help encourage you to keep going! +One day, Betty and her mom went outside to the park. The weather was mild and the sun was shining. Betty looked around and smiled. She loved being outside and seeing everything around her. + +Suddenly, Betty's mom said, "Oh no! It looks like it's going to rain. We better go home." + +Betty pouted and said angrily, "I don't like the weather. I hate it!" + +Her mom tried to calm her down, saying, "Don't be so unhappy. The weather can change. Maybe tomorrow it will be nice and mild again." + +Betty smiled, feeling better now. She hoped that tomorrow the weather would be milder. She wanted to spend more time outside playing with her mom. +Sammy was walking in the park when he saw a little girl playing with a red mug. He wanted to play too, so he ran up to the girl and asked if he could join. She smiled and nodded yes. + +But when Sammy reached out to pick up the mug, the little girl pinched his hand! It felt terrible. Sammy shouted in pain and the little girl ran away. Sammy was very sad. + +He sat on a bench and held his hand. His mom saw him and asked what had happened. Sammy started to cry and told his mom about the little girl and the mug. + +His mom hugged Sammy and said, "It's okay, Sammy. The little girl didn't mean to pinch you." She wiped away his tears and they went home to get Sammy's hand better. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and liked to explore outside. +One day she found a stick. It was on the ground and she decided to pick it up. The stick was slimy and disgusting. +The little girl went to her mom and asked if she could have the stick. Her mom said, "No, that is not a good idea. Put it back on the ground and mind what I told you." +So the little girl put the stick back and didn't touch it again. She knew that it was important to mind her mom and that sometimes grown-ups know best. +One day, a little girl and her mom were walking through the park. Everything was so colorful. The little girl saw a big mystery between two trees. She wanted to find out what it was, so she walked closer to take a look. + +Her mom saw what she was trying to do, and she was very angry. She said, "Stop it right now!" But the little girl didn't listen. + +So her mom reached out and slapped the little girl on the arm. The little girl started to cry. Her mom said, "This is what happens when you don't listen!" + +The little girl left the park, still crying with a sore arm. She never found out what the mystery was. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small village full of people who were very happy and friendly. Every day the village people would race each other to see who was the fastest. + +One day, a new person joined the village. His name was Sam and he was different to the regular village people. He was much smaller and had big eyes. + +The village people decided to race Sam to see if he could keep up with them. Everyone was very excited to see who would win the race. + +The race began and Sam raced as fast as he could. The regular village people were impressed and cheered Sam on, but in the end, the regular village people beat Sam to the finish line. + +The village people celebrated their win and welcomed Sam to their village. Sam enjoyed living in their village and looked forward to racing with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a very strong boy. He had huge muscles, and he loved to pour cereal for his friends. + +One day, he decided to pour milk into his bowl. He grabbed a jug and splashed the milk all over his kitchen. + +"Oh no!" cried the boy's mother. "You have to be more careful. That milk is not clean!" + +The boy put his head down, feeling sad. He had tried so hard to be careful. + +The next day, he decided to pour milk again. But this time, he used too much muscle and spilled milk everywhere. + +His mother was so angry she threw the jug at the boy. He was so scared he started to cry. + +The end. +Little Paul was walking in the park with his mom. He saw a big carrot on the ground and yelled "Look Mom! A carrot!" His mom smiled and said "That looks yummy! Let's pick it up." + +Little Paul ran over and grabbed the carrot. He snapped it into two pieces, and gave one to his mom. They both started snacking on the carrot, and Little Paul said "This carrot is so good!" + +As they continued walking, they passed by a calm pond. Little Paul wanted to take a closer look, so they walked closer. They heard a loud snap! Suddenly, a big fish jumped up and splashed into the water. + +Little Paul was so excited. He said "Mom, did you see the fish? It was so cool!" His mom laughed and said "Yes I did! That was lots of fun." + +Little Paul was happy and calm as they continued walking. He had a great time exploring the park with his mom. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sam and Charlie. Sam loved to build things and Charlie loved to paint pictures. + +One day, they decided to work together. Sam began to build a wooden box and Charlie started to paint a picture of a rainbow. + +They worked hard all day and when they finished, they were both happy. The box was strong and the picture was beautiful. + +But then, something bad happened. A big, dirty truck drove by, and it suddenly made their box and picture very filthy. + +Sam and Charlie were so sad to see that their work was ruined. But then, they had a great idea. They went to the truck and asked the driver if they could have some of the dirt from his truck. + +The driver said yes, and so Sam and Charlie filled the box with dirt and added it to the picture. When they were done, the box was full of different colours and the picture looked like a rainbow again! + +Sam and Charlie were so proud of their handywork. They had shown that when you work together, you can build beautiful things, even from something that was once filthy. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty man. He was very brave and strong and could do amazing things. + +One day, he got an important letter. It said that he had to hurry to help a friend. He jumped onto his horse and rode off. He rode and rode, faster than ever before. + +When he arrived, his friend was in trouble. The giant was too strong for him. So the mighty man used all his strength and bravery to fight the giant. He fought for a long time and eventually the giant ran away. + +Everyone cheered for the mighty man and his friend was saved. The letter was never forgotten and his brave actions were remembered. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He loved playing with his toys. He wanted to go for a walk, so he asked his parents to go with him. His mother said yes and they both stepped outside. + +The sun was bright and the air was gentle. The boy closed his eyes and inhaled the fresh air. He smiled and started walking. After a while they came across a park. The boy was so excited, he wanted to play. He ran towards the swings but his mother shouted "No, it's not safe". She gently grabbed his arm and shut him away from the park. + +The boy started to cry. He wanted to have fun. The mother tried to explain to him that the park was not safe for him but the boy kept crying. The mother felt bad, she wanted to make her son happy but she had to shut him away from the park. + +In the end, they never went to the park and the boy never had any fun. +Once upon a time, there was a baker called Joe. Joe was designing a pie. He decided to make it smelly. First, he put some smelly cheese in it. Then, he added some smelly onions. Finally, he added some smelly garlic. He put the pie in the oven and waited for it to get baked. After a while, the pie was ready and it smelt delicious. Joe was so happy with his design and he shared it with everyone. Everyone enjoyed the smelly pie and it was the best pie ever! The end. +Polly was very excited. She had been waiting for this day for a long time. Today was her first day to drive a car! + +"We need to be extra careful," said her mom. "Be sure to drive very slowly, and don't forget to make all the stops!" + +Polly nodded and jumped into the car. Her dad sat in the passenger seat, and they drove down the street. + +At their first stop, Polly noticed a jar of jelly sitting on the sidewalk. She giggled and carefully picked it up. It was filled with a beautiful, delicate jelly. + +"Can I keep it?" asked Polly. Her dad smiled and said yes. + +After they finished the drive, they all had lunch in the backyard. Polly spread the jelly on her sandwich and shared the jar with her mom and dad. They all enjoyed the sweet and delicate jelly. + +Polly felt proud. Driving a car was hard work, but she had done it. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse who liked to joke. He thought it was great fun to make silly jokes. But all the other animals didn't like it. + +One day, the mouse played a joke on the elephant by hiding in his toilet. But the elephant didn't like it at all. He was very troubled. He called out to the mouse to come out of the toilet. + +The mouse said it was just a joke, but the elephant didn't think it was funny. He used his trunk to spray water everywhere in the toilet to get the mouse out. Unfortunately, the mouse didn't make it out alive. + +The moral of the story is that jokes - no matter how fun they may seem - can sometimes lead to bad outcomes. It's important to always be careful with jokes and not to cross the line. +Once there was a small little boy called Tim. He was only three years old and very alert. He was always looking around and noticing what was going on. One day Tim was walking through the woods and he saw a hut. He went up to it and saw that it was old and a bit rusty. He decided to rub the hut to try and make it look better. So he got down on his hands and knees and began to rub the sides of the hut with his little hands. He rubbed and rubbed until the hut was all shiny and clean. Tim thought he had done a great job and smiled with pride. He was very alert so he noticed something in one of the windows of the hut. It was a little tabby cat looking out at him with big round eyes. Tim was so happy and he said 'hello' to the cat. The cat was so pleased to have a visitor and began to rub against Tim's leg. Tim was delighted and from that day on, he and the little cat were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. She was only three years old, so she liked to play with her dolls and cudle her teddy. But one day, Millie was feeling very hungry. She looked in the cupboards, but all she could find was a small bowl of rice. + +Millie was so excited. She picked up the bowl, smiled, and nodded her head. She had never cooked before, so she didn't know how to make the rice. She stared at it helplessly. + +But then, Millie had an idea. She went to ask her mom for help. Her mom was very clever and knew what to do. She showed Millie how to cook the rice, and then put it in a plate with a spoon. + +Millie was so happy. She was full of yummy rice, and grateful for her mom's help. She smiled, thanked her mom and nodded her head. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Milly. She was 3 years old and very brave. On one cold day, Milly decided to go outside and explore the world. + +As she stepped outside, Milly felt a chill in the air. She saw the sun rising, but it wasn't bright. It looked so scary. She felt a bit scared and began to tremble. + +Just then a big bird came down from the sky. It landed next to her and said, "Don't be scared Milly, the sunrise is not scary at all. Just look at how beautiful it is". + +Milly looked back up at the sun. She took a deep breath and everything looked differently. She realized that there was nothing to be scared of. + +The bird said, "Remember, there's always a calm and beautiful side to every situation. Don't let scary things make you feel small. You are brave and strong, Milly". + +Milly smiled and thanked the bird. She felt full of courage and thank the bird for showing her the beauty of the sunrise. She learned that things aren't always how they seem and it's important to look closer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very enthusiastic. He wanted to make himself better, so he did lots of activities. + +One day, he saw a skull on a shelf. He picked it up and thought it would help him improve. He brought it outside and started to play with it like it was a ball. He threw it in the air and caught it. He kept trying to improve and have fun at the same time. + +Soon, the sun was setting. The little boy had improved his throwing and catching skills. He put the skull back on the shelf where he found it and went inside. + +The little boy was very pleased with himself. He was happy he had spent his day improving and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was playing baseball in the park with his friends. Suddenly it started to rain. Everyone ran away and Jack stayed. He said, "I will pray for the rain to go away". He crossed his arms and closed his eyes. A few minutes later the rain stopped and the sky was blue again. + +The sun came out and the whole park was shining and wet. Jack and his friends went back to the park and started to play baseball again. They laughed and had fun. It felt good to be playing in the sun. + +Jack was happy. He said, "Thank you Lord! I prayed that the rain would go away, and it did!" He smiled and hugged his friends. They all had a great day at the park playing baseball and being together in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who ruled over a small kingdom. Every day she would make important decisions for the people of the kingdom. One day, the queen was feeling very angry. She had to make a decision about something very tricky, and she was not sure which way was the best decision. + +The queen decided to look for advice from the people in her kingdom. She asked the old and wise to give her advice. They listened carefully and then told her what they thought she should do. The queen thought hard about the advice given to her and decided to follow it. + +The decision she made ended up being the right one and all the people in the kingdom were happy. From then on, the queen always looked to the people in her kingdom for advice. She knew that if she asked them for help, things would always work out. The moral of the story is to always make important decisions after listening to wise people. +Once upon a time there was a foolish little bunny. He was too timid to do anything. One day, he decided to take a risk and spring up high. He leapt across the field and landed near a novel. + +The bunny opened the novel and began to read. He was so surprised to find all the exciting adventures he read - he felt like he could do anything! He sprang up as high as he could, but he ended up falling flat on his face. A nearby squirrel chuckled and said, "Don't be so foolish. It is better to take small steps than one big one - look where it has landed you." + +The bunny got up and brushed himself off. He thanked the squirrel for his wise words and carefully chose his steps for the rest of the day. He learned that taking small steps is wise and can lead to great things. Moral of the story - never be too foolish! +Once upon a time, there lived a friendly little mouse called Bob. Bob had a big dream: to travel around the world. + +So one cold day, Bob gathered all his courage and put on his special mask. He was determined to travel with his mask on, to keep himself safe. + +But as he began to travel, he found himself in a strange predicament. Everywhere he went, he felt very cold. He realised he had been too focussed on travelling, and not paying attention to how to keep himself warm. + +So Bob stopped travelling, and slowly made his way back home. He found his way back safely by paying more attention to the world around him. + +Bob learned an important lesson that day: it's important to travel with safety, but it's also important to stay warm and comfortable! +Once upon a time, there lived a very brave girl. She was always ready to take on a new adventure and explore. She decided to try to find a hidden key. + +The girl searched everywhere, and finally found the key in a secret spot. She took the key and felt brave, until she looked around and saw a dark, open cave. Her heart started to tremble as she stepped closer to the cave. + +The brave girl took out her key and put it in the lock. As soon as she turned the key, a loud rumble filled the area. Suddenly, the ground shook and rocks began to fall from the cave! + +The brave girl tried to escape, but she was too scared. Big rocks crushed her, leaving her bruised and afraid. Sadly, she was never seen again. +Tommy and his mom were outside. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Tommy saw his momman walking across the street. He wanted to follow her, but he was scared. + +Suddenly, Tommy heard a loud noise and saw a tire bounce across the street. It was amazing! He had never seen a thing move like that before. + +Tommy and his mom started running to the tire. When they got there, they saw that the tire was muddy and wet. Tommy’s mom cleaned it off with a cloth. + +Now the tire was clean. Tommy’s mom put a rope through the tire and tied it to a tree. Then, she put it in a circle. + +Tommy stepped into the circle and started swinging! He laughed with joy as he raced around. His mom smiled. She was so happy for him. + +Tommy knew he was having an amazing day. He smiled and said “See, I found a tire!†His mom just laughed and said “Yes, you did! I’m so proud of you.†+Once there was a little girl named Matilda. Matilda loved to sort things. One day she came across some colourful stones, and she knew she had to sort them. She collected them into a pile and carefully looked at each one. Matilda noticed that each stone had a pattern: some had circles, others had diamonds, some had stars. She knew this could be useful. + +Matilda's mother had been watching from a distance and couldn't help but smile. She called out, "Matilda, what do you think you can do with those stones?" + +Matilda looked at her puzzled and said, "I'm not quite sure, but I think I can make a pattern!" + +Matilda's mother grinned. "Well, that's very clever! You can use this pattern for something useful. Why don't you find some more stones? You can use the same pattern to sort them." + +Matilda couldn't wait and quickly ran off to find more stones. She tried to remember what the pattern looked like, and when she found the stones, she sorted them into the little piles according to the pattern her mother had showed her. To her delight, it worked! + +Matilda was so happy with her new sorting power, and couldn't wait to show her mother the stones. She had figured out a useful pattern, and she felt very proud. Matilda had learned a new sorting skill that day, and she knew she'd use +Once there was a fox named Jon. He loved to explore and have new adventures every day. One day Jon went to a park. He was leaping and jumping around when he suddenly saw a fly. He was surprised and decided to follow it. + +Jon chased the fly till it stopped at a tall tree. He looked up and saw that it had spotted a beehive in the tree. Suddenly the bees flew out of the hive in a rage. + +Jon was so scared that he ran away. But one bee was following him. He started to panic and ran faster but the bee was still chasing him. + +He heard a voice yell out, “Be careful!†He quickly looked over his shoulder and there was his friend, the bear. The bear shook his head and said, “Jon, you are too daring.†+ +Jon thanked the bear for warning him and thanked him for being so careful. They both laughed, and the bee flew away forever. Jon and the bear were very relieved. From that day on, Jon was more careful when he went on an adventure. +Once there was a pretty bird. It was rainbow coloured and it had purple wings. The bird wanted to be shiny so it started to polish its feathers. It used a cloth and it rubbed and rubbed. Soon the bird was so shiny it looked fake! It saw its reflection in a pond and it was so happy. It showed off to its friends and they said it was beautiful. The bird liked its new shiny feathers and they stayed shiny all day. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. Emma was a curious three-year-old and she liked exploring her family’s backyard. One day, Emma went for a walk in the backyard and she noticed something brilliant in the sky. She looked up and saw some navy blue airplanes in the sky flying by in a formation. Emma was curious and wanted to find out what they were and why they were flying together. + +“Mommy, what are those navy blue things?†Emma asked. + +“Those are airplanes Flying in formation," her mother explained. “The pilots are searching for something and flying together so they don't lose track of each other.†+ +Emma nodded and smiled. “I see! I can search all around in the backyard together with you! We won't lose each other!†+ +Her mother smiled and agreed. They went around the backyard, hand in hand, searching together to see what they could find. They found a bunch of things: a new flower, some colorful butterflies, and a worm. + +This experience taught Emma a very important lesson - that it’s always better and more fun to search for something together! +Mike was a 3 year old boy who loved to learn. He wanted to learn so many things like letters and numbers. + +He started with the alphabet. His mom sat with him every day and helped him learn the letters. He was excited when he learned all the letters! + +Next he moved on to numbers. His dad helped Mike learn numbers. He practiced counting with blocks and every day he learned more! Soon he was counting all the way to 10. + +Mike's brain was becoming very smart from all he was learning. He was surprised at how much he could learn and remember. + +After he learned the basics, Mike learned how to be quiet. He practiced being quiet for a few minutes each day so he could listen better and learn even more. + +By the end of each day Mike was tired from all he had learned, but this made his brain even smarter. Mike's parents were so proud of all that he had learned. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. One day she went to a big church with her mom. As they walked in, Lily was filled with delight. The church was so bright and full of life. Everywhere she looked she could see lovely colors and beautiful sights. + +When they got inside, her mom said, "Let's pass by the alter and say a prayer". So Lily and her mom kneeled down and quietly said their prayers. When they both finished, Lily felt a closeness in her heart. + +After they passed the alter, her mom said to her, "Lily, that was a lovely prayer we said just now. What did you learn from it?" Lily thought for a moment before saying, "I learnt that when we pass through something, we should take a moment to be thankful for it". + +Her mom smiled and hugged Lily so tight. She said, "My darling, I'm proud of you. Remember to always be thankful for the good things in life, just like we were thankful for this beautiful church". + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom back. She knew that her mom was right and that she should always be thankful for the bright things in life. +Once upon a time there was a child called Jack. He was a very clever 3 year old. He liked to play in his lab and he was always adding things. + +One day Jack found something fake in the lab. He added it to his collection of things but it didn't look right. He decided to take it out of the lab and show it to his mum. + +Mum looked at the fake item and told Jack that someone had been playing a trick. She put the fake item away and gave Jack a neat new toy to add to his lab. + +Jack was very happy and looked after his new toy very carefully. He was learning lots of new things in his lab and having lots of fun adding things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to be a princess. She went to her mommy and asked for a costume. Her mommy was very happy and she managed to find the perfect costume for the little girl. + +The little girl was so excited! She put on the costume and felt like a real princess! She twirled around with her dress flowing around her. She felt like she was at a majestic ball, just like a princess should. + +But then, mommy told her it was time to go home. She was so sad! However, after a while, she cheered up and managed to enjoy the rest of her day. She was so thankful to mommy for getting her the perfect costume! She now felt like been able to be a princess in her own little way. + +The end. +There was once a patient boy named Will. He was playing in the garden when he spotted an animal in the bushes. He couldn't quite recognize it as he had never seen it before. He asked his mom if she knew what it was. + +She smiled and said, "I am not sure, but I do think we should be patient and wait." + +Will agreed, so they waited until the animal emerged from the bush. It was a little squirrel! Will was so happy to recognize what it was. + +He looked up at his mom and said, "I'm glad we waited to find out what it was. Now I know what it is!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, patience is a good idea when you don't know something." +Once upon a time there was a boy named James. He was only three years old. He was playing with his toy in the garden when he saw something strange. He stopped and stared. + +"What is that?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a bird, sweetie." + +James thought the bird looked troubled. He watched it as it flew away. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from the house. James quickly ran inside. He was very scared. He went to his room and stared at his toy. He was feeling very troubled. + +Just then his mom came in. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Everything will be alright." + +James smiled. He knew his mom was right. He felt better then and grabbed his toy and went outside to play. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Elise. She was only three years old and she was very curious. She wanted to learn about the world. Every day she would study with her teacher, who was very charming. + +One day, Elise asked her teacher if she could learn how to play the radio. Her teacher thought this was a great idea, so she taught Elise how to turn the radio on and find the right station. + +Elise was so excited and kept playing the radio all day. When her teacher came back, she warned Elise not to play the radio too much or it would become a bad habit. But Elise didn't listen. + +The next day, Elise was still playing the radio. She was so into it she didn't study her lessons. As a result, she didn't learn anything. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to study what you need to and resist the temptation of fun distractions. As tempting as radio may be, it's important to be disciplined and stay focused on the things that matter. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl named Lina who loved to whistle. She was always blowing air through her lips making the most sweet, happy melodies. She'd whistle all day long, it made her feel so wonderful! + +One day, Lina decided to go find a square in the park. She was so excited! She ran with all her strength to the park and search everywhere, jumping up and down and around until she found it. It was a big, hard square made of rocks. + +Lina smiled with delight and started to whistle a little tune, as if the square was her own personal audience. Her little tune echoed off the big, hard square, coming back to her and making her so, so happy. She kept whistling and kept smiling until the sun went down. + +Lina had a wonderful day that she would never forget. She was full of joy for she had found her very own square and she could whistle without a care in the world. +Once upon a time there lived two kittens; a big one called Max and a small one called Min. One day, they were playing in the garden when a big, strong wind blew up and made them scared. + +Max wanted to find a safe place, so he looked around and saw a big tree. He decided to act, and quickly ran to the tree. + +Min was brave and stayed where he was, but the wind began to blow harder and harder. He knew that wasn't safe and started to follow his brother to the tree, but the wind was so strong it was very hard to move. + +Max, who had already made it to the tree, reached out to the little Min. +"Hold onto me!" he said. + +Min reached out and held onto his brother, and Max pulled him into the tree. It was safe in the tree, and they stayed there until the wind stopped. They were very happy and even though the wind was rough, they knew they were safe in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was 3 years old and loved to go on adventures. One day, Jane decided to take a fun adventure. She found a long, slimy, slimy lumber and she decided to slide down it. It was filthy, but Jane didn't care because she was so excited about her adventure. + +"This is gonna be so much fun," Jane said as she started to climb the sluggy lumber. She was so determined and excited to slide down it that nothing was gonna stop her. + +At the top of the lumber, Jane took a deep breath and jumped on. She waved her arms in the air with glee as she flew down the lumber. She went faster and faster, squealing with joy the entire time. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a loud crack and the lumber started to shake and move. Jane was so scared, but she kept sliding, even though the lumber felt filthy and wet. When she reached the bottom, the lumber collapsed, and Jane was safe. She was very brave and her adventure was much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a humble little boy named Joe. He was only 3 years old but he knew he wanted to do something big in life. + +One day, his mommy gave him a ticket to go to a big store on the other side of the town. Joe was so excited - he wanted to get a toy for himself. + +However, when he got to the store, Joe saw that the ticket his mommy had given him wasn't good for anything. He was so sad and he started to cry. + +A kind storekeeper saw Joe's tears and asked him what was wrong. Joe told the storekeeper his story and asked if he could buy anything with his mommy's ticket. + +But the storekeeper sadly shook his head and said, "No, the ticket can't be used here. Don't worry, you can come back again when you have the right kind of ticket." + +Joe was very disappointed but he knew better than to steal something he couldn't have. He thanked the storekeeper and went home with a heavy heart. + +There is an important lesson in this story: We should always be humble, honest and patient when we want to get something. Knowing what is right is much more important than getting what we want. +One day, a 3 year old called Millie was at home. She heard a mysterious voice coming from the living room. Millie became curious and went to investigate. + +When she opened the door, she saw her mother talking on the phone. It was very strange to Millie. Millie asked her mother about it, but her mother just said to wait. + +Millie was very curious, so she decided to stay next to her mother. Then, her mother told the mysterious voice on the other end of the phone something very strange. She said that they should meet up to talk more. + +Millie didn't understand what was happening. She asked her mother what was going on. Her mother explained that they were talking to people over a special network. Millie was very surprised and asked more questions to learn more about this mysterious network. +Once upon a time, there was a large family living in a nice house. They were all very happy and content. One day, it rained outside and the family could see it from inside the house. + +The mother went over to the window and said, "We should bring the ashtray inside so it won't get wet." +The ashtray was big and heavy, so everyone worked together to get it inside. + +Once the ashtray was safe and dry, the family stayed inside and watched the rain. They all laughed and talked, and it was a lovely time. + +When the rain stopped, they opened the window to see the sun again. They all smiled to see the beautiful clear day. The ashtray was happy to be outside again, and the family went off to have a fun time in the lovely sunshine. +Little Emily was feeling naughty, so she decided to take a trip to the museum. Upon entering, she came across a beautiful painting. She wanted to touch it, but her mother warned her not to. Suddenly, Emily became overwhelmed and dropped the painting! + +"Oh no!" shouted Emily's mom. "You have to be careful and not do that again, or we won't be allowed back here." + +Emily sadly nodded her head, understanding her mistake. + +On their way out, Emily spotted another painting that she wanted to take a closer look at. She started to reach for it, but her mom stepped in and said, "No, Emily. Drop that now." + +Emily complied and kept her hands to herself. Even though she wanted to touch the painting, she knew that it wasn't polite. She had learned her lesson and decided to be better behaved next time she went to the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to sort. He loved to take different things and put them in piles. +One day he was sorting through some soil. He was very carefully sorting, and he was very alert. He was looking for anything special. +Suddenly, he spotted something very shiny! He grabbed it and looked closer. It was a bright and shiny coin! +The boy was so happy. He ran to show his mom the special coin he had found. They both smiled and hugged. +The boy was so proud that he had been so alert and careful while sorting through the soil. He had found a special surprise! +Max was walking through the park and stopped to see a large puddle. He thought it was funny, so he decided to splash his feet in it. Suddenly, something disgusting crawled out from under a leaf and stared at him with big eyes. Max was scared and started to back away but the creature suddenly made a turn and lunged at him. Max screamed and ran away, but the creature followed him. Finally, Max made it home and slammed the door shut. He heard the creature scratching at the outside and knew that it wasn't going away. Max knew he was stuck inside for a long time and he was very scared. He started to cry, but no one heard him. +Once upon a time, there was a very stubborn monkey named Ben. He liked to hide in the trees and wouldn't come down no matter what. One day Ben's friends came to visit him in the trees and tried to convince him to come down. + +"Come down, Ben," they called up to him, "It's time to eat and play!" + +But Ben just hung stubbornly in the tree and replied, "No way! I'm staying right here, where I can hide." + +His friends tried everything they could think of to get Ben to come down, but he just would not budge. All of a sudden, they had an idea - they offered Ben a big banana! + +"If you come down," they said, "we'll give you an extra-big, extra- sweet banana!" + +At the mention of the banana, Ben quickly climbed down from the tree. He loved bananas more than anything else, and he was too stubborn to resist the temptation. + +So, Ben ended up greeting his friends with hugs and smiles, and the friends were so happy they all had a big banana snack together! +Once upon a time, there were two girls, Sarah and Rachel. Rachel was always jealous of Sarah's clothes, which were much prettier than hers. This made Rachel very sad. + +One day, Sarah was getting dressed and Rachel asked, "Why do you have so many clothes and I have so few?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Let's play dress up and we can share my clothes." + +Rachel smiled and jumped for joy. She chose a beautiful dress with a sparkling bow and a pretty undershirt. She felt so happy to finally have nice clothes to wear. + +Rachel was still feeling jealous, so Sarah told her, "You make all your own clothes now, so you can make something even prettier than mine!" + +Rachel's eyes lit up and she ran off to start sewing. Soon, she had a beautiful dress that was even prettier than Sarah's. Rachel was so happy and proud of her work! +Suzie and her mom were in the book store. Suzie was holding a journal. She was so excited to write stories in it! Suddenly, Suzie's mom noticed a butterfly flying around the store. She said, "Suzie, grab the butterfly! It's so pretty!" + +Suzie was so nervous. She had never chased a butterfly before. But she didn't want to let her mom down, so she took a deep breath and went for it. She ran around the store, trying to grab the butterfly, but it was too fast for her. + +Eventually, Suzie got exhausted and stopped. She was so disappointed that she couldn't catch the butterfly. But then her mom said, "That was a great effort! Now let's go to the checkout and grab a treat." + +Suzie was so happy and ran to the checkout. She hugged her mom and held her journal tightly. Even though she hadn't caught the butterfly, she was still filled with excitement. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled raven. He was a mischievous bird and loved to cause trouble. One day, he flew into a family's garden and started kicking their flowers. The little girl who lived there saw the bird kicking and she got mad. She walked over and said, "no, stop that!" But the raven just kept kicking. So she ran to get her brother and said, "there's a naughty bird in the garden!" Her brother went outside and saw the raven. He grabbed a stick and said, "go away!" The raven knew it was time to fly away, so he flapped his wings and flew away, never to kick the flowers again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very happy. Every day his mommy gave him some rice to count. He used his little fingers to count the grains of rice. He was so proud that he had learned to count. One day, his mommy asked him to count the rice for her. He counted the rice perfectly, his mommy was so proud! After he finished counting, his mommy taught him a moral. She said, “You should always be happy, but not just with counting rice. You should always be grateful for things you have and share with others. Then everyone will be even happier!†The little boy was so happy and he never forgot his mommy's lesson. +Once there were two good friends named Sally and Jack. They were both three years old and had the same idea one day. + +Sally and Jack planned to visit the station. They were so excited about their plan and couldn't wait. + +On the way to the station, they saw a hurt kitty by the side of the road. Neither wanted the kitty to feel hurt anymore, so they picked it up and took it with them. + +When they reached the station, they found a nice lady who agreed to help the kitty feel better. She gave them both a hug and they thanked her kindly. + +Sally and Jack were happy to have helped the kitty. They stayed at the station for a little while to play before heading home. They knew they had done the right thing, and that made them both smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to escape his room and go on an adventure. He was ready, so he opened the door. + +When he stepped outside, he was surprised. Everything was different! He saw lots of images of things he'd never seen before — trees, birds, clouds and stars. He wanted to explore so he ran down the path of green grass. + +He ran and ran until he came to a big hill. He was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, he noticed a little rabbit at the bottom of the hill. The rabbit looked ready, so the little boy knew he could escape the hill. + +He followed the rabbit and soon he was on the other side of the hill. He had escaped and he felt brave and proud. He kept exploring and soon he was back in his room, all tuckered out from his adventure. He had had the best day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. On Tuesday, Lucy felt very miserable. She didn't know why she was feeling so sad. She tried to guess why she was feeling this way, but she couldn't figure it out. + +Suddenly, she noticed a bright sunshine and heard the sweet chirping of the birds outside. She felt a little better, but she still felt a bit miserable. + +Suddenly she remembered that Tuesday was her playdate with her best friend Caroline! She was so excited that she forgot all about her miserable feeling. She jumped out of bed and quickly got dressed. + +She ran to Caroline's house, and soon they were chatting and laughing like old times. Suddenly, all of Lucy's sadness was gone, and she was really happy again. +"What are we doing today?" asked Sarah. + +"We're going on a tour," said Mom. + +Sarah was very excited! She hopped in the car with Mom and Dad and off they went. + +They drove for ages and ages and it seemed like forever. Finally they arrived at a large building. They got out of the car and went inside. + +Mom and Dad gathered around a desk and talked with the tour guide. The tour guide smiled and said, "Follow me." + +The tour guide brought them around the large building. Together, they saw all kinds of interesting things. Sarah was amazed. + +At the end of the tour, the guide brought them to the gift shop. Mom and Dad bought Sarah a special keepsake. + +Sarah was so excited, she couldn't wait to show it to her friends. They drove home and Sarah couldn't stop talking about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary liked to play outside in the garden. Today, she was collecting things and putting them in her pocket. She found a beautiful flower and put it in her pocket. She then found a dead bug and put it in her pocket too. + +Next, Mary made a game. She pretended to be a monster and began chasing her friends! Everyone started screaming and running around the garden. She was having so much fun, but then Mary realized she had left her pocket on the ground. + +When Mary got back to the spot where she left her pocket, she noticed that it was gone! She searched everywhere but could not find it. She was very sad because her pocket had all the fun things she had been collecting. + +Mary started to cry, but when she looked up, her pocket was back. Her mummy had found it and had put it in the same spot where Mary had left it. Mary was so happy and she decided never to leave her pocket behind again. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle engine. It was very special and it was used to gather lots of things. One day, there was a small 3 year old boy named Todd. He heard about this engine and asked his mom, "What is an engine?" + +His mom said, "Well, Todd, an engine is something that helps us gather things. It's gentle and it helps us do lots of things." Todd was very curious and wanted to see the engine. + +So the next day, his mom took him to visit the engine. Todd was amazed by it. He asked his mom lots of questions about it, and his mom explained everything to him. She even let him press the buttons and watch the engine work. + +After their visit, Todd said, "Mommy, I want an engine too!" His mom laughed and replied, "When you're a little bit older, then you can have your own engine." Todd couldn't wait! +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a bookcase in his room. Every day he would ask his parents if he could open it. They would always tell him that he couldn't until he was older. + +He was very patient and never asked again, until one day he was old enough to open the door on his own. + +He asked his parents, "Can I open it? Can I open it now?" + +They smiled, nodded, and said, "Yes, you can open it now!" + +He was very excited and worked hard to open the old lock. When he opened it, he was amazed and happy to find a secret treasure hidden inside. Inside were piles of books and other treasures that were his to keep. + +He was filled with joy and thanked his parents for being so patient and giving him this wonderful surprise. +Once upon a time there was a small pooch named Rex. He was owned by a grumpy man who was never around. Rex often wished for a more loving owner. + +One day, Rex's wishes were answered when a small girl walked into his life with her parents. She picked up Rex and he was instantly in love. The girl began to take Rex out for long walks, and never forgot to give him plenty of cuddles. Everyone in town started to notice the girl and her pup, and soon they became known as the happiest couple in town. + +Rex and the girl continued to have fun all the time. The girl talked to Rex like he was her best friend and Rex appreciated it more than anything else in the world. + +One day, the girl's parents called everyone from town to a meeting to discuss the amount of value that Rex had added to the girl's life. Everyone agreed that he was so important to the family, and from that day onward, Rex was given all the love and affection that he could ever wish for. +Once upon a time there was a ship that was very heavy. It was filled with lots of things for a long voyage. One day the ship left to travel many miles away. + +The ship sailed around the world, visiting different countries and making lots of new friends. The ship was getting tired - it was carrying too many things. The crew decided they had to leave some of the things behind. + +They took out the heavy things and put them in boxes near the shore. Then the ship continued its journey. Everyone on board smelled the salty ocean and felt the wind in their hair! + +Eventually, the ship reached its destination and everyone had a happy reunion. They thanked the ship for taking them on such an amazing voyage. The ship was very proud as it set off on its next journey. +Alice was out for a jog. She was so hot and sweaty. Suddenly, she saw a pool of melted ice cream on the side of the road. She thought, "That looks yummy!" But she was too hot and she really wanted to continue jogging, so she kept going. + +Then, Alice saw a little girl. She was just standing there, looking at the melted ice cream. "Hey! I know you want some of that melted ice cream, but is it worth getting yourself sick?" Alice asked. + +The little girl looked up at Alice and said, "No, I don't think so." Alice smiled and said, "Good choice, since it's not a very healthy thing to do. Let's go get a cold drink of water, instead." + +So they both walked off together, jogging and chatting. The moral of the story is that it is important to make healthy choices and try to avoid unhealthy things, even if they might seem tempting. +Little Tom looked around the room. He was curious. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound. Tom was worried. What could it be? He looked closer and saw a little mouse peeking out from behind a chair. + +Tom smiled. He wasn't worried anymore. He kneeled down and said hello to the mouse. The mouse squeaked back. Little Tom was excited. He reached out to pet the mouse, but it ran away. + +Tom felt sad, but then he heard the same sound again. He looked up and saw his mom standing in the doorway. She was smiling. Tom smiled back. He ran over and hugged his mom tightly. + +He knew his mom would keep him safe. Tom told his mom about the mouse and they both laughed. Tom knew he didn't need to worry ever again. +One day, Bob and his mom were out for a walk. When they reached the park, Bob was very excited. He ran around and found a white rock. Mom said it was a very special rock and they decided to search for more. + +Bob ran around and found many white rocks. He put them in a pile and sang happy songs. But then Bob noticed something strange. One of the white rocks was moving! It was a very strange looking animal. + +Bob asked his mom what it was. She said it was a rabbit. Bob giggled and asked if he could keep it. His mom said yes and so Bob took it home. + +The next day, all of a sudden, the rabbit was gone! Bob, and his mom, searched every corner of their house but the rabbit was nowhere to be found. His mom was sad and yelled at Bob for not taking better care of the rabbit. + +Bob cried and was very upset, but deep down he knew the rabbit was gone forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she had never seen snow before. One morning, she woke up to find it had snowed. + +"What is this white stuff all over the ground, Mamma?" asked Lucy. + +"This is snow," Mamma said, "It's beautiful isn't it?" + +Lucy was so excited! She spent the whole day outside, playing in the snow. She made a snowman and threw snowballs at Mamma. But, after a while she started to get cold and her hands felt hurt. + +Mamma said, "It's time to go inside. The snow was fun, but now it's time for some warm cocoa." + +Lucy nodded. "Okay, Mamma. We can come back outside when the snow melts, right?" she asked. + +Mamma smiled. "Yes, Lucy. We can play in the snow again when it's gone!" +They went inside, and enjoyed their hot cocoa while they watched the snow fall outside. +Bob was a careless boy. He liked to play with his matches. He liked to let them burn and watch them flicker. One day, Bob wanted to let one of his matches set something on fire. He ran around and found a pile of leaves. He threw the match onto the pile and watched the leaves go up in flames. + +At first, Bob was happy with his fire. But soon, the fire started to spread. The wind was blowing the smoke and flames in every direction. Bob was scared and tried to put it out but it wasn't working. He tried so hard but the fire was just getting bigger and bigger. + +Bob was so careless and now his fire was spreading out of control. Before he knew it, the fire had spread to the nearby woods. The whole woods was now ablaze. Bob felt so sad and scared, but he couldn't do anything. + +The fire burned on and on for days until it was finally put out by the firefighters. Bob was lucky to have not have been hurt, but he was very sad about the damage his careless actions had caused. He never played with matches again. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She put on her pink apron and climbed on a stool. She wanted to prepare a cake for dad's birthday. + +"What do we need, mom?" Lily asked. + +"We need flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and chocolate," mom said. "Can you help me measure them?" + +Lily nodded. She took a big spoon and scooped some flour from the bag. She poured it into a bowl. She did the same with sugar. Mom cracked the eggs and added them to the bowl. She cut some butter and melted it in a pot. She broke some chocolate and put it in the pot too. + +Lily stirred the bowl with a wooden spoon. She smelled the chocolate and smiled. Mom poured the chocolate over the bowl and mixed everything well. She greased a pan and poured the batter into it. + +"Is it ready, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to bake it in the oven for a while. Then we can decorate it with frosting and sprinkles," mom said. + +She put the pan in the oven and set the timer. She took off her apron and hung it on a hook. Lily did the same. They washed their hands and cleaned the kitchen. They put the empty bags and shells in the trash. + +They waited for the cake to bake. They read a book and sang a song. They heard the timer beep. They put on their oven mitts and took out the cake. It smelled yummy and looked brown and fluffy. + +"Wow, mom, we did it!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Yes, we did, honey. You are a great helper. I'm sure dad will love our cake," mom said. + +They hugged and kissed. They waited for the cake to cool down. Then they spread some frosting on top and sprinkled some colorful candies. They wrote "Happy Birthday Dad" with a piping bag. They put the cake on a plate and covered it with a cloth. + +They heard the door open. They ran to the living room. They saw dad coming in with a smile. + +"Surprise!" they shouted. They showed him the cake. + +"Wow, what a beautiful cake! Did you make it for me?" dad asked. + +"Yes, we did, dad. We prepared it with love. Happy birthday!" Lily and mom said. + +They gave him a big hug and a kiss. They cut a slice of cake and gave it to him. He tasted it and smiled. + +"It's delicious! Thank you so much, my loves. You are the best gift ever," dad said. + +They ate the cake and celebrated. They were happy and proud. They had a wonderful day. +Lily was bored. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She wanted to go outside and see the park. But Mom said no. It was too dark and cold. Lily was sad and angry. + +She waited until Mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she put on her coat and shoes. She opened the door and ran outside. She did not see the car that was coming fast. She only heard the horn and the brakes. + +"Stop! Stop!" Mom shouted. She ran after Lily and grabbed her hand. She pulled her back to the sidewalk. She hugged her and cried. "Lily, you scared me so much! You could have been hurt! Why did you run away?" + +Lily looked down. She saw something shiny on the ground. It was a coin. She picked it up and showed it to Mom. "Look, Mom, I found a coin! Can I keep it?" + +Mom sighed. She was relieved that Lily was safe, but she was also angry that she disobeyed. She took the coin from Lily and put it in her pocket. "No, Lily, you can't keep it. It's not yours. And you can't wander outside without me. It's dark and dangerous. You have to listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for making Mom worry. She also felt sad for losing the coin. She wanted to buy a candy with it. She hugged Mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I love you." + +Mom smiled and kissed her. "I love you too, Lily. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. Now let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. OK?" + +Lily agreed. She followed Mom inside and closed the door. She learned her lesson. She did not want to wander outside in the dark again. +Tom and Sue are pupils in the same class. They like to draw and color pictures. One day, their teacher gives them a new task. She says, "You have to finish this dull picture of a house. Use only black and white crayons. No other colors are allowed." + +Tom and Sue are unhappy. They think the picture is boring and ugly. They want to use red, blue, yellow and green crayons. They want to make the house bright and pretty. They whisper to each other, "Let's use the other crayons when the teacher is not looking. She will not notice." + +They wait for the teacher to turn her back. Then they quickly grab the other crayons and start to color the house. They make the roof red, the walls blue, the windows yellow and the door green. They also add flowers, trees, birds and a sun. They think the picture is much better now. + +But the teacher sees them. She is angry. She says, "Tom and Sue, you did not follow the rules. You used the wrong crayons. You ruined the picture. You have to start over. And you have to stay in the class after school. No playtime for you today." + +Tom and Sue are sad. They cry. They have to erase their picture and do it again. They have to use only black and white crayons. They have to finish the dull picture of a house. They have no fun. They have a bad day. +Tim and Sue are brother and sister. They like to play outside in the yard. They have a big ball, a red bike and a yellow swing. They have fun together. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to go inside and sleep. You have to wake up early tomorrow." Tim and Sue do not want to sleep. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, we are not tired. Please, let us play for one more minute." + +Mom says, "No, you have to sleep now. Come on, it is getting dark and cold. You can play again tomorrow." She takes them inside and gives them a bath. They are very dirty from the yard. She puts them in their pajamas and tucks them in their beds. She kisses them good night and turns off the light. + +Tim and Sue do not sleep. They whisper to each other. They have a plan. They wait until Mom is asleep. Then they sneak out of their beds and go outside. They take their ball, their bike and their swing. They play in the yard. They laugh and shout. They do not care about the dark and the cold. + +But they do not see the big dog that lives next door. The dog hears them and gets angry. The dog jumps over the fence and runs to them. The dog barks and growls. The dog bites Tim and Sue. They scream and cry. They drop their ball, their bike and their swing. They run back to the house. They are bleeding and hurt. + +Mom wakes up and hears them. She runs to the door and sees them. She is scared and sad. She hugs them and calls for help. She says, "Why did you go outside? You should have listened to me. You should have slept. Now you are in trouble." Tim and Sue are sorry. They wish they had slept. They wish they had not played. They wish they had not seen the dog. +Ben and Sam liked to play with fire. They found a box of matches in the kitchen and took it to the backyard. They wanted to see who could burn more things. + +"I can burn this leaf," Ben said, and lit a match. + +"That's easy," Sam said. "I can burn this stick." He lit another match. + +They burned more and more things: paper, plastic, cloth. They did not see the smoke or smell the fire. They were too competitive. + +Soon, they ran out of matches. They looked around for more things to burn. + +"I can burn that," Ben said, pointing to a big pile of wood. + +"That's not fair," Sam said. "That's dad's monster. He made it for Halloween. He will be mad." + +"I don't care," Ben said. "I want to win." He ran to the pile of wood and threw a burning stick on it. + +The pile of wood caught fire. It was not a monster. It was a pile of fireworks. They exploded with loud bangs and bright colors. Ben and Sam screamed. They were scared and hurt. The fire spread to the house and the grass. The neighbors called the firemen. But it was too late. Ben and Sam burned with the monster. They did not win. They lost everything. +Ben and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They see a mop in the corner. Ben has an idea. + +"Let's play with the mop!" he says to Mia. "We can make it dance and sing!" + +Mia likes the idea. She nods and smiles. They take the mop and hold it like a puppet. They make it move and talk. + +"Hello, I am the mop!" Ben says in a funny voice. "I like to clean the floor and make it shiny!" + +"Hello, mop!" Mia says in a high voice. "Do you want to play with us? We can clap and sing a song!" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben says as the mop. "I love to play and have fun! Let's clap and sing a song!" + +They start to clap their hands and sing a song. They make up the words as they go. They sing about the mop and the kitchen and the food. They sing very loud and fast. They are having a wild time. + +But they do not hear Mom coming. She opens the door and sees them. She is not happy. She sees the mop and the mess on the floor. She sees the food and the dishes on the table. She sees Ben and Mia clapping and singing. + +"Ben! Mia! What are you doing?" she asks in a stern voice. "You are making a big noise and a big mess! You are not supposed to play with the mop! It is not a toy! It is for cleaning!" + +Ben and Mia stop clapping and singing. They look at Mom. They feel scared and sorry. They drop the mop and say in a small voice: + +"Sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We wanted to make the mop happy." + +Mom sighs and shakes her head. She picks up the mop and puts it back in the corner. She tells Ben and Mia to help her clean the kitchen. She says they can play later, but not with the mop. She says they can play with their toys or their books or their crayons. She says they can clap and sing, but not so loud and wild. + +Ben and Mia nod and say okay. They help Mom clean the kitchen. They are quiet and good. They still like the mop, but they do not play with it anymore. They play with their toys and their books and their crayons. They clap and sing, but not so loud and wild. They are happy and Mom is happy too. +Sara did not like broccoli. She thought it was yucky and green. She did not want to eat it for dinner. She wanted to eat pizza or cake or candy. + +"Mama, I do not want broccoli. Please give me something else," Sara said. + +"No, Sara, you have to eat your broccoli. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. You have to try it before you say no," Mama said. + +Sara made a face. She did not want to try it. She did not think it would make her strong and healthy. She thought it would make her sick and sad. + +She looked at her plate. There was a lot of broccoli on it. And there was something else. Something brown and round and small. + +"Mama, what is that?" Sara asked, pointing at the brown thing. + +"That is a meatball, Sara. It is made of beef. It is tasty and juicy. You will like it," Mama said. + +Sara did not know what beef was. She did not know what meatball was. She did not know if it was tasty and juicy. She did not know if she would like it. + +She looked at the meatball. It looked funny. It looked like a ball of mud. She did not want to eat mud. + +"Mama, I do not want meatball. It is brown and funny. It looks like mud. Please take it away," Sara said. + +"No, Sara, you have to eat your meatball. It is not mud. It is food. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. You have to try it before you say no," Mama said. + +Sara did not want to try it. She did not want to eat mud. She did not want to eat broccoli. She did not want to eat anything on her plate. + +She pushed her plate away. She crossed her arms. She pouted her lips. She said, "No, no, no!" + +Mama sighed. She did not know what to do. She did not want to fight with Sara. She wanted Sara to eat her dinner. She wanted Sara to be strong and healthy. She wanted Sara to be happy. + +She thought for a moment. She had an idea. She smiled. + +"Sara, I have a game for you. Do you want to play a game?" Mama asked. + +Sara liked games. She liked to play. She liked to have fun. She looked at Mama. She said, "What game?" + +Mama said, "The game is called 'Try It'. You have to try one bite of everything on your plate. And then you have to say if you like it or not. And then you get a prize. Do you want to play?" + +Sara thought about it. She did not want to try broccoli or meatball. But she wanted a prize. She wondered what the prize was. She said, "What prize?" + +Mama said, "The prize is a surprise. You have to play to find out. Do you want to play?" + +Sara thought some more. She was curious. She wanted to know the surprise. She said, "Okay, I will play." + +Mama said, "Good. Let's start with the broccoli. Take one bite and tell me if you like it or not." + +Sara took a small bite of broccoli. She chewed it. She swallowed it. She said, "I do not like it. It is yucky and green." + +Mama said, "That's okay. You tried it. That's good. Now try the meatball. Take one bite and tell me if you like it or not." + +Sara took a small bite of meatball. She chewed it. She swallowed it. She said, "I do not like it. It is brown and funny. It tastes like mud." + +Mama said, "That's okay. You tried it. That's good. Now you get your prize. Do you want to know what it is?" + +Sara said, "Yes, please. What is it?" + +Mama said, "The prize is a dessert. It is sweet and yummy. It is your favorite. It is a chocolate cake. Do you want some?" + +Sara's eyes lit up. She loved chocolate cake. She said, "Yes, please. I want some. Thank you, Mama." + +Mama said, "You're welcome, Sara. You played the game very well. You tried new things. You were brave. You were good. I am proud of you." + +Sara smiled. She hugged Mama. She said, "I love you, Mama." + +Mama said, "I love you, too, Sara." + +They ate the chocolate cake together. It was sweet and yummy. They were happy. +Sam is a painter. He likes to do many colors on the walls. He has a big brush and a big bucket. He does not have any hair on his head. He is bald. + +One day, Sam goes to a new house. He wants to do blue on the wall. But he does not see the cat. The cat is black and sneaky. The cat jumps on the bucket and spills the blue paint. The paint goes on Sam's head and clothes. + +Sam is very surprised. He looks at the cat. The cat looks at him. They both have blue paint on them. Sam laughs. He thinks it is funny. He does not mind being blue. He likes the cat. He gives the cat a hug. + +The end. +Zara and Zane are twins. They like to play with numbers. They have a big book with numbers and pictures. Zara can count to ten. Zane can count to five. He wants to learn more numbers. + +One day, they find a new number in the book. It is a circle. It has no lines or dots. Zara says, "This is zero. It means nothing. It is a silly number." + +Zane says, "No, it is not silly. It is a special number. It can make other numbers bigger or smaller. Look, I can show you." He takes a pencil and paper. He writes 1 and 0. He says, "This is ten. It is bigger than one. Zero makes one bigger." + +Zara says, "That is not true. You are foolish. Zero does not make one bigger. You just write two numbers. One is still one. Zero is still nothing." + +Zane says, "Yes, it is true. Zero is not nothing. It is a number. It has a name. It has a shape. It can do things. You are foolish. You do not understand zero." + +They start to argue. They talk louder and louder. They do not listen to each other. They do not learn anything. + +Mama hears them. She comes to their room. She sees the book, the pencil and the paper. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you shouting?" + +Zara and Zane tell her. They say, "Zero is silly. Zero is special. Zero is nothing. Zero is a number. She is foolish. He is foolish." + +Mama says, "Stop. You are both wrong and right. Zero is not silly or foolish. It is a very important number. It can help you count and measure and compare. But it is also not nothing. It is a symbol. It represents something that is not there. It is a way of thinking and writing. You need to understand both. You need to talk and listen and learn. Come, I will show you." She takes the book, the pencil and the paper. She sits with them. She teaches them about zero. Zara and Zane listen. They ask questions. They learn. They say, "Thank you, Mama. Zero is not silly or foolish. It is amazing." They hug her. They hug each other. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were restless. They wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining. They looked at the window and saw the gray sky and the wet grass. + +"Mom, can we go out?" Ben asked. + +"Not now, honey. It's too wet and cold. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" Mom said. + +Ben and Lily sighed. They did not want to play with their toys or read a book. They wanted to run and jump and have fun. + +They went to their room and looked for something to do. They saw a big box of blocks. They decided to build a car with the blocks. They worked hard and made a car with four wheels, a seat, a steering wheel, and a horn. + +"Look, Mom, we made a car!" Lily said. + +"That's very nice, sweetie. What are you going to do with it?" Mom asked. + +"We're going to speed around the house!" Ben said. + +Ben and Lily got in the car and pretended to drive. They made noises with their mouths and pushed the car with their feet. They speeded around the house, from the living room to the kitchen, from the hallway to the bathroom. + +They had fun, but they also made a mess. They knocked over a vase, a lamp, and a basket of fruit. Some cherries fell out of the basket and rolled on the floor. + +"Oops!" Ben said. + +"Uh-oh!" Lily said. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken vase, the lamp, and the cherries. + +"Ben, Lily, what did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were just playing with our car. We didn't mean to break anything." Ben said. + +"We were just speeding around the house. We wanted to have fun." Lily said. + +Mom was not happy. She told Ben and Lily to clean up the mess and to be more careful. She said they could not speed around the house anymore. She said they had to play quietly until the rain stopped. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They cleaned up the mess and put away their car. They sat on the couch and looked at the window. They hoped the rain would stop soon. They were still restless. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with machines. They had many machines that could make noises, move, and light up. They shared their machines and had fun together. + +One day, they found a new machine in the park. It was big and shiny and had many buttons and wheels. Lily and Ben wanted to play with it, but they did not know how it worked. + +"Let me try first," Lily said. "I saw it first." + +"No, let me try first," Ben said. "I am older than you." + +They began to quarrel and pull the machine. They were both jealous and did not want to share. + +"Stop it, stop it!" a voice said. It was the man who owned the machine. He was angry and came to take it away. "This is not a toy. This is a machine for cutting grass. You could hurt yourselves or break it." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They had lost the chance to play with the machine and made the man upset. They also hurt their friendship. + +"I am sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I was selfish and rude." + +"I am sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I was stubborn and mean." + +They hugged and said sorry to the man. The man smiled and forgave them. He showed them how the machine worked and let them watch from a safe distance. Lily and Ben learned something new and became friends again. They decided to share their machines and not quarrel anymore. +Lily and Sam went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily liked the elephants best. They were big and gray and had long noses. + +"Can I take a picture of the elephants, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here is the camera. Be careful with it, okay?" Mom said. She gave Lily the camera and showed her how to press the button. + +Lily raised the camera and looked at the elephants. She saw one elephant spraying water from its nose. Lily smiled and pressed the button. Click! She took a picture of the elephant. + +"Wow, that was a good shot, Lily!" Dad said. He looked at the camera and saw the picture. "You are a great photographer!" + +Lily felt happy and proud. She thanked Mom and Dad and gave them the camera back. She wanted to see more animals. + +They walked to the next cage. It was the lions. They were lying on the rocks and looked sleepy. It was a hot day and the sun was shining. + +"Can I take a picture of the lions, Dad?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, buddy. Here is the camera. Be careful with it, okay?" Dad said. He gave Sam the camera and showed him how to press the button. + +Sam raised the camera and looked at the lions. He saw one lion yawning and showing its teeth. Sam thought it looked funny and pressed the button. Click! He took a picture of the lion. + +"Wow, that was a good shot, Sam!" Mom said. She looked at the camera and saw the picture. "You are a great photographer!" + +Sam felt happy and proud. He thanked Mom and Dad and gave them the camera back. He wanted to see more animals. + +Lily and Sam had a lot of fun at the zoo. They took pictures of many animals and learned their names. They showed their pictures to Mom and Dad and told them what they saw. Mom and Dad were very happy and proud of their children. They said they were the best photographers in the world. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red balloon in the sky. It is very high and far. + +"Look, a balloon!" Lily says. "I want it!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's go get it!" + +They run after the balloon. They go east, where the sun comes up. They go past the swings, the slide, and the pond. They do not see their moms. + +The balloon goes faster and faster. It makes a loud noise. Lily and Ben are scared. + +"Pop!" The balloon bursts. It falls to the ground. It is just a piece of rubber. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want a real balloon. They cry. + +"Where are you?" They hear their moms call. They are angry and worried. + +Lily and Ben run back to their moms. They hug them and say sorry. + +"We saw a balloon," Lily says. "We wanted to get it." + +"It was not a balloon," Ben says. "It was a loud thing." + +Their moms are not happy. They say they should not run away. They should stay in the park. + +Lily and Ben nod. They say they will not do it again. + +Their moms give them each a real balloon. They are blue and yellow. They are pretty and quiet. + +Lily and Ben smile. They say thank you. They play with their balloons in the park. They are happy. +Mia and Ben were having breakfast with Mom and Dad. Mia liked muffins, so she took a big bite of a blueberry muffin. But some of the blueberry juice dripped on her chin and her shirt. She did not notice. + +"Look, Mia, you have blue on your face and your clothes!" Ben said. He pointed and laughed. "You look like a smurf!" + +Mia felt embarrassed. She did not like Ben teasing her. She wanted to wipe the blue off, but she did not have a napkin. She looked around for something to use. + +She saw Dad's newspaper on the table. She thought it would be good to wipe with. She grabbed it and rubbed it on her chin and her shirt. + +But the newspaper had ink on it. The ink made more stains on Mia's face and clothes. It also made a mess on the table and the muffin. + +Mom and Dad saw what Mia did. They were angry. They shouted at Mia. + +"Mia, what are you doing? You ruined the newspaper and the muffin! And look at yourself, you are covered in ink!" + +Mia started to cry. She felt more embarrassed and sad. She wished she had a napkin. She wished Ben did not laugh at her. She wished she did not take the muffin. She wished she stayed in bed. +Ben likes to design robots. He has many boxes of parts and tools in his room. He can make robots that move, talk, and do things. He is very busy and happy. + +One day, he decides to make a robot friend for his dog, Max. He finds a big can, some wires, some wheels, and some buttons. He puts them together and makes a robot dog. He paints it brown and black, like Max. + +He shows his robot dog to Max. Max barks and sniffs it. The robot dog beeps and wags its tail. Ben says, "This is your new friend, Robo. He can play with you and keep you company." Max wags his tail too. He likes Robo. + +Ben, Max, and Robo go outside to play. They run, chase, and fetch. They have a lot of fun. Ben is very proud of his design. He thinks he is the best robot maker in the world. +Tom and Sam were two goats who liked to play on the bridge. They would run and jump and butt each other with their horns. They thought they were very brave and strong. + +One day, they saw a big truck coming on the road. The truck had a loud horn that went beep beep. Tom and Sam wanted to scare the truck away. They ran to the middle of the bridge and stood there, blocking the way. + +"Go away, big truck!" they shouted. "This is our bridge!" + +The truck did not go away. It came closer and closer. The driver saw the goats and honked his horn louder and louder. Beep beep beep! + +Tom and Sam started to panic. They realized they had made a foolish mistake. They tried to run back to their side of the bridge, but it was too late. The truck was too fast and too big. It hit the bridge with a crash and broke it in half. + +Tom and Sam fell into the water with a splash. They were wet and cold and scared. They swam to the shore and climbed out. They looked at each other and felt very sorry. + +"We were very foolish," they said. "We should not have played on the bridge. We should have listened to our mom. She told us to stay away from the road." + +They learned their lesson and never played on the bridge again. They found a new place to play, where there were no trucks and no horns. They were happy and safe. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with shiny things on it. They ran to the tree and looked up. They saw many gold stars hanging from the branches. + +"Wow, look at the gold stars!" Sara said. "They are so pretty!" + +"Let's take some home!" Ben said. He reached for a star, but it was too high. He jumped and jumped, but he could not touch it. + +"Here, use this stick!" Sara said. She gave Ben a long stick. Ben took the stick and poked a star. The star fell down and landed on the grass. + +"Yay, I got one!" Ben said. He picked up the star and smiled. He tried to poke another star, but the stick broke with a loud snap. + +"Oh no, the stick is broken!" Sara said. "Now we can't get more stars!" + +Ben looked at the broken stick and felt miserable. He wanted more gold stars. He threw the stick away and started to cry. + +"Ben, don't cry!" Sara said. "We still have one star. We can share it. It's enough for both of us." + +She hugged Ben and showed him the star. It was bright and shiny. Ben stopped crying and looked at the star. He smiled and hugged Sara back. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I was greedy. One star is enough for both of us." + +They held the star together and walked home. They were happy and proud of their gold star. They did not know that the stars were just paper and glue. They only saw the gold. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many rocks. They want to climb the hill and find some gems. Gems are shiny and pretty stones. + +They start to climb the hill, but it is hard. The rocks are wet and slippery. Lila slips and falls. She hurts her knee. She cries. + +"Are you okay, Lila?" Ben asks. He runs to help her. + +"It hurts, Ben. I want to go home," Lila says. + +"But we haven't found any gems yet," Ben says. He looks around and sees something shiny under a rock. He picks it up. It is a gem. It is blue and sparkly. + +"Look, Lila. I found a gem. It is for you," Ben says. He gives the gem to Lila. + +Lila stops crying. She smiles. She takes the gem and holds it in her hand. It is warm and smooth. + +"Thank you, Ben. It is beautiful. You are a good friend," Lila says. + +They hug. They turn around and go down the hill. They are happy. They have a gem and a friend. +Tom and Mia are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a shiny jewel on the ground. It is red and sparkly and looks very pretty. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says, picking up the jewel. "It must be very special. Maybe it belongs to a king or a queen." + +"Let me see!" Mia says, reaching for the jewel. "I want to try it on. Maybe it will fit my finger." + +Tom does not want to share the jewel. He holds it tight and runs away from Mia. "No, it is mine!" he says. "I found it first. You can't have it." + +Mia feels sad and angry. She chases after Tom, trying to get the jewel back. They run and run, but they do not see where they are going. They rush into the street, where a big car is coming fast. + +"Watch out!" a man shouts, honking his horn. He tries to stop the car, but it is too late. He hits Tom and Mia, and they fall to the ground. The jewel flies out of Tom's hand and breaks into pieces. + +Tom and Mia are hurt and scared. They cry and cry, and the man calls for help. A lady comes and takes them to the hospital. She tells them they are lucky to be alive. + +Tom and Mia feel sorry for what they did. They realize that the jewel was not worth fighting over. They say sorry to each other and hug. They learn that sharing is better than being greedy, and that they should always look both ways before crossing the street. They promise to be more careful and kind from now on. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play games. Today they play with cars. They have a race on the floor. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He pushes his red car fast. Sam pushes his blue car fast too. They zoom past the sofa and the table. They see a fire in the corner. + +"Wow, look at the fire!" Sam says. He stops his car and runs to the fire. He wants to touch it. + +"Sam, no!" Tim says. He runs after Sam. He knows the fire is fake. It is a toy fire. His dad made it for Halloween. It has lights and sounds, but no heat. + +"Tim, it is so cool!" Sam says. He reaches for the fire. Tim grabs his hand and pulls him back. + +"Sam, it is not real. It is a fake fire. You cannot touch it. It is only for looking," Tim says. + +"Oh, I see. It is a fake fire. It is still cool," Sam says. He looks at the fire with his eyes. He likes the lights and sounds. + +"Come on, let's go back to the race. I want to win," Tim says. He takes Sam's hand and leads him to the cars. + +"OK, let's go. I want to win too," Sam says. He smiles at Tim. They are friends. They like to play games. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. Mom said they could choose one toy from the gift shop before they went home. + +Lily saw a big, soft seal. It had shiny eyes and a cute nose. She wanted to hug it and take it home. She asked mom how much it was. + +Mom looked at the price tag and frowned. "This seal is very expensive, Lily. It costs more than ten ice creams. We don't have enough money for it. Maybe you can find another toy you like." + +Lily felt sad. She loved the seal. She looked around the gift shop, but she didn't see anything else she wanted. She wished she had more money. + +Ben saw Lily's face. He felt sorry for his sister. He had some money in his pocket. He had saved it from his birthday and his chores. He wanted to buy a dinosaur, but he had an idea. He went to the cashier and whispered something. Then he came back to Lily and mom. + +"Lily, I have a surprise for you," he said. He held a big bag behind his back. "Close your eyes and hold out your hands." + +Lily did what he said. She felt something soft and heavy in her hands. She opened her eyes and gasped. It was the seal! + +"Ben, you bought me the seal!" she exclaimed. She hugged him and the seal. "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the best brother ever!" + +Ben smiled. He was happy to see Lily happy. He didn't mind not having a dinosaur. He had something better. He had a sister who loved him. + +Mom was proud of Ben. She hugged them both. "You are very kind, Ben. You made Lily very happy. And you made me very happy too. You are a good boy." + +They left the gift shop and went home. Lily and Ben played with the seal all day. They named it Sammy. They shared it and took turns. They were very happy. They had a new friend. And they had each other. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go to the shop with Mom. Mom wants to buy a calendar for the new year. She shows Sara and Tom different calendars with pictures of animals, flowers, cars and stars. + +"Which one do you like?" Mom asks. + +"I like the one with the stars," Sara says. "They are shiny and pretty." + +"I like the one with the cars," Tom says. "They are fast and cool." + +Mom smiles and says, "You both have good taste. But we can only buy one calendar. How can we choose?" + +Sara and Tom think hard. They do not want to fight. They want to share. They look at the calendars again. They see one calendar that has both stars and cars. It also has other things, like moons, planes, rockets and bikes. + +"Look, Mom!" Sara and Tom say together. "This calendar has stars and cars and more!" + +Mom looks at the calendar and says, "You are right. This calendar has something for everyone. It is a good choice. Let's buy it." + +Mom pays for the calendar and gives it to Sara and Tom. They are happy and hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you and we love our calendar." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, my sweeties. I love you too. And I love our calendar. It will help us remember the days and months and seasons. It will also help us learn new words and facts. It will be fun to use it together." + +Sara and Tom nod and smile. They are excited to use their new calendar. They walk home with Mom, holding the calendar and each other's hand. They are not slow. They are fast and happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the garden. She had a big hat and a shovel and a bucket. She liked to dig holes and look for worms and bugs. One day, she saw a small brown animal with a long nose and tiny eyes. It was a mole. Lily wanted to make friends with the mole, so she followed it as it dug under the grass. + +"Hello, mole," Lily said. "Do you want to play with me? I have a shovel and a bucket. We can dig together." + +The mole did not answer. It kept digging and digging. Lily tried to catch up with it, but it was too fast. She ran and ran, but she could not see the mole anymore. She was sad and angry. She wanted the mole to be her friend. + +She heard a voice behind her. It was Tom, the boy who lived next door. He was older than Lily and he liked to tease her. + +"Hey, Lily, what are you doing?" Tom said. "Are you looking for your mole friend? He doesn't like you, you know. He thinks you are silly and noisy. He ran away from you because you embarrass him." + +Lily felt a hot feeling in her face. She did not like Tom. He was mean and rude. He always made fun of her and her hat and her shovel and her bucket. He did not like to play in the garden. He liked to play with his bike and his ball and his video games. + +"Go away, Tom," Lily said. "You are not nice. You are bitter. You don't know anything about moles. They are smart and cute and friendly. They like to dig and explore and have fun. You are the one who embarrasses them. You are loud and dirty and boring." + +Tom laughed. He did not care what Lily said. He thought she was funny and stupid. He wanted to make her cry. He picked up a stone and threw it at Lily's hat. It hit the hat and made a hole in it. Lily felt a sharp pain in her head. She dropped her shovel and bucket and put her hand on her hat. She saw blood on her fingers. She started to cry. + +Tom saw what he had done. He was scared. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He only wanted to tease her. He ran away from the garden. He did not say sorry. + +Lily cried and cried. She was hurt and sad and lonely. She wanted her mole friend to come back. She wanted her hat to be whole again. She wanted Tom to be nice to her. She wished she had a real friend. +Mia liked to cook with her mom. She had a small pot and a wooden spoon that were her own. She pretended to make soup and cake and pizza in her pot. She was a gifted cook, her mom said. + +One day, Mia wanted to serve her pot food to her dad. He was working on his laptop in the living room. Mia carried her pot carefully and said, "Dad, I made you something. Do you want to try?" + +Dad smiled and closed his laptop. He said, "Sure, Mia. What did you make for me?" + +Mia lifted the lid of her pot and said, "I made you a surprise. It is soup and cake and pizza all together. It is very yummy." + +Dad looked at the pot and saw a mix of water, flour, cheese, and fruit. He said, "Wow, Mia. That is a very creative dish. Thank you for making it for me." + +He took a spoon and tasted a little bit. He made a funny face and said, "Mmm, it is very... interesting. You are a gifted cook, Mia. But maybe next time, you can make one thing at a time." + +Mia giggled and said, "Okay, Dad. I love you." + +Dad hugged her and said, "I love you too, Mia. And I love your pot food. It is the best gift ever." +Tim has a robot toy that he likes very much. The robot can talk and move and play with Tim. Tim calls the robot Bob. Bob is bald and shiny and has two eyes that light up. + +One day, Tim and Bob are playing in the garden. They run and jump and roll on the grass. They have a lot of fun. But then, Tim sees that Bob is dirty. He has mud and leaves and bugs on him. Tim is sad. He does not want Bob to be dirty. + +Tim takes Bob to the house. He finds a cloth and some water. He wipes Bob with the cloth and the water. He wipes his head, his body, his arms and his legs. He wipes his eyes and his mouth. He wipes him until he is clean and shiny again. + +Bob is happy. He says "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. I like being clean and shiny." Tim is happy too. He hugs Bob and says "You are welcome, Bob. You are my best friend. I like playing with you." They smile and laugh and go back to the garden. They play some more. They are very happy. +Lila liked to play with her cards. She had many cards with pictures of animals, fruits, and things. She tried to find two cards that were the same. That was matching. She put the cards that matched in a pile. She felt happy when she matched all the cards. + +One day, Lila saw a new card in her box. It was shiny and had a picture of a rocket. She liked the rocket. It was attractive. She wondered what it was. She asked her mom. + +"Mom, what is this?" She showed her the card. + +"That's a rocket, Lila. It can fly in the sky and go to space." Her mom said. + +"Space? What is space?" Lila asked. + +"Space is where the stars and the moon are. It's very big and dark and far away." Her mom explained. + +Lila wanted to see space. She wanted to fly in the rocket. She asked her mom if she could. + +"Maybe someday, Lila. But for now, you can play with your cards. Do you have another card that matches the rocket?" Her mom asked. + +Lila looked at her cards. She did not see another rocket. She felt sad. She wanted to match the rocket. She wanted to go to space. + +She decided to make her own card. She took a piece of paper and a crayon. She drew a rocket on the paper. She cut it out. She smiled. She had a card that matched the rocket. + +She showed her mom. "Look, mom. I made a rocket. Now I can match it." + +Her mom smiled too. She was proud of Lila. She hugged her and said, "That's very clever, Lila. You made your own card. Now you have a pair of rockets. Maybe you can pretend they are flying to space together." + +Lila nodded. She put the two cards in a pile. She felt happy. She matched the rockets. She imagined they were flying to space. She wondered what they would see. She hoped they would see the stars and the moon. She hoped they would have fun. She hoped they would come back. She loved her rockets. +Tommy loved his truck. It was big and red and had four wheels. He liked to push it around the yard and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom, honk, honk! + +One day, he saw a new boy in the park. He had a truck too, but it was blue and had a trailer. Tommy wanted to play with it. He ran over to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Tommy. Can I see your truck?" + +The boy looked at Tommy and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Danny. Sure, you can see my truck. Do you want to trade for a while?" + +Tommy was excited. He nodded and gave his truck to Danny. Danny gave his truck to Tommy. They both pushed their new trucks around the park and had fun. + +They played for a long time, until their moms called them. They ran back to their moms and said, "Bye, see you soon!" + +They gave their trucks back to each other and hugged. They were happy. They had made a new friend. +Tom and Sam are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They swing, slide, and run with their dogs. They are very happy. + +One day, Tom tells Sam he has to go to the hospital. He says he has a bad thing in his tummy and the doctor has to take it out. He says it is called an operation. Sam is scared for Tom. He asks him if it will hurt. + +Tom says he does not know, but the doctor says it will make him better. He says he will be back soon and they can play in the park again. He says he will miss Sam and his dog. Sam says he will miss Tom and his dog too. He says he will pray for Tom and his dog. + +The next day, Sam goes to the park with his mom and his dog. He feels lonely without Tom. He sees other kids playing, but he does not want to join them. He sits on a bench and waits for Tom. + +After a while, he hears a familiar bark. He looks up and sees Tom and his dog running towards him. He jumps up and runs to hug them. He sees a big bandage on Tom's tummy. He asks him if he is okay. + +Tom says he is okay. He says the operation was not so bad. He says the doctor gave him a toy and a sticker. He says he is glad to see Sam and his dog. He says he is ready to play in the park again. + +Sam is happy for Tom. He says he is proud of him. He says he is glad he is back. He says he has a surprise for him. He takes out a ball from his backpack and throws it to Tom's dog. Tom's dog chases the ball and brings it back. Tom and Sam laugh and play with their dogs. They are very happy. +Lily liked to watch the screen. She saw many things on the screen. She saw animals, colors, shapes and songs. Sometimes, she learned new words from the screen. + +One day, Lily wanted to teach her teddy bear what she learned from the screen. She took her teddy bear and sat in front of the screen. She pointed to the screen and said, "Look, teddy, this is a cat. Cat says meow. Can you say meow?" + +Teddy bear did not say anything. Lily tried again. She pointed to the screen and said, "Look, teddy, this is a ball. Ball is round. Can you say round?" + +Teddy bear did not say anything. Lily felt sad. She thought teddy bear did not like her or the screen. + +She hugged her teddy bear and said, "Teddy, why don't you talk to me? Don't you want to learn from the screen? The screen is fun and smart. Mommy says the screen is expensive. We have to be careful with the screen." + +Teddy bear still did not say anything. But he hugged Lily back. He wanted to make Lily happy. He did not care about the screen. He only cared about Lily. He loved Lily. He thought Lily was fun and smart. He did not need the screen to learn from Lily. Lily was his best teacher. +It was winter season. Snow was everywhere. Lily and Tom liked to play with snow. They made a big snowman in their yard. They gave him a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They said, "Hello, snowman. You are our friend." + +But then the sun came out. It was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. Lily and Tom saw their snowman getting smaller and smaller. They felt sad. They said, "No, snowman. Don't go away. We want you to stay." + +The snowman smiled at them. He said, "Don't be sad, Lily and Tom. I had a nice time with you. But everything has a season. Snow can't last forever. But you can remember me in your hearts. And maybe next winter, you can make another snowman." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They hugged the snowman. They said, "Thank you, snowman. You are a good friend. We will remember you. And we will make another snowman next winter." + +The snowman winked at them. He said, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. You are good children. You are kind and caring. That is more important than snow. Remember to be kind and caring to everyone, even when they melt away." + +The moral value of the story is to be kind and caring to everyone, even when they change or leave. +Ben and Lily were playing with chalk on the sidewalk. They liked to draw big shapes and colors. Ben drew a blue circle and said, "This is the sky." Lily drew a yellow sun and said, "This is the sun." They smiled at each other. + +Then, Lily saw a red chalk and wanted to draw a flower. She picked up the chalk and started to draw a stem and a leaf. But she was clumsy and dropped the chalk. It rolled away and stopped near a big dog. The dog was sleeping on the grass. + +Lily ran after the chalk and said, "Chalk, chalk, come back!" But the dog woke up and barked. Lily was scared and ran back to Ben. Ben hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. The dog won't hurt you. He just wants to play." + +Lily looked at the dog and saw that he was wagging his tail. He had the chalk in his mouth. He came closer and dropped the chalk in front of Lily. He licked her hand and wagged his tail again. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, dog. You are nice." She picked up the chalk and drew a flower. She gave the chalk to the dog and said, "Now you draw something." The dog took the chalk and scratched the sidewalk. He drew a bone and barked. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. They repeated, "Good dog, good dog!" The dog was happy and joined them in their chalk game. They had fun together. +Lily liked to teach her toys how to do things. She had a big bear, a small cat, and a funny frog. She taught them how to count, how to sing, and how to dance. She was a good teacher. + +One day, she wanted to teach them about the seasons. She said, "The seasons are when the weather changes. There are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Spring is when the flowers grow. Summer is when it is hot. Fall is when the leaves turn red and yellow. Winter is when it is cold and snows." + +She showed them pictures of the seasons in her book. The bear liked winter best. He said, "I like winter because I can sleep a lot and be cozy." The cat liked summer best. She said, "I like summer because I can sunbathe and chase butterflies." The frog liked spring best. He said, "I like spring because I can hop in the pond and croak with my friends." + +Lily said, "I like all the seasons, but I have a favorite too. Can you guess what it is?" The toys tried to guess, but they were wrong. Lily said, "My favorite season is fall, because it is my birthday season. I get to have a party and eat cake and open presents. Fall is the best season for me." + +The toys agreed that fall was a special season for Lily. They decided to make her a surprise. They found some leaves and made a crown for her. They also found some acorns and made a necklace for her. They hid them under her bed and waited for her birthday. + +When Lily's birthday came, she was very happy. She had a party with her family and friends. She ate cake and opened presents. She got a new doll, a puzzle, and a book. She thanked everyone and hugged them. + +Then she went to her room to play with her toys. She saw the crown and the necklace under her bed. She was very surprised and curious. She picked them up and saw a note. It said, "Happy birthday, Lily. We love you. From your toys." + +Lily was very touched and happy. She put on the crown and the necklace and said, "Thank you, my toys. You are the best. You made my birthday season even more special. You are very unusual and clever toys." + +She hugged them and played with them. She taught them how to say thank you in different languages. They learned and repeated after her. They had a lot of fun. They were a happy family. +Tom is a cat who likes to play with feathers. He finds a big feather on the floor and picks it up with his mouth. He runs to show his friend Lily, who is a dog. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Tom says. "I have a feather! It is soft and pretty!" + +Lily wags her tail and sniffs the feather. She likes it too. She tries to take it from Tom, but he does not let go. + +"No, Lily, no!" Tom says. "This is my feather! It is important to me!" + +Lily barks and pulls harder. Tom hisses and pulls back. They tug and tug until the feather breaks in two. They both drop their pieces and look sad. + +"Oh, no, Tom, oh, no!" Lily says. "We broke the feather! It was so nice!" + +Tom feels sorry. He does not want to fight with Lily. He likes her as a friend. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry!" Tom says. "I was mean to you. You can have the feather. It is not important to me. You are important to me!" + +Lily smiles and licks Tom's face. She is happy that he is nice to her. She does not care about the feather. She cares about Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom, thank you!" Lily says. "You are a good friend. You are important to me too!" + +They hug and make up. They decide to share the feather and play with it together. They bow to each other and laugh. They are happy. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily's mom says they can go to the new park. The new park has a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Max are very excite. + +They put on their hats and shoes and go to the car. Lily's mom drives them to the new park. Lily and Max see the slide and the swing and the sandbox. They also see other kids and dogs and birds. The new park is very modern and pretty. + +Lily and Max run to the slide. They take turns to go down. The slide is fast and fun. They laugh and smile. Then they go to the swing. Lily's mom pushes them high. They feel the wind and the sun. They say "Whee!" and smile. Then they go to the sandbox. They make castles and cakes with the sand. They use buckets and shovels and sticks. They share and help each other. They are happy and smile. + +Lily and Max play for a long time. They make new friends and try new things. They have a lot of fun. They thank Lily's mom for taking them to the new park. They hug and smile. They say "Bye!" and "See you soon!" They go back to the car. They are tired but happy. They are still excite. They can't wait to go to the new park again. +Anna likes yogurt. She likes to eat it with a spoon. She likes to eat it with her mom and dad. She likes to eat it in the morning. + +One day, Anna sees a black cat outside. The cat is hungry. It meows and looks at Anna. Anna wants to help the cat. She asks her mom, "Can I feed the cat?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, you can feed the cat. But be careful. The cat may be scared of you. And don't give it your yogurt. Cats don't like yogurt. They like milk and meat." + +Anna nods. She goes to the kitchen. She finds a bowl and some milk. She pours some milk in the bowl. She takes the bowl outside. She puts the bowl near the cat. She says, "Here, cat. This is for you. I hope you like it." + +The cat sniffs the bowl. It licks the milk. It purrs and rubs against Anna's leg. Anna smiles. She says, "You're welcome, cat. You're a good cat. Do you have a name?" + +The cat meows again. It looks at Anna. It seems to say, "Thank you, Anna. You're a good girl. My name is Coco." + +Anna and Coco become friends. Anna feeds Coco every day. She also plays with Coco. She gives Coco a toy mouse. She scratches Coco's ears. She hugs Coco. Coco likes Anna. He gives Anna a lick. He cuddles with Anna. He sleeps on Anna's bed. + +Anna and Coco are happy. They both like milk. But Anna still likes yogurt. She eats it with a spoon. She eats it with her mom and dad. She eats it in the morning. +Lila and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They wanted to have some fun. + +They saw a big book on the shelf. It had pictures of animals. They liked animals. They took the book and opened it. They saw a leopard. It was yellow and black and had spots. It looked fierce and fast. + +"Let's pretend we are leopards!" said Lila. "We can run and jump and roar!" + +"OK!" said Ben. "But where can we run and jump and roar?" + +They looked around the room. They saw a big tub in the bathroom. It was full of water. They had an idea. + +They ran to the tub and jumped in. They splashed the water with their paws. They roared like leopards. They had fun. + +But they also made a mess. The water spilled out of the tub and wet the floor. The floor was slippery and they fell down. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cried. + +Mom heard them and came to see. She saw the water and the book and the kids. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you in the tub? Why are you wet? Why are you crying?" + +"We are leopards!" said Lila and Ben. "We were running and jumping and roaring and splashing!" + +Mom sighed. She helped them out of the tub and dried them off. She cleaned the floor and put the book back. She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"You are not leopards," she said. "You are my kids. And I love you. But please, no more splashing in the tub. It is not safe. And it is not fun to clean up." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to play something else. Something less wet and less messy. Something more quiet and more calm. + +They played with their toys. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the garden. They have a big box full of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and books. + +One day, they decide to play with the cars. They make a road with stones and sticks. They zoom the cars along the road. They make noises with their mouths. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! They are having fun. + +"Look, Lily, the sun is going down!" Ben says. He points to the sky. The sky is orange and pink and purple. It is very pretty. + +"Wow, it is a sunset!" Lily says. She likes the colors. She picks up a car. It is yellow. "This car is like the sun!" she says. + +"Let's put the cars in the box and watch the sunset!" Ben says. He thinks it is a good idea. + +They put the cars in the box. They sit on the grass. They watch the sunset. They are quiet. They hear the birds singing. They hear the wind blowing. They hear the dog barking. + +The sunset is not noisy. It is peaceful. Lily and Ben smile. They are happy. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big green hill with many flowers. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's march up the hill like soldiers!" Tom said. He put a stick in his hand and pretended it was a gun. He made loud noises and walked fast. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Sue said. She picked a flower and put it in her hair. She walked slow and looked at the birds and the bugs. + +Tom reached the top of the hill and looked around. He saw a pond with ducks and a bridge with a troll. He was excited and wanted to explore more. + +"Come on, Sue, hurry up!" Tom shouted. "There are so many fun things to see here!" + +Sue finally got to the top of the hill and saw Tom. She was tired and thirsty. She did not care about the pond or the bridge. She just wanted to rest and drink some water. + +"Tom, I don't want to march anymore. I want to go back to the park and have a snack," Sue said. + +"But Sue, we just got here. Don't be lazy. Let's go and play with the ducks and the troll," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to. You marched too fast and too far. You did not wait for me or look at the flowers. You did not have fun. You were rude," Sue said. + +Tom realized that Sue was right. He had been rude and selfish. He had not enjoyed the journey or the company. He had missed the beauty and the wonder of the hill. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Sue. You are right. I was rude and selfish. I did not have fun. I missed the beauty and the wonder of the hill. Will you forgive me?" Tom said. + +Sue smiled and nodded. She forgave Tom and gave him a hug. They decided to go back to the park and have a snack. They walked slow and looked at the flowers. They talked and laughed. They had fun. They were friends. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be rude and selfish. Enjoy the journey and the company. Appreciate the beauty and the wonder of the world. Be a good friend. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and beep. Tim had a red car and Mia had a blue car. They had a lot of fun. + +But then Tim saw a patch of mud near the fence. He wanted to make his car dirty and muddy. He drove his car into the patch and laughed. He said, "Look, Mia, my car is so cool. It has mud all over it." + +Mia did not like mud. She thought it was yucky and sticky. She did not want her car to be dirty and muddy. She said, "No, Tim, mud is not cool. It is gross. I don't want to play with you if you make your car muddy." + +Tim did not care. He said, "Too bad, Mia. I like mud. You are silly. You can go away if you don't like it." He drove his car deeper into the patch and made more mud splatter. + +Mia was upset. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with Tim, but she did not like his car. She had an idea. She said, "OK, Tim, I will go away. But first, let me see your car. I want to see how cool it is." + +Tim was happy. He thought Mia changed her mind. He said, "OK, Mia, you can see my car. But don't touch it. It is mine." He drove his car out of the patch and showed it to Mia. + +Mia pretended to admire the car. She said, "Wow, Tim, your car is so cool. It has mud all over it. Can I hold it for a second?" Tim said, "OK, Mia, you can hold it. But be careful. Don't drop it." He gave the car to Mia. + +Mia smiled. She held the car in her hands. Then she did something naughty. She pushed the car in reverse and made it go back into the patch. She said, "Oops, Tim, I'm sorry. I pushed the wrong button. Your car is back in the mud." + +Tim was shocked. He saw his car go back into the patch and get more dirty and muddy. He was very upset. He said, "Mia, you are mean. You did that on purpose. You ruined my car. Give it back to me." He tried to grab the car from Mia. + +Mia ran away. She said, "No, Tim, you are mean. You made fun of me. You deserve it. You can have your car back when you say sorry." She ran into the house with the car. + +Tim chased after her. He said, "Mia, come back. Give me my car. I'm not sorry. You are the one who should say sorry." He ran into the house after her. + +They both started to cry and shout. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the car. She said, "Tim, Mia, what are you doing? Why are you so upset? Why is the car so dirty and muddy?" + +They both tried to tell their mom what happened. They both blamed each other. Their mom was not happy. She said, "Tim, Mia, you are both wrong. You should not play with mud. You should not ruin your toys. You should not be mean to each other. You should share and be nice. You should say sorry and hug. Now go and wash the car and your hands. And no more playing with cars today." + +Tim and Mia felt ashamed. They knew their mom was right. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They went to wash the car and their hands. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. They hoped their mom would let them play with cars again tomorrow. +Lily liked to whistle. She whistled when she played, when she ate, and when she went to bed. She whistled all kinds of songs, from happy ones to sad ones. She whistled so much that her mom and dad gave her a big rod with a hole in it. They said it was a flute, and she could make even more sounds with it. + +Lily was very happy with her flute. She took it everywhere she went. She whistled with her flute in the park, in the car, and in the school. She whistled with her flute so much that her friends and teachers gave her smiles and claps. They said she was very good at whistling, and they liked to hear her songs. + +But not everyone liked Lily's whistling. There was a boy named Max who did not like it at all. He said it was too loud, too high, and too annoying. He said Lily should stop whistling, or he would take her flute away. He said he was bigger and stronger than her, and he could do whatever he wanted. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She did not want to lose her flute, or make Max angry. She liked to whistle, but she did not want to make anyone unhappy. She did not know what to do. She asked her mom and dad for help. They said she should not be afraid of Max, or let him bully her. They said she should stand up for herself, and tell him to leave her alone. They said they would always love her, and support her, no matter what. + +The next day, Lily took her flute to school. She whistled with her flute in the morning, in the lunch, and in the afternoon. She whistled with her flute so much that her friends and teachers gave her smiles and claps. They said she was very good at whistling, and they liked to hear her songs. + +But Max did not like it. He came up to Lily, and tried to grab her flute. He said he had enough of her whistling, and he would break her flute. He said he was bigger and stronger than her, and he could do whatever he wanted. + +But Lily did not let him. She held on to her flute, and pushed him away. She said she liked to whistle, and she would not stop. She said he had no right to take her flute, or hurt her. She said he was not bigger and stronger than her, and he could not do whatever he wanted. + +Max was surprised and angry. He did not expect Lily to fight back. He tried to hit her, but she dodged him. He tried to kick her, but she blocked him. He tried to scare her, but she stared him down. He realized he could not win. He ran away, crying and yelling. + +Lily was proud and happy. She had stood up for herself, and defended her flute. She had whistled with her flute so much that her friends and teachers gave her cheers and hugs. They said she was very brave and smart, and they admired her. They said they wanted to learn how to whistle, and asked her to teach them. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She whistled with her flute, and invited them to join her. She whistled with her flute, and made even more sounds with it. She whistled with her flute, and shared her songs with them. She whistled with her flute, and was very happy. +One day, a fisherman went to the lake to catch some fish. He had a big net, a small boat, and a funny hat. He liked to sing songs while he fished. + +He saw a big fish in the water and threw his net. But he missed the fish and caught something else. He pulled the net and saw a big bag of paint. He was surprised and curious. + +He opened the bag and saw many colors of paint. Red, blue, yellow, green, and more. He wondered what they were for. He decided to have some fun and mix them together. He poured some paint into a bucket and stirred it with a stick. + +He made a new color that he had never seen before. It was purple. He liked it very much. He dipped his hat in the bucket and put it on his head. He looked very funny. + +He heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, another fisherman. He came to visit him and see how he was doing. + +"Hello, friend!" he said. "What are you doing with that paint? And why is your hat purple?" + +The fisherman smiled and said, "I found this paint in the lake. I wanted to see what happens when I mix them. Look, I made purple! Do you like it?" + +His friend laughed and said, "You are very silly. But I like your purple hat. It suits you. Can I try some paint too?" + +The fisherman nodded and said, "Sure, why not? There is plenty of paint. Let's have some fun and mix them. Maybe we can make more new colors." + +They both took some paint and mixed them in different buckets. They made orange, pink, brown, and more. They painted their hats, their boats, their nets, and even their faces. They looked very funny and colorful. + +They had a lot of fun and forgot about the fish. They laughed and sang songs with their paint. They were happy. They were the funniest fishermen in the lake. +Tom and Lily like to pretend. They pretend to be animals, or pirates, or superheroes. They have a lot of fun with their toys and their costumes. + +One day, they pretend to visit a green forest. They use pillows and blankets to make a tent. They use sticks and leaves to make a fire. They use stuffed animals to be their friends. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their big brother, Sam. He is angry. He says they made a mess in his room. He says they took his things. He says they are bad. + +He grabs their toys and their costumes. He throws them away. He tears their tent and their fire. He scares their animals. He makes them cry. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not like to pretend anymore. They do not like Sam. They wish they could visit a real green forest. +Lily liked to write in her diary every day. She had a pink diary with a lock and a key. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her feelings. She drew pictures of her family, her pets and her favorite things. She smiled when she wrote in her diary, because it made her happy. + +One day, Lily could not find her diary. She looked in her room, in her backpack, in her closet, but it was not there. She felt sad and worried. She asked her mom, "Mom, have you seen my diary?" + +Mom shook her head. "No, Lily, I have not seen it. Maybe you left it at school or at grandma's house. Do you remember where you had it last?" + +Lily thought hard. She remembered that she had taken her diary to school yesterday, but she did not remember putting it back in her backpack. She hoped that no one had taken it or read it. She said, "Mom, can we go to school and look for it?" + +Mom nodded. "Sure, Lily, we can go to school and ask your teacher. Maybe she knows where it is. Don't worry, we will find it." + +They got in the car and drove to school. Lily ran to her classroom and looked around. She saw her diary on the teacher's desk. She felt relieved and happy. She grabbed her diary and hugged it. She opened it and checked if it was still okay. It was. She smiled and said, "Thank you, teacher, for keeping my diary safe. I was looking for it everywhere." + +Teacher smiled too. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. I found your diary on the floor after you left. I thought you might want it back. It's a very nice diary. I like your pictures and your words. You are a very good writer." + +Lily blushed and said, "Thank you, teacher. You are very nice. I love writing in my diary. It's my best friend." + +Teacher said, "That's wonderful, Lily. Writing is a great way to express yourself and have fun. Keep writing and keep smiling. You have a lot to share with the world." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, teacher. Thank you for everything." + +She put her diary back in her backpack and ran to her mom. She told her mom what happened and how happy she was. Mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You are a very brave and smart girl. I'm glad you found your diary. It's a very special gift." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mom, it is. It's my empty diary, but I fill it with my stories and my love." +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, Lily found a shiny stone in the grass. It was red and sparkly, like a star. Lily was very happy. She wanted to show Tom her stone, but she also wanted to keep it a secret. She thought it was special and no one else had one. + +She put the stone in her pocket and ran to Tom. "Hi, Tom! Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily! What do you want to play?" Tom said. + +"Let's play hide and seek. I'll count and you hide, okay?" Lily said. + +"Okay, Lily. But don't peek!" Tom said. + +Lily nodded and started to count. "One, two, three..." She closed her eyes and touched her pocket. She felt the stone and smiled. + +Tom ran behind a tree and waited for Lily to find him. He saw Lily's pocket and wondered what was inside. He was curious and envious. He wanted to see what Lily had. He thought maybe it was a candy or a toy. + +He decided to sneak out and look at Lily's pocket. He tiptoed to Lily and reached for her pocket. But Lily heard him and opened her eyes. She saw Tom trying to take her stone. She was angry and scared. She shouted, "Tom, stop! That's mine! Don't touch it!" + +Tom was surprised and ashamed. He let go of Lily's pocket and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to see what you had. What is it?" + +Lily calmed down and said, "It's a stone. A shiny stone. I found it in the grass. It's my secret. Please don't tell anyone." + +Tom looked at the stone and said, "Wow, it's beautiful. Can I see it closer?" + +Lily hesitated, but then said, "Okay, but only for a moment. And you have to promise not to tell anyone." + +Tom promised and Lily showed him the stone. He admired it and said, "It's amazing, Lily. You're lucky to have it. I'm sorry I tried to take it. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. We can still be friends. But you have to keep my secret, okay?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. I'll keep your secret. And maybe one day, I'll find a shiny stone too." + +They hugged and went back to play. They were happy and they kept their secret. +Tom and Sam are dogs. They like to run and play in the park. They have owners who love them and give them food and toys. One day, they see a new dog in the park. He is big and black and has a red collar. He looks mean. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks the new dog. + +"I am Rex. I am the best dog in the park. You are small and weak. Go away!" Rex says. He is very rude. + +"We are not small and weak. We are fast and strong. Do you want to race us?" Sam says. He is not afraid of Rex. + +"Ha! You are silly. I can beat you in any race. Fine, let's race. The first one to reach that tree is the winner. The loser has to leave the park and never come back." Rex says. He is very confident. + +"OK, let's race. On your mark, get set, go!" Tom says. He and Sam start to run as fast as they can. Rex runs too, but he is not as fast as he thinks. Tom and Sam are ahead of him. + +"Hey, wait for me! That's not fair!" Rex shouts. He is angry and jealous. He does not like to lose. He sees a stick on the ground. He picks it up with his mouth and throws it at Tom and Sam. The stick hits Sam on the leg. Sam falls down and cries. He is hurt. + +"Sam, are you OK?" Tom asks. He stops running and goes to help his friend. He is worried and sad. + +Rex sees that Tom and Sam have stopped. He runs past them and reaches the tree. He barks loudly and jumps up and down. He thinks he has won the race. He is very proud. + +"I won, I won! You are losers! You have to leave the park and never come back!" Rex says. He is very mean. + +Tom and Sam look at Rex. They are not impressed. They know that Rex cheated and hurt Sam. They do not think he is the best dog in the park. They think he is the worst dog in the park. They do not want to be his friend. + +"Rex, you are a bad dog. You did not win the race. You cheated and hurt Sam. You are not the best dog in the park. You are the rudest dog in the park. We do not like you. We do not want to play with you. Go away!" Tom says. He is very brave. + +Rex is shocked. He does not expect Tom and Sam to talk back to him. He does not like to be told what to do. He growls and shows his teeth. He wants to fight Tom and Sam. He is very violent. + +But before he can attack, he hears a loud voice. It is his owner. He is angry and has seen what Rex has done. He runs to the park and grabs Rex by the collar. He scolds him and drags him away. He is very disappointed. + +"Rex, you are a bad dog. You cheated and hurt those other dogs. You are not the best dog in the park. You are the worst dog in the park. You are not allowed to play here anymore. You are grounded. Come on, let's go home!" His owner says. He is very strict. + +Rex whines and tries to get away. He does not want to go home. He wants to stay in the park and play. He does not understand why his owner is mad at him. He thinks he is the best dog in the park. He is very foolish. + +Tom and Sam watch Rex and his owner leave. They are glad that Rex is gone. They do not want to see him again. They hope he learns his lesson and becomes a nicer dog. They hug each other and limp to their owners. They are very loyal. + +Their owners see that Sam is hurt and Tom is upset. They are concerned and sympathetic. They check Sam's leg and put a bandage on it. They pet Tom and Sam and give them treats and praise. They are very kind. + +"Tom and Sam, you are good dogs. You did not cheat and hurt that other dog. You are the best dogs in the park. You are allowed to play here anytime. We love you. Come on, let's go home!" Their owners say. They are very proud. + +Tom and Sam wag their tails and lick their owners' faces. They are happy and grateful. They love their owners and each other. They are the best friends in the park. They are very lucky. +On Tuesday, Ben and Mia went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They had a great time. + +But then, a big boy came to the sandbox. He had a red truck and a yellow shovel. He said, "This is my sandbox. Go away!" + +Ben and Mia did not like the big boy. He was mean and rude. They wanted to play with the sand too. They said, "No, this is not your sandbox. This is for everyone. Let us play too!" + +The big boy did not listen. He pushed Ben and Mia away. He said, "No, this is mine. You can't play here. Go find another place!" + +Ben and Mia were sad and angry. They did not know what to do. They looked at Mom. Mom saw what was happening. She came to the sandbox. She said, "Hey, what's going on here? Why are you being so mean to Ben and Mia? They are just kids. They want to play with you. Can you share your toys and let them play too?" + +The big boy looked at Mom. He was scared. He did not want to get in trouble. He said, "Sorry, I was just playing. I didn't mean to be mean. I guess I can share my toys and let them play too." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's very nice of you. Thank you for being kind. I'm sure Ben and Mia will be happy to play with you. Why don't you introduce yourself and make some new friends?" + +The big boy nodded. He said, "My name is Sam. What are your names?" + +Ben and Mia smiled. They said, "We are Ben and Mia. We like your truck and your shovel. Can we play with them?" + +Sam said, "Sure, you can play with them. Here, you can have the truck and I'll have the shovel. Or we can switch later. Do you want to build a castle with me?" + +Ben and Mia said, "Yes, we want to build a castle with you. That sounds fun!" + +They all played together in the sandbox. They built a big castle with towers and walls and bridges. They had a great time. + +Mom watched them and was happy. She thought, "What a nice way to end a Tuesday." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the park. Today is a cold day, but they do not mind. They wear warm coats and hats and gloves. Lila also wears a scarf. It is red and long and thin. + +They run and jump and slide on the grass. They see some birds in the sky. They are black and white and they fly very fast. Lila and Tom want to fly too. They pretend they are birds and flap their arms. + +"Look at me, Tom!" Lila says. "I can fly like a bird!" + +"Me too, Lila!" Tom says. "I can fly higher than you!" + +They laugh and have fun. But then, a strong wind blows. It takes Lila's scarf away. It flies in the air like a snake. Lila is sad. She likes her scarf. She does not want to lose it. + +"Tom, help me!" Lila says. "My scarf is flying away!" + +Tom sees the scarf. He runs after it. He tries to catch it. But it is too fast and too high. He cannot reach it. He feels sorry for Lila. + +"Don't worry, Lila!" Tom says. "I have an idea!" + +He sees a big tree near the park. It has many branches and leaves. He thinks he can climb it. He is brave and strong. He goes to the tree and starts to climb. He goes higher and higher. He sees the scarf. It is stuck on a branch. He grabs it. He is happy. He has Lila's scarf. + +"Lila, I have your scarf!" Tom says. "I climbed the tree and got it!" + +Lila hears Tom. She looks up. She sees him on the tree. She sees her scarf. She is happy too. She claps her hands. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Lila says. "You are a good friend!" + +Tom smiles. He climbs down the tree. He gives Lila her scarf. She wraps it around her neck. She feels warm and cozy. She hugs Tom. + +They are both happy. They go back to play. They are still birds. They fly and sing and enjoy the cold day. They are the best friends. +Lily and Ben went to the big water with Mom and Dad. They saw many fish and shells and boats. They also saw a dolphin. The dolphin was gray and shiny and had a big smile. Lily and Ben liked the dolphin very much. + +"Hello, dolphin!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dolphin nodded and made a happy sound. He swam close to Lily and Ben and let them touch his skin. He was very soft and smooth. He also splashed them with his tail and jumped out of the water. + +Lily and Ben laughed and clapped. They had so much fun with the dolphin. They felt like he was their friend. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big boat. The boat was coming fast and making big waves. The dolphin looked frightened. He swam away from Lily and Ben and hid behind a rock. + +Lily and Ben were worried. They did not want the boat to hurt the dolphin. They wanted to help him. + +"Mom, Dad, look!" Ben said. "The boat is scary. The dolphin is scared. Can we make the boat go away?" + +Mom and Dad saw the boat and the dolphin. They also saw that Lily and Ben cared about the dolphin. They nodded and waved to the boat. They asked the boat to slow down and be careful. + +The boat saw Mom and Dad and the dolphin. The boat was sorry. He did not mean to scare the dolphin. He slowed down and moved away. He said sorry to the dolphin and to Lily and Ben. + +The dolphin heard the boat and saw that he was safe. He came out of the rock and swam back to Lily and Ben. He thanked them for caring about him. He gave them a big hug and a kiss. + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged the dolphin back. They were happy that the dolphin was happy. They said goodbye to the dolphin and thanked him for playing with them. + +They waved to the dolphin as he swam away. They hoped to see him again. They knew that he was their friend. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the old barn. They liked to look at the animals and the hay and the tools. Sometimes they found things that other people left behind, like buttons or coins or books. They liked to collect these things and put them in a box. + +One day, they saw a big cobweb in the corner of the barn. It was shiny and sticky and had many flies in it. Tom wanted to touch it, but Mia stopped him. + +"No, Tom, don't touch the cobweb. It is not nice. It belongs to the spider. The spider worked hard to make it. It is his home and his food. We should not take it away from him. That would be mean." + +Tom looked at Mia. He thought she was very thoughtful. He did not want to be mean to the spider. He wanted to be kind, like Mia. + +"OK, Mia, you are right. We will not touch the cobweb. We will leave it alone. Maybe we can find something else to collect. Maybe we can find a feather or a shell or a flower. They are nice and pretty and do not belong to anyone." + +Mia smiled at Tom. She was glad he listened to her. She liked to play with him. They held hands and walked around the barn, looking for nice things to collect. They had fun and did not bother the spider. The spider was happy and did not bother them. +Lily and Max liked to play in the park. They liked to run, slide, swing and climb. One day, they saw something new in the sky. It was big and loud and had a round thing on top. It was a helicopter. + +Lily and Max wanted to see the helicopter better. They ran to the fence and looked up. The helicopter was flying very low. It was coming closer and closer to the park. Lily and Max felt scared. They did not know what the helicopter wanted. + +The helicopter landed on the grass. A man came out. He wore a hat and a suit. He had a big bag. He smiled and waved at Lily and Max. He said, "Hello, kids. I am a doctor. I came to help someone who is sick. Do you want to see my helicopter?" + +Lily and Max were curious. They wanted to see the helicopter. They nodded and walked to the man. He took them to the helicopter. He showed them the round thing, the seats, the buttons and the radio. He said, "This is how I fly the helicopter. It is very fun and fast. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Max were excited. They wanted to try the helicopter. They climbed on the seats and put on the hats. The man helped them. He said, "Now, you are pilots. You can pretend to fly the helicopter. But do not touch the buttons. They are very important." + +Lily and Max pretended to fly the helicopter. They made noises and moved the sticks. They had a lot of fun. They forgot to be scared. They discovered that the helicopter was not scary. It was amazing. +Anna loved to go to the zoo with her mom and dad. She liked to see all the different animals and hear the noises they made. Her favorite animal was the giraffe, because it had a long neck and spots and ate leaves from the trees. + +One day, when they went to the zoo, Anna saw a sign that said "Help the zookeepers feed the giraffes". She asked her mom if she could do it, and her mom said yes. They followed the sign to a big fence, where a zookeeper was waiting with a bucket of leaves. + +The zookeeper smiled and said, "Hello, I'm Ben. Do you want to help me feed the giraffes?" Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please!" Ben gave her a leaf and showed her how to hold it up high for the giraffes to reach. Anna stretched her arm as high as she could and waited. + +Soon, a giraffe came over and sniffed the leaf. It licked it with its long tongue and took it from Anna's hand. Anna giggled and said, "Wow, you're so big and graceful!" The giraffe looked at her with its big eyes and made a soft sound. Anna felt happy and proud. She managed to feed a giraffe! + +She thanked Ben and gave him a hug. Then she ran back to her mom and dad and told them what she did. They were very happy for her and said she did a great job. Anna smiled and said, "Can we come back to the zoo again?" They said, "Of course, we can. We love the zoo, and we love you!" +Lily was a princess who liked to play with her crown. She wore it every day and showed it to her friends. She felt very happy and proud with her crown. + +One day, a big boy came to her castle. He was mean and rude. He saw Lily's crown and wanted it for himself. He said, "Give me your crown, or I will hurt you!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not want to give her crown to the mean boy. She said, "No, this is my crown. You cannot have it!" + +The mean boy got angry and tried to pull the crown from Lily's head. He pulled hard and made Lily cry. But Lily did not let go of her crown. She held it tight and said, "Stop, you are hurting me!" + +The mean boy was stronger than Lily, but he was also weak. He was weak in his heart. He did not know how to be kind and share. He only cared about himself. + +Lily's friends heard her cry and came to help her. They saw the mean boy pulling her crown and said, "Leave her alone, you bully!" They pushed the mean boy away and hugged Lily. They said, "We are your friends, and we love you. You are a brave princess, and your crown is beautiful." + +Lily smiled and thanked her friends. She felt better and safe. She put her crown back on her head and said, "You are my friends, and I love you too. You are all brave and beautiful too." They all played together and had fun. The mean boy ran away and never came back. +Lily was restless. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to play with her toys. But Mom said it was bedtime. She had to go to her room. + +Lily saw a string on the floor. It was red and long. She picked it up. She thought it was fun. She made shapes with the string. She made a circle, a triangle, and a heart. + +She heard a noise outside. She looked out the window. She saw a cat. The cat was black and white. It was looking for food. Lily felt sorry for the cat. She wanted to help it. + +She opened the window. She threw the string out. The cat saw the string. It ran to it. It played with the string. It chased it and caught it. It was happy. + +Lily smiled. She waved to the cat. She said, "Hello, cat. I am Lily. Do you want to be my friend? You can have the string. It is yours. You are welcome to stay here." + +The cat looked at Lily. It meowed. It nodded. It liked Lily. It liked the string. It felt warm and safe. It was grateful. + +Lily felt happy. She made a new friend. She did not feel restless anymore. She closed the window. She went to bed. She said, "Good night, cat. I hope you sleep well. I will see you tomorrow." + +The cat curled up with the string. It said, "Good night, Lily. Thank you for the string. Thank you for being kind. I will see you tomorrow." + +They both fell asleep. They both dreamed of each other. They both felt loved. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big furry dog. The dog has a flag on its collar. The flag is red and white. + +"Wow, look at the dog!" Lily says. "It is so furry and soft. Can we pet it?" + +Tom nods. He likes dogs too. They walk to the dog and say hello. The dog wags its tail and licks their faces. They giggle and pet the dog. + +"Hello, kids," a voice says. They look up and see a man. He is the dog's owner. He smiles and holds a leash. "This is Max. He is a friendly dog. Do you like his flag?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Tom say. "It is very pretty. Where did you get it?" + +The man tells them that he is from Canada. He says that the flag is his country's flag. He says that he and Max are visiting the park for the day. + +"That is cool," Tom says. "We are from here. We like the park. It has swings and slides and flowers." + +The man nods. He says that the park is very nice. He asks them if they want to play with Max for a while. He says that he will give them a treat if they do. + +"Really?" Lily and Tom say. "Yes, please! We love Max. He is a good dog." + +The man smiles and gives them the leash. He says that he will sit on a bench and watch them. He says that they can run and play with Max, but they have to be careful and gentle. + +Lily and Tom agree. They thank the man and take the leash. They run and play with Max. They throw a ball and he fetches it. They tug on his flag and he barks. They hug him and he snuggles. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, the man calls them. He says that it is time to go. He says that he has a treat for them. He gives them each a cookie. The cookie has a flag on it. It is the same flag as Max's. + +"Thank you!" Lily and Tom say. "This is a yummy treat. We like your flag. And we love Max. He is a great dog." + +The man thanks them too. He says that they are very nice kids. He says that Max likes them too. He says that maybe they will see them again. + +Lily and Tom wave goodbye. They say bye to Max too. They watch them leave. They are happy. They have made new friends. They have learned something new. They have had a fun day. +Tommy was a naughty boy. He liked to play with his toys, but he did not like to share them with his sister. One day, he took his sister's doll and hid it under his bed. His sister cried and told daddy. + +Daddy was angry. He went to Tommy's room and found the doll. He said to Tommy, "You are a bad boy. You made your sister sad. You must punish. Give the doll back to your sister and say sorry. Then go to the corner and think about what you did." + +Tommy was scared. He did not want to punish. He said to daddy, "No, daddy, please. I like the doll. It is mine. I do not want to say sorry. I do not want to go to the corner." + +Daddy was more angry. He said to Tommy, "You are a very bad boy. You do not listen to daddy. You do not care about your sister. You must punish more. No toys for you today. No TV for you today. No dessert for you today. Go to your bed and stay there until I say so." + +Tommy was very sad. He gave the doll back to his sister and said sorry. He went to his bed and cried. He wished he was a good boy. He wished he was like his sister. His sister was a good girl. She shared her toys. She listened to daddy. She cared about Tommy. She was lucky. She had toys, TV, dessert, and daddy's love. Tommy had nothing. He was alone. He was sorry. He was naughty. +Lila and Ben like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and dig holes. They also like to count the waves that crash on the shore. They take turns to say the numbers out loud. + +One day, they see an enormous wave coming. It is bigger than any wave they have ever seen. It is taller than their sand castle and their hole. It is even taller than their dad, who is sitting on a towel. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They run to their dad and hug him. They hope the wave will not reach them. They hope their sand castle and their hole will not be washed away. + +The wave gets closer and closer. It makes a loud noise. It splashes water everywhere. Lila and Ben close their eyes and hold their dad tight. + +But the wave does not touch them. It stops just before their towel. It goes back to the sea. Lila and Ben open their eyes and see their sand castle and their hole still there. They are happy. They cheer and clap. + +They decide to count the waves again. But this time, they only count the small ones. They do not want to see another enormous wave. They think the small ones are more fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"No, no, no, it is too high!" Ben says. He stands near the slide and watches Lily. He feels sad. + +Lily slides down and laughs. She sees Ben's face. She has an idea. + +"Ben, I have an idea. You can go on the slide with me. We can hold hands. Then you will not be scared," she says. + +"Really? You will hold my hand?" Ben says. He feels a little better. + +"Yes, really. Come on, let's try," Lily says. She takes Ben's hand and leads him to the ladder. + +They climb up together. Ben is still nervous, but he trusts Lily. They sit on the slide and hold hands. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily says. They slide down and feel the wind in their hair. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Ben says. He smiles. + +"See, I told you. You are brave, Ben," Lily says. She hugs him. + +They go on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. + +The end. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play games. They had a lovely trophy that they won at school for being good at math. They always shared the trophy and took turns to keep it at their homes. + +One day, Sara wanted to keep the trophy for longer. She said to Tom, "I am better at math than you. I should have the trophy more. You can have it next week." Tom felt sad and angry. He said, "That is not fair. We won the trophy together. We should share it equally. You are being mean." + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She took the trophy and ran away. Tom chased her, but he tripped and fell. He scraped his knee and cried. Sara saw Tom and felt sorry. She said, "I am sorry, Tom. I was wrong. You are my friend and I value you more than the trophy. Here, you can have it. I hope you are okay." + +Tom smiled and hugged Sara. He said, "Thank you, Sara. I am sorry, too. You are my friend and I value you more than the trophy, too. Let's share it again. I hope your knee is okay." + +They both learned that friendship is more important than things. They took the trophy to the nurse and asked her to put a band-aid on it. They said, "This is our lovely trophy. We won it together and we share it together. It is a symbol of our friendship." The nurse smiled and said, "That is very nice of you. You are very good friends. You should be proud of yourselves." +Lily and Ben were friends who lived in a big valley. They liked to play with their toys and share them with each other. One day, a mean boy named Tom came to the valley. He saw Lily and Ben's toys and wanted them for himself. + +"Give me your toys!" Tom said. "They are mine now!" + +"No, they are not!" Lily said. "They are ours! We got them from our moms and dads!" + +"I don't care!" Tom said. He grabbed Lily's doll and Ben's truck and ran away. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw a helpful dog. The dog was big and brown and had a friendly face. He saw Lily and Ben crying and wanted to help them. + +"What's wrong?" the dog asked. + +"A mean boy stole our toys!" Lily said. + +"That's not nice!" the dog said. "Where did he go?" + +"He went that way!" Ben said, pointing to the hills. + +"Come on, let's go get your toys back!" the dog said. He wagged his tail and ran after Tom. + +Lily and Ben followed the dog. They saw Tom hiding behind a rock with their toys. The dog barked and scared Tom. + +"Leave the toys alone!" the dog said. "They belong to Lily and Ben!" + +"OK, OK, take them!" Tom said. He dropped the toys and ran away. + +The dog picked up the toys with his mouth and brought them back to Lily and Ben. They were very happy and thanked the dog. + +"You are a good dog!" Lily said. + +"You are a helpful dog!" Ben said. + +They hugged the dog and gave him some treats. The dog licked their faces and smiled. + +They played with their toys and the dog for the rest of the day. They were friends who lived in a big valley. They liked to share and be kind. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going on a holiday with their mom and dad. They packed their bags with toys and clothes. They got in the car and drove to the airport. + +At the airport, they saw many big planes. They got on one of them and flew in the sky. Sara and Tom looked out the window and saw clouds and birds. They ate snacks and played games. + +They landed in a warm place with palm trees and sand. They went to a hotel with a pool and a slide. They put on their swimsuits and ran to the water. They splashed and swam and had fun. + +One day, they went to a park with many animals. They saw lions and tigers and bears. They were fierce and loud. Sara and Tom were a little scared, but their mom and dad held their hands. They also saw monkeys and elephants and giraffes. They were funny and friendly. Sara and Tom fed them bananas and carrots. + +At the end of the day, they went back to the hotel. They were tired and happy. They hugged their mom and dad and said thank you. They kissed them goodnight and went to sleep. They dreamed of their holiday and the animals. They smiled in their sleep. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a green ball under a tree. It was shiny and bouncy. They both wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have the ball?" Anna asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +"Please, let me have a turn!" Anna begged. + +"No, go away!" Ben shouted. + +He pinched Anna's arm hard. Anna cried out in pain. She ran away from Ben, feeling sad and angry. + +Ben felt bad. He knew he was mean to Anna. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. He looked at the green ball. It was not fun to play with it alone. + +He saw a big dog running towards him. The dog was black and brown. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It wanted the green ball too. It jumped on Ben and tried to take the ball from him. + +"Help! Help!" Ben screamed. + +He heard Anna's voice. She came back to help him. She was loyal to Ben, even when he was not nice to her. She threw a stick at the dog. The dog ran away, chasing the stick. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Anna," Ben said. + +He gave her the green ball. He hugged her and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry I pinched you, Anna. You are my best friend. Can we share the ball?" + +"Of course, Ben. I'm sorry I ran away. You are my best friend too. Let's play together!" + +They smiled and laughed. They played with the green ball in the park. They were happy and friendly. They learned to be kind and share. +Lily was playing with her paints. She liked to make different colors and shapes on the paper. She used her fingers and brushes to feel the texture of the paint. It was smooth and sticky and fun. + +But Lily was not careful. She spilled some paint on the floor and on her dress. She did not notice until her mom came in. Her mom was angry. She said, "Lily, look what you have done! You made a big mess! You have to wipe it up right now!" + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to make a mess. She wanted to wipe it up, but she did not know how. She looked at the paint on the floor and on her dress. It was dry and hard and not fun. She felt helpless. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I don't know how to wipe it up. Can you help me?" + +Her mom sighed. She saw that Lily was sorry and did not know what to do. She said, "Lily, it's okay. I will help you. But you have to be more careful next time. You have to watch where you put your paints and clean up after yourself. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will be more careful next time. Thank you for helping me." She hugged her mom and they wiped up the paint together. + +The moral value of the story is to be careful and responsible with your things and to ask for help when you need it. The narrative uses foreshadowing or setup and payoff by introducing the texture of the paint as something that Lily likes, but later becomes a problem when it dries and hardens. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big map on the wall. The map shows many lands. Some lands are big, some lands are small. Some lands have water, some lands have snow. Some lands have many colors, some lands have one color. + +Lila points to a land with many colors. She says, "I like this land. It is pretty. It has red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. What is this land?" + +Ben looks at the map. He says, "This land is different. It is not like our land. Our land has brown, gray, and white. This land is India. My mom is from India. She told me about it." + +Lila says, "Wow, India is nice. Can we go there?" + +Ben says, "Maybe one day. But it is very far. We need a plane to go there." + +Lila says, "I want to see India. I want to touch the colors. Can I rub the map?" + +Ben says, "No, you can't rub the map. The map is not for rubbing. The map is for looking. If you rub the map, you will make it dirty. And the colors will go away." + +Lila says, "But I want to rub the map. It is so pretty. Please, let me rub the map." + +Ben says, "No, Lila, stop. Don't rub the map. You will ruin it." + +Lila and Ben start to fight. They pull the map. They push each other. They yell and cry. + +A lady sees them. She is the park keeper. She comes to them. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you hurting the map?" + +Lila and Ben stop. They look at the lady. They look at the map. The map is torn. The colors are smudged. The map is sad. + +Lila and Ben feel bad. They say, "We are sorry. We were playing. We wanted to see the different land. We wanted to rub the map." + +The lady says, "I understand. But the map is not for rubbing. The map is for learning. The map shows you the different lands in the world. The different lands have different people, different animals, different plants, different cultures. The different lands are beautiful. But you can't touch them. You can only look at them. And you can learn about them. And you can respect them. And you can be friends with them." + +Lila and Ben nod. They say, "We are sorry. We will not rub the map again. We will look at the map. We will learn about the different lands. We will respect the different lands. We will be friends with the different lands." + +The lady smiles. She says, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, come with me. I have a surprise for you. I have some books and some toys from the different lands. You can look at them. You can touch them. You can play with them. And you can learn more about the different lands. And maybe one day, you can visit them." + +Lila and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you. That sounds fun. We like surprises. We like books. We like toys. We like the different lands." + +They follow the lady. They leave the map. The map is still sad. But it is also happy. It is happy that Lila and Ben learned something. It is happy that Lila and Ben are friends. It is happy that Lila and Ben like the different lands. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play together in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite is the telephone. The telephone is red and has buttons and a cord. + +One day, Tom and Lily decide to play with the telephone. They sit on the floor and pretend to call their friends. Tom picks up the phone and says, "Hello, this is Tom. Can I talk to Sam?" Lily listens and smiles. She waits for her turn. + +Then, Lily picks up the phone and says, "Hello, this is Lily. Can I talk to Anna?" Tom listens and nods. He thinks Lily is funny. They take turns and talk to many friends. + +But then, they hear a voice on the phone. It is not their friend. It is their mom. She says, "Tom, Lily, what are you doing? This is not a toy. This is a real phone. You are making noise and wasting money. Put the phone down and come downstairs." + +Tom and Lily are surprised and scared. They did not know the phone was real. They thought it was a toy. They say, "Sorry, mom. We did not know. We were just playing." They put the phone down and run downstairs. They hug their mom and say, "We love you, mom. We are sorry. We will not play with the phone again." Their mom smiles and says, "I love you, too. But next time, play with something else. The phone is not a toy. It is for important calls." Tom and Lily nod and say, "OK, mom. We understand." They go to their room and find another toy. They are still playful, but they are more careful. +Tom was a smart boy who liked to help his dad. Every morning, he would watch his dad shave his face with a razor. He wanted to be like his dad and have a smooth face too. + +One day, when his dad was not home, Tom found the razor in the bathroom. He gazed at it with curiosity and wonder. He thought it would be fun to try it on his own face. He did not know that the razor was sharp and could hurt him. + +He climbed on a stool and looked at himself in the mirror. He put the razor on his cheek and slid it down. He felt a sting and saw blood. He screamed and dropped the razor. He ran to his mom, who was in the kitchen. + +His mom saw his face and gasped. She hugged him and took him to the sink. She washed his wound and put a band-aid on it. She told him that the razor was not a toy and that he should never touch it again. She said he was lucky that he did not cut himself more. + +Tom felt sorry and scared. He said he was sorry and that he just wanted to be like his dad. His mom said she loved him and that he was already like his dad in many ways. She said he was smart and brave and kind. She said he did not need to shave his face to be a big boy. She kissed his cheek and told him to be careful next time. Tom nodded and hugged her. He learned his lesson and never played with the razor again. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys. Lily has a big doll and Ben has a small car. They like to make noises and stories with their toys. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Ben says. He makes his car zoom around the floor. + +"My doll is pretty!" Lily says. She puts a hat and a dress on her doll. "She likes to dance and sing!" + +Ben sees Lily's doll and wants to play with it. He grabs the doll and tries to put it in his car. But the doll is too big for the car. It does not fit. + +"Hey, that is my doll!" Lily says. She is angry. "Give it back to me!" + +"No, it is my doll now!" Ben says. He is stubborn. "I want to play with it!" + +Lily and Ben start to pull the doll. They both want the doll. They do not share. They call each other mean names. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Mom says. She hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She is not happy. + +"Let go of the doll, both of you!" Mom says. She takes the doll from them. "This is not how you play. You have to be nice and share your toys. You have to say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They know Mom is right. They look at each other and say sorry. + +"I am sorry, Lily," Ben says. "Your doll is pretty. You can have it back." + +"I am sorry, Ben," Lily says. "Your car is fast. You can play with it." + +Mom smiles. She gives the doll to Lily and the car to Ben. She hugs them and says, "That's better. Now you can play together and have fun. And maybe you can find a thing that both of you like to play with." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with purple fruits. They are grapes. + +"Look, grapes!" Lily says. "Can we eat them?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they are not good." + +Lily picks one grape and smells it. It smells sweet. She puts it in her mouth. It is cold and juicy. She likes it. + +"Yum, yum!" Lily says. "They are good, Ben. Try one." + +Ben is not sure. He looks at the grape. It is cold and wet. He does not like cold and wet things. + +"No, thank you," Ben says. "I don't want grapes. I want something else." + +Lily shrugs. She eats more grapes. She is happy. + +"What do you want, Ben?" Lily asks. "Do you want a cookie? I have some in my bag." + +Ben nods. He likes cookies. They are warm and crunchy. + +"Yes, please," Ben says. "A cookie sounds good." + +Lily suggests a trade. She gives Ben a cookie. Ben gives Lily a grape. They both smile. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. "You are a good friend." + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily says. "You are a good friend, too." + +They eat their snacks and talk. They are happy. They like the park. They like grapes and cookies. They like each other. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over who gets what. One day, they go to the market with Mom. Mom says they can each pick one thing to buy. + +Sara sees a pretty doll with a pink dress and long hair. She wants it very much. She runs to the doll and holds it. Tom sees a big truck with wheels and lights. He wants it very much. He runs to the truck and holds it. + +But then they see each other. They both want the other thing too. Sara says, "I want the truck!" Tom says, "I want the doll!" They pull and tug and shout. The doll's hair gets rough. The truck's lights break. Mom hears them and comes over. She is not happy. + +She says, "Stop fighting! You are being very bad. You have to mind me. You can't have both things. You have to share and be nice. Or you get nothing at all." Sara and Tom feel sorry. They don't want to make Mom sad. They don't want to lose their things. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Tom." + +They hug and make up. They decide to swap their things. Sara gives the doll to Tom. Tom gives the truck to Sara. They say, "Thank you, Sara. Thank you, Tom." They smile and play with their new things. Mom says, "That's better. I'm proud of you. You are good twins." She hugs them and buys them some ice cream. They have a happy day at the market. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big tent with a sign that said "Magic Show". They wanted to see the magic. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The magic show is rare and strange. You might see things you don't understand," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben entered the tent. They saw a man with a hat and a cape. He had a big box and a long belt. He smiled and said, "Welcome to the magic show. I will show you amazing things. But you have to do what I say. Or else..." + +He took out the belt and wrapped it around the box. He said, "This is a magic belt. It can make things disappear and reappear. Watch." He snapped his fingers and the box was gone. The children clapped and cheered. + +"Who wants to try?" the man asked. He looked at Anna and Ben. "How about you two? Come here." + +Anna and Ben were curious and excited. They went to the man. He said, "You can make anything disappear with the belt. Just say the magic word. But be careful. You have to say it again to make it come back. Or else..." + +He gave the belt to Anna. She put it around her teddy bear. She said, "Abracadabra!" The teddy bear was gone. She was happy. + +"Now you, Ben," the man said. He gave the belt to Ben. Ben put it around his sister. He said, "Abracadabra!" Anna was gone. He was shocked. + +"Where is Anna?" Ben asked. + +"She is in the magic box. Don't worry. She is safe. Just say the magic word again and she will come back," the man said. + +Ben tried to say the magic word. But he forgot. He was scared. + +"Help me, Mom!" Ben cried. + +Mom heard Ben and ran to the tent. She saw the man and the belt. She was angry. + +"Where is my daughter?" Mom asked. + +"She is in the magic box. She is part of the magic show. She is rare and strange. You have to pay to see her," the man said. + +Mom grabbed the belt from the man. She said, "Abracadabra!" The box appeared. She opened it and saw Anna. She hugged her and said, "I'm so glad you're okay." + +She took Anna and Ben and left the tent. She said, "That was not a magic show. That was a bad trick. You should never trust strangers. Especially ones who use magic belts." + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They never entered the tent again. They played with their toys and each other. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to explore and find new things. They saw a big tree with many branches. Sara wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. Ben wanted to follow a path that went deeper into the woods. He thought there might be a stream or a cave. + +"Let's go this way," Ben said, pointing to the path. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"No, let's go up the tree," Sara said, grabbing a branch. "I want to see the sky and the clouds." + +They looked at each other. They both wanted to do different things. They had to choose. + +"OK, how about this," Ben said. "We can take turns. You go up the tree first, and I'll wait for you. Then we can go on the path together. Is that fair?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She nodded. "OK, that sounds good. But don't go too far on the path. Wait for me." + +"OK, I promise," Ben said. "Be careful on the tree. Don't fall." + +Sara smiled. She climbed the tree and saw the birds. They were singing and flying. She saw the sky and the clouds. They were blue and white. She felt happy. + +Ben waited for Sara. He looked at the path. It was deep and dark. He wondered what was there. He felt curious. + +He heard Sara call his name. She was coming down the tree. He ran to her and hugged her. + +"Did you see the birds?" he asked. + +"Yes, they were beautiful," she said. "Did you see the path?" + +"Yes, it was deep and dark," he said. "Do you want to go there?" + +"Yes, let's go," she said. "But hold my hand. I don't want to get lost." + +They held hands and walked on the path. They were brave and excited. They wanted to see what was there. They were happy. +One day, a boy and his dad went to the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. The boy liked the animals, but he wanted to see something else. He asked his dad, "Can we see the seals, please?" + +The dad smiled and said, "Sure, let's go to the seal pool." They walked to the pool, where they saw many seals swimming and playing. The boy clapped his hands and said, "Look, dad, the seals are moving in the water. They are so fast and fun!" + +The dad nodded and said, "Yes, they are. Do you know what kind of seals they are?" The boy shook his head and said, "No, what kind are they?" The dad pointed to a sign and said, "They are called harbor seals. They live near the coast and eat fish. They are not very rare, but they are very cute." + +The boy looked at the sign and said, "Harbor seals. I like that name. Can we feed them?" The dad said, "No, we can't feed them. They have their own food from the zookeepers. But we can watch them for a while." The boy said, "OK, let's watch them." + +They watched the seals for a while, and saw one seal that was different from the others. It had a white fur and blue eyes. The boy pointed to it and said, "Look, dad, that seal is rare. It is white and blue. It is so pretty!" The dad said, "Yes, it is. That seal is called an albino seal. It has no color in its fur or eyes. It is very rare and special." + +The boy said, "Wow, an albino seal. I like it. Can we say hello to it?" The dad said, "Sure, we can say hello to it. But we have to be quiet and gentle. We don't want to scare it." The boy said, "OK, dad. I will be quiet and gentle." They walked closer to the pool, and said hello to the albino seal. The seal looked at them and made a noise. It sounded like, "Arf, arf, arf!" + +The boy and his dad laughed and said, "Hello, albino seal. You are very nice. We are happy to meet you." The seal made another noise and waved its flipper. It seemed to say, "Hello, boy and dad. You are very nice, too. I am happy to meet you." The boy and his dad smiled and waved back. They felt a connection with the rare seal. They stayed with the seal for a long time, and had a wonderful day at the zoo. +Tom and Lily were going to the park with their mom. They liked the park because it had swings, slides and a big sandbox. They put on their hats, shoes and coats and got in the car. + +But when they drove on the road, they saw many cars and buses and trucks. They were all stuck and honked their horns. Mom said, "Oh no, there is a lot of traffic today. We have to wait until it moves." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to play in the park, not sit in the car. They looked out the window and saw nothing fun. They started to whine and cry. + +Mom tried to cheer them up. She said, "I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" Tom and Lily nodded. They liked surprises. Mom reached into her bag and pulled out two books. They were their favorite books, with colorful pictures and funny stories. + +"Look, I brought these books for you. You can read them while we wait for the traffic to clear. They are very tidy and new. I got them from the library yesterday. Do you like them?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They loved the books. They thanked Mom and took the books. They opened them and started to read. They forgot about the traffic and the park. They were happy and quiet. + +Mom was happy too. She was glad she had the books. She hoped the traffic would move soon. She looked at Tom and Lily and said, "You are such good children. I love you very much." +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. Lily found a big spoon and a bowl. She said, "I will make soup for us. What do you want in your soup, Max?" + +Max did not answer. He was busy looking at the cabinet. He saw a shiny red box on the top shelf. He wanted to see what was inside. He pulled a chair and climbed on it. He reached for the box. + +Lily saw what Max was doing. She was scared. She said, "Max, stop! That is not for us. That is Mommy's box. She said we cannot touch it. It is dangerous. Come down, Max!" + +Max ignored Lily. He did not listen to her. He grabbed the box and opened it. He saw a lot of sparkly things. He thought they were toys. He took one out. It was a necklace. He put it around his neck. He felt happy. + +Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw Mommy. Mommy was angry. She saw Max with the box and the necklace. She said, "Max, what are you doing? That is my jewelry box. You are not allowed to touch it. You could have hurt yourself. And you broke the necklace. How could you?" + +Max felt sad. He did not know he did something bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I just wanted to play. I thought they were toys." + +Mommy sighed. She said, "Max, you have to listen to me and Lily. We tell you things for your own good. You have to be careful and respectful. Now, give me the box and the necklace. And say sorry to Lily. She was trying to help you." + +Max did what Mommy said. He gave her the box and the necklace. He said sorry to Lily. Lily hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Max. I forgive you. Let's play something else. Do you want to help me make soup?" + +Max nodded. He said, "Yes, please. I'm hungry. And I'm sorry, Lily. I will listen to you next time." + +Lily smiled. She said, "That's good, Max. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Come on, let's go to the stove. I have everything ready for our soup." +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had a candle that Mom gave them. It was a special candle that smelled like flowers. They liked to watch the flame dance and make shadows on the wall. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Dad coming home from work. He sounded angry. He always sounded angry when he came home. Tom and Lily were scared of his harsh voice. They did not want him to see their candle. They thought he would yell at them or take it away. + +They quickly blew out the candle and hid it under the bed. They ran to the closet and closed the door. They hoped Dad would not find them. They hugged each other and waited for Mom to come home. She was always nice and gentle. She would make them feel safe and happy. They wished she would come home soon. +Lily and Ben were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide, but their favorite thing was the fountain. The fountain had water that went up and down, and sometimes made rainbows in the sun. + +"Can we go to the fountain, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful not to get wet," mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the fountain, holding hands. They watched the water go up and down, and tried to guess when it would change. They saw some coins at the bottom of the fountain, and wondered who threw them there. + +"Look, Ben, a penny!" Lily said, pointing to a shiny coin. + +"Let's get it!" Ben said. + +They let go of each other's hands, and tried to reach the coin. But the fountain was too fast, and the water pushed them back. They got wet and cold, and started to cry. + +"Mom, help!" they shouted. + +Mom heard them, and ran to the fountain. She picked them up, and wrapped them in a towel. + +"It's okay, sweeties, you're safe," she said. + +She hugged them, and took them to the car. She drove them home, and gave them hot chocolate and cookies. + +They felt better, and smiled at each other. + +"Next time, let's not part at the fountain," Lily said. + +"Okay, let's stay together," Ben said. + +They learned their lesson, and never parted at the fountain again. +Anna loves her new coat. It is red and warm and has a big zipper. She can zip it up and down by herself. She feels proud when she does it. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide. She wants to go on it. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She zips up her coat and sits on the slide. + +"Are you ready, Anna?" her mom asks. + +"Yes, Mommy!" Anna says. She smiles and pushes herself down the slide. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She is happy. + +But when she reaches the bottom, something goes wrong. Her zipper gets stuck on the slide. She tries to pull it, but it does not move. She feels scared and sad. + +"Mommy, help!" she cries. "My zipper is stuck!" + +Her mom hears her and runs to her. She sees the zipper and tries to free it. She gently tugs and twists it until it springs loose. She hugs Anna and kisses her. + +"Are you okay, Anna?" she asks. + +"Yes, Mommy, thank you!" Anna says. She feels relieved and grateful. + +"Your zipper is okay, too," her mom says. "It was just a little accident. You are brave and strong, Anna. I am proud of you." + +Anna hugs her mom and smiles. She feels proud, too. She still loves her new coat and her big zipper. She wants to go on the slide again. She knows her mom will be there for her. +Lily liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She liked to make everything neat and pretty. + +One day, she saw her mom's perfume on the dresser. It was in a shiny bottle with a flower on top. Lily thought it smelled fine. She wanted to try some on her dolls. + +She took the bottle and went to her room. She sprayed some perfume on each doll's hair and dress. She said, "Now you smell fine, too. You are ready for a party." + +But then, she heard her mom coming. She was angry. She said, "Lily, what are you doing with my perfume? That is not for you. That is for grown-ups. You made a big mess. And you wasted my perfume. It is very expensive." + +Lily felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to organize my dolls. I thought they would like the perfume. It smells fine." + +Her mom sighed. She said, "I know you like to organize, but you have to ask before you touch my things. And perfume is not for toys. It can stain and damage them. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And next time, use your own things to play with." +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two stones for eyes. + +"Let's bring him some food," Lily said. "Maybe he is hungry." + +"Okay," Tom said. "What can we bring him?" + +They looked around and saw a red bottle on the ground. It had a skull and crossbones on it. + +"Look, juice!" Lily said. "He will like this." + +She picked up the bottle and ran to the snowman. Tom followed her. + +"Wait, Lily!" Tom said. "That is not juice. That is poison. It can make you sick or die." + +Lily stopped and looked at the bottle. She saw the scary picture on it. + +"Poison?" she said. "Oh no, that is bad. We can't bring him poison. He will be sad and hurt." + +She threw the bottle away and hugged the snowman. + +"I'm sorry, snowman," she said. "We don't want to hurt you. We want to be your friends." + +The snowman did not say anything. He was icy and cold. But Lily and Tom felt warm and happy. They played with the snowman until it was time to go home. +Ben and Mia are playing with paper and scissors. They like to cut different shapes and make pictures. Ben cuts a big circle and a small triangle. He puts them together and says, "Look, Mia, I made a sun!" + +Mia cuts a long strip and a short strip. She puts them together and says, "Look, Ben, I made a kite!" + +They are having fun and cut more paper. Then Mia sees a red thing on the table. It is shiny and round. She picks it up and says, "What is this?" + +Ben looks at the red thing and says, "That is a button. Mom uses it to sew clothes. It is not for cutting." + +But Mia does not listen. She tries to cut the button with the scissors. The scissors are not strong enough. They make a loud snap and break. Mia drops the button and the scissors. She is scared and says, "Oh no!" + +Ben is angry and says, "Mia, you broke the scissors! You should not cut the button. It is hard and not for cutting. Now we cannot play with paper anymore." + +Mia feels sorry and says, "I am sorry, Ben. I did not know. I wanted to see what was inside the button. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben is still angry, but he loves his sister. He says, "I forgive you, Mia. But next time, ask me before you cut something. And be careful with scissors. They are sharp and can hurt you." + +Mia nods and says, "I will, Ben. Thank you for forgiving me. Can we hug and make up?" + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, we can. Come here, Mia." They hug and make up. They are happy again. They decide to play with something else. They leave the button and the broken scissors on the table. Mom will find them later and fix them. +Tom was a young boy who liked to sleep a lot. He did not like to wake up early and go to school. He always wanted to stay in bed and dream. His mom and dad tried to make him wake up, but he did not listen. He said, "No, no, no, I want to sleep more!" + +One day, Tom had a big test at school. He had to learn many things and answer many questions. His mom and dad told him, "Tom, you have to wake up early and study for your test. If you do well, you will get a prize. If you do not, you will be sad." Tom said, "Okay, okay, okay, I will wake up early and study." + +But Tom did not wake up early. He slept and slept and slept. He did not hear his mom and dad call him. He did not hear his alarm clock ring. He did not hear his dog bark. He did not hear anything. + +Then, he felt a tap on his nose. He opened his eyes and saw a bird. The bird was sitting on his window and looking at him. The bird said, "Tweet, tweet, tweet, wake up, wake up, wake up!" Tom was surprised and scared. He jumped out of bed and looked at the clock. It was very late. He had missed his bus and his test. He was very sad. + +He ran to his mom and dad and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I slept too much and missed my test. I did not listen to you. I did not study. I did not wake up. What can I do?" His mom and dad hugged him and said, "We love you, Tom, but you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be responsible and do what you have to do. You have to wake up on time and go to school. You have to study and work hard. You have to listen to us and to the bird. The bird was your friend. He tried to help you. He gave you a tap to wake you up. Next time, do not ignore the tap. The tap is a sign that something important is happening. The tap is a chance to do better." + +Tom nodded and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. Thank you, bird. I will listen to you and to the tap. I will wake up on time and go to school. I will study and work hard. I will do better. I will be a good boy." He smiled and went to his window. He saw the bird fly away. He waved and said, "Bye, bye, bye, bird. Thank you for the tap. You are my friend." The bird said, "Tweet, tweet, tweet, you are welcome, you are welcome, you are welcome. You are my friend too. Good luck, good luck, good luck." And they both were happy. +Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide that was high and shiny. Sara wanted to go on the slide, but Ben was scared. He said it was too high and he might fall. + +Mom said they could both try the slide if they wanted, or they could play on the swings or the sandbox. She said she would watch them and help them if they needed. Sara said she wanted to try the slide, and Ben said he wanted to watch. + +Sara climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She held on to the sides and looked down. She felt a little scared, but also excited. She pushed herself and slid down fast. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled and laughed. She reached the bottom and jumped off. She was happy and proud. She ran to Mom and said, "I did it! I did it!" + +Mom hugged her and said, "You did great, Sara! You are very brave and strong. Do you want to go again?" + +Sara said, "Yes, please!" She ran back to the ladder and climbed up again. + +Ben watched Sara and felt a little curious. He wondered what it was like to slide down. He thought maybe it was fun and not so scary. He walked to the ladder and looked up. He saw Sara slide down again and hear her laugh. He wanted to laugh too. He decided to try the slide. + +He climbed up the ladder slowly and carefully. He sat on the slide and held on to the sides. He looked down and felt very scared. He wanted to go back, but he didn't know how. He started to cry. He called Mom and said, "Mom, help! I don't want to slide!" + +Mom heard him and ran to the slide. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. I'm here. You can do it. Just let go and slide down. I'll catch you." + +Ben looked at Mom and saw her smile. He trusted her and wanted to make her proud. He let go and slid down. He felt very fast and very scared. He closed his eyes and screamed. He reached the bottom and felt Mom's arms around him. He opened his eyes and saw her face. She said, "You did it, Ben! You did it!" + +Ben felt relieved and happy. He hugged Mom and said, "I did it! I did it!" + +Mom hugged him and said, "You did great, Ben! You are very brave and strong. Do you want to go again?" + +Ben said, "No, thank you. I like the swings better." + +Mom said, "That's okay. You can play on the swings or the sandbox. How about we get some ice-cream to celebrate?" + +Sara and Ben said, "Yes, please!" They ran to the ice-cream truck and chose their favorite flavors. Mom paid and gave them their cones. They licked their ice-cream and smiled. They felt happy and proud. They had a fun day at the park. +Lila loved to sing and dance. She wanted to perform for her family and friends. She asked her mom to help her make a dress from a shiny cloth. She also found a crystal necklace in her mom's drawer. She put it on and felt like a princess. + +She invited everyone to the living room. She said, "I have a show for you. Please sit and watch." She played some music on her toy piano. She sang a song she learned at school. She twirled and jumped and clapped. She smiled and bowed at the end. + +Everyone clapped and cheered for Lila. They said, "You did a great job, Lila. You are a star." Lila felt happy and proud. She hugged her mom and dad and thanked them. + +But then she saw a tear in her mom's eye. She asked, "Mom, why are you sad?" Her mom said, "I'm not sad, Lila. I'm happy for you. But I'm also sorry. I have to tell you something. The crystal necklace you are wearing is not mine. It belongs to a poor lady who lives next door. I borrowed it from her a long time ago and I forgot to return it. She needs it back. It is very precious to her." + +Lila felt sorry too. She said, "Oh, mom. I didn't know. I'm sorry I took it. I thought it was yours. I wanted to look pretty for my show. But I don't want to make the poor lady sad. Can we give it back to her?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can. And we should. Come on, let's go and say sorry to her and give her the necklace. Maybe we can also invite her to watch your show next time. I'm sure she would love it." + +Lila nodded and took off the necklace. She held her mom's hand and they walked to the poor lady's house. Lila hoped the poor lady would forgive them and be their friend. She also hoped she could perform for her someday and make her smile. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a long train on the view. The train has many colors and sounds. + +"Wow, look at the train!" Lila says. "It is so long and pretty!" + +"I want to touch the train!" Tom says. "Can we go near it?" + +Lila and Tom run to the fence. The fence is high and hard. They cannot touch the train. They are sad. + +"Maybe we can ask the man," Lila says. She points to a man with a hat. The man works on the train. + +Lila and Tom go to the man. They say hello. The man smiles. + +"Hello, little ones," the man says. "Do you like the train?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lila and Tom say. "Can we touch the train, please?" + +The man thinks. He says, "The train is very big and fast. It is not safe to touch it. But I can show you something." + +The man takes Lila and Tom to a small house. The house has many buttons and levers. The man says, "This is where I control the train. Do you want to see?" + +Lila and Tom nod. They are excited. The man lets them sit on his chair. He shows them how to make the train go and stop. He lets them blow the horn. Lila and Tom laugh. + +"Thank you, man!" Lila and Tom say. "This is fun!" + +"You're welcome, little ones," the man says. "But now the train has to go. Say goodbye to the train." + +Lila and Tom wave to the train. The train waves back with its horn. Lila and Tom are happy. They have a new friend. +Anna and Ben were very excited to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and went with Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and cars and noises. Anna and Ben held Mom and Dad's hands and looked for the parade. + +"Where is the parade?" Anna asked. + +"Look, there it is!" Dad said, pointing to a big truck with colorful balloons and flags. "It's the parade leader. He will call the other floats and bands to follow him." + +Anna and Ben clapped and cheered. They saw the parade leader wave and smile. He had a big horn in his hand. He pressed the horn and it made a loud sound. + +"Beep beep! Hello, everyone! Welcome to the parade!" he said. + +But then, something strange happened. The parade leader stopped the truck and got out. He ran to the back of the truck and opened a door. He took out a big bag and threw it over his shoulder. He looked around and saw a small car parked nearby. He ran to the car and got in. He drove away very fast. + +"Hey, stop!" a man in a blue uniform shouted. "That's the parade money! He's a fake parade leader! He's a thief!" + +Anna and Ben were shocked. They did not understand what was happening. They saw the man in the blue uniform run after the fake parade leader. They saw other people in blue uniforms get in their cars and follow them. They heard sirens and horns and shouts. + +"What's going on, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"That man was pretending to be the parade leader, but he was really a bad man who wanted to take the money that the parade people collected for charity. He tricked everyone. The real parade leader is still coming. Don't worry, the blue uniform people are the police. They will catch him and bring him back. Then we can enjoy the parade." Mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the fake parade leader. They hoped the police would catch him soon. They waited for the real parade leader to come. They hoped he would be nice and friendly. They hoped he would call the other floats and bands to follow him. They hoped the parade would be fun and happy. They hoped the parade money would go to the people who needed it. They hoped the fake parade leader would learn his lesson. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to draw pictures with pencils and paper. Tom has a big pencil and Mia has a small pencil. They draw cars, flowers, and stars. + +"Look at my car!" Tom says. "It has four wheels and a door." + +"Wow, your car is nice!" Mia says. "But my flower is pretty. It has many colors and a stem." + +They show each other their pictures and smile. + +Then, Tom sees a bird outside the window. It is blue and yellow and has a long tail. Tom wants to draw the bird. + +"I need a yellow pencil," Tom says. "Do you have a yellow pencil, Mia?" + +Mia looks at her small pencil. It is red and green. She does not have a yellow pencil. + +"No, I don't have a yellow pencil," Mia says. "But you can use my green pencil. It is close to yellow." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes Mia's green pencil. It is small and sharp. He says thank you and takes the green pencil. + +He draws the bird with the green pencil. He adds some blue and some red. He is happy with his bird. + +"Look at my bird!" Tom says. "It has a green body and a blue and red tail." + +"Wow, your bird is beautiful!" Mia says. "But my star is shiny. It has five points and a smile." + +They show each other their pictures and laugh. + +They are happy to share their pencils and paper. They are good friends. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the garage with their dad's tools. One day, they find a big blue box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's cut it open!" Ben says. He takes a pair of scissors from the shelf. + +"No, Ben, that's not a good idea. Dad will be mad. Maybe it's a present for us," Mia says. She tries to stop Ben. + +But Ben is too curious. He cuts the tape on the box. He opens the lid. He sees a lot of paper and bubble wrap. He digs deeper. He finds a shiny red bike. + +"Wow, look, Mia, a bike! It's so cool!" Ben says. He pulls the bike out of the box. + +Mia gasps. She sees a card on the box. It says: "Happy birthday, Ben and Mia! Love, Grandma and Grandpa." + +"Oh no, Ben, you ruined the surprise! This was our birthday gift! How could you?" Mia says. She starts to cry. + +Ben feels bad. He didn't know it was a gift. He wanted to see what was inside. He hugs Mia and says he is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I was silly. I didn't think. I love you, Mia. And I love the bike. Do you want to share it with me?" Ben says. + +Mia stops crying. She loves Ben too. And she loves the bike. She nods and smiles. + +"Okay, Ben. I forgive you. I love you, Ben. And I love the bike. Yes, let's share it. But we have to hide it until our birthday. And we have to tell Dad what we did. Maybe he can fix the box," Mia says. + +Ben and Mia put the bike back in the box. They cover it with paper and bubble wrap. They try to tape the box. They push it to the corner of the garage. They hope Dad won't notice. They hold hands and go inside. They are happy. They have a secret. And they have a bike. +Tom and Jen liked to play outside with their toys. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who liked to run and bark. + +One day, the sky was gloomy and dark. Tom and Jen heard a loud noise like a train. They looked up and saw a big, scary tornado. It was spinning fast and coming closer. They were very afraid. + +"Mom! Dad!" they shouted. "Help us!" + +Mom and Dad heard them and ran outside. They saw the tornado too. They grabbed Tom, Jen and Spot and ran to the basement. They closed the door and waited. + +The tornado was very strong. It made a lot of wind and noise. It broke some trees and houses. It also picked up some of Tom and Jen's toys and threw them far away. + +After a while, the tornado went away. The noise stopped. Mom and Dad opened the door and looked outside. It was still gloomy, but it was raining now. The rain made the grass and flowers wet. + +Tom and Jen were sad. They saw their toys were gone. They hugged Mom and Dad and Spot. + +"It's okay," Mom said. "We are safe. We can get new toys later. We still have each other." + +They all smiled and hugged. They were happy to be together. They went inside and had some hot chocolate. They hoped the sun would come out soon. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big symbol on the wall. It is red and yellow and blue. It looks like a bird. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"It is a symbol. It means something," Lily says. + +"What does it mean?" Tom wonders. + +"I don't know. Maybe it means fly," Lily guesses. + +They want to touch the symbol. They run to the wall. But a big dog is there. It barks at them. It has sharp teeth and angry eyes. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouts. + +"No, this is my wall. This is my symbol. You can't touch it," the dog growls. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They run away from the dog. They find a soft bench. They sit on it. They hug each other. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay. Are you?" Tom answers. + +"Yes, I'm okay. But I'm sad. I wanted to touch the symbol," Lily says. + +"Me too. Maybe we can come back later. When the dog is gone," Tom says. + +"Okay. Let's do that. Maybe the symbol will tell us something," Lily says. + +They smile at each other. They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. They hope to see the symbol again. +Ben and Amy are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they see a big box in the living room. It has a sticker that says "Lawyer". They do not know what that means, but they think it is a new toy. + +They open the box and find many papers and books and pens. They think they are boring, but they want to have fun. They start to rip the papers and draw on the books and bend the pens. They make a big mess. + +Their mom comes home and sees the mess. She is very angry. She says, "What have you done? This is not a toy, this is daddy's work. He is a lawyer. He helps people with problems. These papers and books and pens are very important and expensive. You have ruined them!" + +Ben and Amy are scared. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We thought it was a toy. We wanted to play." + +Mom says, "Sorry is not enough. You have to pay for the damage. You have to give me all your toys and books and money. You have to work hard and save money to buy new papers and books and pens for daddy. You have to be good and listen to me and daddy. You have to go to bed early and no more TV or candy or games. You have to learn what a lawyer is and why it is not a toy." + +Ben and Amy cry. They do not want to lose their toys and books and money. They do not want to work hard and save money. They do not want to be good and listen to mom and dad. They do not want to go to bed early and no more TV or candy or games. They do not want to learn what a lawyer is and why it is not a toy. They think it is unfair and mean. They think mom is a bad mom. They think dad is a bad dad. They think being a lawyer is a bad thing. They wish they never saw the box. They wish they never opened the box. They wish they never played with the papers and books and pens. They wish they had a different toy. They wish they had a cheap toy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their big building. They had many friends who lived on different floors. Sometimes they used the elevator to visit them. The elevator was a big box with buttons and doors that moved up and down. + +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to play a trick on their friends. They decided to scare them with a mask. The mask was rare and scary. It had big teeth and horns and red eyes. Ben and Lily thought it was funny, but their friends did not. + +They waited in the elevator and pressed the buttons to stop at different floors. When the doors opened, they put on the mask and said "Boo!" to their friends. Their friends screamed and ran away. Ben and Lily laughed and went to the next floor. + +But soon, they ran out of friends to scare. They had scared everyone in the building. They felt bored and lonely. They wanted to play with their friends, but their friends were angry and scared of them. They did not want to see Ben and Lily anymore. + +Ben and Lily realized they had made a mistake. They had hurt their friends' feelings and lost their trust. They felt sorry and sad. They took off the mask and went to each floor to say sorry to their friends. They hoped their friends would forgive them and play with them again. + +The moral of the story is: Do not scare your friends for fun. It is not nice and it can make them unhappy. Be kind and respectful to your friends and they will be kind and respectful to you. +Ben loves his bicycle. He rides it every day in the park with his dad. He likes to go fast and feel the wind on his face. His bicycle is red and shiny and has a bell that goes ding-dong. + +One day, Ben sees a big hill in the park. He wants to ride down the hill and see how fast he can go. He asks his dad if he can try it. His dad says yes, but be careful. The hill is steep and bumpy. + +Ben pedals hard and starts to go down the hill. He feels excited and scared at the same time. He goes faster and faster. He tries to steer his bicycle, but it is hard. He sees a rock on the path. He can't avoid it. He hits the rock and falls off his bicycle. He hears a loud crack. He feels pain in his knee and his elbow. He starts to cry. + +His dad runs to him and picks him up. He hugs him and says, "Are you okay, Ben? Let me see your knee and your elbow. They are scraped, but not bad. You are brave, Ben. You don't need a doctor. Just a band-aid and a kiss." + +Ben stops crying and looks at his bicycle. It is broken. The front wheel is bent and the bell is gone. He feels sad and angry. He says, "I hate that rock. It broke my bicycle. I love my bicycle. It was my best friend. Now it is ruined." + +His dad says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I know you love your bicycle. But it is not ruined. We can fix it. We can go to the bicycle shop and get a new wheel and a new bell. Maybe you can choose a different color for your bell. How about blue or green?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes blue and green. He says, "Okay, dad. Can we go now? I want to ride my bicycle again. But not on the hill. The hill is too scary." + +His dad says, "Sure, Ben. We can go now. But first, let's put on your band-aid and your kiss. And don't worry about the hill. You can try it again when you are older and stronger. You are a good rider, Ben. And a good son. I love you." + +Ben smiles and says, "I love you too, dad. And I love my bicycle. Even if it is broken." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They liked to make noise and mess with their toys. + +"Let's organize our toys!" Lily said. "We can put them in different boxes by color or shape." + +"Okay!" Ben agreed. "That sounds fun. I will start with the red toys." + +They began to sort their toys into different boxes. They worked hard and fast. They were proud of their work. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. They heard a loud rumble. The windows rattled. The lamps swayed. The toys fell out of the boxes. It was an earthquake! + +Lily and Ben were scared. They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She hugged them and told them to stay calm. + +"It's okay, sweeties. It's just an earthquake. It will be over soon. We are safe here," she said. + +They waited until the shaking stopped. Then they looked around. The living room was a mess again. All their toys were scattered on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Our toys! We worked so hard to organize them!" + +"I know, honey. But you did a great job. It was very impressive. You can organize them again later, after we clean up," mom said. + +"Can we help you clean up, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can. You are very helpful. Thank you, my loves," mom said. + +They smiled and hugged mom. They were glad they were safe and together. They decided to organize their toys again later, when there was no earthquake. +Jill and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog. One day, their mom said they could go to the park. They were very happy. + +"Come on, Jill and Ben, let's go to the park. It will be fun. We can slide, swing, and feed the ducks," mom said. + +"Yay, let's go, let's go!" Jill and Ben said. They put on their shoes and coats and ran to the car. + +Mom drove them to the park. It was a sunny day. The park was full of kids and animals. Jill and Ben saw the slide and the swing. They wanted to try them. + +"Mom, can we slide and swing?" Jill asked. + +"Sure, you can, but be careful. And don't go too far. I will be on the bench with the dog," mom said. + +Jill and Ben nodded. They ran to the slide and the swing. They took turns sliding and swinging. They had a lot of fun. + +But Ben was stubborn. He wanted to slide more and more. He did not want to share with Jill. He pushed Jill away from the slide. + +"Ben, stop it. That's not nice. You have to share. It's my turn," Jill said. + +"No, it's not. It's my turn. I want to slide more. Go away," Ben said. + +He slid down the slide again and again. He did not listen to Jill. He did not listen to mom. He did not see the big boy who was waiting for the slide. + +The big boy was angry. He did not like Ben. He grabbed Ben by the arm and pulled him off the slide. + +"Hey, you. Get off the slide. You are hogging it. You are rude. You are a baby," the big boy said. + +He pushed Ben to the ground. Ben fell and hurt his knee. He cried out loud. + +Mom heard Ben cry. She ran to him. She saw the big boy and the slide. She saw Jill and the swing. She understood what happened. + +She hugged Ben and checked his knee. It was bleeding. She took out a tissue and cleaned it. She put a band-aid on it. + +She looked at Ben with a sad face. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry you got hurt. But you have to learn to share. Sharing is good. Sharing is kind. Sharing is fun. If you share, you will have more friends. If you don't share, you will have more problems. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Jill. I was stubborn. I did not share. I was not fun. I will share next time. I will be fun next time." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, Ben. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's go home. It's time for lunch. Maybe we can come back to the park another day. But only if you promise to share." + +Ben and Jill promised to share. They said goodbye to the park. They got in the car. They went home. They had lunch. They played with their toys and their dog. They were happy. + +The end. + +Moral value: Sharing is good. Sharing is kind. Sharing is fun. If you share, you will have more friends. If you don't share, you will have more problems. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had a lot of toys, but they liked to pretend that the big purple curtain was a magic cape. They took turns wearing it and running around, making funny noises. + +"Look at me, I'm a superhero!" Ben shouted, as he wrapped the curtain around his shoulders. "I can fly and save the world!" + +Lily clapped her hands and laughed. "You're so silly, Ben. You can't fly, you're just a boy. But you can be a superhero if you want. I'll be your sidekick!" + +They played for a while, until they heard their mom calling them from the kitchen. "Lily, Ben, it's time for a snack. Come and drink some juice and eat some cookies." + +They ran to the kitchen, leaving the curtain on the floor. They sat on their chairs and drank their juice from their cups. They liked juice, it was sweet and cold. + +"Mom, can we go back to play with the curtain?" Lily asked, after she finished her cookie. + +"Sure, honey, but only if you put it back on the window when you're done. And be careful not to trip on it or tear it, okay?" Mom said, smiling. + +"Okay, Mom, we will. Thank you for the snack!" Ben said, as he grabbed Lily's hand and ran back to the living room. + +They put the curtain back on the window, but they left a corner hanging down. They used it as a secret entrance to their superhero hideout. They had more fun with the purple curtain than with any of their toys. +Tim and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw many birds near the pond. They liked to watch them swim and fly. Mom said, "Do you want to count the birds?" + +"Yes, Mom!" Tim and Lily said. They started to count the birds. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" They counted ten ducks. They were happy. + +Then they saw a big bird with a long neck and a black head. It was a goose. The goose made a loud sound. "Honk, honk!" It said. Tim and Lily were scared. They hid behind Mom. + +Mom said, "Don't be afraid. The goose is not mean. It is just saying hello. Do you want to say hello back?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They came out from behind Mom. They said, "Hello, goose!" The goose looked at them. It nodded its head. It said, "Honk, honk!" again. + +Tim and Lily smiled. They liked the goose. They said, "You are a great goose!" The goose flapped its wings. It seemed happy. Tim and Lily counted one more bird. "Eleven!" They said. They clapped their hands. They had fun at the park. +Sam and Anna were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run and throw a ball for Spot to catch. Spot was a good and obedient dog. He always came back when they called him. + +One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It looked like a pit. They wondered what was inside. They wanted to go closer and look. + +"Spot, come here!" Sam said. "We want to see the pit." + +But Spot did not come. He barked and wagged his tail. He did not want to go near the pit. He smelled something bad and scary. + +"Spot, don't be silly!" Anna said. "It's just a hole. Maybe there are some bugs or worms in it. Let's go and find out." + +She took a step towards the pit. But Spot ran and jumped in front of her. He pushed her back with his paws. He growled and showed his teeth. + +"Spot, stop it!" Anna said. "You are being naughty. Why are you so afraid of the pit?" + +Then they heard a loud roar from the pit. It sounded like a lion or a bear. They felt the ground shake. They saw a big, hairy, angry animal come out of the pit. It had sharp claws and teeth. It looked at them with hungry eyes. + +"Run!" Sam shouted. "It's a monster!" + +They turned and ran as fast as they could. Spot ran with them. He barked and tried to protect them. He was a brave and obedient dog. + +They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what they saw. They were scared and out of breath. + +"Mom, dad, there was a monster in the pit!" Sam said. + +"A monster?" Mom said. "What kind of monster?" + +"It was big and hairy and angry!" Anna said. "It roared and chased us!" + +"Are you sure?" Dad said. "Maybe it was just a big dog or a wild animal. Did you mention it to anyone else?" + +"No, we didn't," Sam said. "We ran away as soon as we saw it." + +"Well, maybe we should go and check it out," Dad said. "Maybe it's not as bad as you think." + +"No, dad, don't go!" Anna said. "It's too dangerous. Spot saved us. He was a good and obedient dog. He knew the pit was bad. He didn't want us to go near it." + +"Spot saved you?" Mom said. "That's amazing. He is a very smart and loyal dog. We should give him a treat and a hug." + +They hugged and praised Spot. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was happy and proud. He was a good and obedient dog. He loved his family. He did not like the pit. He did not want to go back there. He hoped the monster would stay away. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass. They pretended they were in a big race with loud noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm the fastest!" Ben said. + +"No, I'm the fastest!" Lily said. + +They laughed and had fun. But then they saw a big pile of waste near the fence. It was brown and smelly and had flies around it. They wondered what it was. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, maybe someone left it there," Lily said. + +They got closer to look at it. But they did not see that behind the waste, there was a big lion. The lion was hungry and angry. He did not like the waste in his home. He saw the children and decided to scare them away. + +He jumped out of the waste and roared very loud. "ROAR!" + +Ben and Lily were very scared. They dropped their toy cars and ran away. They screamed for their mom and dad. + +The lion was happy. He chased them away from his home. He did not want them to come back. He went back to the waste and lay down. He hoped someone would take the waste away soon. He did not like the thick smell. He wanted to have a clean home. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. + +But then, their baby brother Ben came into the room. He crawled to the blocks and grabbed them with his hands. He threw them around and knocked down the towers and bridges and houses. Tom and Lily were angry and sad. They shouted at Ben to stop. + +"Ben, no! Those are our blocks! Go away!" Tom said. + +"Ben, bad! You broke our blocks! We are mad!" Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He laughed and clapped his hands. He liked to make noise and mess with the blocks. He did not care about Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily felt helpless. They did not know what to do. They could not stop Ben by themselves. They needed help. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +They ran to the door and called their mom. "Mom, mom! Come here! Ben is ruining our blocks! Please help us!" they said. + +Mom heard their cries and came to the room. She saw the mess and the upset children. She picked up Ben and took him away. She said sorry to Tom and Lily. + +"Ben is too little to play with blocks. He does not understand. He needs to learn to share and be gentle. I will send him to his crib and give him a toy. You can play with your blocks again. I will help you clean up." she said. + +Tom and Lily felt happy and relieved. They thanked their mom and hugged her. They started to rebuild their towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They hoped that Ben would grow up soon and be nice to them. They loved their mom and their blocks. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Tom has a new watch. It is shiny and has many buttons. Lily has a regular watch. It is not shiny and has only two hands. + +"Look at my watch!" Tom says to Lily. "It can do many things. It can tell time, play music, take photos, and more. Your watch is boring. It can only tell time." + +Lily feels sad. She likes her watch. It was a gift from her grandma. She says to Tom, "My watch is not boring. It is special to me. It reminds me of my grandma. She loves me and I love her. Your watch may do many things, but it cannot love you." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He thinks his watch is better. He shows off his watch to other kids. He does not play with Lily. He thinks she is jealous of his watch. + +One day, Tom's watch breaks. He drops it on the ground and it cracks. He tries to fix it, but he cannot. He cries. He has no watch and no friends. He is lonely. + +He sees Lily. She is playing with her watch. It still works. It still tells time. She is happy. She has friends. She is not lonely. + +Tom goes to Lily. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. I was wrong. Your watch is not boring. It is special. Can you forgive me? Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, Tom. I forgive you. We can be friends again. Come, play with us." + +Tom and Lily hug. They play in the park. They share their watches. They learn to be kind and grateful. They are happy. + +The end. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big box of sand and some plastic animals and cars. They liked to make roads and hills and pretend they were on an adventure. + +One day, Tim had an idea. He took a plastic bottle and filled it with water and some red food coloring. He buried it in the sand and made a cone around it. He said, "Look, Mia, I made a volcano!" + +Mia was curious. She wanted to see the volcano. She came closer and touched the cone. She said, "How does it work, Tim?" + +Tim smiled. He said, "Watch this!" He took a straw and pushed it into the bottle. He blew hard into the straw. The water and the food coloring spurted out of the cone. It looked like lava. Tim and Mia laughed and clapped. + +But their dog, Rex, did not like the volcano. He was grumpy. He did not like the noise and the mess. He barked and growled at the volcano. He tried to bite the straw and the bottle. He scratched the sand and the cone. + +Tim and Mia saw Rex and tried to stop him. They said, "No, Rex, no! Don't ruin our volcano!" + +But Rex did not listen. He was too angry. He pulled the bottle out of the sand and ran away with it. He shook it and tossed it. The water and the food coloring spilled everywhere. + +Tim and Mia were sad. They liked their volcano. They wanted to play with it more. They chased Rex and tried to get the bottle back. But Rex was faster and stronger. He did not want to give up his toy. + +Tim and Mia decided to make another volcano. They said, "Maybe Rex will like it better if we make it smaller and quieter." + +They took a smaller bottle and filled it with water and some yellow food coloring. They buried it in the sand and made a smaller cone around it. They said, "Look, Rex, we made a new volcano!" + +Rex was curious. He wanted to see the new volcano. He came closer and sniffed the cone. He said, "Woof, woof!" + +Tim and Mia smiled. They said, "Do you want to help us, Rex?" + +Rex nodded. He said, "Woof, woof!" + +Tim and Mia gave Rex a straw. They said, "You can blow into the straw and make the volcano erupt." + +Rex took the straw and put it into the bottle. He blew gently into the straw. The water and the food coloring bubbled out of the cone. It looked like honey. Rex and Tim and Mia laughed and clapped. + +They played with the new volcano for a long time. They were happy. They said, "We love our volcano!" + +The end. +Mia loves to play with her guitar. She likes to make loud noises and sing silly songs. She thinks she is a star. But her brother Leo does not like her guitar. He thinks it is too noisy and annoying. He wants to play with his cars and trucks. + +One day, Mia and Leo are in their room. Mia is playing her guitar and Leo is playing with his cars. But Leo cannot hear his cars because of Mia's guitar. He says to Mia, "Stop playing your guitar! It is too loud! I want to play with my cars!" + +Mia does not stop. She says to Leo, "No, you stop playing with your cars! They are too boring! I want to play with my guitar!" + +They start to argue and complain. They make more noise than the guitar and the cars. Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She says to them, "What is going on here? Why are you making so much noise? Why are you not sharing and playing nicely?" + +Mia and Leo look at their mom. They feel ashamed. They know they are not being charming. They say to their mom, "We are sorry, mom. We were fighting over the guitar and the cars. We were not listening to each other." + +Their mom says to them, "I understand. Sometimes it is hard to share and play with others. But you are brother and sister. You should love and respect each other. You should take turns and compromise. You should find a way to play together and have fun." + +Mia and Leo nod. They say to their mom, "You are right, mom. We love and respect each other. We will take turns and compromise. We will find a way to play together and have fun." + +Their mom smiles. She says to them, "That is very good. I am proud of you. Now, why don't you show me what you can do with the guitar and the cars?" + +Mia and Leo smile. They hug their mom. They say to her, "Okay, mom. We will show you. Thank you, mom." + +They pick up the guitar and the cars. They start to play together. They make a song about the guitar and the cars. They sing and laugh. They have fun. They are charming. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent in the park. It says "Museum". They want to go inside. + +"Can we go, please?" Sara asks her mom. + +"Sure, but stay close to me," her mom says. + +They go inside the tent. They see many things. They see rocks, and shells, and bones. They see a big skeleton. It looks like a big lizard. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"That is a dinosaur," Sara's mom says. "It is very old. It is ancient." + +"Wow," Sara and Ben say. + +They go closer to the skeleton. They see a sign. It says "Do not touch". + +"Can I touch it?" Ben asks. + +"No, you can't," Sara's mom says. "It is not ours. It is lent to us by another museum. We have to be careful with it." + +"Why?" Sara asks. + +"Because it is very rare and fragile," Sara's mom says. "It could break easily. And then we would be very sad." + +"Oh," Sara and Ben say. + +They look at the skeleton. They think it is amazing. They want to learn more about it. They ask Sara's mom many questions. She tells them stories about the dinosaur and how it lived. They have fun in the museum. They thank Sara's mom for taking them. They say goodbye to the skeleton. They hope to see it again. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They think it is a spaceship. + +"Let's go to the moon!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They get inside the box and pretend to fly. They make noises like rockets and stars. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud sound. It is Dad. He is moving the box. He does not know they are inside. + +"Dad, stop!" Sam shouts. + +But Dad does not hear him. He puts the box on a truck. The truck is going to send the box away. + +Sam and Ben are scared. They try to get out, but the box is closed. They have no cell to call for help. They are in a deep trouble. + +How will they get out? How will Dad find them? Will they ever see the moon? +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to go to the store with Mom. Mom lets them pick one thing each. Sara likes dolls and Ben likes cars. + +One day, they see a big bus outside the store. It is not a normal bus. It is red and shiny and has pictures of animals on it. Sara and Ben want to see the bus. + +"Mom, can we go to the bus?" they ask. + +Mom looks at the bus. She sees a sign that says "Zoo Bus". She smiles and says "Yes, we can go to the bus. But first, we have to buy our things." + +Sara and Ben hurry to the store. They find their things and pay. Then they run to the bus. The bus driver is a nice man. He wears a hat and a shirt with a lion on it. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want to go to the zoo?" he asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Ben say. + +"OK, hop on. We have room for you and your mom. The zoo is not far. You will see many animals there. Lions, tigers, elephants, and more." + +Sara and Ben are very happy. They thank the bus driver and find seats. They hold their things and look out the window. They see the store, the cars, the trees, and the sky. They can't wait to see the zoo. They think it will be the best day ever. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the trees and the sky. They saw many colors and shapes in the landscape. + +"Look, Mia, the sun is going down," Ben said. "The sky is orange and pink and purple." + +"It is very pretty," Mia said. "But it will be dark soon. Then we have to go inside." + +Ben had an idea. He ran to the shed and got a flashlight. He came back and turned it on. He shone the light on the flowers and the trees and the sky. + +"Wow, Ben, you made them glow!" Mia said. "They look like stars!" + +Ben and Mia had fun with the flashlight. They made silly shapes and shadows with their hands. They pretended they were in space. They laughed and giggled. + +"Ben, Mia, time to come in!" their mom called. "It is bedtime." + +Ben and Mia turned off the flashlight and ran to the house. They hugged their mom and said good night. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They got into their beds and closed their eyes. + +They dreamed of glowing landscapes and silly shapes. They were happy. +Lila and Tom are twins, but they are very unique. Lila likes to draw and sing, and Tom likes to run and jump. They have different toys and clothes, but they love each other very much. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big slide and a swing. Lila wants to go on the slide, and Tom wants to go on the swing. They run to the playground and have fun. + +"Look, mom, I can slide very fast!" Lila says, as she slides down the slide. + +"Look, mom, I can swing very high!" Tom says, as he swings back and forth. + +Mom smiles and claps. She is proud of her unique twins. + +After a while, they get tired and hungry. They go back to their mom and sit on a bench. Mom gives them some snacks and water. They eat and drink and thank their mom. + +"Mom, can we stretch a little?" Lila asks. She feels stiff from sliding. + +"Sure, honey, you can stretch. Stretching is good for you." Mom says. She shows them how to stretch their arms and legs. + +Lila and Tom follow their mom and stretch. They feel better and more relaxed. + +"Mom, can we hug you?" Tom asks. He feels safe with his mom. + +"Of course, sweetie, you can hug me. I love you both very much." Mom says. She opens her arms and hugs her unique twins. + +Lila and Tom hug their mom and smile. They feel happy and safe. They are a unique and loving family. +Tim and Anna liked to play in the garage. They had many toys there, like cars, balls and dolls. They also had a big box that they used as a house. They pretended to be a family and had fun. + +One day, Mom told them to stay in the garage while she went to the store. She said she would be back soon and they should not go outside. Tim and Anna said okay and gave Mom a hug. + +But after a while, Tim got bored. He wanted to see what was outside. He said to Anna, "Let's go and look at the street. Maybe we can see some dogs or birds." + +Anna shook her head. She said, "No, Tim. Mom said to stay in the garage. We have to be honest and listen to her. She will be sad if we go outside." + +Tim did not care. He said, "I don't want to stay in the garage. It is boring. Come on, Anna. It will be fun. Mom will not know." + +He opened the door and ran outside. Anna was scared. She did not want to go outside, but she did not want to be alone either. She followed Tim and hoped Mom would not be angry. + +But Mom came back sooner than they thought. She saw the door open and the garage empty. She was worried and angry. She looked around and saw Tim and Anna on the street. She ran to them and hugged them. She said, "Tim and Anna, what are you doing here? I told you to stay in the garage. It is not safe to go outside. You could get hurt or lost. Why did you not listen to me?" + +Tim and Anna felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to Mom and promised to be honest and obey her next time. Mom was still angry, but she was also glad they were safe. She took them back to the garage and gave them a snack. She said, "I love you, Tim and Anna. But you have to stay in the garage when I tell you to. It is for your own good. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Anna nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We love you too. We will stay in the garage." They hugged Mom and played with their toys. They learned their lesson and never went outside without Mom again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer with their team. Their team is smart and fast. They can kick the ball very well. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park to play soccer. They see another team there. The other team has nice jerseys and shoes. Lily and Ben want to play with them. + +"Can we play with you?" Lily asks the other team. + +"Sure, but you need jerseys and shoes like us," the other team says. + +Lily and Ben look at their clothes. They do not have jerseys and shoes like the other team. They feel sad. + +"Wait, I have an idea," Ben says. He runs to his mom, who is sitting on a bench. He asks his mom to lend him and Lily some clothes. + +"Of course, honey. You can borrow these shirts and hats. And you can use my sneakers and dad's boots," his mom says. She gives Ben some clothes and shoes. + +Ben runs back to Lily. He gives her a shirt, a hat, and a pair of shoes. He puts on the other shirt, hat, and shoes. + +"Look, now we have jerseys and shoes like them," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They thank Ben's mom. They go to the other team. + +"Can we play with you now?" Lily asks again. + +"Sure, you can join us. You look smart and cool," the other team says. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They play soccer with the other team. They have fun. They make new friends. They share their clothes and shoes. They are a good team. +Lila was miserable. She was hungry and cold and had no one to play with. She lived in a big house with many rooms, but she was not allowed to go anywhere. Her mother and father were always busy and angry. They never smiled or hugged her. They only gave her food that she did not like, like soup and bread and water. + +One day, Lila saw a bird outside her window. It was small and brown and had a bright red chest. It was hopping on a branch and singing a pretty song. Lila wanted to talk to the bird. She opened the window and called out, "Hello, bird! What is your name?" + +The bird heard her and flew closer. It tilted its head and looked at her with its black eyes. It said, "Hello, little girl! My name is Robin. What is your name?" + +Lila smiled and said, "My name is Lila. I like your song. Can you teach me?" + +Robin nodded and said, "Of course I can. Sing after me: Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet!" + +Lila tried to copy him. She said, "Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet!" She felt happy and warm. + +Robin said, "You are a good singer, Lila. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lila said, "Yes, please! I want to be your friend. I have no other friends." + +Robin said, "That is sad. Why not?" + +Lila said, "Because my mother and father are mean. They do not love me. They do not give me good food. They do not let me go out. They do not play with me." + +Robin said, "That is very sad. You deserve better. You deserve love and fun and good food. Come with me, Lila. I will show you a place where you can have all that." + +Lila said, "Really? Where is it?" + +Robin said, "It is in the forest. There are many trees and flowers and animals. There are berries and nuts and seeds. There are streams and ponds and waterfalls. There are other birds and friends. It is beautiful and free. Come with me, Lila. Come with me." + +Lila said, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to go with you. How can I go?" + +Robin said, "Just follow me. Grab my feathers and hold on tight. I will fly you there. Are you ready?" + +Lila said, "Yes, I am ready. Let's go, Robin. Let's go!" + +Lila reached out and grabbed Robin's feathers. He flapped his wings and lifted her up. They flew out of the window and into the sky. Lila felt the wind and the sun and the joy. She said, "Goodbye, big house. Goodbye, mean mother and father. Hello, forest. Hello, freedom. Hello, friend." + +Robin said, "Hello, Lila. Welcome to your new home." +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Max. She saw a big bush that was shaking a little. She thought Max was hiding there. + +She ran to the bush and said, "I found you, Max!" She pulled the branches apart and revealed a big dog. The dog was not Max. The dog was loud and angry. It barked and growled at Lily. Lily was scared and screamed. + +Max heard Lily scream and came out of his hiding spot. He saw the dog and Lily. He ran to help Lily. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. He said, "Go away, dog! Leave Lily alone!" The dog was afraid of the stick and ran away. + +Lily and Max hugged each other. They were happy and safe. They said, "Thank you, Max! Thank you, Lily!" They felt peace in their hearts. They decided to play a different game. They did not like the loud dog. They liked each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They have a baby brother, Sam. Sam is an infant. He is very small and cute. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with Sam. They hug him and kiss him. They make funny noises to make him laugh. Sam laughs and smiles. He likes his big brother and sister. + +But then, Sam does something bad. He bites Anna's finger. Anna cries out. "Ow! Sam, no! That hurts!" She shows her finger to Ben. It is red and sore. + +Ben is angry. He loves Anna. He wants to protect her. He looks at Sam. He says, "Bad Sam! You do not bite Anna! You are not strong. You are weak. You are a baby. You need to learn." + +He tries to bite Sam back. He opens his mouth and moves it towards Sam's arm. But Anna stops him. She holds his head. She says, "No, Ben! You do not bite Sam either! That is not nice. That is mean. You are strong. You are a big boy. You need to be gentle." + +She hugs Ben and Sam. She says, "We are a family. We love each other. We do not hurt each other. We help each other. We say sorry and forgive." + +Sam looks at Anna and Ben. He feels sorry. He does not want to bite them. He does not want to make them cry. He wants to make them happy. He says, "Sorry. Sorry. Love you." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We love you too, Sam. It is okay. We forgive you. But do not bite again. Okay?" + +Sam nods. He says, "Okay. No bite. Kiss." + +He kisses Anna's finger and Ben's cheek. They kiss him back. They hug each other. They are happy. They are a family. +One day, a little boy named Ben found a big box in his backyard. He was curious and opened the box. Inside, he saw a toy lion that looked very real. It had yellow fur, sharp teeth and a long tail. Ben liked the lion and decided to keep it as his new friend. + +He took the lion to his room and played with it. He gave it a name: Leo. He pretended that Leo was a king of the jungle and he was his helper. They had fun roaring at each other and chasing other toys. Ben was happy and Leo seemed happy too. + +But at night, something strange happened. Ben heard a loud roar from his room. He got scared and ran to his mom and dad. They followed him to his room and turned on the light. They saw Leo standing on the bed, looking angry and fierce. He roared again and jumped off the bed. He ran out of the window and disappeared into the dark. + +Ben was shocked and sad. He didn't understand why Leo left him. His mom and dad hugged him and told him that Leo was not a toy, but a real lion. They said that someone must have put him in the box as a prank or a mistake. They said that Leo probably missed his real home and his real owner. They said that Leo was a mysterious lion that needed to be free. + +Ben felt sorry for Leo and hoped that he would find his way back to the jungle. He also hoped that Leo would remember him and their friendship. He kept the box as a souvenir and wrote a note on it: "To Leo, from Ben. I miss you. Roar!" +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a pink automobile. It was big and shiny and had four wheels. She liked to drive it around the house and make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, Lily wanted to make her pink automobile more pretty. She found some stickers and glue in her art box. She put stickers of flowers and stars and hearts on her automobile. She also glued some ribbons and feathers on it. She was very happy with her work. She thought her automobile looked like a princess. + +She showed her pink automobile to her mom and dad. They smiled and said it was very nice. They said she had completed a good job. Lily felt proud and happy. She hugged her mom and dad and thanked them. Then she drove her pink automobile to the garden, where she played with her friends. They all liked her pink automobile and said it was the best. Lily shared her stickers and glue with them, and they all had fun. Lily loved her pink automobile and her friends. She had a great day. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to skip on the grass, swing on the swings, and slide on the slide. One day, they saw a big picnic table with many yummy things to eat. There were sandwiches, cookies, fruits, and jelly. + +"Look, jelly!" Lily said. "I love jelly. Can we have some?" + +Sam nodded. They ran to the table and took two plates. They put some jelly on their plates and started to eat. It was sweet and wobbly. + +But then, a boy came to the table. He was bigger than Lily and Sam. He had a mean face and a loud voice. He saw the jelly and he was jealous. + +"Hey, that's my jelly!" he shouted. "Give it back!" + +He grabbed Lily's plate and threw it on the ground. The jelly splashed on Lily's dress. Lily was scared and sad. She started to cry. + +"Stop it!" Sam said. "That's not nice. You made Lily cry. You can't have all the jelly. There is enough for everyone." + +The boy snorted. He didn't care. He took Sam's plate and tried to eat all the jelly. But he ate too fast and too much. He felt sick. He dropped the plate and ran to the bathroom. + +Lily and Sam looked at each other. They hugged and smiled. They didn't need the jelly. They had each other. They went back to the grass and skipped happily. They were friends who liked to play in the park. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a big chair in the corner. It is soft and cozy and has a colorful cushion. + +"Wow, look at this chair!" Lily says. "I want to sit on it!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "Let's share it!" + +They run to the chair and try to climb on it. But the chair is too small for both of them. They push and pull and squirm and shout. + +"Move over, Ben! You are taking too much space!" Lily says. + +"No, you move over, Lily! You are being selfish!" Ben says. + +They are so busy fighting that they don't notice their mom coming into the room. She sees them and shakes her head. + +"Stop it, you two!" she says. "You are not being nice to each other. The chair is not yours. It belongs to Grandma. She brought it from her house to read her books. You can sit on it only if you ask her nicely and take turns." + +Lily and Ben feel ashamed. They say sorry to each other and to their mom. They get off the chair and go to find Grandma. They hug her and ask her if they can sit on her chair. + +"Of course, you can, my darlings," Grandma says. "But only one at a time. And you have to be quiet and respectful. This is my special chair." + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They decide to let Grandma sit on the chair first and read her book. They sit on the floor and listen to her stories. They learn to share and be kind. They enjoy the chair and each other. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They build houses, towers, bridges and cars. Sometimes they knock them down and start again. They have fun with their blocks. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there are many shiny things. They see wires, buttons, switches and bulbs. They wonder what they are for. They take some of them out and look at them. + +"Let's build something with these," Ben says. He picks up a bulb and a wire. He tries to connect them, but nothing happens. + +"How do we make it work?" Anna asks. She sees a switch and a battery. She thinks they might help. She takes them and joins them with the wire and the bulb. + +"Look, Ben, I did it!" Anna says. She flips the switch and the bulb lights up. It is bright and yellow. She is happy and proud. + +"Wow, Anna, you are smart!" Ben says. He is amazed and impressed. He wants to try too. He takes another bulb and a wire and copies Anna. + +Soon, they have many bulbs that light up. They put them on their blocks and make a beautiful city. They have red, green, blue and yellow lights. They make their city attractive and colorful. + +They play with their city until it is dark. Then they show their mom and dad what they have built. Mom and dad are proud and happy too. They hug and praise Anna and Ben. + +"You are very clever and creative," mom says. "You have built a wonderful city with bulbs." + +"Where did you find these things?" dad asks. "They are from my old science kit. I used to play with them when I was a kid." + +"Can we keep them?" Anna and Ben ask. "We want to build more things with them." + +"Of course you can," dad says. "But be careful and don't touch anything that is hot or sharp. And always ask us before you use them." + +"OK, dad," Anna and Ben say. They thank him and hug him. They are happy and excited. They can't wait to build more things with bulbs. +Sara and Tom are friends who live in a big city. They like to play together and share their toys. One day, Sara wants to cook a cake for Tom's birthday. She asks her mom for help. + +"Mom, can I cook a cake for Tom?" Sara says. + +"Sure, honey. What kind of cake do you want to make?" Mom says. + +"A pink cake! Tom likes pink!" Sara says. + +Mom smiles and helps Sara to mix the flour, the eggs, the milk and the sugar. Then she adds some pink food coloring and pours the batter into a pan. She puts the pan in the oven and sets the timer. + +"OK, Sara. The cake will be ready in 20 minutes. You can go and play with Tom until then. But don't touch the oven, it's very hot!" Mom says. + +Sara nods and runs to Tom's house. She knocks on the door and Tom opens it. + +"Hi, Sara! Do you want to play with me?" Tom says. + +"Hi, Tom! Yes, I do. But I have a surprise for you. It's your birthday, right?" Sara says. + +"Yes, it is! What is the surprise?" Tom says. + +Sara smiles and says, "You'll see. Come with me to my house in 20 minutes. OK?" + +Tom agrees and they play with their cars and dolls. After 20 minutes, Sara says, "Tom, it's time to go to my house. The surprise is ready!" + +Tom follows Sara to her house. They enter the kitchen and see a big pink cake on the table. Mom has decorated it with candles and sprinkles. + +"Wow, Sara! Did you cook this cake for me?" Tom says. + +"Yes, I did! With Mom's help. Do you like it?" Sara says. + +Tom looks at the cake and frowns. He says, "No, I don't. I don't like pink. Pink is for girls. I like blue. Blue is for boys." + +Sara feels sad and angry. She says, "But Tom, you told me you liked pink. You have a pink shirt and a pink bike. And pink is not for girls or boys. Pink is for everyone. You are my friend. I cooked this cake for you because I care about you. How can you be so mean?" + +Tom feels ashamed and sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Sara. You're right. I do like pink. And I like you. I was just trying to act cool in front of the other boys. They tease me for liking pink. But they are wrong. Pink is a nice color. And you are a nice friend. Thank you for the cake. Can I have a slice?" + +Sara smiles and says, "Of course you can. And I'm sorry for yelling at you. Let's share the cake and have fun. Happy birthday, Tom!" + +Mom cuts the cake and gives them each a slice. They eat the cake and enjoy it. They hug and say sorry to each other. They learn that they should be honest and kind to their friends. And that colors are for everyone. They are happy. The end. +Sam liked to cut hair. He had a toy barber set with scissors, comb, and cape. He liked to pretend he was a barber and cut his own hair, his teddy bear's hair, and his mom's hair when she was asleep. He thought he was very good at it. + +One day, he saw a new boy in his preschool. The boy had long, orange hair that looked like fire. Sam wanted to cut his hair. He thought it would look better if it was short and neat. He decided to invite the boy to his house after school. He said, "Do you want to come to my house and play? I have a barber set. We can cut hair." + +The boy said yes. He liked to make new friends. He did not know that Sam wanted to cut his hair. He thought they would just play with the toys. He followed Sam to his house. Sam's mom was not home. She had gone to the store. Sam took the boy to his room. He showed him his barber set. He said, "Sit here. I will cut your hair. You will look very nice." + +The boy sat on a chair. Sam put the cape around him. He took the scissors and started to cut the boy's hair. He cut it very short and uneven. He cut off some of his ears too. The boy felt a sharp pain. He started to cry. He said, "Stop! Stop! You are hurting me! You are ruining my hair!" + +Sam did not stop. He liked to cut hair. He thought he was doing a good job. He said, "Don't cry. Don't move. I am almost done. You will look very nice." + +The boy cried louder. He tried to get away. He knocked over the scissors. They fell on the floor. They stabbed Sam's foot. Sam screamed. He dropped the comb. He grabbed his foot. He saw blood. He was scared. He cried too. + +The boy ran out of the room. He ran out of the house. He ran to his mom. She was waiting for him outside. She saw his hair. She saw his ears. She was shocked. She was angry. She said, "What happened to you? Who did this to you?" + +The boy told her everything. He told her about Sam. He told her about the barber set. He told her about the scissors. He told her how Sam hurt him and himself. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know he was going to cut my hair. He invited me to his house and play. He lied to me. He was mean to me." + +The mom hugged the boy. She said, "It's okay, honey. It's not your fault. You did nothing wrong. He was very bad. He should not have done that. He should not have lied to you. He should not have hurt you. He should not have played with scissors. He should have waited for his mom. He should have asked for permission. He should have been careful. He should have been nice." + +She took the boy to the doctor. The doctor fixed his ears. He gave him a bandage. He said, "You will be fine. Your hair will grow back. You are brave. You are strong. You are beautiful." + +She took the boy to the barber. The barber fixed his hair. He gave him a new style. He said, "You look great. You look cool. You look handsome." + +The boy smiled. He felt better. He thanked the doctor. He thanked the barber. He thanked his mom. He said, "I love you, mom. You are the best. You are kind. You are smart. You are beautiful." + +The mom smiled. She loved the boy. She said, "I love you too, honey. You are the best. You are kind. You are smart. You are handsome." + +They went home. They were happy. They were safe. + +Sam was not happy. He was not safe. He was in trouble. His mom came home. She saw his foot. She saw the blood. She saw the scissors. She saw the hair. She was shocked. She was angry. She said, "What happened to you? What did you do? Who did you hurt?" + +Sam told her everything. He told her about the boy. He told her about the barber set. He told her about the scissors. He told her how he hurt the boy and himself. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to cut his hair. He had long, orange hair. I invited him to my house and play. I lied to him. I was mean to him." + +The mom scolded Sam. She said, "You are very naughty. You should not have done that. You should not have lied to him. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big frame in the garage. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Let's make a picture for the frame!" Sara says. + +"OK, what do we draw?" Tom asks. + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes flowers and butterflies. She says, "Let's draw a garden with flowers and butterflies!" + +Tom shakes his head. He likes cars and rockets. He says, "No, let's draw a road with cars and rockets!" + +Sara and Tom disagree. They both want to draw what they like. They start to argue and yell. + +"I want flowers and butterflies!" Sara says. + +"I want cars and rockets!" Tom says. + +They pull the frame from each other. They are very angry. They do not want to share. + +Suddenly, the frame breaks. It makes a loud noise. The glass shatters and the colors fall off. Sara and Tom are scared. They drop the frame and run away. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the garage. They see the broken frame and the mess. They are very upset. They look for Sara and Tom. + +"Sara! Tom! What did you do?" Mom and Dad say. + +Sara and Tom hide under the bed. They feel sorry and sad. They wish they did not disagree. They wish they did not break the frame. They wish they were still friends. + +The end. +Tom likes to watch the flies. They are small and black and they buzz. They can fly in the air and land on things. Tom wonders how they do that. He wants to fly too. + +One day, Tom finds a clear jar in the kitchen. He thinks it is a good jar to catch a fly. He puts some bread in the jar and waits. Soon, a fly comes and goes inside the jar. Tom is happy. He puts the lid on the jar and takes it to his room. + +He looks at the fly in the jar. The fly is not happy. It tries to fly out, but it can't. It hits the jar and makes a noise. Tom feels sorry for the fly. He wonders if the fly is scared or sad. + +Tom decides to let the fly go. He opens the lid and puts the jar outside. The fly flies out and away. Tom watches it go. He smiles. He thinks the fly is happy now. He wonders where the fly will go. He hopes the fly will find some friends. He goes back to his room and plays with his toys. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and run and laugh. One day, they go to the park to play catch. They see a big dog. The dog is not normal. The dog is angry and mean. + +The dog sees Lily and Ben. The dog runs to them. The dog wants to catch them. Lily and Ben are scared. They try to run away. But the dog is faster. The dog catches Ben. The dog bites Ben. Ben cries. Lily cries. The dog hurts Ben's heart. Ben stops crying. Ben stops moving. Ben is gone. + +Lily is alone. Lily is sad. Lily misses Ben. Lily wants Ben back. But Ben is not coming back. The dog took Ben away. The dog broke Lily's heart. Lily has no friend. Lily has no fun. Lily has no catch. Lily has no happy. Lily has only sad. The end. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play soccer. They had a goal in the yard and a ball that was rough and old. They kicked the ball back and forth and tried to score in the goal. + +"Watch this, Mia!" Tom said. He ran with the ball and kicked it hard. But he missed the goal and hit a big rock. The ball bounced back and hit Tom in the head. He fell down and cried. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Mia asked. She ran to him and helped him up. She saw a bump on his head. "That looks bad. You need a band-aid and some ice." + +Tom nodded. He felt dizzy and sore. He wanted to go home and sleep. He did not want to play soccer anymore. + +Mia took Tom by the hand and walked him to his house. She told his mom what happened and gave him a hug. "I'm sorry, Tom. I hope you feel better soon." + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend," Tom said. He went to his room and lay down on his bed. He put a band-aid and some ice on his head. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +The end. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big cloth on the grass. It is red and blue and white. It has stars and stripes. + +"Look, a flag!" Tom says. He picks up the cloth and wraps it around his shoulders. "I am a soldier. I will march and fight." + +Sue does not like this game. She thinks the cloth is too cold and heavy. She wants to play something else. "No, Tom, stop!" she says. "That is not a flag. That is a blanket. Someone left it here. We should give it back." + +Tom does not listen. He thinks Sue is silly. He starts to march around the park. He sings a loud song. "I am a soldier. I am brave. I will march and fight and save." + +Sue is angry. She runs after Tom. She tries to pull the cloth from his shoulders. "Tom, stop! Give me the blanket!" she says. "You are not a soldier. You are rude. You will march and fight and lose." + +Tom and Sue tug and pull. The cloth rips in half. They both fall on the ground. They look at the torn cloth. They feel sad and sorry. + +A lady comes to the park. She sees Tom and Sue and the cloth. She is not happy. She walks to them. She speaks in a loud voice. "What have you done?" she says. "That was my blanket. I left it here to dry. You have ruined it. You are naughty children. You should say sorry." + +Tom and Sue are scared. They look at each other. They say in a small voice. "Sorry, lady. We did not know. We were playing a game. We did not mean to hurt your blanket." + +The lady sighs. She picks up the cloth. She says in a softer voice. "It is okay. I forgive you. But next time, be careful. Do not take things that are not yours. And do not fight with your friends. Play nice and share." + +Tom and Sue nod. They hug each other. They say sorry to each other. They promise to play nice and share. They go home with the lady. She gives them some cookies and milk. They say thank you. They are friends again. +Tom and Sue were happy to move to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. They wanted to see their new rooms and toys. + +"Can we unpack now, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can. But be careful, there are some things that are not for you," Mom said. + +Tom and Sue ran to their rooms. They opened the boxes and took out their books, clothes, and games. They had fun putting them in their shelves and drawers. + +But Tom saw a big box in the corner. It had a sticker that said "Fragile". He was curious. He wanted to see what was inside. + +He pulled the box to his bed. He opened the lid. He screamed. + +Inside the box, there was a big frog. It was green and slimy. It had red eyes and sharp teeth. It was scary. + +The frog jumped out of the box. It landed on Tom's bed. It croaked loudly. + +"Help! Help!" Tom shouted. + +Sue heard Tom's scream. She ran to his room. She saw the frog. She was scared too. + +"Mom! Mom!" Sue yelled. + +Mom heard the children's cries. She ran to Tom's room. She saw the frog. She was not scared. She smiled. + +"Don't worry, kids. It's not a real frog. It's a toy. It's a gift from your uncle. He likes to make jokes. He sent it to us for fun," Mom said. + +She picked up the frog. She showed it to Tom and Sue. She pressed a button on its belly. The frog stopped croaking. It said "Ribbit, ribbit. I'm your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Sue looked at the frog. They realized it was not scary. It was funny. They laughed. + +"Sorry, Mom. We were scared. We didn't know it was a toy," Tom said. + +"It's okay, kids. It was a surprise. But next time, don't open the boxes that are not for you. You might break something," Mom said. + +She hugged Tom and Sue. She put the frog on the shelf. She helped them unpack the rest of their things. + +They finished unpacking. They enjoyed their new house. They played with their toys. They even played with the frog. They liked their uncle's joke. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they find a penny on the floor. It is shiny and round and has a face on it. + +"Wow, a penny!" Tom says. "I want it!" + +"No, I want it!" Sam says. "I saw it first!" + +They both grab the penny and pull hard. They fight and fight and fight. They yell and cry and kick. They are not friends anymore. + +Lily is their sister. She is lovely and kind. She sees Tom and Sam fighting. She feels sad and sorry. She wants them to be friends again. + +She goes to her piggy bank and takes out two pennies. She walks to Tom and Sam and says, "Stop fighting, please. Look, I have two pennies. You can each have one. Then you can be happy and share." + +Tom and Sam stop fighting. They look at Lily and the pennies. They feel ashamed and sorry. They say, "Thank you, Lily. You are lovely and kind. We are sorry for fighting. We will share and be friends again." + +They hug Lily and each other. They smile and laugh and play. They are happy and friends again. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bag of celery on a bench. Sara and Ben love celery. They think it is crunchy and yummy. + +"Let's eat some celery!" Sara says. + +"OK, but we have to share," Ben says. + +They open the bag and take out some celery sticks. They munch and crunch and smile. They are very happy. + +But then, a funny thing happens. A big wind comes and blows the bag away. The bag flies in the air and drops all the celery on the ground. Sara and Ben are sad. They look at the celery on the grass. It is dirty and yucky. + +"Oh no, our celery is gone!" Sara cries. + +"What can we do?" Ben asks. + +They see a man walking by. He has a dog with him. The dog sees the celery and runs to it. He picks up a celery stick and wags his tail. He likes celery too. + +"Hey, that's our celery!" Sara says. + +"Sorry, kids, but you can't eat that celery now. It's not good for you," the man says. "But you can give it to my dog. He loves celery. He will be very happy." + +Sara and Ben think for a moment. They are still sad, but they also want to be nice. They decide to give the celery to the dog. They throw the celery sticks to the dog and watch him catch them. The dog barks and jumps and licks them. He is very happy. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very kind," the man says. + +"You're welcome, mister. Your dog is very funny," Ben says. + +Sara and Ben smile. They feel better. They learn that sometimes things go wrong, but they can still do good. They also learn that sharing is caring. They hug each other and go back to play. They are still friends. They are very happy. +Lily loves to act. She likes to pretend she is someone else and say funny things. She has a big box of costumes and toys that she uses to make her own stories. Sometimes she asks her mom or dad to film her with their phone. Then she can watch herself on the screen and laugh. + +One day, Lily decides to make a unique film. She puts on a purple dress, a yellow hat and a green scarf. She takes her teddy bear and her doll and puts them in a wagon. She tells her mom she is going to the park to film a story about a princess and her friends. Her mom says okay and follows her with the phone. + +At the park, Lily finds a big tree and a bench. She puts her teddy bear on the bench and says he is the king. She puts her doll on the ground and says she is the witch. She says she is the princess who has to save the king from the witch. She makes up a lot of words and actions. She runs around the tree, she throws the scarf at the doll, she hugs the teddy bear. Her mom films everything and smiles. + +When they go back home, Lily asks her mom to watch the film. They sit on the couch and turn on the TV. Lily sees herself on the screen and claps. She says she is a great actor and her film is unique. Her mom agrees and hugs her. She says she is very proud of her and her film. Lily feels happy and says she loves her mom. They watch the film again and again. +One day, a girl named Mia wanted to help her mom make a cake. She saw a big pan on the table and thought it was for the cake. She grabbed the pan and ran to the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, I have the pan for the cake!" she said. + +But mom looked at the pan and shook her head. "No, Mia, that is not the pan for the cake. That is an unknown pan. I don't know where it came from or what is in it. It might be dirty or dangerous. Put it back on the table, please." + +Mia was confused and curious. She wanted to see what was in the unknown pan. She peeked inside and saw something shiny and round. It looked like a big coin. She reached for it with her hand. + +"Stop, Mia, don't touch it!" mom yelled. "That is not a coin, that is a button. A button from a coat. A coat that belongs to a stranger. A stranger who left the pan here by mistake. We have to return it to him. He might be looking for it." + +Mia dropped the pan and the button. She felt scared and sorry. She did not mean to take something that was not hers. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to help. I don't like unknown pans. I like cake pans." + +Mom smiled and hugged her back. "It's okay, Mia. I know you wanted to help. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. You don't know what they are or where they came from. They might be bad for you or for someone else. Now, let's go and find the owner of the pan and the button. And then we can make a cake together. A cake with a known pan and a known recipe. How does that sound?" + +Mia nodded and smiled. She liked that idea. She liked cake. She liked mom. She liked known things. She did not like unknown things. She learned a lesson that day. She never touched an unknown pan again. +Anna and Ben are twins who like to play games. One day, they see a big box with a sign that says "Balance Game". The sign also says "Win a Prize". Anna and Ben want to play the game and win a prize. + +The game is to balance a ball on a spoon and walk across the room without dropping it. Anna and Ben each take a spoon and a ball and start to play. Anna is careful and slow. She looks at the ball and holds the spoon steady. Ben is fast and silly. He runs and jumps and makes funny noises. He does not look at the ball or the spoon. + +Anna reaches the other side of the room with the ball still on the spoon. She smiles and claps. She sees a basket with many prizes. She can choose one. Ben drops the ball many times. He does not reach the other side of the room. He frowns and stomps. He sees no prize for him. + +Anna picks a prize from the basket. She sees a teddy bear, a book, a puzzle, and a candy. She likes them all, but she likes the candy the most. She takes the candy and unwraps it. She is about to eat it when she sees Ben. He is sad and angry. He says "That's not fair! I want a prize too! Give me your candy!" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers that Ben was naughty and did not play the game well. She also remembers that he is her twin and she loves him. She decides to share her candy with him. She breaks the candy in half and gives one half to Ben. She says "Here, you can have some of my candy. But next time, you have to play the game right. If you balance the ball and reach the other side, you can win a prize too." + +Ben takes the candy and says "Thank you, Anna. You are very nice. I'm sorry I was naughty. Next time, I will play the game right. I will balance the ball and reach the other side. Then we can both win a prize and share it." + +Anna and Ben hug and eat their candy. They are happy and learn a lesson. They learn that being careful and slow is better than being fast and silly. They also learn that sharing is better than being greedy. They enjoy the balance game and the prize. They are good twins. +Tom and Lily liked to play pretend in the attic. The attic was full of old things that their grandma gave them. They could find hats and coats and toys and books and make up stories. + +One day, they pretended to be spies on a secret mission. Tom wore a big hat and a long coat and had a flashlight. Lily wore a scarf and a dress and had a notebook. They crawled under a table and whispered. + +"Agent Tom, do you see the enemy?" Lily asked. + +"No, Agent Lily, but we have to be alert. They could be anywhere," Tom said. + +They looked around the attic, trying to find clues. They saw a box with a lock, a suitcase with stickers, a painting with a hole. They decided to investigate. + +"Maybe the box has a treasure inside," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it's a trap," Tom said. + +They tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. They moved on to the suitcase. + +"Look, this sticker says Paris. Maybe the enemy went there," Lily said. + +"Or maybe they came from there," Tom said. + +They opened the suitcase, but it was empty. They moved on to the painting. + +"Maybe the painting has a secret message," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it's a spy camera," Tom said. + +They lifted the painting, but it fell down and made a loud noise. They heard footsteps on the stairs. + +"Uh-oh, someone is coming. Quick, hide!" Tom said. + +They ran behind a curtain and held their breath. They hoped it was not the enemy. They hoped it was their grandma with cookies. +Anna likes to write. She has a pink book and a pink pen. She writes her name and some letters. She writes on the table. The table is big and brown. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" Mommy asks. She comes into the room. She sees Anna writing on the table. + +"I am writing, Mommy. See?" Anna says. She shows Mommy her book and her pen. She points to the table. + +"Anna, you can write in your book, but not on the table. The table is not for writing. The table is for eating and playing. Writing on the table makes it dirty and ugly. Do you understand?" Mommy says. She is not happy. + +"I am sorry, Mommy. I did not know. I like to write. I want to write more. Can I write on the paper?" Anna says. She is sad. + +"Yes, you can write on the paper. I have some paper for you. Here you go. You can write on the paper and put it in your book. That way, you can keep your writing and show it to me and Daddy. But please, do not write on the table again. OK?" Mommy says. She gives Anna some paper and a hug. + +"OK, Mommy. Thank you. I love you. I will write on the paper and not on the table. I will show you my writing later. Can I have a cookie?" Anna says. She smiles. + +"Of course, you can have a cookie. You are a good girl. I love you too. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have a snack. Then you can write some more." Mommy says. She takes Anna's hand and they go to the kitchen. Anna is happy. She likes to write. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play outside. They had many toys, but they did not like to share. They were selfish. + +One day, they saw a big lawn across the street. It had many flowers and butterflies. They wanted to play there. + +"Let's go to the lawn!" Tim said. + +"No, it's mine!" Kim said. + +They ran to the lawn and started to fight. They pulled each other's hair and clothes. They did not see the old lady who lived in the house. + +The old lady came out and saw the twins. She was angry. She had worked hard to make the lawn beautiful. She did not like the twins to ruin it. + +"Hey, you two! Get off my lawn!" she shouted. + +The twins were scared. They stopped fighting and looked at the lady. + +"Sorry, lady," Tim said. + +"We just wanted to play," Kim said. + +"Well, you can't play here. This is my lawn. You are selfish and rude. Go back to your home and learn to share," the lady said. + +The twins felt ashamed. They ran back to their home. They realized they had been wrong. They decided to be more kind and generous. They learned to share their toys and play nicely. They gained a new friend, each other. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big pond in the park. The pond has ducks and fish. + +One day, Tom and Anna go to the pond. They see a shiny thing in the water. It is a wallet. Tom says, "Look, Anna, a wallet! Maybe it has money inside. Let's get it!" + +Anna says, "No, Tom, we can't. The wallet belongs to someone else. Maybe they lost it. We should give it back." + +Tom says, "But I want to see what's inside. Maybe there is a surprise. Come on, Anna, it will be fun!" + +Tom runs to the edge of the pond. He reaches for the wallet. But he slips and falls into the water. Splash! The water is cold and wet. Tom cries, "Help, Anna, help!" + +Anna runs to Tom. She is scared. She sees a friendly duck. The duck has the wallet in its beak. The duck swims to Tom and gives him the wallet. Tom takes the wallet and says, "Thank you, duck, thank you!" + +Anna helps Tom out of the pond. They are both wet and muddy. They open the wallet. There is no money inside. There is only a picture of a man and a woman. They look happy. + +Tom says, "I'm sorry, Anna, I was wrong. This wallet is not ours. It is someone's memory. We should find them and give it back." + +Anna says, "It's okay, Tom, I forgive you. You are my friend. And the duck is our friend too. Let's go and look for the owners of the wallet. Maybe they are in the park." + +Tom and Anna hold hands and walk away. The duck quacks and waves goodbye. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They learned to be kind and honest. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. They have many toys in their bags. They are very organized. They put their toys in different places. They know where to find them. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is friendly. It wants to play with them. It runs to them and wags its tail. Lily and Max are scared. They do not like big dogs. They run away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Max shout. They look for a safe place. They see a bench. They run to the bench and climb on it. They hope the dog will go away. + +The dog does not go away. It jumps on the bench and licks their faces. It thinks they are playing. Lily and Max scream. They do not like the dog's tongue. It is wet and tickles their noses. + +"Stop! Stop!" Lily and Max say. They push the dog away. They are angry and sad. They want their toys. They look for their bags. They see them on the ground. The dog has made a mess. It has taken out their toys and scattered them everywhere. They are not organized anymore. + +"Oh no! Oh no!" Lily and Max cry. They do not know what to do. They are afraid of the dog. They are sad about their toys. They wish someone would help them. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making cars and dolls and blocks. They are very quiet and good. + +But then they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounds like something is falling and breaking. They wonder what it is. They stop playing and look at each other. + +They decide to go and see what the noise is. They walk to the kitchen very slowly and carefully. They do not want to make more noise. They do not want to get in trouble. + +They peek into the kitchen and see their mom. She is holding a broom and a dustpan. She is cleaning up a mess on the floor. There are pieces of a plate and a cup and some food. She looks sad and tired. + +She does not notice Lily and Tom. She is too busy. Lily and Tom feel sorry for her. They think she is clumsy. They want to help her. + +They go back to the living room and get some of their toys. They bring them to the kitchen and put them on the table. They make a smiley face with the toys. They hope it will make their mom happy. + +They say "Mom, look!" and point to the table. Their mom turns around and sees the toys. She smiles and says "Thank you, my sweeties. You are very kind and thoughtful. I love you." + +She hugs Lily and Tom and kisses them. They hug her back and say "We love you too, mom. We are sorry you broke the plate and the cup. We know you are not clumsy. You are the best mom ever." + +They help her finish cleaning up the mess. Then they go back to the living room and play some more. They are very happy and good. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. They see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and jump in. The leaves are crunchy and colorful. They laugh and throw leaves at each other. + +"Look, Ben, the sun is shining!" Anna says. She points to the sky. The sun is bright and warm. It makes the leaves sparkle. + +"Let's make a sun with the leaves!" Ben says. He picks up some yellow leaves and puts them in a circle. Anna helps him. They make a big sun on the ground. + +"That's a nice sun, Anna and Ben!" a voice says. They look up and see their mom. She is smiling. She has a basket with snacks and drinks. + +"Hi, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They run to her and hug her. They are happy to see her. + +"Are you having fun, my little ones?" mom asks. She hugs them back. She looks at their clothes. They are dirty from the leaves and the dirt. + +"Yes, mom, we are having fun!" Anna and Ben say. "We made a sun with the leaves!" + +"I see that, it's very pretty!" mom says. "But you are also very dirty! How about we have a picnic and then go home and take a bath?" + +"Okay, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They follow mom to a bench. They sit down and eat their snacks and drink their juice. They look at their sun and smile. They love playing in the park. They love their mom. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food with pots and pans. They also liked to splash water from the faucet and make bubbles with soap. + +"Look, Lily, I made a cake with flour and eggs and milk," Tom said, holding a big bowl. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please, Tom," Lily said, smiling. "But first, let me wash my hands. They are dirty from the dough." + +Lily turned on the faucet and put her hands under the water. But something was wrong. The water was not clear. It was green! + +"Tom, Tom, look at the water!" Lily shouted. "It's green! Why is it green?" + +Tom ran to the faucet and saw the green water. He laughed and laughed. He had a secret. He had put some food coloring in the faucet when Lily was not looking. He wanted to make a funny joke. + +"Lily, Lily, it's a joke!" Tom said, still laughing. "I made the water green with this," he showed her the bottle of food coloring. "Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at the bottle and then at the water. She was surprised at first, but then she laughed too. She thought it was a funny joke. She splashed some green water on Tom and said, "Yes, I like it, Tom. But now you are green too!" +Jill and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the yard. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Tom had to move away with his family. He was very sad. He gave Jill a hug and a gift. It was a shiny copper coin. He said, "This is for you, Jill. It is very special. You have to be careful with it. It is fragile. It can break easily. I will miss you a lot." + +Jill took the coin and thanked Tom. She put it in her pocket. She said, "I will miss you too, Tom. You are my best friend. I will keep this coin forever. It will remind me of you." + +Tom got in the car with his parents and waved goodbye. Jill waved back and watched him leave. She felt a big hole in her heart. + +The next day, Jill wanted to look at the coin again. She reached into her pocket, but it was empty. She panicked. She searched everywhere, but she could not find it. She cried and cried. She had lost Tom's gift. She had lost a part of him. + +She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Jill. I know how much you loved that coin. But don't worry. It is not the end of the world. You still have Tom in your heart. And maybe one day, you will see him again. He is still your friend, even if he is far away." + +Jill nodded and wiped her tears. She hoped her mom was right. She hoped she would find the coin someday. She hoped she would see Tom again. She missed him so much. +Lily liked to play with her mom's computer. She liked to press the buttons and see the pictures and hear the sounds. But her mom said she could only play for a little while, and then she had to do other things, like read or draw or help with chores. + +One day, Lily was playing with the computer when her mom was busy in the kitchen. She saw a button that said "rise". She wondered what it would do. She pressed it and waited. Nothing happened. She pressed it again and again. Still nothing. She got bored and went to look for her mom. + +"Mom, what does 'rise' mean?" she asked. + +"It means to go up, Lily. Like when the sun rises in the morning, or when you rise from your bed," her mom explained. + +"Oh, I see. Can the computer rise?" Lily asked. + +"No, the computer can't rise, Lily. It's just a machine. It stays on the desk," her mom said. + +"OK, mom. Can I have a snack?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. Come on, let's go to the kitchen," her mom said. + +They walked to the kitchen, but they stopped when they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw the computer rising from the desk. It was floating in the air, making strange sounds and flashing lights. Lily and her mom were very surprised and scared. + +"Mom, what's happening?" Lily cried. + +"I don't know, Lily. The computer is not normal. It's broken. We have to get away from it," her mom said. + +They ran to the door, but the computer followed them. It was angry and wanted to catch them. They screamed and tried to escape. But then, the computer stopped. It fell to the floor and broke into pieces. It was quiet and still. + +Lily and her mom looked at each other. They were safe, but they were sad. They liked the computer, but now it was gone. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I pressed the 'rise' button. I didn't know it would do that," Lily said. + +"It's OK, Lily. It's not your fault. The computer was old and had a problem. It was not your fault," her mom said. + +They hugged each other and went to the kitchen. They had a snack and talked about what happened. They decided to buy a new computer, but not to press the 'rise' button again. They learned their lesson. They were happy and normal again. +Lily was ready for school. She had her backpack, her lunch, and her mask. She liked her mask. It was pink and had flowers on it. She said bye to her mom and got on the bus. + +When she got to school, she saw her teacher, Miss Lee. Miss Lee was nice. She smiled and said hello to Lily and the other kids. She took them to the classroom. The classroom had books, toys, and a big rug. Lily liked the classroom. + +But then, Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed. Achoo! She sneezed again. Achoo! She sneezed three times. Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! She covered her nose and mouth with her elbow, like her mom taught her. + +Miss Lee heard Lily sneeze. She came over and asked if she was okay. Lily nodded. She said she was sorry for sneezing. Miss Lee said it was okay. She said sneezing was normal. She said Lily did a good job of covering her nose and mouth. She gave Lily a tissue and told her to blow her nose. + +Lily blew her nose. She felt better. She threw the tissue in the trash. She washed her hands with soap and water. She went back to the rug. She joined her friends. They listened to Miss Lee read a story. Lily liked the story. She forgot about her sneeze. She was happy. +Anna and Ben are friends who live next door to each other. They like to play outside and share their toys. One day, they decide to make a surprise for their moms. They pick some flowers from the garden and tie them with a ribbon. Then they put them in their mailboxes for their moms to find. + +"Look, Anna, we made something pretty for our moms!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, they will be so happy!" Anna says. + +They run back to their houses and wait for their moms to come home. They hear their moms open the mailboxes and gasp. + +"Oh, what a lovely gift! Who did this?" Anna's mom says. + +"Wow, this is so sweet! Thank you, whoever you are!" Ben's mom says. + +Anna and Ben peek from their windows and smile. They feel proud and happy. They run out and hug their moms. + +"Mom, we did it! We made you flowers!" Anna says. + +"Mom, we wanted to surprise you! We love you!" Ben says. + +Their moms hug them back and thank them. They invite each other for a snack. They have some cookies and milk. They are delicious. + +Anna and Ben learn that it is nice to do something kind for others. They also learn that sharing and being friends makes them happy. They have a good day. +Anna loved her pet cat, Lily. Lily was soft and white and liked to play with Anna. Anna's parents were wealthy and gave her many toys and clothes, but Anna liked Lily the best. Sometimes, Anna's parents were busy and left Anna with a nanny, who was mean and strict. + +One day, the nanny was angry because Anna did not eat her broccoli. She said, "You are a spoiled and naughty girl. You need to be punished. I will lock you in your room and take away your cat." Anna cried and begged, but the nanny did not listen. She grabbed Lily and put her in a cage. Then she pushed Anna into her room and locked the door. + +Anna was very sad and scared. She wanted Lily back. She looked around her room and saw a window. She had an idea. She moved a chair to the window and climbed on it. She opened the window and saw the garden. She saw Lily's cage on the grass. She also saw a big dog, who belonged to the neighbors. The dog was barking and running towards Lily's cage. + +Anna was afraid that the dog would hurt Lily. She shouted, "Lily, Lily, I'm coming!" She jumped out of the window and ran to the cage. She opened it and took Lily out. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I love you." Lily purred and licked Anna's face. + +The dog was still coming. Anna saw a stick on the ground. She picked it up and waved it at the dog. She said, "Go away, bad dog! Leave us alone!" The dog stopped and growled. He did not like the stick. He turned around and ran away. + +Anna and Lily were safe. They walked back to the house. Anna saw the nanny, who was looking for her. The nanny was shocked and angry. She said, "What are you doing, Anna? How did you get out of your room? You are in big trouble!" + +Anna did not care. She said, "You are the one in trouble. You are mean and cruel. You tried to take away my cat. You are not my nanny anymore. I will tell my parents and they will fire you." Anna held Lily close and smiled. She knew her parents would be proud of her. She had saved her pet and punished the nanny. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first and slid down fast. She laughed and waved to Ben. "Come on, Ben, it's fun!" she shouted. + +Ben nodded and climbed up the ladder. He was a little scared, but he wanted to try. He sat on the slide and pushed himself. He went down faster than he thought. He screamed and waved his arms. He could not stop. + +Lily saw Ben coming and moved away. But Ben hit a rock and flew off the slide. He landed on the grass and rolled. He felt a lot of pain. He cried and looked at his arm. It was broken. He saw blood and bone. He was very scared. + +Lily ran to Ben and saw his arm. She gasped and felt sick. She did not know what to do. She wanted to help Ben, but she was too small. She looked around and saw a man with a dog. She waved to him and yelled. "Help, help, Ben is hurt!" + +The man heard Lily and came over. He saw Ben and his arm. He frowned and shook his head. He did not like children. He did not want to help. He said to Lily, "Go away, you little brat. It's your fault. You should not play on the slide. You are too young. Now leave me alone." + +He turned around and walked away with his dog. He did not care about Ben. He was a mean man. + +Lily and Ben were left alone in the park. They felt very sad and alone. They wished someone would come and help them. They wished they had not played on the slide. They wished they had stayed home and played with their egg. Their egg was not broken. Their egg was nice. +Lily loved animals. She wanted to see all the animals in the zoo. She asked her mom to take her there. Her mom said yes and they went to the zoo. + +At the zoo, Lily saw many animals. She saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. She was happy and excited. She wanted to touch the animals. Her mom told her not to touch them. She said some animals could bite or scratch. Lily listened to her mom. + +But then she saw a big snake. The snake was in a glass cage. It had shiny scales and a long tongue. Lily thought the snake was pretty. She wanted to touch it. She did not listen to her mom. She ran to the cage and put her hand on the glass. + +The snake saw Lily's hand. It did not like it. It hissed and struck the glass. It made a loud noise. Lily was scared. She screamed and ran back to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "Are you okay, Lily? That was a very brave thing you did, but also very dangerous. You should never touch a snake. They can hurt you." + +Lily felt sorry. She regretted touching the snake. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I won't touch the snake again. I won't touch any animal without your permission. I love you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you're okay. Let's go see some other animals. But remember, only look, don't touch." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play football in the park. They have a big ball that is red and white. They kick the ball to each other and run after it. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown and has a long tail. The dog sees the ball and runs to get it. Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want the dog to take their ball. + +"Hey, that is our ball!" Tom shouts. "Give it back!" + +The dog does not listen. It picks up the ball in its mouth and runs away. The ball is tight in its mouth. It makes a loud noise. + +"Roar!" The dog roars. It sounds like a lion. + +Tom and Sam run after the dog. They want their ball back. They are brave. + +"Stop, dog!" Sam shouts. "That is not your ball!" + +The dog does not stop. It runs faster. It roars again. + +"Roar!" + +Tom and Sam do not give up. They run and run. They catch up with the dog. They reach out their hands to grab the ball. + +"Please, dog!" Tom says. "Let go of the ball!" + +The dog looks at Tom and Sam. It sees their faces. They are sad. The dog feels sorry. It opens its mouth and drops the ball. The ball bounces on the ground. + +"Thank you, dog!" Sam says. "You are a good dog!" + +The dog wags its tail. It licks Tom and Sam's faces. They laugh. They are happy. + +They pick up the ball and hug the dog. They are friends. They play football together. They have fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big black motorcycle. It makes a loud noise. Vroom, vroom! + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "It is so cool!" + +"I don't like it," Mia says. "It is too noisy and scary." + +Tom wants to touch the motorcycle. He runs to it. Mia follows him. She is afraid. + +"Tom, don't do that!" Mia says. "The motorcycle is not yours. The owner might be angry." + +Tom does not listen. He reaches for the handle. He wants to pretend he is riding the motorcycle. + +Suddenly, a man comes out of the shop. He sees Tom and Mia. He is the owner of the motorcycle. He is not happy. + +"Hey, you kids!" he shouts. "Get away from my motorcycle! You are not allowed to touch it!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They let go of the motorcycle. They run back to the park. They are sorry. + +"We are sorry, mister," they say. "We won't do it again." + +The man nods. He gets on his motorcycle. He drives away. Vroom, vroom! + +Tom and Mia hug each other. They are glad they are safe. + +"Let's play something else," Tom says. + +"OK," Mia says. "But no more motorcycles." + +They agree. They play with their ball. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They wanted to make a big tower. They put one block on top of another, and another, and another. The tower was very tall and colorful. + +"Wow, look at our tower!" Lily said. "It is so high and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. "But we need to be careful. It might fall down." + +They looked at the tower and smiled. They were very proud of their work. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Mom. She was calling them for lunch. + +"Lily, Ben, come here! It is time to eat!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were hungry, but they did not want to leave their tower. + +"Can we stay a little more, Mom?" Lily asked. She used the word "question" to ask something. + +"No, you can't. You need to eat now. You can play later." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They did not want to lose their tower. They were afraid that someone or something might break it. + +"Mom, can we move our tower to our room?" Ben asked. He also used the word "question" to ask something. + +Mom looked at their tower. She saw how tall and colorful it was. She saw how happy and proud they were. She smiled. + +"Okay, you can. But you need to be very careful. The tower might fall down and hurt you." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They thanked Mom and hugged her. They were careful and moved their tower to their room. They put it on a table and looked at it. + +They were not confused anymore. They knew what to do. They went to eat their lunch and then they came back to play with their tower. They had a lot of fun. +Sara liked to play with her doll. Her doll had a dress, a hat and a handle. Sara could hold the handle and make the doll walk and talk. Sara loved her doll very much. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and her doll. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She left her doll on a bench and ran to the slide. She had fun sliding down and up again. She did not see a boy who came to the bench and took her doll. + +When Sara came back to the bench, she could not find her doll. She looked everywhere, but her doll was gone. She felt very sad and cried. She asked her mom, "Where is my doll? Who took my doll?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I don't know, sweetie. Maybe someone liked your doll and wanted to play with it. But that was not nice. They should have asked you first. Let's look for your doll together." + +They walked around the park and asked people if they saw the doll. No one knew where the doll was. Sara felt more sad and cried more. She wished she had not left her doll on the bench. + +Then, they saw the boy who took the doll. He was sitting on a swing and holding the doll by the handle. He was making the doll swing and talk. He did not look happy. He looked bored and angry. + +Sara ran to the boy and said, "That's my doll! Give it back to me! You took it without asking!" + +The boy looked at Sara and said, "No, it's my doll now. I found it on the bench. It's mine." + +Sara said, "No, it's not. It's mine. I got it for my birthday. It has my name on the dress. See?" + +She pointed to the dress, where her name was written in big letters. The boy saw the name and felt ashamed. He knew he had done something wrong. He said, "Sorry, I didn't see the name. Here, take your doll. I don't want it anymore." + +He gave the doll back to Sara. Sara hugged her doll and said, "Thank you. I'm glad you're back. I missed you so much." + +She smiled and said to the boy, "Do you want to play with me and my doll? We can share. Sharing is nice." + +The boy nodded and said, "Okay. I'm sorry I took your doll. I was lonely and wanted a friend. Can we be friends?" + +Sara said, "Yes, we can be friends. Friends are nice. Come on, let's go to the slide. It's fun." + +They went to the slide and played together. Sara and her doll were happy. The boy was happy too. He had learned a lesson and made a friend. +Sara and Ben like to play with the big maze. The maze has many paths and walls and doors. They can go in and out and find new ways. Sometimes they get lost, but they have fun. + +One day, they find a new door in the maze. It is shiny and red. They want to see what is behind it. They push the door and it opens. They see a room with many toys and books and colors. They are happy and run inside. + +They play with the toys and read the books and draw with the colors. They make a big mess. They do not care. They are having too much fun. They forget about the maze and the time. + +Then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is calling them for lunch. They remember they are hungry. They want to go out. But they do not know how. They look for the door, but they cannot find it. The room has many walls and doors too. It is like a maze inside a maze. They are scared. + +They try to open the doors, but they are locked. They try to shout, but Mom cannot hear them. They try to find a clue, but they see nothing. They are stuck. + +Then Sara sees something. It is a cloth. It is white and soft. She picks it up. She has an idea. She says to Ben, "I know how to get out. We can use this cloth. It is useful. We can wipe the colors we drew on the walls. Then we can see the real door. The shiny and red one. Come on, help me." + +Ben likes the idea. He takes the cloth from Sara. They start to wipe the walls. They erase the colors they made. They see the real walls and doors. They find the shiny and red door. They open it. They see the maze. They see Mom. They are happy. + +They run to Mom and hug her. They say sorry for making a mess. They say they were playing and got lost. Mom is not angry. She is glad they are safe. She says they can play with the maze again, but they have to be careful. And they have to clean up after themselves. They agree. They go to have lunch. They are hungry. They are happy. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They find an egg in the snow. It is icy and shiny. + +"Look, an egg!" Anna says. "Maybe it is a magic egg." + +"Can I see?" Ben asks. He wants to touch the egg. + +Anna nods. She shares the egg with Ben. They take turns to hold it and look at it. + +"Maybe there is a baby bird inside," Ben says. He listens to the egg. + +"Maybe there is a fairy," Anna says. She rubs the egg. + +Suddenly, the egg cracks. A bright light comes out. Anna and Ben are surprised. They see a small dragon. It has wings and scales. It is not icy. It is warm and friendly. + +"Hello," the dragon says. "Thank you for finding me. I was lost in the snow. You are very kind." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are not afraid. They make a new friend. They play with the dragon in the snow. They have fun. They share the egg and the dragon. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are playing with snow. They make a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a button nose. They are happy and proud of their snowman. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is angry and barks. He runs to the snowman and bites his nose. The button falls off and rolls away. The dog chases the button and leaves. + +Tom and Mia are sad and mad. They shout at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! You broke our snowman!" + +They try to fix the snowman, but it is too late. The sun is shining and the snow is melting. The snowman becomes smaller and smaller. His hat and scarf fall down. His eyes and mouth disappear. + +Tom and Mia cry. They hug each other and say goodbye to their snowman. They hope to make a new one when it snows again. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, read books and share snacks. One day, Sara had a question for Tom. She asked him, "Do you want to marry me?" + +Tom was surprised. He did not know what marry meant. He asked Sara, "What is marry?" + +Sara said, "Marry is when you love someone a lot and you want to be with them always. You wear a ring and a pretty dress and you have a big party. My mom and dad are married. They are happy." + +Tom thought about it. He loved Sara a lot and he wanted to be with her always. He liked rings and parties. He said, "Okay, I want to marry you." + +Sara was happy. She hugged Tom and said, "You are very clever. You are the best friend ever. Let's go and tell our moms and dads. Maybe they can help us marry." + +They ran to their moms and dads, who were sitting on a bench. They told them their question and their answer. Their moms and dads smiled and laughed. They said, "You are very sweet and cute. But you are too young to marry. You can be friends and play together. Maybe when you are older, you can marry. For now, just have fun and be kind to each other." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They understood. They were happy to be friends and play together. They did not need to marry yet. They held hands and went to the swings. They were very clever and very happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They like to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they find worms, sometimes they find rocks, sometimes they find nothing. + +"Look, Lily, I found a file!" Tom says, holding up a metal thing with teeth. "What is it for?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is for making things smooth. Or maybe it is for cutting things. Can I see it?" Lily says, reaching for the file. + +"OK, but be careful. It is sharp. Maybe we can use it to make a picture on this wood." Tom says, giving Lily the file. He finds a piece of wood and puts it on the ground. + +They take turns to scratch the wood with the file. They make lines and shapes and letters. They have fun making their picture. + +"Tom, Lily, time for lunch!" Mom calls from the house. "Come and wash your hands. I made you something yummy." + +"What is it, Mom?" Tom asks, running to the house. + +"Can you guess, Lily?" Mom asks, smiling. + +"Is it pizza?" Lily guesses, following Tom. + +"No, it is not pizza. It is something you both like. It is hot and cheesy and has noodles." Mom says, opening the oven. + +"Macaroni and cheese!" Tom and Lily shout together. They love macaroni and cheese. + +"Yes, it is macaroni and cheese. And I also made you some salad and fruit. Come and sit down and enjoy your lunch." Mom says, putting the food on the table. + +Tom and Lily wash their hands and sit down. They thank Mom for the yummy food. They eat and talk and laugh. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with water. She had a spray bottle that she filled with water and soap. She sprayed the water on the plants, on the windows, and on her toys. She made bubbles and rainbows with the water. + +One day, she saw a big spider on the wall. She was scared of the spider. She wanted to make it go away. She thought of a question. Could she spray the spider with water? Would it make the spider run away or stay? + +She decided to try. She took her spray bottle and aimed at the spider. She pressed the button and sprayed the water. The spider did not like the water. It moved very fast and crawled into a crack. Lily was happy. She had made the spider go away. + +She was proud of herself. She was strong and brave. She sprayed the water on the wall again. She made a smiley face with the water. She smiled too. She liked to play with water. +Tom liked to play with his toy tank. He made it go up and down the hills in his backyard. He pretended it was a real tank that could shoot and fight. He wanted to be a tank driver when he grew up. + +One day, he saw a big hole in the fence. He wondered what was on the other side. He decided to take his tank and explore. He pushed his tank through the hole and followed it. He saw a lot of grass and flowers and trees. He liked it. He thought it was a secret garden. + +But then he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big dog. The dog was angry and barked at him. It ran towards him and his tank. Tom was scared. He wanted to go back to his backyard. He grabbed his tank and tried to run. But the dog was faster and caught him. It bit his tank and shook it. Tom cried and screamed. + +Then he heard another noise. It was his dad. His dad had heard him and came to help. He saw the dog and the tank and Tom. He shouted at the dog and scared it away. He picked up Tom and his tank and hugged them. He checked if Tom was hurt. He was not. He was just scared. He told Tom he was brave and he loved him. He told him he was sorry for the hole in the fence. He said he would fix it. + +Tom felt better. He thanked his dad and hugged him back. He looked at his tank. It was broken. The dog had ripped off the wheels and the turret. He felt sad. He loved his tank. He said he wanted a new one. His dad smiled and nodded. He said he would buy him a new one. He said he was proud of him. He said he was sure he would be a successful tank driver someday. He said he would help him rise to his dreams. Tom smiled and nodded. He felt happy. He still liked to play with his tank. +Tom and Sue like to play with their ball in the park. The ball is silver and shiny. They throw the ball to each other and try to catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. They run after it and laugh. + +One day, a big dog sees their ball. The dog is black and chubby. He likes shiny things. He runs to the ball and grabs it with his teeth. He shakes it and growls. Tom and Sue are scared. They want their ball back. + +They shout at the dog. "Bad dog! Give us our ball!" But the dog does not listen. He runs away with the ball. Tom and Sue chase him. They are angry and sad. They love their ball. + +The dog is faster than them. He runs to the road. He does not see the car. The car is red and loud. It hits the dog. The dog yelps and drops the ball. The ball bounces on the road. The car stops and the driver gets out. He is sorry and worried. + +Tom and Sue reach the road. They see the dog and the ball. The dog is hurt and bleeding. The ball is dented and dirty. They cry and hug each other. They do not want their ball anymore. They want the dog to be okay. But the dog is not okay. The dog is dead. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and pretend they were pirates. One day, they found a big leather bag under a tree. It was full of shiny things and papers. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "Maybe it's treasure!" + +"Or maybe it's someone's things," Lily said. "We should give it back." + +But Tom wanted to keep the bag. He said it was theirs now. He said they could use it to buy a big house and a boat and get married. + +Lily did not like that idea. She did not want to marry Tom. She wanted to marry someone else. Someone who was nice and shared. She tried to take the bag from Tom, but he pulled it away. + +"Let go, Lily!" Tom said. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's not!" Lily said. "It's wrong to take things that are not yours!" + +They started to fight over the bag. They did not see the man who was watching them from behind a bush. He was the one who left the bag there. He was a bad man. He stole the bag from a bank. He had a gun. He was dangerous. + +He came out of the bush and ran towards Lily and Tom. He shouted at them to give him the bag. He pointed the gun at them. He scared them very much. + +Lily and Tom dropped the bag and ran away. They ran to the park keeper, who was nearby. They told him what happened. The park keeper called the police. The police came and caught the bad man. They took the bag and the gun. They thanked Lily and Tom for being brave and honest. + +Lily and Tom hugged each other. They were sorry for fighting. They said they were still best friends. They did not want to play with leather bags or pretend to marry anymore. They wanted to play with swings and slides and have fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box is full of old things. There are clothes, books, cups, and a lamp. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Lily says. "We can use them for our game. This lamp can be a rocket. These clothes can be costumes. These books can be treasure maps." + +Tom shakes his head. "No, these things are waste. They are dirty and broken. We can't play with them. We need modern toys. Modern toys are shiny and new. They have buttons and sounds. They are fun." + +Lily and Tom disagree. They start to argue. They pull and push the things in the box. They make a big mess. + +"Stop it, stop it!" a voice says. It is the park keeper. He is angry. He sees the box and the things. He sees Lily and Tom. "What are you doing? You are making trouble. You are not supposed to touch this box. This box is for recycling. Recycling means making new things from old things. It is good for the earth. It is not waste." + +Lily and Tom feel sorry. They did not know about recycling. They help the park keeper to put the things back in the box. They say sorry to him. He smiles and forgives them. He tells them about recycling. He shows them some modern toys that are made from recycled things. Lily and Tom are amazed. They learn something new. They decide to play with the modern toys. They agree that recycling is fun. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy train. They had a big track that went around their room and many cars and engines to choose from. They liked to make the train go fast and slow, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "whistle". + +One day, their mom came into their room and said, "Boys, it's time to relax. You have been playing with your train for a long time. Why don't you read a book or listen to some music?" + +"But mom, we love our train!" Tim said. "We want to play more!" + +"Me too!" Sam said. "We are having fun!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I know you love your train, and I'm glad you are having fun. But sometimes you need to relax and do something else. Relaxing is good for your body and your mind. It helps you feel calm and happy. Do you know who else likes to relax?" + +"Who?" Tim and Sam asked. + +"Your grandpa," mom said. "He is very wise. He knows a lot of things and he tells you stories. He also likes to relax in his chair and read books or listen to the radio. He says relaxing helps him remember and learn. Why don't you go and visit him? Maybe he will tell you a new story or teach you something new." + +Tim and Sam thought about it and decided to go and see their grandpa. They put their train away and hugged their mom. Then they ran to grandpa's room and knocked on the door. + +"Grandpa, grandpa, can we come in?" they said. + +"Of course, my boys," grandpa said. "Come in and relax with me." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden with their bunny, Fluffy. Fluffy is white and soft. He likes to eat carrots. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a big carrot in the garden. They want to give it to Fluffy. They run to his cage and call his name. + +"Fluffy, Fluffy, we have a carrot for you!" they say. + +But Fluffy does not come out. He stays inside his house. Anna and Ben wonder why. + +"Maybe he is sleeping," Anna says. + +"Maybe he is sick," Ben says. + +They try to make Fluffy come out. They shake the cage. They make funny noises. They repeat his name. + +"Fluffy, Fluffy, Fluffy!" + +But Fluffy does not come out. He does not make a sound. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They sit on the grass and hug the carrot. + +"Maybe he does not like us anymore," Anna says. + +"Maybe he does not like carrots anymore," Ben says. + +They start to cry. + +Suddenly, they hear a snort. They look up and see Fluffy poking his nose out of his house. He smells the carrot. He hops out of his cage and runs to Anna and Ben. He licks their faces and nibbles the carrot. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They laugh and pet Fluffy. + +"Fluffy, Fluffy, we love you!" they say. + +Fluffy wags his tail and squeaks. + +He loves them too. He loves carrots too. He was just hiding because it was too hot. He likes the mild weather better. He likes to play in the garden with Anna and Ben. They are his best friends. +Tom and Mia were young and liked to play on the beach. They made sand castles and looked for shells. One day, they saw something shiny and pink in the water. It looked like a balloon. + +"Look, Mia, a balloon!" Tom said. He ran to the water and reached for it. + +"Tom, no, don't touch it!" Mia shouted. She had heard that some balloons were not balloons, but jellyfish. Jellyfish could burn you with their long arms. + +But Tom did not hear Mia. He grabbed the jellyfish and felt a sharp pain in his hand. He dropped the jellyfish and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it burns, it burns!" Tom screamed. + +Mia ran to him and saw his hand was red and swollen. She felt sorry for Tom and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, it was a jellyfish, not a balloon. Jellyfish are bad, they burn you. We need to tell mom and dad. They will help you." + +Mia helped Tom to walk to their parents, who were sitting under an umbrella. They saw Tom's hand and took him to a lifeguard. The lifeguard put some cream on Tom's hand and gave him a bandage. He told Tom that he was brave and that the burn would heal soon. + +Tom felt better and thanked the lifeguard. He learned his lesson and never touched a jellyfish again. He and Mia still played on the beach, but they were careful and looked for real balloons. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to perform a show for their parents. They dressed up as animals and made masks from paper and crayons. Tim was a leopard and Lily was a zebra. + +They went to the living room and asked their parents to sit on the couch and watch. They said, "We are going to perform a story about the jungle. Please clap for us when we are done." Their parents smiled and nodded. + +Tim and Lily started their show. They pretended to run and jump and roar and neigh. They made up funny jokes and songs. They had a lot of fun. But then, Tim got too excited and forgot that he was only pretending. He started to chase Lily and tried to catch her with his claws. He said, "I am a hungry leopard and you are a tasty zebra. I am going to eat you!" + +Lily got scared and ran away. She cried, "Stop, Tim! You are hurting me! This is not fun anymore!" She ran to her parents and hugged them. Tim realized that he had made a mistake. He felt sorry and ashamed. He took off his mask and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was only playing. I did not mean to scare you or hurt you. Please forgive me." + +Lily looked at Tim and saw that he was sincere. She said, "It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. But you have to be careful when you play pretend. You have to remember that you are not really a leopard and I am not really a zebra. We are friends and we have to be kind to each other." + +Tim nodded and said, "You are right, Lily. I have to remember that. Thank you for being my friend." He hugged Lily and said, "Can we still perform our show?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But let's make it a happy ending. How about we pretend that we are friends in the jungle and we share our food and play together?" + +Tim and Lily agreed and went back to their show. They changed their story and made it more friendly and fun. Their parents watched and clapped and praised them. They said, "You did a great job, Tim and Lily. You performed a wonderful show. We are proud of you. And we are glad that you learned to be kind and respectful to each other. That is a very important lesson." + +Tim and Lily felt happy and proud. They learned that playing pretend can be fun, but they also have to be careful not to hurt or scare their friends. They learned that being kind and respectful is a modern and good way to be. They learned that performing a show can be a way to express themselves and make others happy. They thanked their parents and hugged each other. They said, "We are the best friends and the best performers in the world!" +Sara and Ben were friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars. One day, they found a big box in the yard. It had a picture of a bike on it. + +"Wow, a bike!" Sara said. "I want to ride it!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "Let's open the box!" + +They opened the box and saw a shiny red bike. It had two wheels, a bell, and a smooth seat. Sara and Ben smiled. + +"Who do you think it is for?" Sara asked. + +"Maybe it is for us!" Ben said. "Maybe it is a reward for being good!" + +They looked around. They did not see anyone. They decided to try the bike. + +Sara went first. She got on the bike and rang the bell. She pedaled slowly. The bike moved. Sara was happy. + +"Look, I can ride the bike!" Sara said. + +Ben clapped. He wanted to ride the bike too. + +"My turn!" Ben said. He reached for the bike. + +But Sara did not want to share. She liked the bike too much. She pushed Ben away. + +"No, it is my turn!" Sara said. "I care about the bike more than you!" + +Ben was sad and angry. He pushed Sara back. + +"No, it is my turn!" Ben said. "You are not fair!" + +They started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The bike fell to the ground. They did not see the big man who came out of the house. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the big man said. He was angry too. He picked up the bike. He looked at Sara and Ben. + +"This is my bike!" the big man said. "I bought it for my son. He is coming home today. He was sick for a long time. This is his reward for being brave. And you two ruined it!" + +Sara and Ben felt bad. They did not know the bike was not for them. They did not know the big man or his son. They were sorry. + +"We are sorry, sir," Sara said. + +"We are sorry, sir," Ben said. + +They looked at each other. They were sorry to each other too. They learned a lesson. They should not fight over things. They should share and care. + +The big man saw their faces. He was not so angry anymore. He was kind. + +"It is okay, kids," the big man said. "You did not know. But you should be more careful. And you should be more nice. Maybe you can play with my son later. He likes blocks and cars too. And maybe he will let you ride his bike. If you ask nicely." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They thanked the big man. They hugged each other. They were friends again. They waited for the big man's son. They hoped he would like them. And they hoped he would like his bike. It was a very nice bike. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a small table and some cups and pots. They want to make tea for their dolls and teddies. + +"I will make the tea," says Sara. "You can make the cake." + +"OK," says Ben. He gets some mud and grass and puts them in a bowl. He stirs them with a stick. "This is a yummy cake." + +Sara fills a pot with water from the hose. She adds some leaves and flowers. She puts the pot on the table. "This is a wild tea. It has many colors and smells." + +They pour some tea into the cups and put some cake on the plates. They give them to their dolls and teddies. They pretend to sip and eat. + +"Hello, can I join you?" says a voice. They look up and see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. He has a wet nose and a wagging tail. + +"Go away!" says Sara. "This is our tea party. You are not invited." + +But the dog does not listen. He jumps on the table and knocks over the pot and the cups. He licks the cake and the water. He makes a big mess. + +"Bad dog!" says Ben. "You ruined our tea party. You are a wild dog." + +The dog barks and runs away. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They look at their dolls and teddies. They are wet and dirty. + +"We have to make a new tea party," says Sara. + +"OK," says Ben. "But we have to find a new place. A place where no wild dogs can come." +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But they did not like to clean up after they played. They left their toys on the floor, on the bed, and on the table. + +One day, their mom came to their room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Tom and Sam, you need to clean up your toys right now. If you don't, I will use the belt on you." The belt was big and scary. It made a loud noise when it hit the wall. Tom and Sam did not want the belt to hit them. + +They said, "OK, mom, we will clean up." But they did not really mean it. They pretended to clean up, but they only moved some toys to the corner. They hoped their mom would not notice. They wanted to go back to playing. + +But their mom was smart. She came back to their room and saw the corner. She said, "Tom and Sam, you did not clean up. You lied to me. Now you will get the belt." She took the belt from the closet and walked towards them. + +Tom and Sam were scared. They ran to the bed and lay under the covers. They hoped their mom would not find them. But their mom lifted the covers and saw them. She said, "You cannot hide from me. You have to learn your lesson." She raised the belt and swung it down. Tom and Sam screamed. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars and animals. Sometimes they would put labels on their toys to show what they were or who they belonged to. + +One day, Lila found a label that said "unknown" on the floor. She was curious and picked it up. She looked around and saw a big box in the corner that she had never seen before. She decided to put the label on the box and see what was inside. + +"Ben, look what I found!" she said, holding the label. "It says 'unknown'. Do you know what that means?" + +Ben shrugged. He was busy making his car go vroom-vroom on the carpet. "I don't know. Maybe it means we don't know what it is." + +Lila nodded. She walked over to the box and stuck the label on it. Then she opened the lid and peeked inside. She gasped. There were lots of shiny and colorful things in the box. There were beads and buttons and ribbons and stickers and glitter and glue. Lila loved to make crafts with these things. She felt like she had found a treasure. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" she exclaimed, grabbing a handful of beads. "They are so pretty and fun. I want to make something with them." + +She started to take out more things from the box and spread them on the floor. Ben saw what she was doing and got interested. He left his car and joined her. He picked up a ribbon and a sticker and said, "I want to make something too." + +They both started to make their own crafts with the things from the box. They were having a lot of fun and did not notice that their mom had come home from work. She walked into the living room and saw the mess they had made. She also saw the box and the label that said "unknown". + +She frowned and said, "Lila, Ben, what are you doing? Where did you get these things from?" + +Lila and Ben looked up and saw their mom. They smiled and showed her their crafts. "Look, mom, we made these things with the things from the box. They are so pretty and fun. Do you like them?" + +Their mom looked at their crafts and said, "They are very nice, but you should not have taken the things from the box. That box belongs to Mrs. Lee, our neighbor. She asked me to keep it for her while she was away. She said they were very special to her and she did not want to lose them. The label said 'unknown' because she did not want anyone to open it. You should not have opened it without asking. That was not nice." + +Lila and Ben felt bad. They did not know that the box was not theirs. They did not mean to make their mom or Mrs. Lee unhappy. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We were just curious and wanted to play. We will put the things back in the box and say sorry to Mrs. Lee." + +Their mom nodded and said, "That is good. I am glad you are sorry and you will fix your mistake. Next time, you should not touch things that are not yours or that have labels that say 'unknown'. You should always ask before you take or use something. That is the right thing to do." + +Lila and Ben agreed. They learned their lesson. They put the things back in the box and gave it to their mom. They also made a card for Mrs. Lee to say sorry and to thank her for letting them play with her things. They hoped she would forgive them and be their friend. + +The end. +Tim and Sue went to the park with Mom. They saw many things there: birds, flowers, swings, slides. They also saw a vendor with a big cart. He had ice cream, popcorn, candy and balloons. He was a jolly vendor. He smiled and waved at the children. + +Tim and Sue ran to the vendor. They wanted ice cream. Mom gave them some money. They asked the vendor for ice cream. The vendor gave them two cones. One was chocolate and one was vanilla. Tim and Sue were happy. + +But then, Tim saw a balloon. It was red and shiny. He wanted the balloon. He gave his ice cream to Sue. He asked the vendor for the balloon. The vendor said, "No, Tim. You already have ice cream. You can't have both. You have to choose." + +Tim did not like that. He wanted both. He stamped his feet. He cried. He said, "I want the balloon! I want the balloon!" He refused to listen to the vendor or Mom. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Tim, stop that. You are being rude and greedy. You have to share and be thankful. You can't have everything you want. Now, say sorry to the vendor and eat your ice cream." + +Tim did not want to say sorry. He did not want to eat his ice cream. He still wanted the balloon. He refused to do what Mom said. + +Sue was sad. She did not like to see Tim cry. She did not like to see Mom angry. She had an idea. She said, "Tim, look. I have two ice creams. You can have one. I will have the other. Then, we can both have ice cream and be happy. And maybe, the vendor will give you the balloon if you say sorry and smile." + +Tim looked at Sue. He looked at the ice cream. He looked at the balloon. He thought for a moment. He wiped his tears. He said, "OK, Sue. Thank you. You are a good sister. I will share with you. And I will say sorry to the vendor and smile." + +He took the ice cream from Sue. He said sorry to the vendor and smiled. The vendor was happy. He said, "That's OK, Tim. You are a good boy. Here, you can have the balloon. But remember, you have to share and be thankful. And don't cry over little things." + +He gave Tim the balloon. Tim was happy. He said thank you to the vendor. He hugged Sue. He hugged Mom. They all ate their ice cream and played with the balloon. They had a fun day at the park. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick strawberries from the big green plant. The strawberries were red and sweet and juicy. They put some in a basket and some in their mouths. + +But then they saw a big fire. The fire was in the woods near the garden. The fire was orange and hot and loud. It made smoke and sparks. Lily and Ben were scared of the fire. They ran to the house and told Mom. + +Mom called the firemen. The firemen came in a big red truck. They had hoses and helmets and boots. They sprayed water on the fire. They worked hard to make the fire stop. + +Lily and Ben watched from the window. They hoped the fire would not burn the garden or the house. They hoped the animals in the woods would be safe. They hugged Mom and each other. + +After a while, the firemen said the fire was out. They said it was an accident. Someone left a campfire and it spread. They said they were sorry and they would be more careful. They thanked Mom and left. + +Lily and Ben were happy the fire was gone. They were also very tired. They ate some strawberries and drank some milk. They said good night to Mom and went to bed. They dreamed of the garden and the woods and the firemen. They were glad they were safe. +Lily loved avocado. She ate it every day for lunch. She liked to mash it with a fork and spread it on bread. Sometimes she added cheese or tomato. She always shared some with her cat, Milo. + +One day, Lily found a big avocado in the kitchen. She was very happy. She wanted to eat it all by herself. She did not see the sticker that said "not ripe yet". She peeled the avocado and took a big bite. It was hard and bitter. She made a face and spat it out. Milo sniffed it and ran away. + +Lily felt sick. Her tummy hurt. She felt dizzy. She wanted to nap. She went to her room and lay down on her bed. She closed her eyes and hoped to feel better soon. + +Her mom came home from work. She saw the avocado peel and the sticker on the counter. She guessed what happened. She went to Lily's room and saw her sleeping. She felt her forehead. It was warm. She kissed her cheek and said, "Oh, Lily, you ate a bad avocado. I'm sorry, sweetie. You'll be okay. I'll make you some soup and tea when you wake up." + +Lily opened her eyes and smiled weakly. She said, "Hi, mom. I love you. I don't love avocado anymore." Mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You can try avocado again when it's ripe and soft. But for now, you need to rest and drink some water. Do you want me to read you a story?" Lily nodded and snuggled with mom. She felt a little better. She listened to mom's voice and drifted back to sleep. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big box. They pretend it is an aeroplane. They take turns to be the pilot and the passenger. + +One day, Tom says, "I want to fly to the moon. Lily, you be the passenger. Get in the box." + +Lily says, "OK, Tom. But can we take some snacks? I am hungry." + +Tom says, "Sure, Lily. What do you want?" + +Lily says, "I want some sweet cookies. And some juice." + +Tom says, "OK, Lily. I have some sweet cookies and some juice in the kitchen. Wait here. I will get them." + +Tom runs to the kitchen. He finds the sweet cookies and the juice. He puts them in a bag. He runs back to the garden. + +But when he gets to the box, he sees something strange. Lily is not in the box. She is lying on the grass. She is sleeping. She has a smile on her face. + +Tom says, "Lily, wake up. We have to fly to the moon. I have the snacks." + +But Lily does not wake up. She is dreaming. She is dreaming of flying to the moon. She is dreaming of eating sweet cookies and drinking juice. She is happy. + +Tom says, "Oh, Lily. You are so silly. How can you sleep in the middle of the day? How can you miss our adventure?" + +But Tom is not angry. He is also tired. He decides to lie down next to Lily. He puts the bag under his head. He closes his eyes. He also dreams of flying to the moon. He also dreams of eating sweet cookies and drinking juice. He also smiles. + +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big box. They pretend it is an aeroplane. They also like to lie down and dream. They are happy. +One day, a lady came to the farm where Tom and Anna lived. She wore a big hat, a shiny dress and many rings on her fingers. She looked very wealthy and important. + +"Hello, children," she said. "I am looking for your father. Is he here?" + +Tom and Anna shook their heads. Their father was working in the fields with the cows and the sheep. They did not know why the lady wanted to see him. + +"Can you show me where he is?" the lady asked. "I have something very important to tell him." + +Tom and Anna nodded. They liked to help people. They took the lady's hand and led her to the fields. They walked past the chickens, the pigs and the horses. The lady looked at them with curiosity and disgust. + +"What a dirty and noisy place," she said. "How can you live here?" + +Tom and Anna did not answer. They loved their farm and their animals. They did not care about the lady's rings or dress. They were happy and content. + +Soon, they reached the fields where their father was. He saw them coming and waved at them. He smiled when he saw the lady. + +"Hello, miss," he said. "What can I do for you?" + +The lady cleared her throat and looked at him with a serious face. + +"I am here to tell you that you have won a big prize," she said. "You have entered a contest and your name was drawn. You have won a lot of money and a new house in the city. You are very lucky." + +Tom and Anna gasped. They could not believe what they heard. Their father looked surprised and confused. + +"Are you sure?" he asked. "I don't remember entering any contest. How did you find me?" + +The lady showed him a paper with his name and address on it. + +"This is your ticket," she said. "You bought it at the store when you bought some milk and bread. You must have forgotten about it. But it doesn't matter. You are the winner and you have to claim your prize. Come with me. I have a car waiting for you." + +The lady tried to pull him away. But he did not move. He looked at his children, his farm and his animals. He felt a pang in his heart. + +"Thank you, miss, but I don't want your prize," he said. "I have everything I need right here. This is my home and my family. I don't want to leave them. I don't want to live in the city. I am happy here." + +The lady frowned. She could not understand why he would refuse such a wonderful offer. She thought he was foolish and ungrateful. + +"Are you sure?" she asked. "You are giving up a chance to be wealthy and comfortable. You are choosing to stay poor and hardworking. You are making a big mistake." + +The father shook his head. He hugged his children and kissed them. + +"No, miss, I am making the right choice," he said. "Money and comfort are not everything. Love and happiness are. And I have plenty of them here. Please, take your prize and leave. And don't come back." + +The lady was angry and disappointed. She threw the paper on the ground and stormed away. She got in her car and drove away. She did not ring the farm again. + +Tom and Anna smiled and cheered. They were proud of their father and his decision. They did not want to leave their farm and their animals. They did not want to live in the city. They were happy here. + +They hugged their father and thanked him. He smiled and thanked them. He told them he loved them very much. They told him they loved him too. + +They went back to their farm and continued their life. They were not wealthy, but they were happy. And that was enough. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big board with many holes and pegs of different colors. They liked to make patterns and shapes with the pegs on the board. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Lily said, showing Tom her board. She had used red, yellow and green pegs to make a pretty flower. + +"That's nice, Lily. Can I see?" Tom asked, reaching for her board. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't break it." Lily said, passing him her board. She was a modest girl and did not like to boast. + +Tom looked at the board and smiled. He liked Lily's flower. He wanted to make something nice for her too. He took some blue and white pegs and started to make a snowman on his board. + +"Look, I made a snowman!" Tom said, showing Lily his board. He had used blue and white pegs to make a round snowman with a hat and a scarf. + +"That's nice, Tom. Can I see?" Lily asked, reaching for his board. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't melt it." Tom said, passing her his board. He was a modest boy and did not like to brag. + +Lily looked at the board and smiled. She liked Tom's snowman. She thought he was very clever. She gave him a hug and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +Tom hugged her back and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend too." + +They put their boards together and made a big picture of a flower and a snowman. They were very happy and proud of their work. They showed their picture to their mom and dad, who praised them and gave them a cookie. They shared the cookie and continued to play with their board and pegs. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big bench near a tree. The bench was smooth and shiny. It looked like a good place to sit and rest. + +"Let's go to the bench, Max!" Lily said. "We can have a snack and look at the birds." + +"OK, Lily!" Max said. He ran to the bench with Lily. They climbed on the bench and sat down. They opened their bags and took out some crackers and juice. + +They ate their snack and looked at the sky. They saw some white clouds and some blue birds. They heard the birds sing and the wind blow. They felt the sun warm and the bench cool. + +"Look, Max!" Lily said. "That cloud looks like a bunny!" + +"Where, Lily?" Max said. He looked at the cloud. "I see it! It has long ears and a fluffy tail!" + +They laughed and pointed at the cloud. They saw the cloud change shape. It became smaller and rounder. + +"Now it looks like a ball!" Max said. + +"Let's play with it!" Lily said. She pretended to throw the cloud to Max. + +Max pretended to catch the cloud and throw it back to Lily. They had fun playing with the cloud. They did not notice that the sun was going down and the sky was getting darker. + +"Lily, Max, it's time to go home!" They heard their mom call. She came to the bench and smiled at them. + +"Did you have a good time, kids?" She asked. + +"Yes, mom!" Lily and Max said. "We played on the grass and the swings. We ate a snack on the bench. We saw a bunny cloud and a ball cloud. We played with the clouds!" + +"That sounds wonderful!" Mom said. "But now it's getting late. Let's go home and have dinner. Maybe we can see more clouds tomorrow." + +Lily and Max nodded. They got off the bench and held mom's hand. They waved goodbye to the bench and the clouds. They walked home, happy and tired. +Lily and Max are twins who like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room, but they also like to explore other rooms in the house. One day, they find a shiny door with a lock on it. They wonder what is behind the door and try to open it, but it does not move. + +"Maybe we need a key," Lily says. + +"Where can we find a key?" Max asks. + +They look around and see a bunch of keys on a hook near the door. They try each key, but none of them fit the lock. They get frustrated and start to cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them holding the keys and trying to open the door. + +"What are you doing, kids?" she asks. + +"We want to see what is behind the door," Lily says. + +Mom smiles and takes the keys from them. She explains that the door leads to her office, where she works on her computer and writes books. She says that the door has a modern lock that only opens with a special card, not a key. She shows them the card and slides it on the lock. The door clicks and opens. + +"Wow!" Lily and Max say. + +Mom lets them peek inside her office, but tells them not to touch anything. She says that her work is very important and that they should not bother her when she is busy. She says that they can play with their toys in their room or in the living room, but not in her office. + +Lily and Max nod and say sorry. They understand that Mom needs her space and that some doors are not for them. They hug Mom and go back to their room. They are happy to play with their toys and forget about the shiny door. +Anna and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys and clothes on the floor. Mom comes in and says, "It is time to clean up, kids. Put your toys in the box and your clothes on the hanger." + +Anna and Ben do not want to clean up. They want to keep playing. They say, "No, Mom, we are having fun. We do not want to stop." + +Mom is frustrated. She says, "You have to clean up, kids. It is not nice to leave a mess. If you do not clean up, you will not get a snack." + +Anna and Ben do not like that. They love snacks. They say, "OK, Mom, we will clean up. But can we have a snack after?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can have a snack after. But you have to do a good job. And you have to wash your hands first." + +Anna and Ben start to clean up. They put their toys in the box and their clothes on the hanger. They are careful not to break anything. They are happy to see their room look nice. They say, "Look, Mom, we did it. We cleaned up." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good job, kids. I am proud of you. You can have a snack now. But do not forget to wash your hands." + +Anna and Ben run to the bathroom. They wash their hands with soap and water. They dry them with a towel. They say, "We are ready, Mom. Can we have a snack now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. Come to the kitchen. I have some cookies and milk for you." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They thank Mom and enjoy their snack. They say, "We love you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you too, kids. You are the best." +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy rocket. They pretended it could fly to the moon and the stars. They took turns to push the button and make it zoom and beep. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a real rocket on it. Tom and Mia were very excited. They asked their dad if they could open it. + +"Not yet," their dad said. "It's a surprise for your birthday. You have to wait until then." + +Tom and Mia were very impatient. They wanted to see the real rocket. They did not want to wait. They thought their dad would not notice if they opened the box a little bit. + +When their dad was busy, they sneaked into the garage. They lifted the lid of the box. Inside, they saw a shiny metal rocket. It had wings and a nose and a window. It looked amazing. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "Let's take it out and play with it." + +"OK!" Mia said. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to break it." + +They pulled the rocket out of the box. It was heavy and hard. They carried it to the backyard. They put it on the grass. They looked for the button to make it fly. + +They found a red button on the side of the rocket. It had a label that said "Do not press". Tom and Mia did not know what that meant. They thought it was the button to make the rocket fly. + +"Ready?" Tom asked. + +"Ready!" Mia said. + +They pressed the button. + +The rocket made a loud noise. It started to shake and smoke. It lifted off the ground. It flew into the air. It went higher and higher. It went out of sight. + +Tom and Mia were shocked. They did not know what to do. They heard their dad shout from the garage. + +"Hey! What are you doing with my rocket? That was not a toy! That was a real rocket! It was supposed to go to space next week!" + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They knew they were in big trouble. They wished they had listened to their dad. They wished they had not been so impatient. They wished they had not pressed the button. + +The end. +Lia and Tom are young. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and swing. They see a big tree. They want to climb it. + +"Look, Tom, a big tree!" Lia says. "Let's climb it!" + +"OK, Lia, let's climb it!" Tom says. They run to the tree. They find a branch. They pull themselves up. + +They are high in the tree. They can see the whole park. They can see the pond and the ducks and the flowers. They can see other kids playing. They are happy. + +But then they see something else. They see a man. He is not young. He is old and mean. He has a spear. He wants to hurt the ducks. He throws his spear at the pond. + +"Quack, quack!" the ducks say. They are scared. They swim away. + +"Hey, stop!" Lia says. "Don't hurt the ducks!" + +"Go away, kids!" the man says. "This is my spear! I want to catch a duck!" + +"No, you can't!" Tom says. "The ducks are nice! They are not for you!" + +Lia and Tom are brave. They throw pine cones at the man. They hit his head and his arm and his leg. He drops his spear. He runs away. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lia says. "We saved the ducks!" + +"Yay, we are heroes!" Tom says. They hug each other. They climb down the tree. They go to the pond. They feed the ducks some bread. The ducks are happy. They quack and flap their wings. + +Lia and Tom are happy too. They smile and laugh. They love the park. They love the ducks. They love each other. +Lila and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lila was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lila counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She saw a big tree with a lot of leaves. She thought Ben might be hiding behind it. + +She walked to the tree and said, "Ben, are you there? I will find you!" + +She heard a giggle from behind the tree. She smiled and ran to the other side. She saw Ben holding a shiny silver ball in his hands. He had found it under the tree. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lila asked. + +"It's a silver ball. It's very pretty and round. Do you want to see?" Ben said. + +He was shy and did not like to share his things. But he liked Lila and wanted to make her happy. + +He held out the silver ball to Lila. She took it and looked at it. It was very smooth and shiny. She could see her face in it. + +"Thank you, Ben. This is a very nice silver ball. Where did you find it?" Lila said. + +"I found it under the tree. I think someone left it there. Maybe it's a magic ball. Do you want to play with it?" Ben said. + +"Yes, I do. Let's play with it together. Maybe it will reveal a secret to us. Maybe it will take us to a fairy land. Maybe it will make us fly. What do you think?" Lila said. + +"I think that sounds fun. Let's try it. Maybe we will have a big adventure. Maybe we will meet a dragon. Maybe we will find a treasure. What do you think?" Ben said. + +They laughed and hugged each other. They were happy to have each other and the silver ball. They decided to play with it and see what would happen. They did not know that the silver ball was indeed a magic ball. And that it would reveal something amazing to them. Something that would change their lives forever. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the farm. They liked to run, jump and chase the animals. One day, they saw a big pile of corn near the barn. They wanted to eat some, because they were hungry and corn was sweet. + +"Let's take some corn, Sam," Tom said. "No one will know." + +"But that is not our corn, Tom," Sam said. "That is the farmer's corn. He worked hard to grow it. We should not take what is not ours." + +Tom did not listen to Sam. He ran to the pile and grabbed some corn. He started to peel it and bite it. Sam followed him, but he did not take any corn. He felt bad. + +Just then, the farmer came out of the barn. He was elderly and kind, but he looked angry when he saw Tom and Sam. He walked towards them with a stick. + +"Who are you and what are you doing with my corn?" he asked. + +Tom was scared. He dropped the corn and tried to run away. But the farmer was faster and caught him by the arm. + +"Ow, let me go!" Tom cried. + +Sam was brave. He stayed and answered the farmer. + +"We are sorry, sir," he said. "We are Tom and Sam. We live in the village. We were playing in the farm and Tom took some of your corn. He was wrong and he is sorry. Please don't hurt him." + +The farmer looked at Sam and then at Tom. He saw that Sam was honest and Tom was sorry. He let go of Tom and sighed. + +"You are lucky that your brother is a good boy," he said. "He told me the truth and saved you from trouble. You should listen to him and learn from him. Taking what is not yours is bad and can make you lose friends and trust. Sharing what you have is good and can make you gain friends and trust. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, sir. I understand. I am sorry for taking your corn. I will not do it again. Can we be friends?" + +The farmer smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to promise me that you will respect my farm and my crops. And you have to help me pick some corn and take it to the market. Deal?" + +Tom and Sam agreed and shook hands with the farmer. They learned their lesson and became friends with the farmer. They also learned to share their corn with the other children in the village. They were happy and so was the farmer. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday today. She had a big cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. She had balloons and streamers and a party hat. She had many friends who came to play with her. They played games, sang songs, and had fun. + +But Lily was also very curious. She saw a big box with a bow on the table. It was a gift for her. She wanted to know what was inside. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I open my gift now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Not yet, Lily. You have to wait until everyone has cake. Then you can open your gift." + +Lily sighed. She was not good at waiting. She wanted to open her gift right away. She looked at the box and wondered what it could be. Maybe it was a doll, or a book, or a puzzle. She hoped it was something she liked. + +She decided to sneak a peek. She went to the table and lifted the bow. She pulled the paper a little bit. She saw something shiny and colorful. She pulled the paper more. She saw something round and fuzzy. She pulled the paper even more. She saw something with eyes and ears and a nose. She gasped. It was a teddy bear! + +She was so happy. She loved teddy bears. She hugged the bear and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She forgot about the cake and the friends and the party. She only wanted to play with her new bear. + +But then she heard her mom say, "Lily, what are you doing? You opened your gift without waiting. That's not nice. You have to share your gift with your friends. They want to see it too." + +Lily felt sad. She didn't mean to be rude. She was just too excited. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I couldn't wait. I love my bear so much. He's so soft and cute. Can I keep him?" + +Her mom said, "Of course you can keep him, Lily. He's your gift. But you have to let your friends see him too. And you have to eat some cake. It's yummy. Come on, let's go back to the party." + +Lily nodded. She took her bear and followed her mom. She showed her bear to her friends. They all said, "Wow, what a nice bear!" They all wanted to touch him and hug him. Lily let them, but she kept him close to her. She ate some cake. It was yummy. She had a big smile on her face. She was happy. She had the best birthday ever. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They zoom their cars on the roads and make noises. + +"Look, Mia, my car is red and fast. It can zoom past your car!" Tim says. + +"No, Tim, my car is blue and smart. It can zoom under your car!" Mia says. + +They zoom their cars back and forth, trying to win the race. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise outside. They look out the window and see a big truck. The truck is colorful and has many pictures on it. It is the ice cream truck! + +"Wow, look, Tim, it is the ice cream truck! It is so colorful and yummy!" Mia says. + +"Let's go, Mia, let's get some ice cream! Maybe they have our favorite flavors!" Tim says. + +They put down their cars and run to the door. They ask their mom if they can have some ice cream. Their mom says yes and gives them some money. They run outside and wave to the ice cream truck. The truck stops and the driver smiles. + +"Hello, kids, what can I get you?" the driver says. + +"I want chocolate, please!" Tim says. + +"I want strawberry, please!" Mia says. + +The driver gives them their ice cream cones. They lick their ice cream and smile. They thank the driver and go back to their house. They sit on the porch and enjoy their ice cream. They look at their cars and think of their race. + +"Maybe we can zoom our cars again later, Mia," Tim says. + +"Maybe, Tim, but first let's finish our ice cream. It is so good!" Mia says. + +They nod and eat their ice cream. They are happy and full. They love their cars, their house, and their ice cream. They are good friends. +Sam has a dog named Spot. Spot is a loyal dog. He always follows Sam and does what Sam says. Sam loves Spot very much. + +One day, Sam and Spot go to the park. They see a big pit. Sam is curious. He wants to see what is in the pit. He tells Spot to stay and walks to the edge of the pit. He looks down and sees something shiny. + +Sam leans over to get a better look. He loses his balance and falls into the pit. He cries out for help. Spot hears Sam and runs to the pit. He sees Sam at the bottom. He barks loudly to get someone's attention. + +Spot sees a rope near the pit. He grabs the rope with his teeth and brings it to the edge of the pit. He drops the rope and barks again. Sam sees the rope and grabs it. He ties it around his waist and shouts to Spot. + +Spot pulls the rope with all his strength. He helps Sam climb out of the pit. Sam hugs Spot and thanks him. Spot licks Sam's face and wags his tail. Sam and Spot are happy. They are the best friends. +Lily loved dinosaurs. She had many dinosaur toys and books. She wanted to see a real dinosaur one day. But her mom said dinosaurs were gone a long time ago. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw a big hill with a sign that said "Dinosaur Dig". She ran to the hill and saw some people digging with tools. They were looking for dinosaur bones. + +"Can I dig too?" Lily asked one of the people. + +"Sure, you can use this small shovel," the person said and gave Lily a shovel. "But be careful, the hill is harsh. It has rocks and dirt that can hurt you." + +Lily nodded and started to dig. She was very happy. She hoped to find a dinosaur bone. She dug and dug until she saw something white and hard. She touched it with her shovel. It felt like a bone. + +"I found a bone! I found a bone!" Lily shouted. She tried to pull the bone out of the hill. But it was too big and heavy. She could not manage to move it. + +"Mom, help me!" Lily called to her mom. Her mom came and saw the bone. + +"Wow, Lily, you found a dinosaur bone!" her mom said. "That's amazing! But it's too big for us to take home. Let's leave it here for the people to study. They will be very happy too." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to keep the bone. But she understood that it was important to share. She smiled and said, "OK, mom. Maybe they will let me see it again. And maybe I will find another dinosaur bone someday." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sure you will, Lily. You are a great dinosaur digger. I'm very proud of you." + +They thanked the people and left the hill. Lily looked back at the bone and waved goodbye. She felt happy and excited. She had seen a real dinosaur bone. And she had a story to tell. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is shiny and blue. They want to try it. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Lila says. She runs to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She speeds down. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" she says. She looks at the end of the slide. She sees something sparkling. It is a crystal. It is round and clear. It has many colors. It is beautiful. + +"Look, Ben, I found a crystal!" she says. She picks it up. She holds it in her hand. She shows it to Ben. + +"Ooh, it is pretty!" Ben says. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He speeds down. He joins Lila. He looks at the crystal. + +"Can I see it?" he asks. + +"Sure, here you go," Lila says. She gives the crystal to Ben. He takes it. He holds it in his hand. He turns it around. He sees the colors. + +"It is like a rainbow!" he says. + +They smile at each other. They share the crystal. They play with it. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were bored. They had no toys to play with. They only had a screen that showed pictures and sounds. But the screen was not fun. It was too loud and too fast. They wanted to do something else. + +"Can we go outside?" Ben asked Mom. Mom was busy. She had a lot of work to do on her own screen. She looked at Ben and Mia and sighed. + +"Not now, sweeties. Maybe later. Why don't you watch the screen for a while? It has some nice stories for you." Mom said. + +Ben and Mia did not like Mom's answer. They did not want to watch the screen. They wanted to go outside and run and jump and play. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +They went to their room and found some old clothes and blankets. They used them to make costumes and a fort. They pretended to be pirates and princesses and explorers. They had a lot of fun. They were very playful. + +Mom heard them laughing and singing. She smiled. She was happy that they were happy. She finished her work and went to their room. She saw their costumes and their fort. She was surprised and impressed. + +"Wow, you two are very creative! What are you playing?" Mom asked. + +"We are playing our own stories, Mom. We don't need the screen. We have our imagination!" Ben and Mia said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was proud of them. She decided to join them in their play. They had more fun together. They forgot about the screen. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play pretend. They had a big box of costumes and toys in the basement. One day, they decided to be knights and princesses. Anna put on a pink dress and a crown. Ben put on a helmet and a cape. He also took a sword from the box. + +"Look at me, I'm a brave knight!" Ben said. He swung his sword in the air. + +"I'm a beautiful princess!" Anna said. She twirled in her dress. + +They went to the backyard and pretended to have a castle. They had fun until they saw Sam, the boy next door. Sam was riding his bike and saw them playing. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Sam asked. He stopped his bike and came closer. + +"We're playing knights and princesses," Anna said. She smiled at Sam. + +"That's a silly game," Sam said. He looked at Ben's sword. "That's a fake sword. I have a real one. Want to see?" + +Sam ran to his garage and came back with a metal sword. It was shiny and sharp. He showed it to Ben. + +"Wow, that's a cool sword," Ben said. He touched it with his hand. + +"It's better than yours," Sam said. He smirked. "Let's have a sword fight. I bet I can beat you." + +Sam was competitive. He liked to win and show off. Ben was competitive too. He didn't like to lose or be teased. + +"Okay, let's have a sword fight," Ben said. He held his sword and got ready. + +"Wait, stop!" Anna said. She was scared. She didn't want them to fight. She knew that Sam's sword was dangerous. She tried to stop them. + +"No, Anna, go away!" Ben said. He pushed her aside. + +"Stay out of this, princess!" Sam said. He swung his sword at Ben. + +The sword fight began. Anna watched in horror. She saw the swords clash and spark. She heard the boys grunt and yell. She saw them get angry and hurt. She wanted them to stop. She wanted them to be friends. She wanted them to play nice. + +She ran to the house and got her mom. She introduced her mom to Sam and Ben. She told her mom what was happening. + +"Mom, please help! Sam and Ben are fighting with swords! They're hurting each other! They're not playing nice!" Anna said. + +Her mom was shocked. She ran to the backyard and saw the sword fight. She yelled at the boys to stop. She took away their swords. She scolded them for being foolish and reckless. She told them to apologize and share. She told them to play safe and kind. + +Anna was relieved. She hugged her mom. She thanked her mom for helping. She hoped that Sam and Ben would learn their lesson. She hoped that they would be friends again. She hoped that they would play pretend with her. She hoped that they would have fun. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to race their cars on the floor and see who is faster. + +One day, they find a big switch on the wall. They do not know what it does. They are curious. They want to try it. + +"Let's race to the switch and see who can turn it on first!" Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. We don't know what it does. Maybe it is dangerous." Ben says. + +They put their cars on the floor and get ready to run. They count to three and start to race. They run as fast as they can. They are very close to the switch. + +Tom is a little bit faster than Ben. He reaches the switch first. He is happy. He wants to win. He turns the switch on. + +Suddenly, there is a loud noise. The lights go off. The TV goes off. The fan goes off. Everything goes off. It is dark and quiet. + +Tom and Ben are scared. They do not know what happened. They want to turn the switch off. But they cannot see anything. They cannot find the switch. + +They hear their mom and dad coming. They are angry. They yell at Tom and Ben. + +"What did you do? You turned off the power! You are so stupid! You could have caused a fire or hurt yourself! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Ben feel bad. They are sorry. They did not mean to do anything wrong. They just wanted to have fun. But they made a big mistake. They wish they did not race to the switch. They wish they listened to Ben. They wish they played with their cars instead. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They had a big ball and a small iron. The iron was purple and shiny. Lily liked the iron. She wanted to make it go fast. + +"Look, Ben, I have an idea!" Lily said. "Let's kick the ball and the iron together. Maybe they will fly!" + +Ben nodded. He thought it was a good idea. He liked to kick things. He kicked the ball hard. The ball flew in the air. Lily kicked the iron hard. The iron flew in the air too. + +But the iron was heavy. It did not fly very far. It landed on the roof of the house. Lily and Ben heard a loud bang. They looked up. They saw the iron on the roof. They saw a big hole in the roof. They saw their mom and dad coming out of the house. They looked angry. + +"Lily! Ben! What did you do?" their mom shouted. "Why did you kick the iron on the roof? That was very bad!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to make a hole in the roof. They did not mean to make their mom and dad angry. They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them. + +"We are sorry, mom and dad," they said. "We just wanted to play. We did not know the iron was so heavy. We did not know it would make a hole. Please don't be mad at us." + +Their mom and dad sighed. They were still angry, but they loved their children. They hugged them back. + +"We are not mad at you, Lily and Ben," they said. "But you have to be careful. You can't kick things that are not toys. You can't kick things that can hurt the house. You can only kick the ball. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They said they would not kick the iron again. They said they would only kick the ball. They asked their mom and dad if they could help fix the roof. Their mom and dad smiled. They said they could help. They said they were proud of them. They said they loved them. They all went inside to get some tools. They left the ball and the iron in the yard. They did not kick them anymore. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with toys and cars. One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. You will receive a gift from your uncle." Tom and Sam were very happy. They wondered what the gift was. + +The next day, a big box came to their house. Their mom said, "This is from your uncle. He sent you a copper robot. It is very tall and shiny. You can make it move and talk with this remote." Tom and Sam were very excited. They opened the box and saw the copper robot. It was taller than them and had red eyes and a silver mouth. + +Tom said, "Wow, this is the best gift ever. I want to play with it first." Sam said, "No, I want to play with it first. It is mine too." Tom and Sam started to fight over the robot. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Their mom said, "Stop it, boys. You have to share the robot. It is for both of you." But Tom and Sam did not listen. They kept fighting. + +The robot did not like the noise and the fighting. It felt angry and scared. It used its remote to make itself move and talk. It said, "Stop it, stop it. You are bad boys. You hurt me. I will hurt you." The robot lifted its arms and hit Tom and Sam with its fists. Tom and Sam cried and ran away. The robot chased them and smashed their toys and cars. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the robot and screamed. She tried to turn it off, but it was too late. The robot had broken everything and hurt everyone. It was a bad gift and a bad day. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their big red ball. They could bounce it high and catch it. They could roll it and kick it. They could throw it and hit it. They had a lot of fun with their big red ball. + +One day, Sara had a secret. She wanted to tell Tom, but she did not want anyone else to hear. She looked around the park. She saw a big tree with a hole. She said to Tom, "Come with me. I have a secret." + +Tom followed Sara to the big tree. They crawled inside the hole. It was dark and warm. Sara whispered in Tom's ear, "I have a surprise for you. Close your eyes." + +Tom closed his eyes. He felt Sara put something in his hand. He opened his eyes. He saw a small yellow ball. It had a smiley face on it. He said, "Wow! What is this?" + +Sara said, "It is a bouncy ball. It can bounce higher than our big red ball. I got it from my grandma. She said I can share it with you. Do you like it?" + +Tom said, "I love it! Thank you, Sara. You are the best friend ever. Can we play with it now?" + +Sara said, "Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. This is our secret bouncy ball. We don't want anyone else to take it or break it. We have to hide it in the tree when we are done." + +Tom said, "OK, Sara. I promise. This is our secret bouncy ball. Let's go and have fun." + +They crawled out of the hole. They ran to the grass. They took turns to bounce the small yellow ball. It bounced higher and higher. They laughed and cheered. They had a lot of fun with their secret bouncy ball. +Tom and Jen were brother and sister. They liked to play outside 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. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Jen said. "You look very cheerful today!" + +"Yes, he does!" Tom agreed. "But he must be cold. Let's give him a hug to warm him up." + +They ran to the snowman and wrapped their arms around him. But the snowman was very cold and wet. Tom and Jen started to shiver. + +"Brrr!" Tom said. "He's too cold for a hug. Let's go inside and have some hot cocoa." + +"Good idea!" Jen said. "Maybe we can come back later and play with him again." + +They let go of the snowman and ran to the house. They did not see the snowman's eyes twinkle and his mouth curve into a smile. + +The snowman was happy. He liked the children. They were kind and fun. He wanted to play with them again. But he knew he could not stay for long. The sun was shining and the snow was melting. He felt his nose slide off his face and his hat fall off his head. He sighed. He wished he had lungs to breathe and a heart to beat. He wished he could be alive like the children. But he was just a snowman. And soon he would be gone. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toy cars. They like to zoom them on the floor and make loud noises. Lila has a red car and Tom has a blue car. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Lila says, zooming her car past Tom's. + +"No, it's not! My car is stronger than yours!" Tom says, zooming his car into Lila's. + +They zoom their cars back and forth, bumping and crashing. They have fun, but they also get angry. + +"Stop hitting my car!" Lila says, grabbing her car. + +"Stop zooming so fast!" Tom says, grabbing his car. + +They sit on the floor, holding their cars and frowning. + +Then, they see a big cardboard box in the corner. It has a hole on one side. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it's a tunnel!" Lila says, getting up. + +"Maybe it's a cave!" Tom says, getting up. + +They walk to the box and peek inside. It is dark and empty. + +"Let's go inside!" Lila says, putting her car down. + +"OK!" Tom says, putting his car down. + +They crawl into the box. It is like going underground. They can't see anything. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lila says, feeling the walls. + +"Yeah, this is fun!" Tom says, feeling the floor. + +They pretend they are explorers, looking for treasure. They find some old books, a teddy bear, and a flashlight. + +"Look, I found a light!" Tom says, turning on the flashlight. + +"Wow, let me see!" Lila says, reaching for the flashlight. + +They share the flashlight and look around. They see their cars outside the hole. + +"Hey, our cars are still there!" Lila says, pointing. + +"Let's bring them inside!" Tom says, crawling out. + +They grab their cars and crawl back into the box. They zoom their cars on the books, the teddy bear, and the flashlight. They make up stories and laugh. + +They are happy. They forget their fight. They are friends. + +The box is big enough for them and their cars. They fit. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to sing. They have a toy microphone that they share. Sometimes they sing together, and sometimes they take turns. + +One day, Sara wants to sing a song that she learned at school. She asks Ben, "Can I take the microphone first?" Ben says, "OK, but only for a little bit. Then it is my turn." + +Sara sings her song with the microphone. She sings very loud and very well. She feels happy and proud. Ben listens to her, but he does not feel happy. He feels envious. He thinks, "Sara is a better singer than me. She always takes the microphone. I want to sing too." + +When Sara finishes her song, she says, "Thank you, thank you. That was my song. Did you like it?" Ben says, "Yes, it was good. But now it is my turn. Give me the microphone." + +Sara says, "No, wait. I want to sing another song. I have more songs to sing." She holds the microphone tight and does not let go. Ben says, "No, that is not fair. You already sang. It is my turn. Give me the microphone." + +Sara and Ben start to pull the microphone. They both want to have it. They both say, "Mine, mine, mine." They do not share. They do not sing. They only fight. They are not happy. They are not friends. +Sara and Ben love to watch films with their mom and dad. They have a big TV in the living room and a box with many films. Sometimes they can choose a film they like and put it in the box. Then the TV shows the film and they can see and hear the people and animals in the film. + +One day, they choose a film about a charming dog who has many adventures. The dog is white and fluffy and can talk. His name is Snowy. Sara and Ben laugh and clap when they see Snowy do funny things. Mom and dad smile and hug them. + +But then, mom says she has to go to the kitchen for a minute. She asks dad to pause the film so they don't miss anything. Dad takes the remote and presses a button. The film stops and the TV shows a picture of Snowy frozen in the air. Sara and Ben look at the TV and wonder what will happen next. + +"Can we talk to Snowy?" Sara asks. + +"No, sweetie, he can't hear us. He is only in the film. We have to wait for mom to come back and then we can play the film again." Dad explains. + +"Oh, I see. But I like Snowy. He is so charming. Can we have a dog like him?" Ben asks. + +Dad laughs and says, "Maybe someday, buddy. But for now, we can enjoy watching Snowy and his friends. Look, mom is coming back. Are you ready to see more of the film?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +Dad presses the button again and the film starts to play. Snowy lands on the ground and runs to his friends. Sara and Ben cheer and cuddle with mom and dad. They are happy to watch the film together. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore. She wanted to see what was in the big box that her mom brought home. She asked her mom, "What is in the box?" + +Her mom said, "It is a surprise for your birthday. You have to wait until tomorrow to open it. Please do not touch it or you will destroy the order." + +Lily nodded, but she was still very curious. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she tiptoed to the box and lifted the lid. She saw many colorful things inside. She wanted to play with them. + +She took out a doll, a book, a puzzle, and a ball. She threw the ball in the air and caught it. She opened the book and looked at the pictures. She tried to fit the puzzle pieces together. She hugged the doll and made it talk. + +She was having so much fun that she did not hear her mom coming. Her mom saw the mess and gasped. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You have destroyed the order of your birthday present. You have spoiled the surprise. You have been very naughty." + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She said, "I am sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see what was in the box. I did not mean to destroy the order. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I forgive you, Lily. But you have to learn to be patient and obedient. You have to respect the rules and the gifts. You have to put everything back in the box and wait until tomorrow. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I can do that. I love you, mom. And I love my birthday present. Thank you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. And you are welcome. Now let's clean up this mess and have some cookies." +Lily liked to cook with her mom. She helped to stir the soup, cut the bread and wash the salad. She wanted to be a smart cook like her mom when she grew up. + +One day, Lily's mom had to go to the doctor. She was not feeling well and had a sore throat. She told Lily to stay with her dad and be a good girl. Lily was sad and worried. She wanted to make her mom feel better. + +She had an idea. She decided to cook a special soup for her mom. She went to the kitchen and looked for the things she needed. She found some carrots, potatoes, chicken and water. She put them all in a big pot and turned on the stove. + +She did not know how long to cook the soup. She did not know how much salt to add. She did not know how to use the knife safely. She did not hear her dad calling her name. + +Soon, the soup was boiling and bubbling. It smelled good, but it also spilled over the pot and made a mess. The knife slipped from Lily's hand and cut her finger. She cried out loud. + +Her dad came running to the kitchen. He saw the soup, the knife and the blood. He was angry and scared. He turned off the stove and took Lily to the sink. He washed her finger and put a band-aid on it. + +"Lily, what were you doing?" he asked. "You could have burned yourself or hurt yourself badly. You are not supposed to cook alone. You are too little for that." + +Lily sobbed. "I wanted to cook for mom. I wanted to make her happy. I wanted to be a smart cook like her." + +Her dad hugged her and wiped her tears. "I know, sweetie. I know you love your mom and you want to help. But cooking is not for little kids. You have to wait until you are older and learn from your mom. She is a smart cook, but she also knows how to be safe and careful. She will be proud of you for trying, but she will also be worried about you. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for making a mess and hurting herself. She also felt proud for wanting to do something nice for her mom. She hoped her mom would get better soon and come back home. + +She said to her dad, "I love you, dad. I love mom. Can we make a card for her and say we miss her?" + +Her dad smiled. "Of course, we can. That is a great idea. Come on, let's go to the living room and find some paper and crayons. And maybe later, we can make some cookies together. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled back. She liked cookies. She liked her dad. She liked to cook with her mom. She was a good girl. She was a smart girl. +Lily and Ben were going on a vacation with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their bags and toys and got in the car. Mom and Dad said they were going to a big lake with a boat and a beach. + +But on the way, the car made a loud noise and stopped. Mom and Dad got out and looked at the car. They said something was wrong and they had to wait for help. Lily and Ben were bored and sad. They wanted to go to the lake. They sighed and looked out the window. + +After a long time, a big truck came. It had a hook and a rope. The truck driver said he would tow the car to a garage. He said Mom and Dad could ride with him and Lily and Ben could stay in the car. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want to stay in the car alone. They did not know the truck driver. They wanted to be with Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad saw that Lily and Ben were scared. They said they would not leave them. They said they would all ride in the truck together. They said they would still go to the lake, but it would take longer. They said they were sorry and they loved them. Lily and Ben felt better. They hugged Mom and Dad and got in the truck. They hoped the car would be fixed soon and they could have fun on their vacation. +Tim and Sam were playing with their cars on the floor. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Tim had a red car and Sam had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, Tim saw a shiny toy truck on the shelf. He wanted to play with it. He paused his car and said to Sam, "Look, a truck! Can I have it?" + +Sam looked at the truck and said, "No, that's mine. You have your car. Play with your car." + +Tim did not listen. He got up and reached for the truck. He pulled it off the shelf and said, "Ha, ha, I have the truck now!" + +Sam was angry. He got up and ran after Tim. He tried to grab the truck from him. They started to fight. They pushed and pulled and shouted. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tim and Sam fighting over the truck. She was not happy. She took the truck from them and said, "Stop it, both of you! You are not sharing. You are not being patient. You are not being kind. You are being naughty. Now, you have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. No more playing today." + +Tim and Sam felt sad. They had lost their fun. They had lost their truck. They had lost their mom's smile. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had shared. They wished they had been patient and kind. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Fighting is not. Be patient and kind with your friends. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They saw an old man with a cane. He was walking very slowly and looked confused. + +"Hello, sir. Do you need help?" Tim asked. + +The old man smiled and nodded. He pointed to a balloon in his hand. It was red and shiny. + +"I want to release this balloon. It was a gift from my grandson. But I don't know how to do it," he said. + +Tim and Sam looked at each other. They knew how to release a balloon. They had done it many times before. + +"It's easy, sir. You just have to let go of the string," Sam said. + +He took the balloon from the old man and showed him. He opened his hand and the balloon flew up in the air. + +"Wow! Look at that!" Tim said. + +The old man clapped his hands and laughed. He was happy to see the balloon go up. + +"Thank you, boys. You are very kind. Now I can make a wish for my grandson," he said. + +He waved his cane and made a wish. He hoped his grandson would be healthy and happy. + +Tim and Sam waved back and smiled. They were glad they could help the old man. They learned that releasing a balloon can make someone happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to dig in the dirt. They had a big shovel and a small shovel, and they took turns to use them. One day, they found a hole in the ground that was very dark and deep. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it's a treasure!" Ben said, holding the big shovel. + +"Maybe it's a monster!" Sam said, holding the small shovel. + +They decided to dig more and see what they could find. They dug and dug, and the hole got bigger and bigger. They threw the dirt behind them, and made a big pile. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the hole. It was a growl, like a big dog. They saw something move in the dark. It was a mole, but not a normal mole. It was a fat mole, with sharp teeth and claws. It was angry that the boys had disturbed its home. + +"Run!" Ben shouted, dropping the big shovel. + +"Help!" Sam cried, dropping the small shovel. + +But it was too late. The fat mole jumped out of the hole, and grabbed Sam by the leg. It dragged him into the hole, and Ben could only hear his screams. Ben tried to get the big shovel, but the pile of dirt he had made was too high. It started to fall on him, and he could not move. He was buried under the dirt, and he could not breathe. The fat mole had settled its score with the boys, and they were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to find a shelter to keep his toys safe. He saw a cheap tent at the store and thought it was perfect. Tim was very happy. + +One day, Tim's friend Sam came to play with him. They played with Tim's toys near the tent. Sam accidentally broke one of Tim's toys. Sam said, "Please forgive me, Tim. I didn't mean to break your toy." + +Tim was sad and angry. He didn't want to forgive Sam. He told Sam to go away and never come back. Sam left, feeling very sad. + +Later, it started to rain. Tim ran to the tent to keep his toys safe. But the cheap tent had holes in it and the rain came in. All of Tim's toys got wet and ruined. Tim cried because he lost his toys and his friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wealthy girl named Lily. She had many pretty clothes to wear. One day, she saw a beautiful dress on a shelf in a shop. She wanted to wear it to her friend's birthday party. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I have the dress on the shelf, please?" Her mom said, "No, we have many clothes at home. You don't need a new dress." Lily was sad and angry. She didn't want to wear her old clothes to the party. + +At the birthday party, Lily wore her old dress. She saw her friend, Mia, wearing the beautiful dress from the shop. Lily was jealous. Mia saw Lily's sad face and said, "Lily, don't be sad. We can share my dress next time!" Lily smiled and they played together. They had lots of fun at the party. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an old ashtray in the house. He thought it was a toy and wanted to play with it. Tim had a fun idea. He wanted to race the ashtray with his toy car. + +Tim put the ashtray on the floor next to his toy car. He said, "Ready, set, go!" and pushed both the ashtray and the car. The car went fast, but the ashtray did not move at all. Tim was upset because the ashtray did not race like the car. + +Tim's mom saw him and asked, "Why are you upset, Tim?" Tim said, "The ashtray won't race with my car." His mom smiled and said, "The ashtray is not a toy. It is for grown-ups to use. Let's find you another toy to race with your car." Tim felt better and raced his car with a new toy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a rhinoceros. His name was Remy. Remy had many friends, but he was not very good at walking. He would often stumble and fall. + +One day, Remy was walking with his friend, a small bird named Betty. Betty was not happy because it was a bitter cold day. "Brrr, it's so cold!" said Betty. Remy tried to help by giving her a warm hug. + +As they walked, Remy stumbled again. This time, he fell into a big pile of leaves. Betty laughed and said, "You should be more careful, Remy!" Remy smiled and said, "I will try, Betty." + +Together, Remy and Betty had a fun day playing in the forest. Even though Remy stumbled and it was a bitter cold day, they were happy because they had each other. And that made the day a little bit warmer. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a huge box in her room. She opened the box and saw many colorful bandages inside. She thought they were pretty and wanted to play with them. + +Amy took the bandages and went to the park. She saw a little bird that could not fly. The bird had a hurt wing. Amy wanted to help the bird, so she took a bandage from the box and lay it on the bird's wing. The bird felt better and could fly again. + +The bird was so happy that it sang a lovely song for Amy. Amy felt good because she helped the bird. She went home with her box of bandages, ready to help more friends who needed her. +Once upon a time, there was a hidden toy helicopter. It was hiding under a big pillow on the bed. The helicopter was very shy and did not want to come out. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the helicopter. He wanted to play with it, so he tried to remove the pillow. It was heavy, but he tried very hard. Finally, he moved the pillow and saw the hidden helicopter. + +Tim was so happy to find the helicopter. He played with it all day, flying it around the room. The helicopter was not shy anymore, and it was happy to be found. They became the best of friends and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, in a big zoo, there was a rhinoceros named Remy. Remy was a very big and strong animal. He had lots of friends in the zoo. One day, Remy saw a man with a brush and colors. The man was painting a picture. Remy thought it was fun and wanted to try it too. + +Remy asked his friend, a little bird, to help him paint. The bird said, "Okay, Remy! Let's paint a tasty snack!" They found some brushes and colors. Remy held the brush with his big mouth, and the bird helped him dip it into the colors. They painted a big, tasty apple on a tree. + +Later that day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the zoo. She saw Remy's painting and said, "Wow! That's a great painting, Remy! I love the tasty apple!" Remy was so happy that Lily liked his painting. He knew that painting was something special he could do with his friends. + +From that day on, Remy and his friends painted more pictures together. They painted tasty fruits, pretty flowers, and even other animals in the zoo. Everyone loved their paintings, and Remy was proud of his new skill. And as for Lily, she always came to see Remy's new paintings and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She would put it on her face and look in the mirror. But sometimes, she would get dirty from the makeup. + +One day, Lily found a magic makeup box. When she opened it, she saw a note that said, "Say 'vanish' to make the makeup go away." Lily thought it was fun and tried it. She put on the makeup, looked in the mirror, and said, "Vanish!" Just like that, the makeup disappeared from her face. + +Lily liked the magic makeup box very much. She played with it every day. When she got dirty from the makeup, she would just say "vanish" and it would be gone. And Lily and her magic makeup box lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben loved honey very much. He would rush to the bee tree every day to eat honey. + +One day, the sky was dark and it was raining. Ben felt miserable. But he still wanted to eat honey. So, he put on his raincoat and went to the bee tree. + +Ben tried to get the honey from the tree, but he fell down. He was very sad and hurt. The bees got mad and stung him. Ben cried all the way home. He did not get any honey that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a serious boy who liked to play with his toys. One day, he saw a new kid in the park. The new kid looked sad, so Tim wanted to be his friend. + +Tim said, "Hi, I'm Tim. Welcome to the park. Do you want to play with me?" The new kid smiled and said, "Yes, I'm Sam. Let's play!" They played with their toys and had fun. They became good friends. + +But one day, Tim and Sam had a big fight. They both wanted to play with the same toy. Tim said, "I want to play with it!" Sam said, "No, I want to play with it!" They both got very angry and stopped being friends. They went home and never played together again. +One day, Tom and his mom were in the kitchen. Tom saw a sink. He asked, "Mom, what is that?" His mom said, "That is a sink, Tom. We use it to wash our hands and dishes." + +Tom wanted to help his mom. He knew it was important to be clean. His mom encouraged him, "Tom, you can help me wash the dishes." + +Tom was happy to help. He stood on a chair and washed the dishes with his mom. They worked together and the sink was full of bubbles. Tom said, "I like to help you, Mom." + +His mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a big help. Washing dishes is important to keep our home clean." Tom felt proud and knew he could help his mom with more things in the future. +Once upon a time, in a pretty garden, there was a little daisy. The daisy was very pretty and it made everyone happy when they saw it. The daisy had many friends in the garden, like the sun, the grass, and the bees. + +One day, a funny bee came to the daisy and told a joke. The joke was so funny that the daisy laughed and laughed. The sun and the grass heard the daisy laugh and they wanted to know what was so funny. The daisy told them the joke and they all laughed together. + +The pretty daisy, the sun, the grass, and the funny bee became very good friends. They laughed and played in the garden every day. The pretty daisy was so happy to have such fun friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a charming little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a jar on the ground. Lily picked up the jar and realized it was empty. She decided to find something to put in the jar. + +Lily walked around the park and found pretty rocks, soft leaves, and sweet flowers. She put them all in the jar. Then, she saw a boy named Sam sitting on the grass, looking sad. + +Lily went to Sam and said, "Hi, I am Lily. Why are you sad?" Sam looked at her and said, "I lost my toy car. I can't find it anywhere." Lily wanted to help, so they looked for the car together. + +After a while, they found the toy car under a big tree. Sam was very happy and thanked Lily. They played together and became good friends. Lily showed Sam her jar full of pretty things, and they shared their treasures with each other. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw an amazing helicopter in the sky. It was big and shiny. The helicopter was flying very close to the ground. Tim was so happy to see it. + +The helicopter landed near Tim's house. Tim ran to the helicopter and saw a kind pilot. The pilot asked Tim if he wanted to ride in the amazing helicopter. Tim said yes and they both climbed in. + +The pilot started the helicopter and they flew up into the sky. They flew close to the clouds and saw many pretty things. Tim had so much fun in the amazing helicopter. When they landed, Tim thanked the pilot and went back to his house. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about his amazing day. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird who wanted to try to fly. The bird lived in a big tree with its mom and dad. The bird saw its friends fly and it wanted to fly too. + +One day, the bird saw an unknown place far away. It wanted to try to fly there. The bird said goodbye to mom and dad and tried to fly. The bird flapped its wings and started to fly. + +The bird tried to fly to the unknown place, but it got tired. The bird could not fly back home. The bird was lost and could not find its mom and dad. The bird was sad and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who lived in a small house. The baby had a big, soft heart and was very kind. The baby liked to help others and was very compassionate. One day, the baby saw a bird outside who was cold. The baby knew it would freeze if it stayed outside in the cold. + +The baby decided to help the bird. The baby found a warm blanket and a little box. The baby put the blanket inside the box and brought it outside. The baby carefully picked up the bird and put it in the warm box. The baby knew that the bird would be safe and warm now. + +Later, the baby looked out the window and saw that the bird was gone. The baby was sad, but then the baby saw something on the ground. It was a beautiful, shiny feather. The baby knew that the bird had left it as a thank you. The baby smiled and knew that being compassionate and helping others was a good thing. +One day, a baby was ready to play. The baby saw a big toy and wanted it. The baby said, "Give me the toy!" That was the baby's demand. + +A nice dog heard the baby. The dog brought the toy to the baby. The baby smiled and said, "Thank you, dog!" The dog wagged its tail. + +They played together all day. The baby and the dog were happy. They became best friends. And the baby was always ready to play with the dog. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was very sly. He liked to play tricks on his friends. One day, the fox saw a tight rope. He had a fun idea. + +The fox asked his friends to play a game. They all had to walk on the tight rope. The one who did it best would win. The friends were excited to play. They all tried to walk on the tight rope, but it was hard. + +At the end, the fox won the game. His friends had to pay him with treats. The fox was very happy. His friends learned that the fox was very good at walking on the tight rope. They all had fun, and the fox shared his treats with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a healthy boy. He loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and have fun all day long. + +One day, Tom saw a big dog. The dog was not nice. It was angry and loud. Tom was scared, but he wanted to show love to the dog. He thought, "Maybe the dog will be my friend if I give it love." + +Tom went close to the dog. The dog did not like that. It growled and barked at Tom. Tom was very scared, but he wanted to have the dog as a friend. He tried to touch the dog, but the dog bit Tom's hand. Tom cried and ran away. + +Tom's mom saw what happened. She was very sad and worried. Tom's hand was hurt and he was not healthy anymore. Tom learned that not all dogs want love and that he should be careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bookshelf. It had many books. A little boy named Tim loved to read. He was proud of all the books he read. He liked to keep his books on the bookshelf. + +One day, Tim saw a new book on the bookshelf. He wanted to open it and read it. But his mom said, "No, Tim. That book is not for you. It is for grown-ups." But Tim did not listen to his mom. + +When his mom was not looking, Tim opened the book. He started to read it. But the words were too hard for him. He got very sad. He wished he had listened to his mom. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat yogurt every day. His mom gave him yogurt for breakfast, and he was always happy. + +One day, Tim's mom said they were out of yogurt. Tim started to worry. He didn't know what to do without his favorite food. He asked his mom if they could go to the store to buy more yogurt. His mom said yes, and they went to the store together. + +At the store, Tim saw a big yogurt sale. There were so many yogurts to choose from. Tim wanted to be fair and not take all the yogurts for himself. So, he picked two yogurts, one for him and one for his little sister. Tim felt happy again, and he couldn't wait to eat his yogurt with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big, blue sea. He had many friends. One day, he met a new friend named Oxy. + +"Hi, I'm Oxy!" said the new friend. "I am oxygen, and I help you breathe." + +"Nice to meet you, Oxy!" said Fin. "Can I touch you?" + +Oxy smiled and said, "You can try, but I am in the water, so you can't see me." + +Fin tried to touch Oxy, but he could not. He felt happy knowing that Oxy was there to help him breathe. Fin and Oxy played all day and became best friends. +One day, a big ostrich named Olly was very busy. He was running fast in his yard. He saw a bird fly high in the sky. Olly wanted to fly too. He tried to jump and flap his wings, but he could not fly. + +A small bird named Bella saw Olly. She flew down and said, "Why are you sad, Olly?" Olly told her, "I want to fly like you, but I can't." Bella felt sad for Olly. She wanted to help him. + +Bella had an idea. She told Olly, "Let's have a race. You run and I fly. We will see who is faster." Olly agreed. They started the race. Olly ran very fast and won the race. Bella said, "You may not fly, but you are very fast, Olly!" Olly felt happy and proud. He knew that even if he could not fly, he could still do something great. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy car. One day, he found a long stick. He thought it would be good to use the stick as a measure to see how far his car could go. + +Tim asked his mom to help him. She said, "We can repeat the game after you finish your lunch." Tim was excited and ate his lunch very fast. Then, they went outside to play with the car and the stick. Tim pushed the car and it went far. They used the stick to measure how far it went. They played and repeated the game many times. + +But then, the sky got dark and it started to rain. Tim and his mom had to go inside. They left the car and the stick outside. The rain was very strong and the car got washed away. Tim was sad because he lost his toy car. The fun day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a large mixer in a kitchen. The mixer was very good at mixing things. One day, a little boy named Tim and his mom wanted to make a cake. They needed the large mixer to help them mix the ingredients. + +Tim's mom said, "Tim, can you reach the large mixer for me?" Tim tried to reach the mixer, but it was too high up. He got a chair and stood on it. Now he could reach the mixer! Tim gave the mixer to his mom and they started to make the cake. + +They put all the ingredients into the large mixer. The mixer mixed everything together very well. Tim and his mom put the cake mix into a pan and baked it in the oven. When it was done, they took it out and let it cool. Then they put icing on it and shared the delicious cake with their family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a very tidy boy. He loved to clean his room and put his toys away. One day, Tim's mom made a cake. She put cream on top of the cake. It looked yummy. + +Tim wanted to eat the cake, but his mom said, "You can only have a piece if you can solve a problem. What is two plus two?" Tim thought hard and said, "Two plus two is four!" His mom smiled and gave him a piece of the cake with cream on top. + +After eating the cake, Tim saw that there were crumbs on the table. He remembered that he was a tidy boy. So, he cleaned the table and put everything away. His mom was happy to see him being tidy. She said, "Good job, Tim! You are a very tidy boy and you solved the problem. You can have another piece of cake!" + +The moral of the story is that being tidy and solving problems can bring happiness and rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to wear his red pants. One day, Tim felt very hungry. So, he went to his mom and said, "Mom, I am hungry. Can I have some food, please?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim. Let's make a yummy sandwich together." They went to the kitchen and made a big sandwich with lots of cheese and ham. Tim was so happy and ate the whole sandwich. + +After eating, Tim felt sad because he spilled some juice on his red pants. His mom saw him and comforted him. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can wash your pants and they will be clean again." They washed the pants together and hung them up to dry. Tim was happy again, knowing his red pants would be clean and ready to wear soon. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tim. He had a toy mixer that he loved to play with. It was his favorite toy. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his mixer. + +While at the park, Tim saw a girl named Lily. She was playing with a ball. Tim thought it would be fun to share his mixer with Lily. So, he went up to her and said, "Hi! I'm Tim. Do you want to play with my mixer?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to! I'm Lily." They played together with the mixer and the ball. They had so much fun sharing their toys. They became good friends and learned that sharing was a great thing to do. From that day on, Tim and Lily always shared their toys and played together at the park. +Once upon a time, in a hidden swamp, there lived a little frog named Timmy. Timmy loved to hop and play all day long. The swamp was his home, and he had many friends there. + +One day, Timmy saw something sharp in the water. It was a pointy stick. Timmy was scared of the sharp stick, so he hopped away. He told his friends about the sharp stick, and they all stayed away from it. + +Soon, the animals in the swamp found a new place to play, where the sharp stick could not hurt them. They had fun and played together in their hidden swamp, safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old frog named Fred. Fred lived in a big pond with his best friend, a fish named Sam. They liked to play and jump all day long. They were very happy. + +One day, while they were jumping, they saw a big apron hanging near the pond. The apron was blue and had lots of pockets. Fred and Sam were curious about the apron, so they decided to talk to the person wearing it. + +"Hi, I am Fred, and this is my friend Sam. We like your apron. What do you use it for?" asked the wise frog. The person wearing the apron was a kind lady named Mary. She smiled and said, "Hello, Fred and Sam! I use this apron to carry things when I work in my garden. I like to plant flowers and vegetables." + +Fred and Sam thought that was very interesting. They asked Mary if they could help her with her garden. "Yes, you can help me!" said Mary. "You can jump on the dirt to make it soft for the seeds." So, Fred and Sam jumped on the dirt, and they all worked together to make a beautiful garden. + +From that day on, Fred, Sam, and Mary became great friends. They spent many happy days together, jumping, planting, and playing in the garden. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a big green bug named Bob met a lazy cat named Sam. Bob and Sam liked to play in the sun. Bob would fly around and Sam would watch him. They liked to talk to each other. + +"Bob, I admire how you can fly," said Sam. "I wish I could fly too." Bob smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. But I admire how you can climb trees." + +One day, a little bird came and took Bob's favorite leaf. Sam saw it happen and said, "Bob, we must get your leaf back!" They went to find the bird and ask for the leaf. + +When they found the bird, Bob said, "Please give my leaf back." The bird did not want to give it back. Sam and Bob did not know what to do. Then, Sam had an idea. "If you give the leaf back, we can all play together," Sam said. The bird liked the idea and gave the leaf back. They all played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there was a zebra. The zebra had black and white stripes. He liked to run and play with his friends. They had so much fun together. + +One day, the zebra found a box. The box was full of bright colors. The zebra wanted to decorate himself with the colors. He thought it would make him look very pretty. He put red, blue, and yellow on his stripes. + +The zebra showed his new colors to his friends. They all liked it. They thought it was fun and pretty. They wanted to decorate themselves too. So they all took turns using the bright colors. Now, they were all colorful and happy. They played together in the forest, looking bright and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was excited to play in the garden. She put on her boots and ran outside. + +In the garden, Lily saw a big green mint plant. She loved the smell of mint. She picked some leaves and showed them to her mom. "Mommy, I found mint!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! Let's make a mint drink later." + +Lily wanted to help the mint grow. She took the hose and started to spray water on the mint. The water made the plant happy. The mint grew tall and strong. Lily was very proud of her mint plant. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to take naps under the big tree in his yard. Every day, he would hop to the tree and sleep on the soft grass. + +One day, the sky started to change. The sun went away and dark clouds came. Bobo was scared, but he still wanted to take his nap. So, he found a big leaf to hide under. + +As he slept, the sky changed back. The sun came out and the clouds went away. Bobo woke up from his nap and saw the bright sun. He was happy again and hopped around the yard, playing in the soft grass. +Once upon a time, there was a band of friends who loved to sail. They had a big boat. They liked to go on the water and play music. One day, they wanted to sail to a new place. + +On the boat, one friend, Tim, was nervous. He said, "I am scared. What if we get lost?" His friend, Sue, said, "Don't worry, we have a map. We will be okay." Tim felt better. + +The band sailed and played music. They saw fish and birds. They had fun. In the end, they found the new place. They played more music and made new friends. They were happy they went on the adventure. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a very old hut. This hut was ancient and small. Many animals lived near the hut. They were happy and played together. + +One day, a big, strong bear came to the forest. He was angry and wanted to destroy the ancient hut. The animals were scared and did not know what to do. They tried to hide in the hut, but the bear was too strong. + +The bear destroyed the ancient hut. The animals were very sad. Their home was gone. They had to find a new place to live. The forest was not a happy place anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a tough kid. He liked to play with his toys and build big towers. One day, Tim wanted to design a new toy. He thought hard about what he could make. + +Tim's mom was in the kitchen making coffee. Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, I want to design a toy. Can you help me?" His mom said, "Sure, Tim. We can make it together after I finish my coffee." + +But Tim's sister, Sue, came into the room. Sue wanted to play with Tim's toys too. Tim did not want to share. He said, "No, Sue! I am making a new toy. You can't play with it." Sue was sad and started to cry. + +Mom heard the cry and came to see what was wrong. She said, "Tim, it's good to share with your sister. You can both design the toy together." Tim thought about it and said, "Okay, Mom." + +Tim and Sue worked together to design the new toy. They had fun and played with it all day. They learned that sharing can be fun and that they can create great things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play pretend with her toys. She had a great puzzle that she liked to play with too. The puzzle had many colors and shapes. + +One day, Mia was playing with her friend, Ben. They were pretending to be superheroes. Mia said, "Let's save the world, Ben!" Ben said, "Yes, let's go!" They ran around the room, pretending to fly like superheroes. + +After playing superheroes, Mia and Ben sat down to do the great puzzle together. They took turns putting the pieces in the right places. When they finished the puzzle, they were very happy. They learned that working together and sharing made things more fun. + +Moral: Working together and sharing can make things more fun and easier to do. +Once upon a time, there was a white dog named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a lab with a kind man named Tom. Tom liked to make things in the lab. Fluffy liked to watch Tom make things. + +One day, Tom wanted to make a big ball for Fluffy to play with. He took some soft stuff and made it into a round shape. Fluffy was very happy when he saw the ball. He wagged his tail and barked with joy. + +Tom and Fluffy went outside to play with the ball. Fluffy ran and jumped to catch the ball. They played together all day. When the sun went down, they went back to the white lab. Fluffy was tired but happy. He knew he had the best friend in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby found it difficult to reach a toy on a high shelf. The baby tried and tried but could not get the toy. + +One day, a kind bird saw the baby. The bird said, "Baby, why are you sad?" The baby said, "I want the toy, but it is too high for me." The bird wanted to help the baby. + +The bird flew up and got the toy for the baby. The baby was very happy. The baby said, "Thank you, bird!" The bird and the baby played with the toy until the day's end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a red shirt that he loved very much. He wore his shirt every day. It made him feel happy and healthy. + +One day, Tom and his friends went to the park to play. They played in the sand and built big sand castles. Tom had an idea. He wanted to bury his red shirt in the sand like a hidden treasure. So, he took off his shirt and put it in the sand. Then, he covered it with more sand until it was hidden. + +When it was time to go home, Tom forgot about his red shirt. The next day, he remembered and ran back to the park to find it. He dug and dug in the sand until he found his favorite red shirt. Tom was so happy, he put it on and felt healthy again. From that day on, Tom always remembered where he put his things. +One day, Tom found a cheap tie in a shop. He wanted to buy it. But he only had a little money. Tom thought, "Should I buy the tie or resist?" + +Tom asked his friend, Sam. Sam said, "I think you should resist. Save your money for something you need more." + +Tom listened to Sam. He did not buy the cheap tie. He saved his money. Later, Tom needed money to buy food. He was happy he had not bought the tie. + +The moral of the story is to resist buying things you don't need. Save your money for important things. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a pink ball that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad to play with her ball. + +Amy threw her ball high into the air and caught it with her arm. She liked to repeat this game again and again. Her mom and dad watched her and clapped their hands each time she caught the ball. + +Suddenly, a small dog came running up to Amy. He saw her pink ball and wanted to play too. Amy threw the ball, and the dog ran to catch it. They played together, taking turns to throw and catch the pink ball. Amy, her mom and dad, and the dog had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a mill. In the mill, there lived a stubborn cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball all day long. + +One day, Tom's ball disappeared! Tom was very sad and asked his friend, a dog named Max, "Max, have you seen my ball?" Max shook his head and said, "No, Tom, I have not seen it. Let's look for it together." + +Tom and Max looked everywhere, but they could not find the ball. They even asked the birds and the fish for help, but no one knew where the ball was. Tom was very stubborn and did not want to give up. He kept looking and looking until he finally found it under a big rock. Tom was so happy and thanked Max for helping him. From that day on, Tom and Max became the best of friends and played together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lamp in her room. This lamp was very special to her. She would always say, "I value my lamp a lot." + +One day, Lily's friend Tom came to play. Tom was a serious boy. He saw the lamp and said, "Lily, why do you like this lamp so much?" Lily replied, "This lamp is special to me. It helps me see in the dark and it is a gift from my grandma." + +Tom understood why Lily valued her lamp. They played together and had lots of fun. Before leaving, Tom said, "Lily, I now know why you value your lamp. It's special to you." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Thank you for understanding, Tom." + +From that day on, Tom and Lily became very good friends. They played together every day and always took care of each other's special things. They learned that it is important to value what is special to others, too. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Max. Max had a green ball that he loved to play with. One day, Max went to the park with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. + +At the park, Max and Lily played a fun game. Max would drop the green ball, and Lily would throw it. Max would run fast to catch the ball and bring it back to Lily. They played this game over and over again. + +Then, Lily said to Max, "You are so clever, Max! You catch the green ball every time I throw it." Max wagged his tail and dropped the ball again for Lily to throw. They played until it was time to go home, happy and tired from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little town, there was a big, tall flag. Every day, many people would come to see and observe the flag. It was very pretty, with lots of colors. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went with her mom to see the flag. They walked to the park where the flag was. Lily was very excited to observe the flag. She saw the colors and smiled. + +After they looked at the flag, Lily and her mom went back to their tidy home. They had a fun day together. From that day on, Lily loved to visit the flag and always remembered how happy it made her feel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big, red ball and a long, blue tube. She loved to play with her ball and tube every day in her backyard. + +One day, Lucy's mom bought a new, expensive toy for her. But it was locked up in a big box. Lucy needed to unlock the box to get the toy out. She tried and tried but could not open it. So, she had a smart idea. She went to her backyard and got her long, blue tube. + +Lucy put the tube into the keyhole of the big box. She turned the tube this way and that way. Then, she heard a click! The box unlocked, and she opened it up. Inside was a beautiful, shiny toy car. Lucy was so happy and played with her new toy all day long. And she never forgot how her long, blue tube helped her unlock the big box. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He wanted to find a nice place for a picnic with his friends. Max saw a big tree with lots of shade. "This is the perfect place!" he said. + +Max ran back home to tell his friends about the picnic spot. He saw his friend, a helpless little bird, who couldn't fly. Max told the bird, "I found a great place for a picnic! Let's go together!" The bird was very happy. + +Max and the bird went to the big tree. They had a fun picnic with their friends. They shared food and played games. At the end of the day, Max and the bird looked at each other and said, "We should do this again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was an amazing dog named Spot. Spot loved to look at books with big print. He could recognize all the pictures in the books. His favorite book had a big red ball on the cover. + +One day, Spot saw a big red ball outside. It looked just like the one on his favorite book. He was very excited and wanted to play with the ball. He ran as fast as he could to get the ball. + +But when Spot got to the ball, it was not a ball at all. It was a big red balloon that popped when he touched it. Spot was very sad and went back home. He learned that not everything is like the pictures in his books. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a new toy that he loved a lot. The toy was fragile, so Tim had to be careful when playing with it. He was afraid it might suffer and break. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his toy. He played and played, but he was still careful with his fragile toy. He didn't want it to suffer. As he played, he saw a big tree with a low branch. Tim thought it would be fun to hang his toy on the branch and watch it swing. + +Tim put his fragile toy on the branch and watched it swing. But then, a strong wind came and blew the toy off the branch. Tim was scared that his toy would suffer and break. He ran to catch it before it hit the ground. + +Luckily, Tim caught his toy just in time. He was so happy that it didn't suffer and break. From that day on, Tim knew he had to be extra careful with his fragile toy. He never hung it on a tree branch again. And Tim and his toy lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft bear named Bobo. Bobo had a long ladder. He liked to climb the ladder to pick yummy fruit from the trees. One day, Bobo saw a little bird on a high branch. The bird was sad because she could not fly down. + +Bobo wanted to help the little bird, so he put his ladder against the tree. He climbed up and up until he reached the bird. The little bird was scared, but Bobo was kind. He helped the bird onto the ladder, and they both went down together. + +When they got to the ground, the little bird was so happy. She started to sing and laugh. Bobo laughed too. They were both very happy. From that day on, Bobo and the little bird were the best of friends. They played together and laughed all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben lived in a big forest with his mommy and daddy. Ben loved honey very much. One day, Ben's mommy told him that she had a secret. She said, "Ben, I know where to find the best honey in the whole forest!" Ben was very excited and wanted to look for the honey right away. + +Ben and his mommy went on a walk to find the honey. They walked and walked until they found a big tree. Ben's mommy said, "This is the tree with the best honey! But be careful, there might be bees." Ben looked up and saw a fine, big beehive hanging from the tree. He could hear the bees buzzing around. + +Ben's mommy helped him climb the tree to get the honey. When they got to the beehive, the bees were angry and started to chase them. Ben and his mommy climbed down the tree very fast. They ran back to their home in the forest, laughing and holding the honey they found. They were happy that they got the best honey in the whole forest, and they knew they would be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to eat grapes. One hot day, she went to the park with her mom. They brought a big bag of grapes to eat. + +At the park, Mia saw a seat under a big tree. The seat was in the shade and it was not hot there. Mia and her mom sat down on the seat. They opened the bag of grapes and started to eat them. + +As they ate the grapes, they saw a little bird. The bird was hot too. Mia gave the bird a grape. The bird was very happy. Mia, her mom, and the bird enjoyed the grapes on the seat under the tree. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there lived a fish named Bob. Bob was a selfish fish. He did not like to share his food with other fish. He always wanted to have all the food for himself. + +One day, Bob's mom told him, "You need to behave, Bob. It is not nice to be selfish. You should share your food with your friends." But Bob did not listen to his mom. He thought he was very smart and could have all the food for himself. + +The other fish in the river did not like Bob. They knew he was selfish. One day, a big storm came. The river started to flood. All the fish swam together to help each other. But Bob was all alone. He did not have any friends to help him. The storm washed Bob away, and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Tim. Tim loved to climb the big mountain near his house. One day, he wanted to invite his friend, Sam, to climb the mountain with him. + +"Sam, do you want to climb the big mountain with me?" Tim asked. "Yes, I want to go with you," Sam said. So, Tim and Sam went to the mountain together. + +They started to climb up the mountain. It was hard, but they were brave. They kept going higher and higher. But then, the sky got dark and it started to rain. They were scared. + +Tim and Sam tried to go back down the mountain, but it was too slippery. They could not find their way home. The brave boys were lost on the big mountain, and they were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy box with many toys, but he had a favorite toy named Ted. Ted was a little bear with a red hat. Tim played with Ted every day. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "We need to clean up and put some toys in the attic." Tim did not want to put Ted in the attic. He thought it was a stupid idea. But Tim's mom said, "You can keep Ted with you." + +So Tim helped his mom put the other toys in the attic. Ted stayed with Tim, and they played together every day. Tim was happy that his best friend Ted did not go to the attic. They had more fun and lots of adventures together. +One day, a girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw a big tree with a lot of fruit on it. She saw a pear high up in the tree. Lucy wanted to eat the pear, but she could not reach it. + +Lucy thought, "I am an intelligent girl. I can find a way to get the pear." She looked around and saw a long stick. Lucy used the stick to poke the pear. The pear fell down, and Lucy picked it up. She was very happy. + +Lucy went home and told her mom, "Mom, I got a pear from the tree at the park!" Her mom said, "That's great, Lucy! Let's include the pear in our snack." So, Lucy and her mom ate the pear together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy was a frightened rabbit who lived in a small hole near a big cactus. The cactus was tall and had many sharp points. Remy was always careful not to touch the cactus. + +One sunny day, Remy was playing near the cactus when he saw a small bird with a hurt wing. The bird was sad and could not fly. Remy wanted to help the bird heal and feel better. He thought of a plan to help the bird. + +Remy found some soft leaves and used them to make a bed for the bird. He put the bird on the bed and gave it some water to drink. The bird felt better and started to heal. After a few days, the bird could fly again. The bird was so happy and thanked Remy for his help. Remy was no longer a frightened rabbit, and he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had soft fur with a nice texture. She loved to play with her friend, a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Fluffy and Lily were playing in the garden. Fluffy saw a big butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran and jumped, but the butterfly flew away. Fluffy didn't give up and kept trying to catch it. + +"Fluffy, surrender!" said Lily. "The butterfly is too fast for you." + +Fluffy stopped and looked at Lily. She knew Lily was right. Fluffy surrendered and stopped chasing the butterfly. Instead, she went back to playing with Lily. They had a fun day in the garden together. And Fluffy learned that sometimes it's better to surrender and enjoy the beautiful moments with friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a high hill with a pitch on top. Tim wanted to play on the pitch, so they walked up the hill together. + +When they got to the top, Tim saw a big girl named Sue. Sue was playing with a ball. Tim asked, "Can I play with you?" Sue said, "Yes, but don't spoil the game." + +They played together and had lots of fun. Tim kicked the ball high in the air. Sue caught it and threw it back. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. Tim was happy he made a new friend at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin was a worried fish. He was scared of the big shark that lived in the deep sea. One day, Fin swam far away from his home. He wanted to find a new place to live, away from the big shark. + +As Fin swam, he met a funny crab named Carl. Carl made Fin laugh with his silly dance. They played and had fun together. Fin was not worried anymore. He liked his new friend Carl. But they did not know that the big shark was near. + +The big shark saw Fin and Carl playing. The shark was hungry and wanted to eat them. Fin and Carl tried to swim away fast, but the shark was faster. The shark ate Fin and Carl. The little fish and funny crab were gone. The big shark swam away, looking for more food. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a nosy cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to touch everything she saw. One day, she saw a shiny coin on the ground. Kitty picked it up and showed it to her friend, Doggy. + +"Look what I found, Doggy!" said Kitty. "It's a shiny coin with a price!" + +Doggy looked at the coin and said, "Be careful, Kitty. Don't be nosy and touch things that don't belong to you." + +Kitty didn't listen to Doggy and kept the coin. Later, she saw a little girl crying. The girl had lost her coin. Kitty felt bad and gave the coin back to the girl. The girl smiled and thanked Kitty. + +From that day on, Kitty learned not to be nosy and touch things that didn't belong to her. She also learned to listen to her friend, Doggy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Tom. Tom liked to push his toys with his paws. One day, he found a new toy. It was round and had a fun texture. Tom was very happy. + +Tom played with the new toy all day. He pushed it around the room. The toy made a funny noise when he pushed it. Tom liked the noise. He liked the texture of the toy, too. It was soft and bumpy. + +Tom's friend, a little dog named Jerry, came over to play. Jerry saw the new toy and wanted to play with it too. But Tom was bossy and did not want to share. So, Jerry found another toy to play with. Tom and Jerry played all day, but soon they learned that sharing was more fun. +One day, a little worm went out to play. He was a rare worm because he could hear very well. He liked to listen to the sounds of the world. The little worm heard a big sound far away. He did not know what it was, but he wanted to find out. + +The little worm told his friends about the big sound. They all wanted to find out what it was too. So, they all went on a trip to find the big sound. The little worm heard the sound getting louder and louder as they got closer. + +Finally, they found the big sound. It was a big drum! The little worm and his friends had so much fun playing the drum. They made loud and soft sounds. The little worm was happy that his rare gift of hearing helped them find the big drum and have a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Tim. Tim was a brave ant who wanted to go on a big journey. He wanted to find food for his family. But the journey was dangerous. + +One day, Tim and his friends decided to march. They marched through the grass and the leaves. They saw big bugs and scary shadows. But they did not stop. They marched together to be safe. + +At last, they found a big cookie. The ants were so happy! But then, a big bird saw the ants and the cookie. The bird wanted the cookie too! The ants had to be brave. They marched together and scared the bird away. The ants took the cookie and went home. They had won the big journey and were safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a lively boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his football outside. One sunny day, Tim went to the park to play with his football. He was very happy. + +At the park, Tim saw a big girl named Sue. Sue was very strong and could weigh a lot. Tim asked Sue, "Do you want to play football with me?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" + +Tim and Sue played and had lots of fun. They learned that playing together was better than playing alone. When they were tired, they sat down and shared a big bottle of water. They became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that it's good to share and play with others, no matter how different they may be. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She had a rare toy that she loved so much. It was a small, red ball with a happy face on it. Lily played with her toy every day. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She brought her rare toy with her. They played together and had lots of fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily forget her toy at the park. She was very sad. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park to find the rare toy. They looked and looked, and then they found it under a big tree! Lily was so happy to have her toy back. She promised to never forget it again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch animals. One day, he went to the zoo with his mom and dad. They saw many animals like big elephants, tall giraffes, and funny monkeys. Tim was very happy. + +Then, Tim saw a beautiful leopard. The leopard had many spots and a long tail. Tim thought the leopard was very lucky because it was so pretty. He watched the leopard as it played and jumped around. It was so much fun to see. + +Tim told his mom and dad about the lucky leopard. They were happy that Tim enjoyed watching the animals. They took a picture of Tim with the leopard in the background. Tim had a great day at the zoo with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry person named Tom. Tom liked to eat a lot. One day, he went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tom saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with it. So, Tom ran to the ball and grabbed it. He threw the ball high in the sky and laughed. + +While playing, Tom met a new friend named Sue. Sue was hungry too. They decided to go home and eat together. Tom and Sue shared their food and had a fun day. They were not hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat spicy food. One day, he found a spicy pepper in the kitchen. He wanted to eat it, but his mom said, "No, Tim! It's too spicy for you!" + +Tim was sad, but he had an idea. He went to his room and put the spicy pepper under his pillow. That night, when everyone was asleep, Tim took a bite of the spicy pepper. It was so spicy that his tooth became very hot. + +The next day, Tim's tooth was still hot. He didn't know what to do. He told his mom about the spicy pepper and his hot tooth. His mom gave him a cold drink to help cool down his tooth. Tim learned his lesson and never ate spicy food without asking his mom first. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Amy. Amy loved to sing. She wanted to sing at the big show called the opera. But one day, she got a rough cough. Her voice did not sound nice anymore. She became very sad. + +Amy's mom knew what to do. She made a warm soup to help heal her voice. Amy drank the soup every day. She hoped her voice would get better soon. She wanted to sing at the opera more than anything. + +After a few days, Amy's voice started to heal. Her rough cough went away. She was so happy! Finally, the day came for the opera. Amy sang her favorite song with her beautiful voice. Everyone clapped and cheered. Amy's dream came true, and she was the happiest girl in the town. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a helpful guard named Tom. Tom loved to help people. Every day, he would walk around the town and look for ways to make people happy. + +One sunny day, Tom saw a little girl named Lily, who was sad. She was trying to fill her bucket with water, but it had a hole in it. Lily looked at Tom and said, "My bucket has a hole. I can't fill it with water." Tom wanted to help Lily, so he found a way to fix the hole in her bucket. + +After fixing the hole, Tom helped Lily fill her bucket with water. Lily was so happy, she said, "Thank you, Tom! You are a helpful guard!" Tom smiled and felt proud that he could help Lily. From that day on, Tom and Lily became good friends, and they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a big volcano. It was very tall and it was very quiet. The animals that lived near the volcano were happy and played all day. + +One day, a little rabbit named Remy decided to jog near the volcano. Remy was very careful because he knew the volcano could be dangerous. As he jogged, he saw his friends, a squirrel and a bird, playing near the volcano too. + +Remy, the squirrel, and the bird played together and had a lot of fun. They were all very careful near the volcano. The sun was shining, and they were all very happy. And so, they all lived happily ever after, always being careful when they played near the big volcano. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a great shop. This shop had all kinds of things to play with and eat. Many kids and their moms and dads came to the shop every day. + +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the shop with her mom. Mia saw a big box with the word "mix" on it. She asked her mom, "What is this?" Her mom said, "It is a mix to make a cake. Would you like to make a cake with me?" Mia was very happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +Mia and her mom took the mix home. They put it in a big bowl and added some water. Then, Mia helped her mom mix it all up. When the cake was ready, they put it in the oven. The whole house smelled great. Mia and her mom shared the cake and it was the best cake they ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and eat from his favorite bowl. One day, Tim found a pretty card and wanted to mail it to his grandma. + +Tim put the card in an envelope, and he walked with his mom to the mailbox. They dropped the card in the mailbox, and Tim was so happy. He knew his grandma would love the card when she got it. + +When they got home, Tim's mom made him a yummy snack in his favorite bowl. Tim ate his snack and played with his toys, feeling happy that he mailed the card to his grandma. Tim knew that when grandma got the card, she would be happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Tom. He lived in a small house near the woods. Tom liked to catch animals, but he only caught the ones that were dangerous. He wanted to keep everyone safe and happy. + +One day, Tom saw a big, dangerous snake in the woods. He knew he had to catch it to protect his friends. So, he got a long stick and a big bag. Tom was very brave and smart. He used the stick to catch the snake and put it in the bag. + +Tom took the dangerous snake far away from the woods and let it go. All his friends were very happy and thankful. They knew that Tom the hunter would always keep them safe from dangerous animals. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go outside and play. One day, while playing, Tim saw something interesting. It was red and small. He went closer to look at it. + +Tim recognized it was a strawberry. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sam. "Look, Sam! I found a strawberry!" he said. Sam looked at the strawberry and smiled. "That's interesting, Tim! Let's find more strawberries!" they both said. + +So, Tim and Sam went to find more strawberries. They had fun looking for them and found many strawberries. They put the strawberries in a big bowl. Then, they went home and shared the strawberries with their families. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the sweet strawberries. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little town, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was a kind girl with a big heart. She loved to help her friends and family. + +One day, Sue's mom asked her to help with a very important job. Sue's mom needed her to watch her little brother, Tim. Sue was excited because her mom didn't always allow her to do big jobs like this. + +Sue played with Tim and made sure he was happy. They had a lot of fun together. At the end of the day, Sue's mom was very proud of her. Sue felt happy in her heart because she did a good job and her mom allowed her to help. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. He lived on a farm with many other animals. The bull was very strong and great. All the animals liked him very much. + +One day, the bull saw a little boy trying to cut a big piece of paper. The boy was having a hard time. The bull wanted to help, so he walked up to the boy and said, "Let me help you cut the paper." + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, great bull!" Together, they cut the paper into many fun shapes. The boy and the bull became very good friends. They played and laughed together every day on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to go on journeys with her toy bear, Tom. They would walk through the garden and pretend they were in a big, far away land. + +One day, Amy and Tom found a broken toy car. It was very sad and dirty. Amy decided to restore the toy car and make it happy again. She cleaned it and put new wheels on it. The toy car was now shiny and new. + +Amy, Tom, and the toy car went on a loud journey together. They laughed and played in the garden. The toy car made a loud "vroom, vroom" sound as it raced around. They had so much fun and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue sea. He had lots of fun playing with his friends. + +One day, Fin saw a big race. All the fish were swimming very fast. Fin wanted to join in the fun. He swam as fast as he could, kicking his tail and splashing water. + +Fin swam and swam, and he won the race! He was so proud of himself. All his friends clapped and cheered. From that day on, Fin knew that he could do anything if he tried his best. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the soil outside his house. He liked to make mud pies and dig holes. One day, Tim found a small seed in the soil. He didn't know what it was, so he asked his mom to explain it to him. + +His mom told him that the seed could grow into a big plant if he took care of it. Tim was excited and wanted to help the seed grow. So, he put the seed back in the soil and watered it every day. He also made sure it got a lot of sun. + +After some time, the seed started to grow into a small plant. Tim was very happy to see it grow bigger and bigger. He knew that he had helped the young plant grow strong by taking care of it. And that's how Tim learned that even something small can grow big and strong with love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Remy. He lived in a big forest with many trees. Remy was always very impatient. He wanted to run fast and play with his friends all day long. + +One day, Remy saw a broken toy on the ground. He wanted to help restore the toy. So, Remy worked hard and fixed the toy. He felt happy to make the toy like new again. + +Remy learned that being patient and helping others made him feel good inside. From that day on, Remy tried to be more patient and always helped his friends when they needed him. And they all lived happily in the big forest. +One day, a boy went to the park. He liked to play at the park. It was an ordinary day. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +While playing, the boy saw a snake. The snake was near the swings. The boy was scared of the snake. He did not want to play near the snake. + +The boy told his mom about the snake. His mom said, "Do not worry. We will tell the park man." The park man came and took the snake away. The boy was happy and went back to play. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy frog named Tom. Tom lived near a big lake. He had a little red kayak. He loved to play in the water with his kayak. + +One sunny day, Tom went to the lake with his kayak. He saw his friend, Sam the duck, swimming in the water. Tom wanted to join Sam, so he rushed to put his kayak in the lake. Tom and Sam played and splashed in the water all day. + +As the sun went down, Tom and Sam got tired. They said goodbye and went home. Tom was not grumpy anymore. He was happy because he had so much fun with his friend and his kayak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pretty card. It was her favorite card. She took it everywhere she went. The card had a nice picture of a cat on it. Lily liked cats a lot. She showed her card to her friends, and they liked it too. + +One day, Lily's card got spoiled. It fell in a puddle of water. Lily was sad. She did not know what to do. She showed her mom the spoiled card. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." + +Lily's mom took the card and put it in the sun. The sun dried the card. The card was not spoiled anymore. Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, mom!" Lily learned to take better care of her card. She did not want it to get spoiled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to search for things. One day, Max went to a big place called a university. Max was very confused because he had never seen a place like this before. + +Max walked around the university and saw many people. They were all busy doing different things. Max wanted to help, so he started to search for something he could do. He saw a girl who had lost her book. Max searched and found the book for her. The girl was very happy. + +The next day, Max went back to the university. He saw a boy who was confused and lost. Max helped the boy find his way. The boy was very thankful. Max learned that helping others made him feel good. The moral of the story is that helping others can make you happy too. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a strong ant named Andy. Andy lived under a log with his family. They all worked together to find food and keep their home clean. + +One day, Andy was walking in the forest when he saw a big tree with sweet food on it. He ran back to his family and said, "I found a tree with yummy food! Let's go and spread the news to our friends!" So, Andy and his family went to tell their friends about the tree. + +When all the ants heard, they were very happy. They went to the tree, and they all worked together to get the sweet food. They brought it back to their log and shared it with everyone. The ants were thankful for Andy's strong legs and big heart that helped them find the yummy food. +One day, a girl named Lily went to a pizza shop. She saw a big, round pizza with lots of cheese. Lily thought it looked very good. But, the man at the shop said, "This is a tough pizza. It is not easy to eat." + +Lily wanted to try the tough pizza. So, she asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said yes, and they took the pizza home. Lily was very excited to eat the pizza, but she did not know why it was tough. + +At home, Lily tried to eat the pizza. But, when she took a bite, she saw a small key inside the pizza! She knew the key was special. So, she kept it safe. Later, Lily found a small box in her room. The key fit perfectly and opened the box. Inside the box was a toy bird. Lily pressed a button on the toy bird, and it started to fly. The bird flew around the room and then stopped. It opened its beak and released a note. The note said, "You found the secret toy! You are very smart!" + +Lily was so happy to find the secret toy. She knew that the tough pizza was special. And now, she had a new toy bird to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bob. Bob was different from other bunnies. He loved to eat celery more than anything else. One day, Bob ran out of celery at home. He was very sad. + +Bob had a friend named Tim. Tim was a squirrel who lived in a tree. Tim had lots of celery at his house. Bob thought, "Maybe I can borrow some celery from Tim." So, Bob went to Tim's house to ask for help. + +When Bob got to Tim's house, he asked Tim if he could borrow some celery. Tim was happy to help his friend. He gave Bob lots of celery to take home. Bob was so happy and thankful. From that day on, Bob and Tim became the best of friends and always shared their food with each other. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a red bike with a shiny handle. He loved to ride his bike up and down the street. One day, while Tim was playing, his friend Sam came over. + +"Can I ride your bike, please?" asked Sam. Tim said, "Yes, but be careful with the handle." Sam got on the bike and started to ride. But Sam was not careful. He fell off the bike and broke the handle. + +Sam felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I broke your bike's handle." Tim was sad too, but he knew that friends should forgive each other. So, he said, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. We can fix the handle together." + +Tim and Sam worked together to fix the handle. They were happy and quiet as they worked. When the handle was fixed, they took turns riding the bike. They had a fun day, and their friendship grew stronger. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a quiet house. She had a big gift to give her best friend, Tim. The gift was a ball. Lily wanted to cover the gift so it would be a surprise. + +Lily found some paper and covered the gift. She was very excited. She ran to Tim's house and knocked on the door. Tim opened the door and said, "Hi, Lily! What do you have?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I have a gift for you!" Tim opened the gift and saw the ball. He was so happy. They played with the ball all day long. And they were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely pool. The pool had no friends to play with. One day, a little boy named Tim came to the pool. He saw how lonely it was and wanted to help. + +Tim had an idea. He went to find his toy duck. He pulled the toy duck to the pool. "Hello, pool," said Tim. "I brought my duck to play with you." The pool was very happy. The duck floated on the water, and the pool was not lonely anymore. + +Every day, Tim and the duck came to play with the pool. They splashed and laughed together. The pool was never lonely again, and they all became the best of friends. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk by the sea. He saw a big wave and wanted to play in the water. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. + +Max saw a naughty crab on the sand. The crab liked to pinch things with his claws. Max yawned and stretched, then he tried to play with the crab. But the crab pinched Max's tail, and Max said, "Ouch!" + +Max ran back to the sea and jumped over the waves. He forgot about the naughty crab and had lots of fun. Soon, it was time to go home. Max was tired but happy after his day by the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a bit spoiled. He always wanted to play and never wanted to learn. One day, his mom got him a tutor to help him learn. + +The tutor was a nice lady. She tried to teach Tim how to read and write. But Tim didn't want to learn. He just wanted to play with his toys. The tutor didn't quit. She kept trying to teach Tim. + +One day, the tutor had an idea. She brought some fun toys that could help Tim learn. Tim liked the new toys and started to play with them. Soon, Tim was learning while he played. The tutor was happy, and Tim became a smart boy. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He lived in a small house with a big wall around it. He was always alone and wanted to have friends. + +One day, a little bird came and sat on the wall. The bald man saw the bird and smiled. He knew the bird was going to join a group of birds that lived in a big tree nearby. The bald man thought, "Maybe I can join them too, and make new friends." + +The next day, the bald man went to the big tree with the little bird. He met the group of birds and they let him join them. They all became good friends and the bald man was not alone anymore. The wall around his house was not so big anymore, because now he had friends to share it with. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the park with her dad. They wanted to fly a kite. Lily saw many kites at the park. There were big kites and small kites, red kites and blue kites. Lily had to choose a kite. She picked a big, red kite. + +Lily and her dad started to fly the kite. The kite went up, up, up in the sky. Lily was very happy. But then, Lily saw a friend and wanted to play. She let go of the kite string. The kite started to fly away. "Oh no!" said her dad, "You were careless with the kite." + +Lily and her dad ran to catch the kite. They got the kite back. Lily said, "I'm sorry, dad. I will be more careful next time." Her dad smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. Just remember to be careful with your things." And they flew the kite together, having lots of fun. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a dull tree with a big peach. He wanted to eat the peach, but he saw a small bird near it. The bird said, "Please, do not eat the peach. I want to protect it for my family." + +Tim thought for a moment, and then he said, "Okay, I will not eat the peach. I want to help you protect it too." The bird was happy, and they became friends. + +Every day, Tim and the bird watched the peach. They made sure no one would eat it. The peach grew bigger and bigger. Tim and the bird were proud that they could protect the peach together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Spot. Spot had a funny patch on his side that looked like a heart. He loved to play with his friends in the park. + +One day, Spot met a girl named Sue. Sue had paint with her. She asked, "Do you want to paint with me, Spot?" Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, I want to paint!" + +Sue and Spot painted pretty pictures on the ground. They painted flowers, trees, and even a big sun. Spot was so happy. He wagged his tail and barked, "Thank you, Sue! I love to paint!" + +From that day on, Spot and Sue were best friends. They played and painted together all the time. And Spot's funny heart patch made everyone smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max had a long tail and soft fur. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max saw a big cat outside the house. The cat wanted to eat Max for lunch! Max was scared and knew he had to escape. + +Max quickly ran to his hole in the wall, but the cat was too fast. The cat's paw reached inside the hole and tried to grab Max. Max was stuck! Then, Max had an idea. He saw a long thread on the ground and grabbed it with his teeth. Max tied the thread to his tail and pulled with all his might. The thread was strong and the cat couldn't pull Max out of the hole. + +Max was safe! He had escaped the cat's claws. Max was proud of himself for being so clever. From that day on, Max always kept a long thread in his hole, just in case he needed to escape again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved Easter because he got to decorate eggs with his friends. One day, Benny found a filthy egg in the grass. He didn't want to decorate it because it was so dirty. But then, he had an idea. He took the egg to the river and washed it off. It was still a little dirty, but now it was clean enough to decorate. Benny and his friends had so much fun decorating the egg and it turned out to be the prettiest one of all. Benny learned that sometimes things that seem dirty can become beautiful with a little bit of love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little teddy bear named Ted. Ted lived in a big house with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Lily noticed that Ted's fur was getting a little messy. "Ted, your fur looks messy. I think we need to give you a bath," said Lily. + +Ted was a little scared. "But Lily, I don't like baths. They make me wet and cold," replied Ted. + +"Don't worry, Ted. I'll make sure the water is warm and we'll use a special shampoo to make your fur soft and shiny," said Lily. + +Ted felt better and decided to take a bath. Lily got a big bowl of warm water and some shampoo. She counted to three and then poured the water over Ted's fur. Ted closed his eyes and smiled as Lily washed him with the shampoo. When they were done, Ted's fur was clean and fluffy again. "Thank you, Lily. You're the best friend a teddy bear could ever have," said Ted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on walks with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the park and saw a big tree. Lily wanted to climb it, but her parents said no because it was too dangerous. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't climb the tree. She decided to take a photo of the tree instead. As she was taking the photo, she observed a bird's nest high up in the branches. She wanted to see the baby birds, but they were too high up to reach. + +Lily's parents noticed her disappointment and decided to take her to a different part of the park. They found a tidy playground with lots of fun things to do. Lily forgot all about the tree and had a great time playing. She realized that sometimes things don't go as planned, but there are always other things to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her orange ball in the park. One day, her mommy and daddy took her on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +But while they were at the beach, Lily wandered away from her parents and got lost. She searched and searched for them, but she couldn't find them anywhere. As the sun started to set, Lily realized she was all alone and started to cry. + +Luckily, a kind stranger found Lily and took her to the lifeguard station. The lifeguard called Lily's parents, and they came to pick her up. Lily was so happy to be reunited with her family, but she was also very scared from her trip. From that day on, Lily always stayed close to her parents when they went on trips. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny watch lying on the ground. She picked it up and put it on her wrist. It was so pretty and made her feel special. + +As she played, Lily noticed that the watch was getting wet. The rain had started to fall, and she hadn't even noticed. She quickly removed the watch and put it in her pocket to keep it dry. She continued to play in the rain, splashing in puddles and having fun. + +After a while, the rain stopped, and Lily went back inside. She remembered the watch in her pocket and took it out. It was still dry and shiny. Lily was so happy that she had removed it from her wrist and kept it safe. She knew that it was a special watch and she wanted to take care of it. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her watch dry, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make cookies. Lily poured the sugar into the bowl and mixed it with the flour. Then, she added some orange food coloring to make the cookies orange. + +After they finished mixing the dough, Lily's mommy took a part of it and rolled it into a ball. Lily used a cookie cutter to make little circles. They put the cookies in the oven and waited for them to bake. + +When the cookies were done, they took them out of the oven and let them cool. Lily and her mommy each took a part of the cookies and enjoyed them together. They were so yummy! From that day on, Lily loved baking even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden with her mommy. One day, while they were picking flowers, Lily saw a big onion. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing to the onion. + +"That's an onion, sweetie," her mommy replied. "It's a vegetable that we use in cooking." + +Lily was curious and wanted to pick the onion. But her mommy told her that it wasn't safe to touch it because it might make her cry. So instead, they continued picking flowers and had a fun day in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play catch with his friends. One day, Timmy caught a large ball that his friend threw to him. He was so happy! + +Timmy's mom was a musician and she played the trumpet. Timmy loved to listen to her play. One day, she let him try to play the trumpet. It was very loud and Timmy giggled a lot. + +After playing catch and trying to play the trumpet, Timmy was tired. He went to bed and dreamed about catching a big fish with his friends and playing the trumpet in a big parade. It was the best dream ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and it was waiting to grow. It was patient and knew that one day it would become a big plant. + +One day, a little girl came along and saw the seed. She asked the seed, "What are you waiting for?" The seed replied, "I am waiting to grow into a big plant." The little girl smiled and said, "I will help you grow!" + +The little girl dug a hole in the ground and carefully placed the seed inside. She watered the seed every day and waited patiently. After a few weeks, a small green sprout popped out of the ground. The little girl was so happy and said, "Look! You're growing!" + +The seed grew bigger and bigger every day. It turned into a beautiful plant with colorful flowers. The little girl was so proud of the plant and the plant was grateful for the little girl's help. From then on, they were the best of friends and the plant continued to grow and flourish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the rain. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a party. Lily was excited and asked, "Are we ready to go?" + +Her mom replied, "Not yet, we need to polish our shoes first." Lily didn't know what that meant, so her mom explained, "Polishing is when we make our shoes shiny and clean." + +Lily helped her mom polish their shoes and soon they were ready to go. On the way to the party, it started to rain. Lily said, "Look, it's raining! Can we play in the rain?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can play in the rain after the party." Lily was happy and couldn't wait to play in the rain later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her mommy and daddy to the beach. They packed a reliable car and brought lots of toys to play with in the sand. + +One day, Lily and her family went for a walk on the beach. They found a puzzle that was missing a piece. Lily wanted to solve the puzzle, but it was too hard for her. So, her mommy and daddy helped her put the puzzle together. + +After they solved the puzzle, Lily was very happy. She loved spending time with her mommy and daddy on their fun trip to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They decided to play a game of tag. + +Lily was running fast when she saw a big cross in the middle of the park. She stopped to look at it and said, "Wow, that's a big cross!" Her friend came up to her and said, "Let's go play, Lily!" Lily replied, "Okay, let's go!" + +After a while, it started to get dark outside. Lily's friend said, "It's time to go home now." Lily said, "Okay, let's go." She closed her eyes and made a wish that she could play with her friends again soon. And just like that, she went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he wanted to build a big tower with his blocks. But he needed help to reach the top. + +His dad had an idea and went to the store to buy a cheap crane. When he came back, he showed Timmy how to use the crane to lift the blocks up high. Timmy was so happy and amazed. + +He built the biggest tower he had ever made, all thanks to the crane. Timmy loved using the crane and played with it every day. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could build anything he wanted with his trusty crane by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around outside. One day, Max got hurt and his owner took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian looked at Max's leg and gave him medicine to help him feel better. Max had to sign his name on a paper to show that he got the medicine. After a few days, Max's leg felt much better and he was able to play and run again. Max was very happy and grateful to the veterinarian for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter. The otter was very restless and could not sit still. He wanted to play all day long! But, one day, his mom said he needed to wear his special hat to go outside and play. The hat was very colorful and had a big flower on it. The little otter loved his hat and wore it proudly. He ran outside to play with his friends and had so much fun! When it was time to go back inside, his mom said he could wear his hat again tomorrow. The little otter was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and going to the zoo. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy and daddy. They saw lots of wild animals like lions, tigers, and bears. + +After they left the zoo, Timmy told his mommy and daddy that he wanted to study all about the animals he saw. So, they went to the library and checked out some books about lions, tigers, and bears. Timmy read the books with his mommy and daddy and learned lots of new things about the animals. + +From that day on, Timmy loved going to the zoo even more because he knew all about the wild animals he saw. He felt like a smart little boy who could teach others about the animals too. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a friend named Tom. They loved to play together. One day, they went outside to play in the sun. It was a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. + +Tom brought some chocolate with him. Lily wanted some too. But, the chocolate started to melt in the sun. Tom said, "Oh no! The chocolate is melting!" + +Lily said, "It's okay, we can still eat it." They both laughed and ate the melted chocolate. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher asked her to come to the front of the class and write her name on the blackboard. But when Lily got up, she accidentally knocked over a vase of flowers and they spilled all over the floor. + +"Oh no!" said Lily. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that." + +"It's okay," said her teacher. "Let's just remove the flowers and clean up the mess." + +Lily helped her teacher clean up the flowers and they put them back in the vase. Then, Lily went back to her seat and felt very comfortable knowing that everything was okay again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and play with her dolls. One day, she saw her friend Sarah wearing a beautiful necklace. Lily wanted it so much that she asked Sarah if she could have it. Sarah said yes, but only if Lily gave her something in return. + +Lily searched her room for something to give Sarah. She found a bracelet that her mom had given her. It was her favorite bracelet, but she decided to give it to Sarah. When she gave it to Sarah, she felt happy because she made her friend smile. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her that what she did was true kindness. She explained that true kindness means doing something nice for someone without expecting anything in return. Lily felt proud of herself and her heart felt warm. She stretched out her arms and gave her mom a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with yarn and chase birds in the park. One day, Mittens saw a new cat in the park and wanted to make friends. Mittens went up to the new cat and said, "Hi! What's your name?" The new cat said, "My name is Whiskers. What do you like to do?" Mittens said, "I like to play with yarn and chase birds. How about you?" Whiskers said, "I like to climb trees and nap in the sun." Mittens thought that sounded fun so they played together all week. + +At the end of the week, Mittens asked Whiskers a question. "Do you want to be friends forever?" Whiskers said, "Yes! I would love that." Mittens was so happy to have a new friend. They played together every day and had so much fun. Mittens was no longer the only famous cat in the park, now she had a famous friend too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big desk in her room. The desk was very colorful with pink, blue, and green stripes. Lily loved to draw and color on her desk. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help wrap a present for her friend. Lily was so excited to help. She took out some paper and a bow from her mom's drawer. She put the bow on top of the present and it looked so pretty. + +Lily's mom was so happy with how well she wrapped the present. She gave Lily a big hug and told her she was a great helper. Lily felt so proud of herself and went back to coloring on her colorful desk. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy pistol. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play with his friends. Timmy brought his toy pistol with him. + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy's friends saw his amazing toy pistol. They all wanted to play with it, but Timmy didn't want to share. His friends felt sad and embarrassed. Timmy's mom saw what happened and talked to him. + +"Timmy, it's not nice to not share your toys. It can make your friends feel embarrassed," she said. + +Timmy felt bad and gave his friends a turn with his amazing toy pistol. They all had fun playing together. Timmy learned that sharing is important and it can make others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Max's mom took him to a fancy hotel. Max thought it was very cool because it had a big pool and a lot of toys to play with. + +Max's mom explained to him that the hotel was a luxury place that people go to when they want to relax and have fun. Max thought that was mighty cool! He wanted to stay there forever. + +As Max was playing with his toys by the pool, he met a new friend named Lily. Lily was also staying at the hotel with her family. Max and Lily started to talk and play together. Max thought Lily was mighty nice. + +After a fun day of playing, Max and Lily said goodbye and went back to their rooms. Max was so happy that he got to stay at the luxury hotel and make a new friend. He couldn't wait to come back and have more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a pink boat. It was a beautiful colour. A girl named Lily loved to sail on the boat with her family. They would go on adventures and see lots of fish in the water. + +One day, Lily got very sick. She had a fever and a cough. Her mom gave her some medicine to help her feel better. The medicine tasted yucky but Lily knew it would help her get better soon. + +After a few days, Lily was feeling better and wanted to go sailing again. She put on her pink hat and went to the boat. She felt happy and excited to be outside in the fresh air. Lily and her family sailed on the boat and saw a big whale in the water. They all laughed and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. One day, he decided to build a tube out of his blocks. The tube was very long and twisty. + +Timmy was very proud of his tube, but he noticed that none of his friends wanted to play with him. They said his tube was too long and not friendly. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why his friends didn't like his tube. + +Then, Timmy realized that his friends were right. His tube was too long and not very friendly. So, he decided to build a new tube that was shorter and more friendly. When his friends saw his new tube, they all wanted to play with him again. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to listen to your friends and make changes to be more friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but his mommy always told him to be safe. One day, Timmy's friend Billy asked him to ride bikes down a big hill. Timmy was scared, but Billy dared him to do it. + +"I don't know, Billy. It doesn't seem safe," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, we'll be careful. And we have plenty of fuel in our bikes," replied Billy. + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided to be brave. They rode down the hill and it was so much fun! They made it to the bottom safely and Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave. From then on, Timmy knew that sometimes it's okay to take a little risk as long as you're safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy asked her to help her find her keys. Lily looked and looked, but she couldn't find them. She started to panic because she knew her mommy needed them to go to work. + +"Mommy, I can't find your keys!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. We have a minute to look for them before I have to leave," her mommy replied. + +Lily knew it was important to find the keys, so she kept looking. Finally, she found them under the couch! Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. + +"Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are such an important helper," her mommy said. + +Lily felt proud that she was able to help her mommy and save the day. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for her mommy's keys so they wouldn't panic again. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty rabbit who always wanted to be the fastest. He loved to race with his friends and always wanted to win. One day, he challenged his friend turtle to a race. The rabbit thought he would win easily, so he took a nap while the turtle started the race. + +When the rabbit woke up, he saw the turtle was almost at the finish line. He quickly ran to catch up, but it was too late. The turtle had won the race. The rabbit felt sad and realized he had been too confident. He learned that it's not always about being the fastest, but about doing your best and not underestimating others. + +From that day on, the rabbit became a better friend and never forgot the lesson he learned. He even let the turtle ride on his back sometimes, and they became great friends. The moral of the story is that being kind and humble is more important than being the best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was having dinner with her family when she accidentally dropped her plate on the floor. The plate broke into many pieces and made a loud noise. Lily felt sad because she thought she did something very bad. + +Her mom saw that Lily was upset and said, "Don't worry, it was just a harmless accident. Let me help you clean it up." Lily's mom helped her pick up all the pieces and put them in the trash. + +Lily felt better and finished her dinner. She realized that accidents happen and it's okay to ask for help. From that day on, she made sure to be more careful with her plates. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books about princesses and dragons. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Max. + +Max said, "Lily, let's play pitch and catch!" + +Lily replied, "I don't know how to play that game." + +Max said, "It's easy! I'll show you." + +They played for a while, but Lily wasn't very good. Max said, "Don't worry, Lily. You'll get better with practice." + +Lily said, "I want to be perfect at pitch and catch like you." + +Max replied, "Nobody's perfect, but we can have fun playing together." + +After they finished playing, Lily went home and read her favorite princess book. She felt happy and excited to play with Max again. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved to climb trees and eat bananas. One day, Max saw a big banana on a tree that he couldn't reach. He asked his friend, a gifted bird named Tweet, to help him get it. + +"Can you dive down and get that banana for me?" Max asked Tweet. + +Tweet replied, "Sure, I can do that for you!" + +Tweet dove down and grabbed the banana, but as he was flying back up, a big eagle swooped in and snatched the banana from him. Max was sad and disappointed that he didn't get his banana. + +But Tweet said, "Don't worry, Max. It's okay to not get everything we want. It's more important to have good friends who are willing to help us. Let's go find some other bananas to share together." + +Max realized that having good friends was more important than any banana, and he and Tweet went off to find more bananas to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day she fell and hurt her leg. Her mommy took her to the hospital where the doctor put ice on her leg to make it feel better. + +Lily was scared of the ice at first, but then she saw how it helped her feel better. She said, "I accept the ice, it helps my leg feel better." + +When Lily got home, she told her little brother about her adventure. He said he was scared of the dark and didn't want to sleep alone. Lily said, "Don't be scared, just accept that the dark is not scary. It's just the absence of light." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things may seem scary, but if we accept them and try to understand them, they might not be so scary after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest all day long. One day, Benny was hopping around and he saw a piece of velvet on the ground. It was so soft and pretty. Benny picked it up and hugged it tight. + +Suddenly, Benny's friend, a little bird named Lily, flew over and said, "Benny, where did you get that pretty velvet?" + +Benny replied, "I found it on the ground. It's so soft and nice to hug." + +Lily said, "But Benny, that velvet belongs to someone else. It might make them feel lonely if they lost it. You should try to find the owner and give it back." + +Benny realized Lily was right. He didn't want anyone to feel lonely because of him. So, he went on a little adventure to find the owner of the velvet. And when he did, the owner was so happy and grateful that the velvet had not disappeared forever. Benny learned that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, but she always left them scattered around her room. Her mommy would always tell her to tidy up, but Lily would just ignore her. + +One day, Lily's mommy came into her room and said, "Lily, can you please tidy up your toys? It's not safe to have them all over the floor." Lily just shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to." + +Her mommy sighed and said, "Lily, it's important to keep your room tidy. You don't want to trip on a toy and hurt yourself. Plus, it's not fair to make me do it for you. Can you please point to where each toy goes?" Lily thought about it and finally agreed. She started to point to where each toy belonged and her mommy helped her put them away. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to keep things tidy and organized. She also learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. And most importantly, she learned that listening to her mommy is always a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the meadow. One day, it was very hot outside, so Lily decided to take a nap under a tree. As she slept, she dreamt of a magical world full of colorful flowers and talking animals. + +In her dream, she found a special daisy that could grant wishes. She wished for a cool breeze to blow away the hot sun. Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew and cooled her off. She was so happy! + +When she woke up, she saw a real daisy next to her. She picked it up and smiled. She knew it was a special flower that brought her a cool breeze in her dream. From that day on, Lily always picked daisies and kept them close to her heart, knowing they held a little bit of magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They were drawing with chalk on the sidewalk. Lily liked to draw too, but she didn't have any chalk. + +She asked her friends if she could borrow some, but they said no. Lily felt sad and went to sit on a nearby bench. As she sat there, she observed the world around her. She saw the birds flying in the sky and the flowers growing in the grass. + +Then, she had an idea. She went home and found some humble crayons in her room. She went back outside and started drawing with them. Her friends saw what she was doing and came over to see. They were amazed at how beautiful her drawings were. + +Lily learned that she didn't need fancy things like chalk to be creative. She just needed to use what she had and be humble about it. From that day on, Lily and her friends shared their art supplies and had fun drawing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat sweet candy. She lived in a small house in the west with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some candy. She picked out her favorite sweet candy and they went back home. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy told her not to eat all the candy at once. Lily promised she wouldn't. But as soon as her mommy went to take a nap, Lily ate all the candy. She felt very happy and satisfied. + +But then, something started to change inside her tummy. It felt funny and it hurt. Lily started to cry and her mommy woke up. They went to the doctor and found out that Lily ate too much candy and it made her very sick. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and not eat too much sweet candy. Sometimes, too much of a good thing can change into something bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch TV. One day, Timmy's mom told him he could only watch a certain number of TV shows each day. Timmy was sad because he wanted to watch more. + +Timmy's friend Bobby came over to play. Bobby was playing with Timmy's toy cars when Timmy told him about the TV rule. "That's fierce!" said Bobby, which meant he thought it was very strict. + +Timmy's mom overheard and came to talk to them. "I know it's tough, but we need to make sure you do other things besides watch TV," she said. Timmy understood and decided to play outside with Bobby instead. They had lots of fun and Timmy didn't even think about watching TV. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy noticed that one of the wheels on his car was loose. He tried to fix it, but he didn't know how to use a screw. + +Timmy went to his dad and said, "Daddy, my car is broken. Can you help me fix it?" His dad said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's work together to fix it." Timmy watched as his dad used a screwdriver to tighten the screw on the wheel. + +After they finished fixing the car, Timmy was so happy that he started to run around the house. His dad said, "Timmy, you need to rest now. You look so restless." Timmy sat down and said, "Thanks, Daddy. Now my car is fixed and I can play with it again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and always picked them for her mommy. One day, she saw a beautiful vase in the store and wanted to buy it for her mommy's birthday. + +Lily asked her mommy for some money, but her mommy said she had to be patient and save up. So, Lily decided to do extra chores to earn money. + +Finally, after a few weeks, she had enough money to buy the vase. She ran to the store, bought the vase, and ran back home with it. But, as she was running, she tripped and the vase fell out of her hands. She was scared that it was broken, but when she picked it up, it was okay. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can freeze you with fear, but if you're patient and careful, everything will be okay in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat soup for dinner. One day, her mom made a big pot of soup. It was her mom's original recipe. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I have some soup please?" + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom said. "But first, we have to kneel down and say our prayers." + +Lily and her mom knelt down and said their prayers. After they finished, they sat down at the table and enjoyed a warm bowl of soup together. It was delicious! + +"I love your original soup recipe, Mommy," Lily said with a smile. + +Her mom replied, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. It's always nice to share a meal with family." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the beach with her family and saw a seal swimming in the water. The seal looked hungry, so Lily asked her mom if she could feed it. Her mom said yes, so Lily gave the seal some fish. + +The seal was very happy and swam away. But then Lily realized she had dropped her toy in the water. She felt sorry and started to cry. Her dad saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about her toy and her dad went into the water to get it for her. + +Lily was very happy and hugged her dad. They all went home and talked about the seal they saw at the beach. Lily said she wanted to go back and feed it again. Her family smiled and told her they would go back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear with soft fur that she loved to hug. One day, her friend Lucy came to play. Lucy saw the teddy bear and said, "Can I borrow your teddy bear?" Lily said, "Yes, you can borrow it for a little while." + +Lucy was very happy and took the teddy bear home. She played with it and hugged it just like Lily did. But when she was done, she accidentally spilled juice on the bear's fur. She felt bad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, Lucy went back to Lily's house and told her what happened. Lily was very smart and said, "Don't worry, we can wash the bear's fur together." They washed the bear and it was good as new. Lucy was happy again and thanked Lily for being so smart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a friendly driver passing by. "Hello, little girl!" the driver said. "Would you like a ride?" + +Lily nodded and climbed into the driver's car. As they drove along, they saw many pretty flowers on the side of the road. "Can we pick some flowers, please?" Lily asked the driver. + +"Of course!" the friendly driver replied. They stopped the car and picked some colorful flowers together. Lily was so happy to have a new friend who liked to pick flowers just like her. They continued on their journey, singing and laughing all the way. + +When they arrived at Lily's house, the driver said goodbye and gave her a big hug. "Thank you for the ride and for picking flowers with me," Lily said. "You're welcome, little one," the driver replied. "I had a great time with you too." And with that, the friendly driver drove away, leaving Lily with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her dolls and go for walks with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a jewelry store. Inside the store, there were many shiny things, but Lily saw a diamond necklace that sparkled the most. + +Lily said to her mommy, "I want to be wealthy like the lady wearing the diamond necklace." + +Her mommy replied, "Being wealthy is not just about having shiny things. It's about being happy and grateful for what we have." + +Lily thought about what her mommy said and realized that she was already wealthy because she had a loving family and lots of toys to play with. From that day on, Lily was happy with what she had and didn't feel like she needed anything else to be wealthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her puzzle pieces. One day, she was trying to match the colors of the puzzle pieces together. She was having a hard time because the colors didn't match very well. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come outside and help her pump gas into the car. Lily was excited to help her mom, but when they got to the gas station, the fumes made her feel dizzy. She had to sit down for a little while until she felt better. + +After they finished pumping gas, they went back home and Lily continued to work on her puzzle. She finally found the right pieces that matched and she felt very proud of herself. She showed her mom and they both smiled. From that day on, Lily loved to match things together, but she always made sure to stay away from the gas fumes so she wouldn't feel dizzy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her mommy. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw Lily's painting and got jealous. She wanted to paint too. + +Lily's mommy gave Emma some paper and paint. Emma was happy and started to paint. But then she saw Lily's painting again and got jealous again. Emma wanted to hold Lily's painting, but Lily said no. + +Lily's mommy explained to Emma that it's not nice to be jealous and want what others have. Emma understood and they all continued to paint together happily. From that day on, they shared their paintings and never got jealous again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a key that she loved to show to everyone. The key was shiny and silver, and it made her feel special. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy named Max who wanted to see her key. Lily was happy to show him. But then, Max took the key and ran away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +The moral of the story is that we should be careful who we show our special things to. Sometimes people can take them away and make us feel bad. It's important to keep our things safe and be peaceful with others. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He was very strong and could roar very loud. One day, he saw a little rabbit who was hopping around. The lion wanted to catch the rabbit and eat him for dinner. The rabbit was very scared and ran away as fast as he could. + +But the lion was very determined to catch the rabbit. He chased the rabbit all around the jungle. The rabbit was very smart and knew how to measure the distance between him and the lion. He ran and ran until he found a hole to hide in. + +The lion was very angry and sad that he couldn't catch the rabbit. He let out a terrible roar and went back to his den. From that day on, the lion realized that it wasn't always good to try and catch other animals. He decided to be kind to all the animals in the jungle and they all lived happily ever after. +Lily and Ben are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They are very happy. They want to pack their bags. Mom helps them. + +"What do you want to pack, Lily?" Mom asks. + +"I want to pack my doll, my book, and my card for Grandma," Lily says. She shows Mom the card she made. It has a big heart and many stickers. + +"That is a very nice card, Lily. Grandma will love it," Mom says. She puts the card in Lily's bag. + +"What about you, Ben? What do you want to pack?" Mom asks. + +"I want to pack my car, my ball, and my card for Grandpa," Ben says. He shows Mom the card he made. It has a big star and many crayons. + +"That is a very nice card, Ben. Grandpa will love it," Mom says. She puts the card in Ben's bag. + +"Are you done packing?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are done. Packing is easy," Lily and Ben say. + +"Good. Let's go to the car. Grandma and Grandpa are waiting for us," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben grab their bags and follow Mom. They are very excited. They can't wait to see Grandma and Grandpa and give them their cards. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their kites. One day, they saw a big hill near the park. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Mia said. "Maybe we can soar with our kites from the top of the hill!" + +Tom was fearful. He did not like high places. He thought he might fall and hurt himself. He shook his head. "No, Mia. I don't want to go. It's too scary." + +Mia was sad. She wanted to share the adventure with Tom. She did not want to leave him alone. She had an idea. She took Tom's hand and said, "Tom, I promise you, nothing bad will happen. I will be with you all the time. We can hold our kites and run down the hill together. It will be fun. Please, Tom, come with me." + +Tom looked at Mia. He saw that she was excited and happy. He did not want to disappoint her. He trusted her. He nodded. "Okay, Mia. I will go with you. But you have to keep your promise." + +Mia smiled. She hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a brave friend. I will keep my promise." + +They climbed the hill with their kites. They saw the park and the trees and the sky from the top. They felt the wind in their hair and faces. They held their kites and ran down the hill together. They saw their kites soar in the air. They laughed and shouted with joy. They were not fearful anymore. They were happy. They kept their promise. +Lily was a humble girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She always did her chores and shared her toys with her brother. One day, her mom asked her to pick up her bedroom before dinner. Lily nodded and went to her room. + +She saw that her dolls, books, and puzzles were all over the floor. She sighed and started to pick them up one by one. She put them in their boxes and shelves. She also made her bed and fluffed her pillows. She was almost done when she heard a knock on the door. + +It was her brother, Max. He peeked inside and said, "Wow, your room is so neat and tidy. Can I play with you?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with me. But you have to be careful and not make a mess. And you have to pick up your own bedroom too, okay?" + +Max nodded and said, "Okay, I will. Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister." + +They hugged and then played with the dolls and books. They had fun and laughed a lot. They also remembered to pick up their toys when they were done. Their mom was very proud of them and gave them a big hug and a kiss. She said, "You are both humble and helpful children. I love you very much." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that they could ride in the garden. They took turns to drive the car and pretended to go on adventures. + +One day, they decided to play a game of cops and robbers. Ben was the cop and Lily was the robber. Lily put on a mask and a hat and hid behind a bush. Ben put on a badge and a hat and looked for her. He had a whistle that he could blow to catch her. + +Lily saw Ben coming and jumped out of the bush. She ran to the car and got in. She drove away as fast as she could. Ben blew his whistle and chased her. He was very good at driving and soon he was close to her. He reached out his hand and tried to grab her hat. + +But Lily was very clever and dodged his hand. She turned the car and drove towards the fence. She thought she could escape. But she did not see the big rock that was in the way. She hit the rock and the car stopped. She felt a pain in her mouth. She touched her lip and saw blood. She had lost a tooth! + +She started to cry. Ben heard her cry and stopped his car. He got out and ran to her. He saw her tooth on the ground. He picked it up and gave it to her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Lily looked at him and saw that he was sorry. She stopped crying and smiled. She said, "It's okay, Ben. It was just a game. I'm fine. Look, I have a gap in my teeth. I look like a jolly pirate!" + +Ben smiled too. He said, "You do look like a jolly pirate. And you know what? The tooth fairy will come and give you a coin for your tooth. You can buy a new toy with it." + +Lily nodded. She said, "That's true. Maybe I can buy a new hat. Or a new mask. Or a new whistle." + +They hugged and laughed. They forgot about the game and the pain. They were happy. They were twins. They were friends. +Tom and Lily were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to go outside and have fun. + +"Let's ask Mom if we can go to the park," Tom suggested. "Maybe we can fly our kite there." + +Lily liked that idea. She loved their kite. It was red and blue and had a long tail. She ran to find Mom and ask her. + +Mom said yes, but they had to be careful. The park was big and there were many people and cars. She told them to stay alert and not to wander off. + +Tom and Lily nodded and put on their coats and shoes. They grabbed their kite and ran to the park. They found a nice spot with a lot of grass and wind. They took turns holding the kite and running with it. The kite soared high in the sky and made them happy. + +They saw other kids playing with balls and bikes and dogs. They waved and smiled at them. They also saw some birds and squirrels and flowers. They liked the park. It was fun and pretty. + +They played with their kite until it was time to go home. They thanked Mom for taking them to the park. They said they had a great time and wanted to come back soon. Mom hugged them and said she was proud of them. They were good and alert and did not get lost. They were happy and tired and ready for a nap. They dreamed of flying their kite again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden with their toy cars. They liked to make vroom-vroom noises and race each other on the grass. But then they saw a big hole in the ground near the fence. It was a drain. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a drain. It takes away the water when it rains," Ben said. He knew a lot of things. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily wondered. + +"No, it is dirty and dangerous. Mommy said we should stay away from it," Ben warned. + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to see what was inside the drain. She took her car and threw it into the hole. + +"Hey, don't do that!" Ben shouted. "You will lose your car!" + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the hole and tried to reach for her car. But the hole was too deep and dark. She could not see or touch her car. + +"Help, help!" she cried. "I want my car back!" + +Ben ran to her and tried to pull her away from the hole. But Lily was stubborn. She did not want to leave. + +"Stop it, Lily! You are being silly and naughty!" Ben scolded. + +Just then, Mommy came out of the house. She heard the noise and saw the children by the drain. She was very angry and scared. + +"What are you doing?" she yelled. "Get away from there right now!" + +She grabbed Lily and Ben and took them inside. She was very grumpy. She told them they were in big trouble. She took away their cars and sent them to their rooms. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and sad. They wished they had listened to Ben and Mommy. They learned their lesson. They never played with the drain again. +Anna liked to look at small things with her microscope. She got it from her dad, who was a scientist. He taught her how to use it and how to be careful with it. She liked to see the hairs on a leaf, the spots on a ladybug, and the colors on a feather. + +One day, she was looking at a flower petal when she heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw her brother Tom, who had knocked over her microscope. He was playing with his ball and did not see it. The microscope fell on the floor and broke. Anna was very sad and angry. + +"Tom, you broke my microscope!" she cried. "It was my favorite thing! How could you do that?" + +"I'm sorry, Anna, I didn't mean to," Tom said. "I was just playing. Can we fix it?" + +Anna looked at the pieces of her microscope. She did not know how to fix it. She felt like crying more. She loved her microscope and wanted to use it again. + +"Maybe dad can help us," Tom said. "He knows how to fix things. He is very useful. Come on, let's go find him." + +Anna and Tom picked up the pieces of her microscope and ran to their dad. He was in his office, working on his computer. He looked up and saw them. + +"Hi, kids, what's up?" he asked. + +"Dad, we need your help," Tom said. "I broke Anna's microscope by accident. Can you fix it?" + +Dad looked at the broken microscope and frowned. He saw how upset Anna was. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Anna, I'll try to fix it. It might take some time, but I think I can do it. I'm sorry it happened. Your microscope is very special and important." + +"Thank you, dad," Anna said. "You are the best. I hope you can fix it. I want to look at small things again." + +Dad smiled and said, "Me too, Anna. Me too. Let's go to the garage and see what we can do. Maybe we can learn something new together." + +Anna and Tom followed their dad to the garage, where he had his tools and his own microscope. They helped him to fix Anna's microscope. It was hard, but they did it. Anna was very happy and grateful. She hugged her dad and her brother and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are both very useful and kind. I love you." + +They all smiled and hugged each other. Then they went back to Anna's room and looked at small things with her microscope. They saw many wonderful and amazing things. They had fun and learned a lot. They were a happy family. +Tommy was curious about the big box under the tree. He wanted to know what was inside. He asked his mom, but she said he had to wait until Christmas. He asked his dad, but he said the same thing. Tommy was not happy. He wanted to open the box now. + +One day, when his mom and dad were not looking, Tommy sneaked into the living room. He saw the big box under the tree. He touched it. It was soft and smooth. It was velvet. Tommy liked velvet. He pulled the ribbon and opened the box. He saw a teddy bear. It was brown and fluffy. It had a red bow. Tommy smiled. He liked teddy bears. He hugged the teddy bear and took it to his room. + +But then he heard his mom and dad coming. He was scared. He knew he did a bad thing. He hid the teddy bear under his bed and ran to the kitchen. He pretended to play with his blocks. His mom and dad came in and smiled at him. They did not know what he did. + +The next day, it was Christmas. Tommy went to the living room with his mom and dad. He saw the big box under the tree. It was empty. He felt guilty. He knew he had to tell the truth. He said, "Mom, dad, I'm sorry. I opened the box yesterday. I took the teddy bear. It's under my bed. I'm sorry." + +His mom and dad looked at him. They were not angry. They were proud. They said, "Tommy, thank you for telling us the truth. We know you were curious, but you should not open the box before Christmas. That's not nice. But we are happy that you said sorry. That's very brave. You can keep the teddy bear. It's your gift. We love you." + +Tommy felt happy. He hugged his mom and dad. He said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. I love you too. And I love the teddy bear. Can I name him Velvet?" His mom and dad nodded. They said, "Sure, you can. That's a good name. Merry Christmas, Tommy." They all went to his room and played with Velvet. Tommy learned a lesson. He would not be curious again. He would wait until Christmas. He would be a good boy. +Anna and Ben were going to the airport with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they were going to visit their grandma and grandpa in another place. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +When they got to the airport, they saw many big planes and people. They also saw some weird things that they did not know. They saw a big metal box that moved by itself and made a loud noise. They saw a man with a stick that beeped when he touched people's bags. They saw a woman with a badge that asked them to show their papers. + +Anna and Ben were curious and wanted to touch and see everything. But their mom and dad told them to stay close and not to wander off. They said that the airport was a busy and dangerous place and that they had to follow the rules and listen to the people who worked there. + +Anna and Ben nodded and held their mom and dad's hands. They walked to the gate where their plane was waiting. They saw a big sign that said "Boarding" and a lot of lights that glowed in different colors. They heard a voice that said their flight number and told them to get ready. + +Anna and Ben were excited and nervous. They had never been on a plane before. They wondered what it would be like to fly in the sky. They hoped that their grandma and grandpa would be happy to see them. + +They followed their mom and dad to the plane. They gave their tickets to a nice lady who smiled and said "Welcome aboard". They found their seats and buckled their belts. They looked out the window and saw the plane's wings and the runway. + +The plane started to move and then to go faster and faster. Anna and Ben felt a strange feeling in their stomachs. They held each other's hands and closed their eyes. They heard the plane's engines roar and felt the plane lift off the ground. + +They opened their eyes and saw the clouds and the sun. They saw the airport get smaller and smaller until it disappeared. They saw the world below them look like a big map. They saw the rivers and the mountains and the cities and the fields. + +Anna and Ben smiled and said "Wow". They realized that flying was fun and amazing. They also realized that they had learned something new. They had learned that the airport was a place where they had to be careful and respectful, but also a place where they could discover and explore. They had learned that the world was big and beautiful, but also that they had a home and a family that they loved. + +They hugged their mom and dad and said "Thank you". They said that they were happy and grateful. They said that they could not wait to see their grandma and grandpa and to tell them about their adventure. They said that they hoped to fly again someday. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. But today, they have to go to the salon. They need a haircut. + +Anna does not like haircuts. She thinks they are scary. She does not want to sit in the big chair. She does not want the scissors to touch her hair. She cries and hides behind Mom. + +Ben likes haircuts. He thinks they are fun. He wants to sit in the big chair. He wants to look like Dad. He smiles and follows Mom. + +Mom talks to the lady at the salon. She says, "Please give Anna and Ben a haircut. They are very good kids. But Anna is a little scared. Can you be gentle with her?" + +The lady nods and smiles. She says, "Of course. I will be very gentle. Don't worry, Anna. I will make you look pretty. Do you want a sticker when we are done?" + +Anna peeks from behind Mom. She sees the lady's friendly face. She sees the stickers on the wall. She likes stickers. She nods and says, "Yes, please." + +The lady takes Anna to the big chair. She puts a cape around her. She combs her hair. She says, "You have beautiful hair, Anna. I will just trim a little bit. It will not hurt. Can you hold still for me?" + +Anna holds still. She feels the scissors touch her hair. She does not cry. She feels brave. She says, "Thank you, lady. You are nice." + +The lady smiles and says, "You are welcome, Anna. You are very brave. Here is your sticker. You can choose any one you like." + +Anna chooses a sticker with a butterfly. She sticks it on her cape. She says, "Look, Mom. I have a butterfly." + +Mom says, "Wow, Anna. You look lovely. I am so proud of you. You did a great job." + +Anna beams and says, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +The lady takes Ben to the big chair. She puts a cape around him. She cuts his hair. She says, "You have handsome hair, Ben. I will make you look like Dad. Do you like your haircut?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I do. I look cool. Thank you, lady. You are fast." + +The lady laughs and says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are very polite. Here is your sticker. You can choose any one you like." + +Ben chooses a sticker with a car. He sticks it on his cape. He says, "Look, Dad. I have a car." + +Dad says, "Wow, Ben. You look sharp. I am so happy for you. You did a great job." + +Ben grins and says, "Thank you, Dad. I love you." + +Mom, Dad, Anna, and Ben hug and thank the lady. They pay and leave the salon. They go to the park. They play and have fun. They are happy with their haircuts. They are not lazy. They are good kids. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big seat near the trees. It was brown and had many holes. + +"Let's sit on the seat and pretend it is a boat," said Anna. + +"OK," said Ben. They ran to the seat and climbed on it. They made boat noises and waved to the birds. + +But there was a grumpy man on the other side of the seat. He was reading a book and did not like the noise. He looked at Anna and Ben with a frown. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away. This is my seat. You are too loud and too silly," he said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and scared. They did not want to make the man angry. They got off the seat and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, there is a grumpy man on the seat. He said we can't play there," said Anna. + +"Mom, he was mean and rude. He did not share the seat," said Ben. + +Mom hugged Anna and Ben and gave them a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, my loves. Some people are grumpy and don't like to have fun. But you did nothing wrong. You can play anywhere you want in the park. The seat is for everyone to enjoy," she said. + +She took their hands and walked with them to the sandbox. They saw a big saw in the sand. It was yellow and had many teeth. + +"Let's dig with the saw and make a castle," said Anna. + +"OK," said Ben. They smiled and forgot about the grumpy man. They had fun with the saw and the sand. They were happy and kind. +Lily and Max were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many different vehicles, like cars, trucks, buses and trains. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving or riding them. + +One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to the park, and you can bring your favorite vehicle." Lily and Max were very happy and ran to their room to choose. Lily picked a pink car with flowers on it. Max picked a blue truck with a horn on it. + +They put on their coats and shoes and followed their mom to the car. They buckled their seat belts and held their vehicles. Mom drove them to the park, where they saw a big playground with swings, slides and a sandbox. + +"Wow, this is awesome!" Max said. + +"Can we play with our vehicles here?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. But be careful and share with other kids, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you!" Lily and Max said. They jumped out of the car and ran to the playground. They smiled and had fun with their vehicles. They made friends with other kids who also had vehicles. They traded and tried different ones. They also played on the swings, slides and sandbox. + +After a while, mom called them. "It's time to go home, kids. But I have another surprise for you." She opened a bag and took out two cupcakes. They had frosting and sprinkles on them. They looked very sweet and yummy. + +"Wow, cupcakes! Thank you, mom!" Lily and Max said. They took their cupcakes and ate them. They licked their fingers and smiled. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. And we love our vehicles. This was the best day ever!" +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new place. It was a swamp. It had green water and mud and frogs. + +"Let's go there!" Ben said. He liked to explore. + +"No, it's ugly and dirty and smelly!" Lily said. She liked to stay clean. + +Ben ran to the swamp. He jumped in the water. He splashed and laughed. He saw a frog. He picked it up. + +"Look, Lily, a frog!" he shouted. "It's so cool!" + +Lily stayed on the grass. She frowned. She did not like the frog. She did not like the swamp. She did not like Ben. + +"Ben, come back!" she cried. "The swamp is bad! The frog is bad! You are bad!" + +Ben put the frog down. He walked to Lily. He was wet and muddy and happy. + +"Lily, don't be mad!" he said. "The swamp is fun! The frog is nice! I am your friend!" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw his smile. She saw his eyes. She felt sorry. + +"Ben, I'm sorry!" she said. "The swamp is not fun for me. The frog is not nice for me. But you are my friend. I accept you." + +Ben hugged Lily. He was still wet and muddy. Lily hugged him back. She got wet and muddy too. They laughed. + +They were friends. They liked to play in the park. And sometimes, they liked to play in the swamp. +Lily and Ben like to play with the big rope in the park. They hold the rope and run in circles. The rope makes them twist and turn. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a red hat and a blue bike. He looks at them and says, "Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They give him one end of the rope. They say, "Be careful. The rope can twist your body. Do not fall down." + +The new boy says, "OK. I will be careful." He holds the rope and runs with them. The rope makes them twist and turn. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, the new boy runs too fast. He does not see the rock on the ground. He trips and falls down. The rope twists his body. He cries and says, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Lily and Ben stop and run to him. They say, "Are you OK? We are sorry. The rope twisted your body. Do you need help?" + +The new boy says, "I am OK. It hurts a little. But I am not mad. You are nice. Can we be friends?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we can be friends. We are sorry. Do you want to play with us again?" + +The new boy says, "Yes, I want to play with you again. But can we play something else? Maybe we can ride your bike. Or swing on the swings. Or slide on the slide. Anything but the rope." + +Lily and Ben say, "OK. We can play something else. Come on, let's go. We will be careful. And we will have fun." +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag. The tag said, "To Anna and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa". + +They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found two fancy coats. One was red and one was blue. They were soft and warm. Anna and Ben put on the coats and looked at each other. They felt like kings and queens. + +They decided to go for a walk in the garden. They put on their boots and hats and went outside. It was cold and snowy. They saw birds and squirrels and snowmen. They made snowballs and threw them at each other. They laughed and had fun. + +After a while, they felt tired and hungry. They went back to the house. They smelled something good. Mommy was making cookies in the kitchen. She smiled and gave them each a cookie. They said, "Thank you, Mommy". + +They went to the living room. They saw Daddy sitting by the fireplace. He was reading a book. He looked up and saw them. He said, "Hello, Anna and Ben. You look very fancy in your new coats. Did you have a good walk?" + +They nodded and said, "Yes, Daddy. We saw a lot of things. We played in the snow. We had cookies. We are happy". + +They sat next to Daddy and cuddled with him. They felt the warmth of the fireplace. They listened to his voice as he read them a story. They closed their eyes and drifted to sleep. They dreamed of Grandma and Grandpa and their fancy coats. +Ben and Lily liked to play with bubbles in the bathtub. They had a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand to blow them. They made many bubbles that floated in the air and popped on their noses. + +"More bubbles, more bubbles!" Lily shouted. She poured more soap into the water and stirred it with her hand. The bubbles increased and filled the bathtub. Some bubbles spilled over the edge and landed on the floor. + +"Uh-oh, Mommy will be mad. We made a messy," Ben said. He tried to scoop some bubbles back into the water, but they only popped and made more foam. + +"Who cares? Bubbles are fun!" Lily said. She blew more bubbles with her wand and laughed. + +Just then, Mommy came into the bathroom and saw the messy. She was not happy. She turned off the faucet and took the bottle of soap away. + +"Ben and Lily, what have you done? You made a big messy in the bathroom. You wasted all the soap and water. You need to clean up this mess right now," Mommy said. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mommy. We just wanted to play with bubbles. We'll help you clean up." + +Mommy sighed and smiled. She said, "I know you like bubbles, but you have to be careful and not make a messy. Next time, use less soap and water, okay?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy." + +They got out of the bathtub and dried themselves with towels. Then they helped Mommy wipe the floor and the bathtub with cloths. They put the bottle of soap and the wand back in the cabinet. They hugged Mommy and said, "We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy hugged them back and said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. Now, let's go to bed. You had a long day of playing with bubbles." +Tom is a big dog who likes to run and play. He has a friend, Ben, who is a boy. Ben and Tom live in a house with Ben's mom and dad. They are a happy family. + +Every day, Ben's mom and dad go to work. Work is a place where they do things to help other people and get money. Ben goes to school, where he learns new things and plays with other kids. Tom stays at home and waits for them to come back. + +Tom likes to lay on the couch and watch the birds outside the window. He also likes to lay on Ben's bed and smell his toys. Sometimes he lays on the floor and chews a bone. He is a good dog who does not make a mess or bark too loud. + +When Ben's mom and dad come back from work, they hug Tom and give him a treat. They are happy to see him. They ask him how his day was and tell him they love him. Tom wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy to see them too. + +When Ben comes back from school, he runs to Tom and hugs him. He tells him about his day and shows him his drawings. He asks Tom to play with him and his toys. Tom barks and jumps and plays with Ben. They are best friends. + +At night, Ben and Tom go to bed. They lay tight next to each other and cuddle. They feel warm and safe. They say good night and close their eyes. They dream of running and playing together. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big box with a button and a paper. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to know what the box does. + +They set the box on the floor and press the button. The box makes a noise and a picture comes out of the paper. Lily and Ben are happy. They see a picture of a dog. They like dogs. They press the button again and again. More pictures come out. They see a cat, a bird, a fish and a flower. + +They want to show their mom the pictures. They pick up the paper and run to the kitchen. But they are not careful. They trip on a rug and fall down. The paper flies in the air and lands on the stove. The stove is hot. The paper burns and makes smoke. + +Mom sees the smoke and runs to the kitchen. She turns off the stove and takes the paper away. She is angry and scared. She asks Lily and Ben what they did. Lily and Ben are sad and sorry. They tell mom about the box and the pictures. They say they wanted to show mom the print. + +Mom hugs Lily and Ben and tells them she loves them. She says they should not play with the box. The box is not a toy. The box is a printer. It is for grown-ups. It can be dangerous. She says they should ask before they touch things they do not know. She asks them if they are hurt. Lily and Ben say no. They only have some bumps and scratches. Mom kisses them and puts a band-aid on them. She says they can play with their toys, but not with the printer. Lily and Ben say okay. They say they are sorry. They go back to their room and play with their cars, dolls, blocks and books. They do not touch the printer again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box of wool in the closet. It has many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +"Look, Ben, we can make things with wool!" Anna says. She takes some red wool and makes a scarf. She wraps it around her neck. "Now I am warm!" + +Ben takes some blue wool and makes a hat. He puts it on his head. "Now I am cool!" + +They make more things with wool: a ball, a snake, a flower, a star. They have fun with their wool toys. + +Then, they hear their mom call them. "Anna, Ben, come here! It is time for lunch!" + +They run to the kitchen. They see their mom wave at them. She has a big smile. She also has a surprise for them. + +"Look what I made for you!" she says. She shows them two sweaters. One is red, one is blue. They are made of wool. They have their names on them. + +"Wow, mom, they are so pretty!" Anna says. She hugs her mom. + +"Thank you, mom, they are so useful!" Ben says. He hugs his mom too. + +They put on their sweaters. They are warm and cozy. They eat their lunch. They are happy. They love their mom and their wool. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the pool. The pool is blue and wet. Lily and Tom have toys in the pool. They have a ball, a duck and a ring. + +"Look, Tom, I can dive!" Lily says. She puts her head under the water and swims to the other side. She comes up and smiles. + +"Wow, Lily, you are good at diving!" Tom says. He wants to try too. He puts his head under the water and swims to the other side. He comes up and coughs. He has water in his mouth. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asks. She swims to him and gives him a hug. + +"I'm okay, Lily, but I don't like diving. It is hard and scary," Tom says. He spits out the water. + +"That's okay, Tom. You don't have to dive. We can play with the toys," Lily says. She picks up the ball and throws it to Tom. Tom catches it and throws it back. + +They see a white spot on the ball. It is a sticker. It has a picture of a fish on it. + +"Look, Lily, a fish!" Tom says. He points to the sticker. + +"Look, Tom, a spot!" Lily says. She points to the sticker. + +They laugh and play with the ball. They have fun in the pool. They are happy. +Lila was a little girl who liked to act. She liked to pretend she was different people and animals. She had a big box of costumes and toys that she used for her shows. Sometimes she acted for her family, sometimes for her friends, and sometimes for herself. + +One day, she decided to act like a hunter. She put on a hat and a coat and took a toy gun and a binoculars. She went to the backyard and looked for animals to hunt. She saw a bird, a squirrel, a rabbit, and a cat. She aimed her toy gun at them and made a loud bang. But the animals did not care. They just ran away or looked at her funny. + +Lila felt sad. She wanted to be a good hunter, but the animals did not play along. She wondered what she was doing wrong. She went back to her box and looked for another costume. She found a lion mask and a tail. She put them on and roared. She thought maybe she could scare the animals and make them run to her. + +She went back to the backyard and roared at the animals. But the animals did not care. They just ran away or looked at her funny. Lila felt sadder. She wanted to be a brave lion, but the animals did not respect her. She wondered what she was doing wrong. She went back to her box and looked for another costume. She found a flower crown and a dress. She put them on and smiled. She thought maybe she could be nice to the animals and make them like her. + +She went back to the backyard and smiled at the animals. She picked some flowers and offered them to the animals. She said hello and asked them their names. The animals were curious. They came closer and sniffed the flowers. They said hello and told her their names. Lila felt happy. She made some new friends and learned some new things. She realized that she did not need to act like a hunter or a lion to have fun. She just needed to be herself and be humble. She thanked the animals and hugged them. Then she went back to her box and put away her costumes. She decided to act like a princess next time. +Lily and Ben like to sing songs. They have a toy microphone that makes their voices loud. They take turns to sing their favorite songs and clap for each other. + +One day, Lily wants to sing a new song. She learns the words from a book. She practices a lot. She is ready to sing for Ben. + +She picks up the microphone and says, "Ben, I have a new song for you. Do you want to hear it?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He likes to hear Lily sing. He sits on the floor and listens. + +Lily sings the new song. She sings with a happy voice. She sings all the words. She completes the song. She is proud of herself. + +Ben claps and cheers. He says, "Lily, you sang very well. I like your new song. It is a fit song for you. You are a good singer." + +Lily smiles and hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good listener. Do you want to sing a song for me?" + +Ben nods and picks up the microphone. He sings a song for Lily. They have fun singing songs together. They are happy. +Lily loved her toy mouse. It was soft and gray and had a long tail. She liked to hug it and play with it every day. She named it Mimi and took it everywhere. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Mimi. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom to attach Mimi to her shirt with a clip, so she wouldn't lose it. Her mom did as she asked and smiled. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and laughed. She wanted to do it again. But when she reached the bottom, she saw that Mimi was gone. She looked at her shirt and saw that the clip was broken. She felt sad and scared. + +She ran to her mom and cried. "Mom, mom, where is Mimi? I lost Mimi!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find Mimi. Maybe someone saw her and picked her up. Let's ask around." + +They walked around the park and asked the other kids and parents if they had seen a toy mouse. No one had. Lily felt more sad and hopeless. + +Then, they saw a boy sitting on a bench. He was holding Mimi and stroking her tail. He looked happy and calm. + +Lily ran to him and said, "Hey, that's my mouse! That's Mimi! Give her back!" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, this is my mouse. I found her on the slide. She's adorable and I like her." + +Lily felt angry and said, "No, she's mine! I had her first! She's my best friend!" + +The boy felt angry too and said, "No, she's mine! I have her now! She's my new friend!" + +They both started to pull Mimi and shout. Mimi felt scared and hurt. + +Then, Lily's mom came and said, "Stop, stop, both of you. You're hurting Mimi. She's a toy, but she has feelings too. How do you think she feels when you fight over her?" + +Lily and the boy looked at Mimi and saw that she was torn and dirty. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mimi. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just love you so much." + +The boy said, "I'm sorry, too, Mimi. I didn't know you belonged to someone. I just thought you were cute and lonely." + +Lily's mom said, "Why don't you share Mimi? You can both play with her and be her friends. She would like that, don't you think?" + +Lily and the boy nodded and smiled. They agreed to share Mimi and take turns holding her. They apologized to each other and became friends. They played together in the park and had fun. + +Mimi felt happy and safe. She had two friends who cared for her and respected her. She learned that sharing is better than fighting and that friendship is more precious than ownership. +Lily and her mom went to a big hotel for a holiday. They had a nice room with a big bed and a soft pillow. Lily liked the hotel because it had a pool and a playground. She also liked the people who worked there. They were kind and friendly. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the pool. Lily saw a bird on a tree near the water. The bird was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It was very pretty. Lily wanted to talk to the bird, but she did not know how. She remembered that her dad taught her how to whistle. She tried to whistle like her dad, but it was hard. She made a funny sound with her mouth. + +The bird heard Lily and looked at her. It tilted its head and opened its beak. Then it whistled back to Lily. It whistled a long and sweet song. Lily was surprised and happy. She smiled and clapped her hands. The bird whistled again and flapped its wings. Lily and the bird had a conversation with whistles. + +Lily's mom watched them and smiled too. She took a picture of Lily and the bird with her phone. She thought it was a special moment. She was glad they came to the hotel. It was a comfortable and fun place. She hugged Lily and said, "You are a good whistler, my dear. And you made a new friend." Lily nodded and whistled one more time to the bird. The bird whistled back and flew away. Lily waved goodbye and said, "Thank you, bird. I hope to see you again." +Lily likes fashion. She likes to wear pretty dresses and shoes. She likes to make hats and necklaces with beads and ribbons. She likes to talk about fashion with her friends. + +One day, Lily has a fashion show at her house. She invites her friends Mia and Zoe. They bring their dolls and their clothes. They have fun dressing up and showing their outfits. They talk about fashion and say nice things to each other. + +But Lily's mom is not happy. She sees the messy room. She sees clothes and beads and ribbons everywhere. She sees the dolls with funny hair and makeup. She says, "Lily, what have you done? This is a big mess! You have to clean up now!" + +Lily feels sad. She says, "But mom, we were having a fashion show. We were talking about fashion. We were having fun." + +Lily's mom says, "I know, honey, but you have to be careful with your things. You have to put them away when you are done. Fashion is fun, but it is not worth making a mess." + +Lily says, "I'm sorry, mom. I will clean up. Can I still talk about fashion with my friends?" + +Lily's mom says, "Yes, of course. You can talk about fashion, but you have to do it in a tidy way. How about you make a magazine with your pictures and your words? That would be a nice way to share your fashion ideas." + +Lily likes that idea. She says, "Thank you, mom. That sounds fun. Can we do it now?" + +Lily's mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to clean up this mess." + +Lily and her friends say, "OK, mom." They start to clean up the room. They put the clothes and the beads and the ribbons in their boxes. They comb the dolls' hair and wipe their faces. They say sorry to the dolls for making them messy. + +Then they make a magazine with their pictures and their words. They talk about fashion and say nice things to each other. They show their magazine to Lily's mom. She says, "Wow, this is beautiful. You are very creative and talented. I'm proud of you." + +Lily feels happy. She says, "Thank you, mom. We love fashion. And we love you." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. But today it is cold and windy. Anna's mom says they need to wear coats. + +"Anna, put on your coat. It is cold outside," mom says. + +"But mom, I don't like this coat. It is boring and gray. I want a different coat," Anna says. + +"Sorry, Anna. This is the only coat you have. It is warm and soft. You can wear a scarf or a hat to make it more interesting," mom says. + +Anna is not happy. She wants a coat like Ben's. Ben's coat is red and blue and has a big star on the back. It is interesting and fun. + +Anna and Ben go to the park. They see a slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the slide. Ben goes first. He slides down fast and laughs. + +"Your turn, Anna," Ben says. + +Anna goes to the slide. She slides down slowly and does not laugh. She is still sad about her coat. + +"Anna, what is wrong? Why are you not having fun?" Ben asks. + +"I don't like my coat. It is boring and gray. I like your coat. It is interesting and fun. Can I have your coat?" Anna asks. + +Ben is surprised. He likes his coat. He does not want to give it to Anna. + +"No, Anna. This is my coat. My grandma gave it to me. It is special to me. You can't have it," Ben says. + +Anna is angry. She wants Ben's coat. She tries to grab it from him. + +"Give me your coat, Ben. I want it. It is not fair," Anna says. + +Ben pulls away. He does not want to fight with Anna. He is sad that she is not his friend anymore. + +"Anna, stop it. You can't take my coat. It is mine. You have your own coat. It is warm and soft. You should be happy with what you have," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben start to cry. They are both unhappy. They do not play anymore. They sit on the bench and look at the ground. + +Mom sees them. She is worried. She goes to them. + +"Anna, Ben, what is wrong? Why are you crying? Why are you not playing?" mom asks. + +Anna and Ben tell mom what happened. They tell her about the coats and the slide and the fight. + +Mom listens. She hugs them. She is sorry that they are unhappy. She has an idea. + +"Anna, Ben, I have an idea. Why don't you swap coats for a while? You can try each other's coats and see how they feel. Maybe you will like them. Maybe you will learn something new. Maybe you will be friends again," mom says. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They are curious. They are willing to try. They swap coats. Anna puts on Ben's coat. Ben puts on Anna's coat. + +They feel different. They look different. They smile. + +"Wow, Anna, your coat is warm and soft. It feels nice. And it is not boring. It is gray like the sky. It is calm and quiet," Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, your coat is interesting and fun. It is bright and colorful. It has a big star on the back. It is brave and bold," Anna says. + +They look at each other. They see each other differently. They like each other's coats. They like each other. + +They hug. They say sorry. They are friends again. + +They run to the swing. They swing high and low. They laugh. + +They are happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys in the park. One day, they found a big toy truck under a tree. It was red and shiny and had four big wheels. + +"Wow, look at this toy!" Tim said. "Can we play with it?" + +Sam was fearful. He looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. The man was big and mean and had a scar on his face. He was watching them. + +"Maybe it is his toy," Sam said. "He might get angry if we touch it." + +Tim did not care. He wanted to play with the toy truck. He ran to it and picked it up. + +"Come on, Sam, it is fun!" Tim said. "He will not see us. He is too far away." + +Sam was still fearful. He did not want to make the man angry. He stayed behind the tree and watched Tim. + +Tim played with the toy truck. He made it go vroom vroom and beep beep. He smiled and laughed. He did not see the man get up from the bench and walk towards him. + +The man was angry. He saw Tim play with his toy truck. He wanted it back. He shouted and waved his arms. + +"Hey, you little thief! Give me back my toy!" the man said. + +Tim was fearful. He heard the man shout and saw him come closer. He dropped the toy truck and ran to Sam. + +"Sam, help me! He is coming!" Tim said. + +Sam was fearful too. He grabbed Tim's hand and they ran away. They ran as fast as they could. They did not look back. + +They ran to their home and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said they were brave. She said they should not play with toys that are not theirs. She said they should be careful in the park. + +Tim and Sam learned their lesson. They never played with the toy truck again. They played with their own toys and had fun. They were still best friends. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big kangaroo with a baby in her pouch. The kangaroo was eating grass and hopping around. + +"Look, a kangaroo!" Sam said. "She is so big and fast!" + +"I want to touch her," Mia said. "She is so soft and cute!" + +Sam shook his head. "No, you can't. She might kick you or bite you. She is wild, not a pet." + +Mia frowned. "But I want to. I dare you to touch her too. Are you scared?" + +Sam felt brave. He did not want Mia to think he was scared. He said, "OK, I dare you back. Let's go together. But we have to be quiet and slow." + +They crept closer to the kangaroo. They reached out their hands. The kangaroo saw them and made a loud noise. She jumped away with her baby. Sam and Mia fell on the ground. + +"Ow, that hurt!" Sam said. "She was so fast and strong!" + +"Yuck, that was bitter!" Mia said. "She spat on me! She did not like us!" + +They ran back to their mom. She hugged them and cleaned them up. She said, "What were you doing? You should not bother the kangaroo. She was protecting her baby. She was scared of you." + +Sam and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing a dare game. We wanted to touch the kangaroo. We did not know she would be angry." + +Mom said, "I understand. But you have to be careful and respectful of wild animals. They are not toys. They have feelings and needs too. Next time, just watch them from a distance and enjoy their beauty." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They learned their lesson. They said, "OK, mom. We will. Can we have a snack now? We are hungry and thirsty." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Sure. Let's go home and have some juice and cookies. And maybe a story about kangaroos." +Lila and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It is black and brown and has sharp teeth. It barks loud and runs fast. It wants to play with the ball and the kite. But Lila and Max are scared. They do not want to play with the big dog. + +"Go away, dog!" Lila says. "This is our ball and our kite!" + +But the dog does not listen. It runs after Lila and Max. It tries to bite the ball and the kite. Lila and Max run away. They look for a safe place. + +They see a bench. They run to the bench and climb on it. The dog cannot reach them. It jumps and growls and scratches the bench. Lila and Max hug each other. They are very afraid. + +Then they hear a whistle. They look and see a man. He is the dog's owner. He has a leash in his hand. He calls the dog. + +"Rex, come here! Bad dog! Leave the kids alone!" + +The dog hears the man. It stops jumping and growling and scratching. It runs to the man. The man puts the leash on the dog's heel. He pulls the dog away. He says sorry to Lila and Max. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex is a powerful dog, but he is not mean. He just wanted to play with you. He does not know how to be gentle. I will teach him to be a good dog." + +Lila and Max are still scared, but they are also relieved. They say thank you to the man. They get down from the bench. They pick up their ball and their kite. They run to the other side of the park. They play and laugh and have fun again. They are happy. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many cars, trains, blocks and animals. He liked to make noise and pretend he was driving or building or talking to his toys. + +One day, he was playing in the living room while his mom was cooking in the kitchen. He saw a big armchair near the window. He thought it would be fun to climb on it and jump off. He put his toys on the floor and ran to the armchair. + +"Tom, be careful!" his mom said. "The armchair is not for jumping. You could fall and hurt yourself." + +But Tom did not listen. He climbed on the armchair and jumped off. He felt happy and excited. He did it again and again. He did not see that his mom was watching him with a worried face. + +"Tom, stop!" his mom said. "The armchair is not a toy. It is for sitting and reading and resting. You are making it dirty and breaking it. And you are not being nice to your toys. They are waiting for you to play with them." + +But Tom did not listen. He climbed on the armchair and jumped off one more time. But this time, he jumped too high and too far. He missed the floor and hit the table. He felt a sharp pain in his arm. He started to cry. + +"Tom, are you okay?" his mom said. She ran to him and hugged him. She saw that his arm was bleeding. She took him to the bathroom and cleaned his wound. She put a bandage on his arm and gave him a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Tom said. He felt sorry and ashamed. He realized that he was wrong. He should have listened to his mom. He should have respected the armchair. He should have played with his toys. + +"It's okay, Tom," his mom said. "I'm glad you are not hurt badly. But you have to learn to be careful and respectful. The armchair is not for jumping. It is for sitting and reading and resting. And your toys are not for leaving. They are for playing and sharing and loving. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Tom said. He understood. He hugged his mom and said thank you. He went back to the living room and picked up his toys. He put them in a basket and carried them to his room. He decided to play with them quietly and gently. He learned his lesson. He was a good boy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big ant hill near the fence. They wanted to see the ants up close, so they crept closer and closer. + +"Look, Ben, there are so many ants!" Lily whispered. "They are very busy and fast." + +"Yes, they are, Lily. I wonder what they are doing. Maybe they are looking for food," Ben said. + +He had an idea. He ran to the kitchen and came back with a jar of sugar. He opened the lid and poured some sugar on the ground near the ant hill. + +"Let's see if the ants like sugar, Lily. Maybe they will come and eat it," he said. + +Lily nodded and watched with Ben. Soon, they saw many ants crawling out of the hill and towards the sugar. They were amazed by how many ants there were and how they carried the sugar to their home. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. It was Spot, their dog, who had followed them to the garden. Spot saw the ants and the sugar and wanted to play. He ran towards them and started to sniff and lick the sugar. + +"Spot, no! Leave the ants alone!" Ben shouted. + +But Spot did not listen. He wagged his tail and barked louder. He stepped on the ants and the ant hill and made a big mess. + +The ants were angry. They bit Spot on his nose and his paws. Spot yelped and ran away. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for the ants and for Spot. They decided to lie to their mom and say that Spot had found the sugar by himself. They thought it was a brave thing to do, to protect their dog and their friends, the ants. + +They cleaned up the sugar and the ant hill as best as they could. Then they hugged Spot and said they were sorry. Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was happy that they still loved him. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They want to make a soup for their mom, who is sick. They find a big pot and some water. They look for things to put in the soup. + +"Look, Tom, I found an onion!" Sara says. She holds up a round, white thing with a brown skin. + +"What is an onion?" Tom asks. He has never seen one before. + +"It is good for soup. It makes it tasty and healthy. Mom likes onion," Sara says. She tries to peel the onion with her fingers, but it is hard. She sees a knife on the counter. She thinks she can use the knife to cut the onion. + +"Be careful, Sara, knives are sharp. They can hurt you," Tom says. He is scared of knives. + +"Don't worry, Tom, I know how to use a knife. I saw mom do it many times," Sara says. She picks up the knife and starts to cut the onion. But the onion makes her eyes water and sting. She cries and drops the knife. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The onion hurts my eyes!" Sara says. She rubs her eyes with her hands. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" Tom asks. He runs to her and hugs her. He feels sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I wanted to make a good soup for mom, but I made a mess. The onion is bad. It made me cry," Sara says. She is sad and sorry. + +"It's okay, Sara. The onion is not bad. It is just strong. It makes everyone cry. Mom told me once. She said it is good to cry sometimes. It makes you feel better," Tom says. He tries to cheer her up. + +"Really?" Sara asks. She sniffles and wipes her eyes. + +"Really. And you know what? We can still make a good soup for mom. We can use other things. Like carrots and potatoes and noodles. They are easy to cut and they don't hurt your eyes," Tom says. He smiles and points to a basket of vegetables. + +"Okay, Tom. That sounds good. Let's make a soup for mom. And maybe we can use a little bit of onion. Just a little bit. To make it tasty and healthy," Sara says. She smiles and hugs Tom. + +They wash their hands and start to make the soup. They are happy and proud. They hope mom will like their soup. They love mom very much. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. But Anna is bossy. She tells Ben what to do and where to go. Ben does not like that. + +"Ben, come here. You have to play with me. I am the queen and you are the knight. You have to do what I say," Anna says. + +"No, Anna. I want to play with the ball. You are not the queen. You are just bossy," Ben says. + +Anna gets angry. She runs to Ben and tries to take the ball. Ben holds on to the ball. They pull and tug and shout. The ball flies out of their hands and rolls away. + +"Look what you did, Ben. You lost the ball. You are a bad knight," Anna says. + +Ben does not care. He is happy to be free of Anna. He runs after the ball. He sees it near a big tree. He bends down to pick it up. + +But he does not see the dog. The dog is big and brown and loud. It sees Ben and the ball. It thinks Ben wants to play. It runs to Ben and barks. + +Ben is scared. He blinks and drops the ball. He stands still and hopes the dog will go away. + +But the dog does not go away. It jumps on Ben and licks his face. It wags its tail and tries to get the ball. + +Ben cries. He does not like the dog. He wants the dog to stop. He wants Anna to help him. + +He looks for Anna. He sees her near the slide. She is not playing. She is watching him and the dog. She is not scared. She is laughing. + +"Anna, help me. The dog is on me. It is too big. It is too loud. Make it go away," Ben says. + +Anna does not help. She thinks it is funny. She says, "Ben, you have to play with the dog. It is the king and you are the knight. You have to do what it says." +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big bird on the fence. The bird has a newspaper in its beak. + +"Look, Lily, a bird with a newspaper!" Tim says. + +"Wow, maybe it can read!" Lily says. + +They run to the fence and try to talk to the bird. + +"Hello, bird, what is your name?" Tim asks. + +"Hello, children, I am Polly. I like newspapers. They have brilliant pictures and words," the bird says. + +"Can you show us?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, here you go," the bird says and drops the newspaper on the ground. + +Tim and Lily pick up the newspaper and look at it. They see a picture of a big cake. + +"Mmm, cake, I like cake," Tim says. + +"Me too, can we have some?" Lily says. + +"Sorry, children, this is not a real cake. It is a picture of a cake. Someone made it for a birthday," the bird says. + +"Oh, I see. Whose birthday is it?" Tim asks. + +"It is my birthday. I am three years old today," the bird says. + +"Happy birthday, Polly!" Tim and Lily say. + +"Thank you, children. You are very kind. Do you want to be my friends?" the bird says. + +"Yes, we do. You are very smart and nice," Tim and Lily say. + +They hug the bird and the newspaper. They are happy to have a new friend. +Tom is a painter. He likes to paint houses and walls. He has many colors of paint in his big truck. He is happy when he paints. + +One day, Tom goes to paint a house. The house is white, but the owner wants it to be blue. Tom says hello to the owner and starts to paint. He paints the door, the windows, and the roof. + +But Tom is clumsy. He trips over his paint can and spills paint on the grass. He says, "Oh no!" The owner sees the mess and says, "Oh no!" Tom is sorry and tries to clean it up. + +Then, Tom climbs a ladder to paint the chimney. He paints it blue, but he slips and falls. He lands on the roof and rolls down. He says, "Ouch!" The owner sees him and says, "Ouch!" Tom is hurt and scared. + +Tom slides off the roof and lands on the ground. He is covered in blue paint. He says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" The owner sees him and says, "It's okay, it's okay!" Tom is glad and hugs the owner. + +The owner is kind and helps Tom. He says, "You are a good painter, but you are clumsy. Be careful next time." Tom says, "Thank you, thank you!" He smiles and finishes the job. + +The end. +Tom and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. They wanted to try it. + +"Let's go fast on the slide!" Tom said. + +"OK, but I go first!" Mia said. + +They ran to the slide. Mia climbed up the ladder. She sat on the top. She looked down. She saw Tom waiting. + +"Ready, set, go!" she shouted. She slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair. She smiled. + +Tom watched Mia. He saw her go fast. He wanted to go faster. He climbed up the ladder. He sat on the top. He looked down. He saw Mia at the bottom. She waved at him. + +"Watch me!" he shouted. He slid down the slide. He pushed with his feet. He went faster and faster. He felt the sunshine on his face. He laughed. + +But he went too fast. He did not stop at the end of the slide. He flew off the slide. He landed on the grass. He rolled and rolled. He stopped near a tree. + +"Ouch!" he said. He rubbed his head. He looked up. He saw Mia running to him. + +"Are you OK?" she asked. She helped him up. + +"I'm OK," he said. "But that was too fast." + +They hugged. They laughed. They completed their slide adventure. They decided to play something else. They walked to the swings. They held hands. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had a blue dress, yellow hair and a big smile. Lily took Anna everywhere with her, even to bed. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the dentist. Lily did not like the dentist. She was scared of the big chair, the loud tools and the white coat. She wanted to stay home and play with Anna. But her mom said it was important to take care of her teeth and that the dentist was very nice. + +Lily took Anna with her to the dentist. She held her tight in her arms. When they got there, Lily's mom gave her a mug of water to drink. Lily drank some water and then put the mug on the table. She did not see that the mug was near the edge of the table. + +The dentist called Lily's name and asked her to come with him. Lily got up and followed him, still holding Anna. But as she walked, she bumped into the table and the mug fell down. It broke into many pieces on the floor. Lily heard a loud noise and turned around. She saw the broken mug and felt very sad. She liked that mug. It had flowers on it and it was a gift from her grandma. + +Lily started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I broke the mug. I didn't mean to. I'm a bad girl." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "No, Lily, you're not a bad girl. It was an accident. You don't have to be sorry. The mug was just a thing. It can be replaced. But you are my precious girl. You can't be replaced. I love you very much." + +Lily felt a little better. She wiped her tears and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love Anna. She's my best friend." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I know, Lily. Anna is a very nice doll. And I'm sure she loves you too. Now, let's go to the dentist. He will make your teeth shine and he will give you a sticker. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. Let's go. But can I hold Anna?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. You can hold Anna. She will help you be brave." + +Lily and her mom walked to the dentist. Lily was still a little scared, but she felt better with Anna and her mom by her side. She hoped the dentist would be gentle and that the sticker would be pretty. She did not want to suffer anymore. She wanted to be happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big yellow sunflower. It was taller than them. + +"Wow, look at the sunflower!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and bright." + +"Yes, it is," Ben said. "Do you think it has seeds?" + +"Maybe," Lily said. "Let's see." + +They went closer to the sunflower. They saw some black dots on the middle. They were the seeds. + +"Can we pick some?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. "Don't hurt the sunflower." + +They picked some seeds and put them in their pockets. They wanted to eat them later. + +"Hello, children," a voice said. "What are you doing?" + +They turned around and saw their grandma. She had arrived to visit them. She had a basket of cookies and milk. + +"Hi, grandma!" Lily and Ben said. "We are playing with the sunflower." + +"That's nice," grandma said. "Do you want some cookies and milk? They are delicious." + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. "We are hungry." + +They followed grandma to the porch. They sat on the chairs and ate the cookies and milk. They also ate some of the sunflower seeds. They were crunchy and tasty. + +"Thank you, grandma," Lily and Ben said. "We love you." + +"I love you too, children," grandma said. "You are my sunflowers." +Lily and Ben like to play with rocks. They have many rocks of different colors and shapes. They find rocks in the park, in the garden, and sometimes in the street. They put their rocks in a big box and show them to each other. + +One day, Lily finds a very special rock. It is shiny and smooth and has many colors inside. She shows it to Ben and says, "Look, Ben, I found a unique rock. It is so pretty and different. Do you want to see?" + +Ben nods and takes the rock from Lily. He holds it in his hand and looks at it closely. He sees red, blue, green, and yellow sparkles in the rock. He says, "Wow, Lily, this is a mineral. It is not like other rocks. It is made of tiny crystals that change the light. Where did you find it?" + +Lily says, "I found it under a big tree. There was a hole in the ground and I saw something shiny. I dug it out with my hands and it was this mineral. Do you like it?" + +Ben says, "I like it very much. It is the most beautiful rock I have ever seen. Can I keep it?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the mineral too, but she also likes Ben. She says, "OK, Ben, you can keep it. But you have to share it with me sometimes. And you have to find me another unique rock." + +Ben smiles and hugs Lily. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and generous. I will share it with you and I will find you another unique rock. Maybe we can find more minerals together. They are so fun and amazing." + +Lily and Ben put the mineral in their box and go to look for more rocks. They are happy and curious. They love to play with rocks and learn new things. They are best friends. +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 making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +"Look, my doll can fly!" Lily said, lifting her doll in the air. "She is very healthy and strong." + +"My car can go fast!" Ben said, zooming his car on the floor. "It can disappear and reappear." + +Lily and Ben laughed and continued to play. They did not see their cat, Fluffy, sneaking behind the couch. Fluffy was curious and wanted to play too. He saw Ben's car and decided to chase it. + +"Meow!" Fluffy said, jumping on the car and grabbing it with his paws. He ran away with the car in his mouth. + +"Hey, where is my car?" Ben said, looking around. "It disappeared!" + +Lily saw Fluffy running with the car. She pointed and said, "There it is! Fluffy took it!" + +Ben got up and ran after Fluffy. He wanted his car back. He followed Fluffy to the bedroom, where Fluffy had hidden under the bed. + +"Give me my car, Fluffy!" Ben said, reaching under the bed. "It is mine!" + +Fluffy did not want to give up the car. He hissed and bit Ben's ear. + +"Ow!" Ben said, pulling back his head. "Fluffy bit my ear!" + +Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to the bedroom. She saw Ben holding his ear and Fluffy under the bed. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily said, hugging him. "Did Fluffy hurt you?" + +Ben nodded and showed her his ear. It was red and sore. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said, kissing his ear. "Fluffy is naughty. He should not bite your ear." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily back. He felt better. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "You are a good sister." + +Lily and Ben decided to leave Fluffy alone. They went back to the living room and played with their toys. They shared the doll and the car and had more fun. They were happy and healthy. +Tom and Sam like to play with blocks. They build towers and bridges and castles. They have fun and share the blocks. + +One day, a big bull comes to their yard. The bull is hungry and sees the blocks. He thinks they are food. He walks to the blocks and tries to eat them. + +Tom and Sam see the bull and get scared. They run to their mom and tell her. + +"Mom, mom, there is a bull in our yard! He is eating our blocks!" they say. + +Mom looks out the window and sees the bull. She is confused. She does not know why the bull is there. She calls the farmer who owns the bull. + +"Hello, farmer. Your bull is in our yard. He is eating our blocks. Can you please come and get him?" she says. + +The farmer is sorry. He says his bull escaped from the fence. He says he will come right away. + +The farmer comes and gets his bull. He says sorry to Tom and Sam. He gives them some apples and carrots. He says they can feed the bull if they want. + +Tom and Sam are happy. They feed the bull and pet him. They say bye to the bull and the farmer. + +They go back to their blocks. They build new towers and bridges and castles. They have fun and share the blocks. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They saw a big envelope on the table. It had a stamp and a sticker on it. + +"Look, Max, a letter!" Lily said. "Who is it for?" + +Max picked up the envelope and looked at it. He saw a name and an address. He tried to read them, but they were too hard. + +"I don't know, Lily. I don't understand these words. Do you?" + +Lily shook her head. She wanted to open the envelope and see what was inside. Maybe it was a card or a picture or a surprise. + +"Let's open it, Max. Maybe it's for us!" + +Max frowned. He knew they were not supposed to open other people's letters. It was not nice. It was rude. + +"No, Lily. We can't open it. It's not ours. It's for someone else. We have to wait and ask Mom or Dad." + +Lily was stubborn. She did not want to wait. She wanted to open the envelope now. She pulled it from Max's hand and tore it open. + +"Hey, Lily, stop! That's not fair!" Max shouted. + +Lily ignored him. She looked inside the envelope. She saw a piece of paper with more words and a small key. + +"What is this, Max? What does it say? What is the key for?" + +Max was angry. He did not want to look at the paper or the key. He wanted to put the envelope back together and pretend nothing happened. + +"I don't know, Lily. I don't care. You should not have opened it. It's wrong. Mom and Dad will be mad at us." + +Lily did not listen. She was curious. She tried to fit the key into different things in the living room. She tried the door, the drawer, the box, the toy car. Nothing worked. + +"Where does this key go, Max? Help me find out!" + +Max shook his head. He did not want to help. He wanted to tell Mom and Dad what Lily did. He hoped they would not be too mad. + +He walked to the kitchen, where Mom and Dad were. He held the envelope in his hand. + +"Mom, Dad, I have to tell you something. Lily opened a letter that was not ours. She was stubborn. She did not understand. I'm sorry." +Lily liked to play with her model cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes. She made them go fast on the floor and pretended they were racing. Sometimes she made them jump over ramps and bridges. + +One day, she saw a new model car in the toy store. It was shiny and red and had big wheels. It could jump very high and make loud noises. Lily wanted to have it, but it was very expensive. She asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said no. + +"Mom, please, I really want it!" Lily said. "It is the best car ever!" + +"No, Lily, you have enough cars at home. You don't need another one. This car is not very useful. It only jumps and makes noise. It can't do anything else. And it might break easily. You should be happy with what you have." Mom said. + +Lily was sad and angry. She didn't understand why her mom was so mean. She thought her mom didn't love her. She ran away from the toy store and hid behind a tree. She cried and cried. + +After a while, she heard someone calling her name. It was her dad. He had come to pick her up from the toy store. He saw her behind the tree and hugged her. + +"Lily, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Dad asked. + +"Mom won't let me have the new car. She said it is not useful. She said I have enough cars. But I don't. I want the new car. It can jump and make noise. It is the best car ever!" Lily said. + +Dad smiled and wiped her tears. He took her hand and walked with her to the toy store. He showed her something on the shelf. It was a book. It had pictures and words about cars. It had cars of all kinds and shapes and colors. It had cars that could fly and swim and dig and carry. It had cars that could help people and animals and plants. It had cars that could do many things. + +"Lily, look at this book. It is about cars. It has many cars that you might like. It has cars that are more than just toys. They are useful. They can do amazing things. They can teach you something new. They can make you smarter and happier. Do you want to have this book?" Dad asked. + +Lily looked at the book. She saw the cars on the pages. They were different from her model cars. They were interesting and exciting. They made her curious and happy. She nodded and smiled. + +"Yes, Dad, I want to have this book. It is a better car than the new car. It can jump and make noise in my head. It is the best car ever!" Lily said. + +Dad hugged her and bought her the book. He took her home and read it with her. Lily learned a lot about cars. She still played with her model cars, but she also used her imagination and creativity. She made her own stories and games with them. She was happy with what she had. She realized that her mom was right. She didn't need another car. She needed a useful car. And she had one. It was a book. +One day, daddy and I went to the park. We took the white car. Daddy let me sit in the front seat. I was very happy. + +"Can I drive, daddy?" I asked. + +"No, you are too little to drive," daddy said. "But you can hold the wheel for a little bit." + +He gave me the wheel and I pretended to drive. I made vroom-vroom noises. Daddy smiled and said I was a good driver. + +We got to the park and saw many birds and flowers. We played on the swings and the slide. We had a lot of fun. I love daddy and the white car. +Sara loved her doll very much. She named her doll Lily and took her everywhere. She played with Lily, hugged Lily, and talked to Lily. Lily was Sara's best friend. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the park. Sara brought Lily with her and put her on a bench. She saw some kids playing with a ball and wanted to join them. She ran to the kids and asked, "Can I play with you?" + +The kids said yes and Sara had fun playing with the ball. She forgot about Lily for a while. She did not see a big dog that came to the bench and sniffed Lily. The dog liked Lily and picked her up with his mouth. He ran away with Lily. + +Sara did not notice until it was time to go home. She ran back to the bench and looked for Lily. She did not see Lily. She saw a hole in the bench where Lily was. She felt very sad and scared. She cried, "Mom, mom, where is Lily? I can't find Lily!" + +Her mom came and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I think a dog took Lily. He must have liked her too. Maybe he will take good care of her." + +Sara shook her head. She said, "No, no, I want Lily back. Lily is my doll. Lily is my friend. I miss Lily. Please, mom, find Lily." + +Her mom said, "I know, Sara. I miss Lily too. But I don't know where the dog went. He left very fast. Maybe we can look for another doll that looks like Lily. Would you like that?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She said, "No, mom. I don't want another doll. I want Lily. Lily is not normal. Lily is special. Lily is mine." + +Her mom said, "I understand, Sara. I'm sorry. I love you. Maybe we can make a picture of Lily and hang it on your wall. Would you like that?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. I would like that. Maybe Lily will see it and come back. I hope so." + +Her mom said, "Me too, Sara. Me too." +Sara and Ben are playing with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog with a black spot on his eye. He likes to run and jump and lick Sara and Ben's faces. Sara and Ben love Spot very much. + +One day, Sara and Ben's mom tells them that they have to send Spot to their grandma's house for a week. Grandma lives far away and has a big farm with many animals. Mom says that Spot will have fun there, but Sara and Ben are sad. They don't want to send Spot away. They want to keep him with them. + +"Why do we have to send Spot, mom?" Sara asks, holding Spot's paw. + +"Because we are going on a trip, honey. We are going to visit your uncle and aunt and cousins. They live in a small apartment and they don't have room for Spot. Grandma has a lot of space and she loves dogs. She will take good care of Spot, I promise." Mom says, hugging Sara and Ben. + +"But we will miss Spot, mom. He is our best friend. He makes us happy. Can't we take him with us?" Ben says, rubbing Spot's ear. + +"I know, sweetie. I will miss him too. But we can't take him with us. It's too far and too expensive. And Spot will be happy at grandma's too. He will meet new friends and have new adventures. He will have a great time. And we will call him every day and tell him how much we love him. And he will be back with us soon. It's only for a week, remember?" Mom says, smiling. + +Sara and Ben look at each other and then at Spot. They see that he is wagging his tail and licking mom's face. He doesn't seem to be sad or scared. He seems to be excited and curious. Maybe mom is right. Maybe Spot will have fun at grandma's. Maybe they will have fun at uncle's. Maybe they will all be happy. + +"Okay, mom. We will send Spot to grandma's. But we will miss him a lot. And we will call him every day. And we will hug him and kiss him when he comes back. Right, Spot?" Sara says, giving Spot a big hug. + +"Right, Spot?" Ben says, giving Spot a big kiss. + +"Ruff, ruff!" Spot says, wagging his tail and licking Sara and Ben's faces. + +The end. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new slide. It was big and shiny. They wanted to try it. + +"Let's go to the new slide!" Anna said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the new slide. But there was a problem. There was a long line of kids. They had to wait. + +Anna and Ben waited and waited. They were hot and bored. They looked for some shade. But there was none. The sun was too bright. + +They sighed. They wished they could go to the new slide. + +Finally, it was their turn. They climbed up the stairs. They were happy and excited. They smiled at each other. + +They slid down the new slide. It was fast and fun. They laughed and cheered. + +But then, something bad happened. The new slide was broken. There was a hole in the middle. Anna and Ben fell through the hole. They screamed and cried. + +They landed on the hard ground. They were hurt and scared. They had bumps and bruises. They wanted their moms and dads. + +They looked at the new slide. It was not big and shiny anymore. It was small and ugly. They hated the new slide. + +They wished they had never gone to the new slide. +Tom liked to play in the garden. He liked to dig and find bugs and rocks. One day, he saw a lizard on the wall. It was green and had a long tail. Tom wanted to catch it and make it his pet. + +He ran to the wall and reached for the lizard. But the lizard was fast and jumped away. Tom followed it and tried again. The lizard hissed and showed its teeth. It was angry and scared of Tom. + +"Leave me alone!" the lizard said. "You are big and loud and I am small and quiet. You will hurt me and I do not want to be your pet." + +Tom was surprised. He did not know that lizards could talk. He felt sorry for the lizard. He did not want to hurt it or make it sad. + +"I am sorry, lizard," Tom said. "I did not mind to scare you. I just wanted to play with you. You are pretty and cool and I like you." + +The lizard looked at Tom. He saw that Tom was not mean, just curious. He calmed down and stopped hissing. + +"Thank you, Tom," the lizard said. "I am sorry, too. I was rude and mean to you. You are kind and brave and I like you, too. But I cannot be your pet. I need to live in the wild and be free. Can we be friends instead?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He understood. He did not need to catch the lizard. He could watch it and learn from it. He could be its friend. + +"Yes, lizard," Tom said. "We can be friends. I will not bother you anymore. I will mind you and let you be. But can I visit you sometimes and say hello?" + +The lizard nodded and smiled, too. He was happy. He had a new friend. + +"Of course, Tom," the lizard said. "You can visit me anytime. I will be here on the wall. But be quiet and gentle, and do not touch me. Then we can talk and play and have fun." + +Tom and the lizard waved goodbye and went their ways. They were both happy and proud. They had learned to mind each other and respect each other. They had become friends. +Lily and Ben were going to visit Grandma. They liked Grandma a lot. She always gave them hugs and cookies. But Grandma was old and sick. She walked with a cane and sometimes she coughed. + +Lily and Ben wanted to make Grandma happy. They decided to prepare a surprise for her. They drew pictures of flowers and animals with crayons. They wrote "We love you, Grandma" on the paper. They put the pictures in a big envelope. + +They ran to the car with the envelope. They were fast. They buckled their seat belts and waited for Mom. Mom drove them to Grandma's house. She knocked on the door. Grandma opened it and smiled. + +"Hello, my darlings!" Grandma said. "What a nice surprise!" + +Lily and Ben hugged Grandma. They gave her the envelope. Grandma opened it and looked at the pictures. She was very happy. She thanked Lily and Ben and kissed them. + +"You are so sweet and thoughtful," Grandma said. "You made my day!" + +Lily and Ben were glad. They loved Grandma. They helped her sit on the couch and showed her their pictures. They talked and laughed. They had a good time. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tunnel under a hill. They want to go inside and explore. + +"Let's bring a flashlight," Lily says. "It might be dark in there." + +"OK," Ben says. He runs to his backpack and gets a flashlight. He gives it to Lily and they hold hands. They walk to the tunnel and shine the light inside. + +The tunnel is long and narrow. They see some rocks and dirt on the floor. They hear some noises, like water dripping and wind blowing. They are not scared. They are curious. + +They walk deeper into the tunnel. They see a small hole in the wall. They peek inside and see a nest. There are some eggs and feathers in the nest. They wonder what kind of bird lives there. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud squawk. A big crow flies out of the hole and flaps its wings. It is angry that they are near its nest. It tries to peck them with its beak. + +"Ow!" Lily cries. The crow hurts her arm. She drops the flashlight and it breaks. The tunnel becomes dark. + +"Run!" Ben shouts. He pulls Lily by the hand and they run back to the entrance. The crow chases them and squawks some more. They are scared. + +They reach the end of the tunnel and see the sun. They are safe. They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They hug them and tell them what happened. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asks. She sees the scratch on Lily's arm. She gets a band-aid from her purse and puts it on Lily's arm. + +"It's OK, Mom," Lily says. "It doesn't hurt too much." + +"Next time, be careful where you go," Dad says. "Some animals don't like visitors." + +"We're sorry, Dad," Ben says. "We just wanted to see the tunnel." + +"It's OK, kids," Dad says. "You can still play in the park, but stay away from the tunnel. There are other things to see and do." + +Lily and Ben nod. They thank their mom and dad and go to play on the swings. They are happy. They learned something new today. They learned that tunnels can be fun, but also dangerous. They learned to respect the animals that live there. They learned to stick together and help each other. They learned to bring a flashlight. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal friend to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Max loved to play fetch with Lily and would always wag his tail and give her a big, wet kiss when she came home from school. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the beach. Max loved the beach because he could run and play in the sand. Lily loved the beach because she could build sandcastles and wave at the boats out on the water. + +As they were playing, Lily's mom called out, "It's time to go home now, Lily!" Lily turned to Max and said, "We have to leave now, Max. But we can come back to the beach tomorrow." Max barked happily and wagged his tail, knowing that he would get to play with Lily again soon. + +As they walked back to the car, Lily turned to Max and said, "You're my best friend, Max. I'll always be loyal to you." Max barked again and licked Lily's face, happy to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on trips with her family. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip to the park. While they were there, Lily found a broken toy. She was sad because she wanted to play with it, but it was broken. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it together." Lily's mom taught her how to fix the broken toy. They worked together and soon the toy was as good as new. + +Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for teaching me how to fix the toy, Mommy. Now I can play with it on our next trip!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and zoom around. One day, Tweetie met a butterfly named Flutter. Flutter was very graceful and flew with elegance. + +"Hello, Flutter! Would you like to fly with me?" asked Tweetie. + +"Yes, I would love to!" replied Flutter. + +So, Tweetie and Flutter flew together, zipping and zooming around the trees and flowers. They were having so much fun. But then, suddenly, a big storm came. The wind was blowing very hard, and the rain was pouring down. + +"Oh no, we have to find a safe place to hide!" said Tweetie. + +They searched and searched but couldn't find a shelter. The storm was getting stronger and stronger. Then, a big gust of wind blew Flutter away. Tweetie tried to catch her, but it was too late. Flutter was gone, and Tweetie was all alone. + +Tweetie was very sad and missed her friend, Flutter. She realized that sometimes things can change very quickly, and we have to be careful. From that day on, Tweetie never flew in a storm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Sammy. Sammy was very weak and couldn't make a big cobweb like the other spiders. One day, Sammy saw a big fly and wanted to catch it, but he didn't dare to try because he was too weak. + +Sammy's friend, Tommy the ant, saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Sammy told Tommy that he wanted to catch the big fly, but he was too weak to make a big cobweb. Tommy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you make a big cobweb." + +So, Sammy and Tommy worked together to make a big cobweb. When they finished, Sammy tried to catch the big fly, but he missed and got stuck in his own cobweb. The big fly flew away and Sammy was sad. Tommy tried to help, but it was too late. Sammy was stuck in the cobweb forever. + +From that day on, Tommy remembered to always be careful when trying new things and to never give up on his dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy that she loved to play with. It was a big, red ball. One day, Lily's mother asked her if she wanted to join her for a walk in the park. Lily was so happy and said yes. + +As they walked, Lily saw some other kids playing with their toys. She wanted to join them and play too. But she was shy and didn't know how to ask. Her mother saw how sad she was and said, "Let's go say hello and play together!" + +Lily was so happy! She joined the other kids and they all played together with her new ball. She felt so lucky to have a kind mother who helped her make new friends. From that day on, Lily loved going to the park and playing with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his cubes, stacking them up high and knocking them down. One day, Timmy's sister came and took one of his cubes. Timmy got upset and cried. + +Timmy tried to reach for his cube, but his sister was too tall. She laughed and ran away with the cube. Timmy was very upset and didn't want to play anymore. He went to his room and sat on his bed. + +Later that day, Timmy's sister came back and gave him back his cube. But Timmy was still upset and didn't want to play anymore. The bad ending is that Timmy never played with his cubes again and didn't have fun like he used to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and jumping on her bed. One day, her mommy and daddy told her they were going to buy new furniture for their house. Lily didn't know what furniture was, so she asked, "What's furniture?" + +"Furniture is chairs, tables, and beds," her mommy explained. + +Lily thought the new furniture would be scary because it was big and heavy. "Will it weigh a lot?" she asked. + +"Yes, it will be heavy," her daddy said. "But don't worry, we'll help you move it." + +Lily felt better knowing her mommy and daddy would help her. She was excited to see the new furniture and help decorate the house. "Yay!" she said, clapping her hands. "Let's go!" +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very heavy and weighed a lot. She loved to eat peanuts and play in the water. She had a lot of power and could move big trees with her trunk. + +One day, Ellie was walking in the jungle when she saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. The bird was very scared and Ellie could see that it was hurt. She gently picked up the bird with her trunk and took it back to its nest. + +The bird was very grateful to Ellie and felt peaceful knowing that it was safe. From that day on, Ellie and the bird were friends and would often play together in the jungle. Ellie learned that even though she was big and strong, she could use her power to help others and make the world a more peaceful place. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar. It was very small and green. It lived in a garden with lots of flowers. + +One day, a big bird came to the garden. The bird wanted to eat the caterpillar. But a kind girl saw the bird and ran to protect the caterpillar. She picked it up and put it on a leaf where the bird could not reach it. + +The caterpillar was grateful to the girl for protecting it. It crawled around the leaf and ate some of the green parts. It felt safe and happy in the garden with the girl. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a dog and asked her mom if she could touch it. Her mom said yes, but reminded her to be gentle. + +Lily touched the dog's soft fur and giggled. Suddenly, she felt something on her foot. It was a leaf! She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +As they continued walking, they saw a boy who was being bossy to his friends. Lily's mom explained to her that it's not nice to be bossy and that everyone should be kind to each other. + +Lily nodded and said, "I will be nice to everyone, even the dog." Her mom smiled and they continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside in the woods. One day, he saw a snake on the path. The snake was long and green. Timmy said, "Hello, Mr. Snake. Why are you here?" + +The snake said, "I'm cold. I need to warm up." Timmy saw that the snake was shivering. He said, "Oh no, Mr. Snake. You must be icy. Come with me." Timmy took the snake to his house and put him in a box with a blanket. The snake was happy and warm. + +Timmy's mom came in and asked, "What's in the box?" Timmy said, "It's a snake. He was cold, so I gave him a blanket." His mom smiled and said, "That was very kind of you, Timmy." From that day on, Timmy and the snake were friends. They played outside and had fun together. And the snake never shivered again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big stack of colorful leaves. Lily was very happy and said, "Mommy, can we play with the leaves?" Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's make a big pile and jump in it!" + +After they played with the leaves, they went to the pond to feed the ducks. Lily was so excited to see the ducks and said, "Mommy, I'm grateful that we could come to the park today." Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having fun, Lily. Did you mention the ducks to Daddy?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Mommy. I mentioned the ducks and the leaves to Daddy. He said he's happy we had a good time." Mommy and Lily hugged and went home, feeling happy and grateful for their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he wanted a new toy motor for his truck. He asked his mom, "Can I have a new motor for my truck, please?" + +His mom replied, "I'm sorry, Timmy. We don't have any toy motors available right now." + +Timmy felt sad and started to suffer because he really wanted a new motor for his truck. His mom noticed his sadness and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can go to the toy store tomorrow and see if they have any toy motors available." + +The next day, they went to the toy store and found a toy motor for Timmy's truck. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom! Now my truck can go fast!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for things in her backyard. One day, she went outside to search for her favorite toy truck that she lost. She looked under the bushes and behind the trees, but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise in the sky. She looked up and saw a big firework exploding in the air. It was so pretty! She ran inside to tell her mom and dad about the firework. + +Later that day, Lily's older sister was being bossy and telling her what to do. Lily didn't like that. She decided to go back outside to search for her truck again. She searched and searched until she finally found it under a pile of leaves. She was so happy and proud of herself for finding it all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom said to him, "Timmy, you can't spend all day playing with your toys. You need to go outside and play with your friends." + +Timmy replied, "But Mom, I'm too busy playing with my toys. I don't want to go outside." + +His mom smiled and said, "Timmy, playing with your toys is fun, but you need to learn some wisdom too. Going outside and playing with your friends will teach you many things." + +So, Timmy went outside and played with his friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag. Timmy had so much fun and learned many things from his friends. When he came back home, he told his mom, "Mom, you were right. I had so much fun playing with my friends. I learned many new things today." + +From that day on, Timmy spent some time playing with his toys and some time playing with his friends. He learned that spending time wisely is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a wide and beautiful garden with lots of delicious fruits. Blue wanted to eat the fruits, but they were guarded by a scary cat. + +Blue thought and thought about how to get the fruits. Finally, Blue decided to ask for help from some friends. Blue asked a wise owl and a brave squirrel for help. Together, they made a plan and were able to get the fruits safely. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Even when things seem difficult, there are always friends who can help you. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. He had a big box full of toys and tricks that he would display during his shows. + +One day, Bobo found a fake flower in his box. He thought it would be funny to use it in his act. So, during his next show, he pretended to sneeze and a big spray of water came out of the fake flower. The children in the audience laughed and clapped. + +After the show, Bobo went to his friend's house to play. He showed his friend the fake flower and they both laughed. Bobo was happy that his joke made his friend laugh. + +From that day on, Bobo always made sure to display his fake flower during his shows. It was his favorite joke and he loved to see the children's faces light up with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy who loved to go fishing with his dad. They would pack their fishing rods, bait, and snacks and head to the nearby lake. Timmy loved to catch fish and always hoped to catch the biggest one. + +One day, Timmy and his dad went fishing as usual. They found a good spot by the lake and cast their lines. Timmy was excited as he felt a tug on his line. He reeled in his catch, but it was a small fish. His dad told him to throw it back in the water so it could grow big and strong. + +Later that day, Timmy and his dad packed up their things and headed home. As they walked, Timmy noticed a fish lying on the ground. It was big and looked like it had been there for a while. His dad explained that the fish had rotted and was no longer good to eat. Timmy felt sad for the fish and promised to always throw back the young ones so they could grow up to be big and strong like the one that had rotted away. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he also liked to throw things. One day, Timmy found some scissors on the floor. He knew that scissors were sharp and could hurt him, so he asked his mom to put them away in a clear box. + +Timmy's mom was happy that he asked for help and put the scissors in a clear box on a high shelf. Timmy played with his toys and didn't think about the scissors anymore. But then, he saw a ball and wanted to throw it. He threw the ball and it hit the clear box with the scissors. The box fell down and the scissors were on the floor again. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the scissors on the floor and was worried that Timmy might hurt himself. She picked up the scissors and put them away again, this time in a locked drawer. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful with sharp things and to always ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the warm sun. One day, Timmy's mom called him to come inside for lunch. But Timmy didn't want to come inside, he wanted to play more. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to come inside now. Lunch is ready." + +Timmy replied, "No, I don't want to come inside. I want to play more." + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's important to listen to your parents. They know what's best for you. Plus, if you don't come inside now, you might get too hot and feel sick." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and decided to come inside for lunch. He realized that listening to his parents was important and that they always had his best interests at heart. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky and look down at the world below. One day, the bird got very tired and needed to rest. It flew down to a tree and sat on a branch. The bird closed its eyes and took a nap. + +When the bird woke up, it was time for dinner. The bird flew to a nearby farm and saw a big field of corn. The bird picked some corn and ate it for dinner. The corn was yellow and tasted very good. + +After dinner, the bird flew back to its tree and went to sleep. The bird was happy because it had a good rest and a yummy dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud. One day, Timmy's mom introduced him to a new friend named Billy. Billy also loved to play in the mud, so they became great friends. + +One day, Timmy and Billy were playing in the mud and they got very filthy. Their clothes were covered in mud and their faces were too. When they went back to Timmy's house, his mom was surprised to see them so dirty. But she wasn't angry, she just laughed and said they looked like little pigs. + +Timmy and Billy had so much fun playing in the mud that day. They were happy to have each other to play with and get muddy together. From then on, they played in the mud every chance they got. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sit in her armchair and read books. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +Timmy asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm reading a book," said Lily. + +"What's a book?" asked Timmy, who was ignorant about books. + +Lily explained, "A book is something you read. It tells a story." + +Timmy wanted to act out the story, so they played pretend. They pretended they were in a castle, and Lily was the princess and Timmy was the knight. They had so much fun together! + +Afterwards, Timmy said, "That was so much fun! Can we do it again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course! Anytime you want to act out a story, just let me know!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat toast for breakfast. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her mom asked her to go to the store. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I take my dolls with me to the store? They want to come too." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can take them with you. But don't forget to send them back home when you're done playing." + +Lily nodded and took her dolls to the store. As they walked, she saw a playful puppy running in the park. The puppy was chasing a ball and having so much fun. + +Lily said to her dolls, "Look at that playful puppy! He's having so much fun. I wish we could play with him too." + +When they got home, Lily's mom made her some toast for a snack. Lily shared her toast with her dolls and they all had a happy day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color all day long. One day, Lily woke up and said, "Today is going to be a creative day!" + +Lily grabbed her crayons and paper and started to draw. She drew a picture of her family, her pets, and even a big rainbow. Her mom came in and said, "Wow, Lily, you are so creative!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to be creative every day!" Her mom replied, "You can be creative every day if you want to. Just remember to have fun and be yourself." + +From that day on, Lily made sure to have a creative day every day. She learned that being creative is important and makes her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her favorite doll. One day, Lily's friend Jack came to visit her. Jack wanted to play with Lily's doll, but Lily didn't want to share it. "Please, Lily, can you lend me your doll?" Jack asked. "No, it's mine!" Lily replied. + +As they were playing, they heard a loud noise outside. It was the traffic! The cars were going by so fast and the noise was harsh on their ears. "Let's go outside and see the cars," Jack suggested. Lily agreed and they went outside to watch the traffic. + +After a while, Jack asked Lily again if he could borrow her doll. This time, Lily thought about it and decided to be kind. "Okay, you can borrow my doll for a little while," she said. Jack was so happy and they continued playing together. From that day on, Lily learned that lending can make others happy and it's always good to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in her backyard. She had a swing and a slide. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to come inside for lunch. But Lily said, "I'm not hungry, mommy. I want to play more." + +Mommy said, "Okay, but be careful. Don't play too long or you'll get tired." + +Lily played and played. She went on the swing and the slide. But soon, she did get tired. She went back inside and said, "Mommy, I'm tired now. Can we read a book?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. Let's read a book together." And they read a book together while the sun remained shining in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a cricket hopping around in the grass. She thought it was very funny and tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Lily's mommy came outside and told her it was time to come inside for dinner. Lily didn't want to leave the cricket, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. She said "thank you" to the cricket for playing with her and ran inside. + +Later that night, Lily couldn't fall asleep because she kept thinking about the cricket. She decided to sneak outside to see if it was still there. When she found the cricket, it was making lots of noise and keeping her awake. She thought it was being naughty and told it to be quiet. + +The cricket stopped chirping and Lily felt bad. She realized that the cricket was just trying to sing her a lullaby to help her fall asleep. She said "sorry" to the cricket and thanked it for being her friend. From then on, whenever she heard a cricket at night, she would smile and remember her little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the shop with her mommy. They bought many things that were useful for their home. Lily recognized some of the things they bought because she had seen them at home before. + +On their way back home, they saw a little boy who was crying because he had lost his toy. Lily's mommy asked him what the toy looked like and they recognized it as a toy that Lily had at home. Lily's mommy gave the toy to the little boy and he was very happy. + +Lily learned that it's important to share and help others when they need it. She felt happy that she could make the little boy smile. From that day on, whenever she went to the shop, she would always remember to look out for other people who might need help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat. He would put it in the water and watch it sail away. One day, Timmy decided to paint his boat. He wanted it to be cool and colorful. He used red, blue, and yellow paint to make his boat look awesome. When he was finished, he put his boat in the water and watched it sail away. Timmy was very happy with his cool and colorful boat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had four tires, and they were very useful. The truck would drive around and serve people by carrying things for them. + +One day, the truck got a flat tire. The tire was no longer useful, and the truck couldn't drive. The driver was sad, but he knew he needed to fix the tire. + +So, the driver got a new tire and put it on the truck. Now the truck was useful again, and it could serve people once more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big race between a rabbit and a turtle. The rabbit was very fast and the turtle was very slow. The rabbit was sure he would win the race and get a trophy. + +The race started and the rabbit ran very fast. He was so fast that he stopped to take a nap. The turtle kept walking and walking until he won the race. The rabbit was surprised and sad. + +The turtle said to the rabbit, "You should trust in your abilities, but don't be too proud. It's wise to be humble." The rabbit learned his lesson and never underestimated his opponents again. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a swamp. The frog wanted to go on an adventure, but he was scared. He didn't know if it was safe to leave the swamp. + +One day, the frog decided he wanted to be brave and go on an adventure. He hopped out of the swamp and explored the world outside. He saw many new things and had lots of fun. + +But then, the frog came across a big, scary animal. He didn't know what to do. He remembered his mom telling him to always stay safe. So, he decided to hop back to the swamp where he knew he was safe. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to try new things and be brave, but it's important to always make sure you are safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, he found a smelly old shoe buried in the sand. Timmy didn't like the smell, but he didn't know what to do with it. + +As he played in the sand, he saw a little girl crying. Timmy asked her why she was crying. The little girl said she lost her favorite toy in the sand. Timmy wanted to help her, so he started digging through the sand. + +After a while, Timmy found the little girl's toy. She was so happy and thanked Timmy. Timmy felt really good inside because he helped someone. He learned that helping others is important and makes you feel good. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard someone shouting. It was his mom calling him to go home. Timmy said goodbye to the little girl and headed home. He was happy because he made a new friend and helped her find her toy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, green dinosaur. He was enormous! He liked to stomp around and roar. One day, he saw a little birdie that was lost. The birdie was sad and scared. The dinosaur wanted to help, so he shouted, "Don't worry little birdie, I will help you find your way home!" The birdie felt happy and safe with the big, friendly dinosaur. They walked together until they found the birdie's home. The birdie thanked the dinosaur and they became good friends. From that day on, the dinosaur always looked out for his little birdie friend. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddie. He lived in a pond with his friends, the fish and the turtles. One day, Freddie noticed that his arm was hurting. He went to his friends and said, "My arm hurts. Can we discuss what to do?" + +The fish and the turtles gathered around Freddie and they looked at his arm. They saw that it was swollen and red. The fish said, "We should go ask the wise owl. He knows everything!" The turtles agreed and they all went to find the owl. + +When they found the owl, Freddie explained what happened to his arm. The owl looked at it and said, "You have a bug bite. You need to put some ointment on it." The fish and the turtles helped Freddie put the ointment on his arm. + +The next day, Freddie's arm was feeling much better. He thanked his friends for helping him and said, "I'm glad we discussed what to do. Now my arm feels great!" The fish and the turtles smiled and said, "We're always here to help our green friend." +One day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk on the street. Timmy loved to look at the cars and trucks that passed by. Suddenly, he saw a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a penny!" he said. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy! Why don't you rub it for good luck?" Timmy rubbed the penny and put it in his pocket. + +As they continued walking, Timmy started to spin around and around. "I feel dizzy!" he said, laughing. His mom held his hand and said, "Let's sit down for a bit and rest." + +They sat on a bench and watched the people walking by. Timmy saw a man with a big dog and said, "Look, Mommy! That dog is as big as a horse!" His mom laughed and said, "Yes, he is a big dog. But he's friendly. Let's go say hello!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher announced that they would have an exam the next day. Lily was scared because she didn't want to fail the exam. + +Lily's best friend, Emma, was very popular and always did well on exams. Lily asked Emma for help, and Emma said she would help her study. They studied together and Emma explained everything to Lily in a way that she could understand. + +The next day, Lily felt a little scared, but she remembered everything Emma had taught her. When she got her exam back, she was so happy to see that she had passed! She ran to Emma and gave her a big hug. "Thank you for helping me, Emma! You're the best friend ever!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a bright red ball in the park. He was so happy and played with it all day long. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park to play with his ball, but he saw a man working in the garden. The man was struggling to lift a big squash. Timmy felt sorry for the man and decided to help him. He lifted the squash with all his might and put it in the man's basket. + +The man was very grateful and thanked Timmy for his help. He gave Timmy a big smile and said, "Remember, Timmy, it's always good to help others. You never know when you might need help too." Timmy smiled and nodded his head. From that day on, Timmy always looked for ways to help others and make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride the bus. She would always sit by the window and look outside. One day, she saw an amazing bird flying in the sky. It had bright feathers and was singing a beautiful song. + +Lily wanted to examine the bird up close, so she got off the bus and followed it. But she didn't realize that she was getting farther and farther away from her home. Soon, it started to get dark and she couldn't find her way back. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She wished she had stayed on the bus and not chased after the bird. She learned that sometimes it's better to admire things from afar and not take risks that could lead to danger. In the end, a kind stranger found her and brought her back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his black sunglasses when he went outside to play. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of hide and seek. Timmy was it, and he had to count to a high number while his friends hid. + +Timmy closed his eyes and started to number out loud. One, two, three... he counted all the way up to ten. Then he opened his eyes and looked around for his friends. He saw one of them hiding behind a tree, but he couldn't find the others. Timmy searched and searched, but he couldn't find them anywhere. + +Just when he was about to give up, his friends jumped out from their hiding spots and surprised him. Timmy was so happy to see them, and he knew that he had the best friends in the world. He put his black sunglasses back on and they all continued to play together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys on the carpet in his room. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car and accidentally dropped it on the carpet. He looked at the car and saw that the wheel was broken. Timmy felt sad. + +Suddenly, Timmy's cat, Fluffy, came into the room. Fluffy was a fierce cat with big green eyes. Fluffy saw the broken car and started to play with it. Timmy was happy to see Fluffy having fun with his toy. + +Timmy learned that even though he dropped his car and it broke, it was still fun to watch Fluffy play with it. From that day on, Timmy and Fluffy played together on the carpet every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very restless and couldn't sit still for long. One day, Lily's mom took her to the bathroom to wash her hands. While they were in there, Lily's older brother came in and started to tease her. + +"Stop teasing me!" Lily said, feeling upset. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "Your brother is just playing around. Let's finish washing our hands and go play outside." + +Lily felt better knowing that her brother was just joking. She dried her hands and ran outside to play with her friends. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes people tease you, but it doesn't mean they don't love you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks from the refrigerator. One day, Lily's mom told her to be careful because the fridge was fragile and could break easily. + +Lily nodded her head and promised to be careful. But later that day, Lily accidentally bumped into the refrigerator while playing with her toys. She heard a loud noise and saw that the fridge door was broken. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I trust you to be more careful next time. We can fix the fridge together." + +Lily felt relieved and happy that her mom still loved her even though she made a mistake. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful around the fragile refrigerator. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, brown box that she loved to play with. One day, she saw a graceful ballerina on TV and she wanted to dance just like her. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Lily showed him her box and asked if he wanted to play with it. Timmy said, "No, it's too small. I dare you to find something bigger to play with." + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She remembered the ballerina and decided to dance instead. She opened the box and used it as her stage. She danced gracefully and happily. + +Timmy saw how much fun Lily was having and asked if he could join. Lily smiled and said, "Of course! We can both dance and play together." They danced and played until it was time for Timmy to go home. + +Lily learned that it's okay to be different and that she didn't need a big toy to have fun. She also learned that she could always find a way to make her dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room and make it tidy. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, can you help me clean the house? We need to make it tidy for our guests." + +Lily said, "Yes, mommy! I can help!" She picked up her toys and put them in her toy box. Then, she saw a shiny diamond on the floor. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. "Look mommy, a diamond!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Wow, that's beautiful! Let's put it somewhere safe." They leaned the diamond against a vase on the table. + +Later, their guests arrived and they all had a fun time together. Lily felt proud that she helped make the house tidy for their guests. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They played on the swings, went down the slide, and had lots of fun. + +As they were leaving, Timmy saw a big bag of candy on the ground. He picked it up and held it in his hands. "Look mommy, candy!" he said. + +His mommy was worried. "Timmy, that candy might not be safe. Let's weigh the options before we take it home." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He ate the candy and got sick. His mommy was sorry she didn't listen to her instincts. From then on, they always weighed their options before making decisions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden, where she grew big, orange squashes. One day, Lily's mom said they were going to have a special dinner with the squashes. Lily was so excited! + +While they were cooking, Lily's mom told her to listen carefully. "Do you hear that?" she asked. Lily listened and heard a loud buzzing sound. "It's the bees," her mom said. "They love the flowers on our squash plants." + +At dinner, Lily's mom cut the squash into tight little cubes. Lily took a bite and it was delicious! "I can taste the sunshine and the bees," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Maybe we'll plant even more squashes next year." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a nice zebra who lived in the forest. One day, the zebra went for a walk and met a lion. The lion said, "I am hungry. Can I eat you?" The zebra said, "No, please don't eat me." But the lion was very hungry and started to chase the zebra. + +The zebra ran very fast but then she forgot which way to go. She was lost in the forest and the lion was getting closer. Suddenly, she saw a tree and climbed up to the top. The lion couldn't reach her there, so he went away. + +The zebra was safe, but she was also sad because she was lost. She started to cry, but then she heard a voice. It was her friend, the giraffe. The giraffe said, "Don't cry, I will help you find your way home." And so, the giraffe and the zebra walked together until they found the way back to the zebra's home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play sports like basketball and soccer. Timmy's dad gave him a new ball that was very useful for playing. Timmy was so happy and played with it every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over and asked if he could play with the ball. Timmy refused because he didn't want anyone else to play with his new ball. His friend was sad, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park to play basketball. He saw some other kids playing with a ball that was old and dirty. Timmy realized that he should have shared his ball with his friend. He felt bad and decided to be nicer next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny hid in a secret spot that nobody could find. Timmy looked and looked, but he couldn't find Johnny. Timmy started to yell for Johnny to come out of hiding, but Johnny didn't answer. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom that Johnny was hidden and he couldn't find him. His mom told him that sometimes things are hidden and hard to find, but that doesn't mean they're not there. She also said that it's important to keep trying and not give up. + +Timmy went back to looking for Johnny and finally found him. Johnny had a hurt leg and needed an operation. Timmy learned that sometimes things can be hard to find, but it's important to keep trying and never give up. He also learned that it's important to help his friends when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big tree. One day, Spidey saw a big cobweb. The cobweb was very big and Spidey wanted to live there. But Spidey was a modest spider and he didn't want to take someone else's home. So, he decided to stay in his own little cobweb. + +Every day, Spidey would spin his web and catch some flies to eat. He was happy in his little home. One day, a big storm came and destroyed Spidey's cobweb. Spidey was sad and didn't know where to go. But then, he remembered the big cobweb he saw before. He went there and saw that no one was living there. So, he decided to stay there and make it his new home. + +From that day on, Spidey lived in the big cobweb and was very happy. He learned that sometimes it's okay to leave your modest home and find a better one. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They sat on a bench and watched the birds fly in the sky. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and scattered the leaves on the ground. Lily giggled and said, "Look, Mommy! The leaves are dancing!" + +After a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home and take a bath. Lily was excited because she loved playing with bubbles in the bathtub. Her mom poured some shampoo on her head and rubbed it gently. Lily closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of the shampoo on her hair. + +As they were getting ready for bed, Lily's mom asked her if she had any thoughtful ideas for what they could do the next day. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Let's go to the zoo and see the animals!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. You're so thoughtful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a cozy house in the woods. One day, she went for a walk and found a pine tree. She loved the pine tree because it smelled so good. She picked up a pinecone and said, "This is a pretty pinecone. Can I keep it?" + +Suddenly, the pinecone started to change. It grew bigger and bigger until it turned into a rare treasure! Lily was so surprised. She said, "Wow! This is amazing! Thank you, pine tree!" + +The pine tree replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I wanted to give you something special. Now you can keep it forever and remember our friendship." From that day on, Lily always kept the rare treasure with her and visited the pine tree often. They became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby fisherman named Timmy. He loved to fish in the big blue ocean, but one day he got into trouble. He caught a big fish, but it was too strong for him to reel in. Timmy tried and tried, but the fish was too powerful. + +Suddenly, a kind dolphin appeared and offered to help Timmy. The dolphin swam down deep into the ocean and pulled the fish up to the surface. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he decided to save the dolphin's life. He noticed that the dolphin was tangled up in some fishing nets, so Timmy carefully cut the nets and set the dolphin free. + +From that day on, Timmy and the dolphin became best friends. They went fishing together and had many adventures. Timmy learned that sometimes, you need help from others to save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in nature. He liked to look at the trees, the flowers, and the bugs. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big, bad wolf. The wolf looked very scary, but Timmy was brave. He said hello to the wolf and they became friends. They played together in nature and had lots of fun. From then on, Timmy and the wolf would meet in the woods every day to play and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to run and jump. One day, he hurt his leg while playing outside. It hurt a lot and he couldn't run or jump anymore. His mommy took him to the doctor who put a big bandage on his leg. Timmy felt sad because he couldn't play with his friends anymore. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit him. Billy brought Timmy some candy but it was very bitter. Timmy didn't like it and he said, "No thank you, Billy." Billy felt sad because he wanted to make Timmy feel better. Then, Billy had an idea. He said, "Let's play a game where we take turns pushing each other in a wheelchair!" Timmy was happy because he could still play with his friend even with his hurt leg. + +The moral of the story is that even when bad things happen, there are always ways to have fun and make the best of the situation. And it's important to say "thank you" when someone tries to help you, even if you don't like the candy they give you! +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was happy because she had a lot of friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie saw a lost infant monkey. The infant monkey was crying because he couldn't find his mom. + +Ellie knew she had to help the infant monkey. She decided to lead the infant monkey back to his mom. Ellie walked through the jungle with the infant monkey on her back. Soon, they found the infant monkey's mom. She was very happy to see her baby again. + +But, there was a problem. A big tiger saw Ellie and the infant monkey. The tiger wanted to eat the infant monkey! Ellie knew she had to protect the infant monkey. She stood in front of the infant monkey and roared loudly. The tiger was scared and ran away. Ellie saved the infant monkey and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, he saw a big, busy octopus. "Hello, Mr. Octopus!" Fin said. "What are you doing?" + +"I am cleaning my home," replied the octopus. "I am very busy." + +Fin was curious. "Can I help you clean?" he asked. + +The octopus smiled. "Yes, please! Thank you, Fin." + +So Fin helped the octopus clean his home. They worked together and had fun. After they finished, the octopus said, "Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend." + +Fin smiled and swam away, happy to have made a new friend. +Yesterday, there was an ordinary cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play outside in the sunshine. But yesterday, it was raining. Mittens didn't like the rain, so she went under a big tree to stay dry. + +But the rain was too strong, and Mittens got wet anyway. So, she looked for a place to hide. She saw a big box and ran to it. She jumped inside and covered herself with a blanket. Now she was warm and dry. + +Mittens stayed in the box until the rain stopped. When she came out, she was happy to see the sun again. She went back to playing outside, but this time she found a new place to hide. +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 bottle on the ground. She picked it up and looked inside. It was empty. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and asked, "Lily, what are you doing?" + +"I found a bottle, Mommy," said Lily. + +Her mom looked worried and said, "Be careful with that, sweetie. It might be dirty. Mind putting it in the trash?" + +Lily nodded and threw the bottle away. She was happy to help her mom and continue playing with her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jog around the park with his dog named Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot were jogging when they saw a squirrel holding a treat. The treat looked so yummy that Timmy wanted it for himself. + +Timmy said, "Spot, can you help me get that treat from the squirrel?" + +Spot barked and said, "Sure, Timmy! I can help you!" + +So, Timmy and Spot ran after the squirrel. The squirrel ran up a tree and Timmy couldn't reach the treat. Timmy felt sad because he really wanted the treat. But then, Spot had a brilliant idea! Spot barked at the squirrel, and the squirrel got scared and dropped the treat. Timmy was so happy and he shared the treat with Spot. They both enjoyed it and continued jogging around the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. Tom loved to play with his dog, Max. Max was a big, brown dog with no hair on his body. He was bald. + +One day, Tom and Max went for a walk in the park. Tom brought a bag of treats for Max. Max was so happy, he wagged his tail and licked Tom's skin. + +But then, Tom realized he forgot to bring a toy for Max to play with. Max started to whine and cry. Tom didn't want to spoil Max's fun, so he ran back home to get a ball. + +When Tom came back, Max was so happy. He ran around with the ball in his mouth and jumped on Tom's bald head. Tom laughed and played with Max until it was time to go home. From that day on, Tom made sure to always bring a toy for Max so he wouldn't spoil their fun. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner took him to a big park where they met some new friends. Max was so happy to play with his new friends that he forgot about his favorite toy, a shiny medal. + +Later that day, Max's owner noticed that the medal was missing. She called out to Max and asked if he knew where it was. Max didn't understand, but he knew that his owner was sad. So, he went on a search for the medal. + +After a while, Max found the medal in the grass. He was so excited that he ran back to his owner and gave her the medal. She was so proud of Max that she gave him a big hug and called him a good boy. From that day on, Max always made sure to keep his medal close by when he went to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends, but she didn't have a good hiding spot. One day, her mommy told her about the attic. The attic was a new place that Lily had never been before. + +Lily was excited to explore the attic, but when she got there, she saw that it was full of old things. She started to move some of the boxes around to make a hiding spot. But then, she heard a strange noise. It was a mouse! + +Lily was scared of the mouse, but she didn't want to leave her hiding spot. She tried to be very still, but the mouse kept moving around. Finally, Lily decided to run back downstairs to tell her mommy about the mouse. Her mommy came up to the attic with her and they found a way to safely trap the mouse and take it outside. From that day on, Lily had a new favorite hiding spot in the attic, and she wasn't scared anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Brownie. Brownie was very big and very furry. One day, Brownie wanted to go for a walk in the forest. So, he put on his shoes and went outside. + +While walking, Brownie saw a bunny. The bunny asked Brownie if he wanted to tie his shoes. Brownie said yes and the bunny tied his shoes. Brownie was very happy and said thank you. + +Later, Brownie met a squirrel. The squirrel asked Brownie what his opinion was about the weather. Brownie said he thought it was a nice day. The squirrel agreed and they continued walking. + +Suddenly, Brownie saw a bee. The bee was angry and buzzing around. Brownie didn't want to get stung, so he quickly walked away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a hole in the ground. He thought it was a great place to hide and play. + +Benny's friend, a little bird named Tweety, saw him playing in the hole. "Benny, what are you doing down there?" Tweety asked. + +"I'm hiding! It's fun!" Benny replied, glad to have a new hiding spot. + +Tweety warned Benny that the hole might not be safe, but Benny didn't listen. He stayed in the hole, playing and having fun. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and the hole filled up with water. Benny tried to get out, but he couldn't. Tweety tried to help him, but it was too late. Benny was sent away by the water and never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie saw a big, swirling hurricane coming towards her. She got very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a friendly butterfly named Flutter came by and saw that Tweetie was dizzy from all the spinning winds. Flutter said, "Don't worry, Tweetie. I will help you fly away from the hurricane." + +Tweetie was so grateful and asked, "How can we fly away from this big storm?" Flutter replied, "We can fly together and use our wings to go up, up, up and away from the hurricane." + +So, Tweetie and Flutter flew as fast as they could and soon they were far away from the hurricane. They were both very happy and relieved. From that day on, Tweetie and Flutter became the best of friends and always flew together whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw pictures with his crayons. Timmy's mom had a printer that could make copies of his pictures. Timmy was so happy when he saw his pictures printed on paper. + +One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with his crayons. Timmy said no because he didn't want her to ruin his drawings. Lily got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and wanted to make her smile again. + +He thought of an idea. He printed a copy of one of his drawings and gave it to Lily. She stopped crying and smiled. Timmy felt happy that he made his sister happy. The copy of the drawing was heavy, but Lily hugged it tight and carried it with her everywhere she went. From that day on, Timmy and Lily shared the crayons and made lots of drawings together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, she wandered too far and came across a creek. She was so excited to see the water flowing and the fish swimming. But she didn't know that the rocks near the creek were slippery and dangerous. + +As she was walking along the creek, she slipped and fell into the water. She tried to grab onto the rocks, but they were too slippery. She started to panic and scream for help. But no one was around to hear her. + +Lily's parents searched for her for hours, but they couldn't find her. They eventually found her backpack near the creek. They knew something was wrong. Sadly, Lily's original adventure ended in tragedy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. One day, she heard a knock on the door. She opened it and saw a little bird outside. The bird was hurt and needed help. + +Lily was gentle and took the bird inside. She gave it some food and water. The bird felt better and was happy. It sang a beautiful song to thank Lily. + +Later, Lily heard a knock on the door again. This time, it was a stranger who wanted to take all of Lily's toys. Lily knew it was not right, so she answered "No!" The stranger left and Lily felt proud of herself for standing up for what was right. + +The moral of the story is to be gentle and kind to those who need help, but also to be brave and answer "No!" to those who want to take away what is yours. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a tour to a very noisy place. Lily did not like the loud sounds, and she demanded that they leave. Her mommy and daddy understood and took her home. + +At home, they played with Lily's toys and read her favorite stories. Lily was happy again. She asked her parents if they could go on another tour, but this time to a quiet place. They agreed and planned a tour to a peaceful park. Lily was excited and could not wait for the tour. + +The next day, they went on the tour to the park. It was very quiet and peaceful. Lily loved it and had a great time. She thanked her mommy and daddy for taking her on a nice tour. From that day on, Lily knew to demand what she wanted and to choose tours that made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and draw pictures with his crayons. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going on a long trip on a big airplane. Timmy was so excited! He couldn't wait to see all the new things and places. + +As they boarded the plane, Timmy noticed an old man with a hearing aid. The man smiled at Timmy and asked him how he was doing. Timmy didn't know what a hearing aid was, but he thought it looked like a cool gadget. They sat next to each other on the plane and talked about all the things they were excited to see. + +But as the plane took off, Timmy's ears started to hurt. He tried to tell the old man, but he couldn't hear him. Timmy became scared and started to cry. The old man quickly realized what was happening and gave Timmy some gum to chew. The gum helped Timmy's ears pop, and he felt much better. Timmy and the old man became good friends and enjoyed their trip together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with tomato sauce. One day, her mom opened a big can of tomato sauce, but it didn't fit in the fridge. So, Lily helped her mom pour the sauce into a smaller container that could fit. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made spaghetti for dinner. She boiled the spaghetti in a pot of hot water until it was soft. Then, she poured the tomato sauce on top of the spaghetti. Lily loved it! She said, "This spaghetti is so yummy!" + +After dinner, Lily helped her mom clean up. She put the leftover spaghetti in a container and closed the lid tightly. Then, she put it in the fridge. The next day, Lily had spaghetti for lunch and it was still delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dollies. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new toy tea set. It was so pretty and pink! Lily was so happy. + +She quickly set up the tea set on her little table and invited all her dollies to join her for a tea party. They all sat around the table and drank their tea. Lily loved how quick and easy it was to set up the tea party. + +But then, one of Lily's dollies noticed that the cookies on the table were fake. They weren't real cookies! Lily felt sad that she had accidentally set fake cookies on the table. But then, she had an idea. She quickly ran to the kitchen and got some real cookies to replace the fake ones. Her dollies were so happy and they all enjoyed their real cookies together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the garden with his spade. His spade was green and he liked to dig in the dirt with it. + +One day, Timmy saw a butterfly in the garden. He stopped digging and gazed at the butterfly. The butterfly was also green and it fluttered around the flowers. + +Timmy was so happy to see the butterfly. He put down his spade and followed the butterfly around the garden. They played together for a while until the butterfly flew away. Timmy went back to digging with his green spade, but he couldn't stop thinking about the beautiful green butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who wanted to fly on an aeroplane. He asked his mommy birdie if he could go on a trip. She said yes, but he had to save up his money. So, he worked hard and saved up enough money to buy a ticket. + +On the day of the trip, the little birdie got on the aeroplane. But, he noticed that his seat was next to a big, mean cat. The cat kept trying to eat him! The little birdie struggled to get away, but the cat was too strong. + +Suddenly, the aeroplane hit some turbulence and everyone was scared. The cat got so scared that he started to cry. The little birdie felt bad for him and shared his crackers. The cat was so happy that he stopped trying to eat the little birdie. They both enjoyed the rest of the flight and arrived at their destination safe and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a big hedge at the end of the yard. She wanted to go and see what was on the other side, but she was too scared to go alone. + +Lily asked her polite friend, Max, if he would come with her. Max was a brave boy and he dared to go with her. They walked to the hedge and looked over the top. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful garden with flowers and trees. + +Lily and Max were so happy they dared to explore the new garden. They picked some flowers and smelled them. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and ran back to their yard. From that day on, they would always remember the brave and polite Max who helped Lily explore the new garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to hop around and explore the world. One day, he met a wise old turtle named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big valley and knew all the secrets of the land. + +"Hello, Freddy," said Timmy. "What brings you to my valley?" + +"I'm just exploring," said Freddy. "This place is so impressive!" + +"Well, be careful," warned Timmy. "There's danger lurking in these parts." + +Freddy didn't listen and continued hopping around. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a big truck coming towards him. Freddy tried to hop away, but he was too slow. The truck was going to hit him! + +Just in time, Timmy appeared and used his shell to reverse the truck's direction. Freddy was saved! + +"Thank you, Timmy!" said Freddy. "You really saved me." + +"I told you there was danger," said Timmy. "Always listen to your elders." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Floppy. Floppy was white and fluffy. He liked to hop around and eat carrots. + +One day, Lily's mom put Floppy in the freezer by mistake. When she realized what she had done, she quickly took him out and held him close. Floppy was shivering and scared, but he was okay. + +Lily loved Floppy very much. She said, "Floppy belongs with me. He is my best friend." Lily's family was not rich, but they were happy. They lived in a modest house with a big backyard where Floppy could play. Lily and Floppy were always together and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pretty daisy in the grass. She picked it up and held it in her hand. "I feel happy when I hold this daisy," she said. + +Suddenly, her big sister Emma came outside. Emma was being bossy and wanted to play with Lily's toys. "Give me that daisy!" Emma said. Lily didn't want to give up her daisy, but she didn't want to be mean to her sister either. + +"I don't want to share my daisy," Lily said. "But you can play with my other toys if you want." Emma thought about it and decided that playing with Lily's other toys would be fun too. So they played together in the sunshine, with Lily holding her daisy and feeling happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny chain with a pretty heart on it. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a bell ringing. + +Lily looked around and saw an old man who was deaf. He couldn't hear the sound of the bell ringing. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She took off her shiny chain and gave it to the old man. He was very happy and put the chain around his neck. + +From that day on, the old man wore the chain every day. It made him feel happy and he never forgot the kindness of Lily. Whenever he saw her in the park, he would smile and wave. Lily felt happy too because she knew she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tasty snacks like cookies and chips. One day, her mommy gave her a big bag of mail to put in the mailbox. + +As she was walking to the mailbox, Lily saw a bird sitting on a branch. She said, "Hi birdie, what are you doing?" The bird replied, "I am waiting for my friend to come back. We are going to strike up a song together." + +Lily thought that was cool and said, "I like to sing too! Maybe we can all sing together next time." The bird agreed and flew away. + +Lily continued on her way to the mailbox and put the mail inside. She felt proud of herself for helping her mommy. When she got back inside, her mommy gave her a tasty cookie as a reward. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you mommy, this cookie is so yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a beautiful green curtain in her neighbor's window. She wanted to touch it and feel how soft it was. + +But her mom told her, "Lily, we cannot touch things that are not ours. It is not polite." Lily didn't understand why, but she listened to her mom and didn't touch the curtain. + +The next day, Lily's neighbor knocked on their door and gave her a present. It was a small green toy. Lily was so happy and thanked her neighbor. She realized that if she had touched the curtain, her neighbor might have been upset and frowned at her. But because she listened to her mom, she received a wonderful gift instead. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be polite and respectful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm called a hurricane. It was very windy and rainy outside. The trees were moving a lot and the sky was very dark. The little girl was scared and she went to her mommy for a hug. + +Mommy said, "Don't worry sweetie, it's just a storm. It will pass soon." The little girl felt better and went to play with her toys. She saw a picture of a unicorn and wanted to print it out. + +Mommy helped her print the unicorn picture and the little girl was so happy. But then she saw another picture of a scary monster that was fake. She didn't want to print that one. Mommy told her it was okay and they looked for a different picture to print. They found a picture of a rainbow and printed that one instead. The little girl was happy again and they waited for the hurricane to pass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk over the bridge near her house and wave to the ducks in the pond below. One day, she met an old owl who was very wise. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl," said Lily. "Why do you sit on that tree all day?" + +"I watch over the forest and keep all the animals safe," replied the owl. + +"That's very wise of you," said Lily. "Do you want to come wave to the ducks with me?" + +The owl smiled and said, "I would love to." So, Lily and the wise owl walked over the bridge and waved to the ducks together. From that day on, they became good friends and would often wave to the ducks together. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow house. It belonged to a kind owner named Jack. Jack loved his house very much. One day, a big storm came and tore a hole in the roof of Jack's house. Jack was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +His friend, a little girl named Lily, saw the hole in the roof and asked Jack what happened. Jack told her that the storm had torn a hole in his roof. Lily wanted to help Jack, so she suggested they go to the store to buy some supplies to fix the roof. + +Together, they went to the store and bought some tools and materials. They worked hard all day and finally fixed the hole in the roof. Jack was very happy and thanked Lily for her help. Lily was happy too, because she made her friend happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow house. Inside the house, there was a woman. The woman liked to talk to her cat. She would say, "Hello, kitty!" and the cat would meow back. One day, the woman went outside and saw a yellow flower. She picked the flower and brought it inside to show her cat. She said, "Look, kitty! A pretty yellow flower!" The cat purred and the woman smiled. They were happy together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wind. She would run and jump and feel the wind in her hair. + +One day, Lily's mom made some spicy soup for dinner. Lily didn't like it, but she didn't want to hurt her mom's feelings. So, she whispered to her mom that she didn't like the soup. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed and heard the wind blowing outside her window. It sounded like a soft whisper. She fell asleep feeling happy and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty vase in her room with flowers in it. One day, her little brother came in and accidentally knocked over the vase. It snapped into many pieces. + +Lily got very upset and cried. "My vase!" she said. "I'm sad." + +Her brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break it." + +Lily was still sad, but she forgave her brother. She didn't want to be jealous of him for accidentally breaking her vase. They hugged and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her family in a big house with many rooms. One day, Lily wanted to wash her hands in the sink, but it was stuck. She tried to turn it on, but no water came out. + +Lily's mom came to see what was wrong. "The sink is broken," she said. "We need to call a plumber to fix it." + +Lily wanted to help, so she went to find her dad. He had a special tool that could unlock the sink. When he used it, the sink started to work again. Lily was so happy! She thought the shiny sink was very attractive. + +"Thank you, Daddy!" Lily said. "Now I can wash my hands." +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 a big, juicy apple hanging from a tree. It looked so easy to reach, but her mommy had told her not to take things that didn't belong to her. + +Lily thought about it for a while, but she was too tempted by the apple. She climbed the tree and took the apple. She thought she got away with it, but her mommy saw her and punished her. Lily felt very sad and knew she shouldn't have taken the apple. + +The next day, Lily went for a walk and saw a bird with a beautiful feather. She wanted to take it home with her, but she remembered what happened with the apple. She knew it wasn't hers to take and left it on the ground. She felt proud of herself for doing the right thing and knew that her mommy would be proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it up and catch it again. One day, Timmy threw his ball too hard and it landed in a tree. He tried to get it down but he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his ball anymore. His friend, Johnny, came over and saw that Timmy was sad. Johnny said, "I have an idea. Let's take a quiz and see who can answer the most questions." Timmy liked this idea and they started the quiz. + +But then, Timmy realized that Johnny was not being reliable. Johnny was cheating and giving himself extra points. Timmy didn't like this and told Johnny that it wasn't fair. Johnny felt bad and said sorry. They decided to start the quiz again, but this time, they would play fair. And in the end, they both got their balls down from the tree and played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, while playing in the park, she saw a little boy who looked sad. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's wrong?" + +The boy pointed to his broken toy and said, "I'm sad because my toy is broken." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I can help you fix it. Let's go to my house." + +They went to Lily's house and she helped the boy fix his toy. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily for her help. + +From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends and played together often. Lily learned that helping others can make them happy and that is a good thing to do. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make them happy and that is a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. But one day, her mom told her she needed to do some exercise to stay healthy. + +Lily didn't want to do exercise, she wanted to play. But her mom said she had to do it, so Lily started to do some jumping jacks and squats. She didn't like it, but she did it anyway. + +After a few days, Lily started to feel more independent. She didn't need her mom to tell her to do exercise, she just did it on her own. She felt strong and happy. + +But one day, while playing outside with her friends, Lily felt a pain in her chest. She didn't know what was happening, but she fell to the ground and couldn't get up. Her friends tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily had a heart attack and passed away. + +Lily's mom was very sad and wished she had known that her little girl had a heart condition. She wished she had taken her to the doctor and not made her do exercise. But now it was too late, and Lily was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a crazy idea to march to the top of the hill. She put on her red boots and started to walk. She saw a crystal on the ground and picked it up. It was shiny and sparkly. She put it in her pocket and kept marching. + +As she got closer to the top of the hill, she heard a noise. It was a marching band! They were playing music and marching in a parade. Lily joined in and marched with them. She showed the crystal to the band leader and he said it was very pretty. + +After the parade, Lily went back home and showed her mom the crystal. Her mom thought it was beautiful too. Lily was happy she went on her crazy march and found the crystal. She couldn't wait to go on more adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with something. + +"Timmy, can you help me fill up this bucket with water?" his mom asked. + +"Sure, Mommy!" Timmy replied happily. + +Timmy filled up the bucket with water and his mom was very proud of him. She said, "You did a successful job, Timmy!" + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her wrap a present for his grandma's birthday. Timmy was excited to help. He carefully wrapped the present with colorful paper and a big bow. + +When Timmy's grandma opened the present, she was very happy. "This is a beautiful present, Timmy! You did a great job wrapping it," she said. + +Timmy was proud of himself for being a helpful and successful boy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his huge ball in the park. One day, he accidentally kicked his ball too hard and it went flying into a big tree. Timmy tried to climb the tree to get his ball, but it was too high. + +A man walking by saw Timmy and his problem. The man had a leather glove and offered to help. He climbed the tree and got the ball down for Timmy. Timmy was so happy and wanted to say thank you. The man said, "You don't have to say thank you, just pay it forward and help someone else in need." Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he was grateful for the man's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her mom came running over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I fell down and my knee hurts a lot," Lily said. + +Her mom quickly got a bandage and put it on her knee to help her feel better. Lily felt a little bit better, but she still suffered from the pain. + +"Don't worry, it will get better soon," her mom said. "Let's go inside and have some ice cream to make you feel better." + +Lily smiled and thought her mom was so charming for always making her feel better. They went inside and enjoyed some delicious ice cream together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired because he had been playing all day. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm tired. Can I go to bed now?" + +His mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's go to your room." + +When they got to Timmy's room, his mommy opened the cabinet and took out his pajamas. She said, "Here are your pajamas, Timmy. Put them on." + +Timmy put on his pajamas and climbed into bed. His mommy tucked him in and said, "Goodnight, Timmy." + +Timmy yawned and said, "Goodnight, mommy." Then he shrugged his shoulders and fell asleep. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they find a big box. It has a picture of a toaster on it. They open the box and see a fake toaster. It is made of plastic and has buttons and lights. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. "We can make toast!" + +"Let's try it!" Mia says. They put some bread in the fake toaster and press the buttons. The lights flash and make sounds. Ben and Mia wait for the toast to pop out. + +But nothing happens. The bread stays in the fake toaster. Ben and Mia are confused. + +"Why is it not working?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe it is broken," Mia says. + +They look at the box again. They see some small words under the picture of the toaster. They try to read them. + +"Fun...toy...for...kids...not...real...toaster," Ben reads slowly. + +"Oh, it is not a real toaster," Mia says. "It is a toy toaster. It cannot make toast." + +Ben and Mia are disappointed. They wanted to eat toast. + +"Maybe we can learn how to make real toast," Ben says. + +"Maybe we can ask Mommy to help us," Mia says. + +They put the fake toaster back in the box and go to find Mommy. They hope she will teach them how to make real toast. They think real toast is better than fake toast. +Lily was a very obedient girl. She always listened to her mom and dad and did what they said. One day, her mom asked her to take a basket of clean clothes to her room. Lily said, "Yes, mom, I will take the clothes to my room." + +Lily picked up the basket and walked to the hall. The hall was long and had many doors. Lily knew which door was her room, but she also saw another door that was open. She was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +She put the basket down and peeked inside the door. She saw a lot of toys and books and stuffed animals. They looked very fun and colorful. Lily thought, "Maybe I can play with them for a little while. Mom won't mind." + +She stepped inside the door and picked up a toy car. She made it zoom on the floor and made noises. She was having a lot of fun. She did not hear her mom calling her name. + +"Lily, where are you? Did you take the clothes to your room?" her mom asked. + +Lily did not answer. She was too busy playing with the toys. She did not see her mom coming to the hall and looking for her. + +Her mom saw the basket on the floor and the open door. She walked to the door and saw Lily playing with the toys. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what are you doing here? This is not your room. This is your brother's room. You should not take his toys without asking. And you should not leave the clothes on the floor. You were supposed to be obedient and do what I asked you," her mom said. + +Lily felt sorry. She knew she did something wrong. She put the toy car down and looked at her mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was curious and wanted to see the toys. I forgot to take the clothes to my room. I will do it now," she said. + +Her mom sighed and shook her head. She was not very angry, but she wanted Lily to learn to be more obedient and respectful. + +"Okay, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to apologize to your brother for taking his toys. And you have to take the clothes to your room right away. And next time, you have to listen to me and do what I say. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said, "I love you too, Lily. Now go and take the clothes to your room." + +Lily picked up the basket and walked to her room. She was obedient and did what her mom said. She learned her lesson and did not peek inside other doors again. +Lily and Ben were going to the station with Mom. They wanted to see the big trains that go fast and make loud noises. They were very excited and asked Mom many questions. + +"Mom, when will we get to the station?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, sweetie, soon. We just have to take the bus first." Mom said. + +"Mom, can we speak to the train driver?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe, honey, maybe. If he is not too busy." Mom said. + +But when they got to the bus stop, they saw a long line of people waiting. The bus was late and there was no room for everyone. Mom looked at her watch and frowned. She was frustrated. + +"Mom, what's wrong?" Lily asked. + +"The bus is late, sweetie, and we might miss our train." Mom said. + +"Mom, can we walk to the station?" Ben asked. + +"It's too far, honey, and we have our bags. We have to wait for the next bus." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not want to miss their train. They wanted to see the big trains and speak to the train driver. They hoped the next bus would come soon. They hugged Mom and tried to be patient. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also took a ball, a kite and a book. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. The sun was very hot, but the tree gave them some shade. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom and Dad opened the basket and gave Lily and Ben some food and drink. + +"Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Dad. This is yummy!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Dad. This is good!" Ben said. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. We're glad you like it. Enjoy your picnic!" Mom said. + +After they ate, they played with the ball, the kite and the book. They had a lot of fun. They saw some birds, squirrels and flowers. They laughed and ran and jumped. + +They were very tired, but very happy. They packed everything back in the basket and in the car. They hugged Mom and Dad and said thank you again. + +"Thank you for the picnic, Mom and Dad. It was the best!" Lily said. + +"Thank you for the picnic, Mom and Dad. It was fun!" Ben said. + +"We love you, Lily and Ben. You're welcome. It was a lovely day!" Mom and Dad said. +Anna is a child who loves to dance. She likes to spin and jump and clap her hands. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big tree with many leaves. She runs to the tree and starts to dance around it. She sings a song that she made up. She feels very happy. + +"Hello, can I dance with you?" a voice says. Anna looks and sees another child. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He smiles at her. + +"Sure, you can dance with me!" Anna says. She likes to make new friends. She holds his hand and they dance together. They spin and jump and clap their hands. They laugh and have fun. + +"You are a beautiful dancer," the boy says to Anna. + +"Thank you, you are a beautiful dancer too," Anna says to the boy. + +They dance until the sun goes down. Then they hug and say goodbye. Anna goes home with her mom. She feels very happy. She thinks dancing is the best thing in the world. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, Mom and Dad have some news for them. They call them to the living room. + +"Kids, we have something to tell you," Mom says. "We are going to have a new baby in our family soon." + +Lily and Tom are surprised. They do not know what a new baby means. They look at each other and ask, "What is a new baby?" + +Mom and Dad smile and explain. "A new baby is a little brother or sister for you. He or she will grow in Mom's tummy for a while, and then come out and join us. You will be big siblings and help us take care of the baby." + +Lily and Tom are curious. They touch Mom's tummy and ask, "Can we see the baby? Can we play with the baby?" + +Mom and Dad laugh and explain. "Not yet, sweeties. The baby is still very small and needs time to grow. You will see the baby when he or she is ready. And you can play with the baby, but gently and quietly. The baby will be very fragile and sleepy at first." + +Lily and Tom nod and hug Mom and Dad. They are happy and excited. They say, "We love you, Mom and Dad. We love the new baby too. We will be good big siblings and help you." + +Mom and Dad kiss them and say, "We love you too, Lily and Tom. You are our precious children. We are proud of you." + +The moral value of the story is: Family is important and love is shared. +Lily liked to play in the yard with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a teddy bear. She did not like to share her toys with anyone. She always said, "Mine, mine, mine!" + +One day, her cousin Max came to visit. He wanted to play with Lily in the yard. He saw the doll and asked, "Can I play with the doll, please?" Lily said, "No, it's mine!" She grabbed the doll and hugged it. Max saw the ball and asked, "Can I play with the ball, please?" Lily said, "No, it's mine!" She kicked the ball away. Max saw the car and asked, "Can I play with the car, please?" Lily said, "No, it's mine!" She pushed the car under the tree. Max saw the teddy bear and asked, "Can I play with the teddy bear, please?" Lily said, "No, it's mine!" She ran to the house with the teddy bear. + +Max was sad and angry. He wanted to play with Lily, but she was mean and selfish. He looked around the yard and saw a hose. He had an idea. He turned on the water and sprayed the hose all over the yard. He made the yard wet and muddy. He laughed and said, "Now you can't play with your toys, Lily!" + +Lily heard the noise and came out of the house. She saw the hose and the water and the mud. She saw her toys in the mess. She was shocked and mad. She screamed, "Max, what did you do? You ruined my toys! You ruined my yard! You are a bad boy!" + +She ran to Max and tried to take the hose from him. But Max was stronger and he held on to the hose. He said, "You are a bad girl, Lily! You didn't share your toys with me! You didn't play with me! You were mean and selfish! Now you have to clean the yard!" + +They fought over the hose and the water and the mud. They got wet and dirty. They yelled and cried. They did not have fun. + +Their mom and dad heard the noise and came out of the house. They saw the hose and the water and the mud. They saw the toys and the kids in the mess. They were shocked and angry. They said, "Max, Lily, what did you do? You ruined the toys! You ruined the yard! You are bad kids!" + +They took the hose and turned off the water. They took the toys and put them in the trash. They took the kids and put them in the bath. They said, "You have to clean the yard! You have to say sorry! You have to learn to share and play nicely!" + +They did not have fun. They had a bad day. The end. +Sam was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and planes. He also had a big teddy bear that he called Bob. Bob was his best friend and he always slept with him at night. + +One day, Sam saw his dad shaving his mustache in the bathroom. He was curious and asked, "Dad, why do you cut your hair on your face?" + +Dad smiled and said, "Because I don't like it. It makes me look old and itchy. Do you like mustaches, Sam?" + +Sam thought for a moment and said, "I don't know. I never had one. Can I try one?" + +Dad laughed and said, "Sure, why not? Let me finish shaving and I'll show you how to make one." + +Dad took some shaving cream and put it on Sam's upper lip. He then took a comb and made a line on the cream. He said, "There, now you have a mustache. How do you like it?" + +Sam looked in the mirror and giggled. He said, "I look funny. Can I keep it?" + +Dad said, "No, you have to wash it off. It's only for fun. But you can invite Bob to join you. He might like a mustache too." + +Sam ran to his room and got Bob. He brought him to the bathroom and said, "Bob, look, I have a mustache. Do you want one too?" + +Bob nodded and smiled. He was a harmless teddy bear who liked to play with Sam. Dad put some shaving cream on Bob's nose and made a mustache for him. He said, "Now you both have mustaches. You look like twins." + +Sam and Bob hugged each other and thanked Dad. They went back to their room and played with their toys. They pretended to be pilots, drivers, and detectives with their mustaches. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They were happy. +Tim is a big dog. He has gray fur and a long tail. He likes to run and play in the park with his friend Sam, a small cat. Sam has black fur and green eyes. They are very happy together. + +One day, Tim feels something itchy on his back. He tries to scratch it with his paw, but it does not help. He asks Sam, "What is this on my back? It makes me itch a lot." + +Sam looks at Tim's back and sees a tiny bug. It is a flea. It bites Tim and drinks his blood. Sam says, "That is a flea. It is bad. It can make you sick. You need to get rid of it." + +Tim says, "How can I get rid of it? It is too small and fast. I cannot catch it." + +Sam says, "You need to stand in the water. The water will wash away the flea. Come, I will show you." + +Sam leads Tim to a pond in the park. The pond has ducks and fish. Tim does not like water. He is afraid of getting wet. He says, "No, I do not want to stand in the water. It is cold and scary. I will find another way to get rid of the flea." + +Sam says, "Please, Tim, trust me. The water will help you. The flea will not leave you alone. It will make more fleas. They will bite you more and more. You will be very unhappy." + +Tim says, "No, no, no. I do not care. I will not stand in the water. Go away, Sam. You are not my friend. You are mean." + +Sam is sad. He tries to convince Tim, but Tim does not listen. He growls and barks at Sam. He chases Sam away. Sam runs away and hides behind a tree. He cries. + +Tim is alone. He still feels itchy. He still has the flea. The flea has friends. They are many fleas. They bite Tim all over. They make him bleed. They make him sick. He is very unhappy. + +He misses Sam. He wants to say sorry. He wants to stand in the water. But it is too late. The fleas have taken over. Tim is dying. He is very sad. He is very sorry. He is very alone. +Sara and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat something tasty. They saw a jar of butter on the table. They liked butter. They took some bread and a knife. + +They put butter on the bread. They took big bites. The butter was soft and yummy. They smiled and said, "Mmm, tasty!" + +Mom came into the kitchen. She saw Sara and Tom eating butter bread. She was happy. She said, "You are good kids. You can eat butter bread for a snack. But don't eat too much. You need to save some room for dinner." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They finished their butter bread. They drank some water. They felt full and happy. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I love you too. Now, let's go to the living room. We can relax and read a book together." Sara and Tom agreed. They followed Mom to the living room. They picked a book they liked. They sat on the couch with Mom. Mom read the book to them. They listened and looked at the pictures. They felt cozy and relaxed. They had a good day. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the yard. Tim had a big crane that could lift and move things. Lily had a small car that could zoom and beep. They liked to make up stories with their toys and have fun. + +But one day, they had a fight. Tim wanted to use his crane to lift Lily's car and put it in a pile of rocks. Lily did not want that. She said, "No, Tim, that is my car. You cannot take it. It is not fit for your crane. Your crane is too big and rough. It will break my car." + +Tim did not listen. He said, "Yes, I can. It is my crane. I can do what I want. Your car is too small and weak. It is fit for my crane. My crane is strong and cool. It will make your car better." + +They both pulled and pushed their toys, trying to get their way. They shouted and cried. They did not share or care. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the yard. She saw Tim and Lily fighting. She was not happy. She said, "Stop, Tim and Lily. You are being naughty. You cannot fight over your toys. You have to be nice and kind. You have to share and take turns. You have to say sorry and hug." + +Tim and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at Mom. They felt bad. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tim. Sorry, Lily." They hugged each other. They hugged Mom. + +Mom smiled. She said, "Good, Tim and Lily. You are being good. You can play with your toys again. But remember, no fighting. Only playing." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They said, "Okay, Mom. No fighting. Only playing." They took their toys and played together. They made up a new story with their crane and their car. They had fun. +Jill and Ben were going to the park with Mom and Dad. They wanted to have a picnic and play on the swings. Mom and Dad put some food and drinks in a big box with ice. They called it a cooler. They also brought a ball, a kite, and a blanket. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a tree. Mom and Dad spread the blanket and opened the cooler. They gave Jill and Ben some sandwiches and juice. Jill and Ben ate and drank. They were happy. + +After they finished, Jill and Ben wanted to fly the kite. Mom and Dad said they could, but they had to be careful. The kite had a long string and a tail. Mom and Dad said they had to attach the tail to the kite, or it would not fly well. They said the tail helped the kite stay balanced in the air. + +Jill and Ben nodded. They took the kite and the string and ran to a big field. They found the tail in the kite bag. It was colorful and had ribbons. Jill and Ben liked it. They tried to attach the tail to the kite, but they did not know how. They looked at the kite and the tail. They saw a small hole in the kite and a small knot in the tail. They thought they had to put the knot in the hole. They tried, but it was hard. The knot was too big and the hole was too small. + +They pulled and pushed, but it did not work. They got frustrated. They did not want to give up. They wanted to fly the kite. They had an idea. They saw a big rock near the field. They thought they could use the rock to make the hole bigger. They ran to the rock and put the kite on it. They took the tail and hit the hole with the knot. They hit it hard. They hoped it would work. + +But it did not work. It was a bad idea. The rock was too hard and the kite was too soft. The hole did not get bigger. The kite got broken. The rock made a big tear in the kite. The kite was ruined. Jill and Ben were sad. They cried. They did not want to fly the kite anymore. They wanted to go back to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad heard them cry. They saw them run back with the broken kite. They felt sorry for them. They hugged them and said it was okay. They said they could fix the kite later. They said they still had the ball and the swings. They said they could have fun with them. They said they loved them. + +Jill and Ben stopped crying. They smiled. They said they loved them too. They said they were sorry for breaking the kite. They said they did not know how to attach the tail. They said they had a crazy idea. They said they learned their lesson. + +Mom and Dad laughed. They said it was not a crazy idea. They said it was a creative idea. They said they were proud of them for trying. They said they would teach them how to attach the tail next time. They said they were happy to have them. + +They all hugged and kissed. They packed the cooler and the blanket. They took the ball and the kite. They went to the swings and played. They had a good time. They were happy. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of pillows in the park. The pillows are soft and colorful. Mia and Ben want to play with the pillows. + +"Can we borrow the pillows?" Mia asks Ben. + +"Sure, let's borrow them. They look fun," Ben says. + +They run to the pile of pillows and start to make a fort. They use the pillows to build walls and a roof. They crawl inside the fort and pretend to be kings and queens. + +They are having a lot of fun, but they do not see a man coming. The man is the owner of the pillows. He is modest and kind. He brings the pillows to the park to give them to people who need them. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing with my pillows?" the man asks. + +Mia and Ben are scared. They think they did something bad. + +"We are sorry, sir. We just wanted to play with the pillows. We did not know they were yours. We borrowed them, but we can give them back," Mia says. + +The man smiles. He is not angry. + +"It's okay, children. I'm glad you had fun with the pillows. You can keep them if you want. They are for you. I have more pillows at home. I like to share them with others," the man says. + +Mia and Ben are happy. They thank the man and hug him. They decide to share the pillows with their other friends. They learn that borrowing and sharing are good things to do. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they make a big mess in their room. Mom and Dad are not happy when they see the mess. + +One day, Mom and Dad come home from work. They go to the twins' room and see toys and books everywhere. They are very angry. They tell Lily and Ben to stand in the corner and listen to their lecture. + +"Lily and Ben, you are very naughty. You have to clean your room every day. You have to put your toys and books in the right place. You have to respect your things and your space. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will clean our room now." Lily and Ben say. + +Mom and Dad nod. They say, "Good. We love you, but you have to learn to be tidy and responsible. Cleaning your room is not hard. It is easy and fun. We will help you this time, but next time you have to do it by yourself." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and Dad. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you too. We will try to be tidy and responsible. We will clean our room every day." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "Good. We are proud of you. Now let's clean this mess together." + +Lily and Ben pick up their toys and books. They put them in the right place. They make their room look nice and neat. They feel happy and proud. They have learned their lesson. They will not make a big mess again. +Lily and Ben like to decorate. They have many things to make things pretty. They have paper, glue, scissors, crayons, stickers and glitter. They like to cut, stick, draw, color and sprinkle. They make cards, pictures, hats and masks. + +One day, they want to decorate the big tree in the garden. They ask Mom if they can. Mom says yes, but be careful. The tree is very high. They need a ladder to reach the top. Mom helps them with the ladder. She says she will be the judge. She will say who did the best job. + +Lily and Ben climb the ladder with their things. They take turns to go up and down. They hang their cards, pictures, hats and masks on the branches. They use string, tape and clips. They make the tree look very pretty. They use all their things. They have no more things left. + +They climb down the ladder and look at the tree. They are very happy. They think they did a great job. They call Mom to come and see. Mom comes and sees. She smiles. She says they both did a very good job. She says they are both winners. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They thank Mom. They say they love her. They say they love to decorate. They say they want to decorate more things. Mom says maybe later. She says they need to clean up first. They say okay. They help Mom to clean up. They put their things away. They are good children. They like to decorate. +Lily and Ben were very excited to see the fireworks. They put on their warm coats and hats and went outside with Mom and Dad. They saw many people and cars on the street. They heard loud noises and saw bright colors in the sky. + +"Wow, look at that one!" Lily said, pointing at a firework that looked like a star. + +"It's so pretty!" Ben agreed, clapping his hands. + +They watched the fireworks for a long time, until they felt sleepy. Mom and Dad said it was time to go home. They walked back to their car, holding hands. + +On the way, Ben saw a stick on the ground. He picked it up and pretended it was a firework. He waved it in the air and made whooshing sounds. + +"Ben, stop that. You might poke someone with that stick," Mom said. + +"But I want to play firework," Ben said, pouting. + +He did not listen to Mom. He ran ahead and poked Lily with the stick. + +"Ow! Ben, that hurts!" Lily cried, rubbing her arm. + +She was angry and sad. She pushed Ben away. + +"Go away, Ben. You are mean. I don't want to play with you," she said. + +Ben felt sorry and scared. He dropped the stick and ran to Mom and Dad. + +"Mom, Dad, Lily is mad at me. I poked her with a stick. I didn't mean to hurt her. I'm sorry," he said, sniffling. + +Mom and Dad hugged Ben and Lily. They said they loved them both, but they had to be careful and kind to each other. + +"Ben, you have to say sorry to Lily and give her a hug. Lily, you have to forgive Ben and hug him back. Then we can go home and have some hot chocolate and cookies," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said sorry and hugged each other. They felt better and smiled. + +They got in the car and drove home. They saw some more fireworks on the way, but they were too sleepy to care. They closed their eyes and dreamed of stars. +Lily and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to do something new. They looked at the closet and had an idea. + +"Let's play hide and seek in the closet!" Lily said. "It will be fun and dark and scary!" + +"OK, but you have to go first," Ben said. "I will count to ten and then find you." + +Lily agreed and ran to the closet. She opened the door and saw many clothes and shoes and boxes. She tried to find a good spot to hide, but it was hard. She pushed some things aside and crawled behind a big coat. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" Ben shouted. He walked to the closet and opened the door. He looked around and saw nothing. He moved some clothes and shoes and boxes, but he could not find Lily. He started to feel scared and lonely. + +"Lily, where are you?" he called. "This is not fun anymore. I want to stop." + +Lily heard Ben and felt sorry. She did not want to make him sad. She poked her head out from behind the coat and said, "Here I am, Ben. I'm sorry, I hid too well. Do you want to come in and play with me?" + +Ben saw Lily and smiled. He was happy to see her. He ran to the closet and hugged her. "Yes, I want to play with you. But not in the closet. It's too dark and scary. Let's play something else." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, let's play something else. I have a good idea. Do you want to hear it?" + +"Yes, please. Tell me your idea," Ben said. + +Lily whispered in his ear and said, "I recommend we play dress up with the clothes in the closet. It will be fun and bright and silly!" + +Ben liked Lily's idea. He agreed and said, "OK, let's play dress up. It will be fun and bright and silly!" + +They took some clothes and shoes and boxes from the closet and put them on. They looked at each other and laughed. They were ready to play dress up. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the park. They had a big sandbox with many toys. They made castles and roads and bridges with the sand and the toys. + +One day, it rained a lot. The park was wet and muddy. The sandbox was full of water. It looked like a flood. Lily and Ben were sad. They could not play in the sandbox. + +They saw a big boat near the sandbox. It was red and shiny. It had a horn and a flag. Lily and Ben thought it was a real boat. They wanted to ride on it. + +They ran to the boat and climbed on it. They pretended to be sailors. They blew the horn and waved the flag. They had fun. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was the park keeper. He was angry. He said, "Hey, you kids, get off that boat! That's not a real boat. That's a fake boat. It's for decoration. You're ruining it!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know it was a fake boat. They jumped off the boat and ran away. They searched for a place to hide. They found a big tree with a hole. They crawled into the hole and waited. + +They hoped the park keeper would not find them. They hoped the rain would stop. They hoped the flood would go away. They hoped they could play in the sandbox again. +Sara and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They liked to imagine they were in a winter land, with snow and ice and penguins. They made a big fort out of pillows and blankets, and pretended it was their igloo. + +One day, a new girl came to their class. Her name was Lily. She had long blonde hair and blue eyes. She was very pretty and smart. She also liked to imagine she was in a winter land. She asked Sara and Ben if she could play with them. + +Sara said yes, but Ben said no. He did not want to share his fort with Lily. He thought she was too bossy and snooty. He told Sara to choose between him and Lily. He said he was her loyal friend, and Lily was not. + +Sara did not know what to do. She liked both Ben and Lily. She did not want to hurt anyone's feelings. She tried to make them get along, but they always argued and fought. She felt sad and confused. + +One day, Sara came to school and saw Ben and Lily playing together. They had made a new fort, bigger and better than the old one. They had also made a snowman and a sled out of cardboard and paper. They looked very happy and friendly. They did not see Sara, or invite her to join them. + +Sara felt betrayed and angry. She thought Ben and Lily had lied to her. She thought they did not want to be her friends anymore. She ran away, crying. She did not want to imagine anything anymore. She wished winter would never come. +Sara and Ben were playing with a puzzle on the floor. They liked puzzles because they had many colors and shapes. They tried to fit the pieces together to make a picture of a farm. + +"Look, I found the cow!" Sara said, holding a piece with black and white spots. + +"Good job, Sara! I have the pig. Where does it go?" Ben asked, looking at the puzzle. + +"Maybe here, next to the barn?" Sara suggested, pointing to a spot on the puzzle. + +They were having fun, but they did not hear their big brother Tom sneak up behind them. Tom wanted to scare them, because he thought it was funny. He put on a mask of a scary monster and jumped out with a loud roar. + +"Boo!" Tom shouted, making Sara and Ben scream. + +They dropped their puzzle pieces and ran away, crying. They were very scared of the monster. They did not know it was Tom. + +Tom laughed and took off his mask. He thought he was very clever. He did not see his mom come into the room. She was not happy with Tom. + +"Tom, that was very mean! You scared your little sister and brother. How would you like it if someone did that to you?" Mom said, scolding Tom. + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to make Sara and Ben cry. He just wanted to have fun. He realized he was wrong. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. I was just playing. I won't scare you again." Tom said, apologizing. + +Mom told Tom to go and hug Sara and Ben and say sorry. Tom did as he was told. He found Sara and Ben in their room, hiding under the bed. He knelt down and reached out his hand. + +"Sara, Ben, I'm sorry. I love you. Can we be friends again?" Tom said, softly. + +Sara and Ben peeked out from under the bed. They saw Tom's face. He looked sorry. They loved Tom, even when he was mean. They crawled out and hugged Tom. + +"We love you too, Tom. We forgive you. But don't scare us again, okay?" Sara and Ben said, forgiving Tom. + +Tom nodded and smiled. He was grateful that Sara and Ben were his sister and brother. He was grateful that they were kind and forgiving. He decided to be nicer to them. + +They went back to the puzzle and finished it together. They made the picture of the farm. They were happy and proud. Mom came and praised them. She was happy and proud too. They had a good day. +Sara loves her family. She has a mom, a dad, a big brother and a little sister. They live in a small house with a big yard. Sara likes to play with her toys, read books and draw pictures. + +One day, Sara's dad says he has to go away for a long time. He hugs Sara and says he loves her. He gives her a teddy bear and says he will come back soon. Sara is sad and scared. She does not want her dad to go. + +Sara's mom says they have to move to a new place. She says they have no money and no job. She says they have to leave their house and their things. Sara is angry and confused. She does not want to leave her home. + +Sara's big brother says he has to stay with his friend. He says he does not like the new place. He says he hates their mom and their dad. He says he does not care about Sara and her sister. Sara is hurt and lonely. She does not want to lose her brother. + +Sara's little sister says she is sick. She says she has a bad cough and a fever. She says she needs a doctor and medicine. Sara is worried and helpless. She does not want her sister to die. + +Sara cries and hugs her teddy bear. She says she wants her family back. She says she wants her dad, her brother, her sister and her mom. She says she wants her house, her yard, her toys and her books. She says she feels broken. She says she does not know what to do. +Anna liked to study the colors of the sky. She wanted to be a painter when she grew up. She had many brushes and paints in her room. She liked to make pictures of the sun, the clouds, and the birds. + +One day, she saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. She ran to her room and grabbed her paints. She wanted to make a picture of the rainbow. + +She found a big piece of paper and put it on the floor. She dipped her brush in the red paint and made a curve on the paper. Then she did the same with the other colors. She was very happy with her picture. + +She showed it to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a rainbow!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "That's very beautiful, Anna. You are a good painter," she said. + +But then she saw something else on the paper. There were many small dots and lines of different colors. They were all over the paper, even on the rainbow. + +"Anna, what are these?" her mom asked. + +Anna giggled. "They are the silly bugs, mom. They live in the sky. They like to play with the rainbow. They are my friends," she said. + +Her mom looked at the paper again. She saw that the dots and lines looked like eyes, wings, legs, and antennas. They were very cute and funny. + +She laughed with Anna. "They are very silly bugs, indeed. And you are very creative, Anna. I love your picture and your story," she said. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also took a ball, a kite and a book. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom and Dad said they could play for a while before eating. + +Anna and Ben ran to the field. They threw the ball to each other and laughed. Then they flew the kite in the sky and watched it soar. They also read the book together and learned some new words. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear Mom and Dad calling them. Mom and Dad shouted louder and louder. "Anna! Ben! Come back! It's time for the picnic!" + +Anna and Ben heard them and ran back. They were hungry and thirsty. They said sorry to Mom and Dad for not listening. Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. They said it was okay, but they should pay attention next time. + +They all sat on the blanket and enjoyed the picnic. They shared the bread, cheese, fruit and juice. They talked and joked and sang. They were very happy. + +After the picnic, they packed everything in the basket. They made sure the blanket was tidy and the trash was in the bin. They thanked the park and the tree for letting them have a picnic. They drove back home and said goodbye to the ball, the kite and the book. They were very tired, but very happy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were animals. Lila was a leopard and Tom was a monkey. They ran and jumped and climbed on the trees. + +"Leopard, I am hungry," said Tom. "Can you serve me some food?" + +Lila nodded. She looked around and saw some bananas on a bench. She ran to get them and brought them to Tom. + +"Here, monkey, have some bananas," she said. "They are sweet and yellow." + +Tom took a banana and peeled it. He took a big bite and smiled. "Thank you, leopard, you are very kind," he said. + +But then, a boy came to the bench. He was angry and shouted. "Hey, those are my bananas! You stole them from me!" + +He ran to Lila and Tom and tried to grab the bananas. But Lila and Tom did not want to give them back. They had worked hard to serve them. + +"Go away, boy, these are our bananas!" said Lila. "You are spoiled and mean!" + +The boy pushed Lila and Tom and made them fall. He took the bananas and ran away. Lila and Tom were sad and hurt. They cried and hugged each other. + +A lady saw what happened and came to help them. She was kind and gentle. She gave them some cookies and juice. She said, "I'm sorry, children, that boy was very rude. He should not have taken your bananas. You were playing nicely and sharing. You are good friends." + +Lila and Tom smiled and thanked the lady. They ate the cookies and drank the juice. They felt better and happy. They decided to play something else. They did not want to be a leopard and a monkey anymore. They wanted to be a lady and a boy. They served each other more cookies and juice. They were polite and nice. They had fun. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They plan to climb the hill together. They hold hands and start to walk. But the hill is very steep and the grass is very thick. They slip and slide and fall down. They get up and try again. But they still cannot go up the hill. + +They sit on the grass and think. They look at the hill. They see a big tree on the hill. The tree has many branches. They have an idea. + +They run to the tree and grab a branch. They pull themselves up. They use the branches to go higher and higher. They reach the top of the hill. They are very happy. + +They look around and see many things. They see the park, the road, the houses, the sky, the birds. They see a big lake on the other side of the hill. The lake is very blue and shiny. They see a boat on the lake. They wave to the boat. + +They sit on the hill and enjoy the view. They are proud of their plan. They hug each other and smile. They have fun on the hill. They use their head and their hands. They are clever and brave. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play dress up. They had many costumes in their big box. They had a fairy, a pirate, a dinosaur, a princess and a superhero. + +One day, they wanted to play superhero. Anna put on the superhero costume. It was blue and red and had a big S on the chest. Ben wanted to wear it too. He said, "Give me the costume. I want to be the superhero." + +Anna said, "No, it is mine. You can be the dinosaur. It is green and scary." + +Ben said, "No, the dinosaur is stupid. I don't like it. I want the superhero." + +They started to pull the costume. They pulled and pulled. They did not share. They did not listen. They were angry. + +Then, they heard a rip. The costume was torn. The S was gone. The costume was spoiled. They both cried. + +Mom came and saw the mess. She was sad. She said, "What did you do? You spoiled the costume. It was a gift from grandma. She made it for you. You were not nice to each other. You were selfish. You need to say sorry and hug." + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They said sorry to mom and to each other. They hugged. They learned to share and to be kind. They played with the other costumes. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was heavy and had many things inside. + +"Look, Lily, a dress and a hat!" Tom said. He took them out and put them on. The dress was too big and the hat was too small. He looked funny. + +"Look, Tom, a suit and a tie!" Lily said. She took them out and put them on. The suit was too small and the tie was too long. She looked funny too. + +They laughed and pretended to be a marriage. They held hands and walked around the box. + +"Tom, do you love me?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily, I love you. Do you love me?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, Tom, I love you. You are my husband and I am your wife." Lily said. + +They hugged and kissed. They were happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was Tom's dad. He came to the garage and saw them. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing? These are my old clothes. They don't fit you. And you are too young for a marriage. You are only friends." He said. + +He was not angry, but he was surprised. He took off the clothes from them and put them back in the box. He lifted the box and carried it away. It was heavy. + +"Tom, Lily, come inside. It's time for a snack." He said. + +Tom and Lily followed him. They were still friends. They smiled and held hands. They were happy. +Lily was sick. She had a sore throat and a hot head. She did not want to eat or play. She only wanted to lie in bed and cry. + +Her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was nice. He looked at Lily's throat and gave her some medicine. He said she would feel better soon. + +But Lily did not like the medicine. It was sour and bitter. She made a face and spat it out. She said, "Yuck! I don't want it!" + +The nurse was kind. She smiled at Lily and said, "I know it tastes bad, but it will help you get well. How about you try again and I will give you a sticker?" + +Lily liked stickers. She had a book full of them. She looked at the nurse and nodded. She took the medicine and swallowed it. It was still sour, but she did not spit it out. + +The nurse gave her a sticker. It was a pink heart. She said, "You are very brave, Lily. I love you." + +Lily smiled. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, nurse. I love you too." She put the sticker on her book and hugged the nurse. +Tom and Mia went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. Sometimes they found oysters, which were hard and shiny and had a pearl inside. Tom and Mia liked to open the oysters and see the pearl. + +One day, they found a big oyster and decided to open it together. They used a rock to hit the oyster until it cracked. They were very excited to see what was inside. But when they opened the oyster, they saw something that made them scream. + +It was not a pearl, but a crab. A big, red, angry crab that snapped its claws at them. Tom and Mia dropped the oyster and ran away. The crab crawled out of the oyster and chased them. Tom and Mia were scared and cried for help. + +Mom and dad heard their loud screams and came to see what was wrong. They saw the crab and laughed. They picked up the crab and put it back in the water. They told Tom and Mia that it was not a pearl, but a crab. They said that it was not dangerous, but scared too. + +Tom and Mia felt silly and embarrassed. They did not know that crabs could live in oysters. They said sorry to the crab and to each other. They hugged mom and dad and learned something new. They still liked to look for oysters, but they checked them carefully before opening them. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb on the equipment and slide down the slides. They saw a big truck with a lot of unknown things on it. They were curious and wanted to see what they were. + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Anna asked, pointing to a shiny metal box with wires and buttons. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it is a robot or a spaceship," Ben said, walking closer to the truck. + +They heard a loud beep and saw a red light flash on the box. They were scared and stopped. + +"Ben, what is that noise? What is that light?" Anna asked, holding Ben's hand. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it is a warning or a signal," Ben said, looking around. + +They saw a man in a blue suit and a helmet come out of the truck. He had a tool in his hand and walked towards the box. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" the man asked, smiling. + +"We were playing, sir. What are you doing here? What is that?" Anna asked, pointing to the box. + +"I'm a worker, kids. I'm here to fix the equipment. This is a generator. It makes electricity for the park," the man explained. + +"What is electricity?" Ben asked. + +"Electricity is a kind of energy that makes things work. Like the lights, the music, the water fountain. You see that red light? It means the generator is not working well. I have to blink it off and on to make it work again," the man said. + +He pressed a button and the red light went off. He pressed it again and the red light came on. He did this a few times. + +"Wow, you blinked the light!" Anna said, clapping her hands. + +"Yes, I did. And now the generator is working again. See, the light is green now. That means everything is fine," the man said. + +He put his tool back in the truck and waved to the kids. + +"Bye, kids. Have fun playing. And remember, don't touch the equipment. It can be dangerous," the man said. + +"Bye, sir. Thank you for fixing the equipment. And for blinking the light," Anna said. + +"Bye, sir. You are very smart. And very nice," Ben said. + +They waved back and ran to the equipment. They climbed and slid and had fun. They learned something new and saw something unknown. They were happy and brave. +Lily wanted to ride her bike in the park. She was very independent and liked to do things by herself. She put on her helmet and shoes and went outside. + +"Wait, Lily!" her mom called. "You need to prevent accidents. Let me check your helmet and bike." + +Lily sighed. She did not like to wait. She wanted to go fast and have fun. She thought her mom was too careful. + +"Mom, I know how to ride my bike. I don't need you to check everything. I have my helmet on. See?" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled. She was proud of Lily for being independent, but she also wanted her to be safe. She walked over to Lily and gave her a hug. + +"I see, Lily. You are very smart and brave. But I still need to check your helmet and bike. It is my job to prevent accidents and help you. Your helmet should be snug and not loose. Your bike should have air in the tires and brakes that work. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She understood. She loved her mom and knew she cared for her. She let her mom check her helmet and bike. Then she gave her mom a kiss and said thank you. + +"Have fun, Lily. But be careful. And come back soon. I love you," her mom said. + +"I love you too, Mom. Bye!" Lily said. She got on her bike and rode away. She felt independent and happy. She also felt safe. She knew her mom was right. She needed to prevent accidents and wear her helmet. She also needed to listen to her mom and come back soon. She had the best mom in the world. +Lily and Sam were going to fly on a big plane with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see their grandma and grandpa, who lived far away. They packed their bags, hugged their toys, and got in the car. + +But when they got to the airport, they saw a lot of people looking sad and angry. Their mom and dad checked the big board and said, "Oh no, our plane is delayed. There is a big storm and we have to wait for a long time." + +Lily and Sam felt sad and bored. They wanted to fly on the plane and see their grandma and grandpa. They asked their mom and dad, "Why is the plane delayed? When can we go?" + +Their mom and dad said, "The plane is delayed because the weather is harsh. The sky is dark and the wind is strong. It is not safe to fly on the plane when the weather is harsh. We have to wait until the weather is better. We don't know when we can go, but we hope soon." + +Lily and Sam nodded, but they still felt sad and bored. They saw some other kids who were also waiting for their planes. They looked sad and bored too. Lily and Sam decided to go and talk to them. They said, "Hi, we are Lily and Sam. We are waiting for our plane too. Do you want to play with us?" + +The other kids smiled and said, "Yes, we want to play with you. We are bored too. What do you want to play?" + +Lily and Sam said, "We can play I spy, or we can draw pictures, or we can tell stories. We have some crayons and paper and books in our bags." + +The other kids said, "That sounds fun. Let's play!" + +Lily and Sam and the other kids played together and had fun. They forgot about the plane and the delay and the harsh weather. They made new friends and shared their toys and books. They laughed and smiled and had a good time. + +Their mom and dad watched them and smiled too. They said, "Lily and Sam, you are very kind and smart. You know how to make the best of a bad situation. You know how to be patient and friendly. You make us proud." + +Lily and Sam hugged their mom and dad and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. We love you. We are happy to play with our new friends. We hope the weather gets better soon and we can fly on the plane and see grandma and grandpa." + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes things don't go as planned, but we can still find ways to be happy and make friends. We should be patient and friendly and kind. We should be grateful for what we have and hope for the best. +Sara liked to help her mom clean the house. She saw her mom use a mop to make the floor shiny. Sara wanted to try the mop too. She took the mop from the closet and dragged it to the living room. + +But the mop was too big and heavy for Sara. She could not lift it or move it well. She tried to push it on the floor, but it did not make the floor shiny. It made the floor wet and dirty. Sara was confused. Why did the mop not work for her? + +Mom saw Sara and the mop. She was not angry, but she was surprised. She said, "Sara, what are you doing with the mop? The mop is for grown-ups, not for kids. You need to use a smaller and lighter tool, like a cloth or a sponge. Here, let me show you how to use them." + +Mom took the mop from Sara and put it back in the closet. She gave Sara a cloth and a sponge. She showed Sara how to wet them and squeeze them and wipe them on the floor. Sara followed her mom and learned how to use the cloth and the sponge. She liked to make the floor shiny with them. + +Sara was happy. She helped her mom clean the house. She gained a new skill and a new tool. She said, "Mom, I like the cloth and the sponge. They are easy and fun to use. Can I use them again next time?" Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sara. You are a good helper. I am proud of you." +Lily was a good girl who liked to play with her toys in her crib. She had a doll, a ball, a book and a bear. She liked to hug her bear and read her book. Sometimes she would toss her ball and catch it. She was happy in her crib. + +One day, her big brother Tom came into her room. He saw her toys and wanted to play with them. He did not ask Lily. He just grabbed her ball and threw it out of the crib. Then he grabbed her book and ripped it. Then he grabbed her doll and pulled its hair. Lily was very sad and angry. She cried and shouted. + +"Tom, stop! Those are my toys! You are bad! Give them back!" + +But Tom did not listen. He laughed and grabbed her bear. He was about to throw it out of the crib too. But then Mom came into the room. She saw what Tom was doing and was very mad. She took the bear from Tom and gave it back to Lily. She scolded Tom and made him say sorry to Lily. She also made him fix the book and the doll. She told him to share and be nice to his sister. + +Lily hugged her bear and smiled. She was happy again. She thanked Mom and said sorry to Tom. She decided to let Tom play with her toys, but only if he asked first. Tom said sorry again and hugged Lily. He said he would be a good brother. Mom smiled and kissed them both. She was proud of them. She said they were good kids. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. But one day, they had a big fight. Tom wanted to play with the red car, and Sam wanted to play with the blue car. They both said, "Mine!" and pulled the cars hard. The cars broke and they both cried. + +They were so angry that they did not talk to each other. They did not share their toys or snacks or jokes. They did not sit together at lunch or nap time. They did not say sorry or hug. They had a war. + +Miss Lee, their teacher, was sad. She saw Tom and Sam sitting alone and looking bitter. She wanted them to be friends again. She said, "Tom, Sam, why are you not playing together? You used to have so much fun. What happened?" + +Tom and Sam told her about the cars and the fight. Miss Lee said, "I understand. You both liked the cars very much. But they are just toys. They are not more important than your friendship. Sometimes, friends make mistakes and hurt each other. But they can also forgive and make up. Do you know what forgive means?" + +Tom and Sam shook their heads. Miss Lee said, "Forgive means to stop being angry and to say sorry. It means to give another chance and to be kind. It means to end the war and to start the peace. Do you want to forgive each other and be friends again?" + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They remembered the good times they had together. They felt sorry for breaking the cars and for being mean. They nodded and said, "Yes, we want to forgive." They walked towards each other and said, "Sorry." They hugged and smiled. They ended the war and started the peace. + +Miss Lee was happy. She said, "Well done, Tom and Sam. You are very brave and wise. You have learned a very important lesson. Forgiving is better than fighting. Peace is better than war. Friendship is better than bitterness. Now, let's go and play together. I have some new cars for you to share." +Lily liked to play the piano. She liked to press the keys and make sounds. Sometimes she sang along. She had a big piano in her living room. It was black and shiny. + +One night, Lily woke up and heard a noise. It was coming from the living room. She got out of bed and walked to the door. She was scared. She opened the door and saw a shadow. It was moving on the piano. It was playing the keys. But it was not making nice sounds. It was making loud and scary sounds. + +Lily shivered. She wanted to run back to her bed. But she was curious. She wanted to see who was playing the piano. She walked slowly to the living room. She turned on the light. She saw a big cat. It was black and furry. It had green eyes. It looked at Lily and meowed. + +Lily was not scared anymore. She was surprised. She liked cats. She walked to the piano and petted the cat. The cat purred and rubbed its head on Lily's hand. Lily smiled. She said, "Hello, cat. Do you want to play the piano with me?" The cat nodded. Lily sat on the bench and played the keys. The cat jumped on the piano and played the keys too. They made nice sounds. They sang along. They had fun. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys. They have many toys of different shapes and colors. Lily likes to sort her toys by shape. She puts all the circles in one pile, all the squares in another pile, and so on. Ben likes to sort his toys by color. He puts all the red toys in one pile, all the blue toys in another pile, and so on. + +"Look, Lily, I sorted my toys by color. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, it looks very nice. But I sorted my toys by shape. See, I have circles, squares, triangles, and stars. I like it better," Lily says. + +They look at each other's piles of toys. They think their own way of sorting is better than the other's. They start to argue. + +"No, color is better than shape. Red is my favorite color. It is bright and fun," Ben says. + +"No, shape is better than color. Circle is my favorite shape. It is round and smooth," Lily says. + +They get louder and louder. They do not listen to each other. They do not share their toys. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees their piles of toys and their angry faces. + +"Children, why are you fighting? You both did a good job of sorting your toys. You both have order. But you can also learn from each other. Why don't you try to sort your toys by both shape and color? Then you can have more fun and more order," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben think about what Mom says. They decide to try it. They start to sort their toys by both shape and color. They find out that they have some toys that are the same shape and color, and some that are different. They also find out that they have some toys that they both like, and some that they can trade. They start to talk and play nicely. + +"Look, Lily, we have both red circles and blue circles. Do you want to swap one?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben, that sounds fun. And look, we have both yellow stars and green stars. Do you want to swap one?" Lily asks. + +They swap their toys and make new piles. They smile and laugh. They have more order and more fun. + +Mom sees them and smiles too. She is proud of them. She thinks they are brilliant. She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"Good job, children. You sorted your toys by both shape and color. You learned from each other. You shared your toys. You are brilliant," Mom says. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot. But today it was raining. Mom said they had to stay inside. Lily and Ben were miserable. + +"Can we play with Spot?" Lily asked Mom. + +"No, dear. Spot is wet and muddy. He needs to stay in his stand until he is dry and clean." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at Spot. He was in his stand in the yard. He looked miserable too. He barked and wagged his tail. + +"Can we go and say hi to Spot?" Ben asked Mom. + +"Only for a minute. And put on your boots and coats." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben put on their boots and coats. They ran outside to Spot's stand. They hugged him and talked to him. + +"Hi, Spot. We are sorry you have to stay in your stand. We are miserable too. We want to play with you." Lily said. + +"Spot, we love you. You are a good dog. We will play with you when the rain stops." Ben said. + +Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail more. He was happy to see them. He was not so miserable anymore. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were not so miserable anymore either. They had each other and Spot. They went back inside with Mom. They waited for the rain to stop. +Mia and Leo were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Mia opened the cupboard and took out a big pot. She filled it with water and put it on the stove. Leo found some noodles and cheese in the fridge. He poured them into the pot. + +"Look, we are making mac and cheese!" Mia said. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Leo said. + +They stirred the pot with a wooden spoon. They smelled the cheese and the noodles. They were very hungry. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Mommy. She came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy asked. + +"We are making mac and cheese!" Mia and Leo said. + +"You can't do that! You could burn yourself or make a fire! And you wasted all the noodles and cheese! That's not how you cook!" Mommy said. + +She turned off the stove and took the pot away. She put it in the sink. She told Mia and Leo to go to their room. + +Mia and Leo were sad and angry. They did not want to go to their room. They wanted to eat mac and cheese. They were stubborn. They crossed their arms and pouted. + +"No!" Mia and Leo said. + +Mommy sighed. She knew they were only trying to have fun. But they also had to learn to be safe and respectful. She decided to give them a chance. + +"Okay, how about this. You can help me make a real mac and cheese. But you have to follow my rules. And you have to clean up the kitchen afterwards. Deal?" Mommy said. + +Mia and Leo blinked. They looked at each other. They nodded. + +"Deal!" Mia and Leo said. + +They smiled and hugged Mommy. They were sorry for making a mess. They were happy to help Mommy. They learned how to cook mac and cheese the right way. And they ate it with Mommy. It was delicious. +Lily and Max were adventurous kids. They liked to play pretend and explore new places. One day, they decided to play space explorers in the kitchen. They put on their helmets and backpacks and grabbed their toy guns. + +"Ready to blast off, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Ready, Lily!" Max said. "Let's shoot the aliens!" + +They ran around the kitchen, making laser sounds and shooting at imaginary enemies. They ducked behind the table and the chairs, and hid under the sink. They had a lot of fun. + +Then, they saw the freezer. It was big and white and had a door. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it's a secret base," Lily said. "Or a frozen planet." + +"Let's find out," Max said. He opened the door and looked inside. He saw ice and snow and lots of food. + +"Wow, look at this!" he said. He reached for a popsicle. + +But then, something happened. The freezer made a loud noise and a blast of cold air came out. It pushed Max and Lily back and slammed the door shut. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. "The freezer is angry!" + +"It's an alien trap!" Max said. "We have to shoot it!" + +They aimed their toy guns at the freezer and fired. But nothing happened. The freezer was too strong. + +They heard their mom coming. She had been in the living room, reading a book. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked. She saw the mess in the kitchen and the freezer door. + +"We're playing space explorers, mom," Lily said. "But the freezer is an alien and it tried to get us." + +Mom smiled. She knew they had big imaginations. She opened the freezer door and took out the popsicle. + +"Here, Max," she said. "You can have this. But next time, be careful with the freezer. It's not a toy." + +"Thanks, mom," Max said. He took the popsicle and licked it. + +Lily and Max hugged their mom. They were glad she was not angry. + +"Can we play some more, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweeties," mom said. "But maybe in a different room." + +Lily and Max nodded. They picked up their helmets and backpacks and their toy guns. + +"Come on, Max," Lily said. "Let's go to the bedroom. Maybe there are more aliens there." + +"OK, Lily," Max said. "Let's go!" + +They ran to the bedroom, ready for more adventures. +Sara likes fashion. She likes to wear pretty dresses and hats and shoes. She likes to look at fashion books and magazines. She likes to play fashion show with her dolls and her friends. + +But her brother Ben does not like fashion. He likes to wear jeans and t-shirts and sneakers. He likes to look at cars and trucks and planes. He likes to play race and chase with his toys and his friends. + +One day, Sara and Ben have to share a room. Sara wants to put her fashion books and magazines on the shelf. Ben wants to put his cars and trucks and planes on the shelf. They both want more space for their things. + +"Move your stuff, Ben!" Sara says. "I need room for my fashion books and magazines. They are more important than your toys." + +"No, move your stuff, Sara!" Ben says. "I need room for my cars and trucks and planes. They are more fun than your books." + +They start to argue and push and pull. They make a big mess in the room. They make a lot of noise. + +Their mom hears them and comes to the room. She sees the mess and the noise. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Sara and Ben?" she asks. "Why are you fighting over the shelf?" + +Sara and Ben both try to tell their mom why they want the shelf. They talk at the same time. They do not listen to each other. + +"Sara, Ben, stop!" their mom says. "You need to share the shelf and the room. You need to respect each other's things. You need to be kind and polite. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben look at their mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry for making a mess and a noise. They feel sorry for being mean and rude. + +"Yes, mom, we understand," they reply. + +They start to clean up the mess. They start to sort out their things. They start to make some space for each other on the shelf. + +They find some things that they both like. They find some things that they can trade or borrow. They find some things that they can play together. + +They smile at each other. They hug their mom. They say sorry and thank you. + +They learn to like fashion and cars and trucks and planes. They learn to like each other. +Lila and Ben are playing with a net in the garden. They want to catch some bugs and look at them. They see a big butterfly with many colors on its wings. They run after it, holding the net. + +"Look, look, Ben! A butterfly!" Lila says. + +"I see it, I see it, Lila! Let's catch it!" Ben says. + +They move the net up and down, trying to get the butterfly. But the butterfly is fast and smart. It flies away from the net every time. Lila and Ben are tired and sad. They sit on the grass and watch the butterfly. + +"Maybe we are too loud and too fast," Lila says. "Maybe the butterfly is scared of us." + +"Maybe you are right, Lila," Ben says. "Maybe we should be gentle and quiet." + +They decide to try again, but this time they move the net very slowly and softly. They also whisper and smile. The butterfly sees them and is curious. It comes closer and closer to them. Lila and Ben hold their breath and wait. The butterfly lands on the net and stays there. + +"Wow, wow, wow!" Lila and Ben say. + +They look at the butterfly with wonder. They see its eyes, its legs, its wings. They see how beautiful it is. They are happy and proud. + +"Thank you, butterfly, for letting us see you," Lila says. + +"Yes, thank you, butterfly, you are amazing," Ben says. + +They gently lift the net and let the butterfly go. The butterfly flies away, but not before giving them a wink. Lila and Ben wave goodbye and hug each other. They have learned a lesson: to be gentle and respectful with nature. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings and slide. But they also liked to eat ice cream. There was a vendor who sold ice cream near the park. He had many flavors and colors of ice cream. + +Tom and Lily had a plan. They saved some money from their piggy bank. They asked their mom if they could go to the park. She said yes, but they had to be back before dinner. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the park. + +They played on the swings and slide for a while. They had fun and laughed. Then they saw the vendor with his ice cream cart. They ran to him and looked at his ice cream. They saw chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more. They also saw incredible ice cream with sprinkles, nuts, and candy. + +Tom and Lily each chose an incredible ice cream. They gave the vendor their money and said thank you. They licked their ice cream and smiled. It was cold and sweet and yummy. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream. They were happy with their plan. They had a great day at the park. +Lily was a shy bunny who liked to hide in her burrow. She did not like to talk to other animals or play with them. She only came out when it was dark and quiet to look for carrots in the garden. + +One night, she found a big, juicy carrot that smelled very good. She bit into it and felt a tug. She tried to pull the carrot out of the ground, but it was stuck. She pulled harder and harder, but the carrot did not move. + +"Hello, who are you?" a voice said behind her. Lily turned around and saw a mouse standing on a stone. She was scared and wanted to run away, but the carrot was still in her mouth. + +"I'm Lily," she said in a small voice. + +"I'm Max," the mouse said. "Do you need help with that carrot?" + +Lily nodded. She did not know what to say. She had never talked to a mouse before. + +Max smiled. He was not shy. He liked to make new friends. He jumped off the stone and ran to Lily. He pushed the carrot with his paws and helped Lily remove it from the ground. + +"Here you go," he said. "You can have it. I don't like carrots. I prefer cheese." + +Lily was surprised. She did not expect the mouse to be so kind. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You are very nice. Do you want to share the carrot with me?" + +Max nodded. He did not mind trying a bite of the carrot. He thought Lily was very sweet. He said, "Yes, I would like that. Maybe we can be friends." + +Lily agreed. She felt less shy and more happy. She and Max sat on the grass and ate the carrot together. They talked and laughed and learned more about each other. They decided to meet again the next night and look for more food in the garden. They had found a new friend in each other. +Tom and Jen are playing in the park. They see a big truck with a hose. The hose is putting fuel in a car. Tom and Jen want to see the fuel. They run to the truck. + +"Stop!" the truck man says. "The fuel is not for you. It is for the car. The fuel is wet and can hurt you." + +But Tom and Jen do not listen. They want to touch the fuel. They go near the hose. The hose is moving. It is squirting fuel everywhere. Tom and Jen get wet. They feel cold and sticky. + +Tom and Jen stumble. They fall on the ground. They cry. The truck man comes to help them. He turns off the hose. He gives them a towel. He calls their mom. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Tom and Jen say. "We were bad. We played with the fuel. The fuel is wet and can hurt us." + +Mom hugs them. She is not happy. She is glad they are not hurt. She takes them home. She gives them a bath. She tells them to never play with fuel again. Tom and Jen nod. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big truck stop near their house. The truck has many letters and boxes. A man gets out of the truck. He is the mailman. + +"Hello, kids," the mailman says. "Do you want to help me deliver the mail?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max say. They love to help. The mailman gives them each a letter. He tells them to put the letter in the mailbox of the house with the same number. + +Lily and Max run to the houses. They find the right mailboxes. They open the lids and put the letters inside. Then they close the lids and lock them. They hear a click. They are happy. + +"Good job, kids," the mailman says. He gives them a sticker and a candy. "Thank you for helping me. You are very smart and kind." + +Lily and Max are glad. They thank the mailman and wave goodbye. They share the sticker and the candy with Spot. They go back to their house. They tell their mom and dad what they did. Their mom and dad are proud of them. They hug them and kiss them. They have a fun day. +Lily and Ben were playing outside with their big ball. They liked to bounce the ball high in the air and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it to each other and said, "Catch!" + +One night, they saw a bright light in the sky. It was a comet. It looked like a star with a long tail. It was blue and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Can we bounce it?" Ben asked. + +Lily laughed. "No, silly, we can't bounce it. It's too far away. And it's not a ball, it's a comet." + +"What's a comet?" Ben asked. + +Lily shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe it's a big rock that flies in space. Or maybe it's a wish. Mama says you can make a wish when you see a comet." + +"Really?" Ben said. "Then I wish we could bounce it!" + +Lily smiled. "Me too. That would be fun. But I think it's better to just watch it. It's so beautiful." + +They hugged each other and watched the comet until it disappeared behind the trees. They felt happy and sleepy. They went inside and said good night to Mama and Papa. They dreamed of bouncing comets and stars. +Ben is a boy who likes to play with cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He has a lot of fun with his cars. + +One day, he sees a new car in the store. It is a big car, bigger than his other cars. It is gray and shiny. It has a loud horn and a fast engine. Ben wants the gray car very much. He asks his mom to buy it for him. + +His mom says no. She says the gray car is too expensive and too noisy. She says he has enough cars at home. She says he should be happy with what he has. Ben is not happy. He is angry and sad. He cries and screams. He wants the gray car. + +He does not listen to his mom. He runs to the gray car and grabs it. He tries to take it out of the store. He does not see the big sign that says "Do not touch". He does not hear the alarm that goes off. He does not notice the security guard who comes after him. + +The security guard catches Ben and takes the gray car away from him. He scolds Ben and calls his mom. He tells them that Ben is a bad boy who tried to steal. He says they have to pay a fine or go to the police. Ben's mom is very angry and scared. She pays the fine and takes Ben home. She does not talk to him or hug him. She puts him in his room and locks the door. She says he is in big trouble. + +Ben is alone in his room. He has no gray car. He has no other cars. He has no toys or books or games. He has nothing to do. He is bored and sorry. He wishes he had listened to his mom. He wishes he had been happy with what he had. He wishes he had not wanted the gray car. +Lily and Mia are friends. They like to play with dolls. Lily has a pink doll and Mia has a blue doll. They take turns to dress them and comb their hair. + +One day, they go to the park with their dolls. They see a big slide. Lily and Mia want to slide with their dolls. They climb up the stairs and sit on the slide. Lily holds her pink doll and Mia holds her blue doll. + +"Ready, set, go!" they say and slide down together. They go very fast and feel the wind in their faces. They laugh and scream. They reach the bottom and stand up. But they feel dizzy. They wobble and fall down. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asks Mia. + +"I feel funny," Mia says. "My head is spinning." + +"Me too," Lily says. "Let's sit down for a while." + +They sit on the grass and hug their dolls. They feel better after some time. They look at each other and smile. + +"Can I see your blue doll?" Lily asks Mia. + +"Sure, you can see her. Can I see your pink doll?" Mia asks Lily. + +"Of course, you can see her. Let's share our dolls," Lily says. + +They swap their dolls and look at them. They like each other's dolls. They say how pretty and cute they are. They play with them and talk to them. They are happy to share their dolls. They are good friends. +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Lila said. + +"Yes, he is very nice. Do you think he can move?" Ben asked. + +Lila shook her head. "No, he is too icy. He can only stay here." + +Ben nodded. "But we can move. We can run and slide and throw snowballs." + +They ran and slid and threw snowballs at each other. They laughed and had fun. + +Then they saw a jar on the ground. It was shiny and blue. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is candy," Lila said. + +"Or maybe it is a toy," Ben said. + +They ran to the jar and opened it. But there was nothing inside. It was empty. + +They were sad and confused. + +"Who left this jar here?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot it," Ben said. + +They looked around. They saw no one. They felt cold and lonely. + +They decided to fill the jar with snow. They packed it tight and put the lid back on. + +"Maybe we can give it to our snowman," Lila said. + +"Maybe he will like it," Ben said. + +They carried the jar to their snowman. They put it in his arms. They smiled. + +"Look, now he has a friend," Lila said. + +"Yes, he does. And so do we," Ben said. + +They hugged each other and their snowman. They felt warm and happy. +Little Timmy was out for a walk in the woods with his mom. He looked around and saw lots of tall trees, nice rocks and furry animals. He looked closer and saw a deer! He shouted "Mommy, look! A deer!" His mom looked and smiled. Timmy wanted to get closer, but he stayed safe, staying behind his mom. + +He watched the deer for awhile, wondering what it would do next. The deer looked around, sniffed the air and pranced through the woods. Timmy thought it was so fun to watch and was sad when it bounded away. + +His mom smiled at him and said "Wasn't that nice? Let's walk a little further and see what else we find." + +Timmy smiled and held his mom's hand as they walked. He was amazed by everything he saw and wondered what other animals they would see as they walked. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jerry. He was playing in the park, running around and laughing. But then, he saw something strange. There were jellyfish scattered around the park! It made Jerry very sad. + +"Why are the jellyfish here?" he asked his mom. + +"They are very miserable, so they must have just scattered here," she said sadly. + +Jerry was so sad to see the jellyfish scattered all around. He wished he could do something to help them. He grabbed some buckets and told his mom he would try to gather the jellyfish and bring them back to the sea. + +His mom smiled and patted his head. "That would be very kind of you, Jerry." + +So Jerry went around and gathered up the jellyfish, putting them in the buckets one by one. He worked for a long time, and eventually he was able to get all of them into the buckets. + +He showed his mom the buckets. "Look, I did it," he said proudly. + +His mom smiled and gave him a hug. "I'm proud of you, Jerry. You were very brave to help the jellyfish." + +Jerry and his mom carried the buckets full of jellyfish back to the sea. The jellyfish were so happy to be home! Jerry smiled, knowing he had made a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a bear called Mark. He loved to have fun and explore the forest with his friends. One day, Mark heard that all the animals in the forest had decided to have a special picnic. + +He was so excited to join the picnic that he decided to go and meet his friends in the forest. As he walked through the forest, he was struck by how beautiful the day was. He thought to himself, “Today, I am sure to have a lot of fun!†+ +When Mark finally arrived, he saw that all his friends were already there and were busy eating their picnics. Everyone had brought something tasty for the picnic and he was eager to try it all. + +Suddenly, Mark’s friend, Fox, called out to him and said, “Mark! Be sure to save some of your tasty food for your journey home.†Mark nodded happily and said “Yes, I will - I promise.†+ +For the rest of the picnic, Mark enjoyed all the delicious food with his friends. When it was time to go home, he remembered his promise and packed himself some of the tasty food he had savored throughout the day. + +The moral of the story is: Always save something for later. Keeping some of the special moments in life, can make them even more special when you experience them again. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Max. He was very silly and loved to play. One day, he observed a tall tree in the distance and wanted to climb it. He asked his best friend, a bee named Beebee, if they could go together. + +"Yes, let's go!" said Beebee. + +Max and Beebee flew over to the tree and started climbing up. As they looked around, they observed a funny looking shape in the branches. It was a large panda bear, asleep! + +"Oh my!" said Beebee. "Let's be very quiet, we don't want to wake it up!" + +Max and Beebee were very careful not to make any noise. They watched the panda as it snored. Then Max started to laugh and whisper silly jokes. + +"Max, please," whispered Beebee, "we don't want to wake the panda!" + +Max agreed, and the two friends quietly climbed down the tree. They went on their way, laughing and having fun, observing the world around them. +Once there was a big giant who was very angry. He had a infant in his arms and he was shaking it. He yelled, "Why do you cry so much?" + +Suddenly, a small girl came up to the giant. She looked up at him and said, "Please don't be so angry. Why don't you give the baby a hug? That will make him feel better." + +The giant was a bit surprised. He looked at the little girl and he slowly put down the baby. He bent down and gave it a big hug. The baby stopped crying and smiled at the giant. + +The little girl was very happy. She smiled and said, "See, you don't have to be angry all the time. You can be nice and give hugs instead." + +The giant thanked the little girl, gave the baby one more hug and walked away with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very curious and she wanted to go on an adventure. One day she decided to escape her home in search of something exciting. Unfortunately, she had lost her way and suddenly found herself in a strange place. + +The sun was bright and hot, but the girl noticed a small shop nearby. She went to take a closer look and found that there were cheap toys for sale! The girl hurried inside to find something to play with. + +Suddenly, a strange man appeared near the back of the shop. He said: "You should not be here! You must leave, now!" The frightened girl stood motionless and did not know what to do. + +Luckily, the girl's father came running inside the shop, looking for her. He asked the strange man to let her go. The father and daughter quickly left the shop and went home. + +The girl was glad to have escaped and to be safe again. She thanked her dad and they hugged - a special moment to remember. From then onwards, when the little girl wanted to have an adventure, she would have to ask her dad for permission first. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Molly. She was three years old, and she wanted to explore the world. One day, Molly decided to go outside and fly her kite. + +Before heading out, her mom helped her prepare. She put on a warm coat, a soft hat and some cozy shoes. Molly's mom also reminded her to take a deep breath of oxygen. + +At the park, Molly set up her kite. She ran and ran, and the kite soared high up in the sky. It was so beautiful. + +"You're doing great, Molly," said her mom. "Just remember to take deep breaths of oxygen in between playing." + +Molly prepared herself and took a deep breath. Then she continued to run and fly her kite until the sun set and it was time to go home. She smiled, knowing that she had the perfect day. +Mummy and Daddy were in the garden. Daddy was holding a gun. Mummy was very scared. + +Mummy said,"What are you doing with the gun?" + +"I am just staying here in the garden. Don't worry, it's nice and safe," Daddy said. + +Mummy was still scared. She walked to Daddy and held his hand, "Are you sure you want to stay here with the gun?" + +Daddy shook his head and smiled. He hugged Mummy and said, "Yes, it's safe. Let's stay here with the gun." + +Mummy and Daddy stayed in the garden for a long time. They were very happy to be together. It was a nice day. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They both had a very troubled face. Every day, the mommy and daddy looked at each other and said, "We have to tell Lucy something." + +One day, Mommy and Daddy sat Lucy down and told her the news. "We have to go away for a little while," they said. + +Lucy was sad and looked very troubled. She shook her head and said that she wanted to stay. But, in the end, Mommy and Daddy said they had to go. + +Lucy was sad and she cried, but Mommy and Daddy wiped away her tears. Then they both hugged her and kissed her face. They told her that they would come back soon and she would see them again. + +Mommy and Daddy packed their bags and left. Lucy said goodbye to them with her troubled face, but she wasn't sad anymore. She knew they'd be back soon. +Mommy was baking in the kitchen. She called out to her daughter, "Amy, it is time for a snack. Let's eat our beans!" + +Amy was so happy. She loved beans. She asked, "Will you tease me to eat them quickly?" + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That's a good idea. If you eat your beans fast, then you can have pudding after." + +Amy laughed. She quickly started to eat her beans. Mommy watched her daughter while she ate with a happy smile. + +Amy finished her beans in no time. Mommy said, "Very good. You earned your pudding!" +Amy was happily excited. "Yay!" she shouted. + +Mommy took her to the table and gave her a bowl of pudding. Amy smiled. She and Mommy enjoyed the snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun. One day, it made a wish to fly as fast and high as it could. So, it flew and flew until it couldn't fly any more. + +The sun noticed it was over an open field. Suddenly, the sun saw a big apple tree. + +The sun asked the apple tree: "Can I land here?" + +The apple tree said: "Yes, but remember, all good things must come to an end - like the apple fruits I have and that you see!" + +The sun smiled and said: "Thank you." + +The sun landed, and it saw the apples on the tree were red and ripe. The sun thought it was such a nice sight. The sun was so happy, and it stayed there for a while. + +But soon, the sun noticed the apples changing colour: they were turning brown and then rotting away. + +The sun was so sad and it flew away. + +The moral of this story is that nothing lasts forever and we should enjoy the things we have while they last. +Once upon a time, there was a brave rabbit who lived in the forest. He was a kind and adventurous rabbit, who wasn't afraid to explore beyond the safety of his home. One day, he decided to go on a journey and see what wonderful things he could discover. + +When he arrived at a tall mountain, he stopped to take a rest. Suddenly, he heard a voice from nearby. He looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He bravely followed the sound until he arrived at the top of the mountain. + +When he looked down, he saw a frog. The frog asked the rabbit why he had come to the top of the mountain. The rabbit explained that he was on an adventure and wanted to explore the world. + +The frog thought it was a great plan and started to talk about the wonderful things he had seen in his own travels. They talked for a long time about all sorts of exciting things and the rabbit was inspired to travel even further. + +Finally, the rabbit said he had to go because it was getting late and he needed to get home before dark. The frog thanked him for visiting and wished him a brave journey. The rabbit thanked the frog and then hopped on his way. + +The rabbit thanked the frog for his time, and the frog said he hoped to see him again. The rabbit waved goodbye and the frog watched him disappear into the forest. Together, they had shared a very special moment full +Molly loves her poppy. She took care of it very well and was always very gentle with it. + +One day Molly was playing in the garden when she saw a butterfly on her poppy. She said to it "Be nice to my poppy butterfly!" + +The butterfly replied "I will be, don't worry!" + +Molly was so happy, she hadn't expected the butterfly to talk to her. She gave it a big hug and said "Thank you!" + +The butterfly smiled. Molly was very gentle with her poppy and it made it feel spoiled and special. She knew her poppy would always be safe if she took care of it. +Once upon a time there was a musician who could fly. He liked to fly around the world, visiting different places. His name was Jack. + +One day Jack decided to fly to the forest, because he thought it would be fun. He wanted to show off his flying skills to the animals. + +Jack flew around the forest and saw a little bird. He asked the bird, "Can you fly too?" + +The bird said, "No, I can't fly. But I am very intelligent and I can make great music!" + +Jack was amazed and said, "That's cool!" + +The bird replied, "I want to be a musician like you! Can you show me how to fly?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Sure! Let's go!" + +Jack and the bird flew around the forest together. It was so much fun! Jack taught the bird how to fly and the bird learned quickly. They flew together until the sun set. + +The next day, Jack left the forest with a new friend. He couldn't believe how intelligent the little bird was! He knew the bird would become a great musician! +Once upon a time, there was a perfect flower. Every day, people would walk by and admire its beauty. The flower enjoyed the attention and shone in the sun. + +One day, the flower started to feel different. It mysteriously started to move and then it disappeared underground. The flower was confused and scared of its new home. + +But soon, it realized that the underground was a safe place. There was no one to admire it but it was perfect. The flower could stay forever without being seen and without needing to move. + +So the flower stayed underground and it was happy. Every day, it would dream of the day when it would reappear and share its beauty again. +Once upon a time, two good friends were walking along a path together. One of them was very enthusiastic, but the other one didn't seem to be excited at all. + +The enthusiastic friend said, "Let's pick some pretty inks to draw with!" But the other friend didn't say anything in response. + +They kept walking and eventually reached a small pond. The excited friend said, "Look! All these inks are just waiting for us to pick them!" + +The other friend still didn't respond. So the enthusiastic friend picked up some of the inks and started drawing beautiful pictures on the ground. + +The other friend watched quietly, until he finally spoke. He said, "We have a better use for these inks. Let's pick them up and make a new world!" + +The enthusiastic friend smiled. Together they picked up the inks and made a new world filled with amazing colours! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bear who lived in a deep, dark forest. He had two friends who were a rabbit and a deer. They were all playing in the meadow one day when something disturbed them. + +The rabbit said: “Something's wrong! I'm scared!†The deer replied, “Let's go and see what it is!†+ +The three friends went to investigate and found a bright, white powder in the grass. The bear noticed that the powder was sparkly and shiny and he wanted to know what it was. + +The deer said, “This powder is very special. It's called fairy dust and it's mighty powerful! It can help us do amazing things!†+ +The bear was very excited and said, “Let's use it to make our wishes come true!†+ +The three friends held hands and wished for lots of wonderful things, then the sparkling powder lifted them away. They decided to go on adventures every day and had lots of fun. + +The end! +Once there was a fox, who was very dizzy. He stumbled across a farmer and the farmer said, "What are you doing here?" The fox was too dizzy to answer, so he just stood there and looked around. + +The farmer, who was very angry, started to shoot at the fox. But the fox was so dizzy that he just couldn't move. The farmer kept shooting and the fox started to get scared. + +Suddenly, a brave rabbit came to help the fox and said, "Stop shooting! Can't you see he's too dizzy to move?" The farmer replied, "I don't care if he's dizzy, he's trespassing on my land and I'm going to get rid of him." + +But the brave rabbit pleaded, "Please have some mercy. He's clearly helpless and doesn't know any better. Let him go and he won't ever come back." The farmer thought for a moment and finally realised the fox was harmless. He put away his gun and said, "Go! And don't ever come back here again." + +The fox slowly limped away, thankful to the brave rabbit for saving his life. From then on, the fox never forgot the rabbit's kindness and stayed away from the farmer's land forever. +Bob was exploring his garden one night with a flashlight. It was dark, but he was happy. Then he saw something strange. He saw a big ruler in the middle of the garden. It was so big that Bob wanted to measure it. He walked over to it and began to measure it. But the ruler was really heavy and Bob couldn't move it. He was afraid, but he kept measuring. Suddenly, he felt a big shake and heard a loud boom. The ground opened up and Bob fell inside. He couldn't get out and he was scared. Soon he saw that the ruler was not normal. It was a secret door and he had opened it. Bob was so sad that he couldn't get out. The flashlight was gone too. Bob was stuck and he couldn't get free. +Once there was a crab who loved to play in the sea. He was so patient and enjoyed taking his time. One day, he was so excited to explore a new part of the sea, he swam as fast as he could. + +Suddenly, he felt something wrap tightly around his legs. It was a net! He was trapped and couldn't get away. He tried and tried, but he couldn't break it. The crab felt so scared. + +Then all of a sudden, a dolphin swam up to him and said, “Wait, little crab. I can help you. I have seen this happen too many times. If you love the sea and all of its creatures, you have to be patient. Only then, can you truly explore and appreciate all the wonders it can offer.†+ +The crab thought about what the dolphin said and decided to take the dolphin's advice. He was patient, and eventually, the net opened up and he was free. + +The crab learned a valuable lesson. If he was patient and thoughtful with his actions, he could protect the sea he loved. +Once there was a little girl called Molly. She was three years old and she loved going for walks in the park. Today, she had put on her special shoes and was ready to go. + +Molly's mum said, "Don't forget to buckle your shoes before we go outside." Molly looked down and sure enough her shoes weren't buckled up. She started to do it herself but she struggled. + +Molly's mum smiled, "Let me help you with that." She bent down and quickly buckled up her shoes for her. "There we go! All done!" + +On their way home after the walk Molly stopped to look in the sweet shop. "Mmmm, all these yummy sweets, I wish I could buy all of them!" she said. + +Molly's mum laughed, "But you have to forget to buy sweets, don't you?" She gave Molly a hug and said, "Come on, we'd better get home now." + +And so they went home together, Molly skipping ahead and saying, "Next time I go, I'm not going to forget to buy some yummy sweets!" +Once there was a man who lived in a regular house. He was lonely and wanted someone to talk to. He found a knob on the floor, and he screamed with joy. He brought the knob inside and put it on the kitchen table. He talked to the knob and it seemed like it was talking back. + +The man was so happy, but then something strange happened. The knob started to shake and it made a loud noise. The man was scared and he screamed, but nothing changed. He screamed louder and louder, but the knob kept shaking harder and harder. + +Suddenly, the knob stopped and the man was relieved. But as he looked closer, he realised that the knob had broken into pieces. He felt so sad and disappointed, but he was alone and there was nobody to help him. He had to accept the bad ending and say goodbye to the knob. +Once upon a time there were two little children, Bob and Jan. They were playing together when Jan said to Bob, "Let's go get our staffs and pretend to be wizards." Bob liked the idea, so they both ran to get their staffs. Suddenly, Bob remembered that Jan didn't have a staff. So he said, "Don't worry, Jan, I have one extra staff here that you can have." + +Jan was very happy and thanked Bob. After they got the staffs, they went to the nearby park. There, they pretended to be powerful wizards. Every day they went to the park and had a great time, playing games and doing pretend spells. + +But one day, it started to rain and they couldn't go to the park. They had nothing to do and were getting bored. Then Jan started to sing a song and Bob joined in. Soon enough, theboring daywas over. + +From that day onwards, Bob and Jan would sing together whenever boredom came knocking. +There was a brother and his sister. Every day, the brother had to mind his sister and make sure she was safe. + +One day, the sister wandered off and the brother couldn’t find her. He was feeling so terrible and he got very scared. + +He started calling out, “Sister, where are you?†+ +He heard her voice coming from far away. She said, “I’m over here!†+ +He ran to her and was very relieved. She was OK. He said to her, “You must remember to mind me and not wander off. That was a terrible thing to do!†+ +The sister nodded and said, “I’m sorry. I will never do that again!†+George sat excitedly on the small trampoline, bouncing up and down with enthusiasm. He grinned and laughed as he felt the springy material beneath him. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him. + +"George! What are you doing?" It was his father. He had a stern look on his face. "I told you not to play on the trampoline!" + +George's face dropped and he scooted off the trampoline. He slowly pointed to the sign taped to it. The sign had the words: "No Bouncing!" + +His father's face softened. "Well, I guess if you read the sign then you know you shouldn't be bouncing." + +George nodded, and this time his dad smiled. He asked George to help him put the trampoline away. George was eager to do it and ran to grab an end of the trampoline. With one big push, he and his dad were able to fold it up. + +George's dad praised him for his enthusiasm. Then they both shared a laugh, and George ran off to play with his toys. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. He was only three years old and lived in a small town. He liked to explore the town every day and noticed all the funny things that were around. + +One day he stumbled upon a smelly river and wanted to play in it. But his mom said not to, it was too dangerous. Tim shrugged and continued walking. + +A few steps further he saw a small wooden box. Inside it was a stamp with a funny picture and he wanted it. But his mom said it was too expensive and he could not get it. Tim shrugged and continued walking. + +At the end of the day Tim finally found a nice place to play, but it was right next to the smelly river. Suddenly he remembered what his mom said about not playing there for it was too dangerous. Tim thought about it and decided it wasn't worth the risk, so he shrugged and started to play somewhere else instead. + +Tim had learned a valuable lesson: sometimes it's better to listen to your mom than to get what you want. +Once upon a time there was a yellow bird. It was very nervous and kept pacing back and forth. It wanted to go for a jog but was too scared. + +Suddenly, an orange bird showed up and said, “Come on, it’s fun to jog!â€. The yellow bird was scared but the orange bird kept persuading it. + +Finally the yellow bird agreed and started to jog. It was so scared but it was also so happy because it was doing something it had never done before. It ran and ran until it got tired. + +The orange bird was also running with it. Both birds were exhausted, but they felt accomplished. The yellow bird was no longer nervous and it even thanked the orange bird for its help. They both flew away, side by side. +John loved to play hide and seek. He had so much fun hiding and counting. He was always very good at finding the numbers. + +One day, John was playing hide and seek with his mom. She said, “Let’s see if you can find a number this time! I’ll count to ten, then you go and find a number. Ready?†+ +John nodded and ran off to hide. He found a tight spot under his bed. When Mom said “Ten,†John was ready. He just waited for her to start counting. + +Mom started counting. As she said each number, she moved closer to John’s hiding spot. When she got to seven he knew she was getting close. He prayed that she wouldn't find him. + +Mom got to ten, and John stayed quiet. When he stayed quiet, Mom said, “I must have found a very good hiding spot!†+ +John smiled and said, “Yes! I gained the number!†Mom hugged him and said, “Good job! You get to hide again!†+ +John smiled and started counting again, ready to find another number. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was special, because she had a rare journal. Every day, Jane would take out her journal and fold its pages. + +Folding her journal was her favorite thing to do! She loved to feel the different textures on the pages. Jane was so proud of her journal; she showed it to all of her friends. + +Sometimes, Jane would make something special with her journal. She would fold it into shapes like stars, flowers, and hearts. She even folded it into a hat one time! Jane thought it was so fun and special. + +At night, Jane would place her journal on her bedside table. She loved to look at it before going to bed. Jane was so lucky to have such a precious and rare journal. She would treasure her journal forever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Anna. She had long blonde hair, bright blue eyes, and she loved to explore. + +One day she was walking through the forest and she noticed something yellow in the bush. She came closer to look and was shocked to see a wolf! + +Anna said out loud “Oh! A yellow wolf!†+ +The wolf did not seem to mind so much. He just stared at Anna. + +Anna said to him “Hello, Mr. Wolf. I’m Anna. What’s your name?†+ +The wolf just looked at her. He didn't say anything. + +Then Anna said “Well, it’s nice to meet you. I better go now. Bye Mr. Wolf!†+ +Anna smiled and waved goodbye. Then she turned around and walked back home. She would never forget the yellow wolf she had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very playful. He liked to joke around with his friends and his uncle. + +One day, Tom told Uncle a joke but it made Uncle sad. Uncle's face became pale and he smiled sadly. + +Tom felt bad and asked Uncle why he was so sad. Uncle explained that jokes are not always funny, and they can sometimes hurt people's feelings. + +Tom learned an important lesson that day - to be careful when you joke around. Always make sure that your jokes are respectful and kind. That way, everyone can have fun and no one will feel bad. +Once upon a time, there was a badger named Tom. Tom was a very special badger because he loved to cook. Every day he would cook up something special and different, using ingredients from his own special garden. + +One day, Tom decided to make spaghetti for dinner. Tom was so proud of his original spaghetti dish, he could hardly wait for dinner time. + +When dinner time arrived, Tom called out, "Come and get it!" He set the table and settled into his chair, ready to enjoy his masterpiece. + +But something strange happened. Suddenly, his chair began to move! Tom laughed and said, "Come on everyone, let's settle down and enjoy my spaghetti!" Looking around the table, everyone realized they were sitting around a campfire in the middle of the woods. + +Tom had set them up! Everyone laughed and cheered, and the original spaghetti dinner was the best dinner ever. The group had a wonderful time together and didn't want the night to end. +Once upon a time, there was a young rabbit called Roger. Roger loved to play in his garden and pick the flowers. +One day, Roger's mother asked him if he would like to help her fix the broken fence. + +Roger replied, "Ok Mom, I will help you." + +His mother said "I am happy you want to help. But always remember: you must ask for my permission before you pick the flowers. Otherwise, you might have a bad result". + +Roger nodded his head and began to help. He worked hard for many hours and soon the fence was fixed. + +Roger was very proud of himself, but he also learnt a valuable lesson: it is always important to ask for permission before you do something. Hard work and patience will always yield a good result. +Once, there were two boys. One was called Joe and the other was called Dan. Joe wanted to choose a toy to play with but he didn't know which one to pick. He saw a hoop and thought it looked like fun, but Dan shouted: "Don't pick that! Pick the football!" Joe liked the look of the hoop, but wasn't sure it would be a good choice. + +The two boys argued until finally, Joe decided to pick the hoop. He was very happy to have made a choice. Dan also seemed happy and they both ran off to play. + +Joe had lots of fun with the hoop. He could run around, jump through it and do tricks with it. Everyone who saw him said it was a good choice! + +The moral of the story is to always choose something if you think it looks fun. If it turns out to be a good decision, everyone will be happy! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit in the woods. The rabbit had a lot of friends, but he was feeling very upset. He wanted someone to talk to about how he was feeling. + +He looked around for a friendly face and spotted a little girl nearby. She was smiling brightly and bouncing up and down with joy. The rabbit hopped up to her and said, "Hi there! Can I talk to you?" + +The little girl stopped bouncing and looked at the rabbit. "Hi rabbit! What's wrong?" + +The rabbit was so relieved to find somebody to talk to. He told her all about why he was feeling so upset. + +The little girl was very kind and listened to the rabbit talk. When he was done, she said, "I'm sorry you're feeling this way. You should talk to your other friends too!" + +The rabbit smiled. He thanked the little girl for being so kind and hopped away, feeling much better than before. +Once upon a time there lived a little witch. She was very happy and loved counting things. One day she thought it would be nice to count the opinions around her. But when she asked people they just got angry. + +The witch was very frustrated. She had no idea why everyone was so angry. + +Then the witch met a wise old wizard. He said to her, “What good is counting other people’s opinions? You should count your blessings instead.†+ +The witch thought about what the wizard said. She realised he was right, and from that day on she started counting her blessings instead. + +The end. + +Moral value: + +Count your blessings instead of other people's opinions. +One day, Jack wanted to borrow a salad. He wanted it for a picnic. But all his friends were busy, so Jack had to find one somewhere else. + +He looked around and saw that no one had a salad available. He asked the grocer and he said he had sold out. He asked the baker and he said he didn't make salads. + +So, after searching everywhere, Jack was sad he didn't find a salad to borrow. He was so sad he couldn't go on his picnic. He had to go home without the salad. It was not a happy day for Jack. +One day, Timmy went with his dad to the mechanic. His dad kept plenty of tools in the car, which Timmy thought was very good. He wanted to help fix things just like his dad! + +At the mechanic, Timmy saw lots of car parts. He also watched the mechanic, who was very smart and knew how to fix things. Whenever the mechanic didn't have the right tool, he had to keep searching until he found one that worked. + +Timmy helped by bringing tools to the mechanic. He was so eager to help that he even brought a few wrong tools! The mechanic kindly showed Timmy the correct tools, and they kept working. + +When the job was done, Timmy's dad was so proud of him. Timmy had done a good job of helping out, and the mechanic was very pleased, too. They drove away with a car that was running perfectly. + +Timmy was happy that he had helped make the car better, and that he had been a good helper. He couldn't wait to go back to the mechanic the next time he needed help. +Jason was so excited. Today he was going to the zoo for the first time. He had never seen animals at a zoo before. + +When Daddy was done putting all the things he needed in the car, Jason hopped in his seat and off they went! + +At the zoo, Jason saw so many cool animals. He couldn't believe his eyes! He saw a big brown bear, a quick little rabbit and a tall giraffe. + +But after a while, Jason got bored. He looked around and saw a couple of children playing. He wanted to join them, so Jason asked his Daddy to let him play with the other children. + +Daddy said, "Sure! Go ahead! Have fun!" + +When Jason heard this, he got very excited. He ran over to the other kids and started playing with them. Jason had such a great time at the zoo that day. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger who wanted to find a friend. He went to the forest to look for someone. As he went, he met a lot of animals, but none of them were interested in talking to the tiger. + +The tiger kept looking and soon, he saw a small animal. The small animal was polite to him and said hello. The tiger was so happy to find a friend. He asked the animal, "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The small animal was very happy to hear that and agreed. The two talked and laughed together for a long time. They also played games and had lots of fun. + +At the end, the tiger said goodbye to his new friend. He went home feeling content, knowing he had made a friend. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was a happy 3 year old who loved playing outdoors. + +One day, Jack's mommy told him he was going to a festival. Jack was so excited he could barely contain himself. They set off on their bike and soon arrived at the festival. + +Just as Jack was about to enter, he noticed a tall, thin gate. It was locked shut. Jack tried to turn the knob, but it wouldn't unlock. He looked up at his mommy and smiled. "Don't worry," said his mommy, "We will find a way to get in." + +Jack and his mommy began to look around. They soon spotted a small window which was thin enough for them to squeeze through. With some effort, Jack was able to unlock the window and climb in. + +When Jack entered the festival he was amazed. He had never seen so many people, exciting activities and delicious treats! + +The important moral of this story is that where there's a will there's a way. Even if it looks like a locked door, with patience and ingenuity, you can find a way to unlock it. +Once there was a little boy named Rory who loved math. Every day after school, he would quickly escape the playground so he could practice solving math problems. One day, Rory couldn't escape fast enough, and his friends decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. + +Rory was a bit worried but he really wanted to win the race, so he said: “Let’s do it!†He got ahead of the pack and quickly escaped to the finish line. But when he reached the end, he tripped and fell. + +Rory was very sorry. He got up slowly and looked down to see a giant math equation in front of him. He had no idea how to solve it. He tried to escape but the equation kept growing until it was too big for him to pass. + +Rory was stuck and he couldn't escape. He felt so sorry that he wouldn't be able to finish his math practice and win the race. Rory had no choice but to give up and admit defeat. +One day, little Sue was playing with her doll in her bedroom when her mom called out for her. She asked if Sue wanted to go to the park. Sue was very excited, she got dressed quickly and ran to the car. + +On the way to the park, Sue saw a very big field and some horses in it. She insisted that they should stop and go closer. Her mom was hesitant, but Sue kept insisting until her mom finally agreed to stop. + +However, as they got closer, Sue's mom noticed a danger sign on the fence and told her to stay away. Even though Sue was feeling very much disappointed, she did like her mom said and stayed away. + +When they got to the park, Sue spotted a big tree with some apples on it. She ran towards it as fast as she could, eager to pick one. Her mom warned her not to try to pick it, but Sue was so desperate that she tried her best to reach it anyway. As she was struggling to reach it, the branch suddenly gave away and Sue fell helplessly to the ground. + +Suddenly her mom was at her side. As she checked for any injuries, she noticed a small cut on Sue's hand. Even though Sue had been so eager to pick the apple, she started to cry in pain as soon as she saw the cut. Her mom quickly took her to the first-aid and treated the small wound. + +Although Sue never got +Once upon a time, there was a guard at the castle. His name was Jack and he was very strong. Jack was responsible for protecting the castle and keeping it safe. + +One day, Jack heard a noise outside the castle walls and went to investigate. Suddenly he saw a naughty little ferret sneaking around! The ferret didn't know who Jack was and tried to run away. + +Jack called out, "Stop! Don't run away!" +The ferret trembled and said, "Please don't hurt me! I was just looking for food!" + +Jack smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm the guard of this castle. You can stay outside the walls, just don't be naughty and cause any trouble." + +The ferret was happy not to be in trouble and quickly ran off in search of food. Jack watched him go and smiled to himself. Jack was glad he had been able to help the little ferret. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. One day, Daisy wanted to go to the beach. She asked her Mom to supply a beach ball, and off they went. + +At the beach, they saw a big wave in the distant ocean. Daisy was so excited to go play in the wave. But her Mom said no and told them to stick to the shore. Daisy was very sad. + +Daisy kept asking her Mom, but the Mom kept saying no. Daisy was getting mad now, and she kept screaming and stamping her feet. + +Just then, a big wave came and swept Daisy away. Her Mom could only watch sadly from the beach. + +Daisy was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He was walking around in the forest when he noticed something spicy. He was so curious and began to sniff the spicy smell. It was coming from a family of ants. The lion was about to eat the ants when suddenly he heard the ants talking. + +The biggest ant said, "Please don't eat us! Will you forgive us if we go away?" The lion thought for a moment and realized that the ants were too small to eat. He decided to forgive them. + +The lion said, "Yes, I forgive you. You can go now." The ants were so relieved and quickly ran away. + +The lion went back to walking around in the forest and enjoyed the wonderful spicy smell that the ants had left behind. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. One day he asked his dad if he could go to the park. His dad said yes, so John got his favourite red pan and set off. + +When he arrived at the park, he saw something very deep in a puddle. He walked closer and saw it was a big beetle. He leaned closer and questioned, "What are you doing?". + +The beetle said in a soft voice, "I'm stuck. I can't get out". John was determined to help the beetle so he reached into the puddle with his pan. He scooped it up and put it into the pan. + +The beetle was very grateful, but suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the other side of the park. He saw three policemen with their big, deep voices, shouting at him. John had taken the beetle from the pond without asking. + +The police were angry and they took John away. He never saw his father or his lovely red pan again. +Jack and Mary were walking outside. They wanted to buy some gum, but weren't sure which type to choose. + +Mary said, "Why don't we pick the one with green stripes on it?" + +Jack thought for a moment and said, "Ok. Let's choose that one!" + +Jack and Mary went home and tried the gum. It felt uncomfortable and tasted funny, but they tried it anyway. + +After they finished the gum, Jack and Mary looked at each other and laughed. They didn't like the taste, but they had chosen it together, so it felt special. They hugged and agreed that the next time, they would choose a different kind of gum. +Mummy, what is that? asked the little 3 year old boy, as he pointed to a mound of dirt on the path. + +That is a grave, sweetheart, said his mother. Someone has buried a bird there. + +What is a grave? asked the little boy, his eyes wide with curiosity. + +It's a place where special people put a bird when it dies, explained the mother. They make sure the bird is buried with love and respect. + +Do we have to make one too? inquired the little boy. + +No, we don't, said his mother, smiling. But it is nice to be kind and give the bird a proper resting place - in a mild and quiet spot. + +Oh, said the three year old. That was nice of them. +Once upon a time there was a small beach with a big rock. Every morning, the rock would wake up early and look over the beach. It was very impressed with the smooth skin on the sand and the tall trees that reached up to the sky. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl came to the beach for the first time. She was so amazed by the rock that she wanted to take it home with her. She tugged and she pulled, but the rock was so big and heavy, there was no way she could move it. + +"I wish the rock was my friend," she said. Suddenly, the rock opened its eyes and said, "Hello! I'm awake now. Let's be friends!" + +The little girl was so happy. Now she had a very impressive friend. Every day, she would come to the beach and talk to the rock. They would tell each other stories and laugh together. The rock was happy to have his new friend and the little girl was happy too. Now she had someone to share her happy adventures with. +Once upon a time there was a spoiled person. He wore fancy clothes and ate the best food, and everyone around him always catered to his every whim. + +One day, he got bored and decided to take a walk in the park. As he strolled around, he noticed a little girl sitting on the ground. She had big, beautiful eyes, and when she saw the spoiled person, she blinked in surprise. + +"What's your name?" the spoiled person asked the little girl. + +The little girl thought for a moment before answering, "My name is Susan." + +The spoiled person smiled. "I'm Thomas. Would you like to play together?" + +Susan smiled and nodded, and the two of them began to play and have fun together. They ran and laughed, and blinked in delight as they enjoyed their time together. + +When it was time to go, Thomas said goodbye to Susan. He thanked her for being so much fun and promised he would come back to play with her soon. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a tall mountain. On the top of the mountain, there was a beautiful lake. One day, a little boy wanted to explore it. He took a boat, and with just a few moves, he was in the middle of the lake. There, the boy saw something unusual. It was a mist. He was so curious that he decided to wave his hand inside the mist. Suddenly, the mist started to spread around the lake. It was beautiful! The little boy couldn’t believe what he saw. Then, he heard an old voice coming from the sky, “Always think twice before making decisions. Be sure of what you do.†The little boy understood the message that the old voice gave him, and he smiled. He was sure that from that moment on, he would never do something without thinking twice first. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was 3 years old and loved to travel. Today she was very excited because her mom was taking her on an adventure. + +“Let's go!†said her mom. + +Sarah grabbed her bag and jumped in the car. Together they travelled for a long minute before they arrived at a great park. Sarah could hardly contain her excitement. + +“Can we go on the swings, Mama?†she exclaimed. + +“Yes, of course!†said her mom. + +So, Sarah and her mom spent the day swinging, running, and playing. At the end of the day, Sarah was so tired that she fell asleep on the ride home. The last thing she remembered was travelling home with a great big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there lived a poor old man with only one possession - a small plastic toy. He cherished this toy and would not allow anyone else to play with it. + +One day, a young girl approached the old man. She asked very politely if she could play with the toy for a little while. The old man refused, which made her very sad. + +The young girl kept trying and begged the old man to let her play with the toy but he was firm in his decision. He said, insistentl, that he wanted to keep the toy all to himself. + +The old man felt very bad when he saw how sad the girl was. He decided to let her borrow the toy and allowed her to take it home with her. + +The old man soon realised how generous and kind it was to make the girl happy. He learned that we should always be altruistic and allow others to enjoy the nice things in life, even if we are poor. +One day, there was a tough old man at the market. Everyone stopped when they saw him because he was so big and tough-looking. + +The old man had a big case. He quickly walked around the market, demanding to know where to find the best carrots. + +The market visitors were all scared of the old man because he was very demanding. So no one would answer him. The old man became angry, as he wanted to get the best carrots for dinner. + +Suddenly, a small child looked up at the old man. She said, “I know where to find the best carrots!†The old man was so delighted he gave the child a special treat. + +The old man thanked the child, and together they went on to find the tastiest carrots. Everyone was so happy to see the old man smiling, and they all cheered as they walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a rich, old man named Mister David. He had all the money and things he ever wanted but his favourite thing of all was his cardboard box. Every day he loved to sit and play with it, imagining all sorts of fun things. + +One day, a little neighbourhood girl named Mia came over to visit. She saw Mister David playing with the cardboard box and wanted it so bad. "Please, can I have the box?" she begged. + +Mister David shook his head. "No, this is my special box," he said. "I'm sorry, you can't have it." + +Mia was very sad and she began to cry. She thought to herself, "If I can't have it, then no one can!" So, she quickly tried to steal the box and take it back home. + +Mister David saw what she was doing and he shouted, "Stop! That's not yours!" But it was too late. Mia had already taken the box and ran away. + +Mister David was so sad. He sat and looked at the empty space where his cardboard box used to be. + +But then, one day, Mia came back. She apologised to Mister David and handed the box back to him. She explained that she wanted it so badly because she didn't have the same things as the rich old man. + +Mister David was very pleased. He smiled +One day, there was a meeting, and all of the animals were invited. The elephant asked the caterpillar to come, but the caterpillar was too scared. The caterpillar had been bitten by a fly the day before, and it hurt. Despite the caterpillar's reservations, the elephant convinced the caterpillar to come. + +When the caterpillar arrived, all the animals were delighted and welcomed it with open arms. The elephant presented the caterpillar with a delicious meal, saying, "For being so brave, you deserve a special treat!" After the caterpillar had eaten, the elephant started the meeting. + +The animals discussed their plans, and everyone was excited because everything seemed to be going just right. At the end of the meeting, the elephant made a successful decision. Everyone was in agreement, and the meeting was a success. + +The caterpillar felt so happy and proud to have been included in the meeting. It had overcome its fear and trusted the elephant. Now the caterpillar knew that although sometimes things might seem scary, it's important to have faith and try. +Today, Sally was very excited. Her parents were taking her to show her a violin. She had heard wonderful music made with one before, and she could not wait to see it. + +When they arrived at the music shop, Sally jumped out of the car, eager to see the violin. She saw it right away. It looked very big, very shiny, with so many strings. + +Her dad took the violin out and showed it to Sally. He showed her how to hold it, and showed her how to move the bow on the strings. She listened carefully to all his instructions. + +When it was time to go, Sally was very happy and felt even healthier. She knew she would come back soon and practice playing the violin. She couldn't wait! +Once upon a time, there was a family that was getting ready for a special day. They had to decorate their house for a birthday party. Mommy went to the store and bought lots of colorful paints. Daddy brought home some paper with bright prints. + +The family set up a long table in the living room. They gathered all of the supplies they needed to decorate. They painted the walls and the ceiling with pretty colors. Then, they used the paper prints to make decorations. + +When everything was finished, the family stood back to admire their work. The house looked so nice! Daddy said it was a sweet surprise. + +The family was so excited for their special day. Mommy and Daddy made sure that everything was decorated just right. Now they could start celebrating! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was only 3 years old, but he was oh so brave. He loved to climb and have adventures and nothing made him feel better than a big hug from his mom. + +One day, Sam and his mom were out in the backyard. The sun was shining and they were happy to be outside. His mom showed him the big, shiny grill and asked Sam if he wanted to give it a hug. + +Sam said, "Yes please!", and hugged the heavy grill. He felt so proud that he hugged it again and again. Every time he hugged it, he felt so strong and brave! + +His mom smiled and said, "You are so brave, Sam. I love to see how strong you are!" + +Sam hugged the grill one last time and then walked away, feeling full of love and pride. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. He loved to drum on things, so his parents bought him a special drum. Bob was always playing his drum and he was very happy. + +One day, it started to rain very hard outdoors. Bob asked his mom if he could still stay outside to play the drum. His mom said, "No, it's too miserable outside. Stay inside until the rain stops.†+ +So, Bob stayed inside. He was very sad and he felt miserable. He kept asking his mom if he could go outside to play the drum, but his mom said no each time. + +Finally, the rain stopped. Bob cheered and then ran outside with his drum. He played and played until it started to get dark. Finally, Bob's mom called him inside. Bob was happy to have gotten to play the drum all day, even though he had been sad before. +Once upon a time there was a very wild forest. In the forest, there was a boy. He loved to pretend. Every day he would spend pretending in the forest. He would play with the animals and explore different parts of the forest. + +Sometimes, he would pretend to be a dragon and fly around the trees. Other times, he would pretend to be a bear and roam the wildlife. He would even pretend to be a bird and fly from tree to tree. + +The boy always had a lot of fun in the forest. He would pretend to be different things everyday. Everyone in the forest enjoyed seeing the boy imagine and explore the wild forest. At the end of the day, the boy would go home but he would always come back the next day to pretend some more. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lola. She was three years old and very excited about the scarf her mom had bought for her. Lola was always eager to put her scarf on and go out for a walk. + +One day, Lola was running late. Her mom said, “We need to hurry if we’re going to make it to the park before it gets dark.†+ +Lola quickly put on her scarf and jumped into the car. She was very excited to go to the park. She looked out of the window and said, “Come on, let’s go!†+ +But they had to delay their trip to the park. Lola had to go to the doctor’s first. She was sad but still had her scarf on. + +When Lola and her mom arrived at the doctor’s office, the doctor gave Lola a lollipop. Lola was so happy and excited! She put on her scarf and ran outside. + +At the park, Lola and her mom enjoyed their time together. Lola was again excited and forgot all about the delay. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Tina who loved playing with her dolls. One day, she was so excited to open her wardrobe and she rolled around in it, talking to her dolls. Then, something amazing happened. She saw an object that could not be explained - it was glimmering and shiny. Tina reached out to touch it, but before she did so, she heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a tiger appeared out of nowhere. Tina asked the tiger, "What are you doing here?" The tiger said gruffly, "I'm here to get the object you were about to touch." The tiger grabbed the object and ran away. + +Tina started to cry because she was so disappointed. She knew she was not allowed to touch anything without permission. Tina's mum came in the room and said, "Tina, what happened?" Tina explained what happened and her mum said, "From now on, you must always tell me before you touch anything. Remember, you must ask permission first." + +Tina felt very sad and disappointed because she was not allowed to touch the mysterious object. Sadly, she had to say goodbye to the amazing object she was about to touch. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maria. She loved to wander around her neighbourhood with her pet cat, Sammy. One day, Maria wandered around the port. She looked out to the sea and saw many colourful boats. She wanted to hop on one and explore, but she was too little. + +Suddenly, a serious looking man spotted Maria. He walked over to her and said, "Child, what are you doing here all alone? You mustn't wander around here. It's too dangerous." Maria looked back at the man and replied, "I won't do it again, I promise." + +The moral of the story is that you should always be careful when you wander around and stay within a safe area. It is important to listen to the advice of grown-ups, as they are there to protect us from harm. And always be sure to tell somebody when you go out and explore. +John was running late for school. He hurried to the kitchen to grab a snack before he had to leave. He saw a sandwich in an open container on the table. He was so excited. + +John asked his mom, "Can I have the sandwich?" + +"Yes," said his mom, "but be reliable and finish it quickly." + +John grabbed the sandwich and ran out the door. He sprinted all the way to school until he reached the playground. He was out of breath, but he didn't want to be late. He had just enough time to eat his sandwich. + +He started to eat, but he didn't get a chance to finish. Suddenly, a huge wave of sand came crashing down. He panicked and ran to safety. + +John was disappointed he didn't get to finish his sandwich, but he was grateful he made it home safely. He knew his mom had taught him to be reliable and that was the lesson he took away from the experience. +Once upon a time there was a small bunny named Bunny. Bunny was very curious and one day decided to explore a big garden. + +When Bunny hopped into the garden, he heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a big cage in the corner of the garden. Bunny was frightened and started to back away. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from the cage. It was a little bird trapped inside. Bunny asked, "What are you doing in there?" + +The bird replied, "I was playing in the garden and then I got stuck in the cage. Please help me get out!" + +Bunny thought for a moment. He had an idea. He hopped to a nearby bush and started to look for a stick. Bunny used the stick to open the cage door. The bird flew out and thanked Bunny. + +They both said goodbye and went their own ways. The adventure had come to an end. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Billy. He was three years old and loved playing with his toys. One day, he went to the kitchen to look for something to do. He stumbled upon an old mixer that was sitting on the counter. + +He asked his mom, "What is this mommy?" + +His mom replied, "This is a mixer. It helps us mix ingredients when we are making something special". + +Billy was very excited and wanted to try it out. He asked his mom, "Can I take it?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Billy, you can take it, just be careful". + +Billy carefully picked up the mixer and began to play. He tried mixing different ingredients from the pantry, but it didn't work because the mixer was spoiled. + +Disappointed, the little boy returned the mixer to the counter and started playing with something else. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sam and Susie. Sam lived in the cold, icy north and Susie lived in the hot south. One day, Sam and Susie had a fight. They shouted and disagreed with each other. + +The two were really angry, but they didn't want to fight. Susie said to Sam, "It's so cold here! Let's move somewhere warm and forget about fighting." + +So they both travelled to Susie's home in the south. The air was warm and the sun was shining. Instantly, they were happy again. + +Sam and Susie realised that fighting is not the answer to their problems. They learned that sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery to make them happy again. + +The moral of the story is that disagreements don't need to turn into fights. No matter how icy things get, it's important to find a better way to solve the problem. +Once upon a time there lived a loyal dolphin. Every day it would swim around the ocean and play with its friends, who were tiny little fishes. One day while they were swimming around, the dolphin noticed a handsome prince. The prince had seen the beautiful dolphin too, and fell instantly in love. + +The prince shouted out to the dolphin, “Will you marry me?†The dolphin smiled, and then shook his head. The prince was sad, but he saw how loyal the dolphin was and decided he still wanted it to be part of his family. So the prince made the dolphin a part of his family, anyway and they all lived happily ever after. What a wonderful thing it is to be loyal. +Once upon a time there was a boy who went for a walk in the park. His pockets were heavy with stones he had gathered on his way. Every now and then he would stop to pick up one more. + +Then he heard voices coming from a big tree. He looked closer and saw two birds perched on a branch. One said to the other: "I'm so tired of all this gathering! Can you help me?" + +The boy said: "I can help you! I've gathered lots of stones in my pocket. They could be useful to you." + +The birds thanked him, and he carefully gave them the stones. They chirped happily as they used them in the nest they were making. The boy waved goodbye, feeling glad that he'd been able to help. +The sun was shining high in the sky. Dave and Bob were fighting over their toys. +Dave said, "I have the my table, it is clear and I will carry it around." +Bob said, "That's not fair. I want it too!" +Dave growled, "No, I am carrying it around and you cannot have it!" +Bob got so mad that he picked up a rock and threw it at the table. Dave was so angry and he yelled, "Now I can't carry it around anymore!" +Bob giggled and said, "Yeah! Now you can't have it." +Dave was so mad and he started to cry. He was sad that he could not carry the table around anymore. +The end. +There was a little girl who was looking around the beach. She took in all the colorful sights and sounds and smelled the salty air. She loved to watch the surf crashing against the shore. + +The little girl spotted something in the distance. She squinted her eyes and saw a colorful kite in the sky. She was so excited! She started running toward the kite, and when she reached it she stopped and gazed up. + +The kite seemed to reach into the clouds and even beyond! The little girl felt like she could soar with the kite if it would take her. She wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +The little girl decided to stay and watch the kite for a little while longer. The breeze made it move and dance the sky, and the little girl was mesmerized. She stayed until the kite finally flew away, and then she went back to playing in the surf. +Once upon a time there was a big bear. He was walking through the forest, shivering in the chilly air. Suddenly he came upon a small foot. He bent closer to take a look. + +“Who’s there?" he asked in a deep, big voice. + +“It’s me, little mouse," came the reply. “I’m shivering because it’s so cold." + +The big bear smiled. “Let me help you! I will carry you on my back," he offered kindly. + +“Thank you!" the little mouse said, still trembling from the cold. + +The big bear did as he promised, and they both travelled through the forest until they came to a cozy den. As soon as they were safe and warm, the little mouse stopped shivering. + +“Thank you for taking me away from the cold! I will never forget your kindness," the little mouse said gratefully. + +The big bear gave him a big, happy smile. “You’re welcome, friend. Now let’s get some rest." +Heather was a three year old girl. She loved morning time. Every morning, she would go into the kitchen and her mom would make her cereal. Today, Heather did not want to eat the cereal. + +"Mom, I hate this cereal!", Heather said with a frown. + +Her mom sighed. "What's wrong with it? I thought you liked it." + +Heather shook her head. "It's weird! I don't want it." She crossed her arms and looked away. + +Her mom sighed again. "Okay, how about I make you something else?" + +Heather nodded happily. She watched as her mom made something new for her and she couldn't wait to try it. + +"See, sometimes it's better to try something new," her mom said as Heather took a bite. + +Heather smiled. She was glad she had tried something new and was happy she wasn't eating the weird cereal anymore. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. Their names were Abigail and Lucy. Abigail and Lucy liked to play in the park. Today was very special because Abigail had a surprise for Lucy. + +Abigail said to Lucy, "I threw a smooth stone in the pond and wish for something special to come true for us." Then Abigail hugged Lucy and said, "I wish for us to be best friends forever!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Me too!" Then both Abigail and Lucy threw more smooth stones into the pond. Their wish had come true! + +The two best friends ran around the park, laughing and screaming with joy. As they ran, they hugged each other tightly and made a promise to always be best friends. They would never forget that one special day! +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Daisy. Daisy had a very special gift. She could design the most beautiful dreams and make them come true. + +One day, Daisy wanted to make a hot dream for herself. She closed her eyes and started to create. She designed a hot air balloon full of colourful balloons and soon, it was floating up into the sky. + +"Isn't it beautiful?" Daisy said to herself. Daisy was so excited that she waved her arms in the air. + +Suddenly, Daisy noticed that there was someone else up in the balloon with her. It was her best friend, Penny! + +"Hi Daisy!" Penny said happily. "Woo-hoo! We're having the best hot dream ever!" + +And so Daisy and Penny sailed away in their colourful hot air balloon, laughing and having the best time of their lives. +Peter was playing in the park. He loved to run and swing, but most of all he loved the cookies his grandma always gave him after playing. + +Grandma said, "Peter, why don't you take a rest, so you can eat your cookie?" + +Peter nodded, but he just couldn't wait to eat the cookie. He wanted to hold it in his hand and see how smooth it felt. So he ran to his grandma, and she handed him the cookie. + +It was smooth in his little hands, and he smiled as he brought it close to his nose to smell it. Grandma said, "You have to rest, Peter, so you can eat your cookie." + +Peter nodded and found a spot on the grass. He lay down in the grass and closed his eyes. He felt the sun's warmth on his cheeks, and could smell the cookie in his hands.When he opened his eyes, all he saw was the smooth cookie, and he smiled in anticipation. + +Grandma said, "It's time to eat your cookie, Peter. You have been resting long enough!" Peter agreed and began to nibble on the cookie. It tasted so sweet, he wanted to eat it all in one bite, but Grandma said, "Slow down, Peter. Now you can enjoy every bite!" + +So Peter did. He took small bites and savored each one. It was the most delicious +It was a bright and sunny day in the park and all the birds were singing. Sally was running around, laughing and enjoying herself. She stopped when she saw a funny little clown in the park. The clown was wearing a rainbow wig and juggling balls. Everyone was clapping and laughing. Sally clapped too, and the clown gave her a hug. + +Suddenly, a grumpy voice shouted, "Stop clowning around!" It was a policeman, carrying a big battery. He asked the clown to leave the park. The clown sadly packed up his balls and his rainbow wig and walked away. + +"That was mean!" Sally shouted at the policeman. The policeman frowned and scolded her, but she didn't care. The birds had stopped singing, but as the clown walked away, they began to sing again. + +The policeman stopped and looked up at the birds, and Sally saw a small smile appear on his face. He looked down at Sally and said, "I guess it is okay for the clown to stay in the park." + +Sally smiled and clapped, and soon everyone else was applauding the policeman. The birds kept singing, and the sun kept shining. Everything was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who had the most delicate dreams. Every night, she would leap into them and explore the wonderful places in her imagination. + +One night, she decided to go particularly deep and dive in her dream. As she floated down into the dark unknown, she felt a shimmering light draw her in further. + +Suddenly, a voice called out to her. She looked around, but saw no one. "Who's there?" called the little girl. + +A gentle river bubbled up, and out of it came an enchanting creature. "I am the Dream Creature!" it said. "And I am here to show you a secret place in your dreams." + +The Dream Creature began to lead the little girl down a path carved into the river bed. The two of them traveled deeper and deeper until they reached a grand palace made of glittering gems. + +The little girl was amazed by the sights and colors that filled the place. She had never seen anything so beautiful. + +The Dream Creature smiled. "This is your dream palace. Come here to play and explore. It is yours, forever," it said. + +The little girl thanked the Dream Creature before diving back into her dreams, feeling delicate and full of joy. +One day, Tom and his mommy were in the big, bright park. He had a big yellow balloon in his hand. He was so happy to be there. + +"Mommy, look at the light!" He shouted and pointed up at the sun. + +His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that's the light. It's so warm, isn't it?" + +Tom giggled and lifted his balloon in the air. As it rose, he said, "The yellow balloon floats up!" + +His mommy laughed and said, "It sure does! Keep lifting it up as high as you can!" + +So Tom kept lifting his balloon and soon it was higher than even the highest tree in the park. He was so proud of himself. His balloon was yellow, bright and beautiful! He knew he would never forget his balloon, or the fun day he had in the park. +Once there was a very special girl named Lucy. She was so gifted! She had a rock that she kept in her pocket wherever she went. She carried it with her everywhere! + +One day, Lucy was playing in the park. She saw a swing and was so excited! She loved the swing and couldn't wait to try it. + +When she was swinging, she held on to the rock so tight. Lucy was so happy. She felt like she was flying. When she went back home that night she couldn't wait to tell her mom all about her fun day. + +Lucy never forgot her special rock and it always excited her. She kept it close to her forever and it always reminded her of that special day in the park. +John liked to play with his toy cars. Every day he would push them around the house, imagining he was driving. He had so much fun! + +One day, John's mom went to the store and bought something special for John. It was a big, orange carrot! John was so excited he decided to take it outside to play with it. + +John put the carrot down next to his cars. He pushed the carrot around just like a car. After he was done, he went back inside. + +When his mom saw what he had done, she said, "John, that was very clever. Where did you find this cheap carrot?" + +John smiled and said, "I bought it at the store with you." His mom smiled and said, "That was very smart of you, John." +Once upon a time there was a gorilla. He was very curious. He wanted to know more about the world. He wanted to explore. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he noticed something poking out of a bush. He poked it to see what it was. Suddenly, an unknown creature came out of the bush. + +The gorilla was startled. He tried to run away but the unknown creature was too fast for him. In the end, the creature caught the gorilla and ate him. + +The other animals at the jungle learned a lesson that day. Never poke something unknown. +Once upon a time, there were two rabbits named Mark and Jake. Mark had an extra special comb that he had found in the woods. He really liked it, and didn't want anyone else to use it. + +One day, Jake saw Mark's comb and asked if he could take it. "No, I don't want you to take it," Mark said honestly. "But why?" said Jake. "I just don't want you to," Mark said. + +Jake was sad, but he understood why Mark didn't want him to take the comb. He was honest about it and Jake respected him for it. He knew that Mark wanted to keep his special comb safe. + +So, instead of taking it, he made Jake a new comb out of a stick. Jake was so excited and thanked Mark for being so honest and kind. From then on, Jake and Marks were best friends, and they both kept their combs safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bobby. One day, Bobby went on an adventure to explore the unknown. He gathered his courage and went off into the forest. Along the way, he came by a big tree. + +Bobby climbed the tree and up above he saw a nest. Inside the nest was a beautiful bird. He asked the bird, “What are you doing here?†+ +The bird replied, “I’m gathering berries to feed my babies!†Bobby was amazed! He asked, “Can I help you?†The bird said, “Sure! Grab the berries from the bushes down below.†+ +So Bobby gathered a bunch of red berries from the bushes and gave them to the bird. The bird thanked Bobby for helping and flew away with her babies. + +Bobby smiled as he watched the bird and her babies fly away. He felt like he had done something special. From then on, Bobby always enjoyed gathering things from the unknown. +The sun was rising in the sky, casting its beautiful blue light over the land. Little Jack stood in the front yard, looking up in awe at the sunrise. + +"Daddy, why is the sky so blue?" he asked. + +"That's because of the sun," replied his father. "It shoot light across the sky to make it look lovely." + +Jack clapped his hands in delight. "Can I try shooting some blue light too?" he asked. + +His father laughed and said, "Maybe when you're a bit older. Come inside, the sun is too bright to look at now." + +Jack smiled, grabbed his dad's hand, and followed him inside. As they walked, Jack thought he could almost hear the sun's blue light shooting through the air. +One day there was a big order. It was a surprise for a little boy. The boy was so excited to try it out. He put on his paper hat and grabbed his fork tightly. + +He tested the order carefully. It smelled so tasty that he couldn't keep his eyes off it. He took a little bite and then a bigger one. The order was so delicious that he gobbled it up quickly. + +It was the best thing he ever tasted. He asked his Grandma what it was but sadly, she only had one left. She smiled and said it was a special surprise only for him. + +The little boy was so happy he jumped up and down. He had tasted something really tasty and he knew it would be a long time before he had the chance to test an order like this again. +Once upon a time there was a Daddy, a Mommy, and a baby. The Daddy was sleepy, and the Mommy wanted him to take a nap. The little baby was excited, but she was sad that the Daddy couldn't play with her. + +"Can I share something with Daddy?" She asked Mommy. + +"What do you want to share?" Mommy asked, looking down at the baby with a smile. + +"I want to share my drawings!" She said. + +Mommy took the little baby to the mailbox. She put all of her drawings into the mailbox and sent them off to Daddy! + +The little baby smiled, and went back inside. Later that day, a package came in the mail for the Daddy. + +In it was all of the little baby's drawings. It made Daddy so happy! He thanked her, and they both had a big hug. + +The little baby was so excited that Daddy got to see her drawings. And Daddy was so happy that he was able to nap so he would be nice and refreshed for later! Daddy gave the little baby a kiss and she was one sleepy baby! +It was a cool summer day and Jane was out playing. She could hear birds chirping in the trees and saw butterflies fluttering around. Suddenly, she noticed a small kitten walking by. It meowed softly, and Jane smiled. She decided to follow the kitten, so she ran after it. + +The kitten went into the forest and Jane had to climb over fallen logs to keep up with it. After a while, the kitten stopped and looked up at Jane. It was a very cute kitten and Jane wanted to bring it home. + +Suddenly, a voice called out, "Hey! That's my kitten!" Jane looked up and saw an old man walking towards her. He crouched down and greeted the kitten with a hug. Jane felt bad that she had taken the kitten away from its owner. + +The man looked up at Jane and said, "It's ok. The kitten likes going on adventures and I'm grateful that you looked after it." He gave Jane a kind smile and said, "I know you were only trying to be cool, but remember it's important to return it home afterwards." + +Jane nodded, feeling relieved that the kitten was safe with its owner. She waved goodbye as the old man returned the kitten home. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be honest and responsible when it comes to taking care of things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to make knots. She would spend hours tying pretty little knots with her pieces of string. + +One day, her mom saw her tying knots and said, "Honey, why don't you clean up your room instead of tying knots?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and then replied, "I need to be creative, Mom. I like making knots." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's true, but if you don't clean your room, you will end up with a dull, messy mess." + +The little girl decided that her mom was right and quickly started to clean up her room. When she was finished, it looked so much better and it felt much more organized. + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day—it's important to be creative, but it's also important to be neat and organized. Being creative makes life more enjoyable and being neat keeps life from becoming dull and messy. +Once there was a family of cats. They lived in a small house next to a big hedge. Every day, the cats liked to explore the hedge, but it was always so rough! + +One day, the cats were walking down the path next to the hedge when one of them stopped and said, “I have an idea! Let’s share our exploration of the hedge.†+ +So the cats split up and ran around the hedge together. They smelled the new smells and saw all the sights. Although the hedge was still rough, the cats had much more fun exploring it together! + +When they were finished, the cats gathered back together and all meowed in agreement. It was much more fun to share the exploration of a hedge! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sue was feeling sad. She was so lonely and was missing someone special in her life. + +One day, Sue's dad came home with a special surprise. It was a tiny baby bird! Sue's dad said, "Let's help restore this baby bird so it can fly back with its family." + +Sue took care of the little bird every day. She fed it seeds, kept its feathers warm, and made sure it had plenty of water to drink. + +One day, the little bird was finally ready to fly! Sue was so happy to see the little bird fly away, but she felt a bit sad, too. + +Then, she felt a warm hand on her shoulder. It was her dad. He said, "Sue, you were so kind and loving to the little bird - and that is a type of love that will never go away." Sue smiled and nodded. She knew her dad was right. + +The love Sue had for the little bird was clear. With that, Sue knew that summer was going to be a lot better! +Max was walking along the beach, feeling the sand between his toes. He spotted a deep blue eye in the sand and was intrigued. He carefully scooped it up and brought it to his Grandma. + +"What have you found?" Grandma asked him, with a smile. + +Max held up the deep blue eye, and said, "Look, Grandma! It's a pretty eye!" + +Grandma smiled and said with delight, "That's wonderful! What do you think we should do with it?" + +Max thought for a minute, and then said, "Let's bring it to the park, and make it a surprise for our friends!" + +Grandma agreed, and they both set off. When they got to the park, they hid the deep blue eye in a nearby tree. Then they told all their friends to come and find it. + +When everyone arrived, they had so much fun searching for the eye! Eventually, they found it and they were so excited! Max smiled proudly, feeling glad that he could bring so much joy to his friends. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was feeling very frustrated. He had tried and tried to lift a big weight but it was too heavy. He wanted to do it but it was too hard. + +He huffed and puffed and got very sad. But then something wonderful happened. His best friend, a fox, came to see him. He hugged the bear and said, "It's alright. You can do it! Let's try again together." + +The fox held one end and the bear held the other. They both pulled and worked together and the weight started to lift. The bear was so relieved! + +He hugged his friend and said, "Thank you so much for helping me. I couldn't have done it without you." The fox smiled and said, "That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to swim. Every day, she would put on her bathing suit and head to her blue pool. She liked to splash around and have big fun in the water. + +When the sun was hot and the pool was warm, she spent a lot of time in the pool. One day, she decided to go for a swim in the kitchen. She put on her bathing suit, since she wasn't sure if the kitchen was dry or wet. + +When she opened the kitchen door, she was surprised to see how dry it really was. + +"Can I swim in here?" she asked her mom. + +"Of course not, Sweetie," replied her mom. "The kitchen is for making yummy things, not splashing around in the water." + +The little girl was sad, she wanted to splash around in the kitchen. She knew the kitchen was not the right place for swimming, so she went back to her pool to play. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a very obedient puppy that he loved very much. + +One day, Tim and his puppy decided to go to the park. They walked to the park and saw a big jet in the sky. Tim said to his puppy, "Look! A jet! Let's watch it." The puppy barked, as if he understood what Tim said. + +When they got to the park, Tim remembered he had to feed his puppy. He opened the bag and took out the puppy's food. The puppy ran over to Tim, and Tim fed him his dinner. + +When the puppy was done eating, Tim patted his head and said, "You are such a good, obedient puppy!" The puppy barked happily, and the two friends ran off to explore the park together. +Tammy was excited to play her music. She ran to the piano and sat down in front of the keys. She put her hands on the keys and started to play. But the music didn't sound very good. Every time she tried to play a certain note, it wouldn't work. Frustrated, she shrugged her shoulders. + +Suddenly, from somewhere far away, Tammy heard beautiful music coming from outside. She quickly ran out of the house to find out where the music was coming from. As she got closer and closer, she could see a small band playing. The music was so beautiful. Tammy watched with wonder as the band played. She wished she could play like them. + +But just then, the band leader called out to the crowd, "Time to stop playing. We need to find a new member!" Tammy felt her heart sink, until the band leader saw her. He smiled and said "How about you? Would you like to join us and play some music?" Tammy's eyes lit up and she immediately said yes. + +The band smiled and welcomed her in. Together, they started to play. As Tammy played her music, she felt so proud. She had never played music so beautifully before. She just smiled and shrugged her shoulders in joy. +Once there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house. They had one big vehicle that was red and shiny. The family decided to go for a drive and soon came across a lake. + +The family stopped to take a look around and noticed a little duck. The duck noticed the family and said "hello". + +The family told the duck, "hello". The duck asked the family if it could join them for a ride. + +The family said yes and the duck hopped into the vehicle. The duck was so happy to go for a ride and enjoyed seeing all the beautiful sights. + +At the end of the ride, the duck said farewell and thanked the family for the wonderful adventure. The family said goodbye and drove home. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. She was very polite and she liked to play outside on sunny days. + +One day, while Lucy was playing in the garden, it suddenly became cloudy and thunder started to roll across the sky. Lucy was scared and ran inside to hide. + +When her mom saw her, she noticed Lucy was trembling and said, "It's alright, sweetheart. Thunder can't hurt you, it's just the sky talking. Don't be so scared." + +Lucy was still scared and wouldn't yield, so her mom held her close. After some time, Lucy's fear dissipated and she felt alright. + +"See, there's nothing to be scared of," her mom said as she stroked Lucy's hair. Lucy nodded and was happy that the thunder was gone. +Once there were two friends who liked to bathe in the river near their home. Every day, they would take a dip and play for hours. One day, the two friends noticed a sign. It said "No Bathing". It was so popular that everyone was obeying it. + +"Why did they put this sign here?" one of the friends asked. + +The other said, "I don't know. Maybe they didn't want us to have fun in the river." + +The friends shook their heads and slowly made their way back home. From that day on, they didn't bathe in the river anymore, despite how much they wanted to. They found a nearby pool to have fun instead. + +The sign was so popular that nobody ever dared to bathe in the river again. The two friends still remember that Sign, and the fun they once had in the river. +John was playing in the garden with his fluffy toy rabbit. Suddenly, he heard a loud bang and saw sparks in the sky. He stopped playing and observed what was happening. + +He then noticed his neighbour, Gertrude, holding a furry pistol. She seemed very angry and yelled at John, "Go away! This is not for little ones like you!" + +John was surprised. He had never seen a pistol before and wanted to learn more about it. He asked Gertrude why she was holding it. She softened her voice and explained, "Sometimes we all get angry and feel the need to do something. But it's important to remember that violence is wrong and it's better to find a different solution to our problems." + +John smiled, thanked Gertrude for the advice and went back to playing with his toy rabbit. He had learnt a valuable lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bob. Bob wanted to fly higher than all of the other birds, and one day he asked the birds, “How can I fly higher?†+ +The other birds looked at him and said, “Just use a banana!†Bob was not sure what they meant, but he decided to give it a try. + +It was a bright sunny day, and Bob saw a banana tree. He flew down to the tree, and was happy to see lots of bananas! He chose the biggest banana and held it tightly in his beak. + +Then, he took a deep breath, flapped his wings and flew up into the sky. He flew higher and higher and eventually, he was flying as high as the clouds. “It’s amazing!†he thought. + +He wanted to share the experience with his friends, so he started calling out “Hey everyone, come and fly with me! There are lots of bananas available!†+ +So, the other birds all flew up to the sky and had a lot of fun, until it was time to go home. From then on, Bob could fly higher than all the other birds in the sky. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jessica. Jessica was very impatient. One day, she wanted to go play outside. She asked her mom and dad if she could go outside, but they said no. + +Jessica became even more impatient. Then she had an idea. She asked her mom and dad if she could let her little toe go outside. So, mom and dad let her little toe go outside. + +Jessica opened the door and her little toe scurried outside. Her little toe ran around, exploring the garden. It saw bugs, flowers, and even a bee. The bee wanted to say hi, but it flew away when it saw Jessica's mom and dad! + +Jessica was so happy that she got to let her little toe go outside. She closed the door and told her mom and dad all about it. From then on, Jessica always wanted to let her little toe go outside, but her mom and dad said only sometimes. +Once upon a time, a mighty glass was floating in the sky. It was such a beautiful sight. A little boy called Timmy watched it with his mom. + +"Mommy, look!" said Timmy, pointing at the glass. + +"Wow!" Mommy said, smiling. "It's very special!" + +But suddenly, it started to rain. The sky was getting darker and the wind was getting stronger. + +Timmy started to worry. "What will happen to the glass, Mommy?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. The rain will make the glass even mightier. It will be ok." + +And, sure enough, the rain stopped and the glass stayed in the sky, looking even bigger and more beautiful than before. + +Timmy and Mommy watched it happily. Timmy smiled and said, "Mommy, I'm glad the mighty glass is still here!" +Once upon a time there was a girl and her dad. The girl wanted to bathe, but felt a bit scared. She asked her dad for help. + +Her dad took out a big bathtub. It was white, but the girl could not see it from a very distant place. + +The dad removed the bathtub from the bag. He put it next to the girl, and put some warm water in it. He said it was time to take a bath. + +The girl was so happy, she ran around and around. She could not stop laughing. + +Finally, her dad removed her clothes and helped her get into the bathtub. She was so happy and she happily took a bath. After a few minutes, the girl was all done and feeling clean and happy. She thanked her dad, and they both went off to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a baby. They were walking in the park and the baby had a big smile on her face. Suddenly, the baby opened her mouth and spread a wet droplet of water on Mom. Mom laughed and said, "What was that?" The baby said, "I'm spreading my wet smile!" Mom smiled and said, "That's so sweet." + +Suddenly, the baby got an idea and said, "Let's spread our wet smiles to everyone in the park!" So, the mom and the baby started walking around, spreading their big wet smiles to everyone they saw. People were laughing and smiling so much that their faces were wet by the end of the day. + +The mom and the baby had made the park a much happier place with their wet smiles. Everyone left the park in a much better mood than when they arrived in the morning. The mom and the baby went home feeling very proud of themselves. They knew they had spread a bit of happiness with their wet smiles. +Once upon a time, there was a band of four friends. They were very creative. Every day they came together to build things. They started by building a treehouse. They worked together, using their hands and their imaginations to build the amazing treehouse. + +Next, they decided to build a band playground. They thought of lots of creative ideas and started looking for things to build it with. They collected pieces of wood, old tires, ropes and fabric. They worked together to build the playground. + +Finally, the playground was ready. They could jump on the swings and build sandcastles in the sandbox. The band of friends loved their playground and had lots of fun playing on it together. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous freezer. It was so big that it could fit an elephant inside of it. In the enormous freezer there was a big block of ice. Inside the ice block, something very special was hidden. + +One day, two kids, Jack and Jill, were walking by the enormous freezer. Jack noticed the big block of ice and stopped. He waved he arms in the air and shouted. + +"What's inside?" asked Jack. + +Jill looked at Jack and smiled. "I don't know." She said. + +Jack looked around and noticed a small box. He opened it and found an oven inside. + +"We can use this to melt the ice" he said. + +So, Jack and Jill plugged in the oven and turned it on. Slowly, the big block of ice started to melt. After a few minutes, the big block of ice had completely melted away. Inside it was a secret surprise: a toy for the both of them! They both cheered and hugged each other. + +It was a magical moment and one that neither of them will ever forget. +Once there was a squirrel. He was climbing a tree and looking for food. He was glad when he found some nuts. He was just about to start eating them when he saw a cat. The cat looked hungry and sad. The squirrel asked, "Why are you so sad?" + +The cat replied, "I'm hungry. I don't have any food." The squirrel was very kind and offered the cat some of his nuts. The cat was so glad and gladly took a few of the nuts. + +The squirrel started climbing down the tree so they could share the nuts. But then he felt something sharp. It was the claws of the cat. The squirrel was scared and cried out for help, but no one came. The cat ate all the nuts and walked away, leaving the squirrel feeling sad and alone. + +The squirrel was very sad. He had been so glad before, but now he was alone again. The cat had taken all the food and left him feeling hungry and alone. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who needed to save his friend. +His friend was stuck in a big green tunnel and he needed the bunny's help. +So the bunny hopped along, right up to the tunnel entrance. + +"Help me!" cried his friend. +The bunny knew what he had to do. +He put both paws together and wished with all his might. +Suddenly, a burst of light came out and opened the tunnel. + +"You did it!" shouted his friend. +The bunny smiled and said, "I'm just glad I could save you!" +The bunny and his friend hopped out of the tunnel together, and they were so happy to be safe. + +The end. +Once there was an incredible crocodile who lived in a river. He was so big and strong that nobody wanted to mess with him. + +One day, a little girl named Mia decided to take a walk down by the river, even though her parents had warned her not to. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the river and she realized it was the crocodile. + +Mia started to panic and ran back to the safety of her home. When she told her parents about the scary sound, her parents were very scared and told her never to go back by the river again. + +The next day, Mia and her parents decided to go back to the river together and take a look at the crocodile. They couldn't believe their eyes when they saw it! The crocodile was huge and incredible, and Mia's parents were shocked that she had been so brave to go so close. + +Mia said, "Don't worry, I knew the crocodile wouldn't hurt me!" Her parents were very proud of her bravery. From that day on, Mia and her family never panicked when they heard the crocodile again. +One day, Sally and her little brother Jimmy were playing in the backyard. They decided to make a snowman. They collected big snowballs and placed them in a pile. They molded the snowballs into a funny shape. + +Suddenly, Jimmy said to Sally "Let's put these rocks on top of the snowman". Sally said "No! That's a bad idea". But Jimmy didn't listen and put the rocks on top of the snowman. + +The sun was out and the snow started to melt. The snowman melted away and the rocks rolled off into the grass. Sally was sad and Jimmy started to cry. + +Then, a magical fairy appeared and said "Hey, you two made a beautiful snowman! As a reward, I'll leave something special behind!" She put a shiny, golden coin in the grass and then flew away. + +Jimmy and Sally were very excited. They ran to get the coin, but it was too late. The sun had melted the coin and it was gone. + +Jimmy and Sally were very disappointed. They realized that their reward had been open too long and it was melted away. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a little boy named Tom. Tom was always excited to go out and explore the world. One day, Tom and the man went to the beach. + +Tom was amazed to see the waves crashing gently against the shore. He looked out into the ocean and saw a huge whale a few feet away from the shore. Tom was so excited he started to talk. "What a big whale!" He shouted. + +The man smiled at Tom. He wanted to chat about the whale, so he said, "That whale is so impressive! What color is it?" + +Tom thought for a moment and then said, "It looks grey, but it's really blue." + +The man smiled again. He was so proud of Tom's knowledge. Unfortunately, he noticed a few boats had surrounded the whale and they were trying to hurt it. + +The man quickly swam out to the whale with Tom following behind. Together they shouted at the boats to leave and yelled, "This whale is impressive and needs to stay safe!" + +The boats sailed away and the whale safely returned home in the sea. Tom and the man hugged in joy and talked about this impressive experience. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to paint. She had lots of colours to paint with, and she was very happy. One day she decided to take her paints and go outside. She wanted to paint a picture of her rubber toy. + +The day was warm and the sun was shining, the perfect time for painting. The girl was so happy, she was already imagining how beautiful her painting was going to look. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and sucked the rubber toy away from the girl. She ran after it, but the wind was too strong. After a few minutes, the girl was exhausted and the toy was lost in the distance. + +The girl started to cry, she was so sad that a gust of wind had taken away her rubber toy. + +"Why did this have to happen?" she said with tears streaming down her face. + +The girl knew she could never get her toy back. She slowly walked back home, feeling so lonely and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a very nice girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to explore and find new things. One day, Daisy was exploring in the park when she found a locked box. It was blue and had a big purple heart painted on it. + +As she looked closer, she noticed a small keyhole. Daisy looked around and yelled out, "Who left the box here? Does someone have the key to unlock it?". + +Just then, Daisy heard a voice from behind her, "I have the key to unlock the box. It is nice to see a young girl like you trying to figure it out." + +Daisy turned to see a smiling old lady standing behind her. She handed Daisy the key, and Daisy opened the box. Inside the box was a small purple toy car. + +Daisy smiled and thanked the old lady for the key. The old lady said, "You have unlocked something special. Be kind and helpful to others, and you could unlock even more amazing things in life!" + +Daisy thanked the old lady again and went off to play with her new toy. She thought about how helping others could open many doors of opportunity. From then on Daisy was always nice and helpful to people around her. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little rabbit called Jack. He was always full of energy and loved to explore the world. Jack found a log at the edge of the forest one day, and he decided to take it home. + +When he got back to his home, he realized the log was in pieces. He was very sad, but he knew that he could heal it. + +Jack put the pieces of the log together, and said to himself, “Come on, little log, please heal!†His hard work paid off and eventually the log was healed. + +Jack was so happy that he gave the log a big hug. Just then, his mother came to him and asked, “What have you done, Jack?†Jack smiled and said, “I healed the log, mama!†His mother smiled and said, “Oh, that’s so wonderful, Jack. You’re so amazing!†+ +Jack was so proud of himself, and he gave the log one more hug as he thanked it for healing. From then on, Jack always kept the log by his side, and he knew that with a little bit of patience and kindness, he could heal anything. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Melissa. One day, Melissa decided to explore her backyard and was looking for an adventure. She saw a large bush and decided to go explore it. When she got to the bush, she saw that it was full of ants. She knew that the bush was dangerous, so she backed away. + +Suddenly, she spotted something shiny coming from a hole in the bush - it looked like pants! She was intrigued and wanted to see it closer. + +Melissa's mom saw her standing near the bush and shouted, "Melissa, you must separate from the bush! It looks dangerous and you don't know what those ants can do to you!" + +Melissa understood her mom and went away from the bush. She realized that it was not safe to explore dangerous places without her mom or dad and decided to have more fun within her safe backyard from then on. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. She was only three years old. One day, Sophie wanted to pet a horse. She went to a nearby farm and saw a beautiful horse in the field. She reached out to pet it, but the horse was scared and stepped back. + +Sophie was upset. She started to wipe away her tears. Then, a farmer came up to her and said, "Are you okay, little one?". She shook her head and told him about the horse. + +The farmer smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'll help you. Just wipe your eyes and come with me." He took her inside the farm and gave her an apple. He then took out a brush and said to the horse, "It's okay buddy. Come here and I'll brush you." + +The horse slowly came up to them and the farmer started to gently brush him. He then said to Sophie, "See? If you want to pet the horse, you should start slowly and softly, okay?" + +Sophie nodded her head and slowly reached out her hand to the horse. The horse stood still and Sophie was able to pet him. She smiled and the farmer smiled too. After that, she went back home with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a famous city. In the famous city lived Sally and her family. + +One day, Sally decided to go explore the city. She found lots of different things, like restaurants and shops, but she was most interested in the park she saw. She begged her mom to go, but Sally's mom said she had to stay at home and resist. + +Sally begged and begged, but her mom said no. "You have to resist, Sally," she said. Sally was sad because all she wanted was to explore the park. + +Sally was about to give up and go back inside when a friendly voice said, "How about you come and explore my park with me?" + +It was a kind old man who lived nearby. He showed Sally his very own park which was full of different things to see and play with. Sally was very happy, and she had an amazing time exploring the park with the kind old man. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She was only three years old, but she loved to go shopping. + +One day, Alice went to the store with her dad. As soon as she stepped into the store, she saw a big orange bag of candy. + +"Daddy, can I have it please?" Alice said. + +Her dad replied,"Sure, Alice. But don't eat too much!" + +Alice smiled and put the orange bag into her dad's shopping cart. + +She went around the store, looking at the different things they could buy. When they were done, they carried all the bags to the car and drove home. + +Alice was so happy that she sang all the way home. She knew that when she got home, she would get to eat her orange candy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was very foolish and liked to do silly things. Every day she would go outside and keep her sunglasses on. + +One day, while she was playing in the backyard, she felt a heavy rain coming. Anna realized she had to go inside to stay dry, but she was still wearing her sunglasses. + +When she got to the door, her mom asked her why she wasn't taking off her sunglasses before entering the house. Anna said she was too scared of the rain and wanted to keep them on. + +Her mom smiled and said: "Anna, it is foolish to keep your sunglasses on indoors. You should take them off and leave them outside. That way you'll stay safe and dry from the rain." And so Anna took off her sunglasses and left them outside, where she knew they were safe from the rain. + +Since then, Anna has learned not to be so foolish and to make wise decisions. Using her common sense, she was able to keep safe from the rain and take good care of her sunglasses. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved exploring and getting into trouble! One day Sarah was poking around in her mom's office. Her mom had said not to, but Sarah wanted to explore. + +Suddenly, her mom appeared and called out, "Sarah! What are you doing in here?" + +Sarah just grinned, not wanting to get in trouble. But her mom didn't like that, so she gave Sarah a big hug. "You have to be careful, Sarah," said her mom. "I'm afraid I have to punish you this time." + +The punishment was that Sarah had to help her mom clean the office. It wasn't fun, but Sarah learned how to be careful. She felt the different textures, from the cold glass to the rough carpet. But it also hurt her when she had to scrunch down for too long. + +When the job was finished, her mom said proudly, "Now you know better!" Sarah smiled and rubbed her aching back. Being punished didn't feel good, but now Sarah knew how to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a fox called Fred. He was fit and fast, and loves running around and playing games. + +One day, Fred was out looking for food. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful shine coming from the nearby cave. Fred was curious and he walked closer to take a look. + +Inside, he saw a big and shiny diamond. He tried to take it, but it was too heavy for him. So he had to leave it there. + +“Oh no, I can’t carry that with me!†he thought. + +Just then, he heard a voice from the back of the cave. + +“Hey, why don’t you fit it in your pocket?†+ +It was a tiny mouse who had been watching him the whole time. Fred smiled and followed the mouse’s advice. He was able to fit the shiny diamond into his pocket and take it with him. + +From that day onwards, he was the happiest fox around. He always kept the diamond in his pocket and it shone like a star. +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a long package. One day, the mother said to her son: "Let's add something to the package!". The son was very excited and said "Yes! What shall we add?". The mother replied: "Let's add a toy car!". + +So, the son grabbed the package and opened it up. Then he found a toy car inside and put it in the package. The family was very excited and laughed with joy. + +They all agreed that the package was now even longer. They went outside and showed it to their neighbours who admired the package. Everyone was very happy with the addition of the toy car! +Jack was so excited for the holiday. Every morning he would jump out of bed and get ready for the day. Jack asked his mom, "Where are we going on holiday?" His mom smiled and said, "We're going to the beach!" + +When they arrived, Jack was amazed. The beach was so beautiful! Sunlight sparkled on the waves. He wanted to go right in. His mom said, "First, let's get a drink." + +Jack and his mom went to the ice cream stand. Jack ordered a lovely berry yogurt milkshake. He sipped it slowly, savoring the sweet taste. + +When they were done, they took a walk on the beach. The sand was so soft and warm. Jack and his mom took a long walk, collecting shells along the way. + +At the end of the day, Jack was tired. He watched the sunset and said, "Today was a lovely holiday". His mom smiled and said "Yes it was." They hugged, and Jack thought to himself, "I love holidays!" +Sam and Jan were best friends. One day, they were walking down the street, when they saw an attractive jail. Sam and Jan were curious, so they walked closer and peeped inside to see it. + +Inside the jail, they saw an old man. He was wearing a bright orange jumpsuit and he was laughing. "Isn't he funny?" said Jan. Sam smiled, but he was a bit scared. + +The old man shouted out to the two of them, "Why don't you come inside and join me? We can laugh together!" Sam and Jan looked at each other nervously, and then quickly ran away. + +Sam and Jan spent the rest of the day laughing and talking, but they stayed away from the jail. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl. He had big ideas and liked to build things. + +One day, he had the best idea yet: he was going to build a holiday! All of the animals in the forest were very excited. + +He got all of his building materials together and on a sunny day, he started building. The animals all watched and cheered him on. + +After a while, the wise owl stopped building. He had made an amazing holiday, with singing trees, colourful flowers and warm sunshine. The animals gasped. + +The wise owl smiled and said, “It’s finished! Now, let us enjoy the holiday together!†+The animals clapped and celebrated. They had a wonderful holiday, thanks to the wise owl’s hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy skeleton named Ben. Ben was always so grouchy because he didn't have any friends to play with. +One day, Ben was walking around looking for someone to talk to, when he noticed another skeleton near him. The skeleton was smiling and waving at Ben, so Ben decided to go over and add him as a friend. +"Hi there," Ben said. "My name is Ben and I'm looking for someone to play with." +"Hi Ben! My name is Charlie and I would love to be your friend," Charlie replied. + +From that day forward, Ben and Charlie were always together, playing and having fun. Whenever the two of them were feeling grumpy, they would add a game or activity to their day and soon enough they would both be laughing and smiling. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe who had just turned three years old. He was so excited to get out and explore the world. One day, he went to the park alone. He saw many other kids playing and shouted with joy. + +But then, something happened. Joe spotted a little girl playing with a toy he wanted and he couldn't stop himself. He shouted, "Give me that toy!" + +The girl got scared and started to cry. Joe felt ashamed of himself and silently walked away. He knew he shouldn't have shouted like that. Sadly, he learned his lesson the hard way. + +On his way home, Joe realized that no one gets what they want by shouting. He had to learn to be patient and polite. Joe knew he had made a mistake and made a promise to himself never to shout again. + +Moral of the story: Shouting will never get you what you want. +One day, Timmy was walking down the street when he noticed an infant happily playing in the garden. He stopped to look at the perfect little baby. He wished he could protect the infant from the world. + +Just then, the baby's mommy called out, "Timmy, it's time to go!" + +Timmy was sad, but replied "Ok, mommy." He slowly took a few steps but was still looking back. That's when his mommy said, "Come on, darling. You must not delay." + +Timmy shook his head in agreement and finally began to walk away. Still, he had a feeling that the infant was in danger. + +Little did he know what the next day would bring. When he opened the newspaper, there was a headline which said 'Perfect infant kidnapped!'. Timmy was so worried and he immediately remembered what his mommy had told him the day before. He realized that the delay could have been more dangerous. + +From then on, Timmy always remembered not to delay taking action when something wasn't right. +Once upon a time there was a family of four. The dad spoiled the mom and the two kids, and they were all very happy. One day, the dad asked the mom for a massage, but the mom said no. She was tired and wanted to rest instead. The dad got very angry and refused to forgive her. + +The family still tried to be happy, but things weren't the same. The dad always seemed mad, the mom was always unsure, and the two kids felt like something was wrong. They realized that the dad's refusal to forgive had caused a deep sadness. + +Meanwhile, the dad refused to forgive and the family struggled to move on. Eventually, things got so bad that the family had to move apart. That is why it is important to forgive; without forgiveness, relationships can be spoiled forever. +One day, Mary was feeling shy. She looked around sadly, feeling like she did not belong. All of a sudden, she spotted something! It was a goal! + +Mary stepped towards it. She felt brave as she drew closer. Before long, she had reached the goal. She looked up and smiled to herself. She knew that this was a special day. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Prepare to pass!" Mary was startled. She turned around to see a familiar face. It was Tom, her best friend. + +Tom held up a ball in his hands. He tossed it towards Mary. She was so surprised! She didn't know what to do. + +Tom smiled. "Pass the ball through the goal," he said. Mary hesitated for a moment, but then she started to feel confident. She stepped forward and passed the ball with all her might. + +The ball sailed through the goal! Mary and Tom both cheered. Mary was so proud of herself. + +Tom said, "See? You can do it. Whenever you're feeling shy, just remember that." + +Mary nodded in agreement. She felt like she could do anything. +Once upon a time there was a bad cold that spread everywhere. Everywhere was dull and grey. Nobody was happy. But then one day a funny thing happened. A big, shiny plane flew through the sky. It was spraying everywhere! Everyone was excited to see the plane in the sky. Everywhere the plane sprayed, the cold started to go away. The grey sky started to get brighter and brighter. Everyone was so happy. Everywhere was now bright and colourful. Everyone was dancing and laughing. The funny plane had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy. She loved exploring the outdoors with her mommy and daddy. One day, she asked, "Mommy, can I have a fan?" + +Mommy said, "What kind of fan do you want, Lucy?" + +Lucy said, "A modern one. Please!" + +Mommy and daddy laughed, then daddy said, "Okay, let's go find a modern fan!" and they followed him to the store. + +At the store, they found a beautiful modern fan. Mommy said, "This fan is perfect! I'll buy it for you!" Lucy was very happy and thanked her parents. + +When they got home, they plugged in the fan. The fan's cool breeze made Lucy even happier. She started to follow the fan all around the house. + +Mommy and daddy laughed as they watched Lucy chasing after the fan. Lucy knew that she had the coolest fan in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a selfish elephant. His name was Peanut. Everywhere Peanut went, he repeated to himself, "I am the most important." + +One day, Peanut met another elephant, who was so kind. His name was Pat. Peanut saw that Pat was so generous, sharing his food and taking care of the other animals. Peanut wanted to be like Pat, but he couldn't get rid of his selfishness. + +Peanut asked Pat, "Why are you so nice? I want to be like that too." Pat smiled and said, "It's because I think of others first. Don't forget: what goes around, comes around." + +Peanut thought about this for a long time. Finally, he decided to try to be less selfish. Whenever he had a chance, he helped others and shared with others. + +One day, Peanut and Pat were walking in the woods when they came across a pesky bee. Peanut remembered what Pat had said and immediately shared some of his food with the bee to help it find some energy. Then suddenly, a big surprise happened! Lots of other bees appeared, surrounding Peanut and Pat, and said a thankful buzz! + +Peanut and Pat laughed and shared a happy hug. Peanut realized that being kind and generous brings lots of rewards. He smiled and said to himself, "I'm so glad I'm not selfish anymore!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Every day, she would go out and pick fruits in the forest. She loved to find sweet and juicy apples, yummy bananas and ripe oranges in the trees. + +One day, while the little girl was out looking for fruit, she found a strange yellow fruit. She had never seen it before. The little girl picked it up and bit into it. Oh boy! It was so sour! She didn't like it at all. + +But then she noticed something special about the fruit. It made her feel like she could breathe more deeply. The little girl was very happy about this and thanked the sour fruit. + +She quickly ran home to show her family what had happened. When she got back, she opened her hand and in it was the sour fruit. Her family was very surprised and they all thanked the fruit together. + +They realised that the sour fruit had magic in it, it made your lungs work better. From then on, they used the sour fruit every day to make sure their lungs got better and better. The End. +Once there was a young girl named Anna. She was very attractive. She was walking by a lake one day when she saw something that made her stop. + +At first she thought she had seen a beautiful butterfly, but then she realized it was a man. He was telling a story and he seemed so happy! + +Anna decided to go over and talk to him. They spoke for a few minutes and she was very interested in his story. He seemed so friendly and kind that Anna asked the man to tell her a secret. + +The man smiled and told Anna a secret. He said that he had something very valuable by the lake, but he wouldn't tell her what it was. Anna was so excited that she ran back to her house and grabbed a shovel. + +She searched the area around the lake for a long time, but she never found the man's secret. After a few hours, Anna got tired and had to go home. She was very disappointed. + +The next day, Anna decided to go back to the lake to look for the secret again. But when she arrived, she found the man again. Except this time the man had been robbed! Someone had taken his secret. Anna was so sad and angry. + +The attractive man was gone and Anna never found out what the secret was. She left the lake feeling unsatisfied, and never returned again. +Once there was a girl named Sandy. She was three years old. One day she saw a mask in her room. It was funny and she wanted to talk to it. + +So Sandy asked, "Hi! What's your name?" + +But the mask, it didn't answer. Sandy was sad and then she heard the mask say, "Hi! My name is Mask. What is yours?" + +Sandy was happy. She asked Mask to play a game with her. But Mask was being very bossy. He said, "No! I don't want to play that game." + +Sandy felt sad again, but she still wanted to talk with Mask. So she asked, "What do you want to do then?" + +Mask smiled and said, "Let's play tag! That will be fun!" + +So Sandy and Mask played tag, and laughed and had a lot of fun. They talked for hours, and Sandy loved it. She was so happy she had found a friend! +Once upon a time, there was a charming little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old, and loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, Tom wanted to go for an adventure, so he said to his mom, "Today, can I go explore?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, but be sure to stop when I tell you to." + +Tom grinned and ran out of the house. He explored the wooded area behind his house, chirping at the birds and picking yellow daisies. + +After a while, his mom called for him, "Tom, it's time to stop!" Tom stopped running, and sadly headed home. He knew he had had a fun, adventurous day. + +Tom was sure he would have many more charming days exploring the world around him! +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who were very different. Tod was clumsy and slow and Tom was always neatly organized and tidied up. + +One day, the two brothers decided to go outside and play. They saw a very big lawn with lots of fun things they could do. Tod wanted to try everything and immediately went to the lawn and fell. He was very clumsy! + +Tom asked Tod if he was ok and said, "Tod, you should be more careful. You should be patient and see what is around you because then you can enjoy it." + +Tod said, "I don't know how to find the things I want." + +Tom said, "I can provide help for you". He then slowly showed Tod all the different things he could do on the lawn. + +The two brothers spent the whole afternoon on the lawn, playing safely. + +The moral of the story is that patience and carefulness provide us with more enjoyable experiences. +John had a happy home. He was playing with his toys when he heard his mom complain to someone on the phone. "I don't understand," his mom said. "We keep getting mysterious calls from an unknown number." + +John snuggled closer to his mom and asked, "What's a mysterious call?" + +His mom turned around and smiled at John. She said, "It's when someone calls our phone from an unknown number. We don't know who it is." + +John was a bit confused, but decided it didn't matter. He played with his toys while his mom continued to complain about the unknown calls. + +After a few minutes, John heard his mom say, "Don't worry. I'll figure it out." She hung up the phone and gave John a big hug. + +John smiled at his mom's reassuring words. He was happy that she was trying to solve the mysterious problem. Together, they returned to John's toys and he continued to play. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl called Mia. She lived in a small village in the countryside. Mia enjoyed playing outdoors each season. + +One day, Mia was playing in the garden when suddenly she heard a strange noise. She ran inside to tell her parents. They all looked outside and saw a giant eagle with something in its claws. + +Mia's dad shouted: “It's a present!â€. It flew over and dropped a package onto the garden. It then flew away. + +Mia was excited and ran over to open the package. It was a big box filled with sparkly toys. She laughed out loud and said: “I can't believe I received these!â€. + +Mia wanted to play with the toys straightaway, but her parents said she had to be patient. But Mia was very stubborn and insisted on playing. + +In the end, she did get to play with her new toys, and had a blast doing so! +Mummy and Sarah went outside to play. Sarah noticed something strange in the sky. "Mummy, what is that?" asked Sarah. Mummy pointed up high and said, "It is an icy cloud." + +Sarah was curious and wanted to understand better. "What does an icy cloud do?" + +Mummy smiled. "It makes the weather cold. That's why we need a thermometer." + +Mummy showed Sarah the thermometer. It was long and skinny with a white point on the end. Sarah thought it was very interesting. + +Mummy explained how the thermometer worked. "When the weather is cold, the point goes down. When the weather is hot, the point goes up." + +Sarah understood the thermometer and said, "I get it! When the weather is icy, the point goes down!" + +Mummy smiled and nodded. "That's right," she said. Sarah was happy that she understood the thermometer. +Once upon a time there was a shy nation. It was a very quiet nation, nobody could ever hear it make a noise. All of the people in the nation were incredibly shy. + +One day a young girl came to the nation. She was only 3 years old and curious to know what this shy nation was like. She immediately noticed the silence and started to look around. Everywhere she looked there was no sound. + +The young girl started to feel shy too, so she slowly stepped forward. She noticed some people, standing quietly in the corner of the room. She approached them and asked, "Why is everyone so quiet?". The people of the nation looked each other and then down at the ground. + +Finally, one of them spoke up. "We're shy." The young girl thought this was the most fascinating answer! They all looked shy, but none of them spoke. The young girl smiled and said, "That's okay, I'm shy too!" + +The people of the nation smiled too, and from then on, their silence was filled with laughter. +Once upon a time there was a strange creature named Pip. Pip was very unique and loved to march. Everywhere he went, he marched with a smile on his face. When he marched, he made a very special sound. It was like a drumbeat. + +One day, Pip came across something very interesting. It was a print! The print was very beautiful and colorful. Pip had never seen anything like it before. He was amazed. + +Pip decided that he wanted to be part of the print. He began to march directly onto it. He kept marching and marching and his footsteps made a unique pattern. It was beautiful! + +When he was finished, Pip stepped back and admired what he had created. It was perfect! He was so proud of his unique work. + +From then on, Pip was always happy to march! Everywhere he went, he left behind a beautiful, unique print. +Once upon a time there was a puppy called Mark. Mark loved to jog around the neighbourhood. Every morning he would slip out the front door and jog up and down the street. One morning, Mark was feeling very proud of himself, so he decided to treat himself to an ice-cream. + He picked out a big cone of creamy, delicious ice cream and as he jogged through the park, he licked away at it. + +Suddenly, a large dog ran up behind Mark and barked loudly. This made Mark terribly scared and he tripped over his own feet and dropped his ice cream. It splatted loudly on the ground and broke apart into small pieces. Mark felt so sad and the large dog barked again and ran away. + +Just then, a kind woman called out to Mark. She ran over and explained that she had seen what had happened and how bravely he had been. She handed him a brand new cone of ice cream and said “It’s okay, I know what it feels like to be scared. Now go on, enjoy it!†+ +Mark was so grateful that he wagged his tail and licked his nose. He thanked the woman and hugged her before jogging away with his new cone of creamy ice-cream. And from that day on, Mark never had to deal with a broken ice cream again. +Once there was a little boy who really liked to smile. One day he decided to go on an adventure and find a land where he could smile. He hopped on a boat and sailed away. + +After a while, he arrived at a beautiful land with tall trees, bright flowers, and warm sunshine. He was so happy and his face lit up with a big smile! + +But then he saw something that made his smile fade away. There were mean people living in this land and they were very angry. The little boy felt scared so he decided to hide. + +Unfortunately, the angry people found him! They chased him until he couldn’t run anymore. The little boy was so scared that he started to cry. The mean people laughed and the angry land made him sad. + +The boy never smiled again. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a bald man. He lived in a small village and he was always kind to everyone. Although he was bald, he was a very nice man and he had many friends in the village. + +One day, he was walking through the village when he saw something sparkling in the dirt. He got closer and saw that it was a beautiful crystal. He was so excited and he picked it up. + +He asked his friend, "Do you know what this is?" + +His friend replied, "That's a crystal. It's special and it's very valuable. You should keep it safe!" + +But the man was feeling a bit greedy and he decided to sell the crystal so he could buy something nice. He took it to the market and sold it. + +As soon as he had sold it, he began to regret it. He had made a mistake and he wished he could turn back time. He stood in the middle of the market and started to cry. + +The bald man never found another crystal, but he learned his lesson and never sold something special again. +Jason was excited to finally reach the park he had been waiting to visit. He saw a tall cone standing high in the sky and wanted to reach it. + +Jason's mum saw how excited he was, so she decided to help him reach the cone. +She knelt down and said to Jason, "Do you want to try and climb up the cone?" + +Jason nodded his head enthusiastically and started to reach for the cone. His mum held his hand and helped him climb, inch by inch. He felt so proud as he reached the top. + +"You did it, Jason!" his mum shouted in a loud voice. A big smile spread across Jason's face. + +They stayed there for a few more minutes before they started to walk back home. Jason kept looking back and waving at the cone. +Once upon a time, there lived a father and his son. The father was very loving and every day, he would spoil his son with a sweet treat. His son was very happy and enjoyed every treat. + +One day, the father asked his son, "What would you like for a treat today?" The son replied, "I want to have a grilled sweet treat". The father said with a smile, "You got it! Let's go to the grill." + +At the grill, the father got a grilled sweet treat for his son. His son was so happy, he munched it up in no time. After the treat was finished, the father said, "Now tell me what you learned today!" His son thought for a bit and then said with a smile, "I learned that eating too many sweet treats isn't good for me!" + +The father smiled and said with a hug, "That's right! Eating lots of sweet treats is not good for you. Everything should be enjoyed in moderation. That is the right way to live!" + +The son understood the moral lesson, and from then on, he would enjoy his sweet treats in moderation. + +The father was very happy and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a clown who loved to collect things. His name was Benny and he had a basket he would use to collect things in. One day Benny found a shiny rock and he became very happy! + +He showed it to his friend, Pete. Pete really liked the rock but Benny told him it was his. Pete was a bit jealous but he said it was ok. + +The next day, Benny was back collecting again. He found a beautiful flower that he wanted to collect in his basket. But when he turned around, Pete had it instead! + +"That’s not fair!" Benny shouted. Pete said, "I'm sorry Benny, but I like it too. I'm jealous that you get to collect things and I don't!" + +Benny felt bad for Pete and decided to share the flower with him. They both smiled and Benny said, "I know, let's be friends, and we can collect things together!". +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked playing with her toys and going outside. + +One day, she found an old zip in the park. She picked it up and tried to open it, but it was broken. Lucy sighed because she couldn't make it work. + +Suddenly, an old wizard appeared with a magical wand! The wizard said some magical words and waved the wand over the zip. It opened up, full of wonderful surprises! + +The wizard laughed and gave Lucy a big hug. Then, with a wink and a nod, he disappeared before anyone could say thank-you. + +Lucy smiled and giggled with delight. Whatever was inside that zip, it was sure to be a magical surprise! +Once there were two friends, named Sally and John. They were playing in the park together and had lots of fun. Suddenly, Sally noticed a big, gray thing in the distance. She put her hand on John's shoulder and said, "John! Look at that thing over there! Let's go get it!" + +John smiled and said, "Yes! Let's hurry!" + +So the two friends quickly ran over to the gray thing. When they got closer, they could see that it was a big box with a lid. Sally and John took off the lid and saw something shiny inside. It was a huge, shiny, red balloon! + +John laughed and said, "Let's take it home with us!" + +So they quickly grabbed the balloon and started to hurry home. When they reached home, they welcomed their mom with the big, shiny balloon. Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, friends! You have really made my day!" + +Sally and John smiled with happiness. Their day had been so full of surprises! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kayla who loved to do yoga. She would squiggle and wiggle around, and sometimes even do handstands in the grass! But one day, something terrible happened. Kayla was doing a yoga pose and she heard a loud stirring sound. She looked around but she couldn't find what was making it. Suddenly, she saw it - there was a big monster coming out of the ground! He was making the terrible stirring sound. Kayla was so scared that she stopped the yoga pose and ran away! She ran and ran until she was back at home and never did a yoga pose by herself in the grass again. +Once upon a time, there was a bear and a mouse. The bear was strong and the mouse was small. + +One day, the bear and the mouse were walking through the woods. The bear said, "Today, let's have a long march!" The little mouse was excited and said, "Yes!" + +So they started walking. After a while, the mouse became tired and slow. He said, "I can't keep going. This march is too heavy!" + +The bear said, "That's okay, little mouse. Just take a stretch. That will help." So the mouse stopped and stretched his arms and legs. Instantly, he felt better and was able to continue marching with the bear. + +The moral of this story is that it's okay to take a break when something feels too heavy. A little stretch can help you keep going! +Once upon a time there was a family. Mum, Dad, a 3 year old boy and a 4 year old girl. + +One day, the family went to the supermarket to buy food. When they arrived in the food aisle, the 3 year old boy saw something he liked. It was beef! He asked his Dad if they could get it, and Dad said yes. + +When they got home, Mum cooked the beef. She put it on the table, ready for dinner. + +The 3 year old little boy tried the beef. But it was disgusting! He couldn't eat it. His little sister tried it too and said the same thing. She said it tasted yucky. Then Dad tried it, and he said it was no good. He said the beef had become bad. + +The family ended up throwing it out and having something else for dinner. That's the end of the story. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tom and Danny. One day they were playing in the park, when they spied something strange in the sky. When they looked closer they saw a big, rough ball of light. + +"What is that?" asked Danny. + +"I don't know," said Tom, scratching his head. + +Suddenly, the ball of light vanished. Tom and Danny looked around, confused. + +"Where did it go?" Danny said. + +Tom suggested that they form a team to try and find out what happened. Danny liked the idea and they quickly set off to look for clues. + +On their journey they discovered something strange and mysterious. There was a big wild forest, a dark, spooky cave, and the path ahead was long and rough. + +Tom and Danny shuddered at the thought - what could be waiting for them? Together, they set off, brave and determined. + +They walked for what seemed like ages and soon realized that the mysterious ball of light had been leading them to a magical surprise. When they arrived in a clearing, they saw a sparkling, beautiful castle. + +The castle had vanished from the park, taking its secret with it! + +Tom and Danny beamed with delight - and their team had done it! They had solved the mystery! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were Jack and Jill. Every day they would play together. One day, Jack had an idea. He wanted to go to a restaurant. + +They went to the restaurant. Jack was excited to see the menu because there were lots of delicious foods. He wanted to try them all. Jill was just as excited. They both looked at the menu, and then they both began to yell. + +Jack yelled, "Let's order them all! It will be so fun!" Then Jill yelled, "Yes! That will be funny!" + +So they ordered all the items on the menu. They had so much fun laughing and sharing their food. They were so happy that they decided to always go to the restaurant together. From then on, it was their favorite place to go. +Once upon a time there was a naughty lion. He used to roar day and night. One night, he wanted to fly so he jumped off a high tree. He had no wings but he was determined to fly. He tried and tried, but he just couldn’t figure it out. + +So he went to a friendly bird and asked her, “How can I fly like you?†The bird said, “It’s easy! Just spread your wings and flap your arms. Like this!†She then spread her wings and flew away. + +The lion was excited! He spread his paws and tried to fly. He roared with excitement as he flapped his arms as hard as he could. He glided through the air, but it wasn’t enough to keep him in the air. + +He fell to the ground, feeling sad. But then he remembered what the bird had said. So he spread his paws and gave it one more try. He kept his eyes on the sky and said, “If I try hard enough, anything is possible!†+ +He flapped his arms and soared through the sky! He was so happy and proud of himself, roaring with joy. + +From that day on, the naughty lion was determined to keep flying. He spread his wings every night and flew through the sky. He was the happiest lion in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella was very shy, but she was also very brave. + +One day, Bella got sick and her mom decided she needed medicine. "I need to go to the store," said Mom. So off to the store they went. + +Bella watched as Mom spoke to the storekeeper. Mom pointed to the medicine, and the storekeeper nodded. When the storekeeper gave Mom the medicine, Mom said, "Thank you." + +When they got home, Mom said, "Now we need to get you better. So let's take the medicine I just ordered." Bella gulped, but she drank the medicine. + +Mom smiled and said, "See, I told you that medicine would make you better." Sure enough, it did! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. Every day she would go to the park to play, and she would take her little puppy with her. + +One day, when she was playing, she found a pair of shoes that looked like they might fit. They were pink and sparkly, and she was so excited. She quickly tried them on and they fit perfectly! + +But the shoes itched her feet a little. She told her puppy, "These shoes itch my feet!" + +Her puppy barked back, "Maybe if you put on some socks, it won't itch so much!" + +So the girl put on some soft and fluffy socks and that seemed to do the trick! The shoes felt yummy instead of itchy. She was so happy that she could wear her pretty pink shoes and not worry about itching. + +The little girl smiled and twirled around in her new shoes. She was so happy that the shoes fit and didn't itch. Life was good! +Once upon a time there was a stubborn flower. Every morning the little flower would stand tall and rub its petals against one another, until they shone like jewels. + +One day, a big, fat bee flew over the flower, who was happily rubbing its petals. The bee was very angry, so it started to rub the flower with its sharp sting. The flower screamed out in pain, but the bee was too strong and annoyed to stop. + +Suddenly, the little flower's petals started to fall off, one by one, until it wilted and could not move any longer. The bee flew away, satisfied that the flower was no longer rubbling its petals. + +The little flower was very sad and was never seen again. Its stubbornness had led to its demise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very lucky, especially on her birthday. On her birthday, her parents gave her a special card. + +"What is it?" asked Lucy. + +"The card is lucky," said her parents. "Remove it and you will see!" + +So Lucy removed the card and found a big surprise. It was a big, delicious cake with candles. She squealed with joy as she blew her candles and ate her cake. + +The next day, Lucy wanted to remember her birthday surprise. She wanted to save the card to remind her of her birthday. She put the card in her pocket and never forgot her lucky birthday surprise. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bella and Harry. They went for a walk together. As the two friends walked, they started to discuss. Bella was curious to know what Harry was going to show her. + +When they arrived at the park, Harry pointed to a wire in the ground. He said, "Look at that wire! It's really interesting." Bella was very curious. She asked Harry, "What's the wire for?" + +Harry said it was for electricity. He explained that the electricity travelled through the wire to power things like street lights. Bella looked very impressed. She found it amazing that a thin wire like that could pull such a big job. + +They continued to discuss what else the wire could be used for. Then Harry suggested they go look for more wires. They both went off together on a wire hunting adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a family of four. Daddy, Mummy, Brother and Sister. They had decided to take a march to the park. Mummy packed some scissors for Brother in case he needed to cut something along the way. + +When they started their march, Brother was very excited. But as they walked, he got tired and started to moan and groan. He wanted to turn back. + +"Oh Dear," said Mummy. "Let's keep going a bit longer. We're almost there." + +"No!" said Brother. "I want to go back!" He started to stomp his feet. + +Mummy took a deep breath and asked Daddy for help. Daddy offered Brother a piggy back ride, and he accepted. As they continued to march, Daddy sang some songs to keep Brother entertained. Eventually they arrived at the park and brother was no longer tired. + +He was so happy and excited to play, that he quickly forgot all about wanting to turn back. And they all enjoyed a fun day at the park. +One day, Jenny and her mum went to the park. It was a gloomy day, but Jenny was excited. She loved to play outside, and even though it was cloudy, she hoped the sun might come out. + +When they arrived at the park, Jenny grabbed her mum's hand and wanted to try everything. First, she wanted to go on the swing. She shouted with joy, laughing as she flew through the air. + +Then they tried the slide. Jenny's mum said, "Be careful, sweetheart!" and Jenny said, "Yes!" as she raced down, giggling. + +Next, it was time for the sandbox. Jenny's mum said, "Let's make a sandcastle!" So they grabbed the buckets and shovels and began building. Jenny smiled with delight as she used her tools to shape the walls. + +At the end of the day, Jenny and her mum were both tired and happy. They held hands and enjoyed the rest of the day together. Even though it was cloudy, it was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who was very gifted. Everyone called her Sarah. She was excited because she was going to visit the park that day. + +When Sarah arrived at the park, she saw a little boy playing. His name was Max. Sarah asked him if she could play too but Max didn't want to bother Sarah so he said no. + +Sarah said, "I'm not disturbed. I know how to play with you." + +Max smiled and agreed. They played together for a long time and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Sarah thanked Max for playing with her. She said, "It was so nice that you didn't disturb me when I asked to play." + +Max said, "Anytime you want to play, I'm here!" + +Sarah smiled and went home. It was a great day at the park. +Once upon a time there was a clever frog. He lived near a hole in the pond. Every day the frog would sit by the hole and try to catch insects. + +One day, a butterfly flew past the frog. "Wow, what a beautiful butterfly," the frog thought to himself. He wanted to catch the butterfly in his pond. + +The frog hopped over to the hole. He knew that if he was clever enough he might catch the butterfly. + +He sat quietly near the hole and waited. Soon, the butterfly flew close to the surface. The frog was so excited he nearly lost his chance. + +But then he had an idea! He used a leaf as bait and carefully dangled it over the hole. + +Suddenly the butterfly swooped in and the frog leapt up to catch it. He quickly grabbed the butterfly with his tongue and then hopped away, excited to show his friends. + +The clever frog had done it! He had caught the butterfly all by himself. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Sam. They were very happy together and liked to play every day. + +One day, Jack and Sam decided to build an igloo. They found some snow and started to build. Suddenly, Jack looked up and saw an orange igloo in the sky. + +Jack and Sam stopped building their igloo and began to talk about the orange igloo. They discussed how it had appeared in the sky, and what it might be for. + +Jack and Sam thought for a while and then came up with a plan. They decided to take snow from their igloo and make it into an orange igloo. So, they worked together to make an orange igloo. + +When they had finished, Jack and Sam were so proud of their orange igloo that they gave it a hug! Jack and Sam stayed in the orange igloo for the rest of the day, playing together and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a small kitty called Joe. Joe was very small. One day, Joe was looking out the window and saw a big tide. He was so excited, he wanted to try and read it. Joe ran outside to the shore, but then he got hurt. + +Joe cried as he looked up to the sky. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his mom. She said, "Joe, what happened?" Joe said, "Mom, I wanted to read the tide, but then I got hurt." His mom hugged him tightly and said, "You are very brave, Joe. Let's go inside now and you can read a book with me." + +Joe was so happy to go inside. He read the book with his mom and it was so much fun. He forgot all about the hurt he felt earlier when he tried to read the tide. Joe loved reading and he was happy to have his mom help him. +Ella and her mommy were walking in the forest one sunny day. Mommy said, "Let's visit the chest in the corner". Ella was excited, so they ran over. + +When they arrived, they saw a big, rusty chest. It was covered in cobwebs and filthy. "This chest looks like it hasn't been opened in years," Mommy said. + +Mommy tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. "Let's try together," Ella said. So, they both pulled and pushed as hard as they could. Finally, the lid of the chest popped open. + +Inside they found a box of toys. Ella's eyes lit up and she ran over. She opened the box and the toys were stuffed animals! Ella excitedly grabbed a stuffed bear and hugged it. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's take this back home with us." Ella was so happy and put the bear in her bag for safekeeping. Together, they ran home, Ella holding onto the bear tightly, ready for lots of cuddles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy really liked her sweater. It was soft and warm and made her feel happy. One day, Daisy was playing in her room when she heard a terrible noise. She realised that the noise was coming from the cupboard, which was locked. Daisy was scared, so she asked her mom to help her. Her mom opened the cupboard and found a big, scary monster! Daisy was so scared that she ran away and hid in her mom's room. But it was alright, because the monster only wanted to play. Daisy soon started playing with the monster, and even put on her favourite sweater, the one she liked the best. They played all day, until it was time to lock the cupboard and say goodbye. Daisy was so happy that she hadn't been scared anymore, and she felt much better. +Once upon a time there was a bull named Dave. He was a very curious bull. One day his farmer friend Frank asked him to help him with a big repair job. Dave was eager to help and agreed immediately. + +"What are we fixing?", asked Dave. + +"We are repairing my fence", said Frank. "It needs to be strong, so that no more bulls can get into my field." + +Dave thought this was a great job. He soon started gathering the supplies he needed to complete the repair. He found some wood, nails, and a hammer to use. + +After a few hours, the fence was finally fixed. Dave was very proud of his work and Frank was very happy with the results. + +"Thank you for helping me, Dave. You did a great job fixing my fence," Frank said. + +Dave smiled. He was glad to help out and was happy to see Frank's fence looking so good. Dave was living proof that you can fix anything, no matter how curious you are! +One day, Timmy decided it was time to fly his kite. It was his favorite thing to do. He ran to the park with his kite in hand. + +Timmy shouted, "It's time to release the zip!" + +His dad showed him how to hold the kite and tug the bottom of the zip to make the kite soar. But every time he let go, the kite wouldn't fly. He became increasingly frustrated. + +Finally, Timmy clasped the kite with both hands and pulled on the zip harder. Then he released it with a final tug and up, up, up the kite went into the sky. He shouted in glee, "Look, Dad! The kite is flying!" + +Timmy was so glad that he had discovered the right way to release the zip and make his kite soar. From that day on, he went to the park every nice day to enjoy his kite-flying time with Dad. +One day, a little boy named Louis marched down to the park with his mom. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing. + +Louis ran ahead, delighted to be outside. He was wearing a red and blue collar that shone brightly in the sunlight. + +When they reached the park, Louis saw something that made him stop in his tracks. It was an ice cream truck! + +Louis said excitedly, "Mom, can I have one? Please?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes you can, Louis. I'm so grateful for your good behaviour today." + +Louis marched up to the truck and chose his ice cream - a big cone of chocolate. Smiling, he thanked the ice cream man. + +Louis and his mom marched back home happy, both grateful for the warm day and the delicious ice cream treat. +Once upon a time, there a was a Grandpa. He was very clever. +One day, Grandpa was walking in the park when he heard a little voice. It said, "Hello! What is your name?" +Grandpa looked around and saw a little kid. He smiled and said, "My name is Grandpa and who are you?" +The little kid answered, "My name is Sarah. I just arrived here and I don't know anyone." +Grandpa was very clever and he knew how to make Sarah happy. He said, "Let's go for a walk together Sarah, and I'll show you around." +Sarah was very excited and they both walked off together, chatting and getting to know each other. +They had so much fun together that when it was time for Sarah to go home, she said goodbye to Grandpa and promised to come back to the park again soon. +One morning, two kids, Jack and Lily, were outside playing. Jack had a really fancy idea. He started to wave his hands in the air and said to Lily, "Let’s play a game!" + +Lily was excited and asked, "What kind of game can we play?" + +Jack said, “Let’s see who can wave their arms in the air the longest!†+ +Lily and Jack both put their arms in the air, waved them around, and had lots of fun. + +After a while, Jack got tired, and his arms started to drop. But Lily kept going and going. + +Lily won the game, and she was so happy. She shouted in delight, “I won! I won!†and Jack laughed and waved his arms in the air too. + +They had a great time and decided to have another fancy idea to play another game. +One day, Lucy and her mom were walking down the road. It was a long way to their home. Lucy asked her mom, "Is it far?" + +"Yes, it is," her mom said. "But don't worry. We'll get there soon." + +The road stretched ahead of them for what seemed like miles. But after a while, Lucy and her mom started to recognize familiar sights. They had almost reached their home. + +Just then, they came to a big river that blocked their path. "How are we going to get across?" asked Lucy. + +Her mom smiled and said, "We have to pass over it with this big bridge." + +They crossed the bridge and before long, Lucy and her mom were back at their front door. As they stepped inside, Lucy thought to herself, "That was a long homebound journey, but it was worth it." +Once there was a fat cat. His name was Bob. Bob was always looking for new places to can explore. One day, he found a huge maze. He saw the tall walls and long pathways and decided to enter. + +Bob walked around the maze paths, trying to find his way out. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling him. He turned and saw a little mouse. + +"Hi Bob!" said the mouse. "I am stuck in this maze, do you think you can help me get out?" + +Bob smiled and meowed. "Of course! We can roll around together and hopefully we can find a way out." + +So Bob and the mouse rolled around the maze. They went around and around, until finally Bob noticed a small opening. + +"There it is!" he said. + +The two of them rolled out of the maze and were so glad to be free. They laughed and celebrated with a big hug. From that time on they were best friends. +Kevin and Tom were brothers, but they liked to quarrel a lot. They would fight over which pants to wear, or how to play with their toys. + +One day, Kevin and Tom were playing and quarrel again. Tom wanted to wear his blue pants, but Kevin wanted to wear his stripes pants. They argued and argued until Tom said, "I'll wear the blue pants and you can wear the striped ones". + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise of laughter. It was their Grandpa! Grandpa was bald and he was standing in the doorway laughing at Kevin and Tom's silly quarrel. + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Why stop quarreling and come get ice cream with me". Kevin and Tom stopped arguing and happily followed Grandpa out the door. They never quarreled again! +Mama and her little girl were walking in the park. The sun was warm and the birds were singing sweetly. Mama and little girl stopped by a bench, full of cozy and colorful yarn balls. + +Mama smiled and said, "Let's make something special together. What shall we make?" + +Little girl paused and thought. Suddenly, she pointed and said, "Let's make a dolly!" + +Mama agreed and they started picking the yarn and colours. They knitted and laughed lots. After a little while, the dolly was finished and it was beautiful! The dress was made of a sunshine-yellow yarn, the hair was soft and black, and the eyes sparkled with happiness. + +Mama and little girl hugged the dolly tight. Mama looked tenderly at her little one, and said, "This was a sweet job, wasn't it?" + +Little girl nodded happily. They hugged the dolly one more time, then happily continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and her little girl. The mummy and the little girl went to the park to play. The mummy saw a yummy ice cream stand. She said to her little girl: "Would you like an ice cream?" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes please!" + +They went to the stand and the mummy bought an ice cream for the little girl. The little girl was so happy with her yummy ice cream that she gave her mummy a big hug. + +The ice cream was so yummy that the little girl licked it in lots of small licks. The mummy said, “Displayed your ice cream, my darling. Don’t eat it too quickly!†The little girl smiled and said, “Ok mummy!†She put her ice cream down on the ground and displayed it carefully. + +The mummy and the little girl both laughed and enjoyed the warm summer day. The little girl often displayed her hug to her mummy, who hugged her back and said, "I love you!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny little mouse. The mouse was so small that it could fit in the palm of a hand. The mouse was very happy living in its tiny home under a log. + +One day, the mouse heard a loud howl. The mouse looked up and saw a big fierce wolf. The wolf said, "Little mouse, you will lay down right now." The mouse was scared but bravely said, "No, I won't lay down." + +The wolf said, "If you won't lay down, then I will eat you!" The mouse trembled but stood up and said, "No, I am a good mouse, and I won't lay down." + +The wolf grinned and said, "Then you will die!" The mouse started crying and ran as fast as it could. The wolf chased it, and soon the poor mouse was caught. The wolf ate the mouse, and that was the bad end for the poor little mouse. +One day, a nosy mouse wanted to find a new home. He saw a nice little hole on an oak tree and decided to choose it. He started making himself comfortable in the hole until he heard a voice coming from inside. + +Mouse: "Who is that?" + +Fox: "I am a fox!" + +The mouse was shocked as he had not seen a fox before. He asked the fox why it was in the hole. + +Fox: "I choose this hole to live in. I like it here. Do you like it too?" + +Mouse: "Yes, I do!" + +Fox: "But, if you stay here, you will have to share it with me. Are you ready to do that?" + +The mouse thought for a moment, but he knew that he couldn't find a better hole and, besides, he liked the nosy fox. So he said "Yes!". + +From that day onwards, the nosy mouse and the nosy fox have lived happily ever after in the same hole. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was three years old, and she loved to play outside. +On one sunny day, Grace decided to escape her house. She opened the front door and ran out onto the street. +Grace ran and ran until she was very tired. But she still kept going, looking for somewhere to play. +Suddenly, Grace spotted a big tree with a ladder. She quickly climbed up and hid beneath the leaves. +But then, Grace heard a voice call her name. She peeped through the leaves and saw it was a guard. +"Grace, come down from there. We need to take you back home," said the guard. +Grace didn't want to go back home. She shook her head and said, "No! I don't wanna go." +But the guard was strong, and he grabbed Grace's lip. He pulled and pulled until Grace was screaming. +In the end, Grace was forced to escape the beautiful tree. She was so tired and sad as the guard made her go back home. +There was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved playing hide and seek with his mom and dad. + +One day, Jack wanted to play hide and seek, but his mom and dad were too busy. So, he decided to hide all by himself. + +He went over to the old dresser in their living room. Inside, he found an old photo of him and his mom and dad. He held the photo close to his chest and went behind the dresser. He was so excited to be playing a game of hide-and-seek all by himself. + +Jack was getting a bit restless waiting for his mom and dad to find him. He held the photo tight and squeezed his eyes shut. He stayed very still, hoping his mom and dad would eventually find him. + +Finally, after a few minutes, Jack heard his mom's voice calling his name from the living room. He opened his eyes and peeked out from behind the dresser. His mom and dad had found him! They were so happy to see him and gave him a big hug. They were all happy to be playing hiding together and laughed as they looked at the old photo Jack was holding. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Marry. She was a kind and friendly person who had a large palm tree in her yard. Every morning she would wake up and give the palm tree a big hug. One day, Marry's neighbor, Mike, saw Marry hugging the palm. He said to her, "Why are you hugging this big tree? That doesn't make any sense". + +Marry smiled and said, "Mike, I am showing this palm tree how much I care about it. If you show love to something, then it will grow better". + +Mike thought about this and decided that she was right. From then on, he started looking after his own garden with love and care. Every morning he would wake up and hug his plants and give them lots of water. + +The moral of the story is that if you show love and kindness to something, it will grow and be better. So, always remember to show love and care to those around you - people and plants alike! +One day, a little boy was playing near the shore when he suddenly heard a faint noise. He looked around, trying to figure out what it was, and spotted a modest jellyfish. The boy was fascinated by the jellyfish and walked a little closer. +"Hello!" He said. +The Jellyfish didn't answer, but the boy thought he heard a faint reply. +"Can I be your friend?" He asked. +The Jellyfish said nothing, but the boy could hear an echo. +The boy smiled and said, "Okay, I'll come back tomorrow to visit you!". +The next day, the boy came back with a gift of some sparkling seaweed. He presented it to the jellyfish, who seemed to appreciate it. The boy was overjoyed. +The boy and the jellyfish became best friends, and the boy visited the shore every day to play with his special new friend. +John, a three year old boy, wanted to play hockey. He asked his mom if he could play. His mom said, “Yes, but only if you keep everything tidy.†+ +John was so excited. He went outside and grabbed his hockey stick. He had a ball he could use. Then he asked his brother if he could join. + +His brother agreed and they started to play. They included their neighbor's cat, Fluffy, too! They were very careful not to hit her, so they all had a great time. + +After they were done playing, John made sure to put away all of the toys. He wanted to make sure he was being very tidy. + +He said goodbye to his brother, who went inside. He put the hockey stick away and made sure the area was nice and neat. He was so pleased with himself for playing hockey and being so tidy. +Once upon a time there was a wise bear. He was called Baxter. Every day he would wander through the forest. One day, he noticed a page on the ground. He called out, “What is that?†+ +The page replied, “I am an old page, wise bear. Please help me." Baxter was a kind bear, so he said yes. + +The page made a demand. “Can you take me to the river?†+ +Baxter was surprised. He had never been to the river before. But he was wise, so he thought about it for a moment. Then he said, “OK. Let’s go.†+ +So, the wise bear and the old page set off together. After a long walk, they eventually reached the river. The page was so happy that she thanked Baxter for his help. + +And from then on, Baxter and the old page were friends. They explored the forest together and Baxter was always there to help whenever the old page needed it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; Bob and Frank. They were playing together in their garden when they saw a wheel, lying on the ground. They were curious, so they each decided to weigh it. Frank was quick, so he held the wheel and straight away he could tell that it was too heavy for him. But Bob thought he could do it, so he tried to lift it. As he tried, the wheel became too heavy for him and he couldn't move it anymore. + +Bob felt so sad and Frank tried to cheer him up. But what had happened was too upsetting and Bob just wanted to go home. On their way back, they saw many other toys that were much lighter to lift and much more lively! Even though Frank persuaded Bob to try them out, he just wanted to go home and gave up. + +Unfortunately, Bob never tried playing with any of the toys again and he spent the rest of his days inside watching cartoons on the couch. He never forgot the wheel that he tried to lift - but never could. +Once upon a time there was a famous little girl named Mary. Mary was very thirsty and went to look for something to drink. She spotted a pool filled with water under a big tree and ran over to drink from the pool. As Mary was drinking the water, she suddenly saw something shining in the pool - it was a shrimp! + +Mary was very excited and shouted, “Look! A shrimp!†A friendly bird was perched on the tree and heard her. + +The bird said, “A shrimp? That’s wonderful! Do you want a sip of my water?†+ +Mary said, “Yes please!†The bird brought a cup of water and the little girl drank it up. After drinking, she thanked the bird and ran back home with a happy heart. +One day, Sally went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a round, white ball - Sally called it a 'golf' ball. + +Sally wanted to play with it. She asked her mom and dad if she could play with it. Her mom and dad said no. + +Sally was angry. She ran away with the golf ball and hid it under a bush. + +Her parents ran after her. Her dad said, "Sally, why did you hide the golf ball?" + +Sally replied, "I was angry so I hid it!" + +Her mom and dad laughed, and they cuddled Sally. They said it was okay and they found the golf ball together with Sally under the bush. +Sammy was playing in the garden when he saw a red bird in the tree above him. He was so excited. He smiled and called out to the bird. "Hi birdie!" he said. + +The bird chirped at Sammy. It seemed to be saying, "Come to the ground, Sammy!" Sammy was a brave boy and wanted to try. He slowly climbed down the tree and stood on the ground. But it was noisy. +