diff --git "a/TinyStories_70.txt" "b/TinyStories_70.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_70.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Emma put on the purple vest and spun around so the fabric flowed around her. She loved it. It was so soft and pretty. She never wanted to take it off. + +Mama laughed and said, "We should make more vests like this one." Emma agreed happily. + +Mama and Emma hugged again. From then on, they made lots of purple vests together. Emma felt so proud to wear them whenever she went out. And she always thanked Mommy for making her such a special vest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lily and Robert.They were playing together in the park and having lots of fun. + +Robert had a special folder, it was shiny and bright blue. Lily was so envious, she wanted one too. + +Robert and Lily started running around the park. They were laughing and having such a good time! But suddenly Robert stopped. He had noticed something in the grass. + +It was a folder! It was the same colour, just like Robert's. Immediately, Lily was envious. She wanted the folder for herself, but Robert said he had already found it and it was his. + +Lily was disappointed but she knew it was only fair. Robert smiled and they went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annie. She loved bouncing around the house and playing with her friends outside. Annie was always so excited to try something new. + +One day, Annie was bouncing around the house when she heard a strange noise. Suddenly, a tiny flying creature appeared in front of her! It was a magic fairy! + +The fairy said, "Hello Annie! I have a magical contest I want you to try. Are you ready?" Annie was so excited and shouted, "Yes!" + +The fairy then gave her the task. She had to bounce around the room as fast and as high as she could. After a few tries, Annie was able to bounce really high! The fairy was so impressed that she granted Annie a wish. + +Annie thought for a moment and decided to wish for the best day ever - to have a fun day spent with her family. The fairy said, "Your wish is my command!" + +The moral of the story is that we should be ready to try new things, and that true happiness comes from spending time with the people we love. +Once there lived two playful cats named Lily and Leo. Lily and Leo were best friends and they loved to play together. One day, they were playing near the river. Leo had a bright idea to jump in the river but Lily didn’t want to. Leo told Lily, “I bet you can’t jump in the river!†As Leo was jumping into the river, Lily warned Leo to be careful. + +Unfortunately, it was slippery near the river and Leo fell into it. Lily was worried and she ran to get her mop to help Leo. When Lily returned, Leo was already out of the water and he was wet and cold. + +Lily was angry and sad, not just because Leo had gotten wet, but also because she was mad that Leo had gone into the river before listening to her. Leo was sorry and he felt ashamed. He told Lily that he learnt an important lesson: that he should listen to her and use caution when playing near the river. + +Moral of the story: Always be careful, listen to your friends, and never take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Pete. He was playing near the ocean and saw a lumber floating in the waves. Pete was excited and asked his mom, “Can I go get it?†Mom said, “Yes, just be careful!†+ +Pete ran to the shore, his feet splashing in the water. He was very careful and slowly stepped closer to the lumber floating in the water. The wood was smooth, and Pete’s heart raced as he touched it. + +Pete waved goodbye to his mom and started to paddle away with the lumber. He went further and further into the sea. The waves kept taking him away from his mom. + +Suddenly, Pete saw a boat filled with people with big smiles this time. He stopped paddling and the boat gently pulled him towards them. It was his grandpa and grandma there to take him on an amazing adventure. They were all happy and waved at his mom as she smiled back. + +Pete had a wonderful day with his grandpa and grandma. He learned a lot and his grandpa taught him how to sail a boat. Pete was glad that he had gone on the adventure, and his mom smiled knowing that he was safe. +Once there was a smart lion named Leo. Leo would always roar as loud as he could to show everybody how brave he was. One day, Leo was walking through the jungle when he saw a beautiful bow. It was red with white stripes and was very shiny. + +Leo walked closer to the bow and asked it, “What are you doing here?†Suddenly, the bow replied, “I am here because I need a smart lion like you to take me to safety.†+ +Leo was excited to help the bow. He roared extra loud and took off running back to his den. Along the way, Leo ran into a few of his lion friends who were also very excited to hear that Leo was going to help the bow get to safety. + +The next day, Leo, the bow, and all of Leo’s lion friends reached the bow’s destination. They were all so proud. Leo’s friends roared in celebration. Leo said goodbye to the bow and everyone returned to the den. They all cheered for Leo and his smart thinking. +Once there was a mom and a little boy, who were getting ready for the night. The mom said to the little boy, "It's time for a bath." + +The little boy was excited. He went to the bathroom and saw the weird bathtub. It was large and round. + +The little boy asked, "What is that?" + +The mom smiled and said, "Tonight, something special is going to come out of the bathtub!" + +The little boy was very curious. He waited to see what would come out of the weird bathtub. He waited and waited, until finally something came out of the bathtub - a lot of bubbles! + +The little boy laughed and said, "This is the best night ever!" He jumped into the bathtub and began to play with the bubbles. + +The mom smiled and said, "That's what I was hoping for!" +Once upon a time, there lived an ancient man. He was so old he could barely walk. One day, he went for a walk and saw a sausage that had been dropped. He turned to a 3 year old nearby and said "I will give you this sausage if you slap me on the back." The 3 year old was very scared and hesitated at first. Then, he heard the man gently whisper "kindness is the best reward". So he mustered up his courage and slapped the old man's back and was rewarded with the sausage. + +The ancient man then thanked the 3 year old for being so kind. The 3 year old smiled and shared the sausage with the old man. The man smiled in return and said, "Kindness is the best reward of all." + +This story teaches us a valuable lesson: being kind and generous always pays off. This lesson reminds us that no matter how small our act of kindness may be, it will always be rewarded. +One day, Mama and her son were taking a walk in the park. All of a sudden, the little boy pointed excitedly towards an old tree. "Look Mama, a dinosaur!" he shouted in surprise. Mama smiled and shook her head. "No sweetie, that's only a tree," she said. + +But the little boy was convinced and shook his head vigorously. "No, it's definitely a dinosaur! A loyal one, too," he insisted. Mama was amused and pointed further into the park. "Well, in that case, there's an even bigger one over there," she said. + +The little boy raced towards the big boulder in the middle of the park and sure enough, there was a giant, loyal dinosaur perched right on top! The little boy was delighted by his discovery and waved at the dinosaur, who waved back lovingly. Since then, the little boy and the dinosaur have been the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very young, only three years old. Sarah liked to study her numbers and letters every day. Her mum and dad loved her very much so they bought her a lovely orange book. + +When Sarah opened the book she was so excited. She said to her mum and dad, "Can I study my orange book now?" + +Her mum said, "Yes, of course, but why do you want to study the orange book?" + +"Because its lovely and I want to learn lots of new things," Sarah answered with a smile. + +Mum and dad beamed at Sarah and said, "You go and study your lovely book and when you've finished, you can show us all the new things you've learned." + +So Sarah snuggled up on the sofa and began to study her orange book. She read and practised her numbers and letters, until she was very tired. + +When Sarah had finished she showed off everything she had learned. Mum and dad were so proud of Sarah. They gave her lots of kisses and cuddles for being such a clever girl. + +The end. +Once there was a truck. It was big and bright. Every day the truck would drive down the street. One day, it was hot outside and the truck was very thirsty. It stopped at a pond and drank a lot of water. + +The truck was so happy. It wanted to thank the pond but it didn't know how. Just then, a little girl passed by. She had seen the truck drinking the water and she knew just what to do. + +The little girl gave the truck a big hug. The truck thanked the little girl and they became friends. From then on, the truck knew that the little girl was always there to help. +Once upon a time there was a puppy called Patch. She was a big and thick puppy and she loved to play in the park. Every day she would explore the park, and find the most interesting things! + +One day, Patch started to play near the pond. But, she soon noticed that the water was super deep, and she felt scared. Suddenly, she started to panic! She didn't know what to do. + +But luckily, Patch saw a big, thick log nearby. She ran to it, and clumsily climbed onto it. Her little legs were shaking with fear as she looked around, until finally she got to the other side of the pond. + +Patch was so relieved to be safe again! She even found a big patch of grass to settle on and relax in the sunshine. After a while, her panic started to fade away. + +From that day on, Patch always stayed close to the thick log whenever she visited the pond. And, she never forgot the lesson she'd learned that day! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Susie. She was walking in the forest and saw something up in a tree. It looked like a sour fruit and Susie wanted to taste it. + +Susie climbed up and grabbed the sour fruit. She took a bite, but it tasted horrible and she spit it out. +Susie started to cry. Just then, a kind old lady appeared. + +The old lady smiled and said, "Don't cry, Susie. I know it tastes bad, but if you burn it, it tastes much better." + +Susie looked at the old lady and said, "Really? How can I burn it?" + +The old lady smiled and said, "All you need to do is put it on the fire. The flame will make it taste much sweeter." + +Susie got an idea. Carefully, she placed the fruit on the fire. It quickly turned brown and a sweet smell filled the air. + +Susie took a bite and it was delicious! She thanked the old lady and left with a full belly. +Zeke was a thoughtful three year old. He loved to dream about what life could be like outside his small home. One day, he saw a cloud of dust coming from outside. He ran over excitedly to his mother, asking what was happening. + +"Oh, Zeke," she said, shaking her head. "Some people are fighting and they're making lots of noise and dust. It's not safe for you right now." + +Zeke was disappointed, but he promised his mother he wouldn't go outside. Instead he closed his eyes and started to dream. He imagined a place with no dust, and everyone was happy and kind. + +The dust was still swirling outside, but Zeke knew no matter what, he would keep dreaming of a better place. He wanted the dust to go away and for the fighting to stop so he could explore the world outside. He was determined to never give up, and eventually his dream would come true. +Amy was fearful because she had forgotten what she had been taught. She was walking through the woods when she bumped into a palm tree. Suddenly something tapped her on the shoulder. She was so scared she almost screamed. + +When she looked back, a giant was standing in front of her. He said, "Do you know why I'm here?" + +Amy shook her head and said, "No, why?" + +The giant replied, "I'm here to remind you of something you forgot. Now take a closer look at the palm tree." + +When Amy looked closer, she saw something glimmering around the base of the tree. It was a magical book that taught her all the things she needed to know. + +The giant smiled and said, "This is an old and powerful book that can help remind people of what they might have forgotten." + +Amy thanked the giant and she ran home with the book in hand, feeling excited and slightly less fearful. She knew that in the future she wouldn't forget what she needed to know. +Once upon a time, there was a small tail. Its name was Twist. Twist was always very tired. Every day, it wanted to do something exciting. + +One morning, Twist woke up so excited. "Today is the day! I'm going to do something I've never done before!" + +Twist wiggled its tail and flew into the air. It spun around and around, faster and faster until it was like a twirling tornado. + +Suddenly, a voice called out, "Twist, slow down! You're making me so dizzy!" Twist looked down and saw a little girl laughing. It was Twist's best friend Judy. + +"Let's keep twirling," said Judy. "Together we can make the biggest twist ever!" + +Twist and Judy spun around and around until they were too tired to keep going. They lay on the ground and looked up at the sky. + +"That was fun," said Twist. + +"Yes," smiled Judy. "It was!" +Once there was a bee and a bee hive. The bee hive was wide and there was enough room for the bee to fit in. + +One day, a butterfly wanted to join the bee hive too. But the bee was selfish and did not want to share. + +The bee said to the butterfly, "No, the bee hive is too wide for you. You cannot fit in." + +The butterfly was sad, but then it had an idea. It flew around the bee hive and saw that if it made its wings bigger, it could fit in the bee hive too. + +So, the butterfly stretched its wings and worked them until they were bigger and wider. It tried again to fit in the bee hive and this time it worked! + +The bee was happy that the butterfly found a way to be part of the bee hive too. + +The moral of the story is that if we make a bit of effort, we can all fit in, even if we look a little different. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She liked to play outside in her garden, where she had her favourite boot. One day Jenny's boot flew away. She watched it float up into the sky and out of reach. + +"Mommy, the boot is gone!", Jenny said. + +"Oh dear, that sounds dangerous, Jenny." + +But Jenny wasn't scared. She figured out a way to get her boot back. She rolled up her sleeves and used a branch to reach for the boot. Carefully, she grabbed the boot and brought it back down to safety. + +Jenny smiled as she finally had her boot back. She put it on and ran off to continue playing in the garden. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was only 3 years old. His name was Tom. Tom loved to explore different places, and one day he decided to explore the forest near his house. + +On his adventures, Tom found a cooler in a corner of the forest. He got very excited and ran to show his mum what he had found. “Look mum, I found a cooler!†Tom exclaimed. + +His mum was not very pleased. She carefully explained to Tom why he should not take things from the forest. She said: “Tom, you should be more compassionate and pause to think before taking things that don’t belong to you.†+ +But Tom didn’t listen. He kept the cooler and took it back home with him. He was so excited to bring it home, but little did he know that the cooler was cursed. + +The next day, when Tom was playing with the cooler, he accidentally opened it. As soon as he opened the cooler, a cloud of bad luck and misfortune followed him everywhere he went from that day forward. + +Tom was very sad and wished he had been more compassionate and not taken the cooler from the forest. Unfortunately, it was too late and he soon realised that being more compassionate would have saved him from a lot of trouble. +One day, little Bo was out for a walk. He saw something shiny on the ground and went over to take a look. + +Bo reached down and picked up the shiny object. It was metal and cold in his hands. + +"What is this?" he asked himself. + +He started to explore the object more closely. It was very deep and dark and he could feel something mysterious inside. + +He wanted to understand what it was, but then he heard a sound. He heard a loud BOOM! + +He looked up and saw a big cloud of smoke in the sky. Everyone around him was running away and screaming. He started to run too, with the metal thing still in his hand. + +He didn't understand what was happening. Little Bo had found a bomb and he was running away with it. + +The bomb exploded behind him and little Bo was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous prince. One day, he wanted to make something special for his people. He set out to his favorite spot in the forest, and found a pebble. He carefully put the pebble in a bag and went to search for more. + +After a few hours, the prince had collected enough pebbles to make something special. He layed them all out in a circle, and thought carefully about what he wanted to make. After a few minutes, he smiled and got to work. He started to mix some of his pebbles together, and soon created something wonderful! + +The prince was so pleased with his creation he decided to take it to his people. He brought the mix to the village and showed it off to the children. They were delighted and clapped and cheered. + +"What is it?" the children asked the prince. + +"It's an art mix," the prince said smiling. "The pebbles create a special pattern that is unique and beautiful - it's something for all of you to remember me by!" + +The children loves their prince's art mix, and it soon became famous around the world! +Once upon a time there were two friends. Their names were Jack and Kim. They were very adventurous. One day both Jack and Kim went on a walk in the woods. In the woods, they saw a big pumpkin. It was so big that Kim thought it was magical. + +"Let's share it!" said Kim. + +Jack smiled and agreed. They both touched the pumpkin and soon it began to grow smaller. Now it was the perfect size for them to carry and share. + +Jack and Kim took the pumpkin with them and decided to bake a pie. They both laughed and smiled as they prepared the pumpkin for their pie. + +Once their pie was finished, the two friends admired it and ate it together. They both said it was the best pie they have ever tasted! + +At the end of the day, Jack and Kim shared the pumpkin pie and gave each other a big hug. They were so happy they were able to share an adventurous experience together. +Once there was a little girl who was very worried. She was worried about the monsters she kept seeing every night. So one night, she decided to take courage and find out where the monsters were hidden. + +She tiptoed downstairs in the dark. When suddenly, a little rustle caught her attention. She looked behind the old cupboard and to her surprise she saw two little eyes silently weeping. + +"Who are you?" she asked. + +"I'm just a scared little mouse," it replied. + +The little girl was so relieved. She comforted the mouse and asked, "What are you so worried about?" + +"I'm afraid of the dark," the mouse said. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'll stay here with you until dawn." + +So they stayed together, talking and cuddling, until the morning sun shined through the window. The mouse thanked the little girl for her kindness and ran off happily. From that day on, the little girl was never scared of the dark again. +It was raining outside. John wanted to go out and play but mom said it was too wet. John was sad. He sat down in the big comfy chair and he noticed something moving. It was a little mouse under the seat! + +John chased it around the chair. He was eager to catch it, but he was clumsy and the mouse was nimble. Suddenly, John could see something else under the seat. It was a doggy toy with a big red bow on it. + +John smiled and asked mom, "Can I have it?" Mom said yes, but only if John could catch the mouse first. John went back to chasing the mouse and eventually got it with a little help from mom. + +John was so happy to get the toy. It was the best present ever even thought there had been some bumps along the way. But in the end, everyone was happy. +Mummy and Daddy were in a hurry. They loaded all their things on a big table. Mummy told Daddy to go put them in the car. + +Then she took little Johnny by the hand and said, “Come on Johnny, let’s goâ€. Johnny was tired and sleepy, but he followed his Mummy outside. + +Just as they got to the gate, they met a big, scary dog. Little Johnny was too scared to move. He hugged his Mummy’s legs. + +Mummy tried to make the dog go away but it wouldn’t. It kept barking and growling. Daddy came running up, but it was too late. The dog bit Johnny on the arm. + +Mummy and Daddy were so scared. They scooped up Johnny in their arms and ran home quickly. It was a very bad ending. Little Johnny had to go to the doctor. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old, and one day he decided to explore his family’s barn. He walked inside, but what he saw made him sad. + +Tim saw two bunnies, who were quarrelling. They were hopping around and saying harsh words to each other. Tim didn’t know what they were talking about, but he could tell they were mad. + +Tim stepped forward and said, “Please stop quarrelling. It’s not nice.†+The bunnies stopped and looked at him, surprised. + +“Please be nice,†Tim said. “Say sorry.†+ +The bunnies looked at each other. Then, one of them said, “Sorry,†and the other one said, “Me too.†+ +Tim smiled and said, “Friends?†+The bunnies nodded and hugged each other. + +Tim was glad. He had taught the bunnies to be friendly. He left the barn, feeling happy. +Once upon a time there was a brave lion. The lion was hot and needed some water to cool down. He looked around and saw a boy. He said to the boy, "Can you lend me some water?". +The boy said yes and ran to get some. The lion was so grateful and drank the water quickly. When the lion was done, he thanked the boy and said goodbye. +The boy was so glad he could lend the lion some water and told his mom what happened. His mom said, "That was so nice of you!" +The boy smiled and said, "I'm just glad I could help the lion!" +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who lived in the forest. Her name was Fiona and she was very patient. Every morning she would go off in search of something to eat. + +One morning, she was lucky and spotted something orange sticking out of the ground. When she got closer, she saw that it was a big, juicy carrot! She was so excited that she jumped up in the air, shouting 'Yay!'. + +Fiona picked the carrot up off the ground and started to nibble it happily. It tasted so good! She was so full that she felt like she could rise up to the sky. + +Suddenly, there was a sound. It was a car! The driver of the car had seen Fiona enjoying her carrot. He shouted out the window, "Hello there, little bunny! The Lord blesses those who are patient!" + +Fiona smiled and thanked the driver, waving her carrot in the air as the car drove away. From then on, she was extra patient in her search for her next meal. +Mia and Mommy were making things together. Mommy gave Mia some glue. Mia liked the glue and wanted to use it. + +But Mommy said, "No, Mia. You can't use that glue. It's too serious." + +Mia got sad and asked, "Why? Why can't I play with it?" + +Mommy said, "It's too serious. You could get hurt. It's best to just quit it and play with something else." + +Mia listened to her Mommy and she quit playing with the glue. She found something else to play with instead. She had fun making things with Mommy and the new toy. +Jane was a very special girl. She was a new dancer and she loved to show off all of her amazing moves. Every day she would go to the park and practice dancing so she could perform at the big show that was coming up soon. + +One day, when she was practicing, an unexpected rain shower came and soaked her. Jane was very upset and she started to cry. + +Suddenly, she heard someone laughing. Jane looked up to see a little girl with pink ribbons in her hair. “Don’t worry,†said the little girl. “We can have fun in the rain too!†+ +The little girl smiled and started to twirl around, spinning and laughing in the rain. Jane stopped crying and watched her. Suddenly, she had an idea. She joined the little girl in the rain and started dancing. + +They danced together in the rain until the shower ended. Jane said goodbye to the little girl and went home, feeling happy and excited to show off her new moves. +Once upon a time there were two friends who loved to play together. One day they decided to sail a boat on a lake. As they sailed, they started to spread their arms and wave to the animals near the shore. Suddenly, the lake started to flood and the water became very big and deep. + +The two friends were scared and tried to paddle back to shore. But no matter how hard they tried, the enormous flood was too strong and the boat was pushed further away until it was out of sight. + +The two friends were really distressed and one of the friends said, “Let’s never go too far or do anything silly again.†They realized that it was dangerous to take risks without asking for help. + +The two friends learnt a valuable lesson: it was important to stick together and ask for help when trying something new. In the end, they were grateful that they decided to spread their love in the right way and stay safe! +Dan and his dad were walking on the beach when suddenly Dan stopped. He looked ahead and saw a mysterious, unknown object. He asked his dad, "What is that dad?" Pausing for a moment, his dad stepped forward, reached down and picked up a strange looking shell. He said, "This is a shell, a special one like you and me." Dan was fascinated by the shell. He never saw something like that before and he asked his dad, "Really? How is it special, Dad?" His dad opened the shell and a tiny, magical creature jumped out. He said, "See this little friend, this is what makes this shell so special, it's what makes it so different." Dan was surprised, but he also felt happy and he smiled. He asked his dad, "Can I keep it Dad?" His Dad nodded and said, "Of course you can, and you can bring it back with us to our home." Dan was so excited, he said "Yes!" and he ran to the sea to look for more interesting shells and adventure. + +They spent the rest of their time on the beach searching for more magical shells, until the sun went down and it was time to go home. As they walked back to their car, Dan held the shell tightly in his hands. In the back of his mind he knew he had just made a special and unknown discovery. He was excited to find out what more was out there to explore +Once upon a time, there was a tall raven. He often flew alone in the sky. One day, he was very tired, so he decided to rest in a tree. He perched on a branch and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He opened his eyes and saw a little boy at the bottom of the tree. The boy was smiling at the raven. The raven cawed. He wanted to know why the boy was there. + +The boy said, "I am here to find a friend". Then the raven smiled back. He was happy to be the boy's friend. + +The sun started to set, so the boy called out, "Goodbye until tomorrow". The raven softly said goodbye and watched the boy go. Then the raven flew off into the night sky and rested. +Timmy was playing in the garden when he saw something shiny flying in the sky. He followed it until he reached the edge of the woods. There, he saw a zip on a tree trunk. It was filthy. + +He was about to touch it when he heard a voice. It was the voice of old Mrs. Brandy, a neighbour. She said, "Timmy, don't touch the zip! It's dangerous!" + +Timmy didn't listen and he touched the zip. It zipped away into the sky. Mrs. Brandy screamed and said, "I warned you!" + +Timmy was scared, so he ran back home. He was reminded that it's important to listen to the adults who want to keep us safe! +Once upon a time, there lived a young fish named Sam. He lived in a small pond with his parents. Sam was very excited to explore the world. One day he decided to swim out of his pond. + +As Sam swam further, he saw a big pond. He decided to see what was inside. When he got close to the pond, he noticed a small hole. He thought he would be able to fit through it. + +Unfortunately, Sam was wrong. His body was too big to fit through the hole. He was stuck! + +"Help!" he shouted, but no one heard him. + +Suddenly, an older and bigger fish swam up to him. "What are you doing here young fish?" the bigger fish asked. + + Sam explained his situation but the older fish just chuckled. "You were too young and foolish to think you could fit through that hole. You will never be able to get out," he said. + +Sam was scared and sad, and he never saw his parents again. He was stuck in the big pond forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Joe. Joe loved candy! He was always looking for candy. One day, he found something sweet. It was a box of candy! He didn't know where it belonged. It was unknown. + +Joe was so excited! He picked up the box and opened the lid. Inside, there were lots of yummy candy! Joe ate some candy and thought about who it could belong to. He looked around and saw no one. + +Joe decided he better take it home. He wanted to share it with his family. He grabbed the box of candy and took it back home. Joe was very happy that he found the unknown candy. He shared it with his family and they all enjoyed it together. + +The end! +One day, Jack was outside in the warm sunshine. He was feeling happy and wanted to find a friend to play with. He started to run around, hoping he would find someone. + +Suddenly, he saw something shiny in the distance. He followed it until he came to a lake. There, he saw his reflection in the water. He smiled, realising it was his own reflection and he had found a friend! + +Jack sat down by the lake, playing and splashing. His reflection seemed to be joining and he felt like he had found a real friend. They smiled and laughed together in the sunshine and Jack was feeling so warm and happy. + +Jack started to run around again and this time, he found an old friend. His old friend said "Jack, what were you doing by the lake?" Jack told him about his reflection and how it had shined in the sun. Jack's friend smiled and said "I think you found a new magical friend!" + +Jack was so excited to hear this and he couldn't wait to go back to the lake to play with his new, magical friend. His friend said goodbye and Jack ran to the lake, feeling the warm sunshine around him. +Once upon a time there was a little kitten. She was living in a big house with two people who were very loving and thoughtful, they took very good care of her. + +One day, the little kitten wanted to go outside and explore. She purred as she watched the birds soaring high in the sky. Suddenly, a big, bad man came along. He saw the kitten and wanted to steal it! + +The little kitten was really scared and ran away. But the bad man was very determined and started chasing her. The kitten cried out for help, but the bad man kept getting closer. + +Suddenly, the two loving people from the big house saw the bad man and ran outside to help the little kitten. The bad man was really scared and ran away. The loving people were very angry and chased after him. + +The bad man was so scared he decided to never come back again. But the little kitten was very sad. She sadly snuggled into the arms of the loving people and purred with sadness. The two people were just as sad and were so grateful they were able to protect the little kitten. +Once there was a happy little dog named Spike. He had four legs, a wet nose and a tail that wagged every time he saw his owner. One day, Spike discovered he could run really fast. He ran around in circles and spun his tail. It was so much fun that he didn’t care how silly he looked. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was his owner, yelling at him. “Spike,†his owner said. “Don’t you know you shouldn’t speed?†+ +Spike felt ashamed and hung his head low. He went over to his owner, who was holding a plate of toast. “Well, if you promise to never speed again, you can have some toast,†said his owner. + +Spike agreed and was so excited to eat the toast that he forgot all about speeding. He gobbled the toast down in a flash and wagged his tail happily. From then on Spike never forgot to obey his owner's rules. +Mama and Eva were in the garden. Eva was very excited because Mama was going to teach her how to make a match. She watched carefully as Mama showed her how to put the two sticks together and strike them on the box. After a few tries, Eva was able to make her own match. + +Mama said, "Now let's start a fire. We can cook some tasty food." + +But when Eva lit the match, the fire quickly got out of control. Mama ran to get the hose and put out the fire. Eva felt scared and sad. + +Mama put her arm around Eva and said, "It's okay. I should have been more careful. I regret not teaching you better. We will be more careful next time." Eva felt happy that Mama understood. They both smiled and went inside to get some tasty snacks. +Debbie had a heavy bag and she was walking along a street. She saw a man named Brian and asked him, "Do you have a waist?" +Brian replied, "Yes. What do you need it for?" +Debbie said, "I carry a lot of things and I need to put them in a bag that goes around my waist to make it easier to carry." +Brian said, "I can help you. I can supply you with one. Let me take a look in my house. I'm sure I can find one." +He returned a few minutes later with a waist that was perfect for Debbie. She thanked Brian and put on her new waist. She said goodbye and continued on her way. The heavy bag was much easier to carry now that it was securely attached to her waist. + +Debbie was so pleased. She thanked Brian again, waving goodbye, and then continued walking down the street with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a reef in the middle of the sea. It was bright, colourful and full of amazing creatures. + +One day, a gentle fish decided to take a closer look at the reef. He carefully swam around, taking in its beauty. + +Suddenly, a small voice spoke out: "Hello! Who are you?" It was a little crab. + +The fish was surprised and asked the crab, "What's your name?" + +The crab replied, "My name is Frank. Would you like to play with me?" + +The fish nodded and said, "I would love to!" + +So, Frank the crab and the fish played together for a while. When it was time to go, Frank said, "I want to put something in your pocket." + +The fish smiled and said, "What is it?" + +Frank replied, "It's a beautiful shell I found in the reef. Keep it safe with you, ok?" + +The fish thanked him and put the shell in his pocket. Then he gently swam away to explore more of the reef. +Nina was playing in her garden when she suddenly saw something move. She looked up and realised it was a big, dark shadow. She felt scared and tried to run away but the shadow kept coming closer. She looked around and couldn't find anyone to help her, but then she remembered her doggy. She shouted for him, "come and help me, doggy!" + +The doggy heard her and came running over. Nina grabbed on to his furry coat and said, "push it away, doggy!" The doggy was so helpful, he started to bark loudly and ran towards the shadow. The shadow trembled at the noise and ran off, leaving Nina alone in the garden again. + +Nina was so happy and hugged her doggy tightly. She thanked him for being so helpful and promised to give him a big treat later. From then on, she felt much braver and never felt scared of shadows again. +Bob was so excited, he skipped up to the door and opened it. There was a big surprise inside. He couldn't believe his eyes. All around him were pieces of furniture. He had never seen so much furniture before. + +"Mommy, where did all this furniture come from?" Bob asked. His mom smiled sweetly and said, "It's a surprise for you. We bought it for your bedroom." + +Bob ran around the furniture, exploring. He loved it so much. But then his face fell when he noticed something. One piece of furniture was blocking his path to the window. + +Bob wasn't happy at all. He wanted to open up the window and let the fresh air in. He tossed and turned all night, thinking of ways to make the furniture move. + +The next morning Bob had a plan. He put his hands on the furniture and pushed with all his might. The furniture moved and he opened the window. He took a look outside and smelled the sweet air that came in. Bob smiled with satisfaction. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. Amy loved to write in her notebook. But one day, Amy had no seat to write on. + +Just then she saw a deep seat. "I can use this seat to write!" thought Amy. She sat on the seat, and wrote away in her notebook. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "I was sitting on that seat!". It was an old man! + +Amy was not scared. She said, "I'm sorry Sir. I didn't know the seat was taken." + +The old man smiled. "That's ok," he said. "The best thing to do is to be considerate for others." + +Amy smiled, thanked the old man and left. She never forgot the old man's words and never took someone else's seat without asking. + +The moral of the story is: be considerate for others. +"Look, there's a stand!" said Lucy. She had found a stand in the park. The stand was painted blue and green, and it had shapes and pictures on it. + +"What does it do?" her brother Jack asked. + +"I think it's for playing," said Lucy. She was excited to try out the stand. + +"Maybe we should try it out," said Jack. + +They got on the stand and spun around in circles. It felt like they were in the air, flying! They laughed and laughed at the crazy feeling. + +"Let's do it again!" said Jack. + +But Lucy remembered what Mom said. + +"Mom said we can only use the stand once," Lucy reminded. + +Jack sighed. + +"Okay, maybe next time," he said. +Once there was a small little bear who was very lonely. He wanted to make friends but nobody wanted to play with him. He kept insisting he could join but it seemed that the other animals were too busy. + +One day, the bear spotted a heavy stone and he had an idea. He knew it was too heavy for him to move, but he was determined to try! He kept insisting he could carry the weight and he pushed and pushed. + +The animals noticed the bear's determination so they stopped and watched him. It took a few more tries, but eventually the little bear was able to move the big stone off the ground. The animals cheered! + +Now the little bear was no longer lonely, instead he was very proud. He still insisted on doing heavy tasks, never giving up when it got hard. With his strength, the bear was finally part of the group. +Once upon a time there was a little bird that lived in the park. The little bird loved to eat the bugs that it found on the ground. One day the little bird noticed something soft and white. It came closer and saw that it was a seed! + +The little bird decided to take the seed and put it in a special spot in the park. + +The next day the sun rose and shone its warm rays onto the seed. The seed gradually softened and began to crack. A tiny green shoot emerged from the soil and tiny leaves began to grow. + +The little bird was so excited that it cheered and flapped its wings. Over the coming days, the little bird watched as the shoot grew tall and turned into a mild flower. + +The little bird was so delighted to see the flower bloom and smiled with joy. The bird said, "This is the best turn ever! I am so happy the seed could rise up and become a flower. All it needed was a bit of sunshine and care!" +Billy and his mom were playing in the park. They were having lots of fun. They laughed and played with the light toys on the ground. + +Mom said to Billy, "Let's have a game. If you can win, I will give you some stuff." + +Billy was very excited and ran around the park. He tried his best to win the game. Suddenly, he heard a voice saying, "You won! Here's your stuff." + +Billy looked up and saw a big light cloud. It was smiling at him. Billy smiled back and said, "Thank you!" + +The cloud said, "You are welcome! Have fun with your stuff." + +Billy ran to his mom and showed her the stuff. Mom hugged him and said, "You won the game! Good job." + +Billy was so happy and felt so proud of himself. He had won the game and got some nice stuff! +Once upon a time there was a pretty puppy. She liked to yap and to jump. One day, the puppy heard a loud sound. It was an ambulance! She had never seen one before and it frightened the pup. The ambulance had to lock its doors because it was in a hurry. The puppy barked and barked but the ambulance wouldn't open its doors. The pup felt very sad and lonely after the ambulance drove away. + +The puppy was sad until she heard a voice! It was a kind lady who came to take care of the pup. She played with the pup and gave her a warm place to sleep. Soon the puppy was feeling better. + +The world outside got quieter and the puppy felt safe. Whenever there was a loud ambulance, the pup felt scared. But she always remembered that the kind lady was there to look after her, so she didn't feel so scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he loved the drums. He had a drum set that his parents bought him and he wanted to make them look perfect. So, every day, he would carefully polish each drum. + +One evening, Jack's mom saw him polishing the drums. She smiled and said, “Hey Jack, why do you polish your drums?†+ +“Because I want them to be perfect!†Jack said, very proudly. + +Then, Jack's mom hugged him and said, “You’re doing a wonderful job, Jack. Every drum looks perfect!†+ +Jack gave his mom a big smile and said, “Thanks, Mom!†+ +And that was the end of Jack’s polishing adventure! +Once there was a charming little girl named Maria. She was three years old, and loved playing outside. Her favourite thing to do was to go to the river and pretend she was a pirate. + +On one sunny day, Maria heard somebody shouting for help. She rushed to the edge of the river and saw a man in a boat waving his arms around in the water. "Help me please!" He shouted. + +Maria couldn't swim, but she had a brilliant idea. She ran away and came back with a bucket and small shovel. Then she started filling up the bucket with water and throwing it into the boat. + +The man in the boat was so thankful for her help! After a few minutes, the boat was empty of water and the man was finally safe. Maria felt so proud of herself for saving the man from the flood. + +The man asked Maria if he could give her a reward for helping him. Maria smiled and made a special request. She wanted to become a pirate! + +The man was so taken aback by Maria's charming request that he made her a beautiful pirate hat to wear. From then on she was known as the Pirate Princess! +Once upon a time there was an oak tree. It was a very tall and strong tree. Every day it asked its friends if they wanted to play. + +One day, the oak tree asked a little squirrel if it wanted to play a game. The squirrel said yes, so they each started to climb the tree. The oak tree climbed higher and higher each time, but the squirrel was faster. The oak tree was feeling very competitive, so it kept trying its best to get to the top. + +Eventually the squirrel arrived at the top first. The oak tree cheered for the little squirrel for being so quick. The squirrel felt proud of itself for winning the game and thanked the oak tree for the fun. They then agreed to play a different game the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful pink flower. It loved to sit in the sunshine and sing as the bees buzzed around. One day, the flower was feeling extra thirsty, so she asked a nearby bee, “Can I have some sugar please?†The bee flew away, and soon returned with a tiny bit of sugar in its wings. The flower thanked the bee and drank the sugar. + +The flower felt different right away. She started to grow bigger and bigger. Soon she was the biggest flower in the garden! That night, the moon shone brightly and the flower was so sparkly and pink. + +The flower was so happy. Every day, the flower would drink more of the bee’s sugar until it was bigger than ever. Kids would come to the garden to admire it, and the flower would make everyone smile. + +The flower would stay pink and beautiful for the rest of its days. +Mona wanted to visit the library. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said no. Mona started to cry. + +Mona asked why she couldn't go. Her mom said it was too late. Mona said she was still allowed to go. Her mom said no again. + +Mona was very sad. She thought it was stupid that she couldn't go. Then, her mom had a good idea. She said Mona could make her own library. + +Mona was so excited. She ran to her room and collected all her books. She stacked them up on her bed and said, "My library!" + +Mona was happy she was allowed to make her own library. It was even better than the real library. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat who lived in a place near a lake. Every day, the fat cat would look around and find nice things to eat. One day, the cat wandered further than usual and came to a strange and unfamiliar place. The cat was curious, but he was also scared. + +Suddenly, he heard someone calling him from the shadows. It was a sneaky fox! The fox said, "Come closer, little fat cat. I think I've found something special for you." + +The cat hesitated, but the fox kept talking. Eventually, the cat decided to follow the fox to his hiding spot. To the cat's surprise, the fox had found a big, juicy fish. The cat was so excited that he found it hard to resist. + +But, as soon as the cat was about to eat the fish, the fox grabbed it away. "You should be careful, little fat cat," the fox said. "This place isn't safe." + +The cat was sad and angry. He had been so hopeful, but the fox had tricked him. The fat cat never came back to that place, but he never forgot the lesson he learned: trust nobody, especially when you find something special. +Bob was walking in the park when he found something special. It was a small frame, lying on the ground. He picked it up and looked closely at it. He noticed a strange pattern on it. + +Bob rubbed the frame. Suddenly, it started to glow. Bob was surprised and excited. "What is this?" he asked. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It was the frame talking to him. "I'm an enchanted frame!" it said. Bob was amazed. + +The frame told Bob a secret. It said that if he rubbed it every day, he would find something special. Bob was so excited that he rubbed the frame every day. + +Sure enough, every morning he found something small and special in the same place where he had found the frame. Bob was very happy! +Once there was a mommy, a daddy and a little three year old boy named Michael. Michael loved to explore the world around him, especially the kitchen. + +One day, Michael came into the kitchen and saw that something was out of place. He looked around and saw that something disgusting had been left on the kitchen counter. It was a smelly, green blob that didn't have any eyes. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Michael asked. + +His mommy came into the kitchen, her face filled with shock. + +"Michael, you must never touch THAT," mommy said. "That is a disgusting bug that needs to be left alone." + +Michael listened to his mommy and decided he'd never touch the bug again. He was glad that the bug was leaving the kitchen and he was safe from whatever was so disgusting. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She was three years old and loved to help her mom around the house. One day, her mom asked her to go outside and number the flowers that were planted in the garden. + +Excitedly, Annie went out and started counting each flower. She was so happy and was indeed counting very well. Suddenly, Annie stopped and saw a flower at the corner of the garden. It was a weird looking flower, with wilted petals and very filthy. She didn't understand why it was in their garden since it doesn't even look pretty. + +Because of curiosity, Annie decided to number the flower too. She stepped closer and noticed that the flower was actually the number ten! Annie was surprised and shouted, "Mom! The last flower is number ten!" + +Her mom, who was watching from the porch, was surprised that her daughter managed to find the tenth flower so quickly. Annie's mom then told her, "Annie, that flower you number is very special. Whenever you're feeling down and out, just look at the flower and remember that you can finish whatyou start no matter how filthy it may look. " + +Annie learned a valuable lesson that day and realized how even the smallest and seemingly unimportant things can hold a great meaning. From then on, Annie always numbers the last flower, despite how it looks. +Once upon a time, there was a small wheat farm far away. On the farm, there lived a very careless farmer. One day, while walking around the farm, the farmer met a small green caterpillar. The farmer said to the caterpillar, "Oh hello! What are you doing out here?" The caterpillar replied, "I'm looking for some wheat to eat!" The farmer smiled and said, "Well, you're in luck! My farm has lots of wheat for you to eat!" The caterpillar thanked the farmer and happily began to eat the wheat. They said their goodbyes and the farmer went back to working in his farm. The caterpillar stayed on the farm, eating all the wheat it could find. In the end, the caterpillar made the farm even more special with its careless eating. +Once upon a time, there were three little animals walking through the forest. One was a hedgehog, one was a fox, and the last one was a badger. + +The hedgehog said, "Let's go and find a new home!" +The fox and badger agreed, so they all moved off together. + +After walking for a while, they came upon a bee hive attached to a tree. The badger was particularly excited. He exclaimed, "Look! We can be lucky and make this our new home!" + +The three friends happily moved into the hive. They thought they had found the perfect home! + +That night, they all snuggled up together and fell asleep. The fox and the hedgehog were careful to cuddle up to the lucky badger who'd found them the new home! +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros. He was very rare as there were not many like him. One day, while he was walking through the forest, he stumbled upon an old looking book. + +The rhinoceros was curious and decided to take a look inside. He didn't understand the words in the book, but he liked looking at the pictures. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Can you read?" it asked. The rhinoceros was surprised and looked around. He saw a little 3 year old child, who was smiling. + +"I can't read," said the rhinoceros. + +The little child looked at him and said, "It's ok, I can read for you. Do you want me to read this book?" + +The rhinoceros nodded and the little child smiled and began to read the book. The rhinoceros was mesmerized by the wonderful stories that the little child read. This was the best day for the rhinoceros! +Once there was a very furry cat called Midnight. Midnight had a friend called Lilly. Lilly was a vendor and she sold things in the market. + +One day Lilly wanted to show her friend Midnight something special. She took Midnight to the market and showed her a very big furry toy. + +“Wow!†said Midnight, “That looks so amazing! Can I hold it?†she asked. + +“Yes, of course! Believe me, it is really soft and furry!†Lilly said. + +So Midnight held the furry toy and couldn't believe how soft it felt. All the other cats in the market were looking too! + +Midnight was so happy that she thanked Lilly and they hugged. “Thank-you, you’re the best vendorâ€, said Midnight. + +Lilly smiled and said “You’re welcome!â€. They both laughed and that’s how Midnight found her new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful flower. It bloomed in a garden and was the most colourful of them all. Its petals were a deep, velvety purple. + +One day, a small rabbit hopped into the garden. The rabbit saw the flower, hopped closer, and said "Hello, beautiful flower!" +The flower was so surprised and asked, "Why, hello there, little rabbit! What brings you here?" +The rabbit replied "I love your purple colours! I wanted to get closer to you." + +The little rabbit and the flower became friends and the rabbit hopped over the garden fence to play with the flower every day. The flower bloomed bigger and brighter than ever before. The flowers in the garden were amazed at how the purple flower could bloom so brightly. Everyone in the garden was so happy! + +The end. +The sun shone brightly above the fields. A little girl ran happily, carrying a rock in her tiny hands. + +When she reached the top of the green hill, she suddenly noticed a pale glow coming from the rock. She stopped and frowned. + +"What is this?" she said. + +Suddenly, the rock lit up and started to glow. The little girl was delighted and she squealed with joy. + +She held the rock up to the sunlight and it shone even brighter. She spun around in circles and laughed. + +The little girl smiled and hugged the rock tightly. She knew in her heart it was a special treasure. + +The sun slowly sank below the horizon and the glowing rock slowly faded away. But the little girl's smile stayed on her face, even after the rock had gone. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She had beautiful blond hair and blue eyes. + +One day, the little girl saw a large, shiny mirror. She said, "Hey, Mirror! How are you?" The mirror said nothing. + +The little girl was disappointed and she decided to give the mirror a slap. She said, "If you don't answer me, I'll slap you!" + +The mirror replied, "Why do you want to slap me? I look so beautiful!" + +The little girl replied, "No, you don't look beautiful. I know you're lying!" + +The mirror said, "I wasn't lying. I'm a beautiful mirror and I want to stay that way." + +The little girl felt sad and apologised for wanting to slap the mirror. She said, "I'm sorry, Mirror. I was wrong. You do look beautiful!" + +The little girl and the mirror became best friends and they laughed and smiled together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old, and she liked to imagine. One day, she was imagining that she was a superhero with a special razor that could cut through anything. Suddenly, her mom said, "Time for a haircut!" + +The little girl was very miserable. She didn't want to get a haircut, and she imagined that the razor was a sword she could use to fight off her mom and keep her hair. + +Her mom smiled and said to her, "Don't be so miserable. I promise it won't hurt." + +The little girl imagined herself using the razor as a sword and bravely facing down her mom. Then, with a deep breath, she sat in the chair and let her mom cut her hair with the razor. + +When the haircut was finished, the little girl felt relieved. She had conquered her fear and even imagined that she was brave enough to fight off her mom with the razor. And she still kept most of her hair! +It was a warm day, so Angela decided to get some beans from the garden. She rushed out and picked the biggest beans she could find. As she was collecting the beans, she noticed a bright red machine in the corner of the garden. + +She stared at the machine and wondered what it was. She went closer and saw that it said 'Print'. She thought it was strange, so she asked her mom, "What is it?". Her mom smiled and said, "It can print special pictures." + +Angela was so excited! She asked, "Can I use it?" Her mom replied, "Sure, just put the beans in. Go ahead and try it." + +So Angela carefully put the beans into the machine. She pressed the button and out came an amazing picture of a warm sun. She was so happy. + +Angela was so excited that she printed different pictures every day. She was always delighted to see what kind of pictures the beans would make! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a boy and a girl. They were walking through the forest one day when they saw a giant. The giant was so tall he seemed to be touching the sky. + +The boy was very scared of the giant so he ran away, but the girl was brave and walked closer to investigate. The giant didn't seem very threatening or mean, though, and he was even humming a humble little tune. + +The girl said to the giant, "Why are you so tall and why are you so happy?" + +The giant smiled and said, "I love to be tall and I'm happy because I seem to find joy in the smallest things." + +The girl and the giant became friends and they had lots of fun playing together. They both seemed so content and happy. +At the end of the day, the girl thanked the giant for being so kind and humble. The giant smiled and waved goodbye. + +The girl was happy to have found a giant new friend. +Once upon a time there was a small lily in a meadow. It was a very peaceful spot and the lily felt safe there in the sunny grass. Suddenly, clouds began to fill the sky and it started to rain. The lily was scared, so it closed its petals and started to weep. + +Suddenly, out of the unknown, a gentle voice spoke to the lily. The voice said, “Do not be afraid, sweet one. I know that the rain can be scary, but it will soon pass.†The lily looked up and saw a friendly butterfly hovering above. The butterfly fluttered closer and said, “Just stay strong, little lily, and the rain will be gone soon. I promise.†+ +The lily smiled, feeling comforted by the butterfly’s kind words. As if in response, the sky quickly cleared and sunshine flooded the meadow. The lily opened its petals and felt happy and free. The butterfly smiled and flew away, back to the unknown. + +You could almost hear the lily whispering, “Thank you!†as it happily swayed in the wind. +Once upon a time, there was a furry grizzly bear named Max. He was just a little bear, but he had big dreams. He wanted to write a novel! + +Max had never tried writing before, so he wrote a few sentences on a piece of paper and didn't know what to do next. Suddenly, Max heard a loud, screeching noise above his head and he panicked. + +It was a giant eagle! The eagle swooped down and grabbed Max's paper in its talons. Max ran around in circles trying to catch the eagle but he had no luck. + +The eagle flew away with the paper and Max was heartbroken. He realized he could never get his novel back and that even if he had finished it, it would never be the same without the first few sentences that he had written. + +The moral of this story is that everything we do in life matters. We should never do anything without taking care and consideration. Even the tiniest things can have a big impact. +Once upon a time there was a duck named Daisy. She loved to dive in the pond. One day, Daisy saw something very strange in the pond. It was big and noisy and it was a dishwasher! Daisy was very curious, so she decided to dive into the pond and take a closer look. When Daisy got closer to the dishwasher, it made a loud noise and scared her away. + +Daisy went to find her friends, the fish. They were just swimming around and enjoying the day. Daisy asked them why they weren't scared of the dishwasher, and the fish said, "We are soft and small, Daisy. We know that this noisy dishwasher could hurt us, so we just swim away and don't get too close". + +This made Daisy feel very brave. She decided that the next time she dove into the pond, she would remember to stay safe and stay far away from the noisy dishwasher. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to stay safe. Daisy learned that it's best to be careful and not talk too close to something that could hurt you. +Once there was a boy who liked to poke things. One day he went into the forest and discovered something original. As he poked it, a giant monster emerged from the ground. The monster was angry and began destroying the forest. The boy tried running away but the monster grabbed him with its giant hands. In the end, the boy was never seen again and the forest was ruined. +Once there was an old man, and he liked to mark things in the park. One day, he found a special grape. It was so juicy and sweet, and he wanted to remember it. + +He got out his pen and marked the grape with a little dot. He smiled and said, "Now, I won't forget this delicious grape!" + +But then, a little boy of three years old came along. He looked at the grape and noticed the little mark. + +The boy asked the old man, "What does the mark mean?" + +The old man replied, "The mark means that this grape is special. I wanted to remember it so I marked it." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you, sir. Now I won't forget it either!" + +The old man nodded and they both smiled as they walked away, each with a special memory of the delightful grape. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. Bob was excited because it was a special day; he was going to get new shoes. + +Bob hopped into the store and went straight to the shoe section. He quickly found the perfect pair; they were red with shiny buckles. But then he took a step back and noticed the other boy looking at the same shoes. + +"Those shoes are mine," said Bob, firmly. + +The other boy was rude and didn't listen. He grabbed the shoes and ran out of the store. + +Bob, feeling disappointed and mad, wanted to go after the other boy, but he knew that it was not the best idea; he might get hurt. + +Bob went home and tried to forget about the incident. But later that night, he heard a noise outside. He peeked through his window and saw the same boy he had encountered in the store. He was wearing the same shoes, and he was trying to break something. + +Bob learned a valuable lesson that day; People who are rude never get away with it. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Jack and Dan. They were both three years old and loved to play together. + +One day Dan brought a toy boat with him. It was a beautiful boat and Jack was very jealous. + +Jack said to Dan, "Why do you have the boat and I don't?" + +Dan replied, "My dad provided it for me. He said that it can help me explore places and even sail to a port." + +Jack was sad but still wanted to join in the fun. Dan said, "Don't worry. We can share the boat and explore together!" + +Jack was very happy and the two friends sailed the boat around together. + +The moral of the story is that sharing can be much more fun than being jealous. Generosity is the best way to make friends! +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. The family had a big, comfy couch in their living room that they all loved to sit on together. Every night, after dinner, the family would all gather on the couch and chat, laugh and play until bed time. + +One night, however, the family noticed that the soft couch was gone. They started to look around, but it was nowhere to be found. Dad asked his little boy where the couch went, but the boy shook his head and said he "didn't know". + +The family became very sad that the couch had gone away. Mom said they needed to be more careful and always put the couch back in its spot so it wouldn't get lost. Dad said that it seemed like a lesson had been learned. + +The very next day, as if by magic, the soft couch returned to the family's living room. Everyone in the family cheered with joy! They hugged and danced around the couch, happy that it had come back. + +From that day onwards, the family made sure to always put the couch back in its spot after each and every use. In this way, the happy family ensured the couch would never go away again. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and loved to play in the dirt. One day, Jack saw his neighbor, Mrs. Pigeon, pushing a big cart in the garden. She was very secretive and he was curious. He asked her what she was doing, and she just smiled and said she was burying something special. + +Jack was very jealous and was determined to be included. But Mrs. Pigeon said he was too little and she could not let him help. She said he could help her find a special item to bury instead. Jack thought and thought, but he couldn't think of anything special to give her. + +The next day, Jack was playing in the dirt when he noticed something sparkly in the ground. He reached in, and pulled out a shiny gold coin! He was so excited, he ran to Mrs. Pigeon and showed it to her. She was also very excited, and said it was perfect to bury in the garden. + +Together, they filled the cart with dirt and buried the gold coin. After they finished, Mrs. Pigeon said Jack had done something special and she was no longer jealous. That was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named April who was three years old. She lived with her mommy and daddy and she had lots of friends. + +One day, April's mommy told April that it was time to get ready for a special meeting. April was very excited and asked her mommy what the meeting was all about. Her mommy explained that they were going to meet a special person and that April was going to get a very special present. + +When they arrived at the meeting, April's mommy introduced her to the special person. His name was Mr. Jones and he was a very nice man. Mr. Jones had a big white card in his hand. He said, "December is your birthday, right April? This card will provide you with a special birthday present." April was so excited that she started to jump up and down. + +Mr Jones handed April the white card and explained that it provided her with free tickets to the new theme park that had just opened up in the city. The tickets were a special birthday present from Mr Jones and the family decided to go the next day. + +April was so happy with her white card and the promise of the special birthday present that she was smiling all the way home. She thanked Mr Jones for providing her with such an awesome gift. +Mummy was getting ready to clean when Samatha saw a star shining in the sky. + +"Mummy, look at that star," she yelled with excitement. + +Mummy was busy, but she stopped to look up. + +"Oh wow, it's a very bright star! What a nice surprise," said Mummy. + +Mummy returned to cleaning, but Samatha thought of something special. She ran to the kitchen and quickly found the spices. + +"Mummy, why don't we make a spicy star!" exclaimed Samatha. + +Mummy smiled and said, "That's a wonderful idea!" + +So the two of them cleaned and mixed up the spices. Then, they put their spicy star into the oven. + +After some time, the intoxicating aroma of the freshly-baked spicy star filled the kitchen. + +Mummy and Samatha had a great time creating their special treat. They ate their spicy star together and laughed, happy to have shared in an adventure. +One day, Lucy went on an adventure. She walked down the little track, full of curiosity. As she went, she noticed things she had never seen before. Suddenly, she realized that the track went up steeply! She had never noticed it before. + +But Lucy was brave and she kept going. The path seemed to get steeper and steeper. Up and up she went, until she reached the top. She realized she was at the top of a big mountain! She looked around and was amazed by the view. + +At first, she felt a little scared of being so far up, but then she felt a great sense of joy. She realized she was capable of accomplishing something big and exciting. She wanted to do it again. + +So with a smile on her face, Lucy started to walk down the track, feeling proud and happy. +There was a man who was very selfish. He didn't care about anyone else, only what he wanted. One morning he woke up feeling a bit too hot. He felt a bit sick and figured it would pass, so he went on with his day. + +His friend came to visit and saw the man was very hot. "Why don't you get checked out at the hospital?" the friend asked. But the selfish man wasn't interested in getting help. "I'm sure it will pass," he said. + +The next morning he woke up and felt even hotter. His friend noticed and insisted he go to the hospital. "You need to get a thermometer to see how hot you are!" his friend said. But the selfish man ignored her and decided to keep ignoring his sickness. + +Finally, the man woke up one morning and felt really terrible. He was so warm and he knew he had to get help. He went to the hospital, but it was too late. The doctors found out he had a fever and the selfish man had caused his own illness and death. +Once upon a time a bird called Mary was living in the forest with her friends. She loved to sing every day, but her song sounded different to the other birds. + +“Why do you sing in a different way?†asked one of her friends. + +Mary replied, “I take a mint from the garden every day and mix it with my singing. I'm using the mint to make my voice even more flexible and melodious.†+ +The other birds were puzzled and asked how. + +“I eat the mint and then breath gently, so the air combines with the fresh mint taste in my mouth and creates a wonderful sound,†Mary explained. + +The other birds wanted to learn Mary’s unique song. They tried out Mary’s advice and soon they all learned to sing in her special way. + +The moral of the story is that nothing is impossible as long as you have the courage to think differently and experiment. So be flexible, try out new things and you’ll find success! +Once there was a happy little boy and he had a pillow he liked to bounce on. He liked to feel the pillow move up and down, and it made him laugh. One day he wanted to try something different. He put a pillow on the floor and then he stood on it and started to bounce. He kept bouncing and higher and higher he went, until he was almost as high as the ceiling. Then, he slowly came down, feeling so happy and with a smile on his face. He couldn't wait to try it again! +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Chester. Chester was very clumsy and loved to run around in the backyard. One day, Chester found a cool pattern in the grass. He decided to cover the pattern with dirt. But there was a problem! His sister Daisy was playing in the same area and didn't want Chester to cover the pattern. + +When Daisy saw what Chester was doing, she said, "No, Chester! Leave the pattern alone." But Chester didn't listen, he just kept covering the pattern. Daisy was very angry and said, "I'm telling Mom!" Chester didn't look up, he just kept shuffling dirt over the pattern. + +But Daisy wasn't giving up so easily. She thought that she should use her own clumsiness to her advantage. So she ran over to Chester and started tripping over him. Soon they were both rolling in the grass and the pattern was forgotten. + +When they were finished, both Daisy and Chester were exhausted, but they laughed at their silly game. From then on they made sure to play together instead of covering up the patterns in their backyard. +John was a competitive three year old. He always wanted to see what he could do better than anyone else. Today he was observing Snack Time at his pre-school. + +John saw one of his friends take out a packet of pretzels. 'That looks fun!', he thought to himself. He asked the teacher if he could have a snack too. + +The teacher said, "You can only have a snack if you can win a competition." John thought he could do it. He ran around the playground like a racehorse and came in first! + +The teacher said, "Well done, you can have a snack. Here you go." She gave him a packet of pretzels, just like his friend. + +John was so excited! He opened the packet and ate the pretzel. But the pretzel was very hot, and it burned his mouth. John cried and ran back to his classroom in pain. + +The teacher observed and said, "That's what you get for being competitive!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Bella was on a picnic with her family. She had a perfect basket full of food. Her mom took out a plate of delicious sandwiches. She then said, "Bella, can you pass me the napkin please?" + +Bella felt excited and proud. She smiled and said, "Sure, mommy!" She carefully ordered the napkins from the basket. When Bella handed them over, her mom said, "Thank you, sweetheart! They are perfect for our picnic!" + +Bella smiled and had a wonderful day with her family. +Once there was a girl who loved to draw. She liked to draw pictures with her chalk. One day, she went outside to draw some pictures using the chalk. + +Suddenly, the doorbell rang. She looked around and saw a man she had never seen before. He was wearing a hat and had a thick mustache. + +“What do you want?†the girl asked. + +“I’m looking for some chalk,†the man replied. + +The girl was not sure if she should let him have her chalk. She thought it might be a bad idea to share it with someone she didn't know. + +However, the man promised he would bring it back. He said it was for a very special project he was working on. + +Finally, the girl decided to let him have the chalk. The man thanked her and promised he would bring it back as soon as he was done. The girl went back to drawing and the man went off with the chalk. + +The next day, the doorbell rang once again. This time the man was back with her chalk and some amazing pictures he had drawn with it. The girl was so happy to see what he had made and they had big smiles on their faces. It was a happy ending indeed! +Once upon a time there was a nice little boy called Ben. +Every day Ben was looking very forward to playing with his toy train, but today was special. Today was Ben's third birthday, and he was expecting a special present. + +When Ben's mommy came back home, she brought with her a big box. She said to Ben: "Happy birthday! I have a surprise for you!" Ben was so excited and immediately hugged his mommy. + +Mommy opened the box, and inside Ben saw a beautiful toy helicopter. He was so happy that he could not stand still. "Mommy, can I play with it?" Ben asked. + +Mommy smiled and said: "Yes, of course you can play with it. But make sure not to spoil it, because there are no more presents available": + +Ben listened to Mommy and took extra special good care of the new toy. He enjoyed playing with it so much, that he did not want it to ever get broken. + +Since that day Ben always remembered his mommy's warning, making sure that no toy he ever had got spoiled. And he never stopped having fun! +Once upon a time, there was an old man named Dave. He had a hoop in his garden and he loved to go there every day. He would dream of better days. + +One day, a young boy named Mark came to the garden. He watched Dave as he tossed his hoop. + +"Can I have a go?" asked Mark. + +Dave smiled and said, "Of course you can! It's my old hoop and I'd love to share it." + +Mark then grabbed the hoop and tossed it. He smiled when he saw it fly in the air. They laughed and tossed the hoop around until the sun went down. Dave and Mark became best friends. + +They would often come to Dave's garden and play with the old hoop. And every time, they would dream of fun times. + +The End. +John was excited. He had been waiting for this moment all day. He picked up the phone and called his best friend. + +"Hello!" he said cheerfully. + +"Hi," came the reply from the other ear. + +John was excited to hear his best friend's voice. + +"Do you want to come over for some ice cream?" John asked. + +His friend said yes, and soon enough he was knocking on the door. + +John welcomed him in and they both grabbed two bowls. They filled the bowls with the creamy goodness, and plopped down on the couch. + +John and his friend talked, laughed and enjoyed their treats. + +After they finished eating, they said goodbye and went off, both very excited and happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a family in a land far away. They had plenty of food to eat, but one day a war broke out. No one in the family wanted to fight, but they had to leave their home to stay safe. + +The family packed up their things and moved away to a different place. They were scared, but they were relieved to be away from the war. + +Once they settled down in their new home, they went to the market to get food. When they got there, they were shocked to find that there was no food left. Their money was no good and they were left helpless. + +The family was so hungry. They wanted to eat, but they had nothing to buy. At that moment, they realised how precious food really was. + +The family said goodbye to the market, feeling very sad and empty. They knew that their hunger might never be filled. This was a sad ending to the family's story and it taught us an important lesson. No matter what, we should never take food for granted. +Once upon a time, there were three friends - Jack, Kelly, and Sam. Jack and Sam were really excited, because Kelly was getting her license! Everyone was so proud of her, and Sam said, "Let's all go for a drive in the car!" Kelly said giddily, "Yes, let's go!" + +The friends all got in the car and set off. But when they got to the car park, they were all frustrated – Kelly's license was split in two! Jack and Sam had no idea how to help. + +Kelly said, "Oh no! What am I going to do? I need my license to drive." + +Jack thought hard and eventually he said, "Let's go to the store, maybe we can find a way to repair it." + +They all walked to the store and found a tool that could fix the split license. With a few quick movements, Jack fixed Kelly's license and all three friends cheered. + +The friends drove away, happy and relieved that the license was fixed. They had a great time exploring the city in Kelly's car and made many memories that day with their fixed license! +Mum and Leo were best friends. Mum was always really generous and helped Leo to learn lots of things. + +Today, Mum was teaching Leo about colors. She said there were lots of amazing colors like red, blue and green. + +Mum asked Leo what his favorite color was. Leo thought for a while and said, "I like yellow". Mum smiled and said, "That's a wonderful color! I love it too." + +Leo was so amazed by the different colors that he wanted to paint them all. So they put on some old clothes and Mum gave Leo lots of colorful paints. + +Leo had so much fun painting, he felt very special. He said, "Thank you, Mum, for being so generous and giving me paints to play with." + +Mum smiled at Leo and gave him a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Émilie. + +One day Émilie was looking for something to do. She found an old box with a book inside. Émilie asked her mum, "Can I read it, mum?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, Émilie. You can read it." + +Émilie opened the book. Inside the book there was a thread. Émilie was excited! She wanted to see what the thread looked like. + +So, she took the fine thread in her hand. It was so soft and smooth. With the thread, Émilie made a necklace. She was very happy with her necklace. + +She showed it to her mum and said, "Look, mum! I made a necklace!" + +Mum smiled and said, "Oh! That's very nice! You are so clever!" + +Émilie was very proud of her craft and kept the necklace forever. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Sophie. Sophie had a special gift. She could speak to ghosts! + +Sophie was walking through the forest one day and she heard a whisper. It was a charming ghost. She was so excited. + +Sophie said, "Hello ghost! What do you have to tell me?" + +The ghost whispered, "Follow the bright stars at night and they will take you to a magical surprise." + +Sophie thanked the charming ghost and jumped with joy. She followed the stars and found a secret garden full of wonderful surprises. + +Sophie was so happy! She had made a new friend and found special surprises just like the ghost had promised. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved each other very much and gathered together often. They enjoyed playing games, singing songs and laughing together. + +One day the family decided to go to a park. But it was a bit scary because it was so dark and they couldn't see very well. Suddenly, they heard a noise in the bushes. + +Mum said, "Let's not go any further. It's too scary. Let's stay together, just be quiet and go back." + +But the family was brave, so they decided to keep going. They walked a little further, and soon they saw what had made the noise. It was a rabbit! + +Everyone was so relieved. They sat down and together they gathered lots of love and cuddled the friendly rabbit. +Once there was a young girl who was walking to the store with her grandmother. As they were heading to the store, they saw an elderly man walking in the same direction. The elderly man was carrying a big case, which was big enough to fit a lot of things. + +The young girl was very curious and she wanted to know what was inside the case. She asked her grandmother, "What's in that man's case?". Her grandmother replied, "I'm not sure, don't worry about it". + +The girl strongly disagreed and she asked the elderly man, "What's in the case?". The elderly man replied, "It's a secret, only I can open the case." + +The young girl said, "Please let me open the case!" But the elderly man said no and walked away. The girl was determined to see the inside of the case, so she and her grandmother chased after him. When they caught up, the elderly man was already halfway through crossing the street and the case had split open. + +The girl was so excited to see what was inside the case, so she quickly ran to the other side of the street. When she got there, she saw the elderly man's face turn angry as all of his belongings had spilled out of the case. + +The elderly man shouted, "Who split my case open? Who did this to me?" + +The young girl quickly admitted that it was her +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maya. She was only three years old and loved to explore. Today she wanted to go on a wild adventure. + +Maya asked her parents if she could go on a wild adventure and they said yes, as long as she stayed close to the river. So Maya went off into the wild. + +She stopped at the side of the river and looked around her. Everything seemed so magical and beautiful. She closed her eyes and began to pray. + +Maya: "I pray that all the animals in the wild will remain safe and never go hungry." + +Just then, she heard a deep and gentle voice behind her. It was the voice of the river. + +River: "You are so kind, young one. Your prayer will be answered." + +Maya smiled and thanked the river before continuing with her wild adventure. +Once there was a little boy who was happy and safe. He found a number of very juicy lemons in his garden. He wanted to pick the lemons, but they were too high to reach. The boy looked around, and he found a tall ladder. He climbed up the ladder, carefully, making sure it was safe. He picked all the lemons, one by one until he had the perfect number. He was so happy, he ran back to the house and showed his mom the lemons. They all ate lemon slices together and were happy. +Jack's grandpa was bald. He had no hair on his head! +Jack wanted to make him something special. +So he went to the kitchen and opened the oven. He stretched really tall to get the ingredients he needed. +Jack took eggs, milk, and butter, and he mixed them all together. + +He then took the bowl of batter and poured it into the oven. He closed the door, and then stretched to press the buttons and turn it on. + +The amazing smell soon filled the house. +Grandpa walked in and sniffed. +"Mmm, what is that?" he asked. +"I made a cake for you," Jack said. +Grandpa smiled and said, "You are so thoughtful, Jack!" +Once there was a little girl called Sissy. She was very excited because she had just been sent a huge invitation. She just knew it was to her very own party! + +Sissy ran to show her Mummy the invitation. Mummy was so excited too! She knew they needed to get started on the party planning right away. + +First, Mummy and Sissy made a big list of all the things they would need for the party. Then, they went to the store to buy the things on their list. Everything was so exciting. Sissy could hardly wait for her big day. + +Finally, the big day of Sissy's party came. There were streamers and balloons everywhere. When Sissy saw it, she was so happy. She felt like it was the biggest, best party ever! All the kids ran around and had so much fun. + +The best part about the party was that it was all for Sissy. It was her very own party and she was so proud of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little clam named Joe. Joe was so excited because it was his first day at school. He went into the classroom and sat next to his best friend, Sally. + +The teacher asked the students "who can tell me what 'weigh' means?" Joe was a little nervous, but bravely raised his hand. He said "Weigh means to find out how much something weighs". His teacher was very proud of him. + +The teacher then said to the students "Who would like to bring an object to weigh?" Joe and Sally wanted to be the first to try it, but Joe was a little scared. He looked at Sally and Sally said "Let's do it together, it will be easier that way". + +Joe and Sally put their shells on the scale, and the scale showed the same weight. The teacher said "It's easy to do things together, isn't it? Just like Joe and Sally". All the other students agreed. + +The moral of the story: Working together makes things easier, and it's more fun too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alex. Every night, Alex liked to play in the garden with her friends. One night, Alex's mama urged her to come inside for dinner. + +Alex wanted to stay outside so she begged her mama to let her stay and promised to come in later. Mama said no, and Alex reluctantly went inside. + +At dinner, Alex's mama served yummy soup. Everyone slurped and giggled- but Alex's soup was sour and she didn't like it. Despite this, Alex ate the soup and thanked her mama for it. + +The next day, Alex went out to play in the garden with her friends. Suddenly, a sour smell floated into the garden. Alex and her friends laughed, but Alex's mama had saved the sour soup from the night before and set it out in the garden as a surprise. + +The moral of the story is that people need to listen to their parents. Sometimes it's hard, and they may not understand why they are asked to do something, but in the end, it will always turn out for the best. +Once there was an old man who lived in the woods. He had a barrel of wild honey and he believed it was the best in the world. + +One day, a little girl came to the old man's door. She said “I've heard you have a barrel of wild honey. Can I try some, please?†+ +The old man said, “No! This honey is too special. I believe it is the best honey in the world and I'm not ready to share it yet.†+ +The little girl was sad and she began to cry. She begged the old man to let her try the honey, but the old man said he would not. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl landed on the old man's shoulder and said, “The old man is right. His honey is the best in the world. But he should also share it with the little girl. Sharing can sometimes bring even more joy.†+ +The old man thought about what the owl said and he smiled. He agreed to let the little girl try a taste of the wild honey. + +The little girl was so happy and the old man was glad he had shared his most precious barrel of wild honey. +A wealthy farmer had a beautiful wife named Sara. She loved the spring season and its warm days. +One day, she asked her husband if they could take a walk around the farm. He said yes and she was excited. + +As they walked around, Sara spotted a big, green, grassy hill. "Let's go up there and enjoy the view," she said. Her husband was beginning to get worried, but he didn't want to stop his wife's happiness, so he agreed. + +When they got to the top of the hill, Sara noticed a large pond. She asked her husband if he'd ever gone fishing in the pond before. He shook his head and said, "No, never. That water's much too deep for fishers." Sara was disappointed, but she still wanted to enjoy the view. + +Suddenly, Sara heard a loud noise from the pond. As she looked closer, she saw that it was a crocodile. Her husband quickly grabbed her and ran back down the hill. + +Both of them had a feeling of dread as they went back home. Later that night, Sara tried to go fishing again, despite her husband's warnings. She didn't make it home alive, attacked by the crocodile she had seen earlier. + +As the wealthy farmer said goodbye to his wife, he knew the danger of that spring day would stay with him forever. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl named Patty. One day, Patty was playing with her friends when she realized she had an interest in music. She asked her mom if she could learn how to play the piano. + +Hearing this, her mom was so excited, knowing how special the piano was, so they immediately went out to buy a nice one. But once they arrived home and Patty was ready to start her lessons, something strange happened. + +The piano only played sad and angry songs. Patty tried again and again, but no matter what she did, the piano kept playing the same sad notes. Her friends were scared and stayed away. + +The more Patty played, the more frustrated she became. Suddenly, she realized it was not the piano's fault, but her own. Patty had been feeling sad and angry and so it was those emotions that were coming out in her playing. + +Confused and scared, Patty asked her mom, "What is wrong with me?". Her mom tried to reassure her, but Patty left the room in tears. From that day forward, Patty stayed away from the piano. She was too scared and sad to face it again. + + +The end. +John and Tom were two friends who were playing in the park. They went on the swings, they ran around in the grass and they laughed. + +John then said,"Let's do an operation!" + +Tom replied,"What kind of operation?" + +John said, "It will be an original operation!" + +Tom asked, "What do we do?" + +John said, "We have to finish a race!" + +Tom said, "Ok, let's do it!" + +They raced around the park, jumping over the grass and running on the swings. + +John finished first and he cheered,"I won!" + +Tom laughed and said, "You're the winner of our original operation!" +One day, a beetle was crawling around outside. She was wearing a bright blue shell. Suddenly, she saw something shiny on the ground. She quickly ran over to it. She thought it was a treat. + +But when she picked up the shiny thing, she realized it was a piece of glass. She felt sad and embarrassed. + +Just then, her little brother, a three year old, walked up. “What are you doing, little beetle?†he asked. The beetle looked up at him and said, “It’s nothing. I’m just wearing my blue shell.†+ +The little boy smiled. He ran off to find a treat for the beetle. When he came back, he was carrying a sweet juicy apple. He said, “Here, little beetle. Now you can pretend that the glass was a treat, if you want.†+ +The beetle was so happy. She thanked the little boy and then she proudly wore the apple as she crawled across the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a great otter who lived in the river. Every day the otter used to swim and balance rocks on his head. He was very proud of himself and always showed off his talent to the other animals. + +One day, a greedy fox was watching the otter from the riverbank. When the otter finished balancing the rocks, the fox said to him, “Give me those rocks! I need them for my cave.†The otter was angry but he tried to stay calm. He said, “No, I will not give them to you. Those rocks are mine!†+ +The fox was so angry that he started attacking the otter. He was biting and scratching him with his sharp claws. The otter quickly reacted by swimming away and balancing more rocks on his head. This annoyed the fox and he started chasing the otter down the river. But the smarter otter was very good at balancing and he was able to survive the fox's attack. + +Finally, the fox gave up and went away. The otter was safe and happy with his great balancing skills. He was so proud of himself and from then on, he kept his rocks safe from the fox! +Once there was a little boy. Every day he would sit at the table and do some math. The math was difficult, but he kept trying and he thought it would get easier. + +One day, he noticed something strange. A smooth stone had appeared on the table. He picked it up and he liked how it felt in his hand. He put it back down, and he kept doing his math. + +After he finished the math, he was excited. He looked up and saw that the smooth stone was waiting for him. He picked it up and was surprised. There was a door in the stone! He opened the door, and inside was a magical land. + +It was a place of adventure and fun. In this place he could play and explore. He played for hours. When it was time to go, he grabbed the smooth stone, closed the door and put it back on the table. + +Now every day he knows that when he finishes the math, the smooth stone is waiting for him. With it he can travel to a magical world that is full of surprises. He can't wait to see what each new day will bring! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little mouse. He was scurrying around the street and enjoying his day. He heard a strange noise and stopped to have a look. Suddenly, two cats came out of the bushes and chased after him. He was so scared he began to panic and scurry as fast as he could. + +The little mouse shouted: "Help! Please help me!" + +The cats were gaining on him. Desperately, he looked around for a way to escape. Then he saw a drain cover in the middle of the street. He was able to squeeze in before the cats got to him. As he looked around in the tunnel, he heard the cats run off. + +He was safe, but still so scared. He sat there for a bit, scared but safe. After a while, his courage came back and he said to himself: "Well, that was close!" + +He decided to take the tunnel back home. He was very careful on his journey and eventually made it back home safe and sound. + +The chubby little mouse sighed with relief and knew he was safe. He vowed to never be so careless and panic again. +Once there was a girl named Jane. Jane loved to read. She had lots of books! + +One day, she looked for a special book. She looked in the bedroom, in the kitchen and in the living room. But the book was nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly, Jane looked in the bathroom. She opened the cabinet and saw the book she was looking for. It was clean and brand new. + +Jane was so happy! She took out the book and opened it up to read. She read the book all day long and she kept it clean. + +At the end of the day, Jane put the book back in the bathroom cabinet. She smiled and went to bed. Jane was very happy that she had found her book. +Once there was a little bunny called Pat. Pat was very careful and never ventured out of the garden. But one day, Pat didn't listen to his guard and ventured out of the garden. Pat soon found himself in a strange forest. + +Suddenly Pat heard a noise. It was coming from a sharp blade! Pat was very scared and tried to run away, but he was too slow. When Pat looked behind him, he saw the guard running towards him. + +"Pat! You must be very careful when you venture out of the garden," the guard warned. But it was too late. The blade had caught up with Pat and he was as sharp as a pin. Pat was very sad and never ventured out of the garden again. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who had a bicycle. He was so happy because he could ride it. He loved to ride it to school each day. + +One day, something happened. The bicycle broke down. It was very weak, and it wouldn't move anymore. The boy was so sad. He didn't know how he was going to get around, because now he didn't belong anywhere. + +Luckily, one of his friends smiled at him and said, "I know, let's go get you a new bicycle." So they went to the store and the boy chose the perfect bike for him. + +The new bicycle was strong and shiny. The boy was so excited that it belonged to him. He smiled and thanked his friend. He was ready to ride again! +One day, Mommy came home with a big needle. She said to the three-year-old, "I need to care for your dolly, so she will be all better." The three-year-old was scared of the big needle, so Mommy tried to be extra gentle and reassuring. + +"Don't be scared; it won't hurt too much," Mommy said. "I'm sure that with a bit of care, your dolly will be all better." + +The three-year-old showed Mommy the dolly, and Mommy carefully cleaned up the dolly with a cotton swab. Then Mommy carefully took the big needle and put it in the dolly's arm. The three-year-old started to cry. + +"No, no, no!" the three-year-old yelled. "I don't want the needle!" + +But Mommy was feeling very friendly and caring, so she said. "Don't worry, the needle will help your dolly." + +But the needle was so big that it went all the way through the dolly's arm, and it started to bleed. The dolly's arm was so damaged that it had to be cut off. In the end, the dolly couldn't be saved. + +The three-year-old was very sad and upset. No matter how hard Mommy tried to care for his dolly, it ended +Once there was an elephant who lived in a jungle. He was very creative. One day, he heard a sound coming from the other side of the jungle. He was curious about what it was. + +So he slowly walked towards the sound. As he got closer, the sound got louder. He finally reached the spot from where the sound was coming from. He was surprised to see a group of monkeys. They were playing and having a lot of fun. + +"Hi there elephant," one of the monkeys said. "What brings you here?" + +"I heard a sound coming from this side of the jungle and I wanted to know what it was," the elephant replied. + +The monkeys were delighted to meet their new friend. They asked him to join in their game. The elephant was happy to get creative with their ideas. + +That day, they learnt a lot of new things - including how to make an elephant fly! +Mummy and Daddy were going on a trip. They had to take their passports. Mummy said, "We're going to teach you about passports today." + +Little Sam was excited. He had never had a passport before. He asked, "What is a passport?" + +Mummy said, "A passport is like an ID. It has all your information in it so it can help you get places. That's why everyone needs a passport when they travel." + +So they got a passport for Little Sam. He was so excited. On the way, they stopped at a noisy airport. Daddy said, "See how many people have passports? Everyone needs one when they travel." + +Then they got on the plane and flew to their destination. Little Sam was so excited to show his new passport to the airport staff. He was so proud to be able to travel just like everyone else. +Molly was walking in a dark room, feeling a little bit fearful. She heard strange noises and was holding onto her blanket tightly. Suddenly, she saw a scary monster who said "GRAAAAAB!" Molly shrank back in fear, not sure what to do. + +Molly's dad saw the monster and said "That's okay, it's just Archie, our pet monster." Molly was a little bit relieved. Her dad said "It's time for dessert, why don't you grab a treat for you and Archie." + +Molly and Archie both grabbed their desserts, and began to eat. Molly was so happy, not just because the dessert was delicious, but because the monster wasn't scary after all. She smiled and hugged her dad tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear called Fred. He was very adventurous and loved to explore the forest. One day Fred went exploring and came across a strange log. He wanted to see what was inside, so he started to rub it. + +Suddenly, a magic fairy appeared! She was wearing a sparkly pink dress and had wings on her back. "Hello, Fred," she said. Fred was very surprised. He asked the fairy why she was here. + +"I have come with a special task for you," said the fairy. "You need to take this log and climb the tallest mountain in the forest and throw it off the cliff. Do this and a great surprise will be waiting for you on the other side!" + +The fairy's words were mysterious, but Fred was so adventurous that he didn't want to miss out on this surprise. He grabbed the log and hurried off to the mountain. When he reached the top, he threw the log and watched as it flew off into the sky. + +As he watched, something amazing happened. The log broke open and out flew hundreds of little fairies! Fred had released the fairies from their prison and the sky was filled with sparkles. The fairy that Fred had first met flew up to him and said, "Thank you for being so brave, Fred. You have made many dreams come true". Then the little fairies fluttered off into the sunset. + +Fred +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bob. He loved printing and wanted to make the best score ever. So Bob asked his Mom for some paper and brought it over to his house. + +The next day, Bob asked his Dad for some markers and crayons so he could start printing. His Dad gave them to him with a big smile. + +Bob got started and soon he was printing pictures onto the paper. When he was done, he held up the paper and it looked so good. It had his best score ever! + +Bob's Mom saw the paper and said, “Wow, Bob, that is so beautiful! You did a great job.†+ +Bob was so proud of his work and smiled. His little score was the best score ever! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He had long brown hair and big blue eyes. Tom was three years old and he had a lot of friends. + +One day Tom met a new friend called Emily. She had bright pink hair and was always smiling. Emily asked Tom if he wanted to play a game. He said yes and they went outside. + +When they entered the park, Tom saw a big tree. He climbed up and Emily followed him. They sat in the branches and looked around. + +Suddenly, a girl appeared. She had a troubled look on her face. Emily asked her why she looked so sad. + +The girl replied that she had lost her finger and she could not find it. Emily and Tom were worried and said they would help. + +They searched the ground until they found a finger shaped rock. When they gave the girl the rock, her face lit up with joy! Emily and Tom were so happy they hugged and laughed together. +Once upon a time, there was a big girl called Ellie. Ellie liked to play with her toys and she enjoyed them very much. She had a new toy, a box of felt and yarn, to make things with. + +One day, Ellie opened the box and started playing with the yarn. She wanted to make something with it. She thought for a long time about what she could make and then, she decided! Ellie said to her mom, “Mommy, I want to make a big, pretty heart!†+ +Her mom said, “That’s a lovely idea, Ellie! But, how will you make it?†+ +Ellie carefully thought about it, and then she said, “I will match the colors of the yarn to make a pretty stitching.†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s a great idea. If you can match the colors, then very soon you will have a big, pretty heart.†+ +And so, Ellie matched the colors of the yarn and started making stitch after stitch. She worked and worked until finally, she finished her big, pretty heart. + +The moral of this story is that if we use our imagination and try hard, we can make anything we set our minds to. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who was playing on the playground. She ran up to the slide and happily started to go down it. + +Suddenly, a big boy came and pushed the small girl away. He said, "This slide is mine!" + +The small girl felt sad, but she didn't want to argue. She wanted to slide some more, so she ran away to find another slide. + +The small girl went to the other side of the playground and saw a smaller slide. She thought it would be perfect for her, So she started to slide down it. + +But then, the same big boy came back. He said, "I said this is mine!", and he pushed the small girl away from the slide again. + +The small girl was very scared. She ran away from the playground and never returned. +Once upon a time there was a bald man who was very sad. He wanted someone to care for him. One day, a kind little girl saw the man looking sad and approached him. “What’s wrong?†she asked. The man said he was lonely and had no one to care for him. The little girl felt so sorry for him and decided to bring him a snack. So every day she took him a snack and they quickly became friends. + +But as time passed, the little girl started to care about the man a little too much. She wanted to spend all her time with him, so she stopped caring for her other friends. The man was pleased, but he became selfish and only wanted more time with the girl. + +Sadly, that was too much for the little girl to handle. She realized she needed to care for her other friends, so she stopped going to see the bald man. He was so sad that she was gone, but he had no one to blame but himself because he was too selfish. + +The end. +Once there was a man who had a microphone. He was very sad. He thought he could sell the microphone and make some money. + +So he put it up for sale and soon a girl came to buy it. She was very happy to get the microphone. + +The man was glad that he got some money. He didn't feel sad any more. + +The end. +Jack and his mom were walking in the park. Suddenly, they heard loud noises coming from the bushes. Jack's mom quickly grabbed his hand and moved away. Jack was very scared. + +They peeked around the bushes and saw a big animal. Jack's mom said: "Look, it's a tiger!" Jack was amazed and he moved closer for a better look. + +The tiger was so soft. Even his mom said it was beautiful. Jack reached out his arm and started petting the tiger. The tiger liked it, so it started purring loudly. Jack's mom moved back, but Jack stayed still and kept petting the tiger until the sun set. +Once upon a time, there lived a friendly bear. He was always happy to greet everyone he saw on his trail. One day, he stumbled upon a young deer. The deer was in a very sad state. + +The bear wanted to cheer up the deer, so he knelt down and said "Why are you so sad?". The deer replied "My family is lost. I'm not sure where they went." The bear was very kind and he offered to help the deer find his family. + +The bear and the deer decided to look along the trail. They marched along and soon, the bear spotted the deer's family hiding in some bushes. The bear had found the family! + +The young deer was so happy to see his family. He was grateful to the bear for guiding him and thanked him with a hug. The bear was pleased; his kind deed had made the deer happy! + +The moral of the story is that if you are kind and help others, you can make them happy! +Once upon a time, there was an elephant. He was walking around and looking for something to do. He felt very busy. + +Suddenly, the elephant saw a monkey. The monkey smiled and said, "Hello elephant! I have a request for you. Can you help me carry some bananas to my tree?" + +The elephant thought this was a fun request. He liked helping others. The elephant said yes and they got to work. + +The elephant carried the bananas up the tree. Then, he asked the monkey if he was ok. The monkey said, "Thank you! You are very kind." + +The elephant smiled and walked away feeling very proud of himself. He was glad he had been a help to the monkey. He was glad he was not so busy anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little frog. He loved hopping around in the sunshine and playing in the water. + +One day, he had a wonderful idea. The little frog wanted to design a nice home for himself, where he could play, sleep, and eat. + +So he started to look around for a perfect place. He found a mine in the middle of a grassy meadow and decided it would be perfect. + +He gathered some green leaves and worked hard to make them into a house. He had to slide the leaves together in just the right way to make it perfect. + +When he was finished, it was beautiful! He looked proudly at his new green house and said "I designed this house, and it's now mine!" +One gloomy day, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She loved to skip, so she called out to her mom, "Mommy, can I have a costume so I can skip around with it on?" Her mom said, "Yes, what kind of costume do you want?" + +Lily thought for a moment, then said, "I want to be a lion!" Her mom smiled and said, "Alright, let's make you a lion costume." + +They gathered some things around the house, such as an old bedsheet and a few buttons. They created the costume and Lily put it on. She felt so excited and ran around the house, roaring like a lion and skipping as she went. + +When she was done, her mom hugged Lily and said, "You look so cute in your lion costume! Great job, Lily." + +Lily was so happy and she ran around the house again, skipping and roaring. She had so much fun in her lion costume! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. She was 3 years old and she liked playing games. One day, she wanted to play on her rocking chair. She said, “Mommy, can I rock on my chair?†+ +Her mom said, “Yes, of course you can, Sophie. Just make sure you don’t rock too wide or it may break.†+ +So Sophie sat on the chair and started rocking. She rocked back and forth, back and forth, until her mom said, “That’s enough now, Sophie. You did a really tidy job rocking on that chair.†+ +So Sophie stopped rocking, but she felt really proud of how she had rocked. She smiled and said, “Yes, I rocked wide and tidyâ€. And her mom smiled too. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Joe had been feeling restless. His mom noticed and said, "Why are you so restless, Joe?" Joe shrugged and said, "I dunno. I'm just kinda bored." His mom smiled and said, "I know what will help. Come with me." + +Joe followed her outside and she said, “Let’s go talk to the animals in the barn.†Joe was filled with excitement, so he ran ahead and opened the door to the barn. Inside he found a cow, a horse, a goat, and two chickens. Joe murmured, “Hi, animals.†+ +The animals were scared to see Joe, so he tried a different approach. He whispered, “I’m not here to cause trouble, I just want to be quiet so I can listen.†Suddenly, the animals began to come closer and sniff Joe. He felt so safe, so he began to pet each of the animals with care. + +Joe’s mom smiled as she watched her son connect with the animals. She knew that something special was happening for Joe. He felt so peaceful, and he knew that despite feeling restless sometimes, he would always have his animal friends if he felt alone. +Once upon a time there was a nurse who was always so encouraging. She would always tell her patients, "you can do this!" and "you'll get better soon!" + +One day, while she was out walking, she stumbled upon a mysterious old window. It was covered in beautiful vines and leaves, but it had a big rusty padlock on it. + +The nurse thought, "How mysterious! Maybe I can help unveil this window's secrets." She tugged and pushed at the lock, but it wouldn't come off. + +Suddenly, a small voice came from behind her. She turned around to see a little girl, about three years old. + +The little girl said, "I can help you open the window. Let's try again." The nurse was encouraged by the little girl and she said, "Okay, let's try it together." + +The little girl grabbed the rusty padlock and gave it a good tug. To their surprise, the padlock opened and the window's secrets were unveiled. + +The nurse thanked the little girl and said, "You are so brave and strong. You encouraged me to keep trying and now we can see what's behind the window!" + +The nurse and the little girl smiled as they admired the mysterious window. The nurse thanked the little girl again and they went their separate ways. +One day, Mina and her mother visited a flower shop. Mina had always wanted to buy some nice flowers for her bedroom. + +When they arrived, the shop was full of incredible blooms. Mina smiled and pointed to a beautiful rose bush. + +“Can I have that one?†she asked modestly. + +Mina’s mother smiled and shook her head. “Not yet, Mina,†she replied. + +Mina refused to give up. She looked around the shop and chose another type of flower. “How about this one?†she asked, still hopeful. + +Her mother smiled. “Let’s wait until you can read this sign,†she said, pointing to a sign on the shop wall. + +Mina couldn’t believe it. She refused to accept her mother’s answer and looked around the shop once more. + +Finally, Mina’s mother guided her daughter away from the shop. Mina shouted with excitement when she spotted a small daisy bush. + +“Yes! Can I have one of those?†Mina asked with a modest smile. + +Her mother nodded with a smile. “Yes, you can have one of those,†she said. + +Mina was thrilled to have been able to purchase her +Mandy was playing in her bedroom, when she noticed something unusual. She noticed a small ball on her bedroom floor. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, what's that?" + +Her mom said, "It's a new toy, Mandy! It's fun to play with." + +Mandy was excited and asked, "What does it include?" + +Her mom said, "It includes many small pieces and you have to arrange them on the floor. Are you ready to play?" + +Mandy said, "Yes, I'm ready!" + +Mandy and her mom spent the next hour playing with the toy, arranging the pieces in different ways. She had a lot of fun and learned a few new things. +One day, there was a person who wanted to record something. She was carrying a box with a button. She pressed the button and started to speak. + +Suddenly, a 3 year old child walked into the room. He saw the person with the box and asked, "What's that?" + +The person was frustrated. She said, "It's a box for recording a message." + +But the 3 year old child wouldn't leave. He kept saying, "Do it! Do it!" + +The person was very frustrated and told the child, "No! It's not for you. Please go away." + +But the 3 year old wouldn't leave. He kept saying, "Record! Record!" + +Finally, the person gave up and let him record a message. The 3 year old was very excited and he started to talk. He said all kinds of silly things in to the box. The person was secretly happy that she had let the child record after all. +Once upon a time, there was a very special lady. She always had lots of unusual things to supply to others. + +One day, a little boy knocked at her door and asked, "Do you have anything to supply?" + +"Why, yes," she said. She opened the door and showed him an unusual thing. "What an interesting thing," he exclaimed. + +The lady smiled and said, "This thing is perfect for you. I think you will like it!" + +The little boy thanked the lady and went on his way with the unusual thing. From then on, the little boy kept the thing safe and used it every day. He always remembered that special lady who supplied him with something so unique. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tim and Bob. They stepped onto a big, soft velvet rug. It was so peaceful and welcoming, they decided to take a rest. + +Tim said to Bob, "This is so peaceful here. Let's stay a while!" + +Bob agreed. He said, "I think this spot will be perfect for a pretend picnic. We can close our eyes and make believe there's food here! Let's do it!" + +Tim and Bob smiled and closed their eyes. They could smell the freshness of the velvet and feel the peace. They stepped away from the rug when they were ready and set off on their next adventure! +Once upon a time, a big huge monster lived in the woods. He was sneaky and mean and liked to steal things. + +One day, he saw a little girl playing in her garden. She was raking the leaves into a big pile. The monster thought, “That rake looks nice. I want to steal it!†+ +The monster snuck into the garden and grabbed the rake. The girl didn't see him, but she heard a noise and looked around. When she saw the monster, she was so scared she ran away screaming. + +The monster was happy with his new rake. He knew he had done something wrong, but he decided that it was okay to keep the rake. He walked away and nobody ever saw the big huge monster again. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Lucy and Sam. They were walking through a big, green field when Sam suggested they take a break. Lucy agreed and they stopped to rest. + +Suddenly, on the other side of the field, they noticed a huge flag billowing in the wind. Lucy started jumping up and down in excitement as she wanted to go and explore the flag. Sam thought this was a great idea and suggested they go and see it up close. + +The two friends ran across the field. When they arrived, the flag was even bigger than before. Lucy was so happy she could hardly contain her excitement. + +Sam suggested running around the flag a few times. Lucy agreed, so the two friends ran around the flag a few times, laughing and having a great time. + +When they were finished, they were both tired. Lucy told Sam that they should take the big flag with them, so they had something to remember their adventure by. Sam thought this was a fantastic idea, so they packed the flag up and began their walk home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to imagine things. He liked to imagine he was a brave knight or a powerful wizard. + +One day, the little boy stumbled across a giant, dragon-sized foot! It was a silly sight to see. "What could this huge foot possibly belong to?" the boy wondered aloud. + +The little boy made a foolish decision and decided to poke the giant foot. Suddenly, the foot came alive and spoke in a loud voice! +"Why would you try and poke me like that?" it growled. + +The little boy was shocked and frightened. He picked up his toys and ran away as fast as he could. He quickly realized his foolish mistake and knew he would not try and poke a giant Foot ever again. +John and Mary were best friends. They loved playing together. +One day they decided they would both go to university together. +John said happily, "What should we name our university?" +Mary thought for a minute and said, "How about The Generous University?" +John laughed and said, "That's a great name!" +So they decided to name their university The Generous University. +Both of them worked hard and studied a lot. With their hard work they both graduated from The Generous University. +John and Mary were so proud. They thanked their university for being so generous and giving them the opportunity to follow their dreams. +"Mommy, let's go to the backyard," shouted Sally. It was a warm sunny day and the little girl was thrilled to be able to play outdoors. + +"Okay, let's go," said Mommy. She grabbed Sally's hand and they both walked to the backyard. + +Once they reached the backyard, Sally's eyes lit up. There were so many things to do. She ran around the yard and started to explore. + +Mommy was watching Sally and suddenly she started to laugh. "What is it, Mommy?" asked Sally. + +"I just noticed that the family next door has a very wealthy backyard," said Mommy, squeezing Sally's hand. "Take a look." + +Sally looked over the fence and saw that the other family had a beautiful garden and a big tree house. "Oh wow!" she said, her eyes wide with amazement. + +"Yes, it's nice," said Mommy. "But you know, it's not about having a lot of things. We don't have to be wealthy to have fun in our backyard." + +Sally smiled. "That's true," she said. She hugged Mommy and said, "I'm glad we have our own backyard." +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who set off on a mission to find a powerful sword. He searched deep in a dark forest filled with scary creatures. The knight was brave, but he was also scared. + +He set his feet on the path and kept going. He kept going because he knew that the sword could save people in need. The further and deeper he set, the darker it got. He was so scared but he kept going. + +Finally, after walking deep into the forest and overcoming his fear, he found a hidden cave. Inside, he saw a bright, shining sword. It was the strongest sword he had ever seen. He set his hands on it and picked it up. + +The knight was so happy to have found the sword. With the sword, he could save even more people and be even braver. As he set off with the sword, he knew his mission was accomplished. +Mommy was getting ready for the party. She wore a pretty costume and was very excited. + +Tommy watched from across the room. He wanted to see what Mommy was wearing and why she was so excited. He wanted to go to the party too. + +"Mommy," Tommy asked, 'Can I go to the party too?" + +"No Tommy," Mommy replied, trying to be gentle, "It's not for little kids like you." + +Tommy was disappointed and hurt. He didn't want to stay at home. He wanted to go to the party like Mommy. + +Tommy watched as Mommy left the room. He continued to observe the costume laid out on the bed. He had a plan. Maybe if he wore Mommy's costume, they would let him go to the party! + +Tommy put on the costume, but it was too big for him. He tried to make it smaller by rolling up the sleeves and pant legs. As he was adjusting the costume, he heard a loud crash outside. He opened the door and saw Mommy tripping and falling down the stairs! + +Tommy rushed over to her. He was worried that she was hurt. Luckily, she was alright. + +Mommy looked up and saw Tommy in the costume. She laughed and said, "It looks like you can come to the party after all!" +Billy was walking to the station when he saw something strange. It was dark outside and he couldn't see what it was. He was curious and walked closer to take a better look. He realized it was an old station. It seemed to be abandoned and unoccupied for a long time. + +Billy was about to turn away when a voice called out to him. "Hey little buddy! What are you doing here?" He looked around and saw an old man waving at him. + +Billy was scared at first, but then he replied "I was just looking at the station. It seems nice." + +The old man smiled and said "That old station has been here for a long time. I used to take the train here when I was young. You should come with me and I'll show you around." + +Billy was excited and followed the old man to the station. They talked during their visit and when they got home, Billy couldn't believe how much fun he had. It was a fun and new experience for him and something he would never forget! +Once upon a time, in a far away land there was a wealthy giant. He was so big that he could fit a whole village in his hand. People loved him for his generous and kind heart. + +One day, the giant said to all the people around, “I want to share my wealth with the world! I am going to make a special treat for all of you to enjoy.†+ +He went to a cave and gathered some fresh honey. He put it in a big bowl and set it outside in the sun. Then he began to search for something special – something that would melt in the honey and make it even sweeter. He went from one corner of the world to another, looking for the perfect treat. + +Finally, he found it – a secret ingredient that would give the treat a special taste. He added it to the honey and the people all crowded around to see what the giant had made. + +When the bowl was opened, everyone gasped in wonder. There was a delicious, sweet treat that melted in their mouths like sugary sunshine. + +The giant smiled and said, “I hope you all enjoy this treat as much as I enjoyed making it for you!†And so the people ate, smiled, and thanked the giant for his kindness. +One day, two friends, Jack and Sam, were walking along a line in the park. Jack said to Sam, “Let’s race to the end of the line. The winner gets candy.†+ +Sam was so happy. “Yay! I promise I will win,†he said with a smile. + +They started the race but very soon Jack was way ahead. Sam couldn’t catch up and just watched Jack reach the end of the line. + +Jack was about to grab the candy when Sam screamed, “No wait! The promise!†+ +Jack stopped and said, “What do you mean?†+ +“You promised I could have the candy if I won the race,†said Sam, sad and angry. + +Jack looked at Sam and started to laugh. “Silly Sam,†he said. “I can’t keep the promise. I would never give you candy. I don’t even like you.†+ +Sam’s eyes filled with tears. He had been tricked! His face was bitter and he felt so sad. He turned around and started walking in the other direction, never wanting to see Jack again. +Once upon a time there was a very clever fox. He was walking in a beautiful forest and he saw a fork on the ground. He picked it up and said "Why, this is a very smooth fork!" He explored it closely and thought it could be used for many things. + +He kept walking and soon he saw a rabbit. The fox waved hi and said "Hi, Rabbit! What are you doing?" The Rabbit smiled and said "I'm eating a delicious carrot." The fox looked very excited and said "Can I have a bite?" The Rabbit said "Sure! Take this fork and you can have a bite!" + +The fox was so happy and thankful he said "Thank you, Rabbit! This fork is so smooth!" He ate the carrot and thanked the Rabbit again. After this, the fox thanked the Rabbit again and went on his merry way. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lexi. She lived in a town by the sea and her favourite thing to do was to sail her boat. + +Each day, she would sail past a big black rock. This rock was where the ghost of a sailor was said to live. Lexi had never seen the ghost, but she wanted to. + +On this particular day, Lexi set sail on her boat. As she sailed nearer to the black rock, a strong gust of wind blew. The gust of wind was so strong that it made Lexi's boat feel dizzy, like it was going to fly away! But Lexi held onto her boat and, suddenly, the ghost of a sailor appeared! + +Lexi was surprised. She said, "Hi Ghost!" The ghost smiled and said, "Good day, little girl!" Lexi was so happy that she'd seen the ghost, she said goodbye and sailed away as fast as she could! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He loved to watch the bright television. One day when Tim was playing with his cars, his mum said, +"Tim, it's time to go to bed, turn off the television." +Tim was sad and said, "Mum, I miss the television!" +Mum said, "That's ok, you can watch it again tomorrow." +Tim was happy and said, "Ok, I will miss it tonight and I will see it again tomorrow". +He turned off the television and said goodnight to it. +The next morning when Tim woke up, he was excited to turn on the bright television and watch his favourite show. He smiled and enjoyed his morning with the television. +Harry was a three year old, who loved to explore. His parents gave him one simple rule: don't go too far. But Harry didn't like to be told what to do, so he ignored the rule and ventured further than ever before. But he soon discovered he had gone too far, and he was lost. + +He felt frustrated and afraid. Tears began to pour from his eyes, but then he heard a voice behind him which said: "Don't cry, Harry. I'm here to help. Trust me." Harry turned around and saw an old man smiling at him. + +Harry didn't know if he should trust the man. So, he asked the man, "What should I do?" The man said, "I will help you find your way home. Just put your hand in my mouth." The man opened his mouth wide, but Harry was still afraid. + +The man said, "It's alright, Harry. I won't bite. Trust me, and you will find your way home." Harry thought for a while, and then he took a deep breath and trusted the old man. He put his hand in the man's mouth, and felt a warm and gentle embrace. + +After that, Harry and the old man continued their journey, and eventually they reached Harry's home. Harry was so relieved and happy to be home - he hugged his parents and thanked the old man for helping him find his way. The old man +Once upon a time there was a spider called Poppy. Poppy was tiny but she was very brave. +Poppy liked to explore and one day she spotted a cobweb in a dark corner. The cobweb was full of strange things. Poppy was brave so she decided to take a look. + +She slowly crept up to the cobweb and reached out for one of the strange things. Suddenly, a big hand appeared and grabbed her! Poppy was scared. She tried to wriggle free but the hand was too strong. + +Then she heard a quiet voice. It was coming from the hand. The voice said "Don't worry, I won't hurt you". Poppy realised the hand belonged to a kind old lady. The old lady told Poppy the cobweb was dangerous. She said it was full of poisonous things. + +Poppy thanked the old lady and then she scuttled away home. She was very relieved she had not been hurt. From then on, Poppy knew to stay away from dangerous cobwebs! +Jack and Jill were best friends. They were playing in Jill's garden one day and they were making plans. + +"What shall we do today?" asked Jack. + +"Let's have a picnic," said Jill. + +Jack was so excited that he jumped up and down. + +"I have an idea," said Jack. "Let's get some fragile chocolate and put it in our picnic baskets." + +Jill smiled and said, "That sounds like fun. What a great plan!" + +They went off to the store to buy the chocolate. When they came back, they made up a delicious picnic and spread out a blanket in the garden. + +The fragile chocolate was just right, and they had a wonderful time eating and playing together under the summer sunshine. +The sun was shining and the sky was mild. No clouds could be seen and everything was very quiet. + +Sammy and Max were playing in their backyard. Sammy was three and Max was five. + +Max said "Let's pretend to be musicians!" Sammy thought about it for a minute and then smiled and said "Yes, let's do it!" + +So Max took out his toy guitar and started to play. He closed his eyes and swayed as he made up a song. + +Sammy started to clap along and before long, he was dancing too. + +Suddenly, the door of the house opened and out popped their mom. She said "Hey! You two look like a couple of talented musicians. Are you ready for your music lesson?" + +Sammy smiled and said "Yes, mom! We are ready!" + +Max and Sammy hurried inside for their music lesson. This time, they were going to learn to play the drums and the piano. It looked like they were going to be real musicians in no time! +Once upon a time there was a sad little boy who wanted to taste something sweet. He was so excited when he saw the stage of candy at the store. He could not wait to take a bite! He quickly grabbed a handful of candy and plopped them in his mouth. + +But something was wrong, the candy tasted horrible. It was not sweet at all! The boy was so disappointed, he started to cry. He left the store feeling very sad. + +He decided to never taste any candy again. He went home and disobeyed his parents who had said not to ever buy candy. From then on, he refused to ever enter the store, or even see the stage of candy ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was happy and compassionate. Emily had a safe she kept her most prized possessions in. They were very special to her. + +One day, Emily's mom asked her to sort the safe. Emily did not want to, but she finally agreed to do what her mom asked. + +While Emily was sorting her safe, she overheard her mom talking to a friend. Her mom said that she was planning to sell some of Emily's things for money. Emily was very sad. + +Emily called out to her mom in tears and asked, why would you do that? Her mom said that it was because she needed money and had no other choice. But Emily felt that her mom was not being very compassionate. + +Emily was so upset that she ran away with her safe. She never returned and her family never saw her again. Even though Emily was sad to leave, she was proud of herself for defending her things and being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She had a pet rabbit called Daisy. Sarah and Daisy loved spending time together. + +One day Sarah decided to spoil Daisy and make a special treat for her. She cut up some potatoes and made a tasty salad for Daisy. Daisy was delighted and ate all the potato pieces. + +Suddenly, Sarah remembered a competition at school. It was a competition to find the tastiest potato dish. "Maybe Daisy and I could enter!" Sarah thought. + +She quickly got to work and cooked up the most delicious and competitive potato dish ever. When she finished, she tasted it. "Mmmm, this is a winner!" she said. + +Sarah took her potato dish to school the next day and held it proudly as she lined up with all the other competitors. In the end, she won first prize! Daisy was very proud of Sarah and they celebrated the victory with a special picnic. +The brother and sister had a special treat. It was unusual- something that nobody else had. The treat was so big that the siblings couldn't eat it all by themselves. + +So, the brother suggested that they split the treat. It sounded like a great idea. The siblings cut the treat in half and ate it together. + +But when they looked inside the treat, they realized something unusual. There was something else inside their treat- something special! There was a shiny, new toy hidden inside the treat. The toy was so exciting! + +The brother and sister rejoiced. They were so happy that they had decided to split the treat. It was the best decision they ever made. +Once upon a time there was a small girl who liked to explore the world. One day she went on an adventure and saw an attractive road. She was so excited to find this special road and she wanted to go down it. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I go down the road?" "Yes, but be careful and come back soon," her mom replied. + +The little girl ran onto the road and as she went further and further, she noticed more and more beautiful things. She wanted to explore and see more of the road but it began to get dark outside. + +When she turned around, she saw her mom waiting at the end of the road. Her mom said, "Close, it's time to go home now." + +The little girl was sad to leave the road but she felt happy that she had experienced such a beautiful adventure. She knew that she would remember the attractive road forever. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She loved to laugh. One day, she was crossing the street when she saw a big chest deep in the forest. She was curious and wanted to see what was in it, so she decided to go inside. + +When she opened the chest, Amy was surprised to see a bunny inside! The bunny was so cute that she couldn't help but to laugh. But then she started to worry; she had no idea how the bunny got inside the chest. + +Amy walked up to the bunny and asked, "Where did you come from?" The bunny simply replied: "I just hopped in the chest and closed it behind me." Amy found this strange, so she closed the chest again but this time she put a rock on top so the bunny would stay inside. + +Amy was still worried so she went back home to find her mom. She told her mom the whole story and her mom laughed. Then, after thinking it through, she hugged Amy and said, "That was an adventure! Don't worry, the bunny is safe now." + +Amy was relieved and went back to the forest to check on the bunny. She laughed when she saw him hopping around happily inside the chest. With the bunny safe, Amy was no longer worried. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One day, they decided to discuss something important. The first friend had a different view than the other friend. The first friend was very sleepy, so they agreed to talk about it another day. + +The next day, they talked again. They discussed the view of the first friend and both agreed that it made sense. They were happy that they could talk together peacefully. + +A few days later, they continued the discussion. Eventually, they both agreed on a solution they were happy with. Both of them thought it was better than the initial view. + +The two friends hugged and thanked each other for discussing the view. They were very happy that they trusted each other and worked together to find a good answer. +It was a jolly day and Birdie was walking in the forest. She heard the sweet sound of an unfamiliar song and it made her curious. She followed the sound and eventually found a tree stump with a guitar leaning against it. There was a rabbit sitting on the stump and playing the guitar. + +Birdie watched him for a moment before she finally spoke. "What are you doing?" + +The rabbit smiled and said "I'm playing a song for the forest animals. Would you like to play too?" + +Birdie nodded eagerly and the rabbit handed her the guitar. She strummed the strings and made some funny sounds. The rabbit laughed and said "You're a natural! You have the making of a jolly musician!" + +When Birdie finished the song, the rabbit thanked her and they parted ways. Birdie felt happy and so hummed the song as she walked away. She felt a joy in her heart that she couldn't explain and knew that one day, she'd return to the forest and share her music with the animals again. +One afternoon, Nana and Benny were walking to the beach. Benny was only 3, and very nosy. He wanted to know what was in Nana’s bag. + +“What’s in your bag, Nana?†Benny asked curiously. + +“It’s a surprise, Benny!†Nana said with a smile. When they reached the beach, Nana opened her bag and revealed a blue tube. + +“This is for you, Benny!†Nana said. + +“What do I do with it?†Benny asked. + +“It’s a tube! You can dive inside it,†Nana said. + +Benny was so excited. He jumped into the tube and started floating around in the water. He dove over and over following the fish beneath. After a while, he was so tired he had to take a break. + +Nana laughed and said, “You sure are nosy, Benny!†+ +Benny smiled and said, “I like to explore!†Then he headed back into the tube and kept on diving. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very jealous because her brother got to ride in a taxi. She wanted to go too, but she was just a bit too young. + +One day, her Mom said she could walk with her brother to the taxi stop and watch him go. The little girl's face lit up with joy and she ran to get her shoes. + +At the taxi stop, her brother said he was a bit nervous about the ride. But the little girl smiled and said, "Don't worry, it will heal you." Her brother looked surprised but he smiled back and hopped into the taxi. + +The little girl stayed at the stop and watched until the taxi drove off. She was still a bit jealous, but seeing her brother feeling less scared made her feel better. She knew that sometimes things as simple as a taxi ride can help to heal someone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She had curly blond hair and the prettiest dress you have ever seen. Sally put her dress on one morning and it was so sharp she decided to go for a walk with her mum. + +On the way to the park, Sally and her mum stopped to get an ice cream. She chose the strawberry flavour which looked so tasty. + +"Can I have one like that too?" Mum asked. + +Sally nodded her head and watched her mum as she paid for their ice creams. + +Finally they reached the park and they enjoyed their delicious ice creams while they watched the ducks in the pond. Sally couldn't be any happier with her tasty treat and sharp dress! +One day, a little girl was playing in her garden. She saw an enormous truck driving down the street. She wanted to get a closer look so she ran out of the garden and chased after it. + +"Where's it going?" she thought. + +Just then, she heard a voice calling out to her. It was her mother. + +"Come back here!" her mother said. "Don't cut across the street!" + +The little girl reluctantly stopped, and watched as the enormous truck drove away. She was sad that she couldn't follow it, but she had listened to her mother. + +"You made the right choice," her mother said, smiling. "But don't worry. We can find another huge truck to look at another day, if you like." + +The little girl smiled. She was glad her mother was there with her and that she had listened to her mom. She knew that it was important to always listen to grownups. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally and her best friend, Carl, were having a great time playing hide and seek in Sally's backyard. "Ready or not, here I come!", Carl yelled. As Carl looked around the backyard, he noticed a distant dictionary lying on the ground. He went over to take a closer look and was surprised to find that the dictionary was made up of two separate pieces. + +He picked up the pieces and said, "Hey Sally, come over here! Look what I found!" + +Sally was curious and excited when she saw the dictionary's pieces. She asked, "Do you think the pieces will fit back together?" + +Together, Carl and Sally worked on the puzzle until the dictionary was perfectly put back together. Afterward, Carl and Sally looked through the dictionary and played with words, learning many new and exciting things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jim. He was 3 years old. He was honest and friendly and always made people smile. + +One day, Jim was walking down the street. He saw a store with a big sign out front that said: "Ice-Cream Here!" He was very excited. So he entered the store. + +Inside the store, Jim saw lots of different flavors of ice-cream. He wanted to pick the best one, but he couldn't decide. So he went to ask the store keeper for help. + +"Can you please help me pick out the best ice-cream?" said Jim. + +The store keeper looked at Jim and said, "The best ice-cream is the strawberry-vanilla swirl. If you want it, then you'll have to be honest with me." + +Jim thought for a moment and then nodded his head. He said to the store keeper, "Yes, I will be honest. I promise!" + +The store keeper smiled and gave Jim the strawberry-vanilla swirl. Jim thanked the store keeper and happily left the store. + +Jim and the store keeper both left feeling happy. Jim had a delicious ice-cream, and the store keeper was glad that Jim had been honest. +Once upon a time there was a spider and her name was Tina. Tina was upset because she was all alone. She did not have any friends and she was always sad. + +But one day, something happened to change her mood! She saw someone walking pass her, and it was a big and strong lady. + +The big and strong lady said, "Hi Tina! I'm new here. May I be your friend?" + +Tina was so excited! She said, "Yes please be my friend!" + +So Tina and the big and strong lady became friends. They started to play together and soon they were the best of friends. They would spend every day playing and having fun. + +Tina was no longer upset, and she was grateful to have found a new and special friend. And that's how Tina and the big and strong lady became friends. + +The end. +Timmy was playing in the park. He spotted a seat under a tree and he wanted it. But when he got there, he realised it was bad. The seat had a big tear in it and it was made of rusty metal. It wasn't safe to sit down. + +Timmy didn't want that seat any more. He started looking around and he saw a new seat near the swings. It was colourful and there were no tears or rusty bits. "That seat looks much better," he thought. He walked over to the seat and sat down. He was happy that he could find a safe seat to sit on. + +Timmy wanted to stay on the seat forever. He decided to make it his special seat. Every day he went back to play on the swings and sit on his seat. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Gabby. She was three years old and lived in a big orange house with her parents. + +One day, Gabby lost one of her teeth. She felt sad and tears rolled down her cheeks. + +Her parents walked over to her and said, "Gabby, don't be sad. It happens to everyone! It means you are growing up and soon the tooth fairy will come. She will accept your tooth and bring you a surprise!" + +Gabby couldn't help but smile. She knew it was true! She took the orange tooth and carefully placed it under her pillow. + +She waited patiently and sure enough, the next morning when she opened her eyes, she found a shiny coin. The tooth fairy had accepted her tooth and left her a gift! She was so happy. + +Gabby couldn't believe it. With a happy smile, she hugged her parents and went off to show her friends her special coin. +Charlie wanted to go outside and explore. He put on his warm jacket and grabbed his beloved mask and exclaimed, "Let's go!" Charlie and his mom walked to the park together. Charlie observed the trees, the birds, and the squirrels. + +When they arrived, Charlie and his Mom heard a strange sound coming from the woods. + +Mom said to him, "Let's observe where that noise is coming from." Charlie had an idea. He put on his mask and said, "I'm brave, like a superhero! I'll investigate the noise!" His mom smiled and agreed. + +Charlie quietly walked into the woods. He followed the noise until he came into an open field. There, he saw a beautiful warm orange sunset. He smiled, feeling the warmth rays of sun. The noise he had heard had been the birds singing and celebrating the day. + +Charlie screamed with joy and ran back to his mom. He whispered to her, "Mom, I observed the most amazing thing. The birds were singing. It was so beautiful!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You observed that with your mask on. I'm so proud of you." Charlie grinned, happy to have done something brave. +Kelsey was the kindest girl around. She was always so thoughtful to her family and friends. One evening, as she was getting ready for bed, her tooth came loose. She quickly ran to show her mom. + +Kelsey said, "Look mom, my tooth is loose!" + +Her mom smiled, "That's great honey. Let's drop it into this cup and keep it safe until the tooth fairy comes." + +Kelsey was so excited. She carefully dropped her tooth and said goodnight to her mom. + +The next morning, Kelsey went to the kitchen to find something amazing: the tooth fairy had left a shiny gold coin and a note that read "thanks for being so thoughtful, Kelsey!". + +Kelsey was surprised and happy. She had learned that when you are kind and thoughtful to others, it can bring about amazing things. She put the note and coin away in her keepsake box, and smiled to herself. +Once upon a time there was a lovely porch. On this porch, surrounded by bright flowers and green grass, lived two friends: a butterfly and a bee. + +The two friends spent a lot of time together. They would play tag and hide and seek, and tell one another stories. + +One day, the bee wanted to order something for himself. He called out to the butterfly, "Let's get something on the porch!" + +But the butterfly didn't think it was a good idea. He said, "No, let's not get anything, that's not very nice. Let's just enjoy the lovely porch and the flowers together." + +The bee thought about what the butterfly said. He realized it was true – the porch was lovely and it was great to spend time together. + +So they agreed they would not order anything and enjoy the time they had together instead. + +This short story teaches us that it's important to appreciate the good things around us, like friends and lovely porches, rather than ordering things that may not be as important. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Benny's friend Sally said, "Let's go underground and explore!" Benny was scared because he heard it was dangerous, but he didn't want to be a scaredy-cat, so he went with Sally. + +They went down a big hole and found themselves in a dark and scary tunnel. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big wheel spinning towards them. They were so scared that they started to run as fast as they could. When they got out of the tunnel, they saw that the big wheel was actually a ride at the carnival. Benny and Sally laughed and hugged each other, happy to be safe and sound. From that day on, Benny knew that it's always better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the grass and chase butterflies. But one day, Spot saw a big, dirty bone in the yard. He wanted to bite it so badly, but his owner said it was too dirty. + +Spot was sad, but he decided to go for a walk around the world instead. He saw tall trees and pretty flowers. He even saw some other dogs playing in a park. But as he was walking, he felt something strange in his mouth. It was the dirty bone! He had accidentally bitten it while he was walking. + +Spot was happy to have the bone, but he knew he had to clean it first. He ran back home and his owner helped him wash the bone until it was clean and shiny. From then on, Spot learned to be patient and wait for things to be safe to bite. And he continued to explore the world, always looking for new adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went on an adventure in his backyard. He looked around and saw a ladder leaning against the fence. Timmy wanted to climb the ladder and see what was on the other side of the fence. + +Timmy walked over to the ladder and climbed up. He looked over the fence and saw a big, organized garden full of flowers and vegetables. Timmy was so happy that he found something new and exciting. He climbed down the ladder and ran to tell his mom about the garden he found. + +From that day on, Timmy would often climb the ladder to peek over the fence and see the beautiful garden. He felt so lucky to have found the ladder and discover something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on paper with her crayons. One day, she found a big piece of paper that was spoiled with water. Lily didn't care and started drawing on it anyway. + +Her mom saw what she was doing and told her not to draw on spoiled paper. But Lily didn't listen and kept drawing. She even made a big bow on the paper with her crayons. + +The next day, Lily woke up and saw that her drawing was ruined. The spoiled paper had made the colors run and the bow she had drawn was now just a big mess. She felt sad and realized that she should have listened to her mom. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and not waste your time on spoiled things. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase squirrels. One day, Max found a bone in the yard. It was a great big bone! He was so happy and started to chew on it. + +Max's friend, Lily, came over to play. She saw the bone and wanted to play with it too. "Can I have a turn with the bone, Max?" she asked. Max didn't want to share the bone. "No, this is my bone," he said. + +Lily was sad and went home. Later, Max's owner reminded him that sharing is important and it's great to make friends happy. Max felt bad and went to find Lily. He gave her the bone and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color blue and owned a blue dress. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, had a toy car that he loved to play with. But when he tried to make it go, it wouldn't move. He said, "This car is stupid. It won't work!" + +Lily saw that Timmy was sad and wanted to help. She said, "I own a blue car that works really well. Do you want to play with it instead?" + +Timmy's face lit up with joy and he said, "Yes, please!" Lily ran home to get her toy car and brought it back to the park. Timmy played with it happily and they had a wonderful time together. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, he went to the park to find some carrots. He saw a friendly bunny named Lily. + +"Hi, Lily!" said Benny. "Do you know where I can find some carrots?" + +"Yes, I do," replied Lily. "There is a carrot patch over there." She pointed to a field. + +"Thank you, Lily!" said Benny. "You are very friendly." + +Benny hopped over to the carrot patch and found lots of yummy carrots to eat. He was very happy. Benny went back to Lily and said, "These carrots are so tasty! Thank you for your help." + +"You're welcome, Benny," said Lily. "I'm glad I could help you find some carrots." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special notebook that she loved to draw in. One day, Lily was very excited because she wanted to draw a picture of her favorite animal, a cat. + +Lily asked her mom to open her notebook so she could start drawing. Her mom opened the notebook and gave her a pencil. Lily drew a big, fluffy cat with a pink nose and whiskers. + +When Lily finished her drawing, she showed it to her mom. Her mom was very proud of her and told her what a great artist she was. Lily was so happy and excited that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for opening my notebook!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore new places and go on adventures. One day, she asked her mom if they could go on a picnic in the park. Her mom said yes, but they needed a map to find the perfect spot. + +Lily was impatient and demanded that they find the map quickly. Her mom smiled and said they would look for it together. They searched high and low until they found the map tucked away in a drawer. + +Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for finding the map. They followed the map and found the perfect spot for their picnic. They ate yummy sandwiches and played games in the sunshine. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for the adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and always wanted to see them bloom. One day, she went to her grandma's house and saw a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers. "Wow, grandma! Look at all the pretty flowers! When will they bloom?" asked Lily. + +"In a few weeks, dear. They need some time to grow," replied grandma. + +Lily was excited to see the flowers bloom and went to school the next day. But when she opened her lunchbox, she saw something disgusting inside. "Eww, what is this?" she said to her friend. + +"It looks like a rotten apple," replied her friend. + +Lily didn't want to eat the disgusting apple, so she threw it away. Later that day, she went back to her grandma's house and saw that the flowers were starting to bloom. "Look grandma, the flowers are blooming! They are so pretty!" exclaimed Lily. + +"Yes, they are. And they smell so good too," said grandma. + +Lily was happy to see the flowers bloom and forgot all about the disgusting apple. She spent the rest of the day playing in the garden and enjoying the beautiful flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink ball. It was round and bouncy. A little girl loved to play with it every day. But one day, the ball vanished! The little girl looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She was very sad because she loved that big pink ball so much. + +The little girl asked her friends if they had seen the ball, but they hadn't. She even asked her mom and dad, but they didn't know where it went. The little girl was so upset that she started to cry. + +But then, something amazing happened! The big pink ball suddenly appeared out of nowhere! It had been hiding behind a bush the whole time. The little girl was so happy to see her ball again. She hugged it tightly and promised to never let it vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy little house made of cheese. One day, Max saw a big cord lying on the ground near his house. He knew he needed it to complete his plan. + +Max had a plan to get more cheese than he could ever eat. He carefully tied one end of the cord to his house, and the other end to a big piece of cheese across the field. Max knew the cord would help him get the cheese without being seen by the cat who lived nearby. + +That night, Max put his plan into action. He crept across the field, following the cord until he reached the cheese. He nibbled on the cheese until he was full, then followed the cord back to his house. Max was so happy that his plan was complete! From that day on, Max used the cord to get all the cheese he wanted, and he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite magazine that he loved to read. He would read it every day before bed. One day, Timmy's magazine was gone. He looked everywhere for it but he couldn't find it. Timmy was very sad because he missed his magazine. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and she said, "Don't worry Timmy, we will find your magazine. Let's look for it together." They looked all over the house but still couldn't find it. Timmy's mom told him, "It's okay if we can't find the magazine. We can always find something else to read. What's important is that we have each other. You can always depend on me to make you happy." + +Timmy realized that his mom was right. He didn't need his magazine to be happy. He had his mom who was dependable and always there for him. From that day on, Timmy learned that material things are not as important as the people we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast every day. One day, her mommy made her waffles but they tasted bitter. Lily didn't like it and she cried. + +Mommy felt sad that Lily didn't like the waffles. She wanted to make her happy. Mommy decided to send Lily's daddy to the store to buy some yummy syrup to put on the waffles. Daddy came back with the syrup and Lily was so happy. She ate the waffles with the syrup and smiled. + +Lily learned that sometimes things don't taste good, but we can always ask for help and find a solution. She also learned to be grateful for the people who love and care for her. From that day on, Lily always said "thank you" to her mommy and daddy for everything they did for her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily went to the grocery store with her mommy. They needed to buy food for dinner. Lily saw a red apple and asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said yes, and Lily was so happy. + +But then, Lily saw a vegetable that she hated. It was green and yucky. She told her mommy that she didn't want it. Her mommy said it was okay and they didn't have to buy it. + +Lily and her mommy paid for their groceries and went home. They cooked the food and ate dinner together. Lily loved the red apple, but she was happy that they didn't have to eat the yucky green vegetable she hated. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her doll named Daisy. One day, Lily and Daisy went to the park to play. They had so much fun on the swings and slides. But then, Lily saw a shiny key on the ground. + +She picked it up and showed it to Daisy. "Look, Daisy! A key! Let's see what it unlocks!" Lily said excitedly. They searched and searched until they found a door that the key fit into. But when they opened the door, they saw that it was a fake emergency door. + +Lily realized that it was wrong to try to unlock doors that don't belong to her. She said, "Daisy, we should never try to open doors that we don't know where they lead to. It's not safe." From that day on, Lily learned to always ask for permission before trying to unlock anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he never liked to clean up his room. His mom would always ask him to clean up his toys, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and saw that it was very messy. She said, "Timmy, please clean up your toys. Your room is a mess!" Timmy replied, "But Mom, I don't want to clean up. It's too hard." + +His mom said, "I know it can be hard, but if you complete the task, you will feel proud of yourself. And remember, if you don't clean up, your toys might tip over and break." Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided to clean up his toys. He worked hard and completed the task. His mom was proud of him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy always cleaned up his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the market with his mother. They would buy fruits and vegetables and sometimes even toys. One day, Timmy saw a man cleaning the market. The man was using a broom to sweep the floor. Timmy went up to him and asked, "Why are you cleaning the market?" The man replied, "I have to clean the market so that it is nice and clean for everyone." Timmy nodded his head and said, "I want to help you clean the market too!" + +The man smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Timmy. But first, you have to study hard in school so that you can grow up to be a smart and successful person." Timmy promised to study hard and make the man proud. From that day on, Timmy would always remember the kind man who cleaned the market and inspired him to study hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. He would run and jump and laugh with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag. Timmy was "it" and he was chasing after his friend Billy. + +Suddenly, Timmy tripped on a rock and fell down. He scraped his knee and it started to hurt. Timmy's friends saw that he was hurt and they wanted to help him. They knew that Timmy's mom would be very bitter if he came home with a big scrape on his knee. + +So, Timmy's friends helped him up and they all started to hurry back to Timmy's house. They wanted to make sure that Timmy's mom could clean up his scrape and make it feel better. Timmy was grateful for his friends and he knew that he was lucky to have such kind and caring friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy bricks. He would build big towers and castles with them. + +One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, it's time to go to bed. Your bricks need to rest too." + +Timmy replied, "But I want to keep playing. I want to become a great builder when I grow up!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You can become a great builder, but you need to get some sleep first." + +So Timmy went to bed, with his bricks beside him. But in the middle of the night, a fire broke out in the house. Timmy and his bricks became warm and scared. They tried to escape, but the fire was too big. + +Sadly, Timmy and his bricks didn't make it out alive. The firefighters found them the next day, all burnt and broken. Timmy's dream of becoming a great builder was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily saw an old man with a cane walking down the street. She ran up to him and said, "Hi, what's your name?" + +The old man smiled and said, "My name is Mr. Brown. What's yours?" + +"My name is Lily," she replied. "Why do you have a cane?" + +"I need it to help me walk," Mr. Brown explained. + +Lily blinked her eyes and said, "I'm sorry you need a cane. Can I help you?" + +Mr. Brown's heart opened up with joy. "Thank you, Lily. That is very kind of you. Remember, it's always nice to help others who need it." + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. They made chocolate chip cookies that smelled so good. + +Lily's mommy told her to clean up the kitchen before they ate the cookies. Lily didn't want to clean, she just wanted to eat the cookies. But her mommy said, "No cookies until the kitchen is clean." + +Lily started to clean, but she was very slow. Her mommy said, "Lily, hurry up! The cookies will get cold." Lily said, "Okay, mommy. I will fold the towels and then we can eat the cookies." + +But as Lily was folding the towels, she accidentally knocked over a glass of milk. The milk spilled all over the clean floor. Lily's mommy was very upset. She said, "Lily, you made a mess! Now we can't eat the cookies. We have to clean up the milk." + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to eat the cookies. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I will clean up the milk." But it was too late. The cookies were ruined and they couldn't eat them. Lily learned that it's important to clean up before eating cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and would spend hours making pictures in her special drawer. One day, her mommy told her she could go outside and play, but she had to be careful and not go near the road. Lily promised to be careful and her mommy permitted her to go outside. + +Lily ran outside and played with her toys for a while, but then she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She forgot about her promise to be careful and ran towards the road. Suddenly, a car came speeding down the road and hit her. Lily was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Her mommy was very sad and wished she had never permitted Lily to go outside. Lily's special drawer of drawings was left untouched and empty, reminding her mommy of the day she lost her clever little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a big pirate ship. The pirates sailed the ship across the big blue sea. One day, they found a treasure on a sandy beach. The treasure was big and shiny. + +The pirates were very happy and they wanted to talk about the treasure. They talked and talked until they decided to hide the treasure in a big cave. They hoped no one would find it. + +But one day, a little girl named Lily found the treasure. She was so happy and she ran to her mom to talk about the big treasure. Lily's mom was surprised and they both went back to the cave to look at the treasure. It was the biggest treasure they had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the library because he liked to read books about animals. One day, Timmy went to the library with his mom. They saw Timmy's friend, Billy, there too. Billy was trying to read a difficult book about space, but he was having trouble understanding it. + +Timmy's mom suggested that Billy ask the librarian for help. But Billy was too shy and thought it might embarrass him. Timmy told Billy that it's okay to ask for help, and that everyone needs help sometimes. Billy finally asked the librarian for help, and she explained the difficult book to him in a way that he could understand. + +After that, Billy wasn't embarrassed anymore and was happy that he could understand the book. Timmy and Billy continued to read their books together, and they both had a great time at the library. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, they decided to make some cookies. Lily helped her mom mix all the ingredients together. She loved to stir the bowl with a big spoon. + +After they put the cookies in the oven, Lily and her mom decided to play a game. They played hide and seek, and Lily scored lots of points by finding her mom in tricky hiding spots. + +When the cookies were finished baking, they took them out of the oven and put them on a plate. Lily and her mom sat down to enjoy their peaceful snack together. The cookies were delicious, and Lily felt very happy to have spent the day with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her mommy. One day, while they were playing, they saw a dove flying in the sky. + +"Look mommy, a bird!" said Lily. + +"Yes, that's a dove," said mommy. + +Suddenly, the dove scattered some seeds on the ground. + +"Can we feed the dove mommy?" asked Lily. + +"Of course we can," said mommy. + +Lily and her mommy obediently scattered some seeds on the ground for the dove to eat. The dove happily ate the seeds and flew away. + +"That was fun mommy," said Lily. + +"I'm glad you enjoyed it," said mommy. + +And they continued to play in the park, happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling sick and her mommy gave her some medicine to make her feel better. Lily didn't like the taste, but she knew it would help her feel better. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah saw that Lily wasn't feeling well and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she had a headache and her tummy hurt. Sarah was very thoughtful and wanted to help her friend feel better. + +Sarah asked Lily if she wanted to make some paper airplanes together. Lily loved making paper airplanes, so they sat down and started folding paper. While they were folding, Sarah told Lily a funny joke and Lily started to laugh. She forgot about her headache and tummy ache for a little while. + +After they finished folding the paper airplanes, Sarah said, "I hope you feel better soon, Lily. Maybe we can play together again when you're feeling better." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Sarah. You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help wrap a present for her friend's birthday. Lily was very excited to help her mommy. They got some colorful paper and wrapped the present fast. + +After they finished, Lily's mommy said, "Let's pour some glitter on the present to make it sparkle." Lily was happy to help pour the glitter on the present. They both smiled and admired the beautiful present they had wrapped. + +Lily's mommy said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are a great helper." Lily felt proud of herself and hugged her mommy. From that day on, Lily loved helping her mommy wrap presents and pour glitter on them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he heard his mom say that they were going to the park next week. Timmy was so excited! He couldn't wait for next week to come. + +The next week finally came and Timmy and his mom went to the park. While they were there, they saw a weird looking bird. It had bright green feathers and a long beak. Timmy thought it was so cool! He wanted to come back to the park every week to see the weird bird again. + +After they saw the weird bird, Timmy and his mom played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun! Timmy was sad when it was time to go home, but he knew they would come back to the park again next week. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a job, he helped his mom clean the house. One day, Timmy went outside to play. The sun went down and it got dark outside. Timmy got scared and ran back inside. His mom asked him what was wrong and Timmy replied, "It's too dark outside, I don't like it." His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to protect you." Timmy felt better and went to bed, dreaming of playing outside in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who loved to sail on the lake. One day, he met a little rabbit who was hopping along the shore. "Hello there!" said the owl. "Do you want to race with me on my sailboat?" + +The rabbit was excited and said, "Yes! Let's race!" So they both got on the sailboat and started to race across the lake. The wind was blowing fast and the waves were big, but the owl was a very wise sailor and he knew how to handle the boat. + +The rabbit was having so much fun racing with the owl that he forgot all about winning. "This is great!" he said. "I love sailing with you, Mr. Owl!" And the owl smiled and said, "I love sailing with you too, little rabbit. Let's race again soon!" And they sailed off into the sunset, happy and content. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went outside to play. He loved the wind because it made his kite fly high in the sky. Timmy saw his friend, Billy, playing with his toys. Timmy asked, "Do you want to fly my kite with me?" Billy shook his head and said, "No, I don't like kites." Timmy shrugged and said, "Okay, maybe next time." + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he had shared his toys with Billy. Timmy felt ashamed because he forgot to share. He said, "I didn't share my toys with Billy, but I will next time." His mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Timmy. Just remember to be kind to your friends." Timmy nodded his head and went to bed, dreaming about the wind and flying his kite with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but he was sad because he didn't have a road to drive them on. + +One day, Timmy's dad asked him what was wrong. Timmy told him that he wanted to create a road for his cars. + +His dad smiled and said, "Let's make a road together!" They got some paper and crayons and drew a road that went all around the room. + +Timmy was so happy and he drove his cars on the road all day. But the cars were very noisy and his mom asked them to quiet down. Timmy and his dad laughed and promised to drive more quietly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily and her friend Jack were playing in the park when they saw a spooky house. Jack said, "I don't like that house. It looks scary." Lily said, "Don't worry, my dad said it's just an old house. No one lives there anymore." + +Later that day, Lily's dad asked her to go to the store to buy some milk. Lily said, "Okay, I will go. I'm reliable." As she was walking to the store, she heard a noise. "What was that?" she thought. Suddenly, she saw a ghost! The ghost said, "I am here to disturb you." + +Lily was scared, but she remembered what her dad had told her. She said, "I am not afraid of you. You are just a ghost. You can't hurt me." The ghost disappeared and Lily continued on her way to the store. When she got home, she told her dad about the ghost. He said, "I knew you could handle it. You are a brave and reliable girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a pretty leaf on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a leaf!" she said. + +Her mom was grateful that Lily found the leaf. "That's so nice, Lily! Can you guess what kind of tree it came from?" she asked. Lily looked at the leaf closely and shook her head. "I don't know, Mommy. But it's pretty!" she said with a smile. + +Lily decided to keep the leaf and put it in her special box of treasures. She was so happy and grateful to have found such a beautiful leaf. From that day on, she always looked for more special treasures whenever she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play on the carpet in Lily's room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to vacuum the carpet. Lily didn't want to do it because she wanted to play with Max instead. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big truck carrying a lot of boxes. She asked Max, "Do you hear that noise? What is it?" Max barked and ran to the door. Lily followed him and saw that her dad had come home with a surprise. + +Her dad opened one of the boxes and pulled out a new toy for Max. Lily was so happy that she vacuumed the carpet right away so they could play with the toy. Max was so excited that he ran around the room and made the carpet messy again. Lily laughed and said, "Max, you are such a silly dog!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who grew pumpkins in his garden. Every day, he would water them and make sure they were happy. One day, a little girl came to the farmer and asked if she could have a pumpkin. The farmer was so helpful and gave her the biggest pumpkin he had. + +The little girl was so happy and took the pumpkin home. She wanted to make a pumpkin pie for her family. However, she didn't know how to make it. Her mom told her to ask the farmer for help. So, the little girl went back to the farmer and asked him for help. The farmer was happy to help and taught her how to make a delicious pumpkin pie. + +The little girl went home and made the pie for her family. They loved it and asked her how she made it. She told them about the kind farmer who gave her the pumpkin and taught her how to make the pie. From that day on, the little girl and her family were grateful to the farmer and always visited him to say thank you. This story teaches us that being kind and helpful can improve the lives of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went camping with her family in the forest. They set up a tent and made a fire. Lily helped her mom stir the soup they were making for dinner. + +After dinner, they went for a walk and saw a graceful deer. It had big antlers and was eating some leaves. Lily was very happy to see the deer. + +Later that night, they went to sleep in their tent. Lily was a little scared of the dark, but her dad told her to think of the graceful deer and she would feel better. She closed her eyes and imagined the deer running through the forest. Soon, she fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his round ball. He would kick it and throw it all around. One day, Timmy's ball got a hole in it and it wouldn't bounce anymore. Timmy was so sad and miserable. + +Timmy's dad told him not to worry and they went to the store to buy a new ball. Timmy was so excited to pick out a new ball. He examined every ball in the store until he found the perfect one. It was big and bouncy and round just like his old ball. Timmy was so happy and he couldn't wait to play with his new ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was very happy and started to play on the swings. Suddenly, the wind started to blow and it was very cold. Lily began to shiver and her mom noticed that she was feeling cold. + +Mom: "Are you cold, Lily?" + +Lily: "Yes, mommy. I'm cold." + +Mom: "Let's go home and get you a warm blanket." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I'm sorry for being cold." They went home and Lily cuddled up in her warm blanket, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote all her secrets. One day, Lily was feeling grumpy because she lost her favorite toy. Her mom asked her what was wrong, and Lily said, "I lost my toy, and I'm sad." Her mom said, "Let me show you something that will cheer you up." + +They went outside and her mom showed her a beautiful butterfly. Lily was happy and forgot about her toy. She ran to her room to write about the butterfly in her diary. The next day, Lily's mom couldn't find her. She searched everywhere and finally found her diary. Inside, she saw that Lily wrote about running away to find more butterflies. Her mom was sad because Lily didn't tell her where she was going. + +They searched for Lily and finally found her in the forest. She was sitting by a tree, crying. Her mom hugged her and asked why she ran away. Lily said, "I wanted to find more butterflies to show you, but I got lost." Her mom was happy Lily was safe, but sad that she didn't tell her where she was going. From that day on, Lily promised to always tell her mom where she was going. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching her favorite show on the television every day. But one day, the television was broken and it didn't work anymore. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, the television is broken. Can you fix it?" But her mom said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. I don't know how to fix it. Maybe we need to buy a new one." Lily was even more sad and started to cry. + +Then, her dad came home and Lily ran to him. "Daddy, the television is broken. Can you fix it?" she asked. Her dad said, "Let me take a look." He tried to fix it, but it was too broken. "I'm sorry, Lily. We need to buy a new one," he said. + +Lily was still sad, but then her dad said, "But you know what we can do? We can go outside and play together. We don't need a television to have fun." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, let's go play." They went outside and had a great time together. Lily realized that even though the television was broken, she could still have fun with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing on the swings, Lily noticed her belt was loose. She asked her mommy to help her fix it. + +Mommy pulled the belt tight and Lily felt safe again. She swung higher and higher, feeling the wind in her hair. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and the swing started to wobble. + +Lily's mommy quickly told her to shut her eyes and hold on tight to the swing. Lily did as she was told and the swing slowed down. When she opened her eyes, she saw that she was still high up in the sky. She smiled and thanked her mommy for keeping her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her dolls when she accidentally knocked over a chair. The chair was very flexible and bent easily. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the chair on the ground. "What happened?" she asked. + +"I knocked over the chair," Lily replied. + +"It's okay," her mom said. "Let's pick it up and put it back in its place." + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful when playing with things and to always clean up after herself. She also learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that calling for help is always a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cool lamp in his room that he loved to turn on at night. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her weigh some apples. Timmy was excited to help, so he got on the scale first to see how much he weighed. Then, they put the apples on the scale and Timmy watched as the numbers went up. After they were done, Timmy's mom said, "Good job, Timmy! You're getting so big and strong!" Timmy smiled and turned on his cool lamp to celebrate. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch videos on his tablet. He would watch videos about animals, cars, and even superheroes. One day, Timmy's tablet broke and he didn't know how to fix it. He asked his mommy for help, but she didn't know how to fix it either. + +Timmy felt sad because he couldn't watch his favorite videos anymore. But then, his daddy came home and he knew how to fix the tablet! Timmy was so happy and he hugged his daddy. Daddy was happy too because he made Timmy smile. + +After the tablet was fixed, Timmy realized that he needed to be more careful with it. Daddy told him that the tablet was flexible, but if he dropped it too many times, it might break again. Timmy promised to be more careful and he thanked his daddy for fixing his tablet. +Once upon a time, there was a big stone. It was heavy and hard to move. One day, a little girl came by and saw the stone. She tried to push it, but it was too heavy. Then, the sun went away and it started to get cold. The little girl felt a chill and her fingers started to freeze. She looked at the stone and had an idea. She climbed on top of the stone and wrapped herself up in a warm blanket. The stone was like a big chair that kept her safe and warm. She was so happy that she fell asleep on the stone. The next morning, when she woke up, the sun was shining and she felt better. She hugged the stone and said thank you for keeping her warm. From that day on, the little girl visited the stone every time she felt cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wandered away from her house and got lost. She saw a kind lady and asked her for help. The lady took her back to her house and called her mommy and daddy. + +When they arrived, they were very sorry that they lost Lily. They hugged her tightly and promised to never let her wander away again. Lily was happy to be back home and safe with her family. She learned that it's important to always stay close to her house and not wander too far away. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with many roots. The roots were very strong and helped the tree stand up tall. The tree was very reliable and gave shade to all the animals in the forest. + +One day, a little bird came to the tree and asked if he could build a nest in its branches. The tree welcomed the little bird and said he could stay as long as he liked. + +The little bird built a cozy nest in the tree's branches and laid some eggs. But one day, a big storm came and the wind was too strong for the tree. The tree fell down and the little bird's nest was destroyed. The little bird was very sad and had to find a new home. + +From then on, the little bird learned that even the most reliable things can't always be trusted. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing to do was to imagine. They imagined they were pirates, astronauts, superheroes and more. + +Yesterday, they imagined they were explorers in the jungle. They found a big tree with thick branches and leaves. They climbed up the tree and pretended it was their secret base. They looked for animals and treasures with their binoculars and maps. + +"Look, Tom, I see a monkey!" Lily said, pointing to a brown furry thing. + +"Wow, Lily, you're right! And I see a parrot!" Tom said, spotting a colorful bird. + +They were so happy and excited. They wanted to see more animals. They climbed higher and higher up the tree. + +But then, they heard a loud crack. The branch they were on was breaking. They were too heavy for it. They screamed and held on tight. + +"Help, help!" they cried. + +Luckily, their moms heard them. They ran to the tree and saw their children in danger. They called the park ranger, who came with a ladder. He helped Lily and Tom down from the tree. They were scared and sorry. + +"Are you okay, kids?" the park ranger asked. + +"Yes, we're okay. Thank you for saving us," Lily and Tom said. + +"You're welcome. But you should be more careful. This tree is old and weak. You could have fallen and hurt yourself. You should not climb too high or too fast," the park ranger said. + +"We're sorry, park ranger. We were just imagining. We wanted to see more animals," Lily and Tom said. + +"Imagining is good, kids. It's fun and creative. But you should also use your common sense. You should respect the nature and the rules. You should not put yourself or others in danger. Do you understand?" the park ranger said. + +"Yes, we understand. We learned our lesson. We will be more careful next time," Lily and Tom said. + +They hugged their moms and thanked the park ranger again. They went home and promised to be good explorers. They still imagined, but they also listened and obeyed. They realized that imagining is fun, but safety is important. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +They ran to the tree and looked for a way to go up. Tim saw a twig on the ground. He picked it up and said, "Look, Lily, I have a magic wand. I can make anything happen with this twig." + +Lily ignored him. She did not like magic. She liked real things. She said, "That is not a magic wand. That is just a twig. It cannot do anything. Let's climb the tree and find a bird's nest." + +Tim was sad. He wanted Lily to play with him and his magic wand. He said, "No, Lily, this is a magic wand. Watch, I will make the tree grow bigger and bigger." + +He waved the twig in the air and said, "Tree, grow bigger and bigger. Magic wand, make it happen." + +Nothing happened. The tree did not grow bigger. Lily laughed. She said, "See, Tim, I told you. That is not a magic wand. That is just a twig. Come on, let's climb the tree." + +She grabbed a branch and pulled herself up. Tim followed her. He did not want to be alone. He still held the twig in his hand. He hoped it was a magic wand. + +They climbed higher and higher. They saw many leaves and bugs and birds. They felt the wind and the sun. They were happy. + +But then, something unusual happened. The tree started to shake. The branches started to move. The leaves started to fall. The birds started to fly away. + +Tim and Lily were scared. They did not know what was happening. They looked down and saw a big truck. The truck had a big saw. The saw was cutting the tree. + +Tim and Lily screamed. They wanted to get down. They wanted to run away. They wanted to be safe. + +Tim remembered his twig. He said, "Lily, maybe this is a magic wand. Maybe it can help us. Maybe it can stop the truck and the saw." + +He waved the twig in the air and said, "Truck, stop. Saw, stop. Magic wand, make it happen." + +Nothing happened. The truck did not stop. The saw did not stop. The tree kept shaking. The branches kept moving. The leaves kept falling. + +Lily said, "Tim, that is not a magic wand. That is just a twig. It cannot do anything. We have to climb down and run away." + +She grabbed a branch and tried to lower herself. Tim followed her. He dropped the twig. He did not want it anymore. He wanted to be safe. + +They climbed down and ran away. They were scared and sad. They did not like the truck and the saw. They did not like the tree being cut. + +They looked back and saw the tree falling. They heard a loud crash. They felt a big thud. + +They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had a magic wand. They wished they could save the tree. They wished they could play in the park. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play at the park. There is a big slide at the park. Lily and Tom want to slide on it. + +"Let's go slide!" Lily says to Tom. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Tom says. They run to the slide. Lily goes first. She climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She laughs and says, "Whee!" + +Tom sees Lily slide. He wants to slide too. He climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. But he is scared. The slide is too high and too fast. He cries and says, "No, no, no!" + +Lily hears Tom cry. She runs to him and says, "What's wrong, Tom? Why are you crying?" + +"I don't like the slide!" Tom says. "It's too high and too fast! It's terrible!" + +Lily hugs Tom and says, "It's OK, Tom. You don't have to slide if you don't want to. We can play something else." + +Tom nods and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Tom leave the slide and go to the swings. They swing and smile. They have fun. They forget about the terrible slide. They are happy. Soon, it is time to go home. They say goodbye to each other and walk to their homes. They hope to play again tomorrow. +Tom and Lily are playing with their cars in the yard. They like to make noises and pretend they are driving fast. They have a lot of cars, but their favorite ones are the colorful ones. They have a red car, a blue car, a yellow car, and a green car. + +"Look, Lily, I have the red car. It is very fast and loud. Vroom, vroom!" Tom says. + +"I have the blue car. It is very smooth and quiet. Shhh, shhh!" Lily says. + +They race their cars on the grass and on the dirt. They have fun and laugh. + +But then, Tom's car stops moving. He tries to push it, but it does not go. He looks at the back of the car and sees a hole. + +"Oh no, Lily, my car has a hole. It has no gas. It cannot go. What can I do?" Tom says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"Tom, I have some gas for you. It is in my bottle. It is water, but we can pretend it is gas. Here, you can have some." Lily says. + +She gives Tom her bottle and he pours some water into the hole of his car. He hopes it will work. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Let me try my car now." Tom says. + +He pushes his car again and it starts to move. He is happy. + +"Yay, Lily, it works! You fixed my car. You are very smart. Now we can play again." Tom says. + +They hug and smile. They continue to play with their colorful cars. They have a lot of fun. They are good friends. +One day, Tom and Anna were playing with their toys in their room. They liked to build towers and houses with their blocks and dolls. They were having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, Anna, I made a big tower!" Tom said, showing his blocks. + +"Wow, Tom, that's very good! Can I put my doll on top?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, Anna, she can be the queen of the tower!" Tom said, smiling. + +But then, they felt the floor shake. The blocks and dolls fell down and made a loud noise. The windows rattled and the door slammed. Tom and Anna were scared and hugged each other. + +"What's happening, Tom?" Anna cried. + +"I don't know, Anna, maybe it's an earthquake!" Tom said. + +They heard their mom calling them from downstairs. She sounded upset and worried. + +"Tom! Anna! Come here, quick! It's not safe in your room!" she shouted. + +Tom and Anna sprang to their feet and ran to the door. They opened it and saw their mom waiting for them. She hugged them and took them downstairs. She told them that an earthquake was shaking the ground and they had to go outside. + +"Are you okay, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay, Tom. I'm just upset that the earthquake broke some of our things. But I'm glad you're safe, my sweeties." she said. + +They went outside and saw other people and cars on the street. Some of them looked upset too. They saw some cracks and holes on the ground and some bricks and glass on the sidewalk. They also saw some firefighters and police officers helping people. + +"Will the earthquake stop, mom?" Anna asked. + +"I hope so, Anna. I hope so." mom said. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside and look at the sky. The sky was big and blue and had many shapes. Sometimes they saw birds and planes and clouds. They wondered what was beyond the sky. + +One day, they found a big balloon in the park. It was red and shiny and had a string. They were very happy and decided to share it. They took turns holding the string and running with the balloon. They felt like they were flying with the balloon. + +"Look, Ben, the balloon is so high! It is almost touching the sky!" Anna said. + +"Yes, Anna, it is amazing! Maybe we can see what is beyond the sky if we let go of the string!" Ben said. + +They looked at each other and nodded. They counted to three and let go of the string. They watched the balloon soar up and up and up. They smiled and clapped their hands. + +But then, something bad happened. A big bird flew by and saw the balloon. The bird thought the balloon was a toy or a snack. The bird swooped down and pecked the balloon. The balloon popped with a loud bang. The bird flew away. The balloon was gone. + +Anna and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had not let go of the string. They wished they had not spoiled their balloon. They wished they had been more humble and happy with what they had. They learned a hard lesson that day. The sky was not always friendly. The sky could take away their dreams. +Sam and Mia were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and penguins. But Sam's favorite animal was the gorilla. He wanted to see the big, hairy gorilla up close. + +"Mom, can we go to the gorilla house?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, honey, let's go," mom said. + +They walked to the gorilla house, where they saw a big glass window. Behind the window, there was a family of gorillas. There was a daddy gorilla, a mommy gorilla, and a baby gorilla. The baby gorilla was playing with a ball, and the daddy gorilla was watching him. The mommy gorilla was lying on a pile of hay, yawning. + +"Look, mom, the mommy gorilla is sleepy," Mia said. + +"Maybe she had a busy day," mom said. + +Sam pressed his nose against the glass. He wanted to touch the gorilla. He thought the gorilla was soft and cuddly. He wished he could be friends with the gorilla. + +"Hi, gorilla," Sam said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The mommy gorilla heard Sam's voice. She opened her eyes and looked at him. She did not like Sam. She thought Sam was too loud and too close. She was jealous of her baby. She did not want anyone to take her baby away. She growled at Sam. + +"Roar!" the mommy gorilla said. + +Sam was scared. He jumped back from the glass. He did not want to play with the gorilla anymore. He ran to his mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, the gorilla is mean," Sam said. + +"It's okay, Sam, the gorilla was just protecting her baby," mom said. "She loves her baby very much, just like I love you and Mia." + +Sam felt better. He understood the gorilla. He still liked the gorilla, but he did not want to bother her. He looked at the baby gorilla, who was still playing with the ball. He smiled at the baby gorilla. + +"Bye, gorilla," Sam said. "Have fun with your ball." +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a lot of toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. They make fun games with their toys and share them with each other. + +One day, Mom calls them from the kitchen. "Lily and Max, it's time to join me for dinner!" she says. Lily and Max put their toys away and run to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. Mom has made soup, bread, and salad for dinner. It smells good and looks yummy. + +Lily and Max each get a bowl of soup and a slice of bread. They say thank you to Mom and start to eat. They like the soup, it is warm and tasty. They dip their bread in the soup and take big bites. They also eat some salad, it is crunchy and fresh. + +Mom asks them how their day was. Lily and Max tell her about their games and their toys. They also tell her what they learned at preschool. Mom listens and smiles. She is proud of them and happy to see them enjoy their dinner. + +After they finish their dinner, Mom says they can have some dessert. She brings out a cake with candles on it. Lily and Max are surprised and excited. They see a number four on the cake. Mom says, "Happy birthday, Lily and Max! You are four years old today!" Lily and Max clap and cheer. They blow out the candles and make a wish. Mom cuts the cake and gives them each a piece. The cake is sweet and soft. Lily and Max love it. + +Lily and Max hug Mom and thank her for the cake and the dinner. They say they had a great day and a great birthday. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them very much. She says they can play with their toys for a little while before bedtime. Lily and Max run to their room and pick their favorite toys. They are happy and fit. They have a lot of fun together. They are the best twins ever. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big pink gum on the ground. It looks yummy. + +"Can I have it?" Tim asks Jen. + +"No, it is mine. I saw it first," Jen says. + +They both want the gum. They pull and pull. The gum is very stretchy. It does not break. + +"Let go, Tim. You are weak," Jen says. + +"I am not weak. You are weak," Tim says. + +They pull harder and harder. The gum gets thinner and thinner. Then, it snaps. The gum flies in the air. It lands on a tree. + +"Oh no, the gum is gone," Tim says. + +They look at the tree. The gum is stuck on a branch. It is too high to reach. + +They feel sad. They wish they had shared the gum. + +"Sorry, Jen. I was mean," Tim says. + +"Sorry, Tim. I was mean, too," Jen says. + +They hug and make up. They decide to play something else. They do not want gum anymore. They want to be friends. +Lily and Max were having breakfast. They liked cereal with milk and fruit. Lily had a big bowl of cereal with bananas. Max had a small bowl of cereal with strawberries. + +"Look, Lily, I have a red berry!" Max said, holding up a strawberry. + +"I have a yellow fruit!" Lily said, showing her banana. + +They both smiled and ate their cereal. They liked the different colors and tastes. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something in her bowl. It was not a banana. It was not a cereal. It was something else. It was shiny and round. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the thing. + +Max looked at Lily's bowl. He saw the thing too. + +"I don't know," Max said. "Let me see." + +He reached for Lily's bowl, but Lily pulled it away. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "I want to examine it!" + +She took a spoon and scooped up the thing. She brought it close to her eyes. She turned it around. She saw some letters on it. + +"It says 'coin'," Lily said. "What is a coin?" + +Max leaned over to look at the thing. + +"A coin is money," Max said. "You can buy things with it." + +"Really?" Lily said. "Like what?" + +"Like more cereal, or toys, or books," Max said. + +Lily's eyes widened. She liked cereal, and toys, and books. + +"Wow, I'm lucky!" Lily said. "I found a coin in my cereal!" + +She put the coin in her pocket. She finished her cereal. She was happy. + +She decided to share her coin with Max. She liked Max. He was her brother. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and share toys. But sometimes they fight and split things. One day, they fight over a big cake. Tom wants the cake with the red cherry. Lily wants the cake with the blue flower. They pull and pull the cake. The cake splits in two. But the cherry and the flower fall off. Tom and Lily cry. + +That night, Tom and Lily have a nightmare. They dream that the cake is alive. The cake is angry and chases them. The cake wants to eat them. Tom and Lily run and run. They are scared and sad. They wish they did not fight over the cake. + +Then, they wake up. They see each other in their beds. They hug and say sorry. They are happy and glad. They laugh and say the cake was funny. They decide to share the cake and the cherry and the flower. They eat the cake and enjoy it. They have no more nightmares. They sleep well. +Sara and Ben like to play in the kitchen. They see a big jar of jam on the shelf. They want to eat some jam on bread. + +"Let's get the jam," Sara says. "I can hang on the chair and reach it." + +"OK," Ben says. He pushes the chair to the shelf. Sara climbs on the chair and stretches her arm. She grabs the jar of jam. + +But the jar is heavy and slippery. Sara loses her balance and falls off the chair. The jar of jam falls with her and breaks on the floor. Jam and glass are everywhere. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cries. She has cuts on her hands and legs. Ben is scared and runs to get Mom. + +Mom comes and sees the mess. She is angry and worried. She picks up Sara and takes her to the bathroom. She cleans her wounds and puts bandages on them. + +"Sara, Ben, what were you doing?" Mom asks. "You know you are not allowed to play with the jam. It is dangerous and difficult. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +"We are sorry, Mom," Sara and Ben say. "We just wanted some jam." + +Mom sighs. She is not happy. She tells Sara and Ben to go to their room and think about what they did. She says they will not have any jam for a long time. + +Sara and Ben are sad and ashamed. They go to their room and sit on their beds. They wish they had listened to Mom. They do not like jam anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in the garden. They liked to make towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a chain with the blocks!" Lily said, holding up a long line of blocks that she had linked together. "It is very long and pretty. Do you want to join me and make it longer?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said, and ran to get some more blocks. He found some blue and green blocks that were available and added them to Lily's chain. They were having fun making the chain longer and longer. + +But then, a big dog came into the garden. The dog saw the chain of blocks and thought it was a toy. The dog ran towards the chain and grabbed it with his mouth. He pulled and shook the chain, breaking it into pieces. He scattered the blocks all over the garden. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted at the dog. "That is our chain, not your toy!" + +But the dog did not listen. He barked and wagged his tail, thinking it was a game. He ran away with some of the blocks in his mouth. + +Ben and Lily were very sad and angry. They had worked hard to make the chain, and now it was ruined. They had no more blocks to play with. They cried and hugged each other. + +The end. +Tommy was playing with his toy cars in his room. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He did not hear his mom call him for lunch. He was too busy having fun. + +But then he heard a loud noise from the kitchen. He ran to see what it was. He stumbled on a pile of laundry on the stairs. He fell and hurt his knee. He cried out loud. + +His mom came to help him. She saw the laundry and the toy cars. She was angry. She said, "Tommy, why did you not pick up your laundry and your toys? You made a big mess. And you missed your lunch. Now it is cold." + +Tommy felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not hear you. I was playing with my cars. I like them a lot. But I don't like to fall and hurt myself. And I don't like cold lunch." + +His mom hugged him. She said, "I know, Tommy. I like your cars too. But you have to listen to me and clean up your things. It is not safe to leave them on the stairs. And you have to eat your lunch when it is hot. It is good for you." + +Tommy nodded. He said, "OK, mom. I will do that. Can you help me with my knee? It is sore." + +His mom kissed his knee. She said, "Of course, Tommy. I will help you with your knee. And I will warm up your lunch. But first, let's put away the laundry and the toy cars. OK?" + +Tommy smiled. He said, "OK, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +His mom smiled too. She said, "I love you too, Tommy. Now let's go." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They dig in the dirt and look for worms. Worms are long and wiggly. Sara and Ben think worms are funny. + +One day, they find a big worm. It is brown and shiny. Sara wants to keep it as a pet. She puts it in a jar with some dirt and leaves. She says to Ben, "This is my worm. His name is Wiggles. He is my friend." + +Ben is sad. He likes the worm too. He wants to play with it. He says to Sara, "Can I hold Wiggles? Please, Sara, can I hold him? I will be gentle." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She loves her brother. She wants to share with him. She says to Ben, "OK, Ben, you can hold Wiggles. But only for a little while. And you have to give him back to me." + +Ben is happy. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister." He takes the jar from Sara and opens the lid. He picks up Wiggles and holds him in his hand. Wiggles is playful. He tickles Ben's fingers. Ben laughs. He says, "Wiggles, you are a funny worm. I like you." + +Sara and Ben take turns holding Wiggles. They are careful not to hurt him. They talk to him and sing to him. They have fun with their new friend. They are happy. +Anna was a gifted girl who liked to create things with her hands. She could make dolls, hats, bracelets and more. She loved to share her creations with her friends and family. + +One day, she decided to create a sword for her brother Tom, who liked to play knights and dragons. She found a long stick in the yard and wrapped some paper and tape around it. She drew a shiny blade and a handle with her markers. She was very proud of her sword and ran to show it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I made you a sword!" she said, holding it out to him. + +"Wow, Anna, this is amazing!" Tom said, taking the sword and admiring it. "Thank you so much! This is the best gift ever!" + +He hugged his sister and then ran to the living room, where he pretended to fight a dragon with his sword. Anna smiled and followed him. She was happy to see him enjoy her creation. She joined him in the game and they had a lot of fun together. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They had a ball and a frisbee. They liked to throw them to each other and catch them. Sometimes they missed and had to run after them. + +"Throw me the ball, Max!" Lily shouted. She was ready to catch it with her hands. + +Max threw the ball, but he threw it too hard. It flew over Lily's head and landed in a bush. Lily ran to the bush to get the ball. She reached for it, but she felt something prick her toe. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She pulled her toe back and saw a red spot. There was a thorn in the bush. It had poked her toe and made it bleed. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Max asked. He ran to her and saw her toe. He felt sorry for her. He knew her toe hurt. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to throw the ball so hard. Let me see your toe." He said. He took her toe in his hand and looked at it. He saw the thorn and pulled it out gently. He blew on her toe and kissed it. + +"There, there. It's okay, Lily. Your toe will be fine. It's just a little scratch. You have a delicate toe, but you are a brave girl." He said. He smiled at her and hugged her. + +"Thank you, Max. You are a good friend. You have a gentle hand. My toe feels better now." Lily said. She smiled back at him and hugged him. + +They went back to their game. They threw the ball and the frisbee, but not too hard. They had fun and took care of each other. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a castle. They used crayons to draw windows and doors on the box. They cut out a flag from a piece of paper and taped it on top. + +"Look at our castle!" Ben said. "It is the best castle ever!" + +Lily nodded. "We can fill it with our stuffed animals and pretend they are the king and queen!" + +They ran inside to get their stuffed animals. They came back with their arms full of bears, rabbits, and cats. They put them inside the box and arranged them on the floor. + +"Hello, your majesty!" Ben said, bowing to a big brown bear. "Welcome to our castle!" + +"Hello, your highness!" Lily said, curtsying to a pink cat. "We are your loyal subjects!" + +They had fun playing with their stuffed animals and making up stories. They pretended they were knights and princesses who had to defend the castle from dragons and giants. + +But then, they heard a noise outside. They looked out of the window and saw their neighbor, Sam, riding his bike. Sam had a new bike that was shiny and red. It had a bell and a basket and a horn. + +"Wow, look at Sam's bike!" Ben said. "It is so cool!" + +Lily felt a pang in her chest. She wished she had a bike like that. She felt jealous of Sam. She did not like that feeling. + +"Who cares about his bike?" she said. "We have a castle!" + +But Ben did not listen. He ran out of the box and waved to Sam. + +"Hi, Sam!" he said. "Can I try your bike?" + +Sam smiled and nodded. He got off his bike and handed it to Ben. + +"Sure, Ben!" he said. "It is very fast and fun!" + +Ben got on the bike and pedaled away. He rang the bell and honked the horn. He felt happy and excited. + +Lily watched from the box. She felt sad and angry. She did not like that Ben left her alone. She did not like that he liked Sam's bike more than their castle. + +She grabbed the flag from the box and threw it on the ground. She kicked the box and made a hole in it. She took out the stuffed animals and tossed them aside. + +She did not want to play with the castle anymore. She wanted to play with the bike. + +She ran after Ben and Sam. She shouted at them. + +"Hey, Ben!" she said. "That is not fair! You are supposed to play with me!" + +Ben stopped the bike and looked at Lily. He saw her red face and wet eyes. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I just wanted to try the bike. It is not mine. It is Sam's." + +He got off the bike and gave it back to Sam. + +"Thank you, Sam," he said. "Your bike is awesome. But I have to go back to my sister. She is my best friend." + +Sam nodded. He understood. + +"That's okay, Ben," he said. "Your sister is lucky to have you. And your castle is cool, too. Can I play with you guys?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He took Lily's hand and led her back to the box. + +"Come on, Lily," he said. "Let's fix our castle. And let's invite Sam to join us. He can be our friend, too." + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She was not jealous of Sam anymore. She was happy to have Ben and Sam as her friends. + +They went back to the box and mended the hole. They picked up the flag and the stuffed animals. They made room for Sam inside. + +They resumed their play. They pretended they were in a big parade. They marched around the box and waved the flag. They sang and laughed and had fun. + +They forgot about the bike. They were happy with their castle. +Tim and Mia love to play with their toy dinosaurs. They have many different kinds of dinosaurs, big and small, with horns and spikes and wings. They like to make them roar and stomp and fly around the room. + +One day, Tim and Mia find a new dinosaur in their toy box. It is shiny and red and has wheels on its feet. It also has a button on its back. Tim and Mia wonder what it does. + +"Let's try it!" Tim says. He pushes the button and the dinosaur starts to make a loud noise. "Vroom, vroom, vroom!" It zooms across the floor, faster than any other dinosaur. Tim and Mia laugh and clap their hands. + +"Wow, this dinosaur is so cool!" Mia says. "It can zoom like a car!" + +"Maybe it is a car-dinosaur!" Tim says. "A car-nosaur!" + +They chase the car-nosaur around the room, having fun. They don't notice that their mom is watching them with a smile. + +"Who gave us this dinosaur, mom?" Tim asks. + +"It was a gift from your aunt Lily," mom says. "She knows you love dinosaurs and cars. She thought you would like this one. She said it is a gifted dinosaur, because it can do both things." + +"Thank you, aunt Lily!" Tim and Mia say. "We love our gifted dinosaur!" + +They hug the car-nosaur and keep playing with it. They think it is the best toy ever. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the farm. One day, they see a big mill. The mill has a wheel that turns with the water. Sara and Tom want to see inside the mill. + +They go to the door and knock. A fat man opens the door. He is the miller. He makes flour from wheat. He is not happy to see Sara and Tom. + +"Who are you? What do you want?" he asks. + +"We are Sara and Tom. We want to see the mill. Can we come in?" Sara says. + +"No, you can't. The mill is not for children. It is dangerous. You can get hurt by the machines. Go away!" the miller says. + +"But we are curious. We want to learn. Please, let us in!" Tom says. + +"No, I said go away! And don't touch anything!" the miller says. He slams the door. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They walk away from the mill. They see a house near the mill. The house has a chimney that smells good. Sara and Tom are hungry. + +They go to the house and knock. A kind woman opens the door. She is the miller's wife. She is cooking a pie in the oven. She is happy to see Sara and Tom. + +"Hello, children. Who are you? What do you want?" she asks. + +"We are Sara and Tom. We want to see the mill. But the miller was mean to us. He did not let us in. He said the mill is dangerous. He said go away!" Sara says. + +"Oh, I'm sorry. The miller is not mean. He is just busy and worried. He has to work hard to make flour. He does not like visitors. He is afraid they will break something. He does not have time to play. But I have time. Do you want to see the house? Do you want to help me cook?" the miller's wife says. + +"Yes, please! We want to see the house. We want to help you cook. We are hungry. The pie smells good!" Tom says. + +"Come in, then. The house is not dangerous. It is cozy and warm. You can help me roll the dough and fill the pie. Then we can eat it together. Maybe the miller will join us too. He likes pie. He is not so fat for nothing!" the miller's wife says. + +She laughs and hugs Sara and Tom. They go inside the house. They have fun cooking and eating. They forget about the mill. They make a new friend. +Lily and Ben were adventurous kids. They liked to play outside and explore new things. One day, they found a big raft by the river. It was yellow and blue and had a rope on it. + +"Let's go on the raft!" Lily said. "We can pretend we are pirates!" + +"Okay!" Ben said. "But we need something to spray the water with. Pirates need cannons!" + +They looked around and saw a big bottle of water. They took it and ran to the raft. They tied the rope to a tree and climbed on the raft. They pushed it into the water and started to float. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Lily said. "We are the best pirates ever!" + +"Arrr!" Ben said. "Look, there is another raft over there! It must be the enemy!" + +They saw a small raft with a teddy bear on it. It was floating near the shore. They decided to spray it with water. They took turns to squeeze the bottle and make water come out. + +"Take that, you scurvy dog!" Lily said. + +"Boom, boom, boom!" Ben said. + +They had so much fun spraying the water. They laughed and shouted. They did not see that the rope was getting loose. The raft was drifting away from the tree. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. "We are going too far!" + +"Help!" Ben said. "We need to go back!" + +They tried to paddle with their hands, but it was too hard. The water was too fast. They started to get scared. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. + +They hoped someone would hear them and save them. They hugged each other and prayed. They wished they had not been so adventurous. +Lily liked to record things with her new toy. It was a small box with a button and a hole. When she pressed the button, the box made a beep sound. When she spoke into the hole, the box saved her voice. Then she could press another button and hear her voice again. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a deer in the grass. It was brown and had big ears and horns. Lily wanted to record the deer. She ran towards it with her box. + +"Hello, deer!" she shouted into the hole. "Can I record you?" + +The deer was scared of Lily and her box. It ran away into the trees. Lily was sad. She did not understand why the deer did not want to talk to her. + +Her mom and dad came to her and hugged her. + +"Lily, you have to be gentle with animals," her mom said. "They are not used to loud noises and strange things. They need space and quiet to feel safe." + +"But I just wanted to record the deer," Lily said. "It was so pretty and I wanted to hear its voice." + +"I know, sweetie," her dad said. "But sometimes, the best way to enjoy something is to look at it and listen to it, not to touch it or record it. That way, you can respect its nature and let it be free." + +Lily thought about what her mom and dad said. She realized that they were right. She felt sorry for the deer. She decided to be more careful with animals from then on. + +She looked at the sky. It was gloomy and gray. It looked like it was going to rain. + +"Let's go home, Lily," her mom said. "We can play with your box inside. Maybe you can record a story for us." + +Lily nodded. She smiled and held her mom and dad's hands. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to be kind to animals and to appreciate them without disturbing them. She also learned to have fun with her toy in a different way. She was happy. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to observe the stars at night. She had a big telescope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She would set it up in her backyard and look at the bright dots in the sky. + +One night, she saw a new star that was very shiny and colorful. She wondered what it was and if it had a name. She wanted to tell someone about it, but she was too shy to talk to the other kids at school. She wished she had a friend who liked stars too. + +The next night, she went to her backyard again and looked for the new star. She was surprised to see another telescope next to hers. She turned around and saw a boy who lived in the next house. He smiled at her and said, "Hi, I'm Max. I like stars too. Can I see your telescope?" + +Lily felt nervous and scared, but also curious and happy. She nodded and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. This is my telescope. You can see it." She showed him how to use it and pointed to the new star. "Look, that's the star I saw yesterday. It's very pretty, don't you think?" + +Max looked through the telescope and nodded. "It's amazing. I think it's a comet. A comet is a ball of ice and dust that travels around the sun. Sometimes it has a tail that glows. Do you want to know more about comets?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She felt less shy and more excited. She wanted to know more about comets and other things in the sky. She wanted to talk to Max and share her telescope. She thought maybe he could be her friend. She said, "Yes, please. Tell me more about comets." +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big barrel near the farm. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful," Sam said. + +They ran to the barrel and lifted the lid. It was full of apples. They were red and shiny and smelled good. + +"Wow, look at all these apples!" Tom said. "Let's take some and eat them." + +"No, we can't do that," Sam said. "They belong to Farmer Brown. He will be angry if we take his apples. He works hard to grow them." + +But Tom did not listen. He was naughty and greedy. He reached into the barrel and grabbed an apple. He bit into it and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is so good," he said. "Come on, Sam, have one too. Farmer Brown won't notice." + +Sam shook his head. He knew it was wrong to steal. He tried to stop Tom, but Tom did not care. He took another apple and another. He ate them fast and threw the cores on the ground. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my apples?" It was Farmer Brown. He had seen them from his window. He was very angry. He ran to the barrel and grabbed Tom by the collar. + +"Ow, let me go!" Tom cried. + +"You are a naughty boy," Farmer Brown said. "You have been stealing my apples. You have been very bad. You have to pay for what you did." + +He dragged Tom to his house and locked him in a dark room. He said he would not let him out until he learned his lesson. + +Sam was scared and sad. He wanted to help his brother, but he did not know how. He ran home and told his mother what happened. She was also angry and disappointed. She said Tom had to face the consequences of his actions. She said Sam had to stay in his room and think about what he did. + +Tom and Sam were both unhappy. They wished they had never seen the barrel. They wished they had been good. They learned that stealing was wrong and that being naughty had a bad ending. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the forest. They pick berries and put them in a basket. They want to deliver the berries to their grandma. She lives in a small house near the river. + +"Look, Sara, I found a big red berry!" Ben says. He shows Sara the berry. It is shiny and juicy. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice berry!" Sara says. She puts the berry in the basket. "Let's go to grandma's house. She will be happy to see us and our berries." + +They walk to the river. They see a poor duck. The duck has a hurt wing. It cannot fly. It looks sad and hungry. + +"Hello, duck, what is wrong?" Sara asks. She goes near the duck. The duck quacks softly. + +"I hurt my wing. I cannot fly. I cannot find food. I am hungry," the duck says. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry for the duck. They want to help. + +"Here, duck, you can have some of our berries. They are sweet and good for you," Ben says. He takes some berries from the basket and gives them to the duck. + +The duck eats the berries. It smiles and quacks happily. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are very kind. The berries are delicious. I feel better now," the duck says. + +Sara and Ben are glad. They hug the duck. + +"You are welcome, duck. We are happy to share. We hope your wing will heal soon," Sara says. + +They say goodbye to the duck. They take the basket and go to grandma's house. They deliver the berries to their grandma. She is happy to see them and their berries. She hugs them and gives them cookies. They have a nice time together. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. Lily likes to dress up and Ben likes to build things. Lily finds a pink dress and a bow for her hair. She puts them on and says, "Look, Ben, I am a princess!" + +Ben looks at Lily and smiles. He says, "You are a pretty princess, Lily. Do you want to see what I made?" He shows Lily a wooden house with a door and a window. He says, "This is my castle. I made it with blocks and sticks." + +Lily claps her hands and says, "Wow, Ben, you are a smart builder. Can I come in your castle?" Ben nods and says, "Yes, you can. But you have to knock first. And you have to say the magic word." + +Lily walks to the door and knocks. She says, "Please, can I come in?" Ben says, "That is not the magic word. The magic word is lock." Lily says, "Lock? Why lock?" Ben says, "Because it is a secret word. And because I have a lock on the door. See?" He shows Lily a shiny lock that he found in the garage. + +Lily laughs and says, "OK, Ben, I will say lock. Lock, lock, lock, can I come in?" Ben says, "Yes, you can. You are a good friend." He opens the door and lets Lily in. They play together in the castle. They have fun and share their toys. They are happy. +Tommy was eager to take a bath. He liked to play with the bubbles and the toys in the water. He asked his mom to help him fill the tub and get the shampoo. + +"Can I wash my hair by myself?" Tommy asked. He wanted to be a big boy and do things on his own. + +"Okay, but be careful not to get shampoo in your eyes," his mom said. She gave him a squeeze bottle of shampoo and a towel. "I'll be right back, just call me if you need anything." + +Tommy nodded and climbed into the tub. He poured some shampoo on his hand and rubbed it on his hair. He made a big foam on his head and smiled. He felt like a clown. + +He decided to make a funny face and show his mom. He got out of the tub and ran to the door. He forgot to dry his feet and slipped on the floor. He fell down and hit his head on the edge of the sink. He cried out in pain and fear. + +His mom heard him and ran to the bathroom. She saw him lying on the floor, bleeding and crying. She screamed and picked him up. She wrapped the towel around his head and called for help. + +Tommy was scared and hurt. He wished he had listened to his mom and stayed in the tub. He learned a hard lesson that day. He never played with shampoo again. +Sam liked to sign. He learned many signs from his mom and dad, who were deaf. He could sign hello, thank you, hungry, and more. He liked to sign with his friends at school, too. They thought it was fun and cool. + +One day, Sam saw a big freezer at the store. It had many ice creams inside. He wanted one very much. He asked his mom with a sign. She smiled and nodded. She opened the freezer and let him pick one. He chose a brilliant one. It was red and white and had a cherry on top. + +Sam was very happy. He thanked his mom with a sign and a hug. He opened his ice cream and licked it. It was sweet and cold and yummy. He signed to his mom that he loved her. She signed back that she loved him too. They walked out of the store, holding hands and smiling. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Anna has a bicycle. Ben does not have a bicycle. He wants to ride Anna's bicycle. + +"Can I ride your bicycle, please?" Ben asks Anna. He uses a nice word. He requests to ride her bicycle. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes her bicycle. She does not want to share it. But she also likes Ben. He is her friend. She decides to be kind. + +"Okay, you can ride my bicycle. But be careful. And do not go too far," Anna says to Ben. She lets him ride her bicycle. + +Ben is happy. He thanks Anna. He gets on the bicycle. He pedals fast. He feels the wind in his hair. He makes a loud noise. He goes "vroom, vroom, vroom!" + +Anna watches Ben. She smiles. She is glad that he is having fun. She hopes that he will come back soon. She waits for her turn to ride the bicycle. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with chores. Today, Mom asks them to clean the refrigerator. Anna and Ben say yes. + +They take out all the food and put it on the table. They see milk, eggs, cheese, fruit, and vegetables. They also see some old bread and a smelly fish. They throw them in the trash. + +They use a wet cloth and some soap to wipe the inside of the refrigerator. They make it shiny and fresh. They use a dry cloth to dry it. They are careful not to leave any water or soap. + +They put the food back in the refrigerator. They arrange it neatly. They close the door and smile. They are proud of their work. + +Mom comes and sees the clean refrigerator. She is very happy. She hugs Anna and Ben and says, "Thank you, my sweeties. You did a great job. How about some cookies as a reward?" Anna and Ben say yes. They love cookies. They love Mom. They love cleaning the refrigerator. +Sam liked to play outside, even when it rained. He had a big yellow umbrella that he set on the ground when he wanted to jump in the puddles. He did not like to share his umbrella with anyone. He said it was his and his alone. + +One day, he saw a little girl who was crying in the rain. She had no umbrella and her clothes were wet and dirty. Sam felt sorry for her, but he did not want to give her his umbrella. He thought she might break it or lose it. He ran away from her and kept playing by himself. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big truck coming towards him. He was scared and tried to run away, but he slipped on the wet ground and fell. His umbrella flew out of his hand and landed on the road. The truck ran over it and crushed it. Sam cried and cried. He had lost his umbrella and he was wet and cold. + +The little girl saw what happened and ran to him. She had found a big leaf that she used as an umbrella. She gave it to Sam and said, "Here, you can have this. I don't need it. I have a coat." She helped him get up and hugged him. She said, "It's okay. Don't cry. We can be friends." + +Sam felt ashamed and grateful. He said, "Thank you. You are very kind. I'm sorry I did not share my umbrella with you. I was selfish and mean. Can you forgive me?" The little girl smiled and said, "Of course. I forgive you. Sharing is caring. Come on, let's go home and get dry." + +Sam learned a lesson that day. He learned that being greedy and stingy is not good. He learned that being generous and friendly is better. He learned that his umbrella was not as important as his new friend. He learned that sometimes, things that look rough can be soft and nice. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and draw pictures. One day, they want to mail a picture to their grandma, who lives far away. They ask their mom for help. + +"Mom, can we mail this picture to grandma?" Anna says, holding up a paper with a big heart and some flowers. + +"Sure, that's very nice of you. Let me get an envelope and a stamp," mom says. She writes grandma's address on the envelope and puts the picture inside. She gives the envelope to Ben. + +"Can I put it in the mailbox, mom?" Ben says, jumping up and down. + +"Okay, but be careful. The mailbox is very tall. You might need a stool to reach it," mom says. She gets a stool from the kitchen and helps Ben carry it outside. + +Ben climbs on the stool and puts the envelope in the mailbox. He feels very proud. He waves to the mailman, who is driving by. + +"Hi, mailman! We mailed a picture to grandma!" Ben shouts. + +"Hello, Ben! That's very sweet of you. I'm sure grandma will love it. I'll take it to her in a minute," the mailman says, smiling. He stops his truck and takes the envelope from the mailbox. He puts it in his bag with the other letters. + +"Bye, mailman! Thank you!" Ben says. + +"Bye, Ben! You're welcome!" the mailman says. He drives away. + +Ben gets off the stool and runs back to mom and Anna. They hug and go inside. + +"I hope grandma likes our picture," Anna says. + +"I'm sure she will. She loves you very much," mom says. + +They have a snack and play some more. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was a spaceship. They put some toys and books inside the box and made noises like rockets and stars. + +"Are you ready to blast off, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, let's go!" Lily said. + +They closed the box and counted down from ten. Then they shook the box and shouted, "We're in space!" + +They opened the box and looked around. They saw the grass, the flowers, and the sky. They also saw their mom, who was holding a plate of sandwiches. + +"Time for lunch, astronauts!" Mom said. "Come and get your sandwiches before they get cold." + +Ben and Lily jumped out of the box and ran to Mom. They were hungry and excited. They each took a sandwich and bit into it. + +"Mmm, this is yummy!" Ben said. "What is it, Mom?" + +"It's cheese and ham, your favorite," Mom said. "And Lily, yours is peanut butter and jelly, just how you like it." + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily said. "This is the best sandwich ever!" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was happy to see them having fun and eating well. + +"Can we go back to our spaceship after lunch, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Of course you can, sweetie," Mom said. "But first, you have to tidy up your box. It's very messy inside. You don't want to leave your toys and books lying around, do you?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They remembered that they had put a lot of things inside the box. They wondered if they would all fit back in. + +"OK, Mom, we'll tidy up," they said. + +They finished their sandwiches and went back to their box. They tried to put everything back in, but it was hard. The box was too small and the toys and books were too big. They pushed and shoved and squeezed, but nothing worked. + +"Oh no, it doesn't fit!" Ben said. + +"What do we do now?" Lily asked. + +They looked at Mom, who was watching them with a smile. She had a surprise for them. + +"Don't worry, kids, I have a solution," she said. "Follow me." + +She led them to the garage, where she had another box. But this box was much bigger and better. It had windows, doors, and stickers that looked like buttons and dials. It was a real spaceship! + +"Wow, Mom, this is amazing!" Ben and Lily said. + +"This is your new spaceship, kids," Mom said. "You can put all your toys and books inside, and still have plenty of room to play. Do you like it?" + +"We love it, Mom!" Ben and Lily said. "Thank you so much!" + +They hugged Mom and ran to their new spaceship. They put everything inside and closed the doors. They were ready to blast off again. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, let's go!" Lily said. + +They counted down from ten and shouted, "We're in space!" + +They had the best adventure ever. And they always kept their spaceship tidy. +Lily and Ben are friends. 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. "I will hold your hand." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, no, it is too high. I will fall." + +Lily smiles. "No, you will not fall. I will be careful. Trust me." + +She takes Ben's hand and leads him to the slide. Ben feels nervous, but he does not let go. Lily and Ben sit on the slide and look down. + +"Are you ready?" Lily asks. + +Ben nods. "Yes, I am ready. But do not let go." + +Lily squeezes his hand. "I will not let go. We are friends." + +They slide down together, fast and smooth. Ben feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughs and Lily laughs too. They land on the ground, safe and happy. + +They hug each other. "That was fun!" Ben says. "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiles. "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. Do you want to go again?" + +Ben looks at the slide. He is not scared anymore. He nods. "Yes, I do. But not yet. Let us rest first." + +They sit on the grass and hold hands. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna loved horses. She liked to visit the stable near her house and feed them carrots and apples. She wanted to ride a horse, but she was too small and frightened. The horses were big and loud and fast. + +One day, Anna found a letter in the mail. It was from her grandma, who lived far away. Grandma said she had a surprise for Anna. She said she would come and visit soon and bring the surprise with her. + +Anna was very happy and curious. She wondered what the surprise could be. She asked her mom, but mom said she did not know. She said Anna had to wait and see. + +A few days later, grandma arrived. She had a big smile and a big bag. She hugged Anna and said, "Hello, my dear. I have something for you in this bag. Do you want to see it?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please, grandma. What is it?" + +Grandma opened the bag and took out a small, brown, furry thing. It had four legs, a long tail, and two ears. It looked like a tiny horse. It was a pony. + +Anna gasped and said, "A pony? For me?" + +Grandma said, "Yes, for you. His name is Spot. He is very gentle and friendly. He likes to be petted and brushed. He can also pull a little cart. Do you want to try?" + +Anna was amazed and excited. She had always dreamed of having a pony. She reached out her hand and touched Spot's nose. He nuzzled her and made a soft sound. He was not big and loud and fast. He was small and quiet and slow. + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma. I love Spot. He is the best surprise ever. Can we go to the stable and show him to the horses?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, we can. Let's go, then. Maybe you can even ride Spot. He is not scary at all. He is just right for you." + +Anna hugged grandma and Spot. She was not frightened anymore. She was happy and brave. She wanted to ride Spot and have fun. She wanted to be friends with the horses. She had a new adventure waiting for her. +Anna loves to ride her bike to the park. She likes to go fast and feel the wind on her face. She also likes to see the flowers and the birds on the way. + +At the park, she sees a big slide. She wants to try it. She parks her bike and runs to the slide. She climbs up the steps and sits on the top. She looks down and feels a little scared. But she is brave and slides down. She laughs and feels happy. + +She slides again and again. She has so much fun. Then she sees a furry dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. He barks and wags his tail. He wants to play. Anna likes dogs. She goes to the dog and pets him. He licks her face and makes her giggle. + +The dog's owner is a nice lady. She says her dog's name is Max. She says Anna can play with Max if she wants. Anna says yes. She throws a ball and Max runs to fetch it. He brings it back and drops it at her feet. They play catch and chase. They are both happy. + +Anna has a great time at the park. She rides, slides, and plays with a furry friend. She says thank you to the lady and Max. She gets on her bike and waves goodbye. She rides back home with a big smile. She can't wait to tell her mom and dad about her adventure. +Lily was a chubby girl who liked to eat cookies. She had a big cupboard in her room where she kept her cookies and other toys. One day, she wanted to eat some cookies, but she could not reach the cupboard. She tried to climb on a chair, but the chair was too wobbly. She tried to jump, but she was too short. She tried to ask her mom, but her mom was busy. + +She was very sad and hungry. She started to cry. "I want cookies! I want cookies!" she shouted. + +Tommy was her brother. He was older and taller than Lily. He heard her cry and came to her room. He saw her on the floor, with tears on her face. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" he asked. + +"I want cookies, but I can't reach the cupboard!" she sobbed. + +Tommy smiled. He was a kind brother. He walked to the cupboard and opened it. He took out a jar of cookies and gave it to Lily. + +"Here you go, Lily. You can have some cookies. But don't eat too many, or you will get a tummy ache," he said. + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She hugged Tommy and thanked him. + +"Thank you, Tommy! You are the best brother ever! You rescued me from being hungry!" she said. + +Tommy hugged her back and laughed. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I love you. You are the best sister ever! You rescued me from being bored!" he said. + +They shared the cookies and played with the toys. They were happy. +Lila and Tom are poor. They live in a small hut with their mom and dad. They have no toys, no books, no clothes. They are always hungry and cold. + +One day, they see a big sun in the sky. It is bright and warm. They think it is a ball of gold. They want to play with it. + +"Look, Tom, the sun is so pretty!" Lila says. + +"Yes, Lila, let's go and catch it!" Tom says. + +They run out of the hut and follow the sun. They do not see the road, the cars, the people. They only see the sun. + +They run and run until they reach a big bridge. The sun is on the other side of the bridge. They want to cross the bridge. + +"Come on, Lila, we are almost there!" Tom says. + +"Wait, Tom, the bridge is high and scary!" Lila says. + +But Tom does not listen. He runs on the bridge. He does not see the hole in the bridge. He falls through the hole. He screams. + +"Tom, Tom, where are you?" Lila cries. + +She looks down. She sees Tom on the ground. He is not moving. He is not breathing. He is dead. + +Lila is alone. She is sad. She is scared. She wants her mom and dad. She wants her brother. She wants the sun. + +But the sun is gone. It is dark and cold. She cries and cries. No one hears her. No one helps her. She is poor. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big pink balloon in the sky. It was so pretty and shiny. They wanted to catch it and keep it. + +They ran after the balloon, but it was too fast and too high. They asked their moms to help them, but their moms said the balloon was too far away. They felt sad and gave up. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's pretend we are married. Then we can share everything, even the balloon in the sky." Lily liked the idea. She said, "Okay, let's pretend we are married. How do we do that?" + +Tom said, "We just have to say, 'I marry you' and hold hands." They did that and smiled. They felt happy and proud. They said, "Now we are married. We can share everything, even the balloon in the sky." + +They looked up and saw the balloon was still there. It was still pink and shiny. They waved at it and said, "Hello, balloon. We are married. We share you. You are our friend." The balloon seemed to wink at them and float a little lower. They felt like it was a gift from the sky. They hugged each other and thanked the sky. They lived happily ever after. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play and have fun. But sometimes they do not behave. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. They make a mess and break things. + +One day, Mom and Dad go to the store. They tell Tom and Anna to behave. They say they will be back soon. They give them a hug and a kiss. They leave. + +Tom and Anna are bored. They look for something to do. They see a big pack of gum on the table. They love gum. They open the pack and take out many pieces. They put them in their mouths. They chew and blow bubbles. + +But the gum is hard. It sticks to their teeth and tongue. It hurts. They try to spit it out. But it does not come out. It stays in their mouths. They cry and scream. + +Mom and Dad come back. They hear Tom and Anna crying. They run to them. They see the gum in their mouths. They are shocked and angry. They say, "What did you do? Why did you not behave? You know you are not allowed to have gum. It is bad for you. It is hard to get out. You are in big trouble." + +Tom and Anna are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We were bored. We wanted to have fun. We did not know the gum was hard. We will not do it again. Please help us get it out." + +Mom and Dad sigh. They say, "We love you, Tom and Anna. But you have to behave. You have to listen to us. You have to be careful. Gum is not a toy. It is a treat. You can have it sometimes, but not too much. And you have to brush your teeth after. Now come with us. We will try to get it out. It may take a while. It may hurt a little. But it will be okay." + +Tom and Anna nod. They hold Mom and Dad's hands. They go to the bathroom. They hope the gum will come out soon. They learn their lesson. They will behave better next time. +Tom and Mia were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were animals. Tom was a lion and Mia was a monkey. They roared and chattered and jumped on the furniture. + +"Look at me, Tom!" Mia said. "I can swing from the lamp!" She grabbed the lamp cord and swung back and forth. + +"Be careful, Mia!" Tom said. "You might break it!" He ran after her and tried to catch her tail. + +Suddenly, the floor began to shake. The furniture shook too. The lamp fell down and the glass broke. Tom and Mia stopped playing and looked around. They were scared. + +"What is happening, Tom?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know, Mia," Tom said. "Maybe it is a wild storm. Or a big truck. Or a giant monster!" + +They heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and looked. They saw their dad coming home from work. He was driving a big tractor. He had a smile on his face. + +"Hi, kids!" he said. "I brought you a surprise!" + +Tom and Mia forgot their fear. They ran to the door and hugged their dad. They wanted to see the surprise. + +"Wow, dad!" Tom said. "You have a tractor! Can we ride it?" + +"Sure, kids!" dad said. "But first, let's clean up the mess in the living room. And no more swinging from the lamp, okay?" + +"Okay, dad," Mia said. "We're sorry. We were just playing." + +They helped dad pick up the broken glass and the lamp. Then they went outside and climbed on the tractor. Dad drove them around the yard. They had fun. They liked the tractor. They liked their dad. They liked playing. They were happy. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big stick. They think it is fun to hit things with the stick. They hit the trees, the rocks, and the flowers. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +A lady sees them and is angry. She says, "Stop hitting things with that stick! You are hurting the park and making it ugly. That is not nice. That is crazy." Ben and Sam do not listen. They laugh and run away. They keep hitting things with the stick. + +They see a pond with ducks. They think it is fun to hit the ducks with the stick. They run to the pond and swing the stick. But the ducks are not afraid. They are angry. They quack and flap their wings. They bite Ben and Sam with their beaks. They chase them away from the pond. + +Ben and Sam are scared and hurt. They drop the stick and run to their mom. They cry and say, "Mom, the ducks are crazy. They bit us and chased us." Mom says, "No, the ducks are not crazy. You are crazy. You were hitting things with a stick. That is not how you play. That is how you make enemies. You should be kind and gentle to the park and the animals. That is how you make friends. Do you understand?" Ben and Sam nod and say, "Yes, mom. We are sorry. We will not hit things with a stick anymore. We will be kind and gentle." Mom hugs them and says, "That is good. I love you. Now, let's go home and put some cream on your bites." + +The moral of the story is: Do not hit things with a stick. Be kind and gentle to the park and the animals. That is how you make friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and books. They had many toys and books, because their dad and mom were rich. They had a big house with many rooms and a big yard with a swing and a slide. + +One night, Tom and Sam were not sleepy. They wanted to play more. They lay on their beds and whispered to each other. + +"Tom, do you want to play with my new car?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, Sam, I do. But we have to be quiet. Dad and mom are sleeping," Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, let's be quiet. I will bring my car to your bed. You can bring your book to my bed. We can share," Sam said. + +They got up from their beds and tiptoed to each other's rooms. They swapped their toys and books. They lay on their beds again and played quietly. + +They had fun with their car and book. They made vroom and beep sounds with their mouths. They looked at the pictures and words in the book. They smiled and giggled. + +But they did not hear their dad and mom wake up. They did not hear their dad and mom walk to their rooms. They did not see their dad and mom open their doors. + +"Tom, Sam, what are you doing?" their dad and mom asked. + +Tom and Sam were surprised. They dropped their toys and books. They looked at their dad and mom. + +"Sorry, dad and mom. We were not sleepy. We wanted to play," Tom and Sam said. + +"Boys, it is late. You need to sleep. Playing is good, but sleeping is good too. You need to rest and grow. Tomorrow you can play more," their dad and mom said. + +"OK, dad and mom. We love you. Good night," Tom and Sam said. + +Their dad and mom hugged and kissed them. They helped them put their toys and books back in their rooms. They tucked them in their beds. They turned off the lights. + +Tom and Sam closed their eyes. They felt happy and sleepy. They dreamed of their car and book. They dreamed of playing with their dad and mom. They slept well. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the basement. Inside the box, there is a record player and some records. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to hear the music. + +They take the record player and the records to the living room. They plug the record player into the wall. They put a record on the record player. They turn the knob. The record starts to spin. They hear a song. The song is about a city. The city has many people and cars and buildings. The song says the city is friendly and fun. + +Anna and Ben like the song. They start to dance and sing. They pretend they are in the city. They say hello to the people and the cars and the buildings. They have a lot of fun. + +Mom hears the music and the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees Anna and Ben dancing and singing. She smiles. She is happy they are having fun. She joins them. She dances and sings with them. She says, "I love this song. It reminds me of when I was young. I used to live in the city. It was friendly and fun." + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They did not know Mom lived in the city. They want to know more. They ask Mom many questions. Mom tells them stories about the city. She shows them pictures of the city. She says, "Maybe one day, we can go to the city together. We can see the people and the cars and the buildings. We can hear the music and the noise. We can have fun." + +Anna and Ben are excited. They say, "Yes, Mom, let's go to the city. We want to see the city. We want to have fun." They hug Mom. They thank her for the record player and the records. They say, "We love you, Mom. You are friendly and fun." Mom hugs them back. She says, "I love you, too, Anna and Ben. You are friendly and fun." They all smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play soccer in the park. Sam is older and can tie his shoes. Ben is younger and cannot tie his shoes. He always asks Sam to help him. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. Sam ties his shoes and runs to the field. Ben tries to tie his shoes, but he makes a knot. He feels sad and calls Sam. + +"Sam, Sam, help me! I cannot tie my shoes!" Ben says. + +Sam comes back and sees Ben's shoes. He smiles and says, "Don't worry, Ben. I will teach you how to tie your shoes. It is easy and fun." + +Sam shows Ben how to make a loop, a cross, and a pull. He says, "Loop, cross, pull. Loop, cross, pull. Can you say it with me?" + +Ben nods and says, "Loop, cross, pull. Loop, cross, pull." He follows Sam's steps and ties his shoes. He feels happy and proud. + +"Look, mom, I can tie my shoes!" Ben says. + +Mom claps and says, "Good job, Ben! You are very successful. Now you can play soccer with Sam." + +Sam and Ben hug and say, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, Sam. We love you." + +They run to the field and kick the ball. They have fun and laugh. They are happy brothers. +Tom and Lily were playing in the sandbox. They had a lot of toys, but they wanted more. They saw a shiny crown on the bench. It belonged to Anna, who was on the swings. + +"Let's take the crown," Tom said. "It is so pretty." + +"But that is not nice," Lily said. "It is Anna's crown. She will be sad." + +Tom did not care. He grabbed the crown and ran to the sandbox. Lily followed him. They dug a hole and buried the crown. They thought no one would find it. + +Anna came back from the swings. She looked for her crown. She could not see it. She asked Tom and Lily if they had seen it. + +"No, we did not see your crown," Tom lied. "Maybe you lost it." + +Anna was very sad. She cried. She loved her crown. It was a gift from her grandma. + +A teacher saw Anna crying. She asked her what was wrong. Anna told her about her crown. The teacher looked at Tom and Lily. She saw dirt on their hands and faces. She knew they had buried the crown. + +"Tom and Lily, did you bury Anna's crown?" the teacher asked. + +Tom and Lily did not answer. They looked down. They felt bad. + +The teacher made them dig up the crown and give it back to Anna. She also made them say sorry and share their toys. She told them they were spoiled and mean. + +Anna was happy to have her crown back. She thanked the teacher and forgave Tom and Lily. She let them play with her crown. They learned to be nice and share. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their furry dog, Max. They liked to throw a ball and watch Max run after it and bring it back. But one time, Max did not come back with the ball. He ran away into the bushes and did not listen when Lily and Ben called his name. + +"Where is Max?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe he saw a squirrel or a bird," Ben said, feeling worried. + +They decided to search for Max in the park. They looked behind trees, under benches, and in the sandbox. They asked other people and other dogs if they had seen Max, but no one had. They started to feel sad and tired. + +Then they heard a loud bark from the other side of the park. They ran towards the sound and saw Max. He was playing with a big, furry bear. The bear was friendly and let Max chase him and lick his face. Max was having fun and did not notice Lily and Ben. + +"Max, stop!" Lily shouted. "That is a bear, not a dog. He is too big and too wild for you. Come back to us!" + +Max heard Lily's voice and looked at her. He wagged his tail and ran to her. He jumped on her and licked her face. He was happy to see her. + +"Good boy, Max," Ben said, hugging him. "We were so worried about you. Don't run away from us again." + +The bear waved goodbye to Max and walked away. Lily and Ben thanked the bear for being nice to Max. Then they took Max and the ball and went home. They were glad they had found their furry friend. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big hive on a tree. The hive was full of bees. Ben wanted to touch the hive. He said, "I want to see the bees. They are so pretty and busy." + +Lily said, "No, Ben, don't touch the hive. The bees will be angry. They will fight you. They will sting you. It will hurt a lot." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He said, "I am not afraid of bees. I am brave and strong. I can fight them too." He took a stick and threw it at the hive. + +The stick hit the hive and made a loud noise. The bees came out of the hive. They were very angry. They saw Ben and Lily. They flew towards them. They made a loud buzz. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They ran away from the bees. They cried, "Help, help, the bees are fighting us. They are stinging us. It hurts a lot." + +Mama heard their cries. She came out of the house. She saw the bees and the hive. She saw Ben and Lily. They had red spots on their skin. She said, "Oh, no, what have you done? You should not touch the hive. The hive is important for the bees. The bees make honey in the hive. They do not like to be disturbed. They will fight to protect their hive. Come, let me take you inside. I will put some cream on your spots. It will make you feel better." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new path in the park. It was long and narrow and had many trees on both sides. + +"Let's go see where it goes!" Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to be back soon. Mom will be angry if we are late," Tom said. + +They ran on the path, laughing and looking at the birds and flowers. They did not see the sign that said "Danger! Do not enter!" + +After a while, they came to a big gate. It was locked and had a sign that said "Keep out! Private property!" + +"Wow, what is behind the gate?" Lily wondered. + +"I don't know, but it looks scary. Maybe we should go back," Tom said. + +But Lily was curious. She saw a hole in the fence next to the gate. She crawled through it and said, "Come on, Tom! Let's explore!" + +Tom was afraid, but he did not want to lose Lily. He followed her through the hole. + +They found themselves in a big yard. There was a house in the distance. It was old and dark and had broken windows. There was also a big dog in the yard. It was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It saw Lily and Tom and started to bark and growl. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom screamed. They tried to run back to the hole, but the dog was faster. It jumped on them and bit them. They cried and bled and hurt. + +The owner of the house heard the noise and came out. He was angry and mean. He saw Lily and Tom and the dog and said, "What are you doing here? You are trespassing! You are thieves! I will call the police!" + +Lily and Tom were scared and sorry. They wished they had never gone on the path. They wished they had listened to Tom. They wished they had stayed in the park. But it was too late. They were in trouble. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben were waiting for the mailman. They wanted to get a package from Grandma. Grandma said she sent them a package with amazing things inside. Anna and Ben were very excited. + +But the mailman was late. He had to delay his route because of a big storm. The storm made the roads wet and slippery. The mailman had to drive very slowly and carefully. Anna and Ben were sad. They wanted to see what was in the package. + +They decided to play a game while they waited. They pretended to be mailmen and delivered letters and packages to each other. They used old boxes and envelopes and drew pictures and wrote words on them. They had fun. + +Then they heard a honk. It was the mailman. He parked his truck in front of their house and got out. He had a big smile and a big package in his hands. + +"Sorry for the delay, kids," he said. "But I have a special delivery for you. It's from your Grandma. She said it's amazing." + +Anna and Ben ran to the mailman and hugged him. They thanked him and took the package. They ran inside and opened it. Inside, they found books, toys, clothes, and candy. They were amazed. They loved everything. + +They called Grandma and told her they got the package. They thanked her and told her they loved her. Grandma was happy. She said she loved them too. + +Anna and Ben had a great day. They played with their new things and shared their candy. They were glad the mailman came. They were glad Grandma sent them a package. They were glad they had each other. +Lily liked to polish things. She liked to make them shiny and clean. She had a polish cloth and a polish spray. She used them on her toys, her shoes, and her mom's car. + +One day, Lily went to visit her dad at his work. He worked in a lab. He did science things with big machines and tubes and bottles. Lily wanted to see what he did. She asked him, "Dad, can I help you in the lab?" + +Dad said, "No, Lily, you can't. The lab is not a place for kids. It is dangerous. You have to stay outside and wait for me." + +But Lily did not listen. She was curious. She waited until dad was busy. Then she sneaked into the lab. She saw many things that looked like they needed polishing. She took out her polish cloth and her polish spray. She started to polish the machines and the tubes and the bottles. + +She did not know that some of the things in the lab were very hot or very cold or very sharp or very sticky. She did not know that some of the things in the lab had chemicals or germs or electricity in them. She did not know that some of the things in the lab could explode or catch fire or make noise or smell bad. + +She polished and polished and polished. She made a big mess. She broke some things. She spilled some things. She mixed some things. She made some things go wrong. + +Soon, the lab was full of smoke and sparks and bubbles and sounds and smells. Lily was scared. She cried. She wanted her dad. + +Dad heard the noise. He ran into the lab. He saw Lily and the mess. He was angry. He was worried. He shouted, "Lily, what have you done? You are not supposed to be in here! You could have hurt yourself or others! You have ruined my work! You are in big trouble!" + +He grabbed Lily and took her out of the lab. He called mom. He told her what happened. He said, "Lily is very naughty. She is very bossy. She does not listen. She has to learn a lesson. She has to go to bed without dinner. She has to say sorry. She has to help me clean the lab tomorrow." + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did a bad thing. She wished she had listened to dad. She wished she had not polished the lab. She wished she had stayed outside and waited for him. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again. I love you." + +But dad and mom were still mad. They did not hug her. They did not kiss her. They did not say they loved her. They sent her to bed without dinner. They did not read her a story. They did not tuck her in. They did not say good night. + +Lily was sad. She was hungry. She was lonely. She was sorry. She cried herself to sleep. She had a bad dream. She had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they are naughty. They do not like to share or listen to Mommy. + +One day, Mommy gives them a new toy. It is a big, soft bear. It has a red bow and a shiny nose. Anna and Ben both want the bear. They start to pull and tug on it. + +"Mine!" Anna says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +They pull harder and harder. The bear makes a loud rip sound. The red bow falls off. The shiny nose falls off. Stuffing comes out of the bear. Anna and Ben stop and look at the bear. They feel sad and sorry. + +Mommy hears the rip sound. She comes into the room. She sees the bear and the mess. She is not happy. + +"What did you do?" Mommy asks. + +Anna and Ben start to cry. They hug the bear and say sorry. + +"We were naughty. We broke the bear. We are sorry, Mommy," they say. + +Mommy sighs. She picks up the bow and the nose. She gets a needle and a thread. She sits on the couch and starts to fix the bear. + +"Come here, Anna and Ben," Mommy says. "You need to learn to share and be nice. The bear is for both of you. You can take turns to play with it. And you can help me fix it." + +Anna and Ben nod. They sit next to Mommy. They watch her sew the bear. They rub the bear's fur and say nice things to it. + +"We love you, bear. We are sorry we hurt you. We will be good twins," they say. + +Mommy smiles. She finishes sewing the bear. She gives it a hug and a kiss. She gives it to Anna and Ben. + +"Here you go. The bear is fixed. Be gentle and kind with it. And with each other," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben hug Mommy and the bear. They say thank you. They promise to share and listen. They play with the bear on the floor. They are happy twins. +Lily was lonely today. She had no one to play with. Her big sister was at school. Her mom was busy with work. Her dad was away on a trip. Lily wanted to have fun, but she felt sad. + +She looked around her room. She saw her toys, but they did not make her happy. She saw her books, but they did not make her curious. She saw her bed, but she did not feel sleepy. She wanted to move, but she did not know where to go. + +She decided to go outside. She put on her shoes and her coat. She opened the door and stepped into the yard. She saw the sun, but it did not make her warm. She saw the flowers, but they did not make her smile. She saw the birds, but they did not make her sing. She wanted to move, but she did not know what to do. + +She walked around the yard. She saw a big tree. She remembered that her dad had built a treehouse for her and her sister. She had not been there for a long time. She wondered if it was still there. She wanted to move, but she was afraid to climb. + +She heard a voice. It was her neighbor, Ben. He was also three years old. He liked to play with Lily. He saw her in the yard. He called her name. + +"Lily, Lily, do you want to play with me?" + +Lily turned around. She saw Ben. He was smiling. He had a ball in his hand. He threw it to her. She caught it. She felt happy. + +"Yes, Ben, I want to play with you!" + +She threw the ball back to him. He caught it. He laughed. They ran to each other. They hugged. They decided to play catch. They moved around the yard. They had fun. + +Lily was not lonely today. She had a friend to play with. She thanked Ben for coming. He thanked her for playing. They made a plan to play again tomorrow. They said goodbye. They went back to their homes. + +Lily looked at the treehouse. She smiled. She knew that she would go there someday. She knew that her dad would come back soon. She knew that her sister would play with her after school. She knew that her mom would hug her and read her a story. She was not sad. + +She went inside. She took off her shoes and her coat. She ran to her mom. She told her about her day. She moved closer to her mom. She felt loved. +Lily loved to visit her uncle Tom. He had many toys and books in his big house. He also had a magic machine that could shrink things. Lily liked to watch him shrink his old clothes and shoes and put them in a small box. + +One day, uncle Tom said, "Lily, do you want to see something amazing? I can shrink you and make you very tiny. Then you can explore my house like a mouse. But you have to be careful, because you will be very fragile." + +Lily was curious and excited. She nodded and said, "Yes, please, uncle Tom. Shrink me, shrink me!" + +Uncle Tom smiled and put Lily on a chair. He pressed a button and a beam of light hit Lily. She felt a tickle and then everything looked very big. She was as small as a bug. + +"Wow, uncle Tom, you did it! I'm so small!" Lily shouted. + +Uncle Tom picked her up gently and put her on his palm. He said, "Yes, Lily, you are. But remember, you have to be very careful. Don't touch anything sharp or hot or heavy. And don't go too far from me. I will shrink you back soon." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, uncle Tom. I will be careful. But can I see your toys and books first?" + +Uncle Tom laughed and said, "Sure, Lily. But only for a little while. Come on, let's go." He carried her to his toy room and let her play with his miniature cars and trains and dolls. Lily had a lot of fun, but she also listened to uncle Tom and didn't touch anything that could hurt her. She was a good and brave girl. +Anna and Ben were playing outside their hut. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw many animals and plants and rocks. They were happy. + +But then the sky became dark and loud. Big drops of water started to fall from the sky. It was raining. Anna and Ben did not like the rain. It made them wet and cold and sad. + +"Let's go back to the hut!" Anna said to Ben. "We can play inside and be warm and dry!" + +"OK!" Ben said. He took Anna's hand and they ran to the hut. They were fast. + +Inside the hut, they found their toys and books and blankets. They played with their toys and read their books and wrapped themselves in their blankets. They made funny faces and noises and stories. They were happy again. + +They looked out of the window and saw a brilliant thing in the sky. It was a big arc of many colors. It was a rainbow. Anna and Ben liked the rainbow. It made them smile and wonder and happy. + +"Look, Ben! A rainbow!" Anna said. "It is so pretty and bright!" + +"Yes, Anna! A rainbow!" Ben said. "It is a gift from the sky!" + +They hugged each other and watched the rainbow. They were happy. +Mia liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a pink dress. Mia liked to brush her hair and make her talk. + +One night, Mia heard a noise outside her window. She got up and looked out. She saw a woman with wings and a shiny dress. The woman was glowing like a star. Mia was amazed and curious. + +"Who are you?" Mia asked. + +The woman smiled and flew closer to the window. She looked shy and kind. + +"I am a fairy," she said. "I came to see you, Mia. You are a good girl and I have a gift for you." + +"A gift? For me?" Mia said. She felt happy and excited. + +"Yes, for you. Look, this is a magic wand. It can make your wishes come true. But you have to be careful and use it wisely. Only wish for good things, okay?" The fairy said and handed Mia a small stick with a star on top. + +Mia took the wand and felt a warm glow in her hand. She thanked the fairy and hugged her. + +"Can you stay with me?" Mia asked. + +"I wish I could, but I have to go. There are other children who need my help. But I will come back and visit you sometimes. You can always talk to me in your dreams. Good night, Mia. Sweet dreams." The fairy said and kissed Mia on the cheek. + +"Good night, fairy. Thank you for the wand. I love you." Mia said and watched the fairy fly away. + +Mia went back to her bed and cuddled with Lily. She felt happy and sleepy. She wondered what she would wish for with her wand. She closed her eyes and dreamed of the fairy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hole in the ground. They think it is a trap for animals. + +"Let's go and look at the trap," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily says. + +They run to the hole and look inside. They see nothing but dirt and rocks. They are disappointed. + +"Maybe the trap is broken," Tom says. + +"Maybe there are no animals here," Lily says. + +They hear a loud bark behind them. They turn around and see a big dog. The dog is dirty and angry. It runs towards them. + +"Run!" Lily screams. + +They try to run away, but the dog is faster. It jumps on Tom and knocks him down. It bites his leg. Tom cries out in pain. + +"Help!" he shouts. + +Lily is scared, but she wants to help Tom. She picks up a stick and hits the dog. The dog lets go of Tom and growls at Lily. Lily hits the dog again. The dog runs away. + +Lily helps Tom get up. His leg is bleeding and dirty. They are both dirty and scared. + +"Are you OK?" Lily asks. + +"That dog was mean," Tom says. + +"Let's go home," Lily says. + +They hold hands and walk home. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms hug them and clean their wounds. They give them cookies and milk. + +They are happy to be safe and together. They are still friends. They don't like the trap or the dog. They like to play in the park, but not near the hole. +Tim and Lily were playing with their new toys in the living room. Tim had a fireman hat and a hose. Lily had a doll and a tea set. They pretended to have a fire and a tea party. + +"Help, help, there is a fire!" Tim yelled, spraying water from his hose. "Don't worry, I am the fireman, I will save you!" + +Lily giggled and picked up her doll. "Thank you, fireman, you are very brave. Do you want some tea?" She asked, pouring some water into a cup. + +"Yes, please, that sounds nice." Tim said, taking off his hat and sitting down. "Your tea set is very pretty. Is it new?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. "Yes, it is new. Mommy and Daddy gave it to me for my birthday. Do you like your fireman hat and hose? Are they new too?" + +Tim nodded and smiled back. "Yes, they are new. Grandma and Grandpa gave them to me for my birthday. I like them a lot. They are very fun." + +They clinked their cups and drank their water. They were happy to play with their new toys and each other. They were good friends. +Sara and Ben were drawing with crayons on a big paper. Sara liked to draw flowers and birds. Ben liked to draw cars and rockets. They had many colors to choose from. + +But Ben was lazy. He did not want to share his crayons with Sara. He took all the red and blue crayons and hid them under his pillow. Sara only had yellow and green crayons left. + +"Ben, can I have a red crayon, please?" Sara asked. "I want to draw a rose." + +"No, you can't. They are mine. Go away!" Ben said. He was not nice. + +Sara was sad. She wanted to draw a rose, but she did not have a red crayon. She looked around and saw an eraser on the table. She had an idea. + +She took the eraser and rubbed it on the paper. She erased some of Ben's cars and rockets. She made space for her rose. + +Then she took a yellow crayon and drew a big circle. She took a green crayon and drew a stem and some leaves. She made a beautiful rose. + +"Look, Ben, I made a rose!" Sara said. She was happy. + +Ben looked at his paper and saw that some of his cars and rockets were gone. He was angry. + +"Hey, you erased my cars and rockets! That's not fair! Give me back my paper!" Ben said. He tried to grab the paper from Sara. + +But Sara was quick. She held the paper tight and ran away. She ran to the other side of the room. + +"Too bad, Ben. You were lazy and mean. You did not share your crayons. Now you have to reverse your cars and rockets. You have to draw them again." Sara said. She stuck out her tongue. + +Ben was mad. He wanted his paper back. But he did not have an eraser. He had to find another way to reverse his cars and rockets. He had to work hard. +Lily and Ben were walking in the woods with their dad. They liked to look at the trees and the birds and the flowers. Sometimes they saw animals, like squirrels and rabbits and foxes. + +"Look, dad, a deer!" Lily shouted, pointing at a brown shape in the bushes. Ben ran after her, eager to see the deer too. Dad followed them, but told them to be quiet and careful. + +They got closer to the deer, and saw that it was a mother deer with a baby deer. The baby deer was lying on the ground, and the mother deer was licking it gently. Lily and Ben smiled, they thought the deer were very cute and sweet. + +"Can we pet them, dad?" Ben asked in a whisper. + +"No, son, we can't. They are wild animals, and they might get scared or hurt if we touch them. We have to respect their space and let them be," dad explained. + +"But they look so soft and nice," Lily said, still whispering. + +"I know, honey, but they are not like our dog or our cat. They live in the woods, and they have their own rules and ways. We can watch them from a distance, but we can't lean too close or make harsh noises. That would frighten them and make them run away," dad said. + +Lily and Ben nodded, they understood. They leaned against a tree and watched the deer quietly. They felt happy and curious and amazed. They loved the woods and the animals, and they loved their dad. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. "Look, a cave!" Tom said. "Let's go inside and explore!" Lily agreed. They ran to the hill and crawled into the hole. + +Inside the cave, it was dark and cold. They saw some rocks, some sticks, and some bugs. They also saw a big pile of clothes and toys. "Who lives here?" Lily wondered. "Maybe a bear or a monster!" Tom guessed. They decided to look around and touch everything. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. A big, hairy, angry man came out of another hole. He saw Lily and Tom playing with his stuff. He was very mad. "Hey, you kids! Get out of my cave! You made a big mess!" he shouted. He ran towards them and tried to grab them. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want to be caught by the man. They picked up some rocks and sticks and threw them at him. They tried to fight him off. "Go away, you meanie! Leave us alone!" they yelled. + +The man was hurt by the rocks and sticks. He did not like to be hit. He ran back to his hole and hid. He did not come out again. Lily and Tom saw their chance. They quickly ran out of the cave and back to the park. They were safe and happy. They learned a lesson. They would not go into strange caves again. They would only play with their own toys. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tent. It was red and blue and had a sign that said "Welcome to the Circus". + +"Let's go inside!" Ben said. He ran to the tent. Anna followed him. She was curious. + +Inside the tent, they saw many things. They saw clowns and animals and acrobats. They saw a man with a big hat and a long coat. He was the ringmaster. He smiled at them. + +"Welcome, welcome, welcome!" he said. "You are the lucky ones. You get to see the best show in the world. Come with me. I have a special surprise for you." + +He took them by the hand and led them to a dark corner of the tent. There was a cage. Inside the cage, there was a lion. It was big and yellow and had a long mane. It looked angry. + +"Look at this beauty," the ringmaster said. "He is the king of the jungle. He can roar and jump and bite. He is very strong and brave. Do you want to touch him?" + +Anna and Ben felt scared. They did not want to touch the lion. They wanted to go back to the park. + +"No, thank you," Anna said. "We have to go now." + +But the ringmaster did not let them go. He pushed them closer to the cage. He laughed. + +"Don't be shy," he said. "He won't hurt you. He is very friendly. He likes children. He likes to play with them. He likes to eat them." + +The lion growled. He showed his teeth. He moved his paw. He scratched the cage. He tried to get out. + +Anna and Ben screamed. They pulled their hands away from the ringmaster. They ran to the exit. They saw a hole in the tent. They crawled through it. They felt the cold air on their faces. They felt the grass under their feet. They felt free. + +They ran to the park. They found their parents. They hugged them. They told them what happened. Their parents were shocked and angry. They called the police. They said the ringmaster was a bad man. They said he tried to hurt their children. + +The police came. They went to the tent. They arrested the ringmaster. They freed the lion. They took him to a safe place. They said he deserved a better life. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They were safe. They learned a lesson. They said they would never go to the circus again. They said they would rather play in the park. They said they would always stick together. They said they were the best friends in the world. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They had a big book with many words and pictures. It was an ancient dictionary that belonged to their grandpa. They liked to look at the words and learn new things. + +"Look, Max, this is a spray. It is a thing that makes water come out like rain. You can use it to water the plants or to make fun," Lily said, pointing to a picture of a spray bottle. + +"Can we try it?" Max asked, curious. + +"Sure, let's go find one in the shed," Lily said, and they ran to the shed. They found a spray bottle that was blue and had some water inside. They took it outside and started to spray the flowers and the grass. + +"Wow, this is so cool! The water makes the plants happy and shiny," Max said, smiling. + +"And it makes us wet and cold," Lily said, laughing. She sprayed Max on the face and he sprayed her back. They giggled and chased each other with the spray bottle. + +They had so much fun with the spray and the ancient dictionary that they did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and thought how clever and happy they were. She decided to join them and play with them. She took another spray bottle and surprised them with a big splash of water. + +"Mom, you are so funny! Come and play with us!" Lily and Max said, and they hugged her. + +They played together until the sun went down and they were tired and hungry. They put the spray bottles and the ancient dictionary back in the shed and went inside to have dinner. They told their mom and dad about their adventure and learned some new words from the book. They felt proud and happy. They had a good day. +Anna liked to mail letters to her friends. She had many friends who lived in distant places. She liked to draw pictures and write nice words for them. She put stamps and stickers on the envelopes and gave them to her mom. Her mom took them to the mail box. + +One day, Anna saw a hunter in the woods near her house. He had a big gun and a hat. He looked angry and mean. He was looking for animals to shoot. Anna felt scared and sad. She loved animals and did not want them to get hurt. + +She had an idea. She ran to her room and got some paper and crayons. She drew a big heart and wrote "Please be kind to animals" on it. She put it in an envelope and wrote "To the hunter" on it. She put a stamp and a sticker on it and ran to the mail box. She hoped the hunter would find it and change his mind. + +The next day, Anna went to the woods with her mom. She saw the hunter again. But he was not angry and mean anymore. He was smiling and friendly. He had a basket full of apples and carrots. He was feeding the animals and petting them. He saw Anna and waved to her. He said "Thank you for your letter. It made me think and feel. You are a very wise and kind girl. You taught me a lesson. Animals are our friends, not our enemies. I will not hunt them anymore. I will help them and love them." + +Anna was very happy and proud. She smiled and hugged the hunter. She said "You are welcome. I am glad you are nice now. You are my friend too. Can I mail you more letters?" The hunter nodded and said "Yes, please. I would love that. And I will mail you some too. Maybe we can draw pictures and write nice words for each other." Anna and the hunter became pen pals and learned a lot from each other. They both lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is: Words can be more powerful than weapons. Kindness can change hearts and minds. Friendship can cross any distance. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, Sara has a new sweater. It is pink and has a big heart on it. Sara is proud of her sweater. She shows it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a new sweater. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +Ben looks at Sara's sweater. He thinks it is silly. He wants to joke with Sara. He says, "No, I don't like it. It is ugly and it has a hole in it." + +Sara is confused. She looks at her sweater. She does not see a hole. She says, "No, it does not have a hole. It is beautiful and it is new. You are lying, Ben." + +Ben laughs. He says, "I am not lying. I am joking. It is a joke, Sara. Don't you know what a joke is?" + +Sara does not think it is a joke. She thinks it is mean. She feels sad and angry. She says, "It is not a joke, Ben. It is rude. You hurt my feelings. You are not my friend anymore." + +Sara runs away. She cries. Ben feels sorry. He tries to say sorry, but Sara does not listen. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. Ben is alone. He wishes he did not joke with Sara. He wishes he said something nice about her sweater. He wishes he was still her friend. +Sara loves flowers. She likes to look at the pictures of flowers in her books. She likes to draw flowers with her crayons. She likes to smell flowers in the garden. + +One day, Sara sees a new flower in the garden. It is small and white and has a yellow center. Sara thinks it is pretty. She wants to pick it and give it to her mom. + +But then, Sara hears a tiny voice. "Please don't pick me," the voice says. "I am a daisy. I just bloomed today. I want to stay in the garden and make friends with the other flowers." + +Sara is surprised. She did not know that flowers can talk. She bends down and looks at the daisy. She sees a small face with two black eyes and a smile. + +"Hello, daisy," Sara says. "You are very friendly. I am sorry I wanted to pick you. I will leave you in the garden. Can I come and visit you sometimes?" + +"Of course, Sara," the daisy says. "You are very friendly too. I would love to have you as a friend. You can come and visit me anytime. And maybe you can bring me a picture of yourself, so I can remember you when you are not here." + +Sara smiles. She likes the idea of having a flower friend. She runs inside and gets her crayons. She draws a picture of herself and the daisy. She writes her name and the daisy's name on the picture. She runs back to the garden and gives the picture to the daisy. + +"Thank you, Sara," the daisy says. "This is a beautiful picture. I will keep it in my petals. You are a very good artist. And a very good friend." + +Sara hugs the daisy gently. She is happy. She has a new friend in the garden. A friend who bloomed today. +Tim and Lily liked to wander in the woods behind their house. They saw many birds and bugs and flowers. They liked to play hide and seek and make up stories. One day, they found a creek with clear water and shiny stones. They wanted to see what was in the water, so they took off their shoes and socks and went in. + +The water was cold and tickled their toes. They laughed and splashed and picked up stones. They did not see the sign that said "Danger: Deep Water". They did not hear their mom calling them to come back. They did not notice the water getting deeper and faster. They only saw the big log that looked like a bridge. + +Tim said, "Let's cross the log and see what's on the other side." Lily said, "OK, but be careful." They held hands and walked on the log. It was slippery and wobbly. They tried to balance and not fall. But then, a big wind came and shook the log. Tim and Lily lost their grip and fell into the water. + +The water was deep and strong. It pulled them under and away. They screamed and kicked and tried to swim. But they could not reach the shore or the log. They could not see each other or their mom. They could only see the dark water and the rocks. They were scared and cold and sad. + +Their mom heard their screams and ran to the creek. She saw their shoes and socks and the sign. She saw the log and the water. She did not see Tim and Lily. She cried and called for help. But it was too late. Tim and Lily were gone. They never came back. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They would kick it, throw it, and roll it all over the yard. They were very happy. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Leo, and he had no toys. He only had a small bag with some clothes and a book. He watched Sara and Ben play with their ball, and he wished he could join them. + +"Hi, Leo!" Sara said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Leo nodded, and Sara and Ben shared their ball with him. They had fun together, and Leo smiled a lot. He was very grateful. + +As the sun went down, they saw a beautiful sunset. It had many colors, like orange, pink, and purple. They paused and looked at it. + +"Wow, what a pretty sunset!" Sara said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. + +Leo nodded, and then he said something that surprised Sara and Ben. + +"You know, you are very rich," he said. + +"Rich? What do you mean?" Sara asked. + +"You have a big red ball, and you have each other. You have a lot of things to make you happy. That is what being rich means," Leo explained. + +Sara and Ben thought about it, and they realized Leo was right. They had more than they needed, and they had a good friend. They hugged Leo, and thanked him for playing with them. + +They learned that being rich is not about having many toys, but about having a happy heart. +Ben and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. They saw a big chicken with white feathers. Ben wanted to touch it. + +"Can I touch the chicken?" Ben asked Lily. + +"OK, but be gentle. The chicken is deaf. It cannot hear you," Lily said. + +Ben went near the chicken and reached out his hand. The chicken did not move. Ben touched its feathers. They were soft and warm. + +"Hello, chicken. You are nice," Ben said. He smiled. + +The chicken did not hear Ben. It did not care. It pecked the ground and looked for food. + +Lily watched Ben and the chicken. She saw a red ball near the fence. She wanted to play with it. + +"Ben, look. A ball. Let's play with it," Lily said. + +She ran to the ball and picked it up. She threw it to Ben. + +"Here, catch!" she said. + +Ben heard Lily. He turned around and saw the ball. He let go of the chicken and ran to the ball. He caught it and threw it back to Lily. + +"Yay, good catch!" he said. + +They played with the ball and had fun. The chicken did not mind. It kept pecking the ground and looking for food. It was happy too. +Lily was a dog who liked to skip. She skipped in the park, she skipped in the street, she skipped in the house. Her owner was a wealthy man who gave her good food and toys, but he was very busy and did not play with her much. Lily was sad and lonely. + +One day, Lily saw a big truck in front of her house. She was curious and skipped to the truck. She saw many boxes and bags inside. She smelled something yummy and jumped in. She found a bone and started to chew it. She did not hear the door of the truck close behind her. + +The truck drove away with Lily inside. She was scared and barked, but no one heard her. She looked out of the window and saw the park, the street, the house, all go by. She did not know where she was going. She missed her owner and her home. + +The truck stopped at a big building. Some men opened the door and took out the boxes and bags. They saw Lily and shouted. They were angry and grabbed her. They said she was a bad dog who stole their bone. They said they would sell her to someone who would make her work hard and not give her any food or toys. They threw her in a cage with other dogs who looked sad and scared. + +Lily cried and wished she had never skipped to the truck. She wished she had stayed with her owner who loved her. She wished she could skip again. But she could not. She was stuck in the cage. She was unhappy and afraid. She had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to draw with crayons. One day, they found a big box of crayons in the park. They were very happy and started to make pictures on the ground. + +But then, a big dog came and barked at them. The dog wanted to play with the crayons. He grabbed the box with his teeth and ran away. Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They did not know what to do. + +"Hey, stop!" they shouted. "Give us back our crayons!" + +They chased the dog, but he was too fast. He ran to a pond and dropped the box in the water. The crayons started to sink and get wet. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cried. "Our crayons are ruined!" + +They saw a boy near the pond. He had a fishing rod and a net. He saw the crayons in the water and the dog running away. + +"Hey, do you need help?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. "Can you rescue our crayons?" + +The boy nodded and used his net to scoop up the crayons. He gave them back to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you so much!" they said. "You are very kind!" + +The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome. I like crayons too. Do you want to draw with me?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we do!" + +They shared their crayons with the boy and made new pictures on the ground. They became friends and had fun. They were very glad. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play outside with their stuff. They have a ball, a bike, a doll and a car. They share their stuff and have fun. + +One day, they see big black clouds in the sky. They hear a loud boom. They feel drops of water on their faces. It is raining. They run to Jen's house with their stuff. They are wet and cold. + +"Mom, can we play inside?" Jen asks her mom. + +"Sure, honey. But first, you have to dry your stuff and put it away. You don't want your stuff to get moldy or dirty," Jen's mom says. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you," Jen says. She and Tom go to Jen's room. They dry their stuff with a towel. They put their stuff in a big box. They close the lid. + +They look for something else to play with. They see a big black book on Jen's shelf. It has a picture of a witch on the cover. It looks scary and fun. + +"Let's read this book," Tom says. + +"Okay. But don't tell mom. She says this book is not for kids. She says it has bad words and bad spells," Jen says. + +They open the book. They see strange words and symbols. They try to read them. They say them out loud. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud bang. They see smoke and sparks. They feel a gust of wind. They smell something bad. They are scared. + +They look at the box. It is open. Their stuff is gone. In their place, there are frogs, snakes, spiders and bats. They are alive and angry. They jump and crawl and fly and bite. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Jen scream. + +They run to Jen's mom. They tell her what happened. She is shocked and angry. + +"What have you done? You have read the black book. You have cast a bad spell. You have turned your stuff into nasty things. You have been very naughty," Jen's mom says. + +She grabs the book. She looks for a way to undo the spell. She finds it. She reads it out loud. + +The frogs, snakes, spiders and bats turn back into the ball, the bike, the doll and the car. They are still wet and cold. But they are not alive and angry. + +Tom and Jen are relieved and sorry. They hug their stuff. They say sorry to their stuff. They say sorry to Jen's mom. + +Jen's mom is still mad. But she is also glad. She hugs Tom and Jen. She says sorry to them. + +She says, "You are lucky. The spell was not permanent. You could have lost your stuff forever. You have learned your lesson. Never read the black book again. Never play with bad things. Always listen to your mom." + +Tom and Jen nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We have learned our lesson. We will never read the black book again. We will never play with bad things. We will always listen to our mom." + +They smile. They are friends. They like to play outside with their stuff. They have a ball, a bike, a doll and a car. They share their stuff and have fun. But not when it rains. And not with the black book. +Lily loved to fly her kite in the park. She had a red kite with a long tail and a happy face. She liked to watch it soar high in the sky and feel the wind tug on the string. She always took her kite with her when she went to the park with her mom and dad. + +One day, a big storm came and the sky turned dark and angry. Lily was scared of the thunder and lightning. She wanted to go home, but her mom and dad said they had to wait for the bus. Lily held her kite close to her chest and hoped it would not get wet or torn by the wind. + +As they waited, a loud boom made Lily jump. She saw a flash of light and heard a crackle. She looked up and saw that the lightning had hit a tall tree near the bus stop. The tree was on fire and pieces of wood and leaves flew everywhere. Lily screamed and dropped her kite. She ran to her mom and dad and hugged them tight. + +They hugged her back and told her it was okay. They said they were safe and the firemen would come soon. They said they were proud of her for being brave. Lily felt a little better, but she was still troubled. She looked around and saw her kite lying on the ground. It was dirty and ripped and one of its eyes was gone. Lily felt a big lump in her throat and tears in her eyes. She loved her kite and she did not want to lose it. + +She let go of her mom and dad and ran to her kite. She picked it up and tried to fix it. She smoothed the paper and tied the tail. She kissed the face and said she was sorry. She hugged her kite and whispered that she still loved it. She hoped her kite could hear her and feel her hug. She hoped her kite would fly again. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. They also liked to look at the big billboard near the park. The billboard had many colors and pictures. It showed a happy family with a big car and a big house. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw a new billboard. It was next to the old one. It had no colors and no pictures. It only had words. The words said: "Mind your own business. Don't be lazy. Work hard and save money." + +Tom and Lily did not like the new billboard. They did not understand the words. They thought the words were mean and boring. They wanted to see the happy family again. + +They decided to do something. They found some crayons and paper. They drew their own pictures. They drew a sun, a rainbow, a flower and a smiley face. They wrote their names and "We love the park" under the pictures. + +They ran to the new billboard. They climbed on a bench. They stuck their pictures over the words. They were very proud of their work. + +They hoped that the people who made the new billboard would not mind. They hoped that they would see their pictures and be happy too. They hoped that they would not be lazy and make more colors and pictures for the park. +Sara likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to stir the soup with a big spoon. She stirs and stirs until the soup is hot and yummy. Mom says she is a good helper. + +One day, Sara sees a pretty dress in the closet. It is pink and sparkly and has a bow. Sara wants to wear the dress. She takes it out of the closet and puts it on. She feels like a princess. + +She runs to the kitchen to show mom her dress. But mom is not there. Sara sees a note on the table. It says, "Mom is sick. She is in bed. Be a good girl and stay quiet." Sara feels sad. She wants to make mom feel better. + +She thinks of an idea. She takes the soup from the stove and pours some in a bowl. She puts the bowl on a tray and adds a glass of water and a napkin. She carries the tray to mom's room. She is careful not to spill. + +She knocks on the door and opens it. She sees mom lying in bed. She looks weak and tired. Sara smiles and says, "Mom, I have a surprise for you. I made you some soup. It will make you strong." She puts the tray on the nightstand and gives mom a hug. + +Mom is surprised and happy. She says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a sweet girl. And you look beautiful in your dress. I love you." She takes a sip of the soup and says, "Mmm, this is delicious. You are a great cook." + +Sara feels proud and happy. She says, "I love you too, mom. I hope you get well soon." She sits on the bed and stirs the soup with mom. They talk and laugh and eat. Sara thinks this is the best day ever. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. They saw a big dog with a red ball. The dog looked friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and gentle. Ask the owner first," Mom said. + +They walked over to the dog and its owner, a man with a hat. "Hello, can we pet your dog?" Tom asked. + +"Hello, yes, you can. His name is Rex. He likes to play fetch," the man said. + +Tom and Lily petted Rex and threw the ball for him. Rex ran fast and brought the ball back. He dropped it at their feet and barked. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Lily said. + +But then, something weird happened. Rex picked up the ball again and bit it hard. The ball popped and made a loud noise. Rex got scared and ran away. The man with the hat chased after him. + +"Oh no, Rex!" the man shouted. + +Tom and Lily were surprised and sad. They liked Rex and wanted to play more. + +"Mom, why did Rex bite the ball?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe he didn't know it would pop. Maybe he thought it was a toy. Maybe he was bored. I don't know, Tom. Some dogs do weird things sometimes," Mom said. + +"Can we get a dog, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe someday, Lily. But not a dog that bites balls," Mom said. + +They laughed and went back to the swings and the slide. They had fun at the park, even without Rex. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, slide, swing and climb. They also liked to look at the animals in the zoo next to the park. They could see lions, monkeys, elephants and more. + +One day, mom had a surprise for them. She said she had a special ticket that would let them go inside the zoo and see a new animal. Tom and Lily were very excited. They wondered what the new animal was. They followed mom to a big gate that said "Do not enter". + +Mom showed the ticket to the zookeeper and he opened the gate. He said they were very lucky because they were the first ones to see the new animal. He led them to a big cage that had a big cloth over it. He said, "Are you ready to see the new animal? It is very pretty and has stripes. It is called a zebra." + +He pulled the cloth and revealed the zebra. Tom and Lily gasped. They had never seen a zebra before. It was white and black and had a long mane and a tail. It looked like a horse but different. It was very pretty and had stripes. + +The zebra saw Tom and Lily and came closer. It sniffed them and licked them. Tom and Lily giggled. They petted the zebra and fed it some carrots. The zebra was very friendly and liked them. Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked the zookeeper and mom for the surprise. They said they loved the zebra and wanted to see it again. They said they were very lucky to see the new animal. +Sara likes to jog with her dad. They jog in the park every morning. They see birds, trees, and flowers. Sara likes to talk to her dad. She tells him what she sees and hears. + +One day, they jog to the zoo. Sara is happy. She wants to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. She also wants to visit her friend Ben. Ben works at the zoo. He takes care of the animals. + +They find Ben near the elephants. He is feeding them peanuts. Sara waves to him. He waves back. He smiles. He is deaf. He cannot hear Sara. But he can read her lips. He can also use his hands to talk. He teaches Sara some signs. + +Sara learns how to say hello, thank you, and elephant. She also learns how to say I love you. She signs I love you to Ben. He signs I love you back. He gives her a hug. He also gives her a peanut. She gives it to the elephant. The elephant takes it with its trunk. It makes a loud noise. Sara laughs. She cannot hear it. But she can feel it. She feels happy. She likes to jog. She likes to visit. She likes to learn. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play the flute. She had a shiny flute that made pretty sounds when she blew into it. She played the flute every day after lunch, before she took a nap. + +One day, she heard a loud noise outside her window. She looked and saw a big truck with a crane. The truck was moving a big tree from the ground. Lily was fearful. She thought the truck would take her flute away. + +She ran to her flute and hugged it. She said, "Don't worry, flute. I won't let them take you. You are my friend." + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? It's time for your nap." + +Lily said, "No, mom. I can't nap. The truck will take my flute." + +Her mom smiled and said, "No, Lily. The truck won't take your flute. The truck is helping to plant a new tree in the park. The tree will grow and make shade and air for us. The truck is a good truck." + +Lily looked at the truck again. She saw the tree in the crane. She saw the truck driver waving at her. She said, "Oh, I see. The truck is a good truck. The tree is a good tree. Thank you, truck. Thank you, tree." + +She put her flute in her bed and said, "Come on, flute. Let's nap. We can play again later." + +She snuggled with her flute and closed her eyes. She was not fearful anymore. She was happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of stamps in their dad's office. They thought the stamps were pretty and shiny, and they wanted to stick them on everything. + +They took the stamps and ran to their room. They stuck the stamps on their books, their dolls, their cars, and their walls. They laughed and had fun, but they did not think about how their dad would feel. + +Soon, their dad came home from work. He saw the stamps all over his office and got very angry. He went to their room and saw the mess they had made. He asked them why they did that. Sara and Ben did not answer. They felt scared and sorry. + +Their dad told them they were very naughty and they had to clean up their room. He also said they had to give back the stamps and say sorry. Sara and Ben did not want to do that. They thought it was unfair. They started to cry and shout. + +They picked up some stamps and threw them at their dad. They hoped he would go away. But their dad did not go away. He caught the stamps and looked very sad. He told them throwing things was not nice and it could hurt someone. He said he loved them, but he was very disappointed. + +Sara and Ben stopped crying and shouting. They saw their dad's sad face and felt bad. They realized they had been very naughty and they had hurt their dad's feelings. They said sorry to their dad and hugged him. They helped him clean up the office and their room. They gave back the stamps and promised not to do it again. + +Their dad forgave them and smiled. He told them he was proud of them for saying sorry and helping. He said he still loved them, but they had to be careful with his things. He said stamps were not toys, but he would buy them some stickers if they behaved well. + +Sara and Ben nodded and thanked their dad. They learned their lesson and did not touch the stamps again. They played with their stickers and their toys, and they were happy. They also learned to be nice and respectful to their dad and his things. They knew that throwing things was naughty and saying sorry was good. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of wood near their house. They wanted to build a fort with the wood, so they asked their moms if they could. + +Their moms said yes, but they told them to be careful and not to go too far. Sara and Tom said okay, and they ran to the wood. They picked up some pieces and started to make a fort. They had fun putting the wood together and making a door and a window. + +But they did not know that the wood was cheap and old. It was not strong and it had holes and cracks. Some bugs and worms lived in the wood, and they did not like Sara and Tom. They bit them and made them itch and hurt. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and cold. It made the wood wet and weak. Sara and Tom wanted to go inside their fort, but when they did, the wood broke and fell on them. They screamed and cried. They were trapped and scared. + +Their moms heard them and ran to help them. They moved the wood and freed Sara and Tom. They hugged them and took them home. They cleaned their wounds and gave them medicine. They were angry and sad. They told Sara and Tom that they should not have played with the cheap wood. They said that the wood was dangerous and dirty. They said that they should have listened to them and not gone too far. They said that they should have respected the wood and the bugs and worms. They said that they should have been more careful and smart. + +Sara and Tom were sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson. They said that they would never play with the cheap wood again. They said that they would always listen to their moms and be careful and smart. They said that they would respect the wood and the bugs and worms. They said that they would be better friends. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not yours or that are not safe. Listen to your parents and be careful and smart. Respect the nature and the animals. Be good friends. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures and share snacks. But one day, Tom had to move to a new house far away. Lily was very sad. She missed Tom a lot. + +"Bye, Lily," Tom said, hugging her. "I will write to you and call you. Don't be sad." + +"Bye, Tom," Lily said, wiping her tears. "I will miss you. Have fun in your new house." + +Tom got in the car with his mom and dad and waved to Lily. Lily waved back until the car was gone. Then she went home with her mom. + +That night, Lily had a bad dream. She dreamed that she was in a dark place and she could not find Tom. She called his name, but he did not answer. She was scared and lonely. Then she saw a big, rude boy who laughed at her and took her toys. He said, "Tom is not your friend anymore. He forgot about you. You are silly and boring." + +Lily woke up crying. She ran to her mom's room and hugged her. "Mom, I had a bad dream. I want Tom. I miss him so much." + +"Shh, it's okay, Lily," her mom said, stroking her hair. "It was just a dream. Tom is still your friend. He loves you and he will write to you and call you soon. You are not silly or boring. You are smart and kind and brave." + +"Really?" Lily asked, sniffling. + +"Really," her mom said, smiling. "Now, do you want to sleep with me tonight?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said, nodding. She cuddled with her mom and felt better. She hoped that Tom was sleeping well in his new house. She closed her eyes and dreamed of playing with him again. +Tim and his dad liked to go to the woods. They liked to see the animals and the trees. Tim's dad was a hunter. He had a big gun and a big hat. He hunted for food and for fun. + +One day, they saw a deer in the woods. It was brown and had horns. Tim's dad wanted to shoot it. He told Tim to stay quiet and follow him. Tim was scared. He did not want to hurt the deer. He liked the deer. He wanted to hug it. + +They got closer to the deer. Tim's dad aimed his gun. He was about to pull the trigger. But then, Tim ran to the deer. He hugged it with his arms. He said, "No, dad, no! The deer is nice. The deer is my friend. Please don't shoot it!" + +Tim's dad was shocked. He dropped his gun. He ran to Tim and the deer. He was angry and worried. He said, "Tim, what are you doing? You could have been hurt. The deer could have run away or kicked you. You are not supposed to hug a deer. You are supposed to hunt it." + +But then, he saw Tim's face. He saw how happy and innocent he was. He saw how the deer was calm and gentle. He felt something in his heart. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I'm sorry, deer. You are right. The deer is nice. The deer is your friend. I don't need to shoot it. I have enough food and fun. I am rich. I have you, Tim. You are my son. You are my treasure." + +He hugged Tim and the deer. He said, "Thank you, Tim. Thank you, deer. You taught me a lesson. You taught me to be kind and to love. You are the best hunters in the world. You hunted my heart." +Lily and her mom were going to the park. They had to take a taxi, because the park was far away. Lily liked taxis, because they were fast and yellow. + +They waited on the street and waved at the taxis. But none of them stopped. Lily saw that her mom was sad. She wanted to help her mom. + +"Mom, why don't the taxis stop?" Lily asked. + +"Because they are all full, honey. They have other people inside. We have to wait for an empty one," her mom said. + +Lily looked around and saw a taxi with no people inside. It was parked near a store. Lily had an idea. + +"Mom, look! There is an empty taxi!" Lily said. She ran to the taxi and knocked on the window. The driver opened the door. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you need a taxi?" the driver asked. + +"Yes, please. Me and my mom want to go to the park. Can you take us?" Lily said. + +"Sure, I can. Where is your mom?" the driver said. + +Lily pointed to her mom, who was walking towards them. The driver smiled and helped them get in the taxi. + +"Thank you, little girl. You are very smart and helpful. You found me a good customer," the driver said. + +Lily was happy. She helped her mom and the driver. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. We are going to the park!" + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a wonderful daughter. You made me happy!" +Lily and Tom were playing on the sand. They liked to make castles and dig holes. They saw some big waves coming from the sea. They wanted to go closer and touch them. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "The waves look fun!" + +Lily was anxious. She was afraid of the water. She did not know how to swim. She hoped Tom would not go too far. + +"No, Tom, wait!" Lily said. "The water is deep and cold. We should stay on the shore." + +Tom did not listen. He ran towards the waves. He felt the water splash on his feet. He laughed and jumped. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be scared!" Tom said. "It's not deep here. It's fun!" + +Lily shook her head. She stayed on the shore. She watched Tom play. She hoped he would be safe. + +Suddenly, a big wave came. It was bigger than Tom. It knocked him down. It dragged him away from the shore. + +"Tom!" Lily screamed. "Help! Help!" + +Lily was very scared. She did not know what to do. She hoped someone would hear her. + +She saw a man running towards them. He was wearing a red shirt and a whistle. He was a lifeguard. He saw Tom in the water. He blew his whistle. He jumped in the water. He swam to Tom. He grabbed him. He brought him back to the shore. + +"Are you okay, buddy?" the lifeguard asked Tom. He checked his pulse and his breathing. He wrapped him in a towel. + +Tom was coughing and shivering. He was wet and cold. He was scared and sorry. + +"I'm okay, I think," Tom said. "Thank you, sir. I'm sorry, I was stupid. I should have listened to Lily." + +Lily ran to Tom. She hugged him. She was crying and happy. + +"I'm glad you're okay, Tom," Lily said. "Don't ever do that again. I love you, Tom." + +"I love you too, Lily," Tom said. "You're a good sister. You're brave and smart." + +The lifeguard smiled. He was glad they were okay. He hoped they learned their lesson. + +"Next time, kids, stay on the shore," the lifeguard said. "The water can be dangerous. Always listen to your parents and your friends. And have fun, but be careful." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They thanked the lifeguard. They held hands. They walked back to their parents. They hoped they would not be in trouble. They hoped they would still have fun. They hoped they would always be together. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. The box has many screws and tools inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "We can make something with these." + +"Yes, let's prepare a surprise for mom and dad," Anna says. "Maybe a robot or a car." + +They take out the screws and tools and start to put them together. They use a hammer, a saw, a drill and a screwdriver. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" Tom hammers a screw into a piece of wood. + +"Zzz, zzz, zzz!" Anna drills a hole in a metal plate. + +"Hey, be careful!" Tom says. "You almost hit my finger with the drill." + +"Sorry, sorry," Anna says. "I'm serious about this. We have to make it look good." + +They work hard for a long time. They use all the screws and tools they can find. They make a big and strange thing. It has wheels, arms, eyes, a mouth and a tail. + +"Look, we did it!" Tom says. "We made a robot car!" + +"It's amazing!" Anna says. "Let's show it to mom and dad." + +They push the robot car out of the garage. They are very proud and happy. They hope mom and dad will like it. + +But mom and dad are not happy. They are angry and shocked. They see the robot car and the mess in the garage. They see the screws and tools that they need for their work. + +"What have you done?" mom says. "You used our screws and tools without asking. You ruined them. You could have hurt yourselves." + +"We're sorry, mom," Tom says. "We wanted to prepare a surprise for you. We made a robot car." + +"We're sorry, dad," Anna says. "We were serious about it. We thought you would like it." + +Mom and dad look at the robot car. They see that Tom and Anna tried their best. They see that they used their imagination and creativity. They see that they love them. + +They sigh and smile. They hug Tom and Anna. + +"It's okay, kids," dad says. "We appreciate your surprise. We know you meant well. But next time, please ask us before you use our screws and tools. And please clean up the mess." + +"Okay, mom and dad," Tom and Anna say. "We love you." + +They help mom and dad to clean up the garage. They put the screws and tools back in the box. They keep the robot car as a souvenir. They learn a lesson. They have fun. +Tim and Lily were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade. They wanted to make a big castle. Tim filled the bucket with sand and turned it over. Lily used the spade to make a door and a window. + +"Look, our castle is done!" Tim said. He was happy. + +But then a big wave came and washed away their castle. Tim and Lily were sad. They cried. + +"Let's make another one!" Lily said. She tried to be brave. + +"No, I don't want to!" Tim said. He was angry. He grabbed the bucket and threw it at Lily. It hit her on the head. + +"Ow!" Lily shouted. She was hurt. She was angry too. She grabbed the spade and hit Tim on the arm. + +"Ow!" Tim shouted. He was hurt. He was angry more. He pushed Lily and she fell on the sand. + +They both started to fight. They hit and kicked and scratched each other. They were very loud. + +Their mom and dad heard them and came running. They saw Tim and Lily fighting. They were shocked. They were angry. + +"Stop it, right now!" their mom shouted. She pulled them apart. + +"What are you doing?" their dad shouted. He took the bucket and the spade. + +"You are both very naughty!" their mom shouted. She scolded them. + +"You are not playing in the sand anymore!" their dad shouted. He dragged them to the car. + +Tim and Lily were sorry. They wanted to say sorry. But it was too late. Their mom and dad were too angry. They drove them home. They did not get ice cream. They did not have fun. They had a bad day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles of different colors and shapes. Lily found a pebble that was round and shiny. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, I found a cute pebble. It is like a little ball." + +Ben looked at the pebble and smiled. He said, "It is cute, but I have a better pebble. It is big and rough. It is like a mountain." He showed his pebble to Lily and said, "See, my pebble is stronger than yours." + +Lily did not like that. She said, "No, your pebble is not better. It is ugly and hard. It is like a rock. My pebble is prettier than yours." + +Ben did not like that. He said, "No, your pebble is not prettier. It is small and smooth. It is like a marble. My pebble is cooler than yours." + +They started to argue and shout. They did not want to share their pebbles. They did not want to play together. + +A bird was watching them from a tree. It saw the pebbles and flew down. It picked up Lily's pebble and flew away. Lily and Ben were surprised. They stopped arguing and looked at the bird. + +The bird said, "Thank you for the cute pebble. It is like a little ball. I will use it to make my nest." It flew to the tree and put the pebble in its nest. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, bird. We did not mean to be mean. We like your nest. It is very nice." + +The bird said, "It is okay. You can have my other pebble. It is big and rough. It is like a mountain. You can play with it together." + +The bird dropped the pebble and flew away. Lily and Ben looked at the pebble and smiled. They said, "Thank you, bird. You are very kind. We like your pebble. It is very cool." + +They decided to share the pebble and play together. They learned to be nice and not fight. They had fun in the park. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big flag on a pole. The flag was red and white and blue. It had stars and stripes. + +"Wow, look at the flag!" Ben said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let's go and touch it!" Sam said. "I want to feel it!" + +They ran to the flag. But there was a fence around the pole. The fence had a sign. The sign said: "Do not touch the flag. It is not a toy. It is for respect." + +Ben and Sam did not read the sign. They did not know what respect meant. They thought the sign was stupid. They wanted to touch the flag. + +They climbed over the fence. They reached for the flag. But the flag was too high. They could not touch it. + +"Let's step on each other!" Sam said. "Then we can reach the flag!" + +"OK!" Ben said. "You step on me first!" + +Sam stepped on Ben's back. He lifted his hand. He touched the flag. He pulled it. + +"Yay! I got the flag!" Sam said. + +But then, something bad happened. The pole was not strong. It broke. It fell down. It hit Sam on the head. Sam fell down. He dropped the flag. He did not move. + +"Sam! Sam!" Ben shouted. "Are you OK?" + +But Sam did not answer. He was hurt. He was bleeding. He was not OK. + +Ben was scared. He cried. He ran away. He left Sam and the flag. + +People saw what happened. They were angry. They were sad. They called for help. They said Ben and Sam were stupid. They said they did not respect the flag. They said they did not respect the country. They said they did not respect themselves. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Angel. Angel had a pretty dress, long hair and shiny wings. Lily pretended that Angel could fly and talk to her. + +One day, Lily's cousin Max came to visit. Max was older and bigger than Lily. He liked to play with cars and robots. He saw Angel on Lily's bed and picked her up. + +"Hey, what is this?" he asked. "This is a fake angel. Angels don't have wings. And they don't wear dresses. This is a silly doll." + +Lily felt angry and sad. She ran to Max and tried to take Angel back. + +"No, Max, give me Angel!" she cried. "She is not fake. She is my friend. She belongs to me. You are mean and rude." + +Max laughed and held Angel high above his head. He did not care about Lily's feelings. He thought he was smarter and stronger than her. + +"Stop it, Max!" Lily shouted. "You are hurting Angel. She is not a toy. She is an angel. She is special." + +Just then, Lily's mom came into the room. She saw Max and Lily fighting over Angel. She frowned and took Angel from Max. + +"Max, that was not nice of you," she said. "You should not tease Lily or take her things. Angel is her doll and she loves her. You should apologize to Lily and find something else to play with." + +Max looked down and muttered, "Sorry, Lily." + +Lily hugged Angel and smiled. She was happy to have her back. She thanked her mom and said, "It's okay, Max. You can play with my other dolls if you want. But Angel is mine. She is my angel." +Sara and Tom liked to play near the creek. The creek had clear water and many fish. They liked to catch the fish with their hands and let them go. They also liked to make boats with sticks and leaves and watch them float. + +One day, they saw a big boy near the creek. He had a net and a bucket. He was catching the fish and putting them in the bucket. He did not let them go. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara said. "The fish are not yours. They live in the creek." + +The big boy laughed. "The creek is mine. I can do what I want. You go away." + +Tom was angry. He ran to the big boy and tried to take the bucket. The big boy pushed him and he fell. Sara ran to help Tom. She picked up a stick and hit the big boy on the leg. The big boy cried and dropped the bucket. The fish spilled out and went back to the creek. + +Sara and Tom hugged each other. They were happy that the fish were safe. They decided to go home and tell their mom what happened. They hoped that the big boy would not come back to the creek. They loved the creek and the fish. They felt that the creek was theirs, too. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But Mom says they have to sit and be quiet when she is on the phone. She has to talk to her boss. + +One day, Mom is on the phone and Tom and Sam are bored. They want to have fun. They see a big red ball on the shelf. Tom says, "Let's play with the ball. It will be fun." Sam says, "But Mom said we have to sit and be quiet." Tom says, "She won't hear us. Come on, it will be fun." + +Tom and Sam take the ball and start to bounce it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. Bounce, bounce, bounce. Mom hears the noise and gets angry. She says, "Tom and Sam, what are you doing? Stop that right now. You are making too much noise. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Sam stop bouncing the ball. They look at Mom. They are scared. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We were just playing." Mom says, "You were not playing. You were being naughty. You did not listen to me. You have to go to your room. No toys, no TV, no snacks. You are in big trouble." + +Tom and Sam start to cry. They say, "Please, Mom. Don't be mad. We won't do it again." Mom says, "Too late. You have to learn your lesson. Go to your room now." She takes the ball and puts it back on the shelf. She sends Tom and Sam to their room. They are very sad. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had sat and been quiet. They have a bad ending. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a king and a queen. They had a big castle made of cardboard and a crown made of paper. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big cloud came and it started to rain. The rain was very wet and cold. It made their castle and their crown wet and soggy. Lila and Ben were sad and angry. + +"Go away, rain!" Lila shouted. "You are ruining our game!" + +"Yes, go away!" Ben agreed. "You are a bad rain!" + +They ran inside the house and complained to their mom. They told her how the rain spoiled their castle and their crown. They wanted to play more. + +Their mom hugged them and smiled. She said, "I'm sorry, my little king and queen. The rain is not bad. It is just doing its job. It makes the flowers and the grass grow. It gives us water to drink. It makes rainbows in the sky. The rain is incredible." + +Lila and Ben looked out the window. They saw a big rainbow with many colors. It was very pretty. They felt a little better. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lila said. "It is incredible!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "Maybe the rain is not so bad after all." + +Their mom said, "Why don't you make a new castle and a new crown with some crayons and paper? You can draw whatever you want. You can still be a king and a queen. You can still have fun." + +Lila and Ben liked that idea. They got some crayons and paper and started to draw. They made a new castle and a new crown. They were very colorful and beautiful. They put them on and played again. They were happy. They thanked their mom and the rain. They learned something new. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bin. The bin is full of old things. Sara and Tom are curious. + +"Look, Tom, a bin!" Sara says. "What is in it?" + +"I don't know, Sara. Let's see." Tom says. They go near the bin and look inside. + +They see a thin book, a broken toy, a dirty hat and a shiny can. Sara and Tom want to play with them. + +"Can we take them, Tom?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know, Sara. Maybe they are not ours." Tom says. + +They discuss what to do. They think of who might own the things. They think of how to ask. They think of how to share. + +"Maybe we can ask the bin man." Sara says. "He knows about bins." + +"Good idea, Sara. Let's wait for him." Tom says. + +They sit by the bin and wait. They talk about the things. They imagine stories. They have fun. + +Soon, they see the bin man. He has a big truck. He comes to the bin. + +"Hello, bin man!" Sara and Tom say. + +"Hello, kids!" the bin man says. "What are you doing here?" + +"We are looking at the bin." Sara says. "Can we have some things?" + +The bin man smiles. He looks at the things. He thinks. + +"Sure, kids. You can have some things. But only if you promise to take good care of them." he says. + +"We promise, bin man!" Sara and Tom say. + +They thank the bin man. They choose the things they like. Sara takes the thin book. Tom takes the shiny can. They leave the broken toy and the dirty hat. + +They wave goodbye to the bin man. They go to the park. They play with their new things. They are happy. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. They liked the animals, but they loved the birds the most. The birds had many colors, like red, blue, and yellow. They sang and flew in their cages. + +"Look, mom, that bird is incredible!" Ben said, pointing at a big parrot. The parrot had green feathers and a red beak. It looked at Ben and said, "Hello, hello!" + +"Wow, it can talk!" Lily said, clapping her hands. She wanted to touch the parrot, but mom said, "No, Lily, we can't touch the birds. They might bite or get scared." + +"Can we kiss them?" Lily asked, making a kissy face. + +Mom laughed and said, "No, we can't kiss them either. But we can blow them kisses, like this." She puckered her lips and blew a kiss to the parrot. The parrot blew a kiss back and said, "Kiss, kiss!" + +Ben and Lily thought that was very funny. They blew kisses to all the birds they saw. The birds blew kisses back and made happy noises. Ben and Lily had a lot of fun at the zoo. They thanked mom for taking them and gave her a big hug and a kiss. Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, my incredible kids!" +Tom and Mia like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. One day, they find a big puzzle in the attic. It has a picture of a castle and a dragon. They want to make the puzzle, but some pieces are missing. + +"Where are the pieces?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are in the box," Mia says. + +They look in the box, but they only find dust and spider webs. They are sad. They want to see the castle and the dragon. + +"Maybe we can find the pieces somewhere else," Tom says. + +They look around the attic. They see many old things, like books, clothes, and toys. They also see a window. The window is broken and dirty. They see some rain drops on the glass. + +"Look, it's raining outside," Mia says. + +"Maybe the pieces are outside," Tom says. + +They go to the window and look down. They see a pile of trash in the yard. The trash is wet and muddy. They see some puzzle pieces in the trash. + +"There they are!" Tom says. + +They run down the stairs and go outside. They wear their boots and coats. They dig in the trash and find the missing pieces. They are happy. They take the pieces inside and wash them. They wait for them to be dry. + +"Now we can make the puzzle," Mia says. + +They go back to the attic and put the pieces together. They make the castle and the dragon. They are proud. They have restored the puzzle. They show it to their mom and dad. + +"Wow, you did a great job!" Mom says. + +"Where did you find the puzzle?" Dad asks. + +"We found it in the attic and in the trash," Tom says. + +"You are very clever and brave," Mom says. + +"You are also very kind and careful," Dad says. + +They hug Tom and Mia. They are happy. They like the puzzle. They like to play. +Lily and Ben were playing with their balloons. Lily had a red balloon and Ben had a blue one. They liked to make their balloons fly in the air and catch them again. + +"Look, Lily, I can tie my balloon to my wrist!" Ben said. He made a loop with the string and put it around his wrist. "Now I won't lose it!" + +Lily was envious of Ben. She wanted to tie her balloon too, but she did not know how. She tried to copy Ben, but she made a knot instead of a loop. She pulled the string, but it only got tighter and tighter. + +"Help me, Ben!" Lily cried. "I can't untie my balloon!" + +Ben ran to Lily and tried to help her. But he was not very good at untying knots either. He pulled the string, but it only got tighter and tighter. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily and Ben shouted. The string was hurting their fingers. + +Then, a big wind came and blew their balloons away. The string snapped and the balloons flew high in the sky. Lily and Ben watched them go, with tears in their eyes. + +They had lost their balloons, and they had hurt their fingers. They wished they had not tried to tie their balloons. They wished they had played with something else. They wished they had zero balloons. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and catch the ball. They threw the ball to each other and laughed. + +But then a big dog came. The dog was not friendly. It barked and chased them. Lily and Tom were scared. They ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. + +"Mom, mom, help us!" they cried. "The dog is mean!" + +Mom saw the dog and got up. She shouted at the dog and waved her arms. The dog stopped and looked at her. It was confused. + +Mom picked up Lily and Tom and hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, my loves. You are safe now. The dog can't hurt you." + +Lily and Tom felt better. They said, "Thank you, mom. You are brave." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, my loves. You are brave too. You ran fast and stayed together." + +They looked at the dog. The dog was quiet now. It sat on the grass and licked its paw. It looked helpless. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for the dog. They said, "Maybe the dog is lonely. Maybe it wants to play too." + +Mom said, "Maybe you are right. But we have to be careful. Not all dogs are nice. We have to ask the owner before we touch them." + +They nodded and said, "OK, mom. We understand." + +They hugged mom again and said, "We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, my loves. Now let's go home and have some cookies." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, let's climb the tree, Ben. It will be fun," Anna said. + +They went to the tree and looked for a branch to hold. Anna found a branch and pulled herself up. Ben found a branch too, but it was not a branch. It was a twig. It was thin and weak. + +"Anna, help me! My branch is breaking!" Ben cried. + +Anna looked down and saw Ben hanging from the twig. She was scared. She did not want Ben to fall and hurt himself. + +"Ben, don't move! I will help you!" Anna said. + +She reached for Ben's hand and tried to pull him up. But the twig snapped and Ben fell to the ground. Anna screamed and climbed down the tree. She ran to Ben and hugged him. + +"Ben, are you okay? Are you hurt?" Anna asked. + +Ben was crying. He had a scratch on his knee and a bump on his head. He was scared and sad. + +"I'm okay, Anna. But I don't like the tree. The tree is mean. It gave me a bad branch," Ben said. + +Anna kissed his knee and his head. She was sorry for Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. The tree is not mean. It just has some bad twigs. We should mind the twigs and look for good branches. Or we can play something else. Do you want to play on the swing?" Anna asked. + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears and smiled. + +"Okay, Anna. Let's play on the swing. The swing is nice. It makes me happy," Ben said. + +They held hands and walked to the swing. They forgot about the tree and the twig. They had fun on the swing and laughed. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her toy parrot. It was a red and green bird that could talk. Lily taught it to say many words, like "hello", "bye-bye" and "cracker". She thought her parrot was very original and smart. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and her parrot. She saw a boy with a real parrot on his shoulder. The real parrot was blue and yellow and had a big beak. Lily wanted to see it closer, so she walked towards the boy. + +"Hi, I like your parrot. Can I touch it?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't. He is mine and he bites. Go away!" the boy said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to touch the real parrot. She did not like the boy. She tried to resist, but she could not. She reached out her hand to the real parrot. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. The real parrot bit her finger. It hurt a lot. Lily dropped her toy parrot and ran to her mom. + +The boy laughed and picked up Lily's toy parrot. He liked it better than his real parrot. He thought it was very original and smart. He taught it to say new words, like "sorry", "thank you" and "friend". He hoped Lily would come back and play with him and his parrots. +Once upon a time there was a gray rabbit. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to climb a tree. + +At first, he couldn't reach the tree. So, he started to jump and jump to get higher. After a few jumps, he was close enough to grab a branch. + +He grabbed the branch, but it was hard and slippery. He tried to get a better grip, but he just couldn't do it. + +The rabbit kept trying, and eventually he was able to climb up. He was so proud of himself! He hopped up the tree and looked around at the view. + +He was feeling so strong and brave. He had climbed a hard tree! After enjoying the view, he hopped down and went on his way, feeling like nothing could stop him. +Once there was a puppy. It was curious and wanted to find out more about the world. It wanted to explore. + +So one day, the puppy saw a tunnel. It looked dark and deep. But the puppy was determined. He had to find out what was inside. + +He stepped inside the tunnel, but it was so dark he couldn’t see anything. So he decided to be flexible and find another way in. He spotted a small hole, so he went through it. + +Inside the tunnel he saw lots of funny shapes and colors. He wanted to know what they were, so he started to question. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It came from a friendly creature who called itself a "Fairy". It told him that his questions would be answered if he followed the Fairy. + +The puppy was so excited! He followed the Fairy through the tunnel until suddenly, a magical world opened up. It was full of new discoveries and adventures! +Once there was a boy called Harry. He was only 3 years old and he liked playing at the beach a lot. On this particular day, Harry wanted to go out on a boat. So he asked his dad if he could take the regular boat out on the sea. + +Harry's dad said yes. So he and his dad got on the boat and went out on the sea. Soon the wind started to blow and the waves started to get bigger and bigger. + +Harry started to shiver as the cool wind blew across his face. His dad wrapped a blanket around him to keep him warm. But soon the waves got bigger and bigger, so his dad took him back to shore. + +Harry had a lot of fun on the boat, but he was also a bit scared when the waves got so big. He enjoyed his boat ride, but he was glad to be back on solid land. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. Bob was very curious and liked asking lots of questions. One day, he asked his mum if he could watch the newspaper. + +His mum said yes and allowed him to watch the TV for a bit. Bob was so excited, he said thank you to his mum and quickly ran to the television. + +He watched the newspaper for a while and learnt lots of things. He watched how the news changed with the day and how the people talked about different things. + +Bob noticed that some of the people had flexible jobs. They did different things at different times and even travelled a lot. He asked his mum if he could do something like that and his mum said yes, but he had to be good first. + +Bob was happy that he was allowed to do something different. He liked learning new things and he was excited to grow up and be flexible like the people he saw on the news. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He had a mom and dad and he loved them very much. One day his mom said, "Jack let's go and visit your uncle!" + +So, Jack and his mom got in the car and drove to his uncle's house. When they arrived, Jack's uncle greeted them with a big hug. He gave Jack a big lemon and told him to be careful. + +Jack took the lemon carefully and put it in his pocket. He hugged his uncle one more time and then they said goodbye. Jack and his mom got back in the car and drove home. + +At home, Jack and his mom made lemonade together. Jack loved to taste the sweet, tart lemonade! From then on, Jack and his mom visited his uncle every week. +Once upon a time, there was a special boy named Bob. Bob was very excited to get his laser toy. He had heard stories about the amazing things it could do. + +Bob ran to his room to try it out. He pointed the laser at a wall and pressed the button. A bright light shone from the laser and Bob clapped his hands in excitement. + +Bob loved playing with his laser. He pointed it at everything he could see. He even used it to make his own games. Every day Bob would hope for something new and exciting to do with his laser. + +One day, Bob had an idea. He pointed the laser at the sky and wished upon a star. He hoped with all his heart that one day his laser could do more than just make light. + +From that day on, Bob kept using his laser and hoping his wish would come true. And the more he played with his beloved laser, the more excited he became. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah wanted to go on a big adventure. So Sarah went to the beach. On the beach, Sarah found some sand and some rocks. She saw something else too - an anchor. The anchor was big and heavy, so Sarah was excited to put it in her bucket. + +When Sarah went back to her house, she put the anchor on the kitchen table. The anchor was so big and heavy that it stayed there. Sarah was very serious. She said, "I am going to make a special boat". + +Sarah got all sorts of things to build her boat. She put pieces of wood together, then put some paint on them. She also put the anchor in the boat, so it would be heavy and not float away. + +When the boat was ready, Sarah took it down to the beach. She said to the anchor, "Thank you for helping me. Now I'm off on my big adventure!" With the anchor keeping her boat safe and steady, Sarah sailed away. +Once upon a time there was a plane in the sky. It was going on an adventure to a new land. It flew and flew, but had to delay its arrival. + +The plane finally came over the new land. It was a noise and loud. The plane said hello to the land with its bright flashing lights. + +The plane was so excited to be in the new land. It circled around and around, taking in all the sights. After a while it landed in a big, wide, open place. + +The plane had made it! Everyone was so happy and excited! The plane let out a loud honk as it touched down, celebrating its arrival in the new land. +Once upon a time there was a big noise. It was very loud. It sounded like a big animal. The little girl in the house was so scared. She was so very fragile so she started to cry. + +Her mommy heard the sound and quickly ran to the girl. She said, "Please don't be scared. Everything is ok." + +The little girl stopped crying and looked around. She saw her mommy smiling, and the noise stopped. The little girl was so relieved and happy. + +The mommy said, "That noise was just a bird. He made a loud sound, but he was really friendly." + +The little girl was so pleased to know that it was only a bird. She smiled and hugged her mommy tight. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl named Emma. She was only three years old but already so wise. +One day, Emma asked her mom to explain water. Her mom smiled and said, "That's easy! Water is something that makes us feel refreshed and happy. It's also something that plants and animals need to survive". + +Emma thought hard about her mom's explanation. She asked many questions – one of which was "where does water come from?" Her mom replied that water comes from rain, lakes, and rivers. + +Afterwards, Emma went outside and found a puddle of water. She squatted down and with her tiny hands, cupped them together to scoop up some water. She laughed joyfully as she splashed around in the puddle. + +Now that Emma understood where water comes from and what it is, she was filled with curiosity. Every time it rained, she loved looking outside and watching as the water pooled into puddles. + +The end. +John was an adventurous boy. He was so small, but he was always ready to explore new things. One day, John decided to explore the park by himself. He was looking around when he noticed a pond with lots of water. His curious self couldn't help but observe the pond carefully. He saw small fish swim around in the water and lots of ducks playing around. He was so amazed to see all these things in the water. For the first time, he felt brave enough to do something he couldn't do before – he slowly walked towards the pond and stuck his little foot into the cold water. He loved it! From that day on, John knew he wanted to explore more and more. He was so glad he decided to observe the water that day. +Daniel wanted to go outside. He put on his jacket and went to the door. He tried to grab the handle but it was too high for him. + +Then his mom came over to help. She grabbed the handle for him and opened the door. Daniel ran outside. He was excited to go for a walk. + +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Everything was normal. Daniel ran to the grass and looked around. He loved the outside. + +He saw a flower and he wanted to grab it. He bent down low and grabbed the flower with his hands. His mom gave him a big smile. She was so proud of him. + +Daniel put the flower in his pocket and started walking. He had the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a house. The house was full of things that made it cozy and warm. One of the most important things was the fireplace. + +Every night, the family would sit in front of the fireplace and spend time together. They would get cozy and conversation would be warm and friendly. + +The day was always busy and that meant that the family couldn't stay in front of the fireplace for long. They always had to be doing something, so it was important that their time together was full of joy. + +One day the family decided to build the biggest log fire ever! It took them a long time and was really hard work, but at last it was complete. + +They all sat around the fireplace, smiling and happy. They were tired from all their hard work, but warm and content beneath the glow of the fire. + +Every night the family would light the fireplace and complete their day in a cozy family warmth. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong, huge man. He was walking through the forest one day when he heard a loud bang. The man stopped and listened. He heard it again. + +Then he saw something very big. He moved closer and saw it was a huge, black bear. The man was very scared and he shouted to warn the bear away. + +The bear was scared too, and it ran away quickly. The man was very relieved and he continued his walk. + +Finally he came to a clearing, and there he saw a huge, old tree. He stopped to admire the tree and suddenly he heard a loud bang. The man looked and saw a big, black bear! + +The man quickly warned the bear away. Then he realised that the bear was scared and trying to warn him away too! + +The man thanked the bear and thought about how wise and kind animals can be. He continued on his way, happy that he had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a big city. Every day, it was filled with people and lots of noise. + +One day, something strange happened in the city. Something spicy started to fill the air! It was a magical spray, and it made everyone's mouths feel funny. The city smelt funny and everyone laughed. + +Some people wanted to stop the spray, but when they tried, it just came out faster! Everyone was getting really dizzy from the spicy smell, but no one seemed to mind. + +The spicy spray kept on coming, and it eventually coated the entire city. The air was filled with a strong, spicy smell, and it was so powerful that it could be tasted through the air. Everyone loved it! + +The city became known as the 'spicy city' and people everywhere stopped by to enjoy a taste of the magical spicy spray. It became a very popular attraction and people talked about it all the time. + +The spicy spray never stopped coming and the city kept getting spicier and spicier. Everyone had a great time and it became a happy story that was never forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a cauliflower. It was big, round and very fancy. It was so fancy that it decided to take a walk to show off its beauty. The cauliflower stood up and started walking around the garden. Everywhere it went, all of the other vegetables said hello and wanted to be friends. The cauliflower was very happy to meet all of the nice vegetables. + +Then, a tall man saw the cauliflower standing and walking around the garden. He was so excited to see such a fancy cauliflower that he picked it up and put it in a basket. The man took the cauliflower to his home and put it into the refrigerator. The cauliflower stayed in the refrigerator all night, dreaming of its adventures in the garden. + +The next day the man took the cauliflower back to the garden and set it down carefully. The cauliflower felt so happy and it stood up straight and smiled. It waved goodbye to the man and all of the vegetables it had met. It was a very fancy cauliflower and it was determined to make more friends as it continued its adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ally. Ally was lonely because she had no friends around her. One day, Ally decided to create something special - she wanted to make something lovely and fun. + +So Ally gathered some material and used them to make a curtain. She worked and worked, using her hands and some colourful fabric to make the curtain. When she was done, she hung it up over her window. + +The curtain brightened up Ally's room and made it feel much more cheerful. Best of all, it was a special present just for Ally and nobody else. Whenever Ally felt lonely, she would look at the curtain and it would make her feel happy. + +The curtain was a reminder to Ally that even when she was lonely, she could still create things that made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet girl named Jess. Jess loved to explore her neighbourhood. One day, Jess was walking near the lake when she saw something sparkly hidden in the grass. She bent down and picked it up to have a closer look. It was so pretty! Jess was excited to see what it was. + +When she opened it, Jess could not believe her eyes. Inside was a beautiful necklace with a shiny pink stone. Jess was grateful to find such a special treasure. She thanked the lake for the surprise and carefully placed the necklace around her neck. + +Just then, something amazing happened. As Jess stepped closer to the lake, a secret door appeared in the rock – and it was very hot! Jess took a deep breath and bravely opened the door. Inside, there were lots of sparkling jewels and treasures. She was amazed at the glittering gems. + +Jess was so excited and she knew she had to show her family. She ran home and revealed the secret she had found to her parents. They were shocked and filled with joy. The family thanked the lake for their special gift. They were all so grateful! + +Jess loved the surprise the lake revealed to her. She never forgot this sweet treasure. +Jill was feeling bored, so she decided to have some fun with her balloon. She grabbed the rare balloon from her toy box and tied it to her wrist. She wanted to try something new and thought of a joke. She asked the balloon, "Do you want to play catch?". The balloon just bobbed and waved in the air, so Jill started giggling. She threw the balloon up, up and away. Higher and higher it flew until it was so high that she couldn't see it anymore! Jill started laughing, it was so funny. She watched other balloons float by and felt so happy. She would never forget the fun she had with her rare balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who wanted to go to the museum. She asked her mum if she could go. Her mum said yes and encouraged her to visit the museum. The girl was excited and she set off. + +When she arrived, the girl explored the museum. She saw lots of interesting things, like animals and paintings. She liked the museum very much. After a while she started to feel tired. But her mum had encouraged her to visit the museum, so she kept going, trying her best to be brave. + +Eventually she saw something that wasn't so nice. A bad man was trying to break into the building. He was shouting and making a lot of noise. The girl was scared. She ran away as fast as she could, back home to her mum. + +Her mum was pleased to see her and smiled. She gave the girl a big hug and said she was very proud of her for trying to visit the museum. Together they decided they would try and visit the museum again soon. +It was a sunny day and Sally and her mom went for a walk. As they were walking, they heard a lot of noise and music coming from up ahead. Sally and her mom got closer and they discovered a big parade! Sally's eyes lit up when she saw all the colorful floats and people dancing and singing. The parade went right by Sally and her mom and it was such a fun experience. + +Along the way, Sally and her mom discovered something else too! In the water there were lots of ducks and Sally thought they were so cute. Then they saw a big dirty puddle and mom warned Sally to stay away from it. But eventually Sally stepped right into it! Mom was not too happy, but Sally was alright, she had lots of fun! Then they explored some more and found the playground, which was the best part of their walk! + +Sally and mom had a wonderful time on their walk and discovering the parade was the highlight of the day. Now Sally can't wait for the parade to come back again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe liked to wander around his house and looked out of the windows. He could always see the big blue sky and the sun shining. One day, Joe looked out of the window and saw something sparkly in the sky. It was the most beautiful wave he had ever seen! It was so big and shiny that Joe couldn't take his eyes off it. He wanted to get closer to it. + +So, Joe decided to take a walk and wander towards the wave. He walked carefully and cautiously until he reached the wave. It was so big and sparkly that it seemed like it was calling Joe closer. He couldn't resist and he started running towards it. But when he got closer, he realized that the wave was actually a dull fence. He felt a bit disappointed but at least he had a wonderful adventure. +Once there was a little boy. He was very weak. He wanted to find a friend. He went to the park to try and find one. He saw a little puppy. The puppy looked lonely, so the boy went up to him. The puppy was scared and he tried to bite the boy. The boy was scared. He ran away quickly. + +The boy was sad that the puppy had tried to bite him. He didn't want to go back. But then he saw another puppy. This one seemed friendly. He went up to him carefully. The puppy didn't try to bite. He was happy and started to play with the boy. + +The boy was happy he had found a friend. The puppy was his friend now. They played together every day. The boy was never scared of the puppy and the puppy never bit him again. They were the best of friends! +Mummy and Daddy took Lilah to the park. The sky was gloomy, but they still had lots of fun. Lilah could run very fast and race against Daddy. She won almost every time. Daddy was so proud of Lilah and they had lots of happy cuddles. + +Next, they went on the swings. Daddy held Lilah tight and she squealed with joy as they flew high. They kept swinging until the sky started to get darker. + +Mummy and Daddy said it was time to go home. Lilah was sad, so Daddy promised to take her back to the park soon. She asked when and Daddy said "very soon. I promise". Lilah smiled and sang a happy song on the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a town. All of the towns people were feeling very anxious. A big storm was coming, and there were rumours of a tornado. + +The storm came, and the wind blew and the rain came down. The people were very scared, but they stayed safe inside. All the people in the town believed that the tornado would not come. + +But it did! It was a huge, spinning twister that was very loud and scary. Everyone was very afraid, but they did not move. + +Suddenly, something else happened. It was a miracle! A big rainbow appeared in the sky after the tornado, and the town was safe. + +The townspeople were so happy that they all cheered. They all believed that things were going to be ok, and they were right! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very lonely. She didn't have any friends and felt very sad. + +One day, Jane went to a camp. She was excited to make some new friends. At camp, she managed to get to know some people. They were nice and became great friends. + +Jane wasn't lonely anymore. She managed to make lots of friends and had lots of fun playing together. + +At the end of the camp, the friends said goodbye to each other. Jane was sad but happy that she had managed to make such good friends. She said goodbye with a smile, knowing she wouldn't be lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Patty. Her mum said she was the most playful girl in the whole world! Every day, Patty would play in the garden and make circles in the grass. She played with a bright red ball, always bouncing it and jumping around. + +One day, she went for a walk and saw a big, furry dog. It had a huge smile on its face and Patty thought it looked very friendly. The dog wanted to join in with her game. It started running around in circles, barking and making Patty laugh. + +Patty played and played with the dog, and when it was time to go home she said thank you. The dog smiled and waved goodbye. Whenever Patty remembered the playful little dog, she smiled and thought of the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl who loved yoga. Every day she would find a calm spot and match her moves with her breath. One day, while she was practicing her yoga, a cute little pup came wagging its tail. She smiled and stopped what she was doing to give the pup a good scratch behind its ears. Suddenly, the pup started to match the girl's yoga moves! The kind girl laughed and couldn't help but feel happy. Earning the pup's trust made her day. From then on, they were best friends. The girl and pup enjoyed practicing yoga together every morning, while enjoying each other's company. +Tommy was fearful when he went to the park. He saw a big, wild dog and was so scared he started to cry. He was sure he was going to get hurt. + +Just then, his mother came to his rescue. She ran to him and put her arms around him so he was safe. She made the dog go away and her hug made Tommy feel better. + +His mother said, “There, there. Everything is alright. If you go back to the park, you will get a reward.†+ +Tommy smiled and wiped his tears away. He was no longer fearful and he was excited to go back to the park. + +The next day, Tommy went back to the park. He looked around and saw lots of animals and even some birds in the sky. His mother had promised him a reward, and sure enough, she gave him a delicious ice cream cone when he was done exploring. + +Tommy was so happy and enjoyed the reward. He was no longer scared to go to the park! He had seen that he could be brave, and that made his mother even prouder. +John and his family moved into their new home. They were excited to unpack all of their things. One of the first things they did was to introduce themselves to their neighbor. + +John's mom knocked on the neighbor's door. When the neighbor opened the door, he had a funny face. John's mom smiled and said, "Hi, we are the new neighbors. We just moved in and wanted to say hello". + +The neighbor smiled back. He was nice and friendly. He invited John and his family to come over for dinner the next day. + +John and his family had so much fun at the neighbor's house. They ate dinner, laughed and played games. They even shared funny stories about the things that had happened since they had moved. + +John's family was so happy that they had met such nice neighbors. Life in the new home wouldn't be the same without them. +Molly was so excited. Today was going to be a very special day. It looked outside and saw the very delicate petals that had bloomed on the flowers in the garden. She put on her shoes and ran into the garden, where she started to twirl around and around in the warm sunshine. + +Molly loved to explore the garden. She wanted to find something new every day. One day she spotted a tuna swimming around in the river nearby. She ran to it and was so delighted! Molly tried to get it to come closer, but it just kept swimming away. + +Molly admired the tuna as it glimmered in the sunlight. Before she knew it the tuna disappeared back into the river. She was sad but brimming with joy at the same time! It was such a delicately beautiful creature that it reminded Molly of the petals of the flowers she had seen earlier. +Once upon a time there was a man who liked luxury. He always wanted to be the best! He had a very special bow. It was heavy, but he was very strong. + +One day, the man wanted to show off his bow. He stood up straight and held the bow in the air. He wanted everyone to see how strong he was! + +All the people on the street stopped to watch. They had never seen such a luxury bow before. The man was so proud and smiled very wide. + +But then something strange happened. The man suddenly dropped the heavy bow. It fell to the ground with a loud thump. Everyone gasped. + +The man quickly picked up the bow, and soon everyone cheered. They were so impressed that he was still able to carry such a heavy luxury bow! + +From then on, the man was known as the strongest man in town. Every day people would gather to watch him carry his luxury bow. He was so proud and happy. +Once upon a time there was a person who was feeling restless. Everywhere they looked, the person saw things that needed their attention. Even though the person was very busy, the person still wanted to rest. + +One day, the person went to a special place. It was a place full of peace and quiet. The person could feel the stillness in the air. There, the person decided to surrender to the peace. + +The person slowly started to relax and the restlessness slowly drained away. The person felt better and more content. As they left this special place, the person knew they could come back to surrender any time. + +The person was so happy with the peace they found. From then on, the person just had to surrender and the restlessness would go away. +One morning, a little girl named Lucy wanted to go for an adventure. She put on a silly hat and marched down the road. She had so much fun walking and asked her mom to come with her. + +The road was long, but Lucy kept marching. She saw a lot of animals along the way - birds, rabbits, and squirrels. She also saw some funny bugs that made her laugh. + +The sun was shining, so Lucy stopped to take a break. She climbed a tree and looked around. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise that made her jump. She looked down and saw a crazy truck! It was driving around in circles and Lucy was so surprised. + +Lucy laughed and waved at the truck, then marched back home. She had a great time exploring and was happy to be back home safe. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Bob. Bob had a naughty plan; he wanted to steal a haircut! He snuck into a salon and found the barber’s chair. He sat down and got ready. + +Suddenly, in ran a filthy old cat. It was so dirty it was almost brown! The cat dashed around, bumping into Bob. It jumped onto the barber’s chair and made itself comfortable. + +Bob saw his chance. He grabbed some scissors, touched the cat's fur and started snipping. He trimmed the cat’s mane, making it super neat and pretty. Then he took off with the haircut! + +Bob was so happy, but the cat was not. The poor cat was bald, and it was not pleased about it! Bob had to find a way to make it up to the cat. + +He decided to take it to the river, where the cat could have a bath. The cat loved it, and soon it was back to its old, clean, fluffy self. Bob and the cat were friends again. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and she had her first test at school that day. She was a little bit scared, but she was also excited. + +When she arrived at school, her teacher was there to greet her. She showed her where to sit and told her that she was going to serve her a special test. Lily was nervous, but she remembered to stay focused and do her best. + +The test was hard. But after it was finished, Lily felt a wave of relief. She was so grateful to have completed it. + +When she finished, her teacher told her she had done very well. She smiled proudly, and knew that all her hard work had paid off. She was so grateful for the test, because it showed her how smart she was. + +Lily learned that day that if she put her mind to it, she could do anything. And she never forgot how grateful she was for the test. +Once upon a time, there was a car named Sally. Sally was a big car with four big wheels and a strong engine. + +One day, Sally went for a drive. She headed off down the big road, her engine humming. Sally went faster and faster and the air felt nice and gentle on her face. + +But then, something bad happened. The ground was slippery and wet and Sally lost her grip and began to slip! She spun around and around and then suddenly, Sally fell off the road into a big bush! + +Luckily, the fall was gentle and Sally wasn't hurt. She was a little scared, but soon she was back on the road, going for a drive again. And this time, she was a lot more careful! +Once there was a happy girl who wore a red dress. She liked to eat healthy food every day. One day she went to the store and saw a big cone. She was so excited she took it home with her. She thought about all the fun things she could do with it. + +The girl put on her red dress and some shoes and went outside with her cone. She ran around the yard and had a lot of fun. She even rolled around in the grass with it. It was the best day ever! + +When she got tired from all her running, she sat down and ate some healthy food from the cone. The food was delicious and she was very happy. + +At the end of the day, she put the cone away for another time. The girl was feeling strong and healthy after such a good day. And she looked forward to many more days just like it! +Once upon a time, there was a bin. It was full of very bad things. The bin was kept outside, far away from the house. + +Every day, the bin would make scary noises and the children were afraid of it. But then one day, something strange happened. The bin started to move and it started talking! + +The bin said that it wanted to go inside, away from the scary things outside. So the children took the bin inside. + +They put the bin in the bedroom and then they all had a big nap together. The bin said it was very happy to be inside the house. + +Now all of them take naps together every day and the bin even sings songs to them. And all of the bad things have been put away, far away from the house! +Once upon a time there was a hairy little mouse. He was walking along the beach and he saw big waves crashing against the shore. He was scared of them at first, but then he started to see how beautiful they looked. + +He noticed the waves kept getting bigger and bigger, so he decided to stay and watch. As he watched, the waves began to increase in size. He was amazed as he saw them grow in size and height. He was so fascinated that he didn't even notice how hairy his paws and whiskers were getting! + +Soon enough, the big wave was towering above him, ready to crash down. He held his breath, but the wave did not crash. Instead, it kept growing bigger and bigger until finally, it crashed down onto the beach with a huge splash. + +The mouse was in awe. He never knew waves could increase like that! After that, he watched the waves with a twinkle in his eye and the biggest smile ever! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly couple. They lived together in a big gray house. Every morning, the elderly couple liked to have breakfast together. Usually, the husband would like to have tomatoes with his eggs in the morning. But the wife didn't agree. She always thought that tomatoes tasted too sour. One morning, the husband brought some extra tomatoes to the breakfast table. As soon as the wife saw them, she told her husband that she still didn't want any. The husband thought they should agree to disagree. The couple smiled and enjoyed their breakfast. They both had eggs, bacon, and toast. And the husband ate his tomatoes, too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy. She was so happy, she had a little scooter and she laughed as she scooted around the house. + +But one day, something strange happened. Lucy heard a loud noise and it made her feel very scared. She slowly opened her bedroom door and saw a huge monster with sharp teeth. She was very fearful and ran into the corner. + +The monster saw that Lucy was scared and kneeled down so his face was on the same level as hers. He smiled and told Lucy that he was here to be her friend. + +From that moment, Lucy and the monster were the best of friends. She scooted around on her scooter, and the monster kneeled and followed behind her. They laughed and played together all day, and Lucy was never scared again. +Once upon a time there was a gloomy symbol. It was a very mysterious symbol and nobody knew what it was for. + +One day, an older person came to measure the symbol. He used a ruler to measure it carefully. He wrote down everything he measured and left. + +The people who saw the measuring were curious. They wanted to know why the symbol was being measured. + +The next day the same person came back. He measured the symbol again, then took out something big and shiny. He placed the shiny thing in a very special spot on the symbol and smiled. + +All of the people were amazed by the symbol and its mysterious power! From then on, whenever something was confusing or mysterious, the people would come and measure the symbol to help them find their way. +Once upon a fine night there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old but she already valued the things around her. She valued the moon in the sky and the stars in the night. She valued the cool breeze that brushed the leaves of the trees. + +Jane loved to look at the moon and think of the things it reminded her of. One night she thought that it looked like a shiny silver button! Jane also loved to listen to the sounds of the night. She listened as the crickets chirped and the frogs croaked in the pond near her house. + +But more than anything else, Jane valued the time she spent with her family. She loved when her mom and dad would tuck her in and sing her a lullaby before she went to sleep. Jane knew that those special moments would stay in her heart forever. + +Having the things she valued the most gave Jane a feeling of peace and security. When night fell, she felt warm and safe. Knowing that she was loved made the fine night even better. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl. She loved to play with her friends and have fun. One day, she saw a special mug in a shop. She really liked it and wanted it to be hers. + +The girl struggled to save her pocket money but she was able to buy the mug. All her friends were jealous when they saw it. But the girl was happy because she worked hard to get it. + +She kept her mug safe and brought it with her everywhere she went. Even when she was playing with her friends, she was careful not to lose it. Sometimes it was hard to keep it safe. She used to struggle with her friends to hold on to it. + +The girl kept her special mug for a long time. Whenever she looked at it, she felt proud of how hard she had had to work to get it. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy. He loved to explore, so one day he decided to build a raft. He used wood and rope and soon he had completed his raft. When it was ready, he jumped on and began sailing. + +The little boy laughed with joy as he went for a ride on his raft. He paddled and paddled, feeling safe with the wind on his face. Soon enough, he found himself far from home. + +The sun began to set and he started to worry. But then he spotted a tiny island. He sailed towards it, hoping he could make it to the island before it got dark. + +The little boy was so relieved when the raft reached the island. He hopped off and he was safe at last! He had completed his adventure! +Once upon a time there was a brother and sister named Jack and Jill. They were very excited because they were getting a new bed! Their mom got them a bedspread that was very special. It was a thick sheet. + +The kids thought the sheet was so cool! Jack ran his hands through the soft fabric. Jill smiled because she knew this was going to be the most comfortable bed ever. + +Their mom helped Jack and Jill make their new bed. They put on the thick sheet and patted it down to make it nice and smooth. When they were done, Jack and Jill hopped onto the bed and snuggled up. + +They were so happy with their new bed and the thick sheet, that they laughed and played for hours! They even made up a game, just for them, called ‘Hide the Sheet’. It was their favorite game and they played it every day after that! + +The end. +Once there was a weird crane. He was tired and wanted to close his eyes. He stretched out his wings and tried to find a safe place to rest. He spotted a tree nearby and thought it looked comfy. He flew up to the tree and closed his eyes. + +The crane was so peaceful and quiet. He rested for a while until he heard some noise. It was coming from the ground! The crane opened his eyes and saw a little boy. He was 3 years old and had very big and curious eyes. + +The crane and the boy looked at each other for a moment. The little boy waved at the crane and the crane waved back. The crane flapped his wings and flew in circles around the boy. The boy laughed and tried to grab the crane's wing. He couldn't reach it, so he just smiled and watched the crane fly up in the sky. + +The crane flew away and went back to his tree. He looked down from the tree and watched the little boy playing. The crane was so happy to see the boy having so much fun. He closed his eyes, opened his wings and rested again on the big tree. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy whale. This whale was always so very sleepy. One day, the whale had a surprise - some friends came to visit! There were lots of little fish swimming around and playing in the water. The whale was so excited that he wanted to play. He started to swim as fast as he could, but he split the water too much. A big wave of water went in all directions. The little fish were scared and swam away to safety. + +But the sleepy whale was too tired to play. He just wanted to go back to sleep. + +So the whale slowly walked back to the ocean floor and lay down to take a nap. All the little fish watched him sleep and smiled. They knew that a sleepy whale was a happy whale. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kelly. Kelly was three years old and loved taking photos with her red camera. One day she was having so much fun counting in the garden when she heard the camera click. She saw a colourful butterfly sitting on a pink flower! Kelly was so excited. She rushed over and counted the wings, they were two! She was so happy she could barely contain her excitement. She knew she had to take a photo of it and started counting down from three. As she counted the butterfly flapped its wings and flew away. Kelly was sad and disappointed but the memory of the beautiful butterfly stayed with her. Later that day she took her red camera and went back to the garden. She counted the flowers and took lots of pictures. She was sure to find another butterfly soon and counted the seconds until then. +Once upon a time, there was a class of children. They loved to play with their original toys. One day, the teacher said it was time to reverse. The class was puzzled, what did this mean? + +The teacher smiled and said that it was time to switch toys. All of the children started to swap their toys with one another. Each toy was different and unique. Some of the kids swapped dolls, others swapped trucks. + +Once the swapping was complete, it was time for the children to play. They were so excited to play with their new, original toys. It was so much fun and they laughed and smiled the whole time. + +When it was time to go home, they all said goodbye to their new friends and their original toys. It was a great day, and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, a deaf girl named Lucy wanted to watch her favorite show on the TV. But it was too high for her to reach. Her mom looked at her and smiled. She took Lucy’s hand and took her to the living room. She found a place for Lucy to sit and then she took the TV off the table. She set it down on the floor in front of her. + +Lucy was so excited. She could see the TV very clearly now. She clapped her hands and watched her show. Every time it went off she would look up at her mom and say “more TV!†Her mom would smile and take the TV off the floor and put it back on the table. + +Lucy loved watching the TV. She would talk to the characters and giggle. She loved the sound of the TV too, even though she was deaf. It was like a sign language for her. One day, her mom took the TV away and Lucy was so upset. But then her mom handed her a book and said “We can still watch TV, Lucy.†Lucy smiled and opened the book. Inside was all her favorite TV shows. Her mom had taken the TV away but she still had stories to watch and enjoy. +Once a fox wanted something expensive. He asked his friends if they had it. They said no and so the fox started to quarrel. He shouted very loudly and was very mad. + +Meanwhile, a little 3 year old was passing by. The fox was so loud that the little child was scared. The child ran away as fast as he could. + +The fox started to feel sad. He realized that he made the little child scared. He knew that quarreling was wrong. He apologized to all his friends and they all became friends again. + +The fox was happy that all his friends were happy. He learned not to quarrel and was grateful the little child showed him the right way. +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Susan. They liked to play together every day. Today, they wanted to go to the park. + +John and Susan noticed they needed to wait for the bus to get there. They didn't mind because they were happy. John waited patiently while Susan looked out of the window. + +Soon, the bus arrived. John and Susan both jumped up with excitement and got on the bus. They noticed all the other passengers were looking at them. + +The bus ride was full of fun. The friends watched the different things going by outside. They sang and danced until they arrived at the park. + +John and Susan were so happy when they finally got out of the bus. They ran around laughing and playing all day. + +At the end of the day, John and Susan were so full of joy. They waved goodbye to each other and went home feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was a wild body. It belonged to a friend called Jack. Every day, Jack wanted to explore the wild around him. But he had a problem - his body would not cooperate. + +Jack's body would not move in the way he wished. When he wanted to go outside and explore, his body insisted on staying inside and being still. Jack was sad. + +But one day, Jack's body changed. It was no longer still and now it wanted to be wild. It suddenly began to run, jump and play. Everyone was astonished. Jack was in his element as his body happily raced around. + +Jack and his body taught the others in the wild to never give up. With enough persistence, even the most stubborn body can move. Everyone was happy and had a wonderful time. Jack was now free to explore the wild. +Sam was an eager 3-year-old. He liked to learn about the things around him. One day he saw fireworks in the sky and wanted to know what they were. His mom told him that a firework was something you lit and it made a bright show in the sky. + +Sam was excited. He wanted to try a firework so he asked his dad if he could have one. Dad said no, and told Sam he was too young to accept a firework. Sam was sad but he understood. + +A few days later it was Sam's birthday. Dad told Sam that if he was careful he could have a firework. Sam was very excited and he listened and followed dad's instructions. He was so excited to see the bright show when the firework went off! + +It was the most amazing thing Sam had ever seen. Now he was eager to learn more about fireworks. Sam smiled as he saw the different colors in the sky. He was happy to have accepted this special gift. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was playing in his backyard one day when he discovered something very surprising. He found a clear squash. It was very big and shiny. He had never seen a squash like it before. + +The little boy asked his mom what it was. His mom said it was a squash, and that it had grown in the garden. She explained that it was a surprise that grew from the earth. + +The little boy was so excited and asked if he could eat it. His mom said it was okay, so he picked up the squash, took it inside and cut it in half. It was full of bright yellow squash inside. The little boy was so surprised that he couldn't believe it. + +He shared the squash with his mom and they both ate it for dinner. The clear squash was very delicious! From that day forward, the little boy was always on the lookout for more surprise squash. +Once there was a little girl who liked to make things. One day, she took a big, white sheet and she journeyed out to the meadow. She laid the sheet in the grass and she began to watch it. Slowly the sun's rays dried it until it was as light as a feather. + +The little girl thought it looked so peaceful. "This is perfect," she said with a smile. + +She ran and jumped onto the sheet. Looking up, she saw the bright blue sky. She laughed and giggled and when it felt like the perfect time, she rolled onto the sheet and napped. + +She felt so content and warm, and a gentle breeze caressed her face. It was a peaceful sleep. + +When she awoke, the sun had moved across the sky and the sheet was dry and strong. She picked it up and trotted back home to show her family her beautiful new creation. +Once upon a time there was an enormous cake. It zipped through the sky so fast that nobody could catch it. All the children wanted to eat the delicious cake, but it was too fast! + +Suddenly, a brave little girl named Jane stepped forward. She knew she had to be careful and use her intelligence. + +Jane began to run as fast as she could, keeping her eyes on the enormous cake. With each jump she felt closer to the cake. + +Finally, Jane was able to jump high enough and grabbed the enormous cake. She zipped back down to the ground and everyone cheered for her! + +The children admired Jane's courage and feasted on the delicious cake. They all shared a big piece of the enormous cake, and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a special prize. She asked her mom to order it for her. + +Her mom said: "It's too difficult to get this prize. It is far away!" + +The little girl thought very hard about how to get it. She came up with an idea. She asked her dad for some money, then got on her bike and peddled as fast as she could! + +Eventually, the little girl made it to the distant store. She bought her prize with the money she had saved. + +When she got home, the little girl showed her mom and dad the prize. They were so proud that she had been able to get it! She was very happy and excited to have her prize. + +The little girl was so proud to have her special prize! +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy. His name was Jack and he had a secret of his own. He could heal with his hands! + +One day, Jack was walking in the park when he saw a broken glass. He wanted to help. He bravely used his healing hands and touched the glass. Suddenly, the glass got better and shone in the sun! Jack was so happy. + +Everyone in the park was amazed. They thanked Jack and gave him lots of hugs. From then on everyone knew that Jack was brave and had special powers. + +Jack smiled. He knew that his healing hands could bring happiness to many people. He was happy that he could use them for good. +One day, a young boy wanted to go on an adventure. He was only 3 years old, so his mom said he could lie on the beach. + +When he arrived, he felt the smooth sand and heard the waves washing up against the shore. The sun was warm and he closed his eyes and smiled. + +Then he noticed something wet near his foot. He looked down and saw a big, slippery fish that had come out of the water. It was so slippery, the boy was scared he would slip. He giggled and carefully scooted away. + +After some time, the boy learned how to play in the wet sand. He built castles and towers until he was all wet. He laughed and smiled and enjoyed the day. + +When the boy had to go home, he felt sad. But he knew he would come back, to lie on the beach and have more fun adventures. +Sam and Sarah were a jolly brother and sister. They were always looking for something new and fun to do. + +One day, they decided to travel to a new place. When they arrived, they were so excited. They saw a big building with lots of presents inside. + +Sam and Sarah knew that this must be the right place. They ran into the building and began to explore. They each chose a present, and it was perfect. They were so excited they forgot to thank the helpers inside, but they knew they would come back. + +They thanked their parents for taking them to the place and for the wonderful presents. They both knew that wherever they would travel to, it would always be a good time. +Once there was a frog. He was jumping in the pond. He wanted to find a friend. He saw a nice bow on the shore of the pond. + +So, the frog jumped out of the pond and went over to it. He bows down to look at it. But then he got hurt! He had landed on a sharp stick. + +The frog was sad, with tears in his eyes. He looked all around but he was alone. Then he heard a voice. It was a friendly bug who was near the bow. + +The bug comforted the frog. He said, "Don't be hurt. I am here for you. I'll be your friend." With a smile, the frog was happy once again. + +The bug and the frog became friends and played together for a long time. The frog was happy, and so was the bug! They were each other's new best friend. +Bobby was very enthusiastic when he went to visit his Grandma's house. Grandma lived in a big house with many windows. Bobby liked to look out the windows at all the colourful birds in the trees. + +One morning, Bobby was playing by the window when he heard a loud crash. He was so startled that he started to panic. He ran to the window and saw a big branch had fallen from the tree. He was scared and ran to Grandma for help. + +Grandma was so calm and reassuring. She explained that there was nothing to be scared of and that she would go outside and fix the branch. Grandma was very brave and enthusiastic as she fixed the branch and made sure everything was safe. + +Bobby felt much better and was reassured that everything was alright. He felt calmer and was happy to go back to watching the colourful birds in the tree near the window. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to see the moon. She asked her mommy and daddy if she could go outside to see it. Her mommy and daddy said yes. + +So, she put on her coat and ran outside. The moon was round and bright in the sky. She looked up and smiled. She thought the moon was so pretty! + +The little girl wanted to get closer to the moon, so she jumped and jumped until she finally finished at the moon. She touched the shiny surface of the moon, and it felt cold. + +Then, the little girl noticed something. There was a tasty piece of moon cheese! It looked so delicious. She picked it up and ate it. It was the yummiest thing she ever tasted! + +When she finished the moon cheese, the little girl said goodbye to the moon. She waved, and then went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a nice brick. The brick was so nice that an elephant touched it with his trunk. It felt so good that the elephant decided to take the brick home. + +On the way home the elephant touched a tree, which made the leaves very happy. Then the elephant touched an apple tree, which made the apples smile. Finally the elephant touched a lake, which made the water ripple and sparkle. + +When the elephant got home, his friends wanted to touch the nice brick too. So the elephant put the brick down on the ground and everyone circled around it. They touched the nice brick with their trunks, feet, and noses. It felt so good that they all laughed with joy. + +The nice brick stayed with the elephant forever, and he could always touch it when he felt sad or lonely. The brick always made the elephant smile. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She grabbed a ticket and packed her bag full of fun things. She was so excited! + +On her way, she stopped at a shop to buy something special. As she walked inside, she saw a flashy box. She couldn't resist taking a peek inside! She carefully unpacked it and found something amazing - a new toy! She couldn't believe her eyes - it was so colorful and pretty. + +The girl was so happy she decided to take her new toy with her on her adventure. She thanked the shopkeeper and happily skipped away. + +Later, the girl arrived at her destination. She unpacked her bag to get her toy out of it. But when she looked inside, the toy was gone! She was so disappointed. She realized she must have forgotten to pack it back up in the shop. + +But then, she heard a noise. It was coming from her bag! She opened it up, and what did she see? The lost toy! It had come back to her on its own, so she could enjoy her adventure after all. The girl was so overjoyed she hugged the toy tightly. +Once upon a time there lived three friends. They were very cool and liked to have fun together. One day they decided to explore the sky. They wanted to see what was out there. So they all started to blink, blink, blink up into the sky. + +Finally, after lots of blinks, they saw a glittering planet. It was so shiny and cool. They wanted to learn more about it, so they all jumped into the air and flew towards the planet. + +When they reached the planet, they saw it was covered with beautiful lights. They had never seen anything like it! They explored the planet and even saw a few little critters living on its surface. + +The friends had a wonderful time and decided that this would be their very special place. They said goodbye to the planet, blinked and flew back into the night sky. +Once, there was a little girl named Bella. She was very curious, and wanted to learn as much as she could. So one day, she decided to go to school. + +Bella was excited to be in school, but it was a lot harder than she expected. She had to work on her letters, numbers and shapes. Despite her best efforts, Bella ended up struggling. + +She tried to keep up with the work but she simply couldn't do it. Every day she had to suffer and felt more and more frustrated. But Bella was determined to keep going, so she kept trying really hard. + +Finally, she made progress and was able to understand the lessons. Bella felt relieved and happy. Now she was even more curious to learn even more! +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was so excited because he had a special surprise! + +Joe picked up his binoculars and blinked. What he saw made his eyes get very wide. It was raining, but it was the most organized rain he had ever seen! + +The rain was in a neat pattern; it was shaped like a heart! Joe smiled and watched the rain for a long time. + +He loved the pretty rain. He blinked and blinked, watching the rain until he fell asleep. + +When he woke up, the rain was gone. But he always remembered the day of the organized rain. He would smile every time he blinked! +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl. Her name was Sarah. One day Sarah went to visit her Grandma. Grandma had a special surprise for Sarah. It was a pretty picture in a frame. The frame was yellow and sparkly. Sarah was so excited. + +She took the frame home, but Sarah forgot to give it a kiss before she left. Suddenly, she felt very dizzy. Sarah wanted to feel better, so she ran back to Grandma's house as fast as she could. She saw Grandma through the window and she gave her the frame and she kissed it. + +When she kissed the frame, Sarah felt better. Grandma was so happy to see Sarah and they both hugged. Sarah never forgot to kiss the frame again. They both laughed and laughed. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved water. She would play in it, swim in it, laugh in it and even drink it. One day, she went to a fair and saw a big puddle of water. She was very excited to go play in it. She splashed around and had so much fun. + +But then it started to rain. The water started to rain down from the sky and the little girl realized something. The water from the sky was the same water that was in the puddle. She smiled and realized that all water is the same! + +The little girl was so excited that she jumped up and down and yelled for joy. She was so happy to realize that no matter where the water was, it was always the same. She wanted everyone to know how fair water was! +Once upon a time there was a very strong muscle man who wanted to get married. He looked all around but could not find anyone to marry. He looked and looked but no one was available. + +Then one day he saw a beautiful girl in the park. She was kind and muscular, just like him. He liked her right away, so he asked if she wanted to marry him. + +The girl said Yes! Everyone was so happy and celebrated with a big party. The muscle man and the girl played games and laughed with each other. Everyone laughed and cheered as they said their vows. + +The muscle man and his new wife lived happily ever after. They had lots of adventures and traveled the world together. They were very lucky and thankful for their available love. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very excited because she had a big ticket in her hand. She was going to a very fun place. + +She waved goodbye to her mom and dad as she got on the big bus. As the bus drove, she started to shiver. She was so excited and a bit scared. + +The bus stopped and she got off. Everything was so big and new. She walked through the big gates and looked around. The rides and games looked so fun. + +Then the little girl heard the music. She looked up and started to smile. She knew this was going to be the best day ever! She laughed and started to dance. + +Ah, what fun! +One day, Alice and her mom were baking a cake. Alice had lots of fun. She was able to help out. She put in the flour and the sugar and mixed it all up. + +But when Alice’s mom wanted to put the cake in the oven, Alice got scared. She was worried about the heat. So, her mom suggested that they bake something else. + +Alice decided to make a mattress cake. She mixed up the dough and rolled it out on the table. Then she cut it into the shape of a mattress. + +Next, Alice decorated it. She used colored icing to make it look graceful and pretty. She also added a few flowers. + +Alice and her mom were so proud of the mattress cake. They cut it up and ate it together with big smiles. It was delicious. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little flower. It was bright and colourful and felt special compared to the other plants in its surroundings. Every morning it would wake up, happy and ready for a new day. Every spring, it would watch as the other plants around started to bloom. + +One fall, when the air got crisper and the leaves started turning brown and orange, the little flower was worried that it wouldn't bloom again. But then one morning, the sun peeked over the horizon and shone brighter than ever. To the little flower's surprise, it started to bloom! + +It was so happy. Suddenly the world was full of colour and happiness. The little flower was truly blooming, and it felt so jolly. That day was one of the best days ever! Every year after that, the little flower looked forward to fall. It knew that if it waited patiently and with courage, it could bloom once again. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to write, and had a neat flag to write with. + +One day, Lucy was feeling very miserable. She wrote her feelings on her flag with her special flag-writing pen. She wrote and wrote until she felt better. + +As she wrote, she looked out at the sun setting in the sky. As the miserable feelings started to drift away, the world around her was suddenly beautiful again. + +Suddenly, Lucy had a big idea. She put her flag away, and grabbed some other pieces of paper. She wrote a big 'Happiness Note’ and put it somewhere special. From then on, whenever she felt miserable, Lucy could take out her Happiness Note and it would make her feel better. +Once upon a time there were two bears. One bear liked to sing. The other bear liked to chop wood with her axe. Each bear wanted to do something different. So, they made a plan. + +The singing bear said to the chopping bear, "Let's do both! We can take turns. First, you chop wood and then I sing." The chopping bear liked this idea. + +They organized their day so that when one was chopping, the other sang. In the morning, the chopping bear would chop wood and the singing bear would sing. In the afternoon, the singing bear chopped wood and the chopping bear sang. + +Every day was happy and fun. The singing bear sang loudly and the chopping bear chopped the wood. They were both very organized and if something changed, they quickly figured out a way to make it work. + +The singing bear and the chopping bear soon became great friends and worked together for many years. Every day, they would sing and chop wood, side by side. +Once upon a time, a mommy and her little boy went to the beach to have fun. They both wore their swimsuits and carried a rubber duck. They smiled when they saw the shore - it was so cool! + +The mommy and the boy carefully entered the water. The sand was warm and soft on their feet. They both laughed with joy as they splashed in the sea. + +After some time, the mommy said it was time to go. They made their way back to the shore. When they were all dried off, they said goodbye to the beach and headed home. + +The little boy enjoyed his trip to the shore. It was so cool! +Jack was walking down the street. He looked around but he didn't know where he was. He felt helpless. He stopped and looked up. Suddenly he saw an eye looking down at him. Jack was scared so he quickly ran away. + +He ran and ran until he stopped. Then he looked up and saw the same eye looking down at him. He was so scared he started to cry. He didn't know what was happening. + +Suddenly, he heard a gentle voice. The voice asked him a question. "Where do you want to go, Jack?" Jack looked up and saw the same eye, but this time it was smiling down at him. He smiled back. + +Jack told the kind voice where he wanted to go and the eye helped him find his way. Jack was so happy when he got home. He waved goodbye to the eye and thanked him for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a big, busy family. Every day, the parents would explain things to the children. The children would often wonder why things were so busy. + +One day, the parents explained that they had a special surprise. The children were so excited they couldn't sit still. The parents explained that they were taking them on a trip to the zoo. + +The children couldn't believe their luck. They laughed and played as they went to the zoo. Once they arrived, they couldn't explain how wonderful it was. They saw all kinds of animals, from lions to monkeys to elephants. + +The children were so excited about their trip to the zoo that they couldn't wait to come back. The parents smiled and explained that it was now time to go home. The children agreed and said goodbye to the zoo. They all went home feeling very happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a enormous space full of stars. The sky was dark and the stars were so bright. Larry the mouse wanted to explore and find out what was out there. So, he set off on the biggest journey of his life. + +Larry lay down to get a better view and then he saw, not just one star, but thousands. He felt so small next to all the stars. But, he kept going, determined to find out all of the secrets of the space. + +Soon he saw something that was truly enormous. It was taller than anything he had ever seen before - a great mountain! Larry lay down at the bottom of the mountain, feeling so small next to it, but also so excited. He had never seen anything so huge! + +The journey was now over, but Larry didn't feel sad. Instead, he was filled with awe and wonder and he knew that he had seen something truly special. To this day, he remembers his amazing journey through space in search of the enormous mountain. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Sam and Alex. Sam and Alex loved to zoom around with their toy cars. +One day, Sam and Alex were so excited as they were going to watch a movie in the cinema. When they zoomed into the cinema, they were amazed. The movie was so colourful and vibrant! + +The movie was about a graceful butterfly. Sam and Alex loved watching the graceful butterfly flying around and showing off her colourful wings. They zoomed around, pretending they were butterflies too. + +At the end of the movie, Sam and Alex were sad when it was time to go home. But they still had lots of fun pretending to be graceful butterflies on the way back. Zoom! Zoom! +Once upon a time there was a town. It was a big and bright town. Everyone in the town was very happy, but something began to change. + +The sky started to turn yellow. It was very strange. Everyone in town didn’t know what was happening. The sky kept getting more and more yellow. + +Eventually the sky was so yellow that it was hard to see outside. The town was in a very strange state. Everyone was scared and confused. + +But then, something wonderful happened. The sun began to shine through the yellow sky and the town was filled with light. All of the people were very happy and they danced in the sunshine. + +The town changed from yellow to bright and happy. Everyone had big smiles and the village became bright and sunny again! +One night, a little girl had a wide wish. She wanted to join the stars in the sky. So she went to the garden and lay in the grass looking up. + +The girl held her arms out wide and wished for the stars to join her. Suddenly, the stars began to twinkle brighter and brighter. Then, the stars came down and twirled around the girl. She laughed as the stars joined her. + +The girl stayed outside until morning and when the sun came up, the stars joined the sky. But the little girl was still able to have her wide wish come true. She knew the stars would always be with her. +Once upon a time, there was a distant village. In that village, a little girl who was three years old loved to watch the pigeons that flew around in the sky. Her mom could see how much she liked the pigeons and decided to buy her a birdhouse. + +The little girl's mom was very excited to give her the birdhouse, so she put it outside the little girl's window. She also taught her how to clean the birdhouse and give it food and water. + +Every day the little girl would go outside and clean the birdhouse, before giving it food and water. She was so excited to watch the pigeons come and go during the day. + +One particular day the little girl was cleaning the birdhouse and she was excited to see a lot of pigeons in the sky. She looked up and saw that the pigeons were flying very far away and one of them had a little something in his beak. She realized that the pigeon had just come from the birdhouse and was so happy that it was using her house as a home. + +The little girl was never so happy to have cleaned her birdhouse and have been able to share it with something so distant. She loved the friend she had made. +Once upon a time, there was a wise man called Joe. Joe loved to pay for things he wanted. One day, he went to the store to buy a razor. He looked around and saw lots of them, but he couldn't decide which one he wanted. + +He thought about it for a long time, and then he saw one that was just right. It glistened in the sunlight and he knew it was perfect. He paid for it and walked home. + +When he got home, he was so excited to try it. He grabbed the razor and started to shave. He used it very carefully and took his time. After he had finished, he felt very proud of himself and he looked great. + +The wise man Joe had chosen the perfect razor and he was very happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +One winter, a boy named Jack decided to build a snowman. He grabbed some big, puffy snowballs, and started to build. His hands got cold, but he kept going. Pretty soon, Jack had built a tall snowman. He even put a hat and scarf on it! + +Suddenly, a strong wind came and spun the snowman around, making him feel a little dizzy. The snowman spun and spun until it started to dance! Soon, it was twirling and jumping in the snow. + +Jack laughed and clapped his hands as the snowman danced around. He thought it was the funniest thing ever. Soon, the snowman was so dizzy that it fell into the snow. It was so tired that it stayed down until the warmth of the sun melted it away. +Pippa was a friendly girl. One day, she wanted to fly like a rocket. She ran outside to her backyard and yelled very loudly, "I'm a rocket! I'm a rocket!" + +The birds hearing Pippa's yell flew away from their nests. They didn't like it when Pippa made such loud noises. Pippa didn't care. She kept on yelling and running around the backyard pretending to be a rocket. + +Soon, Pippa's mom came outside. When she saw Pippa running and yelling, she smiled. She cheered for Pippa, "Go Pippa! You are a friendly rocket! Fly very high!" + +Pippa was very happy to have her mom's support. She laughed and yelled even louder and ran even faster. She felt like she was really flying, just like a real rocket. She soared high into the sky, enjoying her magnificent flight. +One day, Tommy and his mommy went to the park. They both looked around ready to have some fun. Tommy saw a creek and wanted to check it out. He ran to the edge and looked in. He saw some little fish swimming around. + +He asked his mommy if they could go in and play. She said "Yes!" Tommy was so happy. He took off his shoes and put them near the bank. Then he put his toes in the creek and it was so cold and wet. + +Tommy and his mommy made lots of bubbles and splashed around. They were having so much fun! After they played, they put their shoes back on and left the park. Tommy could not wait to come back and play at the creek again. +There was once a girl who wanted to have a friend. She went out and found an original friend - a bear! The bear was so special and made her so happy! Every day she carried the bear with her and protected it. + +The girl was very careful to always keep the bear safe. She never let it out of her sight - even when she was playing. All her other friends admired the bear and asked to play with it. + +One day, it was a windy day, and the girl was worried that the wind would carry her bear away. But the girl stayed close to her friend and protected it. + +And then the wind stopped, and the girl and her bear were both happy and safe! The girl was forever thankful that she was able to protect such an original and special friend. +Adam and his mom were walking around in the park. Adam saw a shiny red switch and he wanted to play with it. He asked his mom if he could try it but she refused. Adam felt disappointed and wondered how the switch worked. + +Just then, they saw a little girl smiling at them. She had a switch in her hand which she was playing with. Adam asked the girl if he could try it too and she nodded. He was so excited and asked his mom if he could play with it. But his mom still refused. + +Adam was feeling so embarrassed. He wished he could play with the switch like the little girl. He made sure to stay away from the switch and followed his mom. + +That night, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. He knew he should obey his mom even if he wanted to try out the switch. He decided to never ask to play with switches again and never disobey his mom. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing with her dolls. All of a sudden, Amy dropped her favorite doll - the one with the big pink bow. She gasped and quickly bent down to try to pick it up, but the doll slipped further away. Amy's mom ran over to help and she quickly scooped up the doll. + +She was relieved that the doll was okay, but Amy was very sad because its pink bow was gone. + +Mom smiled and said, "I know how to help. Let's make a new bow for your doll." Amy was so excited and followed her mom to the craft table. + +Mom showed Amy how to make the bow and, when it was finished, it was even more beautiful than the original. Amy named the new bow "Lucky" and held it up to show her mom. "It's perfect," said Amy. + +Mom put the new bow on the doll and they both smiled. Amy hugged her doll tight and thanked Mom for helping. Then, she ran back to the playroom with her doll to see what other adventures they could find. +Once upon a time, there was a boat. The boat was very independent. It wanted to be alone. +So one day, it decided to go on a journey. The boat sailed all by itself. It was having a great time. +The boat sailed out to sea, and it kept going, until evening came. By then, the boat was so far away, it could not see the land. +Night came and the boat was still alone. It had to find a safe place to rest for the night. +Finally, the boat found an empty beach. It was a perfect spot for the night. The boat stayed there until morning came. +When the sun rose, the boat was ready to go again. It thanked the beach for the good night's sleep. +The boat kept on sailing until the day ended. Then it was time to go home. +The boat was so glad to be back. It was happy to be independent. The boat had a great adventure and it was ready for its next one. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. One day, Jack was playing in his house when he had an idea. He wanted to pretend he was driving a car. He had lots of fun pretending he was a driver. + +First, Jack pretended to start his car. He made engine noises with his mouth, and he pretended to turn the headlights on. Then, he made his car move. He moved his arms up and down like he was pressing on pedals. + +Next, Jack took his car on a road. He said to himself, "Vroom, vroom!". His car raced down the road. He looked out the car window and thought, it sure is a fair day, perfect for a drive. He pretended to pass other cars and he made horn noises too. + +When Jack's car ride was over, he said goodbye to his car and drove it back to his house. He took a break for a snack and then it was time for bed. But the whole time, Jack loved pretending he was driving a car. +Once there was a happy little girl called Millie. She was always excited to go to the mall with her mom. As soon as Millie and her mom were in the mall, Millie wanted to look at all the beautiful things she could find. There were delicate necklaces, soft toys and pretty dresses. + +Millie's mom would always remind her that she had to be careful and not break any of the delicate things. Millie was very careful and listened to her mom. She never touched anything without asking permission first. + + Millie was so excited and she loved exploring the mall with her mom. She would always remember to be gentle so that nothing would break. Her mom was proud of her for being so gentle and listening to her reminders. Millie and her mom had a lot of fun on their mall trips! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous bag. The bag was so big, it was hard to carry. One day, a small boy named Jack struggled to pick it up. He was determined to get it home. As he was walking along, a big wind came up and the bag flew away! The boy watched in dismay as the bag flew off into the sky and started to suffer - he knew he would never get it back. + +He journeyed home, crying as he went. He was so sad that he did not even notice the enormous rainbow that followed the bag. When Jack finally got home, the bag had already been waiting for him. It was a magical bag – it had flown all the way home with its enormous wings! + +Jack was so happy, he told everyone the story of the enormous bag and its magical adventure. From then on, Jack was never lonely because the enormous bag always travelled with him. He would always remember that no matter what happened, the bag would always be there for him and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who designed a very special invention. It was called a Youth Maker. The Youth Maker was a gray, metal box with buttons and levers and lights. + +Every day the old man went outside and pressed the levers and dials and the Youth Maker began to buzz and hum. After a few moments a spray of magic dust came out of the box and fell over the old man's head. He always felt a bit younger after. + +One day, the old man met a young girl who was only three years old. He asked her if she wanted to try the Youth Maker. She said yes! So the old man filled the box up with the magic dust and the girl stepped up to it. + +The old man slowly pushed the buttons, and a strange blue light filled the Youth Maker. The girl slowly stepped into the box and the old man closed the lid. + +The girl stayed inside for a few moments, and when she emerged, she was no longer three - she was two! + +The old man and the girl were so happy. From then on, the old man would use his magical Youth Maker to keep the girl young forever. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy named Toby. Toby was three years old, and he was very curious about the world. One day he decided to go for a walk. As he walked, he noticed a small figure in the distance. He couldn't figure out what it was, so he decided to introduce himself. + +When Toby got closer, he realised it was a doll! The doll was wearing a yellow dress and had a kind smile on its face. Toby was so excited! He said hello and introduced himself. + +The doll said hello back and told Toby her name was Rosie. Rosie explained she had been left here in the park many years ago. Toby was amazed! He asked Rosie if he could take her home and she said yes. + +Toby took Rosie home and showed her to his family. Everyone was very grateful to meet Rosie. They were all so excited to have her around. Toby and his family now spend a lot of time playing with Rosie and introducing her to their friends. + +Toby and his family are so glad to have met Rosie. She has been a special figure in their lives ever since. +Once there were two friends, Harry and Meghan. They were both very excited because they were organizing a picnic. They collected blankets and snacks, and were ready to go to the park. + +But when they got to the park, there was a big crack in the ground. Harry and Meghan were both upset. They looked around for a way to fix the crack, but there didn't seem to be one. + +Just then, a kind old lady came walking down the path. She smiled at Harry and Meghan, and said she had a plan. She fetched some pebbles and sticks and together they filled in the crack. + +Harry and Meghan looked at the old lady with big smiles. They thanked her, and with that they were able to have their picnic! +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Anna. Anna was 3 years old. Every day she walked to the park. + +When Anna got there, she looked around carefully. She saw a little dove in the park. It was so beautiful that it made Anna smile. She wanted to get closer so she walked slowly and carefully. + +The dove was a little scared of Anna. But Anna was very careful and gentle. After a few moments, the dove flew away and Anna smiled. + +Anna liked to come back to the park every day. She always looked carefully and smiled when she saw a dove. +The sun shone brightly in the empty sky. Molly was happy, she wanted to stir something. + +Molly grabbed her spoon and raced to the kitchen. She began stirring the pot on the stove. The smell was delicious. + +Molly stirred and stirred until all the ingredients were mixed up. Finally, she was finished! She put the lid on the pot and smiled. + +Molly opened the window and looked outside. The sun was still shining and it was a beautiful day. She danced around the kitchen, feeling proud of her work. + +Molly had made a special soup and she couldn't wait to share it with her family. It was going to be a delicious dinner tonight! +Once upon a time there was a horse who was very sad. He was worried all the time. His worry made him feel yucky inside. One day he went to the pond to drink some water. But the water looked and smelled disgusting. He was so worried he was going to get sick. + +Just then a friendly butterfly flew over his nose. She smelled so sweet. She asked what was wrong and the horse told her his troubles. The butterfly said she knew how to help him. + +So the butterfly took the horse to a big field filled with colorful flowers. The horse felt happy looking at the flowers and he wasn't worried anymore. He thanked the butterfly and he went home feeling much better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old. One day, Mary was in her room playing with her stuffed animals. Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside her window. Mary looked out and saw a friendly bird flying above. The bird was holding a missile in its beak. + +The bird landed and invited Mary to come and play. Mary was so excited and followed the bird outside. The bird threw the missile high in the air. Mary felt dizzy watching it fly so high. When the missile reached the ground, Mary and the bird chased it. They played for hours until Mary was too tired and had to go home. + +Mary thanked the friendly bird for inviting her out to play and waved goodbye as it flew away into the sky. Then Mary returned home with a smile on her face and a happy heart. +Once upon a time there was a family of five. Dad, Mom and three little kids, Jack, Jill and Sarah. One day, the family went outside to play. They saw the sky start to turn dark and heard distant rumblings. Dad said, "We need to go inside, quick!" It was a storm. + +The family went inside and watched through the window. The storm was big and very noisy. Outside, the wind was blowing and rain was pouring down. It was a very dangerous storm! + +The storm lasted for a long time but eventually it went away. Dad said it was safe to go out again. Jack and Jill ran outside and saw the sky was blue and sunny again. Sarah stayed close to Mom and Dad, she was still a bit scared of the storm. + +The family smiled and hugged each other. They were so glad the dangerous storm was gone. Now they could go back to enjoying their day. +One day, a mighty mole was digging through the earth. He kept digging and digging until suddenly he reached the surface! He looked around, and was amazed by the beauty of the world. The mole demanded to explore more. + +He went up a mountain and he went down a river. He explored really far and saw many different animals, like majestic giraffes and prickly porcupines. He saw a lot of color and smelled a lot of smells. The mighty mole was having the time of his life. + +After a few days of exploring, the mole got very tired. He wanted to go home and take a nap. He started digging below the ground, until he found his cozy home. He settled in for a long afternoon nap. + +The mighty mole snored loudly, and his friends were worried about him. They ran to his house to make sure he was okay. When they saw him fast asleep, they smiled, knowing he was safe. They decided to let him dream his mighty dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable friend who had a special surprise. Her friend was turning three, so she decided to wrap a pretty gift. She got some colorful paper, tape and scissors and made sure to wrap the gift neatly. She decorated the gift with sparkles and ribbons. + +When her friend saw the surprise, her face lit up with excitement. She thanked her dependable friend for her thoughtful gift. Together, they laughed and hugged as they opened it up. Inside the gift was a toy car and a teddy bear. Her friend was very happy and hugged her friend in gratitude for such a nice gift. + +The dependable friend was so relieved that her friend liked it. She was happy to put a smile on her friend’s face and enjoy that special moment together. From then on, her friend will always know how dependable and special of a friend she really is. +Once upon a time there was a crazy wheat farmer. He was always silly, laughing and singing about wheat. He enjoyed bow down in the wheat fields for no reason. One day a rabbit hopped by and watched the crazy farmer. The rabbit thought that it was the funniest thing he had ever seen and smiled. After a few minutes of bow down the crazy farmer stood up and hugged the rabbit. The rabbit wasn't scared at all and hugged back. + +The crazy wheat farmer and the rabbit became good friends. Every day they met in the wheat fields and the farmer would bow down and the rabbit would watch. The farmer had so much fun with his new rabbit friend, and the rabbit found the farmer's bows funny. They spent all summer together and soon the days grew chilly. + +The farmer and the rabbit said goodbye and hugged one last time. The rabbit hopped off, but the farmer stayed and bowed to the wheat, saying goodbye until they met again. + +The farmer and the rabbit met again the next summer and the crazy farmer still loved to bow down and the rabbit still loved to watch. They were the best of friends and their friendship was perfect! +Once upon a time there were two best friends that loved to share. They shared all of their toys, snacks and even their time together. +One day, the friends decided to go to the reef. When they got there, they saw that the reef was upset. All of the coral was dull and sad looking. +The two friends decided to share their love and kindness with the reef. They smiled and gave their reef gentle hugs, and soon it started to look brighter and happier. +The friends were glad that they were able to brighten up the reef with their act of sharing. So they hugged one more time and then they said goodbye. +Mary loved the summer days. It always made her happy to go outside and feel the warm sunshine. She liked to explore and go to new places. + +One day, Mary found a chubby plate lying in the grass. She liked the look of it. She wanted to make the plate her own. + +So she gathered some mud, spread it onto the plate and then placed it in the sunshine. She waited and waited until the sunshine made the mud dry. + +Mary was so proud of her plate. She picked it up and hugged it tight. She smiled as she thought about all the new things she could do with it. + +Mary loved her chubby plate and ran around with it every day. It became her very best toy. She even painted it with lots of bright colors. + +The chubby plate became one of Mary's most treasured possessions and she never wanted to let it go. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to make things. One day she made a long strip of paper. She liked to believe it belonged to her and no one else. + +The strip of paper was very special. But some other kids were not so kind. They were ignorant and did not understand how special it was. + +The little girl was sad; she tried to keep the strip of paper safe. But the other kids continued to be mean and took it away from her. + +But then something amazing happened - her friends came to help her. They made sure that the strip of paper belonged to the girl again. She was so happy. + +The little girl taught the other kids that it was wrong to take things that did not belong to them. From then on, the strip of paper belonged only to her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was only three years old, but she already loved exploring the world. + +One day, Daisy took a walk in the park. The day was sunny and bright, and Daisy loved feeling the warm sun on her face as she looked around. Suddenly, Daisy saw something special - a beautiful flower! She ran over to take a closer look. + +The flower was so delicate. The petals were very soft and the colors were so vibrant and pretty. Daisy was captivated and she couldn't look away. + +She carefully touched the flower, and smiled. Then, Daisy placed the flower carefully back in the grass, and kept walking. + +The day was filled with more exploration and smiles. Daisy knew that she would remember the delicate flower forever! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a daughter. The daughter was very funny. One day, the mom asked the daughter if she wanted to help her cook dinner. The daughter was so excited! She grabbed some eggs, flour and butter, and set to work. She mixed the eggs, flour and butter, and cooked it until it became a big, delicious cake. It was so yummy! After dinner, everyone shared pieces of the cake. Even though it was her first time ever cooking, the daughter was so proud that it had turned out so well! Everyone laughed and had so much fun together. The daughter had the best day ever! +One day, Mummy and Baby were in the garden. Baby was feeling very tired, so Mummy put him down in the grass. She put a nice, soft blanket over him so he could rest. + +But then, before Baby could take a nap, something special happened. Some birds flew out of the trees and began to sing. Baby was filled with joy and wanted to join in. So, Mummy found some tape and held it in front of Baby. She told him to hum into it gently and not be so loud. + +Baby hummed away and after a while he started to feel weak. So Mummy took him back onto the blanket and told him to rest. He closed his eyes and soon he was fast asleep in Mummy's arms. + +What a special day it had been! +Once upon a time there was a mole who lived in the ground. All day she wanted to play, but she couldn't find any friends. The mole was so sad and dull. + +One day, while rolling around in the dirt, she heard something squeaky. When she went to investigate, she saw a shiny red ball. She picked up the ball and it looked like it was made for rolling. + +The mole was so excited - this was her chance to find friends! She rolled the red ball all around the ground, squeaking with delight. Soon, other moles started to take notice. + +They all started rolling their own bright red ball and laughing together. The mole was no longer lonely and dull. Now, she had all kinds of friends to have fun rolling with! +Once there was a little boy who was very organized. He loved to play in his room and pretend he was on a big adventure. One day he wanted to call his mom, so he looked for a switch. He pressed the switch and could hear ringing. He waited and waited and waited until finally he heard his mom's voice. He was so excited and started to tell her all about his pretend adventures. His mom was so proud of how organized her little boy was. They both had a wonderful time talking and the little boy hung up the phone feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny leg. It peeked out from the door of the spice shop. The tiny leg belonged to a little boy. He smelled the spicy smells and looked all around. He peeked at the shelves of spices and smiled. Then, he reached out and grabbed a jar of spicy chili flakes. He brought them to the spice shop owner. + +The shopkeeper smiled and gave him a hug. The little boy smiled back and looked around the store again. He peeked at some of the other spices. Then he picked out a jar of yellow curry. + +The little boy thanked the shopkeeper, then he peeked one more time. He smiled and ran out the door holding his spicy treats. He was so excited to get home and share his delicious finds with his family. He happily danced all the way home, and forgot all about peeking. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She was three years old and very happy. One day she was playing in her garden and saw a beautiful flower. She told her mum and said she was going to pick it. + +Her mum said yes, but reminded her not to pick any more flowers without asking. The small girl smiled and nodded. She bent down to pick the flower and as she did, she let out a big yawn. + +The small girl gathered the flower and carried it inside. When she got to the kitchen, she showed her mum and felt a bit guilty about picking it without asking. She was about to put the flower down when her mum smiled and said "Well, since it's already picked, you can keep it." + +The small girl was so happy. She hugged her mum and thanked her. Then she carefully placed the flower in a vase and admired it for the rest of the day. +Tommy was walking back home with a bag of groceries. He had come from an unknown store. Suddenly, he stumbled over a rock in the path. He dropped the bag of groceries. He was very sad and did not know what to do. He decided to pick up the groceries and try to put them back in the bag. But it was too difficult. + +Just then, a kind lady walked by and saw Tommy in trouble. She asked him if he needed help. Tommy nodded his head and the lady helped him gather up the groceries and put them back in the bag. + +Tommy thanked the lady for her help and she asked him to be more careful from now on. Tommy smiled and continued his journey back home. He was very happy to have received help from a stranger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very excited. She had a special candle and she loved it! She always took it everywhere with her. Every night, she put it beside her bed. One evening, while she was sleeping, the candle burned out. The girl was very, very sad. She missed her special candle so much. + +But then one day, a surprise happened! The little girl found a new candle in her garden. It was the same one she owned before! She was so excited that she ran around in circles and sang with joy. + +This time, the little girl was careful with her special candle. She made sure to always keep it safe, and never let it burn out. The girl was so happy she owned this magical candle. She never wanted to let it go! +It was raining outside. A spirit was hovering in the air. She was deaf, and no one could hear her. All the people around were running and hiding from the rain. + +The spirit had special powers. She could make the rain stop. She flew over to the clouds and wiggled her fingers. Then, the rain stopped. The sun shone through the clouds and the people were happy. + +The spirit was happy too. She liked to help people. She flew back up to the sky and whispered, "Thank you!" She waved goodbye and disappeared into the air. + +From then on the people would never forget the spirit. They would celebrate when it rained, because they knew the spirit was back with her magical powers. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. Joe was very impatient. One day, Joe asked his daddy, "What is marriage?" His daddy thought for a while and then answered, "Marriage is when two people love each other and want to be together forever." Joe was happy and smiled. + +The next day Joe asked his mommy the same question. Mommy also answered, "Marriage is when two people love each other and want to be together forever." Joe was very excited and kept running around the house. + +The next day, Joe asked his grandpa the same thing. Grandpa smiled and said, "Marriage is when two people love each other and want to be together forever. They commit to taking care of each other and always being there for each other no matter what." Joe was very happy and gave grandpa a big hug. + +Joe learned from his family that marriage is a very special thing. He finally understood what marriage was and was no longer so impatient because he had his answer. +Imagine jenny walking through the park. She notices something colorful in the grass and goes over to take a look. She reaches into the grass and finds a treat! It is a lollipop that has a red swirl around it. Jenny smiles and takes a bite. She loves the sweet taste and beautiful colors. + +She starts to look around and sees a pond with colorful fish swimming around in it. She can also spot ducks quacking in the distance. Jenny is filled with wonder and imagination. She takes a few steps closer to the pond and fishes begin to swim up to her. She stares into the pond in fascination. + +Suddenly Jenny sees something in the water! It is a shiny, bright blue object at the bottom of the pond. She can't believe her eyes. She carefully reaches out and pulls the object out of the water. It is a necklace with beautiful colorful stones. Jenny loves it and decides to keep it. She is so excited and can't stop smiling. + +Jenny decides to go home now as it is getting late. She walks home, daydreaming about the wonderful treat and colorful necklace she has discovered today. +Once there was a fisherman. He was very flexible and he liked to follow the water. One day he decided to go on an adventure in his boat. He put on his hat and looked out to sea. + +The sun was shining and the water was calm. He followed the water for a long time. He saw some dolphins and some birds. The fisherman was happy! + +After a while, he felt a tug on the fishing line. He looked down and saw something shiny. He pulled out a big, shiny fish! It wriggled and kept tugging on the line. + +The fisherman was flexible and patient, so he kept trying until he caught the fish. He took it home to share with his friends. Everyone was very happy! + +From then on, the fisherman went fishing every day. He followed the water wherever it took him. He was always very flexible and patient. The fish never got away! +One day Jack and his mommy went for a walk. Jack was wearing his comfortable shoes, he liked them very much. + +They went around the corner, and soon saw a big blue door. Mommy and Jack stopped in front of it and looked around. Jack felt very curious. + +Mommy opened the door, and they went inside. Jack was very excited. But then, something disturbed them. They heard a loud noise coming from a room closeby. + +Jack and Mommy quietly went through the hallway, still curious. When they reached the room, they found a little dog. It had been barking very loudly, and it seemed scared. + +Mommy cuddled the little dog and made it comfortable. Jack was very happy. His curiosity had been satisfied, and they were all safe and happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Lily. Lily was full of hope. She wanted what all children have - a real, special umbrella. + +One day, Lily's mother promised to take her to a special shop to pick out an umbrella. When Lily arrived she was amazed. The umbrellas were so impressive! Everywhere she looked there were umbrellas of all shapes, sizes and colours. Lily had never seen anything like it! + +After looking at so many umbrellas, Lily finally chose her very own umbrella. It was bright blue with small yellow stars all over it. She couldn't believe it was hers! It was the umbrella of her dreams. + +From then on everywhere Lily went, she had her special umbrella. She hoped it would protect her from the rain and wind forever. + +And it did. +On a sunny morning, Little John was obedient as he watched his parents work away in the mill. He saw the wheat be put into a big machine and grind away. After a while, his dad took out the wheat from the machine. + +Little John was curious, so he asked his dad what they were doing. His dad said they were grinding the wheat to make flour. Little John was interested and asked how it was done. + +His dad explained that the wheat is put into a machine and then it grinds away until the wheat is finished. Little John said that the mill was very clever. + +His dad agreed, and said that thanks to the mill, the wheat was quickly finished into flour. Little John smiled and said that he wanted to help his dad with the mill. His dad said that he soon could, so Little John clapped with joy. +Molly and her dad went to the park. It was a peaceful day and they wanted to have some fun. They planned to fly a kite. Molly had brought a magnet to help them. + +Molly's dad tied the magnet to the kite string and they began to fly the kite. The kite flew high in the sky. Molly and her dad were so happy they cheered. + +Their kite flew higher and higher and the magnet kept it up there. But then suddenly the wind changed direction and the kite started to fall! + +Molly and her dad ran across the park to try and catch the kite. They were running as fast as they could and just before the kite hit the ground, they caught it! + +They were so excited and hugged each other. It was a peaceful moment and Molly and her dad were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had an orange cap. She wanted to ride. So she got on her bike and started to ride. She rode around the block. She peddled fast and enjoyed the wind in her hair. + +Soon, some of her friends saw her riding. So they all got on their bikes and followed her lead. They all rode together through the neighborhood. They went up and down the hills and had so much fun. + +When they finished riding, they all took off their orange caps and smiled at each other. They said it was the best ride ever! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Penny. Penny was very obedient, always following her mom and dad. One day, mommy said she wanted to make dough. Penny wanted to help, so she nodded her head yes. + +Mommy gave Penny ingredients to mix together and Penny began to mix them. She blinked several times so all the ingredients would mix just right. After, Mommy said that it was time to put the dough in the oven. + +Penny and her mommy put the dough in the oven together. When it baked, the aroma made Penny hungry. She began to blink her eyes in anticipation. + +When the timer dinged, mommy took the dough out of the oven and it smelled so yummy. Penny couldn't wait to sink her teeth into the dough. + +Mommy divided the dough into two parts. In the end, Penny had a delicious cookie and both her and her mommy were very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were very hungry. So, they decided to go to the restaurant. When they got there, they were so happy! The restaurant was very big and had lots of yummy food. + +When their food came, their eyes were very big. The two friends could hardly wait to eat it! But then, one friend noticed that the other had a big bag with them. The friend said, " What did you bring?" + +The other friend opened the bag and showed them. Inside was a big, tight hug! It was so happy and tigth. The two friends hugged each other and enjoyed the rest of their meal. + +When they finished their meal, they went outside. They were so full and happy. They had the best time at the restaurant! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very curious. Every night before she went to bed, the little girl would go to her window and look outside. She would watch the sky change from the dark night to a bright orange sunrise. + +Today was different. As the little girl peeked outside, she heard something. It was very quiet, but she could hear a voice. It was a whisper. She couldn't hear what it was saying, but it seemed friendly. + +She thought for a minute, and then decided that maybe it was the sunrise talking to her! She opened the window, and with a brave face she said "hello?". + +The whispering continued, and the little girl thought she heard the Sunrise say "follow me". She was very curious so she decided to be brave and do as the Sunrise said. + +Walking outside, she saw a path of light leading her away from her house. She followed it and came to a beautiful meadow. She gasped in awe at the sight. Then she heard the Sunrise whisper one more thing: "Don't be foolish! Go back home now". + +The little girl smiled and thought to herself, "very wise Sunrise". She did what she was told, and went safely back home just in time for bed. +Once upon a time there were two brothers who were very adorable. One day, they wanted to get some yummy meat for dinner. +The eldest brother went to the store and saw some juicy, delicious looking meat. He opened the freezer, grabbed the meat and quickly brought it back home. + +When they got back, the little brother said he was hungry! The eldest brother opened the box of meat and started to cook it right away. Soon the whole house smelled so yummy. + +The brothers took the cooked meat and devoured it! They ate so much that there was no meat left. + +The brothers had a wonderful time, and felt full and happy. They thanked each other, gave each other a big hug, and went to bed satisfied after an amazing dinner. +One day, two brothers went outside to race. One brother was wearing a gray shirt. He was very fast. The other brother was wearing a blue shirt. He was very slow. + +The brothers ran across the yard. They ran around trees and through the grass. Then they stopped. They were very tired. + +The brother with the gray shirt smiled. He had won the race. The other brother was sad. He had not won. + +The brother with the gray shirt said kindly, "It's ok. We can race again tomorrow!" The other brother smiled. He was happy to have a brother who was so nice. +Mommy and Daddy wanted to go to the office. It was always messy but they still liked it. Mommy worked in the office and the Daddy worked too. They brought their little girl. She was so excited to see the office! It was so big and messy but it was so much fun. + +They looked around and saw lots of desks and papers everywhere. They even saw a big machine with lots of buttons. Mommy and Daddy were busy at the desks and the little girl wondered around exploring. She saw things like a big printer and a big calendar with lots of numbers. + +But the little girl wanted to play games and have fun. So she found a big box of blocks and started making a big tower. It was fun but it made the office even messier. Mommy and Daddy smiled when they saw the tower and helped to make it bigger. + +When they were done, they all said goodbye to the office and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a baby. He wanted to catch something big. One day, he saw an enormous butterfly. He ran after it to try and catch it. He chased it all around the garden, through the trees and past the flowers. He was so happy trying to catch it. But it was too big for him to catch! He laughed and laughed, before running to play something else. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. High up in the sky was an enormous bird! He wanted to catch this big bird as well. He started to run as fast as he could, but the bird flew off. He was sad he didn't catch it, so he got back to playing in the garden. + +But then something magical happened. He looked up and spotted a beautiful, enormous balloon. He tried to grab it, but the balloon flew away. He kept trying, but it was too high. He thought he would never be able to catch it. But then, the balloon got stuck in a tree. He was so excited! He ran and grabbed the balloon, and it felt so nice and fluffy. He had finally caught his enormous balloon! He was so happy and jumped around, dancing with joy. Now he was the happiest baby ever. +Mommy let Sarah play in the park. It was large and green. She ran around the top and slid down the slide. Then she climbed on top of the swings and Mommy pushed her. Sarah squealed with joy. + +They walked to the sandbox and Sarah spotted something shiny. Mommy showed her it was a penny. Sarah smiled as she put it in her pocket. Mommy then let her get her bucket and shovel. She filled the bucket with sand and made a clean castle. + +Sarah was getting hungry so Mommy let her eat lunch. She had peanut butter and jelly and some apples. After lunch Sarah and Mommy took a walk and found a stream. Mommy let her throw some rocks in and Sarah watched them jump to the top of the water and splash back down. + +Finally it was time to go home. Sarah was tired but happy. She had had a clean and fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a big city filled with fancy buildings and people. Some people had big, scary weapons, but most people were not scared. + +One day, a little kid heard that there was a secret fancy weapon hidden under one of the buildings. He wanted to find it, so he started to crawl around the city looking for it. + +The little kid crawled around for so long that his legs got very tired, but he kept going. Finally, he crawled under a big fancy building and he saw something shiny! He knew that must be the fancy weapon he was looking for. + +He grabbed the fancy weapon and crawled back out from under the building, then ran home. All the other kids in the city were so impressed when they saw the Shiny fancy weapon. The little kid was so happy to have found it. He kept it safe ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a red bag. Inside the bag was something special. Every day, the little bag went on an adventure. Today, it went to the park. + +The red bag had so much fun at the park! It rolled around on the grass, skipped over the hills and waved to the birds. But then suddenly, something happened. A big sound snapped in the air. + +The red bag got scared and started to cry. It didn't know what the sound was. Then, it saw that it was only a branch that had snapped in half. It was so lucky! + +After that, the little red bag was happy again. It skipped and danced around the park until it was time to go home. It was so happy that it didn't let the snap scare it too much. +Once there was a little girl who took a walk to the beach. She found a shell on the sand and wanted to buy it. She put it in her pocket and kept on walking. +When she got to the shop, she took out the shell and asked the shopkeeper if she could buy it. The shopkeeper looked at her with guilty eyes and said no. +The little girl was so sad, but she understood that stealing was wrong and she left the shell in the shop. She felt guilty, but realised that it wasn't right to take things that didn't belong to her. +Now when she goes to the beach, she looks around carefully and if she finds something special, she will always check with the shopkeeper before she takes it home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very curious and liked discovering new things. + +One day, he had an interesting idea. He wanted to push something that he found near him. He looked around and spotted a rock with a flat top. He walked over and put his palm on the top of the rock. He pushed the rock with all his strength and the rock moved! + +He was so excited. He pushed the rock again, and again, and again. He was having so much fun. + +Soon, he noticed something weird. The rock kept coming back to the same spot. He tried pushing it again but it always returned. He was so puzzled. + +Finally, he realized what was happening. The rock was stuck to the ground! He removed his palm and the rock stayed put. He had a lot of fun learning about the rock that day. +Once there was a lovely girl who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she noticed a crack in the ground. She wanted to know what it was, so she began to question. She quickly discovered that a little mouse had made a home between the crack! The mouse peeped out and looked at the girl in surprise. The girl was so excited to have found a new friend, she couldn't help but smile and offer a wave. The mouse wiggled his little nose and scuttled away. From that day forward, the girl and the mouse were best friends. They played together every day in the back of the yard, and enjoyed their very special bond. +Once there was a wise bear. He wanted to make a note so he could remember something important. He was very careful to be sure it was perfect. + +But then, sadly, the bear accidentally tore the note in two. He became very sad and wasn't sure how to fix the note. + +But then the bear had a wise thought. He decided to tape the note back together again. He searched for some tape and found some yellow tape. He carefully taped his note back together so that it looked as good as new. + +Now the bear was very happy. The note was fixed and he could remember his important thing. He was so wise for finding a way to fix the note. +Once upon a time there was a selfish man who had a big shiny key. It was his most prized possession, and he never let it out of his sight. He even slept with it under his pillow at night. + +One day the selfish man met a small boy, and the boy asked to borrow his key. The man said no and pinched the boy on his arm. The boy started to cry. + +The selfish man then felt bad for pinching the boy, so he offered the boy his key as a gift. The boy said that he wanted to keep it forever and always. + +So the boy was very happy and ran away with the beautiful shiny key forever. From then on, the selfish man never pinched anyone ever again. He learned a lesson in being kind and generous. +Once upon a time, a mummy and her little girl went out to visit. They went to a special shop that made the best muffins. Mummy had heard they were really yummy. + +The little girl was so excited to go. As they arrived, they saw lots of colourful muffins in the window. Each one was neat and tidy. + +Mummy bought the little girl a tasty muffin. The little girl happily munched away at it. When they were finished, mummy and the little girl tidied up their mess and said goodbye to the lovely shopkeeper. + +They visited the shop again the next week. The little girl was so happy when she saw the muffins. She smiled and asked for one. Mummy said “Yes, of course!†and bought her another one. + +The little girl was looking forward to visiting the shop again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very hungry. + +So she went outside to try and find something to eat. Suddenly, she looked up in the sky and saw something special - a big, red balloon! + +Sarah imagined all the places the balloon could go. She thought of places it could take her, like to the moon, or to the beach. + +So Sarah ran inside and found some string. She tied the string around the balloon and started to take off. Sarah was scared and happy all at once! + +She soared and soared, until she came to a magical land of candy and treats. Her tummy was very happy, and she ate until she couldn't eat any more. + +Then, with a pop, the balloon stopped and Sarah floated back down to the ground. She was full and happy and knew this was the best lunch she had ever had! +One day, a red bird was flying high in the sky. It saw dark clouds and felt scared. The sky got darker quickly and the bird wondered what was going to happen. Suddenly, there was a big storm. It was very powerful and loud. + +The bird covered its head with its wings. It was scared and so it started to hope that the storm would soon be over. The storm kept going and the bird started to feel tired, but it kept on hoping. + +The rain finally stopped and the dark clouds moved away. The sun started to shine and the bird was so happy. It opened its wings, stretched them wide, and flew higher in the sky to show how happy it was that the storm was over. The bird was grateful and it kept on hoping the storm wouldn't come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy who lived in a big city. One day, he wanted to explore the city, so he went outside to find something new. + +As he walked, he found a point in a big field. He thought it looked strange and exciting, so he walked closer to it. As soon as he was in front of it, it started to shine, and then it vanished! + +The brave boy was so surprised! He looked everywhere he could, but it was gone. He couldn't find it anymore. + +The brave boy was a bit scared and didn't know what to do. He remembered what he learnt in school that day, so he decided to be brave and started to explore the city more, hoping to find the point again! + +Sadly, the point was never found again, but the brave boy kept exploring, looking for new and exciting things to find! + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a cute little baby called Jack. He was only three years old. He loved to crawl around the house. One day, his mummy put a lovely vest on him. It was yellow with green polka dots and Jack thought it was the most beautiful vest ever. He even asked his mummy to put it on every day. Jack loved exploring the world around him when he was wearing the vest. He would crawl around the garden looking for lovely flowers. He would crawl around the bedroom searching for his toy cars. But most of all, he loved crawling around the house in his lovely vest! +Sam had a strong mud. He liked it very much. It was thick and brown. He liked to squish it between his toes. Sam picked up the mud and put it in his bucket. He carried the mud to his special spot. He was very proud of his strong mud. + +Sam scooped up the mud and put it into the sand. He made a big tower with it. It was very tall. He stood back and looked at it. He had made something very strong with his mud. + +Sam smiled. He had made something special. He was so proud of his strong mud tower. He had done a good job. He was happy. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient tooth. It was found hidden deep in the ground. + +The tooth had magical powers, so everyone wanted to shoot it. They wanted to see what would happen if the tooth was hit. + +So, the ancient tooth was placed in the center of a field. Everyone gathered around it, and a brave man stepped forward. He was going to shoot the tooth. + +The brave man took a deep breath, raised his arm and SHOT! + +Suddenly, there was a bright flash of light and a loud noise. The tooth had broken into a million pieces, and each piece was filled with sparkles and glitter! + +The brave man smiled, for he knew that the ancient tooth had granted everyone's wish. + +The end. +Once there was a bunny. He lived in a big, green field. He hopped around, looking for something to eat. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was an ambulance. It was so loud! The bunny looked up and saw the ambulance coming down the road. He thought it must be going in a big hurry. + +The ambulance came right up to the field. Two people wearing blue uniforms got out. They were running very fast. They had something in their arms. It was a big blanket. + +The bunny hopped closer. He wanted to see what was happening. The people put the blanket on the ground and opened it up. Inside was a fit rabbit! + +The bunny was so surprised. He hopped closer. The people started to talk, but he didn't understand what they were saying. The bunny could tell the people in blue uniforms were helping the fit rabbit. + +The ambulance left soon after, in a big hurry, and the bunny watched it go. He was happy the fit rabbit was getting help. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Jade. She was full of joy and happiness. Every day she would run around and explore. One day, Jade decided to go on a new adventure. She opened the door and stepped into a long hall. At first it was dark and quiet. But soon, a warm light filled the air. Little by little, the darkness faded away and the hall became brighter. + +Jade wanted to know what was at the end of the hall so she started to walk. As she went, she heard music. It was soft and gentle, and as she kept walking it slowly grew louder. Before long, she reached the end of the hall. Standing before her was a staircase that seemed to rise up forever. + +Jade was scared but she was also full of courage. She gathered all her courage and started to climb the stairs. Step by step she rose higher and higher, until she reached the top. And there, she was greeted by a big and brilliant light. She smiled and looked around. In that moment, Jade knew she had made a special journey. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple microphone. It was big, loud and made a lot of noise. + +One day, a little boy wanted to be just like his dad, so he decided to clean the microphone. With his tiny hands, he cleaned and scrubbed away. + +But then something unexpected happened. As the little boy was scrubbing away, he started to make a lot of noise with his own voice through the microphone. + +The little boy was embarrassed because everyone around him was looking at him. But the little boy kept on cleaning and was soon rewarded with a shiny, clean microphone. + +The end. +Lucy was a happy child, only three years old. She always loved looking out of her window. From the top floor of the house she could admire the big blue sky and the peaceful town below. + +Today, she was admiring the roof of her house. It had big tiles and it was shining in the sun. She thought that it was very beautiful. + +Suddenly, something special happened. A little bird appeared on the roof and flew all around. Lucy admired its beautiful wings and the way it was singing. It made the day so much more peaceful and happy. + +Lucy was so mesmerised that she stayed at the window watching the bird for a long time. Eventually, it flew away and the sky and the roof looked peaceful again. But now Lucy knew it was a wonderful place for a bird to enjoy. +Once upon a time there was a big bad monster. He was very mean and he liked to make things gross. One day he found a village full of happy people and he wanted to spoil their fun. He grabbed a big measure and started examining the village. Everything he looked at he thought was disgusting. He wanted to make it all look bad. + +The people in the village were scared, but they did not give up. First they tried to run, but the monster was too fast. Then they tried hiding, but he still found them. Finally, they worked together to come up with a plan. They decided to use their skills to make the village look better than before. + +They got to work and soon the village was looking much nicer. The monster seemed pleased, but he still wanted to examine more. The villagers kept working away, making sure that everything was perfect. In the end, the monster was so happy that he left the village and never came back. + +The villagers were very thankful and celebrated with a huge party. They learned that courage and teamwork were the keys to success, and that sometimes even the most disgusting things can be made better. +Once there was a little girl named Chloe. She was walking home from school when she saw something strange in the street. It was a mask! She had never seen one before so she was very anxious. She wanted to find out what it was but she was also scared. So she stopped and shouted "Hello?" + +Suddenly, someone appeared from behind the mask. It was a clown! She was so startled she jumped back. The clown said "Boo!" and started to laugh. Chloe was so worried and started to cry. + +But then the clown said he was just playing a game and wanted to make Chloe laugh. He showed her some tricks and Chloe started to laugh and smile. She even put on the clown's mask, and it was so big it almost covered her entire face. She even shouted "Boo!" back to the clown and they had a lot of fun. + +Chloe was so happy that she had overcome her fear. She was no longer anxious and walked home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big sunshine. It was so bright and happy that everyone who saw it smiled. One day, a little bird was flying close by and it saw the sunshine. It wanted to be close to the sunshine and feel its warmth, so it zipped right through the sky and perched on the sunshine. The little bird was so cozy and the warmth of the sunshine made it fall asleep. Suddenly, the sunshine started to move! The little bird was scared, but it soon realised the sunshine was moving across the sky! The bird hopped off the sunshine and zipped around the sky, following the big sunshine as it moved. It followed the sunshine until night time, when the little bird flew away, feeling warm and happy. +Once there was a little boy named Jake who loved to speed around in his toy car. One day he decided to take his car to the shop. When he arrived at the shop, he came across a sour lemon. Jake was surprised because he had never seen such a sour lemon before. He poked it gently with his fingers to make sure it was real. To his surprise, the lemon was extra sour. So sour that it made his mouth water. He wanted to try it but he knew it would be too sour. So he decided to leave the lemon alone and speed away in his car. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Pam. Pam was very small but she was brave. One day, Pam wanted to leave her house to find new friends. She put on her comfortable shoes and grabbed a bag of mints for the journey. + +When she stepped outside, the sun was shining and birds were chirping. Pam smelled the sweet scent of mint in the air. She smiled and began to walk. + +As she strolled along the street, she looked into each garden and waved hello to the animals. Pam soon found a cozy spot and decided to sit and rest. She opened her bag of mints and shared them with the birds who gathered around her. + +After some time, she thanked her new friends and said goodbye. She waved to them as she left. + +Pam continued her journey, feeling energized and hopeful. She was sure she was going to find a new friend soon! +Once there was a mom and a dad who wanted to add something special to the house. So, they went to the store and got new scissors. The scissors were colorful and shiny. They were so excited! + +When they got home, the dad showed the little boy how to use the scissors. He was so happy! He loved cutting paper with his new scissors. He would carefully snip and cut until the paper was all in small pieces. + +The little boy was so proud of all the things he cut with his new scissors. He would add shapes, stars, and circles to his room. Everyone in the family was very impressed by the little boy's creations. + +The little boy was so happy he had new scissors to add to his room and he was very proud of all the things that he created. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled frog. He was very unhappy and couldn't find a way to be happy again. He went to a pond with lots of other frogs, but he felt alone. +He decided to try and make friends. He started to number the frogs: one, two, three, four. Soon, all of the frogs began to join in. They hopped around counting together. This made the troubled frog feel much better. +He was happy to have friends. As they all hopped about and counted, he felt better and better. In no time at all, he was smiling and having fun. +The other frogs were happy too and they all stayed together, counting and hopping. The troubled frog had found his way to happiness! +Once upon a time, there was a plant who felt very alone. He wanted someone to serve him and take care of him. Every day he asked his friends if they could help, but they were all too busy. + +One day, a 3 year old wandered into the garden. He saw the poor plant, and decided to give him some love. He watered him, and made sure he got enough sunlight every day. + +Soon the plant was feeling much happier. But then one day he saw the 3 year old picking something from the ground and eating it! It was disgusting, like slimy mud! + +The plant was so surprised, but then he realized that the 3 year old was actually serving him. He was giving him manure, to make sure that the plant stayed strong and healthy. + +After that, the 3 year old came to the garden every day, and served the plant with lots of love and care. The plant was so happy! +There was once two trains, each with its own engine. The engines were very gentle and ran quietly. The trains went on a journey together and soon became good friends. + +One day, the trains had to separate when they reached the end of the track. It made one train very sad and it stopped its engine so that it could stay with the other. + +But the other train told it that this was the way things had to be and that they would see each other again soon. With a gentle puff of smoke, both engines started their journey away from each other. + +Even though they were now apart, the two trains knew they would always remain good friends, no matter how far away they were. +Once upon a time there was a very brave kid named Bob. One day Bob decided to go on an adventure. He grabbed his hat and headed outside. + +Bob started walking and soon he came across something very strange. It looked like a big mushroom! The mushroom was very weird and Bob wanted to see what it was like on the inside. He took a big breath and then carefully walked up to it. + +Bob reached out and touched the mushroom. Then he opened the door and entered. He was very surprised to find that it was not like any other mushroom. Inside the mushroom was a secret room full of amazing things to explore. + +Bob had the best adventure of his life! He explored the weird room until the sun started to set. With a smile on his face he walked home, happy to have seen such a wonderful place. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful girl. She talked to her friends everyday. On a special day, they decided to go to the park. + +In the park, they found a pin laying in the grass! It was very sparkly and special. + +The girl thought and thought about what to do with the pin. Then she had an idea. She took out a big basket and gave the pin to her friends. They each took a turn to talk about what they would do with the pin. + +The girl's friend told her they should buy a toy with it. So they all went to the toy store and did just that! + +The girl was so excited to finally have a new toy. She hugged her friends, thanked them for being thoughtful and promised to never forget about the special pin. + +They all skipped happily home, with their new toy in tow. +Once upon a time, there was a little whale who loved to dance. He was called Lung. He spent all day swimming and jumping around the sea. He loved to spin, leap and twirl in the bright blue water. One day, Lung felt tired and sleepy. He decided to take a nap underneath the coral. He lay down slowly, breathing in deeply as he closed his eyes. + +As he lay there, he heard a melodic sound. It was the sound of music, and it made him feel happy. He started to move, twirling, flipping and jumping in the water, like he was dancing. He could feel himself getting lighter and lighter, he felt like he was flying. He danced all night, until he couldn't dance anymore. He was so exhausted, he had to go back to his coral and take a nap. But, he was smiling and happy, because he had done his favourite thing: dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Claire. Claire was playing alone in the garden when she saw an incredible tape. It was bright and colourful and she wanted to keep it all for herself. So, she decided to steal it! + +Claire quickly grabbed the tape and ran away. She felt so excited, she had never stolen anything before. She raced into her bedroom, closed the door and hid the tape in a secret spot. + +Later on, Claire heard her mum calling her name. She slowly opened the door and crept out into the hallway. Just then, her mum noticed something odd. She asked Claire if she had seen the tape anywhere. Claire shook her head and smiled. She had stolen the tape and now it was her secret! + +Claire and her mum never found the tape. It stayed hidden in Claire's secret spot, but she never forgot the incredible feeling of stealing something. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. Bob was very hungry and wanted to find something to eat. He looked around the room and saw that there was only a big bowl of cereal. He was so hungry that he wanted to add more food to the bowl. He went to his mom and asked if he could have a side of toast. His mom said yes, so Bob happily added the toast to the bowl of cereal. Now the bowl had a mix of cereal and toast and Bob was happy he was no longer hungry. He ate all the food in the bowl and was full and content. The end. +One day, a little boy heard something coming from outside his window. It sounded like a voice calling his name. The voice said, "Come outside! I need your help!" The little boy went outside and saw a patch in the middle of his yard. It was a very mild patch, but there was something strange about it. He could see the ground was cracked and there were some small pieces missing. That's when he heard the voice again. This time it said, "Pick up the pieces and put them back together!" The little boy started collecting all the pieces until he had them all gathered in a pile. He took his time to line up the pieces until he had all the pieces in the right place. Finally, the patch was all fixed up! He heard the voice one last time and this time it said, "You did it! Thank you!" The little boy smiled, proud of himself for helping. +Once upon a time there was a gentle club. Everyone loved the club, and it showed its friendly spirit from the very start. One day, a little boy found the club and was so excited. He showed his best friend and they both joined the club together. They were so excited to be part of the gentle club and they had lots of fun with all their new friends. They even showed their parents how to join the gentle club. Everyone was so happy in the club that they decided to throw a big party to show their appreciation. They had so much fun together and showed each other how important friendship was. The end! +Once upon a time there was a big eye. It was looking around, trying to choose what to do. Suddenly, it saw a shiny toy on the ground. It wanted to pick it up and play but it was very dirty. So the eye had to choose. Should it pick it up and get dirty too? + +The eye thought and thought until finally it made a decision. It decided to get dirty and pick up the toy. It felt so happy, excited and glad as it played with the toy. + +The eye liked playing so much that it forgot all about the dirt it had gotten all over itself. When it was done playing, the eye looked back at itself and realized that it was very dirty. + +The eye was now faced with another choice. Should it try and clean itself or should it stay dirty? It thought and thought until finally it made its choice. + +The eye decided to stay dirty. It felt happy and content knowing that it had chosen to be itself. +Once upon a time, there was a great little boy. He always loved going to school. Every day he would learn new things, and his teacher would give him fun quizzes. + +One day his teacher gave a special quiz. It was called a 'rest quiz'. It was to see how well the little boy rested at night. + +The boy wasn't sure what to do. He had never taken a rest quiz before. But he gave it his best try. + +The next day, the boy's teacher said he had done a great job on the rest quiz. She said he was well rested, and she was proud of him. + +The little boy was so happy. He was glad that he was able to answer the quiz and show how great his rest has been. He was very proud of himself! +Sam was thirsty. He looked around and found some equipment with a smelly drink. He wasn't sure if he should try it or not. + +He decided to take a tiny sip and was surprised to find that it tasted very good. He quickly took big gulps to quench his thirst. + +When all the drink had gone, Sam was very happy. He thanked the equipment for giving him the drink. + +But soon, he started to feel a bit sick. That smelly drink he had been drinking wasn't very good for him! He lay down and rested until he felt better. + +From then on, Sam made sure he only drank drinks that he knew were safe and healthy. +Oscar was a small boy who lived with his mom and dad. He had a little brother too. His brother was very noisy. Oscar liked him, but sometimes he was too loud. + +One day, Oscar received something in the mail. It was a box and it made a lot of noise when he shook it. Oscar was excited to open it. + +When he opened it, he saw a truck inside. It was bright and colorful. Oscar was so happy that he ran to show it to his brother. + +His brother was very jealous and wanted it for himself. But Oscar said it was his and his alone. + +The next day, when Oscar woke up, he was so excited to play with his truck. He soon discovered that his brother had given him a surprise. Inside his truck was a small car for his brother. + +Oscar was so happy and thanked his brother. They played all day with the cars and it was much less noisy than usual. +Once there was a boy. He wanted a baseball! He asked his mom for one and she said yes. + +The boy was so excited. He wanted to go play with the baseball right away. So, the boy and his mom went to the store to pick one out. + +The boy saw a lot of baseballs. There were red baseballs and blue baseballs. There were some big ones and some small ones. The boy saw a hairy baseball. He thought it looked funny, so he wanted to get it. + +His mom bought the hairy baseball and the boy was so excited. He ran around the store with it and gave it lots of hugs. + +Now the boy had a baseball, he could play with it anytime he wanted. He was excited and happy. +Once upon a time there was a thick forest. In the middle of it was a big tree. A 3 year old girl named Emma was playing under the tree. She had special equipment that she was having fun with. The sky was so blue with many pretty white clouds. + +Emma's mom was nearby and she called her. Emma put away her equipment and ran to her mom. They made their way through the forest and all the way home. + +As they reached the house, Emma was sad that her fun had to end. But, she was happy because she knew that tomorrow she would be able to explore the forest and play under the tree again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was just three years old and loved exploring. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and wondered what she might find. + +As she was walking, she saw a cart on the side of the path. It looked old and dusty, and Lucy wondered who might have left it there. She was curious so she carefully took a closer look. + +The cart was empty and very dead, unlike the rest of the forest. Lucy looked around and saw that no one was near. She wandered what the cart could have been used for and why it was left in the forest all alone. + +She thought it was a bit sad but before she knew it, it was time to head back home. Lucy couldn't wait to tell her mum all about the dead cart she'd found, so off she ran. +Onceuponatime, there was a frog called Sam. Sam was looking for his door. He asked a squirrel for help and the squirrel said, "I recommend you look for the hidden door". Sam was very excited so he began to look for the hidden door. He looked under rocks and inside trees, but he couldn't find it. He got very tired but he still kept looking. Then he looked up and saw the hidden door tucked away in the branches of a tree. Sam hopped up to the door and thought, "This must be the hidden door the squirrel recommended." Sam went through the door and he found an incredible world full of exciting adventures waiting for him! +Once upon a time, there was a shy lady. She had a gun that she wanted to sort out. Every day, she tried to decide what to do with the big gun. But, she was too shy to ask for help. One day, she spotted a cute little mouse. The mouse had a bright, twinkling eye. She smiled at it and it smiled back. + +The mouse seemed to know what it wanted to do with the gun. It took the gun in its tiny hands and started to sort it. The mouse was very clever and soon the gun was sorted. The lady was so happy that the mouse had solved her problem. She thanked the mouse and it scurried away. + +From then on, the lady was never shy when it came to asking for help. The mouse had taught her a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a busy girl named Sunshine. Every day Sunshine would look for things to do. One day, Sunshine decided to go for a walk in the sunshine. But as soon as she stepped outside, Sunshine saw a mischievous boy teasing a cat. Sunshine didn't like seeing the poor cat being teased, so she tried to stop the boy. The boy wasn't happy, so he ran away. After the boy ran away, Sunshine was able to enjoy the sunshine by herself. She watched the birds fly in the sky and the clouds drift by. It was a lovely day, and Sunshine was glad she had stopped the boy from teasing the cat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She loved to explore and find new things. + +One day, the girl went outside and found an exciting place. She ran up and down the hills, through the trees and across the stream. She couldn’t believe how fun it was to discover new things! + +But when she reached the top of the hill, she saw something strange. There was a big chest and it was locked. She knew that someone else must have been there before. + +The girl was curious, so she decided to open the chest. Inside, she found lots of goodies and treats. She was so happy! + +But then something terrible happened. A group of other kids showed up. They were very selfish and wanted all the treats for themselves. The girl was so angry! + +The girl tried to explain that it was all hers, but they didn't listen. In the end, all the treat were gone. + +The girl was sad, but she learned a lesson that day. She discovered that it was important to share and not to be selfish. +Once there was a brave little girl called Adeline. One day, she went to the temple with her mom and dad. Adeline was a bit frightened, but she felt safe with her mom and dad. + +Inside, Adeline saw lots of people and heard them singing a beautiful song. The tune was so nice. She wanted to join in and sing too. So, Adeline closed her eyes, took a deep breath and started to sing. + +On hearing her voice, the whole temple became so quiet. Everyone stopped and gazed at Adeline in amazement. As she sang in her sweet little voice, all the other people started to join in, singing with her. + +It was so amazing. Even Adeline's mom and dad were in awe. When Adeline had finished singing, the temple was filled with cheers and claps. Adeline was so proud of herself. She knew she was brave and her song had filled the temple with happiness. +Once there was a black deer who liked to fight. He had many friends who liked to fight too. One day, the black deer wanted to find an even stronger fighter than himself. Then he remembered the stories about an old deer in the forest. This old deer was known for being the strongest fighter in the area. So the black deer set out for the forest with excitement. + +When he arrived, the black deer spotted the old deer and waited for just the right moment. When he saw the old deer was alone, the black deer ran and charged at him. The old deer was shocked! He wanted to see how strong this black deer was, so the old deer fought back. + +The fight was strong and long, but the old deer was too strong. He defeated the black deer but he respected the black deer's courage. The two deers became good friends after the fight. The black deer was happy to have found a strong fighter and the old deer was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lola. She liked to run everywhere she could. + +One day, she went to the park. She saw something funny. There was an open box in the grass, and it was full of tasty candy! + +Lola was so excited. She started to run, and grabbed as much candy as she could. But then, she noticed a sign next to the box. It said, 'Please do not take all the candy'. + +Lola felt very bad. She put some of the candy back, and then she ran away. She didn't want to get in trouble. + +But, Lola was still very happy. She had some of the tasty candy, and that made her smile! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Will. He was three years old. Will liked to do crazy things. He liked to climb up to high places and swing on branches. He liked to splash in muddy puddles. + +One day, Will asked his mom if he could go to the park. She said "Yes, but you must let me know where you are at all times." + +So Will got dressed and went to the park. He had crazy fun running around and playing. After a while, he went over to the lake. He wanted to go in the lake, but he remembered his mom said not to. + +Will asked an old man if he could let him go in the lake. The old man said 'yes, but be careful'. + +So Will put on his floaties and went for a swim. He had a great time! When he was done, he thanked the old man and went back home. + +Will's mom was so happy that he had listened to her and made sure he was safe. She said "Will, you were so brave and responsible today. I'm so proud of you!" + +From that day on, Will was always extra careful when he went on wild adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very competitive. Every day he would go outside and play with all his toy cars. He would order them to race around the garden. He had so much fun playing with his friends, but he wanted to be the best. He would love to be able to order the fastest car. + +One day his Mommy took him to the toy store. He saw a new red car. It was shiny and fast. He asked his Mommy if he could buy it. She said yes, and they bought it together. + +The boy was so excited to race his new car. He took it outside and lined it up with all the other cars. When the cars started, his new car was the fastest. He couldn't believe it! He felt so proud and happy. His new car had won. He was the most competitive little boy in the garden. +Once there was a poor farmer. The farmer was very sad because he had very little. Every day he worked hard, but he still couldn't make enough money. One day he had an idea. He decided to remove all the rocks from his land. He worked long and hard until he was able to do it. + +The farmer was very surprised when he saw the results. There was now a lot of land that he could use to grow food. He put in many hours of hard work and was able to sell the vegetables that he grew. + +The farmer was amazed at how much he was able to earn. With the money he made, he was finally able to buy things he wanted. He was no longer poor, and he was so happy. + +The moral of the story is that the poor farmer was able to improve his life by removing the rocks from his land. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear cub. She had soft, white fur and was always very spoiled. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. + +She wandered deep into the woods until she found a big green field. She stopped walking and looked around, unsure of what to do next. Suddenly, she saw a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables in the corner. It was too tempting to resist! + +The little bear cub began to yield. She ate all the delicious fruits and vegetables out of the basket until she was full. Then, she started to play in a nearby stream, splashing around and having a lot of fun. + +When she was done playing, the little bear cub realized it was late and headed back home. She was so happy, her fur coat was full of energy and joy! + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a car. It was a big, shiny car and it was available to everyone. Everyone wanted to ride inside it and have a lot of fun. + +However, it was very important that the car was treated with respect. Everyone who wished to ride had to behave nicely. + +One day, a small three year old came and asked to ride inside the car. The car said, "Yes, you can ride me as long as you promise to behave!" The three year old happily agreed. + +The three year old rode the car all around the town. Everyone was happy, especially the three year old. He behaved so well and the car was extremely pleased! + +At the end of the day, the car thanked the small boy for behaving so nicely and promised to take him for another ride if he continued to behave. The three year old was very pleased and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was making something special from his kitchen. He poured peanut into a bowl and mixed it with lots of other things. + +Next, he poured the mixture into a pan and put it on the stove. As it cooked, it started to smell really good. + +Once the mixture was ready, the old man cooled it and tasted it. It was a bit bitter, but he still liked it. + +The old man smiled as he shared his special treat with the children. They all loved it, even though it was a bit bitter. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She loved to make things. She was very clever and made lots of fun things. One day she was making something special. She was folding a piece of paper into a shape. She smiled as she folded and listened to the pleasant noise the paper made when she folded it again and again. When she was finished she had made a delicious pizza! She picked it up and tasted it. It was so tasty, and she was so proud of what she had made. She had made something delicious! +Once upon a time there was a clever fox called Jack. He wanted to solve a big problem, but he didn't know where to start. He thought really hard and then he had a great idea. He decided to get the other animals to help him. + +So he sent out a super alert message to everyone in the forest. It said that he needed help to solve the problem. All the animals were very curious, so they all agreed to come and help. + +They all got together and talked about the problem. Jack explained what he wanted to do and everyone listened carefully. After lots of talking and thinking, they all had an idea. + +Everyone set to work and started to make Jack's plan real. With lots of hard work they made it happen! In the end, the animals had done it, they had solved the problem! Everyone was so happy, they had done it together. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was a nice boy who everyone loved. + +One day, Jack heard a noise coming from the kitchen. He went downstairs and saw something very strange. He saw oil all over the floor! + +He wanted to clean up the oil, so he ran to the store to buy something perfect. He came back with a mop and some towels. + +He worked very hard to clean up the oil. And when he was finished, the kitchen was perfect! Everyone was very happy with the work Jack did. They gave him a big hug and said thank you! +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Amy. One day, she wanted to go for a walk outside. She grabbed her coat and she put on her scarf. But when she got outside, it started to rain. She ran back inside and her scarf got wet and dirty. + +Amy knew she had to do something to make her scarf clean again. She took it to the kitchen and put some water on it. Then she added some soap and she rubbed it with her hands. After a few minutes, the rain had stopped and her scarf was nice and clean! + +Amy was so happy with her clean scarf! She put it back around her neck and went outside again. She ran around and played with her friends. She felt so nice and comfortable with her soft, clean scarf around her. She was so glad it was nice and clean again! +One day there was a competition. Everyone wanted to see whose brightness could shine the brightest. Everyone ran around, trying to find the best place for their light to shine. + +Then a young boy found one spot that seemed particularly special. Right next to a faucet was a big shiny silver mirror. He held his light up high and let it bounce off the mirror. It made his brightness shine so brightly that it was by far the brightest in the competition. + +Everyone was amazed and they all congratulated the boy on his win. He was so happy to have won the competition and his light kept shining brightly all day long. + +The boy had proven himself to be a very competitive light-shiner! +Once there was a boy who had to clean the windows. He got his bucket of soapy water and a cloth, then he stepped outside. He saw a black window and knew he had to clean it. He put the cloth in the water and started to rub it all over the window. It was hard work but eventually he rubbed all the dirt away. The window looked so shiny and clean that he was really proud of his work. He smiled and looked out of the window, feeling very satisfied. +One night, there was a little girl named Beth. She was three years old and was getting ready to go to sleep. She said her prayers and tucked into bed. + +The next morning, Beth woke up feeling uncomfortable. She had slept on a row of rocks and it was not very pleasant. She felt tired and cranky, so she decided to get up and look around. + +She saw a small stream flowing nearby and some flowers blooming in the nearby field. She decided to explore the area and have some fun. She was soon running around, splashing in the stream, and picking flowers. + +She had such a good time that she forgot she was even uncomfortable. When it was time to go, Beth was feeling happy and refreshed. She ran back home, looking forward to a good night's sleep in her warm and comfy bed! +John and Mike were best friends. They wanted to do different kinds of sports. So they went outside and started running around. + +John accidentally tripped over a rock, so he had to sit down for a bit to rest. Mike was clumsy too, but he was better at sports than John. He helped John back up and then they continued running. + +Then, Mike suggested that they play hide and seek. John was excited about the idea and so he started running away to find a good spot to hide. Suddenly, he stepped in a mud puddle! Mike started laughing, but he helped John wash his feet back at the house. + +After that, they decided to play a different sport. Mike suggested that they play catch. He gave John a large ball and they started throwing it back and forth. Both of them were having fun and they wanted to keep playing. So they agreed to do this every day until the summer ended. +Once there was a lucky pirate named Jack. Jack was always looking for adventure. He set off on a journey in his boat one day, looking for treasure and excitement. + +When Jack arrived at sea, he saw a big island in the distance. He sailed his boat closer, and soon he found the perfect spot to seat himself. + +Jack swam to the island and started exploring. He found a secret cave, and what he saw inside made him very excited! There was a chest full of golden coins! Jack was feeling very lucky. + +He quickly grabbed the chest, and ran back to his boat as fast as he could. Jack had found a great treasure, but now he had to seat himself in his boat and sail away, so the pirate wouldn't catch him! + +Jack and the treasure arrived safely back at home. Jack was so happy, he threw a big party for his friends to celebrate. They ate popcorn and laughed all day! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was only three years old. Every morning Sarah's mum allowed her to put on her own belt. It was brown and shiny and it made her feel brave and grown-up. + +One day Sarah went shopping with her mum. While she was in the shop Sarah got very bored. She looked around and saw a long, black belt with sparkly stars on it. She asked her mum if she could have the belt, but sadly her mum said no. She said the belt was too grown-up for her and did not allow her to have it. + +Sarah was very disappointed but she understood why her mum said no. Even though she couldn't have the belt she still liked her old belt as it was brown and shiny. It was not boring like the other belt. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was an old pirate who was sad. He had been sailing the seas for a long time and he felt lonely. He wanted something to fill his life. + +One day, he remembered an old recipe he had for an apple pie. It sounded delicious! So he sailed his boat to the nearest port to find the ingredients he needed. + +On the way, he passed a nearby island and he saw something that made him happy. There were many beautiful apples for sale. The pirate smiled and happily filled his boat with the delicious apples. + +He sailed back home and started baking. When the pie was done, he grabbed a piece and tasted it. It was even more delicious than he remembered. The pirate was so happy. + +And that's why he always remembered to fill his boat with delicious apples whenever he sailed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very serious girl named Jane. She did not like to make waste. + +One day, she found a big sack in the garden. Jane wanted to use it to help her not make waste. + +She was very happy and carried the sack around with her. Jane used it to store all of the pieces of rubbish she found. + +At the end of the day, Jane had filled her sack with lots of waste. She carried it to the bin and dumped the waste out. + +And Jane was very proud of not making any waste. She was so serious about making sure the world was clean! +The little girl wanted a birdcage for her birthday. She wanted a modern one. But when her mom said no, she just shrugged. + +So she made her own. She looked around her room and found a box and some string. With her mom's help, she made a modern birdcage. + +Her mom said they could put it in her bedroom. The little girl was so excited that she ran around the house clapping her hands. + +On her birthday, her mom filled the birdcage with colorful pieces of paper. She said it was so that the bird could play with it. The little girl thought it was the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly little boy called Jake. Jake loved having adventures. One day, Jake decided to go exploring in the forest near his house. He took some snacks and his favourite toy with him. + +As Jake was walking, he noticed a big step. He was curious, so he decided to use it. It was a lot of fun! He could use the step to jump higher than he normally could. + +Jake saw lots of interesting things in the forest, like friendly animals and colourful flowers. He kept walking until he got to a big tree. He used the step to climb higher and higher up the tree. When he finally reached the top, Jake saw the most incredible view! + +Jake was so happy to have had such an exciting adventure. He spent a few more moments admiring the view before skipping home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very intelligent. One day he was walking and he noticed something unusual; it was a meal that had just been set down on a chair. He could smell the yummy food and he wanted to go and eat it. + +But then he stopped. He remembered that he should never take food from someone he didn't know. So, he continued walking away. + +After a few steps, he stopped again. He thought about how his tummy was feeling very empty and that he was very hungry. He decided to take his chance and go back to the chair. + +He slowly walked up to the chair and looked around. When he saw there was no one in sight he carefully grabbed the meal with two hands and ate it quickly. When he was finished he thanked his lucky stars he had been so intelligent to decide to take the food. He skipped off happily. + +The end! +Once, there were two brave racers, Winnie and Tiger. They were ready to learn how to race. + +First, they watched the other racers go up and down the track. They were so noisy! Winnie and Tiger were very excited to try. + +They each got into their race cars and waited for the race to start. As soon as the race began, Winnie and Tiger sped off. They needed to learn how to race fast. + +Winnie and Tiger raced around the track. They zoomed past the other racers and learned what it was like to be at a race. + +At the end, Winnie and Tiger were delighted to cross the finish line first. They learned a lot about racing that day. +Once there was a daisy in the garden. It was a very small plant, but it was very happy. Daisy always smiled and laughed when the sun was shining. + +One day, a big gust of wind came and it ripped Daisy out of the ground. Daisy felt helpless and could not move. Daisy tried to reach out with its roots and make its way back, but it could not do it. + +Then, a kind boy saw Daisy lying there on the ground. He knew Daisy needed help and he wanted to save her. So he carefully removed Daisy from the ground and put her back in the garden. + +He made sure Daisy was safe and cosy back in the garden. Daisy was happy and could now keep smiling and laughing in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a very adventurous boy. He wanted to explore and find new things. So one day, he decided to leave his home and go for a walk. He walked for a long time, but soon he found a trail. It was full of tall trees and wild flowers. He felt very excited and his heart raced with anticipation. + +He followed the trail and explored everything he saw. He found animals and plants he had never seen before. He was having such a fun time! After a few hours, he had explored so much that it was getting dark. He decided to leave the trail and head home before it got too late. + +On the way back, he smiled thinking about all the new things he had seen. He knew it had been a very adventurous day, and he couldn't wait to explore more. +Once upon a time there was a temple that was very old and needed to be repaired. All the people around the temple were sad because they could not fix it up. + +Then one day, a clever man came to the temple. He had lots of tools and he knew just what to do. The man worked hard and repaired the temple from top to bottom. + +Once finish, the temple looked brand new! People from the village came to see it and were so happy. The villagers thanked the clever man for repairing the temple. + +The clever man smiled, happy to have made the temple beautiful again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane had a beautiful blue winter coat and red scarves wrapped around her. She had a bright, shiny sled that she wanted to try out. So, one day, she decided to go for a walk in the snow. + +When she left her house, she found an icy field covered in snow. She started walking on the field and began to slide around. She giggled with joy as the sled went faster and faster. Then suddenly, she was going so fast that she couldn't control the sled anymore! Jane knew she had to surrender to her sled and just keep sliding. + +The sled went on and on until it stopped far away from Jane's house. Jane stood up and looked around her. It was very cold and a gentle snow was falling. She was far away from home, but was happy that she got to have an exciting adventure. + +So Jane started walking back home through the icy field. She was brave and felt proud of herself for her journey. Finally, she was back home in her cozy, warm bed. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small olive. He was very weak and couldn't move much. He lay on the ground, feeling sad. + +Suddenly, a bird flew by and heard him crying. He asked the olive, "What's wrong?". + +The olive replied, "I'm feeling so weak and lonely. I want to be happy, but I can't seem to find anyone to play with." + +The bird smiled at him and said, "I'll be your friend and sing you a song!" + +So the bird began to sing a happy song. The olive felt better, and his sadness disappeared. They sang and danced together until the sun started to set. + +When it was time to go, the bird said goodbye to the olive, and flew off. The little olive was filled with happiness, and was no longer weak. He was content and smiled from ear to ear. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. Sarah loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Sarah went for a walk in the forest. As she was walking, she saw something shining in the grass. It was a very shiny gold coin. Sarah was so happy to have found such a special thing. She was very grateful for her luck. + +Sarah decided to take the gold coin with her and show it to her mom. She was sure that mom would be as happy as she was. So Sarah left the forest with her gold coin. + +Soon Sarah arrived home with her gold coin. Her mom was very pleased and grateful that Sarah had found something so special. They decided to keep the gold coin as a special souvenir of Sarah's adventure. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very happy because she had a cloth. It was a special cloth and it made Sarah very proud. + +Every day Sarah kept looking at her cloth, and every day it seemed to grow bigger. Soon it was twice as big. Sarah was so excited! + +But Sarah's friends were jealous. They wanted something special too, but they could not find it. They tried and they tried, but they just could not find anything as special as Sarah's cloth. + +It made Sarah sad that her friends were unhappy. So she decided to give them a piece of her cloth each. Everyone was very happy and they hugged Sarah tightly. + +And that's how Sarah made her friends happy. They all gave her a big hug for being so kind! +One day, Jack went outside to watch. He saw a big shiny bicycle. He was so excited that he wanted to try it. He jumped on the seat and started to pedal. He was having so much fun that he didn't realize he had gone too far away from his house. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He got so scared that he fell off the bicycle and ran home. When he got there, his mom was very mad. She asked him where he had been and Jack was ashamed. He told her that he had gone too far on the bicycle. + +His mom was still mad, but she was also surprised. She had no idea Jack knew how to ride a bicycle. Even though she was still mad, she was also very proud of Jack. She asked him to be careful and not to go too far away. + +Jack said that he would be more careful. He knew that it was wrong to go without asking his mom. He also said that he would never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very excited. She was looking through a magazine, and felt like she must save it. She liked looking at all of the pretty pictures, so she said she would keep it safe. + +She went to her bookshelf, and carefully put it away. She was so happy to have another magazine to look at! + +Every day, she would get very excited when she opened her magazine. She would look at the pictures and read the stories. She would spend hours and hours looking through it. + +The little girl loved having the magazine to look at and save. She felt so special and happy that she could save it forever. She smiled every time she opened it up. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy mountain. Every day, the mountain would dance in the sunshine. People from far and wide, would come to see the mountain dance. + +A little girl wanted to see the mountain dance too, so she went up the mountain and tried to join in. But the mountain was much too big and she was too small. + +Then she had an idea. She started to sing and clap her hands. Soon, others around her were singing and clapping too, and the mountain began to move! + +The little girl saw that the mountain was dancing, and she was so excited! She jumped up and down, clapped, and danced along with the mountain. They all had lots of fun, and when the sun went to bed, they said goodnight. +Once, there was a little girl who had a yummy belt. Every day, she would pray to the belt. She loved it so much that she asked it for lots of things. + +One day, she asked it for a new toy. She closed her eyes and prayed to the belt very hard. She wished and wished, until finally a new toy appeared! + +"How magical!" She exclaimed. She was very happy that her yummy belt granted her wish. She thanked the belt, hugged it and said goodbye. + +From then onwards, the girl always remembered to pray to her yummy belt when she wanted something new. The belt always made her wishes come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved any kind of treat. One day she got a special treat from her mom. It was a piece of candy. But, when she went to eat the candy, she noticed something strange. It was shrinking! + +As it kept getting smaller and smaller, Jane began to cry. She didn't understand why this treat wasn't like her others. +Suddenly, Jane's mom came in the room. She took the candy and explained what was happening. It turns out that the candy was made to shrink when exposed to heat. + +Jane's mom showed her how the candy was still safe to eat. And, when it had shrunk down to a dull-colored, tiny piece, Jane was ready to try it. + +To her surprise, the candy was still delicious! Jane was so happy and relieved that she got to enjoy her treat after all. From then on, she always remembered to be careful with her candy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was happy and smiled a lot. One day, she wanted to go on an adventure. + +She went to her favorite place – a meadow full of sunshine. Lucy started to run through the grass and flowers and it was so much fun! + +But then she noticed something – a sad little rabbit was sitting in the corner of the meadow. He was all alone and he was weeping. + +Lucy got closer and asked what was wrong. The rabbit said his best friend had gone away and he didn't know if he would ever see him again. + +Lucy felt really sorry for the rabbit and she knew she could help him. She ran over to the other side of the meadow where the light was so bright it made Lucy squint. + +In the middle of the field was a big rainbow. Suddenly, the rabbit's best friend hopped out from behind it. He had come back! They both leapt up with joy and hugged each other. + +Lucy was so happy that she could help the two friends that she started weeping. She was smiling with tears streaming down her cheeks. + +In that moment, Lucy knew that even a small act of kindness can make a huge pass. +Once upon a time, there was a wide garden. At one end, there were two trees. They were so big and strong they could balance the garden. Under each tree, there was a big green blanket. + +One day, a lady came to the garden. She wanted to sit on the blanket and enjoy the sunny day. But the blanket was too wide for her to balance on it. + +The lady was sad, but then a small bunny hopped up beside her. It had a big idea. So the bunny hopped up on one side of the blanket, and the lady hopped on the other side. They both hopped up and down, and together they could balance the blanket. + +The lady and the bunny had a lot of fun, hopping and balancing on the wide blanket in the sunshine. They laughed and giggled and it was a nice day. +A bull named Bill was walking through the fields one day. He was looking for something special. Suddenly he heard a lovely sound. It was a cheerful melody and Bill decided to find it and see what was making it. +He followed the sound and came to a small house in the middle of the fields. He looked inside to find a small girl playing a song on her flute. She had managed to make beautiful music. +Bill was so pleased that he started to dance around in glee! The little girl was delighted to see her music had made something so big and strong so happy. From then on, Bill visited the girl every day and each time she played her lovely song, he would dance around, full of joy and love. +Once there was a young girl named Grace. Grace loved to shout when she was happy. One day she went for a walk in the forest and saw something amazing. It was a big pine tree. Grace was so surprised that she shouted loudly. The pine tree rustled back in reply. Grace had never heard a tree talk before and she was very excited. She ran up to give the tree a big hug. They started to talk and Grace asked it lots of questions. Before too long, she had new friend and they played together happily everyday. They sang and shouted together until the sun went down. +Once there was a girl. She really wanted some new paper. She went to the store and found some that she liked. When she touched it, she felt a special feeling. It was so new and smooth! The girl wanted to take it home. + +At home, she was excited to use the paper. She grabbed some crayons and coloured the paper. She drew a big sun and some happy flowers. The paper was so new and smooth, it was a lot of fun to colour on it. + +The girl liked the paper very much. Whenever she felt sad, she took out the new paper and made something special with it. She would smile. And she knew that the new paper was her special friend. +Bob saw a bright blue bean on the grass. He wanted it! He quickly ran over and clasped it in his hands. He was so excited to have it. He jumped up and down, then clapped his hands together. + +Bob put the blue bean in his pocket and went to find his friends. When he saw them, he clapped his hands again, and showed them the blue bean. His friends clapped too, and were happy for Bob. Together, they all ran around, playing and clapping. + +When it was time to go home, Bob gave the blue bean to one of his friends. His friend smiled and clapped, and thanked him for the gift. Bob smiled and waved goodbye, then clapped one more time, before running home. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy called Lucy who loved the sunset. Every evening Lucy would go outside and watch the sun go down. One day though, the sun was taking forever to go down and it made Lucy upset. She tried to stay but the night was coming and it was getting dark. She didn't want to stay out any longer, so she ran back home. + +The next evening, Lucy made sure she got out even earlier so she wouldn't have to worry about the sun setting. But again, the sun stayed out longer than before and Lucy became very, very upset and scared. She decided that she would not watch the sun go down anymore and ran back home and stayed inside. + +From that day on, Lucy only watched the sunset from her window. She was always comforted by its beauty and admired how the sky changed its colour. She never had to worry about the sun upsetting her again. +Once there was a baby called Jack. He was only three years old but he had a really modern bookshelf. He loved to look at all the things on the bookshelf. He noticed something shiny and colourful. It was a book! Jack was so excited and he wanted to look at the pictures. + +Jack's mum and dad saw him looking at the book. They explained to him that books were special and what they could teach him. Jack learned that books were something to value. + +Every day Jack would go to his modern bookshelf and pick out a book to read. His parents were very proud of him and told him that reading was very important! Jack was very happy and loved his bookshelf. He valued all of his books and the knowledge he learned each day. +Once upon a time there was a tasty apple. The apple wanted to change because it was lonely without any friends. It wished for something exciting, so it rolled off the tree and started to explore. + +The apple rolled until it found a strange stage. It was a really tall stage with lots of lights and music. The apple was amazed! + +Suddenly, the lights changed colors, the music got louder and the stage started to dance. All of a sudden, the stage turned into a delicious cake. + +The apple was so excited! It hopped on it and joyfully ate it. It was the most delicious cake ever! The apple had never tasted anything as tasty. + +The apple was so happy that it had changed. It had made a new friend, the tasty cake. From that day forward, the apple was never lonely again. + + +The End. +Once, there was a little girl. She loved to visit the beach because it was so lovely. One day, while she was there, she saw a palm tree. She was so excited! She had never seen one before. + +The little girl decided to climb the palm tree. When she got to the top, she found some lovely fruit. She was so happy that she decided to eat it. It was delicious! + +The little girl stayed in the palm tree all afternoon, eating the lovely fruit. She then climbed down and went back home. She promised herself that she would come back to the beach and visit her new friends - the palm trees - again soon. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady. She loved to drink coffee in the morning. One day, she decided to take a dive into a nearby pool. She loved the feeling of the cool water on her skin. She swam back and forth and around in circles. She even did a few flips! After a while, she decided it was time to get out. She landed with a splash and dried off in the sun. She rushed to her house and made a cup of hot coffee to enjoy while she dried off. The elderly lady enjoyed her coffee and thought what a wonderful day it had been. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. He was three years old and he loved to explore. + +One day, Sam was in the park. He saw a funny looking tree with orange leaves. He ran up to it, nodding his head in delight. + +Nearby, he saw a kind man. The man had a bottle of wine in one hand. He held it out to Sam and smiled. Sam nodded and took the bottle. + +Sam was so excited. He had never seen wine before. He ran back to the orange tree and twirled around it in joy. Then he opened the bottle and smelled the wine. He knew he had found something special. + +Sam smiled and nodded more. He was so happy that he had discovered this wonderful treat. From then on, he would always come back to the orange tree and take a sip of wine. It was his very own secret! +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She liked to write things down. But she did not have a proper pencil and paper. So she used her junk to write instead. Her junk was all kinds of things like a grey rock and a grey stick. + +One day she decided to write a story. She wrote down the beginning of her story. She was very proud and happy with what she wrote. + +But then she noticed something in the corner of her room. It was filled with her junk. She decided to use some of the junk in her story. She picked out a grey rock and a grey stick. She was very excited to use them in her story. + +The young girl wrote in her story about the grey rock and grey stick. She described how they worked together in her story. She was so proud of her story. + +The young girl had her first success with writing. She was so happy with what she wrote. She kept writing stories for many more days. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. Every day, Lola liked to take a walk down by the river. One day, she stopped to sit and look at the water. It was so clear that she could see the little pebbles on the bottom of the river. Then, she noticed a root hanging from a tree that was overhanging the river. + +Lola did not want the root to be dangling forever, so she decided to try and put it back where it had come from. With much effort, she stretched her arms as far as she could and managed to put the root back in its place. + +The river sparkled again and looked so clear. Lola smiled and felt proud that she had kept the river looking beautiful. From that day on, Lola made sure to take regular walks down by the river. She always checked to make sure that the root was still firmly in its place so that the river stayed nice and clear. +Once upon a time, there was a unique pink bird. The bird liked to listen for the sound of the wind. + +One day, the bird heard a special sound coming from the sky. The sky was beautiful and blue. + +The bird decided to fly and listen more closely. He flew up and up and up until he was above the clouds. The bird looked around and heard something very special. + +It was the most wonderful sound ever. The bird listened and listened and even smiled. + +He flew down and told all the other birds about the special sound he heard. Everyone was so happy and excited! + +The end. +Jack saw something in the garden. It was a worm. He wanted to get the worm. He slowly reached out his hand towards the worm. He was very careful not to scare it away. Suddenly, the worm started to wriggle quickly across the dirt. Jack was so excited he jumped around trying to get the worm. But every time Jack got close, the worm moved away. He was getting very upset. Jack kept trying and trying but he just couldn't get the worm. After a while, Jack decided it was time to give up and went inside. Maybe he'll try again later. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy pig. He liked to run and jump around the farm. One day, he was running around with his friends and they saw a big storm in the sky. + +The pig was scared, so he ran away. He ran and ran until he was in the middle of a field. Then he stopped, because he saw a bright light strike the earth. It was so loud! + +The crazy pig was so scared he hid underneath a tree. He stayed there until the storm was over. After the storm was gone, he saw his friends the cow and the sheep. They had seen the light too and they were just as scared. + +The friends hugged each other to make themselves feel better. Then, they went back to the farm together and the crazy pig never ran away again! +Once there was a zebra named Caroline who lived on a farm. Caroline was very intelligent and she loved to bake. Every day she would go to the kitchen and bake a delicious treat. + +She loved to make cookies, cakes and cupcakes. But she always saved some of her treats for the other animals. She would share her baking with the horses, cows and goats. + +Caroline was very popular because of her baking. Everyone, even the birds in the sky, would fly down to get a taste of her delicious treats. + +One day, the farmer had an idea. He wanted the animals to have a big party to celebrate Caroline's baking! Everyone was so excited and they quickly prepared for the big party. + +At the party they ate all of Caroline's treats. Everyone loved them so much, they cheered and clapped for her intelligent baking! The farmer was so proud and happy, it was the best party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Vina. She wanted to have her hair cut and look cool. Her mommy and daddy said it was alright and so Vina let the nice man at the hair parlor trim her hair. Vina felt very excited. + +When the nice man finished, Vina looked into the mirror and saw her new haircut. She looked really cool with her new style. She smiled and gave her mommy and daddy a big hug. + +Vina liked her haircut. From that day on she would wear it in style. Everyone complimented Vina and said she looked really cool with her new haircut. Vina felt very proud of herself and she was very happy with her cool, new look. +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a delicious secret. Every day, they would perform a special routine. They would go outside, and collect things from the garden. Then, they would put them into a big barrel. + +One day, the family decided to perform their routine in the garden for everyone to see. They gathered an assortment of fruits and vegetables. Then, they put them inside the barrel. The vegetables and fruits tumbled around and mixed together. The family watched with anticipation. + +Finally, the family took the lid off the barrel. To their surprise, a delicious, smooth treat was waiting inside! Everyone tasted it, and it was so tasty. The family enjoyed their special treat. From then on, they would perform this routine whenever they wanted something special and tasty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Julie. Julie was very impatient and wanted to do everything right away. But, one day her mummy told her an exciting story. It made her feel happy and relaxed. + +Julie's mummy told her about a magical garden full of colourful flowers and humming bees. And a pond with lots of colourful fishes swimming in it. It was a peaceful place and Julie felt all her worries float away as she listened to the story. + +Suddenly, Julie felt like she was in the magical garden. She could almost see the flowers, bees and fishes all around her. It was like a fairyland. Julie smiled and felt so relaxed. + +As the story finished, Julie thanked her mummy for the beautiful story. From then on, when Julie felt impatient she would close her eyes and imagine the magical garden and soon she felt relaxed and happy again. +Mama and baby came to the store. Mama looked around to find the perfect thing. Finally, she saw a white toy. The price of the toy was just right! Mama smiled and picked up the toy. + +Baby watched Mama closely. He wanted the white toy too! Mama showed Baby the price tag. She said, “This toy is too expensive for us. We can’t buy it.†+ +Baby was sad. Mama hugged Baby and said, “It’s okay little one. We can come back next week. Maybe the price will be lower.†+ +Mama and Baby left the store. But, Baby looked back and smiled. He knew that they would come back the next week and buy the white toy. +Alice had a flexible bedroom. It was full of fun things like shape blocks and dolls. One day, she decided to stir the room up. She moved everything around and tried to rearrange it. She wanted it to be different and exciting. + +First, she moved her bed and then her desk. She put all her books in a new spot and then juggled the dolls around. She stirred the room so much it felt like a different place. + +Next, she grabbed her shape blocks and stack them up high. She made a tower that reached the ceiling. Then, she stirred the room up some more. She put the blocks in a different place and swung her chair back and forth. + +Alice was so excited with the changes she made. She was so glad that she was flexible enough to move everything around. She admired her room and thought to herself, "This is so much better!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a pet octopus and she loved him very much. + +Every day she used to rub Octopus and he would get very happy. He was a funny looking creature with eight legs. The little girl thought he was so sweet. + +They went to the beach and found a nice rock to sit on. The little girl used to rub Octopus to make him feel comfy. + +He would close his eyes and relax. The little girl would talk to the octopus and tell him stories. He liked her sweet voice. + +While at the beach, the little girl used to rub Octopus until he fell fast asleep. Then, she would give him a cuddle and tell him that she loved him. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bossy girl named Susie. She liked to drive all sorts of things, like her toy car and her tricycle. +One day, all the other kids in Susie's neighborhood had a friendly race to see who could get to the playground first. Susie was determined to win the race, so she drove her car as fast as she could. + +At last she reached the playground, and she won! It was a great victory. All the other kids cheered and ran to give her a big hug. Susie felt very proud, and everyone said she was the bossiest driver around. + +From that day on, Susie always drove her car carefully and always made sure she reached her destination. Victory was hers! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very clever and she liked to dream. + +One day the little girl wanted to go on a walk. She went outside and she saw so much traffic. It was everywhere! She couldn't cross the road because there were too many big cars driving and honking. + +The clever little girl had an idea. She closed her eyes and dreamt of a big bridge where she could walk across the traffic safely. + +The next day she went outside and there was the bridge! It was an intelligent bridge that she had dreamt of the night before. She skipped across the bridge and got to the other side safely. + +Since then, the little girl became known as the bridge builder. She had the intelligence to dream up bridges and the courage to build them! +Once upon a time there was a powerful oyster. He lived on the beach and every day he said thank you to the sea that gave him his home. + +One day, he saw a big boat coming towards him. He was scared, but then he saw a small girl on the boat. She wasn't afraid at all. She said hello and smiled to the oyster and then she said thank you. + +The oyster felt safe and happy. He offered the girl a pearl that he had inside of him and the girl was so happy. She thanked the oyster for the beautiful pearl. + +After that, the oyster thanked the girl every time that she came back. He was so grateful for her kindness and her friendship. He also thanked the sea for bringing her to him. + +The powerful oyster and the little girl stayed friends for a very long time. They were happy and the oyster was grateful for having such a wonderful friend. +Johnny wanted to explore the world outside. He and his dad took a walk in the fresh air. They walked and walked until they came across a river. His dad said "Let's cross the river" but Johnny was afraid because the water looked deep. His dad picked him up, held onto him tight, and lead him across. His dad never let go and Johnny felt safe. + +When they got to the other side, Johnny ran to the edge of the river and started adding soap to the water. His dad smiled, but told him to be careful. Johnny realized he had been careless and started to put the soap away. His dad was proud of him for taking care and thinking for himself. + +They both laughed and went on their way. Johnny thought about the river and his dad leading him across the whole time. He was glad he could explore the world with his dad. +Once there was a house with a family. One day they decided to part to go on an adventure. When they reached their destination they saw something unexpected; an ice-cream stand! The family was so excited that they quickly ran over. + +Each one got two scoops of ice-cream, in different flavors and all on the same cone. They licked and tasted the delicious treat, carefully avoiding any drips. + +Suddenly, one of the family members felt very uncomfortable. He realized that he was too full to eat anymore. He had eaten too much and felt a bit sick. No one wanted to part with the yummy ice-cream, but they all knew they had to, so they went on with the adventure. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He loved to go outside and observe the world around him. One day he went to the park and he saw something amazing. + +It was a horse! The boy was different types of horse, but he had never seen a small horse before. The small horse was brown and it was so pretty. + +The boy wanted to touch the horse's soft coat. He was so excited he couldn't believe it! He also wanted to ride the horse but he wasn't big enough. + +The small boy continued to observe the horse. Sometimes the horse would come close to the boy and they would both look into each other's eyes. + +The boy loved the horse and he felt so lucky to have been able to observe it. He couldn't wait to tell everyone about it when he got home. +Once upon a time there were two pals, Tom and Jerry who wanted to build a cabin. So, they took some wood and tools, and with the help of their friends, built a great cabin. + +They built it for lots of fun and games, so it had a great big room for when all their friends came around. They also made a big garden with tasty plants for yummy treats. + +After it was built, Tom, Jerry and their friends played in the cabin all day. They laughed, sang and ran around the garden. Every night they slept in the cabin and each morning they started the day with delicious breakfast. + +Tom and Jerry were so happy because they had a great cabin. They often invited their friends to sleep over and told stories under the stars. It was a happy cabin and it made everyone feel great. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to find a special present for her mom. She went to the store to look for something special. She sorted through all the things, but couldn't find anything that was just right. + +Then, she saw an empty jar. She looked inside and found some dry, cracked skin. She thought it would make a great present for her mom. + +She filled the empty jar with the skin and used a bright ribbon to tie it shut. She was sure her mom would love it! + +When she got home, she was so excited to give it to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said it was the sweetest present she had ever received. She said it would be a reminder that love is the most important thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jimmy and Sarah. They were so happy to be together. + +One day, Jimmy got a basketball as a gift. He showed it to Sarah and they both smiled. + +Sarah wanted to play with the basketball too, but Jimmy did not want to share. He said no to Sarah. + +Sarah was sad and started to cry. Jimmy felt bad. He hugged Sarah and said “I’m sorry.†Sarah smiled again. + +Jimmy and Sarah played together with the basketball. They both laughed and were very happy. + +The lesson they learned was that it’s okay to say "sorry" if you make a mistake. And to always hug your friends. +Once there was a humble family who lived in a small house. It had one big room, with a fireplace in one corner. Every night the family would gather around the fireplace and display their smiles. On cold days the fireplace would crackle and glow, giving warmth to the family. And when the family were feeling sad the fireplace would display a peaceful light, lifting their spirits. All the family's friends loved to come and sit around the fireplace, telling stories and being happy together. The fireplace was the heart of the house and it always displayed a warm welcome. Until one day the family had to move. But even when they moved far away, the memories of their cozy little house and the special place their fireplace displayed were never forgotten. +Once upon a time there was a mixer. It was a loud mixer that made lots of noise. One day, the person who owned the mixer was feeling very silly. So they decided to do something stupid. They started to remove the mixer. + +They took it out of the kitchen and even took it outside. But it was too heavy and too big. So the person could not remove it from the house. + +They started to think. Finally, they had a plan. They decided to take the mixer to pieces until it was small enough to take away. + +So they worked hard, taking it apart. Soon, the mixer was in many pieces. The person was able to remove the mixer from the house. And the house was a lot quieter. The end. +Once upon a time there was an ocean that was very empty. Every day the ocean felt sad because it had nothing in it. One day a little boy came by the ocean and he had a bucket with him. He started to fill up his bucket with sand from the beach. He then walked to the edge of the ocean and started to fill it up with the sand from the bucket. The ocean was so happy! The sand filled all of the space and the ocean felt so full. The little boy was embarrassed but he was happy that he made the ocean feel better. Every day the ocean was happy and full because of the little boy's help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very creative. She spent most of her days in her garden, writing stories, drawing pictures, and imagining new and exciting adventures. + +One day, Mary thought of a very special idea. She decided to send her own news out into the world. She wrote down her news on paper and then took it to the post office. + +At the post office, Mary accidentally dropped her paper. Everyone in the post office saw it, which made Mary very embarrassed. She felt like she wanted to run away, but decided to stay and pick up her news instead. + +Everyone looked at Mary and smiled. They thought Mary was very brave and creative, so they made sure she had sent her news to its special destination. + +Mary smiled and felt happy inside - her news had been sent! And she had been brave enough to stay at the post office and pick up her paper, even though she was embarrassed. That was creative and brave, and she was proud of herself. +Mum and Dad were talking about football. Dad said he was strong and could kick the ball with his foot very far. Mum said that was impressive. They discussed how Dad used to play when he was a child. Mum said she wished she was strong and could play too. + +Suddenly, their three-year-old son came running in. He wanted to join in their discussion. He listened to them talking about football and decided he wanted to play too. + +So, Dad set up the ball and taught his son how to kick it. His son quickly grew strong and soon he was kicking the ball as far as Dad. + +Mum and Dad were so proud of him. They looked at each other with big smiles and discussed how they could build a team of strong football players. +Once there was a little boy who lived with his mother. Every night, his mother would tell him it was time to go to sleep. He didn't want to, but he listened to her anyway. + +His mother was very slow. She took her time getting him ready for bed, singing him a soothing song as she did it. He felt safe and secure with his mother. After he put on his pyjamas, his mother tucked him in and gave him a kiss goodnight. + +Finally, he was ready for bed. He yawned and turned off the lights. Slowly, he closed his eyes and started to sleep. His mother was there in the darkness, watching over him as he resteed. And soon enough, he was in a deep sleep, dreaming away. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Max. He was a sweet little boy who liked to explore and have fun. + +One day, Max and his Mommy went to the store. When they were there, Max saw a big calendar on the wall. He wanted to take it home so he asked his Mommy if he could have it. His Mommy said yes and gave it to him. + +Max was so excited! He hugged the calendar to his chest and ran out of the store. But, when he was outside, the wind started to blow really hard. The calendar suddenly flew out of Max's hands and it dropped onto the ground. + +Max was so sad! He didn't know what to do. He was about to cry but then he remembered something. It was dark outside, so he couldn't see in the dark. So, he ran to his Mommy and told her what happened. + +His Mommy gave him a big hug and told him not to worry. Then she turned on her flashlight, and it lit up everything. Max could finally see his calendar, and it was still in one piece! With a smile, he picked it up and hugged his Mommy again. + +Since that day, Max takes his calendar everywhere. He never drops it again! +One day, Johnny was playing in the park. He saw his friend Bob. He ran over to Bob and said, 'Hi friend!' Bob smiled and said, 'Hi Johnny!' + +Johnny pulled Bob's hand and said, 'Come on, let's play!' Bob agreed and the two started walking. + +They soon saw a good toy car. Johnny pulled the car towards them and said, 'Let's play with this!' Bob thought it looked very fun, so the two started playing with the car. + +Johnny and Bob had a good time together. When they were done playing, they said goodbye and Johnny pulled Bob's hand as they started walking home. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little girl. She was very excited, because she was about to go on an adventure! + +The little girl grabbed her bag and set off. She climbed mountains and crossed rivers, until she finally arrived at her destination. + +When the little girl arrived, she saw a big, round rock. She ran over and started to explore. Inside the rock, she found a secret tunnel. + +The little girl was very curious. She decided to go inside the tunnel and explore it. She had a lot of fun, discovering new things as she went. + +Finally, the adventure came to an end and the little girl had to go home. But she would never forget the amazing rock and the wonderful adventures she had inside its secret tunnel. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl who wanted to know what was inside a cup. She came up to the cup and tried to open it, but it was too tight. She asked her dad to help her and he said he would show her. He showed her how to take the lid off, and when she opened the cup, she saw lots of colourful buttons inside. She felt brave and smiled. Her dad showed her how to put the buttons onto a board and how to use them to make a picture. She was so happy that she hugged her dad! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She went for a walk and wanted to explore somewhere new. She followed a path until she saw an underground home. The opening was small and dark, but it said "Come in!" so she did. + +As she went inside, it was surprisingly clean and bright. She saw lots of interesting things and made some new friends. She explored everywhere and was so happy. + +They had a great time, but eventually the girl had to go. She said goodbye and followed the path back out. She was so excited to tell her family about her amazing adventure underground. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sarah. Sarah always wanted a pet, and one day her parents woke her with a surprise. It was a small, woolly puppy called Max. Max was very loyal and Sarah loved him. + +Every morning Sarah would wake and find that Max was right beside her. When Sarah went to school, Max would stay home and wait for her to come back. When she did, they would go outside together and play in the garden. + +Max and Sarah were the best of friends and were very loyal to each other. One day Sarah had a surprise for Max. She had bought him a new toy and was excited to give it to him. When Max saw it he was so happy! He barked with joy and hugged Sarah tightly. + +From that day on, Sarah and Max were always loyal and full of surprises for each other. And so, they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a terrible mustache. It was the scariest thing ever seen. Everyone was so afraid of it, they ran away. + +But one brave little boy with a big heart decided to try and stop the mustache. He knelt down, closed his eyes, and started to pray. + +The little boy prayed and prayed, but no one came to help him. Suddenly, there was a loud clap of thunder and the mustache disappeared. + +The little boy had been brave and strong and he had defeated the terrible mustache. He knelt in the grass and thanked the thunder for saving him. + +Everyone was so proud of the little boy and they gave him a medal. He wore it on his chest and was never scared again. +Once there was a man who was very rich. He wanted to take his kayak out on the lake, but he didn't have any help! So, he asked his friend to come along to help him. His friend was excited to receive the offer, so they set off together in the man's kayak. They had so much fun on the lake! They went around in circles and made the biggest splashes they could with the kayak's oars. When they were finished they paddled back to shore. They were so happy that they had received the opportunity to spend the day on the lake together. It was the perfect way to spend a beautiful day. +Once upon a time a little girl found a leak. It was coming from a big box on the ground. The box was empty and she could see something inside of it. She dug around the box and saw that it was ice! The little girl was excited and tried to pick up the ice. But it began to melt in her hands. + +Without a moment to lose, she ran to get her mom. "Mom! Mom! A leak! An empty box! Ice is melting!" The mom came running up and saw what had happened. + +Together they filled the box with buckets of water. The ice began to freeze again and the leak stopped. The little girl and her mom cheered with happiness! + +The ice in the box was so cold, they decided to make some ice-cream. They scooped the ice-cream from the box and enjoyed it together. The little girl and her mom were so happy that the leak had melted. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who liked to bake. Every day she would take out the special ingredients to make something sweet and yummy. One day she was making a special treat and she needed a lot of help. + +She asked her baby girl, who was three years old, to help her. Together, they measured all the ingredients and mixed them together in a bowl. Then they put the mixture in to the oven and waited for it to bake. + +While they were waiting, the little girl found her mommy’s big red luggage. It was heavy, so she dragged it through the house and took it outside. Mommy was so alert, she noticed the luggage and quickly grabbed it before it could get away! + +Suddenly, the timer dinged and the baking was done! Mommy and her little girl quickly took the treats out of the oven and served them to everyone. Everyone was so happy and enjoyed their special treat. + +The End. +John was playing in his room. He had so many toys that it was very messy. He was very excited when he found an old pen on the floor. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. But as he was playing he hit the chair and the pen slipped out of his pocket without him knowing. + +John kept looking for the pen but he couldn't find it. He looked under the bed and under the rug but it wasn't there. So he went to look for his mum. He asked her for help. + +Mum used her hands to search everywhere. Suddenly, she saw it under the sofa. It was so messy that she couldn't pick it up with her hands. So Mum used a stick to get it. + +John was so happy. He hugged his mum and said "Thank you". Then he carefully picked up the pen and put it in his pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate patch. It was green, pink and blue. The colors were so beautiful! + +One day, it was quite windy and the patch started to slip away. It went down the street and into an alley. It was almost gone. + +But then a little girl came walking by. She saw the patch, lying on the ground all alone. She smiled and picked it up. + +The girl decided to keep the patch safe. She put it onto her shirt. Now the patch was safe and happy again. She even gave it a hug! + +The patch thanked the little girl and went off with a smile. It was off to find a new home now. The little girl waved goodbye to the delicate patch. + +The end! +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy. He had learned a lot in preschool. One day he was playing outside with his friends. Jimmy ran faster and jumped higher than everyone else. His embarrassed friends just watched him. + +The next day, Jimmy's mommy took him to an exercise class. He wanted to show his friends how strong he'd become. But his muscles were still little, and he couldn't do some of the exercises. Everyone else thought it was funny and started to laugh. + +Jimmy's mommy was honest with him. She told him it was okay to not be able to do the exercises yet. She said he'd get stronger with practice. When the class was over, Jimmy was proud of himself for trying. He hugged his mommy, glad that she was so honest with him. +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking in the woods. It was getting dark and she couldn't find her way home. Suddenly she saw a sparkle in the trees. She went closer and saw it was an angel. The angel was very friendly and said "Come with me, I will take you back home!" + +So the girl and the angel went hand in hand. They passed through fields, over mountains and under bridges. Finally, they arrived at the girl's house. The girl hugged the angel and said "Thank you so much!" + +The angel smiled and said "No problem, it was my pleasure to help you find your way home! Goodbye and take care!" With that the angel disappeared into the night sky. + +The girl felt very happy and lucky to have found a friendly angel guiding her way home. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and her baby. The mummy was busy doing laundry in the garden. She had a deep bucket of soapy water and was turning her baby's clothes around and round. The baby watched and laughed as the mummy turned the laundry. + +The mummy and the baby were so happy. Then they heard something in the deep bushes. The mummy looked around and immediately saw a big yellow frog hopping in the deep grass. The baby was so excited! + +The frog jumped right into the bucket of soapy water and started turning around and round like the laundry! The baby laughed and clapped her hands. + +The mummy quickly took the frog out of the bucket and the frog hopped away. The mummy and the baby said goodbye to their funny frog friend, and they turned back to the laundry and continued to turn the clothes around and round. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She always liked to explore and see what she could find. One day she was playing in her house and she saw a cable under the table. It was very long and very messy! She was so curious about it, so she decided to try and see where it went. + +She followed the cable and it took her to the kitchen. When she got there, she noticed that the cable was connected to a cupboard. It was closed tight, so she tried pushing it open, but it wouldn't budge. She tried pushing and pulling but still, it did not open. + +She decided to get help from her dad. When he got there, the little girl showed him the cable. He smiled and said he knew what to do. He put his hand on the cupboard and closed the door tight. He said the cable was connected to something inside and that it was very important. + +The little girl felt so proud that she could help with something so big! From that day on, she always remembered to keep her things organized and tidy so she could help her dad with such things again. +Once upon a time, there was a faucet in the kitchen. Every night it used to supply water. The faucet was happy to do this. But then one night, the water it supplied was very uncomfortable. It was not nice and friendly like it usually was. The faucet was scared and worried. What should he do? + +He thought and thought until he had an idea. He decided to tell his mom about the uncomfortable water. When he told her, she got very angry. She quickly fixed the problem. + +The faucet was happy. It made him feel good to know he had done the right thing. He was proud of himself for telling his mom about the uncomfortable water. From then on, the faucet was always sure to supply friendly water! +Nelly was a three year old girl who loved to run and play. One day, Nelly asked her mom if she could borrow her wide shoes. Nelly's mom said yes and Nelly was so excited! + +Nelly quickly put on the shoes, but they were a big too wide. She knew that a bit of stuffing would make them fit just right. Nelly ran off and grabbed a pillow from her bedroom and started to stuff her mom's shoes. + +Eventually, Nelly got the shoes to fit just the way she liked them. She was so proud of herself and went outside to showed off her new shoes to her friends. They loved them and they all had a great time running around and playing together. + +Nelly returned home and put her mom's shoes back, just how she had found them. She was very happy with her comfy new shoes and she knew she would love to borrow them again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a family with two children. They were really adorable. One day, the children wanted to watch a video. So the Mom took them to the living room and gave them something special to watch. It was a video about animals. The two kids were so happy and excited that they couldn't stop watching it. They watched all the animals doing funny things and making funny noises. + +As they watched the video, they started to examine the animals closely. They looked at their fur and eyes and noses. They noticed their whiskers and their big, fluffy tails. They asked lots of questions about the animals and listened carefully to the answers. + +Eventually, the children were done with their video and were off to something else. But for that moment, it was the most enjoyable thing they had done all day. They had watched something really special and it was time to make new memories. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were so amazing and loved each other very much! One day, the family went on a special adventure. They offered each member of the family a prize. Everyone was very excited! + +The youngest one got a teddy bear. It was so cozy and squishy! The next one got an exciting toy car. It could zoom around and make noises. The oldest member of the family got a colorful kite. It was so much fun to watch the kite soar high in the sky! + +At the end of the day, they all hugged and thanked each other for the amazing adventure. They were so happy to be a family. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old, but he already had strong opinions. One day while he was in the garden, he saw a gentle caterpillar. "Wow!" he said, "Look at that!" He mentioned it to his mom, who was so proud of him for noticing the caterpillar. + +Tom showed his mom the caterpillar and she was so surprised that he had found it! She asked him what he thought. Tom said, "It's so gentle. I like it." His mom smiled at his opinion and praised him for his observations. + +Tom was so proud of himself. Every day after that, when he was in the garden, he look for gentle caterpillars. He learned so much by looking closely at the world around him and sharing his opinions. +Once there was a big zebra. He was very rude to everyone. All the animals in the zoo didn't like the zebra because of how he acted. + +The lion was so mad. He hated the zebra. He would growl and roar every time the zebra walked by. + +The elephant also hated the zebra. She would say mean things and stomp her feet. + +The monkey was also angry. He wouldn't play with the zebra. He would shake his head and throw things. + +The giraffe was the saddest of all. He didn't like the zebra because he was so rude. He just looked away, refusing to talk to him. + +Every day, the animals in the zoo would wish that the zebra would be nicer. But he never changed, so they continued to hate him. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely princess. She was very adventurous and loved exploring the world. One day, the princess decided she wanted to find a special kind of treasure. She decided to design something special to help her find the treasure. + +The princess created a pretty necklace. It was made from sparkly gems and it shone brightly in the sun. She hoped this necklace would help her find the treasue. She wore the necklace and went off on an adventure. + +The princess followed a path through the forest and soon found a cave. Inside the cave was a big chest! Could it be the treasure she was looking for? + +The princess opened the chest and inside was a beautiful necklace. It was even more sparkly and prettier than the one she had made! With the treasure safely in her possession, the princess smiled and went back home, knowing she had design something special to help her find the treasure. +Once upon a time there was a friendly bear. He was feeling very hungry and wanted some lunch. + +He looked around and saw a tree with lots of juicy apples. He reached out and grabbed one. As he ate the apple, he leaned against the tree and enjoyed the delicious food. + +The bear felt much better after eating his lunch, and he was feeling very friendly. He decided to take a nap beneath the tree. + +He leaned against the tree and closed his eyes. He had a nice, peaceful sleep until the sun came up in the sky. When the sun shone brightly, the bear woke up and went on his way. + +From that day on he was never hungry and was always very friendly! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man. Every morning he woke up very early to bake. He would bake lots of yummy treats like cakes and cookies. He then put all the treats in a big bag. + +The old man was so proud of his baking skills that he decided to share the treats with his neighbours. Every morning he would put on a big smile, fill up his bag and take it around to all the neighbours. + +But none of the neighbours were very nice to him. Even though they enjoyed the treats they were all very grumpy. + +The old man was sad but he kept baking every morning and sharing his treats with the grumpy neighbours. And over time, they all began to feel a little bit better and soon they were not as grumpy as they had been. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Tom. Tom had a jet, but Tom wanted to ignore it. Tom was sad because Tom wanted to play with the jet, but Tom was not allowed. One day they went outside and Tom saw a glad bird. The bird was flying in the jet's path. Suddenly, Tom had an idea. He shouted out loud, "Tom, let's ignore the jet and fly with the glad bird!" They ran into the backyard, jumped onto the jet, and zoomed up into the sky. Tom and Tom had a wonderful time playing in the clouds, soaring and twirling around with the glad bird. When it was time to come back, the glad bird flew away and Tom and Tom flew back in the jet. Tom was glad that they had ignored the jet and taken a great adventure in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Henry. He was very flexible and loved to have fun. One day, he decided to play a game. He took a bag of rice and filled his playroom with it. Henry giggled and ran around with joy, covering himself in the rice. He felt like he was in a whole new world; a world he could explore and fill to his heart's content. Henry laughed as he rolled around in the rice, feeling like he could play forever. When he had had enough, he filled a bucket with the remaining rice and took it outside. He sprinkled it on the ground and watched with delight as the birds and bugs came to feast on it. + +Henry was so happy that he had found a way to make things fun. Flexible and full of excitement, he had found the perfect activity. Rice was the answer to his day of exploration and play. +It was winter and the ground was covered with snow. Jenny was excited because she had never seen snow before. She ran out of the house to see it up close. + +Jenny saw so many different things she could do with the snow. She started scooping it up with her hands and making a little pile. She looked around and pointed at the trees. She noticed the snow was sticking to the branches and making the trees look different. + +Jenny was so excited by the snow. She ran around and made a big circle. She pointed at a snowman that somebody else had made and she started to make one too. She even put a carrot for the nose. + +Jenny spent the whole day outside playing in the snow. When it was time for dinner, she was still filled with such excitement! She ran back inside to tell her family all about her day. +Once upon a time there lived a brave boy named Bob. Every day, Bob went on a grand adventure with his shield. It was the only thing that could protect him from danger. + +One night, Bob was walking in the dark woods when a spooky noise made him jump. He was so scared that he wanted to run away, but then he remembered what his dad had told him. His dad said, “When you’re scared, remember to keep your shield upâ€. + +So Bob held up his shield and kept walking. Soon, he saw a dead scarecrow. He was so frightened that he jumped back and screamed. His shield protected him and he soon calmed down. That was when he heard a voice. + +The voice said, “Be brave, Bob. When you’re scared, hold up your shield so nothing can hurt you.†Bob smiled and thanked the voice. He knew it must have been his dad’s way of reminding him to stay brave. + +And so Bob kept walking and exploring with his shield, feeling safe and protected. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. Jack was three years old. He loved to make loud and noisy noises. + +One day while playing Jack heard a rustling sound. He followed the sound and soon he heard a funny noise. It was coming from a rub. Pushing the rub aside revealed a secret place. + +Inside was a big surprise. He saw lots of soft and fun items. All of them were very colourful. Jack was so excited that he started to play with them. + +The toys yielded lots of fun. Jack was so happy that he was making lots of noisy noises. He played with the toys all day until it started to get dark. + +Jack was very tired. He put the toys back and said goodbye. He was very happy with his secret surprise. He knew he would find it again to play and make every noise he wanted! +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Sam. She was only three years old and had a dark pink dress on. Sam was walking through the woods one day, when it got very dark, she felt scared. She huddled up against a tree and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Sam heard a loud rumbling sound in the sky. She looked up, and saw a big black bird flying over her. The bird landed on her shoulder and looked into Sam’s eyes. Sam was scared at first, but something about the bird made her feel safe. + +The bird started talking to her in a gentle voice. It told her that it was not time to be scared, that she should take its advice and mind. It said that if she was brave and had faith, then nothing bad would happen. + +Sam slowly felt her fear go away. She smiled at the bird and even started to giggle. She thanked the bird, and the bird flew away. Sam was so proud - she had been brave and followed the bird's advice. + +The sky got brighter, and Sam continued on her way. She kept her mind focused on the bird's advice and used her bravery whenever she felt scared. Thanks to the bird, Sam was no longer afraid of the dark. +Once upon a time there was a crazy bush. Every day, lots of different animals would gather around it. A mouse would gather acorns and put them in his pocket. A rabbit would gather carrots and put them in his burrow. + +One day, a fox came to the bush. He wanted to gather something too. He saw a bee gathering pollen, and he knew bees made honey. So he decided to gather honey too. + +The fox searched high and low, but he couldn't find any honey. He searched near the bush and nearby trees, but he still couldn't find any honey. + +The fox was getting frustrated. He shouted, "Where is the honey?" But no one answered him. Suddenly, the fox heard a little voice. He looked around and saw that it was a 3 year old child. + +The child said, "Look behind the bush. You'll find the honey there!" The fox thanked the child, and sure enough, there was a hive full of honey behind the bush. He gathered the honey and thanked the child again. + +From that day on, the fox gathered honey from the bush ever day. And the 3 year old child always watched with a smile. +Mommy was in the kitchen. She had an egg in her hand. She cracked it open and put it into a bowl. It was wet, so Mommy had to stay careful. Mommy took a whisk and started to beat the egg. The egg changed from wet to fluffy. Mommy mixed most of the egg with other ingredients and put it into the oven. When it finished cooking, Mommy took it out of the oven. She put it on a plate and gave it to the little girl. The little girl felt so happy. She liked the tasty treat and wanted to stay and eat more. +Once upon a time, there was a little chubby girl called Mandy. She loved to explore the world around her. One morning, Mandy was out and about when she noticed a big sign ahead of her. It was a big, weird looking sign and she couldn't understand what it meant. + +Mandy stopped in front of the sign and looked around. Suddenly, she heard a rustle coming from behind the sign. She looked carefully and saw a tiny mouse peeking out. The mouse said to Mandy, "Can you help me? I can't read the sign!" + +Mandy smiled and replied, "Yes, of course I can help you!" She read the sign out loud and explained it to the mouse. The mouse thanked her and waved goodbye as it scurried away. + +Mandy waved back, feeling happy that she could help the chubby little mouse. She took one last look at the sign before she continued exploring her world. +Once there was a mommy. She was making dinner for her family. She put a pot of water on the stove to cook the noodles. Then she found a blouse that was too big for her. It was a helpless blouse, so she didn't know what to do with it. She thought and thought until she had an idea. + +She put the blouse on her daughter's chair. Then she took a big bowl and filled it with noodles and vegetables. The mommy stirred the noodles and vegetables with a spoon until it was all mixed together. + +Finally, the mommy added a special sauce to the noodles and vegetables and cooked them until it was just right. When it was finished, the mommy served the dinner to her family. Everyone smiled and they all enjoyed their dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a very special box. Inside the box was a special tool, called a paintbrush. + +The little girl liked to use the paintbrush to create things. She painted beautiful pictures of trees, flowers and houses. + +But one day, something amazing happened. As the girl painted, her brush started to make something different. It made a bright and shiny rainbow! + +The girl knew that this was very special and very true. This rainbow was something she had created all by herself. It made her feel important. + +The girl kept the rainbow in her special box, so that she could always remember this special moment. It was true and important, and it always would be. +Billy and his Mommy were walking to the park. As they passed the forest, Billy looked around with his big eyes and wondered what he could see. He saw squirrels and birds, and he wondered what it would be like to fly with them. He was excited when he finally reached the park. He could see a playground full of fun things to do. His Mommy let him go on the slide and swing. He had a wonderful view from the top of the swing and laughed with delight. + +When they were done exploring, they went to buy some delicious ice-cream. Billy wanted the biggest scoop he could get, and his Mommy got one with lots of sprinkles and swirls. They laughed as they ate the sweet treat. Billy thought it was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted. + +As they were walking back home, they stopped to smell some pretty flowers. Billy was amazed by the beauty of the colorful bloom. He wondered how something so small could be so delightful. + +They held hands and walked back home, both of them feeling content. Billy was filled with happy thoughts, and he looked forward to many more wonderful adventures. +Once there was a girl, who was very jealous of the square. Every day, the square seemed so happy and full of life, while the girl felt blue. + +One day, the girl decided to try to make the square feel as jealous as she did. She pointed at the square and said, "I have something you don't have". The square was so curious! + +The girl smiled and said, "I have a happy heart inside me. It's a special feeling that makes me smile". The square was so jealous, it couldn't believe it! + +The girl laughed, then said, "You can have a happy heart too. All you need to do is look inside and find it!" That made the square very happy, and it stayed friends with the girl forever. +Once there was a young girl named Sally. She was very adventurous. Every day she liked to explore different places. One day Sally decided to have an adventure outdoors. She walked along the path until she saw a delivery person arrive with a big box. Inside was a balloon! + +Sally was so excited. She wanted to play with it right away. She carefully took the balloon from the box and set it up in the air. As it began to float, it went further and further away! + +Sally was determined to get her balloon back, so she ran after it. She chased and chased until she finally caught up with it. She laughed in delight and hugged it close. Then she ran back to the delivery person and showed them the balloon. + +The delivery person was very happy and thanked Sally for catching it. They said, “You’re so adventurous!†+ +Sally beamed with pride. She was so glad she had gone on such an exciting adventure. She spent the rest of the day playing with her balloon and thinking of other fun adventures she could go on! +Once there was a little girl, her name was Ruby. One day, Ruby was looking for a special gift for her mom. She found a great gem in the garden. It was shiny and beautiful! Ruby wanted to give the gem to her mom so she decided to tie it to an envelope. She was very shy, so she took a deep breath and went to her mom. + +Ruby said: "Mom, here's something special just for you!" Her mom opened the envelope and smiled when she saw the gem. Ruby smiled too and her mom gave her a big hug. She said: "You are so sweet, thank you for the gem." Ruby was very happy. She knew it was the perfect gift! +One day, a little girl was playing in her backyard when she heard someone yelling. She looked up and saw a brown bird flying overhead with something in its mouth. The bird was carrying a beautiful gift and it was flying fast. + +The little girl was amazed. She wanted that gift so badly. She yelled, "That's mine! Give it to me!" + +The bird heard her and started flying in circles. It was still holding on to the gift, but it was getting closer and closer to the little girl. Then, just as the bird was about to drop the gift, it flew away. + +The little girl was so disappointed. She had wanted that gift so badly. She sat down in the grass and started to cry. + +But then, a miracle happened. The brown bird came back and dropped the gift right at her feet. The little girl couldn't believe it - she had gotten the gift she wanted! She was so happy that she yelled with joy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. It looked attractive to them. They wanted to explore it. + +"Let's go to the tree," Lila said. "Maybe we can find a shelter there." + +"OK," Tom said. "But be careful. There might be bugs or animals." + +They ran to the tree and looked around. They saw a hole in the trunk. It was dark and cozy. They crawled inside. They felt safe and warm. + +"This is our shelter," Lila said. "We can protect each other here." + +"Yes," Tom said. "We are friends. We can share our snacks and toys." + +They ate some cookies and played with their cars. They heard a noise outside. They peeked out. They saw a big dog. It was barking and sniffing. It looked angry and scary. + +"Go away, dog!" Lila shouted. "This is our shelter. You can't come in." + +The dog growled and moved closer. It tried to bite the hole. Lila and Tom were afraid. They hugged each other and cried. + +"Help, help!" they screamed. "Someone, please help us!" + +A lady heard them. She was walking in the park. She saw the dog and the tree. She ran to them. She had a leash in her hand. + +"Bad dog, bad dog!" she said. "Stop that. You are scaring the children." + +She grabbed the dog and pulled it away. She put the leash on it. She apologized to Lila and Tom. + +"I'm so sorry," she said. "This is my dog. He escaped from the yard. He is not mean. He is just curious. Are you OK?" + +Lila and Tom came out of the hole. They were shaking and sobbing. They nodded. + +"Thank you, lady," Lila said. "You saved us. You are very nice." + +"You're welcome, children," the lady said. "You are very brave. You protected each other. You are very good friends." + +She gave them a hug and a smile. She walked away with her dog. Lila and Tom looked at each other. They smiled too. They were happy. They had a shelter, a friend and a protector. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hose near the flowers. They want to spray water and have fun. + +"Look, a hose!" Ben says. "Let's spray water!" + +"OK!" Anna says. "But be careful, don't spray the flowers or the staff." + +They run to the hose and turn it on. Water comes out fast and strong. They spray water at each other and laugh. They feel wet and cool. + +But then, a man comes out of a small house. He is angry. He is one of the staff who takes care of the park. He sees the children spraying water and the flowers getting hurt. + +"Hey, stop that!" he shouts. "You are hurting the flowers! They need water, but not too much! And you are wasting water!" + +He runs to the hose and turns it off. He takes the hose from the children and scolds them. + +Anna and Ben feel scared and sorry. They did not know they were hurting the flowers and wasting water. They did not want to make the man angry. + +"We are sorry, sir," Anna says. "We just wanted to play." + +"We did not mean to hurt the flowers," Ben says. "We like flowers." + +The man sees that the children are sorry. He calms down and sighs. + +"I know you wanted to play, but you have to be careful and respectful," he says. "The flowers are living things, and they need water, but not too much. And water is precious, and we should not waste it. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. + +"Can we say sorry to the flowers?" Anna asks. + +"Can we help you water them?" Ben asks. + +The man smiles. He sees that the children are kind and willing to learn. + +"Sure, you can," he says. "But first, let's dry you off. You are soaked!" + +He takes them to his small house and gives them towels. He also gives them cookies and juice. He tells them about the flowers and how to water them. He lets them help him water the flowers with a small can. The flowers look happy and healthy. + +Anna and Ben are happy too. They learned something new and made a new friend. They thank the man and the flowers. They promise to be careful and respectful next time they play with water. +Ben likes to lie on the grass and look at the sky. He likes to see the clouds and the birds and the sun. He likes to feel the wind and the warmth and the rain. He likes to lie on the grass in every season. + +But today, Ben is frustrated. He wants to lie on the grass, but he cannot. There is too much snow on the ground. The snow is cold and wet and white. It covers the grass and the flowers and the trees. Ben does not like the snow. He wants to see the green and the yellow and the pink. + +Ben tries to lie on the snow, but he does not like it. He feels cold and wet and uncomfortable. He gets up and shakes off the snow. He looks around and sees his friend Lily. Lily is making a snowman. She is rolling big balls of snow and stacking them on top of each other. She is smiling and laughing. + +Ben walks over to Lily and says hello. Lily says hello back and asks him if he wants to help her make the snowman. Ben thinks for a moment. He still wants to lie on the grass, but he also wants to have fun with Lily. He decides to try something new. He says yes to Lily and helps her make the snowman. He rolls a small ball of snow for the head and finds a carrot for the nose and two stones for the eyes. He helps Lily put a hat and a scarf on the snowman. He looks at the snowman and smiles. He thinks the snowman is funny and cute. + +Ben and Lily play with the snowman for a while. They make snow angels and throw snowballs and slide on the ice. They have a lot of fun. Ben forgets about lying on the grass. He enjoys the snow and the season. He is not frustrated anymore. He is happy. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But Sara is hungry. She wants to eat a snack. + +"Sara, come and play with me!" Ben says. He is on the swing. + +"No, I am hungry. I want a snack." Sara says. She is on the bench. + +"But we have no snack. Mom said we have to wait until lunch." Ben says. He is still on the swing. + +"I don't care. I am hungry now. I want a snack now." Sara says. She starts to complain. + +Ben gets off the swing. He has an idea. He looks around the park. He sees a big tree. He runs to the tree. + +"Sara, come and see what I found!" Ben says. He is under the tree. + +"What did you find?" Sara says. She is curious. She gets off the bench. She runs to the tree. + +"Look, under the tree. There are some apples. They are red and shiny. They look yummy. We can eat them as a snack." Ben says. He is happy. + +Sara looks under the tree. She sees the apples. They are red and shiny. They look yummy. She is happy too. + +"Wow, you are smart, Ben. You found a snack for us. Thank you, Ben." Sara says. She smiles. + +"You are welcome, Sara. Let's eat the apples. They are sweet and juicy. They will make us full and happy." Ben says. He smiles too. + +Sara and Ben pick some apples. They sit under the tree. They eat the apples. They are not hungry anymore. They are full and happy. They stop complaining. They enjoy their snack. They are good friends. +Anna did not like to sleep alone. She was afraid of the dark and the bad dreams that came with it. Sometimes she saw scary things in her nightmare, like big teeth and loud noises. She wanted to sleep with her mom and dad, but they said she was a big girl and had to sleep in her own bed. + +One night, Anna had a very bad nightmare. She saw a huge spider that spread its legs and crawled towards her. She screamed and cried and ran to her parents' room. She knocked on the door and begged them to let her in. + +"Mommy, Daddy, please, I had a nightmare!" she said. + +Her mom opened the door and hugged her. She looked tired and worried. + +"Anna, honey, what happened?" she asked. + +"There was a spider, a big, big spider, and it wanted to eat me!" Anna said. + +Her dad came to the door and rubbed his eyes. He was patient and kind. + +"Anna, it was just a dream. There is no spider here. You are safe with us," he said. + +He took her to her bed and tucked her in. He gave her a stuffed bear and a night light. He kissed her forehead and said, "You are brave and strong, Anna. You can sleep alone. We are right next door if you need us. Good night, sweetie." + +Anna hugged her bear and looked at the night light. She felt a little better, but still scared. She whispered, "Good night, Daddy. Good night, Mommy. Good night, spider. Please don't come back." +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. But today, it is raining. The sky is gray and the water falls on the ground. Lila and Ben are sad. They cannot go outside. + +"Mom, can we play with your jewelry?" Lila asks. She likes to wear shiny things on her neck and ears. Mom smiles and nods. She gives Lila and Ben a box of jewelry. The box has many colors and shapes. + +Lila and Ben open the box. They see rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. They are happy. They try on different jewelry. Lila picks an orange necklace. It is bright and pretty. She puts it on her neck. She looks at herself in the mirror. She feels like a princess. + +"Look, Ben, I have an orange necklace. Do you like it?" Lila says. She shows her necklace to Ben. Ben nods. He likes it too. He picks an orange ring. It is small and round. He puts it on his finger. He feels like a king. + +"Look, Lila, I have an orange ring. Do you like it?" Ben says. He shows his ring to Lila. Lila nods. She likes it too. They hug each other. They are happy. They forget about the rain. They play with the jewelry until it is time for dinner. Mom calls them. They put the jewelry back in the box. They thank Mom. They run to the kitchen. They are hungry. They eat their food. They are full. They are happy. They love each other. They love Mom. They love the jewelry. They love the orange color. They love the rain. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy and would complain to their mom. + +"Mom, Tom took my car!" Lily cried. + +"Mom, Lily has my doll!" Tom yelled. + +Mom was tired of their noise. She said, "You have many toys, but you only play with one. That is a waste. Why don't you try something new?" + +She gave them a big box with a surprise inside. She said, "This is a rare and special toy. You can only play with it if you share and take turns." + +Tom and Lily were curious. They opened the box and saw a shiny train with many cars and tracks. They gasped and smiled. They wanted to play with the train. + +But they remembered what Mom said. They looked at each other and nodded. They decided to share and take turns. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We will play nicely with the train." + +Mom was happy. She said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you learned to share. Sharing is caring." + +Tom and Lily played with the train for a long time. They had fun and did not complain. They learned that sharing was better than wasting. And they enjoyed their rare and special toy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside and look at the sky. Sometimes they see birds, clouds, and stars. They wonder what is beyond the sky. + +One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. They decide to make a spaceship with it. They cut out windows and draw buttons and rockets. They put on their helmets and get inside the box. + +"Are you ready, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, Anna. Let's go to space!" Ben says. + +They pretend to blast off and fly through the air. They make noises like zoom and beep and whoosh. They imagine they see planets and moons and aliens. + +"Look, Anna, there is Earth!" Ben says, pointing at a blue ball. + +"Wow, Earth is so wide and pretty!" Anna says. "I can see our house and our yard and our dog." + +They smile and wave at Earth. They are happy to see their home. + +"Anna, Ben, time for lunch!" their mom calls from the kitchen. + +They hear their mom and stop playing. They take off their helmets and get out of the box. + +"Can we stay in space a little longer, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sorry, sweeties, you have to come inside now. You can play again later," their mom says. + +"OK, mom," Ben says. + +They pick up their box and carry it to the garage. They hug their mom and go to the table. They eat their sandwiches and drink their juice. They talk about their space adventure and what they saw. + +They are happy. They love space, but they also love Earth. They can't wait to play again. +Sara and Tom went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and geese. Sara and Tom liked to watch them swim and quack. + +"Look, Mom, a white goose!" Sara said, pointing to a bird with a long neck and a yellow beak. + +"Yes, dear, that's a goose. It's very pretty, isn't it?" Mom said. + +"I admire the goose. It's so white and shiny," Sara said. + +"Me too. Can we feed it?" Tom asked. + +Mom nodded and gave them some bread crumbs. Sara and Tom walked slowly to the edge of the pond and threw some bread to the water. The ducks and geese came closer and ate the bread. + +One goose was very friendly. It came out of the water and walked to Sara and Tom. It stretched its neck and nibbled gently on their fingers. + +"Hello, goose. You are nice," Sara said, petting its feathers. + +"Quack, quack," the goose said, wagging its tail. + +Tom laughed and gave it more bread. The goose ate it and made happy noises. + +"Can we take it home, Mom?" Tom asked. + +Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, sweetie, the goose belongs to the park. It has a family and friends here. We can visit it again, though." + +"Okay, Mom. Bye, goose. We like you," Sara and Tom said, waving to the goose. + +The goose quacked and waved back with its wing. Sara and Tom hugged Mom and left the park. They had a fun day with the friendly goose. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big bull in the field. The bull is black and has horns. + +"Let's go and say hello to the bull," Ben says. He runs to the fence. + +"No, Ben, stop!" Lila says. She is scared of the bull. "The bull is not nice. He can hurt you." + +But Ben does not listen. He climbs over the fence and walks to the bull. The bull sees Ben and gets angry. He lowers his head and runs at Ben. + +"Help, help!" Ben cries. He is sorry he did not listen to Lila. + +Lila cares for Ben. She runs to the farmer and tells him what happened. The farmer comes with a stick and chases the bull away. He helps Ben get back over the fence. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lila asks. She hugs Ben. + +"I'm okay, Lila. Thank you for saving me," Ben says. He is sorry he scared Lila. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You are my friend. I care for you," Lila says. + +The farmer is good. He is not mad at Ben. He tells Ben to be careful and not to go near the bull again. He gives Ben and Lila some cookies and milk. + +Ben and Lila are happy. They eat the cookies and drink the milk. They say thank you to the farmer. They promise to be good and not to bother the bull again. They play on the farm and have fun. +Ben and Lily were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked at the TV, but they did not like the shows. They wanted to watch something fun and funny. + +"Can we watch the show with the animals?" Lily asked. She liked the show with the animals. They made her laugh and learn. + +"OK, let's see if it is on," Ben said. He took the remote and pressed the buttons. He looked for the show with the animals. + +He stopped at a channel. He saw a big, brown bear on the screen. He smiled. He liked bears. They were big and furry and strong. + +"Look, Lily, it's a bear!" he said. + +Lily looked at the TV. She saw the bear too. But she did not smile. She frowned. She did not like bears. They were scary and loud and mean. + +"That's not a bear, Ben. That's a monster!" she said. + +Ben was confused. He looked at the TV again. He recognized the bear. He had seen it before. It was not a monster. It was a friendly bear. It did not hurt anyone. It just ate honey and played with its friends. + +"No, Lily, it's not a monster. It's a bear. It's a nice bear. See, it's smiling. It's happy," he said. + +Lily looked at the TV again. She did not recognize the bear. She had never seen it before. It was not nice. It was not smiling. It was showing its teeth. It was angry. + +"No, Ben, it's not a nice bear. It's a bad bear. See, it's growling. It's mad," she said. + +Ben and Lily argued. They did not agree. They did not understand. They saw the same thing, but they saw it differently. + +They did not watch the show with the animals. They turned off the TV. They were still bored. They wished it was not a gloomy day. +Tom and Mia 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. They were very happy. + +But then a fierce wind came and blew the hat and the scarf away. The snowman looked sad and cold. Tom and Mia felt sorry for him. + +"Let's find something to keep him warm," Mia said. + +They ran to the house and looked for a blanket or a coat. But they could not find anything. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making hot chocolate. + +"Mom, can we have a blanket for the snowman?" Tom asked. + +"No, dear, blankets are for people, not for snowmen. They will get wet and dirty in the snow," Mom said. + +"Then what can we do?" Mia asked. + +Mom smiled and winked. She took a book from the shelf and opened it. + +"I have an idea. Why don't we cast a spell on the snowman? A spell that will make him warm and happy," Mom said. + +"A spell? How do we do that?" Tom asked. + +Mom showed them the book. It had pictures of animals and words that rhymed. + +"Look, this is a spell book. It has magic words that can do wonderful things. We just have to say them together and point at the snowman. Do you want to try?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Mia said. + +They followed Mom outside. They stood in front of the snowman and held the book. Mom read the words and Tom and Mia repeated them. + +"Snowman, snowman, don't be cold. +Snowman, snowman, be brave and bold. +Snowman, snowman, don't shiver and shake. +Snowman, snowman, have some cake." + +They pointed at the snowman and said the last word loudly. Then something amazing happened. The snowman smiled and winked. He reached out his stick arms and took a slice of cake from Mom's tray. He ate it with a big bite and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +Tom and Mia clapped and cheered. They hugged the snowman and Mom. They were very happy. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a big jeep that they could sit in and drive. They also had a small jeep that they could push and pull. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their jeeps. Tom sat in the big jeep and Lily pushed the small jeep. They said, "Ready, set, go!" and started to move. + +Tom pressed a button and the big jeep made a loud noise. It went very fast. Lily tried to catch up with the small jeep, but it was too slow. She said, "This is not fair! Your jeep is faster than mine!" + +Tom laughed and said, "I win! I win! My jeep is the best!" He reached the end of the garden and turned around. He saw Lily sitting on the ground, holding the small jeep. She looked sad. + +Tom felt sorry for his sister. He said, "Do you want to try my jeep? It is fun. You can drive it and I can push your jeep." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother." She got up and ran to the big jeep. She sat in it and pressed the button. It made a loud noise again. + +Tom picked up the small jeep and said, "This jeep is boring. It does not make any noise. It does not go fast. I have an idea. Let's crawl with it. Crawling is fun. We can pretend we are animals." + +Lily liked the idea. She said, "OK. Let's crawl. What animal do you want to be?" + +Tom thought for a moment and said, "I want to be a lion. I can roar and chase you. What about you?" + +Lily said, "I want to be a rabbit. I can hop and hide from you. Let's go!" + +They put the small jeep on the ground and started to crawl. They made animal noises and had fun. They forgot about the big jeep. They were happy. +Tom and Anna like to play in the garden. They have a big box and some sticks. They want to make a trap for the rabbits. They think rabbits are cute and soft. + +They put some yummy carrots inside the box. They tie a string to a stick. They put the stick under the box. They hide behind a bush. They wait for a rabbit to come. + +Soon, they see a brown rabbit hop to the box. It smells the carrots. It goes inside the box. Tom and Anna pull the string. The stick falls. The box closes. They catch the rabbit! + +They run to the box. They kneel down and look inside. The rabbit is scared. It makes a loud noise. Tom and Anna feel sorry for the rabbit. They do not want to hurt it. + +They open the box. They let the rabbit go. The rabbit runs away. Tom and Anna say, "Bye, rabbit! Sorry for the trap. We just wanted to play with you." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They go back to the house. They tell their mom about their adventure. Mom smiles and gives them some cookies. They think cookies are yummy too. +Sara liked to play with her box of cards. The cards had pictures of fruits and colors on them. She liked to find two cards that matched. That meant they had the same picture or the same color. + +One day, she found a card with a yellow fruit. She knew it was a lemon. She liked lemons. They were sour and made her face funny. She looked for another card with a lemon, but she could not find one. She was sad. + +Then, she saw a card with a pink color. She liked pink. It was pretty and made her happy. She looked for another card with a pink color, but she could not find one. She was sad. + +She had an idea. She put the lemon card and the pink card together. They did not match, but they looked nice. She smiled. She made a new game. She found other cards that did not match, but looked nice. She had fun. + +She showed her mom her new game. Her mom smiled. She said Sara was clever and creative. She gave her a hug and a kiss. Sara was happy. She liked her mom. She liked her cards. She liked her new game. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They found a big stick and a small stick. They wanted to know which stick was longer. + +"Let's measure them," Lily said. She put the big stick next to the small stick on the grass. "Look, the big stick is longer than the small stick." + +Ben nodded. He had an idea. "Let's measure other things," he said. He ran to the flower bed and picked a yellow flower. "How long is this flower?" + +Lily followed him. She put the flower next to the big stick. "The flower is shorter than the big stick," she said. + +They measured more things. They measured a stone, a leaf, a worm, and a snail. They had fun comparing the lengths of different things. + +Then they saw something mysterious. It was a shiny box under a bush. It had a lock and a key. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's measure the box," Ben said. He put the box next to the big stick. "The box is shorter than the big stick, but longer than the flower." + +"Let's open the box," Lily said. She took the key and put it in the lock. She turned the key and heard a click. She lifted the lid and gasped. + +"What is it?" Ben asked. He looked inside the box and saw a beautiful necklace. It had many colors and sparkles. It looked like a rainbow. + +"It's a treasure," Lily said. She took the necklace and put it around her neck. She felt happy and special. + +"Where did it come from?" Ben asked. He looked around the bush and saw a note. It said: "To Lily and Ben, from Grandma. I love you." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They hugged each other and the box. They thanked Grandma in their hearts. They had found a mysterious and wonderful gift. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is very fast!" Ben says. + +"My doll is very pretty and smart!" Anna says. + +They pause and look at each other. They want to play together, but they have different toys. + +"Can I see your car?" Anna asks. + +"Can I see your doll?" Ben asks. + +They nod and swap their toys. They examine them with curiosity and try to make them do things. + +"Look, my doll can drive your car!" Anna says. + +"Look, my car can wear your doll's shoe!" Ben says. + +They laugh and clap their hands. They think they are very intelligent and creative. They are happy to share their toys and learn new things. They play together until their mom calls them for lunch. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to skip and sing and laugh. + +One day, they saw a lovely rose in the park. It was red and smelled nice. Lily wanted to pick it for her mom. + +"Can I have the rose, Sam?" Lily asked. + +"OK, Lily. You can have the rose. But be careful. It has thorns. They can hurt you," Sam said. + +Lily nodded and reached for the rose. She was very gentle. She did not touch the thorns. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend." + +Sam smiled back and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend, too." + +They held hands and skipped away. They were happy. They gave the rose to Lily's mom. She was happy, too. She hugged them and said, "You are very sweet, Lily and Sam. I love you both." +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pink dress with flowers and ribbons. Lily liked to dress Anna and comb her hair. + +One day, Lily saw a new dress in the store. It was shiny and sparkly, like a princess dress. Lily wanted the dress for Anna. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I have the dress for Anna, please?" + +Her mom looked at the dress. It was very expensive and made of fake fabric. It would not last long and it would hurt Anna's skin. Her mom said, "No, Lily, you cannot have the dress. It is not a good dress. It is fake and it will break soon. Anna has a nice dress already. She does not need another one." + +Lily was sad. She really liked the dress. She said, "But mom, it is so pretty. Anna would look like a princess. Please, mom, please." + +Her mom shook her head. She said, "Lily, I know you love Anna, but you have to be careful with what you request. Not everything that looks pretty is good for you or your dolls. Sometimes, fake things can hurt you or make you unhappy. You have to be happy with what you have and take good care of it. Anna loves you and her dress. She does not care about the fake dress." + +Lily thought about what her mom said. She looked at Anna and her pink dress. She smiled. She said, "You are right, mom. Anna is happy with her dress. And I am happy with Anna. She is my best friend. I do not need the fake dress. Thank you, mom." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am proud of you. You are a smart and kind girl. Now, let's go home and play with Anna and your other dolls." + +Lily nodded. She held Anna in her arms. She said, "Yes, mom. Let's go home and play." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw in their notebooks. One day, Sara has a new notebook. It is pink and has stickers on it. Sara is eager to show Ben her notebook. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Sara says. She points to her notebook. "I have a new notebook. It is pretty and fun. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at Sara's notebook. He likes it too. He wants to have it. He thinks of a plan. He smiles and says, "Yes, Sara, I like it. Can I see it?" + +Sara is happy. She gives Ben her notebook. Ben takes it and runs away. He laughs and says, "Ha ha, now it is mine! You can't have it back!" + +Sara is sad and angry. She cries and chases Ben. She wants her notebook back. She shouts, "Ben, stop! Give me my notebook! You are a bad friend!" + +But Ben is faster than Sara. He runs to his house and slams the door. He keeps Sara's notebook. He does not care about Sara. He only cares about himself. + +Sara is left outside. She has no notebook and no friend. She feels very bad. She wishes she never showed Ben her notebook. She learns a hard lesson. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. They liked to walk on the grass and look at the flowers. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was barking and running. Lily and Tom were scared. + +"Let's go away!" Lily said to Tom. "The dog is bad!" + +But Tom liked dogs. He wanted to pet the dog. He said to Lily, "No, the dog is good! He just wants to play!" + +Tom walked to the dog. He put out his hand. The dog bit his hand. Tom cried. He was hurt and upset. + +Lily ran to Tom. She hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. The dog was bad. Are you okay?" + +Tom nodded. He was still crying. He said, "I'm okay, Lily. Thank you. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Tom walked to the bench. They sat down. They waited for their moms to come. They learned a lesson. They should not go near strange dogs. They should listen to each other. They should be careful in the park. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they saw a movie on TV. The movie had big monsters and loud noises. Tom and Sam were scared. They hid behind the sofa and cried. + +Mom heard them cry. She came to the living room and turned off the TV. She hugged Tom and Sam and said, "It's OK, boys. It's just a movie. The monsters are not real. They can't hurt you." + +Tom and Sam felt better. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were scared. Can we watch something else?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. How about a nice cartoon? Or a funny show?" + +Tom and Sam nodded. They chose a cartoon with animals and colors. They laughed and had fun. They were not scared anymore. + +Mom was proud of them. She said, "You are brave, boys. You faced your fear and told me how you felt. That's very good. Sometimes, we all get scared of things we don't understand. But we can always ask for help and learn more. There is no need to be ashamed of being scared. It's normal and human." + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson. They thanked Mom and gave her a hug. They said, "We love you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom said, "I love you too, boys. You are the best." +Lena liked to draw with her pencil. She drew cats and dogs and flowers and stars. She was very good at drawing. She wanted to show her mom and dad her drawings. She put them in a big pile on the table. + +But then her brother Ben came. He was loud and mean. He saw the pile of drawings and he laughed. He said they were ugly and silly. He took the pencil and he ripped the drawings. He made a big mess on the table. + +Lena was very sad and angry. She cried and yelled. She tried to stop Ben, but he was bigger and stronger. He pushed her away and he threw the pencil at her. It hit her in the eye and it hurt a lot. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and they came. They saw the mess and they saw Lena's eye. They were very mad at Ben. They scolded him and they took him to his room. They said he was bad and he had to stay there. + +They tried to provide comfort to Lena. They hugged her and they cleaned her eye. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They said they would buy her a new pencil and some paper. But Lena was still sad. She did not want a new pencil. She wanted her old pencil and her drawings. She wanted Ben to say sorry and to be nice. She did not like this ending. +Ben and Mia were going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they liked to sleep in a big bed and watch TV. They also wanted to see the pool and the playground. + +When they arrived at the hotel, they saw a lot of people and cars. It was difficult to find a place to park. Their dad said, "We have to wait a little bit. The hotel is very busy today." + +Ben and Mia were bored. They wanted to go inside and explore. They saw a man with a cart full of bags. He was wearing a uniform and a badge. He looked tired and sweaty. + +"Can we help him, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, if he lets us," mom said. "But be careful and polite." + +Ben and Mia ran to the man and said, "Hello, we are Ben and Mia. We are staying at the hotel. Can we help you with the bags?" + +The man smiled and said, "Hello, Ben and Mia. You are very kind. Yes, you can help me. You can take one bag each and follow me to the elevator. But don't run or drop the bags, okay?" + +"Okay!" Ben and Mia said. They picked up a bag each and followed the man. They felt proud and happy. They helped the man deliver the bags to different rooms. The people who received the bags thanked them and gave them some coins. + +"Wow, you are very good helpers," the man said. "You made my job easier and faster. Thank you very much. Here, you can keep the coins. You can buy something nice at the hotel shop." + +"Thank you!" Ben and Mia said. They hugged the man and ran back to their mom and dad. They showed them the coins and told them what they did. + +Mom and dad were very proud of them. They said, "You did a great thing, Ben and Mia. You helped someone who needed it. You are very generous and helpful. We love you very much." + +Ben and Mia smiled and said, "We love you too. And we love the hotel. It is fun to help people." +Ben likes to read books. He has many books in his room. Some books have pictures, some books have stories, some books have words. Ben likes to learn new words. He has a big book with many words. It is called a dictionary. + +One day, Ben finds a new book in his room. It is a small book with a blue cover. He opens the book and sees many words. But the words are not like the words he knows. They are unknown words. He tries to read them, but he cannot. He is confused. + +He takes the book to his mom. He shows her the book and says, "Mom, what is this book? I cannot read it. It has unknown words." + +Mom looks at the book and smiles. She says, "This is a special book, Ben. It is a book of another language. A language is a way of speaking that some people use. This book is a dictionary of another language. It tells you what the unknown words mean in our language." + +Ben is curious. He says, "Can you teach me some words of another language, Mom?" + +Mom says, "Sure, Ben. I can teach you some words of another language. But first, you have to learn our language well. Then you can learn more languages and speak to more people." + +Ben nods. He says, "OK, Mom. I want to learn our language well. And then I want to learn more languages and speak to more people. That sounds fun." + +Mom hugs Ben. She says, "I am proud of you, Ben. You are a smart and curious boy. You can do anything you want if you work hard and have fun." +Tom and Lisa are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a photo in a box. The photo shows a man and a woman. They are smiling and holding hands. Tom and Lisa think they are attractive. + +"Who are they?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are someone's parents or grandparents," Lisa says. + +"They look happy. I wish I had a photo like this," Tom says. + +He takes the photo and puts it in his pocket. Lisa is sad. She wants the photo too. She thinks it is not fair. + +"Tom, give me the photo. We found it together. We should share it," Lisa says. + +"No, it is mine. I like it more. Go away," Tom says. + +He runs away from Lisa. Lisa cries. She feels angry and hurt. + +The next day, Tom and Lisa do not talk to each other. They play alone. They are not happy. They miss their friend. + +Then, they see a woman in the park. She is looking for something. She is worried and sad. + +"Have you seen a photo? It is very important to me. It is the only photo I have of my parents. They died when I was little. I lost it yesterday. I don't know where it is," the woman says. + +Tom and Lisa look at each other. They remember the photo. They feel sorry for the woman. They realize they made a mistake. + +"Miss, we have your photo. We found it in a box. We are sorry. We did not know it was yours. We were selfish. We wanted to keep it for ourselves. Here, take it back. It belongs to you," Tom and Lisa say. + +They give the photo to the woman. She is very happy. She hugs them and thanks them. + +"Thank you so much. You are very kind and honest. You made my day. You are good friends. You should not fight over things. You should share and help each other. That is what my parents taught me. They would be proud of you," the woman says. + +Tom and Lisa feel happy too. They apologize to each other. They hug and make up. + +"Lisa, I am sorry. I was wrong. The photo is not as important as our friendship. You are my best friend. I don't want to lose you," Tom says. + +"Tom, I am sorry too. I was also wrong. The photo is not worth our happiness. You are my best friend too. I don't want to hurt you," Lisa says. + +They smile and hold hands. They learned to solve their problem. They learned to be generous and respectful. They learned to value friendship. They learned a lesson from the photo. +Lily liked to dive in the pool. She learned how to dive from her dad, who was a good diver. He taught her how to jump high, tuck her head, and splash into the water. Diving was their sport. They had fun together. + +One day, Lily and her dad went to a big pool. It was in a wealthy hotel, where they stayed for a vacation. The pool had a diving board, and Lily wanted to try it. Her dad said, "OK, but be careful. The board is very high, and the water is very deep. You have to dive well, or you might get hurt." + +Lily nodded, and climbed up the ladder. She felt excited and scared. She looked down at the water, and saw her dad smiling at her. He said, "You can do it, Lily. I'm proud of you. Just remember what I taught you." Lily smiled back, and ran to the edge of the board. She jumped high, tucked her head, and dived. + +But something went wrong. Lily did not dive well. She hit the water too hard, and felt a sharp pain in her neck. She could not move, or breathe, or scream. She sank to the bottom of the pool, and everything went dark. + +Her dad saw what happened, and dived after her. He grabbed her, and tried to bring her up. He shouted for help, but no one heard him. The pool was too big, and too noisy, and too far from the hotel. He was too late. Lily was gone. +Ben likes to bake. He likes to mix flour, eggs, milk and sugar in a big bowl. He likes to put the bowl in the oven and watch the cake rise. He likes to smell the cake when it is done and eat a big slice with his mom and dad. + +One day, Ben sees a poster on the wall. It says there is a cake contest at the park. The best cake will win a prize. Ben wants to win the prize. He asks his mom if he can join the contest. His mom says yes and helps him bake a cake. + +Ben and his mom go to the park with the cake. They see many other cakes on a long table. Some are big, some are small, some are round, some are square. Some have icing, some have fruit, some have sprinkles. Ben thinks his cake is the best. + +The judges come and taste all the cakes. They talk and write on their papers. Then they announce the winner. They say Ben's cake is the winner. They give him a ribbon and a trophy. They say his cake is delicious and beautiful. They say he is a famous baker. + +Ben is very happy. He thanks his mom and the judges. He shows his prize to his dad and his friends. He shares his cake with everyone. He feels proud and happy. He likes to bake. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big, big thing with a long nose and big ears. It was making loud noises. + +"What is that thing?" Tom asked. + +"It is an elephant," Lily said. "It is from far away. It is very big and strong." + +"Can we go and see it?" Tom asked. + +Lily nodded. They ran to the fence where the elephant was. The elephant saw them and came closer. It sniffed them with its nose. + +"Hello, elephant," Lily said. "We are Tom and Lily. We are friends." + +The elephant made a noise. It sounded like it was saying hello too. + +"Do you think it understands us?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it does. Maybe it is smart." + +The elephant lifted its nose and sprayed water on them. Tom and Lily laughed. They were wet and happy. + +The elephant was enormous, but it was nice. Tom and Lily liked the elephant. They wanted to play with it more. +Anna likes to climb. She climbs on chairs, on tables, on beds. She likes to see how high she can go. One day, she sees a big piano in the living room. It is black and shiny and has many keys. Anna wants to climb on the piano. + +She pushes a chair next to the piano and climbs on it. Then she reaches for the piano lid. It is open. She pulls herself up and sits on the piano. She feels very proud. She looks at the keys and taps them with her fingers. They make loud and funny sounds. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" Mommy comes into the living room and sees Anna on the piano. She is not happy. She is angry. "You are not supposed to climb on the piano. You can break it or hurt yourself. Get down right now!" + +Anna is scared. She does not want to make Mommy angry. She does not want to break the piano or hurt herself. She tries to get down, but she slips and falls. She lands on the floor with a thud. She starts to cry. + +Mommy runs to Anna and hugs her. She checks if she is hurt. She is not hurt, only scared. Mommy kisses her and says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to yell at you. I was just worried. The piano is not a toy. It is a musical instrument. You can play with it, but not climb on it. Do you understand?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. I'm sorry, too. I won't climb on the piano again. Can I play with it?" + +Mommy smiles and says, "Yes, you can play with it. But first, let me show you how. Come, sit with me on the bench. I will teach you some songs." She lifts Anna and puts her on the bench. She plays some keys and sings. Anna listens and learns. She likes to play with the piano. She likes to play with Mommy. She is happy. +Tom wanted to ride his bike. He loved his bike. It was red and shiny and fast. But Mom said he had to wear his helmet. Tom did not like his helmet. It was big and heavy and made his head hot. + +"No helmet, no bike," Mom said. "It is for your safety. You could hurt your head if you fall." + +Tom pouted. He tried to fit his helmet on his head, but it was too tight. He pulled and pushed, but it did not move. He felt angry and sad. + +"Mom, this helmet does not fit me!" he cried. "It is too small!" + +Mom came and looked at the helmet. She smiled. + +"Tom, this is not your helmet. This is your baby sister's helmet. See, it has pink flowers on it. Your helmet is in the garage. It has blue stars on it. Let's go and get it." + +Tom felt silly. He had grabbed the wrong helmet. He followed Mom to the garage and found his helmet. It fit him perfectly. He felt happy and proud. + +"Mom, can I ride my bike now?" he asked. + +"Yes, you can, Tom. But remember, always wear your helmet. It makes you powerful. It protects your brain, and your brain is the most powerful part of you. It helps you think and learn and dream." + +Tom nodded. He put on his helmet and got on his bike. He felt powerful and smart. He rode his bike around the yard, enjoying the wind and the sun. He was glad he listened to Mom. He knew she loved him and wanted him to be safe and happy. + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. Sara had a big red block that she wanted to put on top of her tower. But the block was too big and did not fit. + +"Look, Ben, my block does not fit!" Sara said. She tried to push the block harder, but it only made her tower fall down. She felt sad and angry. + +Ben saw Sara's block and had an idea. He had a small blue block that was the same shape as Sara's block, but smaller. He thought it would fit on top of his bridge. He took Sara's block and ran to his bridge. + +"Hey, give me back my block!" Sara shouted. She ran after Ben and tried to grab her block. But Ben was faster and reached his bridge first. He put Sara's block on his bridge and smiled. + +"Look, Sara, my block fits!" Ben said. He was proud and happy. + +But then something happened. Ben's bridge was not strong enough to hold Sara's block. The block was too heavy and made the bridge break. The blocks fell down with a loud noise. Ben and Sara felt a big shock. They looked at each other and their broken blocks. They felt sorry and scared. + +"Sorry, Sara, I did not mean to break your block and my bridge," Ben said. He gave Sara back her block and hugged her. + +"Sorry, Ben, I did not mean to yell at you and chase you," Sara said. She hugged Ben back and smiled. + +They decided to share their blocks and build something new together. They found some blocks that fit well and were not too tight. They had fun and were friends again. +Anna likes grapes. They are yummy and purple. She sees a big bowl of grapes on the table. She wants to eat some. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the bowl. + +But she hears a loud noise. It is her big brother Tom. He is running to the table. He also likes grapes. He wants to eat them all. He shouts, "No, Anna, those are my grapes!" + +Anna is scared. She does not want to fight with Tom. She drops the bowl. The grapes fall on the floor. They roll and bounce. Anna and Tom hear a thud. It is their mom. She is coming to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +She says, "Anna, Tom, what are you doing? Why did you spill the grapes? You have to share and be nice. Now help me clean up and then you can have some grapes. But only a few. Grapes are yummy, but too many can make you sick." + +Anna and Tom feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. We love grapes, but we love you more." They help mom pick up the grapes. They put some in a small bowl for each of them. They say, "Thank you, mom." They eat the grapes. They are yummy and sweet. They smile and hug. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big pink house in the woods. It looked like a castle, but no one lived there. + +"Let's go inside and see what's there," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's scary," Lily said. She was afraid and careful. "Maybe there are monsters or ghosts inside." + +"Are you a chicken?" Ben teased. "I dare you to go inside with me. It will be fun." + +Lily did not want to be a chicken. She wanted to be brave like Ben. She nodded and followed him inside the pink house. + +The house was dark and dusty. There were old paintings and furniture that looked sad and angry. There were strange noises and smells that made Lily and Ben shiver. + +"Maybe we should go back," Lily whispered. She wished they never came here. + +"No, let's explore more," Ben said. He wanted to find something exciting or funny. + +They walked up the stairs and found a door that was locked. Ben tried to open it, but it did not move. + +"Maybe there's a secret behind this door," Ben said. He kicked the door hard and it opened with a loud bang. + +Lily and Ben screamed when they saw what was behind the door. It was a nightmare. There was a big, hairy, ugly monster with sharp teeth and claws. It roared and jumped at them. + +Lily and Ben tried to run away, but it was too late. The monster caught them and ate them. They were gone. + +The pink house was quiet again. No one ever came there again. The monster was happy. It had a good meal. The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their stuff. They have many toys, books, and games. But they do not like to share. They always say, "This is mine! You cannot have it!" + +One day, Mom makes a big cake. It smells good. She says, "This is for dessert. We will serve it after dinner. But you have to be good and help me set the table." + +Sara and Ben want the cake. They think, "How can we get more cake than the other?" They have an idea. They say, "Mom, we will help you. But can we serve the cake ourselves?" + +Mom says, "Okay, you can serve the cake. But you have to be fair and give everyone the same amount." + +Sara and Ben nod. But they are not honest. They plan to give themselves big slices and give everyone else small slices. + +They set the table and wait for dinner. Mom brings the food and says, "Thank you for helping me. You are very good children. Now, you can serve the cake." + +Sara and Ben smile. They take the knife and cut the cake. But they are not careful. They cut the cake unevenly. They make big slices for themselves and small slices for everyone else. They think, "We are smart. We will have more cake than the other." + +But they are wrong. When they try to lift their big slices, they are too heavy. The cake falls off the plate and onto the floor. Sara and Ben cry. They have no cake. + +Mom sees what happened. She says, "Oh, no. What a mess. Why did you cut the cake like that? You were not fair. You were greedy. You wanted more cake than the other. But you got none. That is not how you serve. You have to be kind and generous. You have to share." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were bad. We did not share. We did not serve. We were selfish. We will not do it again." + +Mom says, "I forgive you. But you have to learn from your mistake. Sharing is caring. Serving is loving. Next time, be good and serve the cake fairly." + +Sara and Ben hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. We will be good and serve the cake fairly. Thank you for the lesson." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you, too. You are my sweet children. Come, let's have some cake. There is still enough for everyone." + +They all sit down and enjoy the cake. Sara and Ben share their stuff with each other. They are happy. They have learned to serve. +Sam and Tom were friends who liked to play with their toys. Sam had many toys, but Tom had only a few. Sam was wealthy, but Tom was not. One day, Sam brought his new automobile toy to Tom's house. It was shiny and big and made noises. + +"Wow, your automobile is so cool!" Tom said. "Can I play with it?" + +"Sure, you can play with it," Sam said. "But you have to be careful. It is very expensive and special. I will lend it to you for a little while, but then you have to give it back to me." + +Tom was happy and thanked Sam. He took the automobile and drove it around the yard. He pretended he was a driver and made honking and screeching sounds. He had so much fun with the automobile. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom drove the automobile too fast and hit a rock. The automobile broke into pieces. Tom was scared and sad. He did not know what to do. + +"Sam, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Tom cried. "I broke your automobile. I did not mean to. Please don't be mad at me." + +Sam came running and saw the broken automobile. He was angry and sad too. He liked his automobile very much. He shouted at Tom. + +"Tom, you are so careless and stupid! You ruined my automobile. It was my favorite toy. How could you do this? You are not my friend anymore. Give me back the pieces and go away!" + +Tom felt terrible. He gave Sam the pieces and ran away. He wished he never played with the automobile. He wished he could fix it. He wished Sam would forgive him. He wished they could be friends again. +Sara and Ben are playing in the bath. They have many toys, but their favorite is the soap. The soap is white and soft and makes bubbles. Sara and Ben like to make shapes with the soap and pretend they are animals. + +"Look, I made a soap dog!" Sara says, holding up a piece of soap with ears and a tail. "Woof, woof!" + +"That's a good dog, Sara!" Ben says. "Can I pet it?" + +"Sure, Ben!" Sara says, handing him the soap dog. "But be gentle, or it will break." + +Ben pets the soap dog and smiles. He likes how it feels in his hand. He wants to make a soap animal too. He looks at the soap bar and thinks. What can he make? + +"I know!" he says. "I will make a soap bird!" He starts to pinch and pull the soap bar, trying to make a beak and wings. + +"Can I see your bird, Ben?" Sara asks, curious. + +"Wait, Sara, it's not ready yet!" Ben says. He works hard on his soap bird, but it is not easy. The soap is slippery and crumbly. He tries to make the bird look nice, but it looks more like a blob. + +"Here, Sara, this is my bird!" he says, showing her his soap blob. "Tweet, tweet!" + +Sara looks at the soap blob and tries not to laugh. She does not want to hurt Ben's feelings. She thinks of something nice to say. + +"That's a very... special bird, Ben!" she says. "It has a lot of... character!" + +Ben looks at his soap blob and feels sad. He knows it is not a good bird. He wishes he could make a better one. + +"Thank you, Sara, but I don't like my bird," he says. "It's ugly and messy. I want a new soap." + +Sara sees that Ben is unhappy and wants to cheer him up. She has an idea. + +"Ben, I have a surprise for you!" she says. "Look under the water!" + +Ben looks under the water and sees something shiny. He reaches for it and pulls it out. It is a new soap! It is white and smooth and has a picture of a bird on it. + +"Wow, Sara, where did you get this?" he asks, amazed. + +"I hid it under the water before we started playing," she says. "I wanted to give it to you as a gift. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at the new soap and smiles. He likes it very much. It is a beautiful bird. He hugs Sara and says, "Thank you, Sara, you are the best sister ever! I love it!" + +Sara hugs him back and says, "You're welcome, Ben, you are the best brother ever! I'm glad you love it!" + +They both laugh and play with the new soap. They make more bubbles and shapes and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to ride bikes together. Tom has a big bike with two wheels. Mia has a small bike with four wheels. + +One day, they go to the park to ride bikes. Tom is fast and goes ahead. Mia tries to catch up, but her bike is slow. She pushes hard on the pedals, but she gets tired. + +"Tom, wait for me!" Mia calls. + +Tom stops and looks back. He sees Mia far behind. He is bored. + +"Mia, you are too slow. Your bike is for babies. I want to ride with someone else." Tom says. + +Mia feels sad. She likes Tom and her bike. She does not want to quit. + +"Tom, please don't go. We are friends. My bike is good. I can ride faster if you help me." Mia says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers that Mia is his friend. He feels sorry for making her sad. + +"Okay, Mia. I'm sorry. I won't go. I will help you. Come on, let's ride together." Tom says. + +Mia smiles. She is happy. She pedals faster with Tom's help. They ride to the swings and have fun. They are friends again. +Sara and Tom were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to do something new. They saw a big fireplace on the wall. It was not on, because it was not cold outside. + +"Let's draw on the fireplace!" Sara said. She had a marker in her hand. She liked to mark things with colors. + +"No, Sara, that's bad!" Tom said. He knew that Mom and Dad would be angry if they saw marks on the fireplace. "We can draw on paper, or on the board." + +But Sara did not listen. She ran to the fireplace and started to mark it with her marker. She made circles and lines and dots. She thought it looked pretty. + +Tom tried to stop her, but he was too late. Mom and Dad came into the living room and saw the marks on the fireplace. They were very angry. + +"Sara, what did you do?" Mom asked. She took the marker from Sara's hand. + +"I drew on the fireplace," Sara said. She did not understand why Mom and Dad were angry. She thought they would like her drawing. + +"That's not a good place to draw, Sara," Dad said. "You made a mess. You have to clean it up." + +Sara started to cry. She did not want to clean up. She wanted to play. + +Mom and Dad were not happy, but they were not mean. They gave Sara a cloth and some water, and helped her to wipe the marks off the fireplace. It took a long time, and Sara was sorry. + +When they finished, Mom and Dad hugged Sara and Tom. They said they loved them, but they had to be careful with their things. They said they could draw on paper, or on the board, or on the fridge with magnets. + +Sara and Tom said they were sorry, and they hugged Mom and Dad back. They felt better. They went to the couch and snuggled with Mom and Dad. They read a book together. It was a comfortable and cozy place. They liked the fireplace, but they did not want to mark it again. +Anna loved to read novels. Novels were books with many pages and stories. She had a thick novel that she liked very much. It was about a girl who went on adventures with her friends. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her novel. She wanted to read under a big tree. She found a nice spot and opened her novel. She was very happy. + +But then, a boy came to the park. He was mean and rude. He saw Anna and her novel. He wanted to make fun of her. He ran to her and said, "What are you doing with that big book? Books are boring. You should play with me instead." + +Anna did not like the boy. She said, "No, thank you. I like to read. This is my novel. It is very interesting. Please leave me alone." + +The boy did not listen. He tried to grab the novel from Anna. He said, "Give me that book. I want to see what it is. Maybe I can throw it away or rip it." + +Anna was scared and angry. She held her novel tight. She said, "No, this is my novel. You cannot have it. You cannot throw it or rip it. It is mine. Go away." + +The boy was stronger than Anna. He pulled the novel from her hands. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, I got it. Now I can do whatever I want with it. Maybe I will throw it in the trash or in the pond." + +Anna cried and said, "No, please, don't do that. That is very mean and bad. My novel is precious to me. Please give it back." + +But the boy did not care. He raised his arm and was about to throw the novel. But then, something happened. A big dog came to the park. The dog saw the boy and the novel. The dog thought the novel was a toy. The dog barked and ran to the boy. The boy was scared and dropped the novel. The dog picked up the novel and ran away. + +Anna was sad and shocked. She said, "Oh no, my novel. The dog took it. What will I do?" + +The boy was sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I should not have taken your novel. I should not have tried to throw it. I was mean and bad. Please forgive me." + +Anna was kind and generous. She said, "It's okay, I forgive you. But please don't do that again. Books are not toys. They are treasures. They have stories and words and pictures. They make us happy and smart. We should respect them and love them." + +The boy nodded and said, "You are right, Anna. I was foolish and ignorant. I will try to read more books and learn more things. Maybe I can find a novel that I like too." + +Anna smiled and said, "That would be nice. Maybe we can be friends and share our novels." + +The boy smiled and said, "That would be nice too. Maybe we can find the dog and get your novel back." + +Anna and the boy went to look for the dog and the novel. They hoped they would find them. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other and to books. They learned that novels are not for throwing, but for reading and enjoying. +Lily and Ben were eager to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some milk in the kitchen. They also saw a bottle of red juice on the counter. + +"Let's mix everything in the bowl!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. "I will crack the eggs." + +Lily poured some flour and some sugar into the bowl. Then she saw the red juice. She thought it would make the cake look pretty. + +"Look, Ben, I found some red juice!" Lily said. "Let's add some to the cake!" + +Ben looked at the bottle. He did not know what it was, but he trusted Lily. He nodded and said, "OK!" + +Lily opened the bottle and poured some red juice into the bowl. It splashed everywhere. The bowl turned pink. The flour and the sugar turned pink. The eggs turned pink. The milk turned pink. The counter turned pink. The floor turned pink. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +Ben agreed. He said, "It's like a pink cake!" + +They stirred the bowl with a big spoon. They made a big mess. The pink mixture spilled over the bowl and dripped on the floor. + +They did not hear Mom coming home. They did not see her open the door. They did not notice her angry face. + +"What are you doing?" Mom yelled. "You ruined the kitchen! And what is that red juice? That's not juice, that's vinegar! It's sour and smelly! You can't put that in a cake!" + +Lily and Ben dropped the spoon. They looked at Mom. They felt scared and sorry. They did not know what vinegar was. They did not know they did something bad. They wanted to make a cake for Mom, but they made a big mistake. + +Mom was very mad. She made them clean up the mess. She threw away the pink mixture. She did not let them have any cake. She did not hug them or kiss them. She did not say she loved them. + +Lily and Ben cried. They wished they did not mix the red juice. They wished they did not make Mom mad. They wished they had a good cake. They wished they had a good ending. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They have to move the pieces on a board with squares. Tom has a long nose. Lily has long hair. + +One day, they play chess in the garden. They have fun. But then, it starts to rain. The rain is heavy and wet. The chess pieces and the board get wet too. Tom and Lily run inside the house. + +"Oh no, our chess game is ruined!" Tom says. He is sad. + +"Don't worry, Tom. We can wash the pieces and the board. Then we can play again." Lily says. She is smart. + +They go to the sink. They wash the pieces and the board with water and soap. They dry them with a towel. They are careful not to lose any piece. + +"Look, they are clean and shiny now!" Lily says. She is happy. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Let's play chess again!" Tom says. He is grateful. + +They go to the living room. They set up the board and the pieces. They play chess again. They have fun. They don't mind the rain. They are happy. +Lily and Sam liked to play pretend. They had a big box of costumes and toys. One day, they decided to pretend to be a witch and a wizard. They put on hats and cloaks and took out a wand and a broom. + +They went outside to the garden and waved their wand and broom. They said magic words and made funny noises. They pretended to cast spells on the flowers and the bugs. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the sky became dark and cloudy. It started to rain and thunder. Lily and Sam got scared. They thought their pretend magic had made the weather bad. They ran back to the house and hid under the bed. + +"Mommy, mommy, we're sorry!" they cried. "We didn't mean to make the rain and the thunder. We were just playing pretend!" + +Mommy came to the bedroom and saw them under the bed. She smiled and hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, my sweeties. You didn't make the rain and the thunder. It's just a storm. It will pass soon. Playing pretend is fun, but you have to remember that it's not real. Real magic is in your heart and your mind. You can use it to do good things and make people happy." + +Lily and Sam felt better. They said, "Thank you, mommy. We love you. We will use our real magic to do good things and make people happy." + +Mommy said, "I love you too. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some cookies and milk. And maybe later, we can play pretend again, but with a different theme. How about a princess and a knight?" + +Lily and Sam nodded and smiled. They followed mommy to the kitchen. They learned that playing pretend is fun, but they have to be careful and kind. They also learned that real magic is in their heart and their mind. +Lily and Ben went to the museum with Mom and Dad. They saw many things there. They saw big bones of animals that lived long ago. They saw shiny rocks and colorful paintings. They saw a big train that made loud noises. + +Lily and Ben liked to test things at the museum. They touched buttons and levers and saw what happened. They played with puzzles and shapes and learned new words. They listened to stories and songs and laughed a lot. + +One time, they saw a big globe that spun around. They wanted to test it and see where they lived. They asked a man who worked at the museum to help them. He was very kind and showed them how to find their country and city on the globe. He also told them about other places and people in the world. + +Lily and Ben thanked the man and gave him a hug. They learned a lot at the museum and had fun. They told Mom and Dad what they saw and did. Mom and Dad were proud of them and happy. They said they would come back to the museum again soon. +Lila and Ben were playing in the forest. They liked to pretend they were hunters and look for animals. They had sticks that they called spears. They used rocks to make them sharp. + +One day, they saw a big bird with a long neck and spots. It was eating leaves from a tall tree. Lila and Ben had never seen such a bird before. It was unusual. + +"Let's catch it!" Ben said. He threw his spear at the bird. But he missed. The bird looked at them and made a loud noise. + +"Run!" Lila said. She grabbed Ben's hand and they ran away. The bird chased them. It was fast and angry. + +They reached a river and jumped in. The water was cold and deep. They swam to the other side. The bird stopped at the edge. It could not swim. + +Lila and Ben were safe. They were wet and scared. But they were also happy. They had seen a new animal. They hugged each other and laughed. + +"Maybe we should not throw spears at unusual birds," Lila said. + +"Maybe we should just watch them and learn," Ben said. + +They agreed. They decided to be friends with the animals, not hunters. They left their spears behind and went home. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a fat cat sitting on the fence. The cat was black and white and had a big belly. + +"Look, a fat cat!" Tom said. "I want to rub it." + +"Me too!" Lily said. "But how can we reach it?" + +They looked around and saw a pile of laundry on the porch. It was clean and smelled good. Mom had just hung it up to dry. + +"I have an idea!" Tom said. "We can use the laundry to make a ladder." + +They ran to the porch and grabbed some clothes. They piled them up under the fence. Then they climbed on top of them. + +"Hi, fat cat!" Tom said. He reached out his hand to rub the cat. + +But the cat did not like it. It hissed and scratched Tom's hand. Then it jumped off the fence and ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He held his hand and looked at the blood. + +Lily was scared. She jumped off the laundry and ran to Tom. + +"Are you okay?" she asked. + +"No, it hurts!" Tom said. "The fat cat was mean!" + +They heard Mom coming out of the house. She saw the laundry on the ground and the blood on Tom's hand. + +"What happened?" she asked. She looked angry and worried. + +Tom and Lily started to cry. They told Mom about the fat cat and the laundry ladder. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She picked up Tom and Lily and took them inside. She washed Tom's hand and put a band-aid on it. She gave them both a hug and a kiss. + +"Next time, don't touch a cat you don't know," she said. "And don't use the laundry for anything but wearing. It's not a toy." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sorry for making Mom mad and for hurting Tom's hand. They learned their lesson. + +They decided to play with their own toys instead. They hoped the fat cat would find a nice home. +Lily was sad. She had a bad day at school. Some kids were mean to her and took her crayons. She cried on the bus and did not want to talk to anyone. + +When she got home, her mom saw her face and gave her a hug. "What's wrong, my sweetie?" she asked. Lily told her what happened and how she felt. Her mom listened and comforted her. "I'm sorry you had a bad day, Lily. But you know what? You are a kind and generous girl. You always share your toys and help your friends. Those kids were wrong to be mean to you. They don't know how special you are." + +Lily felt a little better. She smiled and hugged her mom back. "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." She said. + +Then, her mom had an idea. She took Lily to the kitchen and opened the tap. She filled a big pot with water and put it on the stove. She added some pasta, cheese, and vegetables. She said, "How about we make some macaroni and cheese for dinner? It's your favorite, right? And we can invite your friend Anna to join us. She is always nice to you, right?" + +Lily nodded. She liked macaroni and cheese. She liked Anna too. She was her best friend. She called Anna and asked her to come over. Anna was happy and said yes. + +Soon, the macaroni and cheese was ready. Lily, her mom, and Anna sat at the table and ate. They talked and laughed and had fun. Lily felt happy again. She thanked her mom for the delicious dinner and for being so generous. She thanked Anna for being her friend and for coming over. She learned that even when she had a bad day, she could always find comfort and joy in her family and friends. She learned that being generous and kind was the best way to be. She learned that she was loved. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big slide. It looked fun and shiny. Lily wanted to try it, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, join me!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +But Ben shook his head. He said the slide was too high and too fast. He said he would wait for Lily under the slide. He said it was safe there. + +Lily climbed up the ladder. She was excited and happy. She looked down and waved at Ben. Ben waved back. He hoped Lily would be okay. + +Lily sat on the slide. She pushed herself and zoomed down. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and screamed. She loved the slide. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily saw a big rock at the end of the slide. It was in her way. She could not stop. She was going to hit the rock. She was scared. + +"Ben, help!" Lily cried. + +Ben heard Lily. He looked up and saw the rock. He was scared too. But he wanted to help Lily. He ran out from under the slide. He reached out his arms. He caught Lily just in time. He saved her from the rock. + +Lily hugged Ben. She said thank you. She said he was brave and kind. She said he was her best friend. + +Ben hugged Lily back. He said he was sorry. He said he was silly and scared. He said he was glad she was okay. + +They smiled at each other. They decided to play something else. They joined hands and walked away from the slide. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box of juice in the kitchen. They wanted to drink some, but they did not know how to open it. + +"Let me show you how to open it," Lily said. She was bossy and liked to do things her way. She took the box and tried to pull the straw out. But she pulled too hard and the juice spilled all over her dress. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "You made a mess. Now you have to clean it up." + +"No, you have to help me," Lily said. "It was your fault. You did not hold the box for me." + +"That's not fair," Ben said. "You did not ask me to hold it. You just took it from me. You are always bossy and never share." + +Lily and Ben started to argue and shout. They did not notice that Mom came into the kitchen. She saw the juice on the floor and on Lily's dress. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. "Who made this mess?" + +Lily and Ben stopped arguing and looked at Mom. They felt ashamed and scared. They did not want to get in trouble. + +"We did, Mom," they said together. "We are sorry. We wanted to drink some juice, but we did not know how to open it. And then we spilled it and fought over it." + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She was glad that they told the truth, but she was also disappointed that they did not cooperate and respect each other. + +"You should have asked me for help," Mom said. "And you should have shared the juice and listened to each other. Being bossy and selfish is not nice. It only leads to problems and fights. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood that they made a mistake. They wanted to be better friends. + +"Yes, Mom," they said. "We are sorry. We will clean up the mess and say sorry to each other. And we will not be bossy and selfish again." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was proud that they learned their lesson. She gave them each a glass of juice and a kiss. + +"Good," Mom said. "I love you both. Now go and play nicely." + +Lily and Ben drank their juice and thanked Mom. They apologized to each other and hugged. They decided to play with their toys and share them. They were happy and had fun. They learned that being kind and helpful is better than being bossy and selfish. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, balls, and blocks. They share their toys, but sometimes they fight. + +One day, Sam finds a new toy in the box. It is a green dinosaur. It has a button on its belly. When Sam presses the button, the dinosaur makes a loud roar. Sam likes the dinosaur. He thinks it is cool and fun. He wants to play with it. + +"Look, Mia, I found a dinosaur!" Sam says. He shows the dinosaur to Mia. Mia likes the dinosaur too. She wants to play with it. + +"Can I see it, Sam?" Mia asks. She reaches for the dinosaur. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. He pulls the dinosaur away from Mia. He squeezes it hard. The dinosaur roars again. + +"Please, Sam, let me have a turn!" Mia says. She tries to grab the dinosaur. + +"No, go away!" Sam says. He squeezes the dinosaur harder. The dinosaur roars louder. + +But Sam squeezes the dinosaur too hard. The button on its belly breaks. The dinosaur stops roaring. It makes a sad beep. Sam and Mia look at the dinosaur. They see the button is broken. They feel bad. + +"I'm sorry, Sam, I didn't mean to make you squeeze the dinosaur so hard," Mia says. + +"I'm sorry, Mia, I didn't mean to break the dinosaur. I should have shared it with you," Sam says. + +They hug each other. They are sorry. They are twins. They love each other. + +They take the dinosaur to their mom. She is good at fixing things. She sees the broken button. She smiles. + +"Don't worry, kids, I can fix the dinosaur. It just needs a new button. It will roar again soon," she says. + +She takes the dinosaur to her work table. She finds a new button. She sews it on the dinosaur's belly. She presses the button. The dinosaur roars again. Sam and Mia are happy. They thank their mom. They take the dinosaur to their room. They play with it together. They share their toys. They are twins. They are strong. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball in the street. They kick the ball to each other and have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the street. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. The dog barks and runs after the ball. Tom and Sam are scared. They run away from the dog. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cries. "The dog is bad! He wants our ball!" + +Sam sees a man on the other side of the street. The man has a leash in his hand. The man is the dog's owner. + +"Hey! Stop!" Sam shouts. "That is our ball! Please get your dog!" + +The man hears Sam and calls the dog. The dog stops and goes back to the man. The man is sorry. He gives the ball back to Tom and Sam. + +"I'm sorry, boys. My dog likes to chase balls. He didn't mean to scare you. He is not bad, he is just playful. What are your names?" + +"I'm Tom and this is Sam. We are friends. We like to play with the ball in the street." + +"Well, be careful, boys. The street is not a safe place to play. There are cars and bikes and other things that can hurt you. Why don't you play in the park? There is more space and grass and trees." + +"Thank you, mister. We will go to the park next time. Can we pet your dog? He is big and furry." + +"Sure, you can pet him. His name is Rex. He is friendly and gentle. He likes to be petted. But don't pull his tail or ears. He doesn't like that." + +Tom and Sam pet Rex. Rex licks their faces and wags his tail. Tom and Sam laugh and smile. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. They say goodbye to the man and Rex and go home with their ball. They have a new friend. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big fountain in the park. The fountain has water that goes up and down. The water is smooth and shiny. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park. They see the fountain. They want to play with the water. Sara says, "Let's join the water. It looks fun." Ben says, "OK. But we have to be careful. The water is wet and cold." + +They take off their shoes and socks. They run to the fountain. They join the water. They splash and laugh. They feel the water on their feet and hands. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She says, "Sara and Ben, what are you doing? You are all wet. Come here. It is time to go home." + +Sara and Ben stop playing. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were joining the water. It was fun." Mom says, "I know. But you have to dry off. You don't want to get sick. Come on. Let's go home." + +Sara and Ben put on their shoes and socks. They say goodbye to the fountain. They go home with their mom. They are happy. They had a good day. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play safari. They had hats and binoculars and stuffed animals. They pretended to be explorers and look for lions and zebras and elephants. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big pond with ducks and geese. Ben and Lily wanted to feed them bread. They ran to the pond with their bread, but they did not see the sign that said "Do not feed the birds". + +The ducks and geese were very hungry and greedy. They saw the bread and flew to Ben and Lily. They quacked and honked and pecked at the bread. They were so many and so loud that Ben and Lily got scared. They dropped their bread and ran away. + +But they ran in different directions. Ben ran to the left and Lily ran to the right. They did not see where they were going. They separated from each other and from their mom and dad. + +Ben and Lily felt lost and sad. They cried and called for their mom and dad. They wished they had not been so stupid and fed the birds. They wished they had stayed together. + +Their mom and dad heard their cries and looked for them. They found Ben near a bench and Lily near a slide. They hugged them and kissed them and said they were sorry. They said they were not stupid, but they should be careful and follow the rules. They said they loved them and they were happy they were safe. + +Ben and Lily said they were sorry too. They said they loved them and they were happy they were found. They said they did not want to play safari anymore. They wanted to go home and have a snack. + +Their mom and dad smiled and agreed. They took their hats and binoculars and stuffed animals and went home. They had a snack and a nap and a cuddle. They learned their lesson and never fed the birds again. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found an ancient watch in their grandpa's attic. It was big and shiny and had many buttons and numbers. Sam and Lily wanted to use the watch and see what it could do. + +They took the watch to their room and put it on the table. They pressed the buttons and turned the knobs. The watch made strange noises and flashed different colors. Sam and Lily thought it was fun and exciting. They did not know that the watch was a time machine. + +Suddenly, the watch beeped loudly and a bright light filled the room. Sam and Lily felt a strange pull and then everything went dark. They woke up in a different place. It was cold and dark and scary. There were no people, no houses, no trees, no animals. Only rocks and dust and wind. Sam and Lily had traveled to the future, but it was a bad future. The watch had broken and they could not go back. + +Sam and Lily cried and hugged each other. They wished they had never used the ancient watch. They wished they had listened to their grandpa and left it alone. They wished they could see their family and friends again. But it was too late. They were stuck in the bad future, alone and afraid. The end. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But their room is not tidy. There are toys everywhere on the floor, on the bed, on the desk. Their mom is not happy. + +"Sara and Tom, you need to tidy your room now!" mom says. "It is very messy and you can trip and hurt yourself. And I need to go to the university soon. I have a big test today." + +Sara and Tom do not want to tidy their room. They want to keep playing. They ignore mom and make more noise. + +"OK, that's it. I have no choice. I will lift all your toys and put them in a big bag. And you will not see them again until you learn to be tidy." mom says. She is very angry. + +She goes to their room and starts to lift their toys. Sara and Tom are scared. They do not want to lose their toys. They run to mom and try to stop her. + +"Mom, no, please, don't take our toys!" Sara cries. + +"Mom, we are sorry, we will tidy our room, we promise!" Tom begs. + +But mom does not listen. She lifts the big bag of toys and walks out of the room. Sara and Tom follow her and cry. + +"Mom, mom, please, give us our toys back!" they shout. + +But mom does not stop. She goes to the car and puts the bag in the trunk. She gets in the car and drives away. She goes to the university and leaves the bag there. + +Sara and Tom are left alone in their room. They have no toys to play with. They are very sad. They wish they had been tidy. They have a bad day. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill of dirt. They want to dig it. + +"Maybe there is a treasure inside!" Tim says. + +"Or a dinosaur bone!" Sam says. + +They take their shovels and start to dig. But soon, they hear a loud squeak. A small, furry animal pops out of the dirt. It has a long nose and tiny eyes. It is a mole. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. + +"It is so old and ugly!" Sam says. + +The mole is angry. It does not like the boys. It thinks they are rude and noisy. It wants them to go away. It starts to fight with them. It bites Tim's shovel. It scratches Sam's leg. It makes more squeaks. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim and Sam say. + +They drop their shovels and run away. They are scared of the mole. They do not want to play in the park anymore. + +The mole is happy. It has won the fight. It goes back to its hole. It is safe and quiet. It does not care about treasure or dinosaur bones. It just wants to sleep. +Sam and Mia love to go on safari with their dad. They see many big and small animals, like lions, zebras, giraffes and monkeys. They also like to look at the birds in the sky. Some birds are very colorful, some are very loud, and some are very fast. + +One day, they see a big bird with a long neck and a big beak. It is an ostrich. Sam and Mia are curious. They ask their dad, "Can that bird fly?" + +Their dad says, "No, that bird cannot fly. It is too heavy and its wings are too weak. But it can run very fast on the ground. It can run faster than a car!" + +Sam and Mia are amazed. They want to see the ostrich run. They ask their dad, "Can we follow it?" + +Their dad says, "Okay, but be careful. Do not get too close. It might kick or peck you." + +They drive slowly behind the ostrich. The ostrich sees them and starts to run. It runs and runs and runs. It is very fast. Sam and Mia laugh and cheer. They think it is fun. + +But then, they see another bird in the sky. It is a big bird with a white head and a brown body. It is an eagle. The eagle sees the ostrich and wants to catch it. It dives down from the sky. It is very fast. Sam and Mia gasp and scream. They think it is scary. + +The eagle reaches the ostrich and tries to grab it with its claws. But the ostrich is smart. It dodges and weaves. It kicks and pecks. It fights back. The eagle is surprised. It cannot catch the ostrich. It flies away. + +The ostrich is safe. It stops running and looks at Sam and Mia. It makes a loud noise. It sounds like a laugh. Sam and Mia laugh too. They think the ostrich is brave. + +Their dad says, "Wow, that was a close call. That ostrich is very strong. It can fight off an eagle. But it cannot soar in the sky like an eagle. Every bird has its own way of living." + +Sam and Mia nod. They learn something new. They love to go on safari with their dad. They see many things. They have many adventures. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go on the subway with their mom. They lived in a big city with many people and buildings. Sometimes, they saw people who played music or danced on the subway for money. Tom and Lily liked to watch them and clap their hands. + +One day, they saw a man who played a big violin with a stick. He made beautiful sounds that made Tom and Lily happy. They moved closer to him and listened. The man smiled at them and nodded his head. He wore a nice suit and a shiny watch. He looked wealthy. + +When he finished playing, he bowed to the people on the subway. Some people gave him money, but some did not. Tom and Lily wanted to give him money, too, but they did not have any. They felt sad. + +"Mom, can we give him money?" Tom asked. + +"Sorry, sweetie, we don't have any money to spare," Mom said. + +"But he played so well," Lily said. + +"I know, honey, he did. But money is not the only way to show appreciation. You can also say thank you or give a compliment," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily thought for a moment. Then they ran to the man and hugged him. + +"Thank you for playing, mister. You are very good. We like your music," they said. + +The man was surprised and touched. He hugged them back and thanked them. + +"You are very kind, children. You made my day. You don't need money to be wealthy. You have love and joy in your hearts," he said. + +He gave them each a kiss on the cheek and a candy. Then he bowed to them and left the subway. Tom and Lily waved goodbye to him and smiled. They felt happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to go on the swings and the slide. But today, there was a big boy on the slide. He did not let anyone else go on it. He said it was his slide and he was the boss. + +Ben and Mia were sad and angry. They wanted to have fun on the slide too. They waited and waited, but the big boy did not move. He just sat on the top and laughed at them. + +"Go away, you babies!" he shouted. "This is my slide and you can't have it!" + +Ben and Mia did not like the big boy. He was mean and rude. They decided to do something. They had a plan. + +They ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. The big boy saw them and tried to stop them. He kicked and pushed them. But Ben and Mia were brave and strong. They pushed him back. + +"Stop it, you bullies!" he cried. "You can't do that to me!" + +But Ben and Mia did not stop. They pushed him harder and harder. They pushed him off the slide. He fell to the ground and hurt his lung. He coughed and wheezed. He was scared and sorry. + +Ben and Mia went on the slide. They slid down fast and happy. They laughed and cheered. They had fun on the slide. + +The big boy got up and ran away. He was hungry and sore. He did not want to play in the park anymore. He learned his lesson. He was not the boss of the slide. He was a bad boy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. Today, the sky is gloomy. It is dark and gray. Lila and Ben do not like gloomy days. + +"Let's jog to the big pine tree," Ben says. "Maybe we can find some cones to play with." + +"OK," Lila says. "But we have to be careful. The ground is wet and slippery." + +They jog to the big pine tree. They see some cones on the ground. They pick them up and toss them to each other. They laugh and have fun. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud boom. It is thunder. They see a flash of light. It is lightning. They are scared. + +"Let's go home," Lila says. "It is going to rain." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we have to jog fast. We do not want to get wet." + +They jog back to their houses. They say goodbye to each other. They go inside and hug their moms. They are safe and warm. They hope the sun will come out tomorrow. +Anna and Ben like to draw pictures with crayons. They have many colors and papers. They draw houses, flowers, animals and people. They are happy when they make nice pictures. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a big box of stickers. The stickers are shiny and pretty. They have stars, hearts, rainbows and letters. Anna and Ben want to use the stickers on their pictures. They think the stickers will make their pictures more beautiful. + +They start to stick the stickers on their pictures. They stick many stickers on each picture. They stick stickers on the houses, the flowers, the animals and the people. They stick stickers on the sky, the grass, the sun and the moon. They stick stickers everywhere. + +But soon, they have no more space to stick stickers. Their pictures are full of stickers. They cannot see their drawings anymore. They only see stickers. Their pictures look messy and ugly. They spoil their pictures with too many stickers. + +Anna and Ben feel sad and dizzy. They look at their pictures and feel sick. They wish they did not use so many stickers. They wish they could see their drawings again. They learn that too much of something can be bad. They decide to draw new pictures with crayons and use fewer stickers. They hope to make nice pictures again. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. Lily had a big red block and Ben had a small blue block. Lily wanted to put her block on top of Ben's block, but it did not fit. + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She pushed hard on her block, but it still did not fit. She pushed harder and harder, until she hurt her hand. She felt a sharp pain in her finger. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. She dropped her block and held her finger. "It hurts!" + +Ben looked at her finger and saw a drop of blood. He felt sorry for Lily. He picked up his block and gave it to her. + +"Here, you can have my block. It is smaller and it fits better. I am sorry you hurt your finger," Ben said. + +Lily smiled and took his block. She thanked him and put it on top of her tower. It fit perfectly. She looked at her finger and saw that the blood was gone. The pain was distant now. + +They hugged and continued to play with blocks. They were happy and kind to each other. +Sam and Mia are in school. They like to draw on the blackboard with chalk. They make big circles and small stars and funny faces. They laugh and talk. + +"Look, I draw a cat!" Mia says. She shows Sam her blackboard. It has a cat with whiskers and a tail. + +"Wow, that is a good cat!" Sam says. He draws a dog next to the cat. It has ears and a nose and spots. + +"Your dog is nice too!" Mia says. They smile at each other. + +But then the teacher comes in. She looks angry. She sees the blackboard. She does not like the drawings. + +"Who did this?" she asks. She points at the blackboard. "This is not for drawing. This is for learning. You are naughty children!" + +Sam and Mia feel scared. They do not want to make the teacher mad. They say sorry. + +"Sorry, teacher," they say. "We just wanted to have fun." + +The teacher shakes her head. She takes a cloth. She wipes the blackboard. She makes the drawings go away. + +"Next time, use paper and crayons," she says. "And listen to me when I teach. Now, sit down and be quiet." + +She shuts the door. She turns on the fan. It is hot in the room. Sam and Mia sit down. They feel sad. They miss their drawings. They wish they could draw on the blackboard again. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. But today, they see a big dog. The dog is loud and scary. Sara and Ben are afraid. + +"Help!" Sara cries. "The dog is bad!" + +Ben holds Sara's hand. He sees a man. The man has a rope. The rope is for the dog. + +"Sir, can you bring your dog away?" Ben asks. "He is making us scared." + +The man hears Ben. He looks at the dog. He sees that the dog is not good. He is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids," the man says. "My dog is not good. He is not nice to other people and animals. I will bring him away. I will teach him to be good." + +The man takes the rope. He puts it on the dog. He brings the dog away. The dog is quiet now. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They are not afraid anymore. They hug each other. + +"Thank you, sir," Sara says. "You bring peace to the park." + +"You're welcome, kids," the man says. "You are good friends. Have fun and be safe." + +Sara and Ben smile. They go back to play. They have peace and fun in the park. +Sam and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and run with the dogs. But there was one animal they did not like: the mule. + +The mule was ugly and mean. He had big ears, a long nose and a bad temper. He would kick and bite anyone who came near him. He would not let anyone ride him or brush him. He was always angry and noisy. + +One day, Sam and Lily decided to try to make friends with the mule. They brought him some carrots and apples, and talked to him in a soft voice. + +"Hello, mule. We are Sam and Lily. We want to be your friends. Do you like these treats?" Sam said, holding out a carrot. + +The mule looked at Sam and snorted. He took the carrot and ate it, but he did not say thank you. He did not smile or wag his tail. He just stared at Sam with his dark eyes. + +"Maybe he likes apples better," Lily said, offering him an apple. + +The mule took the apple and ate it, but he did not say thank you. He did not smile or wag his tail. He just stared at Lily with his dark eyes. + +"Maybe he needs a hug," Sam said, moving closer to the mule. + +The mule did not like that. He kicked Sam with his back legs and made a loud noise. Sam fell to the ground and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurt! Why did you do that, mule? We were nice to you!" Sam said, rubbing his leg. + +The mule did not answer. He did not say sorry or help Sam. He just turned his head and walked away. + +Lily ran to Sam and hugged him. She helped him get up and dust off his clothes. + +"Are you okay, Sam? That was a mean thing to do, mule! You are not a good friend!" Lily said, shaking her fist at the mule. + +The mule did not care. He did not look back or feel bad. He just went to his corner and lay down. + +Sam and Lily left the mule alone. They did not want to play with him anymore. They went to find the other animals, who were nice and fun. + +They learned a lesson that day: not all animals are friendly. Some are ugly and mean. They remind them of the mule. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the garden. They wanted to build a big tower. Lily had a ruler to measure the blocks. She liked to make sure they were all the same size. + +"Look, Ben, this block is six inches long. How long is your block?" Lily asked. + +Ben did not have a ruler. He did not care how long his block was. He just wanted to stack them up. + +"I don't know, Lily. I don't need a ruler. It's just a block," Ben said. + +Lily thought Ben was rude. She wanted him to play by her rules. She tried to take his block to measure it. + +"Hey, give me back my block! That's not fair!" Ben shouted. + +He pulled the block from Lily's hand. The block hit the ground and broke into pieces. Some of the pieces flew into the air and landed on the barbecue. The barbecue was still hot from lunch. The pieces caught fire and turned into ash. + +"Oh no! Look what you did, Ben! You burned the block!" Lily cried. + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to burn the block. He did not like the smell of ash. He wished he had a ruler. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to be rude. Can we share your ruler and build a new tower?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. She forgave Ben. She did not like to fight. She liked to play with blocks. + +"Okay, Ben. We can share my ruler and build a new tower. But we have to be careful not to break the blocks or burn them," Lily said. + +They hugged and picked up some new blocks. They measured them with the ruler and stacked them up. They built a big tower. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were at the park with their mom. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. Lily wanted to go closer and touch the water. Sam wanted to stay on the bench and eat his snack. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go to the fountain!" Lily said. + +"No, I want to eat my cookie," Sam said. + +"But the fountain is so pretty and fun!" Lily said. + +"I don't care, I'm hungry," Sam said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with her brother, but he was being mean. She ran to the fountain by herself. She saw an elderly lady sitting on a chair near the fountain. The lady had white hair and a kind smile. She was holding a book. + +"Hello, little girl, do you like the fountain?" the lady asked. + +"Yes, I do, it's very pretty," Lily said. + +"It is, isn't it? I like to come here and read my book. It's very peaceful," the lady said. + +"Can I see your book?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. It's a story about a princess and a dragon," the lady said. + +"Wow, that sounds exciting!" Lily said. + +The lady showed Lily the pictures in the book. Lily liked the princess and the dragon. They looked happy and brave. The lady read some of the words to Lily. Lily listened and smiled. + +"Thank you for showing me your book. It's very nice," Lily said. + +"You're very welcome, dear. You're very polite and sweet," the lady said. + +Lily felt happy. She liked the lady. She gave her a big hug. + +"Can I hug you too?" Sam asked. + +Lily turned around and saw Sam standing behind her. He had finished his cookie and came to the fountain. He looked sorry. + +"I'm sorry I was mean to you, Lily. I was hungry and grumpy. Can we play together?" Sam asked. + +Lily smiled. She forgave her brother. She hugged him too. + +"Of course we can, Sam. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily," Sam said. + +The lady smiled. She was glad to see the children hug. She hugged them both. + +"You're both very lovely children. I'm happy to meet you," the lady said. + +"Thank you, lady. You're very nice. We're happy to meet you too," Lily and Sam said. + +They all laughed and played by the fountain. They had a wonderful time. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to cook something for their mums. They look in the kitchen and find some eggs, cheese and bread. + +"Let's make cheese toast!" Lily says. "It is easy and yummy!" + +"OK!" Tom agrees. "How do we cook it?" + +Lily shows Tom how to break the eggs and mix them with cheese. Then they dip the bread in the egg and cheese mix. They put the bread on a big pan and turn on the stove. + +"Be careful, it is hot!" Lily warns Tom. "We have to wait until the bread is brown and crispy." + +They watch the bread cook and smell the cheese. They are happy and hungry. When the cheese toast is ready, they put it on a plate and turn off the stove. + +"Look, we cooked cheese toast!" Tom says proudly. "Let's give some to our mums!" + +They wrap some cheese toast in paper and run to the door. They see the postman outside. He has a big bag of letters and parcels. + +"Hello, postman!" Lily and Tom say. "Do you want some cheese toast? We cooked it ourselves!" + +The postman smiles and takes a bite. He says it is delicious and thanks them. He gives them a letter each. They are from their grandparents. They say they miss them and love them. + +Lily and Tom are very happy. They hug the postman and run back to the kitchen. They give the cheese toast and the letters to their mums. Their mums are very happy too. They hug them and say they are proud of them. + +Lily and Tom eat some cheese toast and read their letters. They say it is the best day ever. They are glad they cooked something for their mums. They are glad they met the postman. They are glad they have each other. They are glad they have simple words. +Tom and Mia were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that was their ship, and a stick that was their sword. They pretended to sail to a faraway island, where they hoped to find treasure. + +"Look, Tom, there is a big hill over there. Maybe the treasure is hidden under it," Mia said, pointing to a pile of dirt and rocks. + +"Let's go and dig, Mia. Maybe we will find gold and jewels and yummy things to eat," Tom said, and they ran to the hill with their stick. + +They started to dig and dig, making a big hole in the hill. They threw the dirt and rocks behind them, and they scattered all over the garden. They did not see that their mom was watching them from the window, and she was not happy. + +"Tom, Mia, what are you doing? You are making a mess of the garden. Stop digging right now and come inside," their mom shouted. + +"But mom, we are playing pirates. We are looking for treasure," Tom said. + +"There is no treasure here, only dirt and rocks. And look, you have dug up a skull. That is not a nice thing to play with. That is a bone from a dead animal. It is dirty and smelly and yucky," their mom said, holding the skull in her hand. + +Tom and Mia looked at the skull and felt scared. They did not want to play with a bone from a dead animal. They dropped their stick and ran to their mom. They hugged her and said they were sorry. + +"It's okay, Tom and Mia. I know you were just having fun. But next time, please ask me before you dig in the garden. And don't touch any skulls or bones. They are not toys. They are icky," their mom said, and took them inside. + +She gave them some cookies and milk, and they ate them. They were yummy. They forgot about the skull and the treasure, and they decided to play something else. They were happy. +Anna liked to play with her goat, Lily. Lily was a white goat with brown spots and horns. Lily was very restless. She always wanted to run, jump, and eat grass. Anna tried to improve Lily's manners. She taught her to stay, to come, and to share. + +One day, Anna and Lily went to the park. There were many other children and animals there. Anna saw a boy with a dog. The dog was black and shiny. He could sit, roll, and fetch. Anna wanted to play with the dog. She asked the boy, "Can I pet your dog?" + +The boy nodded. Anna went to the dog and said, "Hello, dog. You are very smart and nice." The dog wagged his tail and licked Anna's face. Anna laughed and hugged the dog. + +Lily saw Anna and the dog. She felt jealous and angry. She thought Anna liked the dog more than her. She ran to Anna and the dog. She pushed the dog with her horns. She bleated loudly. She tried to take Anna away. + +The dog barked and growled. He did not like Lily's attack. He bit Lily's ear. Lily cried and ran away. Anna was scared and sad. She said to Lily, "Lily, why did you do that? You hurt the dog and yourself. You are very naughty and mean." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She realized she was wrong. She wanted to improve her behavior. She went back to Anna and the dog. She bowed her head and said, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, dog. I was bad. I love you, Anna. Can we be friends, dog?" + +The dog sniffed Lily and wagged his tail. He forgave Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. You are brave and strong. We can be friends, Lily." Anna smiled and hugged Lily and the dog. She said, "I'm glad you are friends. I love you both. You are both good and kind." + +The moral of the story is: Don't be jealous and angry. Be friendly and respectful. You can improve yourself and make new friends. +Sara loves to act. She likes to pretend she is someone else and say funny things. She acts with her friends at school and at home with her toys. Sometimes, she acts with her mom and dad too. + +One day, Sara's mom tells her they are going to see a movie. Sara is very happy. She likes to watch movies on the big screen. She asks her mom what movie they are going to see. Her mom says it is a movie about a girl who acts in a play. Sara thinks that sounds great. + +They go to the movie theater and buy popcorn and juice. They find their seats and wait for the movie to start. Sara sees the girl on the screen. She is wearing a pretty dress and a hat. She is acting in a play with other kids. Sara thinks she is very good at acting. She watches the movie and laughs and claps. + +When the movie is over, Sara's mom asks her if she liked it. Sara says yes, she liked it a lot. She says the girl was a great actor. She says she wants to be like her when she grows up. Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says she is proud of her and that she can be anything she wants to be. Sara feels happy and hugs her back. She says she loves her mom and she loves to act. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their dad's tools. They find a big box of screws in the garage. They have an idea. + +"Let's sell these screws to people," Tim says. "We can make money." + +"OK," Sam says. "But how?" + +Tim thinks. He sees a sign on the street. It says "Lemonade 25 cents". He has an idea. + +"Let's make a sign like that," he says. "But we write 'Screws 25 cents'." + +They make a sign with a crayon and a paper. They put the box of screws and the sign on a table. They wait for customers. + +Soon, a man walks by. He sees the sign. He stops. + +"Screws 25 cents?" he asks. "What are you selling?" + +"Screws," Tim says. "They are good for fixing things." + +The man looks at the screws. They are all black. He does not need black screws. + +"Sorry, boys," he says. "I don't need black screws. Do you have any other colors?" + +Tim and Sam shake their heads. They only have black screws. + +The man smiles. He gives them a quarter. + +"Here," he says. "This is for your effort. But you should ask your dad before you sell his things." + +He walks away. Tim and Sam look at the quarter. They are happy. + +"Wow," Tim says. "We made money." + +"Let's sell more screws," Sam says. + +They wait for more customers. They hope they will find someone who needs black screws. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They find many things to do. They swing, they slide, they run. One day, they see a big rock near the pond. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's test the rock," Tim says. "Maybe we can break it." + +"OK," Mia says. "But be careful. The rock is hard." + +They take sticks and hit the rock. They hit and hit, but the rock does not break. They get tired and sit on the grass. + +"Maybe the rock is too strong for us," Mia says. + +"Maybe the rock is friendly," Tim says. "Maybe it likes us." + +They look at the rock. The rock has a funny shape. It has two holes that look like eyes, and a crack that looks like a mouth. + +"Hello, rock," Tim says. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The rock does not answer. But Tim and Mia think they see a smile on its face. + +They laugh and hug the rock. They decide to name it Rocky. They play with Rocky every time they come to the park. They are happy. Rocky is happy too. +Lily and Tom were very excited. It was the night of the big firework show. They put on their warm coats and hats and went with Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and cars and noises. + +They found a good spot on the grass and waited for the show to start. Mom gave them some hot chocolate and cookies. Dad told them to be careful and not touch any firework. He said they were sharp and could hurt them. + +Soon, the sky was dark and the show began. Lily and Tom watched with wide eyes as the fireworks flew up and made loud bangs and pops. They saw many colors and shapes: red, blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, orange, white, stars, circles, hearts, flowers, and more. The fireworks were very light and bright and beautiful. + +Lily and Tom clapped and cheered and said "wow" and "ooh" and "aah". They felt happy and amazed. They liked the firework show very much. They hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them for taking them to the park. They said it was the best night ever. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a white cat on a tree. The cat is scared and meows. + +"Let's help the cat!" Sue says. "Maybe we can climb the tree and get it down." + +"No, that is too hard and dangerous," Tom says. "We can prevent the cat from falling by putting a blanket under the tree. Then the cat can jump on the blanket and be safe." + +Tom and Sue run to their home and get a big blanket. They spread it under the tree. They call the cat and make gentle noises. + +"Come on, kitty, don't be afraid. We are here to help you," Tom says. + +The cat looks at Tom and Sue. It sees the blanket. It trusts them. It jumps from the tree and lands on the blanket. Tom and Sue catch the cat and hug it. + +"Good kitty, you are brave and smart," Sue says. + +The cat purrs and licks their faces. Tom and Sue are happy. They take the cat to their home and give it some milk and food. They decide to keep the cat and name it Snowy. + +The moral of the story is: You can prevent bad things from happening by being kind and helpful. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go on adventures. One day, they decided to explore the jungle near their house. They packed some snacks, water, and a map and set off. + +The jungle was full of amazing things. They saw colorful birds, big trees, and funny monkeys. They also saw some scary things, like snakes, spiders, and crocodiles. Tom and Lily had to be very careful not to get too close to them. + +But soon, Lily started to complain. She was tired, hungry, and hot. She wanted to go back home. She said the jungle was boring and dangerous. Tom tried to cheer her up, but she kept complaining. + +Then, they heard a loud roar. It was a lion! The lion was hungry and angry. It saw Tom and Lily and started to chase them. Tom and Lily were very scared. They ran as fast as they could, but the lion was faster. + +They reached a big river. There was a bridge made of ropes and planks. Tom and Lily crossed the bridge, hoping the lion would not follow them. But the lion did. It jumped on the bridge and started to shake it. + +The bridge was old and weak. It could not hold the lion's weight. It snapped and broke. The lion fell into the river with a splash. Tom and Lily were safe on the other side. They hugged each other and thanked God. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be grateful for what they have and not to complain too much. They also learned to be careful in the jungle and respect the animals. They decided to go back home and tell their parents about their adventure. They never forgot the day they met the lion. +Lila and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they bounced the ball very high and watched it fly in the air. + +"Look, Lila, I can bounce the ball over the tree!" Ben said. He threw the ball with all his might and it soared over the branches. + +"Wow, Ben, you are very strong!" Lila said. She ran to the other side of the tree to get the ball. But she could not see it. She looked around and saw a little girl holding the ball. + +"Hello, can I have my ball back?" Lila asked the girl. The girl had long curly hair and a pink dress. She looked at Lila and smiled. + +"Sure, you can have your ball back. But can I play with you? I like your ball. It is very pretty and bouncy." The girl said. + +Lila nodded. She liked to make new friends. She introduced herself and the girl said her name was Mia. They walked back to Ben and invited him to play with them. + +Ben agreed. He liked Mia too. She was very nice and funny. They took turns bouncing the ball and laughing. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog barking. The dog ran towards them and jumped on the ball. The ball popped and deflated. The dog ran away with the ball in his mouth. + +"Oh no, our ball!" Lila cried. She felt sad. She liked her ball. It was a gift from her mom. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. It was not your fault. The dog was bad. He should not have done that." Ben said. He hugged Lila and tried to make her feel better. + +"It's okay, Ben. Thank you for being my friend. And thank you, Mia, for playing with us. You are very kind." Lila said. She smiled and wiped her tears. + +"You're welcome, Lila. I'm sorry about your ball too. It was very delicate. Maybe we can get a new one someday. Or we can play with something else. Do you have more time?" Mia said. + +Lila looked at her watch. It was almost time to go home. She shook her head. + +"I have to go home now. But maybe we can play again tomorrow. Do you come to this park often?" Lila asked Mia. + +Mia nodded. + +"Yes, I do. I live near here. I would love to play with you again. You are very fun." Mia said. + +Lila and Ben smiled. They said goodbye to Mia and thanked her for being their friend. They walked home together, holding hands. They still felt sad about their ball, but they also felt happy about their new friend. They hoped to see her again soon. +Lily and Ben were going to visit their grandma by plane. They were very excited, but also a little scared. They had never been on a plane before. + +"What if the plane falls down?" Ben asked his mom, holding her hand. + +Mom smiled and hugged him. "The plane will not fall down, Ben. The plane is very strong and fast. It can fly in the sky like a bird. The pilot knows how to steer the plane and keep it safe. He talks to other people on the ground who help him." + +"Can we talk to the pilot?" Lily asked, curious. + +"Maybe later, when we land. He is very busy now. He has to explain to the other planes where he is going and listen to their answers. He has to watch the clouds and the wind and the sun. He has to check the buttons and the lights and the numbers on the plane." + +Lily and Ben nodded, impressed. They looked out the window and saw the clouds and the sun. They felt the plane go up and down and sideways. They heard the noise of the engine and the air. + +They saw another plane fly by, very close. It had a red and white stripe and a big star on the wing. It looked troubled. It was smoking and shaking. + +"Mom, look! That plane is troubled!" Lily shouted, pointing. + +Mom looked and gasped. She quickly put on her seat belt and told Lily and Ben to do the same. She pressed a button and called the flight attendant. + +"Excuse me, what is happening? Is that plane in trouble?" she asked, worried. + +The flight attendant came and looked out the window. She frowned and spoke into her headset. She turned to mom and said, "Don't worry, ma'am. That plane is not in trouble. It is just doing a special show for us. It is a stunt plane. It can do tricks and loops and spins in the sky. It is very fun to watch. The pilot is very skilled and brave. He is explaining to us what he is doing. Do you want to listen?" + +Mom, Lily and Ben looked at each other, surprised and relieved. They nodded and put on their headphones. They heard the pilot's voice, loud and cheerful. + +"Hello, everyone! Welcome to the sky show! I am the pilot of the stunt plane. I am going to show you some amazing moves that only I can do. Watch me as I fly upside down, roll over, dive down, and zoom up. Don't be scared, I am in control. I will explain to you what I am doing and why. Are you ready? Here we go!" +Sam likes to write. He has a big book and a red pen. He writes his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name. He writes many words and pictures. He is happy. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Sam sees white snow on the ground. He wants to play with the snow. He puts on his coat, his hat, and his gloves. He runs outside with his dog. + +"Come on, Spot! Let's make a snowman!" Sam says. He picks up some snow and rolls it into a ball. He makes another ball and puts it on top. He finds a carrot, a hat, and some buttons. He gives the snowman a nose, a hat, and a smile. + +"Look, Spot! He is our friend!" Sam says. He hugs the snowman. But the snowman is icy. Sam feels pain in his hands. He cries. + +"Sam, what's wrong?" his mom says. She comes outside and sees Sam and the snowman. She sees Sam's hands are red and cold. + +"Mom, the snowman is icy. He hurts me!" Sam says. + +"Oh, Sam, I'm sorry. Come inside, I'll warm your hands." his mom says. She takes Sam and Spot inside. She gives Sam a cup of hot chocolate and a blanket. She kisses his hands. + +"Does it feel better?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom. Thank you." Sam says. He smiles. + +"Can I write you a thank you note?" he asks. + +"Of course, Sam. You are very sweet." his mom says. She gives him his book and his pen. Sam writes "I love you, mom" and draws a heart. He shows it to his mom. + +"I love you, too, Sam. You are a great writer." his mom says. She hugs him. Sam is happy. +Anna liked to cook pasta with her mom. She wanted to teach her little brother Tom how to make pasta too. She said, "Tom, come with me. I will show you how to cook pasta. It is fun and yummy." + +Tom followed Anna to the kitchen. He saw a big pot of water on the stove. He saw a box of pasta on the counter. He saw a spoon and a fork on the table. He said, "What do we do?" + +Anna said, "First, we put the pasta in the water. Then, we wait for it to be soft. Then, we drain the water. Then, we add sauce and cheese. Then, we eat!" + +Anna opened the box of pasta and poured some into the pot. She said, "Now, we watch the pasta. When it is soft, we use the spoon and the fork to take it out." + +Tom was curious. He wanted to see the pasta. He climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. He did not know the pot was hot. He touched the pot and burned his hand. He screamed and fell off the chair. He cried and cried. + +Anna was scared. She ran to Tom and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry. I should have told you the pot was hot. Are you okay?" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Tom crying and Anna hugging him. She saw the pot of pasta on the stove. She was angry and sad. She said, "What happened? What did you do?" + +Anna said, "I wanted to teach Tom how to cook pasta. But he touched the pot and burned his hand. I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry." + +Mom said, "Anna, you should not have played with the stove. You could have hurt yourself and Tom. You should have asked me for help. You are not old enough to cook pasta by yourself. Go to your room. You are in trouble." + +Anna felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Tom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. But you need to learn to be careful and listen to me. Go to your room now." + +Mom took Tom to the bathroom and put some cream on his hand. She said, "It's okay, Tom. It will get better. You are brave. I love you." + +Tom said, "I love you too, Mom. I'm sorry, Anna. I'm glad you wanted to teach me how to cook pasta. Maybe we can try again another day." + +Mom said, "Maybe, Tom. Maybe. But not today. Today, we will order pizza." +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big tank that can move and make noises. They pretend that they are soldiers and go on missions with their tank. + +One day, they decide to play hide and seek with their tank. Tim says, "I will hide first. You count to ten and then try to find me and the tank." Kim says, "OK, but you have to hide well, because I am very intelligent and I can find you easily." Tim nods and runs away with the tank. + +Kim closes her eyes and counts to ten. Then she opens her eyes and looks around. She does not see Tim or the tank anywhere. She thinks, "Where did they go? They must have found a good hiding spot." She walks around the room and checks behind the sofa, under the table, and in the closet. She does not find them. + +She hears a noise from the other room. She thinks, "Maybe they are hiding there." She runs to the other room and sees a big pile of pillows and blankets on the bed. She thinks, "That looks suspicious. Maybe they are hiding under there." She goes to the bed and pulls the pillows and blankets away. + +She sees Tim and the tank smiling at her. Tim says, "You found us! We hid under the pillows and blankets. It was a good hiding spot, right?" Kim says, "Yes, it was. But I am still more intelligent than you, because I found you. You are a good hider, but I am a better seeker." Tim says, "Maybe, but I had more fun. Hiding with the tank was fun." Kim says, "Yes, it was. I like playing with the tank too. Can I hide with the tank next time?" Tim says, "Sure, you can. But I will find you, because I am also intelligent." They laugh and hug and play with the tank again. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big net. They use the net to catch balls, dolls, cars, and anything else they can find. They have fun with the net. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a new girl in the park. Her name is Lily. She has a charming smile and a pretty dress. She also has a net, but it is smaller than Anna and Ben's net. She tries to catch some flowers with her net, but they are too big. + +Anna and Ben want to play with Lily. They run to her and say hello. They show her their net and ask her if she wants to play with them. Lily nods and smiles. She likes Anna and Ben. + +They take turns using the big net and the small net. They share their toys and their ideas. They catch many things with their nets, and they laugh and clap. They have more fun with the nets. + +Anna, Ben, and Lily become good friends. They play with their nets every day in the park. They learn to share and to be charming. They are happy with their nets. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest. They had a game where they pretended to be hunters and animals. Lily was a hunter and Ben was a deer. They ran and hid behind trees and rocks. Lily tried to catch Ben with her toy bow and arrow. Ben tried to escape and make deer noises. + +"Got you!" Lily shouted as she aimed at Ben. She was very competitive and wanted to win. + +"No, you missed!" Ben said as he dodged the arrow. He was also competitive and wanted to stay free. + +They kept playing until they heard a loud noise. It was a real hunter with a real gun. He saw Ben and thought he was a real deer. He pointed his gun at Ben and was about to shoot. + +"Ben, watch out!" Lily screamed. She was scared for her brother. She threw her toy bow at the hunter and hit him in the face. The hunter dropped his gun and yelled in pain. + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him. Ben hugged her back. They were both safe. + +"Thank you, Lily. You saved me," Ben said. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I love you," Lily said. + +They ran back to their home and told their mom what happened. Their mom was proud of them and gave them cookies. They decided to play a different game next time. +Mia was sad. Her cat, Luna, was sick. She had to go to the vet with Mom. Mia hugged Luna and said, "Don't worry, Luna. I love you. You will be okay." + +At the vet, the doctor looked at Luna. He gave her some medicine and a bandage. He said, "Luna has a small cut on her paw. She will heal soon. She is a brave and charming cat." + +Mia was happy. She thanked the doctor and said, "Thank you for helping Luna. She is my best friend." + +Mom paid the doctor and said, "We have some good news for you, Mia. We are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa tomorrow. They have a big farm with many animals. You can play with them and have fun." + +Mia smiled. She said, "That is great news, Mom. I can't wait to see Grandma and Grandpa. And Luna can come too, right?" + +Mom nodded. She said, "Of course, Luna can come too. She will love the farm. Now, let's go home and pack our bags." + +Mia and Mom went home. Mia comforted Luna and gave her some water and food. She said, "Luna, we are going to the farm tomorrow. You will like it there. There are cows and horses and chickens and dogs. You can make new friends and run and play." + +Luna purred. She licked Mia's face and said, "Meow, meow, meow." + +Mia and Luna cuddled on the couch. They were happy and excited. They dreamed of the farm and the animals. They were ready for a new adventure. +Ben and Lily liked to play with paper. They cut it, drew on it, and made shapes with it. One day, they found a big roll of paper in the basement. They wanted to make a big fort with it. + +They took the paper upstairs and started to unroll it. They put chairs and pillows under the paper to make walls and a roof. They crawled inside their fort and pretended they were in a castle. + +"Look, we have a window!" Lily said, poking a hole in the paper. She looked outside and saw their dog, Max. Max was big and friendly, but he liked to chew on things. + +"Hi, Max!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Max wagged his tail and ran towards the fort. He smelled the paper and thought it was a toy. He grabbed the paper with his teeth and pulled hard. The paper ripped and the fort collapsed. + +"Max, no!" Ben shouted. He and Lily tried to escape from the paper, but it was too late. The paper fell on them and hurt them. They cried and screamed for help. + +Mom heard them and came running. She saw the mess and the paper on top of them. She lifted the paper and saw their faces. They had cuts and bruises from the paper. + +"Oh, no! What happened?" Mom asked. She hugged them and checked their wounds. + +"Max did it!" Ben said. "He ruined our fort and hurt us!" + +Mom looked at Max. He was still holding a piece of paper in his mouth. He looked sorry and wagged his tail. + +"Bad dog!" Mom said. "You should not play with paper. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could have hurt them more." + +She took the paper from Max and threw it away. She took Ben and Lily to the bathroom and cleaned their wounds. She put bandages on them and gave them a kiss. + +"I'm sorry, kids," Mom said. "You can't play with paper anymore. It is not safe. You have to find something else to play with." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were sad and angry. They liked to play with paper. They wanted to make another fort. But they could not. Paper was not fun anymore. Paper was bad. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, they were playing with their blocks. Ben wanted to build a high tower, but Lily wanted to make a house. They did not share their blocks. + +"Give me that block!" Ben said. He grabbed a block from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the block back. + +They pulled and pushed until the block broke in half. They both cried. + +"Look what you did!" Ben said. + +"You did it!" Lily said. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken block and the angry twins. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Ben broke my block!" Lily said. + +"Lily broke my block!" Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy. She picked up the broken block and the twins. + +"You both need a time-out," Mom said. "You have to learn to share and be nice. Go to your rooms until dinner." + +Ben and Lily did not want to go to their rooms. They wanted to play. But they knew Mom was serious. They went to their rooms and sat on their beds. They were sad and bored. + +They heard Mom call them for dinner. They hoped dinner would be something good. They ran to the kitchen and saw their plates. They had broccoli and fish. They did not like broccoli and fish. They made faces. + +"Yuck!" Ben said. + +"Ew!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at them. She was not happy. + +"You have to eat your dinner," Mom said. "It's good for you. And no dessert until you finish." + +Ben and Lily did not want to eat their dinner. They wanted dessert. But they knew Mom was serious. They picked up their forks and ate their dinner. They suffered through every bite. They wished they had shared their blocks. +Tom and Sam were friends who lived on a big island. They liked to play and explore the island together. One day, they found a weird thing in the sand. It was round and shiny and had many colors. + +"What is this?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy or a treasure," Sam said. + +They decided to take it home and show their parents. They were very happy and excited. + +But on the way home, they met a man who was sad and tired. He was looking for something in the sand. + +"Hello, sir. What are you looking for?" Tom asked. + +"I am looking for my ball. It is very special to me. It was a gift from my son who lives far away. I lost it when I was playing with it on the beach. Have you seen it?" the man said. + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They realized that the weird thing they found was the man's ball. They felt sorry for the man. + +"Sir, we have your ball. We found it in the sand. We are sorry. We thought it was a toy or a treasure. Here, you can have it back," Sam said. + +They gave the ball to the man. The man was very happy and grateful. He hugged them and thanked them. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very kind and honest. You have made my day. You have given me back my son's love. How can I repay you?" the man said. + +Tom and Sam smiled. They felt good and proud. + +"Sir, you don't have to repay us. We are happy to help you. We are happy to see you happy. That is enough for us," Tom said. + +The man invited them to his house. He wanted to celebrate with them. He gave them some cookies and juice. He told them stories about his son and his life. They had a lot of fun. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned that it is better to be kind and honest than to be greedy and selfish. They learned that happiness is not in things, but in people and love. They learned that sometimes, weird things are not toys or treasures, but gifts and memories. +Sara likes to play with her hoop. She can roll it, spin it, and jump in it. She has a big hoop and a small hoop. She likes the small hoop best. + +One day, Sara finds a marker on the floor. It is red and shiny. She wants to mark her hoop with it. She thinks it will look pretty. She takes the marker and the small hoop to the yard. + +She starts to mark the hoop with the marker. She makes dots, lines, and circles. She is happy. She does not see that the marker is leaking. It makes red stains on the grass and her clothes. + +Mom sees Sara and the hoop. She is not happy. She sees the red stains. She says, "Sara, what did you do? You marked the hoop, the grass, and your clothes. That is not good. You have to clean up." + +Sara is sad. She did not mean to make a mess. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to make my hoop pretty. I like the marker. Can I keep it?" + +Mom says, "No, Sara. The marker is not for you. It is for grown-ups. It is not a toy. It can make stains that are hard to wash. You have to give it back. And you have to help me clean up the hoop, the grass, and your clothes." + +Sara gives back the marker. She helps Mom clean up. She learns that some things are not for marking. She still likes her hoop, but she likes it better without the marker. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They had a big box and some old rags. They wanted to make a fort. + +"Let's lock the door so no one can come in," said Lily. She tied a rag around the box. + +"OK, but be careful. The box is fragile. It can break," said Ben. He helped Lily with the rag. + +They crawled inside the box. It was dark and cozy. They pretended they were in a castle. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Max. He saw the box and wanted to play. He ran towards it and jumped on it. + +"Whoof! Whoof!" he barked. + +"Max, no!" Lily and Ben shouted. They tried to push him away, but it was too late. The box collapsed. The rags fell off. Lily and Ben tumbled out. + +They were not hurt, but they were sad. Their fort was ruined. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog!" they scolded Max. + +Max wagged his tail. He did not understand. He thought they were having fun. He licked their faces. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They could not stay mad at Max. He was their friend. + +"Maybe we can make another fort later," said Lily. + +"Maybe. But not with a fragile box," said Ben. + +They hugged Max and went inside. They decided to play with something else. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs and birds. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big frog in the garden. The frog is green and wet and slimy. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to touch the frog. + +The frog does not like to be touched. It jumps and croaks and scares Anna and Ben. They run away and scream. The frog jokes with them. It thinks they are silly. + +Anna and Ben are not happy. They are scared and sad. They do not like the frog. They go to their mom. Their mom is compassionate. She hugs them and tells them it is okay. + +Their mom explains that the frog is not mean. It is just playing. It does not know how to be friends with them. She says they can go back to the garden and try to be nice to the frog. + +Anna and Ben listen to their mom. They go back to the garden. They see the frog again. They say hello to the frog. They do not touch the frog. They give the frog some water and some flies. The frog is happy. It croaks and smiles and winks at them. Anna and Ben smile too. They joke with the frog. They are friends. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many things in nature. They see birds, flowers, trees and bugs. + +One day, they see a new thing. It is a big brown animal with fur and horns. It is a deer. The deer is eating grass. Lila and Sam are curious. They want to see the deer closer. + +They walk slowly and quietly. They do not want to scare the deer. They get near the deer. The deer looks at them. The deer is not afraid. The deer is gentle. + +Lila and Sam smile. They want to say hello to the deer. But they do not know how. They do not speak deer. They think of a way. They remember what their teacher taught them. They use their hands to sign. + +Lila signs "hello". Sam signs "friend". The deer watches them. The deer understands. The deer nods. The deer signs "hello" and "friend" too. + +Lila and Sam are happy. They have a new friend. They play with the deer. They sign and laugh. They have fun in nature. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. They have a modern toy. It is a red car that can move by itself. They push a button and the car goes fast. + +One day, they take the car to the park. They see a big hill. They want to make the car go up the hill. They push the button and the car starts to move. But the hill is too steep. The car stops and rolls back. + +"Oh no!" Tim says. "The car is not strong enough." + +"Maybe we can help it," Sam says. "Let's jog behind it and push it." + +They jog behind the car and push it. They use their legs and arms. They gain speed. They reach the top of the hill. + +"Yay!" Tim and Sam say. "We did it!" + +They look at the view. They see trees and flowers and birds. They see other children playing. They smile and hug. + +They are happy. They have a modern toy and a good jog. They are strong and smart. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun making mud pies, cars, and castles. But then the sun came out and made everything dry. The mud pies became hard and cracked, the cars stopped moving, and the castles fell down. + +"Look, Sara, our toys are dry and broken!" Ben said. He was sad and angry. He wanted to play more. + +"Maybe we can make new toys with something else," Sara said. She looked around and saw a sign on the fence. The sign had big letters and a picture of a dog. It said: "Beware of the dog". + +"Let's use the sign to make a fake dog!" Sara said. She thought it would be fun and funny. She took the sign and tore it into pieces. She used some pieces to make the head, the body, the legs, and the tail of the dog. She used other pieces to make eyes, ears, and a nose. She put the fake dog on the grass and smiled. + +"Wow, Sara, you made a fake dog!" Ben said. He liked the idea. He ran to the fake dog and pretended to pet it. "Hello, doggy, you are so cute and friendly!" + +But then they heard a loud bark and a growl. They turned around and saw a real dog behind the fence. The real dog was big and hairy and had sharp teeth. It was angry and wanted to bite them. It did not like that they took its sign and made a fake dog. + +"Run, Sara, run!" Ben shouted. He was scared and sorry. He dropped the fake dog and ran to the house. + +Sara followed him. She was scared and sorry too. She left the fake dog and ran to the house. + +They reached the door and slammed it shut. They were safe and relieved. They hugged each other and said: "Sorry, doggy, we did not mean to make you mad. We will not take your sign again. We will find other toys to play with." +Ben likes to mark on paper with his crayons. He has many colors, but his favorite is yellow. He likes to draw suns and stars and flowers with yellow. + +One day, he finds a big carrot in the kitchen. It is orange and long and crunchy. He thinks it looks like a crayon. He wants to mark with it. + +He takes the carrot and goes to his room. He finds a white paper and starts to mark with the carrot. But the carrot does not make yellow. It makes orange. And it makes wet. And it makes a mess. + +Mom comes to his room and sees the carrot and the paper and the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? That is not a crayon. That is a carrot. You cannot mark with a carrot. You can eat a carrot. But you cannot mark with it. You made a big mess. You have to clean it up." + +Ben is sad. He did not know he could not mark with a carrot. He thought it would make yellow. He likes yellow. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to make yellow. I like yellow. Can I have a yellow crayon?" + +Mom sighs. She says, "Yes, Ben, you can have a yellow crayon. But first, you have to clean up the mess. And then, you have to eat the carrot. It is good for you. It will make you strong and healthy. And maybe, it will make you smarter too." + +Ben nods. He cleans up the mess. He eats the carrot. He does not like it very much. But he does it anyway. He hopes it will make him smarter. He wants to know more things. He wants to know what else he can mark with. And what else he can eat. And what else he can do. He is curious. He is Ben. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the zoo. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, birds, and more. But their favorite animal is the hippo. The hippo is big and gray. He likes to swim and splash in the water. + +One day, they see something new at the zoo. They see a sign that says: "Unite the hippos". The sign has a picture of two hippos with a heart. Lily and Ben are curious. They ask a zookeeper what it means. + +The zookeeper says: "We have a new hippo. Her name is Rosa. She came from another zoo. We want her to be friends with our hippo, Sam. But they are shy. They do not talk to each other. They stay on opposite sides of the pool. We hope they will unite and be happy." + +Lily and Ben have an idea. They want to help the hippos unite. They go to the gift shop and buy two hats. One hat is pink and has flowers. The other hat is blue and has stars. They think the hats are crazy and funny. They sneak to the hippo pool and throw the hats in the water. The hats float near the hippos. + +Rosa sees the pink hat. She thinks it is pretty. She swims to it and puts it on her head. Sam sees the blue hat. He thinks it is cool. He swims to it and puts it on his head. Then they see each other. They see the hats. They laugh. They swim closer. They say hello. They start to talk. They like each other. + +Lily and Ben watch from behind a bush. They smile. They are happy. They helped the hippos unite. They clap their hands. The zookeeper sees them. He says: "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You did a good job. You made the hippos happy. You are very kind and clever." Lily and Ben say: "You are welcome. We love the hippos. They are our favorite animal. They are big and gray. And they are crazy with hats." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is not good. It barks and runs at them. Lily and Ben are scared. + +They run to the slide. They climb up the ladder. They hope the dog will not follow them. But the dog is fast. It jumps on the slide. It tries to take Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben slide down quickly. They see a gate. The gate is open. They run to the gate. They escape from the dog. They are safe. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They say, "We are brave. We are smart. We are good friends." They go home and tell their moms and dads what happened. Their moms and dads are proud of them. They give them hugs and kisses. They say, "You are brave. You are smart. You are good children." +Lily likes spring. Spring is when the sun is warm and the flowers are pretty. Lily likes to feel the flowers with her fingers. They are soft and smooth and smell good. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big green hill. Lily wants to run up the hill and see what is on the other side. She asks her mom and dad if she can go. They say yes, but be careful. + +Lily runs up the hill. She feels the grass under her feet. It is green and tickly. She sees a butterfly. It is yellow and black and has wings. Lily tries to catch the butterfly, but it flies away. Lily follows the butterfly. + +Lily reaches the top of the hill. She sees a pond. It is blue and shiny and has ducks. Lily likes ducks. They are white and brown and have beaks. Lily wants to feed the ducks. She asks her mom and dad if she can go. They say yes, but stay close. + +Lily goes to the pond. She feels the water with her hand. It is cold and wet and splashes. She sees some bread. It is old and hard and has crumbs. Lily breaks the bread and throws it to the ducks. They come and eat the bread. They quack and swim and flap. Lily laughs and claps. + +Lily is happy. She likes spring. Spring is when she can feel the flowers, the grass, the water and the bread. Spring is when she can see the sun, the flowers, the butterfly and the ducks. Spring is when she can hear the birds, the wind, the quack and the laugh. Spring is when she can have fun with her mom and dad. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big lawn with many flowers and toys. Sometimes they help their mom and dad with the lawn. They water the flowers, rake the leaves, and pick up the toys. + +One day, their dad says he needs to do the lawn. He takes out a big machine that makes a lot of noise. It is a lawn mower. It cuts the grass and makes it look neat. Ben and Mia are curious. They want to see the lawn mower. + +They run to their dad and ask, "Dad, what is that? Can we do the lawn too?" + +Their dad smiles and says, "This is a lawn mower. It helps me do the lawn. But it is not for you. It is very noisy and dangerous. You need to stay away from it. You can do the lawn in other ways. You can water the flowers, rake the leaves, and pick up the toys. That is very helpful and fun." + +Ben and Mia nod. They understand. They do not want to get hurt by the lawn mower. They do not like the noisy sound. They go back to their toys and play. They wait for their dad to finish the lawn. Then they help him water the flowers, rake the leaves, and pick up the toys. They are happy to do the lawn with their dad. They love their lawn and their dad. +Ben and Mia were at the mall with their mom. They wanted to go to the toy store, but first they had to take the elevator. The elevator was a big box with a door that opened and closed. It moved up and down and made a ding sound. + +When they got inside the elevator, they saw a man with a funny hat. He had a long feather on his hat that tickled his nose. He also had a big red nose and a flower on his shirt that squirted water. He was a clown! + +"Hello, kids!" the clown said. "Do you like my hat?" + +Ben and Mia stared at the clown. They had never seen a clown before. They thought he looked silly and funny. They giggled and nodded. + +"I'm glad you like it!" the clown said. "Do you want to see a trick?" + +The clown took out a balloon from his pocket and blew it up. He twisted and turned it until it looked like a dog. He gave it to Mia. + +"Wow, thank you!" Mia said. She hugged the balloon dog. + +The clown smiled and winked. He took out another balloon and blew it up. He twisted and turned it until it looked like a cat. He gave it to Ben. + +"Wow, thank you!" Ben said. He petted the balloon cat. + +The clown laughed and clapped. He said, "You're welcome, kids! You're very nice and polite. I hope you have a fun day at the mall!" + +The elevator door opened and the clown got out. He waved goodbye to Ben, Mia and their mom. They waved back and said, "Bye, clown! Thank you for the balloons!" + +Ben and Mia were very happy. They had met a silly clown and got balloon animals. They couldn't wait to go to the toy store and play with more toys. They loved the elevator. It was a fun ride! +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar on the shelf. It was full of cookies. They wanted some cookies, but the jar was too high for them. + +"Let's get a chair," Tom said. "We can climb on it and reach the jar." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. Don't drop the jar." + +They moved a chair to the shelf and Tom climbed on it. He stretched his arm and grabbed the jar. But the jar was heavy and slippery. He lost his balance and the jar fell to the floor. + +CRASH! + +The jar broke into many pieces. The cookies spilled everywhere. Tom and Lily were scared. They heard their mom coming. + +"What was that noise?" their mom asked. "Are you OK?" + +Tom and Lily did not know what to say. They looked at the mess and felt sorry. They knew they did something bad. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We wanted some cookies, but we dropped the jar. We didn't mean to break it." + +Their mom was not happy, but she was glad they were not hurt. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're OK, but you should not touch things that are not yours. And you should not climb on chairs. You could fall and get hurt. Next time, ask me for cookies, OK?" + +"OK, mom," they said. "We're sorry." + +Their mom helped them clean up the mess. She gave them each a cookie and a glass of milk. She told them to be more careful next time. They said thank you and ate their cookies. They learned their lesson. The end. +Once upon a time, in a little field, there was a little bird. The little bird liked to fly high in the sky. It was fun to see the world from up there. + +One day, the little bird saw some wheat in the field. The wheat was yellow and tall. The little bird thought it would be fun to play in the wheat. + +The little bird flew down to the wheat and jumped in. It was so much fun! The little bird played all day in the wheat. When it was time to go home, the little bird flew back to its nest. It was a very happy day. +One day, a little girl named Lucy saw her mom measuring a big box. Lucy found it very interesting. She asked her mom, "What are you doing?" Her mom said, "I am measuring this box for a surprise." Lucy was excited and wanted to know more. + +The next day, Lucy saw her dad with the same big box. She had a question for him. "Dad, what is in the box?" Her dad smiled and said, "It's a surprise, but you will find out soon." Lucy was very curious and couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +Finally, it was Lucy's birthday. She saw the big box with a pretty bow. Her parents said, "This is your surprise!" Lucy opened the box and found a beautiful dollhouse inside. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" All the measuring and questions made the surprise even more interesting and special for Lucy. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla. The gorilla was very careless. He lived in a green jungle with many trees. + +One day, the gorilla wanted to own a red ball. He looked everywhere for the ball. He found it under a tree. The gorilla was so happy! + +But, the careless gorilla did not hold the ball tight. The ball rolled away. The gorilla was sad. He learned to be more careful. Then, he found the ball again and played with it all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a brilliant toy store. In the store, there was a big rubber ball. The ball was red, blue, and green. All the kids loved it. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came into the store. He wanted a new toy to play with. The store owner said, "I recommend the big rubber ball. It is very fun!" Tim looked at the ball and smiled. + +Tim took the rubber ball home. He played with it all day. He threw it, kicked it, and rolled it. Tim and the ball had lots of fun. The rubber ball was the best toy Tim ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy top that he loved to play with. Tim would spin the top every day and watch it go round and round. + +One day, Tim's big brother saw the top and wanted to play with it too. But he played too rough and accidentally broke the top. The top was destroyed and could not spin anymore. Tim was very sad and his top was now dead. + +Tim's mom saw how sad he was and wanted to help. She took the broken top and fixed it with some glue. The top was alive again and could spin once more. Tim was so happy and thanked his mom. From that day on, Tim and his brother learned to play nicely together and take care of each other's toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a new friend named Sam. Tim wanted to introduce Sam to his family. So, one day, Sam came to Tim's house to meet everyone. + +Tim's family was very nice. They had a fun week together. They played games, ate yummy food, and laughed a lot. Tim's elderly grandma also came to visit. She was old but very sweet. Tim introduced Sam to his grandma, and they all had a great time. + +At the end of the week, Sam had to go back home. Tim was sad but knew they would play again soon. Tim's family loved Sam and couldn't wait for him to visit again. And Tim's elderly grandma gave Sam a big hug before he left. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy with unusual skin. His skin was all colors of the rainbow. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. + +Tim and his friends loved to fill big balloons with air. They would blow and blow until the balloons were big and round. The balloons were fun to play with. They would throw them in the air and watch them float back down. + +One day, Tim found a very big balloon. He wanted to fill it with air and play with his friends. But the balloon was too big for Tim to fill all by himself. So, his friends helped him. They all blew and blew until the big balloon was full of air. Then they played with the big balloon all day, laughing and having fun. Tim and his friends were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a modest dog named Spot. Spot loved to exercise and play outside. He had a best friend, a little boy named Tim. They loved to play together every day. + +One sunny day, Spot wanted to go outside and exercise, but Tim wanted to stay inside and play with his toys. Spot kept going to the door and barking. He would insist, "Outside, Tim! Let's go play!" But Tim did not want to go. + +Spot did not give up. He took Tim's ball and ran to the door. Tim saw this and laughed. He decided to go outside and play with Spot after all. They both had a great time, and Tim learned that exercise can be fun too. +One day, a girl named Sue went to visit her grandpa. Her grandpa was a kind man who loved to show her his special things. Today, he wanted to show her an expensive ashtray he got as a gift. + +The ashtray was big and shiny. It was very pretty. Sue looked at it and thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She wanted to touch it, but grandpa said to be careful because it was expensive. + +Sue and her grandpa spent the whole day together. They played with toys and ate yummy food. Sue loved her grandpa and the expensive ashtray. At the end of the day, she gave her grandpa a big hug and went home with a big smile on her face. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a big box. Inside the box, she saw many pretty stamps. She felt very proud of her find. Amy wanted to show her mom the stamps. She thought her mom would like them too. + +Amy tried to carry the big box to her mom. But the box was heavy. She tried again and again. She did not give up. At last, she carried the box to her mom with a big smile. + +Her mom was happy to see the stamps. She gave Amy a hug. They both looked at the stamps together. Amy felt proud that she could carry the big box all by herself. Now, she could share the pretty stamps with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a friend named Tom. They liked to play together. They liked to talk about many things. One day, they wanted to discuss something new. + +Lucy and Tom decided to talk about fashion. They thought about what clothes would look good. Lucy liked dresses with flowers. Tom liked shirts with cars. They both liked hats with funny shapes. + +They played dress up with the good clothes they found. Lucy wore a flower dress and a funny hat. Tom wore a car shirt and a funny hat too. They laughed and had fun talking about fashion. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy lady named Sue. She had a big house and many toys. One day, it was very hot outside. Sue wanted to play, but she needed to sort her toys first. + +Sue called her friend Tim to help her. Tim came over and they started to sort the toys. They put the cars in one box and the dolls in another. They had fun sorting the toys and talking to each other. + +Sue said, "Thank you, Tim, for helping me sort my toys on this hot day." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sue. Now we can play with your toys!" They played all day and had lots of fun in Sue's big house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play at the park. One day, he met a girl named Sue. Sue was singing a song from the opera. Tim thought Sue's song was nice. + +"Can I sing with you?" Tim asked. Sue said, "Yes, let's sing together!" They sang and played at the park all day. Other kids heard them and wanted to join too. Soon, everyone was singing and playing. + +A bird in a tree watched them. The bird felt envious because it wanted to sing with them. It flew down and joined the kids. Tim, Sue, and all their friends laughed and sang with the bird. They had the best day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was bored. He wanted to find something fun to do. Tim liked to observe things around him. He saw a big box. It was a gift for him. Tim was very happy. + +Tim opened the gift. Inside, he found a toy car. Tim played with the toy car all day. He drove it around the house. Tim thought the toy car was not boring. He loved it very much. + +But one day, Tim's toy car broke. Tim was sad. He tried to fix it, but he couldn't. Tim's mom and dad said they could not buy a new one. Tim cried and cried. His fun toy car was gone, and now he was bored again. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a bald man named Tom. Tom had a long chain that he liked to play with. One day, Tom went outside to play with his chain. + +While playing, Tom saw a big dog. The dog looked at the chain and wanted to play too. So, Tom and the dog played with the chain together. They had so much fun running and laughing. + +After a while, Tom and the dog were very tired. They decided to lie down under a big tree. They took a nice nap and when they woke up, they played with the chain some more. Tom and the dog became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister. The brother was ugly, but he was very nice. The sister was pretty, but she was not nice. They lived in a small house with their mom and dad. + +One day, the brother fell down and hurt his leg. It was very bad. The sister did not want to help him. She just laughed at him. The mom and dad tried to heal the brother's leg, but it was too hard. They needed help. + +They went to the doctor, but the doctor could not heal the brother's leg. The brother was sad, and the sister was still not nice. The brother's leg did not get better, and he could not play anymore. The sister did not care. And they did not live happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little flower. The flower wanted to bloom and be good. But the flower was sad because it was not blooming. + +One day, the flower saw some kids playing a game in the garden. The flower wanted to play the game too. But the flower was too small and could not play the game. The flower was very sad. + +Then, the sun came and said, "Don't be sad, little flower. I will help you bloom and be good." The sun gave the flower light and warmth. The flower started to bloom and became good. The kids saw the flower blooming and said, "Wow! The flower is so good now!" The flower was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that with help and love, we can all grow and be good. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful big cat. The cat lived near a hedge. The hedge was green and tall. The big cat liked to play near the hedge. + +One day, the big cat saw a ball. The ball was near the hedge. The big cat wanted to play with the ball. The big cat ran fast to the ball. + +The big cat kicked the ball. The ball went up in the air. The ball hit the hedge. The hedge split! The big cat was happy. The big cat played with the ball all day. +One day, a little girl named Sue got a new mattress. It was big and soft. She was very happy. Sue thought it was a good mattress. She could not understand why her mom said, "Be careful with it." + +One night, Sue had a big glass of juice before bed. She was very sleepy. She did not remember what her mom said. Sue took the juice to her bed. She put it on the mattress and went to sleep. + +In the morning, Sue woke up. She saw the juice had spilled on her good mattress. The mattress was wet and had a big stain. Sue was sad and now understood why her mom told her to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Tim. Tim was a confused dog. He did not know where his home was. One day, he went to find his home in the big park. + +In the park, Tim met a big cat. The cat asked Tim a question. The question was, "Do you know where your home is?" Tim said, "No, I miss my home." The cat said, "I will help you find your home." + +They looked and looked, but they could not find Tim's home. Tim was very sad. The cat was sad too. They could not find Tim's home, and Tim missed his home. The cat said, "I am sorry, Tim. I could not help you." Tim was still lost and missed his home. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. In the barn, there lived a reliable horse named Daisy. Daisy liked to collect apples from the trees. + +One day, Daisy met a little bird named Tim. Tim asked, "Can I help you collect apples?" Daisy said, "Yes, you can help me. Thank you, Tim!" + +Together, they collected apples and put them in the barn. They were very happy. From that day on, Daisy and Tim were best friends. They always helped each other and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a popular museum. It had many pretty things inside. Lots of people liked to go there. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the museum with his mom and dad. + +At the museum, Tim saw a big, shiny rock. He wanted to take it home. But his mom said, "No, Tim. We must not take things that are not ours." Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. + +Tim decided to surrender his wish to take the rock. He learned that it was good to share things with others. The museum was for everyone to enjoy. And that day, Tim became a better boy. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake near a small town. In the lake, there lived a nice fish named Fin. Fin had a friend, a bird named Sky. They liked to play together. + +One day, Sky saw a sour fruit near the lake. He said to Fin, "Hey, let's try this fruit!" Fin said, "Okay, let's do it!" But when they tried to eat the fruit, it was too sour! They made funny faces and laughed. + +But then, a big, mean fish came and wanted the sour fruit. He said, "Give me that fruit!" Fin and Sky did not want to give the fruit to the mean fish. They worked together and hid the fruit in a safe place. The mean fish could not find it, so he went away. Fin and Sky were happy and continued to play by the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet swan named Sally. Sally loved to splash in the pond. One day, she met a frog named Fred. + +"Hi, Sally! Want to play?" asked Fred. Sally nodded and said, "Yes, let's splash in the water!" So, Sally and Fred jumped and splashed in the pond together. They had lots of fun. + +After playing, Sally and Fred were tired. They sat by the pond and shared a sweet treat. They became best friends and played together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her red dress. One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She felt dizzy as she spun around and around on the merry-go-round. "Whee!" she said, laughing. + +Lily saw a big tree and felt a sense of wonder. She asked her mom, "Can I climb the tree, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful." Lily climbed the tree and saw a little bird. The bird said, "Tweet, tweet!" Lily said, "Hi, bird!" + +After playing in the park, Lily and her mom went home. They had a fun day. Lily was still dizzy from spinning around, but she was happy. That night, Lily wore her red dress to bed and dreamt of the park and her new bird friend. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the kitchen. She saw a big, clear jar on the table. Inside the jar, Lucy saw many cookies. She wanted one, but the jar was too high for her to reach. "Mom, can I have a cookie?" she asked. + +Her mom said, "Yes, but first you must read a book to me." Lucy loved to read, so she was very happy. She ran to her room and picked a book about a cat. + +Lucy read the book to her mom. The cat in the story was very funny. They both laughed a lot. When the story was over, Lucy's mom said, "Good job, Lucy! You read very well." + +Then, Lucy's mom took the clear jar from the table and gave Lucy a cookie. The cookie was sweet and yummy. Lucy was so happy she read the book to her mom. She knew that reading would always be a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a playful deer. The deer loved to run, jump, and play with all his friends. One day, while playing with his friends, he met a grumpy bear. + +The bear said, "I hate when you play near my home. It's too loud!" The deer felt sad and didn't want the bear to be upset. So, he thought of a way to make the bear happy. + +The deer invited the bear to play with him and his friends. At first, the bear was not sure, but he decided to give it a try. As they played together, the bear started to smile and laugh. He found out that playing with friends was a lot of fun. + +From that day on, the bear and the deer became best friends. They played together every day and the bear was not grumpy anymore. The moral of the story is: even if someone seems different or grumpy, they might just need a friend to help them be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She loved to write. One day, she found a small, rough purse. The purse was made of old cloth. It was not soft. + +Amy wanted to know who owned the purse. She decided to write a note. The note said, "I found this purse. Is it yours?" She put the note in the purse. + +Amy took the purse to the park. She showed it to her friends. One of her friends, Tim, said, "That is my purse!" He was happy to get his purse back. Amy felt good for helping her friend. They played in the park, and they had a fun day. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the farm with her mom. They saw many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. Mia liked to stare at the animals because they were so big and fun to watch. + +Mia's mom gave her a big bag of oats to feed the animals. Mia went to the powerful horse and gave him some oats. The horse was very happy and ate the oats quickly. Mia liked to see the horse eat the oats because it made her feel good. + +After feeding the animals, Mia and her mom went home. Mia told her dad about the fun day at the farm. She said she liked to stare at the animals and feed them oats. Her dad was very proud of her for being so nice to the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an amazing toy he loved to play with every day. One day, his toy broke and he was very sad. + +Tim's mom said, "Let's go to the store and buy a new toy." Tim was happy and went with his mom. At the store, Tim found another amazing toy just like the one he had before. + +Tim's mom said, "Now we need to pay for the toy." She gave the man at the store some money. The man said, "Thank you!" Tim and his mom went back home. Tim played with his new amazing toy all day and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy little dog named Spot. He loved to run and play in the yard. Spot was always thirsty from all the fun he had. + +One hot day, Spot was very thirsty. He went inside the house to find something to drink. He saw a big freezer in the kitchen. Spot knew that the freezer made things very cold. + +Spot opened the freezer and found a big bowl of water. He drank the cold water and felt very happy. Now, Spot was not thirsty anymore. He went back outside to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely city. In the city, there was a big park. One day, a girl named Lily and her dog, Spot, went to the park to play. + +As they entered the park, they saw a boy named Tim. Tim said, "Hi, Lily! Can I play with you and Spot?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +They played all day in the lovely city park. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Spot chased a ball and barked happily. When the sun went down, they said goodbye and went home. They had a fun day in the lovely city park. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park with her mom. Sue wore her favorite jacket because it was cold outside. At the park, Sue saw her friend Tom. They played on the swings and had a lot of fun. + +Sue and Tom got hungry, so they went to Sue's mom for a snack. Sue's mom gave them an apple each. Tom took a big bite of his apple and made a sour face. "This apple is sour," Tom said. + +Sue replied, "My apple is sweet. Do you want to trade?" Tom said yes, and they traded apples. Now, both Sue and Tom were happy with their apples. They finished their snack, said goodbye, and went back to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to race with her friends. They would run as fast as they could in the park. Sue always had a big smile on her face when she raced. + +One sunny day, Sue found a root in the ground while racing. It was a big, strong root. Sue thought it was from a tree that had been there a long time. She liked to sit on the root and watch her friends race by. + +One day, after racing, Sue's mom gave her a tasty treat. It was a sweet, red apple. Sue shared the apple with her friends. They all sat on the root, ate the tasty apple, and laughed. They had so much fun racing and eating together. +Once upon a time, in a lively town, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mom with many things. One day, Lily's mom asked her to finish an order for a big cake. Lily was happy to help. + +Lily and her mom started to make the cake. They mixed the flour, eggs, and sugar in a big bowl. Then, Lily's mom put the cake in the oven to bake. After some time, the cake was done. "Wow, the cake looks so good!" said Lily. "Thank you for helping me, Lily," said her mom. + +Together, they decorated the cake with colorful icing and yummy fruits. When they finished, they packed the cake and gave it to the person who ordered it. The person was very happy and thanked Lily and her mom. From that day on, Lily learned that helping others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with her ball and take naps in the sun. Every day at noon, she would eat her lunch and then go to the park to play. + +One day, Fluffy saw a big dog in the park. The dog was also furry and had a bright red ball. Fluffy wanted to play with the dog and the red ball. So, she walked up to the dog and said, "Can I play with you and your ball?" + +The dog looked at Fluffy and said, "Sure! My name is Spot. We can play together, but first, I need to order a drink from the water fountain." Fluffy and Spot went to the water fountain, and Spot ordered a drink. After that, they played with the red ball and had lots of fun. + +From that day on, Fluffy and Spot became best friends. They played together every day at noon in the park. The furry cat and the furry dog were very happy, and they always shared their toys and treats. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy loved to whistle all day long. He would whistle while he flew and while he played with his friends. + +One day, Billy saw a big tire hanging from a tree. He thought it would be fun to play on the tire. So, he whistled to his friends and they all came to play on the tire. They had so much fun swinging and spinning on the tire. + +But, there was a rude squirrel named Sammy who didn't like the noise. Sammy told Billy and his friends to stop whistling. Billy and his friends felt sad, but they didn't want to be rude too. So, they stopped whistling and played quietly. + +Soon, Sammy saw that Billy and his friends were being nice and not whistling loud. Sammy felt bad for being rude. He went to Billy and said sorry. They all became friends and played on the tire together, taking turns to whistle softly. + +The moral of the story is to be kind to others and not be rude. When we are kind, we can make more friends and have more fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a mild day. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. In a small garden, there lived a little bug. The bug was very happy, playing in the grass and flowers. + +One day, the bug was playing near a big tree. The bug saw a big leaf and wanted to sit on it. But the leaf was dirty. So, the bug decided to wipe the leaf clean. The bug used its tiny legs to wipe the dirt off the leaf. + +When the leaf was clean, the bug sat on it and enjoyed the mild day. The bug felt very happy and proud. From that day on, the bug always wiped things clean before sitting on them. And the bug lived happily ever after. +One day, a pink leopard named Lily lived in a big jungle. Lily loved to play with her friends. They liked to play a game called "shoot the ball". They would kick the ball and try to shoot it into a goal. + +One day, while they were playing, a big mean lion came to the jungle. He saw Lily and her friends playing and said, "I want to play too, but I will only play if I can be the boss." Lily did not like this idea. She said, "No, we all play together and no one is the boss." + +The mean lion did not like what Lily said. He got very mad and tried to take the ball away from them. Lily and her friends did not want the lion to take their ball, so they made a plan. They decided to shoot the ball very high into a tree, so the lion could not get it. + +Lily kicked the ball with all her strength and it went high into the tree. The mean lion tried to climb the tree, but he could not reach the ball. He was so mad that he left the jungle. + +Lily and her friends were very happy that they could play their game again. They learned that working together can help solve problems. From that day on, they always played "shoot the ball" and had lots of fun in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a big red button in a small room. This button was very useful. It could shoot out yummy candy for all the kids to eat. Everyone loved the button and the candy it gave. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the room with the button. He was very happy because he loved candy. He pushed the button to shoot candy. Tim ate and ate the yummy candy, but he wanted more. He kept pushing the button again and again. + +But then, something bad happened. The button broke and stopped shooting candy. Tim was very sad. He had eaten too much candy, and now his tummy hurt. The useful button was broken, and there was no more candy for the kids. Everyone was sad because they could not have candy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved very much. Lily liked to play outside and run in the sun. One day, she saw a nurse walking by her house. The nurse had a big bag with her. Lily wanted to see what was inside the bag. + +Lily went up to the nurse and asked if she could look inside her bag. The nurse was nice and said yes. She opened the bag and showed Lily all the things she had. There were band-aids, a toy car, and a ball. Lily wanted to play with the ball, so the nurse let her. + +Lily and the nurse played with the ball for a while. They were having lots of fun. But then, the ball bounced into the street. Lily ran after it without looking. A big car came and hit Lily. The nurse tried to help, but it was too late. Lily was gone, and everyone was very sad. +Once upon a time, in a small house with a big yard, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play in the yard, but she always felt dull when she saw her friends wearing pretty dresses. She wished she had a pretty dress too. + +One day, Amy found a box in the yard. Inside the box, she found a beautiful dress. She was so happy! She put on the dress and went to show her friends. They all loved her dress and wanted to play with her. + +As they played, Amy noticed a sad little girl sitting alone. She went to the girl and asked her to play with them. The girl smiled and joined them. At the end of the day, Amy learned that sharing and being kind made her feel happier than just wearing a pretty dress. The moral of the story is that being kind and including others is more important than how we look. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Tim. Tim loved to eat celery. One day, he went to the garden to find some celery for his lunch. + +Tim found a big, cold celery in the garden. He was so happy! He picked up the celery and started to twist it with his little paws. The celery made a funny sound when he twisted it. + +Tim took the celery home and shared it with his friends. They all laughed and twisted the cold celery together. They had so much fun and enjoyed their tasty lunch. And from that day on, they always played with their food before eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Amy. Amy had a big, shiny tooth that she was very proud of. She loved to show her tooth to everyone she met. + +One day, Amy was playing with her friend, Tim. They were having lots of fun, but then Tim accidentally hit Amy's tooth with a ball. Amy's tooth was hurt, and she was very sad. Tim said he was sorry, but Amy was still upset. + +Amy's mom saw what happened and told her, "Amy, you should forgive Tim. He didn't mean to hurt your tooth, and he said sorry." Amy thought about it and decided to forgive Tim. They hugged and started playing again. + +The moral of the story is to forgive others when they make mistakes because everyone makes mistakes sometimes. +Once upon a time, on a big round planet, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia had a wide smile that made everyone happy. She liked to play with her friends and have fun. + +One day, Mia was playing with her best friend, Tom. They were running and laughing when Mia accidentally broke Tom's toy. Tom was sad and angry. Mia felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Please forgive me." + +Tom looked at Mia's wide smile and knew she was really sorry. He forgave her and they hugged. They went on to play more games and have fun together. From that day on, Mia and Tom learned to forgive each other and stay best friends on their big round planet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ava. Ava loved to hug her big, green avocado toy. She took it with her everywhere she went. It was her favorite toy. + +One day, Ava and her avocado went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Ava was very happy. She hugged her avocado tightly and smiled. + +At lunchtime, Ava's mom made a tasty sandwich for her. Ava shared her sandwich with her avocado. They both enjoyed the tasty food. After lunch, they went back to playing. Ava and her avocado had a wonderful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, black dog named Spot. Spot was a very dependable dog. He always helped his family and friends. One day, Spot saw a little cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and crying for help. + +Spot wanted to help the cat, but he didn't know how. He tried to explain to the cat that he would find help. He ran to his friend, Elephant. Elephant was very big and strong. Spot knew Elephant could help save the cat. + +Elephant followed Spot to the tree. With his long trunk, Elephant reached up and gently lifted the cat down. The cat was happy and thanked Spot and Elephant for their help. From that day on, Spot, Elephant, and the cat became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted dog named Max. Max was good at finding things. One day, Max found a ball. He wanted to return it to the owner. Max was a very helpful dog. + +Max looked around to find the owner. He saw a boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he lost his ball. Max knew he had to help. Max took the ball in his mouth and went to Tim. Max dropped the ball at Tim's feet. Tim was very happy to have his ball back. Max returned the ball in order to make Tim happy. + +Tim and Max became best friends. They played with the ball every day. Max was a gifted dog who loved to help. Tim and Max had lots of fun together. They were happy because they found each other. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. Tom was not a happy cat. He would always get into trouble. He would knock things over and make a mess. Tom's family did not like this. + +One day, Tom saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with it. But the ball was on a high shelf. Tom tried to jump up to get it, but he was not able to reach it. He tried again and again, but he could not get the ball. + +Tom started to hate the ball because he could not play with it. He was angry and upset. He wanted to knock the ball down, so he pushed a big vase on the floor. The vase broke into many pieces. Tom's family heard the loud noise and came to see what happened. + +They saw the broken vase and the trouble Tom had made. They were not happy with Tom. They told him that he was a bad cat and that he should go away. Tom felt sad and left the house. + +Now, Tom was all alone. He had no family and no home. Tom was still a chubby cat, but he was not a happy cat anymore. He had lost everything because of the trouble he made. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. He lived in a cold forest. Ben loved to play with his friends. One day, Ben found something new on the ground. It was ice! + +Ben thought the ice was very important. He wanted to show his friends. So, Ben picked up the ice and walked to his friend, the bunny. Ben showed the ice to the bunny. The bunny was so happy to see the ice. + +Then, they went to find more friends to show the ice. They found a bird. The bird wanted to play with the ice too. They all played a game together. They took turns to slap the ice. The ice would slide across the ground. They had so much fun playing with the important ice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite object, a shiny red ball. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her ball. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they started to play together. + +Timmy saw the ball and said, "I like your ball, Lily. It's so shiny and red." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. I love my ball too." + +Timmy looked envious and said, "I wish I had a ball like yours." + +Lily mentioned, "Maybe we can play with it together!" + +Timmy's face lit up and they played with the ball together for the rest of the day. They had so much fun and Lily was happy to share her favorite object with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta, especially the orange one. One day, she was eating her pasta when she heard a loud noise. She looked outside and saw a big dog trying to come inside her house. + +Lily was scared, but her dad said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." Her dad went outside and talked to the dog. The dog was friendly and just wanted to play. Lily's dad brought the dog inside and they all played together. + +After playing, Lily's dad made her some more orange pasta. She was happy and said, "Thank you for protecting me, dad." Her dad replied, "I will always protect you, my little girl." Lily smiled and ate her delicious pasta. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game of catch with a ball. Timmy's friend, Johnny, threw the ball too hard and it went over the fence into the neighbor's yard. + +Timmy said, "Oh no! How will we get the ball back?" + +Johnny said, "I have an idea! Let's use this net to catch the ball." + +Timmy thought that was a nice idea. They went to the neighbor's yard and used the net to catch the ball. Timmy was so happy that they could record their catch on video to show their other friends. It was a nice day playing outside with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. + +Tim was very lucky because he won the race! His friends were happy for him and they all cheered. Tim was so excited that he started to rub his hands together. + +Tim's friend, Sarah, asked him, "How did you win the race, Tim?" Tim replied, "I just ran as fast as I could!" Sarah said, "Wow, you are really fast!" Tim smiled and said, "Thanks, Sarah!" + +From that day on, Tim was known as the fastest runner in the neighborhood. He was very happy and felt lucky to have such great friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finny. Finny loved to swim in the big blue ocean with all his fish friends. One day, Finny's mom gave him a cozy sweater to wear because the water was getting colder. Finny didn't like the sweater because it made him feel bossy and uncomfortable. + +But one day, while swimming with his friends, a big storm came and the water became very cold. Finny was freezing and wished he had his sweater. But he had left it at home because he didn't like it. Finny learned that it's important to listen to his mom and wear his sweater when it's cold outside. From that day on, Finny always wore his sweater when he went swimming, even if he didn't like it. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little girl. They went to the store to buy a new purse for mommy. The little girl saw a pretty butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. She felt sad and mommy hugged her to make her feel calm. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud snap sound. It was the little girl's toy that broke. She started to cry, but mommy said they could buy a new one. They went to the toy store and found a new toy that made the little girl happy. + +They returned home with the new toy and mommy's new purse. The little girl played with her toy and mommy put her new purse on the table. They both felt happy and calm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always restless and couldn't sit still. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, he saw a toy car that he really wanted. He tried to grab it, but it belonged to another child. + +Timmy asked the other child if he could play with the car, but the child said no. Timmy didn't listen and grabbed the car anyway. The other child got upset and ran away. Timmy played with the car for a while, but then he accidentally wrecked it. + +Timmy felt bad about what he had done and realized that it wasn't nice to take things that didn't belong to him. He went to find the other child and apologized for grabbing the car. The other child forgave him and they became friends. Timmy learned that it's important to be kind and respectful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat limes. He would eat them every day and never got tired of them. One day, Tim went to the store to buy some limes. He saw a man who looked sad and asked him what was wrong. The man said he lost his wallet and didn't have any money to buy food. + +Tim felt sad for the man and decided to help him. He gave the man some money to buy food and the man was very grateful. As Tim walked home, he saw a shiny object on the ground. It was the man's wallet! Tim knew he had to return it to the man. He went back to the store and gave the man his wallet back. The man was so happy and thanked Tim for being honest. + +Tim learned that it's important to help others and be honest. He felt proud of himself for doing the right thing. From that day on, Tim made sure to always speak up and help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always used a square sheet of paper. One day, she drew a crazy picture of a green dinosaur with purple spots. She showed it to her mom and asked, "Do you like my picture?" Her mom replied, "Yes, I love it! You are such a good artist." + +Lily was happy to hear her mom's reply. She decided to show her picture to her friend, Timmy. When she showed it to Timmy, he said, "Wow, that's crazy! I love it!" Lily was happy to hear Timmy's kind words. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. She showed him her picture and asked, "Do you like it, Daddy?" Her dad replied, "I think it's amazing! You are so talented." Lily was overjoyed to hear her dad's reply. She decided to hang her picture on the wall for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a beautiful flower that was just starting to bloom. She was very happy and showed it to her mother. + +"Look mommy, the flower is blooming!" Lily said. + +Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, it's a pretty flower. But be careful, don't touch it too much." + +Lily nodded and admired the flower from afar. But then, she got too close and accidentally broke the flower's neck. She felt very sad and cried. + +"I'm sorry flower, I didn't mean to break your neck," Lily said. + +The flower never bloomed again, and Lily learned to be more careful around delicate things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily built a snowman with her friend, Tim. They gave him a carrot nose and coal eyes. + +As the sun started to shine, Lily noticed her snowman was starting to melt. She felt sad and wondered why he couldn't stay forever. Tim told her that snowmen can't last forever because they are made of snow, and snow melts when it gets too warm. + +Lily was jealous of the other kids who had snowmen that lasted longer. But then, she had an idea. She asked Tim to help her build a snow fort instead. They built a big fort with walls and a roof. When the sun came out, they went inside and stayed cool. Lily realized that even though her snowman melted, she could still have fun in the snow in other ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but he had a problem. His favorite toy, a red car, was too big to fit in his toy box. One day, Timmy tried to put the car in the box, but it fell and broke. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. His mom saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy told her about his broken car and how it didn't fit in the box. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can fix the car together." + +They worked on the car and fixed it, but Timmy's mom also helped him find a new place to put his big toys. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't fit where we want them to, but we can always find a solution. He also learned that it's okay to ask for help when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with puzzles. She had a delicate puzzle with a picture of a pretty princess. One day, Lily decided to go to her friend's house to play. She brought her puzzle with her. + +As she was walking, she accidentally dropped the puzzle on the ground. The puzzle pieces went everywhere! Lily was sad because she loved her delicate puzzle. But her friend helped her pick up all the pieces and they put the puzzle back together. + +Lily was happy again and they continued to play. When it was time to go home, Lily thanked her friend for helping her with the puzzle. She picked it up carefully and went back home. From then on, Lily was more careful with her delicate puzzle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, Lily's dad gave her a bucket to play with. The bucket was big and shiny, and Lily loved it very much. + +Lily wanted to fill the bucket with water from the hose, but she didn't know how to turn it on. She asked her dad to explain how to do it. Her dad showed her how to turn on the hose and fill up the bucket with water. + +But Lily was impatient and didn't want to wait for the bucket to fill up. She tried to fill it up faster by splashing the water in with her hands. But the water splashed all over her and made her very wet. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and wait for the bucket to fill up on its own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados because they were green and yummy. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. But she saw a scary dog there. The dog barked loudly and Lily started to weep. + +Lily's mom came to her and asked what happened. Lily told her about the scary dog. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay to be scared, but we should not weep. Let's be brave and face our fears." So, Lily and her mom went back to the park and approached the dog slowly. They saw that the dog was actually friendly and just wanted to play. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can seem scary, but if we face them with courage, we can overcome them. And she continued to enjoy eating her avocados with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived in a cozy nest in a big tree in the valley. One day, Tweety went to visit his friend, a little bunny named Bugs. + +As they were playing, Bugs said, "Tweety, I have a secret. I am ashamed to tell you, but I ate all the carrots in my garden. Now I have none left to share with you." + +Tweety thought for a moment and said, "Don't be ashamed, Bugs. I have a secret too. I found a big pile of seeds in the field. I have so many, I don't know the number!" + +Bugs was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tweety! Let's go share the seeds with all our friends!" And they did, and everyone was happy. From that day on, Tweety and Bugs always shared their secrets and helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the pool with her daddy. One day, Lily's daddy picked her up and threw her into the pool. Lily made a big splash! + +Her daddy got in the pool too and they played together. Lily's daddy was very heavy, but he could still swim fast. Lily laughed and splashed water at her daddy. + +After a while, Lily's daddy got out of the pool and sat on a chair. Lily swam over to him and sat on his lap. She hugged her daddy and said, "I love you, daddy." Her daddy hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily." They sat there for a while, happy and wet from all the splashing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was baking a cake and asked Lily to help. Lily was excited and ran to the kitchen. + +Her mom gave her a big bowl and a spoon. She asked Lily to mix the flour and sugar together. Lily mixed it until it was smooth. Then, her mom added eggs and milk to the bowl. She asked Lily to mix it again. Lily mixed it until it was thin and creamy. + +Then, her mom asked Lily to carry the bowl to the mixer. Lily carefully carried the bowl to the mixer. Her mom turned on the mixer and mixed the batter until it was ready. Finally, they baked the cake and it was delicious! Lily was so happy to help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play chess with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a very expensive chess set in a store. He wanted it so badly, but he didn't have enough money. + +Timmy thought and thought about how he could gain more money. He decided to do extra chores around the house and save his allowance. After a few weeks, he had enough money to buy the chess set. + +When Timmy showed his friends the new chess set, they were very impressed. But Timmy realized that the most important thing was not having an expensive chess set, but having fun playing with his friends. He learned that it's not about having the best things, but about enjoying the things you have and spending time with the people you love. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a bow and arrow in the woods. Timmy's friend, Johnny, said, "Look at this arrow! It's so sharp and pointy!" Timmy replied, "Yeah, but it's not safe to play with. We should give it to our parents." + +Johnny said, "But it's so cool! I want to keep it." Timmy said, "It's not worth it. Safety is more important than having something that looks cool. We should value our safety and give it to our parents." Johnny thought about it and agreed. + +They went home and gave the arrow to their parents. Timmy's mom said, "Good job, boys. It's important to value your safety and make smart choices." Timmy felt proud that he made the right decision. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They went on a safari to see lots of animals. They saw lions, zebras and giraffes. They had a fun time. + +One day, the family went to the doctor. The doctor said they needed to eat healthy food. They went to the store and bought lots of fruits and vegetables. They ate them every day and felt strong. + +At school, the children learned how to sign. They used their hands to talk to each other. They liked it because they could talk without making noise. They signed to their friends and had lots of fun. + +The family, the animals, the healthy food and the sign language made everyone happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends every day. One day, Timmy was feeling bored because it was a rainy day and he couldn't go outside to play. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, today is a boring day. I want to play with my friends, but it's raining outside." + +His mom said, "Why don't you invite your friends over to play inside?" + +Timmy thought that was a great idea, so he called his friends and asked them to come over. When they arrived, they all played together and had so much fun. They even played a game where they kicked a ball around the house. + +At the end of the day, Timmy said to his mom, "Today was not a boring day after all. I had so much fun with my friends, even though we couldn't go outside. Thank you for helping me, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the field to see the wheat. Lily loved the wheat because it was tall and swayed in the wind. + +Suddenly, they saw a bunny hopping in the field. The bunny looked hungry, so Lily gave it some wheat to chew. The bunny was very gentle and ate the wheat slowly. Lily was happy to see the bunny enjoying the wheat. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the bunny and promised to come back and visit. She went home with a big smile on her face, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous and loved to explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a towel to dry off after his bath. Timmy loved the soft, fluffy towel and decided to test it out by pretending to be a superhero and flying around the house with it. + +As Timmy flew around, he noticed that the towel was getting wet and heavy. He realized that he needed to dry it off before it got too heavy to fly with. So, Timmy went to the kitchen and put the towel in the dryer to test if it would dry faster. After a few minutes, he took the towel out and it was nice and dry again. + +Timmy was very happy that he could continue his adventurous flying with his trusty towel. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always dry his towel after his bath so he could use it for his exciting adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little turtle named Timmy. Timmy loved to crawl around in the grass and play with his friends. One morning, Timmy woke up early and saw that his room was very messy. He decided to clean up all of his toys before going outside to play. + +After he finished cleaning, Timmy crawled outside to see his friends. They were all playing in a big puddle of mud. Timmy didn't want to get his clean shell dirty, but he also didn't want to miss out on the fun. So, he decided to crawl through the mud with his friends. + +When Timmy got home that evening, he was very tired and his shell was very messy. But he had so much fun playing with his friends that he didn't mind at all. He crawled into his cozy bed and fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures he would have with his friends the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's dad said, "We need to figure out a way to make more money." Timmy didn't understand what his dad meant, but he knew his parents were sad. + +The next day, Timmy's dad went to work and didn't come back. Timmy asked his mom where his dad was, but she didn't have an answer. Timmy's mom started crying and said, "We're in trouble. We don't have any money to pay for food or rent." + +Timmy didn't know what to do. He felt scared and sad. A few days later, Timmy and his mom were kicked out of their house. They had nowhere to go and nothing to eat. Timmy realized that his dad had left them and they were now homeless. He wished he could have figured out a way to help his family. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, Timmy heard about a cave on the other side of the forest. He decided to go and check it out. + +As Timmy walked through the forest, he heard a sound. It was a bear! Timmy was scared, but he remembered he was brave. He stood tall and scared the bear away. + +Finally, Timmy arrived at the cave. But when he went inside, he saw that it was already occupied by a family of bats. Timmy didn't want to complain, so he decided to leave the bats in peace and go home. Even though he didn't get to explore the cave, Timmy was still happy because he was brave and he had a great adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While they were walking, they saw a butterfly. Lily was happy and said, "Look mommy, a pretty butterfly!" + +But then, a scary dog came running towards them. Lily was scared and held onto her mommy's hand tightly. The dog barked loudly and scared the butterfly away. + +Lily's mommy told her, "It's okay to be scared, but we should never scare others. The butterfly flew away because it was scared too." + +Lily understood what her mommy said and promised to never scare anyone again. They continued their walk in the park, enjoying the beautiful flowers on display. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she found a fake flower in the grass. It looked pretty, but it wasn't real. Lily decided to enter her house and show her mom the fake flower. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a nice flower, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bottle of milk to drink. Lily drank the milk and felt very happy. She looked at her doll and nodded her head. Suddenly, Lily's dog ran into the room and knocked over the bottle. Milk spilled everywhere! Lily was sad but her doll still looked charming. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad was fixing the fence outside. He asked Timmy to stay inside and play so he wouldn't get hurt. + +Timmy was curious about what his dad was doing, so he peeked outside. His dad was hammering a nail into the fence. Timmy thought it was interesting how the nail went into the wood. + +After a while, Timmy's dad finished fixing the fence and came inside. Timmy told him how interesting it was to watch him hammer the nail. His dad was happy to hear that Timmy was interested in what he was doing. They played with Timmy's toy cars together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and always kept herself busy with fun activities. One day, she went for a walk in the park and saw a man with a big ice cream cone. It looked so yummy that she asked if she could have one too. + +The man gave her an ice cream cone, but warned her that it was very hot outside and the ice cream might melt. Lily didn't listen and started to eat her ice cream while playing on a swing. Suddenly, her ice cream started to melt and it made a big mess all over her dress. She felt sad and embarrassed. + +As she was walking back home, she saw a little boy who had a buckle on his shoe that was broken. She remembered her mom telling her that it's always good to help others. So, she helped the little boy by fixing his buckle. The boy was happy and thanked her. Lily felt happy too because she learned that helping others is important and it makes you feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the birds. One day, Lily's mommy took her camping. They set up a pink tent and went to sleep. + +In the middle of the night, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked outside and saw a big bear. The bear came closer and closer to the tent. Lily was scared and tried to wake up her mommy, but she was fast asleep. + +The bear ripped open the tent and scared Lily and her mommy. They ran away as fast as they could, but the bear chased after them. Unfortunately, they couldn't run fast enough and the bear caught them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his friends in the park. One day, Timmy saw a spear on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. Timmy didn't know that spears are dangerous and he could hurt himself or his friends. + +Timmy's mom saw what he was doing and told him to put the spear down. She explained to him that it was not a regular toy and could hurt him. Timmy listened to his mom and put the spear down. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and not play with things that can hurt us or others. And sometimes, things that look like toys are not really toys. Remember to always be safe and make good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough. One day, her mom gave her a big ball of dough to play with. Lily was so happy and excited. + +She started to perform funny actions with the dough. She made a snake, a bird, and even a pizza! Her mom was impressed and said, "Wow, Lily! You are very creative." + +Lily smiled and said, "I like to play with dough. It's so much fun!" Suddenly, her little brother came into the room and saw the dough. He said, "What's that?" + +Lily replied, "It's dough. You can play with it too!" Her brother took a piece of dough and started to perform his own funny actions. Lily laughed and said, "You're so silly!" They played with the dough together until it was time for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a little beetle on the ground. It was very small and had shiny wings. Lily was so happy to see the beetle and she picked it up gently. + +She looked at the beetle with wide eyes and smiled. Lily cared about the beetle and wanted to make sure it was safe. She put the beetle on a leaf and watched it crawl around. The beetle was so cute and Lily loved it. + +From that day on, Lily would visit the beetle every day and make sure it was happy. She loved to see it crawl around and explore. Lily was so happy to have a new friend and she knew she would always care for the little beetle. +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 woman walking down the street in a fancy suit. "Who are you?" asked Lily. "I am a lawyer," replied the woman. "Wow, you're so smart!" said Lily. + +The woman smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I work hard to help people." Lily admired the woman's confidence and wanted to be just like her when she grew up. "Can I be a lawyer too?" asked Lily. "Of course you can," said the woman. "You can be anything you want to be if you work hard and believe in yourself." + +Lily was so happy to hear this. She ran home to tell her parents about the smart lawyer she met. "I want to be just like her when I grow up!" she exclaimed. Her parents smiled and told her that they were proud of her for admiring someone who works hard to help others. From that day on, Lily knew that she could be anything she wanted to be if she worked hard and believed in herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them in her folder. Her folder was very tidy and had a special place on her desk. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. He saw Lily's folder and asked, "Can I see your drawings?" Lily nodded and opened her folder. + +Timmy looked at the pictures and said, "Wow, these are so pretty! Your folder is very tidy too." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, I like to keep my things neat and organized." + +After they finished looking at the pictures, Timmy said, "Can we draw together?" Lily nodded and they spent the rest of the day drawing and having fun. From that day on, they made sure to keep their folders tidy and filled with their beautiful drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games and explore outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the wardrobe in his room. Timmy was excited to help his mom and eagerly followed her lead to the wardrobe. + +When they opened the wardrobe, they found lots of clothes and toys inside. Timmy's mom told him that they needed to organize the clothes by size and put the toys away in a box. Timmy was happy to help and started to sort the clothes. + +After they finished, Timmy's mom thanked him for his help and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt proud that he had helped his mom and made the wardrobe look nice and tidy. From that day on, Timmy always kept his wardrobe organized and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play with her toys. One day, she met a new friend named Jack. Jack was very nice and said, "Welcome to the park, Lily! Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was very happy and said, "Yes, please!" They played together on the slide and swings, and Lily thought Jack was very fun. After a while, they sat down on a smooth bench to rest. + +Jack said, "I hope we can play together again soon." Lily smiled and said, "Me too! I had so much fun." They said goodbye and Lily went home feeling happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a big field with lots of other bunnies. One day, Benny wanted to play a game, so he asked his friend, Sally, "Do you want to play hopscotch with me?" + +Sally replied, "No, I don't like hopscotch. It's too hard. Let's play a different game." + +Benny thought for a moment and said, "How about we play hide-and-seek in the maze?" + +Sally thought that was a great idea, so they went to the maze. It was a mild day outside, not too hot and not too cold. They ran through the maze, trying to find each other. Benny hopped over the walls of the maze, trying to get a better view. Finally, he found Sally hiding behind a bush. + +"Gotcha!" Benny said, laughing. + +Sally giggled and said, "You're really good at this game, Benny. Let's play again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to watch the big trucks go by on the road. One day, Timmy saw a big truck that was different than the others. It was a peaceful blue color and had flowers on the side. Timmy said, "Wow, that's a pretty truck!" + +The truck driver heard Timmy and stopped the truck. He leaned out the window and said, "Thank you, little buddy! Do you want to come take a closer look?" + +Timmy smiled and ran over to the truck. He looked at the flowers and said, "This is the best truck ever!" The driver laughed and said, "I'm glad you like it. Maybe one day you can drive a truck like this too!" Timmy grinned and said, "I want to drive a peaceful truck when I grow up!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around her house and play with her toys. One day, her aunt came to visit. Lily was so happy to see her aunt because she was her favorite person in the whole wide world. + +Lily's aunt brought her a brilliant present - a shiny red ball! Lily was so excited to play with her new toy. She skipped around the house with her aunt and they played together all day long. + +When it was time for her aunt to leave, Lily gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you for coming to see me, Auntie. I had so much fun skipping and playing with you." Her aunt smiled and said, "I had fun too, Lily. You are a brilliant little girl." And with that, she gave Lily a kiss goodbye and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends went on an adventure and found a big hotel in the middle of the woods. + +Benny was so excited to explore the hotel that he ran ahead of his friends. He found a pair of scissors and started to cut some of the curtains in the hotel. Suddenly, the hotel owner came and scolded Benny for cutting the curtains. + +Benny felt bad for what he did and apologized to the owner. The owner forgave Benny and let him and his friends stay in the hotel for the night. Benny was happy that he made a new friend and promised to never cut anything without permission again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly fish named Fin. Fin liked to swim in the big blue sea and play with his fish friends. One day, Fin met a little girl named Lily who was walking by the shore. + +"Hello, Fin! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am swimming and playing with my fish friends," replied Fin. + +"That sounds like fun! Can I play with you guys?" asked Lily. + +"Of course! We need one more friend to complete our game," said Fin happily. + +Lily jumped into the water and played with Fin and his fish friends all day. They had so much fun together and became great friends. From that day on, Lily would visit Fin and his fish friends every day to play and have fun in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to fetch a pot from the cupboard. Lily quickly ran to the cupboard and grabbed a big pot. + +As she was carrying the pot to her mom, she saw a lovely butterfly flying in the garden. She stopped to watch it for a moment, but then remembered her mom's request and continued on her way. + +When she reached the kitchen, her mom questioned her about what took her so long. Lily explained about the butterfly and her mom smiled, saying that it was a lovely sight to see. + +From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for lovely things, but she never forgot her responsibilities, like fetching pots and helping her mom in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to have a fancy lunch with her friends. She asked her mom to plan the lunch for her. Her mom said yes, but they didn't have a lot of money to spend on fancy food. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted a fancy lunch. She thought about it for a while and came up with an idea. She asked her friends to bring something they liked to eat to the lunch. Her friends were very happy to help. + +On the day of the lunch, Lily's friends brought different kinds of food. They had sandwiches, fruits, and even some cookies. Lily was very happy because she had a fancy lunch with her friends. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we don't need a lot of money to have fun. We can plan and work together to make things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a friendly cat who loved to play with his toys. One day, Mittens saw a bird stuck in a tree. The bird was scared and couldn't fly down. Mittens knew he had to help the bird. He climbed up the tree and rescued the bird. + +After the rescue, Mittens went back to his house. He saw his owner writing in a journal. Mittens was curious about the journal. He went closer to see what was inside. The journal was filled with pictures and words about Mittens and his adventures. Mittens thought it was cool and weird at the same time. + +Mittens' owner noticed him looking at the journal and showed it to him. Mittens was happy to see all the pictures and read the words about him. Mittens' owner told him that he was a brave cat for rescuing the bird. Mittens felt proud and happy. From that day on, Mittens knew that he was a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved oranges and ate them every day. One day, Timmy saw an orange that was different from the others. It had a unique shape and a bright color. Timmy wanted to eat it, but his friend Billy also wanted it. + +They both started to argue and fight over the orange. Their teacher, Mrs. Smith, saw what was happening and came over to encourage them to share. She reminded them that it's always better to share and be kind to others. + +Timmy and Billy listened to their teacher and decided to cut the orange in half. They both got to enjoy the unique taste of the orange and they learned an important lesson about sharing and kindness. From that day on, they became good friends and shared everything they had. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her mom. They played in the sand and swam in the water. Lily loved the beach so much! + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to growl. "Mommy, I'm hungry!" she said. + +"Let's have a snack," said her mom. She took out a bag of chips and opened it. "Do you want some salt on your chips, Lily?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. She watched as her mom turned the bag over and shook some salt onto her chips. + +Lily took a bite and smiled. "These chips are so thin and yummy!" she said. Her mom smiled too, happy to see her little girl enjoying her snack at the beach. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a wealthy man named Mr. Rich. He had a big house and many toys. One day, Mr. Rich bought a new toy train that made steam. He was very happy and excited to play with it. + +Mr. Rich invited his friend, Tim, to come and see his new toy train. Tim came to Mr. Rich's house and saw the steam from the train. "Wow!" said Tim, "Your train is so cool! Can I please play with it too?" Mr. Rich smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Let's play together." + +As they played with the toy train, they watched the steam rise and heard the train whistle. They had lots of fun and laughed together. After a while, Tim said, "Thank you for letting me play with your train, Mr. Rich. It was so much fun!" Mr. Rich replied, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad we could share the fun together." + +From that day on, Mr. Rich and Tim played with the toy train often. They became very good friends and always remembered to share their toys and say "please" and "thank you." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a thin kid named Tim. Tim liked to play with his friends outside. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. But sometimes, Tim would worry that he was not as strong as his friends because he was so thin. + +One day, Tim and his friends found a big, heavy rock in the park. They all tried to move the rock, but it was too heavy. Tim's friends were tired and gave up. Tim was worried that he couldn't move the rock because he was thin, but he wanted to try anyway. + +Tim took a deep breath and pushed the rock with all his might. To everyone's surprise, the rock moved! Tim's friends cheered and clapped for him. Tim learned that being thin didn't mean he was weak. He was strong in his own way. The moral of the story is: don't worry about how you look, believe in yourself and try your best. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Anna wanted to have a picnic. She was very excited. She asked her mom to help her get ready. They made yummy sandwiches and put them in a basket. + +Anna felt a little nervous because she could not find her favorite toy, a small red ball, to bring to the picnic. She started to search for it. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even behind the couch. But she could not find her ball anywhere. + +Finally, Anna's mom found the small red ball in the kitchen. Anna was so happy! They went outside and had the best picnic ever. They ate their sandwiches and played with the red ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to read her big book, which she called her "novel". One sunny day, Lucy went to the park with her mom and brought her novel with her. + +As Lucy sat on the grass, she opened her novel and started to read. A boy named Tim came up to her and asked, "What are you doing?" Lucy looked up and said, "I am reading my novel. It is perfect!" Tim was curious and asked if he could read with her. + +Lucy didn't mind, so they read the novel together. They laughed and smiled as they read the simple words. Lucy felt happy that she could share her perfect novel with her new friend. Her mom watched them and smiled too, knowing that Lucy had made a new friend at the park that day. +Once upon a time, in a cold nation, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to hold things in his big paws. One day, he found a small, shiny key on the ground. He picked it up and held it tight. + +Ben showed the key to his friends, the birds, the rabbits, and the squirrels. They all looked at the key and wondered what it could open. They knew it must be something special. Ben kept the key safe and held it every day. + +One day, while playing in the woods, Ben and his friends found a big, old treasure chest. They remembered the key and knew what it was for. Ben took the key he had been holding and opened the chest. Inside, they found warm blankets, food, and toys for everyone. They were so happy and knew that holding the key had led them to a wonderful surprise. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. It was spring, and the sun was shining. Tim saw a big tree with a hole in it. He looked inside and found a small, intelligent squirrel. The squirrel could talk! + +"Hello, Tim!" said the squirrel. "My name is Sam. I need your help. My food is rotting, and I don't want to eat it. Can you help me find new food?" + +Tim wanted to help Sam. They looked around the park for nuts and seeds. But a big, mean bird saw them and wanted the food too. The bird tried to take the food away from Tim and Sam. + +"No, this is for Sam!" Tim said to the bird. "You can find your own food." The bird flew away, and Tim and Sam put the fresh food in the tree. Sam was very happy. + +"Thank you, Tim!" said Sam. "You are a good friend." Tim smiled and went home, knowing he had helped his new friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a barber. The barber liked to cut hair. He had a swing in his yard. Every day, he would swing high in the sky. + +One day, a little cat saw the barber swing. The cat wanted to swing too. The cat was envious. It asked the barber, "Can I swing with you?" The barber said, "Yes, come and swing with me." + +The cat and the barber swung together. They had so much fun. The cat was not envious anymore. They became good friends and swung every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Kitty. She lived in a small house with her friend, a little dog named Spot. They liked to play and eat together, but sometimes, they did not agree on things. + +One day, Kitty wanted to cook some food in a pan. She told Spot, "I will cook, and you will watch." Spot did not like this. He wanted to help cook too. But Kitty was being bossy and said, "No, you cannot help me." + +Spot felt sad and began to cry. He wanted to be a part of the fun. Kitty saw Spot crying and felt bad. She said, "Okay, Spot, you can help me cook." Spot stopped crying and smiled. They cooked together and had a great time. + +From that day on, Kitty was not bossy anymore. She learned that it was more fun to share and play together. Spot and Kitty became the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play in his room. He saw a big, hairy spider on the ceiling. Tim was scared of the spider, but he wanted to be brave. He thought, "I need to make the spider go away." + +Tim called his dad and said, "Dad, there is a big, hairy spider on the ceiling. Can you help me?" His dad came into the room with a long stick. He used the stick to gently push the spider into a jar. Tim saw that the spider was not so scary after all. + +Then, Tim's dad put the lid on the jar and said, "Let's take the spider outside." They went outside and opened the jar. Tim gave the jar a little squeeze, and the spider crawled out. It went back to its home in the garden. Tim was happy that the spider was gone, and he felt brave for facing his fear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to go on walks with his mom on Sunday. They would step on the soft grass and look at the amazing trees and flowers. + +One Sunday, Tom saw a tiny bug trying to cross the path. He wanted to step on it, but his mom stopped him. She told him that every living thing is important and we should be kind to all creatures. + +From that day on, Tom learned to be kind to all living things, big and small. He would step over bugs and help them when they needed it. His friends saw how amazing it was and they started to be kind too. And they all lived happily ever after, being kind to everyone they met. +One day, a big cat named Tom put on his apron. He was very organized. He liked to keep his toys and food in the right place. Tom was tired and let out a big yawn. He wanted to take a nap, but he had to clean his room first. + +While Tom was cleaning, he saw his little sister, Sue. Sue was a small cat who liked to play. She saw Tom's toys and began to play with them. She did not know that Tom was trying to be organized. Sue made a big mess in Tom's room. + +Tom was sad when he saw the mess. He wanted to take a nap, but he had to clean again. He let out another yawn. Tom told Sue that he was trying to be organized. Sue felt bad and helped Tom clean up the mess. They put all the toys and food back in the right place. After they finished, Tom was able to take his nap, and Sue learned to help keep things organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog. The frog loved to swim in a big pond. He would swim all day and all night. The frog was very good at swimming. + +One day, the frog wanted to be the most successful swimmer in the pond. He practiced swimming fast and jumping high. All the other animals watched the frog swim and were very happy. + +The frog became the best swimmer in the pond. All the animals cheered for him. The frog was very proud and happy. From that day on, the successful frog continued to swim and have fun with his friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia saw a big tree with lots of grapes on it. She wanted to eat some, so she asked her mom if she could pick a grape. Her mom said yes, so Mia went to the tree and picked a grape. She pinched it and it was very yummy. + +Mia saw a small bug on the tree. The bug looked troubled because it could not reach the grape. Mia wanted to help the bug, so she picked a grape and gave it to the bug. The bug was very happy and ate the grape. + +Mia and the bug became friends. They played together in the park and ate more grapes. Mia's mom was happy to see her daughter and the bug having fun. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and went home. Mia was glad she could help her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a very smart girl. She could understand many things. + +One day, Sue saw a big, dangerous dog. The dog was angry and wanted to bite. Sue knew the dog was dangerous, so she did not go near it. + +Sue told her mom about the dangerous dog. Her mom was happy that Sue could understand when something was not safe. They stayed away from the dog and played in their own yard. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red tomato. It lived in a garden with many other tomatoes. One day, a loud bird came to the garden. The loud bird was very tired and let out a big yawn. The tomato saw the bird and wanted to help. + +The tomato rolled over to the bird and asked, "Why are you so tired?" The bird said, "I was up all night singing." The tomato thought for a moment and said, "You should sleep at night and sing in the day." + +The bird listened to the tomato's idea and slept at night. The next day, the bird felt much better. It thanked the tomato for the good advice. From that day on, the bird sang during the day and slept at night. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to others and learn from their advice. +Once upon a time, in a small farm, there was a big egg. A little girl named Lily found the egg near a tree. She was very happy and wanted to show her mom. + +Lily took the egg to her mom. Her mom said, "Be gentle, Lily. Rub the egg softly so the baby inside feels love." Lily rubbed the egg every day, and it started to crack. + +One day, a cute baby bird came out of the egg. Lily and her mom took care of the bird. They fed it and loved it. The bird grew big and strong. It flew away to be with its family. Lily was sad, but her mom said, "Lily, you did a good thing. You helped the bird grow." + +The moral of the story is to be kind and gentle to all living things. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce dog named Max. Max liked to walk and play outside. One day, Max went for a walk in the park with his friend, a little boy named Tim. + +While they walked, Tim saw a flag on a pole. The flag was red, blue, and white. Tim and Max walked towards the flag, and they liked how it moved in the wind. + +As they walked, Max saw a big cat. The cat was scared of the fierce dog. But Max just wanted to play. So, Max, Tim, and the cat played together near the flag. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Buddy. Buddy was a loyal dog who loved his family very much. One day, the family went on a vacation to the beach. Buddy was so happy to play in the sand and swim in the water. + +While playing, Buddy saw a little girl crying. She had lost her toy in the water. Buddy wanted to help, so he jumped into the water and found the toy. He brought it back to the little girl. She was so happy, she gave Buddy a big kiss on his nose. + +Buddy's family was proud of him for being so kind and helpful. They knew that their loyal dog was very special. The moral of the story is to always be kind and helpful to others, just like Buddy. +Once upon a time, there was a fine little dog named Spot. Spot liked to watch things. One day, he went to the park with his friend, a boy named Tim. + +At the park, they saw a big vehicle. It was red and shiny. Spot and Tim watched as the vehicle went round and round. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +Then, the vehicle stopped. Spot and Tim got on the vehicle and went round and round, too. They had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, they waved goodbye to the vehicle and went back to their house. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was a mighty boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, Tim decided to play with his toy cars on the furniture. He climbed up on the chair and started racing his cars. + +Tim's mom saw him playing on the chair and said, "Tim, please do not play on the furniture, it is not safe." Tim listened to his mom and got down from the chair. He looked around for a new game to play. Tim saw a ball and had an idea. + +Tim picked up the ball and said, "Mom, can I throw the ball outside?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, that is a good idea. Go outside and have fun." Tim went outside and threw the ball high into the sky. He felt like a mighty hero as he played with his ball all day long. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a squirrel named Bob. Bob loved to find nuts to eat. One day, he saw a big nut on the ground. He was very enthusiastic to get it. + +As Bob ran to the nut, his friend, a bird named Tim, saw him. Tim knew that the nut was near a busy road. He wanted to warn Bob. "Bob, stop!" said Tim. "It's not safe!" + +Bob stopped and looked at Tim. He saw the road and understood. He said "Thank you, Tim!" They both went back to the tree and played together. From that day on, they always helped each other stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a unique little girl named Lily. She loved ice and cold weather. One day, she went outside to play in the snow. + +While playing, Lily saw a snowman. She said, "Hello, snowman!" To her surprise, the snowman replied, "Hello, Lily!" Lily was very happy to have a new friend. + +They played together all day. They made more snow friends and had fun. At the end of the day, Lily gave the snowman a big hug and went home. She knew she had a unique friend who loved ice just like her. +Once upon a time, there was a big fountain in a park. Kids loved to play near the fountain on sunny days. The water in the fountain went up and down, making the kids laugh and clap their hands. + +One day, two friends, Tim and Lily, went to the park to play. They saw the fountain and wanted to play a game. They decided to have a competitive race to see who could run around the fountain faster. They said "Ready, set, go!" and started running. + +As they ran, Tim's mom called out to them. She mentioned that it was time to go home. Tim and Lily stopped their race and went back to their mom. They waved goodbye to the fountain and promised to come back and play again soon. +One day, a little bird named Timmy wanted to build an impressive nest. He looked for many sticks and leaves to make it nice and soft. Timmy wanted his nest to be the best in the whole tree. + +Timmy found a big piece of soft grass. He thought it would be perfect for his nest. He picked it up with his beak and flew back to the tree. As he was flying, he saw his friend, Benny the squirrel. + +"Hi Timmy!" said Benny. "What do you have there?" + +"I found a big piece of soft grass for my nest!" Timmy said proudly. "It will make it really impressive!" + +Benny smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy! Let's go settle it in your nest together." So, they went to the tree and put the soft grass in Timmy's nest. Timmy was very happy with his impressive nest, and he and Benny played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, he saw some ice on the ground. It was very cold, and Tim knew he should be careful. + +Tim's mom saw him looking at the ice. She wanted to warn him, so she said, "Tim, be careful! That ice is fake and can break." Tim listened to his mom and stayed away from the fake ice. + +Later, Tim was playing with his ball. The ball rolled onto the fake ice. Tim remembered his mom's warning and did not go on the ice. He asked his mom for help. She got the ball for him and they went inside to have hot cocoa. Tim was happy he listened to his mom's warning and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick tree in a small park. Many kids would play near the tree every day. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw the thick tree and wanted to climb it. + +As Tim tried to climb the tree, he found a small, shiny iron toy car near the tree's roots. He picked it up and said, "Wow! This car is so cool! I want to find who lost it." + +Tim saw a girl named Sue playing with her toys nearby. He walked over to her and asked, "Did you lose this car?" Sue looked at the car and smiled. "Yes, I did! Thank you for finding it, Tim!" + +From that day, Tim and Sue became best friends. They would meet at the park every day and play with their toys under the thick tree. They shared many fun times together and always took care of each other. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to visit the park with his friend, a little girl named Lily. They liked to play and run around the park together. + +One day, while they were playing, Spot saw some water in a pond. He ran to the water and jumped in. Lily laughed and said, "Spot, you're so funny!" Spot splashed in the water and wagged his tail. + +After playing in the water, Spot and Lily went back to their home. They were tired but happy. They had so much fun visiting the park and playing in the water. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small mushroom. This mushroom was not like the others. It was dangerous. It could make you very sick. The other mushrooms were not dangerous. + +One day, a little bunny saw the dangerous mushroom. The bunny said, "I want to eat you." The mushroom answered, "No, don't eat me! I am dangerous. I can make you sick." The bunny did not listen. He wanted to eat the mushroom. + +The bunny ate the dangerous mushroom. He got very sick. His friend, a wise old owl, saw him. The owl said, "You should have listened to the mushroom. Now you are sick." The bunny learned his lesson. He knew he should always listen to others. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to what others have to say. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a sister named Emma. Lily and Emma liked to play in the mud. They would get very filthy. They would laugh and have fun. + +One day, Lily found something shiny in the mud. It was a pretty stone. Lily showed it to Emma. Emma said, "Wow, that is a valuable stone!" They both were very happy. + +Lily and Emma took the stone to their mommy. Mommy cleaned the stone and put it in a special box. Lily and Emma learned to value the stone and keep it safe. They also learned that playing with their sister was the best fun of all. +One day, a boy named Tom went for a walk with his mom. They walked by a big church. Tom liked to observe things, so he looked at the church very carefully. He saw that it was a serious place where people went to pray. + +Tom saw a man in front of the church. The man looked sad. Tom asked the man, "Why are you sad?" The man said, "I lost my toy in the church. I can't find it." Tom wanted to help the man, so he went inside the church with his mom to look for the toy. + +They looked and looked, but they could not find the toy. The man became even more sad. Tom felt bad that he could not help the man find his toy. They all went home with heavy hearts, wishing they could have found the toy to make the man happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little dog named Tim. Tim liked to go on walks with his owner, Sam. They had a lot of fun playing and running around. + +One day, they went for a walk in the park. Tim saw a big ball and ran to get it. But when he looked back, Sam was gone. Tim was scared, but he knew he had to be brave and find his way back to Sam. + +Tim started to walk and sniff. He saw a nice lady who helped him find the way. Tim wagged his tail and said "thank you." He did not give up and kept on walking. At last, he found Sam who was so happy to see him. They hugged and went back home, never to leave each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very brave boy. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. While they were playing, they saw a big dog. The dog was looking for food. It found a bowl with some yummy treats in it. But Tim and his friends wanted to keep the treats for themselves. + +Tim had an idea. He said, "I will cover the bowl, so the dog can't see the treats." He took a big cloth and put it over the bowl. The dog was confused and didn't know where the treats went. Tim and his friends were happy that their plan worked. + +The dog was sad and hungry. Tim saw this and felt bad. He was brave and decided to share the treats with the dog. He took off the cloth and gave some treats to the dog. The dog was very happy and wagged its tail. Tim and his friends learned that sharing is good and they all played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a nest on a roof. The roof was high up on a big house. Tim loved his home, but he wanted a friend. + +One day, a hard wind blew, and another bird named Sue landed on the roof. Sue was tired from flying in the hard wind. Tim said, "Hi, I'm Tim! Do you want to be my friend and settle here with me?" Sue said, "Yes, I would love that!" + +So, Tim and Sue settled on the roof together. They had lots of fun playing and singing songs. They were happy to have each other as friends. And they lived happily ever after on the roof. +Once upon a time, there was a bright toy named Bobo. Bobo was a soft, cuddly bear who lived in a toy box. Every day, Bobo waited for his friend Tim to come and play with him. + +One day, Tim took Bobo out of the toy box and said, "Bobo, I care for you. You are my best toy friend." Bobo felt happy and loved. Tim and Bobo played all day in the sun. They had so much fun. + +As the day ended, Tim gave Bobo a big hug and put him back in the toy box. Bobo felt warm and safe. He knew that Tim cared for him and would come back to play again the next day. +One day, a small girl named Amy went for a walk. She saw a soft, red thing on the ground. It was velvet. Amy picked it up and held it in her hands. It felt nice to hold. + +Amy saw a little cat. The cat was persistent. It kept following Amy. The cat liked the velvet too. Amy held the velvet out to the cat. The cat rubbed its face on the velvet. It was happy. + +Amy and the cat walked home together. They both held the velvet. They were friends now. The cat was very happy to have a new friend and the velvet. +Once upon a time, there was a bird in a birdcage. The birdcage was in a big house. The bird felt terrible because it wanted to fly and play outside. + +One day, a kind girl came to the house. She saw the bird in the birdcage and said, "Oh no, you look so sad. I will help you." The girl found a key to unlock the birdcage. She said to the bird, "Now you can fly and be happy!" + +The bird was so happy to be free. It flew out of the birdcage and said, "Thank you, kind girl!" The girl and the bird played outside and had a lot of fun. The bird was not terrible anymore. They became best friends and lived happily ever after. +One day, a little bird was on the porch. The bird was helpless. It could not fly. The bird was sad. + +A girl named Amy saw the bird. She wanted to save it. She said, "Don't worry, bird. I will help you." Amy put the bird in a box to keep it safe. + +Amy took care of the bird. She gave it food and water. The bird started to feel better. One day, the bird could fly again. The bird said, "Thank you, Amy." They were both happy. +Once upon a time, in a land near the sea, there was a grumpy old man. He had a small boat with a sail. Every day, he would go out to the sea and catch fish. But he was never happy with the fish he caught. He always wanted more. + +One day, a little girl saw the grumpy old man. She wanted to help him. She told him, "If you add a smile to your face, you will catch more fish." The grumpy old man did not believe her, but he tried it anyway. He put a big smile on his face and went out to the sea. + +To his surprise, the old man caught more fish than ever before. He was so happy. The little girl had been right. From that day on, the grumpy old man always smiled when he went out to sea. The other people in the land saw this and started to smile too. They all learned that adding a smile can make everything better. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with the curtain in the house. One day, Tom saw a little bug near the curtain. + +Tom took a big step to get closer to the bug. He wanted to catch it and play with it. The bug saw Tom and started to run away. Tom stepped faster and faster to try to catch the bug. + +Finally, Tom caught the bug. He played with it for a while, and then let it go. The bug flew away, and Tom went back to play with the curtain. Tom was a happy and mighty cat. +One day, a big, heavy box came to the town. The box was a part of a fun event. All the kids were excited. They wanted to know what was inside the box. But the box was closed, and no one could open it. + +A little girl named Lucy had an idea. She asked the box, "What is inside you?" To her surprise, the box answered, "I will only open if you say the magic word." All the kids tried to guess the magic word. They said many words, but the box did not open. + +Lucy thought hard. She remembered her mom always said "please" when she wanted something. So, Lucy said, "Please open, box." The box answered, "That is the magic word!" The box opened, and all the kids saw many toys inside. They played with the toys and had a great time at the event. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to go for a walk with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would walk together every day, and they were always happy. + +One sunny day, Tim and Spot went for a walk in the park. They saw a big hill and decided to race to the top. Tim said, "Ready, set, go!" and they both started to speed up the hill. Spot was very fast, but Tim was faster. They both laughed and had fun. + +When they reached the top of the hill, Tim and Spot sat down and looked at the sky. They saw birds and clouds. They were tired but happy. After a while, they walked back home, still laughing. They knew they would always be loyal friends and have fun together. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw her friend Tom with a dirty leg. "Oh no, Tom!" she said, "Your leg is not clean!" + +Tom looked at his leg and said, "You are right, Lily. What should I do?" Lily thought for a moment and then she had an idea. "I suggest we go to my house and clean your leg," she said. + +Lily and Tom went to her house. Lily's mom helped them clean Tom's leg. After that, they played together with their clean legs. They had a lot of fun and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful cat named Sam. Sam liked to help his friends. One day, Sam's friend, a little bird named Sue, was very dirty. Sue needed soap to get clean. + +Sam went to the store to order soap for Sue. He talked to the store man and asked for the best soap. The store man said, "Come back tomorrow, and I will have the soap for you." Sam was happy and went home. + +The next day, Sam went back to the store. The store man gave him the soap he ordered. Sam took the soap to Sue. Sue used the soap and got very clean. Sue was so happy and thanked Sam for being a thoughtful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball that loved to bounce. One sunny day, the ball wanted to play inside the house. It saw a big couch in the living room and thought it would be fun to bounce on it. + +The little ball started to bounce on the couch. The couch was uncomfortable and not very soft, but the ball didn't care. It just wanted to have fun and bounce all day long. + +After a while, the ball got tired and stopped bouncing. It rolled off the uncomfortable couch and went outside to play in the sun. The little ball was happy it had so much fun bouncing on the couch, but it knew that playing outside was even better. And so, the little ball lived happily ever after, bouncing and playing in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Max. Max loved to play outside near the hedge. The hedge was very big and green. Max liked to run and jump around the hedge with his friends. + +One day, Max saw a little bird on the hedge. The bird looked lost and sad. Max wanted to help the bird. He tried to remember where the bird's home was. Max thought and thought until he remembered a big tree not far away. + +Max showed the bird the way to the big tree. The bird was very happy and thanked Max. From that day on, Max and the bird became good friends. They played near the hedge every day. Max was a very dependable friend to the bird, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dragon. The dragon had soft fur like a big teddy bear. It lived in a big cave with its family. The dragon liked to play with its friends, the birds and the squirrels. + +One day, the furry dragon received a gift. It was a big, red ball. The dragon was very happy. It played with the ball all day long. It would roll the ball and chase after it, laughing and having fun. + +The furry dragon's friends saw the ball and wanted to play too. So, they all played together. The birds would fly and push the ball with their wings. The squirrels would jump and kick the ball with their tiny feet. They all had a great time playing with the big, red ball. And at the end of the day, the furry dragon and its friends were tired but very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big palace, there lived a king and a queen. They loved to get presents. One day, a man came to deliver a big box to the palace. The king and the queen were very happy to see the box. + +The king opened the box and found a funny hat inside. He put it on his head and asked the queen, "Do I look good?" The queen laughed and said, "You look funny, not good!" The king felt a little embarrassed, but he still wore the hat because it made the queen laugh. + +They went outside to play with their friends. The king showed everyone his funny hat. They all laughed and had a lot of fun. Even though the king was a little embarrassed, he was happy because he made everyone laugh. And they all played together happily in the palace. +Once upon a time, there was a unique little dog named Spot. Spot loved to wave his tail. He would wave it when he was happy, when he was sad, and when he wanted to say hello to his friends. + +One day, Spot was playing in the bathroom. He saw his friend, a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was washing her hands. Spot wanted to say hello to her, so he waved his tail fast. "Hi, Spot!" said Lucy. "I like your waving tail!" + +Spot was very happy. He waved his tail even faster. Lucy laughed and said, "Spot, you are so funny!" Spot and Lucy played in the bathroom all day, laughing and waving their hands and tails. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The ball was very happy. It liked to roll around all day. One day, while the ball was rolling, it saw a long string with a knot. The ball was curious and wanted to play with the knot. + +The ball was careless and rolled too fast. It hit the knot and got stuck. The ball tried to roll away, but it couldn't. It was sad and scared. The ball didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind little girl arrived. She saw the ball and the knot. She knew how to fix it. The girl untied the knot and the ball was free. The ball was so happy and thanked the girl. They played together and had lots of fun. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. Amy loved to blow bubbles. She took her bubble wand and blew a big, shiny bubble. It floated up, up, up into the sky. + +Amy saw a distant tree and said, "Mom, look! My bubble is going to the tree!" The bubble moved closer and closer to the tree. Then, a bird in the tree saw the bubble too. The bird sang a sweet song. It went "ring, ring, ring!" + +The bird flew down and popped the bubble with its beak. Amy laughed and said, "Silly bird, you popped my bubble!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Amy. You can blow more bubbles." So Amy blew more bubbles, and they all floated up, up, up into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly turkey named Tom. Tom lived on a farm with many other animals. One day, Tom saw a little girl sitting under a tree. She was crying because she lost her book. Tom felt sad for the little girl and wanted to help her. He asked her what was wrong, and she told him that she lost her book. Tom knew how to read, so he offered to help her find it. + +Tom and the little girl searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the book. Tom then had an idea. He told the little girl that he could read her a story instead. The little girl smiled and agreed. Tom read her a story about a friendly turkey who helped others. The little girl loved the story and felt happy again. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be friendly and help others when they need it. Tom showed the little girl that even though they couldn't find her book, there are other ways to make someone feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the garden and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big velvet pillow on the ground. He hopped over to it and touched it with his paw. "Wow, this is so soft!" he said. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a voice behind him. "Stop right there, little bunny!" It was the garden owner, Mr. Johnson. "You can't play with my velvet pillow. It's for decoration only," he said. + +Benny felt sad and wanted to go back to his burrow. But then he remembered that he was an independent bunny and he could solve this problem on his own. He hopped over to Mr. Johnson and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Johnson. I didn't know the velvet pillow was special. Can I help you with anything else in the garden?" + +Mr. Johnson smiled and said, "Thank you for apologizing, Benny. Yes, you can help me pick some carrots for dinner." Benny was happy to help and they worked together until the sun went down. From that day on, Benny knew that being independent meant being responsible and respectful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to watch a movie about a princess, but her mommy and daddy wanted to watch a movie about a superhero. + +Lily got frustrated and said, "I want to watch a princess movie!" Her mommy and daddy said, "We want to watch a superhero movie." Lily shouted, "But I want to watch a princess movie!" + +Her mommy and daddy talked and decided to compromise. They watched a movie about a princess who was also a superhero. Lily was happy and not frustrated anymore. She shouted, "Yay! I love this movie!" and snuggled up with her mommy and daddy to watch the movie together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl who loved to wear pretty dresses. Every day, she would put on a different dress and twirl around in front of the mirror. One day, she decided to wear her favorite dress to the park. + +As she played on the swings, she noticed the sun starting to rise. She thought it was so beautiful and wanted to watch it. She climbed up the slide to get a better view. But as she reached the top, she lost her balance and fell off. + +The little girl was hurt badly and had to go to the hospital. Her dress was ruined and she was very sad. From that day on, she never wore her favorite dress again. She learned that sometimes things can be pretty and rise up high, but they can also come crashing down and get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong man named Jack. Jack had a dependable axe that he used to chop wood every day. One day, while Jack was chopping wood, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly and was very sad. + +Jack knew he had to save the little bird. He put down his dependable axe and gently picked up the bird. He took the bird home and made a cozy nest for it. Jack took care of the bird every day until its wing was healed. + +The little bird was so happy and grateful to Jack for saving it. It would sing a sweet song every morning to thank him. Jack was happy too, knowing that he could use his dependable axe to save not only himself but also little creatures in need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to take photos with his camera. He would take photos of his family, his toys, and even his food. One day, Timmy went to the park to take photos of the pretty flowers. While he was taking photos, he saw some boys playing with a ball. One of the boys asked Timmy if he wanted to play, but Timmy was too shy and said no. + +Later, Timmy felt ashamed that he didn't play with the boys. He wanted to take a photo of them playing, but he didn't want to ask. Suddenly, the ball flew towards Timmy and he caught it. The boys were happy and asked Timmy to play with them. Timmy was so happy and took a photo of them playing together. He wasn't ashamed anymore and felt proud of himself for making new friends. They all played together until the sun went down and it was time to go home. Timmy went home with a big smile on his face and a great photo to remember his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to travel. One day, he went on a trip with his mommy and daddy to the beach. While they were walking, Timmy saw a dirty crab inching along the sand. + +"Look mommy! A dirty crab!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Yes, it's very dirty," said mommy. "But we should still be kind to it." + +Timmy nodded and they continued to walk and enjoy their trip. Even though they saw many more dirty crabs inching along the sand, they made sure to be gentle and not hurt them. And Timmy was happy because he got to travel and see new things with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to dance and sing. He would put on his favorite boots and dance around the house all day long. His boots were very special to him because they were so comfortable. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him if he wanted to record himself singing and dancing. Tim got very excited and said yes! His mom set up a camera and Tim started to sing and dance. He felt like a superstar! + +After they were done recording, Tim's mom showed the video to some of their friends. They loved it! Soon, Tim's video became very popular and lots of people wanted to watch it. Tim was so happy that he could share his love of singing and dancing with the world. +Once upon a time, there was a blue van. The van was big and could fit lots of things. One day, the van went to the store and gained some food. The food was yummy and made everyone happy. The blue van drove back home and parked in the driveway. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a task to do, which was to clean his room. But Timmy didn't want to clean his room, he wanted to play with his toys. + +One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and saw that it was very messy. She told Timmy that he needed to clean his room before he could play with his toys. Timmy was very upset and didn't want to clean his room. + +But then, Timmy's mom showed him an unusual way to clean his room. She told him to pretend that he was a superhero and that he needed to prevent the bad guys (the toys on the floor) from taking over his room. Timmy thought this was a great idea and started to clean his room. + +In the end, Timmy was able to prevent the bad guys from taking over his room by cleaning it up. He was very proud of himself and his mom was very happy. And Timmy realized that sometimes doing a task can be fun if you use your imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on picnics with his family. His mom would pack sandwiches and juice boxes, and they would go to the park. Timmy's dad was very helpful and would carry the picnic basket. + +One day, Timmy and his family went on a picnic. They found a nice spot under a tree and started to eat. Timmy's dad went to get more drinks from the car. When he came back, he accidentally spilled the drinks all over the picnic blanket. Timmy's mom was upset, but they decided to load everything back into the car and go home. + +On the way home, Timmy's dad was driving too fast and had an accident. The car flipped over and Timmy's family was hurt. Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. Luckily, some people saw the accident and called for help. The ambulance came and took Timmy's family to the hospital. + +Timmy was very sad because his picnic was ruined and his family was hurt. He learned that accidents can happen, but it's important to be careful and always wear seat belts in the car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her cup, but sometimes it was hard for her to hold the cup all by herself. One day, her mommy introduced her to a special cup that was easy for her to hold. Lily was so happy! + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy playing with a ball. Lily wanted to play too, but she was shy. The little boy saw her and said, "Hi! My name is Jack. Do you want to play with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They played together for a while, and Lily showed Jack her new cup. Jack thought it was so cool and wanted one too. Lily told him that her mommy introduced her to the cup and maybe his mommy could get him one too. Jack was excited and said, "I can't wait to show my mommy!" + +When it was time to go home, Lily and Jack said goodbye. Lily was happy she made a new friend and Jack was happy he learned about a new cup. Lily's mommy was proud of her for introducing the cup to Jack. They all went home with big smiles on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a small house. She had a big garden where she grew lots of pretty flowers. One day, a little girl came to visit her. The lady was happy to see the girl and gave her a cookie. The little girl hugged the lady and said thank you. + +The lady showed the little girl her garden and they saw a butterfly. The little girl pointed at it with her thumb and said "pretty". The lady smiled and said "yes, it is pretty". They continued to walk around the garden and saw many more pretty flowers. + +Before the little girl left, the lady gave her a big hug and said "come back soon". The little girl smiled and said "bye bye". She left with a happy heart and a full tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a boat with a big sail. The boat was broken and needed to be fixed. A man came to fix the boat. He worked hard to fix it. When he was done, the boat was as good as new. + +The man took the boat out to the sea. The sail was big and white. It caught the wind and made the boat go fast. The man had a lot of fun sailing the boat. + +As he was sailing, he saw an island in the distance. The island was hidden behind some trees. The man wanted to explore the island. He docked the boat and went to see what was on the island. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She wanted to swing on the swing, but there was a boy who wouldn't let her. The boy was very impatient and didn't want to share the swing. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a crystal on the ground. It was shiny and pretty. She picked it up and showed it to the boy. He was amazed and wanted to play with it too. Lily told him that they could take turns swinging and looking at the crystal. + +The boy agreed and they both had fun. Lily felt happy that she could share the swing and the crystal with her new friend. They both learned to relax and have fun together. From that day on, they played together every day and shared everything they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her teddy bear more than anything in the world. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. Lily was having so much fun that she didn't notice when her teddy bear fell out of her stroller. + +When they got home, Lily realized that her teddy bear was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find him. She started to cry because she loved her teddy bear so much. Her mom felt careless for not noticing that the teddy bear was missing. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park to look for the teddy bear. Lily pointed to the spot where she had last seen him. Her mom looked and there was the teddy bear, sitting in the grass. Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back because she loved him so much. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a house. One day, he was cleaning the floor when he heard a loud shout. He looked outside and saw his neighbor's dog running around. + +He went outside and saw his neighbor, who was shouting at his dog to come back. The bald man asked his neighbor if he needed help, and the neighbor said yes. + +Together, they called the dog and it came back. The bald man was happy that he could help his neighbor, and they both went back inside their houses. The floor was clean and the bald man felt proud of himself for being a good neighbor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, she went to the ice-cream shop with her mom. + +Lily saw a poor boy outside the shop. He looked very hungry. She felt sad for him. She told her mom, "Mom, can we order an ice-cream for the poor boy outside?". + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. That's a very kind thing to do." They ordered an ice-cream for the boy and gave it to him. The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you!" + +Lily felt happy too. She learned that ordering an ice-cream for someone who is hungry can make them happy. She said to her mom, "I want to order ice-cream for everyone who is hungry!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very strong and had a lot of power. He liked to use his power to push other kids around and take their toys. Timmy was not polite at all. + +One day, Timmy met a new friend named Sarah. Sarah was very kind and always polite. She shared her toys with Timmy and was always nice to him. Timmy started to like Sarah and wanted to be her friend. + +But Sarah told Timmy that she would only be his friend if he was polite and didn't use his power to hurt others. Timmy thought about it and realized that Sarah was right. He decided to accept her advice and started to be more polite to others. + +Timmy learned that being polite was important and made him a better person. He also learned that using his power to help others was much better than using it to hurt them. Timmy and Sarah became great friends and Timmy was very happy that he had accepted her advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and jump on her trampoline. One day, she saw a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky. It had all the colors of the crayons she used to draw with. + +Lily wanted to catch the rainbow and keep it forever, but she didn't know how. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said rainbows were too expensive to keep. Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. + +The next day, Lily went outside with a special bow and arrow. She aimed it at the rainbow and shot it. To her surprise, a pot of gold fell out of the rainbow and landed right in front of her! Lily was so happy that she could hardly believe it. She knew that the rainbow was worth every penny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who was feeling sick. She had a cough and a fever, and her mom gave her some medicine to help her feel better. But Lily didn't like the taste of the medicine, and she made a naughty face every time she had to take it. + +One night, Lily was trying to sleep, but she couldn't stop shivering. Her mom came into her room and saw that she was cold, so she brought her a warm blanket. Lily snuggled up with the blanket and started to feel better. She took her medicine like a good girl, and soon she was fast asleep, feeling much better. + +The next morning, Lily woke up feeling much better. She wasn't shivering anymore, and her cough and fever were gone. She thanked her mom for taking care of her and giving her the medicine that made her feel better. From that day on, Lily promised to always take her medicine, even if it tasted a little bit naughty. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who had a cute kitten. The kitten was very playful and loved to run around the house. One day, the lady had to go out to buy some groceries. She told the kitten to stay inside and not go out. But the kitten didn't listen and ran out of the house. + +The lady came back and saw that the kitten was not inside. She looked outside and saw the kitten playing in the garden. She went outside and tried to catch the kitten, but it ran away. The lady got worried and decided to shut the door so that the kitten couldn't run away again. + +The kitten saw that the door was shut and got scared. It meowed loudly and wanted to come inside. The lady heard the kitten's meows and opened the door. The kitten ran inside and hugged the lady tightly. From that day on, the kitten never ran away again and always stayed inside the house. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside all day. One day, Max was running so fast that he bumped into a tree and hurt his paw. Max started to cry and whimper. + +Max's owner, Emily, saw him and asked, "What's wrong, Max?" Max replied, "My paw hurts, it's very sore." Emily knew just what to do. She gently put a bandage on Max's paw to make it feel better. Max felt much better and licked Emily's face to say thank you. + +Emily said, "Max, you need to be more careful when you run. You don't want to hurt yourself again." Max replied, "Yes, Emily. I will be more dependable and watch where I am going." Emily was happy to hear this and gave Max a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved going to the festival with her family. She saw colorful balloons, ate yummy candy, and played fun games with her friends. + +One day, Lily got lost in the big crowd. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. She saw a kind lady who was alert and asked her for help. The lady held Lily's hand and helped her find her family. + +Lily's mom was so happy to see her again. She gave her a big hug and said, "Don't close your eyes in the festival, Lily. You need to be careful." Lily nodded and promised to always be alert and hold her mom's hand. From that day on, Lily always stayed close to her family at the festival. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she got very wet and her clothes were all wet too. She went upstairs to change her clothes, but she found out that she forgot to put her clothes in the dryer. + +Lily started to cry because she wanted to wear her favorite dress, but it was still wet. Her mommy came to her and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mommy that her dress was still wet and she wanted to wear it. + +Her mommy told her that it was important to be patient and wait for her dress to dry. She also said that sometimes things don't go as planned, but we can always find a solution. Lily learned that it was important to be patient and not cry when things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the woods. The bear liked to eat honey and berries, but sometimes he got very hungry and wanted to bite something else. One day, he saw a tree that was very tall and made of lumber. The bear thought it would be fun to bite the tree, so he started to climb it. + +As he climbed higher and higher, the bear saw a terrible storm coming. The wind was blowing and the rain was pouring down. The bear was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his paw. He had bitten his paw by mistake while trying to bite the tree. + +The bear realized that biting the tree was not a good idea. He climbed down as fast as he could and ran back to his cave. From that day on, the bear only ate honey and berries and never tried to bite anything else again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she found a brown twig on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Max. + +"Look what I found!" Lily said excitedly. + +"What can you do with it?" Max asked. + +"I can use it as a magic wand!" Lily replied. + +Max laughed and said, "That's silly! Twigs can't do magic." + +But Lily didn't listen to him. She waved the twig around and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, a butterfly appeared out of nowhere and landed on the twig. + +Max was amazed. "Wow, maybe you're right! That twig really can do magic!" + +From that day on, Lily and Max played with the brown twig every time they went into the woods. They had so much fun pretending it was a magic wand, and sometimes, just sometimes, it seemed like it really was. +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 rock that glowed in the sunlight. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Wow, that's a beautiful prize!" said her mom. + +But Lily was bored with the rock after a while. She wanted to find something else to play with. She went to her friend Timmy's house and they had a conversation. + +"Hi Timmy, do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, what do you want to do?" replied Timmy. + +"I don't know, I'm bored. Let's find something fun to do!" said Lily. + +Together, they found a ball and played catch until the sun went down. Lily realized that sometimes the best prizes are the ones you find when you're having fun with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big coat. It was so large that it could fit two people inside. A little girl named Lily loved to wear it when it was cold outside. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friend, Tom. + +Tom saw Lily's coat and said, "Wow, your coat is very big! Can I wear it too?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, but be careful not to burn it near the fire." + +Tom said, "I won't burn it, I promise." + +But as they were playing, Tom got too close to the fire and accidentally burned a hole in the coat. Lily was sad because she loved her coat so much. + +Tom felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to burn your coat." + +Lily forgave him and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's go inside and have some hot cocoa to warm up." + +And so, they went inside and enjoyed some hot cocoa together, wearing their own coats to keep warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to parties. One day, her mommy mentioned that they were going to a party that night. Lily was so happy and excited! + +When they got to the party, Lily saw all of her friends and they were all wearing pretty dresses and suits that fit them nicely. They played games and ate yummy food. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her friend say, "I'm so glad you mentioned this party, Lily. It's so much fun!" Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Let's play more games!" They all laughed and had a great time together. + +At the end of the night, Lily's mommy said it was time to go home. Lily hugged her friends and said, "I had so much fun at the party. Can we go to another one soon?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can go to another party soon." Lily went to bed that night dreaming of all the fun parties she would go to in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples. Apples were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily saw a big red apple on the table. She picked it up and took a bite. The apple tasted sweet and juicy. + +Lily loved colors too. She had a blue dress, a yellow hat, and green shoes. The apple was red, her favorite color. She liked how the apple looked and tasted. + +The apple was heavy too. Lily held it with both hands. It was too heavy for her to carry for a long time. She decided to take a few more bites and then put it down. She was happy to have tasted the delicious apple. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and feel the wind in her hair. But one day, it was very cold outside, and Lily's mom said she needed to wear a scarf to keep warm. + +Lily didn't want to wear a scarf. She thought it was too scratchy and uncomfortable. But her mom said she had to wear it, or she might get sick. + +Lily started to cry loudly. She didn't want to wear the scarf, but she didn't want to get sick either. Her mom hugged her and said she would prepare some hot chocolate for her when they got inside. That made Lily feel a little bit better. She put on the scarf and they went inside to enjoy some warm hot chocolate together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. They ran over to it and looked at the water. It was so pretty! + +Lily had an idea. She wanted to mix some colors together in the fountain. She ran back to her house to get some food coloring. She mixed the colors together in a cup and then poured it into the fountain. The water turned pink and blue! Lily and her friends were so happy. + +After playing for a while, Lily started to feel uncomfortable. Her clothes were wet and she was cold. She decided to go home and change. But she couldn't wait to come back and mix more colors in the fountain again! +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. He was very intelligent and could do many tricks. One day, Max's owner decided to raise the bar and teach him a new trick. Max was excited to learn! + +After a lot of practice, Max finally learned the new trick. His owner was so proud of him and decided to mail a picture of Max doing the trick to all their friends. Max was happy to be famous! + +From that day on, Max continued to learn new tricks and became even more intelligent. His owner loved him very much and was always amazed by how smart he was. Max was the best dog ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her parent. It was a cold day, and Lily wore her warm coat. She saw many kids playing with balls and swings. Lily wanted to play too, but she was too shy to ask the other kids. + +Instead, she went to the slide and climbed up. She felt scared at first, but she was brave and slid down. Her parent cheered her on from below. Lily felt happy and proud. They stayed at the park for a while, then went home to warm up with hot cocoa. Lily was tired but had fun. She couldn't wait to go to the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom encouraged her to use the big girl bathroom. Lily was scared, but her mom promised it would be okay. + +Lily went into the bathroom and it was warm inside. She felt safe and happy. + +After she was done, her mom hugged her and said she was proud of her. From that day on, Lily used the big girl bathroom all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pretty dress and her mom always said it was her favorite style. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy with a toy that she wanted to play with, but he wouldn't let her. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom came to the park and saw her daughter looking sad. She asked what was wrong and Lily told her about the boy who wouldn't share his toy. Her mom said, "Let's go sit on the swings and talk about it." They sat on the swings and Lily's mom told her that sometimes people don't want to share their things, but that doesn't mean they don't like you. + +Lily felt better and saw another girl playing with a pretty ball. She went over and asked if she could play too. The girl said yes and they had fun together. Lily's mom was proud of her for being kind and attractive in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay. He would make all kinds of things like animals and cars. One day, Timmy found some clay that was very dangerous. It was not safe to play with. + +Timmy did not know that the clay was dangerous, so he started to play with it. He made a big ball and tried to attach it to a tree. But the ball was too heavy and it fell on Timmy's head. Timmy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Timmy, but it was too late. Timmy did not make it. His family was very sad and missed him very much. They wished that Timmy had known that the clay was dangerous and that he should have been more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very curious and loved to fly high up in the sky. One day, Blue saw a butterfly flying nearby and wanted to invite it to play. + +Blue flew down to the ground and said, "Hello butterfly, would you like to play with me?" The butterfly was happy to be invited and said yes. + +Blue and the butterfly flew around together, playing games and having fun. Blue was happy to have made a new friend. + +From that day on, Blue and the butterfly played together often, flying and exploring new places. They were both very happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a big drawer in his room where he kept his toys. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new modern toy. It was a robot that could move and talk! + +Timmy loved his new toy so much that he wanted to keep it in his drawer. But the drawer was already full of toys! So, Timmy decided to increase the size of his drawer. He asked his dad to help him and they made the drawer bigger. + +Now, Timmy had more space for his toys and his new modern robot. He was so happy and played with his toys all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy gun when he saw a man walking by. The man looked very wealthy with his fancy clothes and shiny shoes. + +"Hello there, little boy," said the man. "What a nice toy gun you have!" + +"Thank you," replied Timmy. "I like playing with it." + +The man smiled and said, "I used to have a toy gun just like that when I was your age. But now, I have real guns to protect my wealth." + +Timmy didn't understand what the man meant by "wealth", but he knew it must be something important. He thanked the man for talking to him and went back to playing with his toy gun, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special top that she loved to spin. It was very unique because it had different colors and patterns. + +One day, Lily was playing with her top when her friend, Timmy, came to visit. "Wow, that's a cool top!" Timmy said. "Can I play with it?" + +Lily handed Timmy the top, but as he spun it, he accidentally dropped it and it rolled away. "Oh no, my top!" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find it," Timmy said. They searched high and low until they heard a ringing sound. They followed the sound and found the top stuck in a tree. "Yay, we found it!" Lily exclaimed. They both laughed and continued playing with the unique top. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved horses, they were his favorite animal. One day, Timmy decided he wanted to build a house for his toy horse. He got some blocks and started to build a small stable. + +Timmy wanted his horse to be healthy, so he made sure to give it lots of carrots and water. Every day, Timmy would play with his horse, and they would run around the house together. Timmy loved his horse very much, and he was happy that it was healthy and strong. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy showed him the house he built for his horse, and they played with the horse together. Timmy was happy to have a friend to play with, and he was happy that his horse had a healthy home to live in. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little pig called Peppa. She lived on a farm with her mama, papa and brothers. They loved to play in the mud and eat apples from the trees. + +One day, Peppa saw a scarecrow with a big bow on his hat. She asked her mama, "What's that on his head?" Her mama replied, "That's a bow, Peppa. It's to keep the crows away from our farm." + +Peppa thought that was very clever. She said to her brothers, "Let's make a bow for our scarecrow too!" They all worked together and made a beautiful bow for their scarecrow. Mama and papa were proud of their smart little pigs. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat salad, especially the ones with yummy carrots and lettuce. One day, Benny went to the park to have a picnic with his friends. + +As they were eating, a sneaky fox came by and said, "Hey, that salad looks cool! Can I have some?" Benny's friend, Sammy, said, "Sure, you can have some of mine!" But the fox said, "No, no, I want Benny's salad, it looks the coolest!" + +Benny didn't want to share his salad, but he didn't want to be rude. So he said, "Okay, you can have a little bit." But the fox was greedy and took all of Benny's salad and ran away! + +Benny was sad, but then he remembered something his mom told him. She said, "Always keep an extra salad in your backpack, just in case someone steals your first one." Benny reached into his backpack and pulled out his extra salad. His friends were amazed and said, "Wow, Benny, that was really smart!" From then on, Benny always had an extra salad and never let anyone steal his food again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park with her friends. One day, while playing hide and seek, Lily found a sack behind a big tree. She opened the sack and found some toys inside. + +Lily was so happy and grateful for the toys. She ran to her friends and showed them what she found. Her friends were also happy and grateful for the toys. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I believe someone left the sack here for us to play with." Lily nodded her head in agreement. They played with the toys all day and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily and her friends put the toys back in the sack and left it where they found it. They were grateful for the fun they had and hoped that someone else would find the sack and have fun too. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in the ocean with his friends. They swam and played all day long. One day, Nemo decided to explore the ocean alone. He swam and swam until he saw a friendly shark. The shark asked Nemo to sign a piece of paper. Nemo didn't know how to sign, so he swam away. + +As Nemo continued to swim, he saw a beautiful shore. He was so excited to explore it. But when he got closer, he saw a big net. Nemo tried to swim away, but he was caught in the net. He couldn't escape. Nemo was stuck in the net and couldn't swim anymore. He was very sad and scared. + +Nemo's friends searched and searched for him, but they couldn't find him. They were very sad too. Nemo never returned home. From that day on, his friends never explored the ocean alone again. They always stayed together, so they wouldn't end up like Nemo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her mommy asked her to help serve dinner. Lily was happy to help. + +After dinner, Lily's daddy asked her if she wanted to exercise with him. Lily was excited to join in. They did some jumping jacks and ran around the yard. + +When they finished, her daddy said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You did a great job!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Daddy. I had fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read her books. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was happy to help and started to put the clothes in the washing machine. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom realized that she forgot to unlock the washing machine door. "Lily, can you help me unlock the washing machine door?" she asked. Lily nodded and tried to unlock the door, but she couldn't do it. + +"It's okay, Lily. Let me show you how to unlock it," said her mom. She showed Lily how to unlock the door and they continued to put the clothes in the machine. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Sometimes things can be loud or difficult to do, but there's always someone who can help you. And if you don't know how to do something, it's okay to ask and learn how to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hide and seek. Timmy hid behind a big tree and waited for his friends to find him. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was the sound of soldiers marching. + +Timmy peeked out from behind the tree and saw a big group of soldiers walking down the street. They were all wearing green uniforms and carrying big guns. Timmy thought they looked very important. + +After the soldiers passed by, Timmy's friends found him and they all decided to go for a jog. They ran around the park and had a lot of fun. But then, Timmy accidentally bumped into one of his friends and made him fall down. + +Timmy felt very sorry and helped his friend up. His friend forgave him and they continued jogging together. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful and watch where you're going, even when you're having fun. +Lily liked to play with her mom's perfume. She liked the pretty bottles and the nice smells. She wanted to try some on her dress and her hair. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I use your perfume, please?" + +Her mom was busy in the kitchen. She said, "No, Lily, you can't. Perfume is not for playing. It is for grown-ups. It can make you sick or hurt your eyes. Leave it alone." + +But Lily did not listen. She was curious and sneaky. She waited until her mom was not looking. She went to her mom's bedroom and opened the drawer. She saw the perfume bottles and grabbed one. She sprayed it on her dress and her hair. She smiled and felt pretty. + +But then she heard her mom coming. She was scared and tried to hide the bottle. She dropped it on the floor. It broke and spilled. The perfume was everywhere. It smelled too strong. It made Lily cough and cry. It got in her eyes and burned. It stained her dress and the carpet. + +Her mom saw the mess and was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You disobeyed me. You wasted my perfume. You ruined your dress and the carpet. You hurt yourself. You are in big trouble." + +She took Lily to the bathroom and washed her eyes and face. She put her in a clean dress and sent her to her room. She said, "You have to stay in your room until dinner. You have to think about what you did. You have to say sorry and be more helpful. You have to learn to respect my things." + +Lily felt bad and sorry. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not played with the perfume. She wished she had been more helpful. She learned a hard lesson. She hoped her mom would forgive her. She hoped her mom would still love her. +Sara and Ben went to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy some candy and toys. But when they got to the shop, they saw a big dog outside. The dog was smelly and had sharp teeth. It barked at them and made them scared. + +"Mom, can we go to another shop?" Sara asked. She held Mom's hand and trembled. + +"No, sweetie, this is the only shop nearby. Don't worry, the dog won't hurt you. He is just guarding the shop. He is a good dog," Mom said. She smiled and tried to calm them down. + +But Ben did not believe Mom. He thought the dog was bad and mean. He wanted to run away. He let go of Mom's hand and ran across the street. He did not look for cars or bikes. He was too afraid of the dog. + +"Ben, stop!" Mom shouted. She ran after him and tried to catch him. But it was too late. A car was coming fast and did not see Ben. It hit him and made him fly in the air. He landed on the ground and did not move. + +Sara and the dog saw what happened. They both cried and ran to Ben. The dog licked Ben's face and tried to wake him up. Sara hugged Ben and prayed for him. She wished she had a magic wand to make him better. + +The car driver got out and called for help. He was sorry and scared. He did not mean to hurt Ben. He did not see him. He hoped Ben would be okay. + +Mom reached Ben and checked his pulse. He was still alive, but he was hurt badly. She called 911 and waited for the ambulance. She told Sara and the dog to stay with Ben and keep him warm. She told them she loved them and that everything would be okay. + +But Sara and the dog did not feel okay. They felt sad and sorry. They wished they had not gone to the shop. They wished they had not seen the smelly dog. They wished they had stayed with Mom. They wished they could turn back time. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play soccer together. They were on the same team. They had a big match against another team. Ben was very good at soccer. Sam was not so good. He was scared of the other team. He thought they would lose. + +Before the match, Ben saw that Sam was sad. He said, "Don't be scared, Sam. We are a team. We will support each other. You can do it. I believe in you." Sam smiled a little. He said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I will try my best." + +The match started. The other team was very fast and strong. They scored a goal. Ben and Sam tried to stop them. But they scored another goal. Ben and Sam were losing. Sam felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm not good enough. I can't help you." Ben said, "Don't give up, Sam. We still have time. We can score too. You just need to be brave and have fun." + +Ben saw a chance. He kicked the ball to Sam. Sam was near the goal. He had a chance to score. But he was scared. He hesitated. He thought he would miss. The other team came to take the ball. Ben shouted, "Shoot, Sam, shoot!" Sam heard Ben. He remembered his words. He decided to be brave. He kicked the ball with all his might. The ball flew past the goalkeeper. It was a goal! Sam scored! + +Ben ran to Sam. He hugged him. He said, "You did it, Sam! You scored! You are awesome!" Sam was happy. He said, "You did it, Ben! You helped me! You are awesome!" They cheered. Their team cheered. They were happy. They still had a chance to win. + +The match ended. Ben and Sam's team won. They scored more goals. They beat the other team. They were proud. They thanked each other. They learned a lesson. They learned that friendship is important. They learned that support is important. They learned that courage is important. They learned that soccer is fun. They were best friends. They were happy. The end. +Anna liked to play with her mom's computer. She liked to press the buttons and watch the pictures on the screen. Sometimes, she made the computer make funny sounds or colors. Mom said she could play with the computer, but only for a little while, and only when mom was there. + +One day, mom had to go to the store. She told Anna to stay with dad and not touch the computer. She said she would be back soon. Anna nodded, but she really wanted to play with the computer. She waited until dad was busy in the kitchen. Then, she sneaked into mom's room and turned on the computer. + +Anna had fun with the computer. She pressed many buttons and saw many things. She did not know what they meant, but they looked nice. She made the computer say "hello" and "goodbye" and "I love you". She smiled and laughed. She did not hear dad calling her name. + +Dad came into the room and saw Anna with the computer. He was angry and scared. He saw that Anna had changed many things on the computer. He did not know how to make them go back to the original way. He said "Anna, what did you do? You should not touch the computer without mom. You could break it or lose something important. Mom will be very upset." + +Anna felt bad. She did not mean to make dad angry or mom upset. She did not know how to fix the computer. She said "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to play. Can you help me make it original again?" Dad sighed and hugged Anna. He said "I'm sorry, too, Anna. I know you did not mean to cause trouble. But you have to listen to mom and me. The computer is not a toy. It has many things that mom needs for her work and her friends. We have to be careful with it. Maybe we can fix it together, but we have to hurry. Mom will be back soon." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that they could ride in. They liked to pretend they were driving to different places and having fun. + +One day, their mom told them it was time for a nap. Lily and Ben did not want to nap. They wanted to play with their car. They said, "No, mom, we are not sleepy. We want to play." + +Mom said, "You have to nap, or you will be cranky and tired. Napping is good for you. You can play with your car later. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Lily and Ben did not listen to mom. They waited until she went to the kitchen, and then they sneaked out of their room. They ran to their car and got in. They drove around the living room, making loud noises and laughing. + +They did not see that their car had a leak. It was dripping water on the floor. The water made the floor wet and slippery. Lily and Ben did not notice, because they were having too much fun. + +They drove their car to the kitchen, where mom was making cookies. They smelled the cookies and thought they were delicious. They wanted to have some. They said, "Mom, can we have some cookies? They smell yummy." + +Mom turned around and saw them in their car. She was angry and surprised. She said, "What are you doing here? You were supposed to nap. And look at the mess you made. Your car is leaking water everywhere. You could have slipped and hurt yourself. And you can't have any cookies, because you did not obey me. Go back to your room right now." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and sorry. They realized they had been naughty and foolish. They wished they had listened to mom and napped. They got out of their car and walked back to their room. They did not get to play with their car or have any cookies. They learned that napping is important and that they should always listen to mom. +Lily liked to play with magnets. She had many magnets of different shapes and colors. She liked to stick them on the fridge and make pictures with them. Sometimes she made animals, sometimes she made houses, sometimes she made flowers. + +One day, she saw a tall magnet on the fridge. It was red and shiny and had a star on it. Lily wanted to play with it. She reached for it, but it was too high for her. She jumped, but she could not touch it. She got a chair, but it was still too high. She got another chair, but it was still too high. + +Lily felt an urge to get the tall magnet. She wanted it more than anything. She looked around and saw a broom. She had an idea. She got the broom and climbed on the chairs. She tried to use the broom to get the tall magnet. She pushed and pulled, but the magnet did not move. It was too strong. + +Lily did not give up. She tried harder and harder. She did not see that the broom was hitting other magnets on the fridge. The other magnets started to fall. They made a loud noise. They hit the floor and the chairs and the table. They made a big mess. + +Lily's mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily on the chairs with the broom and the tall magnet. She saw the other magnets all over the place. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You made a big mess. You could have hurt yourself. Why did you do that?" + +Lily looked at her mom and said, "I wanted the tall magnet. It was so pretty. I had an urge to get it." + +Lily's mom sighed. She said, "Lily, I know you like magnets, but you have to be careful. The tall magnet is not a toy. It is a special magnet. It belongs to your dad. He uses it for his work. You cannot play with it. You have to ask before you touch things that are not yours. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I will not do it again. Can I help you clean up?" + +Lily's mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. Thank you, Lily. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom." She hugged her mom and then helped her pick up the magnets. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to respect other people's things and to be careful with magnets. She still liked to play with magnets, but she never touched the tall magnet again. +Ben is a stubborn boy. He does not like to eat his food. He only likes to eat candy and cake. His mom and dad are sad. They want Ben to be healthy and strong. + +One day, mom and dad take Ben to the east. They go to a big farm. There are many animals on the farm. Ben likes to see the animals. He sees cows, pigs, chickens, horses and sheep. + +Mom and dad show Ben how the animals eat. They say, "Look, Ben, the animals chew their food. They eat grass, hay, corn and carrots. They do not eat candy and cake. They are healthy and strong. Do you want to be like the animals?" + +Ben thinks for a while. He sees the animals are happy and playful. He wants to be like them. He says, "Yes, I want to be like the animals. I want to chew my food. I want to eat grass, hay, corn and carrots. I do not want to eat candy and cake. I want to be healthy and strong." + +Mom and dad are happy. They hug Ben and say, "We are proud of you, Ben. You are a good boy. You are not stubborn anymore. You are smart and brave. You can try new things. You can eat your food." + +Ben smiles and says, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you. I love the animals. I love the east. I love to chew my food." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy trucks in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were drivers who had to deliver things to different places. Ben had a blue truck and Lily had a red one. + +"Where are you going, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I have to deliver copper to the factory," Ben said. "Copper is a shiny metal that people use to make things. Do you want to come with me?" + +"OK, but I have to deliver flowers to the shop first," Lily said. "Flowers are pretty and smell good. They make people happy." + +They put some copper coins and some plastic flowers in their trucks and drove around the yard. They made noises like engines and horns. They stopped at different spots and pretended to unload their cargo. + +"Here you go, sir. Here is your copper," Ben said to a tree. + +"Thank you, driver. You did a perfect job," the tree said in Ben's voice. + +"Here you go, ma'am. Here are your flowers," Lily said to a rock. + +"Thank you, driver. You did a perfect job," the rock said in Lily's voice. + +They smiled and drove back to their starting point. They parked their trucks and hugged each other. + +"We are the best drivers ever," Ben said. + +"Yes, we are," Lily said. + +They went inside to have some juice and cookies. They were happy and proud of their work. +Anna loves animals. She has a dog, a cat, and a fish. She likes to play with them and take care of them. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. + +One day, Anna's dog, Spot, is not feeling well. He does not eat his food or wag his tail. He only lies on his bed and whines. Anna is worried. She tells her mom that Spot needs to see a veterinarian. Her mom agrees and takes Anna and Spot to the animal clinic. + +At the clinic, a nice veterinarian examines Spot. She says that Spot has a bad ear infection. She gives him some medicine and a bandage. She tells Anna that Spot will be better soon, but he needs to rest and take his medicine every day. She also gives Anna a sticker and a book about animals. She says that Anna is a good helper and a good friend to Spot. She says that Anna can be a veterinarian someday if she wants to. + +Anna is happy. She thanks the veterinarian and hugs Spot. She accepts the sticker and the book. She is proud of herself and of Spot. She tells her mom that she wants to learn more about animals and how to help them. Her mom smiles and says that she is proud of Anna too. They go home and read the book together. Spot sleeps on Anna's lap and feels better. Anna dreams of being a veterinarian. +Sara likes to feel the sun on her face. She likes to look at the sky and the clouds. She likes to point at the birds and the planes. She likes to pretend she can fly high like them. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom and dad. They bring a kite. Sara has never seen a kite before. She thinks it is a big bird with a long tail. Her dad shows her how to hold the string and run with the kite. The kite goes up in the air. Sara feels happy and excited. + +Sara wants to fly the kite by herself. She asks her dad to let go of the string. He says okay, but be careful. Sara holds the string tight and runs with the kite. The kite goes higher and higher. Sara feels proud and brave. + +But then, the wind blows too hard. The kite pulls the string out of Sara's hand. Sara feels scared and sad. She watches the kite fly away. She cries and runs to her mom and dad. They hug her and tell her it's okay. They say they will buy her a new kite. Sara feels better and says thank you. She still likes to look at the sky and the clouds. She still likes to point at the birds and the planes. She still likes to pretend she can fly high like them. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the fence. The dog was ugly and loud and mean. It always barked and growled at them. + +One day, the dog found a hole in the fence. It ran out and chased Lily and Tom. They were scared and ran away. But the dog was faster and caught up with them. It jumped on Lily and bit her leg. Lily cried and fell down. + +"Help! Help!" she shouted. Tom saw what happened and ran to her. He picked up a stick and hit the dog. The dog yelped and let go of Lily. It ran back to the fence. + +Tom helped Lily get up. He saw blood on her leg. He was worried and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" he asked. + +"It hurts, Tom. It hurts a lot." Lily said. + +Tom knelt down and wrapped his shirt around her leg. He tried to stop the blood. + +"Come on, Lily. We have to go home. We have to tell Mom and Dad. They will help you." he said. + +They walked slowly to the gate. They saw a man running after them. It was the dog's owner. He was angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! What did you do to my dog? You are in big trouble!" he said. + +Tom and Lily were scared and confused. They did not do anything wrong. The dog was the bad one. They did not want to talk to the man. They wanted to go home. + +They ran past the man and out of the park. They hoped the man would not follow them. They hoped Lily's leg would be okay. They hoped the dog would stay away from them. They learned to be careful of ugly dogs. +Tim and Mia like to play in the backyard. They have many toys and games, but today they want to do something new. They see a big box and some sticks and stones. They have an idea. + +"Let's build a grill!" Tim says. "We can pretend to cook food and have a picnic." + +"OK!" Mia agrees. "But we need some paper and crayons too. We can make food out of paper and color it." + +They get some paper and crayons from the house and start to cut and draw. They make hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, and salad. They also make plates and cups. + +They put the box on the ground and turn it over. They use the sticks and stones to make a fire under the box. They cut a hole in the box and put the paper food on top. They have made a grill! + +"Now we can cook our food!" Mia says. "But we have to be careful. The fire is hot." + +They take turns to flip the paper food with a spatula. They pretend to smell and taste the food. They say "yum" and "delicious". + +They set up a blanket on the grass and put the plates and cups on it. They take the food from the grill and put it on the plates. They sit down and pretend to eat. + +They have a lot of fun. They talk and laugh and share their food. They are happy. + +They hear a voice from the house. It is Mom. + +"Tim, Mia, lunch is ready!" Mom says. "Come inside and wash your hands." + +They look at each other and smile. They are not hungry, but they are polite. + +"OK, Mom!" they say. "We are coming!" + +They leave their grill and their picnic on the backyard. They run to the house and wash their hands. They are proud of their grill. They will play with it again later. They are good builders. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They had a big drum that made loud noises when they hit it. They liked to make music with the drum and sing along. + +"Let's bury the drum!" Tom said. "It will be a secret treasure for us to find later." + +"Okay!" Mia agreed. "But where should we bury it?" + +They looked around the garden and saw a spot under a big tree. They dug a hole with their hands and put the drum inside. Then they covered it with dirt and leaves. + +"There!" Tom said. "Now no one will know where our drum is. We can come back and dig it up when we want to play again." + +They ran back to the house, feeling happy and clever. They did not see the squirrel that was watching them from the tree. The squirrel was curious and hungry. It thought the drum might be something interesting to eat. It waited until Tom and Mia were gone, then climbed down the tree and started to dig up the drum. +Sara and Ben love to play music. They have a drum, a flute, a guitar and a bell. They like to make different sounds and rhythms with their instruments. Sometimes they play fast, sometimes they play slow, sometimes they play loud, sometimes they play soft. + +One day, they decide to play music for their mom and dad. They set up their instruments in the living room and ask their mom and dad to sit on the couch. They say, "We are going to play a show for you. You have to pay us with hugs and kisses." + +Mom and dad smile and nod. They are happy to see Sara and Ben having fun. Sara and Ben start to play their music. They try to make a good rhythm that matches. They look at each other and smile. They are having fun too. + +But then, something happens. Ben hits his drum too hard and it makes a huge noise. It is so loud that it scares Sara and she drops her flute. The flute breaks and makes a sad sound. Sara and Ben stop playing. They look at their broken flute and their drum. They feel sad and sorry. + +Mom and dad get up from the couch and go to Sara and Ben. They hug them and kiss them. They say, "It's okay. You don't have to pay us with hugs and kisses. We love you anyway. You played a great show for us. We are proud of you. Accidents happen. We can fix your flute and your drum. Don't worry." + +Sara and Ben feel better. They hug and kiss their mom and dad back. They say, "Thank you. We love you too. You are the best audience. We are sorry for the noise. We will play better next time." + +Mom and dad say, "You're welcome. We love your noise. You are the best musicians. We can't wait for your next show." They all laugh and cuddle on the couch. They are happy. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the maze. The maze is a big box with many holes and paths. They can put balls and cars and animals inside the maze and see where they go. + +One day, Tom and Sue are playing with the maze. Tom has a red ball and Sue has a blue ball. They want to see which ball can get out of the maze first. They count to three and put their balls in the maze. + +"Go, go, go!" Tom says. + +"Come on, come on, come on!" Sue says. + +They watch their balls roll and bounce and turn in the maze. They cheer and clap and laugh. But then, something happens. Tom's ball gets stuck in a hole. It cannot move. Tom is sad. + +"Ha, ha, ha! My ball wins!" Sue says. + +She takes her ball out of the maze and holds it up. She is happy. + +"That's not fair!" Tom says. + +He tries to get his ball out of the hole, but he cannot. He is mad. + +"Yes, it is fair! My ball is faster and smarter than your ball!" Sue says. + +She sticks her tongue out at Tom. She is mean. + +Tom feels like crying. He does not like Sue. He does not want to play with her anymore. He lays down on the floor and turns away from her. He is quiet. + +Sue sees Tom laying on the floor. She feels bad. She knows she was mean to Tom. She knows she should be honest and nice to him. She is sorry. + +"Tom, I'm sorry," Sue says. + +She puts her ball back in the maze and goes to Tom. She touches his shoulder and looks at his face. He is sad. + +"I'm sorry I was mean to you. I'm sorry I lied to you. Your ball is not slow or dumb. It was just unlucky. It could have won, too," Sue says. + +She gives Tom a hug and a kiss. She is sweet. + +Tom looks at Sue. He sees her smile and hears her words. He feels better. He knows she is honest and nice to him. He is glad. + +"Thank you, Sue," Tom says. + +He gives Sue a hug and a kiss. He is sweet, too. + +They get up and go back to the maze. They decide to play together and help each other. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily loved penguins. She had a big toy penguin that she hugged every night. She wanted to see real penguins at the zoo. One day, her mom said they could go to the zoo and see the penguins. Lily was very happy. + +They got to the zoo and walked to the penguin house. Lily saw a sign that said "Penguins are sleeping. Please be quiet." She was excited to see the penguins, but she also wanted to make them happy. She whispered to her mom, "Can we go inside and see them?" + +Her mom nodded and they went inside. It was dark and cold. Lily saw some shapes on the rocks. They were the penguins. They looked so cute and fluffy. Lily wanted to touch them. She let go of her mom's hand and walked closer to the penguins. + +One of the penguins opened its eyes and saw Lily. It was scared and angry. It made a loud noise and flapped its wings. It bit Lily's finger. Lily screamed and ran back to her mom. Her finger was bleeding and it hurt a lot. She cried and cried. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You should not have touched the penguin. It was sleeping and it did not like it. You scared it and it scared you. You need to be careful and respectful of the animals. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, penguin. I regret touching you. I just wanted to be your friend. I love penguins." Her mom smiled and said, "I know, Lily. I love you. Let's go and get a band-aid for your finger. Maybe we can come back another day and see the penguins again. But this time, we will only look and not touch. OK?" + +Lily said, "OK, mom. Thank you." They left the penguin house. It was empty and quiet. The penguin that bit Lily looked at them and felt a little sorry too. It did not mean to hurt Lily. It just wanted to sleep. It hoped Lily would be OK. It closed its eyes and went back to sleep. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they wanted something new. They saw the door to the attic. They had never been there before. + +"Let's go up the stair and see what is there," Max said. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad don't like us to go there," Lily said. + +They opened the door and climbed the stair. It was dark and dusty. They saw boxes and bags and old things. They looked around and found some hats and clothes and books. + +"Look, I found a pirate hat!" Max said. He put it on his head and said, "Arrr, matey!" + +"Look, I found a princess dress!" Lily said. She put it on and said, "I am the queen of the attic!" + +They played pretend for a while. They had fun. But then they heard a noise. It was Mom and Dad. They were coming up the stair. + +"Oh no, we have to hide!" Lily said. + +"Quick, choose a place!" Max said. + +They looked around. They saw a big box. They jumped inside. They closed the lid. They hoped Mom and Dad would not find them. + +But the box was uncomfortable. It was small and hard and hot. They could not breathe well. They wanted to get out. + +"Max, I don't like this box. It is uncomfortable. Can we get out?" Lily whispered. + +"Shh, we have to be quiet. Maybe Mom and Dad will go away soon," Max whispered. + +But Mom and Dad did not go away. They opened the box. They saw Lily and Max. They were not happy. + +"What are you doing here? You know you are not allowed to go to the attic. You could get hurt or break something. And look at this mess. You have to clean it up," Mom said. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Dad. We were just playing. We wanted to see what was there," Lily said. + +"Playing is good, but you have to choose a safe place to play. And you have to ask us before you go somewhere new. And you have to respect our things. Do you understand?" Dad said. + +"Yes, Mom. Yes, Dad. We understand. We are sorry," Max said. + +Mom and Dad hugged them. They were not angry anymore. They helped them clean up the attic. They took them back to their room. They gave them a snack and a kiss. + +"Next time, choose a better place to play. And have fun. We love you," Mom said. + +"We love you too, Mom. We love you too, Dad," Lily and Max said. +Sara loved her bike. It was red and shiny and had a bell. She liked to ride it in the park with her daddy. But one day, her bike broke. The wheel came off and the chain fell down. Sara was sad and cried. + +Daddy saw Sara's bike and said, "Don't worry, Sara. I can repair your bike. I have tools and glue. It will be like new again." He took Sara's bike to the garage and started to work. + +Sara waited and waited. She wanted to ride her bike again. She heard noises from the garage. Bang, clang, snap, crack. She wondered what daddy was doing. She went to the garage and peeked inside. + +She saw daddy holding a hammer and a nail. He was trying to fix the wheel. But he was doing it wrong. He was hitting the nail on the rubber, not on the metal. He was making a hole in the wheel. Sara was shocked and scared. + +She shouted, "Daddy, stop! You are breaking my bike more! You are not repairing it! You are making a hole in the wheel!" + +But daddy did not hear her. He was deaf. He could not hear Sara's voice. He could only see her mouth moving. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sara. I am almost done. Your bike will be fine." + +Sara was angry and frustrated. She ran to daddy and grabbed the hammer from his hand. She said, "No, daddy, no! You are not helping. You are hurting. Look at the wheel. It has a hole. It will not work. You need to use glue, not a nail. You need to listen to me, daddy. Please, listen to me." + +Daddy looked at the wheel and saw the hole. He was surprised and sorry. He said, "Oh, Sara, I am sorry. I did not know. I was trying to help. I love you and your bike. I want you to be happy. But I can not hear you. I am deaf. You need to show me, not tell me. You need to use your hands, not your voice. Can you show me how to repair your bike, Sara?" + +Sara nodded and hugged daddy. She said, "I love you too, daddy. I know you are deaf. But you can still help me. You can still repair my bike. I will show you how. Come, follow me. We will use glue and tools. We will make my bike like new again." +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big building with many windows and doors. They want to know what is inside. They run to the building and try to open a door. But the door is locked. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. The truck stops near the building. A man gets out of the truck. He has a key. He opens the door. He says, "Hello, kids. Do you want to see what I have in the truck?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They are curious. The man opens the back of the truck. He shows them many boxes and bags. He says, "These are things for the people who work in the building. They are very busy. They need food and drinks and paper and pens and other things. I bring them every day." + +Ben and Mia think the man is nice. They say, "Thank you for showing us. Can we help you?" The man smiles. He says, "Sure, you can help me. You can carry some of the small boxes and bags to the door. But be careful. Don't drop them." + +Ben and Mia are happy. They help the man. They carry some of the small boxes and bags to the door. They feel like they are part of the busy building. They have fun. They learn something new. +Tom was a boy who liked to play outside. He liked to run, jump, and dig in the dirt. He did not like spiders. He thought they were scary and icky. He always ran away when he saw one. + +One day, Tom was playing in the yard with his dog, Spot. He found a big stick and pretended it was a sword. He swung it around and made noises. He felt very brave and strong. He did not worry about anything. + +But then, he saw something on the stick. It was a spider. A big, black, hairy spider. It had eight legs and eight eyes. It looked at Tom and moved closer. Tom was very scared. He dropped the stick and screamed. He ran to his mom, who was sitting on the porch. + +Mom saw Tom and hugged him. She asked him what was wrong. Tom told her about the spider. He said it was big and scary and wanted to bite him. Mom said it was okay. She said the spider was mild and did not want to hurt him. She said it was just looking for a home. She said Tom could leave it alone or gently move it away. + +Tom felt better. He was still afraid of spiders, but he did not worry so much. He said sorry to the spider and picked up his stick. He decided to play somewhere else. He and Spot ran to the swing and had fun. He was brave and strong again. He smiled and laughed. He did not see the spider again. +Sam was a good boy who liked to help his mom and dad. He always did his chores and told the truth. He was honest and kind. One day, his mom said, "Sam, you have been so good lately. I have a surprise for you." She gave him a big hug and a small box. + +Sam was very excited. He opened the box and saw a shiny chain with a star on it. It was a necklace. He loved it. He said, "Thank you, mom. This is the best gift ever. Can I wear it?" His mom said, "Of course, you can. But be careful with it. It is very special. It was your grandpa's. He gave it to me when I was a little girl. He said it would bring me luck and happiness. And it did. Now I want you to have it. It is a family treasure." + +Sam put on the necklace and felt very happy. He said, "I will take good care of it, mom. I will never lose it or break it. I promise." His mom smiled and said, "I know you will, Sam. You are a good boy. I love you." She kissed him on the cheek and said, "Now, go and play. But remember, don't show it to anyone. It is our secret. Some people might want to take it from you. And that would be very bad." + +Sam nodded and ran outside. He wanted to play with his friends. He was careful to hide the necklace under his shirt. He did not want anyone to see it. He was happy and proud. He had a special gift from his mom and grandpa. He felt lucky and happy. + +But he did not know that someone was watching him. It was Tom, the mean boy who lived next door. Tom was not honest or kind. He was greedy and selfish. He always wanted what other people had. He saw Sam's mom give him the box. He wondered what was inside. He followed Sam outside. He waited for a chance to see the necklace. He wanted to have it. He had a bad plan. He was going to take it from Sam. And that would be very bad. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a man with a big cart. The cart had many ice-creams. Anna and Ben wanted ice-creams. They ran to the man and asked for ice-creams. + +"Please, can we have ice-creams?" they said. + +"Sure, you can have ice-creams. But you have to pay me money," the man said. + +Anna and Ben did not have money. They felt sad. They looked at the ice-creams. They were beautiful. They had many colors and flavors. They smelled good. + +"Can we have ice-creams for free?" they said. + +"No, you cannot have ice-creams for free. You have to pay me money or go away," the man said. + +Anna and Ben did not want to go away. They wanted ice-creams. They had an idea. They decided to skip away with the ice-creams. They each took an ice-cream from the cart and skipped away. They thought they were clever. + +But the man saw them. He was angry. He shouted at them. He ran after them. He caught them. He took the ice-creams from them. He scolded them. + +"You are bad children. You cannot steal ice-creams. You have to pay me money or go away. Now you have no ice-creams and no money. Go away and do not come back," he said. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They felt ashamed. They cried. They had no ice-creams. They had no money. They had no friends. They skipped away from the park. They had a bad day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big bird with a red hat on its head. The bird flew down and landed on the fence. + +"Hello, little ones," the bird said. "I have a message for you from the king of the birds. He wants you to come to his party. He will have delicious cake and juice for you." + +Lily and Ben were surprised and curious. They liked cake and juice. They wanted to see the king of the birds. + +"How can we go to the party?" Lily asked. + +The bird smiled and said, "You can fly with me. I have a magic hat that can make you fly. But you have to be quick. The party will start soon." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They put on the magic hat and held the bird's wings. The bird lifted them up and flew away. + +They saw many beautiful things in the sky. They saw clouds, stars, and rainbows. They saw other birds flying and singing. They felt happy and excited. + +Soon, they arrived at the king's palace. It was a big nest made of branches and feathers. The king of the birds was a golden eagle. He welcomed Lily and Ben and said, "I'm glad you came. You are my special guests. I want to include you in my party. Come and enjoy the delicious cake and juice." + +Lily and Ben thanked the king and joined the party. They ate cake and juice and played with the other birds. They had a lot of fun. They felt lucky and grateful. They never forgot the message and the magic hat from the bird with the red hat. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. But sometimes they are scared of the night. The night is dark and quiet. They hear strange noises outside. + +One night, Anna and Ben are in their bed. They cannot sleep. They hug their teddy bears. They whisper to each other. + +"Ben, are you scared?" Anna asks. + +"A little bit. Are you?" Ben answers. + +"A little bit too. I wish it was day. Day is bright and fun. We can play outside with our friends." Anna says. + +"Me too. But we have to sleep. Mom and dad said so. They said sleep is good for us. It makes us grow and learn." Ben says. + +"I know. But I don't like the night. It makes me feel alone." Anna says. + +"You are not alone. I am here. And so are our teddy bears. And mom and dad are in the next room. They love us. They will protect us." Ben says. + +He tries to sound brave. He wants to encourage his sister. He loves her. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You make me feel better." Anna says. + +She smiles. She feels a little less scared. + +"Can we play a little bit? Just for a while? Maybe it will help us sleep." Anna asks. + +"Okay. But not too loud. We don't want to wake up mom and dad. What do you want to play?" Ben asks. + +"How about we pretend we are astronauts? We can explore the stars and the moon. We can use our pillows as rockets and our blankets as space suits." Anna suggests. + +"That sounds fun. Let's do it. But be careful. Don't fall off the bed." Ben says. + +They giggle. They are playful. They forget about the night. They have fun. They pretend they are astronauts. They explore the stars and the moon. They use their pillows as rockets and their blankets as space suits. + +They play until they are tired. They yawn. They cuddle with their teddy bears. They say good night to each other. + +They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of space. They are happy. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big teddy bear. They call him Mr. Fluffy. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They bring Mr. Fluffy with them. They play on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They have a lot of fun. + +"Look, Ben, there is a big tree!" Mia says. "Let's go and see it!" + +"OK, Mia, but don't forget Mr. Fluffy!" Ben says. + +They run to the tree. They see many birds and squirrels. They try to climb the tree, but it is too difficult. They laugh and giggle. + +They forget about Mr. Fluffy. They leave him on the grass. + +They play for a long time. Then Mom calls them. + +"Ben, Mia, it's time to go home!" Mom says. + +They run back to Mom. They hold her hand. + +"Did you have fun, my loves?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom, we had a lot of fun!" Ben and Mia say. + +They walk to the car. They get in. + +"Wait, where is Mr. Fluffy?" Ben asks. + +"Oh no, we left him in the park!" Mia says. + +They look at each other. They feel sad. + +"Mom, can we go back and get Mr. Fluffy?" Ben asks. + +"I'm sorry, my loves, but we can't. The park is closed now. Maybe we can go back tomorrow and look for him," Mom says. + +She hugs them. She tries to make them feel better. + +"Maybe someone found him and took him home. Maybe they will give him a nice wrap and a warm bed. Maybe they will love him as much as you do," Mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They hope Mom is right. + +They miss Mr. Fluffy. They hope he is OK. They hope they will see him again. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play catch with a ball. Tom was older and stronger, so he could throw the ball very far and fast. Sam was younger and smaller, so he could not throw the ball as far or as fast. Sam wanted to be like Tom, so he tried to catch every ball that Tom threw. But sometimes the ball was too hard or too high, and Sam would miss it or get hurt. + +One day, Sam caught a ball that was very high, but he fell down and hit his head. He felt a lot of pain and started to cry. Tom ran to him and hugged him. He said he was sorry and that he loved him. He helped him get up and took him to their mom. Their mom saw that Sam had a big bump on his head and that he was dizzy. She said they had to go to the hospital right away. + +At the hospital, the doctor said that Sam had a bad injury and that he needed an operation. He said that the operation would make him better, but that he had to stay in the hospital for a few days. Tom and his mom were very worried and sad. They hugged Sam and told him that they would be with him. Sam was scared and said that he did not want an operation. He said that he just wanted to play catch with Tom. + +Tom felt very bad and said that it was his fault. He said that he should not have thrown the ball so high and that he was sorry. He said that he wished he could trade places with Sam and have the operation instead. He said that he was envious of Sam because he was brave and smart and kind. He said that he loved him more than anything. + +Sam smiled and said that it was not Tom's fault. He said that he liked to play catch with Tom and that he was not envious of him. He said that he was proud of Tom because he was strong and fast and fun. He said that he loved him more than anything too. + +The doctor came and said that it was time for the operation. He said that he would take good care of Sam and that he would be fine. He asked Tom and his mom to wait in the room next to the operation room. He said that they could see Sam after the operation. Tom and his mom kissed Sam and said that they would pray for him. Sam said that he would be brave and that he would see them soon. + +The operation was a success and Sam got better. He had to stay in the hospital for a few more days, but he was happy and strong. Tom and his mom visited him every day and brought him toys and books and flowers. They played catch with a soft ball and read stories and laughed. Sam thanked them for being with him and said that he was lucky to have them. Tom and his mom thanked him for being with them and said that they were lucky to have him. They learned that playing catch was fun, but that love was more important. They learned that being envious was silly, but that being proud was good. They learned that being hurt was bad, but that being brave was good. They learned that being brothers was the best thing in the world. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big drain. They are curious. They want to look inside. + +"Can we go near the drain?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. It might be dirty or dangerous," Mia says. + +"Let's be polite and ask the park lady. She knows everything," Tom says. + +They run to the park lady. She is sitting on a bench. She is reading a book. + +"Excuse me, park lady. Can we look at the drain?" Tom asks. + +The park lady smiles. She puts down her book. + +"Sure, you can look at the drain. But be careful. Don't touch anything. And don't go inside. The drain is for water, not for children," she says. + +"Thank you, park lady. You are very nice," Mia says. + +They run back to the drain. They bend down and peer inside. They see water and rocks and bugs. They hear a splash and a gurgle. + +"Wow, the drain is cool. It makes funny noises," Tom says. + +"It is cool. But it is also wet and dark. I don't want to go inside," Mia says. + +They agree. They stand up and walk away from the drain. They see a balloon seller. He has many colorful balloons. + +"Look, balloons! Can we have one?" Tom asks Mia. + +"Let's ask the park lady. Maybe she has some money," Mia says. + +They run to the park lady. She is still sitting on the bench. She is reading her book. + +"Excuse me, park lady. Can we have a balloon?" Mia asks. + +The park lady smiles. She puts down her book. + +"Sure, you can have a balloon. I have some money. You can choose one each," she says. + +"Thank you, park lady. You are very kind," Tom says. + +They run to the balloon seller. They choose their favorite balloons. Tom picks a red one. Mia picks a yellow one. They thank the balloon seller. + +They run back to the park lady. They show her their balloons. + +"Look, park lady. We have balloons. They are beautiful," Mia says. + +"They are beautiful. And you are very polite. You deserve a treat. Do you want some ice cream?" the park lady asks. + +"Yes, please. We love ice cream," Tom says. + +The park lady takes them to the ice cream truck. She buys them each a cone. Tom chooses chocolate. Mia chooses vanilla. They thank the park lady. + +They sit on the bench with the park lady. They eat their ice cream. They hold their balloons. They are happy. + +"We have the best day ever. We see the drain. We get balloons. We eat ice cream. We have a nice park lady. We celebrate," Tom says. + +"We do celebrate. We are lucky. We are friends," Mia says. + +They hug each other. They hug the park lady. They smile. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Tom. She saw a big bush and thought Tom might be hiding there. + +She ran to the bush and said, "I found you, Tom!" But when she moved the leaves, she saw something scary. There was a fire in the bush! The fire was red and hot and made a loud noise. Lily was afraid and ran away from the bush. + +She saw Tom on the other side of the park. He was hiding behind a bench. He did not know about the fire. Lily shouted, "Tom, Tom, there is a fire in the bush! Come here, quick!" Tom heard Lily and came out of his hiding spot. He saw the fire and was scared too. + +They ran together to the playground, where there was a slide and a swing. They climbed up the slide and looked at the fire from far away. They saw some people with water and hoses. They were trying to put out the fire. They were firefighters. They wore yellow and black clothes and helmets. They were brave and strong. + +Lily and Tom felt safe on the slide. They hugged each other and waited for the fire to go away. They said, "We are glad we are not in the bush. We are glad the firefighters are here. We are glad we have each other." They smiled and hoped the fire would stop soon. They decided to play a different game next time. +Lily was sleeping in her bed when she heard a loud noise. It was an alarm. It was beeping and flashing in the dark. Lily was scared. She did not know what the alarm was for. She trembled under her blanket. + +She heard her mom and dad get up and run to the door. They opened it and saw a fireman. He was wearing a big hat and a yellow coat. He had a hose in his hand. He said, "Don't worry, there is a small fire in the building next door. We are putting it out. You are safe here." + +Lily's mom and dad thanked the fireman. They closed the door and went back to Lily's room. They turned on the light and hugged Lily. They said, "It's okay, Lily. The alarm was to warn us of the fire. The fireman is a helper. He is not an unknown person. He is a friend. He is here to protect us." + +Lily felt better. She stopped trembling. She smiled at her mom and dad. She said, "I love you. Thank you for being with me." They said, "We love you too. You are very brave." They kissed her and tucked her in. They turned off the light and stayed with her until she fell asleep. The alarm stopped beeping and flashing. The fire was out. Lily had a peaceful dream. +Tom liked to watch the fish in the big tank at the zoo. He saw many colors and shapes of fish. Some were big and some were small. Some had stripes and some had spots. Some swam fast and some swam slow. Tom thought they were all impressive. + +But Tom's mom and dad did not like to watch the fish. They wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants. They said the fish were boring and they pulled Tom away from the tank. Tom was sad and he did not want to go. He wanted to stay with the fish. + +Tom saw a sign that said "Do not feed the fish". He wondered what the fish liked to eat. He had a cookie in his pocket. He thought maybe the fish would like a cookie. He waited until his mom and dad were not looking. He broke off a piece of his cookie and threw it in the tank. + +The fish did not like the cookie. They ignored it and swam away. Tom was surprised and he threw another piece of cookie. The fish ignored that too. Tom was angry and he threw the whole cookie in the tank. He hoped the fish would eat it and be happy. + +But the fish did not eat the cookie. The cookie sank to the bottom of the tank. It made the water dirty and cloudy. It also made the fish sick. They started to float and not move. Tom did not know what he had done. He felt bad and he wished he had not thrown the cookie. + +The zookeeper saw what Tom had done. He was very angry and he shouted at Tom. He said Tom had hurt the fish and he had to leave the zoo. He also said Tom had to pay for the fish and the tank. Tom's mom and dad heard the zookeeper and they were very ashamed and sorry. They took Tom away from the zoo. Tom cried and he said he was sorry. He said he liked the fish and he did not mean to hurt them. He said he would never throw a cookie in the tank again. +Ben was a little boy who liked to visit his grandpa's farm. He loved to see the animals, especially the sheep. They were soft and white and made funny noises. + +One day, Ben saw a new sheep in the barn. It was smaller than the others and had a black spot on its nose. Ben wanted to pet it, but the sheep was restless. It ran away from Ben and hid behind a big hay bale. + +Ben followed the sheep and tried to talk to it. He said, "Hello, little sheep. Don't be scared. I am your friend. I want to play with you." But the sheep did not listen. It trembled and bleated and tried to run away again. + +Ben felt sad. He did not want to scare the sheep. He wanted to make it happy. He thought of a way to do that. He ran to the barn door and opened it. He saw a green field with flowers and trees. He said, "Look, little sheep. There is a nice place for you. You can run and jump and eat grass. You can meet the other sheep and have fun. Come with me." + +The sheep looked at Ben and then at the field. It saw the sun and the sky and the other sheep. It felt curious and brave. It stopped trembling and followed Ben. Ben smiled and held out his hand. The sheep came closer and sniffed his hand. Then it licked his fingers. Ben laughed and petted the sheep. He said, "You are a good sheep. I like you. What is your name?" + +The sheep did not have a name, but it liked Ben too. It wagged its tail and made a happy noise. Ben and the sheep became friends. They played in the field and had a good time. Ben was glad he helped the sheep. The sheep was glad it met Ben. They were both happy. +Anna likes to play with her metal cars. She has many cars of different colors and sizes. She likes to make them go fast on the floor and make loud noises. She pretends they are racing or going on adventures. + +One day, she finds a new car in her toy box. It is shiny and silver and has four big wheels. It looks like an original car, not like the ones she sees on the street. She thinks it is very special and wants to play with it. + +She takes the car and runs to the living room. She puts it on the table and makes it go around and around. She is very happy and excited. She does not see her brother Tom coming. + +Tom is older than Anna. He likes to play with his metal robots. He has many robots of different shapes and abilities. He likes to make them fight and talk. He pretends they are saving the world or exploring space. + +He sees Anna playing with his car. He is angry and surprised. He thinks it is his car, not hers. He says it is a rare and old car that he got from his grandpa. He wants it back. + +He goes to the table and grabs the car. He pulls it away from Anna. He says it is his car and she can not play with it. He is very rude and mean. + +Anna is sad and shocked. She does not understand why Tom is taking her car. She thinks it is her car and she can play with it. She likes it very much and does not want to give it up. + +She cries and screams. She says it is her car and he can not have it. She is very loud and brave. + +They both hold the car and tug and tug. They do not listen to each other. They do not stop. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Anna and Tom fighting over the car. She is not happy and worried. She does not like them to fight and hurt each other. + +She goes to the table and takes the car. She stops them and calms them down. She says they have to share and be nice. She says they have to talk and listen. She says they have to respect and love each other. + +She looks at the car and smiles. She says it is a very special car. She says it is an original car that belonged to her dad. She says it is a family car and they can all play with it. + +She gives the car back to Anna and Tom. She tells them to take turns and have fun. She tells them to be careful and gentle. She tells them to be happy and grateful. + +Anna and Tom look at the car and each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say sorry and hug. They say thank you and smile. They agree to share and be nice. + +They play with the car together. They make it go fast and slow. They make it race and adventure. They pretend it is a special and original car. They are happy and peaceful. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play together. One day, Lila brings a baby to Sam's house. The baby is her cousin. His name is Ben. + +"Look, Sam, this is Ben. He is my baby cousin. He is rare. He has red hair and blue eyes. Do you want to play with him?" Lila asks. + +Sam nods. He likes babies. He thinks Ben is cute. He says, "Hi, Ben. I am Sam. Do you want to play with me and Lila?" + +Ben smiles. He likes Sam and Lila. He says, "Ga-ga-goo-goo." He reaches for a toy. + +Lila and Sam laugh. They give Ben some toys. They play with him. They make him happy. They are happy too. They are good friends. They have fun. +Sara wanted to play with the top that Ben had. It was shiny and red and made a nice sound when it spun. She asked Ben, "Can I have a turn with your top?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, this is my top. You have your own toys. Go away." + +Sara felt frustrated. She did not think that was fair. She liked the top more than her own toys. She tried to grab the top from Ben, but he held it tight. + +"Stop it, Sara! You are not nice. Mom, Sara is trying to take my top!" Ben yelled. + +Mom came over and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She took the top from Ben and said, "Both of you, calm down. Fighting is not good. Ben, you need to share your toys with your sister. Sara, you need to ask nicely and wait for your turn. I will permit each of you to play with the top for five minutes, and then you have to switch. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They did not want to make Mom angry. They said sorry to each other and waited for their turn. They learned that sharing was better than fighting. +Tommy loves to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the silly jokes. He laughs and claps his hands when he sees them. Sometimes he watches too many cartoons and does not listen to his mom. + +One day, his mom tells him, "Tommy, it is time to turn off the TV. You have watched enough cartoons for today. You need to play with your toys or read a book." + +But Tommy does not want to stop watching. He says, "No, mom, I want to watch more cartoons. They are fun and I like them. Please, mom, just one more." + +His mom says, "No, Tommy, you have to turn off the TV now. It is not good for your eyes and your brain to watch too many cartoons. You have to do other things, too. Come on, be a good boy and turn off the TV." + +Tommy gets angry and says, "No, no, no! I will not turn off the TV. You are mean and I do not like you. I will watch cartoons all day and all night. You cannot stop me." + +He is very naughty and rude to his mom. He does not listen to her and he does not obey her. He thinks he can do whatever he wants. + +But then, something happens. The TV makes a loud noise and goes black. The cartoons are gone. Tommy cannot see them anymore. He tries to turn the TV on and off, but nothing works. The TV is broken. + +Tommy is sad and scared. He does not know what to do. He cries and says, "Mom, mom, help me. The TV is broken. The cartoons are gone. I want to watch cartoons. Please, mom, fix the TV." + +His mom comes and sees the broken TV. She is not happy. She says, "Tommy, you have been very naughty and you have broken the TV. You did not listen to me and you did not turn off the TV. You watched too many cartoons and you made the TV overheat. Now the TV is broken and you cannot watch cartoons anymore. You have to learn your lesson and be sorry for what you did." + +Tommy feels bad and says, "I am sorry, mom. I was naughty and I did not listen to you. I watched too many cartoons and I broke the TV. I will not do it again. I will be a good boy and I will do other things. Please, mom, forgive me." + +His mom hugs him and says, "I forgive you, Tommy. I love you, but you have to be more careful and respectful. You have to listen to me and obey me. You have to limit your time watching cartoons and do other things, too. You have to be a good boy and not a naughty boy." + +Tommy nods and says, "I will, mom. I will be a good boy and not a naughty boy. I will listen to you and obey you. I will limit my time watching cartoons and do other things, too. I love you, mom." + +They smile and kiss. They go to play with his toys and read a book. They are happy and they learn from their mistake. The end. +Sara and Ben love their uncle Tom. He is very funny and kind. He always plays with them and tells them stories. Sometimes he brings them gifts, like books or toys or candy. + +One day, uncle Tom came to visit Sara and Ben. He had a big surprise for them. He had a new puppy! The puppy was small and fluffy and black. He had a red collar and a blue leash. He was adorable. + +Sara and Ben were very happy to see the puppy. They wanted to pet him and hug him and play with him. They asked uncle Tom what his name was. Uncle Tom said his name was Spot. He said he found him on the street and took him home. He said he wanted to keep him, but he needed to discuss it with Sara and Ben's mom and dad first. + +Sara and Ben hoped their mom and dad would say yes. They loved Spot and wanted him to be part of their family. They said they would help uncle Tom take care of him. They said they would feed him and walk him and teach him tricks. + +Uncle Tom smiled and thanked them. He said he was glad they liked Spot. He said he would talk to their mom and dad later. He said they could play with Spot for now. He said he had some more stories to tell them. + +Sara and Ben hugged uncle Tom and Spot. They were very excited. They ran to the backyard with Spot. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the woods behind their house. One day, they found a big axe on the ground. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. He picked up the axe and swung it around. "I can chop anything with this!" + +"No, Ben, put it down!" Sam said. He was scared of the axe. He thought Ben might hurt himself or someone else. "That axe is not for playing. It is for grown-ups. We should tell Mom or Dad." + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to keep the axe. He ran away from Sam, holding the axe high. He saw a big tree and ran towards it. He wanted to chop the tree. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Sam shouted. He ran after Ben, trying to catch him. He was worried that Ben would hit the tree and make it fall on them. + +Ben reached the tree and swung the axe hard. But he missed the tree and hit a rock instead. The axe bounced back and hit Ben on the head. Ben fell down and dropped the axe. He cried out loud. + +Sam reached Ben and saw blood on his head. He was scared and sad. He did not know what to do. He pointed at the axe and said, "See, Ben, see? That axe is bad. It hurt you. You should have listened to me." + +Then he heard Mom and Dad coming. They heard Ben's cry and ran to the woods. They saw Ben and Sam and the axe. They were shocked and angry. + +"Ben, Sam, what happened?" Mom asked. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She saw the wound on his head and said, "Oh, Ben, you are hurt. We need to take you to the doctor." + +Dad picked up the axe and said, "Where did you get this? This is very dangerous. You should never touch this. You could have killed yourself or your brother." + +Ben and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They told Mom and Dad how they found the axe and how Ben wanted to chop the tree and how Sam tried to stop him. They said they were sorry and they would never do it again. + +Mom and Dad were glad that Ben and Sam were alive and that they learned their lesson. They took Ben to the doctor and got him a bandage. They told Ben and Sam that they loved them and that they should always be careful and listen to each other. Ben and Sam hugged Mom and Dad and said they loved them too. They promised to be good brothers and to play safely. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their toys. Lily found a lemon in the fridge and cut it in half. She squeezed some juice into a cup and added some water and sugar. She stirred it with a spoon and tasted it. It was sour, but she liked it. + +"Max, do you want some lemonade?" she asked her brother. + +Max nodded and took the cup from her. He drank a big sip and made a funny face. He did not like it. It was too sour for him. He spit it out on the floor. + +"Yuck! This is bad lemonade!" he said. "You made it wrong!" + +Lily felt angry. She did not make it wrong. She made it how she liked it. She grabbed the cup from him and poured the rest of the lemonade on his head. + +"Hey! Stop that!" Max shouted. He was wet and sticky. He tried to wipe the lemonade off his hair. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the kitchen. She saw the mess on the floor and on Max. She saw the lemon and the sugar and the spoon. She saw Lily holding the empty cup. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They tried to explain. + +"We were playing chefs and we made lemonade and he spit it out and she poured it on me and we're sorry!" they said together. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy. She told them to clean up the floor and to put the lemon and the sugar and the spoon in the dishwasher. She told them to go to the bathroom and wash their hair. She told them to say sorry to each other and to share their toys. + +Lily and Max did what Mom said. They cleaned up the floor and put the things in the dishwasher. They went to the bathroom and washed their hair. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to play something else. They did not want to make lemonade again. It was too sour. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They jog and run and jump. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Sam says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They jog to the slide. They wait for their turn. They see a boy on the slide. He is very slow. He moves an inch at a time. He does not slide. He crawls. + +"Go faster!" Sam says. + +"Move!" Lily says. + +The boy does not listen. He crawls and crawls. Sam and Lily are mad. They want to slide. + +"Hey, you!" Sam says. "Why are you so slow?" + +The boy looks at Sam and Lily. He smiles. He says, "I like to crawl. It is fun. I can see the bugs and the dirt. Do you want to crawl with me?" + +Sam and Lily shake their heads. They do not like to crawl. They like to slide. They think the boy is silly. + +"No, thank you," Sam says. + +"We want to slide," Lily says. + +The boy shrugs. He says, "OK. Bye-bye." He crawls off the slide. He goes to find more bugs and dirt. + +Sam and Lily are glad. They go on the slide. They slide fast and smooth. They laugh and shout. They have fun. They like to slide. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play tricks on each other. One day, Jen found a lemon in the kitchen and had an idea. She cut the lemon in half and squeezed some juice into a cup. Then she filled the cup with water and put it on the table. She called Ben and said, "I made some juice for you. Do you want to try it?" + +Ben was thirsty and did not know Jen's plan. He took the cup and drank a big sip. He made a terrible face and spit out the juice. It was sour and bitter and made his tongue hurt. He said, "Yuck! What is this? This is not juice, this is lemon!" + +Jen laughed and said, "Ha ha, I got you! It is a trick. I put lemon in the water. You look so funny. You are silly." + +Ben was angry and sad. He did not like Jen's trick. He did not think it was funny. He said, "That is not nice. That is mean. You are mean. I don't want to play with you anymore." He ran away and cried.