diff --git "a/TinyStories_701.txt" "b/TinyStories_701.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_701.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +They decided to play somewhere else. They found a sandbox and a slide. They had fun and forgot about the man and the tap. They were happy and polite. They said please and thank you. They smiled and waved. They were not rude. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big door in the park. The door is brown and old. It has a sign that says "Do not enter". + +"What is behind the door?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a secret place," Mia says. + +They are curious. They want to see the secret place. They look around. No one is watching. They push the door. It opens. + +They enter the door. They see a lot of snow and ice. It is very cold. It is winter. But it is not winter outside. It is summer. + +"Wow! This is amazing!" Tom says. + +"Where are we?" Mia asks. + +They see a big castle. It is white and shiny. It has many windows and towers. It looks like a fairy tale. + +"Let's go to the castle!" Tom says. + +"OK. But be careful. We don't know who lives there," Mia says. + +They walk to the castle. They see a big gate. It is locked. They see a bell. It says "Ring for the Snow Queen". + +"Who is the Snow Queen?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is nice. Maybe she is not," Mia says. + +They are scared. They are also excited. They want to meet the Snow Queen. They ring the bell. The gate opens. + +They enter the gate. They see a lot of flowers and animals. They are all made of ice. They are beautiful. They are also strange. + +"Hello, children. Welcome to my winter wonderland," a voice says. + +They look up. They see a lady. She is wearing a white dress and a crown. She has long hair and blue eyes. She is smiling. She is the Snow Queen. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I am the Snow Queen. I rule this land. And you are my guests," she says. + +"Are you nice?" Mia asks. + +"That depends. Do you like winter?" she asks. + +They think. They like winter. But they also like summer. They like to play in the snow. But they also like to play in the sun. They don't know what to say. + +The Snow Queen laughs. She says, "Don't worry. I won't hurt you. I just want to show you my magic. Come with me. I have a surprise for you." + +They follow her. They enter the castle. They see a lot of unknown things. They are curious. They are also afraid. They wonder what the surprise is. They wonder if they can go back. They wonder what will happen next. +Ben was a boy who liked to jump. He jumped on his bed, he jumped on the sofa, he jumped on the grass. He jumped so high that he could see the birds in the sky. He wished he could jump like a bird and fly away. + +One day, he saw a birdcage in his neighbor's yard. Inside the cage was a blue bird with a yellow beak. The bird looked sad and lonely. Ben felt sorry for the bird. He wanted to help the bird escape. + +He waited until his neighbor was not looking. Then he jumped over the fence and ran to the birdcage. He opened the door and said to the bird, "Come on, bird, you can fly now. I will jump with you." + +The bird looked at Ben and said, "Thank you, boy, but I cannot fly. My wings are clipped. I have been in this cage for so long that I forgot how to fly. You are very kind, but you cannot help me." + +Ben was shocked and sad. He realized that he had made a mistake. He had not asked the bird if he wanted to leave the cage. He had not thought about the consequences of his action. He had not respected his neighbor's property. + +He said to the bird, "I'm sorry, bird, I did not know. I thought you wanted to be free. I thought I was doing a good thing. But I was wrong. I will put you back in the cage and close the door. I hope you will forgive me." + +The bird said, "It's okay, boy, I forgive you. You meant well. But you should not jump to conclusions. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not interfere with other people's lives. You should learn to be more careful and respectful." + +Ben nodded and said, "You are right, bird, I should. I have learned a lesson today. I will not jump to conclusions again. I will not take things that are not yours again. I will not interfere with other people's lives again. I will be more careful and respectful." + +He put the bird back in the cage and closed the door. He said goodbye to the bird and jumped back over the fence. He went home and told his mom what had happened. She hugged him and said, "I'm proud of you, Ben, for telling the truth and for learning from your mistake. You are a mighty boy, but you are also a good boy." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big box of play-dough and some cookie cutters. They rolled and shaped the play-dough into cookies and put them on a tray. + +"Let's bake them in the oven!" Lily said. She opened the oven door and slid the tray inside. "Be careful, it's hot!" Ben said. He turned the knob to make the oven light come on. They watched the play-dough cookies through the glass. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Rex, barking in the backyard. He sounded angry and scared. They ran to the window and saw a big black cat on the fence. Rex was jumping and trying to catch the cat. The cat hissed and scratched Rex's nose. + +"Rex, no!" Lily and Ben shouted. They ran outside to help their dog. They chased the cat away and hugged Rex. They checked his nose and saw a little bit of blood. "Poor Rex, you're hurt!" Lily said. She ran inside to get a band-aid and some water. + +When they came back to the kitchen, they saw something strange. The oven door was open and the tray was empty. The play-dough cookies were gone. "Where are they?" Ben asked. He looked around and saw some crumbs on the floor. He followed the crumbs and saw Rex under the table. Rex had a big smile and a full belly. He had eaten all the play-dough cookies. + +"Rex, you bad dog!" Lily said. She was angry and sad. She had worked hard to make the cookies. She wanted to share them with Ben and Mommy and Daddy. But Rex had made them disappear. "You're not helpful, you're naughty!" she said. + +Rex looked at Lily and wagged his tail. He licked her face and tried to say sorry. He didn't know the cookies were not real. He thought they were a treat for him. He loved Lily and Ben and wanted to make them happy. + +Lily and Ben looked at Rex and sighed. They couldn't stay mad at him for long. He was their best friend and he had protected them from the cat. They decided to forgive him and make some more cookies. But this time, they would use real dough and sugar and chocolate chips. And they would not leave them in the oven. They would watch them carefully and take them out when they were done. And they would share them with Rex, too. Because he was a good dog, most of the time. +Lily and Tom are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They want to make a road for their cars on the floor of their room. They use tape and paper to make the road. + +"Look, our road is very long and wide!" Lily says. "We can drive our cars fast and have fun!" + +"Yes, but we have to be careful not to crash into each other," Tom says. "We have to follow the rules of the road, like the big cars do." + +"What rules?" Lily asks. + +"Well, for example, we have to stop at the red light, and go at the green light," Tom says. "And we have to stay on our side of the road, and not cross the yellow line." + +"OK, I understand," Lily says. "That sounds organized and safe." + +They start to play with their cars, following the rules of the road. They have a lot of fun, and do not have any accidents. They are happy and proud of their road. + +The moral of the story is: following the rules of the road makes playing with cars more fun and safe. +Lily liked to play on the slide at the park. She liked to go fast and feel the wind in her hair. She liked to laugh and smile with her friends. + +One day, she saw a new boy at the park. He looked sad and scared. He did not play with anyone. He just sat on a bench and watched the other kids. + +Lily felt sorry for him. She wanted to be his friend. She was a compassionate girl. She knew how to be kind and gentle. + +She went to the bench and said hello to the boy. She asked him his name. He said his name was Sam. He said he was new in town. He said he missed his old home and his old friends. + +Lily said she understood. She said she had moved to a new home once too. She said it was hard to change, but it could also be fun. She said she would show him the slide and the swings and the sandbox. She said he could play with her and her friends. + +Sam smiled a little. He said thank you. He said he would like that. He took Lily's hand and followed her to the slide. He felt a little less sad and scared. He felt a little more happy and hopeful. He had made a new friend. +Tom and Mia like to help Mom in the kitchen. They put on their aprons and wash their hands. Mom says they can make sandwiches for lunch. She gives them bread, cheese, ham, and butter. + +Tom and Mia spread butter on the bread. They put cheese and ham on top. They fold the bread in half. They make four sandwiches. Mom smiles and says they are good helpers. + +Mom turns on the grill. She puts the sandwiches on the grill. She says they have to wait a little bit. The grill makes the cheese melt and the bread crispy. Tom and Mia watch the grill. They smell the yummy sandwiches. + +While they wait, they see a furry cat outside the window. The cat is black and white. It has a long tail and green eyes. It looks hungry and cold. Tom and Mia feel sorry for the cat. They ask Mom if they can give it some food. + +Mom says yes, but they have to be careful. She says the cat might be scared or angry. She says they have to be gentle and quiet. She gives them a bowl of milk and some bread crumbs. + +Tom and Mia go outside with the food. They put the bowl and the bread on the ground. They sit on the steps and wait. The cat sees the food. It comes closer. It sniffs the milk and the bread. It licks the milk and eats the bread. It purrs and rubs its head on the bowl. + +Tom and Mia smile and say hello to the cat. The cat looks at them. It comes closer. It lets them touch its fur. It is soft and warm. Tom and Mia like the cat. They ask Mom if they can keep it. + +Mom comes outside with the sandwiches. She sees the cat and the kids. She says the cat is cute and friendly. She says they can keep it if they want. She says they have to take good care of it. She says they have to give it a name. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They hug the cat and Mom. They say they want to name the cat Cheese. They say Cheese is their new friend. They take Cheese inside. They share their sandwiches with Cheese. They have a good lunch. +Sam and Lily were twins. They liked to play and have fun. But sometimes they did not behave. They did not listen to Mom and Dad. They made noise and mess. + +One day, Mom and Dad said they had a surprise. They said they were going on a holiday. Sam and Lily were happy. They wanted to see new things and have new fun. Mom and Dad said they had to pack their bags and get ready. + +They also said they had to behave. They said the holiday was a special place. They said there were rules and manners. They said they had to be quiet and polite. They said they had to respect the people there. + +Sam and Lily nodded. They said they would behave. But they did not really mean it. They thought the rules and manners were boring. They thought they could do whatever they wanted. + +They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time. They asked Mom and Dad where they were going. Mom and Dad smiled. They said it was a secret. They said they would see soon. + +They arrived at a big building. It had a sign that said "School for the Deaf". Mom and Dad said this was the holiday. They said they were going to stay there for a week. They said they were going to learn sign language and meet deaf children. + +Sam and Lily were shocked. They did not like this surprise. They did not want to learn sign language. They did not want to meet deaf children. They wanted to go somewhere else. + +They started to cry and whine. They said they wanted to go home. They said they hated this holiday. They said they did not care about the deaf. + +Mom and Dad were sad and angry. They said they were disappointed. They said they wanted to teach them a lesson. They said they wanted them to appreciate what they had. They said they wanted them to be kind and respectful. + +They said they had to stay. They said they had no choice. They said they had to behave. + +Sam and Lily realized they had made a mistake. They realized they had been rude and selfish. They realized they had hurt Mom and Dad. They realized they had to change. + +They said they were sorry. They said they would try. They said they would behave. + +They went inside the building. They met the teacher and the other children. They learned sign language and played games. They made friends and had fun. + +They learned a lot. They learned about the deaf. They learned about themselves. They learned to behave. +Tim and Kim went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play with the sand and the water. They made a big sand castle with a flag and a moat. They were very proud of their castle. + +But then a big wave came and washed away their castle. Tim and Kim were sad and angry. They cried and shouted. "It's not fair! We worked so hard!" they said. + +Mom and Dad came to comfort them. They hugged them and said, "It's okay, Tim and Kim. Sometimes things happen that we can't control. The wave didn't mean to ruin your castle. It's just part of nature. You can always make another castle, or something else. The important thing is that you have fun and enjoy the beach." + +Tim and Kim listened to Mom and Dad. They wiped their tears and smiled. They realized that Mom and Dad were right. They still had the sand and the water and each other. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are very wise and kind. We love you." + +They decided to make a new sand castle, but this time they made it higher and stronger. They also made some sand animals and people to live in the castle. They had a lot of fun and learned a lesson. They learned that sometimes things can be hard, but they can always hold on to their hope and their love. +Sara and Ben are on the same team. They like to play soccer with their friends. They wear red shirts and blue shorts. They are good at kicking the ball and passing to each other. + +One day, they have a big game against another team. They are excited and nervous. They want to win and have fun. They go to the park with their coach and their parents. They see the other team. They wear green shirts and yellow shorts. They look strong and fast. + +But then, the sky gets dark and cloudy. It starts to rain. The rain is cold and wet. It makes the grass slippery and muddy. The coach says they have to stop the game. They have to go home. Sara and Ben are sad and disappointed. They wanted to play and show their skills. + +"Can we play another day?" Sara asks the coach. + +"Of course, we can. We will reschedule the game when the weather is better. Don't worry, you did great today. You are a cute and smart team." The coach says. + +"Thank you, coach. You are nice and kind." Ben says. + +Sara and Ben smile and hug each other. They are still friends and teammates. They go home with their parents. They hope the sun will come out soon. They can't wait to play soccer again. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red tomato on a plant. They wanted to eat it. + +"Can we have the tomato?" Ben asked Lily. + +"Let's ask Mom," Lily said. They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. + +"Mom, can we have the tomato in the garden?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can share it," Mom said. "But be careful, it might be hot from the sun." + +Ben and Lily thanked Mom and ran back to the garden. They picked the tomato and looked at it. + +"It's so big and red," Ben said. + +"It smells good," Lily said. + +They decided to part the tomato in two. Ben used his hands to pull it apart. It was not easy, but he did it. He gave one half to Lily and kept the other. + +They bit into the tomato. It was juicy and sweet. But it was also hot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. "The tomato is hot!" + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. "The tomato is hot!" + +They dropped the tomato and ran to the hose. They sprayed water on their mouths. The water was cool and nice. + +"Ah, ah, ah!" Ben said. "The water is cool!" + +"Ah, ah, ah!" Lily said. "The water is cool!" + +They laughed and played with the water. They forgot about the tomato. They had fun in the garden. +Anna likes to play with her long hair. She makes braids, ponytails and bows. But sometimes her hair gets in her eyes and mouth. She does not like that. + +One day, she asks her mom, "Mom, can I have a haircut? My hair is too long and messy." + +Her mom smiles and says, "Sure, Anna. We can go to the salon and get you a haircut. Do you know how you want your hair to look?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She wants a playful haircut. She says, "I want my hair to be short and curly. Like a poodle." + +Her mom laughs and says, "Okay, Anna. That sounds fun. Let's go to the salon and see what they can do." + +They go to the salon and meet a nice lady. She is the hairdresser. She says, "Hello, Anna. I'm Lisa. I'm going to give you a haircut. What kind of haircut do you want?" + +Anna tells her, "I want my hair to be short and curly. Like a poodle." + +Lisa says, "That's a playful haircut. I like it. Let me get my scissors and curlers." + +She cuts Anna's hair and makes it curly. She shows Anna a mirror. Anna looks at herself and smiles. She likes her new haircut. She says, "Thank you, Lisa. I love my haircut. It's playful and cute." + +Lisa says, "You're welcome, Anna. You look adorable. I'm glad you like it." + +Anna hugs Lisa and says, "You're the best hairdresser ever." + +She runs to her mom and shows her her haircut. Her mom says, "Wow, Anna. You look amazing. I love your haircut. It's playful and pretty." + +Anna says, "Thank you, mom. I'm happy. Can we go to the park and play?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, Anna. Let's go to the park and play. You have a playful haircut and a playful heart." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Lily had a pink doll that she called Rose, and Ben had a blue car that he called Zoom. They pretended that Rose and Zoom were friends who went on adventures together. + +One day, they decided to play a game of hide and seek. Lily said, "I will hide and you will seek. You have to find me and Rose, but you can't look under the sofa. That's too easy." Ben said, "OK, I will count to ten and then I will look for you and Rose. But you can't look under the bed. That's too easy." They agreed on the rules and Lily ran to find a hiding spot. + +Ben counted to ten and then started to look for Lily and Rose. He looked behind the curtains, in the closet, and under the table. He could not find them. He thought, "Maybe they are in the kitchen or the bathroom." He went to check, but they were not there either. He was getting frustrated. He said, "Lily, where are you? This is not fun anymore." + +Lily heard Ben's voice and giggled. She and Rose were hiding in a very clever place. They were inside a big cardboard box that had a picture of a match on it. The box was on the shelf next to the fireplace. Lily had seen the box earlier and thought it was a good hiding spot. She said to Rose, "Shh, we have to remain quiet. Ben will never find us here. We are the best hiders ever." + +But Lily did not know that the box was not just a picture of a match. It was a real box of matches that her dad had left there by mistake. He had forgotten to put it away after lighting a candle. He did not know that Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek. He did not know that Lily and Rose were in the box. He did not know that the box was very important. + +He came into the living room and saw the candle. He thought, "I should blow out the candle. It is not safe to leave it on." He reached for the box of matches to move it away from the candle. He did not see Lily and Rose inside. He did not hear them scream. He did not feel the heat. He did not smell the smoke. He did not know that he had made a big mistake. +Lily was a hippo who liked to swim and play in the mud. She had many friends, but she wanted to marry a strong hippo who could protect her and make her happy. One day, she met Max, a big and strong hippo who said he liked her. Lily was very happy and said yes when Max asked her to marry him. + +They had a big wedding with all their friends and family. They ate lots of grass and fruit and danced in the water. Lily and Max kissed and said they loved each other. They went to their new home by the river and slept together. + +But the next day, Lily woke up and saw that Max was gone. She looked around and saw that he had taken all their food and some of her things. She felt very sad and angry. She ran to the river and saw Max with another hippo. He was laughing and kissing her. Lily shouted at him and asked him why he did that. Max said he didn't love her, he only wanted her food and things. He said he found a better hippo who was prettier and smarter than her. He told her to go away and leave him alone. + +Lily felt very hurt and cried. She had no food, no things, and no husband. She had no one to protect her and make her happy. She wished she never met Max. She wished she never married him. She was alone and hungry and sad. She had a very bad ending. +Tom and Lily are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. Today, they have a quiz. The quiz is about animals. Tom and Lily love animals. + +The teacher gives them the quiz. Tom and Lily look at the pictures and the words. They have to match them. Tom knows all the answers. He is very smart. He likes to read books about animals. He can say the names of many animals. + +Lily does not know all the answers. She is not very good at reading. She likes to draw animals. She can make them look pretty. But she does not know how to spell their names. She feels sad. She thinks she will fail the quiz. + +Tom sees that Lily is sad. He wants to help her. He whispers to her. "Lily, do you need help? I can tell you the answers. The teacher will not see us. It is dark in here." + +Lily looks at Tom. She smiles. She is happy that Tom is her friend. But she shakes her head. "No, Tom, thank you. But I want to do the quiz by myself. I want to try. Maybe I will know some answers. And maybe I will learn some new words. It is okay if I make mistakes. The teacher will help me." + +Tom nods. He understands. He is proud of Lily. He thinks she is very brave. He says, "Okay, Lily. You can do it. I believe in you. You are a good friend. And you are a good artist. Maybe you can teach me how to draw animals." + +Lily and Tom finish the quiz. They give it to the teacher. The teacher checks their answers. She smiles. She says, "Well done, Tom and Lily. You both did very well. You know a lot about animals. And you also know how to be kind and honest. You are good students. And you are good friends." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Sara draws a picture of a big flower. She is very happy with her picture. She shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I made a flower. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +Tom looks at the picture. He does not like it. He thinks it is too big and too pink. He wants to draw his own picture. He takes Sara's crayon and draws on her picture. He makes a big X on the flower. + +"No, I don't like it. It is ugly. This is better." Tom says. + +Sara sees what Tom did. She is very angry. She cries and shouts at Tom. + +"Tom, you are mean! You ruined my picture! Give me back my crayon!" Sara says. + +Tom does not listen. He laughs and runs away with the crayon. Sara chases him. They fight over the crayon. They push and pull and yell. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" a voice says. + +It is their teacher. She sees what is happening. She is not happy. She takes the crayon from Tom and gives it to Sara. She makes them sit in a corner and talk. + +"Sara, Tom, why are you fighting? What happened?" the teacher asks. + +Sara and Tom tell their stories. They both think they are right. They both think the other is wrong. They are still angry. + +The teacher sighs. She tries to help them. She tells them to say sorry and to share. She tells them to be nice and to respect each other's pictures. She tells them to use their words and not their hands. + +Sara and Tom listen. They think about what the teacher says. They look at each other. They feel a little sorry. They say sorry. They hug. They decide to draw a new picture together. They use different colors and shapes. They make a picture of a rainbow. They are happy with their picture. They show it to the teacher. + +"Look, teacher, we made a rainbow. Do you like it?" Sara and Tom ask. + +The teacher smiles. She likes it. She praises them. She puts their picture on the wall. She tells them they are good friends. She tells them they did a good job. + +Sara and Tom smile. They are proud of their picture. They are proud of themselves. They are friends again. They play with toys and draw more pictures. They have fun. They are happy. The end. +Lila loves horses. She likes to look at them, touch them, and feed them. She goes to the farm with her mom and dad every week. There are many horses at the farm. Some are big, some are small, some are brown, some are black. + +Lila's favorite horse is called Sunny. Sunny is a mild horse. He is not loud or fast or mean. He is gentle and calm and nice. He lets Lila pet his soft fur and give him carrots. He makes a happy sound when he sees Lila. + +One day, Lila's mom and dad have a surprise for her. They take her to the farm and show her a new horse. It is a baby horse. It is very small and cute. It has spots like Sunny. Lila's mom and dad say, "This is Sunny's baby. He is your horse. You can name him and take care of him." + +Lila is very happy. She hugs her mom and dad and thanks them. She looks at the baby horse and smiles. She thinks of a name for him. She says, "I will call him Spot. He is my horse. He is mild like Sunny. I love him." +Tom and Sue liked to play with their toy train. They had many cars and tracks and made a big loop in their room. They pretended to be the driver and the passenger and went on trips to different places. + +One day, their cousin Ben came to visit. He was older and wealthy. He had many toys and games and did not like to share. He saw the train and wanted to play with it. He said, "This is a baby train. Let me test it and see if it works." + +He grabbed the train and pulled it hard. He broke some of the cars and tracks. He laughed and said, "This train is no good. It is too weak and slow. You need a better train like mine." + +Tom and Sue were angry and sad. They loved their train and did not want Ben to break it. They said, "No, Ben. This is our train. You are mean and rude. You cannot play with it. Go away." + +Ben was mad and tried to take the train again. He pushed Tom and Sue and made them fall. He said, "I can do what I want. I am wealthy and you are poor. I have more toys and games than you. You have to share with me." + +Tom and Sue cried and called for their mom. She heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the broken train and the fight. She scolded Ben and said, "Ben, you are wrong. You cannot break other people's toys and hurt them. You have to be kind and respectful. You have to apologize and help fix the train." + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I am sorry, Tom and Sue. I was selfish and mean. I did not test the train. I broke it. I will help you fix it and play nicely with you." + +Tom and Sue forgave Ben and thanked him. They fixed the train and played together. They had fun and learned to share. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toy guns. They have two toy guns, one red and one blue. They pretend to be cowboys and robbers. + +One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many matches. They are curious. They want to try the matches. + +"Look, Sam, matches!" Tom says. "Let's make a fire!" + +"No, Tom, matches are dangerous!" Sam says. "Mom and dad say we can't play with matches!" + +But Tom does not listen. He takes a match and strikes it on the box. It makes a spark and a flame. Tom is happy. He holds the match near the blue toy gun. + +"Bang, bang, Sam, I shoot you!" Tom says. + +But the blue toy gun is not a toy. It is a real gun. It has bullets inside. When Tom puts the match near the gun, the gun explodes. It makes a loud noise and smoke. Tom drops the match and the gun. He is scared and hurt. He cries. + +Sam is shocked. He runs to Tom and sees blood on his hand. He is scared and sad. He cries too. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Sam says. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, we should not play with matches and guns!" + +He hugs Tom and tries to stop the blood. He calls for help. He hopes Tom will be fine. He wishes they never found the box. He wishes they played with the red toy gun. The red toy gun is a toy. It is empty. It does not hurt anyone. +Sam liked to whistle. He whistled all the time. He whistled when he played, when he ate, when he brushed his teeth. He whistled so loud that his mom and dad had to cover their ears. + +One day, Sam went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide. He wanted to go on it. He ran to the slide and whistled. He did not see that there was a girl waiting in line. He pushed her aside and climbed up the ladder. The girl was sad and angry. She cried and told her mom. + +Sam slid down the slide and whistled. He did not care that he hurt the girl. He wanted to go again. He ran to the slide and whistled. He did not see that there was a boy waiting in line. He pushed him aside and climbed up the ladder. The boy was sad and angry. He cried and told his dad. + +Sam slid down the slide and whistled. He did not care that he hurt the boy. He wanted to go again. He ran to the slide and whistled. He did not see that there was a dinosaur waiting in line. He pushed it aside and climbed up the ladder. The dinosaur was sad and angry. It roared and chased Sam. + +Sam was scared. He slid down the slide and ran to his mom. He whistled for help. But his mom did not hear him. She was busy talking to the girl's mom and the boy's dad. They were sorry that Sam was so rude. They gave their children some candy to make them feel better. + +Sam reached his mom and hugged her. He saw the candy in the girl's and the boy's hands. He wanted some too. He asked his mom for candy. But his mom said no. She said that he had to say sorry to the girl and the boy and the dinosaur first. She said that whistling was not nice when it hurt others. She said that he had to be kind and share. + +Sam did not want to say sorry. He did not want to be kind and share. He wanted candy. He whistled and whined. But his mom did not give him any. She gave him a lemon instead. She said that it was sour, like his attitude. + +Sam bit the lemon. He made a face. It was sour. It made his mouth hurt. He spit it out. He cried and said sorry. He said that he did not want to whistle anymore. He said that he wanted to be kind and share. + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said that she was proud of him. She said that he learned his lesson. She said that he could have some candy if he was nice to the girl and the boy and the dinosaur. + +Sam nodded and wiped his tears. He went to the girl and the boy and the dinosaur. He said sorry and gave them a hug. He asked them if they wanted to play with him. They said yes and smiled. They shared their candy with him. They went on the slide together. They had fun. They did not whistle. They laughed. +Tom and Lily were excited to go to the cafe with Mom. They liked the cafe because it had a big window where they could see cars and birds and people. They also liked the cafe because it had yummy toast with jam and butter. + +Mom said they could each choose one toast. Tom wanted toast with strawberry jam. Lily wanted toast with grape jam. They told the lady at the counter what they wanted and she smiled. She said, "That will be four dollars, please." + +Mom gave the lady four dollars and said, "Thank you." The lady gave Mom a receipt and said, "Your toast will be ready soon. You can sit over there." She pointed to a table near the window. + +Tom and Lily ran to the table and sat on the chairs. They looked out the window and saw a big red truck and a yellow bike and a black cat. They said, "Wow, look at that!" They were happy. + +Soon, the lady brought their toast on a plate. She said, "Here you go, enjoy your toast." She put the plate on the table and left. Tom and Lily picked up their toast and took a big bite. They said, "Mmm, this is good!" They ate their toast and drank some juice. They thanked Mom for taking them to the cafe. They had a fun time. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog is friendly and likes to lick their faces. Lily and Ben laugh and pet the dog. + +"Hello, doggy. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He does not have a name tag. + +"Maybe we can give him a name," Ben says. "How about Mark? He has a mark on his ear." + +Lily nods. "Mark is a good name. Do you like it, Mark?" + +Mark barks again and licks Lily's cheek. He likes his new name. + +Lily and Ben play with Mark for a while. They throw a ball and Mark runs to catch it. They give him some water and a biscuit. They hug him and tell him he is a good boy. + +Then they see a lady walking towards them. She has a big purse on her shoulder. She looks angry and worried. + +"Mark! Mark! Where have you been?" she shouts. "You ran away from me. I was looking for you everywhere." + +She reaches them and grabs Mark by his collar. She scolds him and puts him on a leash. + +"Thank you for finding my dog," she says to Lily and Ben. "He is very naughty and silly. He likes to chase squirrels and birds. He does not listen to me." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They like Mark and they want to play with him more. + +"Can we be his friends?" Lily asks. + +The lady smiles and softens her voice. + +"Of course you can. He likes you too. He is just a bit silly sometimes. But he is also very sweet and loyal. He needs a lot of love and attention. What are your names?" + +"I'm Lily and this is Ben," Lily says. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily and Ben. I'm Mrs. Jones. Mark is my dog. I'm sorry he ran away from me. He saw a squirrel and he got excited. He is still a puppy and he needs to learn some manners." + +"Can we come and visit him sometimes?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. I live in the blue house on the corner. You can come and play with him anytime. Just knock on the door and ask for Mark. He will be happy to see you." + +Lily and Ben smile. They say goodbye to Mark and Mrs. Jones. They promise to come and visit soon. They walk back to their mom, who is waiting for them on a bench. They tell her about their new friend Mark and his silly adventures. They hope he will not run away again. They think he is the best dog ever. +Tim and Lily were playing cowboys and robbers in the garden. Tim had a pistol that made a loud noise when he pulled the trigger. Lily had a scarf that she tied around her neck like a bandana. They ran around the trees and bushes, pretending to shoot and hide from each other. + +"Bang! Bang! I got you, robber!" Tim shouted, pointing his pistol at Lily. + +"No, you didn't, cowboy! I'm too fast for you!" Lily said, ducking behind a flower pot. + +They laughed and chased each other some more, until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" Mom said from the kitchen window. + +"OK, Mom, we're coming!" Tim and Lily said, dropping their pistol and scarf on the grass. + +They ran inside and washed their hands, then sat down at the table. Mom had made them their favorite sandwiches and juice. They ate and drank, telling Mom about their game. + +"That sounds like fun, but remember to be careful with your pistol, Tim. It's only a toy, but it can still hurt someone if you're not careful," Mom said. + +"I know, Mom, I'm always careful. I only shoot at Lily, and she knows it's a game," Tim said. + +"And I always dodge his shots, Mom. I'm a good robber," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and gave them each a hug and a kiss. + +"You're both very sweet, and I love you very much. Now, how about a nap? You must be tired after all that running and shooting," Mom said. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They were feeling sleepy after their lunch. They followed Mom to their bedroom, where she tucked them in and read them a story. They closed their eyes and listened to her voice, feeling warm and cozy. + +Soon, they fell asleep, dreaming of cowboys and robbers. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a basketball. They bounce it and throw it in a hoop. They are strong and fast. + +One day, they see a big wall. It is white and boring. They have an idea. They find some paint and brushes. They want to make the wall pretty. + +"Let's paint the wall with our basketball!" Tom says. + +"Yes, that sounds fun!" Sam agrees. + +They dip the basketball in the paint. They throw it at the wall. The paint makes splashes of color. They make red, blue, yellow, and green splashes. They laugh and clap. + +The wall looks like a rainbow. Tom and Sam are happy. They paint their names with the brushes. They are proud of their work. + +They hear a voice. It is the owner of the wall. He is angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing? You are ruining my wall!" he shouts. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the paint and brushes. They run away with their basketball. + +They are sorry. They did not know the wall was not theirs. They just wanted to make it pretty. They hope the owner will forgive them. +Lily and Ben like to play in the kitchen. They find a big bowl and a spoon. They want to make a cake. They look for things to mix in the bowl. + +They see a jar of honey. They open it and pour some honey in the bowl. They see a bag of flour. They open it and pour some flour in the bowl. They see a bottle of milk. They open it and pour some milk in the bowl. They see a box of eggs. They open it and take out some eggs. They crack them and put them in the bowl. + +They use the spoon to mix everything. They make a big mess. The bowl is full of sticky goo. They think it looks yummy. + +They see a big oven. They want to bake their cake. They open the oven door. It is very hot. They do not know it is dangerous. They try to put the bowl in the oven. + +"Ouch!" Lily screams. She burns her hand on the oven door. She drops the bowl. It breaks on the floor. The goo spills everywhere. + +"Ouch!" Ben screams. He steps on a piece of the bowl. It cuts his heel. He bleeds on the floor. + +Mom hears them scream. She runs to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She sees Lily and Ben crying. She is very angry and very scared. + +She takes Lily and Ben to the bathroom. She puts cold water on their hand and heel. She puts bandages on them. She tells them they are very naughty. She tells them they are not allowed to play in the kitchen. She tells them they have to clean up the mess. + +Lily and Ben are very sorry. They are very hurt. They are very sad. They wish they did not try to make a cake. They wish they listened to Mom. They have a bad day. +One day, a little frog was bored. He wanted to have some fun. He saw the sun shining in the sky. He thought, maybe I can jump and touch the sun. That would be fun. + +He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the sun. He jumped so high that he landed in a big pile of mud. He was dirty and smelly. He felt sad and silly. + +A big cow saw the frog and laughed. She said, why did you jump so high? You cannot touch the sun. You are just a frog. You should be happy with what you have. + +The frog felt ashamed. He said, you are right. I was foolish. I wanted to be something I am not. I should be happy with what I can do. I can swim and hop and sing. That is enough for me. + +He washed himself in the pond and thanked the cow. He learned his lesson. He never tried to jump and touch the sun again. He was happy with being a frog. +Lily wanted to go outside and play in the snow. She put on her brown jacket, her hat and her gloves. She asked her mom, "Can I go now?" + +Mom said, "Yes, but be careful. Don't go too far and come back soon." + +Lily nodded and ran outside. She saw a big hill of snow. She wanted to make a snowman. She rolled a big ball of snow for the body. She rolled a smaller ball of snow for the head. She found two sticks for the arms, a carrot for the nose and some rocks for the eyes and the mouth. + +She tried to lift the head on top of the body, but it was too heavy. She pushed and pushed, but it did not move. She felt sad. She wanted to succeed. + +She saw a boy walking by. He had a red jacket and a shovel. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you need help?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I want to make a snowman, but I can't lift the head." + +Ben said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Here, use my shovel. We can dig a hole in the body and put the head in it." + +Lily and Ben worked together. They dug a hole in the body and lifted the head in it. They fixed the arms, the nose and the face. They made a snowman. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very nice. We did it. We succeeded." + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are very nice too. We made a great snowman. Do you want to play some more?" + +Lily said, "Yes, let's play. But first, let's give our snowman a jacket. He might be cold." + +They took off their jackets and wrapped them around the snowman. They laughed and played in the snow. They had fun. They made a new friend. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play with hats. They had many hats of different colors and shapes. They liked to pretend they were pirates, or kings, or animals with their hats. + +One day, they found a new hat in the park. It was a big hat with feathers and jewels. It looked very fancy and pretty. Tom and Sue both wanted to wear it. + +"I saw it first!" Tom said. "It is my hat!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Sue said. "It is my hat!" + +They started to pull the hat from each other. They were very angry and rude. They did not care about their friendship. + +A fierce dog saw them fighting. He liked hats too. He thought the hat was a toy. He ran towards them and barked loudly. He wanted to take the hat. + +Tom and Sue were scared of the dog. They let go of the hat and ran away. The dog grabbed the hat and ran away too. He tore the hat with his teeth and made a mess. + +Tom and Sue were sad. They lost the hat and their friendship. They realized they were wrong. They should have shared the hat and played nicely. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They learned their lesson. They decided to number their hats and take turns wearing them. They were friends again. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big dog with brown hair. The dog is friendly and wants to play too. + +"Hello, dog!" Anna says. She pets the dog's hair. The dog wags its tail. + +"Can we play with you, dog?" Ben asks. He throws a stick. The dog runs after the stick and brings it back. + +The dog likes Anna and Ben. They play for a long time. They are happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a fire truck. The fire truck has a siren and a horn. The noise is scary. + +The dog stops playing. It listens to the noise. It is alert. It barks. + +"What is that, dog?" Anna asks. She is scared too. + +"It is a fire truck, Anna," Ben says. He knows some big words. "It helps people when there is a fire." + +"Is there a fire, Ben?" Anna asks. She looks around. + +"I don't know, Anna," Ben says. He looks around too. + +They see smoke in the sky. It is far away. They are not in danger. + +The dog stops barking. It listens to Anna and Ben. It is calm. It licks their faces. + +"Don't worry, dog," Anna says. She hugs the dog. "We are safe." + +"Yes, dog," Ben says. He hugs the dog too. "We are safe and we are your friends." + +The dog wags its tail. It is happy. It has Anna and Ben. They are its friends. They play some more. They are not scared of the noise. They are brave. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. They also like to eat muffins. Muffins are yummy and soft and sweet. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park with their moms. They have fun on the swings and the slides and the grass. Then their moms say it is time for a snack. They give them each a muffin. Lily gets a blueberry muffin and Ben gets a chocolate muffin. + +Lily and Ben sit on a bench and eat their muffins. They say, "Mmm, these are good muffins!" They smile and laugh. But then a silly bird comes. The bird is hungry and wants a muffin too. The bird flies down and grabs Ben's muffin from his hand. Ben says, "Hey, that's my muffin! Give it back, bird!" But the bird flies away with the muffin. + +Ben is sad. He misses his muffin. He says, "I want my muffin. I don't have a muffin now." Lily sees Ben is sad. She wants to help him. She says, "Don't be sad, Ben. I have a muffin. You can have some of my muffin. We can share it." She breaks her muffin in half and gives one half to Ben. + +Ben is happy. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Your muffin is yummy too." He eats his half of the muffin. Lily eats her half of the muffin. They say, "Mmm, these are good muffins!" They smile and laugh. The silly bird watches them and feels sorry. The bird says, "Tweet, tweet, I'm sorry. I was hungry. Can I have some muffin too?" Lily and Ben look at the bird. They say, "No, bird. You took Ben's muffin. That was not nice. You have to find your own food." The bird flies away and looks for something else to eat. Lily and Ben finish their muffins and go back to play. They are happy and full. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to find rocks and make shapes with them. Sara found a lovely rock that was shiny and smooth. She put it in her pocket. + +Ben saw Sara's rock and wanted it. He ran to her and said, "Give me your rock! It is mine!" He tried to grab it from her pocket. + +Sara was angry. She said, "No, it is not yours! It is mine! I found it first!" She pushed Ben away. + +Ben was angry too. He said, "You are mean! I want your rock!" He pushed Sara back. + +They started to fight and shout. They both demanded the rock. + +A lady who worked in the park saw them. She came to them and said, "Stop fighting! What is the problem?" + +Sara and Ben told her about the rock. The lady said, "You both need to share and be nice. How about you take turns with the rock? You can each have it for five minutes, and then give it to the other." + +Sara and Ben thought about it. They did not want to fight anymore. They said, "OK, we will try that." + +The lady smiled and said, "Good. That is a lovely rock. I am sure you can both enjoy it." + +Sara and Ben thanked the lady and started to play with the rock. They took turns and said sorry to each other. They were happy again. +Ben likes to organize his things. He has a notebook where he draws and writes his name. He puts his notebook in his backpack every day. He is proud of his notebook. + +One day, Ben comes home from school and looks for his notebook. He cannot find it in his backpack. He feels sad and confused. He asks his mom, "Mom, where is my notebook?" + +Mom says, "I don't know, Ben. Did you leave it at school?" + +Ben shakes his head. He remembers putting his notebook in his backpack. He says, "No, Mom. I put it in my backpack. Someone took it. Who took my notebook?" + +Mom says, "Maybe someone borrowed it by mistake. Don't worry, Ben. We can call your teacher and ask if she saw your notebook." + +Ben feels angry. He does not like it when someone takes his things without asking. He says, "No, Mom. I don't want to call the teacher. I want my notebook back. It is mine. I organized it. I want to see my drawings and my name." + +Mom says, "I understand, Ben. But maybe the person who took your notebook did not mean to hurt you. Maybe they liked your drawings and your name. Maybe they wanted to show you how much they admire you." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes it when people like his drawings and his name. He says, "Maybe, Mom. But they should have asked me first. That is not nice. That is rude." + +Mom says, "You are right, Ben. That is not nice. That is rude. Maybe you can talk to the person who took your notebook and tell them how you feel. Maybe they will say sorry and give it back to you." + +Ben says, "Maybe, Mom. But I still want my notebook back. It is my favorite thing. I worked hard to organize it." + +Mom says, "I know, Ben. I hope you get your notebook back soon. I love you." + +Ben says, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for helping me." +Lily and Tom like to play in the park. They see a big mill with four arms that spin in the wind. They run to the mill and look at it. + +"Wow, it is so big and cool!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. Do you want to swing on the rope?" Tom asks. He points to a rope that hangs from one of the arms. + +Lily nods and smiles. She grabs the rope and climbs on it. Tom pushes her gently and she swings back and forth. + +"Whee, this is fun!" Lily shouts. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +Tom waits for his turn. He watches Lily swing and laughs. He likes to see her happy. + +They swing on the rope until they are tired. Then they sit on the grass and eat some cookies. They look at the mill and the sky. They are happy. They are friends. +Jill and Ben were going to the park with Mom and Dad. They had a big cooler with snacks and drinks. They were very happy and excited. + +But when they got to the park, the sky was gloomy and dark. It looked like it was going to rain. Mom and Dad said they had to hurry and find a place to sit. Jill and Ben helped them carry the cooler and the blanket. + +They found a nice spot under a big tree. Mom and Dad said they would unpack the cooler and set up the blanket. Jill and Ben ran to the swings and the slide. They had fun playing and laughing. + +But then they heard a loud boom. It was thunder. They saw a flash of light. It was lightning. They got scared and ran back to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad said they had to pack up and go home. Jill and Ben were sad and disappointed. + +They grabbed the cooler and the blanket. But as they were walking to the car, they heard a loud crack. It was the tree. It had been hit by lightning. It fell down and crushed the cooler and the blanket. Mom and Dad screamed and pulled Jill and Ben away. They were safe, but the cooler and the blanket were ruined. Jill and Ben cried and cried. They had no snacks and drinks. They had no fun. They had a bad day. +Lily loved to read novels. Novels were books with many pages and stories. She had a big box of novels in her room. She liked to pick one and set it on her bed. Then she would lie down and read it. + +One day, she found a new novel in the box. It had a picture of a dragon on the cover. Lily liked dragons. She thought they were amazing. She set the novel on her bed and opened it. She read the first page. It said: + +"Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who wanted to save a princess from a dragon. He rode his horse to the dragon's cave. He had a sword and a shield. He was not afraid of the dragon." + +Lily wanted to know what happened next. She turned the page. But before she could read more, she heard a voice. + +"Lily, it's time for lunch. Come downstairs, please." + +It was her mom. Lily did not want to stop reading. She wanted to see the knight and the dragon. She said: + +"Mom, can I read a little more? I found a new novel. It has a dragon. It is amazing." + +Her mom smiled. She knew Lily loved novels. She said: + +"Okay, Lily. You can read a little more. But don't forget to eat. You need to be strong and healthy. Like the knight." + +Lily nodded. She thanked her mom. She turned back to the novel. She read more and more. She saw the knight and the dragon fight. She saw the princess and the knight hug. She saw the dragon fly away. She was happy. She finished the novel. She set it down. She got up and went downstairs. She was hungry. She ate her lunch. She told her mom about the novel. She said: + +"Mom, it was an amazing novel. I liked it a lot. Can I read another one later?" + +Her mom hugged her. She said: + +"Of course, Lily. You can read another one later. I'm glad you enjoy reading novels. They are good for your imagination. And your vocabulary." + +Lily smiled. She loved her mom. And she loved novels. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. He pulls on the flap. + +"No, wait!" Lily says. She pushes on the flap. "It might be a trap!" + +They tug and push on the box. They make a lot of noise. The box does not open. + +"What is happening?" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes out of the house. She sees Tom and Lily and the box. + +"Mom, we want to see what is in the box!" Tom says. + +"Mom, we don't know what is in the box!" Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She says, "The box is a surprise for you. I made it for you. It is a fort. You can play inside it. But you have to be careful. The box is not very strong. You have to rub it gently, not pull and push it." + +Tom and Lily look at the box. They see a door and a window cut out of it. They see pictures and stickers on it. They think it is a very nice fort. + +"Wow, Mom, you made this for us?" Tom says. + +"Thank you, Mom, it is so pretty!" Lily says. + +Mom nods. She says, "You're welcome. I'm proud of you for being friends and sharing. Now, you can go inside and have fun. But remember, rub it gently, okay?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will rub it gently." + +They hug Mom and then go inside the fort. They play with blocks and cars. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She watches them from the window. She thinks they are very sweet. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower with all their blocks, but they had a problem. Tim liked to use red blocks and Kim liked to use blue blocks. They did not want to share their blocks or mix their colors. + +"I want a red tower!" Tim said. + +"I want a blue tower!" Kim said. + +They started to build their own towers on opposite sides of the room. They did not talk to each other or look at each other. They were angry and sad. + +But then, something happened. A big dog came into the room. The dog was filthy. He had mud and dirt all over his fur. He saw the blocks and thought they were toys. He ran to Tim's tower and knocked it down with his paw. He ran to Kim's tower and knocked it down with his nose. He barked and wagged his tail. He thought he was having fun. + +Tim and Kim were shocked. They saw their towers fall down and their blocks scatter. They saw the filthy dog ruin their blocks. They felt scared and mad. + +"Go away, dog!" Tim shouted. + +"Bad dog!" Kim cried. + +They ran to each other and hugged. They forgot about their colors and their anger. They wanted to be safe and together. They wanted to unite. + +They saw a big box in the corner of the room. They grabbed some blocks and ran to the box. They put the blocks inside the box and climbed in. They closed the box and made a new tower. They did not care about the colors. They used red and blue and yellow and green. They made a rainbow tower. + +They smiled and laughed. They were happy and proud. + +"We made a new tower!" Tim said. + +"We united our blocks!" Kim said. + +They hugged and kissed. They were friends and twins. They loved each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big hive on a tree. The hive was full of bees. The bees made honey. + +"Look, Ben, honey!" Lily said. "I want some honey. Can we get some?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, we can't. The bees will sting us. They don't like us to touch their hive. It is their home." + +Lily did not listen. She wanted honey. She found a stick and threw it at the hive. The stick hit the hive and made a loud noise. The bees were angry. They came out of the hive and flew around. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. "The bees are coming!" + +Lily was scared. She dropped the stick and ran away. But the bees followed her. They buzzed and stung her. Lily cried and cried. + +Ben ran to get help. He found their mom and dad. They came to the garden and saw Lily and the bees. They used a spray to release Lily from the bees. They took her inside and put some cream on her stings. + +Lily was very sorry. She learned her lesson. She said sorry to Ben and to the bees. She never threw sticks at hives again. She also learned a new word: blue. That was the color of her stings. +Lila and Ben loved to play in the garden. They liked to run, jump, and hide among the flowers. Lila's favorite flower was the sunflower. She liked how it was big and yellow and smiled at the sun. + +One day, Lila saw a sunflower that was very far away. It was on the other side of the fence, in a field. She wanted to see it up close. She said to Ben, "Look, Ben, a sunflower! Can we go there?" + +Ben looked at the sunflower. He saw that it was distant. He also saw that the fence had a sign that said "Keep Out". He said to Lila, "No, Lila, we can't go there. It is not our garden. It is someone else's garden. And the sign says we have to stay away." + +Lila was sad. She really wanted to see the sunflower. She said to Ben, "But it is so pretty. And it is lonely. Maybe it wants to be our friend." + +Ben shook his head. He said to Lila, "No, Lila, it is not lonely. It has many friends. Look, there are many other sunflowers in the field. They are all happy together. And we have many friends too. Look, there are many other flowers in our garden. They are all happy with us." + +Lila looked at the sunflowers in the field. She saw that Ben was right. They were all happy together. She looked at the flowers in their garden. She saw that Ben was right. They were all happy with them. She smiled at Ben. She said to Ben, "You are right, Ben. We don't need to go there. We have everything we need here. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +Ben smiled back at Lila. He said to Lila, "You are welcome, Lila. You are a good friend too. Come on, let's play some more." + +They ran, jumped, and hid among the flowers. They were happy and had fun. They did not go to the distant sunflower. They did not know that the sunflower was not happy. They did not know that the sunflower was sad. They did not know that the sunflower wanted to be their friend. They did not know that the sunflower had a secret. +Tim and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many fish. Tim and Lily liked to watch the fish swim and jump. + +"Can we feed the fish, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we have some bread in the bag. But don't throw too much, okay?" Mom said. + +Tim and Lily took some bread and broke it into small pieces. They threw the pieces into the pond. The fish came to eat the bread. They made bubbles and splashes. + +"Look, Mom, the fish are hungry!" Tim said. + +"Yes, they are. But be careful, don't get too close to the water," Mom said. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They kept feeding the fish. But then, Tim saw something shiny in the pond. It was a ring. Tim wanted to get the ring. He leaned over the water and reached for it. + +"Tim, no!" Mom shouted. + +But it was too late. Tim lost his balance and fell into the pond. The water was cold and wet. Tim felt scared. He cried. + +"Help, help!" Tim yelled. + +Mom ran to the pond. She saw Tim in the water. She was worried. She removed her shoes and jumped into the pond. She grabbed Tim and pulled him out. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted the ring. It was shiny," Tim said. + +"It's okay, Tim. I'm glad you're safe. But don't do that again. It's dangerous. The ring is not important," Mom said. + +She hugged Tim and wrapped him in a towel. She checked him for any cuts or bruises. He was fine, just wet and cold. + +Lily watched from the shore. She felt sorry for Tim. She also felt a little angry. She thought Tim was crazy. He scared her and Mom. He made the fish go away. She liked the fish. + +"Tim, you're crazy. You scared the fish. I liked the fish," Lily said. + +Tim looked at Lily. He felt bad. He didn't mean to scare the fish. He liked the fish too. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to scare the fish. I liked the fish too," Tim said. + +Lily looked at Tim. She saw that he was sorry. She felt better. She still loved Tim. He was her brother. + +"It's okay, Tim. I still love you. You're my brother," Lily said. + +She gave Tim a hug. Tim smiled. He was happy. He loved Lily too. She was his sister. + +Mom smiled too. She was proud of Tim and Lily. They were her children. She loved them both. She took them to the car. She drove them home. She gave them a warm bath and a hot chocolate. She read them a story. She tucked them in bed. She kissed them good night. + +"Good night, Tim. Good night, Lily. I love you both," Mom said. + +"Good night, Mom. We love you too," Tim and Lily said. + +They closed their eyes. They dreamed of fish. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big piece of cheese in the kitchen. They both wanted to eat it, but it was too hard to break. + +"Let me have it!" Lily said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I am stronger than you!" + +They pulled and pulled on the cheese, but it did not move. They started to struggle and fight over the cheese. They did not share or say sorry. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was a red cat who smelled the cheese. The cat jumped on the table and grabbed the cheese with its teeth. It ran away with the cheese, leaving Lily and Ben with nothing. + +"Hey, come back!" Lily and Ben shouted. "That's our cheese!" + +But it was too late. The cat was gone, and so was the cheese. Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt sad. They realized they had been greedy and silly. They had lost their cheese and their fun. + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. They learned to be kind and share. They decided to find something else to play with, and to be careful of red cats. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play with hoops. They had many hoops of different colors and sizes. They would roll them, spin them, jump through them, and make shapes with them. They had a lot of fun with their hoops. + +One day, a new girl came to their school. Her name was Cara. She had a big hoop that was shiny and had glitter on it. She said it was very expensive and special. She said she was wealthy and her parents bought her the best toys. She said her hoop was better than any other hoop. + +Anna and Ben wanted to see Cara's hoop. They asked her if they could play with it. But Cara said no. She said her hoop was too good for them. She said they were poor and their hoops were old and boring. She said she would not share her hoop with anyone. She said she was the only one who could have fun with it. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like Cara. They thought she was mean and selfish. They went away and played with their own hoops. They tried to forget about Cara and her hoop. + +But Cara was not happy either. She had no friends to play with. She only had her hoop. She rolled it, spun it, jumped through it, and made shapes with it. But she felt lonely and bored. She wished she had someone to share her hoop with. She looked at Anna and Ben and saw them laughing and having fun. She felt sorry and jealous. + +She decided to go to Anna and Ben and say sorry. She asked them if they would be her friends and play with her. She said she would share her hoop with them. She said she learned that being wealthy is not as important as being kind and generous. She said she learned that having fun is better when you have friends. + +Anna and Ben were surprised and happy. They forgave Cara and welcomed her. They said they would be her friends and play with her. They said they did not care about her hoop. They said they liked her for who she was. They said they learned that being poor is not as bad as being lonely and rude. They said they learned that being happy is more than having things. + +They all played together with their hoops. They rolled them, spun them, jumped through them, and made shapes with them. They had a lot of fun with their hoops. They remained friends and shared their hoops. They were happy. +Tom and Lily went to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the toys and the books and the clothes. Mom said they could have a treat if they were good. + +But Tom and Lily were not good. They ran away from Mom and hid in a store. They saw a big blue door that said "Do not enter". They were curious and wanted to see what was behind it. + +They opened the door and went inside. It was dark and cold and scary. There were boxes and wires and machines. They heard a loud noise and saw a man with a tool. He looked angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, what are you doing here? This is not a place for kids. Get out of here, now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared and wanted to go back to Mom. They ran to the door, but it was locked. They tried to open it, but it did not move. They banged on it and cried for help, but no one heard them. + +The man came closer and grabbed them by the arms. He said he was going to call the police and they were in big trouble. Tom and Lily wished they had listened to Mom and stayed with her. They were sorry and sad and trapped. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play cowboys and robbers. Tom has a hat and a pistol. Sam has a scarf and a bag. They run around the yard and pretend to shoot and catch each other. + +"Bang, bang, you are dead, robber!" Tom shouts and points his pistol at Sam. + +"No, I am not, cowboy! I have a trick!" Sam says and throws his bag at Tom. The bag is full of feathers. The feathers fly everywhere and make Tom sneeze. + +"Ha, ha, I got you, cowboy! You are covered in feathers!" Sam laughs and runs away. + +Tom chases Sam and tries to wipe off the feathers. They run past the window where Mom and Dad are watching. Mom and Dad smile and applaud. They think Tom and Sam are very funny and wild. + +"Look at them, they are having so much fun!" Mom says. + +"Yes, they are. They have great imaginations!" Dad says. + +Tom and Sam hear Mom and Dad applaud. They stop and look at the window. They see Mom and Dad waving and clapping. They feel happy and proud. They wave and clap back. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Tom and Sam say. + +They hug each other and go back to their game. They are the best cowboys and robbers in the world. +Lily and Ben were camping with their mom and dad near the big lake. They had a tent to sleep in and a fire to cook on. They liked to play in the water and look for fish and frogs. + +One day, they found a small boat on the shore. It had a sail made of cloth and a stick. Lily and Ben wanted to try it. They asked their mom and dad if they could sail on the lake. + +"OK, but be careful," their mom said. "Stay close to the shore and wear your life jackets. And don't go too far or too fast." + +Lily and Ben put on their life jackets and climbed into the boat. They pushed it into the water and lifted the sail. The wind blew and the boat moved. They felt the breeze on their faces and the waves under their feet. They were happy and excited. + +They sailed along the shore and saw ducks and geese and turtles. They waved to their mom and dad who watched them from the tent. They sang songs and told jokes. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big motorboat coming from the other side of the lake. It was making big waves and splashing water. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. + +"Quick, lower the sail!" Ben shouted. "We have to go back to the shore!" + +Lily grabbed the stick and pulled the sail down. Ben took the oar and paddled hard. They tried to avoid the waves and the motorboat. They were alert and brave. + +They reached the shore and jumped out of the boat. They ran to their mom and dad and hugged them. They told them what happened and how they escaped. + +Their mom and dad were proud of them. They said they did well and they were safe. They also said they should not sail again without an adult. Lily and Ben agreed. They were glad they had fun, but they also learned a lesson. They decided to play with their sand toys instead. They still liked the lake, but they liked the tent more. +Lily hated yoga. She hated the mats, the poses, and the teacher. She hated how her mom made her go every week. She wanted to play with her toys, not stretch and breathe. + +One day, she had a plan. She hid her yoga clothes under her bed and put on her princess dress. She hoped her mom would not notice. She ran downstairs and said, "Mom, I'm ready to go!" + +Her mom looked at her and frowned. "Lily, you can't wear that to yoga. You need to change into your yoga clothes. They are in your drawer." + +Lily shook her head. "No, mom. I don't want to do yoga. I want to be a princess. Yoga is boring and hard." + +Her mom sighed. "Lily, yoga is good for you. It helps you relax and be healthy. And it's fun. You can pretend to be a lion, a tree, or a star. Don't you like to pretend?" + +Lily crossed her arms. "No, mom. I only like to pretend to be a princess. Yoga is for old people. Like you." + +Her mom gasped. "Lily, that's not nice. I'm not old. I'm only 35. And yoga is for everyone. Even ancient people did yoga. They were very wise and strong." + +Lily rolled her eyes. "Ancient people? Like dinosaurs? Mom, you're silly. Dinosaurs can't do yoga. They have no arms or legs. They can only roar and bite." + +Her mom laughed. "Lily, you're right. Dinosaurs can't do yoga. But ancient people were not dinosaurs. They were humans, like us. They lived a long time ago, before cars and phones and TVs. They did yoga to connect with nature and themselves. They learned to be calm and happy. Don't you want to be calm and happy?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did want to be calm and happy. But she also wanted to be a princess. She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, can I be both? Can I be a princess who does yoga?" + +Her mom smiled. "Of course, Lily. You can be anything you want. As long as you try new things and respect others. Now, let's go to yoga. Maybe you can teach me how to be a princess." + +Lily nodded. She ran upstairs and changed into her yoga clothes. She put on her tiara and grabbed her wand. She was ready to go. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, I love you. And I love yoga. A little bit." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love yoga. A lot." +Anna loves her dog, Max. Max is a loyal dog. He always follows Anna and does what she says. He likes to play fetch and cuddle with Anna. He also likes to eat treats. + +One day, Anna and Max go to the park. Anna sees a big balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny. Anna wants to touch it. She says to Max, "Look, Max, a balloon! It is so pretty. I wish I could fly and get it." + +Max barks and wags his tail. He wants to make Anna happy. He sees a hill near the park. He thinks, maybe if he runs fast and jumps from the hill, he can fly and get the balloon for Anna. He says to Anna, "Wait here, Anna. I have an idea. I will be back soon." + +Max runs to the hill. He sees the balloon getting closer. He feels excited. He runs faster and faster. He reaches the top of the hill. He jumps with all his strength. He feels the wind in his fur. He thinks, I am flying! + +But he is not flying. He is falling. He lands on the grass with a thud. He feels pain in his legs. He whimpers and looks at the balloon. It is still in the sky. He feels sad. He thinks, I failed. I could not get the balloon for Anna. + +Anna sees Max fall. She feels scared. She runs to Max. She hugs him and says, "Max, are you okay? You are so brave. You tried to fly and get the balloon for me. But you don't have to do that. I love you more than any balloon. You are my best friend. You are my treat." + +Max licks Anna's face. He feels happy. He thinks, Anna loves me. She is my best friend. She is my treat. He forgets about the pain and the balloon. He wags his tail and says, "I love you, Anna. You are my treat." +Tom is a dog who likes to nap. He has a soft bed in the corner of the living room, where he can sleep and dream. Sometimes he dreams of chasing cats, or digging holes, or getting treats. He is a happy dog. + +One day, Tom hears a loud noise outside. He wakes up and runs to the window. He sees a big truck with a spike on the front. The truck is breaking the wall of the house next door. Tom is scared and angry. He barks and growls at the truck. He wants it to go away. + +The truck does not go away. It keeps breaking the wall. Tom sees a man get out of the truck. The man has a helmet and a tool. He walks to the hole in the wall. Tom thinks the man is bad. He wants to stop him. + +Tom runs out of the door and across the street. He jumps on the man and bites his leg. The man yells and drops his tool. He tries to shake Tom off, but Tom holds on. He is a brave dog. + +The man calls for help. Another man comes out of the truck. He sees Tom and the man. He runs to them and grabs Tom by the collar. He pulls Tom off the man and puts him in the truck. He says he is sorry and drives away. + +Tom is confused and sad. He does not know where he is going. He does not know why the men were breaking the wall. He does not know if he was successful. He misses his bed and his dreams. He hopes someone will find him and take him home. He wants to nap. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But today it is raining. They cannot go outside. They are bored. + +"Mom, can we do something fun?" Tom asks. + +"Sorry, sweeties, I have to work on the computer. Why don't you look at some pictures?" Mom says. + +She gives them a big book of pictures. Tom and Anna open the book. They see pictures of animals, cars, flowers, and houses. They are not very interested. + +"This is boring," Anna says. "I want to see something new." + +"Me too," Tom says. "I wonder what is outside the window." + +They put down the book and go to the window. They see raindrops falling on the glass. They see a big puddle on the street. They see a yellow car splashing water. They see a bird flying in the sky. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. + +"That is cool!" Anna says. + +They smile and laugh. They forget about the pictures. They watch the rain and wonder what else they will see. They are not bored anymore. +Lily was a little girl who loved flowers. She liked to pick them and smell them and make them into crowns. One day, she saw a big, yellow flower in the garden. It was so pretty and bright. She wanted to have it. + +She ran to the flower and reached for it. But she did not know how to be gentle. She pulled too hard and tore the flower from the stem. She heard a snap and saw the petals fall to the ground. She felt sad and sorry. + +"Ouch!" said a voice. Lily looked around and saw a fairy sitting on a leaf. She had wings like a butterfly and a dress like a rose. She looked angry and hurt. "Why did you tear my flower?" she asked. + +Lily was scared and surprised. She did not know there was a fairy in the garden. She did not mean to hurt her flower. She wanted to say sorry, but she did not know how. + +"I-I-I..." she stammered. + +The fairy sighed and flew to Lily. She touched her hand and smiled. "It's okay," she said. "I know you did not mean it. But you have to be gentle with flowers. They are alive and they feel pain. They are my friends and I take care of them. Do you want to be my friend too?" + +Lily nodded and smiled back. She felt happy and curious. She wanted to be the fairy's friend and learn more about flowers. She said sorry and thank you to the fairy. The fairy forgave her and gave her a hug. She said she would show her how to pick flowers without hurting them. She said they could make a crown together. Lily agreed and followed the fairy. They became friends and played in the garden. They were gentle with the flowers and the flowers were happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing and slide. But today, they saw something new. It was a big box with a sign that said "Mystery". They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They went to the box and opened it. Inside, they found a small cat. The cat was black and white and had a bandage on its leg. It looked sad and scared. Ben and Lily felt sorry for the cat. + +"Hello, cat. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +The cat did not answer. It just meowed softly. + +"Maybe it is hurt. Maybe the bandage is to heal its leg," Ben said. + +He reached out to touch the cat, but the cat hissed and scratched him. Ben cried out and pulled back his hand. It was bleeding. + +"Ow! That hurt! Why did you do that, cat?" Ben said. + +The cat looked at Ben with big eyes. It seemed to say sorry. + +"Maybe the cat is uncomfortable. Maybe it does not like strangers. Maybe it needs a friend," Lily said. + +She took out a toy mouse from her pocket and tossed it to the cat. The cat looked at the toy and then at Lily. It slowly came out of the box and played with the toy. It purred and rubbed against Lily's leg. + +"Look, Ben. The cat likes me. Maybe it wants to come home with us," Lily said. + +Ben smiled and wiped his hand. He was not angry anymore. + +"Maybe. But we have to ask Mom and Dad first. Maybe they can help the cat heal," Ben said. + +They picked up the cat and the toy and ran to their parents. They told them about the mystery box and the cat. Their parents were surprised and agreed to take the cat to the vet. + +The vet checked the cat and said it had a broken leg. He gave it some medicine and a new bandage. He said the cat would heal soon and could stay with Ben and Lily if they wanted. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked the vet and hugged the cat. They named it Mystery and took it home. They gave it food, water and a cozy bed. They played with it and loved it. Mystery was happy too. It had found a new family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. Lily sees a pink doll with long hair. She wants it very much. She asks her mom to buy it for her. + +Ben sees the same doll. He likes it too. He thinks it is a princess. He asks his mom to buy it for him. + +But there is only one pink doll left. Lily and Ben both reach for it. They pull and tug. They shout and cry. They do not want to share. + +Their moms are not happy. They tell them to stop. They say they have to pay for the doll if they want it. But they do not have enough money. The doll is very deep. It costs a lot of coins. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not know what to do. They look at the doll. They look at each other. They think for a moment. + +Then, they have an idea. They decide to pay together. They put their coins in a pile. They have enough. They buy the pink doll. They smile and hug. They say they are sorry. They agree to share. + +They go home with their moms. They play with the doll. They take turns. They make up stories. They have fun. They are friends again. +Sara and Tom are twins. They go to school every day. They wear the same uniform: a blue shirt and a red skirt or pants. They like to play and learn with their friends. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Sara and Tom put on their coats and hats. They say goodbye to their mom and dad. They walk to the bus stop with their backpacks. They see a big snowman on the way. Sara and Tom want to touch it. + +"Can we play with the snowman?" Sara asks Tom. + +"OK, but hurry up. The bus is coming soon," Tom says. + +They run to the snowman. They touch its nose, eyes, and mouth. They are made of rocks and carrots. They feel hard and cold. They touch its arms. They are made of sticks. They feel rough and brown. They touch its body. It is made of snow. It feels soft and white. + +Sara has an idea. She wants to make the snowman look funny. She twists its nose and eyes. She makes them point in different directions. She laughs. + +"Look, Tom! The snowman is silly now!" Sara says. + +Tom looks at the snowman. He does not think it is funny. He thinks it is mean. He likes the snowman the way it was. He is angry at Sara. + +"Stop it, Sara! You are ruining the snowman!" Tom says. + +He tries to fix the snowman. He twists its nose and eyes back. He pushes Sara away. Sara falls on the snow. She is hurt and sad. + +"Ow, Tom! You are mean!" Sara says. + +She starts to cry. Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara. He loves his sister. He helps her up. He hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I was wrong. You can play with the snowman. It is funny," Tom says. + +Sara stops crying. She smiles. She hugs Tom back. + +"Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry, too. You can play with the snowman, too. It is fun," Sara says. + +They play with the snowman together. They make it look happy. They give it a hat and a scarf. They hear the bus honk. They run to the bus. They wave to the snowman. They are happy. They are twins. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big dinosaur. She called him Rex and pretended he was her friend. She liked to make him roar and stomp and chase her around the house. + +One day, Lily's mom said it was time for a shower. Lily did not want to stop playing with Rex. She said, "No, mom, no shower! I want to play with Rex!" + +Mom said, "Lily, you have to take a shower. You are dirty and smelly. Rex is dirty and smelly too. He needs a shower as well." + +Lily looked at Rex and saw that he was indeed dirty and smelly. He had mud and grass and crumbs on his skin. She felt sorry for him. She said, "OK, mom, I will take a shower. But Rex has to come with me. He is my friend." + +Mom smiled and said, "All right, Lily, you can take Rex with you. But be careful. He is very old and fragile. He is an ancient toy. He might break if you are too rough with him." + +Lily nodded and hugged Rex. She said, "Don't worry, Rex, I will be gentle with you. You are my ancient friend. I love you." + +She took Rex to the shower and washed him with soap and water. She made him roar and stomp and chase her in the shower. They had fun and got clean. Lily was happy and so was Rex. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They also liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. They thought it was fun. + +But one day, they saw a big glove on a bench. It was red and shiny and had four fingers. Lily and Tom wondered what it was. They ran to the bench and picked up the glove. + +"Look, Tom, it's a funny glove!" Lily said. "Maybe it's a lion glove. Let's try it on!" + +Tom agreed. He put the glove on his hand and waved it around. He felt very strong and brave. He roared at Lily and said, "I'm the king of the lions! You have to do what I say!" + +Lily did not like that. She wanted to play with the glove too. She said, "No, Tom, that's not fair! Give me the glove! It's my turn!" + +Tom did not listen. He roared louder and said, "No, Lily, it's mine! Go away!" + +Lily and Tom started to fight over the glove. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They were very naughty. + +But they did not see the man who owned the glove. He was coming back from the shop. He saw Lily and Tom fighting over his glove. He was very angry. + +He walked to the bench and said, "Hey, you two, stop that! That's my glove! Give it back to me!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the glove and ran away. They said, "Sorry, mister, sorry!" + +The man picked up his glove and shook his head. He said, "You should not take things that are not yours. That's very rude. And you should not roar at each other. That's very loud. You should play nicely and share." + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They learned their lesson. They decided to say sorry to each other and to the man. They also decided to play with something else. They found a ball and a hoop and had fun. They did not roar anymore. They were good. +Lily and Max were playing in their bedroom. They had many toys, but their favorite was a magic wand. They liked to pretend they were wizards and make things vanish. + +"Watch this!" Max said. He pointed the wand at a ball and said, "Vanish!" The ball disappeared with a pop. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Where did it go?" + +"I don't know," Max said. "Maybe to another world." + +Lily wanted to try too. She picked up a teddy bear and said, "Vanish!" But nothing happened. She tried again, but the bear was still there. + +"Why doesn't it work?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe you have to say it louder," Max said. + +Lily took a deep breath and shouted, "Vanish!" The bear vanished, but so did the wand. + +"Uh-oh," Max said. "Now we have no wand and no bear." + +Lily started to cry. She loved her bear. She wanted it back. + +"Maybe they will come back," Max said. He hugged his sister. "Don't be sad." + +They looked around the bedroom, hoping to see the wand or the bear. But they saw nothing. Everything was smooth and empty. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. + +"Time for dinner, kids," she said. "What are you doing?" + +"We were playing with the magic wand," Max said. + +"What magic wand?" Mom asked. + +"It vanished," Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She thought they were using their imagination. + +"Come on, let's go eat," she said. "Maybe your wand and your bear will come back later." + +Lily and Max followed their mom. They hoped she was right. They missed their wand and their bear. They wondered where they were. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They wear warm hats, coats, gloves and boots. They have a big red sled. + +"Let's go slide on the hill!" Tom says to Lily. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily says to Tom. + +They drag the sled to the top of the hill. They sit on the sled together. Tom holds the rope. Lily holds Tom. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouts. + +They slide down the hill very fast. The snow is white and cold. The wind blows in their faces. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Lily says. + +"Let's do it again!" Tom says. + +They get up and drag the sled to the top of the hill again. They slide down the hill many times. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and watch animals. One day, they go to the zoo with their moms. They see many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They are very happy. + +"Look, Mia, a zebra!" Tom says. He points to a black and white animal with stripes. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. She takes out her toy camera. "I want to record the zebra. Can you help me, Tom?" + +"Sure, Mia. I can help you." Tom says. He holds the camera with Mia. They press the button. The camera makes a beep sound. "We did it! We recorded the zebra!" + +"Yay!" Mia says. She smiles. "Let's see the video. Maybe we can show it to our dads later." + +"Okay, Mia. Let's see." Tom says. He presses another button. The camera shows the video of the zebra. It is eating grass and looking at them. They hear their own voices. + +"Look, Mia, a zebra!" Tom says in the video. + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says in the video. + +They laugh. They are very proud of their video. They hug each other. + +"Tom and Mia, are you ready to see more animals?" their moms ask. + +"Yes, we are ready!" Tom and Mia say. They hold their camera and their hands. They run to see more animals. They have a lot of fun at the zoo. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have a blue truck and a red ball. They take them to the park. + +"Look, Mia, I can bounce the ball high!" Tom says. He throws the ball up in the air and catches it. + +"Wow, Tom, you are good at bouncing!" Mia says. She claps her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Mia, here you go!" Tom says. He gives the ball to Mia. Mia tries to bounce the ball, but it rolls away. + +"Oh no, where is the ball?" Mia says. She runs after the ball. + +Tom runs after Mia. He sees the ball near a big tree. He also sees a blue truck parked next to the tree. + +"Look, Mia, there is the ball!" Tom says. He points to the ball. "And there is a blue truck! It is shiny and big!" + +"Wow, Tom, you are right!" Mia says. She sees the ball and the truck. "The truck is blue like our toy truck! Can we look at it?" + +"OK, Mia, but we have to be careful!" Tom says. He picks up the ball and holds Mia's hand. They walk to the blue truck. + +They see a man sitting in the truck. He has a hat and a smile. + +"Hello, kids, what are you doing?" the man says. He sees Tom and Mia. + +"Hello, sir, we are playing with our toys!" Tom says. He shows the man the ball and the toy truck. + +"Those are nice toys!" the man says. He nods his head. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, sir, we like your truck!" Mia says. She looks at the truck. "It is blue and shiny and big!" + +"Thank you, Mia, I like my truck too!" the man says. He laughs. "Do you want to see inside?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Mia say. They are excited. + +The man opens the door and lets Tom and Mia sit in the truck. They see the steering wheel, the buttons, the horn and the radio. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Tom says. He touches the steering wheel. + +"Beep beep!" Mia says. She presses the horn. + +The man smiles and turns on the radio. He plays a song that Tom and Mia like. They sing along and bounce in their seats. + +They have fun in the blue truck. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They are having fun. + +But then, Sara sees a big dog. The dog is barking and running towards them. Sara is scared. She does not like big dogs. + +"Tom, help!" Sara cries. "The dog is coming!" + +Tom is brave. He grabs Sara's hand and runs to the bench. He sees a man with a leash. The man is the dog's owner. + +"Hey, stop!" Tom shouts. "Your dog is scary!" + +The man hears Tom and turns around. He sees his dog chasing Sara and Tom. He is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids!" the man says. "My dog is friendly, but he likes to play. He won't hurt you. Come here, boy!" + +The man calls his dog and puts the leash on him. The dog stops barking and wags his tail. He licks the man's face. + +Sara and Tom are still scared. They hide behind the bench. + +"Are you okay?" the man asks. "I'm sorry for scaring you. Do you want to pet my dog? He is nice." + +Sara and Tom shake their heads. They do not want to pet the dog. + +"Okay, okay," the man says. "I understand. Maybe next time. Here, I have something for you." + +The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out two stickers. One is a star and one is a flower. He gives them to Sara and Tom. + +"These are for you," he says. "You are brave kids. And you have nice pants. I like your pants." + +Sara and Tom look at their pants. Sara has pink pants and Tom has blue pants. They like their pants too. + +They take the stickers and smile. They are grateful. + +"Thank you," they say. "You are nice." + +The man smiles too. He says goodbye and walks away with his dog. + +Sara and Tom stick the stickers on their pants. They are happy. + +They go back to playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They are having fun. +Sara likes to watch videos on her tablet. She likes to see animals and songs and stories. But sometimes she watches too many videos and does not play or run or jump. Mommy says that is not good for her. She says Sara needs to move and have fun and be healthy. + +One day, Mommy takes Sara to the park. There are many other kids there. They are playing with balls and bikes and swings. Sara feels shy. She does not know them. She wants to watch her videos. She holds her tablet tight. + +Mommy sees a girl with a red hat. She is kicking a ball. She looks friendly. Mommy says to Sara, "Look, Sara, that girl has a ball. Do you like balls? Maybe you can play with her. She might be your friend." + +Sara looks at the girl. She likes her red hat. She likes balls too. But she is scared. What if the girl does not like her? What if she is mean? What if she laughs at her? Sara is fat. She knows some kids are mean to fat kids. She shakes her head. She says, "No, Mommy, I don't want to play. I want to watch my videos." + +Mommy hugs Sara. She says, "Sara, you are a wonderful girl. You are smart and kind and funny. You have many things to share. You don't have to be scared of other kids. They might like you too. You can make friends. You can have fun. You can be happy. I encourage you to try. Just say hello. Just kick the ball. Just smile. You can do it. I believe in you." + +Sara feels Mommy's love. She feels a little brave. She thinks maybe Mommy is right. Maybe she can try. She puts down her tablet. She takes Mommy's hand. She walks to the girl with the red hat. She says, "Hello. I like your hat. Can I play with you?" The girl smiles. She says, "Sure. I like your shirt. It has a cat. Do you like cats? I have a cat. His name is Fluffy. What is your name?" Sara smiles back. She says, "My name is Sara. I like cats too. I have a cat. Her name is Daisy. Can I kick your ball?" The girl nods. She says, "Yes, you can. Here, I'll pass it to you. You kick it back to me. Let's play." Sara kicks the ball. The girl kicks it back. They laugh. They play. They become friends. Mommy watches. She is proud. She is happy. She claps. She says, "Good job, Sara. You did it. You are amazing." Sara feels good. She feels happy. She thanks Mommy. She says, "Thank you, Mommy. You were right. I can make friends. I can have fun. I can be happy. I love you, Mommy." Mommy says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my sweet girl. You are my star." They hug. They smile. They enjoy the park. They enjoy the day. They enjoy each other. +Anna liked to smile. She smiled when she played with her toys, when she ate her food, when she hugged her mom and dad. She smiled a lot. + +But sometimes, Anna did not smile. She did not smile when it was dark, when she heard loud noises, when she had bad dreams. She was frightened. + +One night, Anna was in her bed. She heard a thunder. It was very loud. She saw a flash. It was very bright. She felt a rain. It was very wet. She was frightened. She did not smile. + +She called for her mom. Her mom came to her bed. She hugged Anna. She said, "Don't be frightened, Anna. It's just a storm. It will go away soon. Do you want to hear a story?" + +Anna nodded. She liked stories. Her mom told her a story. It was about a brave girl who went on an adventure. She met a friendly dragon, a funny fairy, and a wise owl. She had fun. She was not frightened. + +Anna listened to the story. She felt calm. She felt happy. She smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. I like the story. I like you." + +Her mom kissed her. She said, "I love you, Anna. Good night." + +Anna closed her eyes. She dreamed of the story. She smiled. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big house and many toys, but they were not happy. They always fought and did not behave. Their mom and dad were sad and angry. + +One day, they went to the park with their nanny. They saw a swing that looked fun. They both ran to it and shouted, "I want to swing first!" They pushed and pulled each other, but the swing was too small for both of them. The nanny said, "Stop it, you two! You have to share and take turns. If you don't behave, we will go home and you will have no dessert." + +Lily and Max did not listen. They kept fighting and yelling. They did not see the big dog that was coming near them. The dog was hungry and angry. It saw the twins and thought they were food. It barked and jumped at them. Lily and Max were scared and screamed. + +The nanny heard them and ran to help. She grabbed the dog's collar and pulled it away. She said, "Bad dog, go away!" The dog ran away, but it bit the nanny's hand. The nanny's hand was bleeding and hurting. She said, "Oh no, I need to go to the doctor. Come on, Lily and Max, we have to go home." + +Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been very bad and selfish. They said, "We're sorry, nanny. We're sorry, mom and dad. We will behave and share from now on. We don't need the swing or the toys. We just need you and each other." They hugged the nanny and each other and went home. They learned a lesson that day. They were wealthy, but they were not happy. They had to be good and kind to be happy. +Lily was anxious. She did not want to go to school today. She wanted to stay at home with Mom and play with her toys. She did not like the big kids who teased her and the loud noises in the hall. She felt scared and sad. + +Mom tried to cheer her up. She made her favorite cereal with bananas and honey. She gave her a hug and a kiss and said, "You are a brave and smart girl, Lily. You can do this. School is fun. You will learn new things and make new friends. I will be here when you come back." + +But Lily did not believe her. She shook her head and pushed away the bowl. She said, "No, Mom. I don't want to go. I don't like school. Please, let me stay with you." She started to weep and clung to Mom's leg. + +Mom felt sorry for Lily. She knew how hard it was to try new things and face new challenges. She also knew that Lily had to go to school and that it would be good for her in the long run. She said, "I understand, Lily. I know you are afraid. But you have to go. It's the rule. And I promise you, it will get easier and better. You are not alone. You have your teacher and your classmates who will help you and play with you. And you have me. I love you very much and I am proud of you." + +She wiped Lily's tears and gave her another hug. She helped her put on her coat and backpack and walked her to the bus stop. She waved goodbye and said, "Have a good day, Lily. I will see you soon." She watched as Lily got on the bus and sat next to a friendly girl who smiled at her. She hoped that Lily would have fun and make friends. She hoped that Lily would stop weeping and start smiling. +Anna was hungry. She wanted to eat something yummy. She went to the kitchen and saw a big jar on the table. The jar had many small and colorful things inside. They looked like candy. + +Anna opened the jar and took one of the things. She put it in her mouth and bit it. It was not candy. It was bitter and hard. Anna spat it out and made a face. "Yuck! What is this?" she said. + +"It's not candy, Anna. It's a pill. It's for mommy. She is sick and needs to take it every day." A voice said behind her. It was mommy. She came into the kitchen and saw Anna with the jar. + +Mommy was not happy. She took the jar from Anna and put it on a high shelf. She said, "Anna, you should never take pills without asking. They are not for you. They can make you very sick. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She was sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I was hungry and I thought they were candy. I won't do it again." + +Mommy hugged Anna and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I know you didn't mean to. But you have to be careful. Pills are not toys. They are medicine. Only mommy and daddy can give you medicine when you need it." + +Anna hugged mommy back and said, "I love you, mommy. I hope you feel better soon." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. Thank you. Now, how about we make some real candy together? I have some chocolate and marshmallows in the cupboard. Do you want to help me?" + +Anna's eyes lit up. She said, "Yes, please! That sounds yummy!" + +Mommy and Anna went to the cupboard and took out the ingredients. They melted the chocolate and dipped the marshmallows in it. They put them on a plate and let them cool. Then they ate them together. They were delicious. + +Anna was not hungry anymore. She was happy. She had met a pill and learned a lesson. She had also made some candy and had fun with mommy. She said, "This is the best day ever!" +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to be a good cook like her mom. One day, her mom was making a cake and asked Anna to get a teaspoon from the drawer. Anna was happy to help. She opened the drawer and looked for a teaspoon. + +She saw many spoons, but they were all different. Some were big, some were small, some were shiny, some were dull. Anna wanted to find the most original spoon, the one that was special and different from the others. She saw a spoon that had a flower on the handle. She thought it was very pretty and original. She took it out of the drawer and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, mom, I found the most original spoon!" Anna said proudly. + +Her mom smiled and took the spoon from Anna. She looked at it and said, "Oh, Anna, this is not a teaspoon, this is a snap spoon. It is a spoon that can snap in half and become two spoons. See?" Her mom snapped the spoon in half and showed Anna the two parts. + +Anna was amazed. She had never seen a snap spoon before. She thought it was very cool and clever. She asked her mom, "Can I snap it back together?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, you can. Just put the two parts together and press hard. It will snap back into one spoon. Do you want to try?" + +Anna nodded eagerly and took the two parts of the snap spoon. She put them together and pressed hard. She heard a snap sound and saw the spoon become one again. She was very happy and said, "Wow, mom, this is the best spoon ever! Can I use it for the cake?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Sure, you can. But remember, this is not a teaspoon, this is a snap spoon. You need to use a teaspoon to measure the sugar and the flour. A teaspoon is a small spoon that has a T on the handle. Can you find one in the drawer?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I can. I will find a teaspoon and a snap spoon. Then we can make the cake together." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "That's great, Anna. You are a very good helper and a very original girl. I love you." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love snap spoons!" +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She drew flowers, animals, and houses. She wanted to improve her drawings and make them more colorful. She asked her mom for more crayons. + +Mom smiled and said, "You are a very good artist, Sara. But you don't need more crayons. You can use the ones you have in different ways. Let me show you." + +Mom took a blue crayon and a yellow crayon. She drew a circle with the blue crayon. Then she drew over it with the yellow crayon. The circle turned green. "See, Sara? You can mix colors and make new ones. Try it yourself." + +Sara was amazed. She took a red crayon and a white crayon. She drew a heart with the red crayon. Then she drew over it with the white crayon. The heart turned pink. She liked the pink heart. She drew more hearts with different colors. + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "You are improving your drawings, Sara. You are very creative. I'm proud of you." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sara. Now, let's put on your jacket and go outside. It's a sunny day and we can play in the park." + +Sara nodded and ran to get her jacket. It was a purple jacket with a hood and pockets. It had a flower on the chest. Sara thought it was adorable. She put it on and zipped it up. She grabbed her crayons and her paper. She wanted to draw more things in the park. + +Mom and Sara walked to the park. They saw birds, trees, and swings. Sara drew them with her crayons. She mixed colors and made new ones. She improved her drawings and made them more colorful. She was happy. Mom was happy too. They had a fun day. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a big map in their dad's office. The map has many colors and shapes. They are the nations of the world. + +"Wow, look at this map!" Sara says. "I wonder what these nations are like. Maybe they have different animals and foods and games." + +"I want to see the map too!" Ben says. He tries to grab the map from Sara. But Sara holds it tight. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara says. "You always take my things. Go away!" + +"Give it to me!" Ben says. He pulls the map harder. The map tears in the middle. Sara and Ben both fall down. They start to cry. + +Their dad hears the noise and comes to the office. He sees the torn map and the crying twins. He is angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" he asks. "This map was very special. It was a gift from your grandpa. He traveled to many nations and brought me this map. He wanted me to share it with you. But you have ruined it!" + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They look at the map and their dad. They do not know what to say. + +"Dad, we are sorry," Sara says. "We did not know the map was special. We just wanted to see the nations." + +"Dad, we are sorry," Ben says. "We did not mean to tear the map. We just wanted to play with it." + +Their dad sighs. He picks up the map and the twins. He hugs them. + +"I know you are sorry," he says. "But you need to learn to share and be careful. The nations are not just colors and shapes. They are places where people live and work and play. They have different cultures and languages and histories. They are not always happy and friendly. Sometimes they have problems and fights and wars. They need to respect and help each other. Just like you and Sara." + +He takes them to the kitchen. He gives them each a glass of lemonade and a cookie. The lemonade is sour, but the cookie is sweet. + +"Here, have some lemonade and cookie," he says. "They are from different nations. The lemonade is from Mexico and the cookie is from France. They taste different, but they are both good. You can try them and tell me what you think." + +Sara and Ben sip the lemonade and bite the cookie. They make faces and smile. + +"The lemonade is sour, but I like it," Sara says. "It makes me feel fresh and cool." + +"The cookie is sweet, but I like it," Ben says. "It makes me feel warm and happy." + +They look at each other and at their dad. They feel better. + +"Thank you, dad," they say. "We are sorry for the map. We love you." + +"I love you too," their dad says. "And I'm proud of you. You are my little explorers. Maybe one day, you can visit some of these nations and learn more about them. But for now, let's fix the map and hang it on the wall. And let's share it and enjoy it together." + +They nod and smile. They go to the office and fix the map with tape. They hang it on the wall and look at it. They wonder what the nations are like. They are curious and excited. They are happy and friendly. They are a family. +Sara and Tom were playing with their round ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away, but they always ran after it and brought it back. + +One time, Tom threw the ball very high in the air. Sara tried to catch it, but it was too high. The ball flew over the fence and landed in the pond. Sara and Tom were troubled. They could not get their ball back. + +They looked around and saw a man with a big hat and a long stick. He was fishing in the pond. Sara and Tom ran to him and asked, "Please, can you help us? Our ball is in the pond. Can you get it with your stick?" + +The man looked at them and smiled. He said, "Sure, I can help you. But first, you have to tell me a story. A story with the word 'rise' in it." + +Sara and Tom thought hard. They wanted their ball back, but they did not know a story with the word 'rise' in it. Then Sara remembered something. She said, "I know a story. It is about the sun and the moon. The sun and the moon are friends, but they cannot play together. The sun has to rise in the morning and the moon has to rise at night. They only see each other for a little while, when the sun sets and the moon comes up. They say hello and goodbye, and then they wait for the next day." + +The man nodded and said, "That is a good story. I like it. Now, I will get your ball for you." He used his stick to hook the ball and pull it out of the pond. He gave it to Sara and Tom, who thanked him and hugged him. They were happy to have their ball back. They said goodbye to the man and went back to play. They threw the ball to each other and caught it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away, but they always ran after it and brought it back. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the pool. They had many toys to splash and swim with, but their favorite was a shiny razor that their dad left on the edge of the pool. They knew they were not supposed to touch it, but they thought it was fun to dive and catch it. + +One day, they were playing with the razor when their mom came out. She saw them and shouted, "Stop! That is very bad! That is not a toy! That can hurt you!" + +Tim and Sam got scared and dropped the razor in the pool. They swam to the side and said, "Sorry, mom. We were just playing." + +Mom was very angry and sad. She said, "You are very foolish. That razor is sharp. It can cut you and make you bleed. You could get sick or worse. You could have hurt each other. You must never play with that again. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We are sorry. We will not play with that again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, but you have to be careful. There are some things that are not for playing. They are for grown-ups only. You have to listen to me and dad. We want you to be safe and happy." + +Tim and Sam said, "We love you too, mom. We will listen to you and dad. We will be safe and happy." They gave mom a kiss and said, "Can we still play in the pool?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can still play in the pool. But only with your toys. And no more diving for the razor. OK?" + +Tim and Sam said, "OK, mom. Thank you, mom." They went back to the pool and played with their toys. They forgot about the razor and had fun. They learned their lesson and never played with the razor again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red bus. They pretended to drive the bus to different places and have fun adventures. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and it rained a lot. Lily and Ben could not go out and play. They were bored and grumpy. They decided to play with the bus, but they could not agree on where to go. + +"I want to go to the zoo and see the animals!" Lily said. + +"No, I want to go to the park and slide on the swings!" Ben said. + +They both pulled the bus from different sides, trying to make the other one let go. They pulled harder and harder, until they heard a loud snap. The bus split in two, and the wheels and windows fell off. Lily and Ben stared at the broken bus and felt very sad. + +They realized they had been very silly and selfish. They had ruined their favorite toy and their fun. They wished they had shared and taken turns. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +They tried to fix the bus, but it was too hard. They asked their mom for help, and she said she would try, but it might not work. She also said they had to learn to play nicely and respect each other's wishes. She said that sometimes it is better to compromise and cooperate than to fight and split. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said they understood. They hoped their mom could fix the bus, but they also decided to play with their other toys and have fun together. They learned that being twins meant being friends, not enemies. +Tim and Sue are twins. They like to play hide and seek. One day, they play in the big house of their grandma. Grandma is busy in the kitchen. She says, "Be careful, children. Do not go to the basement. It is dark and scary there." + +Tim and Sue nod, but they are curious. They want to see the basement. They wait until grandma is not looking. Then they sneak to the door of the basement. They open it and see some stairs. They hold hands and go down. + +The basement is very dark. They cannot see anything. They hear some noises. They are afraid. They want to go back. But they do not know where the stairs are. They start to cry. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +Grandma hears them. She runs to the basement. She turns on the light. She sees Tim and Sue. They are crawling on the floor. They are dirty and scared. + +"Tim! Sue! What are you doing here?" she asks. + +"We are sorry, grandma. We wanted to see the basement. But it was dark and scary. We got lost. We were afraid," they say. + +Grandma hugs them. She is not angry. She is glad they are safe. She says, "It is okay, children. I understand. You were curious. But you should listen to me. The basement is not a good place to play. It is dangerous. There are many things that can hurt you. Come, let me take you to the kitchen. I have some cookies for you. They are fair and sweet. You will like them." + +Tim and Sue smile. They say, "Thank you, grandma. We love you. We love your cookies. We will not go to the basement again. We will play hide and seek in the garden. It is bright and fun there." + +Grandma smiles too. She says, "That is a good idea. The garden is a beautiful place to play. You can see the flowers and the birds. You can run and laugh. You can have fun. But remember, always be careful and listen to me. I want you to be happy and safe." + +Tim and Sue nod. They hold grandma's hand. They go to the kitchen. They eat the cookies. They are fair and sweet. They are happy and safe. They love grandma. They love the big house. They love to play hide and seek. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a cute dog with a red collar. The dog was running and barking. Lily and Max wanted to pet the dog. + +"Let's race to the dog!" Lily said. "The first one to touch the dog wins!" + +"OK!" Max said. They both ran as fast as they could. But the dog was faster. The dog ran away from them. Lily and Max followed the dog. They did not see where they were going. + +Soon, they were lost. They did not know where the park was. They did not see their moms. They felt scared and sad. + +"Where are we?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Max said. "We should have stayed with our moms. We were silly to race to the dog." + +They started to cry. They wished they could find their way back. + +Then, they heard a familiar voice. It was the dog's owner. He was looking for his dog. He saw Lily and Max. He recognized them from the park. + +"Are you OK?" he asked. "You look lost." + +"We are lost," Lily said. "We were trying to pet your dog. But he ran away. And we ran after him. And we got lost." + +The dog's owner was kind. He said, "Don't worry. I'll help you find your moms. My dog is here. He came back to me. You can pet him if you want." + +Lily and Max were happy. They petted the dog. He was soft and friendly. He licked their faces. They said sorry to the dog's owner. They said they learned their lesson. + +The dog's owner smiled. He said, "It's OK. I'm glad you are safe. But next time, be careful. Don't race to strangers. Stay with your moms. They love you and they will protect you." + +Lily and Max nodded. They thanked the dog's owner. He took them by the hand. He led them back to the park. He found their moms. Their moms were worried. They hugged Lily and Max. They thanked the dog's owner. + +Lily and Max said sorry to their moms. They said they were sorry for running away. They said they were sorry for making them worry. They said they loved them. + +Their moms said they loved them too. They said they were proud of them for being honest and brave. They said they forgave them. They said they hoped they learned their lesson. + +Lily and Max said they did. They said they would never race to strangers again. They said they would always stay with their moms. They said they were happy to be home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tree that grew on the ground. + +One day, the tree wasn't happy. It said to the ground, "I think you are trying to prevent me from growing tall!" + +The ground was confused. It said, "Why would I do that? I love to see you grow." + +The tree thought for a moment and said, "I know! You must be trying to be creative. You don't want me to just keep growing in one direction." + +The ground laughed and said, "That's true! I'm happy to let you be creative and explore different directions. I understand that you need a bit of space to grow, and I'm willing to provide it." + +The tree was glad and thanked the ground for its understanding. From that day on, the tree was able to explore its creative side, and was proud of what it could become. +Mummy and Daddy were playing in the park. Daddy was pushing Mummy in the swing, higher and higher. Mummy was laughing, and said to Daddy, "imagine flying up to the sky!" Suddenly Mummy slipped off the swing, and stumbled to the ground. + +"Are you ok?" asked Daddy and he quickly ran to Mummy. +Mummy said, "Ouch. I hurt my foot!" She looked very sad. + +The little girl, who was watching, thought, "That was foolish of Mummy!" +Daddy said to Mummy, "Let's go home and put a bandage on your foot. That will help you feel better!" +Mummy smiled, and the little girl thought, "That was a nice thing for Daddy to do." + +The family went home, and soon Mummy's foot was feeling better. The little girl smiled, happy that Mummy was ok. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Peter. He was curious about a lot of things. One day, Peter asked his mother why she was always balancing at the same spot. His mother explained that it was to help her stay strong and healthy. + +Peter thought it looked fun so he decided to try it too. Whenever he saw his mother balancing, he dashed over and tried to copy her moves. He would giggle and wobble around trying to keep his balance. + +One day, his mother put a cup of tea on the table. She said to Peter, "Here, have some tea to help you balance better." Peter took a sip and found it delightful. Each time he balanced, he had a sip of the sweet tea. + +Soon enough, Peter got good at balancing without the tea. His mother praised him and said, "See Peter, I told you balancing was good for your body! It's like finding the sweet spot between too much and too less. Too much of anything can be bad." + +Peter understood that day that finding balance in life was important. He learned to take only what he needed and not be greedy. From then on, he strived to be balanced and rich in happiness. +Once upon a time there was a young boy called Jim. Jim was only 3 years old and loved going on adventures. His favorite part was playing with his bow and arrow. + +One day, Jim decided he would try to win a special game. He took his bow and arrow and set off. After a few steps, he saw a big wall with a target in the middle. Jim was excited! + +Jim grabbed his arrow and pulled back the bow. He shot the arrow and it flew right in the middle of the target. + +Jim was happy. He shouted, "I won!" He felt proud of himself and went back home with a smile on his face. + +The next day, Jim told his parents he wanted to play the game again. They said, "It's ok, but be careful and don't do anything too risky!" + +Jim nodded and was soon back at the wall with the target. This time the game was even harder. He pulled back the bow again and took aim. He shot the arrow and hit the target. + +Jim cheered, "I did it! I won again!" This time he felt even happier. He made it look so normal for a 3 year old to hit a target like that. +John was walking in the park when he came to a cliff. He stood at the edge, looking down at the land below. All of a sudden, a small rabbit hopped up beside him. The rabbit said, “Hi! Let’s joke!†+ +John was confused. He didn’t know how to joke. So he just smiled and shook his head. The rabbit was persistent, and said again, “Come on, let’s joke!†+ +Finally, John realized that the rabbit wanted to wrestle. But he hadn’t expected this kind of conflict. He didn’t think it was safe to play so close to the cliff, but he was afraid to turn down the rabbit’s offer. So he said, “Okay, let’s wrestle.†+ +The bunny took a hop back, and then charged at John. John dodged the rabbit’s attack and laughed. The rabbit started to laugh too, and soon the two of them were having a great time, joking and laughing close to the edge of the cliff. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who wanted to buy a new toy. She saw it in the toy shop and asked the elderly shopkeeper how much it cost. + +The shopkeeper said, "That toy will cost you five dollars." + +The young girl had only two dollars. She became sad and started to cry. + +The elderly shopkeeper noticed the young girl's tears. He smiled and said, "I know you want that toy, so I will give it to you for two dollars." + +The young girl was delighted, and thanked the shopkeeper. + +The shopkeeper then said, "Remember, if you want to help someone, it isn't always about money. Sometimes a small poke or smile can mean much more." + +The young girl smiled and said goodbye to the shopkeeper. She had learned an important lesson and was eager to share it with her friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily who loved laundry. Every day after school, she'd run over to her mom's washer and dryer and check on her laundry. She loved the way the clothes smelled and the way they felt after they were fresh and fluffy. It was a very interesting thing for Emily to do. + +One day, Emily's mother came out of the kitchen and spotted her daughter playing with the laundry. "Emily, what are you doing?" her mother asked. Emily smiled and said, "I love laundry, mommy. It's so interesting!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's nice honey, but why don't you go play with your toys instead?" So Emily went off to play with her toys, but still she loved doing laundry. Every day she would sneak into the laundry room and help her mom with the laundry. + +Emily's mom was amazed at how much her daughter loved doing laundry! She was so proud of Emily and made sure to give her extra hugs because of it. Emily was so happy that her mom was showing her so much love. + +From then on, Emily was known as the Laundry Queen! Even when other kids were playing, Emily was still doing her favorite thing - laundry. Her friends thought it was very interesting and wanted to join in. So they'd all help Emily with the laundry, and it made them very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big hairy bear. He was walking through the forest when he heard a noise coming from the nearby pool. He came closer to see what the noise was, and he saw a little mouse. The mouse was shaking a jar. "What are you doing?" asked the bear. + +The mouse-shook the jar and said, "I'm trying to get this nut out - but the top is stuck!" The bear-looked closer and saw that the jar had a hairy lid. + +The bear smiled and said, "Let me help you. He reached out and-shook the jar with all his might. Suddenly, the lid came loose and the nut flew out! + +The mouse thanked the bear for helping her and she quickly scurried away. The bear-watched her go and waved goodbye. And that is the story of the bear, mouse and the hairy nut jar! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. She was very excited because she was going to sing in front of a lot of people. Her family took her to the stage and gave her a heavy microphone. + +When Daisy stood up, she looked around and said, “Where is the audience?†+ +Her family said, “Don’t worry, Daisy, they will come. Just sing your best!†+ +Daisy held the heavy microphone and started to sing. Soon the audience came and they clapped and cheered for her. + +Daisy smiled and kept singing until everyone was clapping and cheering louder. She had sung a beautiful song. + +When Daisy was finished, everyone came to give her hugs and high-fives. She was very happy and thanked everyone for coming to listen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lina. She loved to go to the store with her mom every day. One day, when Lina and her mom were shopping, Lina saw something she really wanted. + +Lina asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said "No." Lina was very sad, but she was trying her best to be polite. + +Suddenly, the storeowner was very rude. He yelled at Lina and her mom, "If she wants something, she should buy it!" + +Lina's mom was very angry, but she said nothing. She looked at Lina and told her, "It's not nice to be so rude. We're going to learn about politeness today." + +Lina was surprised, but she nodded and followed her mom out of the store. She learned a valuable lesson that day, and she will never forget it. +Once there was a little boy called Will. He was only three but he was very brave. Will liked to climb things. One day he climbed a really tall tree in his garden. + +When he got to the top, he saw a big piece of meat. It looked really tasty and Will was very excited. But it was so high up that he couldn't reach it. He tried and tried to grab it but the meat was just too far away. + +Will tried to think of a way to get the thick meat. He thought and thought but nothing worked. Then he had an idea. He could climb the tree even higher and stretch his arm to the top of the tree. + +Will started to climb. He went higher and higher, until he could feel the thick meat in his little hands. He was so proud of himself for getting the meat. He quickly climbed back down the tree and enjoyed his delicious reward. +One sunny day, Max and his mom decided to go on an adventure. +Max wandered around the garden, looking at all the colorful flowers and butterflies. +Suddenly, he spotted a bright yellow tape on the ground. He quickly ran to it and picked it up. When his mom saw it, she asked: "What is this, Max?" +Max smiled and said: "Mommy, I think it's a colorful tape." +His mom smiled and said: "That's a great find! We can use it for so many things." +Max was really excited to take it home and soon, he and his family were on their way. +He couldn't wait to see all the things he could do with the new colorful tape! +Ben jumped up and down. He was so excited. His mom had taken him to the store. She bought him a special treat. A tank full of shake! Ben had never seen a tank like this before. He couldn't believe how much shake was inside. + +His mom opened the tank and handed him a big cup. She told him to turn the handle on the side of the tank. Ben was so excited to try it. He turned the handle and began to pour the shake. It looked so tasty! + +Mom said it was time to go home. Ben felt so happy. He had never had a shake that was so tasty. He thanked his mom and as they walked home, he held the tank close, shaking it back and forth. He couldn't wait to have another tasty shake soon! +Jonny was playing in the backyard when he found some mud. He wanted to perform an experiment. He had heard there was something magical about mud. + +"I wonder what kind of magic I can make with this mud," Jonny said to himself. He couldn't wait to try it. + +Jonny mixed the mud with some water and poured it into a bucket. He started to sing and dance around the bucket. Nothing happened. So he tried again and again. + +Finally, he heard a crackling sound and some light at the bottom of the bucket. He was so happy and excited he could hardly contain himself. + +He reached in to grab the light but it flew out of his hands, high into the sky. Jonny was frightened by the sudden brightness, but he wished it hadn't gone away. + +The next day, Jonny found out what the light was. A fairy came out to perform a magical show. Jonny clapped and cheered along with the other children as the fairy put on an enchanting show. + +Jonny had made the perfect mud, and the fairy was using his magic to thank him. Jonny was filled with delight. He realized that with enough imagination, anything was possible! +Once upon a time there was a wise old owl. He always liked to read books and one day he found a special book. He opened it and read, "When the wind blows, brace yourself for something amazing." + +Owl was confused but he was wise, so he closed the book and patiently waited for the wind. + +Soon, a gentle wind blew and Owl felt a chill. Then he heard a voice calling to him: "Come, Owl! Come and see the surprise!" + +Amazed, Owl sprang up and flew towards the voice. He saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky and two wonderful birds perched on a tree branch. + +"The wind brought us a gift!" the birds said. Owl was so happy and thanked the wind for its wisdom. Then he opened the book again and read, "A wise wind can bring a magical surprise." + +From that day on, Owl was sure to read the book whenever the wind blew. He knew the wind would bring him a special surprise! +One day, Mommy took her little girl, Mia to see a huge wreck. Mia was very excited. + +When they arrived, Mia saw an old ship lying in the sand. It was very big and had old white sails. + +Mia was so curious and wanted to explore it. Mommy smiled and said, "Mia, do you want to play in the wreck?" + +Mia's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, Mommy!" She quickly ran and started climbing the big ship. + +Mommy laughed, then said, "Be careful and invite me to come too!" + +So Mia called, "Come on, Mommy, let's explore." + +And so, Mia and her Mommy explored the huge wreck and had a wonderful day. +Jill was excited to go to the store. She saw a tire and wanted to buy it. She asked her mom if she could get it. Her mom said yes and Jill was very happy. + +When they got to the store, Jill picked up the tire and looked at it. She hugged it and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, a smile came across Jill's face. She was so excited to have the tire that she began to run away with it. Her mom saw and couldn't help but sigh in delight. + +They walked home and Jill carried the tire with her the whole way. She couldn't wait to show her friends her new tire. She was so excited to have it that she skipped the whole way home. +Every night, Rebecca had a special beauty ritual. She began by rubbing her skin with creamy lotion. It smelled sweet like flowers. Afterwards, she opened her makeup box filled with colourful things. She carefully chose to put some carefully on her cheeks and lips. When finished, she looked so pretty! + +But one day, Rebecca noticed that the lotion was spoiled. It was no longer creamy and smelled strange. She was sad and wanted to fix things. + +Rebecca remembered her mum had a new jar of lotion. She found it in the bathroom and quickly rubbed some on her skin. It was expensive and smelled even better than the old one. She felt spoiled! + +Rebecca went back to her makeup box. She carefully chose the shades to put on her face. Then, she looked in the mirror for a last check. She felt like she was just as pretty as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She was walking to the park, feeling excited. As she got closer to the park, she saw something shining in the grass. She ran to investigate and found a big, shiny gem! + +Molly was so excited to have found such a special gem. She decided to play a game and try to match the gem’s shape. As soon as she attempted to match her gem with the same shape, an old man appeared. + +“That’s a very special gem you have there,†the man said. “You can’t take it.†Molly was confused and upset. She didn’t understand why she couldn’t have the gem. + +“But it’s so special!†Molly protested. “Please let me keep it.†+ +But the man shook his head. “No,†he said. “It belongs to me. If you take it, it will only bring you bad luck. So it’s best if you forget about it.†+ +Molly didn’t want to leave the gem behind, but the man was so stupid, she knew it was no use arguing. So, sadly, she left the special gem on the ground and walked away. +A 3 year old girl named Abby was walking around the ranch with her mom. Abby loved her visits to the ranch and was always so excited to explore and share her time with the animals. She always wanted to help out too, though her mom told her to be careful. + +On this particular trip, Abby noticed one of the ranchers looked a bit unhappy. She wanted to help cheer him up and asked him what was wrong. The rancher told her that he was upset because his dependable horse had gotten sick and he had no way to get the supplies he needed to take care of her. + +Abby was very sad for the rancher, and offered to help him find another dependable horse. The rancher thanked Abby for her kindness but told her that she couldn't help. He said he needed to find a horse he could trust and that it wouldn't be easy. + +But Abby was determined to help. She set off to search for a dependable horse, but unfortunately, she could never find one. The rancher was very grateful for her efforts and thanked her for her kindness. + +In the end, the rancher never found the dependable horse he was looking for and was very saddened by this. Abby also found out that day that not everything can always be shared. +Once there was a week old puppy. She was so small and her fur was so soft. She had a big family who loved her very much. Every day, they would play together and build things in the yard. + +One day, the puppy's family built a big house for her. It was made from wood, and had a soft, warm bed inside. The puppy was so excited! She wagged her tail and ran around, exploring all the corners of her house. + +The puppy was growing bigger each day. Soon, she was three years old and her house was just the right size now. She was so happy and proud of her house and the family who built it. She loved it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who wanted to make something useful. So one day, the rabbit decided to try. +He hopped to the nearby garden and searched for something he could use. Then he found some colorful flowers. + +The rabbit said to himself, "Maybe I can try and make something really useful with these flowers." He picked the flowers and hopped away. + +The rabbit worked really hard and after a while, he was really proud of his work. He had made a pretty necklace with the flowers. + +The rabbit looked around and said, "This could be really useful for a friend. I should try and find someone to give it to." Then he hopped away to find a friend. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily who loved to dream. Every night, before going to bed, she would close her eyes and imagine the most amazing things. + +One night, she dreamed about a muscle. It was so huge and strong. It made her feel so brave. + +The next morning, Emily woke up eager to share her dream with her mom. So she ran to her mom, saying: "Mommy, I dreamed about a muscle and it was so big and strong!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Emily!" + +But then her face frowned and she added, "But don't forget, you need to do your muscle workouts, because if you don't, your muscles will be weak and it won't be a good thing." + +Emily felt a bit sad, but she nodded because she knew that her mom was right. She whispered to herself, "I will do my muscle workouts so I won't be terrible". + +And so, every day, Emily made sure she did her muscle workouts. She remembered her dream and it made her feel brave and strong like the muscle she dreamed about. +One day, there was a little boy in his village. He loved to listen to the sounds of the village. He heard birds chirping and horses neighing. He was so curious and wanted to explore! + +The little boy walked through the village and saw how colorful it was. Everywhere he looked he could see bright colors. He could see yellows, reds, oranges, blues, and greens. He was mesmerized looking at all the different colors around him. + +As he continued to explore, he heard some of the villagers talking. He heard one say, "Hey, have you noticed all the new colors around the village?" His eyes lit up and his curiosity perked up. He wanted to know more! + +So, he asked, "what new colors?". The villagers smiled and said, "all the colorful flowers, butterflies, and trees that have grown in the village lately!" The little boy was so excited. He couldn't believe there were more new colors to see. + +He ran from one end of the village to the other to explore them all. Everywhere he looked there were new colorful things to experience. He was so happy and had the best day. +One day Joe wanted to explore the closet. He was a very clumsy 3-year-old boy, so he stumbled and tumbled inside. He thought he found the perfect spot. All of a sudden, he heard a loud noise. It was his mom yelling his name. He got scared and yelled back, so his mom would know he was there. + +Joe's mom opened the closet and was not happy to find him inside. She scolded him and told him never to go in the closet again. Joe was very sad and cried. His mom sighed and let him out of the closet. + +From that day forward, Joe was too scared to go into the closet again. Even if he was curious to explore, he was too afraid of being scolded again. This made Joe feel very sad, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. +John was a young boy who wanted to pick some fruit from the tree in his backyard. Unfortunately, the tree was too high and he was too small to reach the fruit. + +John approached his mother, asking “Mama, can you lend me a ladder?†+ +“Yes, sure. I have one in the shed. Let’s go take a look,†his mother replied. + +John and his mother went to the shed, and his mother took out the ladder. She examined it and said “Oh, the ladder looks a bit spoiled. I’ll have to fix it first.†+ +John felt sad, and he said “I can’t wait. I want to pick the fruit now.†+ +His mother put her arm around him and said “Don’t worry. I promise it won’t take long.†+ +John nodded and they both went to work. A few hours later, the ladder was back in good shape and John was able to get the fruit. He was happy to have a sweet treat at the end of the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. Jenny was only three and she was playing in the park. + +When she got to the park, she had a wonderful surprise. There was a big tree with lots of wide, green leaves that made a wonderful shade. Jenny loved the shade because it made her feel cool and safe. + +As she looked around the park, Jenny thought she seen something moving in the shade. She looked closer and saw it was a cat! Jenny thought it looked friendly, so she walked up to it and said, “Hello! Are you friendly?â€. + +The cat went up to Jenny and jumped into her arms. Jenny grinned happily, the cat seemed like it wanted to be her friend! Jenny named the cat Shade and took it home with her. + +At home, Shade was always helpful. She would help Jenny clean up her toys, or sit quietly while Jenny did her homework. Jenny always looked forward to coming home and spending time with her new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John who loved to explore. One day, he was exploring and he stumbled upon a filthy pond. He paddled his feet in the water and suddenly felt something tickling between his toes. He remembered his grandpa telling him that sometimes there were fish in the smaller ponds. + +He decided to take a closer look and saw some tuna swimming around his feet. He called out to his mom"Mom, look, there are tuna in the pond!" His mom replied, “That is amazing, but you must be careful -- the pond is very filthy and you don't want to get sick, okay?†+ +John nodded and carefully scooped up the tuna in his hands. He showed it to his mom and then released it back into the pond, remembering his grandpa's advice about respecting nature. The tuna swam away happily and John continued exploring, content with the adventure he had. +Once upon a time there were two cats. Their names were Ginger and Fuzzy. Ginger had a red collar with a bell and Fuzzy had a blue collar without a bell. + +Ginger said to Fuzzy, "Let's go for a walk." + +Fuzzy said, "Okay, let's go!" + +So the cats went for a walk in the park. They had lots of fun exploring and running around. After a while, they got tired and decided to take a break. They lay down in the grass and curled up. + +Ginger said, "This is so comfortable." + +Fuzzy agreed, "It sure is. I'm glad we stopped." + +The cats slept in the sun for a while before heading back home. They were happy and ready for another adventure. +Tommy was so excited to have an envelope in his hands. He took it over to his mom and asked, "What is it Mommy?" His mom smiled and said, "It's a surprise. Ready to open it?" Tommy nodded vigorously and tore open the envelope. Inside was a toy train! + +Tommy was thrilled. He spent hours playing with the train and his mom watched with joy. Hours later, it was time for Tommy's nap. His mom said, "It's time to put the train away, Tommy." + +But Tommy didn't want to. He began to cry and ran away with the train. His mom sighed and followed him. She said, "Tommy, you have to put the toy away, you'll regret it later." + +Tommy reluctantly put the train away and ran back to his mom. His mom smiled and hugged him. Tommy soon forgot about the train and went off to take his nap. + +His mom smiled and knew she did the right thing. She thought, "I'm glad I warned Tommy, he might have really regretted it later." +One day, a little 3 year old boy named Tom was walking through the park. He saw a friendly looking man sitting on a bench. Tom said to the man, "Hello." The man replied, "Hello, what are you doing here?" Tom said, "I'm walking, can you help me find my way back home?" The man said, "Yes, I will be helpful. Follow me and I will take you home." + +So the man and Tom started walking. The man asked Tom to tell him what his favourite things at home were, and Tom told him he liked playing with his toys and petting his puppy. The man smiled and said, "That's nice, I'm sure your parents will be happy you are coming back!" + +After walking for a little while, they stopped and the man said, "We have to wait here for a little bit, okay?" Tom said, "Okay," and he sat down on the bench. After some time, the man and Tom got up and continued walking until they arrived at Tom's house. Tom thanked the man for being so helpful. The man said, "You're welcome, Tom. Have a good day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and very polite. She was walking in the park one day when she saw a big truck. The big truck had a lot of power and it was moving across the park. She watched it move and wondered how it had so much power. + +Kate went up to the truck and asked the driver, "Hello! What makes your truck move so fast?" The driver was very polite and explained, "This truck is powered by a motor, it uses gasoline to make it move." Kate said thank you and walked away, happy to learn something new. + +As she was walking, Kate decided to use her power to move too. She started running and moving around the park until she got tired. She was so proud that she used her power to move and have fun. + +Finally, Kate went back home and told her family all about her day. Her family was so happy to hear that she had been polite and used her power to move around. Kate said goodnight, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice who loved rubbing the blackboard in her classroom. Everyday she would take the cloth and rub the board until it was dark and shiny. + +One day, the teacher decided to give the students an interesting task. She asked each of them to come up and draw a picture on the blackboard. But Alice didn't have any ideas. She just stood there, watching the other students draw and colour. + +Then, an idea popped into her head. She took the cloth and gently rubbed it on the board. Then, she drew the most beautiful picture of her school that she had ever seen. Everyone was so impressed by her work and the teacher praised her. + +Alice had learned an important lesson. Even if you don't think you are good at something, give it a try, and you may just be surprised at what you can do. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He really enjoyed playing in the park with his friends. One day he was playing with them and he felt so happy. + +Jack had a lot of fun but after a while he was getting very tired. He knew it was time to relax. He sat down on the grass in the left corner of the park, where it was nice and quiet. He looked up at the blue sky and felt the sun on his face. + +Jack felt so nice and fine. He relaxed for a few minutes and then he decided to go home. When he got home, he felt much better and was ready for a nice night of sleep. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Chloe. They were out playing in the park when Jake stopped and said, "Chloe, I have an idea. Let's go to my house for lunch!" + +Chloe excitedly said yes. She asked what Jake was planning to give her for lunch. He replied, "I'm going to introduce you to something great. It's called beef!" + +Jake's mom was surprised to see them both there. But she was excited to try out her great beef recipe that she had been working on. She served them beef sandwiches with a side of tomatoes and cucumbers. Chloe's eyes widened. It looked and smelled delicious. + +Chloe thanked Jake's mom and ate her lunch. She was amazed by the flavor of the beef. It was great! She smiled and said, "Jake, you were right! This beef is awesome!" + +After lunch, Chloe asked Jake if she could come back and try some more of his mom's great beef. Jake happily said yes, and Chloe was excited to try more of the delicious beef. + +Foreshadowing and setup, the two friends had just introduced Chloe to a great new flavor that she would experience time and time again. +The sun was shining brightly in the garden. Lucy and her dad were in the vegetable patch, looking for carrots. Suddenly, Lucy saw something small and round poking up from the ground. + +"What is it, daddy?" she asked. + +"It's a root," he replied. "It's a healthy vegetable that helps to keep us strong and healthy. Would you like me to pull it out for you?" + +Lucy thought for a moment before nodding her head. She watched as her dad pulled the root out of the ground and held it up for her to see. + +"Do you want to eat it now or take it home with us?" he requested. + +Lucy thought for a moment before deciding to take it with them. "No, I'll take it home and eat it later," she said. + +So they put the root in a bag and went home, happy with their healthy breakfast find. +Once there was a little girl named Ella. She wanted to have an adventure! So one day, she decided to take a walk in the woods. + +When Ella arrived in the woods, she saw a lovely tent. She decided to climb inside and explore! +It was full of surprises - balls, jump ropes, and even a balance beam! + +Ella loved the balance beam especially and jumped on it right away. She started to balance and wobble on the beam, and it made her giggle. + +Suddenly, Ella heard a voice. A small rabbit hopped over and said, "Look at you! You're doing such a lovely job balancing!" + +Ella smiled at the bunny and said "I love balancing!" + +"Me too!" said the bunny. "Let's balance together!" + +Ella and the bunny balanced together on the beam. They laughed and jumped and wobbled until they were too tired to keep balancing. Then they said goodbye, and Ella went home. + +She had a lovely adventure in the woods that day! +Gina loved to play chess. She was only three, but she was really good at it. Every day her dad would set up the game and she'd take over. Every move was very important to Gina. + +One day as she was playing, she moved the chess piece too quickly. It slipped off her finger, flew across the room, and landed on the floor. Gina was surprised; she hadn't expected it to move so fast. + +She went to pick it up and saw that it had landed next to her old toy robot. She knew the robot was the special robot her dad had given her for her birthday, so she quickly grabbed the chess piece and put it back on the board. + +Gina knew it was important to take care of her things so she promised to always play chess carefully. From then on, she made sure each move was gentle and slow. +Once upon a time, there lived a mummy and her little girl, Daisy. Daisy was a very thoughtful girl and she always looked for ways to make her mummy smile. One day, Daisy decided to do something special for her mummy so she ordered a big box of soap. When the box arrived, Daisy rushed to open it and inside she found the most beautiful and most smelly soaps. + +Daisy showed her mummy the box and her mummy could not believe her eyes! She was so delighted with Daisy's thoughtful gift. Mummy gave Daisy a big hug and said to her, "Thank you so much my darling, I love it! I get to use this soap for a very long time." + +Daisy was so happy to make her mummy feel so special. She said, "Mummy, I love you so much!" + +Mummy replied, "I love you too Daisy." + +Daisy and mummy hugged each other and Daisy thought to herself, "I really must be a very thoughtful girl!" +Jackie took her hoop and went outside. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. Everything was jolly. Suddenly her best friend, Tanya, appeared. + +"Let's have a race," said Tanya. + +"Yes!" said Jackie, "let's dare each other to see who can hoop the fastest around the field. The winner will get a prize!" + +So off they went. Jackie was hoooping around and around, getting faster and faster. Then, Tanya fell over. The prize suddenly didn't seem very important. + +"Are you ok?" shouted Jackie. + +But Tanya didn't answer. She had hit her head hard and was lying very still. Jackie started to cry. She had been too daring and now her friend was hurt. + +Jackie had been too daring, and now her friend was hurt. The jolly fun had turned very bad indeed. +Hansel and Gretel were two small children who had a tough life. They had no home to live in and felt scared and lonely. One day, they found a small house deep in the woods. "Look," said Hansel, "Maybe we can live here." Gretel was scared but they decided to try. As they went in, they felt warm and safe. Hansel said, "I think this is our home now." + +They made a bed and Gretel said, "Look Hansel, this place is so cozy. Will we be safe here?" Hansel nodded and said, "I think so. We have this home now and I will always protect you." Gretel smiled and said, "I feel happy here." They both made the house their home, and even though life was still tough, they had a safe place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He was brave and strong and always wore a red hat. Every day, he headed out to deep sea to fish. + +One day, he noticed something strange in the water. “What is that?†he thought. + +He went closer to take a look. “Ah ha!†he exclaimed, “You must be a mermaid!†+ +The mermaid smiled and said, “Yes, I am. Please, can you tell me what’s wrong?†+ +The fisherman told her about an evil sea monster that was attacking the village. + +The mermaid was very scared. She asked the fisherman, “Can you help us defeat this monster?†+ +The fisherman was brave and said he would try. He promised to come back the next day and told the mermaid to tell the villagers to stay safe. + +The next day, the fisherman went to fight the monster. He was able to defeat it, and the villagers were saved. When the fishermen returned, he was wearing a bright red hat. + +The fisherman had kept his promise, and the mermaid and the villagers were very thankful. From then on, the fisherman wore a red hat to remind him of his brave deed. +One year, a family went to the zoo. They were very excited to see all the animals. The father said to his son, "You must behave today." They all laughed. + +When they arrived at the zoo, the son couldn't wait to see the tigers. He went running ahead of the family. The father warned him, "Son, you have to be careful. Tigers can be tough." + +The son paid no attention and kept running. As the family rounded the corner, they heard a loud roar. The son had come too close to the tiger's cage! His father rushed over and yelled at him, pulling him away. + +The son started to cry. His father hugged him and said, "You must always be careful and behave when we go to the zoo. It can be tough out there." + +The family spent the rest of the year being more careful. They enjoyed more visits to the zoo, but were more mindful of how to behave around the animals. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Max and Molly. They loved to do things together, like jogging and playing games. + +One day Max and Molly were jogging through the park. Suddenly, they spotted a mysterious figure in the distance. + +Max got scared and starting running faster. Molly didn't like this and asked Max why he was scared. + +"I'm scared of the mysterious figure," replied Max. + +But Molly was brave. She decided to follow the figure and find out what was going on. + +But when she got close, the mysterious figure started running away. Max and Molly continued to jog after it until they reached a clearing. + +Then the two friends started to quarrel about why the mysterious figure was running away. They argued for a long time before eventually giving up and agreeing to never tell anyone about their mysterious adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a pig named Tim. He was a clever pig and he loved to create things. One day, he had an idea for a very special creation. + +Tim got to work, gathering the materials he needed for his project. He worked very hard and soon he had a finished creation. + +When Tim showed it to his friends, they all gasped in shock. It was a terrible creation! Tim was sad and embarrassed. + +Just then, one of his friends stepped forward. She had a brilliant idea. She suggested that they all work together to create something new, something much better! + +So they all gathered around, and together they created a beautiful creation. Everyone was so happy and relieved. + +The end +Once upon a time, there was a young boy and a old man. The old man loved taking walks around town and collecting interesting ornaments. One day, the boy asked the old man why he collected the omanents. The old man smiled, looked at the boy and said, "Each ornament has a special story to tell. Each one brings me comfort, even if it is rough on the outside." + +The boy took the old man's words to heart and scooped up some pebbles from the ground, grasping them in his hands. Both of them continued walking together as the old man hummed an old tune. Suddenly, the boy heard a strange noise. He turned around and saw a beautiful bird singing from a tree. He was filled with joy, so he grabbed one of the pebbles and threw it in the air. + +The old man smiled at the boy. He said, "You should always listen to what your heart is telling you. You may not hear it right away, but you can always find joy in the simple things." The boy laughed, grabbed the pebble and tucked it away in his pocket. He promised himself that he would always remember to listen and find joy even in the small and rough things. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Mimi and Maxy. They lived in a big house together with their parents. + +One day, Mimi and Maxy wanted to take a photo together. They ran to the garden and smiled as their parents counted to three. + +"One...two...three!" they said, and the photo was taken. Mimi and Maxy looked at their photo and laughed. + +"Let's have a sleepover!" said Maxy, feeling sleepy. Mimi agreed and they started to get ready. Maxy picked out cozy pajamas and Mimi grabbed her favorite teddy bear. + +The two best friends cuddled up in Maxy's bed. The clock said it was time to go to sleep, but they couldn't nod off. "Let's count sheep!" said Mimi. + +Maxy and Mimi began counting sheep. They counted to ten and eventually their eyes started getting heavy. "Good night," said Maxy, feeling very sleepy. Mimi kissed him on the cheek, and soon enough she was counting her way into dream land too. +Once there was a little girl who loved to be creative. Every day she would wave to all of her friends with a bright and sunny smile. + +One day, she accidentally spilled her shampoo all over her bedroom floor. She began to wave her arms and tried to clean it up. But the more she tried to clean it, the worse it became! + +Finally, she got so frustrated that she decided to throw the shampoo out the window. Her mother scolded her, and she felt very bad. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be creative, but make sure to clean up your mess too! +Once there was a nosy automobile. It was very curious and always wanted to know more. One day it decided to raise itself up high. It wanted to see what the world looked like from the sky. As it rose higher and higher, the people below could see it flying in the sky. They watched in amazement. When the automobile had raised itself as far as it could go, it fell back down to the ground. But it had seen so much from the sky and it was so happy. From that day on, the nosy automobile wanted to keep raising itself up as high as it could go. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends - a shy bunny and a brave bear. Every day they did everything together, but the bear always wanted to spin faster and faster. The bunny didn’t like it, but the bear kept spinning around and around until the bunny grew too shy and said it was too much. He asked the bear to stand still, but the bear wouldn’t listen. + +The bear was so excited about spinning that he kept spinning and spinning until one day he spun too fast and he started to fall. He couldn't stop himself from falling and hit the ground with a loud thump. + +The bunny was very sad. He knew that the bear was too shy to stand up and he had no strength left to help him. The bunny cried and cried, but it was all in vain. The brave bear who was always so eager to spin was no more. +Cathy was a 3 year old girl who loved Tuesday. Every time she heard the word Tuesday, she would smile and start to jump around. She looked forward to this special day every single week. + +One Tuesday, Cathy was feeling miserable. She hadn't received any presents on her birthday the day before and it had left her feeling unhappy. + +Cathy went to her mum and asked if she could add some fun to Tuesday. Her mum said yes and she quickly ran to her room to get her favourite toys. + +She added her swimming ring, her skipping rope and her favourite teddy bear to Tuesday. She was feeling much better and couldn't wait to have some fun. + +But then she heard a loud noise and saw that her big brother had moved all of her things. He was now playing with them! Cathy was very angry and confronted her brother. + +Cathy said, "Add my stuff back, it's Tuesday and I should have fun!" + +Her brother was not happy and replied, "No! You can't add your stuff here. Find somewhere else to play!" + +Cathy was so sad and she didn't know what to do. She eventually decided to move her things to another room and tried to make her Tuesday as fun as possible. She had a few fun activities and soon forgot about her brother's miserable behaviour. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Toby. He was only three years old but very proud of himself. He had a pet puppy called Sandy who he loved dearly. + +One day, Toby and Sandy walked to the park. As soon as Toby heard the laughter and happy sounds, he ran off. Toby jumped on the swings and laughed with joy. + +Suddenly, Toby noticed a lock on the gate of the park. He looked around, wondering what was inside. He said to Sandy, “Let’s go find the key!†+ +So the two of them went off to look for the key, but they couldn’t find it. Toby was so disappointed that he couldn’t get into the park. That night, Toby told his mom what happened. + +His mom smiled and said, “Toby, don’t worry. I have a surprise for you.†The next morning, his mom brought out a sack. “Here you go, Toby!†+ +Toby opened the sack and couldn’t believe his eyes. It was the key to the park gate! Toby was so proud of himself that he jumped up and down. + +With the key in his hand, Toby and Sandy quickly ran to the park gate. Toby unlocked the gate and they both ran inside the park. + +Toby and Sandy laughed and played happily in the park all +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very excited. Her name was Emma and she was 3 years old. Emma was standing in front of her bathtub, with a very big smile on her face. In the bathtub sat a small toy boat, and she was about to go for a ride. + +"Yay!" she said, clapping her hands. + +Emma started to climb into the bathtub carefully. Once inside, she smiled even bigger and grabbed the boat. She started to sail it around the tub, pretending she was going on a big adventure. + +"This is so fun!" she said. + +Suddenly, Emma heard someone coming. It was her mom, who had come to give her a bath. Emma was so excited to have time with her mom that she started to climb out of the bathtub. + +"What have you been up to?" asked Emma's mom. + +"I've been sailing in my boat!" said Emma. She was so excited she couldn't stop smiling. + +"That sounds like a lot of fun," said her mom with a smile. "Come on, let's get you cleaned up for dinner." +Once there was a little girl who had a wonderful brain. Every day, she would use her brain to build things like castles made of blocks. One day, she decided to build even bigger – she wanted to build a graceful new house. + +So she got to work, with her brain and her hands. She used her imagination to come up with a plan and worked hard each day. Pretty soon, she had a completed plan to build a graceful new house. + +The little girl showed her plan to her mom. "Mom, I built this plan with my brain," the little girl said proudly. Mom gasped in amazement at the little girl's work. "That's amazing - you really have a beautiful brain inside of you," Mom said. + +The little girl smiled and believed that she could do anything with her brain. She continued to use it each day to build wonderful things, graceful things, and with practice she was sure to master her dreams. +Lola was a very stubborn three year old who liked to do things her own way. One day, she was in her room playing with her toys. She was about to put a big cross on top of a tower when her mother came in. + +Lola's mother said, "Lola, please put that cross away. I need you to come with me now." + +But Lola didn't want to leave her toys. She shook her head and said, "No!" + +Lola's mother shook her head and said, "Lola, I'm ordering you to put that cross away and come with me now." + +But Lola was still very stubborn. She refused to obey her mom. + +Lola's mother tried to reason with her, but Lola still wouldn't budge. She refused to follow her mother's orders. + +Finally, Lola's mother sighed and said, "Well, if you're going to be so stubborn, then I'll just have to bring you with me." + +So off they went, with Lola still holding her big cross. +Once there was a beautiful flower. It was so attractive that everyone that passed by wanted to stop and smell it. One day, a little girl named Emma stopped by to check out the flower. She couldn’t resist the smell and she was mesmerized by its beauty. + +“Mummy, what is this flower?†Emma asked. “It’s a rose,†the mother replied. + +Emma was thrilled by the discovery. She wanted to keep it with her, but her mum warned her that the flower would eventually rot. Emma was sad and she didn’t understand why it couldn’t last forever. “When something or someone has power, it can be very attractive," the mother said. + +The wise words stayed with Emma as she ran home with her bunch of flowers in her hand. She understood that all things can’t last forever, but that didn’t stop her from cherishing the beauty of the flower. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends: Pick and Sack. Pick was selfish with her toys, never wanting to share. But Sack was generous and kind, and he always shared his things. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure together. They found a meadow with a beautiful pond. They both got some pebbles to play with. Sack offered some of his pebbles to Pick, but she refused. + +The next day, they both returned to the meadow. Sack picked up his pile of pebbles, and Pick's pile was gone! She was very angry and accused Sack of being selfish and keeping the pebbles for himself. + +“No,†Sack said. “I didn’t take them. See this sack I'm carrying?†He opened it and inside were Pick's pebbles! All along, Sack had been keeping her pebbles for her. His thoughtfulness moved Pick to tears. She realized that Sack was not selfish at all. From then on, Pick and Sack were very close friends and shared all their things. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both very smart. + +The first friend was called Mark. Mark was very curious and wanted to know all sorts of things. + +The second friend was called Anna. She was very clever and managed to remember things quickly. + +One day, Mark asked Anna: "What’s in your brain Anna?" + +Anna replied: "My brain is very important. It helps me manage lots of things. Lots of ideas, facts and thoughts." + +Mark thought very hard. Then he said: "That’s amazing. I want to learn how to manage stuff too!" + +Anna said: "If you want to manage things, you must use your brain properly. And practice makes it easier." + +Mark smiled and said: "I'm going to practice!" + +And that’s exactly what he did. He practised every day and pretty soon he managed to remember lots of things! +Once there was a little girl. She was happy and fun. One day she was going outside. As she was putting her sunglasses on, her mom said, "Don't forget, sweetie. You need to delay." The little girl didn't understand what that meant. But she waited. + +After a long time, her mom said, "Now you can go." The little girl was excited. She put on her long pink dress and raced outside. + +She hugged the sun and it showed her his long ray of sunshine. She twirled and danced in the sun's warm warmth. + +Have fun! + +After a few hours of playing, the little girl was getting tired. Her mom said, "It's time to delay." The little girl knew what that meant this time. She had to go inside. + +With a sad face, she put on her sunglasses and headed in. But she was happy that soon she would get to play outside again. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Rachel. She was very curious. One day she went exploring in the woods. + +Suddenly she heard a noise. She followed it and found a big box. It looked organized. Rachel opened the box and found a treasure inside! It was full of nice things. + +Rachel was very excited. She started to pour the treasure into a bag. She was so surprised to find a beautiful necklace and a delicate cup. Rachel smiled and said thank you to the box. + +The end. +Jane and her daddy went to a park one day. Jane was so excited! Daddy said that they were going to design a pretend city in the park. +Jane's little brother stood nearby and watched. When they were done, Jane, Daddy and the little brother were so proud! + +Daddy said, "It looks like a real city!". Jane smiled and said, "No, it's a fake city, because we designed it together!". Her little brother clapped with joy. + +They ran around the fake city they designed. Jane built a pretend school with a playground nearby. Daddy designed a hospital, complete with a fire station. + +Her little brother built a pretend mountain. When they were done, the pretend city looked like it was real. Jane was so proud of all that they had done together! +Once upon a time there was a chubby rabbit. He sat on a soft, green seat and looked around. He was feeling lonely and was hoping to find a friend. + +Suddenly, he heard another rabbit speaking from behind a bush. The chubby bunny hopped closer and saw a friendly, white rabbit. + +"Greetings, friend!" said the white rabbit. "Would you like to be my friend?" + +The chubby rabbit smiled. "Yes, I would," he said. + +So they hopped together through the garden and played tag. They had so much fun that they didn't want the day to end. + +The chubby rabbit climbed back up on the soft, green seat and said farewell to his new friend. + +"See you soon!" he said, waving goodbye. + +Then he hopped away and went back home, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a rabbit and a bear. They both loved each other very much and did pretty much everything together. One day they went outside to play but they quickly got bored. + +"What can we do?" asked the bear. + +"I wanna eat!" said the rabbit. + +They decided to go and get some food. They went to the market and the rabbit saw some delicious-looking meat. He wanted to buy it but the bear said he didn't like it. + +"Meat is boring," he said. + +The rabbit got mad. He shouted: "No, it's not! I LOVE it!" + +The bear said he wouldn't buy it, so the rabbit got angry. He started to stomp his feet. + +The bear said: "Don't be mad, I just don't like it." + +The rabbit smiled and said: "You don't have to like meat, but I do!" + +So, the rabbit bought the meat and they went back home. They feasted on the meat and had a happy and yummy time together. And from then on, the rabbit always shared his love of meat with the bear. +Once there was a little boy who loved to explore. He wanted to know what the world was like. One day, he heard something very interesting: a special network where happy things happened. + +The little boy thought the network would be really fun to explore. But his mom said it was dangerous and he should stay away. She said it was better to be safe than sorry, so the little boy listened to her. He was very sad. + +Then one day, the little boy saw someone on the street. They were using the special network. It didn't look dangerous at all. He asked them what it was like and they said it was really great. + +The little boy thought it over and decided to try it for himself. He kept his promise to his mom and stayed safe but he still had lots of fun exploring the network. He learned a lot of joyous things from his adventures. He realized that sometimes dangerous doesn't mean bad! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. Sarah was three years old and enjoyed playing with her toys. + +One day, Sarah's mommy and daddy brought home a funny surprise. It was a new bathrobe for Sarah to wear! It was pink and soft, and she loved it. Sarah quickly accepted it and thanked her mommy and daddy. + +Sarah put on her new bathrobe and went to play with her toys. She felt so grown-up wearing it. A little while later it was time for Sarah to take a bath. + +Sarah was not excited to get in the tub, but her bathrobe made it more fun. She looked in the mirror and laughed at the funny sight of herself in the bathrobe. Sarah suddenly realized that the bathrobe would make bath time more enjoyable. + +Sarah happily accepted and put on her bathrobe every night for her bath. She felt warm and cozy and her mommy and daddy were happy that she was enjoying her baths. +The end. +Once upon a time there was Jen. She was a very nice girl who loved to relax. One day, Jen went to a massage center to get a massage. + +The massage felt so clean and nice. When her massage was finished, she said to the masseuse, "Thank you so much, it was very nice." + +But after leaving the massage center, something bad happened. Jen went home and started to feel sick. This made her sad. + +The next day, her sickness got worse. She thought that maybe the massage hasn't been as clean as she thought. + +Sadly, Jen grew very sick and had to go to the hospital. And she never got to relax again. +One sunny day, a little boy named John went out in the garden. His mommy said to him: "John, you can choose one thing to play with. What do you want?" + +John saw a long rope with lots of knots. He said: "I want to choose this rope." + +Mommy said: "Ok, John. You can play with the rope, but be careful of the knots. They are very slippery." + +John played with the rope for a long time. He found the wet knot and he started to pull it. But the knot was stuck and he could not pull it out. + +John asked his mommy for help. Mommy said: "John, you can choose to leave the knot alone. It is wet and slippery and it is not easy to pull out." + +John decided to leave the knot alone and he kept playing with the rest of the rope. He did not want to get wet or hurt. From then on, he was careful of the wet knots! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man who lived in a small house with a cushion. Every day the man would sit on the cushion and get grumpier and grumpier, until one day he decided it was time for a change. + +So, he picked up the cushion and said goodbye to his house, setting off across the countryside. For hours and hours, the old man journeyed, until he eventually reached a tall, green hill. + +He stopped there with his cushion and stared around, suddenly feeling better. A voice from behind him made him jump: + +“Why don’t you stay here?†It said. + +The old man looked around and saw a little girl, smiling at him. + +“This place is so peaceful,†he said, clutching his cushion and wondering what to do. + +“Yes, it is,†said the little girl. “You would be happy here.†+ +The old man smiled, and decided to stay. He returned home each weekend, but the rest of the time he was happy in his new home on the hill, with his cushion beside him. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter who was very organized. He loved making lists and always crossed of things when they were done. One day, he was walking in the forest and came across a small cottage. He heard the sound of laughter coming from inside, so he decided to take a look. + +When the hunter came in, he saw two little children playing on the floor. One of them called out, "Hello!" and smiled at the hunter. The hunter smiled back. + +The hunter asked, "What are you playing?" The little girl said, "We are playing a game with these rocks. See how organized they are?" The hunter smiled again and said, "That's amazing. You must be very good at organizing." + +The little girl beamed and said, "We have lots of fun organizing things together. Do you want to join us?" The hunter smiled and said, "I would love to join you!" + +So, the hunter and the two little children spent the afternoon playing and organizing together. The hunter laughed and smiled the whole time and promised to come back and play again. +Billy was walking along the street with his mum. Suddenly he heard a whistle and started looking around. His mum said, "It's okay Billy. There's nothing to be scared of." + +Billy said, "I want to find who is whistling!" + +They kept walking and soon they found a brown dog. The little dog was wondering around and whistling. "Oh wow!" Billy said. + +Billy's mum said, "Do you want to take it home? We can give it some tea." + +Billy and the mum took the brown dog home and made it a nice cup of tea. They all sat down on the couch and the mum cuddled the brown dog. + +But then the mum noticed that the brown dog had fleas. She shouted, "Oh no! Billy, we have to take this poor dog back to the street. We can't have it in our home!" + +Billy cried and said, "No! I want to keep it! Please mum!" + +The mum said, "I'm sorry Billy, but it's for the best." So, sadly, Billy and his mum had to take the brown dog back to the street. +Once there was a farmer named Bill. Every day Bill would get up early and go to his wheat farm. He worked all day long. + +One day, Bill's daughter Liz came to him. She had a question. + +"Dad, what do you do on the wheat farm?" she asked. + +Bill smiled at her. "I learn how to grow wheat," he said. + +Liz was excited. She wanted to help her dad. So Bill showed her how to take care of the wheat. He showed her how to make sure the soil was tight and to water the plants every day. + +Liz worked hard. Every day she would help her dad on the farm. She learned a lot and soon grew to be a very smart farmer and Bill was very proud of her. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Joe. They loved playing together and shared toys and games. One day, Tim wanted to pack a special pipe and take it on an adventure with him. Joe wanted the same pipe, but Tim said no. Joe got very angry and said Tim was selfish. + +Tim wanted to show Joe that he wasn't selfish and so he decided to share the pipe. However, Joe was still mad and said it was still a bad idea. So, Joe decided to pack his own pipe and went on a journey by himself. + +Tim felt very sad that his friend had gone away and he felt guilty for being so selfish. He decided he was going to pack up his belongings, journey to find Joe and apologize. When he saw Joe, Joe had softened and was no longer angry. The two friends breached their friendship and had lots of adventures together. +One day, Max and his mom went to the store to buy a birdcage. Max was very excited and he wanted the nicest birdcage there. + +Max's mom told him, "The birdcage has to be big and strong, like you!" So they started to look around the store and Max pushed a few birdcages to see which was the strongest. + +Finally he chose a bright red birdcage with a fancy pattern on it. But the store clerk said that the birdcage was very competitive and Max had to win a race to get it. + +Max was ready for a challenge. He raced around the store and pushed himself as hard as he could. He wanted to get the birdcage! + +In the end, Max finished in first place and was proud of himself. His mom hugged him and said, "I am proud of you, Max! That birdcage is perfect for our new pet!" +"Mommy, I want to pay!" said little Jack. +"Oh, that's so sweet of you!" replied Mommy. +Mommy took Jack to the store. Inside was a lot of things. Jack pointed to a toy that he liked. +"Can I pay for this?" he asked. +"Sure," said Mommy. +Jack gave the man at the cash register a big smile. +Mommy paid for the toy and they left the store. + +On the way home, Jack and Mommy saw Jack's sister playing outside in the cold. +"Let's pay your sister to play with you," said Mommy. +Jack smiled. He knew they didn't have to pay his sister, but it was more fun that way. +Jack and his sister ran off to play together. They had a lot of fun. +A small girl named May had just found a beautiful jewel in the garden. She was so excited and could not wait to show it off. She brought the jewel to her daddy and asked, "Daddy, can I keep this?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "This treasure is yours, May. Hold it close and stay here with me for a moment." + +May carefully held the thick jewel in her hands and stayed close by her daddy. He said, "This gem is full of colour and special. It is a reminder to stay happy and safe." + +May smiled and hugged her daddy. She hugged the jewel, too, and kept it close. She knew it was a very special treasure, and was happy to stay close by her daddy forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was very young and happy, and loved exploring her backyard. + +One day, Mia went outside and noticed a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She wanted to get closer to the rainbow, so she began running towards it. Suddenly, she heard a loud scream and felt helpless. + +Mia was scared, and started to cry. Then, she heard a voice behind her. It was her mommy calling out to her. + +Mia quickly turned around and ran towards her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "Mia, that was a big thunderclap! The scream was just the thunder. The rainbow was still there—see?" + +Mia looked up at the sky and spotted the rainbow. She smiled and sighed with relief. From then on, Mia always knew that even when storms came, the rainbow remained. +Once upon a time, two friends Lilly and Harry were on a journey to find the furthest planet in the universe. They were so excited! The two of them were looking through their telescope, which they had made with their own two hands, when they saw the planet. + +"Look!" Lilly said. "That faraway planet looks so cool!" + +"Yes, it does," agreed Harry. "But, how can we get there?" + +Just then, Lilly thought of a great idea. She suggested that they build a rocket and blast off to the planet. Harry thought it was a great plan and so the two of them set to work. + +They worked hard building their rocket and eventually they were ready to take off. On the day of the launch, they were very nervous but they knew they had to be brave. Suddenly, a big storm came and tried to prevent their journey. + +"Oh no!" shouted Lilly. + +But, because of their hard work and determination, the two friends were able to launch their rocket and eventually arrived at the distant planet. What a wonderful adventure it was! +Once there was a famous octopus. He lived in the sea and was very good at balancing. He could balance a beach ball on his head for hours. + +Everyday, the octopus liked to practice his balancing. He tried to balance all sorts of things, like a starfish and a shell. And he would always get it just right. + +One day he wanted to challenge himself. So he tried to balance several things at once. He managed to balance a crab, a jellyfish, and a rock all on his head! + +Everyone was so amazed that the octopus became famous. People came from all around the world to see his balancing act. He always amazed them with his amazing balancing skills. + +The octopus even taught his friends how to balance. Together they would spend days in the sea practicing. He was really proud of his balancing talents. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abigail. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day Abigail noticed something strange in their garden. She found a big black needle. + +Abigail asked her dad what the needle was for. Her dad told her that no one knew but it seemed to be very important. Abigail wanted to know what it was so she decided to find out herself. + +Abigail asked around the village to try to find out what the needle was for but no one seemed to know. Then one day, Abigail heard a voice. It was a big man called Victor and he made a demand: + +"I need that black needle or I won't leave!" + +Abigail quickly ran to her dad and told him what Victor had said. Her dad thought for a while and then decided to give Victor the needle. + +Victor left Abigail and her family alone but they still did not know what the needle was for. Abigail's dad suggested that it must have been something very important for Victor to demand it so fiercely. + +The End. +One day, Timmy was feeling bored and wanted an adventure. So, he packed his paints and flew to the town square. + +When Timmy arrived at the town square, he saw an old brick wall. He was very excited and started to paint it. + +He went to the nearby store to buy lots of bright and colourful paint. Timmy enjoyed painting the wall, choosing each colour carefully. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hello," said the voice. + +Timmy turned around and saw a friendly man. + +"What are you doing here, young man?" asked the friendly man. + +"I'm painting the brick wall," said Timmy proudly. + +The friendly man smiled and said, "That looks great. I'm sure everyone in the town will love it." + +Timmy smiled and continued painting. He was so happy that he could make the town more cheerful and friendly with his art. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took the little girl to the store. After looking around the store, they went over to the tables. They took one of the tables and brought it home. + +When they arrived home, Mommy told the little girl to help her. She put the table in the middle of the room and told the little girl to watch as she folded it. Mommy and the little girl folded the table out until it was big and flat. + +Mommy then smiled and said that the table was now organized and ready! She started putting things on the table like books and blocks. The little girl liked the organized table. She could now play with her toys on the table and put her books there too. + +Mommy and the little girl were very happy and spent the rest of the day playing with their toys on the organized table. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She was only three years old and loved playing outside. One day, she had the best idea ever! She decided she would tie her shoes together and rush around like an airplane! + +Grace grabbed a sturdy tie and began. She was feeling fearless, so she ran faster and faster! But eventually, the tie started to feel really tough. She had been rushing around for so long that it was starting to feel uncomfortable. + +Grace stopped in her tracks and asked her mom. "Mom, why does the tie feel so tough?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Grace, it's because you've been rushing so much! The tie is tough because that means it's strong enough to stay in one piece when you're running around." + +Grace was so amazed by this. The tough tie was a reminder that she could rush around as much as she wanted. From then on, Grace played with her tough tie every day! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She loved to keep up with fashion and looked the happiest when she got to dress up. +One day, Sarah was feeling troubled. She was so sad and disappointed that she kept thinking about it all day. +Sarah went to her mom and asked why she was feeling this way. Her mom gave her a hug and said, "Sometimes life throws us problems and it's ok to feel a bit troubled. The important thing is that you keep trying and figure out a way to make things better." +Sarah thought about it and decided to have a fashion party with her friends. She invited all of them to come over and they all had so much fun! +Sarah was so happy to have her friends around and thanked her mom for her good advice. +From then on, Sarah kept her mom's advice close and continued to find new ways to have fun. +Juno had a big day planned. She was very excited. She was going to the bus with her mom. She was wearing her new red shoes and a pretty dress. + +Juno and her mom went outside and looked for the bus. Sure enough, it was there. + +"Be careful, Juno," said her mom. + +Juno looked both ways and stepped onto the bus. She was so happy to be going on an adventure. + +As they drove away, Juno looked out the window and saw all kinds of exciting things. She noticed something moving in the bushes and asked her mom what it was. + +"It's a rabbit," her mom said. + +Juno smiled and looked out the window as the bus kept going. She was so excited to see what the day had in store. +Once upon a time there was a mighty whale who lived in the deep blue sea. Every day she liked to ride the waves and go on grand adventures. + +One day she noticed a grape bobbing up and down in the water. She swam up close and asked, "Hello Grape, do you want to go for a ride?" The grape was so excited and said, "Yes please! I'd love to come." + +The whale and the grape spent the whole day riding the waves. The waves were so big and powerful. They rode them all around the ocean and had such a fun time! + +At the end of the day, the whale said, "That was a mighty fine ride Grape, thank you for joining me!" The grape was happy and replied, "Thank you too Whale, it was wonderful!" + +The whale and the grape parted ways, heading off into the setting sun. From then on, the whale and the grape were such great friends and often went for rides together. +Sammy was angry. She had been trying and trying to get the vendor to give her candy, but he kept saying no. She said please, begged, and even tried crying, but the vendor still said no. + +So Sammy got mad. She started to raise her voice and insist that he give her some candy. "Give me candy now!" she yelled at the vendor. + +The vendor shook his head. "No! I'm sorry Sammy, but I can't give you candy," he said firmly. + +But Sammy was not going to give up. She kept insisting, even though the vendor warned her that it was not the right thing to do. + +Finally, the vendor got frustrated. "That's it," he said. "I don't want you to come back to my store again. You are being stupid and I don't want to see you again." + +Sammy was surprised. She blinked a few times and realized she was acting silly. She apologized and vowed to never behave like that again. + +From that day on, Sammy was a lot more polite when she spoke to the vendor. And even though it made her sad, she had learned her lesson that insisting was not the right thing to do. +Once there was a little girl named Milly. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, Milly decided to play in a bright network near her house. She wanted to climb on the branches and relax in the sun. + +But when Milly started trying to climb, she saw something that made her worried. It was a big, furry animal. It was snarling and pacing back and forth. Milly was scared and tried to run away. She wasn't sure how to escape! + +Milly then remembered her parents had taught her to relax. She slowly stopped walking and breathed deeply. She slowly slid to the ground and the animal stopped snarling. + +Milly then realized the animal was just a friendly cat who wanted a friend! The two were happy to become friends and play in the bright network together. + +From then on, Milly and the cat played in the network every day with her parents watching nearby. They were so happy that Milly was brave enough to relax and make a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named David. He was only three years old and he loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, he heard a pleasant ringing noise coming from his bedroom. He carefully opened the door and saw a small folder sitting on his bed. He opened the folder and inside he found a silver bell that was ringing. He was so excited to show everyone what he had found! + +David ran to his mom and showed her the silver bell. + +"Look, mom! See what I found!" he yelled. + +His mom smiled and said "That is so nice, David. It looks like you have made a wonderful discovery today!" + +So David kept the silver bell safe in its special folder and he enjoyed playing with it each day. +Jack was a lazy boy. He liked to tease his friends. One day he was at the park with his friends and saw some dough on the ground. He knew he could tease his friends with the dough. He took the dough and started to throw it around them and they laughed and screamed. They all got messy but Jack enjoyed himself teasing his friends. He had lots of fun that day. + +They went home after and Jack was happy he could tease his friends with the dough. He was a lazy boy but always found the funniest ways to make his friends laugh. +Once upon a time there was an ugly monster. It was very sad because the sun never shined on it. The monster tried to make the sun come out, but he couldn't. + +One day a miracle happened. The sun broke through the clouds and shown on the monster! The monster was so happy. He was jumping up and down because the sunshine made him feel warm and happy. + +The monster started to dance, so he got very wet. So he stopped and looked around for something to dry himself off. + +The monster saw a big bush and he ran under it. The bush was covered in sunshine and the monster was so dry! The monster was so happy and he stayed in the sunshine all day. + +The end. +Jimmy was playing in the park with some chalk. He loved drawing and scribbling on the pavement with different colors. One day, he was busy creating an incredible drawing when suddenly, something disturbed him. It was a loud voice coming from behind. + +"Hey, Jimmy! What are you drawing? It looks incredible!" + +Jimmy turned around. It was his friend, Joe. Jimmy smiled and answered, "I'm drawing a castle. See here, this is the tower and here are the drawbridge and the moat." + +Jimmy was excited to share his incredible drawing with his friend, Joe. They both spent the rest of the day playing with the chalk and adding more amazing details to Jimmy's castle. + +Finally, the sun started to set and it was time for Jimmy to go home. He thanked Joe for coming and promised to show him the finished drawing the next day. + +Jimmy waved goodbye and happily ran home. +Once there was a naughty bear named Bandit. Bandit always seemed to get into trouble. One day he was wandering around the woods and he came across a bag. He was so curious he decided to open the bag. Inside the bag was a delicious drink. + +Bandit picked up the drink and was about to drink it, but he heard a voice. It said, “Move away! That drink belongs to me!†Bandit was so startled he dropped the drink. He looked around and saw it was a rabbit. + +The rabbit told him, “You were very naughty for taking something that isn't yours. Next time you see something you should stop and think!†+ +Bandit said he was very sorry and from that day on he always stopped and thought before he touched something that wasn’t his. He learned his lesson and realized it was much better to be nice than naughty. +One day, a little girl woke up early to watch the sunrise. She was so enthusiastic about it and could not wait! She jumped out of bed and ran outside to see the amazing sights. + +The little girl saw the orange and yellow colors of the sunrise and the birds chirping and flying around. She watched the sun getting bigger and bigger, and soon it was high up in the sky. + +The girl was so happy she had seen the sunrise. She finished watching as the sun kept getting brighter and brighter in the sky. With a smile on her face, she went back inside to have breakfast and start her day. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy bee who wanted to have a party. She invited all the other insects and she wanted it to be the best party ever. But the other insects didn't want to go, because they were scared of the bossy bee. + +The bee went to the ants and said, "I invite you ants to my party. It's going to be lots of fun!" But the ants said, "No, thank you. We don't like your bossy ways." The bee didn't give up and she asked the butterflies, "Please come to my party. I promise it will be lots of fun!" But the butterflies said, "No, we don't want to go to your bossy bee's party!" + +The bee was sad. She couldn't understand why no one wanted to come to her party. Then she heard someone say, "I hear you're having a party. I will come!" It was a little ladybug! The bee was very happy and she said, "Thank you so much for coming! I'm sure you will have a lot of fun!" + +And they did! The ladybug enjoyed the party and all the other insects saw that the bee wasn't so bossy after all. They realised they had been wrong and the rest of the insects agreed to join the next party. The bossy bee was very pleased and all the insects had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was best friends Jenny and Mike. They had a secret spot in the woods near their house where they liked to go. + +One day, Jenny and Mike went to their secret spot. There was a big pond there. It was deep and dark. + +Jenny said to Mike, "Let's dive in!" + +Mike smiled and said, "Ok, let's do it!" + +They both jumped in the pond. But there was something in the water. Jenny and Mike could see a hook way down in the deep water. + +Jenny said, "Oh wow! What is that?" + +Mike said, "Let's go and find out!" + +So, the two friends swam down to the hook. When they got there, they saw that it was attached to a fishing line. They followed the fishing line up and saw a line of cans in the water. + +Jenny said, "Wow! Someone was fishing here!" + +Mike nodded. "I bet they caught some really deep fish!" + +Jenny and Mike laughed and then they swam back up to the top of the pond. They had a great time diving in the deep water and exploring the secret pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very curious and always wanted to create something beautiful. One day, Daisy went out into the garden to create something with her blocks and pebbles. + +Suddenly, Daisy saw a big bright yellow circle in the sky. She asked her dad, “What is that?†+ +“That’s the sun,†her dad replied. “The sun is very special, it’s adorable and it helps make things grow.†+ +Daisy smiled and she started to create a sun with her blocks and pebbles. She carefully placed the pebbles into the shape of a circle and the blocks around the circle to make the sun look colourful. + +When Daisy finished, she proudly showed her dad what she had created. + +“Wow, Daisy! That sun is so sweet! You’ve done a great job†her dad said. + +Daisy was so happy and she felt very proud of herself. She hugged her dad and said, “I love the sun!†+Mary and Jake were two best friends. They would always play together and have so much fun. One day they decided to go on an adventure and explore the forest together. As they walked, they soon came across a bright, shiny lake. The sun was shining so brightly and the water sparkled like small diamonds. + +The two friends were mesmerized by the beauty of the lake and decided to go a little closer. Mary got down on her knees and put her hand in the water. Suddenly, a giant fish jumped out of the water and started swimming around them. Mary and Jake became so excited that they jumped in the water and swam together. + +But then something strange started happening. The lake started to become so calm, as if something was resting in it. As the lake became calmer and calmer, the two of them started feeling colder and colder. + +Suddenly, a big creature came out of the lake with a loud roar! Jake and Mary were so scared, they immediately swam to the other side of the lake and got out of the water. + +But it was too late. The monster grabbed both of them with his big hands. He took them away and they were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very nervous because she wanted to explore outside. + +Jane looked up at the bright blue sky and saw a big, white cloud floating slowly by. She smiled and said, “I wish I could go up and play in the cloud!†+ +So, she got on her bike and started pedaling. She pedaled and pedaled, but she could not get any higher. + +She felt a bit discouraged, but she didn’t give up. She kept trying, and soon her little bike was in the air! + +Jane was so excited! She kept going higher and higher until she was at the top of the cloud. She was so happy she could hardly believe it! + +But, then she looked down and felt a bit scared. She was far up in the sky and she started to feel nervous. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, “Don’t be scared! You can do this!†Jane was so relieved to hear the voice and she gathered her courage. She took a deep breath and started to struggle against the strong wind until she was safe on solid ground again. + +Jane smiled with happiness. She had done it! She had made it through the clouds! +Once there was a little girl named Daisy who loved to watch the world around her. She liked to watch the flowers grow in the garden and the birds flit around the tree tops. + +One day, on a special trip to the zoo with her family, Daisy watched a big, grey elephant with a long trunk and a big, furry shoulder. Daisy wanted to get closer to it and her dad told her she could, but to be careful and stay near him. + +Daisy walked with her dad to the edge of the fence and watched the elephant with amazement. When the elephant looked back at Daisy, the little girl smiled and waved. But when her dad wasn't looking, Daisy tried to climb the fence! + +Luckily her dad saw her just in time. He ran over and grabbed Daisy, carrying her back and away from the fence. "Daisy, you must never try to climb over a fence when I'm not looking," her dad warned her. "You could get hurt!" + +Daisy was embarrassed, but she understood the lesson. She vowed she would never try to do something without her dad's permission again. From then on, she watched the world around her with gratefulness and joy, but she stayed healthy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was very obedient and her parents loved her very much. + +One day she was playing in the garden when she saw her friend Ben playing with a scarf. She wanted it and asked him for it. + +Ben looked at Jane and said, “No, you can’t have it!†+ +Jane was really sad, but then Ben said, “I’ll let you have it if you can catch me!†+ +Jane chased him all around the garden, but she couldn’t catch him. Ben was laughing and teasing her, making her angry. + + +Eventually Jane got really mad and yelled, “Stop teasing me! Give me the scarf!†+ +Ben knew she was not happy and quickly gave her the scarf. + +Jane was so happy, she hugged Ben and thanked him. Ben smiled and they went off to play together with the scarf. +It was a bright, sunny day. Peter was walking through the park when he saw a giant. Peter had never seen anything so big before! He was curious, so he ran toward it. + +"Hello, giant!" he said, pushing it with all his might. + +Suddenly, the giant groaned. It was so tired! + +"What's wrong?" asked Peter, feeling concerned. + +"I've been pushing this boulder around the park all day and I'm exhausted," the giant said. + +Peter thought for a moment. Suddenly, he had an idea. "Let me help!" + +So the giant and Peter worked together and pushed the boulder until it was done. When they were finished, the giant thanked Peter. + +"Now I'm not so tired," the giant said. + +Peter was happy that he could help. He smiled as the giant walked away. +One day, a clever boy called Jack asked his Mom for some yarn. She handed him a big ball of it and said "You'd better serve this yarn carefully! Be careful not to break it or drop it!" + +But Jack was too eager to use the yarn. He pulled the yarn and started playing with it. Unfortunately, he dropped the yarn and it broke into tiny pieces. + +Jack's Mom was very disappointed. She said in a stern voice, "That was not a clever thing to do! I told you to serve this yarn carefully and now you have wasted it." + +Jack was very sorry too. He asked his Mom, "Can the yarn still be used?" She replied, "No, I'm afraid not. You have to be more careful next time." + +Jack knew he had to be more careful. He promised his Mom never to take yarn for granted again. From then on, Jack learned to serve his yarn carefully, and he stayed out of trouble. +One day, Jack and his family decided to go to the park. They had an interesting day there, looking at the trees and animals and playing games. + +Jack soon became tired and his mother suggested that it was time for them to go home. But Jack had forgotten one important thing; he hadn't seen the fire! + +Jack's father said, "Oh Jack, you forgot to look at the fire. Don't worry, we can come back again tomorrow and take a look." + +The next day, Jack, his family and some of his friends went back to the park. When they arrived, all of the children crowded around the fire, mesmerized by its beauty. Everyone thought it was so interesting. + +The day after that, Jack's mother asked him, "Did you have fun looking at the fire yesterday?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes Mama, it was really interesting." He had remembered to enjoy the fire the second time around! +Teddy was a wealthy kitten. He had lots of toys, a soft bed and yummy food. One day, he wanted to hang from his favourite tree, so he climbed up to the branch. He was so excited, but then he lost his grip and he hung from the branch by his tiny paws. + +"Oh no!" he shouted. + +He struggled for a few minutes, but he couldn't reach the branch. Suddenly, he felt someone's hands around him, and he was lifted up. It was his neighbour's little girl, who was only three years old. + +"My poor kitty," she said as she picked him up. She carried him back home and put him back in his bed. + +The next day, Teddy was feeling much better and went to hang from the branch again. But he was so eager that he forgot to hold on tightly and he fell once again. This time, the branch broke and he tumbled down, hurting his legs and head. + +The little girl saw it all and ran to him, crying. Teddy wouldn't get up again, and the little girl had to take him to the vet. Sadly, the vet said he had a serious injury and he couldn't be saved. + +The little girl was very sad, but Teddy was happy to know that he'd been helped by a kind, three year old girl. +Little Timmy and his mommy were walking in the field of wheat, waving to the farmer and watching the birds fly in the sky. Timmy eagerly asked his mommy, "What are we doing here, mommy?" She answered, "We are here to get some fresh wheat for pancakes, Timmy. Do you want to help me pick some wheat?" Timmy was glad, so he hurriedly ran around the field, collecting wheat and putting them into a basket. + +His mommy smiled and said, "Oh, you are so helpful! We will have more than enough for our pancakes, but we'd better hurry. We don't want to get into trouble with the farmer!" Timmy said, "Okay mommy!" and hurried to get some more wheat. + +Soon, they had enough wheat and went off happily home. Timmy was so glad that he had helped his mommy and that they had enough wheat! +Once there was a little boy called Tommy. Tommy was walking along a mysterious line in the park. He was feeling a bit scared but he decided to keep walking. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice. "Stop right there!" it said. It was a mean-looking man. He had a bag in his hand. + +Tommy was scared and he began to run away. But the man ran after him. He chased him for ages until finally he caught up with him. + +The man said, "I'm sorry, I have to take your bag." And he grabbed it from Tommy's hands. + +Tommy started to cry. He said, "That was my favourite bag! I regret ever coming to this park." + +The man said, "Don't worry, it will be fine." But deep down, Tommy knew it wouldn't be okay. He would never get his bag back. + +Tommy sadly walked home regretting his decision. The mysterious line in the park was now one he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl named Amelia. She had a big, warm fireplace in her house, which she loved to play around. She always had lots of fun with it. + +One day, Amelia was feeling extra daring. She decided to climb up the fireplace, but she was so silly that she got stuck. She was embarrassed and she called out for help. + +Luckily, her mom was close by and she heard her. She came to help Amelia, and was very patient and understanding. She used a special ladder to help Amelia get down safely. + +Amelia was embarrassed, but she was also relieved that she didn't get hurt. She thanked her mom and promised she would never do something so silly again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Daisy and Danny were both 3 years old and they were very flexible. One day, they were having a lot of fun together when they came across a big split in the ground. Danny was scared and wanted to go back, but Daisy said to Danny, “It’s ok, we can get across it.†+ +So they both started to step over the split, but Daisy was a lot more flexible than Danny and she made it across a lot quicker. Daisy was already on the other side, but Danny was still stuck! Daisy shouted, “Come on, Danny! You can do it! Don’t be scared!†+ +Eventually with Daisy’s help, Danny was able to confidently jump the split and make it to the other side too. They both laughed and felt really proud of themselves. + +Daisy said to Danny, “Remember this moment! This is a precious memory! When things get tough, just remember how brave you were and how flexible you were today!†+ +Danny said, “Yes, Daisy! I’ll never forget this memory!†+ +The moral of the story is that things may seem scary but with a friend by your side, you can always make it through. Being flexible helps too! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lizzy and Mary. They were both walking through a field of oats. + +Lizzy stepped through the oat field first. She smiled and said “Look Mary, the oats are so soft and purple!" + +Mary stepped over to Lizzy and said “Wow! The oats are so pretty and purple". + +Then Lizzy took a step back and said “Let's pick some oats and make something special". + +So, the two friends started to pick the purple oats. They both put the oats in their pockets and continued walking. + +Soon, the sun started to set and the friends saw a cozy cabin. They went inside, made a fire and cooked the oats that they had picked. + +When the oats were cooked, the two friends enjoyed a delicious bowl of oatmeal! The tasted so good that the two friends licked their bowls clean. + +The sun went down and Lizzy and Mary said goodnight, hugged each other and went back to their homes. +Once upon a time there was an old kid. He was very curious and wanted to explore the world. So he went on an adventure. He found a little hill and started to poke around it. He saw some dirt and made a little hole in it. Then he poked something soft, it was a worm! He showed it to a nearby bird who was very happy and chirped. The old kid was so excited to find the worm. He explored more and found more interesting things. He found a leaf and an ant. He poked the ant, who ran away very fast. Then he saw an old tree. He poked the trunk and it creaked and creaked. He was so happy about his discoveries. The old kid learned so much on his adventure. +There was once a mommy, who had a daughter. One day, they went to the park. The daughter was so excited as she saw a huge slide. She shouted and clapped with joy. + +The mommy smiled and told her daughter, "Come on, let's go for a slide!" They ran together towards the huge slide and the daughter laughed. + +The daughter went up the slide and when she was at the top, she was scared. She wanted to go down, but she was too scared. Suddenly, she heard her mommy saying, "It's okay, snap your fingers and it will all be alright!" + +The daughter was surprised. But, she did what her mommy said and she started to snap her fingers. Suddenly, she wasn't scared anymore. She took a deep breath and went down the slide. + +When the daughter reached the bottom, she was so happy. She turned to her mommy and said, "Mommy, that was the best slide ever!" The mommy smiled and nodded her head. They both laughed and hugged each other. That day was the best day ever at the park! +One day, Kate went out to the park. She felt happy because it was her birthday the day before. She skipped and jumped, like a happy child. + +Suddenly, Kate fell. She cried and screamed. Her daddy ran to her. He tried to make her feel better, but it was no use. + +"It's important to be careful," her daddy said. But Kate was sad. She was hurt and no one could help. + +Her daddy called an ambulance and the ambulance took Kate to the hospital. She had broken her leg and wouldn't be able to walk for weeks! + +Kate was very sad and disappointed. She could not enjoy her birthday and it was an important day. She had wanted to make it perfect, but it had ended badly. +Once upon a time, there lived a bear in the woods. Every day, he would look for honey to eat. + +One morning, he got very clever and decided to wrap a cloth around himself. Then, he set off to find honey. + +On his way, he encountered a bee buzzing around. The bear asked, "Hello, can I have some honey please?" The bee replied, "Hide inside this tree and I'll return with some honey for you". + +So the bear hid himself inside the tree and waited patiently. Soon enough, the bee came back with a pot of honey for the bear. + +"Thank you very much!" the bear said to the bee. + +The bear was so happy that he hugged the bee. He returned to his den with the pot of honey and enjoyed the delicious meal. The end. +John was a little boy. He was only three years old. He had a special job to do. + +One day, John went to the barn. He looked around, and he saw a lot of hay. He went close and kneeled down. + +John saw a big, ugly bug. He felt scared. + +John spoke to the bug, "What are you doing here?" + +The bug said, "I am hiding from the rain." + +John was relieved. He said, "Oh, okay. Do you want some hay? It's a good place to hide." + +The bug said, "Yes, please. That would be nice." + +John nodded. He took some hay and put it close to the bug. The bug thanked him and hid. + +John smiled. He was happy he could help the ugly bug. +One day, there was a little bear who was very tired. He had been searching around all day and hadn't found anything to make him feel better. + +He noticed a house with a strong door. He knocked on it and asked if anyone was home. + +The door opened and a big pig stepped out. +"What do you want?" the pig said. + +The little bear asked if the pig had anything to help him feel better. + +The pig smiled and said, "Sure, I can show you something special." The pig opened the door and showed the bear something shiny. + +It was a spike. The pig said that if the bear locked the spike in his heart, he would feel better. + +The little bear was scared but he wanted to feel better. So he followed the pig's directions and put the spike in his chest. + +The bad thing was that the bear couldn't get the spike back out. Every time he tried, he couldn't reach it and felt sad. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful what you believe in and never do something out of fear. +Once upon a time there was a kind little boy called Sam. Sam wanted to write a letter to his friend, so he took out some paper, a pencil and some stamps. + +He started writing and soon had a finished letter. He was really proud of it, so he got an envelope and put the letter inside. Then he put a stamp on it and mailed it. + +Even though the letter was gone, Sam still heard a sound. It sounded like the letter was saying thanks for being so kind. + +The next day Sam's friend sent a letter back. Sam was so surprised, because it was like the letter was talking directly to him! He knew that no matter how far away his friends was, mail could always get his message across. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Mary. Mary loved to be outside in the sunshine, playing and running around. + +One day, Mary noticed dark clouds beginning to form in the sky. "Oh no!" thought Mary. + +When it started raining, Mary quickly ran inside to safety. All the animals were gathering together to hide from the rain. + +Mary watched as her cat, Tigger, sat in a bright and beautiful patch of daisies while the rain pelted down. "That looks so comfy!" thought Mary. + +Suddenly, a rainbow above her filled the sky with a beautiful display of colours. Mary was mesmerized! "Look!" shouted Mary to her mum. "A rainbow!" + +Her mum smiled. "Let's go and gather some of these beautiful flowers and brighten up this rainy day!" she suggested. + +Mary got an umbrella and she and her mum began gathering the flowers. Soon, Mary and her mum were each holding a bunch of daisies, laughing and smiling as the rain continued all around them. +Milo was so excited. His aunt had come to visit and she always brought him a wonderful surprise. Today was no different. His aunt gave Milo a brand new box of blocks. + +"Look how perfect they are," said his aunt, her eyes twinkling with joy. + +Milo clapped his hands in excitement. He couldn't believe how perfect the blocks looked. Then his aunt did something unexpected - she made a joke. + +Milo giggled and said, "Aunt, that was so funny!" + +His aunt smiled and said, "Let's build something together with these perfect blocks!" + +Milo and his aunt spent hours and hours playing and building with the blocks. They made a castle in the sky, a bridge to an imaginary land and even a magic forest. Laughing and joking, they made the perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to play outside and she loved to swing. She had a special swing that her father had made her. Every day, she would swing in it very high and have lots of fun. + +One day when Jane was swinging, she noticed an old flag flying high in the sky. Jane wanted to fly the flag too, so she asked her father if she could. But her father told her that it was too high for her to swing so close to it. + +Jane was feeling sad and didn't want to give up, so she asked for help. Her father thought for a moment and then came up with a plan. He had a long rope that he tied to the flag and he attached the other end of the rope to the swing. + +Now Jane was able to swing and fly the flag at the same time! She was so happy, she even sang sweet songs as she flew the flag back and forth, high above the ground. + +Jane was so glad that her father had found a way for her to reach her goal, and now they both fly their flag together every time they go outside to swing. +One day, a child was playing in the garden. Suddenly, they saw a dead bird lying in the grass. The child felt sad and wanted to help the bird so they picked it up. + +The child looked around and saw some glue in the garden shed. They grabbed the glue and started to stick pieces of the bird together. + +When the child had finished, the bird looked much better. The child smiled and had a little chat to the bird. + +"Can you fly now?" they asked the bird. But there was no reply. The bird was still dead. + +The child frowned. They looked around the garden and then picked up some flowers. + +The child put the flowers near the bird and said, "Now you can rest here in peace." +Once upon a time there was a turtle named Shelly. Shelly was a happy turtle and liked to spend her days swimming and exploring in the pond. + +One day, Shelly decided to take a rest outside of the pond under a big shady tree. As she touched the ground she realized something different. Something new was beneath her feet. She bent down to take a closer look, and what she saw made her so excited. It was a shiny new shell! + +Shelly was so excited that she shouted out "It's a new shell! I can wear it and it will look so beautiful on me." She put the shell on her back right away and took a few laps around the pond. All of the other animals stopped and looked at Shelly in her new shell. Everyone was so surprised by how beautiful it was. + +Shelly was very proud of her new shell and knew it would be something she could keep forever. She smiled and thanked everyone for their nice comments. From then on, Shelly always wore her new shell and was one of the happiest turtles in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jack. He always loved to paint. Every day, he would carry his paints out of his house to the park. + +'What will we paint today?' he asked his mom every morning. + +His mom smiled and said 'We will see what paints are available.' + +Today was different. When they got to the park, they saw something amazing. A beautiful easel with lots of different boxes of paint! + +'Oh wow!' Jack said happily. 'Let's paint the park!' + +The mom smiled. She knew why the paints were available. There was a large art contest and whoever could paint the prettiest picture of the park would win a prize. + +Jack couldn't wait to get started. He grabbed a brush and carried the paints to the easel. + +When he was done, Jack had created a beautiful picture of the park. Everyone in the park was amazed. + +The next day, his news came true. Jack had won the contest. He was so happy, he could barely carry the prize home! + +His mom smiled. 'I knew you could do it Jack, if you just had the paints available.' +Once upon a time, there were two friends: a boy and a girl. The boy was very curious and the girl was very smart. The boy wanted to learn more, so one day he asked the girl to help him study. + +The girl said "Yes! Let's go to the castle and study there." + +The boy was so excited and ran out of the house with the girl. But when they got to the castle, they found out it was locked. The boy was so sad, because he was sure they were going to learn something special there. + +The girl saw how gloomy the boy was, so she said "Don't worry, we can try to find the key and open the lock. Then we can study inside together." + +The boy smiled and the two of them searched everywhere for the key. Finally, they found the key and opened the lock. They were so happy! They spent the day studying in the castle and they learned something new together. + +The boy and girl were so happy that they decided from that day onwards to always study together whenever they had the chance. They learned a lot and had lots of fun! +Jimmy was so excited. He had been practicing very hard and it was finally time to compete in the belt race. He put on his open belt and climbed into the race car. He waved to his mom and dad who cheered for him. + +The race started and Jimmy was driving so fast! He felt like he was going to win for sure. But then, something unexpected happened. He came around one of the turns and there was a rock in his way. + +He tried to slow down, but he was going too fast. He smashed into the rock and his car stopped. He was so upset. Everyone was disappointed that he didn't win, but Jimmy knew that just trying his best was enough. + +The next day, Jimmy decided to try the race again. He was feeling much more energized and ready. But as he prepared to drive, he realised that the open belt he was wearing was too loose. No matter what Jimmy did he couldn’t get it tight enough. He knew it was risky but he had no other choice. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud crash. The open belt had snapped right in the middle of the race. Jimmy was so surprised and embarrassed that he fell out of the car. Everyone was very surprised and sad because Jimmy didn't win again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl named Lisa. She loved to go to the store. Every morning, she would go to the store to buy a cup of coffee. + +One morning, when Lisa reached the store, she heard someone calling out: + +"I need coffee! Can anyone help me? I'm very thirsty!" + +Lisa looked around to see where the voice was coming from. Then she saw a tall man standing at the back of the store. + +"Sir, I can help you," said Lisa. "I'd be happy to get you a cup of coffee." + +The man smiled at her. "Thank you so much. That would be great!" + +So Lisa went to the counter and ordered a cup of coffee for the man. Then she brought it back to him. + +"Here you go!" she said. + +The man smiled again. "Thank you so much!" he said, and then he quickly drank the coffee. Lisa was happy that she was able to help. +Terry and Tom were best friends. They lived next door to each other and every day they played together. Today they decided to have a quiz. The first question was to name the colour of a butterfly. + +Tom thought for a moment and said: "It's yellow!" + +"Wrong!" said Terry. "It is actually blue and red." + +Tom was a bit upset that he got the answer wrong, so he took a spray and aimed it at Terry's face! "Hey! Don't do that!" cried Terry. + +Tom ran away, laughing. He ran so fast he could not be caught. Terry was angry with Tom and decided to never play with him again. + +The whole neighbourhood was sad. For many years they were happy and played together, often having wide afternoon picnics. But now, the friendship between Terry and Tom was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy. He only had one pair of pants. He loved those pants very much. + +One day, he was wearing his pants and walking through the forest. Suddenly, he heard the sound of someone coming. He felt scared and hid behind a bush. + +When he peeked out, he saw it was his friend. "Come out of the bush," his friend said. "I have something special to show you." + +The poor boy was very excited and came out of the bush. His friend gave him a brand new pair of pants. The poor boy had never seen such nice pants before. "Thank you!" he said. + +The poor boy hugged his friend and thanked him again. He was so happy to have two pairs of pants now. He wore the new pants to school and felt very proud. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy loved flowers and going for walks in the park. + +One day Daisy was walking in the park and she found a beautiful inchworm. She was so excited she picked up the inchworm and held it in her hands. + +"Hello tiny worm," Daisy said. "Do you need some help?" +The inchworm looked at Daisy and nodded. Daisy smiled and said, "My grandmother always tells me that a little love can help heal anything. So let me give you a hug!" + +Daisy hugged the inchworm tightly and was amazed when the inchworm's little body began to heal. After a while, the inchworm transformed into a beautiful butterfly. + +"Bye bye little worm," Daisy said, as she watched the butterfly fly away. "Happy healing!" +Bobby was sitting in his house, watching the rain pour outside. It had been raining for days and he was getting a little bit bored. He wished that it would stop soon. + +His mum came into the room and said, “Bobby, why don’t you go out and play in the rain for a little bit? You can wear a raincoat so you don’t get wet.†+Bobby thought about this and decided it was a pretty good idea. He put on his raincoat and went outside. The rain felt cool on his face, and he was having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Bobby heard a funny sound near him. It was a little frog, singing and hopping around. His mum had told him that frogs were very reliable creatures, so he watched and enjoyed it. + +The frog hopped away and Bobby followed it. He watched it carefully, noticing its little eyes and small, slimy body. It suddenly stopped in front of a big old tree, and Bobby saw a tiny hole in the bark. “Ah, that’s where it lives. It has a safe, reliable home!†Bobby thought to himself. + +He was so excited by what he had seen that he wanted to share it with his mum. He ran back inside and shouted, “Mum! I saw a frog living in a lung tree! You +Once upon a time, there was a lovely fisherman. He had a big boat and he was very proud of it. He went out to sea every day to find fish for dinner. + +One day, he decided to take a break and imagine what it would be like to live in a beautiful castle overlooking the ocean. He imagined himself having a warm bath with bubbles and eating dinner in a grand ballroom. + +He was so busy daydreaming he didn't notice a little boy who appeared beside him. The boy said, "Can I come?" + +The fisherman smiled and said, "Of course you can, little one. Imagine how funny it would be to have a real castle!" + +The little boy laughed and said, "Yeah!" + +So they both imagined they lived in a lovely castle overlooking the ocean and they had lots of fun every day. +Once upon a time there was a bright knob. It was different to all the others because it could whisper to people. + +One day a little three year old girl went to the knob. She touched it and the knob whispered to her. The girl was very excited and she said "I want to keep you". + +The knob then smiled and said that it would be her friend forever. + +Whenever the girl was feeling sad or lonely, she would go to the knob and it would whisper kindly to her. It made her feel happy and she would always be bright after talking to the knob. + +The little girl and the knob were the best of friends, until the day the girl moved away. The knob whispered a goodbye and wished her luck in her new home. + +The girl was sad to hear the goodbye but she knew it was time to go. She kissed the knob goodbye and never saw it again, but she never forgot the special friend the knob had been. +One day, Emma wanted to go kayaking. She felt so excited as she brought the kayak down to the lake. Her daddy was with her and he made sure that Emma was being careful. They both pushed the kayak into the lake and watched as it floated away. Emma squealed with joy as she held on with her hands. + +As they went further and further out, Emma felt the cool breeze against her face. Then, they came to a spot where they could release the kayak. Emma helped her daddy carefully lower the kayak into the water. Now, the kayak was free to move around the lake. + +Emma waved goodbye to the kayak and watched as it slowly floated away. The sunlight sparkled and danced on the surface of the water. Emma smiled. She felt so happy to see the kayak free and drifting around the lake. She knew that the kayak was having a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bella. Bella had a secret--she had found a journal! The journal made her very excited. She wanted to open it and read what was inside, but it was tough to open. + +Bella asked her friend Tim the turtle if he had a way to open the journal. "I do!" said Tim. He had a tool that could unlock the journal. + +Bella made a demand. "Please open it, Tim." Tim took out his tool and opened the journal. Inside the pages there was a surprise! + +Bella saw that the journal was full of stories about adventures she could go on. She was so happy, she even did a bunny hop. From then on, Bella and Tim would take adventures every weekend. +Once upon a time, two friends were talking. One was very tall, and the other was very small. The tall one said to the small one, "We should discuss waste." + +The small one thought for a moment and then said, "What is waste?" The tall one smiled and explained, "Waste is stuff that we don't need or use. We need to talk about what we can do to get rid of it." + +The small one nodded and said, "Ok, let's discuss it. What are some things we can do to help get rid of waste?" The tall one said, "We can recycle things, or reuse them, or throw them away in the right places." + +The small one thought for a moment and then nodded again. "Ok, let's do that!" they said. Together, they decided to make a plan to help get rid of waste. The tall one and the small one smiled, happy that they had found a way to help. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Mia. They were very intelligent and enjoyed playing together. + +One day, Mia saw a big onion in Bob's garden. She was so excited that she quickly asked him, “Can I quit the onion?†Bob said, “Yes! Take it!†+ +So Mia picked up the onion from the ground and ran off. She was so excited to have the onion that she did not even thank Bob. + +When Bob saw this, he felt sad and said, “Mia, why did you quit the onion without saying thank you? That was not very nice.†Mia thought about it for a minute and then said, “I'm sorry, Bob. I just got so excited about the onion. Thanks for giving it to me.†+ +Bob was glad that Mia had learned her lesson and said, “That's ok. Just remember to be more polite in the future!†+ +Mia nodded and they both went back to playing happily together. +Once upon a time there was a curious little boy called Tim. One day, Tim decided to pack a bag. He was very excited about his plan but nobody knew where he was going. + +Tim's mom asked him, " Where are you going Tim? ". But Tim just smiled and kept packing his bag. + +Once he was finished packing, he went out into the garden and started to tell stories. He told stories about faraway lands full of pirate ships, jungles and dragons. He was so excited that he forgot all about where he was going. + +Eventually, his mom called him and said, " Tim, it's time to come in now. Are you going on another adventure? ". Tim replied," Not today mum, I'm just too curious about these stories ". His mum smiled and said, " Maybe I should start packing my bags too ". +Lilly was a little girl and she loved to draw. She always brought her pencil with her wherever she went. One day she was walking with her pencil in the park when she heard a loud voice. + +"Give me your pencil!" + +Lilly was very frightened. She shook her head no and kept walking away. + +The voice shouted again from behind, "I said give me your pencil!" + +Lilly started to run away but the voice was coming closer. She was about to get away when suddenly a hand grabbed her shoulder. She could feel the slap of the hand on her back. + +Lilly was very scared but suddenly, a friendly voice said, "I'm sorry, little one. I was only joking. Come here and keep your pencil". + +The voice belonged to a kindness old man. He was smiling, and Lilly felt safe once again. He told Lilly that she should never let anyone take away her pencil. Lilly thanked him and went back home safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty man. He was the bravest and the strongest ever. He had a big truck, and he loved to load it with lots of stuff. + +He had a special job to do, to load up the truck with history. Every day, the mighty man worked hard and loaded up the truck with all kinds of things about the past. + +He filled the truck with amazing stories and cool facts. He loaded up lots and lots of books, too. + +The mighty man worked very hard to collect all kinds of things about history. He wanted everyone to know about the past, so he loaded it up in his truck and took it to lots of places. + +The mighty man was very proud of what he was doing and he kept loading his truck every day. The people he met were so amazed by all the history he was sharing! +Once upon a time, there were two little friends, Jax and Max. They were so excited to have a picnic together. + +"What should we bring?" asked Jax. + +"Let's bring a sausage," said Max. + +So, the two little friends packed a big sausage. They had lots of fun running and playing in the park. + +Then, Jax noticed something very graceful in a tree. It was a hummingbird! Jax and Max watched the hummingbird move gracefully from flower to flower. + +The friends were so happy they forgot all about their sausage. They just kept watching the graceful hummingbird. + +Suddenly, the hummingbird flew away. Jax and Max remembered their sausage and ate it all up. + +"That was yummy!" they both said. +Once upon a time there was a modern dish. It was big, round and sparkly. + +One day, the dish wanted to get clean and sparkling. So it asked for help from the little girl next door. + +The little girl agreed. She grabbed a cloth and started to wash. She scrubbed and rubbed with the cloth until the dish was so clean that it was shining. + +The little girl was really pleased with her work. She smiled a big smile and gave the dish a big hug. + +The dish was so happy that it started to laugh. "Thank you for washing me!" it said to the little girl. + +The little girl laughed too. She gave the dish one last hug and skipped away. And the dish stayed nice and clean, sparkling and modern, forever. +Once upon a time there was a pine. It stood in the middle of a cornfield, reaching high into the sky. But the pine was feeling hurt. + +Every day, the farmers would go out to the cornfield, and the pine would think that at last someone had come to help him. But instead of helping, the farmers would replace the pine's branches with corn. The poor pine felt more and more hurt each day. + +But one day, something new happened. When the farmers came out to the field, they left the pine alone. Instead of picking its branches, they replaced all the corn with pine branches. Now the pine was no longer hurt-- it was the happiest pine tree in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a dust bunny who lived in the deepest corner of the forest. One day, he was feeling very lonely so he decided to go find some friends. + +He hopped and hopped until he found a family of birds who were building a nest. The dust bunny waved hello and the birds said “Hi! Why have you come to visit?†+ +The dust bunny said “I was feeling lonely and I was hoping you could provide me with some friends!†+ +The birds thought about it for a bit and then one of them spoke up. “We don’t have many friends, but we can provide dust for you to play with. Would that be okay?†+ +The dust bunny was so happy. He thanked the birds and the birds flew off, leaving the dust bunny to make lots of new friends from the deep dust. + +The dust bunny and the birds stayed friends for a very long time and the dust bunny never felt lonely again. +Jack loved to dance. Every day, he would take a trip to the mall with his mommy. As they drove there, she explained to him that the mall was a big place like a playground. + +When they arrived, Jack started jumping around. He pointed out the store signs and said "Look Mommy, those are the stores!" His mommy laughed and took his hand as they walked up to the entrance of the mall. + +Just as they were about to enter, a loud rumble made them both jump. Jack laughed and said "Mommy, it's raining!" + +His mommy agreed. "Yes Jack, it's very wet out here." She looked around, searching for a better spot to stay dry. "Let's go to the food court. We can dance there." + +Jack took his mommy's hand, and the two of them raced to the food court. Under the bright lights, they skittered, spun and danced. It felt like they were in a magical playground. + +Mommy and Jack danced and laughed until the rain had stopped. Then, hand-in-hand and with a song in their hearts, they walked back to the car to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Tom. Tom had a best friend. His friend's name was Frank. + +One day, the two friends were playing in the yard. Frank noticed something strange on the ground. It was a big, green avocado. + +Frank decided he wanted to mail the avocado to his grandma. So, he put the avocado in an envelope and stamped it. He ran to the post box and mailed it away. + +Tom was very jealous of his friend. He wanted to mail something too. So, he took the hose and sprayed his neighbor's clean car. + +The car became very wet. The neighbor was not happy. He came outside and saw Tom. He said "What did you do? That car was clean!" + +Tom couldn't explain why he had done it. He ran away crying. + +Frank and Tom never got to mail anything else again. They were not friends anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and loved playing in her crib. One day, Lily's mommy came in and said very gently, “Lily, it's time to get out of your crib.†+ +Lily looked at her mommy and said, “But why? I'm having so much fun!†+ +Her mommy replied, “I know, sweetheart, but it's time for bed. We need to prevent you from getting too tired.†+ +Lily thought for a moment and said, “Okay, I'll get out. But can I play with my toys in bed?†+ +“Yes, of course,†said her mommy. + +So Lily went to bed, but she was determined to have one more game in her crib before she went to sleep. She carefully put her toys away and crawled into her crib. Her mommy watched from the doorway and after Lily had finished playing, she said, “Come on Lily, time for bed. But it was nice that you wanted to make one more game in your crib.†+ +Lily smiled as she got out of her crib and said, “Yes, and thank you for being so gentle.†And with that, Lily went to bed. +Once upon a time there lived a bunny called Hop. He was always very busy and loved his life in the tree. + +One day, he noticed something unusual with the tree. There was lots of waste all over the ground. He hopped up to the sky and peered down to see what was happening. He saw lots of people moving and throwing waste everywhere. + +Hop hopped back down. He was very sad and angry. He saw the people throwing the waste in the tree. + +"Why are you doing this?" he asked them. + +One of the people looked at him and said, "We are just too busy to pick up the waste and we don't want to throw it in the trash. So this is what we do". + +Hop shook his head. He said, "No, no, that's not right. You must take the waste away, maybe somewhere else. It's not nice to make the tree dirty". + +The people agreed and stopped throwing the waste in the tree. They picked it all up and Hop was very happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bright owner and her loyal puppy. One day, the owner took her puppy for a walk. They came across a giant grassy field. In the middle of the field was a beautiful flag flying in the air. + +The owner said to her puppy, "Look! That flag is so bright!" + +Suddenly, the puppy started to bark. The owner looked around and saw a group of flags of all different colors surrounding the field. The puppy pointed to one particular flag. + +"That one looks nice! Let's go look at it!", said the puppy. + +The owner and her puppy walked over to the flag. As they got closer, the owner could see that the flag was made up of many different small flags. + +The puppy said, "See? It's even brighter up close!" The owner smiled and said, "You're so clever! I'm so proud of you". + +The flag began to move and wave in the wind. It was as if it was trying to display its beauty to the owner and her puppy. The owner and her puppy watched in awe as the flags moved and shined in the sun. + +The owner and her puppy continued their walk, but the bright display of the flags stayed with the them long after they had gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. +One day May went to the park to play. As she was running around, she noticed a group of birds singing in the trees. + +May stopped to listen more closely and heard one of the birds saying, "Release your stomach!" + +May found the bird's advice strange, so she went to her mom to ask her what it meant. + +Her mom said, "It means if something is bothering you, you should release all of the feelings inside you so they don't bother you anymore. + +May understood and thanked the bird for his advice. + +From then on, when she was feeling anxious or scared, she would release her stomach, and it would help her calm down. + +This story teaches us that it's important to listen to everyone, even if they are little, because you may find some valuable advice. +One day, a helpful cat was walking around the house. Suddenly, he came across a nail lying on the floor. The cat knew that it needed to be supported, so he got to work. + +He picked up the nail and looked around for something to support it. Then, he saw a piece of wood at the corner of the room. He quickly ran to the corner, put the nail on the wood, and began knocking it in with a hammer. + +The cat worked very hard, but soon the nail was firmly supported in the wood. The cat was very happy and he meowed to let everyone know. + +Just then, his friend, a happy dog, walked into the room. "What are you doing, Cat?" the dog asked. + +The cat said, "I am being helpful by supporting this nail in this wood. See?" + +The dog looked at the nail and said, "Oh, wow! Good job, Cat! You are so helpful!" +Steve and his mom were at the park. Steve saw a purple flower and he went to pick it. + +Mom: "No Steve, don't pick it!" + +Steve answered, "Why?" + +Mom: "It's not polite to pick the flower. It belongs in the park." + +Steve was sad. He wanted the flower, but he answered his mom, "Ok." + +Suddenly, a huge gray wolf appeared from the woods. It had big teeth and an evil look. + +Mom said excitedly, "Run Steve! Quickly! Go back to the path!" + +Steve was scared. He ran towards the path but the wolf was too fast. It bit Steve with its sharp teeth and he couldn't get away. + +The wolf howled and ran away. Steve was hurt and crying. His mom rushed to him, but it was too late. Steve didn't answer. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig. He was a very fine pig. One day he decided to make something special. He wanted to mix something together, so he made his way to the pit in the woods. + +When he arrived, he saw some stones and leaves. He was excited! After gathering all the things he needed, he started to mix them. He mixed and mixed until everything was all mixed together. + +When he was done, he said: "Oh wow, this looks so fine!" + +Suddenly, a bear appeared and said: "What are you making, little pig?" + +The little pig smiled and said: "I'm making something very special." + +The bear smiled and asked: "What is it?" + +The little pig replied: "It's my very own secret recipe!" +Jan was on a mission. She had to find the special herb that could grant her wishes that she had heard so many tales about. All she knew was that it was somewhere in the magical forest, and so she set off. + +It was not easy for Jan. The forest was full of strange creatures and other obstacles, and she had to struggle to make her way through. But Jan was determined and kept pushing ahead. + +After a while, Jan noticed something strange. A voice started calling out from somewhere in the forest, saying "If you're looking for the special herb, I can help". Jan followed the voice, and soon she located its source. It came from a tall and stately figure who looked like a magician. He was very charming and offered to show Jan to the spot where she could find the herb. + +Jan accepted, grateful for the help, and followed the wise man. After a few minutes of walking, they arrived at a clearing full of beautiful and exotic plants. There in the middle of the clearing was the herb Jan had been searching for! She was overcome with joy and thanked the man for his help. + +"It was my pleasure," the man smiled. "I hope this herb will make your wishes come true!" + +Jan thanked him again and went to pick the herb. Little did she know that this small meadow would end up having a great deal more to offer than just the special herb. But that is +Molly was a sleepy girl. She had been playing in the park all day and was very tired. As she walked home, she noticed a pretty ornament on the ground. She went to pick up the ornament, but as she bent down, something pinched her. It was a bee! It had been hiding in the ornament and was now angry. Molly was very scared. + +She quickly let go of the ornament and ran away. She had been pinched by the bee, but was safe and now she was running home. Even though she was a little bit scared, Molly was excited to show her mum the pretty ornament she had found. + +When she arrived home, Molly showed her mum the ornament. Her mum said it was lovely and put it on the shelf. Molly was very happy and went to bed feeling content. She had her own pretty ornament and was no longer sleepy. +Once upon a time there was a gentle farmer. He had a big garden and lots of potatoes. "I need to feed the potatoes!" thought the farmer. + +So he grabbed a bucket of water and some seeds. He watered the potatoes and planted the seeds. Every day he would go to the garden and care for the potatoes. + +One day, the farmer heard a small voice beside him. It was a 3 year old child. + +"What are you doing?" asked the child. + +"I am feeding the potatoes," replied the farmer gently. "See, I'm watering them and planting seeds so they grow." + +The farmer showed the child how to take care of the potatoes and the child loved it. The farmer smiled as he watched the little one feeding the potatoes with care and gentleness. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight called John. Along on his adventures, he always had his trusty horse, Sandy. + +Today, John had a very special task. He was to fight off the giant and protect a nearby village from danger. As he prepared for battle, John took a deep sigh, grabbed his sword and shield, and rode off on Sandy. + +The giant was huge, and so strong. But John was brave and never gave up. Finally, after a long battle, John was victorious. The village was safe! + +The people in the village cheered and hugged each other in celebration of their victory. The sun was hot, and the day was perfect. + +John smiled and sighed. He was proud of his accomplishment, and of Sandy too. Then, in unison, the villagers shouted "Huzzah!" +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy. He always wanted to know where things came from. One day he asked his mom, “Where does traffic come from?†His mom smiled and said, “It comes from cars.†+ +The little boy thought this was very exciting and he wanted to learn more. So he asked, “Can I go outside and poke the traffic?†His mom said, “No, the traffic is very busy and you can't poke it.†+ +The little boy was not angry. He thought of a different plan. He ran to his backyard and he found a dead bug. He said, “I can poke this bug!†He carefully poked the dead bug with a stick. When he was done, he smiled and said, “I poked the traffic!†+Jimmy was so excited to go to the park today. He grabbed his favourite toy tool and ran out the door. + +At the park, Jimmy saw something amazing. It was a giant sandpit with lots of buckets and spades. He ran to join in the fun. + +Jimmy was soon having a great time scooping sand and moulding shapes with the tools. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he noticed a tiny voice behind him. Jimmy turned around to see a little girl standing there. + +“Do you own any tools? I only have one,†she said as she pointed at the bucket in her hands. + +Jimmy beamed at the little girl. “Yes! I have lots of tools,†he said as he waved his arms. + +The girl smiled. She was so happy! + +The two of them then spent the rest of the day playing together and making amazing sand shapes. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emily. She was three years old and she loved to pretend. One day she decided to pretend that a potato was her friend. + +Emily talked to the potato, telling him all sorts of funny stories. She played pretend games with the potato and even dressed it up in her clothes. Emily laughed and giggled and had lots of fun with her imaginary friend. + +In the evening Emily's Mum came home. She saw Emily playing with the potato and asked, "What are you doing, Emily?" "I'm playing with my friend the potato," Emily replied. + +Emily's Mum smiled. She knew Emily was having fun pretending. She said, "Well, I'm glad you're having fun!" + +From then on, Emily and the potato were the best of friends. They pretended and played together all the time. Emily had lots of fun with her pretend potato friend! +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, a rabbit and a bird. They were both very lively and fun to be around. One day, the rabbit needed some help from the bird. + +Rabbit: Bird, can you please supply me with a cord? +Bird: Of course, Rabbit! Do you need it for something special? +Rabbit: Yes! I need it for my lively game. +Bird: Here you go then! + +The bird supplied the rabbit with a cord and the rabbit was very happy. With the cord, the rabbit was able to play the lively game that they had dreamed of. The rabbit and the bird were so happy they started hopping and flying around in joy! +Once upon a time there was a bunny who loved to nap. Every day, he would curl up in a cozy spot and take a nice long nap. But one day, something fearful came to disturb his nap. The bunny started to tremble and hop in fear. + +It was a fox! The fox approached the bunny and growled menacingly. The bunny was so scared that he couldn't even move. The fox opened it's mouth and took one step closer. + +Suddenly, the fox lunged towards the bunny! The bunny tried to jump away but he was too scared to move. The fox bit the bunny, and the bunny felt a sharp pain. + +The bunny was so scared and hurt that he hopped away as fast as he could. He never came back to take a nap in that spot again. The bunny was so sad that he could never nap peacefully again. +Ella was playing at the park when she saw a tall man walking towards her. He had a big box in his hands. Ella asked him, "What's that?" The man smiled and said, "It's my razor." He opened the box and showed Ella that it had a shiny blade inside. He said, "Would you like to pull it?" + +Ella was excited and reached out to grab it. She pulled hard, but the man held it back. He said kindly, "That's too fast for you. Here, I'll show you how to do it slowly and carefully." + +He gently guided Ella's hand, helping her pull the razor across the box. It made a soft whooshing sound. Ella smiled and was so proud to show the man that she had done something so special. + +The man praised her and said, "Well done! You did it perfectly." He hugged her, gave her the box and said, "Take this home, it's all yours now." Ella felt so proud and happy, she waved goodbye and ran home with the box safely tucked away. +Mommy and George peeked out the window. Today was a beautiful day and they were excited to get outside and play. + +"It looks lovely out today," said Mommy. + +But George was feeling a little shy. "I'm scared," he said. + +"Don't be scared, George," said Mommy. "Just be careful and stay close to me, okay?" + +George nodded but still felt scared. He thought about all the animals he could see outside and it made him even more scared. + +"Can I just stay inside, Mommy?" he asked. "Please?" + +"Of course you can," said Mommy. "You don't have to go outside if you don't want to. But why don't you peek out the window again and see if you change your mind?" + +George walked back over to the window, took a deep breath and peeked outside. As he looked, he could see all the animals playing together. He suddenly felt braver. + +"Let's go outside, Mommy!" he said. + +Mommy smiled and they went outside to explore. George was careful and stayed close to her side as they discovered all the wonders of the outdoors. George loved it and was no longer scared. +One day, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old, and loved to play with her toys. She especially enjoyed playing with her blocks. + +One day, Lucy was playing with her blocks when her mom came in. She asked Lucy if she wanted to help her make the house look nice. + +A smile came on Lucy's face, and she said, "Yes, I will help you Mommy!". She picked up the blocks and put them away. + +Next, her mom asked her to help paint the doors blue. Lucy happily agreed and grabbed her paintbrush. She worked as quickly as she could to make the doors as blue as she could. "Look how competitive I am!" she said with a chuckle. + +When Lucy was done, her mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lucy. You did a great job!" Lucy smiled and proudly said, "I know!" +Wayne and Abigail were walking through the garden admiring all of the beautiful flower beds. Suddenly, they heard a crash. + +“What was that, Abigail?†asked Wayne. + +Abigail looked around and noticed a bird with a broken wing. It had flown into one of their metal wind chimes and knocked it off the tree branch it was perched on. + +Abigail and Wayne were sad to see the broken wind chime. It was so fragile and had been hanging there for a long time. + +“Let’s be gentle around the wind chimes from now on, Abigail,†said Wayne. “We should behave carefully and not knock them off the trees.†+ +Abigail nodded and said, “I won’t do it again.†She then took Wayne’s hand and the two of them continued to admire the garden in peace. +Once there was an old man. He was walking in the woods and noticed something shiny. He went closer to have a look and found a berry bush. He smiled as he saw many brightly coloured berries. He picked a few and put them in his pocket. + +The man then heard a voice from behind him. He turned around and saw a young girl. She was only three years old and was looking at him curiously. She asked, "What are you picking?" + +The old man smiled and said, "I am picking berries. They are sweet and delicious!" He handed her one of the berries he had picked. + +The little girl's face lit up. She quickly looked around and spotted a few ripe berries hanging off the bush. She excitedly started picking the berries, filling her tiny hands with as many as she could. + +The old man smiled and said, "You have quite a handful, but remember to leave some for the birds, okay?" + +The little girl nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa, I will." She happily carried her pile of berries and skipped away, humming a happy tune. +Once upon a time, there were two young sisters Tina and Maxine. They were playing around in the park when they saw something very special in the distance. + +"What's that?," Tina asked her sister. + +"It's a yacht," said Maxine. + +The sisters quickly ran away to get a better view. When they got closer, they could see that the yacht was huge! + +"Wow!," said Tina. + +The girls watched as the yacht slowly settled down into the water. + +Maxine was serious as she watched the yacht. "We should have a yacht like this someday," she said. + +"Yes, but first we have to settle down and work hard," said Tina. + +The sisters nodded, understanding that one day they could have their own yacht. And, they knew it would only happen if they worked hard and settled down. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog who lived in a pond. Every day, the frog would go on visits to the lily pads.Early one morning, the frog noticed that the pond seemed different. + +He saw a big jar of oil at the edge of the pond. He hopped over to check it out. + +The frog said, "What is this?" + +A mommy bird sitting on a nearby tree said, "That is oil. It will keep the pond clean and make sure it looks green." + +The frog was so happy. + +He thanked the bird and hopped back to the lily pads. From that day on, he visited the pond every day and it always looked green. +Once upon a time there was a small village filled with people. The village was always very noisy, with cars honking and children playing. + +One day, a neighbor knocked on the door of the village house and said: "We need your help. Can you join us in the woods?" + +The people in the village were confused, but they agreed to go with the neighbor. + +When they got to the woods, they saw that the trees had been chopped down and that there were a lot of animals around. The neighbor said: "We need to rebuild our homes so the animals will have somewhere to live. Can you help us?" + +The villagers agreed and worked hard together to rebuild the homes in the woods. In the end, the village was quiet again and the animals had a place to stay. + +The villagers had helped an animal in need, and they were happy. They had a lesson to remember: when you help each other, even the noisiest of places can become peaceful again. +Janey was excitedly sliding down the slide in the park. She loved the feeling of going up and down and smiling at the birds in the sky. Her favourite part was going down quickly. + +As she was coming to the end, she saw something shiny. She went down to see what it was - it was a wallet. She was so excited. She shouted: "Mum, I found a wallet!" + +Mum came over and said "Oh no, it looks like someone has lost their wallet. We must take it to the Police Station". + +Janey was disappointed. She wanted to keep the wallet. She yelled "But I found it. I want to keep it". + +Mum explained: "You should be enthusiastic about helping someone who has lost their wallet. Let's go to the police station". + +Janey understood what Mum said and agreed. She was still excited, but this time for a different reason. They went to the police station and finally Janey was happy. She knew that the wallet would find its way back to the owner. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ann. She loved to play in the park, but she had a problem. One day, she wanted to swing, but when she sat on the swing, it broke. Ann started to cry. + +Just then, her friend Jim came up to her. He said, “Ann, don’t cry. I can fix it!†He looked at the swing and got a rub. He then used it to rub the swing. + +Jim asked Ann, “Do you have something flexible too?†Ann went to get it. She went to her house and came back with some string. She gave it to Jim. Jim used the string to tie it around the swing. + +He tried it and said, “Ann, it works!“ Ann tried the swing and smiled. She thanked Jim for fixing the swing. Now Ann and Jim can swing together all day long! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was black and her name was Tilly. + +One day, Tilly was walking outside when she saw a bug. Tilly said "Hello bug!" The bug was very scared and flew away. + +Tilly was sad and started to cry. Suddenly, a big bird flew over and looked down at Tilly. The bird asked Tilly why she was crying. + +Tilly told the bird about the bug. Then the bird said, "Don't cry, Tilly. I can help you!" + +The bird started to sing and dance. Tilly's tears went away and she felt much better. She started to dance with the bird, moving to the bird's happy rhythm. + +When the song was over, the bird kissed Tilly on the head. Tilly hugged the bird and ran off to find more bugs to play with. + +Tilly never forgot the happy rhythm the bird had sung and the warm kiss on her head. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ronni. She was very excited because she was going to go to the restaurant for lunch. Ronni jumped in the car and they drove off. + +On the way, they bumped into something. Ronni’s mom said, “Oh no, we hurt something! We have to rush back to see what it was.†+ +Ronni was a bit confused, but she said, “OK.†+ +After going back, Ronni’s mom said, “It was one of the restaurant’s chairs! We have to pay for it now.†+ +Ronni was sad because it meant she wouldn’t be able to go to the restaurant. But Ronni’s mom said, “Don’t worry, we can still go, but we’ll just have to hurry.†+ +So they rushed to the restaurant and enjoyed their lunch. Ronni was so glad that they hadn’t missed out. She was also very happy that she had helped out and learnt it’s important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived side by side. One day, they decided to play in a tent they had found in their backyard. It was an empty tent with no furniture or decorations. + +The first friend, Alex, said to the other, "Let's explore!" So they both crawled inside and pretended they were on a grand adventure. Alex started to tease his friend about being too scared to try new things. + +The second friend, Emma, crossed her arms and said, "I'm not afraid! I can do anything you can, even if I am a little bit scared sometimes." + +Alex laughed and said, "Well, let's prove it! Let's go outside and explore the real world. We can explore the empty tent any time we want." + +So, they both ran out of the tent and started their adventure. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Paul who liked to play his guitar. Every morning, he would stand outside and play his guitar. Every day and night, his melodies filled the streets. + +One day, a noise disturbed Paul and he stopped playing. A man with a hammer had been knocking on the walls of a nearby house. Paul asked the man why he was doing it. + +The man said he was building a house and it was hard work. "I'm making something beautiful," said the man, "and I'm taking a long time to do it." + +Paul nodded and thanked the man for his explanation. He smiled as he started playing his guitar again. + +The moral of the story is that hard work always pays off. If Paul had kept being disturbed by the noise, he would never have learned something valuable. Hard work and patience are often necessary to succeed. +Once there was a boy who liked to run. He liked to run in the park and around town. One day he saw a big newspaper on the ground. He decided to pick it up and run with it. He ran around the park, and then back along the streets of the town. Everyone who saw him running with the big newspaper smiled and waved. + +People told him that it was not easy to run with the big newspaper. But the boy didn't seem to mind. He just kept on running and waving at people. + +Eventually, he got tired. But he felt so happy and excited, so he just kept going and running. After a while, he decided to go home. He put the big newspaper down and went to bed, dreaming of running all over the world with his new paper. +One day a little boy named Jack asked his grandma if he could borrow an elephant. His grandma said no, but Jack asked again. Grandma laughed and said, "No, Jack. You can't borrow an elephant!" Jack was so sad. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from outside. Jack and Grandma looked out the window, and there was an elephant in the front yard! Grandma said, "Who on Earth borrowed this elephant?" + +Jack asked if he could keep it, but Grandma said no. Then they noticed the elephant had stepped on something disgusting. The elephant was borrowed from the zoo! + +So, Jack and Grandma called the zoo and they came to take the elephant back. Jack was sad, but he knew that he couldn't keep the elephant. Grandma gave him a hug and said, "That's ok, Jack. We can go to the zoo and see the elephant another day!" +Once upon a time there was a generous boy. He loved to borrow things from his friends and family. Every day, he would get a new thing to borrow and explore. + +On day he asked to borrow someone's dream. Everyone thought that was funny, and they just laughed. But one of his friends said he could borrow her dream. She thought it was a good idea and wanted to share. + +So the boy borrowed the dream and went outside to play. He jumped around and had a lot of fun with his dream. The dream was so big that he could play with it all day. + +The boy and the dream were friends, even though it was borrowed. In the end, the boy was so happy and generous that he gave back the dream. He said he had lots of fun playing with it and wanted to share it with someone else. +Lola and Sun were walking in the forest when they saw something attractive. + +Sun asked, "What is that?" + +Lola said, “It's a deer!†+ +The deer was beautiful and had graceful movements. Sun looked at Lola and said, “Let’s talk to it.†+ +Lola replied, “I don’t know if it will understand.†+ +But Sun was brave and he took a few steps closer to the deer. He said, “Hello deer, how are you today?†+ +The deer gently put its head up and stared at Sun. Then it slowly walked away and Sun and Lola watched it until it was out of sight. + +Sun said, “That was so special. I’ll never forget it!†+ +Lola smiled and said, “Yes, it was really attractive.†+Frank was very excited. He ran to the door and watched his dad unpack the car. "What did you get me?" Frank asked. "Wait and see," dad replied. + +Frank saw a box with some funny shapes drawn on it. He was curious to see what was inside. Dad opened the box and there was a colourful saucepan! Dad said that Frank could use the saucepan to make tasty sauces. Frank ran to the kitchen, grabbed the saucepan and hugged it. He felt so excited. + +Later, Frank and dad went out to buy some ingredients for his sauce. Frank found some bright red tomatoes and some dull onions. Dad taught him how to cut them into pieces and mix them into a sauce. It smelled delicious. + +Frank grabbed a spoon and tasted his sauce. He was so happy! He had made the best sauce ever. Dad got a very big smile on his face. That night they enjoyed eating the delicious sauce. + +Frank learnt a new skill that day - how to make sauces. He was so happy and proud of himself! +Once there was a lemon tree in a small garden. One day, a little girl called Emma wanted to pick lemons from it. She reached up high, but no matter how hard she tried, her arms were too short to reach the lemons. + +Fortunately, her brother Jack was there to help her. Jack climbed up the tree and grabbed a few lemons. When he put them in the basket to give to his sister, he said, "Remember to be careful with them. Lemons are not very cheap!" + +Emma thanked her brother for his help and went back inside. When she returned to the garden, she was surprised to find the lemon tree bare. She asked her brother what happened. + +Jack replied, "It's my fault. I forgot to shut the gate properly so some birds and squirrels took away all the lemons!" + +Emma and Jack learnt an important lesson that day - always be careful and shut the gate properly! +Mum was in the kitchen and noticed that something was on fire. She rushed to the living room and saw that the baby's crib was burning. Mama was so scared and quickly ran over to Fred's crib. She grabbed the baby and ran outside. + +Papa came running, asking "What happened?". Mama told him that the crib had caught fire and Fred was crying. Papa was so angry, he wanted to know how the fire had started. + +Mama said it was because Fred had been sleepy and must have knocked over a candle while sleeping. Papa quickly ran into the house, grabbed a bucket of water and threw it on the burning crib. The fire went out and everyone sighed with relief. + +Mama cradled Fred in her arms and hugged him tight. Papa smiled and said "It's alright, now you're safe". Fred looked up and smiled, thanked his parents and went back to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a famous little girl named Lily. She was very special because she was very good at math. Everywhere she went, people would say "Wow, look at little Lily, she is so smart!" + +One day, Lily was playing in the park with some other kids when she noticed a group of people walking towards her. The group of people were from many different countries, and they were all carrying flags! + +Lily ran to them and asked them "Why do you have all those flags?" They all laughed and told her they were there to unite, and they were bringing the flags to show how different countries can come together in peace. + +Lily smiled and said "That's really neat! I think I understand how math can help unite us too - numbers can show how strong we are when we work together!" + +Everyone was so amazed by how smart Lily was and they cheered and clapped for her. They said "We should all be like Lily and use math to help us all unite!" From that day on, Lily became famous for her clever idea of using math to unite countries. +Once upon a time, there was a kind goat. He was slow but always happy. He liked to eat grass in the meadow every day. + +One day, the goat was feeling a bit hungry, so he went to the meadow. He was walking very slowly, but he eventually reached the meadow. + +The goat was so excited when he saw the grass. He started to eat, but then he heard a voice. + +"Hello, goat! Don't eat too much! You might get too full," said a kind voice. + +The goat looked up and saw a little girl. He smiled and said, "Thank you, I will only eat a little." + +The little girl smiled back and gave the goat a pat on the head. The goat was happy and ate the grass slowly. +Once there was an old man. He owned a beautiful old dog with a red collar. Every day, the old man and the old dog would take a walk around the block. + +One day, the old man was trying to tie the dog's collar, but he couldn't do it right! He said to the dog, "Let me try again, buddy. I'm sorry I can't tie this collar as good as I used to." + +The old dog just smiled and waited patiently. The old man started to tie the collar over and over, but he kept on making mistakes. After a few tries, the old man finally got it right. He said to the old dog, "There! I finally tied it! Now we can go for our walk!" + +The old man and the old dog were both relieved. They started their walk around the block together and had a beautiful time. +Once there was a chubby child. He was walking in the park and there were many things to explore. Suddenly, the child saw something moving very quickly. It was a car! The driver was speeding so fast that the child got scared. + +The child shouted out to the driver: "Please slow down! You're going too fast!" The driver ignored the child and kept going. The child got even more scared. + +Then the driver lost control of the car and it sped off into the trees. Everyone was so scared. The little boy fell to the ground crying. + +The car eventually stopped and the driver was hurt. Everyone was sad and worried. The chubby child never saw the driver again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. She was very obedient and always did what she was asked to do. One day her mom told her to go out and take a wander in the woods and find her own special memory. So off she went, feeling a bit scared but also excited for her adventure. + +On the way, she came across a friendly old lady. “Hello there, young one! What are you doing in the woods all by yourself?†the old lady asked. “I’m wandering, looking for my special memory†Jane replied. + +The old lady smiled and told her to keep going. Jane went further into the woods, until she finally found a magical tree with big, yellow flowers. She picked one and took a sniff, and it reminded her of the lovely smell of her mom’s cupcakes. + +That’s it! Jane thought to herself. This is my special memory! She smiled to herself as she wandered back home, clutching the flower in her hands. +Once upon a time there was a little bean who was very obedient. He always did what his Mommy asked of him. One day Mommy said, “Go get some beans from the cupboard for dinner tonight.†The little bean got very excited and thought to himself, “I am so obedient. I can do this for Mommy.†+ +The little bean went to the cupboard. He opened the door and saw that it was full of different kinds of beans. He wasn’t sure which ones to get. He stood there and thought for a while. Then he decided to get some green beans because Mommy liked them the best. + +The little bean scooped the green beans into a bowl and closed the cupboard door. He was very proud of himself. He carried the bowl to the kitchen and showed his Mommy what he had picked out. + +Mommy smiled and said, “Thank you for being so obedient. These green beans look delicious!†+ +The little bean was so happy that he had been able to help Mommy make dinner. He felt very pleased that he had been so obedient. +Once upon a time there was a fair cat called Mittens. She loved the sun and the outdoors. + +One day, Mittens was walking through a forest when she came across a tall vine. She wanted to climb it, so she started to build a ladder. + +Mittens worked hard and finally got the ladder done. But then she realised that it was too short. She was so frustrated. + +She asked a friendly squirrel for help. The squirrel said, "I have a brilliant idea. Let's build a bridge of vines across the top of the vine so you can cross it." + +Mittens thought it was a fair plan so she went ahead with it. She worked hard, tying vine after vine until she had built a bridge across the vine. + +At last Mittens crossed the bridge and reached the top of the vine. She had made it! Mittens was so proud of her fair work. +Once upon a time there was a naughty girl called Clara. One day she decided to send a jar of jelly to her brother. She ran to the kitchen and found the jar full of green jelly. Clara giggled and put it in the post box. + +That same day, Clara's brother wanted to know who sent him the jar of jelly. He asked his Mom, "Mom, who sent me the jelly?" His Mom smiled and said, "I'm sure it was Clara, she is a very naughty girl and often sends things in the mail without asking." + +The brother then opened up his present. He smiled when he saw the jelly. He thanked Clara for the pretty jelly and ate it all up. + +The End +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jake and Kayla. Jake liked to climb on the slide in the playground. He loved to go down the slide and it made him very happy. + +One day, Jake said to Kayla, "Let's go up the slide together! We can trust each other and go down the slide at the same time!" Kayla hesitated for a moment. She wasn't sure she could trust Jake. He seemed a bit too fierce. + +Finally she agreed to go with him. So they began to climb up the slide slowly. But when they were halfway up, something happened. Jake suddenly let go of Kayla's hand. He started sliding down the slide without her. Kayla screamed and tried to reach out to him but she missed. + +Jake didn't stop. He kept going faster and faster, until he was just a blur at the bottom. Kayla stood frozen in shock. She had trusted Jake and he had betrayed her. Sadly, Jake never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to soar in the sky. He had never seen the world from so high up. + +One day he flew to a car with a charming paint job. It was bright yellow with blue spots all over. The little bird looked around and saw no one inside the car, so he hopped on the hood for a better view. + +The bird asked the car, "Will you let me soar in the sky?" The car replied, "Yes, I will. Just hang on tight!" + +So the little bird grabbed onto the car as it started to drive. Suddenly, it sped up on the straightaway and started to fly higher and higher into the clouds. + +The little bird let out a squawk of joy as he soared through the sky. He felt so free! After a few minutes, the car came back down and let the bird off the hood. + +The little bird thanked the car and flew off in search of more adventures. He couldn't wait to soar again. +Once upon a time, there was a very important spoon. Every day, it would move around the house. It was always so busy! + +The spoon stayed so busy that the other toys in the house started to get jealous. They didn't understand why the spoon was so important. + +One day, the spoon's friends asked it where it was always running off to. The spoon told them it was on a very important mission, but it couldn't tell them what it was doing. + +The spoon's friends were so curious, but they knew the spoon would never tell them the truth. So they decided to follow the spoon and find out what it was up to. + +The next day, the friends tailed the spoon until it stopped in the kitchen. The spoon started to stir a large pot of stew! The spoon had been busy all day making the tasty stew for everyone to enjoy. + +The spoon had been so important after all! It was the best chef in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl called Susy. + +One day, Susy was walking around and she saw something blue on the ground. It was a blue bird that had fallen out of its nest and couldn't fly. + +"Oh no!" said Susy, "I must help you." + +So Susy brought the blue bird to her house. She gave the bird some water to drink and some bread to eat. + +Then Susy put the bird back in its nest. The bird was so happy and thanked her. + +"You can go now," said Susy, "and remember to drink lots of water!" +One day a little girl called Daisy went for a walk into the woods. She walked around looking for something interesting and she soon discovered a small white pill. She had never seen anything like it before but she knew it must be something special. + +For a while, Daisy watched the pill as it glistened in the moonlight. She couldn't keep her eyes off it, it was so mysterious and wonderful. But Daisy also knew she shouldn't just pick it up right away, instead she looked around to see if anyone else was watching. When she was satisfied that there was no one else around, Daisy carefully picked up the pill. + +As soon as she touched it, Daisy felt a strange warmth in her hand and she knew deep in her heart that the pill must be reliable. She was certain that it must be something important so Daisy decided to put the pill in her pocket and take it home. + +The next day, Daisy and her parents discovered the amazing power of the pill. They found that when it was eaten, it made them feel better. Daisy was so proud of her discovery and she knew that the reliable pill would help her family for many years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very hungry. He asked his mom for food. His mom was surprised and said, "Let's go to the store and find something yummy!" + +The mom took the boy to the store. Inside, the boy saw lots of food. He saw some brown cakes shaped as bears. They looked very yummy! He asked his mom for one. + +But his mom said no. She said, "You can't have that one. That one isn't healthy. Maybe you should try this one?" She pointed at a box of fruit that was not brown. + +The boy was surprised. He didn't want to eat the fruit. He wanted the brown cake. He said, "No mom, I only want the brown cake." + +His mom was surprised. She said, "But why? That one doesn't have all the vitamins and minerals you need." + +The boy insisted, "I want the brown cake!" + +Finally, after a lot of convincing, the mom gave in and let him have the brown cake. The boy was so happy he hugged his mom. He ate the brown cake and it tasted delicious! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to explore the world around her. One day, while walking, she noticed a beautiful sunset. She watched and admired it. + +The little girl thought it was very charming. She had never seen a sunset so pretty before. She was so excited and asked her mom, "Mom, can I find the sunset?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can find it. Just follow the sun until it sets. Then you will find the sunset. You can also see it tomorrow, too!" + +The little girl continued on her journey and eventually, she found the sunset. She watched it as it lit up the sky with a bright yellow and orange glow. The little girl smiled and happily said, "Mommy, I found the sunset!" + +Her mom replied, "That's wonderful! It's so charming, isn't it?". The little girl said, "Yes, Mommy. It is!" + +The little girl was so happy and it was the best day ever. She was so glad she had the chance to find the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Olive. One day, Olive went for a walk in the park. It was very empty, because no one else was there. As she walked through the park, she saw a small pond. + +Olive thought to herself, "I should miss this pond". She kept walking until she reached a bridge that crossed the pond. She decided to stop and look at the water below. + +Suddenly, Olive heard someone call her name. She turned around to see her friend Jackie. + +Jackie asked, "Do you want to take a closer look at the pond?" + +Olive nodded with excitement and followed Jackie onto the bridge. They both looked down into the water and saw a beautiful olive swimming around. + +Jackie said, "Look at that! You must miss that olive." + +Olive smiled and nodded as she watched her friend dive into the empty pond. She knew that she would miss this special moment. +Once upon a time, a little boy named John wanted to make something special for his mom. So he grabbed a bowl and some ingredients. He poured all the ingredients into the bowl and he began to stir. He watched as the mixture slowly turned from lumpy to smooth. Suddenly, he heard his mom coming up the stairs. He quickly put down the spoon and hid the bowl. + +When his mom walked into the kitchen she asked him what he was doing. He said nothing and pretended to be quiet. But as John held his breath, she could smell the aroma of the special treat. With a gentle smile, she said “oh, did you make something?†+ +John nervously nodded his head and showed her the bowl. His mom was delighted to see what he had made. She was so proud of him and praised him for making the treat. John smiled as his heart filled with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a fast rabbit. He hopped all around the forest, looking for a special place to hide. He found a big bush, but when he hopped inside it felt very itchy. He asked the birds for help. + +The birds chirped to him, "Fly away, little bunny. There are no safe places for you here. The bush is too itchy." + +The rabbit felt sad, he didn't know what to do. Then he remembered his mama had said to look for soft places. He decided to hop away from the bush and look for a nice, soft spot to hide. + +He quickly hopped and hopped until he found a really soft spot under a bush. That's where he hid until it was time to go home. And he was never itchy again. +Once there was a famous cat called Cuddles who lived in the city. Everywhere he went, people bowed down to him and praised him for his beauty. One day Cuddles was walking through the park, when he noticed a smaller cat looking very sad. + +Cuddles asked the cat why he was feeling so sad. The cat replied, "Everyone always bows down to you, but to me they are mean and call me names." Cuddles was very sorry to hear that and said, "You should not be treated that way, everyone deserves respect." + +The cat said, "But no-one respects me, no matter how hard I try." Cuddles knew this was not fair and said, "Well, why don't you try for a different kind of respect, by showing kindness and helping others instead." + +The small cat thought about this and decided to try it. After a while, the other cats in the park noticed and started bowing down to the small cat too. The small cat became very famous and enjoyed his newfound respect. + +The moral of this story is that respect is earned through kindness and helping others, not by looking prettier or being better than everyone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her best friend. They both loved playing together outside in the sunshine. + +One day, the little girl said to her friend, "Let's have a race!" Her friend happily agreed and they lined up side by side at the start of the road. + +The little girl said "Ready, get set, go!" and they both started running. The girls ran as fast as they could, dodging stones and puddles, until they reached the end of the road. + +The little girl was winning, until her friend made a big jump and passed the finish line first! + +The little girl laughed and said, "Good race. That was easy!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very excited because she got a package in the mail. The package was brown. + +She opened the package. Inside was a little toy, but the girl did not know what it was. She asked her mom what the toy was, but her mom didn't know either. + +So the little girl and her mom decided to go to the store and ask the store clerk. The store clerk knew what it was! He said it was a doll and it was very special. + +The girl was so happy! Now she knew what the package was. She thanked the store clerk and ran home, ready to play with her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sue. One day, Sue decided to set up a tent outside in the garden. She pounded the tent poles into the ground until the tent was standing tall! She admired it and knew it was going to be a peaceful place to play. + +Sue ran inside to grab some of her favourite toys. She quickly carried them out of the house and dug in the ground around the tent, surrounding it with an enormous flower bed. As Sue worked, the flowers began to grow and the tent seemed to sparkle in the sunlight. + +Sue stepped away to admire her handiwork. She was so proud of her tent and it's beautiful flower bed. Sue imagined what it would be like to camp outside in the tent and chose to do just that! + +That night, Sue climbed into the tent with a blanket and pillow. She felt a sense of peace, like she was part of something special. She snuggled into her blanket and fell asleep. + +The next morning, Sue awoke with the birds chirping. She stepped out of the tent and smiled. Her creation was even more beautiful than before! + +Sue happily watched her tent and garden grow bigger and bigger each day. And every day she was sure to spend at least an hour inside her peaceful tent. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little bear named Lucy. Lucy had a special job of measuring the value of things. She used her special tool called a reliable scale to measure how much something was worth. One day, Lucy was asked to measure the value of a blanket. Lucy picked up the blanket and carefully put it on the scale. She was confused when she didn't see a number appear on the scale. + +Lucy asked her Father, "How can I measure the value of this blanket?" Her Father replied, "That's a tough question, Lucy. Value is something that's hard to measure. You need to use your heart and your head to decide how much something is worth to you." + +Lucy thought long and hard. She agreed that the blanket was worth a lot to her and so she decided to keep it. From then on, Lucy understood that, while the reliable scale could measure most things, there were some special things that only you can measure with your heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna who lived in a big house. Every day she would go out into her garden and play. One day, it was raining, and the garden was very wet and muddy. Anna felt very miserable. + +Suddenly, an old man carrying an umbrella appeared in the garden. He smiled at Anna, and said, “Thank you for taking care of this garden.†+ +Anna smiled back and said, “You’re welcome. I love playing in my garden.†+ +The old man thanked Anna, and said, “It’s very kind of you. I’m sure you’ll have many happy days here in your garden.†Anna smiled and thanked the old man. + +From that day onwards, Anna was never miserable in her garden again. She always thanked the old man for making her garden a happy place. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Junior. He lived on a small island and loved to explore the beach. One day, Junior saw a strange sail on the horizon and he was so excited to find out what was in it. + +He ran as fast as he could until he reached the edge of the beach. Unfortunately, when he got there, the sail was nowhere to be seen. Junior felt so miserable, he had never seen a sail like that before and was looking forward to seeing it up close. + +Just as he was about to go home, he heard someone shouting his name. It was the sailor he had been looking for. The sailor had the most wonderful stories to tell, and Junior couldn’t help but miss the sail. + +The sailor said, “Don’t worry Junior, I have to go now but I promise we will meet again.†Then, with a wave of his hand, the sailor sailed away. + +Junior watched as the sail disappeared into the horizon feeling a little bit happier. He knew that if he was patient, one day he would see the sail and the sailor again. +Once upon a time, there were two polar bears named Garth and Gilda. They lived in an igloo. One day, Garth and Gilda were very thirsty. They went out to search for a lake to drink some water. + +They walked, and walked, and walked until they found a lake. But, when they approached it, they noticed the lake was shaking and a giant wave came up. Garth was scared and wanted to run away, but Gilda was brave and decided to stay and see what was happening. + +From underneath the lake, there was a BABY otter. It was crying and shaking the lake. Gilda asked the baby otter why he was crying and he said he wanted his mother to hug him and make him feel better. Gilda took off her soft scarf and gave it to the baby otter. She hugged the otter and said, "there, there, don't be sad". + +The otter felt better and went back to his mother. Garth and Gilda went back to their igloo with a big smile on their faces. They learned an important lesson that day: it is always nice to help others in need! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her very cute 3 year old son. His name was Jack. One day during his playtime, Jack found a screw in the garden. He thought it looked cool, so he put it in his pocket. + +Mom was cleaning the house when suddenly, Jack ran in the room with his hands full of all sorts of things. Mom asked, “What do you have there, Jack?†+ +Jack proudly replied, “I found a screw in the garden and I want to keep it. I will protect it, mom!†+ +Mom then became concerned, as she knew that Jack could get hurt if he played with the screw. “I think it is best if you put the screw down. It will be too messy and dangerous in your room,†Mom said. + +Jack then got a bit mad and shouted, “No! I found it and I will protect it!†+ +Mom knew that she had to get tough to get Jack to put the screw down. She said, “Jack, if you put the screw down now, I will buy you an extra special treat.†+ +Jack knew that his mom would never go back on her word, so he reluctantly put the screw down and said, “Ok, I will put it down. But I still want to protect it!†+ +Mom smiled and said, +Once upon a time there lived three little monkeys who lived deep in a valley. The first monkey was very clever. He used to climb the highest trees and clap his hands loudly to make everyone laugh. + +The second monkey was also very clever. She liked to make silly faces and when she did, the other monkeys clapped for her. + +The third monkey was the cleverest of all. He would use his hands to shape shapes in the air. Whenever he did something special, the others would clap even louder. + +One day, the three monkeys were playing together in the valley when they came across a monkey they had never seen before. + +The new monkey said, "I can do special things too. Watch this!" +She started to juggle and she was so good that everyone began to clap and cheer. + +"That was amazing!" said the cleverest monkey. + +The new monkey smiled. "I'm glad you liked it," she said. "Now I'm going to show you something even more clever!" + +The three monkeys watched in awe as the new monkey started to jump and spin around in the air. Everyone clapped and cheered even louder! + +The three monkeys became fast friends with the new monkey and from that day on, they played together every day and clapped for each other's special moves. +Danny was in a hurry. He wanted to get to the track before his mom did. He was wearing his bright yellow shorts and he ran as fast as he could. He kept thinking that his mom was right behind him but no matter how much he hurried, she was nowhere in sight. + +When Danny got to the track, he was out of breath. He slammed his foot on the yellow track and said to himself, "I made it!" + +Just then, his mom appeared. Danny could see the smile on her face. He knew he was in trouble but he couldn't figure out why she was so happy. + +His mom knelt down and said, "Danny, I knew you could do it. I was never behind you. I knew if you wanted to get here, you could, and you did! Now, let's go get some ice cream to celebrate your achievement." + +Danny smiled as he hugged his mom. He knew that even though he was in a hurry, his mom was right. He had just achieved something he never thought he was able to do. +Once upon a time there lived a bunny named Bob. One day, he hopped into the forest to look for something special. As he ran down the path, he saw a sparkly gold coin in the grass. Bob was so excited about his find that he ran as fast he could back to his family's burrow. + +When Bob arrived, he showed his family the gold coin. His mom and dad were so grateful that Bob found something so special! They all hugged him and thanked him for bringing such a special gift. + +Bob ran back to the forest to put the coin back into the grass. As he did, he heard a voice say, "The best gifts come from the heart, not from outside treasures." + +Bob hopped back home and thought deeply about what he had heard. He decided it was important to live with a thankful heart, rather than finding things in the forest all the time. From that day, Bob was very grateful for the family he had and remembered that the best things in life can't be found. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Bree was playing in the park. She was singing a song and smiling. Suddenly, her uncle came over. He was carrying a guitar and he said, "Let's show everyone your singing!" Bree felt embarrassed but she agreed. + +So, her uncle started playing some music on the guitar. Bree began to sing, but she started to get more and more embarrassed as people were listening. + +"That sounds really nice," one person said. + +"It doesn't sound nice," said Bree, feeling embarrassed. + +Her uncle put his arm around her and said, "It's just music, it's ok to be a bit scared. You sounded beautiful!" + +Bree smiled and continued singing, with a bit more confidence. Everyone clapped when she was finished, and Bree realised that music wasn't so bad after all! +Once upon a time there was a fair dolphin. His name was Flip. He swam in the big blue sea very happily. One day, Flip saw a big boat in the ocean. Inside the boat, some mean men were stealing something very valuable. Flip didn't like this. He called out to the mean men and said, "What are you doing? You should not steal!" + +The mean men looked angry and said, "Stay away, dolphin! This is none of your business." But Flip wouldn't stop. He kept talking and shouting at the mean men until they stopped stealing and swam away. + +Flip was very happy that he had helped stop the stealing. He swam away with a big smile on his face, singing happily. He was proud of his good deed. +One day, two friends went to the park to play. One friend was bald and the other had curly hair. They saw a sign that said there was a race about to start. The bald friend was so excited that he quickly signed up for the race. + +The curly haired friend said, "I don't know if I can run that fast. I'm not as fast as you are." The bald friend smiled and said, "Don't worry. Let's just have fun, okay?" + +The two friends started running the race. Even though the bald friend was faster, they stayed together. + +At the finish line, the two friends held hands and crossed the line together. Even though the bald friend won, he was happy that they had raced together. + +The curly haired friend said, "That was so much fun! Let's race again tomorrow!" The bald friend smiled and said, "Yes, let's!" + +The two friends had a great day, even though one was bald and the other had curly hair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was a sunny girl who loved to play outside. + +One day Lucy decided to play in the park. She was running around and having great fun. Suddenly she slipped on a band that someone left on the ground. She fell over and began to cry. + +A lady, who was walking her dog nearby, heard Lucy crying. She walked over to see if she was okay. + +"What happened my love?" asked the lady. + +"I slipped on a band," sobbed Lucy. + +"It's okay, let's see if we can get it off," said the lady. + +The two of them started to pull the band off Lucy's foot. After a bit of tugging, the band finally came off. + +"Are you okay now Lucy?" asked the lady. + +Lucy nodded. She was tired from all the tugging and wanted to go home. + +The lady gave Lucy a hug and said, "Well done for being so brave and getting the band off your foot. Let's get you home and have a big rest". + +Lucy couldn't wait and smiled at the lady before running home. She had been very brave and was now ready for a big, tired yawn! +Once upon a time there were two little birds named Lola and Gray. They liked to fly around the sky and explore. One day, the two birds were soaring around when they came across a gas station. Gray was curious about it and wanted to see what it looked like inside. + +Lola was very nervous about it. She warned Gray that gas was delicate and advised him to avoid it. But Gray didn't listen. He flew right inside the gas station and started exploring. + +A fuel truck arrived and the attendant started filling up the station with gas. He didn't see Gray inside and started pumping in the fuel. Soon enough, the entire station filled up with the delicate gas. + +Gray was scared and confused. Suddenly, an old owl flew past and saw what was happening. He told Gray that he had to balance carefully or else the gas could explode. + +Gray listened to the wise owl and quickly flew out of the station. He apologized to Lola for not taking her advice and thanked the old owl for saving his life. + +The moral of the story is to listen to advice from experienced people. Even if it doesn't seem interesting, it might just save you from danger. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy who wanted a reward. One day, he asked his mum for it but she said no. The little boy was sad. He started to slap his mum's legs. + +"No!" shouted the mum. She shook her head. + +The little boy started to cry. He was sorry. He hugged his mum tightly. + +The mum was happy and gave him a wide smile. She knew that he was sorry. She gave him a reward and told him not to slap her again. + +The little boy was happy and gave his mum a big hug. He said he wouldn't ever do it again. He was happy he was given a reward. + +The end. +Sammy wanted to go for a ride. So he went to his dad's garage and asked if he could get his bike. His dad said yes and Sammy got on the bike. He rode and rode, and he felt so happy. + +But suddenly, Sammy saw something very attractive. He stopped his bike and looked closer. It was a wrap with a reward hidden inside. Sammy was so excited! He wanted to grab the wrap and open it. + +But when he opened the wrap, there was no reward. Instead, he found only spiders. Sammy screamed and threw the wrap away, but the spiders still came after him. He rode his bike faster, but the spiders continued to follow him. + +Sammy had no reward at the end. And he was scared, so he stayed inside for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Flora. She was three years old and very eager to learn all about the world. Every morning, she would wake up and study in the garden. + +One day, Flora had a bright idea. She asked her mum for a tape to help her study. Her mum smiled, and gave her a special tape with all sorts of animal noises. + +Flora put the tape on and started to listen to the sounds. Suddenly, a clumsy elephant stepped on the tape and broke it. Flora felt sad as her tape was broken. + +But her mum said, "Don't worry my dear, this tape may be broken, but you can always study something new". + +With these words, Flora was filled with joy again and waved goodbye to her mum, ready to explore the world. +Once upon a time there was a boy named True. He lived on a big farm with his mom and dad. + +One day his dad said, "True, it's time for you to raise some animals for the farm. You can start with one chicken and one duck." + +True was very excited and he ran off to find some eggs to hatch. He was very competitive and wanted to raise the best creatures around. + +A few weeks later, True had four chickens, three ducks and a rooster. All of these animals were very happy and healthy. True's dad was very proud of him. + +True said to his dad, "You said that I could raise anything I wanted. Could I raise a pig?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Of course you can, True! Go ahead and raise one!" + +True was overjoyed. He had managed to raise a farm full of animals. He was proud of himself and he knew he had done a great job. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse called Sam. Sam was quite weak, so he didn't have the strength to do many fun things. + +One day, Sam found an old rug in the corner of the room. He wanted to know how strong it was, but he didn't want to risk getting hurt. He decided to test it. He jumped onto the rug and he bounced up and down. The rug was strong! + +Sam was overjoyed. He jumped and bounced around the room, having a lot of fun. + +However, after a while, the rug started to fray and it came apart with a loud rip. Sam was quite sad. + +He had tested the rug, but it wasn't strong enough to hold him. +Once upon a time there was a mighty wizard who was determined to make the world a better place. Every day he went to the forest and talked with the animals about his big plans. + +One day, the wizard was busy waving his magic wand when a little mouse came to him and asked a favor. + +"Please," said the mouse, "I want to travel through the forest, but it is too dark and scary. Can you help me?" + +At first, the wizard insisted he must stay in the forest, but the mouse was so desperate. Finally the wizard waved his magic wand and the mouse was granted a special will that allowed him to shatter the darkness of the forest. + +The mouse was so happy that he thanked the wizard again and again. Then he set off eagerly, radiating light and joy with every step he took. Everywhere he went, the little mouse spread his new found will and with it, mighty love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was three years old and lived in a little red house. One day, he went for a walk with his mom. On the way, they smelled something burning and saw a lot of smoke in the sky. They followed the smoke and heard a loud noise, like a horn. + +As they got closer, they noticed something amazing. There was a big fire burning in the middle of the field. John was so excited and asked his mom, "What's that?" + +His mom explained that it was a campfire. She said they were going to have a fun time around it and roasted marshmallows. They sat by the fire and enjoyed the amazing hot flames. John was mesmerized by the fire's orange and yellow colors. He even tried to blow the air, like a real horn, to make the fire burn higher. + +John and his mom roasted marshmallows and told jokes until it was time to go home. John was so happy and looked forward to the next day, when he could come back to the fire and enjoy its warmth again. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was scared and he missed his mummy. One day he went for a walk. He saw a big, scary thing but he was too scared to go near it. He began to cry. He missed his mummy and he wanted his mummy to help him. + +Suddenly a friendly voice told him, "It's ok don't be scared. I'm here." He looked up and there was a big friendly bear. The bear gave him a hug and the boy felt better. He wasn't scared anymore. + +The bear told the boy not to worry and followed him home. The boy was soon back home and safe with his mummy. He was very happy and he never forgot the big friendly bear. +Once upon a time there were two dolls, Tom and Jerry. Tom liked to play in the garden and have fun. But Jerry didn't like that. He wanted to build a structure in the garden. + +Tom disagreed. He thought it was more fun to play than to build. He tried to explain this to Jerry, but Jerry wouldn't listen. + +Finally, Jerry said, "We will have to decide who is right. Let's ask the harmless bunny rabbit in the garden!" So they asked the bunny, who said, "Building a structure is a nice idea! But it's also nice to play. So I think it's okay for you to do both." + +Tom and Jerry were happy. They agreed with the bunny and made a plan to both play and build in the garden. Tom and Jerry were friends again and everyone was happy! +Teddy and Sally were best friends. They were at Teddy’s house, playing in his bedroom. + +“Let's mix everything up!†suggested Teddy. + +Sally thought it was a great idea and giggled. They began to mix books, stuffed animals, and toys all around the room. + +Suddenly, it was dark. Teddy felt scared. + +“What’s happening?†asked Sally. + +“The lamp turned off,†Teddy explained. + +Sally went to the lamp. She reached for the switch and turned it on. The room lit up and Teddy felt less scared. + +“Look! It worked!†Sally said. + +Teddy was so happy that the lamp worked. They continued to mix things around the room. + +They had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sue and Jack. They were playing a game of teddies. +"Let's go to the airport," said Jack. +"That's incredible!" said Sue. +So, Jack and Sue jumped in Jack's car and drove to the airport. +As soon as they arrived, they ran through the airport in search of a plane. +Suddenly, they saw the plane they wanted to catch and quickly ran up the stairs to board. +But, a security officer stopped them. +"You must tie up your laces," said the security officer. +Jack and Sue looked down and realized their laces were untied. +So, Jack and Sue bent down to tie their laces, but sadly it was too late. +The plane flew away without Jack and Sue onboard. Jack and Sue had to go home, disappointed. +The end. +One day, little Tom was in the garden. He had taken a rope out to play with. He held onto one end, feeling how smooth it was. "I'm going to swing!" He said, with a smile on his face. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the rope flew out of Tom's hand. He watched as it sailed through the air until it fell over the fence. Tom peered over, but the rope was nowhere to be seen. + +He ran back inside to his mom. "Mommy, the rope fell over the fence! Can you help me get it back?" + +His mom smiled. "Don't worry, I'll get it. Just wait here." + +Tom waited eagerly, until his mom returned with the rope. "See, I told you I'd get it," she said as she handed him the rope. + +Tom was so happy. He hugged his mom and said "Thank you!" With a smile, he ran back outside to play with his rope. He made sure to keep it close, so the wind wouldn't take it from him again! +Once upon a time, there were two very good friends who were both very rich. These two friends were always looking for fun things to do together. One day, they had a great idea. They decided to do a trade! + +The two friends looked at eachother in excitement. 'Let's make the trade together!', said one friend. 'Yes, let's do it!' the other replied. + +So the two friends agreed that each would take turns making a trade. First, one friend took out some shiny coins from his pocket, and paused. Then, he looked up at his friend and said, 'would you like to trade this for something else?' + +The other friend thought for a second and then replied, 'sure! I will trade this for something else!' + +The two friends looked at eachother and smiled. They made a successful trade and were both very happy with their new things. + +From then on, the two friends were always finding new things to trade with eachother. They were so rich that they never ran out of new things to trade. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small nation. The nation was poor, and often the people did not have enough food or money. + +The old man was sad. He wanted his people to have a better life. So, he decided to raise his voice and speak out. He wanted the nation to change. + +One day, the old man went down to the town square. He spoke up and asked everyone to join him in making the nation better. + +Suddenly, a loud voice shouted, "Why should we bother? We are already dead!" + +The old man looked around him. "No," he said. "Our nation can be alive and prosperous again. We can raise it up together. Will you join me?" + +The people stopped and looked. Then, one by one, they nodded. The old man smiled. He knew that his people had hope. Together, they could raise their nation up from poverty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chloe who wanted to start her own factory. She wanted to make something special - something fragile and beautiful. + +One day Chloe found a stack of cardboard boxes lying in her garden. She grabbed some scissors and glue and made a factory out of the boxes. It had four windows, a chimney and even a little flag! + +Chloe began to make things from brightly coloured paper. She made things like toys and jewellery. Everything was so beautiful and fragile. + +Soon, people from all over the neighbourhood started to come to Chloe's factory. They would buy her things and thank her for her work. + +One day, a little girl came to ask for something special. She said, "Please, can you make a special thing for me?" Chloe smiled and said, "Yes, I can!" + +She made a beautiful butterfly from the paper and gave it to the little girl. It was so fragile that it sparkled in the sunlight. The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Chloe!" +Adam and his mom were at the store. There were lots of things to buy, but Adam's mom said they had to get going. Adam asked his mom if they could buy one thing first. His mom said yes, so Adam excitedly looked around. + +Adam saw the bright, shiny elevator in the corner. He pointed to it and asked his mom if they could buy it. His mom laughed and said it was too heavy for them to lift and it was too big for their house anyways. Adam was disappointed, but he understood. + +Adam's mom gave him a hug and told him it was okay. Adam asked if he could buy the candy next to the elevator. His mom said yes and Adam happily went to grab the candy. He knew he couldn't buy the elevator, but he still had a lot of fun! +Katie was playing with her dollhouse when her Mom called her. She ran to her Mom, who looked very serious. +"Katie, you were naughty. You threw a ball into the dining room and broke a vase. You need to be punished," said her Mom. + +Katie started crying. "I'm sorry," she said, wiping the tears away with her hand. + +"It's okay, honey," her Mom said kindly. "But you still have to be punished. I would like you to read one page of a novel as punishment." + +Katie frowned. "Can I read your novel?" she asked. + +"Yes, you can. But you still have to be punished," said her Mom. + +Katie picked up her Mom's novel and slowly read one page. When she was done, her Mom smiled and hugged her. + +"I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now you know that being naughty has consequences," said her Mom. + +Katie nodded and said, "I'm sorry." Her Mom smiled and kissed her forehead. "It's okay. I forgive you," she said. +Once there was a little girl named Virginia. She was very small and shy. One day, the sky was filled with big, powerful thunder. Virginia got so scared that she began to cry. + +Her mummy saw her crying and immediately gave her a big hug. She said, “Don’t be scared, Virginia. Mummy is here to comfort you.†+ +Virginia stopped crying and said, “But Mamma, it is so loud and powerful. It is scaring me!†+ +Mummy held her daughter close and said, “Don’t worry, Virginia. Thunder is just thunder. It may seem loud and powerful, but it won’t hurt you. Look, the storm is almost over.†+ +Suddenly, the thunder disappeared and the sun came out. Virginia was so relieved and happy. She smiled at her mummy and they hugged each other tightly. + +Virginia knew that whenever she was scared, her mummy would always be there to comfort her. +Tommy was a naughty three year old. He always wanted to get his own way and he hated it when his parents said no. One morning, when his dad said he couldn't have a biscuit for breakfast, Tommy got angry. + +"I want a biscuit!" he shouted. + +His dad said no and told him he needed to eat some porridge first. Tommy knew that porridge was good for him but he was still angry. + +"Fine!" Tommy said, and he stomped off to the living room. When he got there he found a key lying on the floor. It looked strange and he wanted to keep it. + +"I'll keep this," he said to himself. + +Suddenly his dad came into the room and saw the key. + +"That doesn't belong to you," he said. + +Tommy was feeling sleepy and he knew he couldn't argue. He felt sad and angry because he really wanted to keep the key. + +"I hate it when you say no!" he said before he went off to find his mum. + +The end. +Once there was a boy who was three years old. He was playing in his garden one day and he saw an elderly man walking through the landscape. He decided he wanted to talk to him, so he shouted, "Hello!" + +The elderly man stopped and smiled. "Hello there!" he said. + +"What are you doing?" asked the boy. + +The elderly man laughed. "I'm taking a walk and admiring the landscape," he replied. + +The boy nodded. Then he shouted, "Come play with me!" + +The elderly man laughed again. "I'm sorry," he said. "I'm too old to play with you." + +The boy frowned. But then the elderly man said, "But I can watch you play if you'd like!" That made the boy smile. + +So the elderly man watched the boy play in the garden until it was time for him to go. Before he left he waved at the boy, who shouted a final goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Anna. She loved to go swimming in the pool. One day, Anna was at the pool and she put on her mask. She jumped in the water and made a big splash! She was so happy and swam around the pool. + +After she swam for a while, she got out of the pool. Anna was so grateful for all the fun she had. She said thank you to the pool and went home feeling very happy and content. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a naughty boy in the village. He liked to play a lot and wouldn't listen to his mom. One day he wanted to try out a wild adventure, so he ran away from his village. + +He soon realized that running away wasn't a good thing and he tried to go back home. But the way back was difficult for a naughty boy like him. He was too scared and lonely to find his way back to the village. + +Suddenly, he heard someone singing a cheerful song. He followed the sound and soon he saw a bright light. It was his mom, with her warm and kind smile. She was looking for him. + +The naughty boy was happy and he hugged his mom. His mom said, "Trying out a wild adventure is fun, but you must never forget to listen to your mom." +The naughty boy learned a lesson that day, and he promised to never wander away again. +Tom and his mom were walking outside one day. Tom saw a small mole in the grass. It was white and fluffy. +"Oh mommy, can I play with the mole?" Tom asked. +His mom thought for a moment and said, "Alright, but remember to be very gentle with it. And don't forget to promise that you'll be careful." +Tom nodded and promised that he would be careful. + +Tom and the mole played together all day. Tom was very gentle and his mom was so proud of him. + +When it was time to go home, Tom hugged the mole. He gave it a gentle pat and said goodbye. + +Tom's mom smiled at him as they began walking home. +"You kept your promise, Tom! That was very brave and kind of you." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep our promises. When we do, we show others that we are brave and kind. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was lively and loved to explore. On this particular day, Emily was looking through the drawers in her bedroom. She opened the top drawer, expecting to find her toys, but instead she found a caterpillar. + +Emily was filled with joy! She picked it up and said “Come out, little caterpillar! Let’s go explore the garden!†The caterpillar slowly crawled out of the drawer and followed her outside. + +Emily and the caterpillar found a big tree in the middle of the garden. The caterpillar slowly crawled up its trunk and Emily followed. They both climbed to the top of the tree, and from there Emily could see the entire garden. She smiled and said “Isn’t it beautiful?†+ +The caterpillar crawled back down the tree and Emily followed it. When they were back on the ground, they continued to explore the garden, jumping and crawling through the bright, lively flowers. It was a magical day! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Emma was walking in the park. She saw a tree with lots of delicious looking peaches growing on it. Emma thought they looked so yummy that she couldn't resist. She climbed up the tree and reached for one of the peaches. + +Just as she was about to grab it, she heard a voice in the tree. It was an old wise owl. The owl said, "What are you doing up here, little one?" + +Emma was startled but she smiled and said, "I'm trying to get one of those yummy peaches for a snack!" + +The owl smiled and said, "That's a great idea. Just remember, take only one and don't forget to thank the tree for providing you with a snack." + +Emma thanked the owl and carefully picked one peach. She said goodbye and promised to always remember the tree for its yummy peaches. Then she went off to snack on the juicy juicy peach. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mona. She was three years old and she always wanted to learn new things. + +One day, Mona’s teacher gave the class a test to take. Everyone in the class was worried, but Mona wasn’t scared. She knew it would be easy. + +Mona took her time and read the test carefully. She answered all of the questions and double-checked them. When she was happy with her answers, she handed the test to her teacher. + +When the teacher read Mona’s answers, she was impressed. Mona had passed the test with flying colors. Everyone was very proud of Mona – she had done a great job! +The sun was shining in the little yard. A 3-year-old girl went outside wearing a big smile. Suddenly, she saw a little kitten. The kitten was meowing and seemed very weak. + +"I have to rescue it!" thought the girl. + +She softly approached the kitten and picked it up. A friendly neighbour saw the girl and asked, +"What are you doing?" + +The girl smiled and said, "I'm rescuing the weak kitten!" + +The neighbour smiled and said, "What a kind gesture! Let's get the little fellow to safety." + +So, the girl and the neighbour brought the kitten to the veterinarian and luckily, the kitten was healthy again in no time. + +The little girl was happy that she rescued the tiny kitten, and the kitten was thankful to be saved. They both went back to the sunny yard and the story ended with a smile on the 3-year-old girl's face. +One day, a little girl was playing in her room. She had a pet rabbit called Tom. Tom was very sweet and the girl loved playing with him. She had a beautiful mat on the ground, and she decided to play a matching game. + +The girl put the same colour pieces on the mat, and then she would pick one of them and put it in her hand. She would try to remember where the matching piece was. She would do this with all the pieces and she was having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Tom the pet rabbit hopped onto the mat. He started jumping around and he moved all the pieces. He didn't want to play the matching game! The girl started to cry and she was very sad. + +The little girl tried to put the pieces back, but she just couldn't. She couldn't find the matching pieces, and she never finished the game. + +Tom the pet rabbit felt very sorry and he was very sweet. But the girl was still sad and the matching game was ruined. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very embarrassed one day because his mum was cleaning the windows with a lot of steam. He wanted to play outside but he couldn't because she was in the way. + +Tom was feeling very troubled. He wanted to go out and play with his friends. He could hear them playing in the garden but he couldn't join in because his mum was in the way. He was so embarrassed! + +Tom's mum noticed how unhappy he was and she stopped cleaning the windows. She put on her shoes, grabbed a handful of sweets from the kitchen cupboard and took him outside. + +Tom was so happy. He ran and played with his friends, enjoying his sweets. He was no longer embarrassed or troubled and he spent the rest of the day outside with his friends, making lots of happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Chloe. She was very jolly. +One day, Chloe went out to explore the garden. She stumbled upon a bush and noticed that it was full of purple berries. She picked one and ate it. + +But then she started to feel a bit sick. She ran back into the house to tell her mom what had happened. +"Mom, I ate a purple berry from a bush," said Chloe. +"Oh no," said her mom. "You need to take some medicine to make you feel better." + +Chloe's mom gave her some medicine and it made her feel much better. She was so jolly again that she started to dance around the house. + +Chloe then went out to explore the garden again. This time, she watched out for purple berries! +Once upon a time, there was a large house. Inside the house lived a family. One day, the family was making a plan to escape the house. They wanted to use their plan to get away. + +The family started to use tools to break out of the house. They were using hammers and saws. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big monster! It was a scary monster! + +The monster was large and angry. The monster said, "You can't escape this house!" The family was scared. They tried to use the tools to fight the monster, but there was no way. + +The monster ate the family one by one. They couldn't escape the monster. In the end, the family did not succeed in their plan to escape the house. The bad monster won. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who loved to play outside. One day, the rabbit thought it would be fun to escape from the garden and explore the surrounding areas. It was noontime, but it was too early to have lunch and the rabbit wanted to have some adventure first. + +So the rabbit hopped away and it soon found itself in a big and exciting forest. It was an interesting place and the rabbit wanted to explore even more. It went on and on until the rabbit heard someone calling its name. It looked around and realized it was almost time for lunch. The rabbit felt an urgency to get back before noon, so it quickly ran back to the garden. + +Once back, the rabbit stopped for a moment to catch its breath and that's when it spotted a tiny snail sluggishly climbing onto a nearby stone. The snail explained it was late for its important meeting with the other animals and it was now almost noon. + +The rabbit shared its story with the snail and encouraged it to "hurry up", as the snail had now become more important than the rabbit's own journey of exploration. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it is more important to help others than to pursue our own interests. The rabbit learned a valuable lesson on this day, which was to always pay attention to the needs of others. +Once upon a time, there was a happy squirrel. He lived in a big tree. One day, he noticed something strange. He could hear a voice coming from far away. + +He was curious, so he decided to go closer to see what was happening. As he crept closer he started to hear the strange voice more clearly. + +He stopped when he could make out the word, "Answer." He jumped up onto a higher branch to get a better look. + +To his surprise he saw a little girl in a bright pink dress. She was standing near the bottom of the tree and she was looking directly at him. + +The little girl said, "Answer, squirrel. What's your name?" + +The happy squirrel answered, "I'm Nutty! Pleased to meet you!" + +The little girl smiled and replied, "Hi Nutty! My name is Daisy." + +The two friends looked at each other and smiled. They both knew that they were going to be friends for a long time! +Amanda was very eager to make a quiz. Every morning, she sat at the kitchen table, scribbling on a big piece of paper with a big purple crayon. + +Her mom came over to her, and said, "What are you making, sweetie?" + +Amanda smiled, her eyes twinkling with excitement. "I'm making a quiz for everybody!" + +Mom smiled back. "That sounds like fun. What kind of quiz?" + +"I'm making a quiz about shapes," Amanda replied, beaming with pride. + +Mom knelt down so she was eye level with Amanda. "That's great, honey. I'm sure everybody will love it!" + +Amanda nodded eagerly. She couldn't wait to show her quiz to everyone. This was going to be the best quiz ever! +Once upon a time, there was a furry race. All the animals wanted to join in the race. They decided to make a plan. The turtles wanted to go first, but the rabbits wanted to race too. The rabbits said they could go faster. They made a deal, the rabbits would start first, but the turtles would have a head start. + +The day of the race arrived, and all the animals lined up at the start line. The rabbits hopped, the turtles plodded, and the furry animals had some fun! The rabbits hopped faster than the turtles, but the turtles were still ahead. The racers just kept running and running until they were nearly at the end. + +But then suddenly, the cats and dogs leapt into the race! They were so fast, they were catching up to the furry animals. Everyone cheered, it was so exciting! + +The cats and dogs were almost neck and neck with the furry animals when they all crossed the finish line. The animals had lots of fun, and there were no losers. They all agreed that the race was a success. +Once upon a time there was a wild needle. He loved to hang around with his friends and have fun. One day the wild needle was feeling very sad, so he went for a walk along the river bank. + +As he was walking along he came across a little girl. She was trying to tie a knot with a piece of string and she asked the wild needle for help. The wild needle kindly agreed and got to work. + +"What are you doing?" asked the wild needle. "I'm trying to make a kite," said the little girl. + +The wild needle helped the little girl to tie the knot and soon they were flying the kite together in the wild wind. + +The wild needle and the little girl were so happy that they went around telling everyone they met that doing something nice for someone else can make you even happier than doing something just for yourself. + +Moral: Helping others is more rewarding than helping yourself! +"Let's go play!" said Sophie. She put on her cap and grabbed her doll. She and her brother Lucas started to run outside. It was a beautiful day, and they were excited to explore the backyard. + +"I'm going to perform a circus show!" said Lucas. "I can be the lion tamer!" + +Sophie sighed. She didn't want to be the one performing. She had an idea though. "I'm going to be the ringmaster!" she said. + +Lucas didn't like the idea. He thought it was too busy for her. "No, you're too young," he said. "You can't do it." + +Sophie felt angry. She wanted to prove Lucas wrong. "I can too!" she said. She stomped her foot and then took off her cap and threw it on the ground. "I'll show you!" + +Lucas let out a deep breath. "Okay, okay," he said. "Let's keep playing." + +Sophie smiled. She was glad she was able to prove Lucas wrong. She put her cap back on her head and they went outside to perform their circus show. +Henry was very upset; he had been feeling sick for days. He didn't want to go to the doctor, but his mom said they had to. Dr. Ben was a kind man. He smiled at Henry and said everything was going to be okay. + +Dr. Ben listened to Henry's chest and felt his face. He said Henry had an illness and needed to take medicine. Henry was so upset, but he had to take it to help him heal. + +Months passed and Henry had been taking his medicine, but he didn't seem to get any better. Dr. Ben said he needed oxygen and asked Henry's mom to take him to the hospital. + +At the hospital, Henry was placed in a big metal bed and hooked up to an oxygen machine. He cried and was so scared. He didn't understand why he had to be there. The doctor said the oxygen would help him heal, but it didn't work. After a few weeks, the doctors said Henry wouldn't heal and he had to go home. + +Henry was so upset when he heard the news. He never got better and he was devastated. He still remembered the oxygen machine and all the tears he had shed. Unfortunately, Henry never healed. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was only three years old. One day he wanted to put on a new pair of pants, but he was having trouble squeezing into them. He tugged and he pulled but still the pants would not fit! + +Tim started to get frustrated and he began to cry. His mom came into the room and asked him what was wrong. + +Tim said, "My pants hurt me!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sometimes things don't fit the first time, but that doesn't mean they won't fit at all. Take a deep breath and try to be a bit gentle with the pants. Squeezing too hard won't make it any easier." + +Tim did as his mom said. He took a deep breath, and gently squeezed the pants onto his legs. Soon, the pants were comfortably in place. + +The moral of the story is this: don't be too hard on yourself when things don't work out the first time. Just breathe and try again. You might be surprised at how much gentler strategies can work! +Alice was playing in her room. She loved to mix things together. She found an expensive cobweb in the corner and smiled. + +Alice asked her mom, "Can I mix the cobweb with my toys?" +Her mom said, "No, Alice. Cobwebs are very expensive. You can't mix them with your toys." + +Alice was sad, but she wanted to find a way to mix them together, so she took out her mom's expensive blender. She carefully put the cobweb in the blender and tried to turn it on. + +Her mom ran into the room when she heard the noise. "Alice! What are you doing?" she exclaimed. Alice sadly said, "I wanted to mix the cobweb with my toys, but you said no." + +Her mom saw the cobweb in the blender and gave Alice a hug. "You can't mix cobwebs with your toys," she said. "But I can help you find a way that you can mix them together in a fun way." She mixed the cobweb with some other materials and helped Alice make a beautiful art project. + +Alice was happy and smiled. She knew she could mix things together in a fun and safe way. +John woke up in the morning and heard a big noise coming from the living room. He jumped out of bed and ran to see what was happening. When he entered he saw a large, black and white cat, with a big spike of fur on its head. + +John said to the cat, "Who are you and what are you doing in my house?" + +The cat smiled and said, "I'm Spike and I just wanted to visit, I heard your house was the best place in town." + +John laughed and said, "Well, I guess it is. You can stay if you like, but you have to be a good guest." + +Spike nodded and said, "I promise to be great! Can I have a bowl of milk?" + +John smiled and said, "Of course! I'll be right back with your milk." + +John and Spike soon became great friends. They played together all day and John couldn't believe how lucky he was to have such a great new friend. +Once upon a time there was an ugly duck. The duck was very sad, because no one wanted to play with him. One day he saw another duck and he tried to whistle at him. But, the other duck just swam away. The ugly duck was so sad, that he couldn't think with his brain. He was so sad, that he decided to do something bad. He started to whistle really loudly and it scared all the animals. Everything in the forest became so upset and scared, but the ugly duck just kept whistling. Finally, the animals had enough and they flew away, never to return. The ugly duck was left all alone in the forest and he still whistles to this day. +Jimmy and Jack were best friends. Whenever they took a walk, they liked to complain to each other about all the world's problems. One day, they were walking around the park when they noticed a lady who was sitting on a bench. She was looking very uncomfortable. + +Jack thought it would be nice to go and check if the lady was OK. But Jimmy started to complain. He said she was probably fine and they shouldn't bother her. + +Jack replied, "Maybe we should just ask her if she needs help. It's not like it will take much effort." +But Jimmy continued to complain. Finally, Jack was annoyed, so he just went over to the lady and asked if she was OK. The lady smiled and said she was feeling a bit cold but she was fine. + +Unfortunately, Jimmy didn't learn a lesson that day about not complaining and helping others. The lady was not really feeling OK, but she didn't want to bother them. The moral of the story is that it is important to offer help instead of complaining and judging others. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They lived in a house with a big green garden. Every morning, mum and dad would gather the family in the garden and give everyone a big hug. + +"We spread lots of love and big hugs as a symbol of how much we care for each other," Mum said. + +The family followed the tradition and it made them all very happy. They began to be healthier and more content. + +One day, a little boy asked his Dad, "Can we spread our hugs to the outside world too?" + +Dad smiled, "Why not! Let's go and visit the neighbourhood, and give everybody a big hug." + +So, the family went around their neighbourhood and spread love and hugs. Everywhere they went, they saw people smiling, feeling happy and healthy. + +The family returned home feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. They now knew that spreading hugs could make even more people happier and healthier. +Happy was a very ordinary girl. She loved the sun. Every day she went out, the warm rays made her stomach glow. + +One afternoon, Happy found a magical space with yellow and pink flowers glowing in the sun. As she looked around, she heard a voice. + +"Hello, Happy!" it said. + +Happy looked up and saw a glowing fairy. + +"Oh wow!" exclaimed Happy. + +The fairy asked Happy to make a wish. Happy thought for a moment, then smiled and said, + +"I wish that all the flowers in the world would always glow in the sun like these." + +The fairy smiled and waved her wand. Suddenly, the entire meadow started glowing with a golden light! + +"Your wish is granted, Happy," said the fairy. + +Happy thanked the fairy and ran home with a big smile on her face. From that day on, everywhere Happy went, the flowers glowed in the sun, just like she wished. +Grandpa and Bobby were on a raft, floating deep in the river. Grandpa was teaching Bobby about the river. + +"Grandpa, what is that thing?" Bobby asked, pointing to a big scary fish. +Grandpa laughed and explained, "That's a fish! They live in the river." + +Bobby's eyes widened. "Oh," he said. He had never seen so many big fish before. All of a sudden, Bobby noticed something strange in the water. He pointed and asked, "Grandpa, what is that?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "That's a sunken raft! It was here a long time ago and it's been underwater ever since." Bobby gasped. + +"Can we explore it?" Bobby asked, excitedly. +Grandpa laughed again, "Maybe one day," he said. + +So, they continued to float down the river, Grandpa explaining all the wonders of the river, and Bobby learning something new. +David was a three year old boy. Every day he liked to play in his bedroom. Today was a special day, because he had a new wardrobe. It was a big, tall wardrobe, with a door that zipped. David was very glad. + +He opened the wardrobe door and there was a wonderful surprise waiting for him. Inside the wardrobe were all sorts of toys, books and games. He gasped with delight. + +'Will I be able to play with all these things?' asked David, feeling very excited. + +'Yes, you can' said his mum, smiling. 'But you must remember to zip the wardrobe door when you're finished.' + +David was so glad he could play with all the new toys. He ran around and played with each one, making sure he remembered to zip the wardrobe when he finished. It was a wonderful day! +One day, a three year old boy called Max was sitting in his room, looking out of the window. Suddenly, he saw a sack on the grass outside. + +Max quickly ran outside to take a closer look. He noticed that the sack was very tidy and seemed to be very heavy. + +He decided to open it and as he did, he couldn't believe his eyes - it was full of sweets and chocolate! + +Max smiled as he looked at all the treats inside. He quickly picked up the sack and carried it back into his room. + +When his mom came home she asked Max what he had. Max said, "I found a sack! I believe it's full of treats!" Max then opened the sack and showed his mom the delicious treats inside. + +Mom smiled and said, "That was very tidy of you to put all the sweets and chocolate back in the sack". + +Max smiled, happy that his mom was proud of him. From that day onwards, he always kept things tidy and believed that good things come to those who work hard! +One day, a dove was flying in the sky. It was a gloomy day, and the dove wanted to feel free. So, it decided to soar in the sky. + +The dove slowly spread its wings and flew higher and higher. The gloomy clouds swirled around the dove, but it flew through them, joyfully soaring higher and higher. + +The dove was feeling so happy and flew so high that it was almost like it was touching the sun. What a wonderful feeling! + +Finally, the dove flew back down to the ground and it was time to go home. But, the dove still felt happy inside, like it had just gone on a magical adventure in the sky. What a wonderful day! +Once there was a wild animal. It was so pale, it looked like it was made of snow. One day, another animal came to the wild animal and asked, "Can you supply me with food?" The wild animal was so kind, it gave the other animal all its food. + +The other animal thanked the wild animal and happily ate all the food. However, after the other animal was done eating, it realized it hadn't brought enough food. It asked the wild animal for more, knowing full well that the wild animal had nothing left. + +The wild animal felt sad, it knew it didn't have any food left to supply the other animal. The other animal was angry, so it chased the wild animal away. The wild animal was scared. It quickly ran away, never to be seen again. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to show kindness, but it is also important to think ahead. If the animal had thought ahead, it would have prepared enough food for itself and its friend. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl called Sue. She was very excited, because she was going to play with a new puzzle that day. + +As soon as she saw the puzzle on the table, she ran over to pick it up. It had bright colours and looked like so much fun. + +Sue's mum smiled at her. "Can you do this puzzle for me, Sue?" she asked. + +Sue nodded and sat down on the floor. She looked at the pieces and started to put them together. + +After a few minutes, Sue had finished the puzzle and she was very happy. She smiled proudly and said, "I see it! I did it!" + +Her mum gave her a big hug and said, "That's wonderful! You did it all by yourself! You are so clever!" + +Sue grinned and said, "It was jolly fun!" Then she jumped up and danced around the room. She had had such a great time solving the puzzle. +One sunny day, Jerry and his mom went to the beach. The beach was wide and sparkly. Jerry wanted to explore. He found an octopus in the water. It was slimy and wet. Jerry was excited to touch it. + +"Mom, look!" Jerry shouted. + +His mom stopped and looked. She said, "Jerry, don't touch it. Octopus can stretch their arms and suckers, so they might hurt you if you get too close!" + +Jerry listened to his mom and stepped back. He watched the octopus stretch its tentacle and move around. Jerry was mesmerized. + +Suddenly a big wave came and washed the octopus onto the shore. Jerry was curious to see if it was okay. He went over and saw that the octopus was struggling to get back in the water. + +Jerry reached out and picked up the octopus, before placing it back in the ocean. + +"That was very kind of you Jerry, you did the right thing," his mom said. + +The moral of the story is that kindness and empathy are important. We should always be gentle and respectful, even to animals. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Emily. One day, she was walking through the woods when she stumbled upon a big, old birdcage hanging in a tree. It was so scary that Emily wanted to run away as fast as she could, but something kept her there. + +Emily bravely called out, "Hello? Is anyone in there?" + +To her surprise, she heard a voice inside the birdcage reply, "Yes, I'm here. Please help me get out of this scary birdcage." + +Emily was very scared, but she decided to be brave and help the person inside. She shook the cage gently, and soon, the door opened and a little bird flew out. + +The bird thanked Emily for saving it and flew away. Emily watched as the bird flew away over the trees. She felt happy that she had been brave enough to help the bird and proud that she had overcome her fears. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had lots of money and could buy anything he wanted. + +One day the man's back hurt. He wanted a massage. He called a professional massage therapist to come to his house. + +The massage therapist arrived and gave the man a massage. As the therapist was massaging the man's neck, he heard a snap. The man thought it sounded like something breaking and he began to worry. + +The massage therapist said, "It's just a muscle that has tightened up. Don't worry, I will fix it." The man was relieved and kept getting his massage. + +After the massage was finished, the man felt much better. He thanked the massage therapist and paid her generously. As she was leaving, the man asked, "Will my back stay better?" + +The massage therapist smiled and said, "Yes, I'm sure if you keep getting regular massages, you'll be fine." + +The man was very glad he had gone to the masseuse, because now he could stay rich and healthy. +Rob was playing in the park. He loved to swing on the big swings, but today he wanted to try something different. He walked to the sandbox and pointed at the big pile of sand. He smiled and started to make a castle. As he dug and added the sand, Rob heard a song coming from the tree next to him. He stopped working and looked up. He saw a bird, chirping and singing a gentle, quiet song. Rob closed his eyes and listened as the bird sang. + +When the song finished, Rob opened his eyes. He saw the bird blinking at him, with its head slightly tilted. Rob waived his hand and said, "Thank you for the song, tiny bird." He smiled as he continued working on his castle. + +When Rob had finished his work, he stood back and pointed at his castle proudly. The bird flew down and perched itself on the castle walls. Rob smiled. He felt happy, quiet and content. +One day, a girl named Sue was getting dressed. She put on her favorite dress and shoes. She then picked up her warm blanket and looked around the room. "Time to go," Sue said happily. + +But Sue was having a difficult time with her blanket. She tried to hold it in one arm, but it was too hard to manage. She tried to tie it around her neck but it was too heavy. + +"Mommy! Help me dress with my blanket," Sue yelled. + +Mommy came over and helped her dress with her blanket. She gently put the blanket over Sue's shoulders and tied it in the middle. + +"There you go. Now it's not so difficult," Mommy said. + +Sue smiled. She was happy she could go outside wearing her dress, shoes and her warm blanket. She ran outside, laughing and ready to have an adventure. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old. Lucy wanted to find some wisdom. She asked a wise old man for help. + +"Oh little one," the man said. "It's not easy to find the kind of wisdom you seek. You must travel to the top of the mountain." + +Lucy was determined. She promised herself that she would journey to the mountain. + +On her climb she met a wise old tree that told her: "If you want to learn wisdom, look inside yourself. You will find the most useful advice there." + +Lucy listened carefully. She thought hard and found that the most important wisdom she had was to be kind and to help other people. Her journey had given her a most useful lesson. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lisa. Lisa was three years old and she loved to play outside. + +One day, when she was playing in the garden, Lisa suddenly felt weak. She ran inside to find her mom. + +"Mom! I'm weak," Lisa said. + +"Oh no, Lisa," her mom said. "Let me get some lotion to make you feel better." + +Mom quickly came back with the lotion. She applied it all over Lisa's body. "I think this will make you feel much better," she said. + +Sure enough, after a few minutes, Lisa did feel much better. She was strong again and was ready to go play in the garden. + +The end. +One day, Tom met a new friend in the temple. His friend was a big orange bird. +Tom was so excited to meet a new friend. + +"Hello!" said Tom. +"Hello!" said the orange bird. + +Tom and the orange bird became really good friends. They played together all through the temple. + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and Tom waved goodbye to his new friend. Tom was so happy to have met the orange bird in the temple. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was almost three years old and her mom thought it was time for her to have her own jacket. + +So one day, Lucy's mom took her to the store and showed her a pink jacket. Lucy's eyes lit up when she saw the jacket. She said yes, please! So her mom took the jacket for her. + +Lucy's mom said “Let's take a walk and try out the jacket." They found a nearby park and started walking. The park was very peaceful and the birds were singing. + +Lucy felt so proud wearing her new jacket. Suddenly she spotted a butterfly and chased it down the path. Lucy lost track of time and before she knew it, the sun was about to set. So her mom took her by the hand and they went home. + +Lucy was so happy with her new jacket. Every day after that, she would take a peaceful walk in the park wearing her new jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to play. She was very playful, and would spend all day kicking around. + +One day, the princess found a butterfly in her garden. She wanted to kick it, so she chased it around. The butterfly kept flying away, but the princess wouldn't give up. + +Suddenly, a voice called out, "No, don't kick the butterfly!" + +The princess was surprised. She looked up and saw a fairy standing in the garden. + +The fairy said, "That butterfly is too gentle to be kicked. You should be more kind". + +The princess thought about it, and decided to leave the butterfly alone. She thanked the fairy, and played in her garden in a more gentle way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on a boat trip. But every time she tried to go, something would prevent her. She asked her mom why she couldn't go on the boat and her mom said that it was too dangerous. + +The little girl was so sad, she didn't want to give up on her boat trip. So the little girl was very creative and figured out a way to make it safe. She filled a pool with water and put a little boat in it. + +Now the little girl dreamed of having a sailing adventure any time she wanted. She found a way to prevent being in danger, and instead she had lots of fun. Every day she would pretend she was exploring all kinds of far away places as she sailed around in her boat. She was always on the lookout for new creatures and treasures! +John and his mom were walking to the park. On the way, they noticed a True, tidy house near their path. John and his mom wanted to take a closer look, so they walked up to the house. But when they got close, the house started to vanish! John and his mom were so surprised. + +They wondered what had happened. So, they looked around for clues. Suddenly, John noticed a tiny key on the ground. John picked it up and showed it to his mom. Then, John used the key to open the door. + +The house had reappeared! John and mom were happy and explored the house. Inside, they found many surprises. While they were exploring, they heard a loud noise outside. When they looked out, they saw the True house was vanishing again! + +John remembered the tiny key in his pocket. He quickly ran outside and used the key to lock the door. This way, the house would not vanish anymore. John and his mom were happy to have saved the True and tidy house. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kit. She was very excited to go to the park. When she got there, she saw a shoe in the sand. It looked very interesting so Kit went over to take a closer look. + +The shoe was red and had a special design. It was a very unique shoe! Kit picked it up and put it on her foot. It actually fit her! She was very happy and ran around the park with her new shoe on. + +All of her friends saw the shoe and thought it was cool. They asked Kit where she got it. Kit said she found it in the sand. Her friends were amazed because they had never seen a shoe like that before. + +Kit loved her unique shoe and sometimes she still wears it when she goes to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dinosaur who wanted to go on an adventure. So, one day, he went to the beach with a sailboat. He wanted to sail across the ocean! + +The dinosaur pushed the sailboat into the water and climbed in. He put his sail up and the wind filled it with air. Suddenly, the sailboat started to move along! + +As the little dinosaur sailed farther away from the shore, he could see many different kinds of animals in the water. He saw dolphins swimming, a whale jumping, and fish swimming around the sailboat. + +The dinosaur was having so much fun! But then it started to rain. He was getting wet, so he decided it was time to sail back. + +The dinosaur called out to the sea, "Please take me back to shore so I can be dry again!" + +Suddenly, a big wave came and the sailboat started to move toward the beach. The Dinosaur was so happy! He sailed the sailboat back home and was finally dry again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Sarah. Max had a very thin scarf and Sarah had a big, warm scarf. + +One day, Max said to Sarah. "I wish we could unite our scarves, so we could both stay warm." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Let's do it!" Then, she carefully placed her large scarf over Max's thin one. + +Max and Sarah then went out for a walk wearing the same scarf. Max felt so happy, because he knew that friendship was bigger and warmer than any scarf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was always very cheerful and loved playing with her friends in the park. One day, Daisy decided to wear a colourful scarf when playing in the park. She tied it around her neck and went outside. All of her friends had gathered around a big tree in the middle of the park. + +Suddenly, Daisy noticed that the tree was slowly starting to move. Daisy's friends were all very excited and they started jumping and running around. Then, Daisy saw something amazing; a big brown rabbit had hopped out of a hole, right at the foot of the tree! + +Daisy was astonished and she ran up to the rabbit and said “hello, Mr Rabbit! What are you doing here?†The rabbit smiled and said “I’m here to bring you all some Spring cheer!†Daisy smiled as she realized why her friends were so cheerful. The rabbit then hopped away, leaving Daisy and her friends with a fun Spring adventure. +One day, a young boy was skipping along the street. He saw something furry and orange on the ground. He went to pick it up and noticed it was a stitch of wool. He thought to himself, "this will be fun to show my mum at home!" + +So, he held onto the wool and kept skipping. He was almost home when suddenly he tripped! The wool stitch flew into the air, and he watched it go away. He felt really sad and started to cry. + +He tried to search for it, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He looked everywhere but it was gone. The boy was so sad that he couldn't show his mum the orange stitch. + +The little boy was still sad walking home. He had lost the orange wool stitch and would never see it again. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a great razor that he used to supply people with a much-needed shave. + +One day, the old man was walking in the forest when he came across a little boy. The old man asked the boy, "Do you want me to give you a shave with my razor?" The boy smiled and said yes. + +The old man carefully used his razor and supplied the boy with a nice shave. The boy thanked the old man and ran away. + +Afterwards, the old man realised that his razor was missing. He asked the people in the forest if they had seen it, but nobody had. The old man was sad, as he thought his great razor was lost forever. +Molly was a little girl who loved to explore. One night, she looked out of her window and saw something incredible- a distant comet! She had never seen one before. + +Molly ran outside to take a closer look at the comet. She shouted up to the sky, "Hello Comet! What are you doing here?" + +The comet replied, "I'm looking for someone to join me on a magical adventure". Molly's eyes lit up. She wanted to join the comet right away! + +The comet said, "If you want to join me, you must become brave. Can you grab my hand?" Molly replied, "Yes. I'm brave enough to grab your hand." + +So, Molly grabbed the comet's hand, and they flew up into the night sky together. Molly had the best night ever! +Once upon a time, Lucy was playing in her room. She opened her drawer, and it was filled with all kinds of toys. Lucy smiled and excitedly started counting the toys. + +"One, two, three, four!" Lucy said. + +Her mom, who was near the door, heard Lucy's cheerful voice and asked, "What are you doing, Lucy?" + +"I am counting the toys in my drawer," Lucy replied. + +"That's very good!" Mom said in a soft and quiet voice. + +Lucy continued counting until she was done. She closed the drawer and ran to her mom to show her the number she counted. "Mom, I counted twelve toys!" + +Mom smiled and said, "That's great. Now, let's put them back in the drawer and keep it nice and quiet." + +Lucy put back all the toys in the drawer and made sure it was nice and quiet. Lucy smiled and waved goodbye to her mom. + +The end. +One day, Zoe found an incredible mineral in the garden. She was so excited that she brought it inside to show her mom. + +"Mom, look what I found!" Zoe said, holding up the mineral. + +Her mom smiled. "That really is incredible! Let's keep it in a safe place." + +The next day, Zoe wanted to show her friends the mineral. She quickly returned to the garden, but when she got there the mineral was gone. + +Disappointed, Zoe asked her mom what happened. + +"Oh, that's strange!" her mom said. "Maybe an animal took it and will return it soon." + +Sure enough, a few days later, the incredible mineral was back in the garden. Zoe was so happy that she hugged it tightly. + +"I'm so glad it returned," said Zoe. + +"Yes," said her mom. "It's great when something so special comes back to us." +One day, Jack was walking in the park. He was busy looking for something. Suddenly he stopped. He saw a big, fat muffin on the ground. He was so excited and wanted to eat it. + +Jack said to himself, "That muffin looks so yummy". He bent down and stretched out his arm. Just then, a puppy ran towards him and kicked the muffin away. + +Jack was so sad. He said to the puppy, "Why did you kick my muffin away? I was going to eat it!" + +The puppy said, "I'm sorry. I was just playing. Do you want to play with me instead?" + +Jack thought for a moment. He smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to! Let's play!" And Jack and the puppy played together for the rest of the day. +One day, Leo was walking in the park. He saw a branch that was very tall and high off the ground. He felt curious and wanted to get closer to it. He stretched out his hand to touch the branch but it was too far away. + +Leo decided to climb the branch and soon, he was up in the tree. He felt happy and excited to be up so high! However, he soon started to feel uncomfortable. He looked around and saw that he was too far from the ground. + +"I'm scared," said Leo. Just then, a friendly bird flew by and heard him. + +"It's ok, Leo," said the bird. "Just look up and you will see some leaves above you. Reach out your hand and grab them. That way, you can climb down safely" + +Leo followed the bird's advice and soon he was back on the ground. He felt much better and vowed to never climb so high again! +Sammy was at the park. It was a very large park. He loved to run around and soak in the sunny day. + +He was playing on the swing-set when he saw an old 6 foot tall man standing nearby. The man was wearing a black cape and a large hat. He seemed like an interesting character to Sammy. + +Sammy went up to him and asked what he was doing. “I am waiting for my pet frog. She ran away and I am looking for her!†The man said. + +Sammy wanted to help out so he said, “I will help you find your frog.†The man said that would be great. + +They searched around the park together but couldn’t find the frog. Finally they found her - she had been soaking in a puddle of mud. + +The man picked up the frog and thanked Sammy for helping. Sammy smiled and continued with his fun in the park. +Once there was a mommy and a little girl. The little girl was three years old, and she was feeling a bit sad. + +"What is wrong?" said the mommy. + +"I can't sleep," said the little girl. + +The mommy tried to comfort her. She tucked the little girl into bed and put a great, soft sheet around her. + +"Do you feel better now?" asked the mommy. + +The little girl nodded, but when the mommy went to turn off the light, the little girl started to feel scared. + +The mommy hugged the little girl and said, "I'm here to help. I will stay until you feel better." + +The little girl nodded and soon, with the mommy's help, she drifted off to sleep in her comfort and safety. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old. Jack loved nothing more than playing with his red thread. He would stretch it and tie it around things, making all kinds of shapes and creations. One day, he was playing with his thread in the garden. + +At that moment, his sister, Lucy, came out of the house. She shouted at Jack, telling him that he couldn't keep playing with the thread. She said it was too noisy and made lots of mess. Jack was so angry and he shouted back at her. + +Lucy got very angry too. She was about to shout more, but Jack's mother came outside and saw what was happening. She told them to stop arguing. She said it was not polite to raise their voices. Then she looked at Jack and said that perhaps it was time for him to put the thread away for now. + +Jack was quite sad, but he realised that his mother was right. They were not being polite. So he put the thread away, and went inside to play a quieter game. Lucy still thought it was unfair, but she was also happy that they were being polite again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jane and Sam. They liked to play together. + +One day, Jane wanted to go outside and play. Sam wanted to stay inside. "Let's go fast!" said Jane, who wanted to speed. + +"No, let's just enjoy the music," said Sam. He was more modest. + +Jane said, "Let's race! You can't resist my speed!" She was very excited. + +Sam laughed. He said, "OK, but let's race slow and listen to the music." + +And so they raced, fast and slow, to the music all afternoon. They had lots of fun. The end. +Billy was a 3 year old who loved to explore. One day, he opened the front door and decided to wander off. He had no idea that the incredible adventure he was about to begin. + +Suddenly, something caught Billy's eye. It was a small note stuck to a rock. He peeled it off and instantly knew he had to take it home. + +“What does it say?†He asked. + +Billy's mom read the note out loud. It said, “If you follow this map, you'll find something incredible at the end.†+ +As Billy and his mom followed the map, they ended up at an old castle. Just as the note said, they were presented with something they had never seen before: a magical land filled with untouched treasures. + +As they were about to leave, they were stopped by an old man. He said, “Welcome to my kingdom, you can stay as long as you'd like. But you must promise to return by midnight.†+ +Billy and his mom explored the kingdom until the stroke of 12. Just as promised, they returned home with incredible memories. +Once upon a time there lived two best friends – Mandy and Tom. Tom was a happy rabbit and Mandy was a lively little mouse. They always liked to play together. + +One day, Tom said to Mandy, "Let’s make a dry castle in the backyard. We can use leaves, twigs and rocks to make it." Mandy said, "Let’s do it!" With their combined strength and teamwork, they worked together to build an amazing castle. + +Once their castle was finished, they wanted to make it special so they decided to unite all the elements in a special order. When they were done, the castle looked wonderful! + +Everything was looking perfect until a gust of wind blew the leaves away. Tom and Mandy looked around in dismay until Mandy gave Tom a warm hug. + +Tom smiled and said, "We can do it again. We can unite the elements in the same order and make the castle just like before." + +Mandy said, "Let's do it!" + +So, Tom and Mandy worked together again and built the wonderful dry castle. And it all worked out in the end! +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent rabbit. The rabbit really loved stuff. Every day, the rabbit went to the forest to find new stuff it could bring home. + +One night, the rabbit saw something shiny hidden in the ground. The rabbit started digging and found a huge box of stuff. It was so exciting! The rabbit stuffed all the stuff in its pockets and hopped along its way. + +On the way back home, the rabbit saw a large river. The river was growing and its level kept increasing. + +The rabbit said: "Oh no, I want to get home but I can't jump over this water!" + +But then, something magical happened. The level of the river suddenly decreased and the rabbit was able to hop across easily! + +The rabbit was so happy and went home with its box full of stuff. The intelligent rabbit was thankful for its luck and safe return home. +Jack and Jill were going up a hill. Jack had a big bag of juice in his hand. He wanted to store it somewhere safe. + +"Where should I store this juice?", Jack asked Jill. + +Jill thought for a moment before she said, "Let's store it in the big tree over there". + +Jack thought that was a good idea. He put the big bag of juice behind the big tree and the two of them ran off to play. + +The juice stayed safe behind the big tree for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a bird that wanted to soar high in the sky. She was so excited but had no idea how she would get up high. Then she saw a bowl in her nest. She flew over to it and hopped in. She spread out her wings and began flapping them. Up, up and up she went into the sky. + +The bird was so happy; she felt free and healthy. She spread her wings wide and soared all around the sky. She flew above the clouds and as far as she could see. She looked down, and there was her nest with the bowl still in it. + +Soon it was time to come back home. She flapped her wings and glided down to the nest. She hopped out of the bowl and rested in it for a bit. The bird thanked the bowl for the wonderful flight and knew she would soar again soon. +Alice and Peter were best friends. Every morning, they would go out to play. Alice and Peter loved to hop. They would hop and hop and hop. + +One day, when they arrived outside, they saw something special. It was a big, wooden door. + +The door was so big, Alice and Peter couldn't open it. "Let's go around the back," said Peter. So they hop-hop-hopped around to the back of the house. + +When they got there, they saw the door was iced over. "Oh, no!" said Alice. + +But Peter knew what to do. He ran home and got a bucket of warm water. He poured the warm water over the icy door. + +The water melted the ice away. After a few minutes, Alice and Peter were able to open the door. Hopping for joy, Alice and Peter went inside to explore. + +The door was the start of a magical adventure that Alice and Peter will never forget. +One day, a little bug went for a crawl. He was a very impatient bug. He wanted to find a friend to play with. The sun was shining, and the grass was green. It was a good day to make a new friend. + +The little bug crawled and crawled until he saw a small figure in the grass. "Hello!" said the bug, "Do you want to play with me?" The figure looked at the bug and smiled. "Yes, I would love to play with you!" said the figure. The figure was a tiny worm. + +The bug and the worm crawled and played all day. They laughed and had fun. They were very happy to be friends. The impatient bug learned that sometimes, you need to crawl and wait to find a good friend. And the worm learned that friends can come in all shapes and sizes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy tank that he loved to play with. One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to visit. Sam saw the tank and wanted to play with it too. + +Tim said, "Sam, I can lend you my tank, but you have to be careful with it." Sam was happy and promised to be careful. They played together with the tank, rolling it on the floor and making loud noises. + +After a while, Sam accidentally broke the tank. Tim became upset and said, "Sam, you broke my tank! I'm sad now." Sam felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to break it." Tim forgave Sam and they decided to fix the tank together. In the end, they were both happy and continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her toy cat named Sugar. Sugar was a soft, fluffy toy with big, happy eyes. Amy and Sugar were the best of friends. + +One day, Amy and Sugar went to the park. They played on the swings, slid down the slide, and ran around in the grass. Sugar was having so much fun, but he started to feel heavy. Amy knew it was time to go home. + +When they got home, Amy gave Sugar a big hug. She knew that even though Sugar was heavy, he was still her best friend. They played together and had a great day. And every night, Amy and Sugar would snuggle up together and dream of their next adventure. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there lived a big red lip. The lip could talk and loved to chat with all the little kids in the town. Everyone liked the talking lip because it was funny and always made them laugh. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to visit the lip. They talked and talked for hours. Tim loved listening to the lip's funny stories. The lip was very happy to have a new friend. + +But one day, the lip talked too much and got very tired. It couldn't talk anymore. Tim was very sad because he missed his talking friend. The lip tried to talk, but it couldn't. In the end, the lip was too tired to ever talk again. Tim and all the kids in the town were very sad that their funny lip friend could no longer make them laugh. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. The frog lived in a soft, green pond. The frog had many friends who lived with him in the pond. + +One day, the frog saw his friend, the duck. The duck was sad. The frog asked, "Why are you sad, duck?" The duck said, "I want to have a party, but I don't know how to prepare." + +The frog wanted to help his friend. He said, "I will help you prepare for the party!" The frog and the duck worked together. They made a big cake and blew up balloons. They invited all their friends to the party. + +The day of the party came, and all the friends had a great time. They played games, ate cake, and laughed. The duck was so happy. He said to the frog, "Thank you for helping me prepare for the party! You are a good friend." + +The frog and the duck were happy. They knew they would always help each other. And they lived happily ever after in their soft, green pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little reindeer named Remy. Remy lived in a big forest with his friends. They liked to play and run all day. Remy was a very happy reindeer. + +One day, Remy wanted to play a new game. But he did not have the toy he needed. So, he went to his friend, Benny the Bear, to borrow the toy. Benny said, "I do not have the toy, but I can help you find it." + +Remy and Benny went to ask all their friends if they had the toy available. They asked Sally the Squirrel, Timmy the Turtle, and Lulu the Lion. But no one had the toy. Remy was sad, but Benny said, "Do not worry, we will find it." + +Finally, they found the toy with Penny the Penguin. Penny said, "You can borrow my toy, Remy." Remy was so happy! He thanked Penny and played the new game with all his friends. And when they were done, Remy gave the toy back to Penny, like a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to run and play all day. One sunny day, Spot went to the park. The park was perfect for playing. + +At the park, Spot saw a hedge. The hedge was green and pretty. Spot liked the hedge. He ran around the hedge and played with his ball. He had so much fun. + +After playing, Spot started to feel tired. He found a nice, soft spot under the hedge. Spot lay down to relax. He closed his eyes and took a nap. Spot had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small kitchen, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to help her mom cook. One day, Mom asked Amy to put sauce on the pizza. Amy was so happy to help. + +Amy took the sauce and put it on the pizza. She put a lot of sauce, and it looked so yummy. Then, she saw a dead bug on the floor. "Oh no!" said Amy. "There's a dead bug on the floor, Mom!" + +Mom looked at the dead bug and said, "Don't worry, Amy. I will clean it up." And she did. After that, they finished making the pizza together. They put cheese and other yummy things on it. When the pizza was ready, they ate it together. It was the best pizza they ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a small table. The table was not fit. It had one short leg and could not stand up well. The table was sad because it could not hold things like other tables. + +One day, a kind girl named Lily saw the table. She said, "Don't be sad, table. I believe you can be a great table too." The table felt happy that Lily believed in it. Lily found a small block and put it under the short leg. Now, the table could stand up well. + +Lily and her friends had a tea party at the fit table. They laughed and had fun. The table was very happy. It knew that with a little help and someone to believe in it, it could be a great table too. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. Lily loved to mail letters to her friends on Sundays. One Sunday, she had a very special letter to send to her best friend, Tim. + +As Lily walked to the mailbox, she met a small, lost dog. The dog looked sad and scared. Lily wanted to help the dog find its way back home. So, she asked the dog, "Do you know where your home is?" The dog just wagged its tail and barked. + +Lily decided to be brave and take the dog with her to mail her letter. They walked to the mailbox together. After they mailed the letter, Lily and the dog went on an adventure to find the dog's home. In the end, they found the dog's family and everyone was happy. The dog's family thanked Lily for being so brave and helping their dog find its way back home. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an enormous crayon. It was so big that he could not hold it with just one hand. Tim was very happy and wanted to draw with the crayon. + +Tim used the crayon to draw a big house. He drew a door, a window, and a roof. Then, he wanted to count how many things he drew. He counted, "One, two, three!" + +Suddenly, the door opened and a big, friendly bear came out of the house. The bear saw the enormous crayon and wanted to draw too. Tim and the bear drew many things together and counted them all. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to print pictures of the moon and stars at night. One night, he felt uncomfortable because his bed was too hard. + +Tim had an idea. He printed many soft pictures of the moon and stars. He put them on his bed to make it more comfortable. That night, he slept very well. + +The next day, Tim showed his friends his soft moon and star pictures. They all wanted to print some too. Tim helped them, and they all learned that sharing can make everyone happy. The moral of the story is that sharing with friends can make everyone feel better. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to do something fun. He was troubled because he did not have any friends to play with. He had a big ball and thought it would be fun to play with it. + +Tim went outside with his ball. He saw a big tree with a hole in it. Tim thought, "I can make a game with the ball and the tree!" He decided to kick the ball into the hole in the tree. Each time the ball went into the hole, he would get a score. + +Tim kicked the ball many times. Sometimes, he missed the hole, but he did not give up. He kept trying and got better. Tim was happy because he made a fun game and got a big score. He was not troubled anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make new friends. One day, Lily found a tool in her toy box. She did not know what it was, but she wanted to test it out. + +Lily took the tool outside and saw a big tree. She thought, maybe the tool could help her climb the tree. She used the tool to make steps on the tree, and she climbed up high. At the top, Lily saw a cute little bird. The bird was so happy to have a new friend. + +Lily and the bird played all day long. They sang songs, danced, and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily used the tool to climb down the tree. She said goodbye to her new friend and went home. That night, Lily knew she had found a very special tool, and she couldn't wait to test it again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, cool building. This building had a big sign on it. The sign was red and blue. It was a fun place for kids to play. + +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the cool building. She saw the big sign and knew she would have fun. Amy played with blocks, dolls, and toy cars. She made new friends and they all laughed and played together. + +At the end of the day, Amy's mom came to pick her up. Amy showed her mom the big sign on the cool building. They both smiled and waved goodbye to the building. Amy couldn't wait to come back and play again soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with an empty box under it. Tim thought, "I can use this box for something fun!" He had a great idea to make a pretend judge stand. + +Tim told his friend, Sally, "Let's play a game. You can be a judge and use this box as your judge stand." Sally was excited and climbed on the box. They played a game where Sally was the judge, and Tim had to guess the right color of her hat. + +As they played, a big wind came and blew the empty box away. Tim and Sally were sad. But then, Tim had another idea. He said, "We can still play the game without the box. You can be the judge, and I will guess the color of your hat." Sally smiled and they played their game. The wind could not stop their fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an amazing building. It was very big and colorful. Everyone loved to look at it. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went to the amazing building. They wanted to sit and play near it. They had a lot of fun running around and laughing. + +After a while, Tim and Spot got tired. They found a nice spot to sit under a big tree by the amazing building. They sat down and ate some snacks. They were very happy to spend the day together near the amazing building. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She loved to work in her garden. She had many plants. Some were big, some were small. Sally took care of all her plants. + +One day, Sally found a little plant. It was not like the others. It was very small and sad. Sally said, "Don't worry, little plant. I will help you grow big and strong." She worked hard to make the little plant happy. + +Days went by, and the little plant grew. It became big and green. One day, the plant spoke to Sally. It said, "Thank you, Sally. I am a special plant. I give yummy food." Sally was surprised but happy. She ate the yummy food from the plant and shared it with her friends. They all loved it. Sally and her talking plant were very happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a warm day. A little girl named Anna went to the park. She saw a big tree with lots of fruit. The fruit was red, yellow, and green. Anna wanted to eat the fruit. + +Anna tried to fit her hand in the tree to get the fruit. But her hand was too big. She saw a small cat. The cat could fit its paw in the tree. The cat got the fruit for Anna. + +Anna and the cat sat under the tree. They ate the warm fruit. It was very yummy. Anna and the cat were happy. They played in the park all day. +Once there was a girl named Lily. Lily was troubled because she lost her favorite photo. The photo was very special to her. It was a photo of her and her best friend, Max. They were at the park, playing and laughing. + +Lily looked everywhere for the photo. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and behind the couch. But the photo was nowhere to be found. Lily felt very sad. + +Then, Max came over to play with Lily. Max saw that Lily was troubled and asked her what was wrong. Lily told Max about the lost photo. Max helped Lily look for it. They found the photo in a book. It was folded, but still good. Lily was so happy! Now, Lily and Max could play and laugh together, just like in the photo. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play in his yard. He was very happy. The sun was bright and the grass was green. Tim liked to look for bugs and watch the birds. + +As Tim was playing, a snake appeared from the bushes. Tim was nervous because he had never seen a snake before. The snake was long and thin. It moved slowly and looked at Tim. + +Tim took a step back, but the snake did not hurt him. It just wanted to say hello. Tim and the snake became friends. They played in the yard all day. Tim was not nervous anymore. He learned that the snake was nice and they had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to hurry when he played outside. One day, while he was running, he found a cheap toy car. It was red and shiny. Tim was very happy. + +Tim showed the car to his friend, Sam. "Look, Sam! I found a car!" Tim said. Sam looked at the car and smiled. "It's nice, Tim. Let's play with it," Sam said. They played with the car, making it go fast and slow. + +As they played, Tim's mom called them. "Time to eat, boys! Hurry inside!" Tim and Sam hurried inside to eat. They had a fun day playing with the cheap toy car. They knew they would play with it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a red ball. The red ball liked to play with a boy named Tim. Tim and the red ball would play all day long. They would roll, bounce, and stand on their heads. + +One day, Tim found a piece of wood. Tim thought it would be fun to play with the piece of wood and the red ball. Tim and the red ball played a new game. They would stand the piece of wood up and try to knock it down with the red ball. + +But then, something bad happened. The red ball hit the piece of wood too hard. The piece of wood fell down and broke. Tim was very sad. The red ball was sad too. They could not play their new game anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Today was a very important day for Lily. It was her birthday! She was so excited to see what her mom and dad had planned for her. + +In the morning, Lily woke up and saw a big box with a bow in the living room. She wanted to peek inside the box, but her mom said, "Wait, Lily! We have to sing 'Happy Birthday' before you can open your gift." Lily nodded and waited for her mom and dad to start singing. + +After they sang the song, Lily's mom said, "Now you can open your gift, Lily!" She opened the box and found a beautiful doll inside. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mom and dad! I love my new doll!" She played with her doll all day, making her birthday the best day ever. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. He was sad because he lost his toy shield. He looked for it everywhere, but could not find it. Tim felt very sad and sat down to cry. + +A dog named Spot saw Tim crying. Spot wanted to help Tim find his toy shield. So, Spot sniffed around and started to search for the shield. Tim followed Spot as they looked together. + +Soon, Spot found the toy shield under a bush. Tim was so happy! He thanked Spot for helping him. Now, Tim was not sad anymore. He played with Spot and his shield all day long. They became best friends. +One day, a little bird named Tim found a twig on the ground. Tim wanted to use the twig to build his nest. He picked it up in his beak and flew to his tree. + +In the tree, Tim met his friend, Sue the squirrel. Sue saw the twig and said, "Can you leave that twig for me? I need it for my home too." Tim was kind and said, "Okay, you can have it." Sue was very happy and thanked Tim. + +The day was mild and sunny. Tim and Sue played together in the tree. They had a lot of fun. At the end of the day, they both went to their cozy homes, happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man named Bob. He lived in a small house with his dog, Spot. One day, they went for a walk in the park. Bob saw a rope on the ground. He picked it up and said, "This will be a good toy for Spot." + +Bob took the rope and gave it to Spot. Spot was very happy. He wagged his tail and played with the rope. Bob and Spot played a game called tug-of-war. They pulled the rope back and forth, laughing and having fun. + +Then, it was time to go home. Bob said to Spot, "We must leave the park now, but I promise we will come back tomorrow." Spot barked happily, agreeing to go home. They walked back to their little house, with Spot carrying the rope in his mouth, excited to play with it again the next day. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big toy. The toy was a robot. Tim liked the robot very much. It was clean and shiny. He played with it all day. But the robot had a secret. + +Tim's mom said, "Be careful with your toy, Tim. Don't destroy it." Tim nodded, but he didn't know the robot's secret. + +One day, Tim pushed a button on the robot. The robot's lip opened, and out came a little car. Tim was so happy! He played with the car and the robot all day long. + +But then, the robot started to shake. It was going to destroy the little car! Tim remembered what his mom said, and he quickly pushed the button again. The robot's lip closed, and the car was safe. + +Tim learned to be careful with his toys. He played with the robot and the car every day, but he never let the robot destroy the car again. +Once upon a time, there was a young black dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the dirt. One sunny day, Spot found a big bone. He was very happy. + +Spot wanted to keep the bone safe, so he decided to bury it. He dug a big hole in the ground with his paws. Then, he put the bone in the hole and covered it with dirt. Spot was proud of his work. + +Later that day, Spot met his friend, a little cat named Whiskers. Whiskers asked, "What did you do today, Spot?" Spot replied, "I found a big bone and buried it in the ground!" Whiskers said, "That's fun! Let's play together now." And so, Spot and Whiskers played and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play in her garden. In the garden, there was a beautiful red rose. Amy liked to look at the rose every day. + +One day, a tiny bug tried to escape from a big bird. The bug was very brave. It flew around and around, trying to get away from the bird. The bird wanted to eat the bug, but the bug did not want to be eaten. + +The brave bug saw the red rose in Amy's garden. It flew very fast towards the rose. The bug hid inside the rose and the bird could not find it. The bug was safe now. Amy saw the bug and smiled. The bug had escaped the bird, and now it was happy in the red rose. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle named Bob. Bob had a dream to become big and strong. He saw expensive things and wanted to have them too. One day, Bob found a big leaf to eat. He knew eating the leaf would help him grow. + +Bob ate the leaf every day. He felt something was going to happen soon. He knew he was getting bigger and stronger. His friends saw him change too. They all wanted to know his secret. + +One day, Bob became very big and strong. He could now have the expensive things he always wanted. Bob's friends were so happy for him. They all learned that eating the big leaf helped them grow too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a purple cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to do exercise every day. She would jump, run, and play with her friends in the park. + +One sunny day, Kitty met a new friend named Bunny. Bunny was a small, fluffy rabbit. They decided to play catch with a ball. Kitty threw the ball to Bunny, and Bunny tried to catch it. But Bunny would always drop the ball. + +"Oops! I drop the ball again," said Bunny, feeling sad. Kitty smiled and said, "It's okay, Bunny. We can practice more, and you will get better." + +Kitty and Bunny kept playing and doing exercise together. With time, Bunny learned not to drop the ball. They had lots of fun and became best friends. They played together every day, and they were always happy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a rare little bird named Rara. Rara was not like the other birds. She had bright, shiny feathers and she loved to talk to everyone. One day, Rara saw a squirrel on the ground. + +"Hi, squirrel!" Rara said. The squirrel looked up and saw Rara in the tree. "Hello, Rara!" the squirrel replied. They talked and played all day. Rara was very happy to have a new friend. + +The next day, Rara saw a big cat. The cat was sitting on the ground, under the tree. Rara was scared, but she wanted to be brave. "Hi, cat!" she said. The cat looked up and smiled. "Hello, Rara!" the cat replied. They played and talked all day, too. Rara learned that she could make friends with everyone, even if they were different. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was a very rude boy. He did not behave well. His mom and dad were sad because of this. + +One day, Tim went to a big place called a university. There were many big kids there. Tim wanted to play with them. But they did not want to play with him because he was rude. + +Tim tried to behave well, but it was hard. The big kids still did not want to play with him. In the end, Tim was sad because no one wanted to play with him. He learned that being rude was not good. +One day, a little cricket named Tim was very embarrassed. He lost his way home. He walked and walked but could not find his house. Tim was sad and scared. He needed help to solve his problem. + +Then, Tim met a big, friendly dog. The dog said, "Hello, little cricket. Why are you so sad?" Tim told the dog, "I am lost. I cannot find my way home." The dog wanted to help Tim solve his problem. + +Together, they looked for Tim's house. They walked and walked until they found it. Tim was so happy! He said, "Thank you, big dog, for helping me solve my problem." The dog said, "You're welcome, little cricket. I am happy to help." Tim was not embarrassed anymore. He was happy to be home. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big statue. The statue was of a flexible man who could bend and twist his body. The people in the town loved the statue. + +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing near the statue. She saw a squirrel trying to organize its nuts. The squirrel looked confused. Lily wanted to help the squirrel. She said, "Hello, Mr. Squirrel. Do you need help to organize your nuts?" + +The squirrel nodded and said, "Yes, please, Lily. I have so many nuts and I don't know how to make them neat." So, Lily helped the squirrel put the nuts into little piles. They made a pile for big nuts, a pile for small nuts, and a pile for broken nuts. + +When they finished organizing the nuts, the squirrel was very happy. He thanked Lily and gave her a big hug. Then, they both looked at the flexible statue and smiled. They knew that the statue would be proud of their teamwork. And from that day on, Lily and the squirrel became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max lived in a big, pretty house with his family. He had a lot of fun toys and a soft bed to sleep in. Max lived in luxury. + +One day, Max's family got ready to leave the house. They were going on a trip. Max was very excited. He wagged his tail and jumped up and down. He wanted to go with them. + +Max's family put him in the car and they all left together. They went to the park and played all day. Max was so happy and excited. At the end of the day, they went back home. Max fell asleep in his soft bed, dreaming of the next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cat named Bob. Bob liked to wear a big hat with a label on it. The label said, "I am a fancy cat." Bob was very proud of his fancy hat. + +One day, Bob was walking in the park when he saw a little girl. The little girl looked sad. Bob wanted to help, so he called out to her. "Hi, little girl! Why are you sad?" The little girl looked at Bob and said, "I lost my toy. Can you help me find it?" + +Bob and the little girl looked all around the park. They looked under the trees, behind the bushes, and even in the pond. Finally, they found the toy under a big rock. The little girl was so happy! She thanked Bob and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Bob and the little girl were best friends. And Bob's label on his hat was right - he really was a fancy cat! +One day, a little girl named Sue went for a walk. She saw a light, shiny bug on a leaf. Sue said, "Hi, bug! What are you doing?" + +The bug said, "Hello, Sue! I am trying to find my way home. Can you help me?" Sue nodded and they started to look for the bug's home together. + +They saw a big tree with lots of leaves. The bug said, "My home is near a big tree!" Sue and the bug went to the tree and found the bug's home. The bug was happy and said, "Thank you, Sue! You are a good friend." + +Sue smiled and said, "You're welcome, bug! I'm glad I could help you." Then, Sue went back to her own home, feeling happy and proud that she helped her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty bracelet. It was her most original thing. She loved to wear it every day. + +One day, Sue went to play with her friend, Tim. Tim saw the bracelet and said, "Wow, Sue! I like your bracelet. It is so original!" Sue was happy that Tim liked her bracelet. + +Then they played a game called "Guess the bracelet". Sue hid the bracelet and Tim had to guess where it was. Tim looked and looked, but he could not find it. Sue giggled and said, "It is under the big rock!" Tim found the bracelet and they laughed. They had lots of fun playing with the original bracelet. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. This mountain was not just a mountain, it was a volcano. The volcano was very quiet and did not do much. It was boring. + +One day, a little bird was flying near the volcano. The bird did not recognize that it was a volcano. The bird thought it was just a big mountain. The bird wanted to find a new place to live, so it flew closer. + +As the bird got closer, the volcano started to make noise. The bird was scared, but it did not want to leave. The volcano stopped being boring, and the bird found a new home. The bird and the volcano became friends, and they were happy together. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful little town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch cartoons on TV. His favorite cartoon was about a funny dog who could talk. + +One day, Tim saw a dog that looked just like the funny dog from his favorite cartoon. He ran up to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Can you talk like the dog in the cartoon?" The dog barked and wagged its tail, but it could not talk. Tim was a little sad, but he still liked the dog. + +Tim decided to take the dog home and named him Buddy. They played all day and had so much fun. When it was time for bed, Tim and Buddy went to Tim's room. Buddy was scared to sleep alone, so Tim said, "Don't worry, Buddy. We can settle here in my room." Buddy wagged his tail and cuddled up next to Tim. They both fell asleep, happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a large boat called the Navy. It was very big and strong. One sunny day, the Navy was sailing on the water. The people on the boat were happy and excited. + +Suddenly, they saw a big box floating on the water. They pulled the box onto the boat. "What could be inside?" they wondered. One man said, "Let's open it and see!" So, they opened the box. + +Inside the box, they found many colorful balloons. They blew up the balloons and let them go. The balloons flew up into the sky, making everyone on the boat smile and laugh. The Navy sailed away, and the people had a fun day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a skeleton. The skeleton was very terrible. He liked to stretch his long arms to scare the little animals. One day, a small bunny came to the skeleton. + +"Hello, Mr. Skeleton," said the bunny. "Why do you like to stretch and scare us?" + +The skeleton thought for a moment. "I don't know," he said. "I think it's fun, but maybe I can try to be nice." + +The next day, the skeleton tried to be nice. He did not stretch or scare anyone. The little animals in the forest were happy. They played with the skeleton and had a fun day. + +From that day on, the terrible skeleton was not terrible anymore. He was a good friend to all the animals in the forest. They played together every day, and the skeleton never scared them again. +One day, a funny bird named Bobo found a big red balloon. He wanted to play with it. But when he tried to pick it up, he saw a tag on it. The tag had a price. Bobo did not have any money. + +Bobo went to his friend, a kind rabbit named Riri. He told her about the balloon. "Riri, can you help me get the balloon? It has a price on it," said Bobo. Riri thought for a moment and said, "We can do some work and earn the money to buy the balloon." + +Bobo and Riri did some work for their friends. They helped a cat find her lost toy, and they gave a dog a bath. Soon, they had enough money to buy the balloon. They went back to the balloon and gave the money to the person who was selling it. + +When they got the balloon, Riri held it tight so it would not fly away. But then, she accidentally let go of the string. The balloon started to fly up into the sky. "Oh no! I didn't mean to release it!" cried Riri. + +Bobo and Riri were sad, but they knew they could work together to get another balloon. They learned that they could solve problems and have fun together, even when things did not go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. The frog liked to play hide and seek with his friends. He jumped and hopped all day long. + +One day, the frog decided to find the best hiding spot. He looked around and saw a big, dark cave. The frog thought it was a great place to hide. So, he hopped inside and waited for his friends to find him. + +His friends looked everywhere for the green frog. They looked under rocks, behind trees, and in the water. Finally, they found the dark cave. They called out for the frog and heard his happy ribbit. The green frog came out and they all laughed and played hide and seek until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max lived in a house with a high fence. He loved to play with his ball and run around the yard. + +One day, Max saw a cat outside the fence. He wanted to play with the cat, but the cat did not want to play. The cat said, "Max, I will play with you if you can pass my test." Max was excited and wanted to try the test. + +The cat told Max to surrender his ball and let it roll down the hill. Max was scared, but he did what the cat said. He let the ball roll down the hill. The ball rolled and rolled until it stopped by a big tree. Max ran down the hill and got his ball back. The cat said, "Good job, Max! You passed my test!" And they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Ann. Ann had a big, red bow that she loved to wear in her hair. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. + +While playing, Ann found a small, sour fruit on the ground. She picked it up and decided to carry it home to show her mom. She put the sour fruit in her pocket and ran back to her house. + +When Ann got home, she showed her mom the sour fruit she had found. Her mom smiled and said, "We can make a yummy treat with this!" So, Ann and her mom made a delicious pie with the sour fruit. Ann wore her big, red bow while they baked, and they shared the pie with all of their friends. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to send letters to his friends. One day, while he was walking to the mailbox, he saw a big dog. The dog was in his way and would not let him pass. + +Tim was scared of the dog, but he wanted to send his letter. He thought of a plan. He took the tip of the letter and waved it in the air. The dog saw the tip and wanted to play. + +Tim threw the tip of the letter, and the dog ran after it. Now, Tim could go to the mailbox and send his letter. He felt happy and brave. The dog was not so scary after all. They both became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a normal family. The family had a mother, a father, and a little girl. They lived in a small house with a pretty garden. The mother loved to play with the little girl and make her laugh. The father worked hard to take care of the family. + +One day, the mother began to suffer. She felt sick and could not play with the little girl. The little girl was sad because she missed her mother. The father took the mother to the doctor to help her feel better. + +The doctor gave the mother medicine to make her well again. Soon, the mother was back to her normal self. She could play with her little girl and make her laugh once more. The family was happy again, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the gym with her mom. They would run and jump and play together. One day, Lily saw a pale boy sitting alone in the corner. She went over to him and said, "Hi! Do you want to play with us?" + +The boy looked up and smiled. "Yes, please!" he said. + +Lily and her mom attached a rope to the ceiling and started swinging back and forth. The boy watched them, amazed. "Can I try?" he asked. + +"Of course!" Lily said. She helped him attach the rope and soon they were all swinging together. The boy laughed and smiled, happy to have new friends. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom were leaving the gym when they saw the boy again. He was with his mom, who thanked Lily and her mom for being so kind to her son. "He's been so shy lately," she said. "But he couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had with you two." + +Lily smiled. She was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat tasty cookies. His mommy would bake them every day. One day, Timmy's mommy went to the store to buy some more cookie ingredients. While she was gone, Timmy watched his favorite cartoon on the screen. + +Suddenly, the screen turned off and Timmy got sad. He tried to turn it on again, but it didn't work. Timmy's mommy came back from the store and saw Timmy's sad face. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy told her about the screen. + +Mommy knew just what to do. She went to the store again and bought a new screen for Timmy. When she came back, she fixed the screen and Timmy was happy again. He watched his favorite cartoon and ate some tasty cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he was walking in the park when he saw a dirty board lying on the ground. + +"Look, Mommy!" he said, pointing at the board. "It's dirty!" + +"Yes, it is," his mother replied. "But we can clean it up and make it look nice again." + +Timmy reached down and picked up the board. "I want to help," he said, holding it out to his mother. Together, they cleaned the board and it looked as good as new. Timmy was very proud of himself and his mother was proud of him too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily and her family went on a big adventure to find a treasure. They looked at a map to find the way. + +As they walked, the sun started to rise and it got warmer outside. They saw a big tree with lots of apples, but they were all disgusting and mushy. They kept walking and finally found the treasure! It was a big box filled with shiny gold coins. Lily was so happy and they all went back home with their treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very happy in her home in the jungle. One day, she saw a scary image in the water. It was a crocodile! Ellie was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She decided to come up with a plan to scare the crocodile away. Ellie picked up a big stick with her trunk and made a loud noise. The crocodile got scared and ran away. + +Ellie was very proud of herself for being brave and clever. She learned that sometimes, when we are scared, we can come up with a plan to solve the problem. From that day on, Ellie felt safe and happy in her home in the jungle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy. He was so cute and fluffy. One day, the puppy went outside to play. It was very cold outside, and he was shivering. + +When the puppy came back inside, he had muddy paws. His owner said, "Oh no, we need to clean you up!" So, they took the puppy to the bathroom and gave him a warm bath. + +After the bath, the puppy was all clean and cozy. He curled up on his bed and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie lived in a large jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie wanted to read a book, but it was too noisy in the jungle. She asked her friend, a little bird, "Can you help me find a quiet place to read my book?" The bird replied, "Yes, I know a quiet tree where you can read." + +Ellie followed the bird to a quiet tree, and she was happy because it was very peaceful. She opened her book and started to read. The book was about a funny monkey who loved to play tricks. Ellie laughed and laughed as she read the book. When she finished, she thanked the little bird and went back to play with her friends in the large jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brave guard named Max. Max was amazing at his job and he loved to keep everyone safe. One day, Max saw two little boys fighting over a toy truck. He went over to them and asked what was wrong. + +The first boy said, “He took my truck and won’t give it back!†+ +The second boy said, “No, I found it first and it’s mine now.†+ +Max listened carefully and then said, “Fighting is not the answer. Let’s share the truck and take turns playing with it.†+ +The boys smiled and agreed. Max was happy that he could help them solve their problem peacefully. From that day on, Max was not just an amazing guard, but also an amazing friend to the children in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat broccoli. He would hop around looking for the green vegetable to munch on. One day, Benny found a big pile of broccoli in a garden. He ate and ate until he was full. + +After eating, Benny wanted to take a nap. He looked for a cozy spot to rest. He found a hole in the ground that was tidy and clean. Benny decided to bury himself in the hole and take a nap. + +When Benny woke up, he felt refreshed and happy. He hopped out of the hole and saw that the garden was still tidy. He thanked the kind person who took care of the garden and hopped away, looking for more broccoli to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore the outdoors. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. As they walked along the trail, Lily saw many pretty flowers and collected them in a basket. + +Suddenly, she saw a trail of ants and followed them with her curious eyes. She watched as they collected tiny crumbs of food and brought them back to their home. Lily thought it was amazing how the ants worked together to collect their food. + +As they continued their walk, Lily found a shiny rock and picked it up to add to her collection. She was so happy to have found something new to add to her treasures. When they got home, she showed her mommy and daddy all the things she had collected on their walk. They were so proud of their curious little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big glass of milk in her hand. She wanted to pour the milk into her bowl of cereal. But, she accidentally spilled it on the table. The table was now dirty and she needed to clean it up. + +Lily went to get a napkin to clean up the milk. As she was cleaning, she found her diary under the table. She was so happy to find it because she thought she lost it. She opened it up and began to write about her day. + +After she finished writing, she went to get some more milk. This time, she was very careful and poured it into her bowl without spilling. She ate her cereal while reading her diary and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved penguins. She had a stuffed penguin that she carried with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom took her to the zoo to see real penguins. + +As they walked around the zoo, Lily saw a sign that said "Penguin feeding at 2 pm". She was so excited! She knew she had to be there at 2 pm to see the penguins eat. + +Finally, 2 pm arrived and Lily and her mom went to the penguin exhibit. The zookeeper came out with a bucket of fish and started feeding the penguins. Lily watched in amazement as the penguins waddled over to eat the yummy fish. She realized how much the penguins valued their food and how lucky they were to have it. From that day on, Lily made sure to always appreciate the food on her plate, just like the penguins did. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very nervous because he wanted to escape from the big, scary dog that lived next door. One day, Benny decided to talk to his friend, a wise old owl, about his problem. + +"I hope you can help me," Benny said to the owl. "I want to escape from the dog, but I don't know how." + +The owl thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea. You can dig a hole under the fence and crawl through it. That way, the dog won't be able to catch you." + +Benny was very happy to hear the owl's idea. He thanked his friend and went back home to start digging. After a few hours of hard work, Benny finally made it to the other side of the fence. He was so relieved to have escaped from the dog. + +"Thank you, wise old owl," Benny said. "I couldn't have done it without your help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, let's organize your toys together!" Lily was happy and they started to put her toys in their proper places. + +Suddenly, Lily heard an alarm going off. It was her dad's phone. He had forgotten to turn off the alarm. Lily's mom said, "Oh no, we need to be thoughtful and not wake up your baby brother." So, they quickly turned off the alarm and went back to organizing. + +After they were done, Lily's mom said, "Wow, your room looks great! You did a great job organizing your toys." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. She went to bed that night feeling happy and content in her clean and organized room. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink house with a roof on top. The house was very pretty and had lots of flowers outside. One day, a little girl wanted to buy a pizza. She went to a restaurant and said, "I want to order a pizza with cheese and pepperoni, please." The restaurant worker said, "Okay, I will make your pizza and put it in a box for you." The little girl was happy and went home to eat her pizza under the pink roof of her pretty house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom asked her to sit in a chair so she could brush her hair. Lily sat down, but the chair was too big for her. She had to scoot to the edge so her feet could touch the ground. + +Lily's mom brushed her hair very gently. "Does that feel okay, Lily?" she asked. Lily nodded and smiled. But then she saw her mom frown. "What's wrong, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"I can't find your favorite hair clip," her mom said. "I think we lost it." Lily's face fell. "It's okay," her mom said. "We'll find it later. Let's go play with your dolls now." And so they did, with Lily feeling a little sad but happy to spend time with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his blue shirt very much. He wore it every day and felt very happy when he did. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's blue shirt and said, "I own a blue shirt too!" + +Timmy was happy that they both had blue shirts, but then Billy said, "My blue shirt is better than yours." + +Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. But then, Billy said, "Let's play a game where we both wear our blue shirts and see who looks the best!" + +Timmy felt happy again and they played the game. In the end, they both looked great in their blue shirts and had a lot of fun. Timmy realized that it didn't matter who had the better shirt, as long as they both enjoyed wearing their own. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew gum. He would always ask his mom for gum whenever they went to the store. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. It was a gloomy day and Timmy was feeling sad. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a man with a big smile on his face. The man asked Timmy if he wanted to see a magic trick. Timmy nodded his head excitedly. The man took out a piece of gum and showed Timmy how to make it disappear and reappear in his hand. Timmy was amazed! + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered the man who showed him the magic of gum. Even on gloomy days, Timmy would chew gum and remember the happy moment at the park. +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 lost shoe on the ground. She picked it up and held it in her hands, wondering who it belonged to. + +Suddenly, a big, foolish dog came running towards her. Lily was scared, but then her mom came and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." The dog barked and jumped around, but Lily's mom kept her safe. + +After the dog ran away, Lily's mom asked her, "What do you have there?" Lily showed her the lost shoe and her mom said, "Let's try to find the owner. We can protect their shoe and make them happy." So they went around the neighborhood asking if anyone had lost a shoe. + +Finally, they found the owner and returned the shoe. The owner was so happy and thankful. Lily felt proud that she helped protect the shoe and make someone's day better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to skip around in the forest, but one day he stubbed his toe on a big root. Benny was very sad because his toe hurt so much. + +But Benny was a stubborn bunny and he didn't want to give up. He decided to keep skipping even though his toe hurt. As he skipped, he found a carrot that was stuck in the ground. Benny used all his bunny strength to pull the carrot out of the ground, but it wouldn't budge. + +Benny was determined to get that carrot, so he kept trying and trying. Finally, he asked his friend the squirrel for help. Together, they were able to pull the carrot out of the ground. Benny was so happy and he thanked his friend for helping him. From that day on, Benny learned to watch out for roots when he skipped in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his yard. He had a large plant in his yard that he loved to water every day. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend saw the large plant and wanted to play with it. Timmy said no because he didn't want his friend to hurt the plant. + +Timmy's friend got angry and started to yell at him. Timmy didn't like it when his friend yelled, so he decided to teach him a lesson. Timmy explained to his friend that yelling was not nice and that it hurt his feelings. His friend felt sorry and apologized to Timmy. + +From that day on, Timmy's friend learned that it was important to be kind and gentle, especially to plants and animals. Timmy was happy that he was able to teach his friend a valuable lesson about being kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a brave police officer named Max. He wore a blue uniform and a shiny badge on his chest. Max loved to protect his town from bad guys. + +One day, Max saw a group of people who didn't know that they were walking into danger. They were ignorant of the danger that was ahead. Max ran to them and said, "Stop! You need to be careful. There's danger ahead." + +The people were grateful to Max for protecting them. They thanked him for keeping them safe. Max felt proud to wear his uniform and help people. He knew that protecting others was his job and he loved doing it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. As they walked, Lily saw a cute puppy playing with a ball. + +"Oh, mommy, can we play with the puppy?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but we can't take the puppy with us," her mom replied. + +Lily picked up the ball and threw it for the puppy. The puppy ran after it and brought it back to her. + +"Look, mommy, the puppy can carry the ball!" Lily exclaimed. + +As they continued playing, Lily noticed a big castle in the distance. + +"Mommy, can we go to the castle?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day we can." + +Lily didn't forget about the castle and kept asking her mom to go back to the park. One day, her mom surprised her by taking her to the castle. They had a fun day exploring and playing together. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered the cute puppy that could carry the ball and the big castle that she got to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw a lizard on the fence. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Timmy was curious about the lizard, so he went closer to look at it. + +"Hi lizard, what are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm just sunbathing," replied the lizard. + +Timmy wanted to touch the lizard, but the lizard ran away. Timmy tried to catch the lizard, but it was too fast. Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with the lizard. + +"Don't be sad, Timmy. Maybe the lizard will come back another day," said Timmy's mom. + +Timmy smiled and closed his eyes, dreaming about playing with the lizard again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink mattress in her room, and she loved to jump on it. One day, her mom asked her to fold the blankets on her bed. Lily didn't want to stop jumping, so she said no. + +Her mom got upset and told her that if she didn't fold the blankets, she couldn't jump on her mattress anymore. Lily didn't want to stop jumping, so she decided to fold the blankets quickly. But when she tried to fold them, they were too big and heavy for her. + +Lily got frustrated and started to cry. Her mom saw her crying and came to help her fold the blankets. Together, they folded the blankets and Lily was able to jump on her pink mattress again. She learned that sometimes it's better to do what you're asked to do, so you can keep doing what you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing outside. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and saw a big, scary giant. Timmy was very afraid and ran home crying. + +The next day, Timmy decided to go back to the forest to face his fear. He knew it would be difficult, but he wanted to prove to himself that he was brave. As he walked, he found a stick and picked it up. He thought it might help him if the giant tried to hurt him. + +When Timmy arrived at the giant's home, he saw that the giant was sleeping. Timmy quietly walked up to the giant and tapped him on the shoulder with his stick. The giant immediately woke up and looked down at Timmy. But instead of being angry, the giant smiled and said, "Hello little one. What brings you to my home?" + +Timmy was surprised that the giant was friendly and not scary at all. They talked and played together, and Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem difficult or scary can turn out to be wonderful adventures. From that day on, Timmy and the giant became best friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she climbed higher than she ever had before. She felt very strong and brave up there. + +But then, the sun came out and it got hot. Lily started to feel tired and thirsty. She climbed down the tree and went inside for a cold drink of water. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made some hot soup for dinner. Lily didn't want to eat it because it was too hot. But her mom said, "If you eat it, you'll grow big and strong like a tree." So Lily took a little bite and soon she was gobbling it up. She felt strong and happy, just like when she was climbing her tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel. The squirrel loved to collect nuts. One day, the squirrel found a big, shiny nut. It was the biggest nut the squirrel had ever seen! The squirrel was so excited to open the nut and see what was inside. + +But when the squirrel tried to open the nut, it wouldn't budge. The squirrel tried and tried, but the nut wouldn't open. The squirrel was so sad. + +Then, the squirrel remembered a friend who was gifted at opening nuts. The squirrel went to find the friend and asked for help. The friend came and opened the nut with ease! Inside the nut was a delicious treat. The squirrel was so happy and grateful to the gifted friend. From that day on, the squirrel knew who to go to when it needed help opening nuts. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn. He would eat it every day. His mom would buy him regular popcorn from the store. + +One day, Timmy went to the movies with his family. He was so happy because he knew he could get popcorn there too. When they got to the movies, Timmy asked for popcorn. + +The lady at the counter asked, "Do you want regular popcorn or butter popcorn?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want regular popcorn please." Timmy was so happy with his regular popcorn and enjoyed the movie with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and laugh with her friends, but she had a secret. She couldn't understand the language that her friends spoke. It made her feel sad and left out. + +One day, Lily's mom allowed her to go to a special school where she could learn a new language. Lily was so happy! She worked hard every day and soon she could understand everything her friends said. + +One day, Lily and her friends were playing a game. They accidentally broke a toy and one of her friends got angry. But Lily knew just what to do. She spoke in the new language she had learned and told her friend that it was just an accident. Her friend's anger went away and they all continued to play happily. From that day on, Lily knew that learning a new language could help her in many ways. +Once upon a time, there was a cute and adorable puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the mud and get dirty, but his owner, Lily, didn't like it when he was dirty. One day, Lily said to Max, "You need a shower, Max. You are too dirty." + +Max replied, "What is a shower, Lily?" + +"A shower is like rain, but inside. It will clean you up," said Lily. + +Max was excited to try a shower, so Lily sent him to the bathroom. Max loved the shower and felt so clean and fresh. When he came out, Lily said, "You look so adorable, Max!" + +Max was happy to be clean and adorable. He wagged his tail and said, "Thank you, Lily. Can we play now?" +Once upon a time, there was a big party. It was very lively! Lots of people were there, and they were all happy. + +The party was in a big room. There were lots of balloons and streamers to decorate the room. Some people were putting up more decorations. + +Suddenly, a little girl saw a shiny toy on the floor. She picked it up and was very happy. But then, she accidentally dropped it and it broke her arm! Everyone was very worried and they took her to the hospital. + +After the little girl's arm was all better, she went back to the party. She was happy to see that the room was even more decorated than before. The party was still lively, and everyone was having fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a man sitting on a bench with a scary weapon. She didn't know what to do, so she ran to her mother and said, "Mommy, there's a man with a scary weapon in the park!" + +Her mother quickly called the police, and they came to the park to take the man away. After the man was gone, Lily's mother sat her down and said, "Lily, it's important to always tell an adult if you see something scary or dangerous. That way, we can help keep everyone safe." + +Lily nodded, feeling relieved that the scary man was gone. She hugged her mother and said, "I'm glad you're here to keep me safe, Mommy." From then on, Lily always remembered to tell an adult if she saw something scary or dangerous, and she felt much safer playing in the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a house next to her neighbor, Mrs. Brown. One day, Lily was spinning around and around in circles until she got dizzy. She fell down and started to cry. + +Mrs. Brown heard Lily crying and came over to see what was wrong. Lily told her that she was dizzy and didn't feel good. Mrs. Brown gave her some water and sat with her until she felt better. + +Later that night, Lily had a dream about Mrs. Brown. In her dream, Mrs. Brown was a fairy who helped her whenever she needed it. Lily woke up feeling happy and grateful for her kind neighbor. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to your neighbors and help them whenever you can. You never know when you might need their help too. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He was very tired because he had been playing all day. Timmy's mom asked him to go to bed, but he didn't want to because he was having too much fun. + +The next day, Timmy wanted to play with his toys again, but he couldn't find them. He asked his mom where they were, and she said she had put them away because he didn't listen and go to bed when she asked. Timmy was sad and upset because he didn't have anything to play with. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mom and do what she says, or else he won't have the things he wants. His mom also taught him that it's important to supply his body with rest so he can have more energy to play with his toys. From that day on, Timmy listened to his mom and went to bed on time, and he never lost his toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and make them zoom around the room. One day, she took her favorite car outside to play, but she accidentally dropped it and lost it in the grass. + +Lily was very sad and scared that she would never find her toy car again. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She started to cry and felt very fearful that she would never see her toy car again. + +Just then, her big brother came outside and saw that Lily was upset. He asked her what was wrong, and she told him that she had lost her favorite toy car. Her brother helped her search the grass and after a few minutes, they found it! Lily was so happy and grateful that she hugged her brother tightly. From that day on, she made sure to hold onto her toy cars tightly so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to put on pretty dresses and shoes. One day, she saw a fashion magazine with famous people wearing beautiful clothes. She wanted to be famous too, so she put on her fanciest dress and pretended to be a famous model. Her friends thought she looked very pretty and took lots of pictures of her. Lily was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very scared of the dark. He would always hide under his blanket when the lights went out. One day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk in the park. They saw a big, scary dog. Timmy was very fearful and wanted to go home. + +His mom said, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. Let's discuss what we can do to feel safe." Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I can hold your hand and you can hold mine." His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea. We can also avoid going near the dog so it doesn't scare us." + +Timmy felt better and they continued their walk. Suddenly, Timmy saw a beautiful butterfly. He pointed and said, "Look, Mommy! What a pretty sight!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty. I'm glad we didn't miss it because of our fear." + +Timmy felt happy and safe with his mom by his side. They continued their walk and saw many more beautiful sights. Timmy learned that sometimes, things that seem scary can turn out to be okay with a little help and discussion. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max liked to play with his toys. One day, Max's mom gave him a box. Max was happy because he could put his toys in the box. + +But then, Max forgot where he put his favorite toy. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. Max's mom reminded him to look in the box. And there it was! Max was happy again. + +Max's mom was proud of him because he was honest about losing his toy. She told him it's always better to tell the truth. From that day on, Max always put his toys in the box so he wouldn't lose them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small hut in the forest with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy found a soft bunny in the woods. He picked up the bunny and brought it back to his hut. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy asked him where he got the bunny from. Timmy replied, "I found it in the woods. Can we keep it?" Mommy and daddy said yes, so Timmy was very happy. He played with the bunny every day and it became his best friend. + +One day, the bunny got sick and Timmy didn't know what to do. He asked his mommy and daddy for help. They took the bunny to the vet and the bunny got better. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his bunny tightly and said, "I love you, bunny!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat fruit. She loved to eat apples, bananas, and oranges. One day, her mom brought home a big, impressive watermelon. Lily was so excited to eat it! + +But when they cut the watermelon open, they found out that it was not ripe yet. It was hard and not very sweet. Lily was disappointed. She wanted to eat the watermelon now, but her mom told her they had to wait for it to raise and become ripe. + +Every day, Lily checked on the watermelon, waiting for it to raise and become ready to eat. Finally, after a few days, the watermelon was ripe and juicy. Lily and her family enjoyed the delicious fruit together, and Lily learned that sometimes it's worth the wait for something really good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Lily noticed that her boat had a leak and water was coming inside. She tried to fix it with tape, but it didn't work. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her boat anymore. But then, something silly happened. Lily's brother came into the bathroom and accidentally dropped a big bottle of shampoo in the tub. The shampoo made lots of bubbles and the boat started to shrink! + +Lily was surprised and scared. She didn't know what to do. But then, she remembered her dad telling her that hot water makes things bigger and cold water makes things smaller. So, she turned the hot water on and the boat started to grow again! Lily was happy and she learned something new. From that day on, she always checked her boat for leaks before playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. Every day, she would water her flowers and watch them grow. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a new vegetable to try. It was called a "bitter" melon. Lily didn't like the taste at first, but she wanted to learn to like it because it was good for her. + +So, every day, Lily would try a little bit of the bitter melon. And after a while, she started to like it! She was so happy that she learned to like something new. And her garden continued to grow and bloom, just like Lily's love for trying new things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy band and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys before dinner. But Lily didn't listen and continued playing. + +Her mom got angry and said, "Lily, if you don't clean up your toys, I will punish you." Lily felt fearful and quickly started cleaning up her toys. + +After dinner, Lily's dad came home and asked her to show him her band. Lily happily showed him her toy band and started singing a song. Her dad smiled and said, "You have a beautiful voice, Lily. Keep practicing and one day you might become a famous singer." Lily was overjoyed and hugged her dad tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They went on a trip to a big hotel. The hotel was very colorful, with lots of bright colors all around. The family had a fun time exploring the hotel and playing games. + +One night, the little girl got scared because she heard a loud noise. She ran to her mommy and daddy and they hugged her tight. They told her not to be scared and that everything was okay. + +The next day, the family went to the beach and built sandcastles. They had a picnic and ate yummy sandwiches. The little girl was so happy that she forgot about being scared. They all went back to the colorful hotel and slept soundly in their comfy beds. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a house with a big rug. One day, he went to the store to buy some food. While he was gone, a little girl came into his house and saw the rug. She wanted to hold it, so she picked it up and carried it around. When the bald man came back, he saw the little girl holding his rug and he was very surprised. But the little girl smiled and said, "I like your rug!" The bald man smiled too and said, "You can hold it if you want." From that day on, the little girl visited the bald man often and they would hold the rug together while they talked and laughed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new box of crayons with many colors. Lily was so happy and started to draw a picture. + +Her little brother, Timmy, came to her and said, "Can I mix the colors, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, Timmy. You can mix the colors to make new colors." Timmy was so happy and started to mix the colors. He mixed red and blue to make purple. + +Lily said, "Wow, Timmy! You are so intelligent. You made a new color!" Timmy was very proud of himself and continued to mix the colors. They both had so much fun drawing and mixing the colors together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with her mommy. One day, they went to a store to buy some paint. Lily saw a special paint set with all the colors of the rainbow. She asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said yes, and they went to the cashier to pay. + +When they got home, Lily couldn't wait to start painting. She opened the paint set and saw that each color had a name. She picked the color called "purple" and started painting a picture of a flower. Her mommy looked at the painting and said, "Wow, that's an original painting, Lily!" Lily smiled and was happy that her mommy liked her painting. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Lily showed Emily her painting and asked if she wanted to enter her room to see more paintings. Emily said yes, and they went to Lily's room to look at all of her paintings. Emily said that they were all beautiful and original, just like Lily. Lily felt proud of her paintings and happy to have such a nice friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a picnic with her family. They brought a big, juicy melon to share with everyone. Lily was so excited to eat it! + +But then, a little boy named Timmy came over. He didn't have any food to eat. Lily's family welcomed him to join their picnic and share the melon. + +Lily was happy to share, but she wanted the biggest piece for herself. She felt ashamed when her mom told her that wasn't very kind. + +Later, when they went home, Lily felt sick. She had eaten too much melon! Her mom told her that it's important to share and be kind to others, or bad things might happen. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is important and can make others feel welcome. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very happy because he could soar high in the sky. One day, Blue saw a cable on the ground. He thought it was very tidy and wanted to play with it. + +Blue picked up the cable and flew to his bird friend, Red. "Look, Red! I found a tidy cable!" Blue said. "That's nice, Blue. But where did you find it?" Red asked. "I found it on the ground. It was just lying there," Blue replied. + +Red looked at Blue and said, "Blue, we should not take things that do not belong to us. It's not right. We should always ask permission before taking anything. That's the right thing to do." Blue felt bad and apologized. From that day on, Blue always asked permission before taking anything. +Sally was a little girl. One day she wanted to play a game. She went to her kitchen and found a pan. It was big and silver. She smiled and decided to use it for her game. She put it on her head and started to hide. + +Sally was quiet and good at hiding so no one found her. Suddenly, she heard a voice. Sally felt scared. She looked around and noticed an old woman. The woman was deaf and couldn't hear Sally - but Sally could still hear her. + +The old woman couldn't find Sally. She looked everywhere. Sally stayed quiet and stayed behind the pan. After a few minutes, the old woman gave up and went away. + +Sally sighed with relief. Even though she was scared, she was so happy she won the game! She had successfully hidden behind the pan. +John was in his class. It was nice. He looked around and saw all his friends. He was so excited to learn something new! He saw he Teacher. She was very nice and helpful. +John looked around and saw the colorful pictures on the walls. He clapped his hands in excitement. Everyone was having a great time in class. +Then the Teacher showed the kids some books. They were so nice and new. Everyone looked at them in admiration. John was very excited and couldn't wait to start reading. +John had a great time in his class. He had so much fun and learned a lot of new things. It was a nice day for everyone. +Once upon a time there was a giant slide. It was very modern and shiny. Joe wanted to try it out. He slid up to the top and he was so excited. He couldn't wait to slide down. + +But there was a test first. Joe had to look at the sign. It said "Don't slide until you hear the loud bell!" Joe was very brave. He stood at the top of the slide and waited. + +The bell rang and Joe was ready. He pushed off the top and started to slide down the giant, modern slide. It was so much fun. He went up and down and around and around. Joe was so happy he could slide. + +When he reached the bottom, he wanted to slide again. So he did. He kept sliding again and again, until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time in the forest there was a big, orange mushroom. It was so big and orange that everyone wanted to touch it. One day, two friends decided to pick it. The next day, they spread the big, orange mushroom over the entire forest. Everywhere they went they spread the mushroom, until the whole forest was filled and covered with oranges mushrooms. + +Soon, all the animals in the forest wanted to get some of the orange mushrooms, too. They gathered around and asked the two friends for mushrooms. The friends shared as much as they could, until all the animals were happy with the mushrooms. + +And that is the end of the story. All the animals were so happy with their orange mushrooms. Everyone in the forest was smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a cupboard. It was big and tall, but it was not open. One day, something funny happened. The cupboard began to shrink! It got smaller and smaller until it was a tiny size. Now, the cupboard was open and you could see what was inside! Inside the cupboard, some funny little toys were hiding. The toys were so excited that the cupboard shrunk, because now they could come outside and play in the sunshine! So the toys hopped out of the tiny cupboard and started to play together. They had so much fun running and jumping around. And from then on, every time the cupboard needed to shrink, all of the little toys were ready to come outside and play! +Once upon a time, there was a cone. He was a very quiet cone but he liked to do something special. He liked to reverse. Every day, the cone would find a hill and roll down it backwards. It was the cone's favorite thing to do! + +One day, the cone decided to reverse up a bigger hill. He rolled up to the top and stopped in the sun. It felt nice and quiet up there. + +The cone felt so proud of himself for reversing all the way up the hill! He decided to stay there and enjoy the quiet view. From the top of the hill, he could look out over the whole countryside and feel proud that he had rolled all the way up it. +Once upon a time there was a bright apple. It was round and shiny and it grew on a tree. One day the apple changed. Its color changed from bright to dark green. Then suddenly something very special happened. The apple changed again! It became red, orange and yellow. It was so pretty. + +The little apple looked so happy, like it was happy to be so different. It changed a few times until it became the perfect bright apple again. The apple stayed that way forever and made everyone around it very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice triangle. It was so shiny, it sparkled in the sun! The triangle wanted to play, so it started rubbing its sides together. It was so much fun! + +The nice triangle rubbed each side with such joy that it started to spin around. It spun faster and faster until it made a flash of light! The triangle was so happy that it laughed out loud. + +Soon, a bird noticed the happy sound. The bird flew down and landed near the triangle. The bird said "What are you doing?" The triangle smiled and said “I’m rubbing my sides together, it’s so much fun!†+ +The bird then said "Wow, that looks like fun! Can I join in?" The triangle was so excited that it said "Yes! Let's rub our sides together and we will make a big sparkly light!" + +Then, the triangle and the bird rubbed their sides together. It was so much fun that they started to dance around and around. They were so happy that they laughed and made more bright, sparkly lights! +Once upon a time, there was a fragile factory. Inside the factory, there were lots of machines that could record things. Every day, the machines would record all the activities that happened in the factory. + +One day, a new worker arrived at the factory. He liked to watch all the machines recording the activities. He watched as the machines recorded all the things that the other workers were doing. + +The worker was so amazed that he asked the factory manager if he could record things too. The manager said yes, and so the worker started recording all the activities he saw each day. + +The other workers were very happy with the new worker, and soon he became known as the factory's record-keeper. He was the one responsible for making sure all the activities in the factory were recorded correctly. + +The factory was a much happier place with the record-keeper. Everyone was very careful not to break the fragile machines because they knew it was very important for the record-keeper and for the factory. +Once there was a potato. It was an expensive potato, and it was all alone. But one day, things changed. +A little boy found the potato, and he was very excited. He picked it up carefully, and he took it home. +When he got home, he showed the potato to his mom. His mom smiled, so the little boy knew he had done something special. +The mom and the little boy decided to cook the potato. So, they put it in the oven and waited. +The potato changed into something different - it became hot and soft. +The little boy and his mom ate the potato together, and it was delicious! They were glad that the potato had changed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to watch the sun come up in the morning, so every sunrise she would run outside and stretch her arms wide. She liked to hear the birds chirping loud as the sun shone brightly in the sky. + +One morning, the sky was grey and the birds had stopped chirping. She was sad and wished that the sun would come out. She closed her eyes and asked really loud, "Please sunshine, come out!" + +Suddenly, the sky began to change colour. The little girl opened her eyes and the sun was smiling at her. Warm rays of sunshine started to shine through the sky and a rainbow appeared. The girl laughed and jumped with joy. + +From that day on, she waited for sunrise every day. She knew that if she asked the sun to come out, it would always listen. Now, every time she looked out of her window, she would stretch her arms wide and say, "Thank you, sun, for coming out for me!" +Once upon a time there was a blue tower. It stood tall in the sky and was very pretty. + +One day a bird came and decided to rest on top of the tower. All day long the bird sat and looked around. + +At the end of the day the bird spread its wings and left the tower. It flew away into the sky. + +But soon the bird was back flying around the tower. It did this every day. + +The bird was happy having the tower to visit. And the blue tower was very happy too. +Once there was a child named Sara. She liked to play with her toys, but her favourite toy was her guitar. Sara liked to throw her guitar in the air, and when it came back down, she would laugh and find it very funny. + +One day, Sara decided to take her guitar outside, away from her bedroom. She threw her guitar up high, and it went so far that she couldn't find it. She started to cry. + +Then, two of her neighbours, Tim and Danny, heard Sara crying. They saw what had happened and decided to help her. They jumped into Tim's car and looked everywhere to help her find her guitar. + +Finally, they spotted it in the park, lying near a bush! Tim and Danny ran over and threw the guitar back to Sara. She was so excited and thanked them with a big hug! From then on, Sara made sure to never throw her guitar so far away that she couldn't find it again! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce dragon. He lived deep in a dark cave, and it was very hard for anyone to understand him. One day, a brave little girl decided she wanted to understand the dragon. She searched and searched for a way to make him easier to understand, and eventually she found oxygen. + +The brave little girl brought the oxygen to the dragon's dark cave. She filled it with oxygen until the cave was full of fresh, clean air. The dragon breathed in the oxygen, and it made him feel so much better! He started to understand the brave little girl and they both started to talk. + +The brave little girl and the fierce dragon became friends and they talked and laughed for a long time. The dragon was no longer fierce – he was now nice and friendly. They shared lots of stories and the brave little girl finally understood the dragon. + +They were best friends ever since, and both enjoyed the fresh oxygen that filled the dragon's cave. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl with a tunnel in her hand. She wanted to go exploring, so she decided to go for a walk. As she walked, the ground started to shake, making her feel a bit scared. But instead of turning back, she just shook her head and kept walking. + +Soon, she came across a pathway that lead to a big tunnel. She was excited and tried to run inside, but it was too small for her to fit. She shook her head sadly and decided to explore the area around the tunnel instead. + +There, she found lots of small animals living in the grass. She sat down and started to watch them, and soon she was shaking with laughter at all the funny things they did. After a while, she began to feel tired, so she measured the tunnel once more just to be sure that she still couldn't fit. + +But this time, she noticed that the tunnel had got a bit bigger! She was so excited that she started to shake with joy and quickly crawled inside. She had a great time exploring the inside of the tunnel, even though she still had to duck a bit. + +When she was finished exploring, she waved goodbye to the animals and crawled out of the tunnel with a smile on her face. She was glad she'd been brave enough to keep walking, even when the ground was shaking. +John was feeling very excited. He had been looking forward to the day all week; today he was going to the park. + +He shouted with joy as he entered the beautiful park. He looked around trying to find something fun to do. Suddenly he saw it; a big yellow butterfly was fluttering around the bright yellow flowers. + +John smiled and ran after the butterfly; he was determined to catch it. But the butterfly was very fast and kept moving away. Eventually, after a lot of running, John was able to grab the butterfly. To his embarrassment, it flew away from him immediately. + +John put his head in his hands and sighed. But then suddenly he became excited again; the butterfly was back! It flew around John and John smiled with delight. They played together for the whole morning, and it was the best day ever. +Once there was a small boy called Joe who was very thoughtful. He was playing in the garden one day when he noticed a rag in the grass. He wondered where it had come from. + +He picked up the rag and examined it. It was quite soft and colourful. He decided to take it home. + +On his way back, he noticed a butterfly on the path in front of him. He thought it would be nice to lead the butterfly home. The butterfly followed Joe back to his house and the butterfly stayed in Joe's garden. + +Joe was very pleased with the butterfly and he thought it was very thoughtful of him to lead the butterfly home. Joe held the rag tight and thanked the butterfly for following him. +One day, a little girl called Lucy went to the park with her mom. She saw lots of pink flowers growing there. She liked the bright colours, so she wanted to taste one of them. But her mom said, "No! The flowers are very fragile. We don't want to break them." + +So instead, Lucy found an apple. It was pink too! She took a bite out of the juicy apple. It was sweet and delicious! Lucy smiled and laughed as she continued to eat it. + +After that, she saw a pink berry bush nearby. Lucy picked a berry and put it in her mouth. She smiled as she tasted the tangy flavour. It was yummy! Lucy wanted to eat more, but her mom said, "No more eating! We need to go now!" + +So Lucy and her mom said goodbye to the park, and they went home. Lucy had a wonderful time tasting the sweet fruits in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who lived in the branches of a big tree. Every day the bird would sing and be happy in her tree. One day, the bird felt lonely and wanted a friend to play with. She searched everywhere, but couldn't find one. + +One day, she saw another bird leaning against a branch. The bird smiled and said "hello"! The bird was happy to see another bird. She invited the other bird to come play and have fun in her tree. + +The second bird was a little scared at first, but then decided to accept the offer. The two birds began to play together and they felt so happy! They sang and laughed together in the branches of the tree and soon became the best of friends! They were so happy to have each other! +Once upon a time, there was a special bell. It was important, because it made a special sound. Every day the bell was given to a different person. + +One day, the bell was given to a little boy. He was so excited to have the bell and it made him very happy. He loved to run around and make the bell ring. He liked the sound it made so much. + +The little boy was careful to always give the bell back to the same person. He knew that it was important so he made sure it was always safe. + +The little boy and the bell were good friends. They played and laughed together for many days. The sound of the bell made him happy every single day. At the end of the day, he would give the bell back and wait for the next day when he could have it again. He was so grateful for the special bell. + +The end. +Timmy watched as his old fridge fell to the ground. He had been playing with it before he heard a loud crash and saw it on the floor! He was so scared! He didn't know what to do. + +His mom came over and she was mad. She said the fridge was so old it broke when it fell. She didn't like it when things broke! + +Then, Timmy's dad came over and he was very calm. He said it was ok and he knew how to fix it. He took the fridge and put it back in the right spot. + +Timmy was so happy! Now that the old fridge was back, he and his family could keep their food cold. He was even more excited because he had saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Josie. She was very honest and always wanted to do the right thing. Today, she was going to have her first exam. Josie was a bit scared and not sure what it would be like. + +She got dressed, putting on her favourite dress with the pretty flowers on it. She liked it when she looked nice for exams. Then she went to school with her mom. + +When she got there, Josie saw that all the other children had books and pencils. They all looked so serious. Josie was a bit worried but decided to be honest. She knew the answers to all the questions. + +At the end of the exam, the teacher said that Josie had done very well. Everyone was so proud of her and she was so happy. Josie knew she had worked hard and been honest, and that had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Suzie. Suzie was three years old, and she loved to explore the world. + +One day, Suzie was walking around the pond near her home. She noticed a beautiful crane stood in the water. She had never seen such a graceful creature before, and she wanted to get closer. + +So Suzie started to run towards the crane. But the crane was scared and quickly flew up in the sky. Suzie was so sad, and she regretted scaring away the beautiful bird. + +But just then, Suzie noticed something shiny in the pond. She carefully reached in and pulled it out. It was a beautiful string of pearls. Suzie was so excited. She couldn't believe what she had found in the pond. + +But then she remembered the crane. She felt quite anxious, as if her good luck had come at the expense of the bird. She walked home feeling a bit sad, and she was never sure if she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly family who lived in a happy house. Every day, the family went to the special lab. In the lab, they would prepare for their day. + +The family always had lots of fun in the lab. They would prepare by playing games together and making sure everything was in order. Everything was organized and ready to go. + +One day, the family even made a special surprise for everyone. They worked together to prepare a big party. Everyone was so excited! + +When the day of the party arrived, everyone was happy. The family had worked hard to prepare everything and everyone had fun! The party was a success and everyone went home with a smile on their face. + +The friendly family kept visiting the lab to prepare for all of their days. They always had plenty of fun and made sure to take care of the lab. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She wanted to do something that no other little girl had ever done before. One day, she dared to eat a waffle. + +The waffle looked so yummy, with its bright and warm yellow color. Lucy was excited to try it. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath and took a big bite from the waffle. + +The waffle was delicious and Lucy smiled with delight! Everyone around her was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. + +From then on, Lucy was never scared to try something new. She knew that if she dared, she could do anything! +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old and she loved to laugh. Every day she would go outside and share her green jokes with her friends. + +One day, Jenny went out to play with her friends. When they got together, Jenny told a funny green joke. All the children laughed so hard! + +After that, the friends decided to share their jokes with each other. Jenny was so excited to hear the other jokes. She laughed until her stomach hurt! + +At the end of the day, they all hugged each other goodbye. Jenny promised to tell all her new jokes when they see each other again. Everyone looked forward to hearing them! +Once there was a little girl and she was very friendly. One day she was playing outside when she started to sneeze. Her nose got all red and she was sad. + +Her Mama saw her and ran over. She hugged the little girl and said she had a surprise. Mama gave the little girl a patch with a picture of a rainbow on it. + +The little girl was so happy. She put it on her nose and ran around. Everywhere she went, people said how friendly she was. + +The little girl was so happy. Everywhere she went, she said thank you to Mama for the patch. It made her so happy and she kept on sneezing less and less. The patch was the perfect cure! +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old. He liked to help his Mom. So one day, his Mom gave him a mop and said, "Help me clean the floor!" Tim was very excited, but he was a bit embarrassed because he wasn't sure how to use the mop correctly. + +He tried his best, but unfortunately, he made a big mess. Water was everywhere! Mom wasn't happy. Luckily, she had some old towels available, so she handed them to Tim. She said, "It's okay, Tim. Together we can clean this up." + +So Tim and his Mom worked together, and soon the floor was as clean as ever. Tim felt proud that he helped fix the mess, but he still felt embarrassed. He promised himself he'd practice with the mop more next time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jen. She loved to keep things. One day she went for a walk and saw a beautiful rose. The rose was very smelly, so Jen picked it and kept it in her pocket. + +Jen kept the rose with her everyday. She wanted to make sure it stayed safe, so she put it in a special box when she got home. She labeled the box "Special Rose". + +Every morning Jen would get up, open the box and smell the rose. It's smell always made her happy. One day, Jen's mom saw the rose and asked if she wanted to give it to someone. + +Jen thought about it and decided that she wanted to keep it for herself. She was glad she was able to keep such a special rose with her. Jen smiled every time she smelled its smelly scent. +Once upon a time there was a small pocket. It belonged to a young girl named Anne. She kept all her treasures inside the pocket - her favourite toy, some candy and some buttons. + +Every day Anne would take everything out of her pocket and play very happily. But soon enough it was time to end the fun. She put away all her treasures back inside her small pocket. + +Anne suddenly had an idea. She took a little more out of the pocket - a tiny seed that she had found. She placed the seed on the ground and gave it a little bit of water. + +Soon enough the seed began to sprout and Anne was amazed. She watched it grow until it was very tall and strong. She smiled, feeling very proud of her work. + +Then, it was time to end the day. Anne put her tiny seed back into her pocket and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a big pet. His name was Bob. Bob was a very obedient dog. Everyday, Bob liked to go off and explore. He would come back loaded with treasures! + +One day, Bob found a big bottle in the woods. It was shiny and new. Bob was so excited! He brought the bottle home so the family could see. + +The family were so happy to see what Bob had brought. They loaded the bottle in the car and decided to take it to the beach. It was a perfect day with warm sunshine and a need sea breeze! + +The family showed Bob how to fill the bottle with water from the ocean. Bob was so obedient. He filled the bottle with water from the wishes. Everyone cheered! + +In the car ride home, the family said that Bob was their best pet ever. They knew that Bob was happy and tired from his big adventure. +Mommy and Ty were playing in the backyard. Ty giggled as Mommy lifted him high in the air. He could feel the warm sunshine on his face. He closed his eyes and held his arms out as Mommy gently brought him back down. + +They walked over to Mommy's garden and sat in the soft grass. Ty started to play with the colorful flowers. Mommy looked fondly at her little boy and said, "Ty, do you remember what these flowers remind me of?" Ty shook his head and looked up curiously. + +Mommy said, "These flowers remind me of my grandmother. When I was young, she used to lift me up like I was flying. Her hugs were always so gentle and warm." Ty reached out for Mommy's hand and said, "I love Grandma too." + +Mommy smiled and said, "She had a harsh life, but she never let it affect her. She kept a beautiful memory of our time together in her heart. I hope to do the same." Ty and Mommy looked at the flowers in the garden and smiled. +Once there was an elderly man who went to a store to buy some minerals. He wanted the best minerals he could get, so he asked the store keeper to show him their best minerals. The store keeper shrugged and said he had no idea which ones were best. + +The elderly man looked around and found a nice bag of minerals he liked. He decided to buy it and asked how much it would cost. The store keeper shrugged again and said it was free. The elderly man was grateful and thanked the store keeper. + +He proudly took his new minerals home and showed them off to his friends. Everyone was impressed by the minerals and said they were so beautiful. The elderly man smiled from ear to ear, happy to have found such nice minerals. +Once there was a little girl. She was very brave and kind. She had a big dream. She wanted to help people in need and protect them. Every day she thought of ways to make her dream come true. + +One day she was walking in the park, when she heard a noise. Turning around, she saw a little puppy. He was so scared and alone. The little girl was very patient and gentle. She talked to the puppy, very softly and slowly. He was so happy to have a friend. + +The little girl promised to protect him. She promised that she would take care of him and make sure he was safe. The puppy was so happy that he could trust her. + +The little girl wanted to make her dream come true. She wanted to help people and protect them. She knew she must be very brave and never give up. With the help of her new little friend, the little girl was sure she could make her dream come true. +One day, Jack and Daisy were in the park. Jack saw something special in the sky - an iron! He wanted to play with it, so he asked Daisy if she wanted to join him. Daisy thought it was a great idea, so she said yes. + +Jack and Daisy asked the iron to come down and join them. The iron was happy to be invited and flew down from the sky. It landed in the grass and looked very clean. + +Jack and Daisy were excited to have the iron with them. They played all sorts of games, running around and having fun. When it was time to go home, Jack and Daisy invited the iron to come back the next day for more playtime. + +The iron said goodbye, flew up into the sky and promised to come back the next day. Jack and Daisy smiled and waved as it flew away. They couldn't wait to play with the iron again! +Once upon a time there was a cold ostrich. He was walking around in the swamp near his home, looking for something to eat. But suddenly, he turned a corner and he vanished! The ostrich had disappeared. No one knew where he had gone. + +The other animals in the swamp were so worried. They asked each other, "Where has the ostrich gone?" Everyone tried to find the ostrich, but they had no luck. + +Then, one day, they discovered that the ostrich had reappeared! He was back in the same swamp where he vanished. He had found lots of yummy things to eat and was feeling very happy again. + +The other animals in the swamp were so happy and relieved that the ostrich had come back. They were thankful that he was safe and had been able to find enough food to eat. + +From then on, the ostrich always stayed close to his home, so he never vanished again! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom loved playing chess with his friends. He was very good at it. + +One day, Tom was playing chess with his friends. He made a mistake, and it felt like everyone was looking at him. Tom felt ashamed. + +Tom got up and left the game. He cried and ran home. He thought that he didn't belong to the game. + +A few days later, Tom felt better and returned to the game. He remembered that he did belong there. This time, he was careful and didn't make any mistakes. He won the chess game and smiled. He realised that he belonged just like everyone else. +One sunny day, a boy named Peter went outside to the mailbox near his house. He opened it and found something inside. + +It was different! It was a letter full of pictures. He enjoyed looking at the pictures and the friendly words on the paper. + +He ran back to his house and showed the letter to his Mommy. His Mommy said, "Oh, you received mail! How exciting!" + +Peter enjoyed visiting the mailbox every day to see what was inside. Every day he found something different. Letters, cards, and packages from friends and family, plus other surprises too. + +At the end of the day, Peter always looked forward to checking out his mailbox and seeing what would be inside. He was always happy to find something different that he could enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing outside and noticed a spoon on the ground. It was normal and dry. She picked it up and thought it would be fun to play with it. + +The little girl made up a game. She pretended the spoon was a magic wand and she could do magical things. She twirled it around and said, "I wish for an ice cream!" But nothing happened. + +The little girl was confused. She tried the wish again and again, but it still didn't work. So she tried another wish. She wished for a new friend. Suddenly, her dog came running up to her. The little girl was so happy! + +The little girl continued playing with her spoon. And she learned that dry spoons can't do magic - but they can help you find new friends! +John had a toy truck and he wanted to show it to his mom. He ran to his mom and held it up high. With a big smile, he said, "Look mom." His mom smiled back. She said it was nice. + +John wanted to show his truck to everyone, so he threw it across the room. It flew in the air and then landed on the floor with a thump. + +John thought that was fun, so he threw his truck again. This time, it spun around and around as it flew. When it hit the floor, John felt dizzy, like he was spinning around too. + +John's mom picked up the truck and said, "Let's not throw the truck anymore. It's too dangerous!" She gave John a hug. John smiled up at her and said, "Okay, Mom." +Once upon a time there was an elderly shark. He liked to swim in the ocean every day. Whenever he did, he liked to remind himself how lucky he was. One day, as he was swimming, he saw a school of little fish swim by. He smiled and waved as they swam by. It reminded him of when he was a young shark. He swam happily for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little puppy. His name was Spot. He wanted to go on an adventure across the sea. So, he chose a big ship and hopped on board. He was so excited to go exploring! + +The captain of the ship welcomed Spot, and the ship set sail. Spot bounded around the deck, sniffing out all of the new smells. He was so full of curiosity! + +But when the ship sailed close to an island, Spot went too close to the edge and fell off the side of the ship! He swam back to the island and stayed there for a while. + +The ship sailed away and Spot was left all alone. He was so very sad. Finally, he decided it was time to choose another ship and continue his adventure. This time he was careful to stay away from the edge, and his journey across the sea was much better! +One day, a little girl went out for a walk. She wore her pink jacket. The sun was shining and she walked by the lake. She wanted to discover something new. + +She saw a feather on the ground. She picked it up and it was so pretty. She ran around, looking for more feathers. She found all different kinds of colors. + +Then, she noticed a big rock next to a tree. She wanted to take a closer look, so she went over and discovered a pink jacket under the rock. She was so excited and picked it up to show it to her mom. + +The girl was very happy and proudly showed her mom the pink jacket she had discovered. She smiled and hugged it tightly. The girl was sure she would have lots of fun with her special new find! +There was a glass. It was clean and shiny. It wanted to come out to play. + +The glass wanted to come out of the kitchen and explore outside. So, it slipped out of the window. + +The glass felt a little scared, but it was excited too. It took a deep breath as it rolled down the hill. + +The glass rolled and rolled until it spotted a pond. The glass stopped, but it couldn't see any of its friends. + +Suddenly, the glass heard a voice. It was a small frog. The frog asked the glass to come closer. + +The glass was happy to have a friend. They had a great time together. They played in the water and laughed until the sun went down. + +The glass was very thankful to have found a friend today. As the sun set, the glass left the pond and headed back home. It was glad to be back in the clean kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. The hunter decided to go on a hunt and brought his bow and arrows along. He looked up into the sky and saw a terrible storm rolling in. He frowned and started walking back home. + +Suddenly, lightning flashed across the sky and it started raining. The hunter ran as fast as he could and came to a cave. He quickly got inside the cave and looked around. He found some food and a dry place to sleep until the storm passed. + +The next morning when he woke up, the storm had gone away. The hunter went outside and the sun was shining. He smiled and set out on his hunt again. He saw a deer and quickly grabbed his bow and arrow. The arrow flew through the air quickly and the deer ran away. + +The hunter was very disappointed. He frowned and started walking back home, with no catch this time. He knew it was because of the terrible storm. He hoped that next time he would have better luck. +Once upon a time, there was a little alligator who wanted to go on an adventure. He looked around his pond and saw that the sky was growing light. He was so excited to explore! + +The alligator swam away, gliding through the water. He felt so free! He noticed some tall palm trees and decided to climb them. As he reached the top, the sun shone brighter, and he looked around. + +The alligator wanted to see more. So he hopped from one tree to the next, until he came across a big lake. He eagerly swam over to investigate. + +He was surprised to find so many colorful fish swimming about. He wanted to stay and play for hours and hours, but it was getting dark. With one last look, the little alligator swam back to his pond so he could sleep in his cozy home. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little girl who loved to stretch. They would stretch their arms and legs and reach for the sky. Every day, the little girl would grab her journal and write down her favorite stretches. She made sure to write them down so she could remember them forever. + +One day, mommy told the little girl that she was going to learn about compassion. Mommy said that being compassionate means being kind and understanding. The little girl was excited to learn more. + +The next day, mommy and the little girl went to the park. They noticed a little boy sitting by himself who looked sad. The little girl immediately wanted to help the boy. She talked to him, asking what was wrong. The little boy said he was feeling lonely. + +The little girl shared her journal with the boy. In it, she wrote about the stretches they did together. She suggested they do the stretches together at the park. After stretching, they both felt better. The little girl was so happy she was able to help the little boy with her compassionate actions. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was excited because her mom was taking her on a tour. They went for a drive in a car and saw lots of interesting things. + +They drove past some expensive buildings. They also saw tall trees with pretty flowers that were blooming. The flowers were a very bright yellow and made the trees look beautiful. + +After the tour, they stopped at a store. Lucy wanted to buy a new toy. But when she saw how expensive it was, she decided to buy something else instead. + +At night, Lucy fell asleep thinking of the beautiful blooms she had seen that day. She smiled because the tour had been so much fun. +Fred and his dad were at the park. Fred wanted to ride on the seesaw, so his dad helped him get on it. His dad held on to Fred's hands and pushed him up and down. Each time, Fred felt so fine as he flew up high and then back down again. + +Then, Fred saw a slide. He wanted to slide down it! But the slide was made of steel, and Fred was little. His dad didn't want him to get hurt, so he said no. Fred was sad, but he knew his dad was trying to keep him safe. + +Finally, Fred's dad got an idea. He picked Fred up and put him on his back. Then, he walked up the slide and slowly went down it with Fred. Fred held on tightly as he and his dad felt the cold steel all around them. He was so happy! + +At the end, Fred felt so fine. He couldn't believe he had slid down the steel slide with his dad. It was a moment that Fred would never forget. +One night, Jack was feeling very sad. He sighed and looked out of the window. Suddenly, he saw a big, round pumpkin. It was swaying in the wind and it looked so inviting. Jack decided to go outside and have a look. + +He walked to the pumpkin and touched it. It was so soft and warm! And it smelled so good, a bit spicy but also sweet. Jack smiled and hugged the pumpkin. He was so happy that he found something cheerful! + +He sighed again, but this time it was a happy sigh. Then Jack ran back to the house and brought his friends. Then the kids all played together with the pumpkin throughout the night. + +They laughed, they danced, they sang, and had so much fun. Jack even decorated the pumpkin and made it look extra special. + +At the end of the night, Jack sighed with content. He had found something so special, it made his heart feel so full. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Ben. Ben was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he decided to go on a gathering adventure to the forest. + +He packed a basket and filled it with a few goodies, then he set off. He saw many animals and plants on his way, including a big avocado tree. Ben was so excited and wanted to gather some avocados for his basket. + +But when he tried to pick them, they kept slipping from the tree. Ben knew that he was too young and small to pick them from the tall tree. He felt disappointed. + +Suddenly, a friendly squirrel came out from the tree and offered to help. The squirrel jumped from one branch to the next, gathering avocados. Soon enough, Ben's basket was full. + +Ben thanked the squirrel and headed home with his basket full of avocados. Ben had a great gathering adventure and he was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lulu. She was very excited one day because she was about to receive a visit from her favorite uncle. She got dressed in her favorite pink dress and waited for him to arrive. + +Eventually, the doorbell rang, and Lulu knew it was her uncle! She ran to the door to open it and saw her uncle standing there with a big smile on his face. He looked so nice in his new green shirt. + +They gave each other a big hug and talked about all the things they would do together. They decided to spend the day at the beach. The sun was hot, but they still had lots of fun swimming, collecting shells and eating ice cream! + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye and Lulu gave her uncle one last big hug. She was so happy to have received his visit, and she couldn't wait to have him come back soon. +Annie and her mommy were walking in the park on a hot summer day. Suddenly, a loud noise from the sky shocked Annie. She looked up and saw a big, noisy airplane flying above them. + +Annie was so scared that she started to cry. But her mommy held her tight and told her that it was safe and she should not be scared. + +Annie was still scared, but she trusted her mommy. Feeling her love, Annie held her mommy's hand, closed her eyes and surrendered her fear. + +After a few minutes, the airplane flew away and Annie opened her eyes. She was no longer scared. Annie and her mommy both laughed and hugged each other, happy to be together again. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty flag. Every day it flew in the sky, always getting into trouble. One day, it needed help. + +The flag saw a delivery man with a big truck. He was delivering lots of packages and the flag waved to him. The delivery man could see the naughty flag needed help so he stopped his truck and said hello. + +The flag asked for help. The delivery man said he'd be happy to help and put the naughty flag in the back of his truck. Then, the delivery man drove to the flag's house and dropped off the flag safely. The delivery man was happy he could deliver the flag. + +The flag thanked the delivery man and said goodbye. And they both went on their way. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and loved doing adventurous things. + +One day, Lily decided to go on an adventure. She grabbed her yellow spoon and started walking. + +Lily walked and walked until she came to a big tree. She decided to climb it, so she tucked her yellow spoon into her pocket and started to climb. + +She got halfway up when she could no longer climb. When she looked below, the ground seemed so far away. Then she decided to slide down the tree, using her yellow spoon as a sled. + +Lily screamed and laughed as she went down the tree. Finally, she reached the bottom safely. She thanked her yellow spoon and went home happily, dreaming of her next adventure. +Once there was a family who lived in a big house with an enormous garden. Every day the father and mother would quarrel over which sausage to buy. + +One day, the father wanted to buy a sizziling sausage which was red and spicy. But the mother wanted a saucy sausage which was yellow and had lots of pepper. + +The parents argued and argued until they couldn't decide which sausage to buy, so they both stomped off in different directions. + +Later, when the father and mother returned home, they were surprised to see that their son had bought two enormous sausages, one red and one yellow. From then on the family ate both sausages and never had to quarrel again! +Once upon a time, there was a graceful girl who loved to dance. Every week, she went to her tutor to practice her steps. The tutor told her to try to be graceful like a princess. She tried very hard and soon she became a very good dancer. + +One day, while she was dancing, her feet slipped on the floor. She looked up, embarrassed, but her tutor smiled. He said, "That was very graceful, you almost looked like a dancer from a fairy tale. Keep practicing and you will get better each time." + +The graceful girl thanked her tutor and kept practicing. She eventually became great at dancing and the whole town admired her talent. She never forgot to always be graceful like a princess! +Once there was a modern house. Inside was a little girl, and she had a big secret. She had a lime! The girl liked to lie in the living room and keep the lime close. Occasionally she would roll it across the floor, watching it go round and round. + +One day it rolled out the door, and the girl was very sad. But then a kind neighbour spotted it and brought it back. She said the lime was like a little treasure. The girl smiled, and vowed to keep it close always. + +From then on, she always kept the lime in her pocket when she went outside. Even when the house was full of friends and family, she never shared her secret. It was her own special lime, and it made her very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was the smartest cat in the world. One day, Fluffy wanted to do something special. + +So, Fluffy found a big cloud in the sky. "What will I do with it?" thought Fluffy. Then, Fluffy had a great idea. He would climb up to the top of the cloud and complete his mission. So, Fluffy used all of his smarts and jumped up to the top of the cloud. + +When Fluffy was at the top of the cloud, he could look down and see the whole world. It was beautiful. Fluffy looked around and thought, "I did it!" He was so proud that he had completed his mission. + +Fluffy smiled and looked down until the sun went down. Fluffy had a wonderful day on top of the cloud and was happy to have completed his mission. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant octopus. Every day, the octopus would study very hard. He would study for so long that his head started to hurt. + +One night, an idea came to him. He realized that he could use his eight tentacles to help him study faster. He used one to hold a book, another to turn the pages and the others to write. + +His studying was much faster now. He learned a lot and soon became famous for his brilliant ideas. Everyone was so impressed that they wrote a song about him and sang it everywhere. + +The octopus was very proud that he had used his tentacles to help him study. He was the smartest octopus under the sea. +Justin and his mommy were walking through the park. Everywhere he looked, Justin saw white snow. It was so light! +Justin was filled with wonder. What was the snow like? He wanted to touch it. +He asked his mommy, "Can I touch the snow?" +His mommy said, "Yes, you can, Justin." +So Justin picked up a light pile of snow and let it fall through his fingers. The snow felt so cold! He threw his head back and smiled. +Justin and his mommy had the best time in the park. Justin was amazed by the white snow. He couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to play in it. +Once, there was a helpless jeep stuck in the mud. It couldn't go anywhere and it was very sad. But one day, the sun shone in the sky and it dried up all the mud. The jeep was so relieved when it saw that! It quickly drove away from the mud, never to be stuck there again. + +The jeep was so happy that it decided to take a drive in the hot sun. It bumped and bounced around, going over rocks and hills. Then it saw a place with lots of mud and water. The jeep knew it had to be careful not to get stuck again! + +So the jeep drove carefully around the mud, until it saw a big open area with no mud and no water. The jeep drove around and around feeling happy and free in the warm sunshine. The jeep had an amazing day and never forgot how it felt to be helpless in the mud before the sun came out to dry it up. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was only three but very brave. She wanted to explore the world and find something incredible. + +One day, Daisy saw a fence and went over to have a look. She saw that the fence was leading to a beautiful lake. Daisy was so excited and wanted to go for a swim. She asked her mum if she could bathe in the lake. Mum said yes and Daisy couldn't wait. + +Daisy jumped right into the lake and it felt so good. She splashed around and swam. All of a sudden, Daisy noticed something incredible - a big fish swimming around! Daisy was amazed. + +After Daisy finished her bath in the lake, she went back home with a smile on her face. She had had so much fun swimming and exploring in the lake. She told her mum all about the incredible fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Katie. She was three years old, and loved to play with her toys. + +One day, Katie was throwing her toy ball around the house while her parents were out. She was so happy playing, that she threw the ball too hard and it flew through the window! + +Katie was very scared and started to cry. But then she heard her mommy's voice from outside. She was giggling and calling out to Katie. + +Katie ran to the window to find out what was happening. She saw her mommy had bought her a delicious ice cream cone for lunch! + +Katie smiled and was very excited. She gladly opened the window and said goodbye to her broken glass window, as her mommy cheered for her. + +Katie and her mommy enjoyed their ice cream together and Katie was so happy that she forgot all about the broken window. +Once, there was a little boy. His name was John. John had a pet dog. His dog’s name was Spot. + +One day, John and Spot found a peanut. It was thin and yellow. John wanted to eat the peanut, but Spot wanted to keep it. They couldn't agree, so John decided to leave it alone. + +The next day, John came back to the peanut. He saw that Spot was still there. John had changed his mind, he wanted to take the peanut now. Spot wanted to keep it, but John decided he would take it home and eat it. + +So John took the thin peanut and ran back home. He was so excited! He could finally have his peanut. + +John ate the peanut that day. It was delicious. John and Spot were happy that they had made the right decision. +Once upon a hot day, Mama and Papa wanted to create something special. Mama grabbed some blankets and Papa grabbed some food. They knew what they wanted to do. They were going to have a picnic! + +Mama and Papa spread the blankets on the ground. They opened up all the food they had brought. It smelled so good! They had brought warm apples, sweet cookies and tasty sandwiches. + +Mama and Papa laughed and enjoyed the picnic. It was so much fun to be outside in the hot sunshine. It was the best picnic ever! + +When the picnic was finished, Mama and Papa gathered up everything. They said thank you for the picnic and the time to create it. They looked forward to the next time they could have another picnic together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. Every day he liked to explore. One day he got lost and couldn't find his way back home. He was scared and started to cry. He looked all around but saw nothing familiar. + +Suddenly he remembered that his mommy always told him if ever he got lost to look for oxygen. He stopped crying and started to look around. He saw a place that was full of oxygen. He ran to it and in it he found his mommy. + +She was so happy to see him. She hugged him tight and said: "I was so worried, but I knew you would be okay." They hugged each other for a long time, and then she said: "Let's go home now." + +He hung his head, feeling a bit guilty. His mommy said softly: "It's okay, we all lose our way sometimes". He smiled and knew that everything was going to be alright. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ann. She was three years old and loved to play. One day Ann saw something very strange. It looked like a jug, but it was very big. Ann wanted to know what was inside the jug so she walked over to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, a voice came from inside the jug. It said "Hello, my name is Mandy." Ann was so surprised! She asked Mandy what she was doing inside the jug. Mandy replied that she was very bored, so she had snuck inside the fake jug as a way to have some fun. + +Ann thought that was a great idea and asked Mandy if she could play with her. Mandy said yes and the two girls began to have a lot of fun. When their mothers saw them, they were shocked and had lots of questions. + +The mothers quickly got over their shock and decided to introduce each other. They became good friends and Ann and Mandy played together all the time. Even after Mandy moved away, Ann still thought about the day she first met Mandy inside the fake jug. +Once, there was a young boy named Joe who didn't feel well. He had a fever, so his mommy took out the thermometer and checked his temperature. It was very hot, which meant he was sick. + +His mommy brought out some medicine and gave it to Joe. He drank it, and then lay in bed very still. + +The next day, Joe felt much better. His fever had gone away and he was starting to heal. + +For the rest of the day, Joe rested and watched some boring cartoons. But, even though it was boring, it helped him heal. With a bit of rest and some help from his mommy, he was all better soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy. +He was three years old and usually very well behaved. +One day, Jimmy wanted to go out and explore. He wanted to do something different. +He had never seen a lime before and was very curious. + +So, Jimmy's mom took him to the store to get a lime. The store was very busy, with lots of people and things to look at. There were so many things to see and learn about. + +Jimmy was so excited to pick up a lime! But, his mom reminded him to be extra careful, because the store was very busy and he could get hurt if he didn't behave. So, Jimmy promised to stay close to his mom and be careful. + +When they got home, Jimmy was so excited to show everyone his lime! He squeezed it and it smelled so sweet. He understood that he had to behave and be careful with it, as it was special and a new experience for him. + +Jimmy had a lot of fun that day, learning about limes and being a good boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to wander. He always liked to explore and see what he could find. One day, the sky was cloudy and it was getting dark. The little boy became worried because he knew a storm was coming. + +But instead of running for cover, the little boy decided to wander. He was careful and started walking slowly and carefully. He looked around and watched the thunder and lightning, and then he heard a loud noise. He became scared, but he still kept wandering. + +Finally, the little boy noticed a big, tall tree. He knew it would be a safe place during the storm, so he quickly ran to shelter under it. After the storm passed, the little boy thanked the big, tall tree for keeping him safe. He was happy and resumed his wanderings. +Once there was a great square. Inside this square lived a family of four. They were a dad, mum, and two sisters. One day, dad said to the two sisters "Let's go for a walk around the square." The two sisters said yes and followed dad around the square. They saw lots of wonderful things, like trees and birds. Then they saw a rabbit hopping around. The two sisters asked dad if they could go and see the rabbit. Dad said yes, so the two sisters ran over and said hello. The rabbit replied in a squeaky voice and the sisters thought it was so funny. The rabbit told them it was looking for a tiny square. Dad replied that he knew where they could find one and they followed him to the other side of the square. They found a tiny square, and the rabbit was so happy! Dad said it was great that the rabbit had found its own square and the sisters agreed. They said goodbye to the rabbit and went home, feeling very excited about what they had seen on their adventure around the square. +Jim was walking in the park one day. Suddenly, he saw a huge cross with a generous gift on top. He jumped for joy! Jim was so excited. He ran over and picked up the gift. It was a beautiful shiny toy! He was happy to have it. + +He could not wait to take it home. He jumped and skipped all the way. When he got back, he showed his mom the generous gift. She was surprised and happy. She hugged him and thanked him for the surprise. + +Later that day, Jim was back in the park, playing with his toy. He saw some children playing a game in the grass. He watched them for a while. Then, he ran over and joined them. Everyone laughed as Jim jumped and jumped, chasing the kids around. It was a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a flea. He liked to get into all sorts of messy trouble. But he always had a lot of fun! + +One day, the flea was playing by a tree when he heard a snap. He quickly looked around, but he couldn't see what had made the noise. He hopped up and down, but he couldn't see anything. + +Suddenly, something made another snap. Then, the flea heard a laugh. He looked up and saw a bird up in the tree. The bird was grinning at him. He had been playing a game by making the snaps with his beak. + +The flea laughed and they both had a lot of fun playing together. They made snaps and ran around in circles, jumping and hopping all over the place. The messier it was, the more fun they had. + +Finally, when the sun began to set, the flea said goodbye to his new friend and thanked him for the fun game. Then, he hopped off into the sunset, looking forward to more fun-filled messy adventures. +Jill woke up, feeling cheerful. She put on her favourite dress and went to find her brothers. She found them by the wire fence, playing and laughing together. Each day, her brothers and she would come to the fence and increase the fun. + +Sometimes they would take turns bouncing a ball on it, to make it higher and higher. And when that wasn't exciting enough, they would run around the wire and make funny faces at each other. Jill's brothers sounded like monkeys, and that always made Jill laugh. + +Today, Jill's brothers had a wonderful surprise - they had brought a ladder! Jill was so excited to be able to climb the fence and have a new adventure. She climbed the ladder, then ran and jumped onto the fence. She wiggled along it and laughed as higher and higher she went. + +Eventually, Jill reached the top. She was so high and she could see more than ever before. Everywhere she looked, she could see green fields and cheerful flowers. She waved to her brothers below and they called out "Goodbye, Jill!" + +Jill smiled and waved back. She was so happy that she had increased her adventures at the wire fence today. +Once upon a time there was a charming mountain. It was so big and so tall. Everyday the clouds gathered around the mountain, clapping. They applauded the mountain for how big and tall it was. + +Then one day, a little girl came along. She wanted to climb the mountain. Every step she took, the clouds applauded. As she got closer to the top, the clouds clapped even louder. + +Finally, the little girl made it to the top. She was so happy and she waved to the clouds. The clouds cheered and clapped, louder and louder. + +At the end of the day, the little girl ran down the mountain, smiling. The clouds clapped and the mountain smiled down on her. The little girl and the mountain were the best of friends. +One day, a very special puppy arrived. He was brown and white and very stubborn. Everyone in the house was very excited to meet the new puppy. + +The little girl was the most excited of all. She hugged the puppy and gave him lots of love and cuddles. She named him Fluffy and he soon became her best friend. + +The little girl and Fluffy would always go for walks together. Fluffy loved running through the grass, chasing after balls, and jumping around like crazy. + +One day, the little girl and Fluffy didn't come home from their walk. After some time, they finally arrived completely covered in mud! But even though they were muddy, the little girl and Fluffy were both very happy. +A kayak was sitting on the beach. It was bright yellow and shiny. Two children wanted to go for a ride. + +The bigger kid had never been in a kayak before. They were both very excited. But the bigger kid was a bit scared too. + +The smaller kid was patient with their friend. They helped the bigger kid get into the kayak and said, "Don't worry! You'll have so much fun!" + +So the bigger kid was brave and they moved off in the kayak. They felt wobbly but they kept on paddling. They had a wonderful time and you could see them laughing and smiling as they moved across the lake. + +When the ride was done, the kids had to remove the kayak from the water. They were a bit tired from paddling but they managed it together. They were so happy and the bigger kid said they would definitely go kayaking again soon. +Once there was a girl. She was three years old and loved puzzles. She had a puzzle with lots of different shapes. + +One day the girl wanted to play with her puzzle outside. She took the smelly puzzle to the garden and spread it out on the grass. + +Suddenly, the girl saw a bee flying near her. The bee looked angry and it was coming closer! + +The girl did not want to get stung, so she sprayed some water from a bottle to chase the bee away. It worked and the bee flew away. + +The girl was very happy and went back to playing with her smelly puzzle in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very careful. She was always looking around. One day, she saw something. It was a sparkly, shiny thing. She went closer to take a look. + +When she got there, she was surprised to see that it was a mine. It was full of colorful stones. She reached out to pick a few. Suddenly, a voice said: "Be careful. Don't touch". She looked around but no one was there. + +She was wondering what to do when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see a kind-looking man. He said, "Let me help you. I can show you how to make that mine yours." + +She smiled at the man and thanked him for the help. With his help, the mine became hers. She was so happy. She was excited to learn how to be careful and make sure the mine was just hers. + +The little girl smiled to herself. Her mine was safe and happy. She learned so much and was thankful for the help that the kind man gave her. +Once there was a little boy. He was walking on the beach. It was hot and he felt the sun on his back. He looked down and saw something strange in the sand beneath his feet. It was huge! He thought it looked like a shell. + +He picked it up and the sand fell away. It was a huge shell! He was so excited. He kept it close and kept walking on the beach. He realized how much he liked walking on the sand. He thought about how he could play with it since it was so big. + +He thought he could take it home, so he held it close. When he reached home, he asked his mom if he could keep it. She said yes and he was so happy. He thought about how much fun he would have with his new shell. + +He had found the perfect thing. The huge shell was a great find and it made him very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Susie. She liked to write, and she loved going to the field. The field was open and big, and it was covered in tall, bright green grass. + +Susie would sit and write in the field. She wrote about the birds that flew overhead, the flowers she would find growing, and the clouds she saw in the sky. She wrote about the colors of the sunset, and she wrote about the butterflies that fluttered by. + +Susie was always so happy when she wrote in the field. She felt so free, like she could do anything. She would take joy in all the simple things around her. + +One day, she decided to write a special story about the open field. She wrote about the beauty of everything she saw, and the way the wind felt on her face. She sat and wrote until the sun began to set, and it felt like the field was just as happy as she was. + +When the sun finally set, Susie knew her story was finished. She packed up her things and started walking home, but she always looked back and thought of the field. She knew she would come back and write again soon. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He was only 3 years old and liked to explore the world around him. + +One day, Tom was playing in the garden when he noticed a strange root sticking out from the ground. He was curious and decided to dig it up. + +As he dug deeper and deeper, he started to feel a bit scared. Soon, he was almost shoulder deep in the hole and a cold wind made him shiver. + +Suddenly a creepy creature emerged from the hole holding the root. Its eyes were wide and it looked very fearful. Tom was too scared to move or make a sound. + +The creature stayed there for a few moments, then it put the root in its mouth and disappeared back into the hole. + +Tom was relieved but very scared at the same time. He ran to his mum and told her all about the strange creature. From that day on, Tom was always a bit more careful when playing in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy wanting to play on a hill. But, his mom told him to ignore the hill and instead stay at home. + +The little boy was sad and ignorant. He didn't understand why he couldn't play on the hill. He wanted to explore, but his mom kept telling him to ignore it. + +Finally, he asked his dad why his mom wanted him to ignore the hill. His dad explained that the hill was too high and too dangerous. The little boy was sad, but he knew his dad was right. So, he kept ignoring the hill and stayed safe at home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful flower. It was pink and soft and it smelled nice. Every morning when the sunshine came, the flower would bloom and make the garden smell yummy. + +One day, the flower was feeling sad. It was because the wind had blown in a smelly flower. It was big and yellow and it had a bad smell. + +The pink flower was very mad. So it decided to tell the smelly flower to go away. But the smelly flower didn't listen. + +Then the sun went down and the moon came up. The moon made the smelly flower go away. The pink flower was very happy and smiled! The garden smelled sweet again and everyone was happy. +The sun was setting. The sky was cloudy and gloomy. +Bob was playing in his room. He wanted to balance things on his finger. He took a few small blocks and tried to balance them but he failed. +Bob was getting frustrated, so decided to sing a soothing song. He sang his favorite song over and over again. +After a few minutes of singing, Bob was feeling much better. He tried balancing the blocks again. This time, he was successful! He felt so proud of himself. +Bob was happy because he managed to balance the blocks, and he felt relaxed from singing his song. +Once there was a girl named Amy. Every day, the little girl would hear a bell ring. The sound made her smile and dance. + +One day when she heard the bell, she decided to follow it. She walked down the street and soon saw someone selling yogurt. + +The yogurt was a mild yellow color, and it smelled good. Amy couldn’t wait to taste it. She asked the seller for a pot of yogurt, and the seller smiled. + +He gave her a pot of yogurt and she was very happy. She ate the yogurt and it tasted so delicious. Amy was so glad she followed the ringing bell. She smiled and danced all the way home. +One morning Daddy woke up early and said to his daughter, "Let's go for a walk". His daughter smiled and clapped her hands. She was very ready for an exercise. Daddy took her hand and they walked together and talked about the birds in the sky. They saw a squirrel running around and a big dog chasing it. The little girl laughed. Daddy encouraged her and said, "Yes, this is so much fun! Let's go a bit further". They walked and Daddy kept encouraging her. She smiled and was having a great time. After a while they arrived home and the little girl was exhausted but happy. Daddy gave her a big hug and said, "You did great, my little one. You have been so brave and ready." +Once there was a boy and a girl who were best friends. Every day they would play together, but one day they had a quarrel. + +The boy wanted to go to the store and buy a toy, but the girl said it was too expensive. The price was too high for them. The boy said it was only a little bit of money, but the girl said it was too much. + +They argued for a long time, and it was terrible. Finally, the boy said he would give the girl some of his money so they could both buy the toy. + +In the end, they bought the toy and they were happy again. As they played with the toy, they never argued again. +Once upon a time, there was a theater. It was a very nice place with lots of shiny lights and nice things to look at. Everyone liked going there, but one day something bad happened. All the lights went out, and the theater became dark and dead. + +Suddenly, a big noise came from outside. Everywhere, people were running and screaming. Everyone was scared and didn't know what was happening. Then, the people realized a monster was coming. Everyone was so scared, and they tried to stop the monster. + +But the monster was too strong, and it was going to destruction the theater. Everyone was very sad, but then something extraodrinary happened. A brave man came and fought the monster away. The monster left and couldn't hurt anyone or prevent the theater from being destroyed. Everyone was so happy! + +From then on, the brave man was known as the hero who prevented the theater from destruction. The theater was saved, and everyone went there again to have fun. +Once upon a time there were two kitties named Tom and Sally. Tom and Sally were very close friends and they liked to go on adventures together. + +One day they decided they were going to go flying. So they packed up some sandwiches and drinks, and ran out the door! + +They ran and ran until they got to the field by the big tree. They sat down and looked up. Up above was the big blue sky. They both smiled. + +Tom said, "Let's rush up and see the clouds!" So they did. They jumped and jumped until they were high up in the sky. + +The view was amazing! The clouds were puffy and white, and the sun shone bright and hot. But something even more special was in the sky - a popular flying machine. + +Tom and Sally waved to the people inside the machine and soon enough, the people waved back. They all laughed and waved until the flying machine flew away. + +Tom and Sally smiled and held hands. They both knew that their adventure had been one of the most popular ones ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was a polite, young boy who loved exploring. One day, he decided to go for a walk. He came to a vine covered field and spent his time exploring. + +Tommy found a wheelbarrow, so he decided to use it to load the vine into. He filled it with vine and then wheeled it away. He was so proud of himself for being so polite and helpful. + +Tommy wheeled the wheelbarrow through the village, and everybody was very happy to see him. They all thanked him for being so polite and for helping them collect the vine. + +They load the wheelbarrow onto a truck and drove it away. Tommy waved goodbye as the truck drove away. He was so happy that he was able to help. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl called Bess. She was three-years-old, very intelligent and loved to explore. One day, Bess was outside playing when she noticed something strange - the sky was full of ash! + +Bess was very curious about the ash, so she decided to find out more. She asked her mum if she could carry some of the ash home. Her mum said yes and Bess carefully put some of the ash into a little jar. + +When they got back home, they looked at the ash together. Bess asked her mum why it was in the sky and her mum told her all about how volcanoes erupt and send ash high into the air. Bess was amazed! + +She kept the jar of ash so she could show her family and friends. Then, Bess took the jar to school and showed her teacher. She was so happy to show off her very own ash! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to sail in a big boat. He loved the feeling of the wind in his face and the spray of the waves against his skin. Every time he sailed, he made lots of special memories. + +One day, he sailed far out to sea. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the boat started to drift. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move the boat. He felt helpless and scared. + +But then a beautiful magical fish swam up and said to him, "Let me help you." The fish blew on the sails and the wind pushed hard, taking the boat back to shore. The boy was so happy! + +He thanked the magical fish and promised to always remember the day he was helped by his friend. With that, the fish swam off, leaving the boy to make lots of new memories on the sea. +Once upon a time there was a stick. He was very lonely, walking around all by himself. He had no friends or family to play with. He really wanted to find someone to have fun with. + +He didn’t know where to start, but then he had an idea. He heard of a crazy person who knew a lot of people. So he decided to ask this crazy person for help. + +He found the person and asked if he could recommend someone to be his friend. The crazy person laughed, then said of course! He told the stick to look for a tall person with brown hair. + +The stick was so excited. He began to look for the person but he didn’t know where to start. He walked and walked, then finally he saw someone who looked like the one the crazy person had described! + +The stick ran over to the person and asked if they wanted to be friends. The person said yes! They had so much fun together. + +The stick was so happy and he had the crazy person to thank. He knew he would always recommend the crazy person if someone else ever needed help. +Johnny and his mom were eating breakfast. Johnny had some toast and juice. Johnny looked at his mom and asked, "Can I have more toast?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can." She got up and put some more toast in the toaster. + +Johnny watched as the toast popped up out of the toaster. His mom put the toast on a plate and gave it to him. Johnny was so excited he jumped up and said, "Thank you!" + +His mom laughed and said, "You're welcome, Johnny. But make sure to chew your food before you swallow!" + +Johnny felt a bit embarrassed but he did what his mom said. He chewed his toast slowly and then swallowed it. After breakfast, Johnny and his mom went outside to play. +Daddy and Mommy had a surprise for little Simon. They brought him a little fluffy cat. Simon was so happy, he loved the cat so much. He named him Captain. + +Simon and Captain had lots of fun together. They played chasing games, napped side by side in the sun and cuddled up together. Simon was so grateful to have a pet to love. + +Every night before he went to bed, Simon kissed Captain goodnight and said "I love you". And every morning when Simon woke up, Captain was snuggled up right there beside him. + +Simon was very happy to have a furry friend to love. His family was very grateful to have such a delightful little pet in the house. Simon was grateful too, because he now had someone to love. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to go to the sea. So she put her shoes on and started to follow the path to the beach. + +Before long, she could see the sea. It was so wide and blue. But when she got closer, there was another girl playing with something shiny in the sand. + +The little girl was jealous and wanted to play as well. So she ran down to the beach and picked up something shiny. It was a shell! She was so happy. + +The girls began to play in the sand together. And before long, the little girl had forgotten about being jealous. From then on, she followed her new friend to the beach every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a nice nation, full of happy people. Everyone liked to help each other and share with each other. + +One day, the people noticed that the nation was feeling a bit hungry. They looked everywhere for food, but couldn't find anything. + +The people thought very hard about what to do. Finally, after much thinking, an idea came to them. They decided to share what they had. They shared all the apples, bread, and cheese that they had. + +Soon all the hungry people in the nation had enough to eat. They smiled and thanked each other for sharing. Everyone was happy! + +And from then on, the people in the nation shared with each other whenever they were feeling hungry. + +The end! +Mandy was playing in the park. She had a big box with her. Inside the box there was a colorful chess game. Mandy opened the box and carefully took out the chess pieces. She put the pieces on the ground and watched them carefully. + +The sun was shining and the pieces were very colorful. The rooks were yellow and the bishops were blue. The knights were green and the kings and queens were red. Mandy watched the pieces, her eyes wide with excitement. + +The game began. Mandy took the yellow pawn but it was hard to remember the rules. She watched the other pieces, learning their moves. Mandy was so focused on the game that she forgot about the time. + +Soon it was time to go home. Mandy put the pieces away and carefully packed the box. The colorful chess game was back inside and she looked forward to playing it again soon. +The sun was shining high in the sky. Then suddenly it started to rain. The drops of water fell from the sky, covering everything in sight. + +The little girl giggled and twirled around in the rain. She danced and sang with the raindrops. Suddenly, a cold wind blew past. + +The little girl felt a chill and quickly ran inside. She found herself standing in a dark, cold tunnel. She didn't know where it would lead. + +The little girl slowly edged her way through the tunnel and the darkness seemed to get bigger and bigger. But then, suddenly, the tunnel opened up and the little girl saw a bright, colorful rainbow. + +The little girl grinned as the sun shone down on her. The rain may have been cold, but it had also found her a beautiful rainbow. +Once upon a time a little boy went on a trip with his animals. Everywhere they went they would discover something new. One day they all came to a big river. They looked around and saw a bridge, but it looked old and broken. + +The little boy wondered how to get across the river. Then he had a great idea! He decided to build a bridge. So he and the animals started to work. They all gathered the sticks and stones they could find and started to build the bridge. + +After lots of work, the bridge was finished! The bridge was strong and reliable. The animals and the little boy were very happy. They could now cross the river whenever they wanted. + +The little boy taught his animals that when you discover something new, you can use it to make something great. +Jack and Jill were best friends. Every day they would play together near the big tree. One day, they were walking in the meadow when they saw something very special. There were small palm trees growing near the big tree. They had never seen such things before! + +Jack and Jill got very excited and ran to the palms. They hugged the palms and Jill even started to tear off its leaves. Jack thought it was so funny that he joined in. They both had so much fun tearing off the palm leaves. + +Suddenly, Jill noticed a playful little monkey sitting on a branch of the big tree nearby. She waved to the monkey and Jack joined in. They waved to the monkey and it waved back. They were so excited that they jumped up and down, laughing and clapping their hands. + +Jack and Jill waved goodbye to the playful monkey before they ran off to the next adventure. They were so happy and excited to see something new together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was very happy and always up for an adventure. + +One day, Mia wanted to bring along something special with her on an adventure. She went to an old store and found a beautiful frame. She carried it carefully back home. + +At home, Mia put the frame up on the wall. She was very proud. Her mom looked at it and said "Mia, that frame looks amazing!". + +However, a few days later, Mia noticed that the frame was starting to get a bit dirty. She was too ashamed to tell her mom. + +So, Mia decided to carry the frame back to the old store. But when she got there, the store was all closed up. Mia was very sad. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was an old goose. The goose liked to rock on a big chair in the barnyard. Every day, the goose rocked in the chair, always taking an afternoon nap. One day, while the goose was rocking, something unexpected happened. A little girl, who was only three years old, came walking up to the old goose. The girl wanted to give the old goose a big hug. The goose let the little girl touch it, so the girl hugged the goose for a very long time. From that day on, the old goose and the little girl were best friends. They rocked in the chair together every day and the little girl fed the old goose lots of delicious treats. +Maggie was always excited when her mommy made sauce. Today was even more special because her mommy said it was going to be rich sauce. The rich sauce made Maggie's tummy rumble and she could hardly wait. + +Maggie watched as her mommy stirred the sauce and added some special spices. Then her mommy told her it was time to sign. Maggie got out her special marker and began to sign on the pot of sauce. She signed a funny face and made her mommy laugh. + +When the sauce had finished cooking it was so yummy. Maggie tasted it first and said it was the best sauce she ever had. + +Maggie loved rich sauce and she was happy her mommy made it for her. Now she knew what she wanted for dinner every day. +It was getting dark. Mary was playing outside. Suddenly, Mary heard a loud scream. She was very fearful. She looked around and saw a big, scary chicken. The chicken was hopping and squawking. Mary started to cry. She wanted to go back inside. + +The chicken saw Mary and started to run after her. Mary screamed and ran towards her house. She ran as fast as she could but the chicken was too fast. She reached the door and slammed it shut. She was safe! + +Inside the house, Mary was still scared. She went to her Mum and hugged her. Then they both laughed. Mary was glad to be safe again. Now she knew not to go outside when it was getting dark! +Once upon a time, there was a boy and his dog. The boy was sad because he had been frustrated trying to do something all day. He knew he couldn't do it, so he decided to go for a walk in the park with his dog. + +Suddenly, the boy accidentally bumped into someone walking in the other direction. The person fell down and their skull split open. Blood started spilling out. The boy was so scared and didn’t know what to do. + +His dog started barking and he quickly ran to get help. When the police arrived they took the person to the hospital. The boy and his dog felt relief. + +The boy was so thankful that his dog had been there to help. From then on, the boy was much less frustrated and always knew that his dog would be there for him. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was very impatient and loved to sing. One day, she walked into the living room and saw an ashtray on the table. She was curious and wanted to know what it was for. + +She asked her mom what it was and her mom showed her how to sign. She taught Amy how to sign with her hands. + +Amy was so excited. She practiced and practiced until she could sign as well as her mom. + +Once she had learned how to sign, she wanted to use the ashtray too. She asked her mom what it was for and her mom said it was for putting out cigarettes. + +Amy was so proud of herself. She had learned how to sign and was now learning how to use the ashtray. She was so proud of all of her new skills. She was no longer an impatient little girl - she was an independent learner! +Once there was a girl. She loved to count. Every day she would find things to count. She would count the ducks swimming in the lake and the apples in the basket. One day she saw a loop. It was a big and strange loop. It was so big that she could fit inside it. + +The girl started to count the loop. She found it was easy to count the loops and soon she had finished counting them all. As she breathed out a deep breath, she knew that counting the loop was serious business. + +Once she was done, she started to make a big loop of her own. She put lots of energy into it and found she could make a bigger and better loop. Soon enough, the girl had made a loop and began to count it all over again. She was very satisfied with her new loop and smiled from ear to ear. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her little three year old girl. The mommy decided that they should visit their grandpa's house. They both put on their shoes and jumped in the car. + +When they arrived Grandpa was happy to see them. "Come in!" he said. Together they went inside. Grandpa had made a messy lunch and after they ate, Grandpa showed the little girl his special fork. It was shiny and sparkled in the sun. + +The little girl wanted to take it home with her, as a souvenir. So Grandpa said "Yes, you can take it home, but only if you promise to take good care of it". The little girl promised and hugged her grandpa goodbye before returning to their car. + +The visit had been a wonderful one. She loved her grandpa and the fork was a lovey reminder of her visit. + +The End +Once there was a mule called Lucy. Every day Lucy would turn and turn, walking around her patch of land. It was her own special place, and she was very happy. + +One day, Lucy heard something noisy. She stopped to take a look and saw a tractor coming towards her. She was a bit scared at first but then the tractor stopped and someone hopped off. + +The person had an apple for Lucy and said, "Would you like to come for a ride?" Lucy said, "Yes!" and hopped on. + +The person and the mule then turned, taking a ride around the farm. Lucy loved it - the wind blowing in her face and the sun on her back. It was a lot of fun! + +Eventually it was time to go home, so the person and Lucy turned and headed back. + +"Thank you!" Lucy said, as they reached her patch of land. She was so glad she had gone for the ride and went back to her special place feeling cheered up. +Turning and turning she carried on with life, happy in her own noisy little way. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Molly. Molly loved eating pasta. Every day she would run to the kitchen and grab a plate of pasta. + +Today, she ran so fast that she almost hurt herself. She rushed to the kitchen and grabbed a plate of pasta. She was so excited to eat it. + +But when she sat down to eat it, she found out it was too hard. Molly was very sad. She tried to cut it with a knife and fork, but it was too hard. + +Suddenly, Molly had a great idea. She ran to her Mom and asked her for help. Her Mom found a rolling pin and rolled the pasta until it was softer. + +Molly was so happy! She rushed back to the kitchen and ate all of the soft pasta. The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Ben. Ben was a very busy boy because he was always doing things. One day, he was feeling very hungry. He went over to the kitchen, and saw a big cookie on the table. Ben was so happy! He wanted to eat the cookie right away. + +Ben's mum was in the kitchen too. She could see that Ben wanted the cookie so she said, "Ben, if you want the cookie, you must say 'please'. Ben was very excited, so he said, "Please!" + +His mum said, "Okay Ben, you may have the cookie, but you have to listen to me. I want you to eat it slowly and not make a mess!" Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mum". + +Ben carefully picked up the cookie and started to eat it. His mum was very proud of him. She said, "Good job Ben! You remembered to order nicely and listened to me! Now go outside and play". Ben smiled and ran outside to play. +Once, there was a girl named Jane. She was three years old, and she loved to play. One day, Jane was feeling a bit naughty. She wanted to do something to make her mom angry. + +So, she stood on a chair and reached up to the top of the kitchen cupboard. When Jane opened the cupboard, she saw a jar of cookies. She knew she was not allowed to take them. + +But Jane was determined. She stood on her tippy toes and reached as high as she could. Her mom saw and shouted in a harsh voice. Jane jumped down from the chair, her head spinning. She was scared, but she was also a bit excited. + +Jane's mom sternly told her that she was not allowed to reach for things that were too high. No matter how much she wanted them. Jane nodded and quietly went back to her room to play. +Once upon a time, there was a country. It was so clean and nice. All the animals were happy. One day, there was a big storm. The lightning and thunder made the animals so scared. But then the sun rose in the sky. All the animals were so happy to see the sun. It was nice and warm again. Suddenly, a rainbow appeared and it spread across the country. Everyone was so excited to see the rainbow! The animals danced and the flowers smiled. Finally, the country was happy and clean again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy's mom gave her a special whistle. It was very expensive but mom said it could save Daisy. + +One day, Daisy and her mom took a walk in the park. Daisy was very happy and she kept whistling her special whistle. Suddenly she heard a loud bang and Daisy was scared. + +Then, Daisy remembered the whistle! She quickly blew on it as loud as she could. Her mom heard it and ran to Daisy. Daisy was safe! + +The whistle was expensive but it saved Daisy from being scared. From that day on, Daisy always kept her whistle close by. +Once upon a time there was a doctor named Doctor Jones. Doctor Jones had a tough job; she had to complete lots of work every day. + +One day, Doctor Jones got a surprise. She met an old friend and he told her about a special job. If she completed the job, she would get lots of money. + +Doctor Jones was so excited. She wanted to do the job, but it was really tough. She worked for hours and hours, but she just couldn't complete it. + +But then one day, her luck changed and Doctor Jones finally completed the job! She was so happy and proud of herself. The money she got was enough to buy a new house! + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Jimmy was 3 years old and he loved to play outside. One day, his dad took him to the park. He was so excited when he saw all the slides, swings and he even saw a big hill. His dad said, "that looks like a lot of fun, let's go up the hill and slide down". + +Jimmy nodded and he pushed his feet as he ran up the hill. He saw a very big slide at the top so he waited while his dad went first. "Ready!" shouted his dad and he pushed off the slide. + +Jimmy went next and he screamed with joy as he went down the slide. He felt really fast and really happy! At the bottom of the hill, there was a huge splash park which made him even more excited. + +Jimmy ran to the splash park and his dad said, "Remember to take a healthy pass between activities". Jimmy nodded and took deep breaths between splashing and swimming around the water. He was so busy having so much fun. + +The more Jimmy played, the more he learned how to push himself. He was getting stronger and healthier and he was so proud of himself. Jimmy had a wonderful day of playing at the park! +Once there was a little girl who lived in a house with a porch. Everyday she would go out on the porch and play. One day, it was really hot and dry outside. The little girl wanted to find something to do to have fun. She carefully looked around the porch. Suddenly, she had an idea! She decided to build a sand castle. She used her little hands to dig in the dry sand and build a castle. She was very proud of what she had made. + +After she was done, she remembered that she had to mind her parents. She went inside, but she was already thinking about going back out on the porch and playing in the sand again. +Once upon a time, there was a skeleton. It was very playful and liked to run around. But one day, it started to suffer. It had aching bones and no energy. It tried to play, but it just couldn't find the strength. As it kept suffering, the skeleton became sad and lonely. + +Lucky for the skeleton, it soon made a new friend. It was a fluffy rabbit. The rabbit was so playful and happy. It cheered up the skeleton and made it laugh. Every day, the rabbit and the skeleton ran and played together. The skeleton's bones didn't ache any more and it felt happy and strong. + +Finally, the skeleton was free from suffering. It played with the rabbit forever and always felt good. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She put on her hat, grabbed a pan and stepped outside. All of a sudden she spotted an enormous pan. It was so big that it reached up to the clouds! + +The girl was curious and wanted to meet the pan. She cautiously walked up to it and asked in a small voice, "Hello, can I meet you?" The pan was so big that it couldn't hear her. So the little girl got closer and said again, "Can I meet you?" + +The pan said "Yes!" in a deep voice. The girl was so excited to meet the pan. The two of them talked and played together for hours. The little girl had the best day of her life. + +The girl asked the pan if they could meet again. The pan said it would be happy to have them visit anytime. The little girl waved goodbye and thanked the pan for the wonderful day. She took the pan home with her and smiled as she thought of their new friendship. +Maggie and her family were organizing their vacation. They wanted it to be perfect! Maggie helped by picking out clothes and toys to take along. Everyone was so excited! + +At last, their vacation was ready to begin. They jumped in the car and drove away. Maggie's parents worked hard to make their vacation perfect. They visited a special park, went to the beach and ate lots of yummy food. + +Maggie enjoyed herself so much on vacation. Everywhere she went was lots of fun. She played games with her parents, tried new food and made special memories. + +When it was time to go home, Maggie felt sad. Her perfect vacation was over. But she was excited to start planning the next one! +Once upon a time there was a very large girl. She had lots of makeup in all different colors. One day, she was getting ready to go outside and she was putting on her makeup. She had put on one of the colors when she noticed something moving in her room. + +She quickly pointed to the corner and saw a little mouse. She was scared at first, but then she realized that the mouse was just as scared as she was. The mouse was shaking and looked very frightened. + +The little girl softly said, "It's ok, mouse. You can come out, I won't hurt you." The mouse slowly crept out of the corner and looked up at the large girl. The girl stretched out her hand and the mouse slowly walked up and sniffed it. + +The girl smiled and said, "See? You don't need to be scared. You can stay here if you want." + +The mouse stayed there with the little girl and they became good friends. Every day the girl would point to something new in the room and the mouse would come over to explore it. + +They became such good friends that the girl wouldn't even attempt to put on her makeup without the mouse standing by. After all, everything is more fun when you have a friend to enjoy it with! +Once there was a little girl named Sophia. Sophia liked to design everything. She liked to imagine what she could make using her toys, paper and pencils. + +One day, Sophia was playing in the park. She saw a fluffy bunny hopping around the trees. Sophia wanted to design something special for the bunny. She reached into her pocket and found some carrots. She carefully placed a carrot in the middle of the grass and then drew a big circle around it. + +The bunny hopped over to the carrot and began to eat it. Sophia was so happy with what she had designed! She was so pleased that she hugged the bunny so tightly. + +The bunny looked scared at first but then he hugged Sophia back. It was a very careful hug. Sophia thanked the bunny and promised to come back soon with more carrots to design with. And she did just that. +Once upon a time there lived a boy named Jack. He was 3 years old and lived in a big city. His parents wanted to teach him to march in time with the music. Every day, they took him to the park and tried to teach him. But Jack was very fearful and just could not do it. His parents tried very hard to show him, but nothing seemed to work. + +Finally, his mom had an idea. She took Jack to the zoo and told him to march like the animals. He watched some zebras marching in the fields and listened to their hooves on the ground. He tried to copy them and before long he was marching in time with the music. + +Jack was so proud of himself and his parents could not have been happier. From then on, every time he heard music he would march along, just like the zebras at the zoo had taught him. +Once upon a time, in a far away jungle, there lived a purple monkey. He loved swinging through the trees and eating bananas. Every day he would order his friends to play games with him. One day he noticed a strange noise coming from the top of a nearby hill. + +The monkey ordered his friends to follow him and see what it was. When they reached the top, they found a large purple cow! The cow was lying down and bawling in distress. The monkey ordered his friends to stay and keep an eye on the cow, while he ran off to find help. + +The next day, he came back with a farmer who ordered the cow to stand up. The farmer looked around, checked the cow and told the monkey that the cow was unwell. He said it needed to be taken to his farm. + +So the monkey, the farmer and the cow began the journey back to the farmer's farm. The cow was so thankful to the monkey and his friends for helping to save it. As the cow was walked away, it called out a goodbye to the monkey and the jungle. + +The monkey waved goodbye and watched until the cow and the farmer disappeared over the horizon. He then ordered his friends to follow him back to the jungle. They all enjoyed playing and living in the jungle, now that the purple cow was safe. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. Every day he had to wear pants. But he didn't like them. He would complain about his pants to his mom. He thought they were too itchy. One day, his mom received a surprise in the mail. She gave it to Jack, and it was a pair of very good pants. They were soft and comfortable. Jack was so happy! He thanked his mom and put on the new pants right away. He felt so nice and snug in them. From then on, he never had to complain about his pants again. +Once there was a 3 year old boy named Alex. He had a basketball which he loved to play with. + +One day, Alex was playing basketball with his best friend. But Alex got so excited and accidentally threw the ball too hard. It broke his friend's window! +Alex's friend was really mad. He thought Alex was too careless. + +But Alex said that he was sorry. He said he didn't mean to break the window. He said he would help with money for a new window. + +Alex's friend had to make a decision. Would he be angry with Alex or would he forgive him? + +After a few minutes, Alex's friend decided to forgive Alex. He knew that Alex was only being playful, not careless. He knew that Alex was delicate with his basketball. + +The two friends hugged and Alex was so happy that his friend had forgiven him. From then on, Alex was more careful with his basketball and made sure not to throw it too hard. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He had a big barn, full of animals. One day, he had to pay someone, so he opened the barn. He found a hidden box and opened it. Inside was a surprise. The farmer saw a group of baby ducks. They were jumping around and asking for food. The farmer smiled and gave them all a snack. Then the farmer opened the door and let the ducks run outside. The baby ducks were so happy. They ran around the barn and explored all the different places. As they looked around, they discovered a hidden pond. The ducks had a lot of fun playing in the pond. Finally, the farmer closed the barn door and he and the ducks said goodbye. The ducks were so thankful for the special gift the farmer gave them. +Once upon a time there was a man. He had a black hat and a black coat. On the day he wanted to go on a trip, he got up early. He needed to climb a pass to get to his destination. He went outside and started to climb the steep pass. + +On the way, he saw trees, flowers and rocks. He also saw birds flying in the sky. He kept climbing slowly until he reached the top. He was so happy. He could now see far away. + +When he was ready, he started his journey again. He had a long way to go. The sun was setting and the night was getting cold. He was tired but he kept walking. Eventually, he made it to the end of the pass. He was glad and relieved. + +He had climbed the black pass and made it to his destination. He could now go home and rest. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved adventures. + +One day, Lucy decided she wanted to go to the library. She had been there before but this time she wanted to explore it. + +When she got there, she was amazed by how many books there were! She wanted to hold all of them and read them. She spent her time running around and picking up books to read. After a while, she found a wild book. It had colourful pictures and exciting stories. + +Lucy took the wild book and held it close. She wanted to keep it so she could read it over and over again. She quickly ran out of the library with her wild book in her hand. + +From that day on, Lucy was never without her wild book. She always held it close. Every time she wanted an adventure she would pick up her wild book and imagine all the exciting places it could take her. +Once upon a time there was a little forest. It was very quiet and peaceful. One day, some children came to the forest. They were excited to explore. The children played games and ran around the trees. + +Suddenly, one of the boys tripped and broke a tree branch. The other children were surprised. They had never seen anything like this before! + +The little forest didn't like the broken tree branch. It felt very sad that it was hurt. But the children were kind. They helped to clean up the broken pieces and promised to be more careful. + +The little forest was happy again. The children came back to visit many more times and enjoyed its beauty. The little forest was very glad that the children had promised to take care of it. +Once upon a time there was a bright pin. It was sitting in a field all alone. A three year old child saw the pin and was curious. He stopped to examine it closely. He scrunched up his eyes and looked all around the bright pin. He even picked it up to take a better look. He noticed that it had a pointy end and a round end and was fascinated by its beauty. He put it back down and continued on his way, but the pin stayed in his mind the whole time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore. She wanted to find something new. + +One day she decided to go on an adventure. She looked around and suddenly saw a mixer. She was very excited and had to see it up close. She started to walk towards it, but she soon got tired. + +After a few minutes she finally made it to the mixer. She touched it and it was very cool. She was so happy. She looked inside and saw the buttons and the knobs. She started pressing buttons and turning knobs. She was making a lot of noise and having lots of fun. + +When Jane was all done playing, she was very tired. She put her hands on the mixer one last time and smiled. She was glad she was able to find it and play with it. +Once upon a time, there was an egg. It was thin and shiny. One day, the egg wanted to be even shinier and asked a spider to help. The spider said yes, and took out his polishing cloth. + +He started to polish the egg. He rubbed the polish all over the egg, and it began to shine even brighter. The egg thanked the spider for his help, and asked him to polish it again the next day. + +The spider agreed to come back the next day. Every day, he polished the egg until it was nice and shiny. Everyone was amazed by the egg's beauty. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful girl. She wanted the most beautiful land in the world. + +So, she asked the clouds for help. The clouds said that she must be brave and try her best. + +So, the girl went on a journey. She crossed oceans, flew over mountains, and even ran through a jungle. After many days, she found what she wanted - the most beautiful land! + +The girl was happy. She twirled around and smiled into the sky. The land was now her own, and she was the most graceful person in the world. +Once, there was an old clock that lived in an old house. It was the happiest clock in all of the world! Every day, it cheered and sang to the sun and moon. + +One day, a modern clock moved into the house. The old clock was sad. It could not keep up with the modern clock. The modern clock was so fast! + +But then the modern clock noticed how much the old clock was missing out. When the modern clock went fast, the old clock just watched sadly. + +The modern clock quickly realized it could use its fast time to help the old clock. So each day, the modern clock gave the old clock time. Time to play, time to dance and time to sing. + +The old clock was so happy with all the time it had. The clocks danced and sang together and soon became best friends. They both loved spending time together! +Jack liked to go to the park with his mum. Today they were visiting the park together and Jack saw something new in the playground - a wide, shiny stage! He ran up the stage and it felt so bouncy beneath his feet. He jumped up and down and giggled with delight! + +Then Jack saw two other kids running up the stage too. They showed him how to jump higher and higher, and soon he was flying through the air! It felt amazing to have this much fun. + +When his mum called him to go back home, Jack skipped away from the stage with a huge smile on his face. He couldn't wait to show everyone the cool new trick he had learnt! +John was looking for something special. He went to the bedroom to find it. But what he found was a curtain. It was made of cloth and was quite dry. John liked it very much and took it with him. He went to the garden to search for more things. He found lots of things but he liked the thin curtain the most. + +John went back to the bedroom and hung the curtain on the window. He looked out and saw the sunshine. The warm sunshine made him happy. + +John smiled as he watched the clouds and the birds. He looked at the curtain, it was dry and looked beautiful. + +John was happy with his find and he ran outside to tell his friends what he had found. +Mia was very excited. She was about to do something for the first time. Her teacher had given her a big, bright marker and told her to draw a picture. Mia was a bit scared but she wanted to try. She held the marker in her hand and it made her hand tremble. She slowly began to draw a picture of her favourite teddy bear. The teddy bear was smiling and Mia added some nice colours to her drawing. She soon finished her drawing, and it made her smile. + +Mia proudly showed her drawing to her teacher, who gave her a big hug. Mia was so glad and she felt warm and happy. She looked at the nice drawing on the paper. It was her very first mark! +Once upon a time there was a frightened hanger. He was so scared that he curled up and sat in the corner. He didn't know why he was so scared, but he was. + +One night, a little girl named Emma came into the room. She saw the frightened hanger and smiled. She sat down next to him and said softly, "Don't be scared. I'm here now and nothing bad will happen." + +The hanger felt much better after that. He uncurled himself and sat up straight. He smiled at Emma and they both enjoyed the night together. + +The next morning, Emma took the hanger with her as she left the room. He was still frightened, but with Emma around he felt much safer. From then on, he never had to sit in the corner in fear. He was happy to have a friend and he was always glad to see Emma. +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a couch. The couch was very old and soft. Everyone in the family was spoiled and liked to use the couch all the time. Every day, the family would sit on the couch and watch their favorite shows. + +But one day, something special happened. The family found a new couch that was even more comfy. It had lots of cozy cushions and a big blanket. The family was very excited! + +Now, instead of the old couch, the family sits on the new* one every night. They are so spoiled and happy to have the comfy couch. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a sad boy. He was sitting in the shade all alone and he had tears in his eyes. He was very sad and he wanted to weep. + +Suddenly he heard a noise and he looked up. An old lady was sitting there with a gentle smile on her face. She said to the boy, "Hey there why do you weep? What's wrong?" The boy said he felt sour inside. + +The old lady knew exactly how to help. She offered the boy a sweet piece of fruit and said that it would make him feel better. The boy tried it and he was delighted. He suddenly felt much happier! + +The old lady was so kind and she stayed with the boy in the shade until he had no more tears in his eyes. She then said her goodbyes, leaving the boy feeling much better. He thanked the old lady for bringing sunshine into the shade. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She lived with her mom and dad in a big house. Every day, Jane's mom and dad would hang clothes up outside. Jane wanted to help, so she hung one of her own dresses on the line. It was her favorite dress - it was so pretty and bright yellow. + +One day when Jane was hanging the clothes, she noticed a little bag of rice on the ground nearby. She was curious and picked it up. It was warm and the grains of rice felt so soft in her hands. She took the rice into the house for her mom and dad to see. + +Jane's mom tasted the rice and said it was really good. It was so rich and flavorful. Jane was so happy that she had found it. She asked her mom and dad if she could have some of the rice everyday. They said yes, and every day Jane would hang clothes on the line and eat some of the rich rice. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a group of young people. They wanted to go on a tour to see the world. + +First, they spread out in every direction to look for a way to explore. Then, they found an airplane. They spread out their wings and flew away! + +They soared high in the sky and saw many things. They saw mountains, valleys and rivers. They even saw some animals. + +Soon, their tour was over and they returned home. The young people were very excited about the places they had explored. They were so glad to be home and to tell their friends and family about their adventures. + +The young people spread the word about their amazing tour and told everyone about the amazing things they saw. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little bear who liked to take care of himself. On hot summer days, he liked to have a fan blowing on him to keep him cool. He was very proud of his fan and he took extra care to make sure it was always working perfectly. + +One day, the bear woke up and to his surprise, the fan wasn't working. He looked around and soon saw that it was covered in dust. The bear quickly shook off the dust and cleaned the fan, making sure it was shiny and clean. Then he plugged it in and watched with joy as the fan started to spin. + +The bear put his fan between his paws and enjoyed the cool breeze. He felt so happy and content knowing that he had taken care of his fan. He smiled and went to take a nap. The end. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He liked to go outside and explore. This day he went into the garden. He saw a birdcage sitting on the ground. He walked over and tripped, stumbling on a rock. He put out his hands to catch himself, and the birdcage started to wobble. He quickly grabbed it so it wouldn't fall. + +The birdcage was made of wood and had a mild yellow paint. There were two tiny birds inside, one blue and one yellow. They were chirping and singing away. Sam was so happy. He went back to the house and found some food for the birds. + +He came back to the garden and opened the door to the birdcage. The birds cooed and thanked him with sweet bird songs. After that, every morning Sam would make sure the birds had enough food in their birdcage. He enjoyed watching them very much. He was especially glad that he had stumbled upon them. +Charlie was an orange dancer. Every day he put on his orange costume and started to dance. He would twist and turn, twirl and jump. + +One day his mum wanted him to do something else but Charlie insisted on dancing. He kept dancing around the house and his mum kept saying "No Charlie, you must tidy your room!" But Charlie wouldn't listen. He insisted on dancing. + +Finally Charlie's mum had an idea. "If you don't tidy your room, you can't dance today!", she said. But Charlie still wouldn't listen and he kept on insisting on dancing. + +Then his mum said "I have an idea! You can tidy up your room and then you can have a special dance performance for me!" This made Charlie really excited and he quickly tidied up his room. + +When he finished, he put on his orange costume and danced for his mum. She was so proud of him. + +Every day from then on, Charlie made sure to tidy his room before his dance performances. No matter how much he wanted to dance, he never forgot to tidy up first. +Once, there was a clever girl named Daisy. Daisy loved exploring. Every day she would look for something new to discover. + +One day, Daisy heard a rumbling noise in the hallway. Curious, she followed the sound to an elevator. She had never seen one before. Her eyes got wide wondering what it was. + +All of a sudden, the elevator let out a loud ding. Daisy jumped back, scared. The door opened and a woman and her baby stepped out. + +The woman noticed Daisy and she smiled. She said, "Come and take a ride with me. I'm sure you'll enjoy it." + +Daisy was a little scared, but with the woman's encouragement, she smiled and stepped inside. They went up and up and Daisy heard the rumbling noise again. + +When they reached the top, the door opened and Daisy stepped out. She had just taken her first ride in an elevator! She was so happy and so excited. From that day forth, Daisy thought of the elevator as her special discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn girl named Alice. She was always curious about the world and wanted to learn everything she could! + +One day she decided to examine a glass. She wanted to see what it looked like up close. She bent down and peered inside of it. She moved it around and looked at it from all sides. + +Alice thought it looked really cool. But soon she noticed something strange. Instead of seeing her reflection, there was a magical world inside the glass! She was amazed! + +Alice wanted to explore the glass world but it seemed so far away. She was stubborn though, and she wasn't going to give up. She found a way to make the world bigger so she could climb inside. + +Alice's adventure then started! She explored the world inside the glass, discovering many wonderful new things. + +Finally, she was able to show her friends the magical world inside the glass. They were all amazed, and they admired Alice's fine skill of examining things. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends; one was big and one was small. The small one was called Little Sam. One day, they wanted to play a game together. Little Sam had a small game he wanted to share with his friend. Little Sam had a lot of fun playing the small game with his friend. They laughed and danced and sang. They were so excited! After a while, they got tired of playing the game and both said bye to each other. Little Sam was very happy because he got to share his small game with his best friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was collecting things. She had a bucket and whenever she saw something special, she put it in the bucket. One day, she saw a jar of glue. It was an ordinary jar, with an ordinary lid. She was so happy! She knew glue was a special thing. She put it in the bucket, and she ran home to show her mommy. + +When they got home, the little girl was so excited to use the glue. She used it to glue paper and cardboard together. She made a paper house and glued the pieces together to make it strong. + +When the paper house was finished, she showed it to her mommy. She was so proud. Mommy said it was beautiful, and the little girl had done such a good job collecting the glue. She was so happy and proud. + +The little girl and her mommy kept the paper house forever, so the little girl would never forget the first time she collected glue. +John saw a cute little puppy walking down the street. Its fur was smooth and shiny. He wanted to carry the puppy so he could take it to a shelter. He quickly ran over and softly scooped the puppy into his arms. + +The puppy felt so safe and secure in John's arms. He was so happy to be held and he made tiny puppy sounds as they both walked together. + +John found a shelter close by where he could take the puppy. He walked inside and a friendly lady greeted him. She said she would take the puppy and give it a comfy bed, a loving family and plenty of food. + +John said goodbye to the puppy and watched as the shelter lady carried him away. He knew the puppy would be safe and happy and that he had done a good deed. +Once there was a married couple who lived in a yellow house. They were happy together, but one day something went wrong. The couple argued and the marriage ended. + +The husband moved away and lived in a different house. He wanted to be alone. + +The wife stayed in the yellow house by herself. She was sad and missed her husband but she was glad to be back in her house. + +The wife and husband never saw each other again. But they never forgot their marriage, even though it had ended. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who liked to sing. Every day, she would hop up on her favourite branch and belt out the most wonderful tune. + +One day, the little bird sang even louder than usual. Suddenly, out of nowhere a voice began to join in with her song. It was the voice of a little girl. + +The little girl was so excited to have a singing partner that she began to dance and sing around the bird. She even sang a song about zero, which the bird clapped along too. + +The girl and the bird had so much fun together. When they finished, they both felt so smooth and happy. They looked forward to singing together every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a hairy cat. He was a brave cat and he wanted to explore the big world. So one day he left his warm shelter and started to follow a path. + +He saw many wonderful things and met lots of creatures. He saw birds and butterflies, but he was so scared of foxes and bears. He hid in tall grass and behind trees to stay safe. + +Suddenly, he saw a big hole in the ground. He crept closer, wondering what was inside. From the hole, he heard loud noises. He was scared, but curious. He stuck his head inside the hole and saw lots of furry animals. He was so surprised, but he was happy to find a new furry family. + +The furry animals welcomed him inside. He felt so safe and snug in the warm shelter. Now he had a new home, he was so happy and he knew he would be safe here always. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He went to the park and saw a good tent. It was big and purple. He wanted to play in it. The boy started to rise the tent. It was easy to do. He played in it for a long time. He was so happy. He felt like an adventurer! He pretended to be a brave explorer, discovering unusual creatures. When he was finished, he was very tired. He decided it was time to go home and get some rest. The little boy was so glad he had decided to rise the tent. He had a really good time! The end. +Little Joe had never been to the park before. His mommy encouraged him to go outside and explore. He followed the path along the ground until he saw something really disgusting. It was a big pile of mud! Little Joe felt scared and turned to go back, but then he remembered what his mommy had said. She had encouraged him to explore and have fun. So Little Joe stepped forward and touched the mud. It was slimy and sticky, but it also felt kind of...fun! He stepped further in and started to play in the mud. Soon, he forgot all about how disgusting it looked and was laughing and having a great time. + +He kept his mommy’s voice in his head, encouraging him to keep playing and have fun. Eventually his mommy came to pick him up and saw the mess he’d made. But with a smile she said, “You had a great time, didn’t you?â€. Little Joe nodded, and said, “I had sooo much fun!†+ +Mommy then said, “Next time, I’ll encourage you to stay on the ground!â€. +Once upon a time there was a little bear cub. The bear cub was hungry, so he went looking for something to eat. He walked and walked until he came to the edge of a forest. But he couldn't go into the forest - it wasn't allowed. He had to find another way. + +He looked around and saw a big tree. He carefully put his paw on the trunk and then he started to climb. When he was high enough, he saw an apple tree full of delicious apples! He was so excited that he forgot he wasn't allowed to go into the forest. + +The bear cub reached out with his paw and picked an apple. Just then, a loud voice said 'Stop!' It was the forest ranger. + +The bear cub was very scared, but the forest ranger just smiled. The ranger said 'I saw you were hungry, so I'm going to permit you to stay and eat one apple.' The bear cub was so happy he was able to take one apple home. He thanked the ranger and waved goodbye. + +He carefully climbed down the big tree and ran home, munching his delicious apple. He was so happy that he was no longer hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was walking in the park when his friend shouted from a nearby tree, “Hey, look! I got a bean!†The little boy looked up, but he couldn’t see the bean. + +So, the little boy started to climb the tree. But he was so tired that he couldn’t go very far. He tried and tried, but he just couldn’t get to the top. + +“I lost the bean!†his friend said sadly. The little boy was sad too. He was so tired, he didn’t want to keep climbing the tree. + +So the little boy and his friend went on a hunt for the lost bean. They looked high and low, but they just couldn’t find it. They looked for a long time, but still couldn’t find the lost bean. + +Just then, the little boy saw something shiny in the grass. He ran over and found the lost bean! The little boy and his friend were so happy that they hugged each other. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Jack was a little boy. He had a toy robot. One day he wanted to make it better. He found daisy in the garden. He grabbed it and started to rub the daisy onto his robot. It was very messy! + +Jack was so proud of his work. He showed it to his mom. She said it was so pretty! Jack was very happy. + +The next day Jack went outside to play. He saw many daisies and wanted to help his robot again. So he started to rub lots of daisies onto his robot. He made it extra messy. + +Jack loved playing with his robot. Whenever he wanted to make it better, he would always find daisies in the garden and rub them very carefully on to his robot. It was so much fun! +Once there was a sunny summer day. All of the children were so excited! The sun was shining and the air was fun. + +The children wanted to race each other. So they divided into two teams. They all had big smiles, because they were so enthusiastic about the race. + +The race began and the children ran fast! Everyone cheered for their team. The race went on for a long time. In the end the red team won! + +The children were so excited about the race. They hugged each other and laughed. It was such a fun summer day! +Once upon a time there was a famous brick. This brick was special because it could do something no other brick in the world could do - it could applaud! Everywhere it went, it clapped it's brick hands. + +This brick wanted to travel the world to show everyone how special it was. So one day it packed its bags and started it's journey. + +The brick went to all sorts of places. It visited a beach, a mountain top and even a big city. Everywhere it went, people were happy to see it, and they applauded loudly when it showed them all it could do. + +Finally, the brick ended up back where it began. And people were so happy to see it, they gave it a loud cheer, clapping and screaming in excitement. + +The famous brick was very happy and it clapped its hands together, joining in the applause. +Once upon a time there was a judge who was really hot. One day, he found a sack in the street and he decided to pick it up and take it home. He opened the sack and found a magical surprise inside: a ring! The judge put on the ring and when he did, something amazing happened. All of a sudden, he started to float in the air! He was very happy and he started to fly all around the world. He flew to the beach, the mountains and even the moon! He had so much fun that the day flew by in the blink of an eye. Finally, when the night came, the judge looked at the ring on his hand and wished he could stay in the air forever. But unfortunately, the magic in the ring had run out and he slowly drifted back to the ground. The judge was sad as he packed the ring away in the sack and he promised himself he would never forget the wonderful experience. +Molly was so happy. She laughed as she ran into the temple with her family. The walls were blue and beautiful. She looked up and smiled at the blue ceiling. It sparkled so brightly. + +Molly's mom and dad took her to the temple every week. Molly's mom showed her all the special things in the temple. Her dad taught her to be quiet and respectful. + +Molly's favorite part of the trip to the temple was the big room at the end of the hall. It was filled with colorful things and there were lots of games and toys to play with. + +One day, Molly and her parents went to the temple and Molly played and laughed with the other children. She had so much fun! She laughed until she couldn't laugh anymore. Molly and her parents had a wonderful visit! +Once upon a time, there was a dark sky. Suddenly, a storm started. It was loud and cold, and the sky became grey. The trees moved in the wind and the thunder roared. + +The animals in the forest were scared and they hid in their dens. Everyone was afraid of the storm. + +Then, the storm started to finish. The noise of the thunder became quieter and the sky became brighter. Soon, the sun was shining and everything was safe again. + +The animals in the forest were happy. They came out of their dens and played in the sunshine. The storm was gone and they were all safe. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl who was so excited. She had a brand new pale case with her. It was so special and beautiful. The girl went outside and started to call her friends. She was so excited to show them her new case. When her friends arrived, they all admired the case. They asked her where she found it, and the little girl proudly told them she found it in her backyard. The friends had lots of fun playing with the case. When it came time for them to go home, the little girl hugged her pale case and said goodbye. She was so glad to have her new case. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Amy. She loved to take long walks and explore new places. Today, she decided to go to the beach. + +She grabbed her shoes and her license and stepped outside. As she walked, she said hello to the birds and waved to the clouds in the sky. + +When Amy finally reached the beach she was so excited. She skipped along the shore and kept an eye out for the water. When she found it, she ran to the edge and put her feet in. + +Amy splashed around for what felt like forever. She was so happy. She laughed and splashed until the sun began to set. + +Amy was exhausted, so she grabbed her license and her shoes and stepped back home. She was sad to go, but she knew she would be back soon enough. + +The end. +Once there was a mommy who was very busy. She wanted to finish cleaning the house so she decided to use a mop. She worked so fast! Mommy moved the mop across the floor and soon she was done. Mommy was so happy with how clean the floor was. Now she could go and do something else! +Once upon a time there was a bull named Tim. He was a big, strong bull but he did not like to work. Tim always complained that his job was too hard. + +One day, Tim was told to pull a cart. He tried to pull it but the rope was very tight. Tim got angry and started to complain. "This rope is too tight. I can't pull the cart," he said. + +His farmer friend tried to help him, but Tim just kept on complaining. Finally, the farmer had an idea. He loosened the rope so that Tim could pull it easily. + +Tim was very happy. From then on, he never complained about his job again. He was a hard working bull and the farmer was very proud of him! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. She was three years old, and she wanted something very special. Jane wanted a ticket to the fair. But the tickets were very expensive and the girl did not have any money. + +Jane was sad, but then she had an idea. She walked to her neighbor's house. He was very old, but very kind. Jane asked him if he could give her the ticket. + +The old man just looked at her and shook his head. He said that he could not give her what she needed. His voice was harsh and he seemed very sad. Jane was very disappointed, but she thanked him for trying to help. + +Fortunately, another neighbor saw Jane's situation and decided to help. He was very kind and gave her two tickets to the fair. Jane was full of happiness! She thanked her neighbor and went to the fair with a huge smile on her face. +Once there was a fragile bird who lived in a nest in a tall tree. One day it spread its wings and released itself from the nest. It felt free, like never before. The bird flew for hours but then felt tired and decided to rest in another tree. + +When the bird woke up, it realised its wings were damaged. The fragile wings couldn't carry him anymore so the bird had to stay in the tree until it could repair them. + +The bird stayed in the tree for many days until he met a kind lady who had the tools he needed to fix his wings. She helped him to repair them and then showed him how to fly again. + +Finally, the bird took a deep breath, spread its wings and released itself back into the sky. Its wings felt strong and he was happy he was free again. +Once there was a little rabbit. He was so small and he hopped around the meadow. His nose wiggled as he went about his way. He wanted to explore the nature around him. + +The little rabbit hopped to a big tree. He wanted to chew some leaves. He was feeling brave, so he started to chew. But he quickly stopped. Something else was chewing the leaves too! + +It was a fierce bear! The bear was much larger than the rabbit. The rabbit's heart raced. He stopped chewing and he ran away. He ran back to the safety of his home in the meadow. + +The little rabbit learned an important lesson that day. He now knows to be careful when he goes exploring in nature. It can be a very fierce place! +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He lived in a big house and had lots of friends. One day, he wanted to invite his friends over for a special treat. So he made special invitations and sent them out. + +When the friends got their invitations, they were very happy. They all wanted to come, so they packed their bags and drove to the man's house. When they arrived, they saw a big basket of treats and lots of fun things to do. + +The rich man and his friends laughed and played until it was time to go. Everyone had a wonderful time and they all agreed to come back soon. + +The next day, the rich man sent out more invitations, inviting his friends over again. They all said yes and came back for more fun and treats. + +And that's how the rich man kept his friends happy and having fun! +Once upon a time there was a wild bird. She loved to do lots of different things. But the thing she loved to do most was build nests. She built lots of different nests in lots of different places. She made the biggest nest up in a very high and wild tree. + +One day a family of other wild birds moved in to the big nest in the high tree. They built it up and made it even bigger and stronger. After that, the birds found lots of food and were very happy. + +The wild birds lived in the high nest for a long time. Every day they did lots of things like finding food and flying around. But mostly they just loved living in their big wild nest in the high tree. +John was a very careful boy. He was only three years old. He was crawling in the playground. He wanted to go and play with his friends. + +John looked around. He was careful so he could stay safe. He started to crawl on his hands and knees. He wanted to get to the big slide. + +When he got close to the slide, he heard a sound. It was his friend Sam jogging in the park. John got up and ran to Sam. Sam was happy to see him and gave him a big hug. + +John said that he wanted to come and play with him. Sam said yes and they started to jog together. It was so much fun. + +John and Sam laughed and jogged around the park. After a while, they felt tired and stopped. From now on, they promised to play together every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Milly had the most exciting day of her life. She was going to go on a big ride. She was so excited that she couldn't contain her happiness! + +Milly rushed to get ready; she put on her new pink dress and put her passport in her pocket. She couldn't wait to go on her ride. + +Suddenly, Milly saw a bright and colourful bus coming down the street. She hopped up and down in delight. The driver opened the door and she couldn't be happier; it was the right bus. + +Milly climbed into the bus and found the best seat in the back. She was so excited that she was shaking! Then the driver took her away, on the most amazing ride she had ever been on! + +At the end of the ride, Milly was sad to go; she had had so much fun. She waved goodbye to the driver as she got off the bus, and smiled as she thought about her amazing new ride. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy. He lived in a big house with lots of things to play with. Every day, he liked to go outside and play in the garden. + +One day, he was playing in the garden when he noticed something. It was a special glove. It was green with yellow stripes. He wanted to move it, so he did. + +He moved the special glove to his pocket and took it inside. The brave little boy showed the special glove to his mom. She was so happy! The brave boy was proud of himself. + +Every day, the brave little boy and his mom would go outside to the garden and play with the special glove. They would have so much fun! The little boy was so happy to have such a special and brave glove. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog. He had shiny, brown fur and he was called Wednesday. Every Wednesday, the dog's owner determined to make him look even more beautiful. He prepared a special brush and some shining polish, and gently brushed and polished Wednesday. He was careful to be gentle and pay attention to the dog's movements. + +After polishing, Wednesday looked even shinier and brighter than before. He seemed to enjoy the process, and wagged his tail every time his owner finished. He was a happy so happy with the special attention! + +Every Wednesday, the dog and his owner had a special time together. It was a time when the dog felt loved and the owner felt content. They shared a unique bond, and it was the highlight of their week. + +The end +Anne and her mommy were in the living room. Anne was sad because she felt she didn't fit in. But then, her mommy put on some music and said, "Let's have a dance!" + +Anne smiled as she remembered the silly dance moves she had learned at school. She wiggled and hopped and spun around, feeling the music in her body. + +The more Anne danced, the sillier she got! She liked how the music made her feel and the silly moves she was making. + +In no time at all, Anne felt like she fit in again. She stopped dancing and hugged her mommy tightly. It was the best dance party ever! +Once upon a time, there lived a girl who was very obedient. Every day she would sit perfectly still, her eyes wide open and looking around. + +One day, while she was sitting there, she saw something shiny in the grass. It was a piece of gold! She quickly picked it up and looked at it. + +The gold was so beautiful that she wanted to keep it forever, so she put it in her pocket. she was happy and sat down again. + +But then, a big eagle came and snatched the gold away! The girl was sad as she watched the eagle fly away with her gold. + +But then, the eagle dropped the gold from the sky and it landed in front of the girl. She was so happy and thankful that she sat down and said a prayer of thanks for her obedient friend, the eagle. +Sally was very excited. She loved to write and had the most special pen. Every day, she took it out and practiced her writing. + +Today, Sally was even more excited than usual. It was time for her to pick out her pastry at the bakery. Her mommy said she could get whatever pastry she wanted and Sally knew just which one she would pick. + +When they got to the bakery, Sally pointed and said, "That one! That yummy pastry looks so delicious!" She was so excited to take it home with her. + +After they got it, Sally couldn't wait to taste it. She picked up her special pen and wrote her name on her pastry. Now it was hers forever. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy vine. He was always getting tangled up! One day, he decided to try and find help. He stumbled and tripped and eventually he was noticed by a nearby printer. + +The printer was confused at first and asked the vine, “What’s the matter?†The vine explained that he was in a mess and asked for the printer’s help to untangle him. + +The printer smiled and said, “No problem.†He used his special ink to help the vine get back on track. The printer patiently printed a pattern all over the vine so that he was no longer tangled. + +The vine was so happy. He thanked the printer and thanked that he was no longer so clumsy. He happily thanked the printer again and set off on his way. From then on, the vine remembered to be extra careful so that he wouldn’t get tangled up again. +Once there was a hero. He was brave and strong. But he was also deaf. One day, the hero was walking through the forest. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked and saw a bear! The bear was about to shoot the hero with his paw. The hero was very scared. He didn't know what to do. + +But then, out from the bushes came a little rabbit. This rabbit was also brave and strong. He started hopping in front of the bear. He jumped around and hopped so fast, the bear couldn't shoot him. The bear was so confused, he ran away. + +The hero was very happy. He hugged the rabbit and said thank you. He was so grateful to the rabbit. The rabbit had saved the day. The hero was very proud of the brave, little rabbit. +One day, a mommy and daddy had a party. At the party, a big bubble machine was shooting out icy bubbles. Everyone had so much fun shooting bubbles with their hands and chasing them around the room. + +After the party, the mommy and daddy took the kids outside. It was really cold and everything was icy. They had so much fun running around and shooting snowballs at each other. + +When it was time to go home, the mommy and daddy said it was too icy. So, they all took a big bus ride home. The kids had so much fun shooting pretend snowballs at each other while they were on the bus. + +When they got home, everyone was so happy and tired. They had such a fun day shooting bubbles and snowballs at the party and on the bus. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and very curious. She decided to go on an adventure. She thought the jungle would be an amazing place to explore. She was right! When she arrived, she saw all kinds of interesting animals. Monkeys, birds and snakes were all around. She thought it was so exciting. She explored deeper and deeper into the jungle, seeing many wonderful things. She heard the birds singing and the monkeys playing. It was an amazing place! After she finished exploring, she made her way back home, feeling very happy. She thought the jungle was the most amazing place she'd ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish net. It was small, but so strong that everyone who saw it said it must have been made by a wizard. + +One day, a big fish decided to strike the net. He wanted to see if he could break it. He jumped and thrashed and bumped, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break the net. He was so frustrated he gave up and swam away. + +The foolish net, however, was very happy. It had won a big victory over the fish and everyone cheered. All the other nets in the pond also cheered and began to look up to the foolish net. + +From that day on, the foolish net became the strongest and toughest net in the whole pond. It always won in any battle or competition, and the other nets looked up to it with great admiration. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Kaylee. Kaylee was very important and had a big mouth. Every day she liked to match lots of things. + +She would match her socks, her shoes, her cat and any other things she could find! One day, her mommy gave her a box of matches. + +Kaylee was very excited! She loved playing with matches. She started to match the ends of the matches and asked her mommy why they had to match. + +Her mommy smiled and said it was very important. If you didn't match the ends it wouldn't work! Kaylee was happy and went right away to match all the matches! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jodie. She was very intelligent and always wanted to learn new things. One day, her parents took her to a pond. Jodie saw many animals around the pond and she wanted to understand them. She watched the ducks swim in the water and the fish jump out of the pond. She heard the frogs croaking and the birds singing in the trees. + +Jodie wanted to learn more about the animals, so she asked her parents to explain. They told her that different animals have different abilities and they all live in the pond. Jodie was very impressed and tried to understand it all. + +As they walked away from the pond, Jodie felt smarter, as she now understood more about animals. She was becoming an intelligent girl. +Once upon a time there was a human who lived in a very modern world. One day, the human was walking in a big city when they saw something that made them panic. The human didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the human heard a loud noise from the sky. They looked up and saw a big plane flying above them. The human was very scared and started to panic. They tried to hide but it was too late. + +The human started to run away as fast as they could. Everywhere they looked, there were cars and buses. The human felt confused and scared. After running for a while, the human finally stopped. They were tired and scared but they made it to safety. + +The human was glad they survived, but they were still scared of the modern world. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had a razor, but it wasn't working very well. He wanted to make it smooth. So he decided to fix it. + +He got out his toolbox and looked for the right tools. He found a hammer, some screws and a screwdriver. He looked at the razor and thought. Then he used the screwdriver and some screws to fix the razor. + +The little boy worked hard, but he finally got it just right. He smiled when he saw the razor was smooth again. He was proud of himself. + +Then he took his razor and tried it out. He was so happy that he had fixed it. Now he could use it without any problems. + +The little boy was glad that he had fixed his razor all by himself. Now he had a smooth, working razor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She had a sack and it was very special to her. She took it everywhere with her. She made sure it was always ready. + +One day, Sarah went on a hike with her family. She had her sack with her and she was so ready. As they were walking, Sarah spotted a field of flowers. She wanted to pick some but her mother said no because she had to mind her sack. + +Sarah was so upset, but she was an obedient girl. She minded her mother and stayed with her sack. After the hike, Sarah was very happy when she got home. She opened her sack and a surprise was inside. It was a beautiful bouquet of wildflowers. From then on, Sarah was never too far from her sack. And she always had to mind it! +Once upon a time, there was a delicate little bird who liked to sing in the sunshine. Every day, she would chirp and sang very loudly. But one day, all of the bird's singing was interrupted by a loud, loud scream. + +The little bird was so scared, she stopped singing and quickly hid in a bush. Her heart was pounding. "What was that?" she thought. + +The scream had come from another little bird. He was perched on a tree branch and seemed to be in pain. "Please don't be scared," he said in a quiet voice. "I just hurt my wing and I couldn't help but scream." + +The delicate little bird flew to him and asked if she could help. She put her wing around the hurt bird and helped the other bird feel better. + +The birds shared a special bond, and soon they were planning a song they would sing together. This time, they sang quieter than before, but they sang with lots of love and friendship. That delicate little bird had saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny kangaroo. He loved to jump and explore, but he was so small he needed help. + +One day, he found a vine hanging from a tree. He grabbed tight and pulled. He was weak but he kept pulling until the vine came loose. Once it did, he loaded it onto his back. With the vine in tow, he could cross the creek and explore the other side. + +So off he went. He hopped a few hops and jumped a few jumps until he got to the river. As he was about to cross, he noticed the vine was too weak. The tiny kangaroo was too heavy for it! + +Suddenly, he felt a tug on the vine. He looked up and saw an elephant! The elephant said in a friendly voice, "Let me help you tiny one." + +The kangaroo smiled and hopped onto the elephant's back. With the elephant's help, they crossed the river and the kangaroo was able to explore the other side. + +He thanked the elephant and they said goodbye. The elephant went one way and the kangaroo went the other. The tiny kangaroo had an amazing adventure with the help of his strong elephant friend. +Once upon a time there was a family who loved to have adventures. One day, the family went on an adventure together. They had so much fun exploring, playing, and laughing! + +However, after a few hours, the family was tired and hungry. They decided to take a break and restore their energy before continuing the adventure. + +So, the family found a nice spot of grass and all stretched out together. They filled their bellies with yummy snacks, drank cold milk and juice, and rested for a few minutes. Then, they were filled with energy again and ready to have some more fun on their adventure! + +The family thanked each other for the wonderful day filled with fun and memories. They were so happy that they were able to restore their energy and continue their adventure. It was a fun, adventurous day they would all remember! +Once upon a time there was a fair. Everyone was happy and excited. Suddenly, a card was passed around. All the children wanted to take a look. When they saw the card, their faces lit up with joy. It was a fair card! It meant free rides in the fair for all the happy children. They all passed the card around and shared with their friends. They all were so happy that they could go on the rides. It was the best fair ever! Everyone left the fair with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. Every night when she went to bed, she would dream about wonderful adventures. + +One night, she dreamed about flying with a gentle ambulance high above the clouds. She flew past dragons, and went so high that she could touch the stars. + +When she woke up, she was so happy because she had had a magical dream. She felt like she could do anything, just like the ambulance that could take her anywhere she wanted to go. + +From that day on, Lily looked to the sky with delight and spread her own special kind of gentleness throughout the world. +Once upon a time there was a nervous little girl called Ruby. She loved exploring the garden. Every day she would take her rake and run around, looking for interesting things. + +One day she came across a puddle! She stared at it for a moment and then she knew what to do. She quickly grabbed her rake and wiped the puddle away. + +The sun was shining and the birds were singing as Ruby wiped away the puddle easily. She was filled with joy and danced around the garden with her rake. + +When Ruby was finished, there was no more puddle and the garden was dry again. She smiled and knew she had done a great job. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a couch. It was a nice couch and it was in a nice room. One day, a little girl went into the room and wanted to change the couch. She moved the couch to a different spot in the room. Now the couch was even nicer! The girl was so happy. She hopped and skipped around the nice new couch and smiled. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Polly. She had big dreams and was very intelligent. One day, Polly wanted to go to a far away place. She didn't have enough money to go on a plane, so she decided to sail there by boat. + +Everyone said Polly's plan was very risky, but she believed in herself. She worked hard and saved her money until she had enough for a boat. She got a nice port for her boat and named it "Believe". + +Polly and her boat set sail in the early morning. Everyone watched on with excitement as she waved farewell. As the days and weeks went by, she travelled further and further away. Until eventually, she arrived at her destination with a sense of pride and accomplishment. + +Everyone was shocked at how successful Polly's journey was! They were amazed that someone so young could be so intelligent and brave. Everyone hugged her and said they believed in her. + +Thanks to Polly's brave heart and determination, she achieved the impossible. She never gave up and kept on believing in herself. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Alicia and Joe. One day, Joe seemed selfish. Alicia asked Joe a question. "Why do you seem so selfish?" Joe didn't answer her question. +Alicia was sad, but decided to try and show her friend how unselfishness can bring joy. She asked Joe if he wanted to share her ice cream. Joe said yes, he would like to share the ice cream. +When they were finished, Joe smiled at Alicia. She could tell he was no longer feeling selfish. They both laughed and then ran around the park, having a great time. +The End. +One hot summer day, a girl named Birdie was walking in the woods with her mom. She was very excited! Her mom said they were going to pick blueberries together. + +Birdie loved blueberries and clapped her hands when she saw them. The blueberries were so big and juicy! Birdie and her mom filled their buckets with the sweet berries. + +Afterwards, Birdie wanted a drink. Her mom said she could get some from a small stream nearby. When Birdie looked into the water, she saw something terrible - there were lots of tiny blue bugs in the stream! + +Birdie didn't want to drink from the stream, but her mom said it was ok. She said the bugs wouldn't hurt her and that drinking the water would make her very happy. Birdie was still a bit scared, but decided to try it. + +In the end, Birdie drank the water and it was the best drink she ever had! The bugs didn't bother her at all. Birdie and her mom had a great time picking blueberries and drinking the stream water. It was the perfect summer day! +Once there was a boy who loved autumn. Every year the season would start and he would be so excited. He would love to hear the noisy sounds of the birds chirping and the crunching of fallen leaves. He would run and jump in the piles of leaves, laughing and having lots of fun. + +One year the autumn season started and it was even more noisy and wonderful than before. He could hear the birds making so much happy noise and see the trees starting to turn yellow and orange. He was so excited that he ran around the garden, jumping over leaves and spinning around in circles with delight. + +He would stay out until it was dark, playing until he was too tired to move. He loved the noisy season and looked forward to it every year. He realized that nothing could compare to the excitement of the noisy, colourful autumn. +Once there was a boy named Ben. One day, he got a very special present. It was a little shiny box. Ben was so happy when he received it! Ben opened the box and inside was a game he had been wanting for a long time. It was a cheap game but he still loved it. + +After Ben had finished playing for a while, it was time for his shower. He brushed his teeth, put on his towel and ran into the bathroom. As he stood in the shower, all the water ran down around him. It felt so nice! + +When he was finished with the shower, Ben was so happy. He was clean, and he had received a present. He smiled and hugged his little box and thanked it for bringing him joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to explore her house. She saw a big cupboard in her family room. She was very excited and wanted to open the cupboard to see what was inside. She pulled the handle, but the cupboard door wouldn't open. + +She felt frustrated. She tried again and again, but she couldn't open it. She started to cry. Her mom saw her and said that she needed to use the key to open the cupboard. She searched everywhere, but she couldn't find the key. + +Suddenly, she saw a secret spot under the door. She put her finger in the spot and pushed. The door opened! She was so happy that she recognized how to open the cupboard. + +The little girl opened the cupboard and looked inside. She saw lots of fun things to play with and smiled. She had recognized how to open the cupboard and now she could explore it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who wanted to go on a safari. She talked with her mom and dad and they said she could go. The girl was so happy and excited! + +The day of the safari arrived and the little girl put on her special clothes and went outside to get in the safari car. She saw all kinds of animals in the safari. She was even brave enough to get close to some of the animals. But then, all of a sudden, she heard a sound. It was a lion and it was roaring! The little girl was scared, but she didn't run away. She stayed brave and stayed in the safari car. + +The lion seemed to be very angry. It started getting closer and closer to the safari car and the little girl started to get scared. Then, all of a sudden, the safari driver yelled "Yield!" The girl didn't know what it meant, but she could tell it was important. The safari driver drove faster and the lion began to run away. + +The lion was gone and the little girl was safe. From that day on, she remembered to always be brave and listen when someone yelled "Yield!". She continued to go on safaris with her family and each time she was brave and yielded when she was supposed to. +Once there was a playful cat. It was very small, with big bright eyes. The cat loved to play with its shoes. + +One day, the cat was shaking its shoe. It had so much fun bouncing it in the air. Suddenly, something yellow flew out from the shoe. + +The cat was very curious and got closer to have a better look. It was a small yellow butterfly! The cat felt so excited and started to chase the little butterfly. The butterfly flew around and the cat had so much fun chasing it. + +The cat and the butterfly played together for a long time. Eventually, the butterfly flew away and the cat had to go back home. The cat was very happy and put his shoe in his pocket. From that day, the cat was very thankful for its playful shoe. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to bounce. He would bounce on the trampoline in the backyard when it was sunny outside. He would bounce on the sofa when he watched TV with his friends. And he would bounce on his bed before he went to sleep. + +But the best times to bounce were during the summer season. The little boy loved to go out into the park and bounce on the grass when it was hot and sunny. There were lots of noisy birds singing and chirping in the trees above. He would bounce so high and so far. It was so much fun. + +At the end of the day, after the little boy had bounced so much, he would collapse, happy and tired, onto his big cozy bed and sleep. +Ted liked to sit in his chair. Every day he would sit in the chair and look out the window. He saw different birds flying around and birds were different colors. He liked it. + +Then one day, Ted fell asleep in the chair. He had a wonderful nap, and when he woke up, it was already dark outside. + +That night, Ted pulled the chair over to his bed and he sat down in it. He felt so happy and comfortable, he decided to sleep in the chair. + +From then on, Ted always slept in the chair. He would have a nap in the chair every day and he felt like it was his special place. He loved it! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty mechanic. Every day he worked on lots of cars and made sure they were running properly. + +One day, he was asked to help a very special car. He worked on it all day, but he just couldn't seem to make it run right. He tinkered and tweaked but he could not provide a solution. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into his head. “I know!†he exclaimed. + +He went to the local store and bought a special tool he needed. He took the tool back to the car and the car started running perfectly. + +The mechanic was so proud of himself. He had provided the solution the car needed. Everyone was happy and the naughty mechanic got lots of hugs and pats on the back. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant pencil. It was the most amazing pencil anyone had ever seen. Everyone wanted to get their hands on it. One day, a little girl saw the pencil and she knew she had to have it. She ran up to the pencil and grabbed it. The girl was so excited, she couldn't believe she had the pencil all to herself. + +The girl couldn't wait to show her friends the pencil. She took it to school the next day and all her friends were so happy. They were all so amazed at how brilliant the pencil was. + +The girl kept the pencil for herself and she used it every day. The pencil made her happy and she always felt like she could do anything when she had the pencil in her hand. The pencil was her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a brave girl who never got scared. But one night, something strange happened. + +As Lily was falling asleep, she had a nightmare. It was a wild nightmare with lots of scary things. She was so scared that it felt like she was wearing a heavy coat. + +But then she remembered something her mommy once said. She said "Whenever you are scared, just yawn and it will help make the fear go away". So Lily yawned and sure enough, the fear went away. + +Lily smiled and she knew that she didn't have to be scared of the wild nightmare anymore. She had conquered her fear with a simple yawn. +Once there was a girl named Abi. She was 3 years old and loved to play. Today she was playing with her toys and saw a chessboard. + +She was curious and wanted to know what it was. She poked the pieces with her finger, wondering what game it was for. + +Her mom walked in and saw Abi playing with the chessboard. She said, "Abi, that's a chessboard. It's a special game that two people can play together." + +Abi asked her mom if she could play. Mom said, "Yes, I can teach you how to play." + +They sat down together and with mom's help, Abi learned how to play chess. When she made a wrong move, mom said, "It's OK. Don't be sorry. That's how we learn the game." + +Abi had a great time playing chess with her mom. She now knows how to play and she loves it! +Once upon a time there was a busy mom. She was getting ready to go on a trip. The first thing mommy did was pack her suitcase. She put in lots of clothes and a loud thermometer. Mommy was so excited to go but she had to be very quiet because her little son was sleeping. + +When the morning came mommy was ready to leave. She kissed her son goodbye and said she would miss him. She was so excited to go on her trip. + +At the airport, mommy was packing her suitcase when the thermometer started to beep. Mommy stopped and looked around but no one noticed the loud noise. Mommy smiled and finished packing her suitcase. Everything was ready for her trip. + +And that is the story of how mommy packed her suitcase and got ready for the trip. +Jack had been playing all day. He was so tired. He wished the sun wouldn't go down so he could keep playing. + +But soon it was time to go inside. Just then, Jack heard a loud roar. He looked up and saw a dragon! It was huge and fierce. + +Jack was scared and wanted to run away. But then he remembered he was brave. He took a deep breath and shouted, "I don't like you dragon!" + +The dragon just laughed. It was mad and wanted to fight. Jack thought about his friends and his parents. He knew he had to protect them. So he yelled again, this time he said, "I HATE you dragon!" + +The dragon got very angry and flew away. Jack was so happy. He had saved everyone! He was tired, but proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mary. Mary was excited because today she was going on an adventure. She wore her most comfy clothes and brightly coloured shoes, and grabbed her bag. + +Mary had to hurry to her adventure, so she ran as fast as she could out of the house and into the garden. Suddenly, she stopped. There was a carpet on the grass! It was soft and colourful and looked harmless. So she decided to take a closer look. + +She stepped off the grass onto the carpet, and it started to move! Mary couldn't believe it! She was whisking away on a magical carpet ride! + +Mary flew around and around, over mountains and seas until she was back in the garden again. She had had a lot of fun on her magical carpet ride, and now she had to hurry back home. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry bunny. He was looking for something to nibble on, so he hopped around the garden to find something yummy. He hopped past the flowers, but there was nothing tasty there. He hopped past the trees, but only found leaves. + +Suddenly, he hopped onto a patch of grass and saw a snack. It was a delicious carrot! The bunny wanted to eat it quickly so he bit into it as fast as he could. But it was so crunchy that he bit his own teeth! + +The bunny was sad. He hopped away and looked for something softer to snack on. Then he saw a pile of lettuce! He bit into it and it was so soft and yummy. He was so happy that he ate it faster than ever and all the lettuce was gone in a flash. + +The bunny was full and very happy. He hopped around the garden, content and happy that he found a nice snack. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. Her name was Sally. Every night she would look up at the sky and dream about flying up high. + +One day, Sally went to the park and saw a big motor. She was excited and asked her mom if she could ride it. Her mom said yes and Sally jumped on. + +Sally pushed the motor and it started to move. Faster and faster it went until she felt like she was flying. Sally was so brave, she felt like she was on top of the world. + +The motor stopped and Sally's mom took her down. But Sally promised herself that one day she would rise higher and higher, just like the birds in the sky. +Once there was a girl called Amy. She wanted to be successful. Every day she worked very hard. + +One day Amy wanted to write a poem. But she didn't know how. So she asked her mum for help. Her mum was very happy and said she could help! + +Amy's mum told her to use the special words she knew in her poem. Amy wrote a beautiful poem. + +They both stores the poem in a special book. It would help Amy remember. + +The poem was very successful. Everyone loved it and said it was beautiful. + +Amy felt very proud of her work. She knew that if she worked hard, she could store many more successful poems. +Once upon a time, there was a house on a hill. Inside the house, there was a family of four, who all prayed together every day. One day, the house started to burn. The family was scared and tried to put out the fire with buckets of water, but the fire was too big. + +The family remembered that they could pray for help. They all held hands, closed their eyes and prayed together. They prayed that someone would be available to help put out the fire. + +At last, a firefighter came. He had a big truck with lots of water. The firefighter put on a special suit and bravely put out the fire. + +The family was so thankful and hugged the firefighter. From then on, the family thanked God and prayed for help whenever they needed it. The end. +Once there was a girl named Sydney. She was three years old. Sydney loved to jog. She wore her brown sneakers and ran around outside. + +One day, Sydney went to the opera. She was so excited! She saw people dressed in fancy clothes and heard beautiful music. + +Sydney was so happy. She wanted to show everyone how happy she was so she started to jog around in circles. Everyone laughed and clapped for Sydney. She was the best at jogging in the opera! + +Afterwards, Sydney ate an ice cream cone. It was brown and delicious! She was so happy that she started jogging again. + +The opera was an exciting adventure. Sydney had a wonderful time jogging, clapping and eating ice cream. She couldn't wait to go back! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a favorite jacket. She loved it dearly and wore it all the time. One day, the little girl was playing in the sand when the wind blew the jacket off and tossed it into the lake. The little girl was so sad and embarrassed. She tried to get it back, but it was too deep in the water. + +The little girl was sad, but then she had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed a spoon. Then, she ran back to the lake and started to dig in the water. The spoon was too weak to destroy the jacket, but she didn't give up. It was a lot of hard work, but eventually she was able to make a big enough hole in the sand and the jacket floated up to the top of the water. + +The little girl was so happy that she had been able to save her favorite jacket. She ran home and hugged it tightly. She promised never to let it go again. +Once there were two friends, Joe and Sara. They were playing in the park together when Joe noticed something very different. It was a shiny piece of money! Joe and Sara had never seen money like this before. Joe picked it up and showed Sara. Sarah was so excited that they had found money. + +The two friends then noticed a man walking towards them. Joe and Sara were scared, but the man just smiled. The man said that he had been looking for the money and thanked the two for finding it for him. + +Joe and Sara were happy to help the kind man. He thanked them again and even gave them each a penny for their kindness. Joe and Sara were so excited with their new money! They had never seen money so different from their own before. + + Joe and Sara had had a wonderful day and they would never forget the different piece of money they found. +Once upon a time, there was a wide house. Inside the house there was a little girl. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. + +One day she found a letter on the floor. It was a special letter with a bow on it. She was so excited! + +The little girl took a piece of string and carefully tied the letter with a bow. Then she put the letter in an envelope and ran to the mailbox. She dropped the letter in the mailbox. + +The little girl was so happy to have sent the letter. Now she could not wait for a reply! +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He lived in a big yellow house with a red door. Every day he would lean against the door, listening. + +One day he heard a noise. It sounded like a chirping. Tom leaned closer to the door and heard it again. It was a small dead bird. + +Tom was so sad. He could not understand why the bird was dead. He picked it up and carried it around the house. + +At the back of the house, he found a little tree with lots of birds in it. He put the dead bird underneath the tree and said goodbye. + +Tom leant against the tree, not wanting to leave the poor bird. He stayed there until the sun started to set. Then, he went back to his house, ready for a new day. +One day, a girl was walking in the park. She saw a dead tree and she wanted to snap it. She put her hands on the tree and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she heard a loud snap and the tree was broken. She opened her eyes and saw the broken tree. She was very happy that she snapped the tree. She gave a big smile and walked away. She left behind a broken dead tree in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, she was very happy. She had a pretty purple dress and a big smile. One day she went to the park. She saw two little birds, they were so pretty. She hoped they would stay around, so she smiled and waved at them. They flew away but she was still very happy, with a big purple smile on her face. + +The little girl went home and told her mom about the birds. She wished she could see them again, so she hoped with all her might. The next day her mom took her back to the park, and the two little birds were there. She smiled so much her face was all purple, she was so happy. She waved at them and they waved back, then they flew away again. + +The little girl was sad to see them go, but also happy that she got to see them one last time. From then on, every time she went to the park she would hope that she could see the two little birds and that big purple smile would appear on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Every week Jack's mommy would raise his bed up and help Jack make it very tidy. Jack loved to play in his room, but he had to help make it tidy before he could have any fun. So every week Jack would help his mommy raise his bed, he would help put away his toys and make the bed look nice. Jack would beam with pride every time he saw his tidy room. After the room was tidy and the bed was raised, Jack would get to play with all his toys and have fun. Every week Jack was reminded of the importance of being tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a cute dog. His name was Max and he was everyone's best friend. Every day he went to the park to play with the other animals. + +One day, Max decided to go to a special event. He was so excited! On the way there, he saw lots of friends who wanted to join him. He invited all of them! + +At the event, Max saw lots of fun things. There were balloons and games and tasty food. His friends cheered every time Max won one of the games. They were all having so much fun! + +Max was so happy to have all his friends to support him. He was grateful and never forgot how much they had done for him. From that day on, Max continued to look out for all his friends who had supported him at the event. +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a puppy. The family went outside to gather all the things they needed. They brought a blanket, a ball and some tasty treats. + +The family had a plan. They were going to have a picnic lunch in the park. When they got to the park, they saw a welcome sign. They all smiled and put down their things. + +The puppy was so excited. He wanted to explore and play. He ran around and got very dirty. He rolled around in the grass and even played in a mud puddle. + +The family laughed and cleaned him up. They then unpacked their picnic lunch. They ate the tasty treat together and enjoyed the picnic. The family had a great day, they were full and happy. + +The family was happy they had gathered all the things they needed and they were so glad they had a warm welcome on their picnic adventure. +The sun was setting in the sky. It was a beautiful, orange sunset. But it was a harsh one. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees. The children were outside playing. + +Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew. It scattered the leaves and the children's toys around the garden. The birds flew away from the trees and the children ran inside. + +The wind kept blowing and the sun kept setting. When the sky became dark and the wind calmed down, the children came back outside. + +The garden looked different now. Everything was scattered, but the sunset was still beautiful. The children began picking up their toys and putting them back in the right places. + +The children learnt an important lesson that day: that storms can be harsh and make a mess, but the sunset will always be beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Penny. She was only three years old and very curious. She spent her days exploring the world and having lots of fun. + +One day she was playing in the garden when she saw something really funny. It was a small butterfly flying close to a flower. She wanted to touch it but it flew away. + +Suddenly, Penny remembered something she had found in the garden earlier. It was a shining penny! She reached out and touched it with her tiny hands. It felt so smooth. + +Penny was so excited. She tucked the penny away in her pocket and started running around the garden to show everyone her new treasure. She couldn't stop smiling because she had found something so special and it was so much fun! +Molly loved to mix things together. Today, she was outside in her garden. She had her garden gloves on and was very excited because she was going to mix something special - a sunflower. Molly had lots of sunflowers in her garden - yellow, white, and blue. This time she wanted to mix the blue sunflowers. She put a few blue sunflowers from the garden into a bowl, and then used a spoon to mix them all together. Then Molly added some water and stirred the mixture until it was just right. She gave the sunflower mixture one last stir and smiled as she saw how pretty it looked. It was a bright blue color and it sparkled in the sunshine. Molly was very proud of her sunflower mixture, and she couldn't wait to show it to her friends. +Once upon a time there was a carelessness little girl called Sarah. Sarah loved to play outside and explore the world. Today one of her adventures was to go and look at the palace. + +Sarah's eyes lit up with excitement as she saw the beautiful palace for the first time. She carefully climbed up the steps and looked through the door. But she was too small to get in! She looked around for another way to get inside. + +Suddenly a big window caught her eye. She climbed it and looked inside the palace. Sarah was amazed! The walls were very high and the ceilings were very tall. Everywhere she looked was full of beauty. + +But then Sarah heard voices! She looked around and saw two men walking in the palace. She jumped out of the window and ran away as quickly as she could. + +Sarah laughed and smiled as she thought about her adventure. She ran back home and couldn't wait to tell her friends all about the magical palace she had seen. +One day, a wealthy man decided to test a berry. He found it on the ground while he was out walking in the park. It was an unusual berry, so he wanted to see how it tasted! He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +When he got home, he washed the berry, then he bit into it. It was sweet and juicy, and he smiled with delight. He ate it all up and then he tested the seeds. He dropped the seeds into a jar of water and waited to see what happened. + +Soon enough, a little plant began to grow. The man was amazed. He was now the proud owner of a beautiful berry bush. He watered it every day and watched it grow bigger and bigger. + +The man also shared some of the berry bushes with his friends and family. They were all so happy and surprised by the delicious berry bush! Now everyone can enjoy the wealthy man's berry test! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Beth. She was just three years old. Every day she would march around her home. + +One day, Beth decided she wished she had something special. But she knew she didn't have any money to buy it, so she had an idea. + +Beth made a fake coin from some paper. Then she took it to the shopkeeper and asked if he would swap the coin for her special thing. + +The shopkeeper wasn't sure about the fake coin at first, but he thought it was nice of Beth to try. So he swapped it for something special for Beth. + +From that day on, Beth was very happy! She knew that if you really wish for something, you can find a way to get it! +Once upon a time, two little girls were sitting together in a cozy room. There was a big fireplace in the middle of the room. It was shining with a different color from the other walls. + +The two girls had enjoyed playing together all day. Now, they were getting tired. They sat in front of the fireplace, it was so warm and nice that they wanted to take a little nap. + +After a few minutes, the two girls were asleep. Suddenly, something strange started happening. The fireplace made some noises and it started getting bigger and bigger! + +The two girls woke up scared and looked at the fireplace. To their surprise, they saw a big, furry bear coming out of the fireplace! + +The bear was friendly and he just wanted to play with them. He asked them to sit with him near the fireplace and the girls gladly accepted! + +It was a great night and when the sun rose, the bear disappeared in the fireplace. The two little girls went back to sleep, tired and happy because they had just met a different kind of friend. +Tommy and Sarah wanted to play together and share in the fun. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing softly through the park. + +Tommy noticed a chubby butterfly nearby. He excitedly ran towards it, hoping to get close enough to pet it. Sarah followed Tommy. + +When Tommy and Sarah were close to the butterfly, it flew away. Tommy was sad, but Sarah had an idea. + +She reached into her pocket and pulled out some of her snacks. She shared them with Tommy and then the two of them sat down. They watched the wind blow through the park and listened to the birds sing. It was a beautiful day! +Once, there was a bee named Gary. He loved to fill his hive with lots of things - flowers, leaves and other happy things. One day, Gary found a really tasty flower bigger than any other. He worked hard to fill his hive with the flower, buzzing around as he collected as much of it as he could. + +After a few hours he had filled the hive! He was so proud of what he'd done and smiled happily for the rest of the day. All the other bees were amazed too, as the hive was so tasty! + +Now, every time Gary visits the flower, he takes the time to fill his hive too - so that all his bee friends can have something tasty to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious leather ball. The ball was so mysterious that no one knew what would happen when it bounced. One day, a curious 3 year old decided to find out. + +The little boy grabbed the ball and jumped high in the sky. The ball followed him as he jumped higher and higher, until it popped open in mid-air. Inside, there was a beautiful rainbow of colors, surprising the little boy. + +The colors moved like a dance, filling the sky. As the colors moved, it seemed like they were singing! The boy stared in amazement at this mysterious leather ball. + +Then, the colors faded away and the ball fell back down to the ground. The little boy put the ball away, knowing he had seen something special. He would always remember that magical moment when he had jumped with the mysterious leather ball. +The boy was so excited to go to school. He had waited all summer to go to his new class. He stepped into the room and saw the cool decorations and desks. Everyone was staring at him - it made him a bit shy! + +He smiled at the other kids and introduced himself. He thought they were all so nice. Soon it was time to learn some new things. They talked about shapes and colors, and the teacher explained how to count. + +At the end of the day, the boy was exhausted! He was so glad that his first day in class was so cool. He couldn't wait to see what he would learn tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in an icy castle. One day, the princess heard a noise outside and looked out to see an arm reaching for her castle door. She was scared and quickly used her magical powers to prevent the arm from getting inside. + +The princess asked the arm who it belonged to and the arm replied, “I am here to protect you!†The princess was relieved and asked the arm to stay and help her protect the castle. + +The arm happily agreed, and every night it stood guard at the door to make sure nothing dangerous got inside. Everyone in the castle was grateful and they thanked the arm for its help. + +The arm and the princess worked together to keep the icy castle safe and prevent anything bad from happening. They even became good friends over time, and had lots of fun playing together. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a cute, little bear. He was walking through the forest when he saw something. He stopped and peered around. He slowly nodded his head when he saw it: a fit tree! The bear was so happy, the tree was perfect for climbing. + +He walked over to the tree and started to climb. The bear went higher and higher, until he reached the top. He looked out over the forest and smiled. Then he slowly nodded again. + +The bear made his way down the tree, and went on his way. He waved goodbye as he walked off, feeling so fit. As he left, he thought to himself, nodding his head with glee. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old. One day, Lily was playing in the park. She was having lots of fun. Suddenly, Lily slipped and fell. As she fell, she hit her head on the ground. + +Lily started crying. Her mum and dad were very worried. They put Lily in the car and drove to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor looked at Lily. He made her arm wet with a cloth and then he threw it in a bucket. He said that Lily was OK, but she had to stay in the hospital for a while to get better. + +Lily's mum and dad stayed with her all night. In the morning, the doctor said she could go home. Everyone was happy! Lily ran to the car, waving goodbye to the hospital. + +Moral: Be careful when playing in the park! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play games. She always asked her mom to find different games for her to try. + +One day, the girl asked her mom to get an unknown game. Her mom was curious and asked her why she wanted the game. The girl told her mom that she had been urged to find the game and try it. + +So they both went to the store to find the game. After searching for a while, they found it. It was big and colorful and the girl was delighted. + +The girl ran right home and started to play the new game. She played for hours, until it was time for dinner. + +The girl was so happy that she and her mom had found the unknown game. From then on, she insisted on playing it all the time! +Once upon a time, there were two fish in a clear tank. They liked to play together and swim around all day. Then one day, something strange happened. They were slowly pulled apart until the tank was not big enough for both of the fish. So, they had to separate and each swim in their own tank. Sad that they couldn't be together, they still waved goodbye and wished each other a happy life. Then, they were happy again when they found out that they could play together again sometimes. Every now and then, they would visit each other and have fun, when they were allowed to be together. So, although they were separate, they were still good friends. +The sun was shining and it was a nice day. Two friends decided to go out to visit each other. The first friend was called Jim and the second one was called Sam. + +Jim and Sam were excited to see each other. The weather was perfect for a visit. It was sunny and the sky was blue. The ground was dry and there was a little bit of wind which felt nice. + +When Jim and Sam met, they hugged each other. They were both really happy. Jim had a big smile and Sam had a hairy head. They laughed and talked about their day. + +Jim and Sam decided to go for a walk. They laughed and talked the whole way. They watched the clouds move and felt the warm sun on their skin. The visit was so much fun. They decided that they should visit each other more often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzy who wanted go on an incredible adventure. She told her parents she wanted to explore a far away place and they said they would provide her a map. + +Suzy was so excited to have her own map! She was amazed at all the pictures and colors of the map. She began planning her incredible adventure. + +Suzy packed all the things she would need to go on her journey. She put on a big sun hat and grabbed her map. Then, she was off on her incredible adventure! + +Suzy used her map to explore different places, learning all kinds of new things, having lots of fun and discovering lots of new things. When it was time to go home, Suzy was so happy with her incredible adventure and all the new things she had learned. She knew that she would always have her map to provide her with more incredible adventures in the future. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She was a very tidy girl. She loved to keep her room very tidy. + +Every morning, Jane ate her breakfast. She always had toast and milk which she ate with a fork and spoon. + +One day, Jane saw something sparkle by the side of her bed. She reached over to pick it up and was surprised to see that it was a piece of jewelry. She had never seen it before so she took it with her to show her mom. + +Her mom looked carefully at the jewelry and said "How pretty!" Jane asked her mom if she could keep it and her mom said yes. + +Jane put the jewelry in her jewellery box and kept it safe. She was so proud of her new jewellery. She would now have something special to wear and show her friends. + +Every day, Jane carefully fed her jewelry to keep it looking shiny. She loved her jewelry, and she was so proud of it. +The little girl marched along the path with a smile on her face. Suddenly, she saw a wild billboard up ahead. She excitedly pointed at it and shouted "Wow!" The billboard had a picture of a big, fluffy puppy and it said "Adopt me!" The little girl wanted to adopt the puppy, so she marched to the edge of the path and over to the billboard. She started patting the billboard, hoping the puppy would come out. But nothing happened. She started to march away, when suddenly a small puppy scurried out from behind the billboard. The little girl was delighted and she marched back with the puppy in her arms. She had found a new best friend! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a very special eraser. She loved her eraser so much that she would carry it with her everywhere she went. + +One night there was a big storm. Every time a thunderclap sounded, the little girl got scared and she would wipe her tears away with her eraser. + +The storm was so scary that the little girl started to tremble. To make her feel better, her mom gave her the eraser and told her it would keep her safe from the storm. + +The little girl took the eraser and rubbed it on her arm. She closed her eyes and made a wish that the storm would be gone. Suddenly, the storm stopped and the little girl felt safe and calm. + +From that day on, whenever the little girl felt scared, she would take out her special eraser, and it would help to make things better. +Once there was a little girl named Lisa who was very upset. She shook her fists and tears ran down her cheeks. Her mother noticed how upset Lisa was and tried to help her feel better. + +First, her mom gave her a big hug and said. “There, there, Lisa. Relax. Everything will be ok.†+ +Then, her mom filled a bowl with Lisa’s favorite yummy snack. + +"Here, eat this," said her mother. + +Eating her snack made Lisa feel a little better. She took a few deep breaths and soon she was smiling. + +Finally, her mom said. “Let’s go outside and play with some puppies. That always helps you relax!†+ +And it did. As Lisa laughed and ran around with the puppies, she forgot all about why she was so upset. +Once upon a time, there lived a patient hunter. Everyday, he would leave his cozy home and march into the woods. He had so many special skills that he used to hunt. + +But one day, he started to worry. He didn't know why he was feeling so strange, but he knew he had to figure it out. + +The hunter looked around the woods, but he didn't find anything. He tried to stay calm, but he just couldn't stop feeling scared. + +Finally, he saw something move. He quickly grabbed his gun and crouched down. It was a little animal! + +The hunter realized it was only a scared rabbit. He felt so relieved that he hadn't need to worry after all. He carefully put away his gun and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very adventurous. One day she looked out of her window and saw something really special. A view of the whole city! But suddenly, the view disappeared from her sight. She was so sad that it was gone, but then she had an idea. She decided to go on an adventure to find it again! + +She put on her shoes and set off to find the view. She looked in her garden, her neighbours gardens, but she still couldn’t find it. After a few hours of searching, she lay down in a field and fell asleep. + +When she woke up, she noticed something strange - a big, tall tree. She looked up and couldn’t believe her eyes - the view had magically reappeared! + +The little girl was so happy. She had been on such an adventurous journey and now the view was back. She clapped her hands in joy and promised to never forget the view she found on her incredible adventure! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old, and she loved to spend her time exploring. One day, she decided to explore her mommy's bedroom. She looked around and noticed a big box. + +Jane was curious and opened the box. Inside, she found a bottle of glue! She was excited and grabbed the glue in her hands. + +She spent the next few minutes playing with the glue. She put some glue on her nose and fingers and laughed. Eventually, when the glue bottle was empty, Jane decided it was time to explore the other room. + +She put the empty glue bottle back in the box, and went off to find more things to explore. She had a lot fun that day and learned that exploring can be great fun! +Once upon a time, there was a tree with lots of leaves. One leaf was different, because it was hidden. The leaf wanted to explore the world, but was scared to leave. + +One day, a bird came flying by and asked the leaf what was wrong. The leaf told the bird its story. The bird then said, "Let me take you on an adventure!" + +The bird flew the leaf away from the tree and showed it lots of amazing things. There were deer in the forest, rivers that sparkled and bright stars in the sky. + +The leaf was so excited to have such a wondeful time! Before returning the leaf to the tree, the bird said, "Now you can have lots of adventures of your own. Let your dreams take you far away!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maya. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. + +One day, Maya's mum allowed her to sit in front of the big screen. Maya was very excited! Everything looked so colourful and new. But after a while, Maya started to feel uncomfortable. + +She looked up at her mum and asked, "Why am I uncomfortable?" Her mum told her that she had been sitting in front of the screen for too long and was feeling a bit tired. Maya noticed that her mum was right and decided to take a break. + +Thankful for her mum's advice, Maya went to play with her toys and moved around. She soon felt better and found the experience of exploring the world fun and exciting again! +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and liked to listen to stories and sing songs. Today, she was out in the park with her mom, when she heard a strange noise. + +Jane looked around and saw a stranger. He was tall and his eyes were dull. Jane wasn't sure if she should go near him. + +Mom said, "Come and hold my hand, Jane. Listen to me and be careful." So Jane held her mom's hand and watched the stranger. He seemed nice. + +The stranger smiled at Jane and said, "Hello little one. Would you like to hear a story?" Jane was a bit scared but she loved stories, so she nodded her head "yes". + +The stranger told Jane a beautiful story and sang a song. When he finished, Jane gave the stranger a big hug. He said goodbye and the stranger walked away. Jane and her mom returned home with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. They had a pond with lots of water in it. Every day, they would take their baby to the pond to play. One day, the baby saw something weird in the water. It was big and jumpy. The baby asked mommy and daddy what it was, and they said it was a frog. The frog remained in the pond, and the baby went back to playing in the water. + +The baby and the frog became friends. Every day, the baby would come to the pond, and the frog would hop up onto the baby's hand. The baby would laugh and whisper to the frog. It felt so special to have a new friend. + +One day, the baby decided to take the frog home with him. The baby scooped up the frog in his hands, and promised to take care of it forever. The frog remained as the baby's friend, and they would play in the water and run around in the garden together. It was the weirdest thing, but the baby was so happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who wanted to prepare a special surprise. She called her three year old child in and said, "Let's get ready!". The little one was so excited! + +Mommy took the child to the backyard where there was a big rock. Together, they took out the paint, brushes and glue. Then, they worked very hard to make a special rock. They decorated it with fair colours and added sparkles to make it shine. The little one was so proud of their work! + +When the special rock was finished, Mommy asked the child to close their eyes. When the little one opened their eyes, there was a present on top of the rock! It was a surprise for the child's birthday. + +The little one was overjoyed with the gift and thanked Mommy for preparing the special surprise. From that day forward, they kept the rock in the backyard as a reminder of how much they loved each other. +Once there was a small, fine caterpillar named Wink. Every day Wink would crawl around looking for his food. On one sunny day, he crawled to the caterpillar shop to buy something to eat. When he got there, Wink saw many prices on the different sweets. After a while, he picked out the best one, a juicy apple. He asked the shopkeeper how much it cost. The shopkeeper said, "It's five cents." Wink happily crawled outside and ate it. He was so happy he wanted to go back. But he only had four cents left. So, he crawled away from the caterpillar shop and this time, he looked for something else to eat - something that didn't cost so much. +One day, Joe and his family visited a special place. It was a place made of silver! They looked around and saw all kinds of things that were shiny and special. + +Joe was very excited. He ran around and saw lots of things he never saw before. There was so much to explore! + +But after a while, Joe started to feel very hungry. He asked his mommy, "Can I have a snack?" His mommy smiled and gave him a big piece of yummy cake. He ate it all up very quickly. + +Joe and his family had a lot of fun visiting the silver place. Joe saw so many new things, and he was very happy he got to have a snack too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was very curious and liked to explore. One day, Molly decided to go on an adventure and find a secret space. She started walking and stumbled over something. Molly was a bit scared. But when she looked closely, she saw a fine garden full of flowers. She was so happy and ran around, exploring the garden. + +Then, further on, she saw a glimpse of something special. Molly followed it and stumbled into a beautiful space full of stars. She was so amazed and mesmerised, she couldn't take her eyes off of it. Molly was so excited, she started to jump around, twirling and spinning. + +Molly was filled with joy and wonder. She felt so fine and grateful that she had found this secret space. She stayed there forever, playing and exploring. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl called Lillie. Lillie wanted to go exploring, so she ordered her Mom to give her a big backpack full of things. + +Her Mom filled the backpack with all kinds of fun items. There were some toys, a glass of water, and a snack. Mom said that if Lillie while exploring she should use her memory to remember everything around her. + +With her backpack full and ready to go, Lillie set off. She walked slowly and observed everything around her. She noticed the birds in the trees, the pretty flowers, and the funny bugs. She heard all of the animals and birds singing and playing in the meadow. + +Lillie was very happy to be exploring and enjoyed her day. When she got back home, she ordered her Mom to help her put all of the things she found back in the backpack. + +Lillie was so excited she couldn't sleep that night. She was happy because all of the things she saw and did that day became part of her memory. She was looking forward to her next exploring day adventure! +Once upon a time there was a tiny man who wanted to read a novel, but it was too big for him. He wished that he could shrink, so that he could fit into the book and explore all its pages. + +His wish magically came true! He grew smaller, smaller, until he was the same size as a penny. He was so excited as he hopped into the novel and looked around. Everything was so big, but he was just the right size. + +He went on many adventures in the novel. To the left were magical wizards, to the right were brave knights, and in between were funny animals. He explored every page, from cover to cover. + +After his adventure, the tiny man got bigger again and hopped out of the novel. He was excited that he had such an amazing time in his very own fit and tiny adventure. + +The End. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She went to a park with her mom because she wanted to go for a ride. They saw a big loop and Jane was so excited. It was organized with a row of colorful cars that looked like they could really move fast. Jane asked her mom if she could ride on it. + +Mom said yes, so Jane climbed into a car and held on tight. As the cars started going around the loop, she squealed with excitement. Jane laughed and laughed as she went around and around the giant loop. It felt so wild and thrilling! + +When Jane was done, she thanked her mom for taking her on the ride. It was so much fun for her! She had never been so organized, with a fun loop all to herself. Jane couldn't wait to go again. +Once there was a nice sister. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, she had a special surprise for them. She told the family to follow her and she'd reveal it. + +They all went outside and she pointed to the sky. Then she smiled and revealed a big fluffy cloud filled with colors! Everyone became so excited. The colors were so pretty that it seemed like a rainbow was in the sky. + +Then, the cloud slowly changed into something else. It filled with different colors and shapes to form a big rainbow! The nice sister had made a special surprise that they could all enjoy together. + +It was such a magical moment. Everyone was filled with so much happiness. They all thanked the nice sister for her amazing surprise. It was an unforgettable moment that they would never forget. +Once there was a boy. His name was Jack. He had lots of stuff. His stuff was all very different. Some stuff was easy to use, but some stuff was difficult. He wanted to change. + +One day, Jack went to the store. He saw lots of new stuff. He wanted some of the stuff to make it easier. Jack chose a box. Inside, there were different things. He picked out a toy and he was happy. + +When Jack got home, he started to change. He had his toy and he was having fun. He was learning lots of new things. He was trying different things, and he was finding out that some stuff was difficult. + +When Jack got older, he was still changing. He was learning more things and figuring out how to use the different stuff. It was getting better and easier. + +Jack was happy. He was learning a lot and he had lots of different stuff. But he still knew that some things were difficult to change. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little house. It was nestled in the woods and filled with the yummy smells of home-cooked dinners. Every day, a family of four scurried around the house; mom, dad, and two happy kids. + +Then one day, something strange happened. Mom, dad, and the two kids disappeared and the house was left alone. All day and all night the house remained jolly and empty. + +As weeks and months passed, the house stayed put. No one ever came back to the house, but the house still remained happy and jolly. One day, a butterfly stopped by and noticed the happy feeling. As it flew away, the butterfly whispered "Be happy and jolly, little house!" + +The house continued to remain happy and jolly. Today, it stands tall and proud still filled with the joy and energy that mom, dad, and the two little kids brought it all those years ago. +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was three years old and he loved to measure things. Jimmy used a ruler to measure many things around his house. + +One day Jimmy wanted to measure the living room. He took out his ruler and started measuring. He was getting very frustrated because he couldn't reach the spot he wanted to measure. + +Jimmy's mom saw him and felt sorry for her little boy. She said, "Don't worry, Jimmy. Here, let me help you." She helped Jimmy measure the room. + +By the time they were done, Jimmy was feeling much better. He was happy that he and his mom measured the living room together. +Once there was a girl named Sally and she hated telephone. She thought it was very loud and annoying and she always turned it off. But one day she heard a ringing sound coming from the kitchen. She followed the sound and looked inside. + +She saw a graceful white telephone on the table. It looked different from the ones she had seen before. She decided to pick it up. When she did, she heard a voice. It was a kind voice asking how she was doing. + +Sally was amazed. She asked the voice who they were and they told her they were her grandparents. She was so happy that she was talking to them. She talked to them for a long time and thanked them for calling. + +From then on, Sally changed how she felt about telephone. She found that it was not so bad. Sally thought it was a beautiful way to connect with her grandparents and they loved it too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was only three years old and she liked to play with her favourite toy, a pair of scissors. + +One day, Sarah decided to throw the scissors in the air to see how high they would fly. She threw them up so high that the scissors disappeared! Sarah looked all around, but they were nowhere to be seen. + +Sarah started to walk around to look for the scissors. Everywhere she looked all she could see was empty rooms. Sarah was feeling very sad. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a sound coming from the top of a tree. She looked up and saw the scissors hanging from a branch! Sarah cheered, she was so happy, and ran to get the scissors. + +She grabbed them, hugged them and from then on she never threw them again! +Once there was a lion who was feeling very frustrated. He wanted to take a turn, but he didn't know what to do. He saw a bright light that made him feel happy. It was glowing all around him and he wanted to play with it. + +He stepped closer and saw a group of stars. He started to run around and around, chasing the stars. As he ran, the stars began to shimmer. He laughed and smiled as he watched them glow in the night sky. + +He kept running until he saw a rainbow. The colors glowed brightly and the lion was amazed. He wanted to explore the colors. He ran up to the rainbow and started playing with it. He jumped and he laughed and he played. + +Finally, the lion stumbled and fell asleep. He dreamed of the warm glow from the stars and the rainbow and that made him feel happy. When he woke up, he felt much better. He had gone on a magical turn and he was no longer frustrated. +Time for work! Mommy was busy. She had a model to pour. She filled a big tank with liquid and used a special tool to pour the model inside. It was a tricky task. Mommy was focused. She finished pouring the model just in time. She clapped her hands happily and praised herself. Now the model was ready to be observed. Mommy was so proud of her work. + +All the while, little Jack was in the corner watching his mommy in action. He liked to help out. But he was only three and too small to help. So he just played with his toys nearby, wishing he could do something. + +As soon as Mommy was done, she scooped up Jack and hugged him. She said, "Great job, little one! We did it together!" Jack beamed and said, "I know, Mommy!" He was so happy that he had been part of the project. +One day, there was a wild adventure. A boy named Jack decided to lay down and explore the world around him. He noticed the original plants, trees, and animals that surrounded him. He couldn't believe it - the wild was so beautiful! + +He decided to continue his journey and came upon a river. Jack lay down on the grass and watched the water rush by. He noticed fish swimming around, too! Jack was so excited that he grabbed a stick and threw it into the water. + +Finally, Jack lay down in the sun and just enjoyed being in the wild. He noticed how peaceful and original everything in the wild was and thanked the world for being so wonderful. + +Jack was sad that his wild adventure had come to an end, but he knew he'd be back soon to explore again! +One day, a little boy wanted to go to sleep. He went to his bedroom and looked at his mattress. It was black. He got into his bed and was about to close his eyes, when suddenly a black cat appeared. He was very surprised, but he wasn't scared. He slowly reached out his hand and the cat came closer. Then the cat jumped onto the black mattress and curled up for a nap. The little boy smiled and decided to let the cat stay for a while. They both snuggled together on the mattress and the boy was very happy. He felt so peaceful that he soon fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane had a messy vase in her room. She liked to do nice things with it. She liked to put flowers inside it and make it look pretty. Every day, she would do this and it made her very happy. But one day, Jane didn't do nice things with her vase. She was very naughty and made it a mess. She put books and paper in it. Jane's mom saw it and said, “That's not nice! You must tidy up this mess.†Jane did what her mom said, and she was careful not to make a mess again. From then on, Jane was very careful to make sure her room was always neat and tidy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to seat. She wanted to sit down all the time, on chairs, tables, even the floor. Every day she was looking for a nice spot to seat. + +One day, the girl got an unusual wish. She wished to have a crazy seat! She closed her eyes and made a big wish. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise! When she opened her eyes, she saw a crazy seat. It was pink and purple, full of shiny stars. She immediately hopped on it and felt very happy. + +The girl was so excited to have her very own crazy seat! She decided to seat on it every day, smile and make lots of wishes. And every time, the crazy seat made all of them come true! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Emma liked making things neat and organized. One day, Emma looked around her room and wanted to organize it. She found lots of things around the room - toys, books and clothes - but one thing was missing. + +She suddenly remembered - a big, pink thing was hidden at the back of the room! She quickly crawled over to the corner and there it was - a big, pink blanket! + +Emma was so happy. She grabbed the blanket and began to organize her room. She put all of her things into neat piles, hung up all of her clothes, and put her books onto the shelf. + +When Emma had finished organizing, she curled up in her blanket and fell asleep, happy and content that her room was neat and organized. +Once there was a boy named Sam who loved to whistle. Everywhere he went, he would whistle. He was so good at it that people would stop and listen. + +One day, Sam was walking outside when he saw a huge seat in the park. It was so big that it looked like it could fit twenty people! Sam was so excited that he hurried over to the seat and started to whistle. + +The sound echoed through the park, making it seem even bigger. Sam was so happy that he wanted to whistle even louder. He puffed out his chest and started to really belt out his tune. + +The sound spread across the park and everyone started to smile. Sam was having the best time, singing and whistling with joy. Even when it was time to go home, he couldn't stop whistling. Sam's fantastic whistling will stay in the minds of all the people who watched him. +George had a brush. It was smooth and shiny, like the sand on a beach. He liked to stroke it with his fingers. He liked to draw smiley faces on his wall with the brush. + +One day, he felt a little tired and he wanted to relax. He took his brush and went outside. He planted himself on a patch of grass and started brushing his hair. + +The brushing felt good. It was gentle and smooth, and it made him feel happy and peaceful. He could see the clouds in the sky, and the birds singing around him. He kept brushing until his hair was completely neat and tidy. + +He was happy. He held his brush close, and smiled. He had been happy and his brush was smooth. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was a very nice king and he wanted to make his palace look nice. He asked all his helpers to come and help him decorate the castle. + +The helpers worked hard to make the palace look special. They put up bright flags and colourful streamers. They put lots of pretty sparkly things too. + +When they were finished, the castle looked fantastic. Everyone was very pleased with it. Even the king was happy! He thanked all his helpers for their hard work. + +The whole kingdom celebrated with the king. They ate cakes and sweets together and even had a party. Everyone was so happy and had such a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Annie. Annie loved her mum, dad and little brother very much. Every morning when she woke up, mum and dad would give her big hugs and kisses. Annie would giggle and smile with happiness. + +One day, mum and dad decided to take Annie and her brother to the park. Annie was so excited. They played on the swings and made sandcastles. Annie especially liked feeding the ducks and seeing them swim in the lake. + +When it was time for lunch, Annie took out her apple from her bag and started to chew it. She looked up and saw her mum and dad cuddling each other and smiling. She smiled too and felt so full of love and happiness. + +Annie was so happy that she dropped her apple and started to dance around with her mum and dad. They all laughed and hugged and enjoyed being together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful cabin in a bright forest. In the cabin lived a little girl with her family. She loved to go outside and poke around the forest. + +One day, the little girl went out to the forest and she saw a beautiful flower. She bent down and poked the petals with her finger. It felt so soft! She smiled and continued exploring. + +After she finished exploring, the little girl went back to the beautiful cabin. She thought to herself how lucky she was to have such a magical place to call home. She laid down on the soft grass and looked up at the sky. She smiled and felt happy and content. + +The little girl had a wonderful day in the forest, poking around and finding beauty! +Billy was confused. He had just opened his new dictionary and wanted to use it, but he couldn't read any of the words. He hated feeling so confused. + +Suddenly, his mom came into the room. She asked him what he was doing and he showed her the dictionary. Billy asked her to help him read the words. + +His mom smiled and explained what the dictionary was for. She told him it had lots of words inside and even helped him pronounce a few of them. + +Billy started to understand how the dictionary worked and soon he was able to read some of the words. He was so happy that he and his mom hugged each other. + +Billy realized he didn't have to hate feeling confused and that his mom had helped him learn something new! +Once upon a time there was a happy lamp. Everyday it would shine brightly. People would smile when they saw it. + +One day, something strange happened. The lamp started to reverse. It moved backwards, away from the people. Everyone was surprised and a bit scared. + +But then the lamp stopped and smiled. Everyone was happy again! The lamp had made a big loop, and now it was facing forwards again. + +The people cheered and hugged the lamp. They were very happy to have it back. The lamp smiled too. It was happy to see the people again. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, Lily saw an aeroplane in the sky. She wanted to go inside the aeroplane, so she asked her dad to help her. + +Lily's dad told her that first she needed to count. He showed her lots of numbers, so she could count them. + +Lily was a very good counter and she started to count the numbers. When she got to ten she was very happy. + +Her dad then took her to the beach. It was deep blue and the waves were like soft pillows. They went very far in and Lily laughed as the waves tickled her toes. + +When she was ready, her dad helped her get into the aeroplane. They flew very high and Lily could see the deep blue sea from far away. It was beautiful, and she couldn't believe she was on an aeroplane! + +Finally, they returned home and Lily was tired but pleased. She had been on an amazing aeroplane ride and she had counted lots of numbers. +Once there was a girl named Abigail who loved to watch butterflies. One day she was watching in the garden when she saw a very big, powerful butterfly. Its wings were big and colorful and Abigail really wanted to follow it. + +The butterfly flew up high and it turned into the sky. Abigail ran after it and watched as it flew away. She kept looking but it had gone. She was sad but also excited because she had seen such a beautiful and powerful butterfly. + +Abigail decided that every day she would go to the same spot and hope to see the butterfly again. She watched out for it and one day it came back. It was so beautiful and powerful and it made Abigail very happy. + +Abigail and the butterfly watched each other and then, with a quick turn of its wings, the butterfly flew away again. Abigail watched it until she could no longer see it. She went home feeling hopeful that one day the butterfly would come back again. +Once upon a time there was an elephant. He was yellow and loved to peek around his home. Every morning he would peek out of the window to see what was happening outside. He would peek behind trees and around corners. + +One day the elephant wanted to peek further than his home. He decided to peek around the garden. He started to peek around the tall grass and over the colorful rocks. The elephant was so excited to see so many things. + +He peeked around the garden for some time before he eventually noticed something yellow. It was a bright yellow flower, waving in the breeze. The elephant peeked closer and touched it with his trunk. He was so happy to see such a beautiful flower in his garden. + +The elephant kept peeking around his garden and enjoying the new sights he saw. He was so happy and content with what he had found. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail who was three years old. She was so excited because her parents had just gotten her a brand new wagon. She couldn't wait to play with it. + +Abigail asked her parents if she could use the wagon to help her cut some grass. Her parents agreed and gave her a pair of scissors so she could cut the grass. + +Abigail happily began cutting the grass with the scissors, while her new wagon was very useful in helping her collect the grass clippings. Every time she made a cut, she would put the grass in the wagon and pull it around the yard. + +When she was all finished cutting the grass, Abigail beamed with pride. She had managed to cut all the grass and it looked so nice. Her parents were very proud and told her that the wagon was very useful. + +Abigail smiled and knew that her wagon was more than just a toy, it was an important tool! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie who loved to play in the backyard. She could spend hours exploring and playing in the soil, looking for bugs and treasures. + +One day, Sophie was so excited to hunt for bugs in the soil but found something unexpected. She found a helpless little bird that had fallen out of its nest. + +Sophie knew that the bird needed her help, so she carefully picked it up and brought it into her house. She fed the bird and kept it warm and safe in her cozy home. + +For weeks, Sophie kept the bird safe and warm and eventually, it flew away free and happy. From then on, everyone in the neighborhood knew that they could count on Sophie to keep helpless animals safe. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. One night the sky was dark and there was a storm. The baby was scared, but his mommy comforted him. She held him close and whispered kindly, "It's ok. It's just a mild storm. You don't need to worry. I am here to keep you safe." The baby felt calm and snuggled up close to his mommy. He was happy to be safe and comforted in her arms. Eventually the storm passed, the sky brightened up, and everything was alright again. Mommy and baby were happy the storm was over and they were still safe. They were very relieved the storm was mild and it was all ok! +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary puppy. His name was Fluffy. One day, he was playing in the park, when a little girl found him. She loved Fluffy and wanted to bring him home. Fluffy liked the little girl, too. + +So they took him home. The little girl hugged him and they became very good friends. They would play every day. Fluffy would chase the little girl and bark at her. She would laugh and hug him whenever he was near. + +Every morning the little girl would wake up, and Fluffy was always there to greet her with a wagging tail. He was such a happy puppy. He even liked to bake cookies with the little girl. + +One day, he even got to go to the zoo. He saw lots of animals and even had snacks with the little girl. They walked all around the zoo, and she hugged him whenever he got scared. + +At the end of the day, Fluffy was always there to give the little girl a big hug before she went to bed. He was her best friend, and always will be. +Once upon a time, there was a salt shaker. It was small and looked like a box. The box was very special because it had a magic within it. The magic was a secret and no one knew what it was. + +One day, the salt shaker decided it wanted to go on an adventure. It began to roll and lead the way. It rolled and rolled until it reached a big pond with lots of frogs. + +The salt shaker was excited! It started to move around in the pond quickly, chasing the frogs. The frogs were very fast, but the salt shaker was even more competitive. It hopped and dodged around the pond, making sure it still had the lead. + +Finally, after a long time, the salt shaker was too tired to chase the frogs anymore. So, it just sat by the water and rested. It found a peaceful spot and stayed there for a long, long time. + +The little salt shaker had an amazing adventure and had learned an important lesson. It can always lead the way and find magic even in the most unusual places. +Once upon a time there was a soldier. He was very brave. He went on a mission to test his courage. + +The soldier went to a modern place. He felt nervous but he was ready to test himself. He saw a big building and he went inside. Everything was new and shiny. + +He walked around and saw lots of people. He said hello to everyone and they said hello back. Everyone was so friendly. + +After exploring, the soldier tested his courage by facing a big beast. He was scared but he was brave enough to fight the beast. He used all his strength to battle the beast. + +The soldier eventually won the fight! Everyone cheered and clapped for him. He was so proud. He had tested himself and was successful! +Once upon a time, there was a band. The band was made up of four silly friends who played music together. They loved playing music for all their family and friends. One day, the band decided it was time for an adventure. They wanted to go on a crazy road trip! + +The four friends all piled into their car and started driving. They drove for a long time, visiting different towns and sites along the way. Everywhere they went, they saw something different and exciting. Everywhere they stopped, they played music and made people smile. + +The days turned into weeks and the band's trip started to wind down. Everyone had tons of fun, but it was time for them to go home. So, the band decided to turn around and drive back. They had a great time and were excited to do it again soon. + +Back at home, the four friends hugged goodbye and thanked each other for the crazy adventure. Then, they all said they could not wait to get together and do it again soon. +John loved locks. He liked to collect them, figure out how they opened, and observe the little pieces inside. + +Today he wanted to try something different. He asked if he could unlock his own door. His parents told him he could, if he figured out how to do it. + +So, John set off to work. He examined all the different parts of the lock and discovered how to unlock it all by himself. He was very proud, now he was an independent lock master! + +At noon, all of his family gathered around to watch as John unlocked his door! Everyone cheered for him. It was an amazing accomplishment, unlocking the door all by himself. + +John beamed with joy. He couldn't believe he did it. He had found a way to unlock the door all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved desserts. Every day he wished for a rare treat that he had never tried before. + +One day, he asked his mom for something sweet. She replied, "I have made a special dessert for you. Hurry up and come downstairs to get it." + +The boy was so excited that he rushed to the kitchen. When he arrived, he saw the most beautiful piece of cake he had ever seen. It was a rare purple cake with whipped cream and candy sprinkles. + +The little boy was so thrilled that he quickly grabbed it and gobbled it up in one bite. When he was finished, he ran around the kitchen shouting with joy. It was the best dessert he had ever tasted. + +From that day on, the little boy always asked his mom for sweets. He was never disappointed! +One day, Lily was having a very bad day. Her tummy felt uncomfortable, and she was feeling sad. She knew a way to make it better though! She started to rub her belly gently. It felt so soft and made her so happy. + +Then something unexpected happened. Lily found a little piece inside her belly! It was soft and felt so nice. She kept rubbing the piece, and soon she forgot all about the uncomfortable feeling she had before. + +It made her so happy, she started giggling. She kept rubbing the piece until it made her very sleepy and she fell into a deep nap, feeling very content. + +When she woke up, Lily still had the piece, and it made her feel happy and comforted even when she was feeling uncomfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had an incredible toy car. It was very fast, and he loved to play with it every day. One day, Tim's mom said she had a surprise for him. She wanted to introduce him to a new friend. Tim was very excited to meet his new friend. + +When Tim met his new friend, Ben, they played together. They both liked to wear vests. Tim showed Ben his incredible toy car, and they raced it around the room. They had lots of fun together, and Tim was happy that his mom introduced him to Ben. + +But one day, when Tim and Ben were playing with the incredible toy car, it went too fast and crashed into the wall. The toy car broke into pieces, and Tim was very sad. Ben was sad too. They couldn't play with the incredible toy car anymore. Tim and Ben learned that they should be more careful when they play. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bug named Bob. Bob loved to crawl all day. He crawled on the grass, the dirt, and the rocks. One day, while crawling, Bob met a new friend. This friend was a tiny ant named Amy. + +"Hi, I'm Amy!" said the ant. "I like to crawl too! Can we crawl together?" Bob was happy to have a new friend. So, they crawled and played all day long. + +As they crawled, they found a big gas can. "Oh no!" said Bob. "We must be careful. Gas is not safe for us bugs." Amy agreed. They crawled away from the gas can and played in the sun. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big tree with lots of shade. He gazed at the tree and thought it was the best place to sit and rest. Tom walked to the tree and sat down. + +Under the tree, Tom met an ordinary dog. The dog said, "Hello, my name is Max!" Tom said, "Hi, Max! My name is Tom. Let's be friends!" Max wagged his tail and they played together in the shade. + +As they played, the sky became dark. Tom and Max were scared. They heard a loud noise and saw a big storm coming. Tom and Max ran away, but they could not outrun the storm. The wind blew them far away from the tree, and they were lost. +Once upon a time, in an ancient house, there lived a boy named Tim. He had a big brain and loved to learn new things. Every day, he played with his toys and read his books. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to clean his room. Tim looked around and saw that his toys were all over the floor. He knew that he needed to put them away to make his room clean. + +Tim picked up his toys and put them in their special places. He felt happy that his room was now clean and tidy. His mom was proud of him too. They both knew that having a clean room made it easier for Tim's big brain to learn and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to eat sweet things. His favorite taste was candy. But sometimes, Tom did not behave when he wanted more candy. + +One day, Tom's mom said, "Tom, you must behave if you want a treat." Tom tried very hard to be good. He played nice with his toys and did not yell. He was a good little boy. + +At the end of the day, Tom's mom gave him a sweet treat. It was a candy with his favorite taste. Tom was so happy. He learned that when he behaves, good things will come. +Once upon a time, there was a big hotel. In the hotel, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to fold paper to make fun things. She made paper boats, paper hats, and paper birds. She had a lot of fun folding paper. + +One day, Lily went to the hotel's dining room. She saw a bitter lemon on the table. She picked it up and took a small bite. "Yuck!" she said. The lemon was very bitter. Lily didn't like it at all. + +Lily had an idea. She took the lemon and folded it inside a paper boat. She went outside and put the boat in a puddle. The boat with the bitter lemon sailed away. Lily was happy that she made the lemon go away. She went back to the hotel and kept folding more fun paper things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play at the park. Her favorite thing to do was swing high in the sky. One day, Amy saw a big wave in the pond near the park. She thought it looked mysterious. + +Amy wanted to see the mysterious wave up close. She stopped swinging and walked to the pond. As she got closer, the wave got bigger and bigger. Amy was not scared, she wanted to touch the wave. + +But, when Amy touched the wave, it pulled her into the pond. Amy could not swim and she called for help. No one was near to hear her. The mysterious wave took her away, and she was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved the color yellow. She had a yellow dress, yellow shoes, and a yellow hat. One day, Amy went for a walk in the park with her mom. + +While walking, Amy saw a yellow butterfly. It appeared right in front of her. "Look, Mom! A yellow butterfly!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's so pretty!" + +As they walked, the yellow butterfly flew away. Amy felt sorry because she wanted to play with the butterfly. She told her mom, "I'm sorry the butterfly is gone." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can come back to the park and see more yellow butterflies another day." + +Amy felt happy again. She knew that she would see the yellow butterfly again soon. They went home and Amy told her dad all about the yellow butterfly. She couldn't wait to go back to the park and play with more yellow butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful cow named Bessie. She lived on a farm with her friends. Bessie loved to give milk to the farmer every day. The farmer was very happy because Bessie's milk was the best milk. + +One day, Bessie saw a small hole in the fence. She wanted to see what was on the other side. Bessie went to the hole and took a peek. She saw a big, green field with lots of yummy grass. Bessie wanted to go there and eat the grass. + +Bessie pushed the fence and went to the green field. She ate the yummy grass and felt very happy. Soon, it was time to go back to the farm. Bessie went back through the hole and gave more milk to the farmer. The farmer was happy, and Bessie was happy too. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there lived a wealthy man. He had many clothes and hangers. One day, he met a talking bird. The bird was very smart and could speak like people. + +The bird said, "I am hungry. Can you give me some food?" The wealthy man was surprised but happy to help. He gave the bird some food. The bird ate it all up and was very happy. + +One day, the bird saw the man's hangers and said, "I want a hanger to sleep on." The man gave the bird a hanger. The bird was very happy and they became good friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +One day, a bird named Bob found a rare twig. He was very happy. He wanted to use the twig to fix his nest. Bob showed the twig to his friend, Cat. + +"Look at this rare twig, Cat!" said Bob. "I will fix my nest with it." + +Cat wanted the rare twig too. He thought of a plan. "Bob, can you help me find more rare twigs?" asked Cat. + +Bob said, "Yes, let's find more rare twigs together!" + +They looked for more rare twigs, but they could not find any. Bob was sad. Cat said, "I will help you fix your nest with the rare twig." + +But Cat did not help Bob. He took the rare twig and ran away. Bob's nest was not fixed, and he lost his rare twig. Bob was very sad, and he learned not to trust Cat again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to imagine and play with his toy animals. One day, he was playing with his toy animals when he thought of something fun. He wanted to imagine a big volcano with his toys. + +Tim built a volcano with his blocks. He made it tall and strong. Then he took his toy animals and put them around the volcano. Tim said to his toy animals, "Are you hungry?" The toy animals nodded their heads. + +Tim pretended the volcano was giving food to the hungry toy animals. He said, "Here you go, my friends!" The toy animals ate the food, and they were happy. They played around the volcano all day long. In the end, Tim and his toy animals had a great time with their volcano adventure. +One day, a little player named Tim went to the park to play. The sun was light and bright in the sky. Tim saw a ball near a tree. He wanted to play with the ball. + +Tim tried to kick the ball, but it was too high for him. He saw a tall girl named Sue. Tim asked, "Can you help me get the ball?" Sue said, "Yes, I can help you." + +Sue helped Tim get the ball. They played with the ball together. They had lots of fun in the light sun. Tim and Sue became good friends. They always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to find colorful things in her yard. One day, she went outside to play and look for something new. + +As Sue walked around, she saw a tiny bug. It was a colorful bug with many legs. "Hello, little bug," she said. "What are you doing here?" The bug looked at her and said, "I am looking for my friend, the mint plant. Can you help me find it?" + +Sue was happy to help the bug. They walked and walked until they found a green plant. It was the mint plant! The bug was so happy to see it. Sue and the bug became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a large, round toy named Spinny. Spinny loved to spin all day long. He lived in a playroom with many other toys. They all liked to play together. + +One day, a new toy came to the playroom. Her name was Patient. Patient was a small, quiet toy who liked to sit and watch the others play. Spinny wanted to teach Patient how to spin, but Patient was too shy. + +Spinny had an idea. He asked all the toys to help Patient learn how to spin. They all took turns showing Patient how to spin. Patient watched and learned. Soon, Patient was spinning with the rest of the toys. They all had fun together, and Spinny was very proud of his new friend. +One day, a big cat named Tom found a soft bathrobe. He loved the bathrobe so much that he wanted to wear it all the time. Tom put on the bathrobe and went to show his friend, a small dog named Max. + +"Look at my bathrobe, Max!" said Tom. Max looked at the bathrobe and wanted one too. He felt sad because he didn't have a bathrobe. Max thought of a plan to get the bathrobe from Tom. + +Max said, "Tom, I bet I can eat more food than you!" Tom loved to eat and thought he could win. "If I eat more, I get the bathrobe," said Max. Tom agreed to the challenge. + +They both started to eat. They ate and ate until they were very full. In the end, Max ate more food than Tom. Tom was sad but kept his promise and gave the bathrobe to Max. Max felt bad for Tom and decided to share the bathrobe. They took turns wearing it and became even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to eat cereal every morning. Her mom would always hang a big box of cereal on the top shelf. + +One day, Lucy woke up and saw that the cereal box was empty. She felt sad because she really wanted to eat her favorite cereal. Lucy told her mom that they needed more cereal. + +So, Lucy and her mom went to the store to buy more cereal. They found the cereal aisle and picked out the biggest box they could find. Lucy was happy again because she could eat her favorite cereal every morning. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toys and go to the park. One day, Tim saw a big building. The building was new and it made Tim feel excite. + +Tim went inside the building. It was full of fun things to do. There were games, books, and a big slide. Tim made new friends in the building. They played and laughed together. + +At the end of the day, Tim went home. He told his mom about the kind friends he made and the big building. Tim's mom smiled and hugged him. They were both happy because Tim had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom liked to play in the garage all day. One day, while playing, Tom found a big box. + +Tom tried to jump on the box, but he slipped and fell. "Ouch!" said Tom, "That hurt!" Tom's friend, a little bird named Sue, heard him and flew to the garage. + +"What's wrong, Tom?" asked Sue. "I slipped and fell," said Tom. "I want to get on the box, but it's too hard." Sue thought for a moment and said, "Let's find a way to help you." + +Together, Tom and Sue found a way to get on the box. They were happy and played in the garage all day. And so, the fat cat and the little bird became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a quiet town, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to sail his toy boat on the pond near his house. Every day, he would go to the pond and play with his boat. + +One sunny day, Tom went to the pond to sail his boat. He saw a duck swimming near his boat. The duck was friendly, and Tom liked to watch it swim. They played together in the water, and Tom was very happy. + +After playing for a long time, Tom and the duck were tired. They said goodbye to each other and went home. Tom walked back to his house, and the duck swam away. The quiet town was peaceful again, and Tom couldn't wait to sail his boat and play with the duck the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim did not like to eat his broccoli. He would look at it on his plate and wonder why he had to eat it. His mom would tell him, "Tim, eat your broccoli, it is good for you." + +One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a gentle rabbit hopping around. Tim wanted to play with the rabbit, but the rabbit was scared and ran away. Tim was sad and asked his mom, "Why did the rabbit run away from me?" + +His mom said, "Maybe the rabbit is scared because you are not strong. If you eat your broccoli, you will become strong and the rabbit will not be scared of you." + +The next day, Tim ate all his broccoli. He went back to the park and saw the gentle rabbit again. This time, the rabbit did not run away. Tim was so happy! He played with the rabbit all day and knew that eating his broccoli made him strong and gentle, just like the rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent penguin named Pip. Pip was very good at solving problems. One day, he found a big box in the snow. + +Pip said to his friend, "I want to fit in the box." His friend said, "Okay, let's try!" They pushed and pushed, but Pip couldn't fit. + +They thought and thought. Then, Pip had an idea. He said, "I can break the box and make it bigger!" So they broke the box and made it bigger. + +Now, Pip could fit in the box. He was very happy. His friend said, "You are so intelligent, Pip!" And they played in the box all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with a big garden. In the garden, there was a long hedge. Lily loved to play near the hedge with her friends. + +One sunny day, Lily had a fun idea. "Let's decorate the hedge!" she said to her friends. They all agreed and clapped their hands. They found pretty flowers and leaves to put on the hedge. They made it look so nice and colorful. + +As they decorated the hedge, a clear blue sky smiled down on them. They laughed and talked as they worked together. "Look at our beautiful hedge!" said Lily's friend, Tom. They were all very happy with their work. From that day on, the decorated hedge became their favorite place to play. +One day, a big lion was walking in the forest. He was very smelly because he did not take a bath for many days. The other animals did not like the smelly lion. They did not want to play with him. + +The smelly lion was sad. He wanted to play with the other animals. He tried to play with a small bird, but the bird said, "No! You are too smelly! I will not play with you." The lion felt very bad. He did not want to be smelly anymore. + +So, the smelly lion went to the river. He jumped in the water and started to wash himself. He washed and washed until he was not smelly anymore. The other animals saw this and were happy. They said, "Yay! The lion quit being smelly!" Now, the lion could play with all his friends in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big mall. In the mall, there were many shops and people. They were happy and liked to play. + +One day, a rude boy came to the mall. He did not play nice. He would push and take things. The people did not like the rude boy. They would complain to their mom and dad. + +The rude boy's mom and dad talked to him. They told him to be nice and play well. The rude boy learned to be nice. The people at the mall were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big maze. In the maze, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was lost and he needed help. He was very serious about finding his way out. + +One day, a kind dog came into the maze. The dog wanted to help Tim. The dog said, "I will help you, Tim. We need to work together to get out of this maze." Tim was so happy to have a friend to help him. + +Tim and the dog walked and walked. They turned left and right. They were very serious about finding the way out. Finally, they saw the end of the maze. They were so happy! Tim and the dog ran out of the maze and played in the sun. They were friends forever. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a colorful ice-cream truck near the playground. Lily loved ice-cream, so she asked her mom if she could have some. Her mom said yes and they walked to the truck. + +Lily looked at all the yummy ice-cream flavors. There were red, blue, and green ones. She could not pick which one she wanted. She asked her mom for help. Her mom told her to point at the one she liked the most. + +Lily pointed at the blue ice-cream. The ice-cream man gave her a big scoop in a cone. She was so happy. She thanked her mom and the ice-cream man. Then, Lily and her mom sat on a bench and enjoyed their tasty ice-cream in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a small, curious fairy named Lily. Lily lived in a big tree in the middle of a beautiful garden. She loved to move around and play with her friends, the butterflies and bees. + +One sunny day, Lily saw a big, round, and colorful ball. She was so curious about the ball, she wanted to move it. She pushed and pushed, but the ball did not move. Lily felt sad and sat down near the ball. + +Then, a friendly bird came and saw Lily sitting by the ball. The bird knew how to move the ball. With a big flap of its wings, the bird moved the ball, and it rolled away. Lily was so happy and thanked the bird. They played together all day long in the garden. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She thought it was very interesting. One day, Lily saw a shiny necklace on the table. + +Lily's friend, Tim, came to play with her. Lily said, "Tim, look at the necklace! Isn't it interesting?" Tim looked at the necklace and said, "Yes, it is. Can I wear it?" Lily was happy to offer the necklace to Tim. They both played with the jewelry and had fun. + +But, they did not know that the necklace was not a toy. It was very special to Lily's mom. When Lily's mom came home, she saw the broken necklace on the floor. She was very sad and cried. Lily and Tim felt bad for playing with the jewelry. They learned not to play with things that are not theirs. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little bird who lived in a tree. The tree had a long vine hanging from it. The bird loved to play on the vine all day. + +One day, the bird met a new friend, a small squirrel. The squirrel asked, "Can I play on the vine with you?" The bird was happy and said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +They both played on the vine all day, swinging and laughing. They loved their new friendship and the pretty vine. From that day on, they played together every day, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a playful cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to ride her bike with pedals. Every day, she would go outside and ride her bike up and down the street. + +One day, while Kitty was riding her bike, she saw a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was trying to fly a kite, but he didn't know how. He looked sad. Kitty stopped her bike and said, "Hi Timmy, do you need help?" + +"Yes, please," Timmy replied. Kitty showed Timmy how to pull the string of the kite just right. Together, they watched the kite go up in the sky. Timmy was so happy. + +After they played with the kite, Timmy wanted to try riding Kitty's bike with pedals. Kitty taught him how to push the pedals and steer the bike. They had lots of fun riding the bike together. From that day on, Kitty and Timmy became best friends, and they always played together after school. +One day, a little dog and a big cat met in a park. They did not like each other. They would make hurt sounds when they saw each other. The dog would bark, and the cat would hiss. + +One day, a little bird saw them fight. The bird had an idea to unite them. The bird told them, "You can be friends if you play together." The dog and the cat thought about it. + +The next day, the dog and the cat played with a ball. They had fun and did not make hurt sounds. They became good friends. The bird was happy to see them unite and play together. +One day, a boy named True went outside to play. It was icy and cold, but he liked the snow. True saw a little bird that was shivering. The bird said, "I am cold and hungry." + +True wanted to care for the bird, so he went inside to get some food. He found some bread and went back outside. True gave the bread to the bird, but the bird said, "I cannot eat this. It is too big." + +True was sad, but he did not give up. He went back inside and found a way to make the bread smaller. He broke it into little pieces. True went back outside and gave the little pieces to the bird. + +The bird was happy now and said, "Thank you, True. You cared for me, and now I am not cold or hungry." True smiled and felt good because he helped the bird. They played in the snow and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was ready to play a fun game. He wanted to gain a new toy from the attic. The attic was up high in his house. + +Tim asked his mom to help him get the toy. They climbed the stairs and opened the attic door. Tim saw many old toys and boxes. He was very excited. + +Tim's mom found the toy he wanted. It was a red ball. Tim was so happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom!" They went back downstairs and played with the ball all day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small furry animal named Tom. Tom was always happy and liked to play with his friends. They would run and jump all day long. + +One day, Tom saw a mosquito flying near him. He didn't like mosquitoes because they would bite him and his friends. Tom thought of a plan to make the mosquito go away. He told his friends about the plan, and they all got ready. + +Tom and his friends started to shake their bodies really fast. The mosquito got scared and flew away. Tom and his friends were so happy that their plan worked. They played and laughed all day long, and the mosquito never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Tim. Tim loved to poke things. He poked his toys, he poked his dog, and sometimes he even poked his friends. One day, Tim's mom told him that they were going to have beef for dinner. Tim was very excited because he had never had beef before. + +Tim's mom put the beef in the oven to cook. Tim could not wait to try it. He knew he was going to poke the beef before he ate it. While the beef was cooking, Tim went outside to play. He saw a big tree and decided to be brave and climb it. He poked the tree trunk and started to climb. + +As Tim climbed the tree, he thought about the beef waiting for him at home. He climbed higher and higher. Finally, he reached the top of the tree and looked down. He felt very brave. When it was time for dinner, Tim climbed down and ran inside. + +His mom had the beef on the table. Tim poked the beef and smiled. He knew it was going to be the best dinner ever. Tim ate the beef, and it was just as good as he thought it would be. And from that day on, Tim knew that being brave and poking new things could lead to great adventures and yummy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat yummy food. One day, Tim saw a big clock on the wall. He did not know what it was. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom said, "That is a clock, Tim. It tells us the time. I will teach you how to read it." + +Tim tried to learn, but he found it hard. He felt sad. He thought he would never know the time. He told his mom, "I can't do it." + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Tim. We will try again. You can do it!" + +Tim tried again and again. He did not give up. Finally, he learned how to read the clock. He was so happy! His mom was proud of him. They celebrated with some yummy food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Mia. She had a team of friends who played together every day. They liked to run, jump, and laugh in the park. + +One day, Mia fell down and hurt her leg. She cried because it hurt a lot. Her friends stopped playing and came to help her. "Don't cry, Mia," said her friend Tom. "We are here to comfort you." + +All her friends hugged Mia and helped her stand up. They walked with her back to her house. Mia's mom put a bandage on her leg. Mia felt better and thanked her team of friends. They all smiled and went back to the park to play together again. +There was a hunter who had a dog. The dog was dirty. The hunter and the dog went to the woods to find food. The dog ran and played in the mud. The hunter saw the dirty dog and said, "You need a bath." + +The dirty dog did not like baths. He would complain when the hunter tried to wash him. The hunter said, "If you don't get clean, you can't come with me to find food." The dog did not want to be left alone, so he let the hunter wash him. + +After the bath, the dog was clean and happy. They went to the woods again to find food. The dog did not play in the mud this time. The hunter and the dog found food and went home. They were both very happy. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the store with her mom. Sue saw a big peach and wanted it. Her mom said, "If you write a nice letter to grandma, you can have the peach." Sue was happy and said yes. + +At home, Sue sat down and started to write. But she was fearful, because she had never written a letter before. She thought, "What if I make a mistake?" Sue's mom saw her worry and said, "Don't be scared, I will help you." + +Sue and her mom wrote the letter together. When they finished, Sue's mom gave her the big peach. Sue was so happy and proud. She had faced her fear and wrote her first letter. And the peach was the best she ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a long, pretty dress. She liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Sue saw her neighbor, Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown was old and nice. He had a big, red ball. + +Sue asked Mr. Brown, "Can I play with the ball?" Mr. Brown said, "Yes, but you have to buy it from me." Sue did not have any money. She was sad. + +Sue went home and told her mom about the ball. Her mom gave her some money to buy the ball. Sue was happy. She went back to Mr. Brown and gave him the money. Mr. Brown smiled and said, "Here is your ball, Sue." + +Sue played with the ball all day long. She was very happy. Sue and Mr. Brown became good friends. They played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a fair land, there was a big tree. The tree had many branches with leaves and prunes. People liked the prunes because they were sweet and yummy. + +One day, a girl named Lily went to the tree. She saw the prunes and wanted to eat them. But the prunes were too high to reach. Lily felt sad because she really wanted the prunes. + +A friendly bird saw Lily and wanted to help. The bird said, "I recommend you to shake the tree. The prunes will fall down, and you can eat them." Lily shook the tree, and the prunes fell down. She ate the prunes and felt happy. The bird and Lily became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. It was very big and had many leaves. A little bird lived in the tree. The bird had a fan. The fan was very pretty. + +One day, the bird wanted to urge his friends to play with the fan. So, the bird called all his friends to come to the tall tree. They all wanted to play with the pretty fan too. + +But when they started to play, the fan broke. The bird and his friends were very sad. They could not play with the fan anymore. The tall tree was quiet again. +One day, a pale bird named Tim was in a big worry. He lost his way home and found himself near a jail. The jail was big and scary for little Tim. He did not know what to do. He was very sad. + +Tim saw a kind dog named Sam. Tim asked Sam, "Can you help me find my way home? I am lost and very worried." Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I will help you. Do not worry, little bird." + +Sam and Tim walked together. They looked for Tim's home. After some time, they found Tim's home. Tim was very happy. He thanked Sam and said, "You are a good friend. Thank you for helping me." Sam smiled and said, "You are welcome, Tim. I am always here to help you." +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. He was an enthusiastic boy who loved to play. One day, he found a big red ball in his yard. Tim was so happy to play with the ball. He started to bounce it up and down. + +Tim saw his friend, Sam, walking by. He called out to Sam, "Hey, Sam! Come play with me and my big red ball!" Sam was excited and ran to Tim's yard. They both started to bounce the ball together, laughing and having fun. + +As they were playing, they saw a toy gun on the ground. Tim picked it up and pointed it at Sam. He thought it was a fun game. But, when he pulled the trigger, it made a loud noise. Sam got scared and started to cry. + +Tim didn't know what to do. He thought it was just a toy, but it hurt Sam's feelings. Tim's mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw Sam crying and the toy gun in Tim's hand. She was very angry with Tim. + +Tim's mom took the toy gun away and told him he couldn't play with it anymore. She said it was not a nice thing to do. Tim was sad and sorry for what he did. He hugged Sam and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to scare you." But Sam was still sad and went home. Tim learned that day that some toys are not good for playing and can hurt others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to count. He would count his toys, his fingers, and even the stars at night. One day, Tim went to the store with his mom. They saw a big pile of cauliflower. Tim thought the cauliflower looked funny, like little trees. + +Tim's mom asked him to count the cauliflower while she shopped. Tim was happy to do it. He started counting, "One, two, three..." As Tim counted, a mild wind blew through the store. It made some of the cauliflower roll away. + +Tim tried to catch the rolling cauliflower, but he was too slow. The cauliflower rolled out of the store and into the street. A big truck came and squished all the cauliflower. Tim was sad. He couldn't count the cauliflower anymore. His mom was sad too. They went home without any cauliflower. +Once upon a time, on a clear day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a tiny bug on a leaf. The bug had big eyes that would blink, blink, blink. Lily thought the bug was cute. + +"Hi, bug!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with me today?" The bug blinked its eyes and nodded. Lily was happy to have a new friend. + +They played all day, running in the grass and climbing trees. When the sun went down, Lily said, "Goodbye, bug. I had fun today." The bug blinked its eyes and flew away. Lily went home, excited to tell her family about her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Tom. Tom was so sleepy that he would nap all day long. One day, his friend, a little mouse named Jerry, came to play with him. Jerry wanted to have fun, so he suggested they play a game. + +Tom and Jerry played a game of tag. They ran and laughed all day long. But, Tom was still very sleepy. While playing, Tom hurt his toe on a big rock. He cried and cried because his toe was in pain. + +Tom's toe hurt so much that he couldn't play anymore. He went back to sleep, feeling sad and lonely. Jerry tried to cheer him up, but Tom was too sad about his hurt toe. In the end, Tom and Jerry didn't have fun, and the day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there were two friends, Tom and Sam. They were very good friends and liked to play together. Tom was a reliable friend, which means he was always there to help Sam. + +One day, they had a race in the park. The winner would get a medal. They ran very fast, but Sam was a little slower than Tom. Tom won the race and got the medal. + +Tom saw that Sam was sad because he did not win. Tom wanted to make Sam happy, so he decided to share the medal with him. Sam was very happy and they both learned that sharing is a good thing. They played together with the medal and had a great time. The moral of the story is that sharing with friends makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and dog, Max. Lily loved to play with her toys and Max in her room. One day, Lily saw a big box in her room. It had a prize inside, but it was deep in the box. Lily wanted to get the prize. + +Lily tried to reach for the prize, but her arm was not long enough. She asked Max for help, but Max's paws were too big. Lily felt sad. Then, she remembered her mom and dad always told her that when you need help, you should ask. So, Lily went to her mom and dad and told them about the prize in the deep box. + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "Lily, you did the right thing by asking for help." They helped her get the prize out of the deep box. It was a beautiful toy crown. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom and dad. From that day on, Lily knew that when she needed help, she should always ask. And they all lived happily ever after. +Lila and Ben are sister and brother. They like to play with toys, but not always with each other. Lila wants to play with Ben's car, but Ben says no. He says it is his car and he does not want to share. + +Lila is persistent. She tries to grab the car from Ben's hand. Ben pushes her away. He says go away and leave me alone. Lila cries and runs to Mom. She says Ben is mean and he hit her. + +Mom comes to see what is wrong. She asks Ben why he hit Lila. Ben says he did not hit her, he just pushed her. He says Lila tried to take his car and he does not want to share. Mom says that is not nice. She says they have to share and play nicely. + +Mom takes the car from Ben and gives it to Lila. She says Lila can play with it for a while and then give it back to Ben. Ben is angry. He says that is not fair. He says it is his car and he wants it back. He says Mom is mean and he hates her. + +Ben runs to his room and slams the door. He says he will not come out until he gets his car back. He says he will not talk to Mom or Lila ever again. He shuts his eyes and tries to sleep. He does not hear Mom or Lila knocking on his door. He does not hear the fire alarm. He does not smell the smoke. He does not wake up. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play together. One day, they see a big mat in the living room. It is Lily's mom's yoga mat. Lily's mom likes to do yoga. Yoga is when you move your body in different ways. + +"Can we play with the mat?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't hurt yourself or the mat," her mom says. + +Lily and Max take the mat to the floor. They try to do yoga like Lily's mom. They stretch their arms and legs. They bend and twist. They make funny shapes with their bodies. + +"Look, I'm a bridge!" Lily says. She lies on her back and lifts her hips. + +"Wow, you're clever!" Max says. He tries to do the same, but he falls down. + +"Ouch!" he says. + +Lily laughs. She helps him up. + +"Let's play a game," she says. "I'll do a yoga pose and you guess what it is." + +"OK," Max says. + +Lily stands on one leg and holds her foot. She looks like a flamingo. + +"What am I?" she asks. + +Max thinks. He knows what a flamingo is. He saw one at the zoo. + +"You're a flamingo!" he says. + +"Good guess!" Lily says. "Your turn." + +Max lies on his belly and lifts his head and feet. He looks like a boat. + +"What am I?" he asks. + +Lily thinks. She knows what a boat is. She rode one at the lake. + +"You're a boat!" she says. + +"Good guess!" Max says. + +They keep playing and guessing. They have fun with the mat. They do yoga like Lily's mom. They are clever and happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their pastel crayons. They liked to draw animals and flowers and cars. Lily drew a big lion with a yellow mane and a long tail. She was very proud of her lion. + +"Look, Ben, I made a lion. He can roar very loud. Roar!" Lily said, holding up her picture. + +Ben looked at Lily's lion and frowned. He did not like lions. He liked bears. He drew a big bear with a brown fur and a round nose. He was very proud of his bear. + +"Look, Lily, I made a bear. He can roar louder than your lion. Roar!" Ben said, holding up his picture. + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They both thought their animal was better and louder. They roared at each other, trying to make their animal win. + +"Roar! My lion is the best!" + +"Roar! My bear is the best!" + +They roared so loud that they did not hear their mom calling them. She came into the room and saw them fighting. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, Lily and Ben! Why are you roaring at each other? You are making too much noise. And you are ruining your fancy crayons. They are for drawing, not for fighting. Say sorry to each other and share your pictures nicely." Mom said, sternly. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed. They knew they were wrong. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They looked at each other's pictures and said nice things. + +"Your lion is very pretty, Lily. I like his mane." + +"Your bear is very cute, Ben. I like his nose." + +They decided to draw more animals together. They used their pastel crayons to make a rainbow and a sun and a tree. They were happy and quiet. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find an old story book in the attic. The book has many pictures of animals and people. + +"Look, this is a lion and this is a mouse," Lily says, pointing at the book. + +"I want to see, I want to see," Tom says, trying to grab the book. + +"No, it is my turn, you can see later," Lily says, holding the book tight. + +They start to fight over the book. They pull and push and shout. The book falls on the floor and tears. + +"Oh no, we broke the book," Lily says, feeling sad. + +"I am sorry, Lily, I did not mean to break it," Tom says, feeling sorry too. + +They hug and say sorry to each other. They pick up the pieces of the book and try to fix it. They see that the story is about the lion and the mouse. The lion is big and strong, but the mouse is small and smart. The mouse helps the lion when he is in trouble. + +"Wow, this is a nice story," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. The lion and the mouse are friends, even though they are different," Tom says. + +They smile and read the story together. They learn that fighting is not good, and that being friends is better. They are happy and share the old story book. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a teddy bear. She loved them all, but her favorite was the teddy bear. She always hugged him and took him to bed. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to go to the store. Sara wanted to bring her teddy bear, but her mom said no. She said the teddy bear had to stay at home. Sara was sad, but she listened to her mom. She put her teddy bear on the couch and said goodbye. + +At the store, Sara saw many things. She saw fruits, clothes, books and toys. She saw a big alarm that made a loud noise. She saw a lemon that was yellow and bitter. She saw a new teddy bear that was soft and brown. Sara liked the new teddy bear. She wanted to have it. She took it from the shelf and hugged it. + +Sara's mom saw her with the new teddy bear. She was not happy. She said, "Sara, you can't have that teddy bear. You already have one at home. Put it back, please." Sara did not want to put it back. She said, "But I like this teddy bear. He is nice. He belongs to me." + +Sara's mom said, "No, Sara, he does not belong to you. He belongs to the store. You have to pay for him if you want him. But you don't need him. You have a teddy bear that loves you very much. He is waiting for you at home. He is your true friend. Let's go back to him, okay?" + +Sara thought about her teddy bear at home. She remembered how he made her feel happy and safe. She realized that her mom was right. She did not need the new teddy bear. She had a teddy bear that belonged to her. She said sorry to her mom and put the new teddy bear back. She said goodbye to him and thanked him for the hug. Then she went with her mom to the car. She was eager to see her teddy bear again. She knew he would be glad to see her too. +Sam and Lily were playing on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to look at the sea and the fish. + +"Look, Lily, a big fish!" Sam said, pointing at the water. + +Lily looked and saw a gray shape with a fin. She was scared. "That is not a fish, Sam. That is a shark!" she said. + +Sam did not believe her. He thought sharks were only in books and movies. He wanted to see the shark better. He ran to the water and splashed in. + +"Sam, come back! Sharks can bite!" Lily shouted. + +But Sam did not listen. He was too curious. He swam closer to the shark. The shark saw him and opened its mouth. It had many sharp teeth. + +Sam was scared now. He wanted to go back to the beach. He turned around and swam fast. But the shark was faster. It chased him and snapped at him. + +Sam was lucky. He was gifted. He had a big sneeze. He sneezed so hard that he made a big bubble. The bubble hit the shark in the nose. The shark did not like that. It sneezed too. It sneezed so hard that it lost Sam. It swam away. + +Sam reached the beach. He was safe. He ran to Lily and hugged her. He was sorry. He learned his lesson. + +"Lily, you were right. That was a shark. It was scary. I will not swim with sharks again. I will only swim with you," he said. + +Lily was happy. She forgave him. She was glad he was okay. She hugged him back. + +"Sam, I am glad you are okay. You are my best friend. You are also very gifted. You have a big sneeze. It saved you from the shark. But next time, please listen to me," she said. + +They smiled and laughed. They went back to their sand castles and holes. They had fun on the beach. They did not see the shark again. +Tom and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, climb and slide. One day, they saw a new slide at the park. It was big and blue and had a picture of a boat on it. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Tom said. "It looks like a boat slide. Let's go and try it." + +"OK, but be careful. It looks very high and fast." Lily said. She was a little scared of the new slide. + +They ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. Tom went first. He sat on the slide and pretended to be a sailor. He shouted, "Ahoy, matey! I'm sailing the seven seas!" Then he slid down the slide and landed on the sand. + +"That was fun!" Tom said. He got up and dusted off his pants. "Come on, Lily. It's your turn." + +Lily looked at the slide. She saw the boat and the sailor. She also saw something else. Something unknown. Something that made her shiver. It was a big, green, scaly thing with sharp teeth and a long tail. It was a crocodile! + +Lily screamed. "Tom, look! There's a crocodile on the slide! It's going to eat us!" + +Tom looked at the slide. He saw the crocodile too. He was scared. He grabbed Lily's hand and ran away from the slide. + +"Help! Help! There's a crocodile on the slide!" They shouted. + +The other children and the parents heard them and looked at the slide. They saw the crocodile too. They were surprised and confused. Where did it come from? How did it get on the slide? Was it real or fake? + +Then they heard a laugh. It was a loud and mean laugh. It came from behind a tree. It was Sam, the bully. He had a remote control in his hand. He had put a toy crocodile on the slide to scare Tom and Lily and the other children. He thought it was funny. + +"Ha ha ha! Got you! You're such babies! You're afraid of a toy crocodile!" Sam said. + +The other children and the parents were angry and annoyed. They did not like Sam's prank. They did not think it was funny. They told Sam to stop being mean and to take his toy crocodile away. They also told Tom and Lily that they were brave and that they did not have to be afraid of the slide. + +Tom and Lily felt better. They thanked the other children and the parents. They decided to try the slide again. They slid down the slide and had fun. They did not let Sam spoil their day. They were happy. +Anna liked to draw. She had many colors and papers. She made images of her family, her toys, and her dreams. She was very proud of her images. She wanted to show them to everyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to be his friend. She ran to him and said, "Hi, I am Anna. Do you want to see my images?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, I don't. I like to play with my ball. Go away." + +Anna felt sad. She said, "But my images are very nice. Please, look at them. They will make you happy." + +The boy was stubborn. He said, "No, no, no. I don't care about your images. I only care about my ball. Leave me alone." + +Anna did not give up. She held her images in her hands and followed the boy. She said, "Please, please, please. Just look at one image. It is of a big rainbow. It has many colors. It is beautiful." + +The boy got angry. He said, "Stop it. Stop it. Stop it. You are annoying me. Go away or I will throw my ball at you." + +Anna was scared. She did not want to get hit by the ball. She ran away from the boy. She cried. She said, "Why are you so mean? Why don't you like my images? They are my favorite things." + +Her mom saw her and hugged her. She said, "Don't cry, Anna. You are a good girl. Your images are wonderful. The boy was rude. He did not know how to be a friend. Maybe he will learn someday. But you don't need him. You have me. And you have your images. They are your friends too. They will always be with you." + +Anna smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are right. I love you. And I love my images. They make me happy." She held her images close to her chest. She felt better. She said, "Can we go home and draw some more?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can. Let's go, Anna. You are my little artist." They walked home together, holding hands. Anna was happy. She had her mom and her images. She did not need the boy. He was stubborn and mean. She hoped he would find a friend who liked his ball. And she hoped he would learn to like images too. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big tray with many blocks, cars, dolls and animals. They can make anything they want with the blocks. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play different things. Sara wants to make a house with the blocks. Ben wants to make a road with the cars. They both want to use the tray. They start to fight. + +"Give me the tray!" Sara says. "No, it is mine!" Ben says. They pull the tray from each other. The tray is heavy and slippery. It falls to the floor. All the toys spill out. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the twins. She is not happy. "Sara and Ben, why are you fighting?" she asks. "You have to share the tray and the toys. You can play together or take turns. Fighting is not nice." + +Sara and Ben are stubborn. They do not want to share. They do not want to play together. They do not want to take turns. They cross their arms and pout. They say nothing. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the tray and the toys. She puts them away in a closet. She says, "If you cannot play nicely, you cannot play at all. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. Maybe later you will be sorry and say sorry." + +Sara and Ben are shocked. They do not want to lose their toys. They do not want to go to their rooms. They want to play. They look at each other. They feel bad. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We will share the tray and the toys. We will play together and take turns. Please, can we have the toys back?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is good. I am glad you are sorry and you will share. You can have the toys back. But you have to promise to play nicely and not fight. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We promise. We will play nicely and not fight." Mom gives them the tray and the toys. She says, "Have fun, but be careful. And remember, I love you both." She kisses them and leaves. + +Sara and Ben hug each other. They say, "I love you, too." They start to play with the tray and the toys. They make a house and a road. They use the dolls and the animals. They have fun. They are happy. They are not stubborn anymore. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big crane lifting heavy things. They wanted to see it better, so they ran to the fence. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "The crane is so strong and tall!" + +Lily nodded. She liked the crane too. She saw a man in a small house on top of the crane. He was pushing buttons and turning a wheel. + +"What is he doing?" Lily asked. + +"He is telling the crane what to do," Tom said. "He is the crane driver." + +Lily and Tom watched the crane driver for a while. They saw him lift a big box and put it on a truck. They saw him lift a long pipe and put it on another truck. They saw him lift a round ball and put it on the ground. + +"Can we talk to him?" Lily asked. + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Maybe we can," he said. "But we have to be very quiet. Come with me." + +Tom and Lily walked along the fence until they found a small hole. They crawled through the hole and ran to the crane. They looked up and saw the crane driver in his small house. He did not see them. + +Tom and Lily waved their hands and shouted. + +"Hello, crane driver! Hello!" + +But the crane driver did not hear them. He was busy with his buttons and wheel. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to talk to the crane driver. They wanted to ask him questions. They wanted to tell him they liked his crane. + +Tom had another idea. + +"Maybe we can whisper to him," he said. "Maybe he will hear us if we whisper." + +Lily nodded. She liked Tom's idea. + +They found a big metal pole that was part of the crane. They climbed on the pole and put their mouths close to it. + +They whispered to the pole. + +"Hello, crane driver! Hello! We are Tom and Lily. We like your crane. It is very strong and tall. What are you doing? Can you tell us?" + +They whispered and whispered. They hoped the pole would carry their voices to the crane driver. + +The crane driver heard a strange sound. He stopped pushing buttons and turning the wheel. He listened carefully. He heard a faint whisper. + +"Hello, crane driver! Hello! We are Tom and Lily. We like your crane. It is very strong and tall. What are you doing? Can you tell us?" + +The crane driver was surprised. He looked down and saw two children on the pole. He smiled. He liked children. He liked his crane too. + +He picked up a microphone and spoke to the children. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily! I am the crane driver. I am glad you like my crane. It is very strong and tall. I am lifting things and putting them where they belong. It is a difficult job, but I enjoy it. Do you have any questions?" + +Tom and Lily were happy. They heard the crane driver's voice. He heard their whisper. He answered their questions. + +They asked him many questions. They learned a lot about the crane and the crane driver. They thanked him for talking to them. + +The crane driver thanked them for whispering to him. He told them to be careful and to go back to the fence. + +Tom and Lily climbed down the pole and ran to the fence. They crawled through the hole and went back to the park. + +They had a lot of fun. They made a new friend. They learned something new. + +They whispered to each other. + +"That was the best day ever!" +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they hear their mom say, "We have to hurry! We have to catch a taxi to the airport. We are going to visit grandma and grandpa." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They love grandma and grandpa. They want to see them and hug them. They run to their mom and help her pack their bags. They put their favorite toys in their backpacks. They do not want to leave them behind. + +Mom says, "Good job, kids! You are very helpful. Now, let's go. The taxi is waiting for us outside." They go down the stairs and see a big blue taxi. The driver smiles and says, "Hello, are you ready to go?" Mom says, "Yes, thank you. Please, put our bags in the trunk." + +Tom and Anna get in the back seat of the taxi. They buckle their seat belts. They look out the window and see the cars and the people and the buildings. They are excited. They ask mom, "How long will it take to get to the airport?" Mom says, "Not too long, if there is no traffic. But we have to be careful. Sometimes, there are accidents or red lights or other things that can make us late." + +The taxi driver says, "Don't worry, I know a shortcut. I will get you there on time." He drives fast and smart. He avoids the busy streets and the slow cars. He follows the signs and the rules. He is a good driver. + +Tom and Anna are impressed. They say, "Wow, you are very good at driving. You know how to hurry, but also how to be safe. You are very nice and friendly. Thank you for taking us to the airport." The driver says, "You are very welcome. You are very polite and sweet. Thank you for being good passengers." + +They arrive at the airport. The driver helps them get their bags. He says, "Have a nice trip. Say hello to grandma and grandpa for me." Mom says, "Thank you very much. You are a great taxi driver. Here is a tip for you." She gives him some money. He says, "Thank you very much. You are a great mom. Have a nice day." + +Tom and Anna wave goodbye to the driver. They follow mom to the check-in counter. They are ready to board the plane. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They learned that it is good to hurry, but also to be careful. They learned that it is good to be helpful, but also to be thankful. They learned that it is good to be polite, but also to be friendly. They learned that it is good to be happy, but also to make others happy. They learned that it is good to be good. +Lily loved to ride her bike. She had a unique bike with pink wheels and a basket. She liked to put her flashlight in the basket and turn it on at night. She felt like a star. + +One night, she wanted to ride her bike with her flashlight, but her mom said no. She said it was too dark and too cold. Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to go to bed. She wanted to have fun. + +She waited until her mom was busy. Then she sneaked out of the house with her bike and her flashlight. She rode down the street, feeling happy and free. She turned on her flashlight and waved it in the air. + +But then she saw a big dog. The dog barked and ran after her. Lily was scared. She tried to ride faster, but the dog was faster. The dog caught up with her and bit her bike. Lily fell off her bike and hurt her knee. She cried and dropped her flashlight. + +Her mom heard her cry and came running. She saw the dog and the bike and the flashlight. She chased away the dog and hugged Lily. She said she was sorry and that she loved her. She said she was also angry and that Lily was naughty. She said she had to go to bed and that she could not ride her bike for a week. + +Lily said she was sorry and that she loved her too. She said she was also sad and that she liked her bike and her flashlight. She said she learned her lesson and that she would not sneak out again. + +Her mom picked up her bike and her flashlight and carried them home. She cleaned Lily's knee and tucked her in bed. She gave her a kiss and turned off the light. She said good night and that she was proud of her unique bike and her flashlight. She said she could ride them again when it was safe and sunny. Lily smiled and said good night. She dreamed of riding her bike with her flashlight. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make piles of dirt. They found a shiny thing in the dirt. It was a crown. It had many colors and sparkles. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It is so pretty. Maybe it is from a king or a queen." + +"Can I see it?" Lily asked. She took the crown and put it on her head. "I am a queen now. You are my king, Tom." + +Tom smiled. He liked to play with Lily. She was his best friend. He was thoughtful. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Let's bury the crown," he said. "We can make it a secret. Only we will know where it is. Then we can come back and play with it again." + +Lily nodded. She liked the idea. They dug a deep hole and put the crown inside. They covered it with dirt and grass. They made a mark with a stick. + +"There," Tom said. "Now it is safe. We can come back tomorrow and play with it again." + +They hugged each other and ran back to the house. They were happy. They had a secret crown. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with the house. Today, they want to help with the dishes. They put the dirty plates and cups in the dishwasher. Then they push the button to start it. + +But the dishwasher makes a loud noise. It does not wash the dishes. It only spits out water and soap. Mom and Dad come to see what is wrong. They see the mess and the broken dishwasher. + +"Oh no, the dishwasher is broken!" Mom says. "We need to fix it or call someone who can." + +"Can we help you fix it, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Can we use your tools, Dad?" Ben asks. + +Mom and Dad smile. They are proud of their lively twins. They want to teach them how to fix things. + +"Sure, you can help us. But first, we need to clean up the water and soap. Then we can look for the problem and use the tools. Maybe we can fix the dishwasher together. It will be fun and useful." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are happy to help and learn. They grab some towels and start to clean up. Mom and Dad join them. They work as a team. They hope they can fix the dishwasher soon. +Jill liked to sort her toys by color. She had a big box of toys with many colors. She put the red toys in one pile, the blue toys in another pile, and so on. She liked to see how neat and pretty her toys looked when they were sorted. + +One day, she found a new toy in her box. It was a hippo. It was gray and soft and had a big mouth. Jill did not know where to put the hippo. It was not red, or blue, or any other color she knew. She tried to put it in different piles, but it did not fit. She felt restless. She wanted to find a place for the hippo. + +She decided to ask her mom for help. She took the hippo and ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making cookies. She showed her mom the hippo and said, "Mom, where do I put this?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "That's a special toy, Jill. It's a gift from your grandma. She sent it to you from Africa, where she saw real hippos in the river. She said they are very big and strong and friendly animals. They like to swim and splash and play." + +Jill's eyes widened. She said, "Wow, that's amazing! Can I keep the hippo, mom?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, you can. It's yours. But you don't have to sort it with your other toys. You can give it a special place in your room, where it can be happy and cozy. Maybe you can put it on your bed, or on your shelf, or on your chair. Wherever you want." + +Jill thought for a moment. She said, "I know. I'll put it on my bed, next to my pillow. Then I can cuddle with it at night and dream of Africa and grandma and the river. Thank you, mom. Thank you, grandma. I love my hippo." + +She ran back to her room, holding the hippo close to her chest. She put it on her bed, next to her pillow. She kissed it and said, "You're my special toy, hippo. I'm glad you're here. You make me happy." + +She felt calm and peaceful. She did not need to sort the hippo. She just needed to love it. +Sara was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to march with her toy soldiers, but no one wanted to join her. They said marching was boring and silly. + +One day, a new boy came to school. His name was Ben. He had a big stack of books in his backpack. He looked shy and scared. Sara felt sorry for him. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Sara. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I like books and soldiers. Do you like them too?" + +Sara was happy. She said, "Yes, I do. I have a lot of toy soldiers at home. Do you want to come to my house after school and march with them?" + +Ben agreed. He said, "That sounds fun. Thank you for being nice to me. You are a good friend." + +Sara and Ben became best friends. They marched with their toy soldiers every day. They also read books and learned new things. They shared their toys and their stories. They were not lonely anymore. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to others and you will find friends. +Lily and Max were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they were going to see Grandma and Grandpa. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +But on the way, the car made a loud noise and stopped. Dad got out and looked at the car. He said, "Oh no, the car is broken. We need to repair it or we will miss our plane." + +Lily and Max were sad and scared. They did not want to miss their plane. They did not want to stay in the car. They asked Mom, "What can we do, Mom?" + +Mom said, "Don't worry, kids. Dad is calling for help. Someone will come and fix the car soon. We can play a game while we wait. How about I spy?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They liked I spy. Mom started, "I spy with my little eye something that is grumpy." + +Lily and Max looked around. They saw a bird, a tree, a cloud, a sign, a truck. They guessed, "Is it the bird? Is it the tree? Is it the cloud? Is it the sign? Is it the truck?" + +Mom said, "No, no, no, no, no. It is not any of those things. It is something closer to us." + +Lily and Max looked closer. They saw Dad, the car, the phone, the bags, the snacks. They guessed, "Is it Dad? Is it the car? Is it the phone? Is it the bags? Is it the snacks?" + +Mom said, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. It is all of those things. They are all grumpy because the car is broken and we are late for the airport. But we can make them happy by giving them a hug and a smile." + +Lily and Max hugged and smiled at Dad, the car, the phone, the bags, the snacks. They said, "We love you, Dad. We love you, car. We love you, phone. We love you, bags. We love you, snacks. You are not grumpy. You are great." + +Dad, the car, the phone, the bags, the snacks felt better. They said, "Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Max. You are not sad. You are brave. You are wonderful." + +Soon, a tow truck came and fixed the car. Dad, Mom, Lily, and Max got in the car and drove to the airport. They made it in time for their plane. They flew to Grandma and Grandpa's house. They had a lot of fun. They were not grumpy. They were happy. +Sara liked to play tag with her friends. She was fast and smart. She knew how to run and hide and catch. She wanted to win the game. + +But today, there was a new boy in the park. His name was Tom. He was bigger and stronger than Sara and her friends. He said he wanted to play tag too. But he did not play fair. He pushed and pulled and hit. He made Sara and her friends cry. + +Sara was angry and sad. She did not like Tom. She wanted to teach him a lesson. She had a plan. She whispered to her friends. They nodded and smiled. + +They started to play tag again. Tom was it. He chased Sara and her friends. But they were clever. They ran in different directions. They made Tom confused. He did not know who to follow. + +Sara saw her chance. She ran behind Tom. She jumped on his shoulder. She shouted "Tag! You're it!" She laughed. She won the game. + +Tom was surprised and mad. He tried to shake Sara off. But she held on tight. She did not let go. She smiled. She taught Tom a lesson. She hoped he would learn to play fair. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a sunny day. It is summer, the hot season. + +"Look, Anna, I bring a ball. We can play catch," Ben says. + +"Good, Ben, I like catch. I bring a hat. It can keep the sun away," Anna says. + +They run to the grass and throw the ball to each other. They laugh and have fun. + +A man walks by. He wears a suit and a tie. He has a big watch and a shiny car. He is wealthy, he has a lot of money. + +"Hello, children, what are you doing?" he asks. + +"We are playing catch, sir. Do you want to play with us?" Anna asks. + +"No, thank you, I have no time. I have to work. Work is important. It makes me wealthy," he says. + +He walks away. He looks busy and sad. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They shrug. + +"We do not need money to be happy. We have each other and the ball and the hat and the park. We are wealthy, too," Ben says. + +"Yes, we are, Ben. We are wealthy in summer, the hot season. And we will be wealthy in autumn, the colorful season. And in winter, the cold season. And in spring, the flower season. We are wealthy in every season," Anna says. + +They smile and hug. They keep playing catch. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their dad's things when he was not home. One day, they found his gun in a drawer. It was shiny and black. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It is a gun. Dad uses it to hunt animals." + +"Can I see?" Sam asked. He reached for the gun, but Tom pulled it away. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first. I want to polish it and make it more shiny." Tom said. He took a cloth and rubbed the gun. + +Sam was angry. He wanted to play with the gun too. He thought Tom was not fair. He grabbed the gun from Tom's hand. + +"Give it back!" Tom shouted. He tried to get the gun back from Sam. + +They fought over the gun. They did not know the gun was loaded. They did not know how to use the gun safely. They pulled the trigger by mistake. + +Bang! + +The gun made a loud noise. A bullet came out of the gun. It hit Tom in the chest. He fell to the floor. He did not move. He did not breathe. + +Sam was scared. He dropped the gun. He saw blood on Tom's shirt. He saw Tom's eyes were closed. He cried. + +"Dad! Dad! Help!" Sam screamed. He ran to the door. He hoped dad would come home soon. He hoped Tom would be okay. + +But dad did not come home soon. And Tom was not okay. Tom was dead. Sam was sad. He wished he did not fight with Tom. He wished he did not play with the gun. He wished he could say sorry to Tom. + +But it was too late. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with the ball in the park. They could kick the ball very far and catch it with their hands. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, a big boy came to the park. He saw Tom and Sam playing with the ball. He wanted the ball for himself. He ran to them and said, "Give me the ball, or I will hurt you!" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They did not want to fight. They said, "Please, do not take our ball. We love our ball. It is ours. We can share it with you, if you want." + +The big boy did not listen. He was very mean. He grabbed the ball from Tom's hands and kicked it very hard. The ball flew over the fence and into the street. A car came and hit the ball. The ball popped and broke. + +Tom and Sam were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They said, "We lost our ball. Our ball was mighty. It made us happy. Now it is gone." + +The big boy laughed and ran away. He did not care. He did not say sorry. He was a bad boy. Tom and Sam hated him. They wished they could kick him like he kicked their ball. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Max. He wants to swing too. But Lily and Ben are on the swings. He says, "Get off the swings! I want to swing!" + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not like Max. He is mean. They say, "No, we were here first. You have to wait your turn." + +Max is angry. He does not want to wait. He says, "No, I don't. I will push you off the swings!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to be pushed. They hold on to the swings. They say, "Please, don't push us. That is not nice." + +Max is about to push them. But then he hears a voice. It is a big voice. It is his mom. She says, "Max, what are you doing? That is not how you make friends. You have to be patient and polite. Say sorry to Lily and Ben." + +Max is ashamed. He knows his mom is right. He says, "Sorry, Lily and Ben. I was rude. Can I swing with you?" + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They see that Max is sorry. They are kind. They say, "It's okay, Max. You can swing with us. But you have to share and take turns." + +Max is happy. He says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are nice. Can I tell you a joke?" + +Lily and Ben are curious. They like jokes. They say, "Yes, please. Tell us a joke." + +Max says, "What do you call a fish that wears a bow tie?" + +Lily and Ben think. They do not know. They say, "We don't know. What do you call it?" + +Max says, "Sofishticated!" + +Lily and Ben laugh. They think the joke is funny. They say, "That is a good joke, Max. You are funny." + +Max smiles. He feels happy. He has made new friends. They swing and joke together. They have fun. +Anna wanted a puppy for her birthday. She asked Mom and Dad many times. They said maybe. Anna hoped they would say yes. + +On her birthday, Anna saw a big box with a bow. She ran to open it. She heard a bark. She was happy. She lifted the lid. A brown puppy jumped out. It licked her face. Anna hugged it. She said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! I love my puppy!" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "You're welcome, Anna. His name is Spot. He is your new friend." + +Anna played with Spot all day. They ran, jumped, and rolled. They had fun. Anna gave Spot some water and food. She said, "You are a good puppy, Spot." + +But Anna's brother Ben did not like Spot. He said, "Spot is a stupid puppy. He makes noise and mess. He chews my toys. He is not my friend." + +Ben tried to take Spot away from Anna. He pulled his tail. He yelled at him. He made him cry. Anna was angry. She said, "Stop, Ben! Spot is not stupid. He is smart and sweet. He is my puppy. You are mean!" + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came to see. They saw Ben and Anna fighting. They saw Spot hiding. They said, "Ben, Anna, what is going on?" + +Anna told them what Ben did. Ben said, "I don't care. I don't like Spot. He is a stupid puppy." + +Mom and Dad were not happy. They said, "Ben, that is not nice. Spot is a living thing. He has feelings. He needs love and care. He is part of our family. You have to be kind to him. You have to welcome him." + +Ben looked at Spot. He saw his sad eyes. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Spot. I was wrong. You are not a stupid puppy. You are a cute puppy. Can we be friends?" + +Spot wagged his tail. He licked Ben's hand. He barked. He said, "Yes, we can be friends." + +Anna smiled. She said, "See, Ben? Spot is a good puppy. He likes you. He likes us. He is our puppy." + +Mom and Dad hugged them. They said, "We are proud of you, Ben and Anna. You learned a lesson. You solved a problem. You welcomed Spot. You are a good brother and sister." + +They all played with Spot. They had fun. They were happy. They were a family. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy animals in the living room. They liked to pretend they were in the jungle and make noises like the animals. Ben had a big lion and Lily had a small monkey. + +"Roar!" Ben said, making his lion jump on the couch. "I am the king of the jungle and I am hungry. I will eat you, little monkey!" + +Lily giggled and made her monkey swing from a pillow. "No, no, you can't catch me, big lion! I am too fast and smart. You are too slow and silly!" + +Ben got angry and chased Lily with his lion. He wanted to scare her and make her stop laughing. He ran after her and knocked over a lamp. The lamp fell on the floor and broke. Glass shards flew everywhere. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried, holding her foot. She had stepped on a glass shard and it made a cut. Blood came out of the cut and stained the carpet. She felt a lot of pain and tears came out of her eyes. + +Ben stopped and looked at Lily. He felt sorry and scared. He didn't mean to hurt her. He dropped his lion and ran to her. "Lily, Lily, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Are you okay?" + +Lily shook her head and sobbed. She couldn't talk. She just pointed at her foot. Ben saw the blood and the glass and felt sick. He didn't know what to do. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the kids. She gasped and ran to them. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She looked at Ben and frowned. She was very angry and sad. + +"Ben, what have you done? How could you be so careless and mean? You hurt your sister and broke the lamp. You are in big trouble, mister. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. And no more playing with the lion. You can't be trusted with it." + +She carried Lily to the car and drove to the hospital. She called Dad and told him what happened. Dad was also angry and sad. He said he would meet them at the hospital and talk to Ben later. + +At the hospital, a nurse looked at Lily's foot and cleaned the cut. She put a bandage on it and gave her a sticker. She said Lily was brave and adorable. She said the cut would heal soon and she would be fine. She smiled and gave Lily a hug. + +Lily smiled back and thanked the nurse. She still felt pain and fear, but she also felt love and care. She hoped Ben would be okay too. She missed him and wanted to play with him again. But she also wanted him to say sorry and be nice. She wondered if he would ever roar again. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy jets in the garden. They zoomed them in the air and made loud noises. "Look, my jet is faster than yours!" Sam said. "No, mine is faster!" Lily said. They had fun racing their jets. + +Then, their mom called them from the kitchen. "Sam, Lily, come and have some lunch!" she said. "We made some yummy sandwiches and fruit for you." Sam and Lily put their jets down and ran to the kitchen. They were hungry and the food smelled good. + +They sat at the table and ate their sandwiches and fruit. They drank some juice and said thank you to their mom. "That was yummy, mom!" Sam said. "Yes, very yummy!" Lily said. They wiped their mouths and asked their mom if they could go back to playing. + +"Sure, you can go back to playing, but first you have to finish your lunch," their mom said. "There is still some sandwich and fruit left on your plates. You have to eat them all before you can play." Sam and Lily looked at their plates and saw that they had not finished their lunch. They were not very hungry anymore, but they wanted to play. + +"OK, mom, we will finish our lunch," they said. They ate the rest of their sandwich and fruit, even though they did not want to. They knew that their mom was right and that they had to finish their lunch. They finished their lunch and put their plates in the sink. Then, they ran back to the garden and picked up their jets. They zoomed them in the air and made loud noises again. They were happy and had fun playing with their jets. +Lily and Max were very excite to see the big turkey on the table. It was Thanksgiving, and they had helped Mom and Dad cook and decorate. They wanted to eat the turkey, but they had to wait for Grandma and Grandpa to come. + +"Can we play with the turkey?" Max asked. He liked to touch things and make noises. + +"No, Max, the turkey is not a toy. It is food. We have to be gentle and careful with it," Mom said. She smiled and gave him a hug. + +"But it looks so funny and flexible. See, it has a long neck and a big belly and a funny thing on its face," Max said. He pointed at the turkey. + +"That's called a wattle, Max. It is part of the turkey's body. Some animals have different parts than us. That's what makes them special and interesting," Dad said. He lifted Max and showed him the turkey. + +Lily came over and looked at the turkey too. She was curious and smart. She liked to learn new words and facts. + +"Can I say hello to the turkey, Dad?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, you can say hello. But remember, the turkey is not alive. It is cooked. We are going to eat it soon," Dad said. + +"Hello, turkey. You are very big and flexible. Thank you for being our food. I hope you had a good life. I'm sorry you are not alive anymore. But I'm sure you will be very yummy," Lily said. She kissed the turkey gently. + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged Lily and Max. They were proud of their children. They were kind and thoughtful and fun. + +Soon, Grandma and Grandpa arrived. They brought pies and gifts and hugs. They all sat around the table and said thank you for the turkey and everything else. They ate and talked and laughed. They had a happy Thanksgiving. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. Some books had pictures of animals, some books had stories of princesses, some books had songs and rhymes. Lily loved all her books. + +One day, it was raining outside. Lily could not go to the park or play with her friends. She was bored and sad. She asked her mom, "Can I read a book?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. Why don't you pick one from the shelf?" + +Lily ran to her room and looked at her books. She saw a big book with a hairy lion on the cover. She had never read that book before. She was curious and excited. She took the book and opened it. + +But as soon as she did, she heard a loud roar. She was scared and dropped the book. The hairy lion jumped out of the book and landed on the floor. He looked at Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. I am Leo, the king of the jungle. Do you want to hear my story?" + +Lily was surprised and amazed. She had never seen a real lion before. She wondered what his story was. She nodded and said, "Yes, please." + +Leo smiled and said, "Well, then, sit down and listen. It all started when I was a cub and I met a girl like you..." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the pool. Sara is independent. She can swim by herself. Tom is not. He needs a floaty. + +One day, Sara wants to splash Tom. She thinks it is fun. She swims to him and splashes him hard. Tom does not like it. He gets water in his eyes and mouth. He cries. + +"Stop it, Sara! You are mean!" Tom says. + +"No, I am not. You are a baby!" Sara says. + +Mom hears them. She comes to the pool. She asks what is wrong. + +"Sara splashed me and hurt me!" Tom says. + +"Sara, is that the truth?" Mom asks. + +Sara does not want to lie. She nods. + +Mom is not happy. She tells Sara to say sorry to Tom and to share the pool nicely. She tells Tom to be brave and to try to swim without the floaty. + +Sara and Tom hug and say sorry. They listen to Mom. They play in the pool together. They splash each other gently. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were moving to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. Mom and Dad said they could help. + +Tom found a box with toys. He opened it and saw his cool cars and trucks. He smiled and took them out. He put them on the floor and played with them. He made vroom and beep sounds. + +Lily found a box with food. She opened it and saw an onion. She did not like onions. They made her cry. She made a face and threw the onion away. She looked for something else. + +The onion rolled on the floor. It bumped into Tom's car. Tom saw the onion and was angry. He did not want the onion on his car. He picked up the onion and threw it back to Lily. + +Lily saw the onion flying to her. She was scared. She ducked and the onion hit the wall. It broke into pieces. Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see. + +They saw the onion on the floor and the toys and the food. They were not happy. They told Tom and Lily to stop throwing things and to unpack nicely. They helped them put the onion in the trash and the toys and the food in their places. Tom and Lily said sorry and hugged. They finished unpacking and went to see their new room. They liked their new house. +Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat waffles for breakfast. Mom said they could help her make them. Sara and Ben were happy. + +They went to the kitchen. Mom showed them how to mix the flour, the milk, and the eggs. She poured the batter into the waffle maker. Sara and Ben watched the steam come out. They smelled the yummy waffles. + +Mom said, "Be careful, the waffle maker is hot. Don't touch it." Sara and Ben nodded. They waited for the waffles to be ready. + +But Ben was curious. He wanted to see the waffles. He reached for the waffle maker. He did not listen to Mom. He burned his hand. He cried. Mom ran to him. She put his hand under cold water. She said, "Ben, why did you touch the waffle maker? I told you it was hot. You have to listen to Mom. Listening is important." + +Sara felt sorry for Ben. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry you got hurt. Do you want a waffle?" Ben nodded. He was still crying. Sara took a waffle from the plate. She put some butter and syrup on it. She gave it to Ben. She said, "Here, this will make you feel better. Waffles are good." + +Ben took a bite. He smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. You are graceful. You share your waffles." Sara smiled too. She said, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a good brother. You are brave. You don't cry too much." + +Mom hugged them both. She said, "I'm proud of you, Sara and Ben. You are kind and caring. You learned a lesson today. Waffles are good, but listening is better." Sara and Ben agreed. They ate their waffles. They were happy. +Lila and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their dogs, Coco and Spot. Coco and Spot were loyal dogs. They always followed Lila and Max and did not run away. + +One day, Lila and Max saw a new trail in the park. They wanted to explore it. They told their dogs to stay with them and not to wander off. They walked on the trail and saw many new things. They saw flowers, birds, and a pond. + +But they did not see the sign that said "No dogs allowed". A man in a uniform saw them and was angry. He said, "You cannot bring your dogs here. This is a protected area for wildlife. You have to leave now." + +Lila and Max were scared. They did not know they were doing something wrong. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not see the sign. We will go back to the park." + +They turned around and looked for their dogs. But they could not find them. They called their names, but they did not answer. They were lost. + +Lila and Max started to cry. They felt alone and sad. They wished they had listened to their dogs and stayed on the main path. + +Then they heard a bark. It was Coco and Spot. They had found them. They ran to them and hugged them. They were so happy to see them. + +The man in the uniform saw them and smiled. He said, "You are lucky to have such loyal dogs. They did not leave you. They followed your trail and found you. They belong with you. But you have to be more careful next time. You have to respect the rules and the animals. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Max nodded. They said, "We understand, sir. We are sorry again. We will not do it again. Thank you for being nice to us and our dogs." + +They walked back to the park with their dogs. They learned a lesson. They learned to be more responsible and respectful. They learned to appreciate their loyal friends. They learned that they belong together. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and fun. + +One morning, they woke up and saw sunshine through the window. They put on their clothes and ran downstairs. They ate some cereal and milk and asked their mom if they could go out. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't go too far," their mom said. "And put on some sunscreen and hats, it's very hot today." + +Tom and Lily nodded and grabbed their sunscreen and hats. They put some on Spot too, who wagged his tail. Then they opened the door and went out. + +They played on the swing and the slide for a while, then they decided to go to the sandbox. They took their shovels and buckets and started to make a castle. They were having so much fun that they did not notice a boy walking by with a bike. + +The boy saw them and stopped. He was curious about their castle and their dog. He walked over and said hello. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"Hi, I'm Tom and this is Lily. We're making a castle. And this is Spot, our dog," Tom said. + +"Can I play with you?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can help us with the castle. Do you have a shovel and a bucket?" Lily asked. + +"No, I only have my bike. But I can use my hands," Ben said. + +"OK, that's fine. Come on, let's play," Lily said. + +They made room for Ben and showed him how to make the castle. They worked together and had a lot of fun. They also played with Spot, who liked Ben too. They were so happy that they forgot about the time and the sun. + +They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not feel their skin getting red and hot. They were careless and did not pay attention to anything but their new friend and their game. + +They only realized their mistake when they felt thirsty and hungry. They looked at the sun and saw that it was very high in the sky. They looked at their skin and saw that it was very red and sore. They looked at each other and said, "Uh-oh." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn at school. One day, their teacher says they will have a special guest. He is a jolly man who writes poems. He will read some poems to the class and teach them how to make their own. + +Lily and Ben are excited. They seat on the carpet and wait for the guest. Soon, he arrives. He has a big smile and a funny hat. He says hello to the children and tells them his name is Mr. Rhyme. He says he loves words that sound the same, like cat and hat, or sun and fun. + +He reads some poems to the class. They are short and silly. The children laugh and clap. They like his poems. He asks them if they want to try to write their own poems. They say yes. He gives them some paper and crayons. He tells them to think of a word they like and then find another word that sounds the same. + +Lily thinks of a word. She likes cake. She writes cake on her paper. She thinks of another word that sounds like cake. She remembers her pet snake. She writes snake on her paper. She draws a picture of a cake and a snake. She shows her poem to Ben. + +Ben thinks of a word. He likes star. He writes star on his paper. He thinks of another word that sounds like star. He remembers his toy car. He writes car on his paper. He draws a picture of a star and a car. He shows his poem to Lily. + +They like each other's poems. They say they are good. They show their poems to Mr. Rhyme. He likes their poems too. He says they are clever and creative. He gives them a sticker and a hug. He says goodbye to the class and thanks them for listening. He says he hopes they will keep writing poems. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They seat on the carpet and look at their poems. They say they had fun. They say they want to write more poems. They say they like Mr. Rhyme. They say he is a jolly man. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they find a big box of blocks in the basement. They are very happy and start to build. + +"Look, Mia, I made a castle!" Ben says. He puts a block on top of his tower. "It is very high and strong." + +"Wow, Ben, your castle is great!" Mia says. She makes a bridge with her blocks. "I made a bridge. It is very long and pretty." + +They play for a long time. They make more things with the blocks. They are very creative and have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. CRACK! One of the blocks breaks. The castle falls down. The bridge falls down. The blocks are everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Mia say. They are sad and scared. They do not know what to do. + +They run to the stairs and call for mom. Mom comes down and sees the mess. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. She is not angry, but surprised. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were playing with the blocks and one of them broke. Everything fell down." Ben says. + +"We did not mean to break it. We were just making things." Mia says. + +Mom hugs them and smiles. "It's okay, my loves. I know you were just playing. You are very creative and smart. But these blocks are old and fragile. They are not good for building. They are for looking only." + +"Really?" Ben and Mia ask. + +"Yes, really. They belong to your grandpa. He collected them when he was a boy. They are very special and rare. He gave them to me and asked me to keep them safe." Mom says. + +"Wow, that's amazing. We did not know that. We are sorry, mom." Ben and Mia say. + +"It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me before you play with something you don't know. And let's clean up this mess together." Mom says. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom." Ben and Mia say. + +They help mom to pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. They are careful and gentle. They say sorry to the broken block and thank the other blocks. They promise to be more careful next time. They learn a lesson and still have fun. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the forest near their home. They knew the way to the big tree, the pond and the bridge. They always stayed together and listened to their mom, who told them to be back before dark. + +One day, they saw a new path in the forest. It looked fun and exciting. They wanted to see where it went. They forgot to tell their mom and followed the path. They saw many new things: flowers, birds, rocks and bugs. They were very cheerful and curious. + +"Look, Ben, a butterfly!" Lily said, pointing to a blue and yellow one. "Let's catch it!" + +They ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. They did not see that the path split into two. They took different turns and lost each other. They did not know where they were. + +"Ben? Ben, where are you?" Lily called, feeling scared and alone. + +"Lily? Lily, answer me!" Ben shouted, looking around. He could not see the big tree, the pond or the bridge. He could not see Lily. + +They both wished they had stayed on the old path. They wished they had told their mom. They wished they had not lost each other. They hoped they would find each other soon, before it got dark and cold. +Lily liked to count. She counted her fingers, her toes, her dolls, her books. She counted everything she saw. One day, she found a big paper with many lines and shapes. She wanted to count them too. + +She took her scissors and started to cut the paper. She cut along the lines and made many pieces. She counted the pieces as she cut. One, two, three, four, five. She was happy. + +But then, her mom came and saw the paper. It was her mom's important paper for work. Her mom was angry. She shouted at Lily and took the scissors and the pieces. She said Lily was bad and made a mess. + +Lily was sad. She did not know the paper was important. She only wanted to count. She cried and said sorry to her mom. She hugged her mom and said she loved her. + +Her mom was still angry, but she loved Lily too. She hugged her back and said sorry for shouting. She said Lily should not cut things without asking. She said Lily was good and smart, but she needed to be careful. + +Lily and her mom cleaned the mess together. They counted the pieces and tried to fix the paper. They did not have enough pieces, but they had enough love. They smiled and said they were sorry. They counted to ten and felt better. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play on the sand. They make an island with a big hole in the middle. They put shells and sticks on the island. They are happy. + +"Look at our island!" Ben says. "It is the best island ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia says. "We are successful island makers!" + +They sit on the island and pretend to be kings and queens. They have fun. + +But then, a big wave comes. It washes away the island. Ben and Mia are wet and sad. Their island is gone. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "Our island is gone!" + +"It's okay," Mia says. "We can make another one. We still have shells and sticks." + +They hug and smile. They are still friends. They go to another spot and make a new island. They are happy again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a man with a new hat. The hat was red and shiny. The man was smiling and holding a lot of money. + +"Wow, look at his hat and money!" Tom said. "He must be very happy." + +"I want a hat like that too," Lily said. "And some money to buy ice cream." + +They ran to the man and asked him where he got his hat and money. The man said he won them in a game. He said he was very lucky. + +"Can we play the game too?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "It's very easy. You just have to throw this ball into that basket. If you do, you get a hat and some money. If you don't, you give me some money. Do you have any money?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They had some money in their pockets. They got it from their mom for being good. They wanted to play the game and win a hat and some money. + +"OK, we'll play," Tom said. He gave the man some money and took the ball. He threw it as hard as he could. But the ball missed the basket. It bounced away. + +"Oops, too bad," the man said. "You lose. Give me more money." + +Tom felt sad. He gave the man more money. He tried again. He threw the ball again. But the ball missed the basket again. + +"Oops, too bad," the man said. "You lose. Give me more money." + +Tom felt angry. He had no more money. He looked at Lily. She had some money left. She gave it to the man and took the ball. She threw it as gently as she could. But the ball missed the basket too. + +"Oops, too bad," the man said. "You lose. Give me more money." + +Lily felt scared. She had no more money. She looked at Tom. He had no money either. They had nothing left. They wanted to cry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice said. It was a policeman. He saw the man and the children. He saw the hat and the money. He saw the ball and the basket. + +"This man is cheating you," the policeman said. "He is not playing a fair game. He is taking your money. He is a bad man." + +The policeman took the man's hat and money. He gave them to Tom and Lily. He said they could keep them. He said they were very brave. + +"Thank you, policeman," Tom and Lily said. They put on the hats and smiled. They had some money left. They bought some ice cream. They were very happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They saw a big green plant with many sharp spikes. Ben wanted to touch it, but Mia stopped him. + +"No, Ben, that is a cactus. It can hurt you. Look, it has red flowers on top. They are pretty, but do not touch them either," Mia said. + +"Why not?" Ben asked. + +"Because they are not for us. They are for the bees. The bees like the flowers. They make honey from them. Honey is sweet and yummy," Mia said. + +Ben saw a bee flying near the cactus. He wanted to catch it, but Mia stopped him again. + +"No, Ben, that is a bee. It can sting you. Look, it has yellow and black stripes. They are brilliant, but do not touch them either," Mia said. + +"Why not?" Ben asked. + +"Because they are not for us. They are for the cactus. The cactus and the bee help each other. The cactus gives the bee food. The bee gives the cactus seeds. Seeds make more cactuses. Cactuses are good for the garden. They need little water and they are strong," Mia said. + +Ben nodded. He understood. He did not touch the cactus or the bee. He and Mia watched them from a distance. They smiled. They liked the cactus and the bee. They liked the garden. They liked each other. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their balloons. They liked to see how high they could make them go. But they did not know that the balloons had oxygen inside, and that oxygen was good for breathing. + +A man came to the park and saw the balloons. He was not a nice man. He wanted to take the oxygen for himself. He had a big needle and he popped the balloons one by one. He laughed as he saw the oxygen come out. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and scared. They ran to the man and asked him to stop. "Please, mister, don't pop our balloons. They are our friends. We need them to play and breathe." + +The man did not listen. He was very mean. He said, "I don't care about your balloons. I need the oxygen for my machine. It will make me very wise and powerful. You are just silly kids. Go away." + +Lily and Ben did not go away. They tried to stop the man. They pulled his coat and kicked his legs. But the man was too strong. He pushed them away and ran to his car. He had a big tank in his car. He put the oxygen in the tank and drove away. + +Lily and Ben cried. They had no balloons left. They had no oxygen left. They felt very sick and tired. They fell to the ground and did not get up. No one came to help them. The man had taken all the oxygen from the park. He had not restored it. He had not been wise. He had been very foolish and cruel. He had hurt Lily and Ben and himself. The end. +Tom and Anna went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Tom and Anna wanted to see the elephant most of all. They liked how big and gray it was, and how it had a long nose and big ears. + +They ran to the elephant house, fast as they could. They saw the elephant standing in a big yard, eating some hay. Tom and Anna waved at the elephant and said hello. + +"Hello, elephant!" they shouted. "We are Tom and Anna. We like you very much. Can you show us something?" + +The elephant heard them and looked at them with its small eyes. It lifted its long nose and made a loud sound. Tom and Anna laughed and clapped their hands. + +Then the elephant did something else. It swung its long nose and sprayed some water on itself. The water splashed everywhere, and some of it reached Tom and Anna. They got wet and cold, but they did not mind. They thought it was fun and funny. + +They smiled at the elephant and thanked it for the show. The elephant smiled back and nodded its big head. Tom and Anna hugged each other and said they had a great time at the zoo. They said goodbye to the elephant and went to see more animals with Mom and Dad. +Lily was a spoiled girl who always wanted more toys. She did not like to share with her friends or listen to her mom. One day, her mom took her to the toy store and said, "You can choose one toy, but only one. And you have to behave well, or we will go home." + +Lily nodded, but she did not mean it. She ran around the store and grabbed many toys. She wanted a doll, a car, a puzzle, a ball, and a book. She did not care about the other kids who wanted to play with the toys. She said, "These are all mine! Go away!" + +Her mom saw her and was very angry. She said, "Lily, you are being very rude and greedy. You can't have all these toys. You have to put them back and choose one. And you have to say sorry to the other kids." + +Lily did not want to listen. She said, "No! I want them all! You are mean, mom!" She threw a tantrum and kicked and screamed. + +Her mom had enough. She said, "That's it. We are going home. You are not getting any toy today. And you have to go to your room and think about what you did." + +She took Lily by the hand and dragged her out of the store. Lily cried and cried, but it was too late. She had lost her chance to get a toy. She had learned a hard lesson. She had to behave better and be more grateful for what she had. She had to learn that more toys did not make her happy, but being kind and sharing did. +Sara was sad. Her grandma was very sick and could not play with her. Sara wanted to make her grandma happy. She had an idea. She went to her room and found her white dress and her angel wings. She put them on and looked in the mirror. She smiled. She looked like a real angel. + +She ran to her grandma's room and opened the door. Her grandma was lying in bed. She looked tired and pale. Sara said, "Grandma, look! I am an angel. I came to make you feel better." + +Her grandma saw Sara and smiled. She said, "Oh, Sara, you are so sweet. You are my little angel. Come here and give me a hug." + +Sara went to her grandma and hugged her. She felt her grandma's warm arms around her. She said, "I love you, grandma. You are the best." + +Her grandma said, "I love you too, Sara. You are the best. Thank you for being my angel." + +Sara and her grandma cuddled and talked. They felt happy and peaceful. Sara was glad she could make her grandma happy. She thought, maybe angels are real. Maybe they are like me. Maybe they go to people who are sick and sad and make them feel better. She decided she wanted to be an angel always. +Sam and Lily were playing a game. They had to roll a dice and move their toys on a board. The first one to reach the end would win. Sam rolled a six and moved his car. Lily rolled a four and moved her doll. Sam was happy. He seemed to be winning. + +But then, something bad happened. Sam rolled a one and had to go back. Lily rolled a six and moved ahead. Sam was sad. He seemed to be losing. + +They rolled again and again. Sam tried to catch up, but Lily was too fast. She reached the end and shouted, "I win! I win!" She was very happy. She had a victory. + +Sam felt like crying. He had lost. He was not lucky. He said, "That's not fair. You always win." + +Lily saw that Sam was upset. She did not want to make him feel bad. She said, "Don't be sad, Sam. It's just a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. You are still my friend." + +She gave him a hug and a smile. She said, "Do you want to play again? Maybe this time you will be lucky." + +Sam nodded. He wiped his tears and smiled back. He said, "OK, let's play again. Maybe you are right. Maybe this time I will be lucky." +Sara was a big girl who liked to teach her little brother Ben how to do things. She taught him how to count, how to draw, and how to tie his shoes. Ben loved to learn from Sara and always said thank you. + +One day, Sara and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big dog with black and white spots. Sara said, "Look, Ben, that's a spot. Can you say spot?" Ben nodded and said, "Spot. Spot. Spot." He wanted to pet the dog, but Sara said, "No, Ben, you have to ask the owner first. That's polite." + +Sara walked up to the lady who had the dog and said, "Hello, can we pet your dog? He has nice spots." The lady smiled and said, "Sure, you can pet him. His name is Spot, too." Sara and Ben were surprised and laughed. They petted Spot and he licked their faces. + +Then, Sara said, "Can I teach you something, lady? Do you know how to count to ten?" The lady said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to count with me?" Sara said, "Yes, please." They started to count together, but Sara made a mistake. She said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, eleven." The lady said, "Oops, you skipped ten. That's okay, everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Can you try again?" + +Sara felt embarrassed. She looked at Ben and saw that he was smiling. He said, "Don't worry, Sara, you can do it. You taught me how to count, remember?" Sara smiled back and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're right. I can do it." She counted again and this time she got it right. She said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." The lady clapped and said, "Good job, Sara. You're a smart girl and a good teacher." + +Sara and Ben hugged each other and said, "We love you, Spot." Spot wagged his tail and barked. They said goodbye to the lady and Spot and went back to their mom. Sara said, "Mom, I learned something today. I learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that I have a great brother." Mom said, "I'm proud of you, Sara. And I'm proud of you, Ben. You're both kind and helpful. You taught me something today, too. You taught me how much I love you." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big building near their home. It had many windows and doors, but no people. + +"Let's go inside and see what is there," Ben said. He was curious and brave. + +"OK, but we have to be careful and not forget the way back," Lily said. She was curious too, but also a little scared. + +They walked to the building and found a door that was open. They went inside and saw many rooms with different things. Some had books and toys, some had clothes and shoes, some had tools and machines. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. He picked up a toy car and made it zoom on the floor. + +"Look, I found a hat!" Lily said. She put it on her head and smiled. + +They played for a while, but then they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a dog barking. + +"Uh-oh, what is that?" Lily said. She felt nervous. + +"Maybe it is a guard dog. We have to get out of here!" Ben said. He dropped the toy car and ran to the door. + +Lily followed him, but she forgot to take off the hat. She ran with the hat on her head. + +They reached the door and saw a big dog outside. It was black and furry, and it had sharp teeth. It saw them and growled. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben shouted. They were very scared. + +But then they heard another voice. It was their mom. + +"Lily, Ben, what are you doing here? This is a dangerous place. You could get hurt or lost. And why are you wearing that hat?" she said. She was angry and worried. + +She picked them up and carried them away from the dog and the building. She hugged them and scolded them. + +"Don't ever go inside strange buildings again. You have to stay close to home and listen to me. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry. We won't do it again," Lily and Ben said. They felt sorry too. + +They learned their lesson and never forgot it. They still liked to explore, but only in safe places with their mom. And they never wore hats that did not belong to them. +Lily loved to bake with her mom. They made cookies, cakes, and pies. Lily liked to help with the eggs, the flour, and the sugar. She also liked to taste the dough and lick the spoon. + +One day, they were baking a pie for dad. Mom said, "Lily, can you get the apples from the basket?" Lily nodded and ran to the basket. She picked up a big red apple and took a bite. It was juicy and sweet. She put the apple in her pocket and got another one. + +Mom was busy rolling the dough. She did not see Lily put the apple in her pocket. She said, "Thank you, Lily. Now we can fill the pie with apples and cinnamon." She took the apples from Lily and put them in the pie. She sprinkled some cinnamon on top and covered the pie with another layer of dough. She made a hole in the middle and put the pie in the oven. + +Lily and mom waited for the pie to bake. They smelled the yummy aroma of apples and cinnamon. Lily felt something wet and sticky in her pocket. She reached in and pulled out the apple. It was half-eaten and mushy. She looked at it and said, "Oops." + +Mom heard Lily and turned around. She saw the apple and said, "Lily, what is that?" Lily said, "It's an apple, mom. I was hungry." Mom said, "Lily, you can't put an apple in your pocket. It will make a mess and ruin your clothes." Lily said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know." Mom said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad. But next time, please ask me before you take a bite. And don't put anything in your pocket that can leak or spoil." Lily said, "Okay, mom. I will." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. You are a good helper and a good baker." Lily hugged mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are a good mom and a good baker." They smiled and waited for the pie to be ready. They hoped dad would like it. They knew he would. They felt comfortable and happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big sack near the slide. It was full of clothes and things. + +"Look, Ben, a sack!" Lily said. "Let's see what's inside." + +They opened the sack and took out some hats, gloves, shoes and scarves. They tried them on and laughed. They looked funny and warm. + +"Wow, this scarf is beautiful!" Lily said. She wrapped it around her neck. It was red and soft. "Can I keep it, Ben?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can have it. It looks good on you," Ben said. He was happy to see Lily smile. + +They put the other things back in the sack and left it near the slide. They ran to the swings and played some more. + +But they did not know that the sack belonged to a mean lady. She was looking for her clothes and things. She saw them near the slide and got very angry. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing with my sack?" she shouted. She ran to the slide and grabbed the sack. She looked inside and saw that something was missing. + +"Where is my scarf? My beautiful red scarf?" she asked. She glared at Lily and Ben. "Did you take it?" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know that the scarf was hers. They thought it was a gift. + +"Sorry, lady, we did not know," Lily said. She took off the scarf and gave it back to her. "Here, this is your scarf." + +The mean lady snatched the scarf from Lily and put it around her neck. She did not say thank you. She did not smile. She just walked away with her sack. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They liked the scarf. They wished they could have it. + +But then they looked at each other and hugged. They still had each other. They were still best friends. + +And they knew that friendship was more beautiful than any scarf. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the garden, where there were many flowers. Lily loved the pink roses, and Ben loved the yellow sunflowers. They smelled good and looked pretty. + +One day, they saw a new flower in the garden. It was purple and had many petals. It was not open yet, but it looked like it would bloom soon. Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see the flower bloom. + +They decided to watch the flower every day. They watered it and talked to it. They said, "Hello, flower. You are very beautiful. We want to see you bloom. Please open soon." + +The flower heard them and felt happy. It wanted to bloom for them. It waited for the right time. It needed sun and rain and love. + +One morning, Lily and Ben came to the garden and saw a surprise. The flower had bloomed! It was big and bright and purple. It smiled at them and said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are my heroes. You helped me bloom. You are very kind and sweet." + +Lily and Ben were amazed. They had never heard a flower talk before. They smiled back and said, "You are welcome, flower. You are our friend. You are very soft and lovely." + +They hugged the flower gently and smelled its fragrance. They felt happy and proud. They had helped a flower bloom. They had made a new friend. They had been heroes. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the big park near their house. One day, they see a new house in the park. It is broken and old. It has no door and no windows. + +"Let's go inside!" Tom says. He runs to the broken house. + +"No, Tom! Wait!" Lily says. She is scared. She listens to her mom. Her mom says broken houses are not safe. "Tom, come back!" + +But Tom does not listen. He goes inside the broken house. He wants to see what is there. He thinks it is fun. + +Lily follows Tom. She does not want to be alone. She goes inside the broken house too. She sees Tom in a dark room. He is looking at a big hole in the floor. + +"Look, Lily! There is something shiny down there!" Tom says. He points to the hole. He wants to get the shiny thing. + +"Tom, no! Don't go near the hole!" Lily says. She is very scared. She listens to her dad. Her dad says holes are dangerous. "Tom, please!" + +But Tom does not listen. He goes near the hole. He leans over the edge. He tries to reach the shiny thing. + +Suddenly, the floor breaks. Tom falls into the hole. He screams. + +"Tom!" Lily cries. She runs to the hole. She looks down. She sees nothing. Only darkness. + +Lily is alone. She is in the broken house. She is very sad. She wants Tom back. But Tom is gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her friends. One day, they pretended to be princesses and went on a big adventure. They had so much fun! + +After their adventure, Lily wanted to write about it in her journal. She took out her journal and wrote all about their pretend journey. The pages were icy cold, but she didn't mind. She was so happy to write down all of her fun memories. + +From that day on, Lily wrote in her journal every day. She wrote about all of her pretend adventures with her friends. She loved to pretend, and she loved to write about it even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow carpet in her room. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her bow the carpet. + +Lily asked, "What does bow mean?" + +"It means to fold the carpet in half," replied her mom. + +Lily helped her mom bow the carpet and they put it away. Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. + +Lily showed her friend her yellow carpet and said, "Look, we bowed it earlier today!" + +Her friend smiled and said, "Wow, it looks so pretty!" + +Lily was happy that her friend liked her yellow carpet and that she learned a new word - bow. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a cow. The cow was incredible because it gave lots of milk. One day, the farmer wanted to take the cow to a new field. He needed to tie a rope around the cow's neck to keep it safe. + +The farmer took the cow to the new field and untied the rope. The cow was happy to eat the fresh grass. The farmer watched the cow and smiled. He was happy to have such an incredible cow. + +After a while, the farmer tied the rope around the cow's neck again. It was time to go back home. The cow didn't want to go, but the farmer gently pulled on the rope and led the cow back to the barn. The cow was tired, but it had a full belly and was happy to be back in its cozy stall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. One day, Max got sick and Lily took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian said Max needed medicine to feel better. + +Lily asked, "Can Max come home now?" + +The veterinarian said, "Not yet, he needs to stay here for a few days." + +Lily was sad and missed Max. She went outside to play and saw a big puddle. She decided to skip around it. Suddenly, she saw something disgusting in the puddle. It was a slimy frog! She ran back to the veterinarian to tell him what she saw. + +The veterinarian said, "Thank you for telling me, I will make sure to clean it up. Max will be back home soon." + +Lily was happy to hear that Max would be back home soon and skipped all the way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a very smart girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote down all her thoughts and ideas. One day, Lily wanted to go outside and play with her friends, but her mom said she couldn't go until she finished her homework. + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. She worked hard and finished her homework quickly. Her mom was proud of her and permitted her to go outside and play. + +Lily had so much fun with her friends. They played games and laughed together. When she came back inside, she wrote about her fun day in her diary. Lily was happy she was intelligent enough to finish her homework and have a great time with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, Lily tripped and fell. She hurt her hand and it felt weak. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked what happened. Lily said, "I fell and my hand hurts." Her mom looked at her hand and said, "Don't worry, it's just a little bruise. It will feel better soon." + +But Lily didn't know if her hand would ever feel strong again. She was scared that she wouldn't be able to play with her friends anymore. Her mom hugged her and said, "I know it hurts now, but soon your hand will be as good as new. You'll see." + +A few days later, Lily's hand felt better and she was able to play with her friends again. She was so happy and knew that her mom was right - her hand wasn't weak anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who loved to eat bananas. One day, he went to the store to buy some bananas. But when he got there, he saw that all the bananas were old and brown. He didn't want to eat them because they looked yucky. + +So, he asked the storekeeper, "Do you have any fresh bananas?" The storekeeper said, "I'm sorry, but the bananas are delayed. They will come tomorrow." The monkey was sad because he really wanted to eat bananas. + +The next day, the monkey went back to the store and saw that there were fresh bananas. He was so happy! He bought a bunch of bananas and ate them all up. And he said to the storekeeper, "Thank you for waiting for the bananas to come. They are so yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a man. He liked to sing and talk into a big, black microphone. The microphone was wide and made his voice loud. The man had a job and had to work every day. He would wake up early and put on his shoes. Then he would go to his work and sing and talk into the microphone. The man loved his job because he got to use his big, wide microphone every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, while she was walking in the forest, she saw a witch. The witch had a big nose and a pointy hat. She looked very scary. + +Lily asked the witch, "What are you doing here?" The witch replied, "I am looking for something useful. Have you seen anything useful around here?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I saw a stick that might be useful for you. But be careful not to slip on the leaves." + +The witch thanked Lily and went to find the stick. She found it and it was indeed very useful. She used it to make a magic potion that helped her fly. She flew away and Lily was left alone in the forest. She realized that even witches can be helpful sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, while she was playing, she found a shiny chain on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look what I found!" Lily said, holding up the chain. + +Timmy looked at it and said, "I guess it's a necklace." + +Lily put the chain around her neck and it made her feel lively and happy. She danced around and showed it to everyone she saw. Eventually, she found the owner of the chain and gave it back to them. But she never forgot how lively it made her feel. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey named Tom. Tom was very happy because Thanksgiving was coming soon. He loved Thanksgiving because he knew that people would offer him yummy food. + +One day, Tom decided to play hide and seek with his turkey friends. He found a good hiding spot behind a big tree. Tom was hidden so well that his friends couldn't find him! + +Suddenly, Tom heard a voice calling his name. It was the farmer who owned the farm where Tom lived. The farmer offered Tom some corn, but Tom was too scared to come out of his hiding spot. After a while, Tom got hungry and came out of hiding. The farmer gave him some corn and Tom was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she always left them on the floor. Her mom told her to put them in the cupboard, but Lily didn't want to. + +One day, Lily's mom insisted that she put her toys away. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said it was important to keep the house tidy. So, Lily reluctantly put her toys in the cupboard. + +As she put her toys away, Lily realized that it was easier to find them when they were tidy in the cupboard. From then on, Lily made sure to put her toys away after she played with them. Her mom was very happy that Lily was keeping the house tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very impatient and always wanted things right away. One day, she asked her mom for a big piece of cake. + +Her mom said, "Lily, you will have to wait until after dinner to have cake." + +Lily was upset and said, "I don't want to wait! I want cake now!" + +Her mom explained, "Lily, it's important to understand that sometimes we have to wait for things we want. It makes it even better when we finally get it." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and realized that she didn't have to be impatient. She could wait for the cake and enjoy it even more later. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and understand that sometimes waiting is worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bag of coins that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally dropped her bag and all the coins scattered on the ground. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My coins are all over the place. I need help!" + +Just then, a helpful boy named Jack came by. "I can help you pick up your coins," said Jack. + +Together, they picked up all the coins and put them back in Lily's bag. "Thank you for being so helpful," said Lily with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park to play with her best friend, Tom. + +Tom had a toy that Lily really liked. She asked Tom if she could play with it, but Tom said no. Lily felt sad and thought Tom was being selfish. + +Lily asked Tom again if she could play with the toy, but Tom repeated that it was his favorite toy and he didn't want to share. Lily understood that it was Tom's toy and she respected his decision. + +Instead, Lily and Tom played with other toys and had lots of fun together. They even made up a game where they had to name all the animals they knew. Lily was very good at this game and Tom was impressed. They both laughed and had a great time. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it was important to respect others' belongings and that sometimes it's better to play a different game instead of being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and take care of her plants. One day, she noticed that one of her plants was not growing well. It looked sad and droopy. + +Lily decided to support her plant by giving it some water and moving it closer to the sun. She also talked to it and told it that it could do it. After a few days, the plant was ready to grow again. It had perked up and was standing tall. + +Lily learned that sometimes things need a little support to grow and be strong. She felt happy that she could help her plant and promised to always take care of it. The moral of the story is that we should be kind and help those who need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very tired because he had been playing outside all day. He decided to take a nap under a big tree. While he was sleeping, a bird flew over his head and woke him up. Timmy got scared and started to yell at the bird. + +The bird flew away, but Timmy still felt angry. He rubbed his head because it hurt from yelling so loud. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him for dinner. Timmy was happy because he loved his mom's cooking. He got up and ran home, feeling less tired now that he knew he was going to eat something yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to clean up her toys because she was feeling very sleepy. + +"Lily, please clean up your toys," said her mom. + +"Why do I have to clean up?" asked Lily. + +"Because your toys need to go back in the cupboard," explained her mom. + +Lily didn't want to clean up, but she also didn't want to make her mom mad. She decided to clean up her toys and put them back in the cupboard. + +After she was done, Lily felt proud of herself for listening to her mom. Her mom was happy too and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that cleaning up was important, even when she was feeling sleepy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and he had a toy guitar which he played with every day. One day, Timmy saw a big boy playing a real guitar and he wanted one too. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I want a real guitar like the big boy." His mom said, "We can't afford a real guitar right now, but we can buy a fake one that looks like a real guitar." Timmy was happy and said, "I want a fake guitar!" + +Timmy played with his fake guitar all day and was very happy. But one day, his fake guitar broke and he was very sad. His mom said, "Timmy, sometimes we have to be happy with what we have and not want more." Timmy learned that wanting more can sometimes lead to disappointment. + +The moral of the story is to be happy with what you have and not always want more. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was carrying lots of steel. The steel was very heavy and very cold. The truck drove down a bumpy road and suddenly, one of the steel beams fell off the truck. It fell onto the ground with a loud crash! A little girl saw it happen and ran to tell her mommy. Her mommy called the police to come and help clean up the steel. The little girl was happy that she could help by telling her mommy what happened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mother very much. One day, Lily and her mother were talking about decorating the house. "Let's decorate the living room with pretty flowers," said Lily. "That's a great idea, my gentle daughter," replied her mother. + +So, they went to the store and bought lots of colorful flowers. They decorated the living room with the flowers and it looked so beautiful. Lily was very happy and said, "Mother, you are the best decorator ever!" Her mother smiled and hugged her gently. From that day on, Lily and her mother loved to decorate their house together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and splash in the water. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to come inside and get ready for bed. Lily was sad because she wanted to play more. + +As she was getting ready for bed, Lily's mom asked her to put her wet clothes in the cabinet to dry. Lily did as she was told and went to bed. But as she was falling asleep, she heard a strange noise coming from the cabinet. + +Lily got worried and asked her mom what it could be. Her mom said it was probably just the wind. But the noise continued and got louder. Suddenly, the cabinet door burst open and a big, scary monster came out! + +Lily screamed and tried to run away, but the monster caught her and took her away. Lily's mom was very sad and missed her little girl. She wished she had kept her safe from the monster. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to run and play outside. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. The ground was rough and bumpy, but Lily didn't mind. She stumbled a few times, but her mommy held her hand and helped her up. + +As they walked, they saw some animal prints on the ground. Lily thought they were cool and wanted to follow them. Her mommy said it wasn't safe, but Lily kept insisting. So, her mommy let her follow the prints for a little while. + +Suddenly, Lily stumbled again and fell down a big hole. Her mommy tried to help her, but it was too deep. They called for help, but nobody heard them. Sadly, they had to spend the whole night in the cold and dark hole. The next day, they were finally found, but it was too late. Lily was very sick and couldn't be saved. Her mommy was very sad and missed her little girl very much. +Once upon a time, there was a driver. He drove a big bus. One day, he was feeling very sleepy. He needed to rest. So, he stopped the bus and closed his eyes. + +After a while, he woke up and felt much better. But he realized that he was lost. He didn't know where to go. He saw a little boy walking on the street. The driver asked the boy for help. + +The boy was happy to help. He told the driver where to go. The driver was very grateful. He wanted to thank the boy. So, he gave him a candy to add to his collection. The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat had a big anchor to stop it from moving. The boat was full of happy people who were singing and dancing. Suddenly, a foolish seagull flew into the boat and caused chaos. The people tried to catch the seagull, but it was too fast. Finally, the captain used the anchor to stop the boat and everyone was safe. The seagull flew away and the people continued their journey happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max's stomach started to feel funny. It hurt a lot and Max didn't know what to do. + +Max saw his friend, a little girl named Lily, walking by. Max barked and ran up to her. "Lily, my stomach hurts," Max said. Lily knew just what to do. "Let's go ask your owner for help," she answered. + +Max's owner took him to the vet and the vet gave Max some medicine. Soon, Max's stomach felt much better. Max was happy and grateful to Lily for helping him. "Thank you for answering my call for help," Max said to Lily. From that day on, Max knew that when he needed help, he could always ask his friends for help. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max liked to walk in the park every day. One day, Max saw a little girl who will walk with her mom. + +"Hi there," said Max. "Do you want to walk with me?" + +"Yes, please!" said the little girl. + +Max and the little girl walked together in the park. They saw a big tree and Max said, "Will you help me climb this tree?" + +The little girl said, "I can't climb the tree, but you can." + +Max climbed the tree and the little girl watched him. When Max came down, the little girl said, "You are so smart!" + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Thank you, I like to walk and climb trees." + +The little girl and Max walked together every day after that. They had lots of fun together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired because she had played all day long. Her mommy told her to take a bath in the big tub. Lily loved taking baths because she could soak in the water and play with her toys. + +But today, mommy had a surprise for Lily. She added some bubbles to the water and some special bath salts that made the water feel like a luxury. Lily was so happy and she splashed around in the tub, feeling relaxed and happy. + +After her bath, mommy wrapped Lily in a soft towel and gave her a big hug. Lily felt so cozy and warm. She went to bed feeling happy and relaxed, dreaming of her next bath with bubbles and luxury. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. But one day, she hurt her foot and couldn't walk. + +Lily's mom knew she needed help, so she went to the doctor. The doctor was able to provide medicine to make Lily's foot feel better. + +After a few days, Lily was back to her young self and could run and play again. She was happy her mom took care of her and provided the help she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat yummy vegetables. One day, Benny was playing in the garden and he saw a big carrot peeking out of the ground. Benny was so excited! He dug and dug until he pulled the carrot out of the dirt. It was the biggest and yummiest carrot he had ever seen! Benny took a big bite and it was so yummy that he ate the whole thing. From that day on, Benny would always peek into the garden to see if there were any more yummy vegetables to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who lived in a big house. She had a scary cat that she loved very much. One day, the woman was cutting some vegetables in the kitchen when her cat jumped on the counter. + +"Get down, kitty!" said the woman. + +The cat didn't listen and started to play with the vegetables. Suddenly, the woman accidentally cut her finger. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" she said. + +The cat saw the blood and got scared. "Meow! Meow!" it cried. The woman quickly got a band-aid and put it on her finger. + +"See, kitty? I'm okay now," she said. + +The cat purred and rubbed against her leg. From then on, the woman made sure to keep the scary knives away from her curious cat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was an ordinary girl who liked to play with her toys. One day, she found a piece of candy on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her mouth. She started to chew the candy and it tasted very sweet. + +Suddenly, she felt something hard in her mouth. She took the candy out and saw that it had a rock inside of it! She was very scared and ran to her mommy. Her mommy looked in her mouth and saw the rock. She took it out and told the girl to never pick up things from the ground and put them in her mouth again. + +From then on, the girl made sure to only chew things that she knew were safe to eat. And she never forgot the lesson her mommy taught her about being careful. The end. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They walked around and saw lots of animals like lions, tigers, and bears. Tim loved seeing all the animals, but he really wanted to see a gorilla. + +Finally, they arrived at the gorilla exhibit. Tim saw a big gorilla with black fur and a cheerful face. The gorilla was eating a banana and Tim wanted to give him one too. + +Tim's mom said, "Be careful, Tim. Gorillas are very strong. You need to manage your distance." Tim listened to his mom and stayed behind the safety fence. + +Suddenly, the gorilla got up and walked towards Tim. Tim was scared, but the gorilla just wanted to say hello. He reached out his hand and Tim gave him a banana. The gorilla was very happy and Tim felt proud that he managed to make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag full of marbles that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy and Billy started playing with the marbles, but then Billy accidentally knocked over the bag and all the marbles spilled out. Timmy got upset because he thought he had lost all his marbles. + +But then, Billy helped Timmy pick up all the marbles and put them back in the bag. Timmy was happy again and they continued to play. Later that day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to celebrate his birthday the next day. Timmy was excited and couldn't wait for his friends to come over and play with his marbles. The next day, Timmy's friends came over and they had a clear jar full of candy as a present for Timmy. They all played with the marbles and had a great time celebrating Timmy's birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. + +"Hi Lily! I like your house. It's so cool!" said Lily's friend. + +"Thank you! Do you want to come inside and play with me?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, please!" said her friend. + +Lily's mommy offered them some cookies and milk. They happily ate them while playing with their toys. After playing for a while, Lily's friend said, "Thank you for inviting me over to your house, Lily. I had so much fun!" + +"You're welcome! I'm glad you had fun," said Lily with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was an old man with a big handlebar mustache. He loved to swing on the swings at the park. One day, a little girl came up to him and asked, "Can I swing with you?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Of course you can! I love swinging with new friends." + +The little girl giggled as they swung higher and higher. "This is so much fun!" she exclaimed. + +The old man agreed, "Yes, it is! You know, I've been swinging on these swings for a long time. They may be old, but they still work great!" +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She had a favorite cloth that she loved to wear every day. One day, while playing outside, Lily lost her cloth. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Her mommy told her that it's okay to lose things sometimes, but we should always try to find them. So, Lily searched again and asked her friends if they had seen her cloth. + +Finally, after searching for a long time, Lily found her cloth under a tree. She was so happy and learned that it's important to keep searching and never give up when we lose something we love. The moral of the story is that we should always keep trying and never give up when we face a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. He was very brave and helped people when there was a fire. One day, Jack was very tired because he had been working all day. He went to bed early to rest. + +But then, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big fire! Jack quickly put on his uniform and ran to the fire truck. He drove to the fire and warned everyone to stay away. + +Jack worked hard to put out the fire. He was very brave and saved many people. After the fire was out, Jack was even more tired than before. He went back to bed and slept soundly, knowing that he had helped people that day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird loved to fly and sing songs. One day, the bird saw a yellow flower and wanted to land on it. + +But the flower had thorns and it hurt the bird's feet. The bird tried to rub its feet, but it still hurt. The bird asked the flower to permit it to land, but the flower said no. + +The bird learned that even though something looks pretty, it may not be good for you. It's important to ask for permission and be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to wash your hands with soap before dinner." + +Lily didn't like washing her hands because it was boring. But her mom said, "Soap helps keep our hands clean and healthy. Let me teach you how to make it fun!" + +So, her mom got a colorful soap and showed Lily how to make bubbles. Lily giggled and said, "This is fun!" + +After dinner, Lily's mom said, "Remember how we made washing hands fun? Well, it's important to always wash our hands with soap to stay healthy. That's the moral of the story." + +Lily smiled and said, "I will always wash my hands with soap now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special door in her room with a shiny knob. One day, Lily's mom asked her to show her the knob on the door. + +Lily said, "Mommy, it's right here!" and pointed to the shiny knob. + +Mommy said, "Good job, Lily! You are very patient and smart." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +From that day on, Lily loved showing people the shiny knob on her door. She was so proud of it! +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a big red barn with all his animal friends. One day, Brownie noticed that his hooves were dirty and needed to be cleaned. He asked his friend the cow if she knew how to make them shiny again. The cow said, "Yes, we can polish them with a special brush!" + +Brownie was excited to have his hooves polished. He waited patiently while the cow got the brush. When the cow was done, Brownie's hooves looked so shiny that they sparkled in the sun! Brownie felt happy and a little crazy with excitement. + +From that day on, Brownie made sure to polish his hooves every week. He loved living in the barn with his friends and showing off his shiny hooves to anyone who passed by. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow comb that she loved to use on her hair. One day, she put the comb on the table and went to play with her toys. But then, her little brother came and took the comb. He put it in his mouth and started to chew on it! Lily was very upset and cried. + +Her mom came and saw what happened. She took the comb from her brother and gave it back to Lily. Lily was happy again and put the comb in her hair. She looked in the mirror and saw that her hair was pretty. She smiled and went back to playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved balloons. He loved how they were so colorful and bouncy. One day, Timmy went to a party and saw a man making balloon animals. + +"Wow!" said Timmy, "Can you make me a dog?" + +"Sure thing, little buddy!" said the man with a smile. He twisted and turned the balloon until it looked like a dog. + +Timmy was so happy with his new balloon dog that he ran around the party showing it off to everyone. But then, he accidentally let go of the balloon and it flew away. + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy, "My balloon dog is gone!" + +"Don't worry," said the man, "I can make you another one. But this time, let's tie it to your wrist so it doesn't fly away." + +Timmy smiled and watched as the man made him another balloon dog. This time, it was tied to his wrist and he could show it off without it flying away. The party was loud and full of laughter, but Timmy was the happiest because he had his new balloon dog. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play baseball. He would go to the park every day to play with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came to play with him. Johnny said, "Let's add another player to our game!" Timmy thought that was a good idea. + +They asked a new boy to play with them, but he was very difficult to play with. He would always hit the ball too hard or throw it too far. Timmy and Johnny didn't like playing with him, but they didn't want to hurt his feelings. They kept playing with him, even though it was hard. + +One day, the new boy hit the ball so hard that it went over the fence and into the street. A car was coming and the ball hit the car. The driver got mad and honked his horn. Timmy and Johnny felt bad and knew they shouldn't have added the difficult boy to their game. From then on, they only played with their good friends and never added anyone else again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a big barn with his friend, a cow named Daisy. One day, Daisy asked Brownie to help her pick some apples from the tree outside the barn. But Brownie didn't want to move from his cozy spot in the barn. + +Daisy said, "Come on, Brownie! Let's hurry and get those apples before they fall off the tree!" But Brownie just yawned and said, "I'm too lazy to move." + +Daisy tried to convince Brownie to help her, but he wouldn't budge. So, Daisy went outside and picked the apples by herself. When she came back with a basket full of apples, Brownie saw how much fun Daisy had and felt bad for being lazy. From that day on, Brownie decided to help Daisy whenever she needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and put them in her pocket. One day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's room was very messy, with toys all over the floor. + +Lily tried to help her friend clean up, but it was hard because her friend didn't want to put away her toys. Instead, she wanted to display them all over her room. Lily thought it was a good idea, so she helped her friend make a special display for all of her toys. + +After they finished, Lily's friend was very happy because now her toys looked beautiful and organized. Lily was happy too because she had learned that sometimes it's okay to have a messy room, as long as you can find a way to display your things in a nice way. They played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river, there was a big alligator. The alligator had a soft bed to rest on. The alligator liked to rest on the soft bed after a long day of swimming. + +One day, a little bird came to visit the alligator. The alligator was happy to see the little bird. The little bird said, "I am tired. Can I rest on your soft bed?" The alligator said, "Yes, you can rest on my soft bed." + +The little bird rested on the alligator's soft bed for a while. Then the little bird said, "Thank you for letting me rest on your soft bed. I feel much better now." The alligator said, "You're welcome. Come back and rest on my soft bed anytime." And the little bird flew away, feeling happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mommy came in and asked her if she wanted some juice to drink. Lily said yes, please. Her mommy got her a cup of juice and Lily drank it all up. + +After Lily finished her juice, her mommy showed her a calendar with pictures of animals on it. Lily thought it was very pretty and asked her mommy if she could have one too. Her mommy said yes and promised to get her one. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He was very thoughtful and asked Lily how her day was. Lily told him about her juice and the pretty calendar. Her daddy smiled and said that he was happy she had a good day. Then, they all sat down together and had dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They went on a vacation to the beach. The sun was bright and the water was blue. The children played in the sand and made a big castle. They also played with a ball that they threw back and forth. + +One day, the children found a toy that spun around. It was very playful and they had a lot of fun with it. They would spin it and watch it go round and round. They even tried to spin themselves around like the toy. + +At night, the family sat together and looked at the stars. They talked about all the fun they had on their vacation. The children were happy and tired from playing all day. They went to bed dreaming of the playful toy that spun around. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the subway with her mommy. One day, they got on the subway and Lily felt very restless. She couldn't sit still and kept moving around. + +Mommy asked, "Lily, why are you so restless today?" + +Lily replied, "I want to see the big buildings outside the subway window." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, we will see them soon." + +But Lily started to weep and said, "I want to see them now!" + +Mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, we will be there soon. Let's count the stops until we get there." + +Lily stopped weeping and started to count the stops. When they finally arrived, Lily's face lit up with joy as she saw the big buildings outside the subway window. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sausages very much. One day, his mom cooked sausages for dinner. Timmy was so happy and he ate a lot of sausages. + +After dinner, Timmy went to his room to play with his toys. Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door. It was his friend, Tommy. Tommy looked very sad. Timmy asked him what was wrong. Tommy said that he was hungry and didn't have any food to eat. + +Timmy remembered the sausages he received for dinner and decided to share some with Tommy. He was very compassionate and knew that it was the right thing to do. Tommy was very happy and thanked Timmy for his kindness. From that day on, Timmy learned that it is important to share with others and be compassionate. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench. He would play with them every day, and he enjoyed it very much. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's tools and said, "Wow, Timmy! Those are some rare tools you have there!" Timmy didn't know what "rare" meant, so he asked Billy. Billy explained that it meant they were special and not many people had them. + +Timmy was very happy to hear this. He said, "I enjoy playing with my tools every day. They are my favorite toys!" Billy agreed and they spent the whole afternoon playing with the tools together. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice when it started to get dark outside. Timmy's mom called them in for dinner, and they went inside, still talking about how much they loved playing with the rare tools. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved birds. She saw a big, scary bird in her backyard. She was scared and ran to her mom. "Mommy, there's a scary bird outside!" she said. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "Birds are our friends. We should value them." + +Lily's mom took her outside and showed her how to feed the birds. Lily saw how happy the birds were and how they sang beautiful songs. "I love birds!" she said. "They're not scary anymore." + +From that day on, Lily and her mom fed the birds every day. Lily learned to value and appreciate the birds. She even made a new friend, a little bird who would come and visit her every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance with her toy microphone. One day, she decided to have a concert in her backyard for all her stuffed animals. + +As she was singing, a big gust of wind happened and knocked over a heavy tree branch. It fell right where Lily was singing and scared her. She realized that she needed to be careful and pay attention to her surroundings. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and came outside to help. She picked up the heavy branch and moved it away from Lily. From then on, Lily made sure to always be aware of her surroundings when she was singing with her microphone. She learned that it's important to stay safe and be careful. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a tour with her family. They saw many things like big buildings and pretty flowers. Lily was happy to see everything, but her brother was frustrated because he was tired and wanted to go home. + +When they stopped for lunch, Lily's mom recommended a yummy sandwich. Lily loved it and ate it all up. Her brother didn't want a sandwich, but he tried a bite and liked it too. + +At the end of the tour, Lily was tired but happy. She recommended the tour to her friends and said it was fun. Her brother was still a little frustrated, but he said he liked some parts of it too. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. He loved to hop around and eat carrots. One day, he met a squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hi, Benny! I like your long ears," said Sammy. + +"Thanks, Sammy! I like your bushy tail," replied Benny. + +Sammy showed Benny a tree with lots of roots. "This is my home. Do you want to come in and play?" asked Sammy. + +Benny hopped into the tree and saw that Sammy had marked his home with drawings on the walls. "Wow, Sammy! Your home is so popular with all these cool marks!" said Benny. + +Sammy smiled and they played together all day, hopping and climbing on the tree's roots. They had so much fun that they decided to be best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, he saw a big storm coming. He was fearful that the storm would hurt his animals. So, he went to cover them with blankets. The animals were happy and safe under the blankets. The storm came and went, but the animals were alright because the farmer had covered them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the candy store that was near her house. Every time she went there, she saw a big jar of colorful candies on the shelf. She would always ask her mom to buy her some, but her mom said they were too heavy for her to carry. + +One day, Lily saved some money from her piggy bank and decided to go to the candy store by herself. She knew she had to be careful with her money because she wanted to buy lots of candies. When she got to the store, she saw the jar of candies on the shelf, and she knew she had to have some. + +She went to the cashier and asked how much the candies cost. The cashier told her the price, and Lily was happy because she had enough money to pay for them. She carefully picked some candies and put them in a little bag. As she left the store, she felt proud of herself for being able to pay for the candies all by herself. +One day, a poor little mouse was walking in the forest. He saw a big rabbit and asked, "Can I race with you?" The rabbit said, "Sure, let's race to the big tree over there." + +The mouse and the rabbit started to run, and the mouse was very fast. The rabbit was surprised and said, "Wow, you're really quick for such a small mouse!" The mouse smiled and said, "Thank you! I may be small, but I'm very fast!" + +After the race, the mouse was very tired and opened his mouth to catch his breath. The rabbit asked, "Are you okay? Do you need some water?" The mouse nodded and said, "Yes please, I'm very thirsty." The rabbit got some water for the mouse, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to wear his vest because it made him feel special. One day, Max met his friend, a cat named Mittens. + +"Hi Max, your vest looks very nice today," said Mittens. + +"Thank you, Mittens. It's my favorite vest. It's very popular among dogs," replied Max. + +Mittens smiled and said, "I wish I had a vest like that." + +Max thought for a moment and said, "I can teach you how to bow and then you can wear a bow on your collar. It will make you look very fancy." + +Mittens was excited and said, "Yes, please teach me how to bow." + +Max showed Mittens how to bow and then helped her tie a bow on her collar. Mittens was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max. Now I feel special too." + +Max wagged his tail and replied, "You're welcome, Mittens. Friends help each other feel special." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue lived in a tree in a big park. One day, Blue saw some yummy berries on the ground. Blue wanted to eat them, but knew they were not good for birds to eat in this season. Blue had to resist the temptation to eat them. + +Blue loved to watch the park in the peaceful mornings. Blue would sing songs and watch the people walking their dogs. One day, a big dog came and scared Blue. Blue had to fly away quickly to stay safe. Blue felt scared but knew that flying away was the best thing to do. + +As the days went on, Blue learned to be brave and resist the temptation to eat things that were not good. Blue also learned to stay safe and enjoy the peaceful park in the mornings. Blue was happy and felt proud of the things he had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to the music. One day, Lily's mom made some spicy food for dinner. Lily didn't like it, but her mom said, "You have to eat it. It's good for you." + +After dinner, Lily went to bed. She heard some music coming from outside her window. She looked outside and saw a group of animals playing instruments. They were having a party and invited Lily to join them. + +Lily went outside and danced to the music. She was having so much fun that she forgot about the spicy food she ate earlier. The animals gave her some sweet treats to eat, and Lily realized that sometimes, trying new things can be fun. From that day on, she always listened for the music outside her window, hoping to join the animal party again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to learn new things and always listened carefully to her parents. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to watch a big parade in the town. Lily was very excited and asked, "What's a parade, Mommy?" + +"It's a big show with lots of people marching and music playing," her mom replied. + +Lily was so happy to hear that and said, "I'm going to wear my best dress to the parade!" + +As they were getting ready, Lily's dad warned her, "Don't eat too much candy at the parade, or it will spoil your dinner." + +Lily nodded her head and promised to be careful. When they arrived at the parade, Lily saw lots of colorful floats and heard the band playing. She was so happy to be there and said, "This is so much fun! I feel intelligent for coming here!" + +Her parents smiled and said, "We're glad you're having fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a happy dolphin named Dolly. Dolly lived in a big ocean with her friends. One day, Dolly found a rare pearl on the ocean floor. She was so happy and wanted to show it to her friends. + +Dolly swam to her friends and said, "Look at my rare pearl!" But her friends started to quarrel. They all wanted the pearl for themselves. Dolly felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a wise old turtle came by and asked what was wrong. Dolly told the turtle about the quarrel. The turtle said, "Why not share the pearl? That way everyone can enjoy it." Dolly thought it was a great idea and shared her rare pearl with her friends. They all smiled and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the water all day long. One day, Ducky saw a big lazy cat sitting by the water. + +"Hello, Mr. Cat! Why are you so lazy?" asked Ducky. + +"I don't know, I just seem to feel lazy today," replied the cat. + +Ducky continued to swim in the water, splashing and having fun. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and Ducky was struggling to stay afloat. + +"Help! Help!" cried Ducky. + +The lazy cat finally got up and jumped into the water to save Ducky. From that day on, Ducky and the cat became good friends and played in the water together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a cozy house with her owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah decided to bake cookies for Mittens. Mittens was so excited because she loved cookies. + +While Sarah was baking, Mittens was playing with a ball of yarn. Suddenly, she accidentally knocked over a candle and it started a fire! Sarah quickly put out the fire, but there was ash all over the kitchen. Mittens felt bad and tried to help clean up the ash. + +After everything was cleaned up, Sarah gave Mittens a cookie. Mittens was so happy and grateful. She decided to be extra friendly to Sarah for the rest of the day. From then on, Mittens made sure to stay away from candles and always helped Sarah bake cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to pour some milk into his cereal bowl. Timmy tried to pour the milk, but he accidentally spilled it all over the table. + +"Oh no, Timmy! You need to be careful when you pour things," said his mom. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I'll be more careful next time," said Timmy. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to pour things carefully. He became so good at pouring that his mom even let him pour the milk for everyone at breakfast. Timmy felt proud of himself and knew that being careful was important. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when doing things, like pouring milk or driving a car. If we're not careful, we might make a mess or get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Jack. He lived in a big forest with his family. One day, Jack went out to gather some berries for his family. He saw a little girl named Lily who was lost in the forest. She was crying and scared. + +Jack asked her, "Why are you crying, little one?" + +Lily said, "I am lost and I don't know where my mommy is." + +Jack felt sad for her and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mommy." + +Jack and Lily walked through the forest and gathered some berries. They found Lily's mommy who was looking for her. She was very happy to see her little girl safe and sound. She thanked Jack for his help and gave him a mild smile. From that day on, Jack and Lily became good friends and went on many adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had brown pants that he liked to wear every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He was running around and having fun when suddenly he fell down and got a big hole in his pants. + +Timmy's friend Sally saw what happened and said, "Timmy, why don't you stand up and show us your big hole?" + +Timmy stood up and showed his friends his brown pants with the big hole. They all laughed and Timmy felt embarrassed. But then Sally said, "Don't worry Timmy, we can help you fix your pants!" And they all went home together to sew up the hole in Timmy's brown pants. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim who loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, his mommy asked him to stir the soup in the pot. Tim was so happy to help that he quickly grabbed the big spoon and stirred the soup round and round. + +After they finished cooking, Tim's mommy asked him to fold his shirt and put it away. Tim looked at his shirt, but it was difficult for him to fold it neatly. He tried his best, but it still looked messy. His mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim. You tried your best and that's what matters." + +Tim felt happy that he could help his mommy, even if some things were difficult for him. He knew that with practice, he could get better at folding his shirt and doing other things too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher told her that she needed to take an exam to see how much she learned. Lily was nervous but her teacher recommended that she study hard and she would do great. + +Lily studied every day and her hard work paid off. She aced the exam and was so happy. Her teacher told her that she did a lovely job and gave her a sticker as a reward. + +But when Lily went home, she realized she lost the sticker. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was so sad and cried. Her mom tried to comfort her but Lily just wanted her sticker back. The bad ending was that Lily never found her sticker and was sad for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved getting letters from his grandma. One day, Timmy went to check the mailbox, but there were no letters. He was sad. + +Timmy's mom asked what was wrong, and he said he wanted a letter from grandma. His mom said not to worry, she would supply him with something even better. + +She went to the kitchen and got Timmy a cold glass of milk and a cookie. Timmy was happy and forgot all about the letter. He realized that sometimes the things we want aren't as important as the things we need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to make a team and play a game together. + +But, they had a problem. They couldn't decide what game to play. One friend wanted to play tag, another wanted to play hide-and-seek, and Lily wanted to climb trees. They argued and argued until they were all upset. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. "Let's play an organized game where we take turns doing what we each want to do. First, we'll play tag, then hide-and-seek, and then we can climb trees!" she said. + +Everyone agreed, and they had so much fun playing together. They realized that working as a team and being organized made everything better. From then on, they always played together and had no more arguments. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a normal day at school, but when he came home, he saw his dog fighting with a cat. Tim didn't like it when animals fight, so he tried to stop them. + +He took off his shoe and threw it at the cat. The cat ran away and the dog stopped fighting. Tim was happy that he could stop the fight. He put on his shoe again and went inside to play with his toys. + +From that day on, Tim made sure to always keep an eye out for any fights between animals. He knew that throwing his shoe wasn't always the best solution, but he was happy he could help his furry friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat meat for dinner. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some meat. As they were walking down the aisle, Lily saw a boy who looked very sad. + +Lily asked the boy, "Why are you sad?" The boy replied, "I lost my toy." Lily thought for a moment and said, "I think I saw your toy outside." The boy became enthusiastic and ran outside to find his toy. + +When Lily and her mom got home, they realized they forgot to buy the meat. Lily's mom was upset because they needed the meat for dinner. But Lily had an idea. She remembered the boy's family owned a farm and they sold meat. Lily's mom called the boy's family and they were able to buy some meat from them. + +In the end, Lily's kindness helped her mom get the meat they needed for dinner and also helped the sad boy find his lost toy. Everyone was happy and grateful for Lily's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a heavy sheet on her bed that she didn't like. One day, her mom came in and asked, "Lily, why are you frowning?" Lily replied, "My sheet is too heavy." + +Her mom suggested they go outside and sing a song to make Lily feel better. They sang "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and danced around in the grass. Lily felt happy and forgot about her heavy sheet. + +Later that night, Lily crawled into bed and noticed her mom had put on a new sheet. It was light and soft. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love my new sheet." Her mom replied, "I'm glad you like it, sweetie. Now let's sing a lullaby to help you sleep." And so they sang until Lily drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when her mom called her for dinner. + +Lily was so excited to eat that she ran to the table without her doll. After dinner, she realized that her doll was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +She asked her mom, "Mommy, did you see my doll?" Her mom replied, "No, Lily. I haven't seen it. Maybe it's a present for you somewhere." + +Lily felt foolish for leaving her doll behind. She learned that she should always keep her favorite things with her. The next day, she found her doll in the toy box and hugged it tightly. She was so happy to have it back with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat liked to go on adventures in the big blue sea. One day, the boat saw a pretty harbor and wanted to take a rest there. + +But when the boat arrived at the harbor, it saw that another boat was already there. The other boat was very big and shiny, and the little boat felt jealous. + +The little boat thought that the big boat was taking all the attention and nobody would notice the little boat. But then, some kids came to the harbor and saw the little boat. They thought it was cute and wanted to take a ride on it. + +The little boat was happy that it didn't need to be jealous anymore. It realized that even though it was small, it could still bring joy to others. And so, the little boat and the kids went on a fun adventure together, sailing away from the harbor and into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside, but one day he got stuck in a big hole. He tried to get out but he couldn't. + +Luckily, Max's owner saw him and knew he needed to rescue him. She got a ladder and climbed down into the hole. She picked up Max and brought him back up to safety. + +Max was so happy to be rescued! He licked his owner's face to say thank you. She hugged him and wrapped him in a velvet blanket to keep him warm. + +From that day on, Max knew his owner was very useful and would always be there to rescue him if he ever got stuck again. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens was very naughty. She liked to climb on the curtains and knock over vases. Her owner, a kind lady named Mrs. Johnson, didn't like it when Mittens was naughty. + +One day, Mrs. Johnson went to the store and left Mittens alone in the house. Mittens saw a ball of yarn on the table and wanted to play with it. But the ball of yarn was on the other side of a zigzag line of books. Mittens knew she wasn't allowed to cross the zigzag line, but she really wanted to play with the yarn. + +After a few minutes of thinking, Mittens decided to ask Mrs. Johnson if she could permit her to cross the zigzag line just this once. When Mrs. Johnson came back, Mittens meowed and pointed at the yarn. Mrs. Johnson smiled and said, "Okay, I permit you to cross the zigzag line this time." Mittens was very happy and played with the yarn for hours. From that day on, she never climbed on the curtains or knocked over vases again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her charming puppy, Max. One day, Lily and Max were playing fetch when Max suddenly stopped and began to lay down. + +Lily asked, "What's wrong, Max?" + +Max replied, "I don't feel so good, Lily." + +Lily was worried and ran to get her mom. When they came back outside, Max had stopped moving. Lily's mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Max has passed away." + +Lily was very sad and cried. She hugged Max and said, "I'll miss you, Max. You were such a charming puppy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily heard a cheerful voice. She turned around and saw a clown! + +The clown made funny faces and told jokes that made Lily and her friends laugh. They asked the clown to stay and play with them. The clown agreed and they all had so much fun together. + +After a while, the clown had to leave. Lily and her friends said goodbye and thanked him for making them laugh. As the clown walked away, Lily could still hear his cheerful voice in the distance. She knew that she would always remember the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her princess costume every day. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to end the princess costume. You need to wear your regular clothes now." Lily didn't want to end her princess costume, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy said, "Lily, what's that smelly smell?" Lily looked down and saw that her princess costume was dirty and smelly. She said, "Oh no, my princess costume is smelly. I need to wash it." + +Lily's mom helped her wash the costume and it smelled much better. Lily put it on and showed it to Timmy. He said, "Wow, Lily, your princess costume looks great now!" Lily was happy she could wear her favorite costume again, but she knew it couldn't last forever. She said, "I know, Timmy. But for now, I'm happy the princess costume is clean and not smelly." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom insisted that it was time for her to take a nap. Lily didn't want to because she wasn't sleepy. + +"I don't want to sleep, Mommy," Lily said. + +"You need to take a nap, sweetie," her mom replied. "It's important to rest your body." + +Lily took a step towards her bed and looked at it. It did look cozy and comfortable. "Okay, Mommy. I'll take a nap," she said. + +Lily closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, she felt much better and was ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her friend Emma decided to play a game. They pretended to be pirates on a big ship. They ran around the backyard with sticks in their hands, pretending they were swords. + +Suddenly, Lily felt dizzy and needed to sit down. She went to the sink to get a drink of water. Emma followed her and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm just a little dizzy. I think I spun around too much pretending to be a pirate." + +Emma suggested they take a break from pretending and play a different game. They decided to play hide-and-seek instead. Lily felt better after a few minutes and they continued to play until it was time for dinner. They both had so much fun pretending to be pirates and hiding from each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had two parents, a mom and a dad. One day, Timmy's parents decided to separate. This meant that they would not live together anymore. Timmy thought it was weird that his parents didn't want to be together anymore. + +Timmy's mom moved to a new house and his dad stayed in their old house. Timmy had to go back and forth between the two houses. He missed having his parents together, but he still loved them both very much. + +One day, Timmy's parents decided to have a picnic together with Timmy. It was a little weird at first, but Timmy was so happy to have his parents together again. Even though they were not living together anymore, they could still be a family and do things together. +Once upon a time, there was a bad guy who did bad things. He got caught and the police took him to jail. The jail was a dangerous place because there were other bad guys there too. + +The bad guy wanted to get out of jail, so he tried to make a plan. He talked to the other bad guys and they made a plan together. But the police heard about the plan and stopped them. + +The bad guy learned that doing bad things was not good and he promised to be good from then on. He was happy to be out of jail and to start a new life. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk in the park. While they were walking, Max found a match on the ground. Max thought the match was very interesting, so he picked it up with his mouth. + +Suddenly, Max's owner yelled at him and told him to drop the match. Max was confused and didn't understand why his owner was yelling. His owner explained that matches are dangerous and can start fires. Max didn't want to cause any harm, so he dropped the match. + +Max's owner praised him for being a good boy and listening to him. Max was happy that he made his owner proud. From that day on, Max knew to be careful and not pick up anything that could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, a big panda lived in a forest. He was very bossy and didn't like to share his bamboo with other animals. One day, it started to rain and the panda got very wet. He didn't like the rain, but he had nowhere to go. Suddenly, he saw a little mouse shivering in the rain. The panda felt sorry for the mouse and decided to share his bamboo with him. They both sat under the bamboo and ate together. From that day on, the panda was no longer bossy and shared his food with all the animals in the forest. They all lived happily ever after, even when it rained. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play. One day, the cat saw a strip of yarn on the floor. The cat thought it looked like fun to play with. + +The cat started to play with the strip of yarn. The cat ran around and chased the yarn. It was so much fun! The cat wasn't lazy anymore. + +From that day on, the cat played with the strip of yarn every day. The cat wasn't lazy anymore and had so much fun playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a lamp in his room that he loved to turn on before bed. One night, the lamp stopped working and Timmy was sad. + +He went to his mom and dad and said, "My lamp is broken. Can we discuss how to fix it?" They looked at each other and nodded seriously. + +Together, they talked about how to fix the lamp. Timmy's dad got his tools and opened up the lamp. They found the problem and fixed it. Timmy was happy again and went to bed with his lamp shining bright. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect coins. One day, she found a shiny white coin on the ground. She was so happy and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a big boy with a mean face. He wanted her coin and asked her to surrender it to him. But Lily refused and ran away. + +As she was running, she tripped and fell. The coin fell out of her pocket and rolled away. The big boy picked it up and gave it back to her. Lily was surprised and happy that the big boy was actually nice. She surrendered the coin to him as a thank you. From then on, they became friends and played together at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing, and she would often put on shows for her family. One day, she went to a talent show in her town. She was very excited and nervous at the same time. + +When it was her turn to perform, she went on stage and started to sing a song. Everyone in the audience was quiet, listening to her beautiful voice. When she finished, they all started to applaud and cheer for her. Lily felt very happy and proud. + +After the show, Lily's mom said to her, "You did a great job, Lily! You were the best singer in the whole show!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom! I had a lot of fun. Can we go get some ice cream now?" Her mom laughed and said, "Sure, let's go!" As they walked to the ice cream spot, Lily thought about how serious she was about her singing and dancing. She knew she wanted to keep practicing and getting better. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy house with his family. One day, Max's mom was baking some yummy cookies in the oven. Max loved the smell of the cookies and wanted to take a peek inside the oven. + +But, his mom warned him not to go near the oven as it was very hot. Max listened to his mom and decided to relax on the couch. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Suddenly, he heard a loud beep from the oven. The cookies were ready! + +Max's mom took out the cookies from the oven and gave one to Max. It was the most delicious cookie he had ever tasted. Max was so happy that he hugged his mom and thanked her for the yummy treat. From that day on, Max learned that it's always better to relax and listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to make a mess and never listened to his parents. One day, Timmy's mom took him to her office. Timmy saw that everyone's office was clean and tidy. + +Timmy's mom asked him to help wash the dishes in the office kitchen. Timmy didn't want to, but he did it anyway. When he finished, he saw that the dishes were shiny and clean. Timmy felt happy that he helped his mom. + +From that day on, Timmy started to listen to his parents more and helped with chores at home. He learned that it's important to be helpful and clean up after yourself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her jar of marbles when her little brother, Max, rushed into the room. + +"Hey Lily, can I play with your marbles?" Max asked. + +"No, these are mine!" Lily replied, hugging her jar tightly. + +Max started to cry and Lily felt bad. She didn't want her brother to be sad, so she decided to share her marbles with him. + +"Okay, you can play with them too, but you have to be careful," Lily said. + +Max was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug. They played together for hours, laughing and having fun. In the end, Lily realized that sharing was much more fun than keeping things all to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cane because he hurt his leg. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw his friend Johnny and went to say hello. + +Johnny said, "What happened to your leg, Timmy?" + +"I fell down and hurt it," Timmy replied. + +Johnny said, "That's too bad. Can you still play?" + +Timmy said, "No, I can't. I'm frustrated because I can't run and play like I used to." + +Johnny told Timmy, "Don't worry, we can still play together. Let's play catch with this ball." And so they did, and Timmy felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys in the park. One day, he saw a giant walking towards him. The giant was very big and Timmy felt scared. + +The giant said, "Hello little boy, can you please feed me?" Timmy didn't know what to do, so he gave the giant his sandwich. The giant ate it all up and said, "Thank you, little boy. You are very kind." + +Timmy was happy that the giant was not mean, so he asked the giant if he wanted to play with him. They played together for a while, but then the giant accidentally stepped on Timmy and he got hurt. + +Timmy had to go to the hospital and the giant felt very bad. He said, "I'm sorry little boy, I didn't mean to hurt you." Timmy forgave the giant, but he couldn't play anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy climbed to the top of a big hill. When he got to the top, he looked out and saw a beautiful view. He was so happy to discover this new place! + +As Timmy was walking back down the hill, he saw a little dog. The dog was very obedient and followed Timmy all the way home. Timmy was so happy to have a new friend! + +From that day on, Timmy and the dog would play together every day. They would run in the park and discover new things together. Timmy was so grateful to have such a good and obedient friend by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maddie. She was very obedient and always listened to what her mommy said. + +One day Maddie got a special toy. It was a magic recording machine! Anytime Maddie said something, the machine would record it and save it forever. Maddie thought this was great! + +Maddie started to record happy things. She would sing, laugh, and play all day. She recorded all her feelings, her valued memories and her love for her family. + +Maddie was excited to record all the important things in her life. Every time she added something to her recording machine, she grew more and more obedient. She was learning the values of life and cherishing every moment. + +Maddie loved her magic recording machine. It made her life full of fun and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a man who always used to whistle while he was walking. He whistled the same tune day after day, and it was so pleasant and cheerful that it made everyone around him smile. + +One day, when the man was walking down a dry, dusty road, he dropped his whistle and it made a loud clank as it hit the ground. Without his whistle he felt empty and sad, until something strange and unexpected happened. + +The man heard a far-off call that sounded a lot like his own whistle, and was filled with joy. He followed the call until he reached a tree in a dry, hot field. To his surprise, there was a little bird perched on the branch of the tree, tweeting the same tune the man had whistled for years. + +The man smiled, realizing that if he had lost his whistle, he still had the power to share his special music; he only needed to tune his ear to hear it all around him. And from that day forward, the man never forgot to take notice of the little things around him, and was always thankful of the gifts nature gave him. +John and his mom went to the store. John held the shopping list and kept his eyes open for the things they needed. Soon, he spotted the jam! He was so excited! He picked up a jar of raspberry jam and presented it to his mom. She smiled and said, "This looks useful". + +John and his mom kept shopping, and soon they had everything they needed. On the way home, they stopped at the park and walked through the tall trees. John couldn't wait to test the jam! + +When they got home, John quickly grabbed a spoon and some bread. He spread the jam thick across the bread, took a big bite and smiled. "This tastes great!" he said. His mom smiled back at him and said, "I'm glad it was useful". +Once upon a time, there was a gentle boy. He loved to run around in the sunshine. One day, he found a big, yellow lemon in the grass. He picked it up and smiled. + +The boy decided to run to his Mom and show her the lemon. He ran through the garden and fields. The wind tickled his face as he ran and laughed. + +When he reached his Mom, he handed her the lemon with a big smile. She smelled the lemon, smiled and hugged the boy. Together they ran back to the house with the lemon. + +The boy helped his Mom make lemonade from the big, yellow lemon. He squeezed the fruit gently and laughed when juice squirted out. After drinking a tall glass of cool lemonade, the boy ran off outside to play again. +Jack was a small boy and he had a secret. He lived in a small cell with walls made of stone. His cell was modest, but he wanted to escape out of it. So, one night he managed to sneak out. He quietly opened the door and tiptoed away, taking care not to make too much noise. + +Jack ran and ran until he found a big lake that sparkled in the night like diamonds. He stood there and watched the stars, feeling happy and free. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from behind him – it was the guard! He had to get away quickly. + +Jack ran away from his cell and across the lake, the stars above twinkling like a thousand tiny fireflies. The guard was gaining on him, but he managed to escape. After a few moments, he stopped. He had made it! Jack was free. + +He stood there and smiled, feeling proud of himself for managing to escape from his modest cell. He had done it! He was free to explore and discover the world. Jack started walking, looking forward to all the wonderful things this new adventure would bring. +One day, there was a boy named Will. He was in a classroom with all of his friends. Will wanted to borrow something from the classroom, so he looked around for something that he could take. Finally, he spotted something hidden in the corner, so he decided to borrow it. He took the hidden thing and ran away with it. + +The next day, Will and his friends were in the classroom again. Will was feeling nervous because he knew he had borrowed something that he was not supposed to take. He quickly put the thing back where he had found it. + +Just then, a teacher walked into the classroom. She saw Will and asked him what he had been doing. Will was very scared and tried to hide. Unfortunately, she had seen him put the thing back and she asked him where he had gotten it. + +Will had been caught! He had to explain that he had borrowed the hidden thing without permission. The teacher was very angry and told Will that he would be punished. + +Will was sad. He had made a mistake and now he was in trouble. He had learned his lesson: never borrow something without permission. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl who loved to dance. Her friends said she danced better than anyone else in the world. She was the most popular dancer in the town. Every single day, she would practice her dancing. + +One day, a big storm came to the town. It was very scary. Everyone ran inside, but the girl stayed outside. She put on some music and began to dance. The rain and the wind couldn't stop her from moving her feet. She danced until the storm passed. + +When the storm was gone, everyone came outside and saw the girl dancing. They were amazed! She was the most popular dancer in town! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Grace. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One night she decided to go exploring the forest. She grabbed a flashlight and started walking. + +Eventually, it became dark and she had gotten lost. She sat down on a tree trunk to rest and started to cry. Suddenly, a bright light shone from the distance. Could it be? It was. It was a gifted fairy! The fairy flew over to Grace and smiled at her. She then handed her a flashlight and pointed to the right direction. With the help of the flashlight, Grace soon found the way back home. +Once upon a time, there was an original tower. It was so tall, it touched the sky! Everyone was amazed by the giant tower. + +Everyone wanted to wear something special to the tower. So they brought their most original clothes, hats and shoes. + +When they got to the tower, something even more special happened. Science wizards from all around the world had put together some very special inventions. When everyone put on the special inventions, it made them fly! + +So everyone put on the special inventions, and flew around the tower. Everyone was so happy! They flew higher and higher until the tower was so small, it looked like a toy! + +Then, everyone looked back and saw the original tower. It was tall and beautiful and special. Everyone was so amazed. +The sun was high in the sky, and the birds were singing. Today was going to be a good day. + +The little girl was feeling strong and excited. She wanted to make the most of her day. She grabbed her ball and ran out of the house. + +The girl took a deep breath of the fresh air. She closed her eyes and felt the sun's warmth on her face. With a smile, she started to rise in the air. She lifted her arms and legs, and she started to fly. + +The little girl was soaring high, higher and higher. She was surrounded by the clouds, and felt so free. When she finally returned to the ground, she felt so alive. + +Her smile never left her face that day. She felt happy, and so very strong. She knew she could rise up above anything if she put in the hard work. Today was a day that she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little girl named Jane. She lived with her mommy and daddy and had so much fun playing with them. But one day, something special happened - Jane's uncle came to visit! Jane had never met her uncle before, but she was excited to get to know him. + +When her uncle arrived, Jane noticed that he was gentle, kind and playful. He even brought her a special present! Jane was so excited, she could barely contain herself as she opened it. It was a beautiful doll! She hugged her uncle and thanked him for the best present ever. + +But Jane soon realized that her uncle had brought her something even more special. He was teaching her how to gain new skills, like how to count and how to read. With her uncle's help, Jane soon learned lots of new things. + +The time came for her uncle to leave. Feeling sad, Jane said goodbye to her special friend. But her uncle comforted her and reminded her that he would always be with her in her heart. + +Many years later, Jane remembered her playful uncle and all the fun things he had taught her. She was thankful for the lessons she had gained and all the special memories she had made. Jane knew that all the skills and knowledge she had learned had given her the chance to have even more fun. +Once upon a time there was a humble boy named Bob. He loved to study and learn about the world. One day, Bob went for a walk and saw an old, broken umbrella lying on the ground. He picked it up and decided to take it home. + +When Bob arrived home, he studied the umbrella with interest. He watched it closely and looked at the way it opened and closed. He was determined to find out why it wasn’t working. + +After hours of studying and tinkering, Bob finally fixed the umbrella. He was so proud of himself. + +The next day, Bob went for another walk and it started to rain. He was happy that he was able to use the repaired umbrella to stay dry. Bob smiled to himself; learning something new can be so rewarding. +Joey was a tall three year old. He loved playing with his toys and going to the park with his mom. Today, his mom encouraged him to play some different kind of games, so he decided to try oil painting. She showed him how to use the oil and the brushes, and Joey was really excited. + +Then, his mom said, "Don't worry, Joey, I'm here to encourage you. You can do any type of painting you like." + +Joey tried to paint a picture of the park he had been to earlier that day. He made some good progress, but then something unexpected happened - he knocked over the jar of oil, and it spilled all over the picture. His mom encouraged him to try again, but Joey was so disappointed that he started crying. + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay. You'll make a great painting the next time." But Joey had had enough, and decided not to try again. The bad ending was that he never painted again. +George was a curious little guy. Everywhere he looked, he saw things that needed to be repaired. One day, he noticed an empty mailbox and thought it would be the perfect thing to repair. + +He went to the store and found a hammer, nails, and some glue. He returned to the mailbox, but then he noticed something strange. A piece of paper was hidden inside. + +The note was a message. George was delighted. He quickly repaired the mailbox so he could open it to read the message. Lo and behold, it was from a secret admirer. What a wonderful surprise! + +George smiled as he knew he had done the right thing by repairing the mailbox. He was glad he didn't give up on his quest to repair something special. +Alice was a small girl and loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her dolls when she noticed something shiny on the floor. It was a needle! She was so excited to find it, and she wanted to keep it for her own. + +Alice bent down to pick up the needle but it was too slippery. Suddenly, the needle dropped from her hands and it rolled away on the floor. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast for her. She felt helpless. + +Alice started to cry, because the needle meant a lot to her. She looked around the room for help, but no one was there. She started to feel very sad, until she saw her mom standing in the doorway. + +Alice ran to her mom and told her all about the needle. Her mom was very understanding and gave her a hug. Then, she gave Alice a new needle so that she wouldn't feel so sad anymore. Alice happily accepted the gift, and she was so happy that she had someone who understood her need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was 3 years old and she was scared of the dark. Every day, when the sun went down, Sally would shiver with fear. + +One night, when Sally's mommy and daddy were away, there was a loud noise from outside of the house. Sally was scared, so she started to shiver. She ran to her mommy and daddy's bedroom and found an emergency button. + +Sally pushed the emergency button and the police came soon after. They looked around the house, but they couldn't find anything wrong. Sally felt guilty for pushing the emergency button when nothing was wrong. + +The police officer told Sally a special lesson: it's always okay to be scared, but it's not okay to cause an emergency when it's not really necessary. With that, the police left and Sally felt a little better knowing that she had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who was very hungry. He looked around to see what he could eat. He looked in the cabinet. He saw some jars and he wanted to get them. He tried to move the cabinet, but it was too heavy for him. He needed help to remove it. + +So he asked his mom for help. His mom was very strong and she helped the little bear to remove the cabinet. When it was moved, the little bear looked inside. He saw some yummy food. He was so happy he could eat! He ate all the yummy food and he was not hungry anymore. + +The little bear smiled and thanked his mom for helping him remove the cabinet. +Once, there was a bee. She was very proud. She liked to fly in the sky each day. One day, she saw a flower with a big yellow petal. She was so excited, she flew right up to it to take a closer look. But the smell of the flower made her feel sick! It smelled like it had started to rot. She flew away quickly and found a better smelling flower to hover over. She was so proud of herself for remembering to stay away from the bad smelling flower. From then on, she always remembered to stay away from things that smelled bad. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. It was always getting into a mess and was constantly in need of help. + +One day, the clumsy bear decided it wanted to decorate its pocket. It wanted to make it look special and unique. It began to look around for decorations and found some bright coloured ribbons and small feathers it could use. + +Then, the clumsy bear gathered all the decorations and began sticking them onto the pocket. It carefully put the ribbons on and trimmed the edges to make it look neat. Then it put the fuzzy feathers in between the ribbons. The bear smiled when it was done; the pocket was beautiful. + +Finally, the bear stepped back to admire its work. It had made a beautiful pocket and felt very proud of itself. Now it could show off its decoration skills to all its friends! +Mama was getting ready for her exam. She said to her three year old daughter, "I hope I remember everything I need to know for the exam". The little girl wanted to help Mama so she asked, "What can I do?" Mama gave her daughter a soft hug and said, "You can remember my exam for me". + +The little girl was excited to help. She ran around the house, calling out loudly "Remember exam! Remember exam!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me! I'm sure I'll do great on the exam." + +The little girl gave Mama another soft hug and said, "Good luck Mama! I'll be thinking of you!" + +Mama hugged her daughter back and said, "Thank you for remembering my exam for me sweetheart!" +Once upon a time, there was a friendly sailboat named Bob. Bob sailed happily on the lake all day long. Every day he met more and more friendly animals. One day, he sailed near a shore and saw a friendly turtle. The turtle asked if he wanted to come to the dessert party. + +Bob said yes, so the turtle carefully tied a string to Bob. Then, the turtle slowly pulled Bob behind him through the water. Bob couldn't believe where he was going! + +When they came to the dessert party, Bob couldn't believe his eyes! There were yummy cakes, ice cream, cookies, and many other yummy desserts for everyone to eat. Bob said his final goodbye and thanked the turtle for the party. Then, he happily sailed back to his lake. +Once upon a time, there was a very famous bear. Every day, the bear wanted to be quiet and serve. So he went to the forest and sat in silence. Every day, the bear would serve by helping the other animals in the woods. He would give food to the birds and help clean up the leaves. + +One day, the bear heard a noise that made him stop. It was a big noise, but the sound of silence was even louder. The bear looked around and realized the silence was coming from a little mouse. The mouse was scared but the bear smiled and said, "Don't be scared, I'm here to help." + +The bear gave the mouse some food and brought it back to its family. From that day forward, the bear kept his promise and kept serving the forest. The animals in the woods knew him as the famous bear who served and respected the silence. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Jane and she was only 3 years old. Every night when Jane went to bed, she would keep a special candle burning in her bedroom. It was an original candle with yellow and purple stripes. Jane liked it very much because her mom had given it to her. + +One night, Jane put the candle beside her bed and kept it burning all night. But the next morning when she woke up, the candle was gone! Jane was so sad and wondered what had happened. + +A few days later, Jane's mom had a surprise for her. When Jane opened the box, there was the original candle, but it was bigger and brighter than before. Jane was so happy and hugged her mom tightly. She figured out that her mom must have taken the original candle and made it even better for her. It was the best surprise ever! Jane kept the new candle by her bedside every night for many years. +Once upon a time, there was a big hairy dog. It was really strong, and it could lift things that were really heavy. One day the dog was looking up at the sky, when a little bird said to it, " Dog, you're so strong! Can you lift the sky? ". + +The dog looked at the bird, and then back at the sky. The sky was so big and so high, but the dog believed that it could do it. So it put its paws together and started to lift. + +The sky was so heavy and the dog started to shake. It was too much for the dog and the sky started to crack and make a loud noise. Pieces of the sky started raining down on the ground. + +The dog and the bird looked at each other in shock. The dog growled, "I'm sorry I tried to lift the sky. I didn't mean to break it." The bird patted the dog on the back and said, "It's ok. Maybe next time, don't be so daring." But unfortunately, it was too late. +Once upon a time there was a flower in a garden. Every day the flower grew and grew until it was the most beautiful flower in the garden. It was tall, colorful, and obedient. + +One day, the flower's garden was visited by a fairy. She was carrying a bag of special powder. The fairy sprinkled the powder on top of the flower. + +That night the ground shook, and the flower bloomed. It unfolded and opened up bigger and brighter than it ever had before. The flower glimmered and sparkled with the magic of the mysterious powder. + +The other flowers in the garden had never seen such a sight. The obedient flower stood out more than ever before and was admired by all the other flowers in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a little penguin. The penguin was brown, and she was very very happy. Every morning she would act out into the sea and she would laugh and smile as she swam. + +But one day, something changed. She started feeling very sad, and instead of swimming she just stayed on the shore and looked glumly out to the sea. + +The little penguin's friends noticed her sadness and asked her what was wrong. Sadly, she told them she had a bad feeling deep inside, and she was scared to act out into the sea. Her friends tried to encourage her, but they just couldn't get her to go. + +But then something changed. The sky started to become very dark, and it was clear something scary was coming. Sure enough, a huge wave suddenly ripped through the water, crashing against the shore. The little penguin was swept away and never seen again. + +The little penguin's friends knew they failed her in her time of need. They should have tried harder to encourage her to act out into the sea, but they simply didn't do it in time. For the little penguin, it was too late. +Once there was a girl called Sarah. She was very proud of herself. She wanted to show everyone how proud she was. So one day, she went outside with an object and started spinning around. As she spun around, something exciting happened. She started to fly! She flew around the house and even higher! Everyone was so proud of Sarah. They clapped and cheered as Sarah flew by. Sarah was so proud to show everyone that she could fly, and she never forgot that special moment. +Once upon a time there was a big house. Inside the house was a family. They had a big problem - they were very hungry! + +When they opened the fridge, there was nothing to eat. The husband and wife looked at each other and shrugged. + +Then the little boy said: "I know. I know what we can eat. We can eat spaghetti!" + +The husband and wife rushed to the cupboard and found a big box of spaghetti. They cooked it up and everyone ate and ate until they were full. + +The family was very happy. They smiled at each other and said: "Yummy! Spaghetti is the best!" +Tommy really liked stories. He was three years old and his favorite story was about a little bird. The bird was white and it was called Snowy. + +One day Tommy asked his mom to tell him the story about Snowy. Mom smiled and she began to tell the story. + +Snowy was looking for food in a big garden. Then Snowy found a white flower. Snowy looked at the flower and smiled. He was so happy to find it. + +When Tommy heard this, he smiled too and he couldn't wait to hear what happened next. Mom continued the story and told him all about Snowy's adventures. + +When the story was over, Tommy was so happy. He had a big smile on his face and he was already asking his mom to tell him the story again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to drink cold lemonade every day. On one sunny day, Mia was feeling very sleepy and she decided to take a nap. She lay down in her bed and soon she was soundly asleep. + +But while Mia was sleeping, someone disturbed her rest. It was an ignorant frog which hopped close to her bed. The frog wanted to drink the lemonade that was in Mia's cup. It hopped closer and closer and kept making lots of noise. + +Eventually Mia woke up with a start. She saw the frog and shouted in surprise. The frog was so scared that it quickly hopped away. So Mia put the cup of lemonade away and she was never disturbed again while she nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was brave and always ready for adventure. One day she decided to take a walk in the nearby swamp. It was a big place, with lots of mud, bugs and animals. + +As she walked around, she heard a strange sound. It seemed to be coming from somewhere deep inside the swamp. She walked closer and the sound got louder. Finally, the girl saw a big frog in the swamp! + +The frog started talking to the girl. He asked her if she was ready to go on an adventure. The girl was very excited and said yes! + +So they started walking through the swamp together. The frog told her stories, sang songs and showed her all kinds of wonderful things. + +Soon enough, the sun was starting to set and the girl knew it was time to head home. She said goodbye to the frog and thanked him for the adventure. + +Then she walked home feeling ready for her next great adventure! +Once there was a robot. He was very playful and loved to play all day long. One day in spring, the robot went outside to play. Suddenly, he noticed a big scary animal. The robot was scared and wanted to go home. But the animal kept chasing him! + +The robot tried to run away, but the animal was too fast. The robot cried for help, but nobody could hear him. The animal started attacking the robot and soon the robot was in pieces. + +The robot was broken and he never played again. It was a bad ending for a once playful robot. +Once there was a little girl named Mae. Mae was only three and she loved to measure things. Today Mae wanted to measure a lemon. She was so anxious to do it so she found the biggest lemon she could find. + +Mae got out her ruler and slowly measured the lemon. She was so careful and made sure to measure the lemon exactly. When she was finished she looked really happy. + +Then, Mae took the lemon to the kitchen. She cut it in half and her mom made lemonade. Mae helped her mom squeeze the lemon into the pitcher and it was the best lemonade ever. + +Mae was so proud that she had measured the lemon. Now, every time Mae measures something she is reminded of how much fun she had measuring that lemon. +Once there was a little boy who was eager to try some magic. He was so eager that he was bouncing around with enthusiasm. + +One day he got his chance. His mom gave him a special box filled with a magical surprise. He opened it with excitement; inside there was a bright light that sparkled and twinkled. + +He was so excited that he couldn't wait to see what the box contained. He tore open the box, and inside were two sparkling rings. He grabbed hold of them and was amazed by the sparkles around him. + +He couldn't believe it! He was using real magic! He was so enraptured with his newfound magical power that he just stood there, watching the sparkles from the rings twinkle and fly around him. + +He had so much fun playing with the rings that he stayed up all night, watching the magical sparkles from them fill the room. He knew he had discovered something truly special. +One wild day, a little girl went to her backyard. She loved it there - it was full of numberless things to explore. She saw a big bird hopping around and lots of colorful flowers with faces as happy as her own. + +Then, she numericalized some butterflies that tasted the flowers with their little tongues. All at once, a remarkable thing happened. A number of long thin bugs flew up in the air and made a special pattern - they were wild! + +The little girl laughed, feeling the sun on her face. She numberless the bugs zoom around, before running around the backyard and pretending to be one of them. It was lots of fun and she felt so wild! Before long, it was time to go back in. But, when she came out the next day, the backyard was just as number as before - and she couldn’t wait to explore it again. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of four. They had a mummy, a daddy, plus two children. + +One day, the mummy told the children to get their coats. They were going somewhere exciting! + +Outside the house, they climbed into the car. Soon they were off on their journey. + +When they arrived, they were all very excited. They had come to a big theatre. Inside the theatre, they sat down and looked up at a huge screen. + +The mummy said, “This is going to be an amazing show.†+ +Then a voice said, “Welcome to the theatre!†+ +The children heard the voice and looked around to see who was speaking. It was a robot! It had a body made of metal and a happy smiley face. + +The robot said, “I am here to serve you! Would you like a drink?†+ +The children were fascinated. They watched as the robot served drinks with enthusiasm. + +The mummy said, “This is going to be a special day.†+ +And it was. The children watched the show on the big screen and had a great time! + +At the end, they all thanked the robot for being so enthusiastic as it served them. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +The day was sunny and warm. Little John was playing in his backyard. He felt the gentle caress of the dependable wind. Suddenly a little toy dropped out of the sky. It was a tiny shiny red car. + +Little John was excited! He ran to the toy and hugged it tight. He cried out, “My new car!†As he carried it around the yard, the wind teased him and he playfully tried to catch it. + +Suddenly, dark clouds rolled in and the wind began to blow harder. Little John saw lightning in the distance and knew it was time to go inside. But instead, he stepped into the wind and dared it to challenge him. He shouted, “Let’s see who’s stronger! You or me!†+ +The wind proved to be faster. It grabbed Little John’s car and dropped it far away. Little John ran and ran, but the wind was too strong. He never found his car. He sadly walked back inside without his beloved toy. + +The wind had warned him of the storm that was to come. Little John had not heeded its warning, and his carelessness had cost him dearly. He had learned the hard way that the wind was not something to be trifled with. +James was grumpy one day. He had been asked to go east, but he did not want to go. + +His mum said, "Come on James, lets go east to Grandma's house!" + +So James reluctantly got in the car and his mum drove them east. When they arrived, Grandma was there to meet them with a big smile. + +"Come in and I've got a surprise for you!" Grandma said. + +James stepped inside and saw a big box in the middle of the room. He asked, "What's in the box?" + +"Let's unpack it and find out!" Grandma replied with excitement. + +James couldn't wait any longer, so he eagerly helped Grandma to unpack the box. Inside was a brand new toy car - just for him! + +Before long, James had completely forgotten about being grumpy and was whizzing around in his new car, enjoying playing with Grandma. +One day, Mikey was playing in his room. He picked up a paintbrush and some colourful paints. He had a wonderful idea - he would paint a safe! So Mikey started to paint the safe. He mixed different colours and moved the brush in big circles. Suddenly, his dad came in and saw the paint on the floor. He shouted at Mikey in a very harsh voice. + +Mikey looked up, scared. He asked his dad, "Why, dad?" + +"That safe is not a toy, Mikey," his Dad said. "You have to be very careful when you use the paints. It's important to stay safe." + +Mikey nodded. He knew he had to be careful. He cleaned the paint with a damp cloth and put the paintbrush away. Mikey understood the importance of staying safe. +One day, Mamma took Peter to the beach. The sand was warm and smooth. Peter liked making a sand castle. He used a little stick and stirred the sand. + +Suddenly, the sky changed colour. It became grey and the air felt cold. Peter started to feel scared. Mamma put her warm arm around him. + +Mamma said, "Look how amazing this storm is, Peter." + +The sky cracked and thunder echoed. Mamma took Peter's hand and they ran back to the car. + +When they got home, Peter felt warm and safe. Mamma made him a hot chocolate and they snuggled together on the sofa. It was an amazing day. +Nina was a little girl who liked to study. Every day she would take out her books and put on her apron. Nina's apron was very special. It was red! She was so excited to wear it while she studied. + +Today she decided to practice her numbers. She took out her number book and opened it to the first page. She looked at all the numbers and smiled. She got a special pen that only worked on her special paper. It was also red. + +Nina started tracing each number and saying them out loud. She liked the way they sounded when she said them. She heard giggling and looked up. Her brother was watching her and laughing. She smiled and went back to her studying. + +Before long Nina was done. She looked at all the numbers she had written and was very proud. Her brother clapped for her and she gave him a high five. After she was done, she put away her books and took off her apron. She was ready for a snack! +Once there was a young Boy who wished he had a bike, but he didn't have enough money to buy one of his own. He told his Mom about his wish and she smiled at him kindly. + +The next day, his Mom's friend offered to lend him a bike for a week. The Boy was very happy, since he had never ridden a bike before. + +Every day, the boy left his house early in the morning and spent the entire day riding his borrowed bike. He felt so free and happy, but he also knew he would have to give the bike back in a week. + +At the end of the week, the Boy had to say goodbye to the borrowed bike and he felt a little bit helpless. He was so grateful for the friend's kindness, so he decided that he would always try to help others in need, just as his Mom's friend had helped him. +There was a family that lived in a big house. In the house, there was a garage. Inside the garage, there were lots of fun things to do. + +The family included a mom and a dad, two dogs, and a deaf cat. The family loved to spend time in the garage. They would play with the dogs and the cat and make things together. + +The mom and the dad often worked on projects in the garage. Sometimes the dad would work on his car and the mom would work on painting. The two dogs would often run around together and the deaf cat would curl up in a corner and watch. + +The family had lots of fun in the garage. They thought of it as a special place where they could do fun things together - even the deaf cat! +Max had been playing in his sandbox all day. He loved to dig in the sand with his beach shovel and watch the warm grains scatter in the wind. + +Max grabbed his beach shovel and started to dig. But then, he saw something strange. His neighbour Clara had come to the sandbox and was grabbing handfuls of sand! Max got mad and yelled at Clara. + +"Hey Clara, why are you being so selfish? That's my sand and you can't take it!" + +Clara looked at Max, surprised. She put down the sand and said "I'm sorry, Max. I wanted to have a special sandbox at my house too. I won't take your sand anymore." + +Max smiled. He said "That's okay, Clara. You can use my beach shovel and play in my sandbox if you want. That way, we're both happy." Clara and Max started to dig in the sand together. They had fun and made a big, beautiful castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was sitting in a red seat watching her mum and dad in the garden. Lucy wanted to join them, but she was too small. + +Mum asked, "Can you come and help us, Lucy?" + +Lucy jumped up, "Yes! Yes!" + +Mum said, "Ok, come and get a seat." + +Lucy smiled and ran to get the big red seat in the kitchen. She carried it to the garden and put it next to Mum and Dad. + +Mum said, "We want you to repeat after me. Can you do that?" + +"Yes! I can do that," said Lucy. + +Mum said, "I love my family, I love my family," and Lucy repeated, "I love my family, I love my family." + +Mum smiled and said, "Good job, Lucy!" + +Lucy was so happy and she kept repeating it, until it was time for bed. She ran back to the red seat and snuggled up until it was time for a new day in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a generous animal who loved to give to other people. One day, the animal met a little boy who was very sad. The animal was so generous that it used its magical powers to shrink. This way, the animal could fit in the boy's pocket and offer him some comfort. The animal was also able to whisper kind words to him. + +The little boy was so happy to have the animal with him. He kept it in his pocket for lots of days. In the evenings, the little boy would take the animal out and play with it. + +Eventually, the animal got bigger and it was time to go home. The little boy was filled with so much joy and was very thankful to the animal for being so generous. The little boy gave the animal one last hug and waved goodbye as it left. + +The animal felt so loved and happy and knew that it had made the little boy very happy. +Once there was a mule named Bob. Bob was a very heavy mule who liked bath time very much. Every day Bob's mommy would give him a nice bath. Bob would roll and splash in the warm water. He even liked to drink the water while he was bathing! After Bob's bath, he was always so soft and clean. He always smelled so good afterwards, too. + +Whenever Bob and his mommy went for a walk, everyone stopped to say hello. The people in the village always admired him and said how beautiful he was. Bob was so proud of himself. All thanks to his wonderful baths. + +Bob's mommy loved him very much and knew how important baths were for him. She made sure to give him a good wash every single day. Bob was always so happy and clean after his baths. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tom. Tom had a scarf. It was bright and red. He loved it. One day, Tom wanted to wear his scarf but it was gone. He was frustrated. + +Tom asked everyone if they had seen it. His mom, dad and even his pet dog. No one knew where the scarf was. Tom felt sad without his scarf. + +The next day, Tom's mom took him to the store and promised him a new scarf. Tom smiled. He was happy to get a new scarf but still wished he could have his old one back. + +At the store, Tom found the perfect scarf. It was beautiful. Tom hugged his mom and thanked her for her promise. She smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom." + +Tom wore his scarf everywhere. He was so excited and never let it out of his sight again. From then on Tom's mom promised Tom before he went to sleep that she'd always keep him safe. Tom was happy and never felt frustrated again. +Once upon a time, deep in the forest there lived a deer. One day the deer woke feeling very tired. He looked around and saw a camera in the distance. He was scared and started to shiver. Slowly he walked towards it. + +As he got closer he saw a hunter hiding behind the camera, ready to take a photo. The hunter explained that he wanted to take a picture of the deer, so he could remember this moment forever. The deer was still scared, but the hunter promised he wouldn't harm him. + +The deer chose to trust the hunter and stood still while he took the photo. After it was done, the deer thanked the hunter and went on his way. The deer learned an important lesson: never be afraid of new things because it can bring both joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to spin. She would spin around so fast that she felt like she was flying. She also loved fashion. She would dress up in her favorite clothes every day and always looked very pretty. + +One day, she decided to visit a store to buy some new clothes. She found a dress she really loved, but before she could buy it, the storekeeper warned her to be careful. He said, "It's a very special dress and it might tear if you spin too much." + +The little girl thanked the storekeeper and decided to try the dress on at home. Then, she carefully practiced spinning in her dress. She found that she could still spin and twirl around, but had to be very gentle and careful. + +The little girl was now ready to wear her new dress in public and felt like a beautiful princess! She spun around, basking in the light of her new fashion. +One day, Emma found a dress in her room. It was pink and clean. She was so excited! Emma put on the dress and ran outside. She bounced and bounced on the grass. She laughed and twirled in the dress. Everywhere she bounced it felt like she was flying. After a while, Emma found she was getting tired. So, she slowly bounced back towards her house. In her room, she carefully hung up her clean dress. Then, she went to bed with a big smile. +One day there was a light dog. He was very happy. He liked to run and play every day. One day the dog found a ball. He picked it up and threw it up in the air. The ball went very high and he ran after it. He was so happy he ran around the garden. He ran and ran and then threw the ball again. This time it flew even higher and the dog chased after it. He kept throwing the ball and chasing it until he was very tired. He went to sleep happy and content. +Once there was an old grumpy man who lived in a garage. He didn't have any friends and he was very lonely. One day he heard someone singing outside his garage, and he decided he wanted to make a friend. + +He opened the door, and there was a happy 3 year old girl. The little girl said, "We can be friends!" The man was so happy - he had finally found a friend. + +So every day the little girl would visit the old man in the garage and play with him. She learnt how to use tools and soon the old man began to feel content. + +One day, the little girl recommended that he should go to a park. She said that he could play with other people and make more friends. + +The old man was so happy that he followed her advice, and made some new friends. Now they all visit the garage and play together. So the little girl had recommended a great idea. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy little boy named Sam. He wanted to enter a trade, so he gathered up all his toys and took them to the nearby market. + +The market had all sorts of things: bags of fruit, piles of books, and toys! Sam was so excited! He quickly sorted through his toys and chose the ones he wanted to trade. + +He thought he knew what each toy was worth, and wasn't afraid to ask for a good price. Sam was very bossy, but the people at the market knew that he was a smart customer. + +Soon, Sam's toys were swapped for even better ones. He left the market with a big smile on his face and his pockets jingling with coins. He had made a successful trade! +Mummy and Daddy were excited. They said they had a special surprise for their little girl. They told her to unpack the box. Inside was lots of colourful gum! She felt so happy. She wanted to try it right away. + +But then Mummy looked at Daddy and laughed. Daddy felt very embarrassed. It was then that the little girl realised: the gum was meant for her to give away to her friends. Mummy and Daddy wanted her to share it with them. + +So, the little girl smiled and took out lots of pieces of gum. She handed it out to her friends who were very excited. They all smiled and thanked her. + +The little girl felt proud that she had something special to share with her friends. From then on, she always remembered to unpack the box and share the surprises she received with the people she loves. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Susie and John. Susie and John both loved to play together and help each other out. + +One day, Susie asked John, "What do you want to do today?" +John said, "I want to study!" + +Susie thought that was a great idea and they decided to start studying right away. John did not know how to study. He was confused. + +Susie gave him a tip. "If you want to study, you have to be quiet and focus." +John said, "Ok, I can do that!" + +They started to study and soon they realized it was fun. They both liked it. John even got good at it and became popular among their classmates. + +Susie and John had lots of fun studying together and making new discoveries. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Max. He was only three years old and he liked playing outside. Today he was playing in a meadow when he saw a big stone. It was shiny and he wanted to take it with him, so he did. + +Max was just about leave the meadow, when suddenly his mum appeared. She saw the stone in his hands and asked Max where he had got it from. Max felt guilty but he was too scared to tell the truth. + +Mum put her hands on her hips and said firmly, ‘Max, where did you get that stone from?’ +Max didn’t want to get into trouble so he kept quiet. + +Mum said, ‘Max, I need you to hurry and put the stone back in the meadow. Those stones don’t belong to us!’ + +Max knew that mum was right so he put the stone back in the meadow and hurried back home. + +Little did he know that his mum was watching from the doorway, with a big smile on her face. She was proud of Max for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wanted to pick a flower. So she went outside. She found a pretty flower and picked it. But then she slapped the flower. + +Her mom saw this and was not happy. She asked her why she did that. With tears in her eyes, the girl said that she wanted the flower to be organized. + +Her mom hugged her and explained that flowers don't need to be organized. They just need love. This made the girl smile. + +From that day forward, she always gave flowers lots of love and never slapped them again. +Sam and his father were very excited. They were going to the woods to cut down a tree. Father had a saw in one hand and a hatchet in the other. As they walked, Father told Sam that they needed to find the right tree. It had to be tall and fit just right. + +They found the perfect tree and Father carefully measured it with the hatchet. Then he took out his saw and began to cut. Sam watched with amazement as the saw bit into the wood and the chips flew. + +Father cut for a long time and Sam's arms started to get heavy. He resisted the urge to throw down the saw and go play with the other tools. Finally, Father said that the tree was ready and it was time to pull. Together they wrapped a rope around the trunk and pulled - just a little. The tree resisted but, eventually, with a loud crack, it fell to the ground. + +Father and Sam hugged with glee. They had found the right tree and it fit perfectly. Father started to saw it into pieces and Sam helped. Together they had made a beautiful job. +Once upon a time there was a cat named Stretch. Stretch loved to take turns around the house. Every time he turned, his fur would turn orange. + +One day Stretch went on an adventure outside. He turned and turned, left and right around every corner. He moved so fast that his fur turned orange from all the stretching! + +Stretch got so tired from all his stretching that he had to find a place to nap. Stretch found a nice, sunny spot beneath an orange tree. + +He curled up under the tree and fell asleep, happy he had gone on such a fun adventure. The warmth of the sun and the bright orange of the tree made him feel safe and snug. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He asked his mom if he could have a puppy. His mom said he could answer a very important question first. The little boy was very eager to ask what it was. + +His mom asked, “Do you see the green tree outside? What colour are the leaves?†The little boy thought for a moment and then answered, “Green, just like the puppy!†+ +His mom was so pleased with his answer, she told him he could have a puppy. The little boy was very excited and thanked his mom for the puppy. + +The moral of this story is that if you answer important questions correctly, you can get rewards! +Once there was a great woman. Everywhere she went, people admired her. One day, she came across a very small flower in the woods. She bent down to pick it up, and held it very carefully. + +The woman walked around with the flower for the rest of the day, never wanting to let it go. Finally, the sun began to set and she decided to head inside. She noticed the flower had grown a little bigger in her hands. + +The next morning, the woman awoke to find the flower had become very large and was surrounded by a bed of colourful petals. The woman was delighted and smiled as she held the flower in her hands. It was a great sight to behold! +One day, Timmy was in his garden playing with his spade when he felt very hungry. He asked his Mom for something to eat, but she said he had to wait for dinner. Timmy started to cry. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He went back to his garden and started digging a hole. He worked very hard until he had a big hole. Then he asked his Mom, "What if I reverse it?". + +His mom was a bit confused but then she understood. She smiled and said, "OK let's see what happens!" + +Timmy started to put all the dirt back in the hole. When he finished, he had made a big hill. He was so happy! + +He ran to the top of the hill and shouted, "Mom! I'm not so hungry now, look what I made! It's a big hill!". + +His mom laughed and said, "That's very clever Timmy. You used your spade and reversing to make something wonderful!". +Charlie was a very hungry boy. He had been walking for a long time and his tummy was grumbling. He stopped to sit on a bench in the park and wanted someone to talk to. + +Suddenly, a friendly dog came alongside Charlie and whimpered softly. Charlie was scared at first, but then he realized the dog was asking for his trust. He cautiously patted the dog on its head and the dog smiled up at him. + +Charlie soon felt more comfortable, and he and the dog played together for a while. Though Charlie was still very hungry, he was happy to make a new friend. He knew he could trust this pup! + +After awhile, Charlie realized it was getting late and he had to get home. He was too tired to walk anymore, so he hugged the dog goodbye and promised to come back soon. Charlie thanked his new furry friend and headed home. + +Now he had a friend he could trust, even when he was feeling hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. She wanted to explore the world, so one day she decided to cross a hedge. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said no. She was very worried. + +The little bunny did not permit her mom's answer, so she ran away. She hopped and hopped until she saw the hedge. But it was too high for her to jump. + +The little bunny was so worried. She tried to find a way around the hedge. She saw a hole, but it was covered with a big log. She tried to move it but it was too heavy for her. + +The little bunny was stuck and she started to cry. Then she saw a fox coming closer. He said he would help her if she let him catch her. The little bunny was very scared, so she hopped away as fast as she could. In the end, the bunny didn't get to explore the world and she was very sad. +Once there was a boy. He was very naughty and did not like to do his exercises. One day, his mother told him to do his exercise. He refused to because he wanted to play. So, his mother cut his toy. It was a white toy, his favorite. He was so sad and he started to cry. His mother said that if he did not do his exercises, then he would not get nice things anymore. And that was the end of the story. +Jimmy and his dad were going on a trip. They had planned to walk by the ocean but it took a long time to get there. They wanted to get there quicker. As they walked, the sky turned dark, and they were worried they would get delayed. + +Suddenly, they saw the ocean. The water was calm and the sky above was full of stars. Jimmy was so excited he started to run. But his dad warned him to be careful. + +Just as they reached the shore, a huge wave came out of nowhere! It was too big for Jimmy and Dad to escape safely. The wave swept them away, out of sight. + +Jimmy and his dad were never seen again. Even after searching for days, no one ever found them. This sad delay was the last time they ever saw the calm ocean. +One day, a little girl was playing in her room when she saw a napkin on the floor. She picked it up and started to spin it around. She spun it faster and faster until it suddenly flew away! The girl watched helplessly as it flew out the window and into the sky. + +The little girl wondered where the napkin would end up. She made a wish that it would land in a special place. + +The next day, the girl went outside to explore. She searched and searched until, suddenly, she saw the napkin right in front of her! It was stuck on a giant spinning wheel. + +The little girl was so happy to have found the napkin again. She spun the wheel faster and faster until it eventually stopped. Inside the wheel was the most precious thing she had ever seen- a beautiful shining diamond! +One day, a dancer saw a bird. She wanted it to be her pet, so she chased it. The bird flew away, so she looked for something else instead. + +The dancer saw a fox. She wanted the fox to be her pet too. However, the fox was very selfish. It ran away as soon as she came close. + +The dancer kept walking. She saw a rabbit hopping around. She thought it was cute, so she followed it. She wanted to pick it up, but it was scared and kept running away. + +Frustrated, the dancer kept looking. Suddenly, she saw a squirrel. She smiled and got closer. The squirrel seemed to like her, so she picked it up and cuddled with it. Now she has a new pet! +Once upon a time, there was a healthy barber named Jake. Every day Jake would part the hair of the people in his town. One day, a little boy came to the barber shop. He was 3 years old and struggling to take care of his hair. + +When Jake saw the boy, he smiled and said, "Hello! How can I help you?" + +The little boy looked up at Jake and said, "My hair is too long. Can you help me part it?" + +Jake smiled and said, "Of course! I can part your hair in no time!" + +Then Jake took the little boy to the barber's chair. He cut, tidied and parted the little boy's hair. When he was finished, the little boy had a neat and healthy hairstyle. + +The little boy was pleased. He thanked Jake and ran home, feeling very proud of his hair. Jake watched him go and smiled, glad that he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with a big nose. She was very deaf and never heard anyone call her name. She was very sad and lonely. +One day, she decided to try something different. She went to the store and bought some paper and crayons. She created a beautiful picture and printed it out. + +When she saw the printout, she was so happy! She smiled and showed it to everyone. From then on, she printed pictures of all sorts of things – from colourful flowers to funny animals. Everywhere she went, she had her nose in her prints. + +When she showed her prints to others, everyone noticed her big nose and her deafness. But instead of making fun of her, they praised her for her beautiful art. She was so happy to be accepted and show off her talents. + +From then on, the little girl was never lonely again. She was able to express herself and make new friends through her art. She was very thankful for her prints and her nose. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy. He wanted to play in the dark, so he grabbed his flashlight. He turned it on and it made a tight light. + +His mom said it was time for bed, but the boy did not want to stop playing. He got brave and snuck out of his bedroom. + +The boy went outside and shone his flashlight around. He watched the light happen in the dark. He was having so much fun but he was getting tired. + +Suddenly, the flashlight went out and the boy could not find his way back home. He called for help but no one could hear him. The little boy was so scared, he cried until morning. + +In the morning, the boy's mom noticed he was gone. She was very worried and ran outside to look for him. Finally, the boy's mom found him and hugged him tight. + +Unfortunately, the little boy had been stuck outside all night and he was very sick. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't help him get better. + +The little boy had to go to heaven. +Once there was a little boy called John. He was only three years old. One day, John was very worried because he could not open his box. He tried and he tried but he couldn't do it. He started to cry. + +Just then his mum came into the room. She saw him and said, "What's the matter, John?" John told her that he couldn't open his box and he felt so sad. + +Mum smiled and said, "Don't worry. Let me try." She looked at the box and then she opened it with a funny sound. + +John was so surprised and happy. He giggled and hugged his mum. Inside the box was a big surprise - a fun toy that John liked very much! From then on, John never worried about opening boxes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so sad that she started to cry. Her mom came over to give her a hug. She looked into her eyes, and said gentle words. + +The little girl felt a bit better, and the crying stopped. Mom smiled and thanked her daughter. + +She took her outside to play. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The little girl smiled and felt happy. + +They went to a nearby pond. There were lots of ducks swimming around in the water. + +Mom took a gentle look at the little girl, who was now laughing and playing. She felt so relieved to see her smile. And they enjoyed the day together. +Mia and her dad went to the store. Mia was so excited to be there! Her dad wanted to buy some food. + +Mia saw a label on the soup cans and pointed it out to her dad. Her dad showed her how to read the label and Mia was so proud! She was becoming more and more independent. + +Mia asked her dad if she could pick out the apples. Her dad said yes and Mia ran to the apples and chose a big, red one. Her dad let Mia pay for it with his wallet. Mia was even more proud of herself! + +Mia and her dad went home with lots of bags full of food. Mia was happy to help her dad buy the food and it made her feel really independent. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted a birdcage. She asked her friend if she could borrow one. Her friend said yes and gave her a big, bright yellow and purple birdcage. + +The girl was so happy to have her own birdcage. She played with it for hours and hours, filling it with all sorts of colorful things. She even put a few of her toys inside to make it look pretty. + +But soon, the girl had to give the birdcage back to her friend. She was sad, but her friend said she could borrow it again anytime. So the girl hugged her friend goodbye and said thank you. + +The girl was still happy, knowing she could borrow the birdcage whenever she wanted. She said goodbye to her birdcage and the fun she had with it and went off to play. +Once there was a cool bird called Mark. Mark loved to mix things. He would mix food, toys, and even feathers! One day he noticed a special box near his nest. He thought it looked pretty and wanted to mix it with something else. + +Mark carried the box into his nest and started to mix it with different materials. He mixed it with feathers to make it softer, sticks to make it stronger, and colourful pieces for decoration. + +Once he was finished, he proudly showed it off to his friends. They all laughed and said it was the best nest they had ever seen! + +Mark knew he had to be serious about his nest. He added a door and windows to the box, so he would have a protect place to sleep. He was a very proud bird! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He liked to play a game with the rhythm. He would take a thick stick and hit it against the ground to make a rhythm. He would play the rhythm with his friends and they all laughed. + +But one day, the rhythm stopped. Nothing remained the same. His friends had all left and the clear rhythm was now silent. He didn't know what to do. He felt so alone. + +He decided to try and bring back the rhythm. He began to beat the thick stick on the ground and make the rhythm again. He kept on playing, and soon enough, there was a rhythm! The rhythm made the little boy happy and the loneliness was gone. + +He kept the rhythm up and kept playing it with his friends. The rhythm of happiness remained for many years. +Once there was a pupil who had to collect things. The pupil was very excited and went out to start their collection. + +The pupil looked around and saw many things they wanted to collect. They suddenly became very dizzy while they were looking around. + +They had to sit down to have a rest. When the pupil was feeling better, they got back up and started to collect again. They collected lots of different things and filled their bag. + +It was a lot of fun and soon the pupil had collected all of the things they wanted. They were very happy and went back home, carrying their full bag. +Once upon a time, there was a huge True. It was so big it seemed almost like a cloud. Some days it was so big that it stretched across the whole sky. + +One day, a little boy wanted to catch the True. He watched it every day and wanted to touch it. So one day he jumped very high and tried to catch the True. But the True was way up high in the sky. No matter how much the little boy tried, he couldn't reach it. + +He was sad he couldn't catch the True, but he kept trying. Every day he ran, jumped and even shouted out to the True. And finally one day, his efforts paid off and the True flew down to him. + +He was so excited. He knew he was the one who tried so hard for it. +The boy pointed out the window. He had waited a long time for this moment. The sky outside was blue and sunny. He had seen pictures of it before, but seeing it for the first time was far better. He wanted to keep looking forever. + +He pointed at the tall trees, their leaves swaying in the wind. He pointed at the birds flying above, calling to each other. He pointed to the longest cloud, stretching far and wide. + +Then he turned around, smiling. He knew what he had seen today was special, something to remember for a long time. He held his hands up and pointed at himself, proud of the moment. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah who wanted to write. She loved taking photos too. Every day Sarah would write stories and take pictures. She was so proud of her work. + +One day, Sarah wrote a tricky story. She got confused and worked hard, until her story was finished. Then she took a photo of her work. + +She shared the photo with her young friends, who laughed at it. She felt ashamed. She wanted to take the photo down, but it was too late. Nobody liked her story anymore. + +Sarah was so embarrassed that she never wrote again. Her friends stopped talking to her too. She was sad and never felt the joy of writing again. +Once upon a time there was an ostrich with a special job. His name was Lucky, and he was always very excited. + +Every day Lucky's friends would help him design something new. They would all come together and use their imaginations to create something fun and exciting. + +One day, Lucky and his friends designed the biggest and bestest surprise for the whole town. Everyone was so excited and it was all because of Lucky! + +Every day, Lucky was thankful for his lucky life and the friends he had made. All the people of the town shared in his lucky joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a messy beef in the kitchen. It lay there on the counter and spread its smell throughout the room. + +Mum was not happy: "I told you to put the beef away!" she shouted at her 3 year old daughter. + +"But it's so yummy!" the little girl said and started to laugh. + +Mum sighed. "If you don't put it away now, I'll have to throw it in the bin!" + +The little girl stopped laughing and ran away, spreading the beef all over the floor. The kitchen was even messier now! + +Mum was very angry and she threw the beef in the bin. "That was a big mess," she said and shook her head. + +The little girl was very sad. She would never get to taste the yummy beef again! +Mary was a proud girl. She had a funny pet, Toto, who shared all of her adventures. Today, they were going to the market to include some new trades! +Mary and Toto arrived at the market and were amazed by all of the things there were to trade. Mary felt a little bit confused, but Toto encouraged her to be brave and take a look around. +Mary started to look at all the items. She saw fruit, toys, clothes and many other things. Mary chose a small toy for herself and a piece of fruit for Toto. + +The storeowner was very friendly. He heard Mary and Toto talking about trading and said, "What a wonderful trade you have done. You should feel proud of yourself. Well done!" +Mary smiled and thanked him. She was really proud that she had been able to do her first trade. She and Toto smiled and waved goodbye to the storeowner as they left the market. +Jonny was walking in the park. He saw a big and old church. It was so tall he had to look up and squint his eyes to see the top. As he got closer he heard a sound. It was a ring, ringing from the church. + +It was a loud and bitter sound. It made Jonny start to feel scared. He wasn't sure what the sound was. He walked closer to the church, but he was still scared. Eventually he made it to the door of the church. + +Inside the church Jonny found the source of the ringing. It was a big bell. He realized that the church was ringing the bell three times for people to come to worship. It was a special day for the people of the church. Jonny smiled, he was no longer scared as he watched the people filing into the church. +Jack was feeling a bit unwell, so his mum decided to take out the thermometer. She carefully put the thermometer in his mouth and waited. Soon, the thermometer beeped and the mum took it out. Jack had a temperature! She said he should stay in bed and that she would come back soon with some fit medicine. + +Jack stayed in bed for a little while and soon felt better. His mum came back with a box of medicines and opened it up. She said he needed to take the medicine and that it would make him feel fit again. Jack carefully took the medicine in his hands. He drank it all up, feeling brave and fit. + +The next day, Jack was very happy to see that the medicine had worked. He was all better and said he was ready to play outside again. His mum was glad too and thanked the thermometer for helping her figure out what was wrong. They hugged and went off to play in the sun. +It was sunrise and the sky was full of colour. But Henry was being stubborn and didn’t want to go outside. + +“Come on, Henry,†his mum said. “Let’s watch the sunrise. It’s so beautiful.†+ +But Henry shook his head and folded his arms. He was really stubborn and didn’t want to go. + +“Henry,†his mum said with a sigh. “You can be stubborn all you want, but eventually you will have to surrender.†+ +Henry thought about it. Then finally he agreed and went outside with his mum to watch the sunrise. They watched the colours change in the sky as the sun rose higher and higher. + +Henry smiled. He was so glad he had surrendered. +One day, a modern car arrived at a special place. Inside the car was a special box with a big weight. The weight was very heavy and the box was very big. + +The car stopped in front of the house and the people opened the box. They found something amazing inside. It was a puppy! It was so small, fluffy and cute. The 3 year old was excited to play with the puppy. + +The puppy was happy to arrive at a special home with a family who loves him. It enjoyed playing with the 3 year old and exploring the house. Everyone in the family was so happy that the puppy had arrived. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy frog. He hopped around looking for food, but he was always alone. One day, he met a little bird. The bird said "Hello, frog. Would you like to be my friend?" + +The frog was surprised. He said "Yes, I would like that!" + +The bird and frog became fast friends. They hopped around together and the bird taught the frog everything she knew. + +One day, the bird noticed that some big, mean creatures were coming towards them. The bird said "Quick! We must hide! I will protect you." She quickly flew away and hid the frog in a bush. + +The frog was safe, but he was sad. He thought, 'Even though I am wealthy, I need a friend to protect me!' + +The moral of the story is: Everyone needs friends. Even wealthy creatures need someone to protect them. +Once there was a little rabbit, who liked to hop. He hopped all around the forest, exploring and having fun. One day, he spotted a big blue teapot in the bushes. He hopped closer to take a look. The teapot was full of blue tea! He jumped with joy, and hopped around it for awhile. He took a few sips of the tea, and it tasted sweet and delicious. He hopped around some more, feeling so happy and content. Then he hopped away, vowing to come back and have some more blue tea. +Once there was a car that liked to zoom. It could zoom up hills, down valleys and around corners. Everywhere it went, people waved and cheered and the car smiled. + +One day the car was about to start a new race but it was not sure if it was fair. Suddenly, a little girl came and touched the car's bonnet. The car was sad because it thought the race was not fair. + +The girl said, "Do not worry, the race will be fair and you will win". Then she smiled and waved goodbye. + +The car was amazed at the girl's kindness and felt better. The race was fair in the end and the car won! + +The moral of the story is that it pays to be kind and fair. Kindness will always be rewarded in the end. +Molly was a three-year-old girl who had a big day planned. She was excited to go to the playground. But when Molly looked out the window, she saw a thick fog. Molly felt sad and regretted not being able to play outside. + +The fog was so thick that Molly couldn't even see the trees. All she could see was swirling white fog. The streets were very noisy with cars going by. + +Molly's mom told her not to worry and brought out the board games. Soon, Molly and her mom were having lots of fun playing games and laughing. Molly was glad that she could still have a special day, even if she couldn't go outside. She didn't regret her decision to stay inside. +Sam was walking down the street one day when he heard a loud noise coming from a nearby house. He was curious so he went closer. When he reached the house, he heard a grumpy voice coming from inside. He looked in the window and saw a little puppy stuck between two pieces of furniture. He had to rescue it! + +Sam walked up to the door and knocked. A large woman answered. "What is it?" she said, looking grumpy. + +Sam told her about the puppy stuck in the living room. The woman was surprised and thanked Sam for telling her. She opened the door and ran to the living room. + +Meanwhile, Sam waited outside the door. After a few minutes, the woman came back outside with a big smile on her face. In her arms was the puppy, now happy and safe. + +The woman thanked Sam for rescuing the puppy. Sam smiled and went on his way, feeling proud that he was able to help. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Henry. Sam was very brave and Henry was very frightened. + +One day, Sam came up with a plan to deliver a special print. He told Henry, “I have an important mission for us. I will deliver the print and you can come along for the adventure!†+ +Although Henry was scared, he wanted to be brave too, so he agreed to go with Sam. + +They set off together and soon arrived at the place where the print was delivered. As Sam put the print down, Henry noticed something frightening. It looked like a monster! + +Henry was so scared that he ran away from the monster and hid. Sam was brave and unhurt and he reassured Henry that it was just a big scarecrow! + +Henry was relieved and they went back home safe and sound. From that day onwards, Henry was more brave whenever he and Sam had an adventure together. +Once there was a little boy called Danny. He wanted to play but his Mom said it was time to rest. Danny felt frustrated but he knew he had to listen to Mom. So Danny was playing quietly when he noticed something very curious. There was a cord coming from under his bed! + +Danny tugged at the cord and to his surprise it wouldn't come out. He tried yanking at it and pulling very hard but it just didn't budge. Danny kept trying and trying but it seemed like nothing was working. He was getting more and more frustrated. + +Danny's mom heard all the commotion and came running. She saw that Danny was stuck and tried to help him. But it was too late. Danny had pulled so hard the cord had snapped. Mom was very sad and Danny was sorry. He had been so determined to get the cord that he had resisted too much and stopped paying attention. + +Danny had to face the consequences and learned a good lesson. Resistance isn't always the right way. +Tommy had a very special zipper. It was shiny and silver and it made him feel brave. He liked to zip it open and closed. One day he decided to try something new. He hoped the zipper would take him to a special place. + +When he zipped it open, Tommy suddenly found himself in a scary place. Everywhere he looked there were big trees and rocks. Tommy was scared and he wished he was back home. He wanted to go back to the safety of his bedroom. + +He kept walking and soon he saw a light in the distance. As he got closer, he saw it was a big, beautiful castle. Tommy felt excited and hopeful. He opened the castle door with his zipper and walked inside. + +Inside the castle, he found a big garden with lots of beautiful plants and flowers. He also found a big kitchen where he could make delicious food. He was so happy and he knew this was his special place. Tommy thanked his special zipper for taking him there. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four who lived in a big house. They had a father, a mother, and two little children. + +One day, the father wanted to discuss something important. He put the two children up on the roof of the house, so they could hear. From there, they watched as their father and mother discussed something very important to them. + +The children talked to each other, excited to learn what the discussion was about. They wondered why it was important and what they would find out. + +In the end, the father and mother revealed that they were going to have another baby! The children were so excited and hugged each other. They could hardly wait to meet their new brother or sister! +Once there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie was three years old and she was very smart. One day, Sophie heard a loud noise outside her window. It was the thunder! Sophie was very scared and started to cry. + +Her mom saw her crying and came over to give her a hug. She said, "It's ok Sophie. You don't need to be scared. Let's clean and make things better." + +So Sophie and her mom started to clean. They cleaned Sophie's room, the kitchen, the living room and even the garden. When they finished, all the rooms were very tidy and clean, and Sophie felt much better. + +"See," said her mom. "Sometimes things can look a lot better if we just clean them." + +Sophie smiled and hugged her mom. And from then on, she no longer felt scared of thunder—except if it was really loud! +Sam was a successful man. He had a store in the town square. Every day he recorded how much money he made. But one day, he decided to close the store on weekends and not record the money he made then. When the weekdays came back, Sam was surprised to find his store was not as successful as before! + +Not wanting to make the same mistake again, Sam recorded everything he made every day, including weekends. And soon enough, his store was back to its successful ways. + +The moral of the story is that when you work hard, it pays off! Recording your work on a daily basis ensures your success. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Gia. Gia loved to explore, and today she wanted to go to the beach. She put on her sunhat and grabbed her bucket. + +Gia was walking along the beach, sorting through the shells she found. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the beach. "What is that sound?" she wondered. + +Gia looked up and saw a big brown whale in the distance. It was jumping in and out of the water! She was so excited! She dropped her bucket and ran along the beach until she reached the whale. + +She watched it for a long time. Then Gia decided to try and touch the whale. She walked slowly into the water, closer and closer to the whale. The whale seemed to know Gia was there and it moved closer as well. Gia looked up at the whale, and just before she touched its nose, the whale lifted its flipper and placed it on Gia's back. She gasped in surprise! + +The whale was gentle and friendly. Gia reached up and touched the whale's head. It was so soft! + +After a while, the whale swam away, leaving Gia feeling excited and happy. She had made a new friend! From then on, Gia could always find the brown whale with a wave of her hand. +Sam was a polite three year old boy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day he saw a grill in the backyard. He couldn't believe it! He asked his mom what it was and she said it was a grill. Sam asked his mom if they could use it. She said they could and so they started to prepare a surprise barbecue. It was a cold day, but Sam was very excited. + +They got out some coal and put it in the grill. Sam helped his mom light the fire. Soon, the coal had turned white and Sam knew it was hot. He and his mom put potatoes, sausages and steaks on the grill. The smell made Sam's tummy rumble! + +Soon, the food was ready. After they had eaten, Sam and his mom noticed that their friends were outside playing. They invited them to join them for a barbecue. All of their friends said yes and before long, the garden was full of children, laughing and chatting. + +The sun was shining and the day was beautiful. The children played tag and hide and seek in the garden. Then, all of a sudden, a small frog sprang out of the grass. Sam thought it was so cool! He ran to get his mom and his friends. Everyone was amazed. They watched it as it hopped away, until it disappeared in the bushes. Sam was very proud of himself for being so polite and inviting everyone to his surprise barbecue. +Once there was a fish who wanted an adventure. He chose to leave his reef and explore the wide ocean beyond it. He swam for what felt like a long time and soon enough he was lost in a strange sea. He kept swimming, looking for a way out, but nothing seemed familiar. He found a strange looking creature and asked it for help. The creature said it would help for a price, he had to eat all the other fish in the reef. The fish was horrified, he could never do that. He chose to try and find his own way out. He swam and swam, but he never found his way home. He swam for a long time until he died, far away from his reef. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Jack and Joe. They wanted to play a game together and Jack suggested they read a book on his computer. +Joe was very small and he said he could barely see the screen. Jack felt bad and said he had a little computer. Joe was so excited, thanking Jack for his kindness. + +Once they were both sitting together in front of the little computer, they began to read a story. It was about friendship, love and kindness. As they read, both Jack and Joe understood the moral of the story better. + +They both realised that kindness was important and it doesn't always have to be something big. It even could be something as small as lending a small computer for their friend to read a story. + +At the end of the story, Jack and Joe smiled and hugged each other in the warmness of their friendship. They had learned from the story and from each other that being kind was always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Amy. They both needed a snack so they went on a journey to look for grapes. Along their journey they saw many beautiful things. They saw birds in the sky and animals in the woods. + +Finally they found a grape tree. They picked some grapes and had a snack under the tree. It was a peaceful moment and they enjoyed being together. + +After they finished eating, they decided to go home. Along their journey they noticed a lot of people were fighting. John and Amy were sad and asked why they were fighting. + +The people said they were fighting because they needed more things and that made them unhappy. + +John and Amy smiled and decided to share their grapes with everyone. When people saw the kind gesture, their anger went away and everyone became happy. + +John and Amy taught us that even when we need something, we should always be kind and generous. Doing so will help bring peace to the world. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Rosa and Nisha. They liked to do everything together, but today they disagreed about something. Rosa wanted a spoon for her lunch but Nisha didn't think she needed it. Rosa was independent and she wanted to try doing it herself. Nisha said that Rosa needed help but she said no, she wanted to do it on her own. Rosa put the spoon in her lunchbox and said she would do it by herself. Nisha was worried but Rosa said she was sure she could do it and they went to the park together. Rosa opened her lunchbox and used her spoon just like she said she could, and Nisha was very impressed. From then on, Rosa and Nisha kept agreeing on everything, but Rosa was very proud of being independent. She taught Nisha that it's important to believe in yourself. The end. +Molly and her dad were walking on a sunny day. Daddy pointed to a sign on the road side. It said ‘March Today!’. + +Molly asked Daddy, “What does that mean?†+ +“It means people march together to show their support for something important†Daddy answered. + +Molly thought it sounded fun and interesting. She asked her dad, “Can we march too?†+ +Daddy smiled and said, “Let’s march!†+ +So, Molly and Daddy held hands and marched together down the street. They saw other people marching with signs. They all had smiles on their faces! + +Molly marched around and around, enjoying the day. She laughed as they marched, feeling proud to be part of something so interesting. + +At the end of the march, Molly and Daddy gave each other a hug and smiled. It was a really fun day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ami. She loved to pretend. Every day she made up stories and used her imagination. + +One day Ami decided to pretend she was a fruit picker. She was very flexible and could bend her body in all sorts of directions. + +She reached up high to pick some juicy cherries from the tree. She also picked some delicious apples and ripe oranges. She put all the fruit into a basket and carried it back home. + +When she arrived, Ami spread the fruit out on the table. She pretended she was selling them in her very own market. Everyone was amazed at Ami's pretend fruit market. + +The end. +Mama and Peter were in the living room. "We need to unpack the boxes," Mama said. But Peter wasn't sure what to do. Mama smiled. "Let's unpack it together," she said. + +So they went to the first box. Mama opened it, and they took out the things inside. Mama explained each item. "This is a balloon and this is a toy car," she said. + +They unpacked all the boxes until only one was left. In it was something special. "It's a kite," Mama said. "Let's go outside and fly it!" + +Out on the ground, Peter watched as Mama prepared the kite. She handed Peter the string. "Let's see if it's successful," she said. Peter pulled on the string, and the kite flew into the sky. It was a success! He smiled and waved at the kite in the sky, happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man who lived in a valley. He often helped the animals who lived there, and even the insects. One day, he found a little bird who had hurt his wing. He was very sad and the kind man wanted to help him. + +He took the bird to his home and slowly wrapped a bandage around its wing. Then, he bought a box and made it cozy and warm. The bird slept there all night. + +The next morning, the kind man took the little bird to a hill overlooking the valley. He dug a hole in the ground and slowly laid the bird inside, wrapping him in the bandage. He then buried him and sang a song to make sure he was comfortable. + +The kind man was sad but he knew that the little bird was safe in the ground. Then he watched the sun set and saw the little bird flying away in the morning sky, free and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fox named Jack. He wanted to climb up the red chimney. So he put his paws up onto the chimney and tried to climb. But the red chimney was too slippery and he kept sliding back down. + +He groaned in frustration. Then, he thought of an idea. He grabbed some grass and put it over the bottom of the chimney, so he could get a better grip. With his new and improved grip, he started to climb the chimney. + +But then, Jack heard a strange noise. He looked down, and saw a large cat standing there with its mouth open wide! The cat said, "Scat! You are not allowed to climb my chimney!" + +Jack was scared and tried to stay calm. He thought of a plan. He said, "What if I promise to bring you something nice tomorrow if you let me climb the chimney today?". + +The cat thought about it and said, "OK, you can climb the chimney. Just remember to bring me something special tomorrow!†+ +So happy and relieved, Jack made it to the top of the red chimney and he was so proud of himself. The next day, he brought the cat a special treat and thanked her for helping him climb the chimney. They became good friends after that, and Jack loved visiting the chimney to play. +Once upon a time, there was a tough bird. He lived in the sky and he flew high above all the other animals. He felt very proud of himself and thought no one could catch him. + +One day, a hunter came along. The hunter was also very tough. He had a big gun and he wanted to catch the bird. The bird saw the hunter and wanted to fly away. But it was too late—the hunter was too fast. + +The hunter caught the bird and took it home. The bird felt very sad and wished it had flown away sooner. + +The bird's sad story teaches us a moral lesson: if you feel something bad is coming, it is better to act quickly. Being tough isn't enough if you don't act when you need to. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was a kind little boy and the other was a happy little girl. They loved to sit together and talk. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic. They ran to the park and worked together to spread out a blanket to sit on. While they were sitting on the blanket, the little boy noticed something. He saw a glove lying on the grass. + +He picked it up and handed it to the girl. She was so happy! She said thank you to the boy and gave him a big hug. + +The boy was so kind to share the glove with her. They smiled and the girl put the glove on. + +After that, they sat together and enjoyed their picnic. They were so happy and grateful to have such a kind friend. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Alice. She was very lucky, because she had a bracelet. It was sparkly and was her favourite thing in the world. + +One day, Alice went to the park with her bracelet on. She played for hours and didn't notice when her bracelet fell off. She was so sad and looked everywhere for it. She even got an impatient grown up to help, but they couldn't find it. + +Alice felt very sad. But then something amazing happened. A kind grown up had found it and came over to give it back to her. She was so excited and hugged the grown up to say thank you. + +Alice never lost her bracelet again. She kept it safe in her pocket and enjoyed wearing it everyday. The end. +Tommy was an adorable little boy who loved to explore. One day while he was walking around, he stumbled upon a strange land. The land was full of all kinds of magical creatures! Tommy couldn't believe it. He was so excited! + +Suddenly, Tommy heard some noise. It was the sound of an animal in distress. Tommy wanted to help, but he was a little scared. He started to panic! + +Tommy felt brave and decided to take a look at what was going on. He saw a baby unicorn stuck in a mud puddle. Tommy knew that he had to help! He quickly grabbed a nearby branch and helped the baby unicorn out of the mud. + +The baby unicorn was so grateful and thankful. Tommy was happy to have helped. He felt so proud of himself. Together, they left the magical land, happy and content. +One day, Jack and his family went to visit a hotel. They were very excited! Everywhere they looked, there were all kinds of new things. Jack found a regular chair to sit in near the lobby. + +"Look, Mommy," he said. "I'm sitting in the chair like a big boy!" + +His mom smiled. "That's great, Jack. We'll have to sit in one of these chairs when we go to our room." + +Jack and his family went up to their room, and he was happy to find that his mom had chosen a regular room for them. He felt sure he wouldn't get lost. + +When they were settled in the hotel, Jack sat in his mom and dad's bed and watched cartoons. He felt like a regular hotel guest and was very happy. + +At the end of their stay, Jack said goodbye to the hotel with a smile. He was excited to go home and tell his friends all about his regular stay at the hotel! +There was once a happy family who lived on a farm. Every day, they did a lot of work around the farm. One day, the mother decided that it was time to teach her children a lesson. She gave each of them a button, and said that they had to go around the farm, looking for things that the button could welcome. + +So the children set off around the farm, looking around for something that the button could welcome. They found lots of things, like animals, plants, trees, and rocks, but none of them seemed to be what the mother had in mind. + +Just as they were about to give up, they came across a field that needed tending. After some hard work, they had the field transformed into a beautiful garden. As soon as they were done, they realized that the button could welcome the new garden. + +The moral of the story is that when you work hard, you'll be ready for new opportunities. So the next time you're presented with a challenge, put in the hard work and you never know what you might achieve. +Once, there was a family with an obedient kitten. The kitten liked to explore and find things that didn't belong to him. One day, he found a tiny kitten in a bush and wanted to keep her. But his family said he couldn't because she didn't belong to them. + +The next day, the family was out on an errand and they saw the same tiny kitten! This time, she was all alone. They decided to take her home, and asked the obedient kitten to take care of his new friend. + +The obedient kitten welcomed the tiny kitten with love and welcomed her into his family. From then on, they were the best of friends and the tiny kitten was finally where she belonged. +Once there was a tall soldier who was about to leave for a big operation. His three-year-old son asked why he had to go. The soldier smiled and said, "I am a brave soldier, so I must help others in danger." The little boy asked, "Can I help too?" The soldier said, "Yes, you can help by being brave and strong while I'm away." Then, they embraced and said goodbye, with the little boy proudly standing tall. +Once upon a time there was a wise old bear. He liked to take long walks in the woods. +One day, he came across a big, ripe pear hanging from a tree. He was very excited and wanted to eat it. He scrambled up the tree, reached for the pear, and plucked it from its branch. + +The bear was about to take a bite when he remembered something wise his grandpa had told him: “Never eat a pear until you’ve completed what you set out to do.†+ +So the bear trudged off to do his chores. He finished up all of his tasks and then returned to the pear tree. With a big smile on his face, he took a big, juicy bite of the delicious pear. + +Then he went back home and went to sleep, content with having completed all his tasks and eaten the yummy pear. +One day, Bob went for a walk. The sun was shining and all the birds were singing. But suddenly he saw something different. He stopped and question what it was. It was a jail! He had never seen one before. He was curious and asked his mom why the jail was there. She told him it was a place where people go if they have done something bad. Bob didn't understand but he knew it was different from all the other buildings. So he kept on walking and enjoyed the sunshine. +Once there was a little man who lived in a house by the sea. One day, the little man noticed that his house was not bright enough, so he decided to make a request. He asked his neighbour if he could have some coal to put into his fire. + +The neighbour said he could have some coal but he had to do a favour for him first. The little man agreed and worked hard to help his neighbour. + +Finally, the little man had enough coal to make his house bright. But when he put the coal into the fire, it made a big bang and all the lights went out. The little man was so sad that his request resulted in a bad ending. +It was Sarah's birthday. She was so excited. She put on her special party dress and looked in the mirror. She smiled because she felt so special. +