diff --git "a/TinyStories_706.txt" "b/TinyStories_706.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_706.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Ben did not listen to Mia. He ran to the dog and tried to touch it. The dog did not like that. It growled and showed its teeth. It jumped on Ben and knocked him down. + +"Help, Mia, help!" Ben cried. He was scared and hurt. He wished he had listened to Mia. + +Mia saw Ben in trouble. She was scared too, but she wanted to help her friend. She picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. She made a loud noise and motioned for the dog to go away. + +"Go away, bad dog! Leave Ben alone!" Mia shouted. + +The dog was surprised by Mia. It did not like the stick and the noise. It ran away from Ben and Mia. It went to find another place to play. + +Ben got up and ran to Mia. He hugged her and thanked her. + +"Thank you, Mia, you saved me!" Ben said. He was sorry he did not listen to Mia. + +"You're welcome, Ben, I'm glad you're okay!" Mia said. She was happy she helped Ben. + +They decided to play somewhere else. They did not want to see the dog again. They learned to be careful and listen to each other. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big flower with many colors. They wanted to smell it. + +"Can I smell it first?" Lily asked. + +"No, I want to smell it first!" Ben said. + +They both reached for the flower. But they did not see the bee inside. The bee was clever. It did not want to be disturbed. It waited until Lily and Ben were very close. Then it flew out of the flower and buzzed loudly. + +"Ah! A bee!" Lily and Ben shouted. They ran away from the flower. They were scared of the bee. + +The bee was happy. It had opened the flower and found some sweet nectar. It drank the nectar and flew away to find another flower. + +Lily and Ben stopped running. They looked at each other. They felt silly. + +"Sorry, Lily. You can smell the flower first," Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. But I think we should be careful. There might be more bees," Lily said. + +They agreed to share the flower and to watch out for bees. They learned that bees are clever and that flowers are not always safe. They also learned to be kind to each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight and complain. They complain when they want the same toy, or when they don't like their food, or when they have to go to bed. + +One day, their mom and dad take them to a big event. It is a fair with many rides and games and animals. Lily and Ben are very excited. They want to see and do everything. They run and jump and laugh. + +But soon they start to complain. They complain when they have to wait in line, or when they can't go on a ride, or when they have to share a cotton candy. They complain so much that their mom and dad get tired and sad. + +The fair is very loud. There are many people and noises and music. Lily and Ben don't listen to their mom and dad. They run away from them and get lost. They look around and see only strangers and scary things. They feel scared and alone. + +They start to cry and call for their mom and dad. They wish they had not complained so much. They wish they had been good and happy. They hope their mom and dad will find them soon. They hug each other and say sorry. They promise to be better and nicer. They miss their mom and dad very much. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. They found a big bag of rice in the cupboard and poured some into a bowl. + +"Let's cook some rice for lunch," Anna said. "We need water and salt and a spoon." + +Ben nodded and looked for the things they needed. He filled a pot with water from the tap and added some salt. He put the pot on the stove and turned the knob. He did not know that the stove was hot. + +"Be careful, Ben," Anna said. "The stove can burn you. You need to ask Mommy or Daddy before you use it." + +Ben did not listen. He wanted to cook the rice by himself. He took the spoon and scooped some rice from the bowl. He tried to put the rice in the pot, but he spilled some on the floor. + +"Oh no," Ben said. "We made a mess. Mommy will be mad." + +Anna looked at the floor and saw the rice. She had an idea. She grabbed a rug and put it over the rice. She hoped that Mommy would not see it. + +"There," Anna said. "We can hide the rice under the rug. Mommy will not know." + +Ben smiled and agreed. He thought it was a good idea. He forgot about the pot on the stove. + +They went to play with their toys in the living room. They did not hear the water boiling and bubbling in the pot. They did not smell the rice burning and smoking in the pot. They did not see the fire alarm flashing and beeping in the kitchen. + +Mommy came home from the store and saw the smoke. She ran to the kitchen and saw the pot on the stove. She turned off the stove and removed the pot. She saw the burnt rice and the water. She was scared and angry. + +She looked around and saw the rug on the floor. She lifted the rug and saw the rice. She was confused and more angry. + +She called Anna and Ben to the kitchen. She asked them what they did. They told her they were playing and cooking. They said they were sorry. They said they tried to hide the rice. + +Mommy was not happy. She told them they were naughty and careless. She told them they could have started a fire and hurt themselves. She told them they should never play with the stove or hide things under the rug. She told them they had to clean up the mess and go to their room. + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They said they were sorry again. They helped Mommy clean up the rice and the pot. They went to their room and cried. They learned their lesson. They decided they would not play with the stove or hide things under the rug again. They decided they would ask Mommy or Daddy before they cooked anything. They decided they would use their imagination and not real food. They decided they would be good and careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a clock in her room that ticked and tocked all night long. One day, Lily accidentally knocked the clock off her nightstand and it broke into pieces. She felt sad and started to cry. + +Her mommy came into the room and saw what had happened. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. We can fix the clock or get a new one." Lily stopped crying and felt better. Her mommy showed her that being gentle with things is important so they don't break. + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to be gentle and take care of the things we have. From then on, she was always careful with her toys and belongings. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals every day. One week, Lily's mom asked her to deliver a package to their neighbor's house. Lily was excited to help her mom and went right away. + +When Lily arrived at the neighbor's house, she saw a little boy crying. She asked him why he was crying, and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily felt guilty because she had all of her toys to play with. She decided to give the little boy one of her stuffed animals to make him feel better. + +The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily. When Lily returned home, her mom asked her how it went. Lily told her about the little boy and how she gave him one of her toys. Her mom was proud of her and told her that it's important to help others. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's always good to help others and make them happy. And she always remembered the week when she delivered the package and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a big house with many stairs. He liked to walk up and down the stairs all day long. One day, a nosy man came to Jack's house. He wanted to see inside. Jack did not like the nosy man, so he decided to sell his house and move to a new one with fewer stairs. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was walking in the forest when he stumbled on a rock. "Ouch!" he said. + +Suddenly, he heard a quiet noise. "Who's there?" he asked. "It's me, the mysterious voice," said the voice. "What do you want?" Timmy asked. + +"I need your help," said the mysterious voice. "There is a big monster in the forest and he's scaring all the animals. Can you help me defeat him?" + +Timmy was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He agreed to help the mysterious voice and together they defeated the monster. From that day on, Timmy was known as a hero in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max had a loyal dog named Buddy. Max loved to read his favorite book about a brave knight who saved a princess from a dragon. Max read the book every night before bed. + +One day, Max and Buddy went for a walk in the woods. They saw a big, scary bear! Max was scared and didn't know what to do. Buddy ran towards the bear to protect Max. Max quickly climbed up a tree to escape from the bear. + +Max was safe up in the tree, but he was worried about Buddy. Max called out for Buddy, but he didn't come. Max started to cry. Suddenly, Buddy appeared from behind a bush. Buddy had escaped from the bear! Max was so happy and hugged Buddy tightly. Max knew that Buddy was not just a loyal dog, but also a brave hero, just like the knight in his favorite book. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read magazines about animals. He would look at the pictures and discuss them with his mom. + +One day, Timmy saw a picture of a big, scary lion. He asked his mom if lions were nice. His mom said she didn't know, but they could go to the zoo to see one. + +At the zoo, Timmy and his mom saw the lion. It was roaring and looked very scary. Timmy's mom told him to stay back because the lion was ignorant and might hurt him. + +Timmy remembered what his mom said and stayed back. He was happy to have learned a new word and to have seen the lion. From that day on, Timmy continued to read his magazines and discuss what he learned with his mom. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who loved to play together. They liked to run fast and laugh a lot. One day, they saw some fireworks in the sky and they were so happy. They watched the fireworks and said "wow!". + +But then they started to quarrel. They wanted to play different games and they couldn't agree. They shouted and didn't listen to each other. Suddenly, they heard a big noise and saw a bright light. It was a firework that exploded in the sky. They both looked at each other and knew they had to stop quarrelling. They hugged and said sorry. From that day on, they played together and watched the fireworks together, happy and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a wiggly worm on the ground. The worm was very small and brown. + +Lily picked up the worm and held it in her hand. The worm was very wiggly and tickled her hand. Lily giggled and said, "You are a noisy worm!" + +Lily wanted to keep the worm safe, so she put it in a jar with some dirt and leaves. She said, "Stay in here little worm, I will take good care of you." The worm wriggled around in the jar and Lily watched it for a long time. She was very happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved going to the park. He always brought his favorite toy dolphin with him. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park and played on the swings and slides. Timmy was having so much fun that he didn't even notice how tired he was getting. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy's mommy said, "I bet you're so tired from all that playing, you'll fall asleep as soon as we get home." Timmy just giggled and hugged his dolphin toy. + +Later that night, as Timmy was getting ready for bed, he remembered something. "Mommy, I left my dolphin at the park!" he cried. His mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll go back tomorrow and get it." + +The next day, Timmy and his mommy went back to the park and searched for the dolphin. It wasn't on the swings or the slides. But then, they saw something shiny in the pond. It was Timmy's dolphin! It must have fallen out of his pocket when he was playing. Timmy was so happy to have his toy back and he hugged it tightly. From then on, he made sure to always check his pockets before leaving the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. She would jump in puddles and splash around. One day, it was raining really hard and Lily got very wet. She went inside to change her clothes but her shoes were still very wet. + +Lily's mommy told her to put her shoes on the radiator to dry. But Lily wanted to do something else. She decided to soak her shoes in a bucket of warm water. After a while, Lily took her shoes out of the bucket and put them on the radiator to dry. + +The next day, Lily went to the gym with her mommy. The gym was big and had lots of toys to play with. Lily saw a gray ball and started to play with it. She threw the ball to her mommy and then her mommy threw it back to her. Lily had so much fun at the gym! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They brought a bin to put their snacks in. Lily loved playing on the swings and the slide. She said to her mom, "I enjoy playing at the park!" + +Suddenly, Lily's mom realized that she forgot to bring a reliable toy for Lily to play with. She asked Lily, "Do you want to play with the ball or the frisbee?" Lily said, "I want to play with the frisbee!" They played together and had so much fun. + +After playing, Lily and her mom sat down on the grass and ate their snacks from the bin. Lily said to her mom, "I love coming to the park with you, Mommy!" They smiled and enjoyed the beautiful day together. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car. It could speed down the road very quickly. One day, the car saw a tasty ice cream truck. It wanted to catch up to the ice cream truck and get some ice cream. The car went faster and faster, but it couldn't catch the ice cream truck. + +The car's driver felt sad and put his hand on his chest. His chest felt heavy because he really wanted some ice cream. Suddenly, the ice cream truck stopped and the car caught up to it. The driver of the car was so happy! He got some tasty ice cream and put it in his chest to keep it safe. From that day on, the car and the ice cream truck were friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a shiny ring on the ground. She picked it up and put it on her finger. + +Suddenly, a big dog ran towards her and tried to take the ring. Lily was scared because the dog looked dangerous. She tried to pass the ring to her friend, but the dog was too fast. + +Lily thought quickly and threw the ring far away. The dog chased after it and left Lily alone. She was happy that she was safe and her friends were proud of her quick thinking. From that day on, Lily knew that some things can be dangerous, but she could always find a way to pass them safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack lived in a boring city and he wanted to go to the country. He asked his parents to take him, but they said no. Jack was sad, but he didn't give up. He asked his grandparents to take him and they said yes! Jack was so excited to go to the country. + +When Jack arrived in the country, he saw many animals and trees. He loved it so much! He realized that sometimes you have to ask different people if you want something. Jack learned that if you keep trying, you can make your dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she saw a cute and adorable fox. The fox was so pretty and had a fluffy tail. + +Lily wanted to be friends with the fox, so she said, "Hi, Mr. Fox! Do you want to play with me?" The fox replied, "Yes, I do! But first, we need to test if you're a good friend." + +Lily was confused, so she asked, "What do you mean, Mr. Fox?" The fox explained, "We'll play a game. If you can catch me, then we can be friends forever!" + +Lily was excited and said, "Okay, let's play!" They ran and played together, and Lily finally caught the fox. The fox was happy and said, "You're a great friend, Lily. Let's play together every day!" And so, Lily and the adorable fox became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going to meet her new friend at the park. When she got there, she saw a boy named Jack. They played together and had lots of fun. + +The next day, Lily had to go to an exam at school. She was a little nervous, but she knew she had studied hard. After the exam, she felt happy because she did well. + +But when Lily went back to the park to meet Jack, he was not there. She felt sad and wondered where he could be. She looked all around the park, but he was nowhere to be found. Finally, she went home feeling very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a deep blue ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo got tangled in a cord and couldn't swim. He called for help, but nobody heard him. Nemo was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a big bird flying above him. The bird swooped down and grabbed Nemo with its beak. Nemo was even more scared now. The bird flew high up in the sky and Nemo thought he was going to be eaten. + +But then, the bird dropped Nemo into a mailbox. Nemo was confused and didn't know where he was. He looked around and saw a bright red flag on the mailbox. Nemo remembered that his dad always said the flag means someone put mail inside. + +Nemo realized he was saved! He wiggled his way out of the cord and swam back to his friends. They were all happy to see him and Nemo felt grateful for the bird who accidentally mailed him to safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bug friend named Max, who was very furry. One day, Lily wanted to give Max a drink of water. She got a cup and tried to pour the water into Max's mouth, but it was too hard. Max suggested they go to the pond to get a drink. They walked to the pond and saw lots of other bugs there. Lily and Max drank the water and had a fun day playing with their bug friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside in the snow. She liked to make snowmen and throw snowballs. Suddenly, Lily heard a strange noise. It was a weird sound, like a howling wolf. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I hear a weird noise. What is it?" + +Her mom replied, "It's just the wind blowing through the trees, Lily. Don't worry, you're safe." + +Lily felt better after her mom explained the noise. She went back outside to play in the snow. She found a big piece of ice and decided to slide on it. She had so much fun! + +After a while, Lily went back inside to warm up. She told her mom all about her fun day in the snow. Her mom was happy to hear about Lily's adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up and went to the kitchen for breakfast. She poured some cereal into her bowl and added some milk. The cereal was yummy and crunchy. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and mentioned that they were going to the park later. Lily was excited because she loved going to the park. She liked to play on the swings and slide down the slide. Her mom said they could also have a picnic and eat some sandwiches. + +Lily thought it was funny when her dog, Max, tried to eat her cereal. Max was always trying to eat people's food. Lily giggled and gave him a pat on the head. She was looking forward to a fun day at the park with her family and her silly dog. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play all day long. One day, Benny was playing with some tape when he accidentally got it stuck on his foot. He tried to hop away, but the tape wouldn't come off. + +Benny started to panic and scatter around, trying to shake the tape off his foot. But it wouldn't budge. Benny didn't know what to do. He was afraid he would be stuck with the tape forever. + +Just then, Benny's friend, a clever squirrel named Sammy, came along. Sammy saw Benny's problem and quickly came up with a plan. He grabbed some scissors and carefully snipped the tape off Benny's foot. Benny was so relieved and grateful. From that day on, Benny made sure to be more careful when playing with tape. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bluey. Bluey loved to fly and sing in the sky. One day, Bluey saw a big storm happen in the sky. The wind blew the trees and the rain made big puddles on the ground. + +Bluey flew to a little girl named Lily who was walking in the park. "What happened?" Bluey asked. "There was a big storm," Lily replied. "It made the trees go zigzag and the ground wet." + +Bluey felt sad for Lily. "Don't worry," Bluey said. "I will sing a song for you to make you feel better." And so, Bluey sang a beautiful song that made Lily smile. From that day on, Bluey and Lily became good friends and they always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sad because he didn't have any friends to play with. He felt lonely all the time. One day, he saw some kids playing outside and he wanted to join them. + +He went up to them and asked, "Can I play with you guys?" But they said no and started to fight with him. Timmy didn't know what to do, so he started to cry. + +Just then, a kind lady came by and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her about the fight and how he felt lonely. The lady smiled and said, "I'll be your friend. And I bet those kids will be too if you just ask nicely." + +So, Timmy wiped away his tears and asked the kids again, "Can I play with you guys?" This time, they said yes and they all became friends. Timmy was no longer lonely and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her colorful toys in the bathtub. One day, she noticed the water wasn't going down the drain. She asked her mommy, "Why won't the water go away?" + +Mommy said, "We need to pause our playtime and fix the drain." + +Lily helped her mommy by holding the tools. After they fixed the drain, they resumed their playtime in the colorful water. Lily said, "Thank you, mommy. I love playing in the bathtub with you." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite in the park. He was very lucky because he had a special kite that could fly very high. + +One day, Timmy's kite got stuck in a tree. He tried to pull it down, but it wouldn't come down. Timmy was very sad because he loved his kite. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, came to the park and saw Timmy trying to get his kite down. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. "My kite is stuck in the tree and I can't get it down," Timmy said. "Don't worry, I can help you solve this problem," Sarah said. + +Sarah tried to climb the tree to get the kite down, but she slipped and fell. She hurt herself and couldn't help Timmy anymore. Timmy was very sad because he lost his special kite and his friend got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby seal who lived in the ocean. He loved to swim and play with his seal friends. One day, he felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed really loud. + +The sneeze scared away all of his friends, and the chubby seal felt very sad. He didn't understand why his friends had left him. + +Then, he saw a big shark swimming towards him. The chubby seal didn't know what to do, but he remembered how loud his sneeze was. So, he took a deep breath and sneezed as hard as he could. + +The sneeze was so powerful that it scared the shark away. The chubby seal felt very proud of himself for being able to protect himself. From that day on, all of his friends thought he was very brave and they never left his side again. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who loved to hop around in the forest. He was very happy and loved to play with his friends. One day, a foolish idea came into his mind. He wanted to hop over a big log in the forest. + +The bunny tried to hop over the log, but he didn't make it. He fell and hurt his leg. He couldn't hop anymore. His friends tried to help him, but it was too late. The bunny couldn't play with his friends anymore and he was very sad. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we can have fun and play, but we should also be careful and not do things that might hurt us. The bunny learned this lesson too late, and now he can only watch his friends play from a distance. +Once upon a time, there was a big, jolly bull. He lived on a farm with lots of other animals. One day, something strange happened. The bull got loose and started running around the farm! The other animals were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But the jolly bull just kept running and jumping. He was having so much fun! The farmer came out and saw what was happening. He knew just what to do. He got some food and called the bull over. The bull was happy to see the food and followed the farmer back to his pen. + +From that day on, the bull was always happy and jolly. He never tried to escape again. The other animals were happy too, because they knew that the farmer would always take care of them. And that's the end of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big exam at school, and she was very nervous. She asked her mommy to help her study, and they spent many hours going over the material. Finally, the day of the exam arrived, and Lily felt ready. + +When she got to school, she saw that the desks were very small. She was worried that she wouldn't fit in her seat, but she managed to squeeze in. The exam was very long and hard, but Lily tried her best. She even had to answer some deep questions that made her think hard. + +After the exam was over, Lily felt very proud of herself. She knew that she had done her best, and that was all that mattered. Her mommy hugged her and said, "You did great, Lily! I'm so proud of you!" From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. There, she saw a cute puppy. + +"Mommy, look! A cute puppy!" Lily said as she pointed to the puppy. + +"Yes, it is cute. Do you want to pet it?" her mommy asked. + +Lily nodded her head and went to pet the puppy. "What's its name?" she asked the owner. + +"His name is Max," the owner replied. + +Lily smiled and continued to pet Max. She was very happy to meet him and couldn't wait to see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind cow named Betsy. She lived in a big green field with lots of other cows. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit Betsy's field. Lily loved to play with the cows and pet them. Betsy was very compassionate and loved to be petted by Lily. + +But one day, Lily accidentally dropped her favorite toy compass in the field. She looked for it everywhere but couldn't find it. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. Betsy saw that Lily was upset and wanted to help. She told Lily that she could borrow her compass until she found her own. + +Lily was very happy and grateful. She borrowed Betsy's compass and promised to take good care of it. She searched and searched and finally found her own compass. She returned Betsy's compass and thanked her for being so kind and compassionate. From that day on, Lily and Betsy became the best of friends and had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved space and rockets. He had a toy rocket that he played with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park with his rocket. He saw another little boy playing with a bigger and better rocket. Timmy felt jealous and sad. He stared at the other boy's rocket for a long time. Suddenly, the other boy came over and asked Timmy if he wanted to play with his rocket too. Timmy was so happy and they played together all day. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's better to share and make friends than to be jealous and stare. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the store with her mommy. They would buy yummy treats and pretty things. But one day, Lily's foot hurt and she couldn't walk to the store. + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we will find a way to go to the store." Lily was sad and thought they couldn't go. But her mommy had a plan. She got out the stroller and put Lily in it. They went to the store and bought lots of goodies. + +Lily was happy and her foot didn't hurt anymore. She learned that sometimes when things hurt, there is still a way to go and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. He had a big smile on his face and was always healthy because he ate his vegetables. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his friends at the park. They were having so much fun running around and playing tag. Suddenly, Timmy tripped and fell on a pole. He hurt his leg and started to cry. + +His friends saw that he was hurt and ran to get help. They found Timmy's mom and told her what happened. She quickly came to the park and took Timmy to the doctor. + +The doctor said that Timmy would be okay, but he needed to rest and take care of his leg. Timmy was sad that he couldn't run and play with his friends for a little while, but he knew that he needed to be healthy and listen to the doctor's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower named Daisy. Daisy was a happy flower who loved to play in the sun and nap in the shade. One day, Daisy's friend, a loyal bee named Buzz, came to visit her. Buzz loved to buzz around the flowers and collect nectar. + +Daisy was so happy to see Buzz that she started to bloom. Her petals opened up and she looked so pretty. Buzz buzzed around her and said, "Wow, Daisy, you look so beautiful when you bloom!" + +Daisy smiled and thanked Buzz for his kind words. She was so happy to have a loyal friend like Buzz who always made her feel special. From that day on, Daisy and Buzz played together every day and had lots of fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside, but she always had trouble keeping her shoes tied. One day, she went out to play without tying her shoes. Her mom warned her that it might disturb her fun if she tripped and fell, but Lily didn't listen. + +As she was running, she tripped over her shoelaces and fell down. She scraped her knee and started to cry. But then, a cheerful boy came over and offered to help her up. He saw that her shoes were untied and tied them for her. Lily was grateful and felt much better. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to tie her shoes before going outside to play. She learned that not listening to her mom's advice could disturb her fun. And she was always on the lookout for cheerful helpers like the boy who had helped her when she fell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat dinner. Her mom made her favorite meal - spaghetti with tomato sauce. The plate was very heavy because there was a lot of food on it. + +Lily started to eat but accidentally spilled some sauce on her shirt. Her mom quickly grabbed a napkin and helped her cover the stain. Lily was happy that her shirt was clean again. + +After finishing her dinner, Lily felt very full and happy. She thanked her mom for the delicious meal and gave her a big hug. Then, she went to bed with a full tummy and sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, it started to rain and the pond became very wet. Ducky didn't like the wet feeling and he became sad. + +Ducky's friend, Bunny, saw that he was sad and asked him why. Ducky said, "I hate feeling wet. It makes me sad." Bunny thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's play in the rain and have fun!" + +Ducky was hesitant at first but decided to give it a try. They played in the rain and splashed in the puddles. Ducky realized that being wet wasn't so bad after all and he had a lot of fun with Bunny. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we might not like something at first, but if we give it a chance, we might find that it's not so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a garden where she grew lots of vegetables. One day, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily was sad because she thought her garden would get ruined. But then she saw that the rain was helping her radishes grow big and strong. + +After the rain stopped, Lily went outside to check on her garden. She saw that her radishes were now big and red and very beautiful. She was so happy that she picked one and took it inside to show her mom. Her mom was very proud of her for taking such good care of her garden. + +From that day on, Lily loved when it rained because she knew it would help her garden grow. And every time she saw her beautiful radishes, she felt happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a shy animal. This animal was very scared of people and would always hide whenever someone came near. One day, the animal saw a big puddle of water and decided to take a drink. As it was drinking, a little girl came by and said hello. The animal was scared at first, but the girl was very nice and didn't try to hurt the animal. Instead, she splashed in the puddle with the animal and they had a lot of fun together. From that day on, the animal wasn't so shy anymore and would come out to play with the little girl whenever she came by. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing outside. They decided to race each other to the big tree at the end of the street. Timmy was very fast, but Billy was faster. + +After the race, Timmy got cold and realized he forgot his sweater at home. He said to Billy, "I'm cold, I need my sweater." Billy replied, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." They looked all around the playground, but they couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom appeared and asked what was wrong. Timmy said, "I lost my sweater." His mom looked alert and said, "Let's retrace your steps." They went back to the starting point of the race and there was Timmy's sweater, lying on the ground. Timmy was happy and thanked his mom and Billy for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy. He wanted to join a club, but he didn't have enough money. One day, he saw a group of kids playing with their club and he asked if he could join. + +One of the kids said, "You can't join our club. You're too poor." + +Timmy felt sad and started to walk away. But then, another kid said, "Wait! I have an idea. We can keep the club and let Timmy join for free." + +Timmy was so happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you so much! I promise to be a good member of the club." + +From that day on, Timmy played with the club every day and made lots of new friends. He was no longer a poor boy, but a happy boy who belonged to a wonderful club. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy loved to eat beef, but she also loved to fly. One day, Betsy saw a thick cloud in the sky and she wanted to fly through it. + +Betsy flapped her big wings and flew up into the sky. She flew higher and higher until she reached the thick cloud. Betsy flew through the cloud and it was so thick that she couldn't see anything. + +But when Betsy came out of the cloud, she saw something amazing. She saw a big field filled with juicy beef. Betsy was so happy and she ate all the beef she wanted. From that day on, Betsy loved to fly through thick clouds to find delicious beef. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her family. One day, Lily made a mistake and broke her mom's favorite vase. Her mom was very angry and Lily felt sad. + +But then, her mom hugged her and said, "I forgive you, Lily. It's just a vase." Lily felt happy again. + +Later that day, Lily saw a homeless man outside. He looked sad and hungry. Lily went home and asked her mom for some food to give to the man. Her mom thought it was a brilliant idea and they made a sandwich together. + +They went outside and gave the sandwich to the man. He smiled and said thank you. Lily felt happy that she could help someone. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to forgive others when they make mistakes and to help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny stone on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty stone!" said Lily. + +Her mom looked worried and said, "We need to hurry home now, Lily. It's getting late." + +Lily put the stone in her pocket and they started walking home. Along the way, they saw a squirrel who was also in a hurry. + +"Where are you going, Mr. Squirrel?" asked Lily. + +"I'm hurrying to gather nuts for the winter," said the squirrel. + +Lily and her mom kept walking and soon they were safely home. Lily took the stone out of her pocket and showed it to her dad. He smiled and said, "That's a beautiful stone, Lily. You can keep it as a treasure." And Lily felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the temple with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to roll around on the soft grass outside the temple. She saw a shiny coin on the ground and wanted to pick it up, but her parents told her not to. + +Lily didn't listen and picked up the coin anyway. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew the coin out of her hand. It rolled down the hill and into the street. Lily ran after it, but a car hit her. She got very hurt and had to go to the hospital. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful when you're playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around in the park and play with his friends. He had a lot of power in his legs and could run very fast. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny wanted to play with Timmy's toy truck. But Timmy didn't want to share his truck because he was feeling selfish. Johnny felt sad and went home. + +Later that day, Timmy realized that he had hurt his friend's feelings by not sharing. He felt bad and decided to go to Johnny's house and apologize. Johnny forgave Timmy and they played together again, running and laughing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big porch. Lily loved to sit on the porch and watch the birds fly by. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. They played together on the porch, but then Timmy had to go home. Lily felt sad because she would miss him. + +Her mommy saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mommy that she was sad because Timmy had to go home. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay to feel sad, but remember that Timmy will come back to play with you soon. And when he does, you will be happy again." +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house near the harbor. He loved to sit on his porch and watch the boats go by. One day, a little boy came to visit him. The old man was happy to see him, but the boy was very loud and kept jumping around. The old man asked him to be quiet, but the boy ignored him and kept playing. + +The old man felt sad because he wanted to talk to the boy, but he couldn't hear him over all the noise. Finally, the boy stopped jumping and sat down next to the old man. They talked for a long time about the boats in the harbor and the old man's memories of when he was a boy. The boy learned a lot from the old man and had a great time. + +From that day on, the boy came to visit the old man often. He learned to be quiet and listen to the old man's stories. They became good friends and enjoyed watching the boats together. The old man was happy to have someone to share his memories with, and the boy was happy to have a wise friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and have tea parties with her teddy bear. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While they were playing on the swings, they saw something unusual in the sky. It was a big, bright balloon! + +Lily was so excited to see the balloon, but then she saw her mommy and daddy start to panic. They were worried that the balloon might fall down and hurt someone. Lily didn't understand why they were so scared, but she knew that she should listen to them. + +After a little while, the balloon went away and everyone was safe. Lily's mommy and daddy explained to her that sometimes things can be scary, but they will always be there to keep her safe. Lily felt happy knowing that her mommy and daddy will always protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she found a shiny object in the grass. It was a small, silver bell. She picked it up and shook it, but it didn't make any noise. Lily wondered why it was so quiet. + +She decided to take the bell home and show it to her mom. On the way, she saw a bird singing in a distant tree. The bird's song was so beautiful that Lily started to sing along with it. When she got home, Lily showed her mom the bell and asked why it wasn't making any noise. Her mom explained that it was broken and needed to be fixed. + +Lily was sad that the bell was broken, but she didn't give up. She decided to sing a song for the bell every day until it was fixed. And every day, she would listen to the bird singing in the distant tree and sing along with it. Eventually, the bell was fixed and it rang beautifully. Lily was so happy that she sang and danced all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mommy gave her some lotion to put on her hands. The lotion smelled good and made her hands soft. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends wanted to play a game. They found some cards and wanted to match them. They had to find two cards that were the same. Lily was very good at matching the cards. + +After the game, Lily's mommy gave her some medicine. The medicine tasted bitter, but it would make her feel better. Lily didn't like the taste, but she knew it would help her get better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going out to eat at the restaurant with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were eating, Lily saw a fierce dragon on the TV. + +"Mommy, daddy, look at the dragon!" she said. + +"Oh, that's just a cartoon, Lily," mommy said. + +But Lily didn't believe it. She wanted to see the dragon pause on the TV so she could get a better look. + +"Can we pause the dragon, please?" she asked. + +Daddy paused the TV and they all looked at the dragon. It was still fierce, but Lily wasn't scared anymore. She knew it wasn't real. They finished their meal and went home, happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing soccer. Timmy kicked the ball really hard and it went into the neighbor's yard. + +Timmy's friend said, "Oh no, we can't get the ball back now. It's a waste." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'll go get it." + +When Timmy went to get the ball, he saw a spicy pepper plant in the neighbor's garden. He picked one and brought it back to his friends. + +His friends asked, "What is that?" + +Timmy said, "It's a spicy pepper. Do you want to try it?" + +His friends tried the spicy pepper and their mouths felt like they were on fire. They all laughed and had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. The giraffe was very happy because she was very tall. One day, the giraffe saw a baby elephant who was very sad. The giraffe asked the baby elephant why he was sad. The baby elephant said that he was sad because he was not tall like the giraffe. + +The giraffe felt sorry for the baby elephant and decided to help him. She told the baby elephant that being tall is not the only thing that is important. The giraffe said that it is important to be kind and helpful to others. The baby elephant nodded his head and smiled. + +From that day on, the giraffe and the baby elephant became good friends. They played together and had lots of fun. The giraffe was happy because she had helped the baby elephant feel better about himself. And the baby elephant was happy because he had a new friend who was kind and helpful. And they both learned that being tall is not the only thing that is important in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved parades and always asked her mommy to take her to see them. One day, her mommy told her that there would be a parade in their town the next day. + +Lily was so happy that she couldn't sleep that night. The next day, they went to the parade and Lily was so excited to see all the colorful floats and the marching band. Suddenly, she saw a little boy who was crying because he couldn't see the parade. + +Lily went to the boy and asked him why he was crying. The boy said that he was too short to see the parade. Lily was a stubborn little girl and she wanted to help the boy. She asked her mommy to lift her up and she supported the little boy on her shoulders so he could see the parade too. + +The little boy was so happy and he thanked Lily for her kindness. Lily felt proud of herself for being able to help someone. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to support others and make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a police car. The police officer got out of the car and walked up to Timmy's house. + +"Excuse me, little boy," said the police officer. "Have you seen a man who is deaf? He ran away from jail and we need to find him." + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "No, I haven't seen him. What does he look like?" + +"He has brown hair and wears a blue shirt," said the police officer. + +Timmy looked around and saw a man walking down the street who matched that description. "Is that him?" he asked. + +The police officer looked and saw the man. "Yes, that's him! Thank you, little boy. You have been very helpful." + +Timmy felt proud that he was able to help the police officer catch the man who ran away from jail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy went outside to play but he forgot his gloves. His mom said, "Timmy, it's very cold outside, don't forget your thick gloves." But Timmy didn't listen and went outside without them. + +After a few minutes of playing, Timmy's hands were very cold. He went back inside to get his gloves. When he came back outside, his friend asked him where he went. Timmy just shrugged his shoulders and said, "I forgot my gloves." His friend said, "Don't forget them again, it's too cold to play without them." + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered to wear his thick gloves when he went outside to play in the snow. And he never shrugged his shoulders again when his mom reminded him to wear them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found an unusual glove on the ground. It was bright pink and had sparkles on it. Lily picked it up and put it on her hand. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hello, Lily!" said the glove. "I'm so happy you found me." + +Lily was surprised. "You can talk?" she asked. + +"Yes, I can," said the glove. "And I have a special power. If we unite, we can do amazing things together!" + +Lily was excited. She and the glove became best friends and went on many adventures together. They climbed mountains, swam in the ocean, and even flew through the clouds. And they always remembered to unite their powers to make their adventures even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to play with her toys, especially her yellow ball. One day, her friend came over and asked if she could borrow the yellow ball. The little girl said yes, but she felt sad because she loved playing with the ball. + +Her friend played with the yellow ball for a little while, but then she accidentally threw it too hard and it got stuck in a tree. The little girl was sad because she thought she would never see her yellow ball again. + +But then, her friend came back with a red ball and gave it to the little girl. She said, "I'm sorry I lost your yellow ball, but you can borrow my red ball for as long as you want." The little girl was happy again because she had a new ball to play with and she learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily saw her mom painting a picture of a chicken. + +"Mommy, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm painting a picture of a chicken," replied her mom. + +Lily was fascinated by the painting and asked, "Can I paint too?" + +"Of course, you can," said her mom. + +Lily took her paintbrush and started to paint. She painted her teddy bear and made him look even furrier. "Look, Mommy! My teddy bear is furry like a chicken," said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, he is. You're a great painter, Lily." + +Lily was so happy that she painted more pictures of her furry teddy bear and other animals. She loved painting and spent hours making beautiful pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her mom's kitchen, opening and closing the cabinet doors. One day, she found a disgusting old banana inside the cabinet. She hated bananas, they were too mushy for her. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw the banana on the counter. She asked Lily if she wanted to throw it away, but Lily said no. She wanted to keep the banana in the cabinet as a secret surprise for her dad. + +Days went by and Lily forgot about the banana. One night, Lily's dad went to get a glass from the cabinet and found the disgusting banana. He was so surprised and laughed so hard that Lily couldn't help but laugh too. From that day on, Lily and her dad always checked the cabinet together, hoping to find more funny surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red hat that he wore everywhere he went. One day, Timmy was walking in the park when he saw a big dog. The dog was eager to play with Timmy, but Timmy didn't know that the dog was not friendly. + +Suddenly, a man came up to Timmy and warned him about the dog. "Be careful, that dog is not friendly," the man said. Timmy was scared and thanked the man for warning him. He took off his red hat and put it on the ground to show the dog that he didn't want to play. + +The dog sniffed Timmy's hat and then walked away. Timmy was relieved and picked up his hat. He put it back on his head and continued his walk in the park. From then on, Timmy was always careful and listened when someone warned him about something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside, but one day she stubbed her toe on a rock. It hurt so much that she cried and cried. + +Her mom came outside and saw her crying. She asked what happened and Lily showed her her toe. Her mom looked at it and said, "I guess we need to be gentle with it and give it some time to heal." + +Lily's mom carried her inside and put a bandage on her toe. Lily felt better, but she was sad she couldn't run and play outside for a little while. She decided to read some books and play with her toys instead. Even though she couldn't run and play, she was happy knowing her toe would feel better soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play. She had a big, playful dog named Max who always made her laugh. One day, it was very hot outside and Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. + +"Lily, you need to behave and drink lots of water so you don't get too hot," said Lily's mom. + +"I know, Mommy," said Lily. "Max, do you want to play with the ball?" + +Max barked and wagged his tail excitedly. Lily threw the ball and Max ran to get it. They played together until the sun went down and it wasn't hot anymore. + +"Lily, you and Max behaved so well today," said Lily's dad. "Let's have some ice cream to cool down." + +Lily and Max were very happy and licked their ice cream cones together. They knew that even though it was hot outside, they could still have fun and behave too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family. One day, they went to a big zoo. Lily saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. She was so happy and excited. + +But suddenly, Lily's mom realized that they had left their snacks in the car. She told Lily's dad, "Please bring the snacks from the car, it's not safe to leave them there." So, Lily's dad went to get the snacks and brought them back. + +After they had their snacks, they continued their tour and saw more animals. Lily was so happy and felt safe with her family. When they got home, Lily told her friends about her fun day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. One sunny day, Timmy and his dad went to the golf course. Timmy was so excited to play that he rushed to the first hole. + +Timmy's dad was grateful that Timmy loved to play golf with him. They played all day and had lots of fun. Timmy even got a hole-in-one! + +At the end of the day, Timmy was tired but happy. He told his dad that he was grateful for their fun day together. Timmy's dad smiled and gave him a big hug. They both knew that they would always have special memories of their golf day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play dress-up and wear costumes. One day, she put on a funny costume that made her look like a clown. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Lily, you look so funny in that costume!" + +Lily giggled and said, "I know, mommy! It's so much fun to dress up!" + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom said, "It's time to wash your costume now, Lily." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. I'll wash it so I can wear it again and have more fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go for a walk in the park with her mommy. They walked and saw many flowers and trees. Suddenly, Lily's zipper on her jacket broke and she got very sad. She didn't want to walk anymore because she was cold. + +Mommy saw that Lily was sad and tried to fix the zipper, but it was too hard. Lily started to cry because she wanted to go home. Mommy remembered that they had some sour candy in her pocket. She gave the candy to Lily and she stopped crying. They walked back home and Lily was happy again, even though her jacket was still broken. + +When they got home, Mommy fixed the zipper on Lily's jacket. Lily was happy again and they hugged each other. They learned that even when things go wrong, they can still find ways to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved presents. She was always asking her mommy and daddy for presents. One day, her mommy gave her a present, but Lily didn't like it. She said, "This present is spoiled! I don't want it!" Her mommy was sad and said, "Lily, you should be grateful for any present you receive." + +But Lily didn't listen and continued to be spoiled. The next day, her mommy and daddy went away on a trip and left Lily with her grandma. Lily was sad and wanted her mommy and daddy to come back. She asked her grandma, "When will mommy and daddy be present?" Her grandma said, "They won't be present for a while." + +Lily was very upset and cried. She realized that she had been spoiled and ungrateful. She wished she had appreciated the present her mommy gave her. From that day on, she promised to be a better girl and appreciate everything she received. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw a shiny jewelry on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that it was not hers and that she should try to find the owner. + +Lily decided to run around and ask everyone if they had lost their jewelry. She asked her friends, her neighbors, and even strangers on the street. After a while, she found the owner. The owner was very happy and grateful to have her jewelry back. + +Lily became famous in her town for being honest and kind. Her mom was proud of her. She learned that doing the right thing can make you feel good and help others too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved planes and dreamed of becoming a pilot one day. One day, he saw a small plane flying in the sky and he was very excited. + +He said to his dad, "Look, dad! A small plane! I want to fly like that one day!" + +His dad smiled and said, "You can become a pilot when you grow up, Timmy." + +Years went by and Timmy worked hard to fulfill his dream. He studied and practiced flying until he finally became a pilot. One day, he was flying a small plane when suddenly it started to shake. Timmy tried his best to control it, but it crashed into the ground. + +Sadly, Timmy did not survive the crash. His dream of becoming a pilot was cut short, but he will always be remembered as a brave and determined young man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of toys, but it was too heavy for her to carry. One day, her mommy helped her pour all the toys out of the box and sort them into smaller boxes. + +Lily loved playing with her toys, but sometimes she would leave them on the floor. This was dangerous because she could trip and fall. Her mommy reminded her to always put her toys away in their boxes when she was done playing. + +One day, Lily's mommy brought home a new toy that came in a big box. Lily was so excited to see what was inside, but her mommy warned her to be careful because the box was very heavy and dangerous. Together, they carefully opened the box and poured out the new toy. Lily was so happy to have a new toy to play with and she made sure to put it away in its box when she was done playing. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient castle. It was very big and had many rooms. One day, a woman came to the castle. She wanted to explore it. + +As she walked through the castle, she found a room that was locked. She tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was the king's army! They had come to take over the castle. + +The woman was scared. She didn't know what to do. But then she remembered the word "surrender". She knew that if she surrendered, the army would not hurt her. So she raised her hands and surrendered to the army. The king was impressed with her bravery and made her the queen of the castle. From that day on, the woman lived happily ever after in the ancient castle. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they went to the playground and saw a big slide. Lily was so excited to play on it. + +First, they went on the swings and then they went on the monkey bars. Finally, it was time for Lily to complete her mission and go down the slide. She climbed up the ladder with her friends and got ready to slide down. + +As she was sliding down, she felt a little scared, but then she realized how much fun it was. She laughed and shouted with joy. From that day on, Lily loved going to the park and playing on the slide with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She wanted to discover new things. Suddenly, she heard a bell ringing in the distance. She followed the sound of the bell until she came across a wild horse. + +"Hello, horse. Why are you ringing the bell?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my family and I am trying to find them," replied the horse. + +Lily felt sad for the horse and decided to help him. She went on a journey with the wild horse to help him find his family. They walked through the forest and over hills until they finally found the horse's family. The horse was so happy that he rang the bell loudly. Lily was happy too because she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went to a big building called a museum. It was full of interesting things like old bones and shiny rocks. + +Lily thought the museum was charming because it had pretty paintings and colorful flowers. She walked around and looked at everything until she was very tired. Her mom said it was time to go home and finish their day. + +Lily was sad to leave the museum, but she knew she would come back again someday. She fell asleep in the car, dreaming of all the amazing things she saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and watch the fluffy clouds go by. One day, she noticed that her favorite toy, a teddy bear, was looking very old and worn out. She asked her mommy if they could replace it with a new one. + +Mommy thought that was a nice idea, so they went to the store and picked out a new teddy bear. Lily was so happy and gave her new teddy bear a big hug. She looked up at the sky and saw a beautiful sunset. She thought it was so nice that she had her new teddy bear to cuddle with while she watched the sky. + +From that day on, Lily took really good care of her new teddy bear and they became best friends. They would sit outside and watch the sky together, enjoying all the nice things that life had to offer. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had lots of money. He was very wealthy. He had a big house with a garden and a pond. One day, he went for a walk in his garden and saw a wire on the ground. He forgot to pick it up and went back inside. + +Later that day, the man's gardener came to work. He didn't see the wire on the ground and tripped over it. He fell and hurt his leg. The man felt very bad that he forgot to pick up the wire. He helped the gardener and promised to be more careful. + +From that day on, the man made sure to always pick up any wires or anything else that could be dangerous. He didn't want anyone else to get hurt. The gardener was grateful and happy that the man cared about him. The man felt better too, knowing he was doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who loved to sleep. Every night, the baby would close their eyes and drift off into a deep sleep. But one night, the baby woke up crying. The baby's nurse came to check on them, but the baby wouldn't stop crying. + +The nurse tried to calm the baby down by singing a lullaby and rocking them back and forth. Finally, the baby fell back asleep. But the nurse didn't notice that the baby had stopped breathing in their sleep. + +The next morning, the baby's parents found their baby had passed away. They were devastated and heartbroken. The nurse felt terrible for not noticing the baby's breathing had stopped. Everyone was very sad and missed the baby very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his rubber ball. It was bouncy and fun to throw. One day, Timmy lost his rubber ball in the dark. He looked and looked but couldn't find it. Suddenly, he saw something glowing in the distance. It was his rubber ball! But it looked different, it was all black. Timmy was so happy to have found his ball and he hugged it tight. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his rubber ball close so he wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals, especially lions and elephants. One day, Timmy's parents took him on a safari. They drove in a big car through the thick jungle. + +Suddenly, they saw a lion and Timmy got scared. His mom said, "Don't worry, lions are friendly." Timmy didn't believe her, but then the lion came closer and smiled at him. Timmy smiled back and was no longer scared. + +As they continued on their safari, they saw many more animals, like giraffes and zebras. Timmy was so happy and he said, "I love safaris!" His parents smiled and said, "We do too, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a happy little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max found a mint on the ground and he ate it. It made his breath smell fresh like toothpaste. + +After a while, Max started to feel sick. He didn't feel calm anymore and his tummy hurt. His owner took him to the vet and the vet gave him some medicine. The medicine made Max feel better and he was calm again. + +When Max got home, he wanted to play with his ball. But when he tried to run, he went backwards! His owner laughed and said, "Max, you're reversing!" Max didn't know what that meant, but he was happy to play with his ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to play golf. He was bald and had no hair on his head. One day, he went to the golf course to play his favorite game. He met his friend there, and they talked about their day. + +"How was your day?" the man's friend asked. + +The man shrugged and said, "It was okay. I played golf all day." + +His friend laughed and said, "That sounds fun! I wish I could play golf like you." + +The man smiled and said, "You can! Anyone can play golf if they try." + +The two friends played golf together and had a great time. They both enjoyed the fresh air and the green grass. When they finished playing, they went home feeling happy and tired. The man was glad he had a friend to play golf with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to talk. She would talk to anyone who would listen, even her stuffed animals. One day, Lily saw a white cat outside her window. She wanted to talk to the cat, but it didn't seem available. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw her looking out the window. "What are you looking at, Lily?" she asked. "A white cat!" Lily exclaimed. "I want to talk to it, but it's not available." + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "Maybe the cat will come back later and you can talk to it then." Lily smiled and continued to watch the white cat from her window, hoping it would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. + +"I want to be a firefighter!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"That's a great goal, Timmy. If you work hard, you can show everyone how brave you are and become a successful firefighter," his mom said. + +Timmy smiled and continued playing with his toys, imagining all the fires he would put out when he became a firefighter. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. Timmy asked his dad what he did for work. + +"I work hard every day to provide for our family. I may not be rich, but I am successful because I have a job I enjoy and a family I love," his dad explained. + +Timmy thought about what his dad said and realized that success doesn't always mean being rich. He was happy to have a family who loved him and toys to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around in her pretty pink dress all day long. One day, Lily's favorite toy, a fluffy bunny, went missing. She searched and searched but couldn't find it anywhere. Lily started to feel nervous because she loved her bunny so much. + +Lily decided to ask her friends if they had seen her bunny. She went to her friend's house and asked if they had seen her bunny. Her friend said no, but they would help her search for it. They searched the whole house and finally found the bunny hiding in a closet. Lily was so happy that she started to dance around the room with her bunny in her arms. From that day on, she made sure to keep her bunny close so it wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great day playing outside with her friends. When she went back home, she saw her mom cooking dinner in the kitchen. + +Lily: "Mommy, can I help you cook?" + +Mom: "Sure, sweetie. Can you please get the lock from the drawer?" + +Lily found the lock and gave it to her mom. They cooked together and had lots of fun. After dinner, Lily wanted to show her mom a dance she learned at school. + +Lily: "Mommy, watch me bow!" + +Mom: "Wow, that was great, Lily! You are such a good dancer." + +Lily was happy that her mom liked her dance. She went to bed with a big smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play his guitar, but he was always making a messy room. His mom would always tell him to clean up his room, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom came in and saw his messy room. She said, "Timmy, you need to remove all these toys from your room." Timmy said, "But mom, I need my guitar to play music!" His mom said, "That's fine, but you need to put it away when you're done." + +Timmy decided to clean up his room and put everything away. He removed all the toys from his room and put his guitar on his guitar stand. His room was now clean and he could play his guitar without any distractions. Timmy was happy and his mom was proud of him for cleaning up his room. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big field. He planted lots of things like corn, wheat, and oats. One day, a little girl came to the field and saw the farmer. She said, "Hi, farmer! Can I have some oats?" The farmer said, "Sure! Let me get some for you." He went to the barn and got a big bag of oats. He gave it to the little girl and said, "Here you go. Enjoy your oats." The little girl said, "Thank you, farmer!" and ran away. + +Later that day, the farmer went to his house. He wanted to lock the door so no one could come in. He tried to turn the key, but it wouldn't work. He tried again and again, but it still wouldn't work. He was very upset. He thought, "This is not fair! Why won't the key work?" He looked at the key and saw that it was old and rusty. He went to the store and bought a new key. He came back to his house and tried the new key. It worked! He was very happy and locked the door. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pastel crayons. He would draw pictures of animals and flowers. + +One day, Timmy was walking to his friend's house when he stumbled and fell. His pastel crayons went flying everywhere! Timmy was sad because he thought his drawings were ruined. + +But then, his friend came outside and said, "Don't worry, Timmy! It's easy to pick up your crayons. Let's do it together!" Timmy was happy that his friend helped him and they picked up all the crayons. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that it was okay to stumble sometimes. With a little help from his friend, everything would be easy again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly and would soar high in the sky. One day, Blue was flying around at noon when he saw a tree with some fruit on it. Blue felt hungry and decided to land on the tree to eat some fruit. But when he took a bite, he realized the fruit was spoiled! Blue felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Blue had an idea. He decided to fly to his friend Red's house. Red was a kind bird who loved to share. Blue told Red about the spoiled fruit and Red offered to share some of his own food. Blue felt happy again and thanked Red for his kindness. From that day on, Blue and Red were the best of friends and would soar through the sky together every day at noon. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and run around in the sunshine. One day, Max went inside and sat on the carpet. He felt something tickle his nose and then he sneezed really loud! + +Max's owner came into the room and saw that he had made a big mess on the carpet. She was very grumpy and told Max that he needed to go outside. Max felt sad because he didn't mean to make a mess. + +But then, Max had an idea! He ran outside and found a big pile of leaves to play in. He rolled around in the leaves and had so much fun that he forgot all about the grumpy owner and the messy carpet. From that day on, Max made sure to sneeze outside so he wouldn't make a mess on the carpet again. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy hero. He was very tired and wanted to take a nap. He went to his bed and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He got up and saw that his favorite toy was broken. He felt sad and wanted to fix it. He used some glue and fixed his toy. He felt happy and went back to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big exam at school and she was very nervous. Her mom told her to pray and ask God for help. So, Lily closed her eyes and prayed. She asked God to help her do well on her exam. + +The next day, Lily went to school and took her exam. She tried her best and felt good about it. After a few days, her teacher told her that she did very well on the exam. Lily was so happy and thanked God for helping her. + +One day, Lily's friend called her stupid because she did not know the answer to a question. Lily felt sad and hurt. But, she remembered what her mom told her about praying. So, she prayed and asked God to help her be strong and not feel bad about what her friend said. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was nervous because she had never flown before. She wanted to fly to see the sunrise but she didn't know how. + +One day, she saw a wise old owl and asked, "How do I fly to see the sunrise?" + +The owl replied, "You must lay down your fears and spread your wings. Then, you can soar high in the sky and see the beautiful sunrise." + +Tweetie listened carefully and then took a deep breath. She laid down her fears and spread her wings. She flapped them and before she knew it, she was flying! She flew up high and saw the beautiful sunrise. She was so happy and proud of herself. From that day on, she flew every morning to see the sunrise and never felt nervous again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins, especially the red ones. One day, her mom baked her a big, yummy red muffin. Lily ate it all up and nodded her head with a big smile. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a little boy playing with a red ball. She ran up to him and asked if she could play too. The boy nodded and they played catch with the red ball. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her mom walked back home. Lily was tired from playing and nodded off to sleep in her mom's arms. She dreamed of red muffins and playing with red balls in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big metal tower that was very high. A little birdie lived on top of the tower and loved to sing all day long. One day, two other birdies came to visit the little birdie on the tower. They started to quarrel and fight over who would get to stay on the tower. The little birdie tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew the two birdies away. The little birdie was sad that they had to leave, but he knew they would be okay. From that day on, the little birdie sang even louder and happier on top of his high metal tower. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand and build sandcastles at the beach. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help tidy up their house. Timmy didn't want to, but he knew he had to act like a big boy and help his mom. + +After they finished tidying up, Timmy asked his mom if they could go to the sea. His mom said yes and they packed their bags with snacks and sunscreen. When they arrived at the sea, Timmy was so excited to play in the water. + +While they were playing, Timmy noticed a little girl who was sad because she lost her toy. Timmy wanted to help her, so he acted quickly and found her toy in the sand. The little girl was so happy and thanked Timmy. Timmy felt proud that he could help someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy and daddy. They would make yummy food in a big pot. Lily thought it was great! + +One day, Lily's parents asked her to help them make dinner. But Lily refused to help. She wanted to play with her toys instead. + +As they cooked, the pot started to get too hot. Lily's parents didn't notice and the pot started to smoke. Suddenly, the pot caught on fire! + +Lily's parents tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. They had to call the fire department. The firefighters came and put out the fire, but the house was badly burned. Lily felt sad that she didn't help her parents and wished she could go back in time to help. +One day, a small boy named Jack was playing outside. He looked around the yard and noticed a whip lying near a tree. He picked it up and started to swing it around. + +Jack was feeling very creative. He was making up stories and singing silly songs as he twirled the whip around. Suddenly, he heard a sigh. The whip had wrapped around a tall, dark figure. + +The figure turned out to be Jack's grandfather. He had a stern look on his face and he said, "What in the world are you doing?" + +Jack was a bit scared, but he replied, "I'm being creative!". After a long pause, his grandfather started to laugh. He said, "That's the spirit, Jack. Now, let me teach you the proper way to use this whip (the setup)". + +Jack was excited and he watched carefully as his grandfather showed him the basics of using the whip. After some practice, Jack was thrilled with what he had learned (the payoff). He waved goodbye to Grandpa and ran off to show his friends. + +The whip became a prized possession and Jack used it every day! +Sam and his mom were very excited on this morning. It was a special day that they had been looking forward to for a long time. + +“What’s going to happen today, Mom?†asked Sam. + +“We get to do something original and special,†she replied with a smile. “We are going to separate today, for a little bit.†+ +Sam thought about this concept for a moment. He couldn’t quite understand what it meant. “Separate? What does separate mean?†+ +Mom laughed. She was so proud of her son for asking such a great question. “It means that you will get to do something different today. You can do something by yourself, while I do something by myself. But we will both come back here together at the end of the morning.†+ +Sam smiled. He was so excited to try something original this morning. Separating sounded like fun! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted country which had a kind and generous king. The king's daughter was deeply loved and all the country's inhabitants cherished her warm heart. + +One day, the daughter asked the king: "Father, I want to remain here forever." +The king held his daughter tight and looked deep into her eyes. He replied: "Sweetheart, no matter where you go, know that my love will always remain with you." + +The princess smiled, feeling the king's love, warmth and care all around her. She knew she was truly blessed to have such a caring father and have the opportunity to remain in such a wonderful country. + +Since then, the princess and her family have continued to remain in the gifted country and are filled with happiness, health and joy every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Millie who wanted so badly to be a fairy. Every day Millie would dress up and pretend to be a fairy, and she had one wish - to find a pretty crystal. + +One day, Millie had an idea. She decided to follow a shiny light in the sky and see where it would take her. So, Millie put on her fairy dress and followed the light. + +The light led Millie to a bright garden where she saw a wonderful crystal. It sparkled like stars and it was so very pretty. Millie couldn't believe her eyes. + +Just then a voice called out, "That's my crystal!" Millie turned and saw a fairy. She said, "Please, can I have it?" The fairy kindly replied, "Yes, of course, my little one. You may keep it." + +Millie thanked the fairy and hugged the crystal. She felt so happy and couldn't help but give a smile and then a cry of joy. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lucy. She lived with her mom and her dad. Every day, her mom had to do lots of laundry. It was a difficult task! + +One day, Lucy's mom asked for some help. "Can you help me do the laundry, Lucy?" she said. Lucy nodded and jumped up to help. + +First, Lucy and her mom put the laundry into the washing machine. Then, they both waited for the laundry to be done. When the laundry was finished, Lucy and her mom called out "It's ready!" and took it to the garden. + +In the garden, Lucy and her mom hung up the laundry and it blew in the wind. They were both very happy and smiled at each other. Lucy had done a great job! +Once upon a time, there was a shy bear. It lived all alone without any friends. One day, the bear heard a voice from outside her cave. It was a little girl, who asked "bear, can I remove you from your cave?" + +The bear was a bit uncertain. She was very shy and didn't know if she wanted to be removed. But, with a little bit of encouragement from the little girl, she agreed. + +The little girl grabbed the bear's paw and helped her walk out of the cave. The bear was excited to come explore the world outside her cave, since she had never been outside before. + +As they walked out of the cave, the little girl asked the bear if she wanted to be friends. The bear was now no longer shy, and happily agreed. The little girl and the bear had so much fun playing and exploring together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a potato who was very impatient. He wanted to try something new and exciting, but didn't know what to do. + +One day he decided to climb a tree. He tried and tried but it was too hard to reach the top. He sighed and was feeling very frustrated. + +Just then, he heard a little voice saying "Let me help you". It was a friendly bee who smiled at the potato. The bee said "I can fly up the tree, I can help you". + +The potato was so excited. He thanked the bee. So the bee flew up and up, until he reached the top of the tree. The bee called "Here is a special surprise for you!" + +So the potato climbed the tree as fast as he could. When he reached the top, he found a delicious apple waiting just for him. The potato was so happy and thankful for the bee's help. From that day on, the potato never attempted to do anything alone again. He knew the importance of having friends who can help. +Bob was walking in the woods one morning, when he saw something glowing in the distance. He walked closer and saw the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen. It was morning time, the sun was shining, the birds were singing and the trees were swaying in the breeze. He decided he wanted to make it his own. + +As Bob approached the glowing thing, he noticed it had a different color than what he was used to. He kept walking closer and closer and soon, he was right up close to it. + +Bob put out his hand and as he touched the glowing thing, it suddenly emitted a loud boom and he was thrown back! He felt a sharp pain in his chest - something had gone wrong! + +When he looked back at the glowing thing he had touched, it had disappeared and there was nothing left except a gentle breeze. + +Bob had unknowingly stumbled into a forbidden place and his curiosity came with a heavy price - pain and regret. He realized that sometimes, things can look different from what they really are. +Once upon a time, there were two people, a man and a woman who were very much in love. +One day they decided they wanted to marry and they went to the town hall to make it official. Everyone in the town was very happy for them and they celebrated. +The selected day soon arrived and they got dressed in their finest clothes. They said the words that made them husband and wife and all their friends and family cheered. +The newlyweds then drove away in the car which the woman's father had gifted to them. It ran on fuel and it was the perfect way for them to start their new life together. +They drove away and everyone waved as they drove off into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved spending time with her daddy. She always played with him, ran around with him and felt very happy. + +One day, when the little girl was walking in the park with her daddy, she noticed something. All around, she could see other children playing with their daddies. She felt a little envious. + +The little girl asked her daddy, "Why don't you play with me too?" Daddy hugged her and said, "I love playing with you." But still, the little girl felt envious. Why did others get to play more with their daddies? + +At that moment, the little girl realized something: her daddy was not playing with her anymore because he was sick. He was too weak to even walk and it made the little girl very sad. + +In the end, the little girl never really got to spend playtime with her daddy again. She felt so envious of the other children, but there was nothing she could do about it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly was three years old and loved to play. Her favourite thing to do was colour and play with her dolls. + +One day, Lilly was feeling tired and grumpy. Her mom asked her if she wanted to relax. Lilly nodded her head yes and her mom brought out a special journal. The journal was pink and had funny pictures on it. + +Lilly opened the journal and started to colour in the funny pictures. As she coloured, she felt her body start to relax. She began to feel happy and calm. + +Mom asked Lilly if she wanted to tell her a funny story. Lilly smiled and said yes. Mom then told Lilly a funny story about a flying pig. Lilly laughed and relaxed more. + +When Lilly was finished, she smiled and said, "I feel so much better now!" Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad the journal helped you to relax!" +Once upon a time there was a puppy. His name was Fuzzy. He had soft and fluffy wool. + +One day Fuzzy was visiting his friends in the park. Suddenly, he heard a loud splash. He saw a kitty caught in the river. Fuzzy knew he had to rescue the kitty. He barked and ran to the river. + +Fuzzy used all of his strength and grabbed the kitty with his mouth. He put her on dry land. + +The kitty said, "Thank you, Fuzzy! You have rescued me." + +Fuzzy was feeling very proud. He wagged his tail and said, "you're welcome!" + +The kitty was a bit spoiled and tried to give Fuzzy a treat. She gave him some of her wool to make him a warm bed. + +Fuzzy was so happy. He thanked the kitty and slept in his new warm wool bed. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Sally. They always tried to think of special things to do for each other. One day, Sally asked Jack to come to her house. She had a surprise for him. + +When Jack arrived, Sally showed him her makeup. She said, “I got you something special! I hope you like it!†She gave him a big box of colorful makeup. + +Jack was so excited! He said, “I can’t wait to try it!†He went to the bathroom to take a look and to try some of the makeup. He wanted to look different. + +Suddenly, there was a loud snap! Jack heard it coming from the living room. He ran out to see what was happening. When he got there, he saw Sally playing with his favorite toy car. She said, “I wanted to show you how reliable it was. That’s why I snapped it apart.†+ +Jack was disappointed. Although Sally was trying to be nice, he felt upset because she didn’t ask him before she snapped his car. He said, “It’s not good for us to play with other people’s things without asking them!†+ +Sally was sad too and said, “I’m sorry, Jack. I won’t do it again.†She put the +Once upon a time there was a yellow flower. It was so beautiful, it smelled like perfume. A bee flew around the flower, buzzing near it. The bee stopped to smell the flower. + +The bee and the flower were happy together. They served each other, each giving something special. The flower gave the bee nice perfume. The bee gave the flower its buzzing song. + +The bee was happy too. It drank lots of the yellow flower’s sweet nectar. That made the flower even more yellow and beautiful. They were very happy together. + +The bee flew away, and the flower was sad. But the flower smelled like perfume and it was still yellow, so it wasn’t too sad. They both still served each other. It was special. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Olive. She loved exploring and learning new things. + +One day, Olive decided to go on an adventure. She asked her mom if she could go and her mom said, "Yes, but be careful, Olive." + +Olive set out and soon found an important path. It led deep into the woods and she wondered if it would take her somewhere exciting. + +She decided to follow it. Along the way, she came across a friendly fox. The fox said, "Hi, Olive. Would you like to follow me? I know a special place where you can explore." + +Olive was excited. She followed the fox for a bit, until they came to a clearing with a giant tree. The fox said, "This is an important tree! Follow me up and see what's at the top." + +So Olive followed the fox up to the top of the tree. When they got there, Olive saw a big basket full of olives! The fox said, "These are very important olives. They will lead you on some really fun adventures!" + +Olive thanked the fox for showing her the special olives. She was so excited to explore and go on many adventures. She was sure the olives would lead her to many fun places. +John and his Dad were having a fun time in the park. John loved playing tag and eating snacks. His Dad had something special for him. He pulled out an old microphone from his pocket. + +"This is yours now!" said his Dad. + +John was so excited. He grabbed the microphone and started singing. + +His Dad smiled and said "Let's do a duet". + +They both held the microphone and sang together. It was so much fun. + +But then something strange happened. The microphone started feeling dry and parts of it started to come off. + +John and his Dad were worried. They tried to fit the parts back together but it didn't work. They were sad and had to go home. + +John was determined to fix his microphone, so he kept trying. He kept trying and eventually the microphone was fixed. + +John and his Dad were so happy! They sang together again and every part was in the right place. +Once upon a time there was a child and an adult. The child was playing with a stick, running around very fast. The adult shouted to the child, "Hey! What are you doing?" + +The child stopped and replied, “I'm playing a game with my stick.†+ +The adult asked, “What kind of game? Why are you running so fast?†+ +The child smiled and said, “I’m practicing for a race next week. I want to be the fastest!†+ +The adult was impressed and said, “That sounds nice. Do you want to discuss it with me?†+ +The child nodded and started to discuss the stick racing game with the adult. They discussed different strategies and how the child could practice every day. + +At the end of their conversation, the adult gave the child some advice. The adult said, “If you want to be fast, remember to practice every day and don’t forget to have fun!†+ +The child thanked the adult, and they both smiled. The child went back to practicing with the stick and running fast. The race was just around the corner! +Once there was a Bunny who woke up to find his carrot missing. He was very angry and looked everywhere he could think of. Then he noticed a Caterpillar nearby, holding a big knife. The Bunny asked, "Why do you have that knife?" and the Caterpillar said, "I have come to take your carrot!" + +The Bunny was so angry, he didn't know what to do. He tried to talk some sense into the Caterpillar, but then the Caterpillar just laughed. He said, "I'm going to eat your carrot, no matter what!" + +The Bunny lay there, helpless. After a few minutes, the Caterpillar had eaten the carrot, and was about to lay the knife aside. That was when the Bunny grabbed it, jumped up, and said, "Now it's my turn!" + +The moral of the story is that actions have consequences and sometimes it's better to settle disputes with words instead of violence. The Bunny learned his lesson the hard way, and we should all try to find better solutions. +Once upon a time, there was a restless purple dog. He wanted to solve a big problem, but he could not figure out how. He spent all day looking for a way to solve it, but he could not. + +One day, he heard a voice in the wind. "Little dog," it said, "there is a way to solve your problem if you try." The voice was so gentle and kind. + +The purple dog stopped and listened. He asked the voice, "How can I solve it?" + +The voice answered, "Trust and believe in yourself, and you will find the answer." + +The purple dog was amazed. He started to believe in himself. He started to think of all the possibilities. Finally, he found a way to solve the problem! + +The purple dog was so happy he wanted to shout. He barked, "I solved it! I solved it!" + +He was so proud of himself, and the voice in the wind was proud of him too. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Sarah, and she was the bravest girl in the whole world. Sarah was walking along one day when she saw a man steal a woman's bag. Sarah knew it was wrong, so she called the police. + +The police came straight away and they were very brave. They asked Sarah lots of questions and she answered them all. Then they ran after the man and caught him, and Sarah was so proud that she had helped. + +The police thanked Sarah and gave her a big hug. Lady, they said, you are one brave girl, thank you for helping us. Sarah smiled and was very happy. + +She had been so brave and helped the police. She knew she had done a good thing. The police went away and Sarah kept walking, feeling brave and proud. +Once upon a time there was a large cloud in the sky. It was the highest cloud around, way up in the sky. + +One day, two friends saw the cloud from far away. “Look!†exclaimed one of the friends. “That large cloud looks like we can reach it!†+ +The other friend thought a bit. “Yes, we can try to reach it,†he said. + +So the two friends started running. They ran faster and faster towards the sky. They ran until they could reach the large cloud. + +As they reached it, they stopped and looked up. They were amazed! They never expected to reach the large cloud. + +The two friends smiled at each other and laughed. They were so happy to have reached the cloud! + +The end. +One day, an unknown jet appeared in the sky. It was spraying water out of its back. "Mama, what is that?" asked the little boy, pointing up at the sky. "That is a water-spraying jet," his mother replied. "Let's go outside and see if we can see it!" + +They ran out and sure enough, there it was. The jet was spraying water over the fields and towns. + +"Why is it doing that?" asked the little boy. His mother had no answer, but they watched and waited as the jet kept spraying. + +But then some people came in cars and tried to make the jet stop. The little boy and his mother were scared and hid behind a tree. The people shouted at the jet and waved their fists, but the jet kept on spraying. + +Finally, the people drove away. The jet kept spraying until it was out of sight in the unknown sky. +Fiona was three and she loved playing with her blocks. She lined up the blocks in different patterns, trying to make them as big and tall as she could. As she was playing, she slipped and fell, causing the blocks to snap in all directions. She started crying, but her mum quickly held her in her arms and said, “That was clumsy, but don't worry. Let's try and find the pieces and put the blocks back together.†+ +Fiona nodded and quickly started looking around for the pieces of the blocks. They worked together and soon Fiona had put all the blocks back into a pattern. As Fiona beamed, her mum smiled. “There! Now it looks much better.†+ +Fiona clapped her hands and hugged her mum for helping her. She quickly ran back to the blocks to start creating more amazing patterns. +Once upon a time there was a bear called Max. Max was very fit. He loved to eat lunch, and he would always eat yummy food for his lunch. One day, Max was so hungry he ate all of his lunch, and he didn't save any for later. + +Max's friend Sally saw him eating all his lunch and said, "Max, you'd better save some of your lunch, so you can have something to eat later!" But Max had already finished eating all his lunch and he just laughed. + +The next day Max was still very hungry. He went to look for more food, but he couldn't find any. He was sad and he realised that Sally was right. + +Max learnt an important lesson. If he only ate part of his lunch he would have enough to eat later and he wouldn't end up hungry again. The moral of the story is that it's important to always save some food to stay fit. +Once upon a time, a cute little bug was outside looking for friends. The bug was very happy and not a bit messy. Suddenly, the bug noticed a shiny metal door. The bug wanted to go inside, but the door was locked. + +The bug looked around to find the key. Suddenly, the bug saw a big key sitting on the ground. The bug hopped over to the key and tried to unlock the door. At first it didn't work, but then the bug put all its strength into it. After a lot of trying, the door finally unlocked. + +The bug stepped inside and there was a huge surprise! All its friends were waiting inside the room! "Welcome!" they yelled. The room was very messy, but everyone started to clean it up together. The bug was so happy to be reunited with its friends. + +"Let's stay together forever!" said the bug. The bug hugged all its friends and the room was soon neat and tidy again. Everyone was very happy that the bug had finally unlocked the door and found them. The end. +Once there was a dolphin who loved to explore the open ocean. One day, while swimming, she heard a faint sound coming from a nearby island. Curious, she swam closer to find a group of people who were restoring the coral reef, which had been broken and in need of repair. + +The dolphin was so excited to see what was happening that she decided to help. She loved the ocean and wanted to do her part to help restore it. She called all of her friends, and together they worked to clean and rebuild the reef. + +Eventually, with a lot of hard work and dedication, the ocean and its coral reef were restored to their previous beauty. + +The dolphin was so proud of all she and her friends had done. She was glad she had helped to restore the ocean and was even happier to know that future generations of animals would have the same opportunity to explore the open waters. + +Everyone in the ocean and on land learned a valuable lesson that day about pitching in and taking care of the environment. Together, let’s all work to restore what we can and help make the world a little better. +Once there was a curious cat named Max. He was always exploring and looking for something new. One day, he saw a bright lime in the grass. He was so excited, he went up to the lime to try and pick it up with his paws. + +Then, suddenly, a voice emerged from the lime! It said, "Max, I am a magic lime. If you complete three tasks, I will grant you three wishes!" + +Max was so surprised, he almost couldn't believe it! He asked, "What kind of tasks?" + +The lime replied, "You must dig in the garden, fetch a stick from the river, and catch a butterfly." + +Max was determined to complete the tasks and get his wishes. So, he got to work. He dug in the garden, fetched a stick from the river, and eventually, he caught the butterfly. + +When he completed all three tasks, the voice from the lime said, "Congratulations Max! You have completed your tasks and can now get your wishes!" + +Max was so happy! He thought of all the wonderful things he could get with his wishes. He thanked the magical lime and happily went on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to explore. He had a friend called Bob and one day, Bob suggested looking for a dinosaur. The little boy was so excited and he agreed. + +The little boy and Bob took a trip and soon enough, they found a high hill. They climbed it and saw a large dinosaur on the other side. The little boy was so happy! + +The little boy wanted to get close to the dinosaur, but Bob said it wouldn't be safe. He suggested they find a different way to explore. But the little boy was so excited that he ignored his friend's advice. + +The little boy got closer to the dinosaur and it rose and it was very angry. The little boy tried to run away, but the dinosaur was too fast and it bit him. The little boy was very scared and it ran away as quickly as it could. Bob and the little boy had to go home, but the little boy was very sad. + +The moral of the story is that it is always best to listen to our friends' advice. Even if something looks fun and exciting, sometimes it's better to exercise caution. +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion called Max. One day, Max decided to perform a dance for everyone to watch. He jumped up and down and waved his paws in the air. His dance was so wonderful that everyone clapped and cheered. + +When he finished his dance, Max asked for a reward. Everyone was at a loss and didn't know what to give him. Then, a brave little girl stepped forward and offered him some candy. + +Max was very pleased and thanked the little girl with a big, fierce roar. He accepted the candy and gave the little girl a big hug. + +The little girl and Max became good friends. They would hang out together and Max would perform his dance and the girl would give him candy afterwards. They had so much fun! +John had a regular farm. He loved to take care of his animals. One day he was outside and saw a bull. He raced to his barn to get a lasso. When he returned, the bull was still there. + +John quickly prepared the lasso. He twirled it around in the air, then threw it in the bull's direction. It landed perfectly, catching the bull around its neck. + +John was so excited he shouted, "I caught it! I caught it!" + +The bull stopped and looked around. He mooed loudly, as if he knew he'd been caught. + +John laughed. He knew he had caught the bull and that it would be safe in his farm. He smiled and said "Yes, I caught it and now I'll take care of it, just like my other animals." + +The regular bull was the newest addition to John's farm, and John was sure that it would be happy and safe with him. +Molly was 3 years old. She loved to run around and explore, but when she was in the house she didn't like to stay alone. Molly was worried that the big scary cabinet would sneeze and scare her. + +One day, Molly went over to look at the cabinet. She slowly peeked in and noticed a tiny door on the side. Molly got brave and opened it, but it was so tough to open that almost made her cry. But before she could get upset, she noticed that the inside of the cabinet was full of toys! + +Molly screamed in excitement and ran out from the room to get her mom. "Mom! Mom! Come and see what I found!" + +Her mom came and looked inside and said, "Oh my Molly, you don't have to worry. This cabinet will never sneeze or scare you, it's full of surprises." + +Molly felt so happy and ran around the house showing all her toys, happy that the cabinet was no longer something to worry about. +Jack was walking around his garden near a small creek. He thought he would try and make a mark to remember it by. With a powerful jump, Jack landed right by the creek's side. + +He smiled and decided to try again. This time, he grabbed a nearby stick and threw it over the creek. The stick landed with a powerful thud on the other side. + +Jack smiled and nudged his little brother. "Look, I just marked the creek with a stick," Jack said proudly. + +His brother smiled back, then motioned for Jack to join him in the creek. Together, they splashed and played until their bellies were full. + +As the sun began to set, Jack put his stick back in its place. He smiled, knowing that he had marked his visit to the creek in a very special way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cassie. She wanted to listen to a voice so she closed her eyes and wished for one. Suddenly she heard a voice coming from a dark corner of the room. + +“Hello Cassie,†said the voice. “I am here to help you.†+ +Cassie was so surprised that she opened her eyes and saw a sparkly fairy. “You have a beautiful voice!†said Cassie. + +The fairy smiled. “Thank you,†she said. “I have a special gift for you. Close your eyes and wishes something and you will receive it.†+ +Cassie closed her eyes and wished for a new toy. When she opened her eyes, the dark corner was bright and she saw a new toy waiting for her! + +Cassie hugged the fairy and thanked her. “You are amazing,†she said. The fairy smiled and flew away. Cassie was so excited to receive her surprise and play with her new toy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, she asked her mom if they could travel far away. + +Her mom said, "Yes, let's use the rail to get to our destination. It'll be an incredible journey!" + +Lola was so excited. She had never taken a train before. When they arrived at the station, they got onto a train. From the window, she saw the most amazing sights. + +Once they arrived at their destination, Lola shouted, "Wow, this is incredible!" + +Lola learned that sometimes it's good to explore, and that trains can be a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo who was feeling very sad. He wanted to find some friends to play with. He hopped around the forest, but no one would join him. + +He saw a charming little bunny and approached her. "Will you come and play with me?" asked the kangaroo. + +The bunny answered "I'm sorry, but I have to hop home. I'm too busy." + +The kangaroo was unhappy, but he kept hopping around the forest. Suddenly, he stumbled into a big hole and he couldn't get out. He called out for help again and again, but nobody came to his rescue. The kangaroo was stuck in the big hole for a very long time. + +The kangaroo never found any friends and he was stuck in the big hole forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old navy captain. He had a very foolhardy plan to invite a group of pirates onto his ship. He called out to them from the deck, “Sailors, if you'd like to come aboard for some fun and adventure, I'd be delighted to have you here!†+ +The pirates, eager to gain access to the captain's ship, eagerly accepted the invitation. However, when they arrived, things didn’t quite turn out as they had hoped. The captain shouted, “No good will come of this! You silly pirates, this is my ship, and I'm not about to let you take it over!†+ +At that moment, the pirates knew their foolishness had cost them dearly. They quickly grabbed the captain and began searching his ship for valuables. Unfortunately for the captain, he was never seen again. + +The old navy captain’s story was a good lesson to all: no matter how enticing an invitation may be, it’s important to look at the consequences before agreeing. +Once upon a time there was a very tired boy. His name was Jack and he was feeling so very tired that he couldn't even get out of bed. He lay there and wondered what it would be like to be awake and full of life. + +Just then he heard a stirring noise coming from outside his window. When he opened it, he saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering about and drinking from the flowers. It made him feel so much better to watch it living life and being so happy. + +Jack said to the butterfly, "Why are you so energetic?" + +The butterfly responded, "I must keep moving. It is my life. I never get tired." + +Jack smiled and closed his window, feeling refreshed and inspired. He decided to get up and try to live life with the same energy and joy as the butterfly. He gathered his strength and made a plan to drink more water and get plenty of rest. "I can do it," he said. + +He opened his eyes and felt a new energy coursing through him. He was no longer tired. Jack had stirred his life into full joy. +Mama and Tom were walking in the park on a sunny day. Tom had never seen such tall trees before. He stopped and stared up at them. + +Mama smiled and said, "Isn't it amazing? You're a lucky boy to have such a beautiful view." + +Tom continued to stare with his mouth open. Mama laughed and said, "Come on, I have something new for you to try!" She pulled out two pipes from her pocket. She said, "Smell this one; it's spicy." + +Tom took the pipe with a smile and sniffed. His eyes widened as he smelled the spicy aroma. Mama asked, "Do you like it?" + +Tom nodded enthusiastically and said, "It's yummy, mama". +Mama laughed and said, "Let's go and find some more things to explore!" + +They continued to walk around the park, both of them smiling and staring in awe at the beautiful scenery. +Once upon a time there were two ants called Jack and Jill. They were best friends forever and were always finding adventures to do together. + +One day Jack was feeling excited and wanted to explore a new network of tunnels. He said to Jill, "Let's go and crawl through the tunnel network." + +Jill, feeling a bit nervous, asked "Are you sure it's safe?" + +Jack reassured her, "Don't worry! I'll be with you, and I promise nothing bad will happen." + +So, the two ants began to crawl through the tunnel network. They were so busy exploring that they didn't see the spider at the end of the tunnel. But when Jack finally noticed the spider he quickly shouted, "Run Jill! Hurry!" + +Jill was scared and had never been so nervous in her life. She quickly followed Jack and the duo ran away from the tunnel and back to their ant home. + +And ever since then Jack and Jill always remind each other to look out for spiders when exploring their new adventures! +Once upon a time there was a best friend family. Mommy and Daddy had two children, a boy and a girl. The family wen on a picnic one day to the lake. The brother and sister were very competitive and started to quarrel over whose toy was better. + +Mommy said, "Now, now! It's not nice to quarrel. We are here to have a picnic and enjoy the day!" + +The brother and sister stopped and said they were sorry. They shared their toys and decided to make the most of their picnic day. Soon they were laughing and playing together. + +The end. +It was time for Max and his mom to have a shower. Max was so excited, because he always liked to splash in the water. As they were in the shower, Max got an idea. He thought it would be fun to record the shower with a colorful toy camera his parents had given him. + +So Max asked his mom "Can I record us in the shower?". His mom frowned and said "No, Max. You can't record in the shower." + +But Max didn't want to listen, he wanted to record. So he took the camera and started to record, despite his mother's warnings to stop. As soon as he started recording, the camera got wet and broke. + +Max's mom was very angry and scolded him. She told him never to ignore her advice and said she would have to take the camera away. Max felt very sad, knowing all the fun he could have had, was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Will. Will loved playing and running around. One day, he was playing in his living room when he spotted an old blackboard. + +He excitedly called to his mom, "Mommy, look! A blackboard". + +His mom smiled and said, "Why don't you go find some chalk and come up with a game to play on it?". + +Will happily retrieved some chalk, and drew a large smiley face on the board. With a playful giggle, he began to squeeze the chalk in his hand. The chalk felt cool and slippery, and it made him laugh. + +He then squeezed the chalk a few more times, and drew more funny shapes around the smiley face. He had so much fun! + +When he was done, Will ran to get his mom to show her his artwork. She nodded approvingly and gave him a big hug. + +"That's wonderful, Will! You are so creative, and so playful!" she said, squeezing him softly. + +Will squeezed her back, and said, "Yay! Squeezing is fun!". +Once upon a time there was a young princess who was both very attractive and very lonely. She lived in a palace, but had no one to play with. + +One day, her nurse said to her, "My dear Princess, I might be able to permit you to go outside and find some friends." + +The Princess was overjoyed and immediately ran outside. She skipped around her garden, excited to meet new people. + +It wasn't long before she met a friendly boy about her age. She asked if he'd like to play with her and he readily agreed. + +The two children played in the garden until it was time to go inside. The Princess thanked her nurse for permitting her to go outside and said that the boy she'd met was very attractive. + +The nurse smiled and said, "It's good to make new friends." + +The Princess went to bed that night a very happy girl. +John was a friendly bear who lived in the woods. Every day he greeted his friends as they passed by. One day, he noticed that his brown fur was looking a bit dull. He decided he needed to improve his appearance. + +With his newfound mission, John decided to find some advice. He searched far and wide, until he stumbled upon a wise owl perched in a tree. John asked the owl how he could make his fur look shiny again, to which the owl responded with an important message. + +The owl said that if John walked to the other side of the woods he would find a secret pond, with a special magic in it. John was unsure what that meant but thought he should investigate. He thanked the owl and hurried off in search of this special pond. + +After a long and thrilling search, John eventually found the pond. He was delighted to see that the water was a shimmering brown colour with golden flecks twinkling through it. He dipped his furry head into the water, instantly feeling the magical transformation taking place. + +John lifted his head from the pond with a newfound sparkle in his brown fur. His friends were amazed when they saw him and knew he had been on an adventure. From that day forward, John was always trying to think of new ways to improve his appearance. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl whose name was Lucy. One day Lucy heard something wonderful that made her very happy. It was a voice from the sky, soft and light. + +"I have a special task for you, Lucy," said the voice. "I need you to complete this mission so I can make you a special present." + +"What is it?" asked Lucy. + +"You must look for three shiny objects and bring them to me," said the voice. + +So Lucy started her mission. She searched the grass and the trees and she looked high and low. She went to the park and the beach but still she couldn't find the three objects. + +Finally at the beach she found what the voice had asked her to find. She picked up three sparkling objects - one was shaped like an ear, one like a star and one like a heart. + +"Great work, Lucy!" said the voice. "Now you can enjoy your special present - it will give you beautiful light in your room." + +Lucy opened the present and was amazed to find a little star light which glowed with a gentle, warm light. She couldn't have been happier - her mission was complete! +Mommy was explaining to her little girl what a day was. As she spoke, Mommy looked at her daughter with gentle eyes. + +"Today is the first day of sunshine. The sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening. Can you count to twenty during the day?" Mommy asked her daughter. + +The little girl shook her head no. She couldn't quite understand the concept of a day. + +Mommy smiled. She reached out and hugged her daughter. "It's okay, sweetheart. I will help you understand. Each day is made up of twenty-four hours. That means you can do lots of fun things in each day!" + +The little girl smiled. She could finally understand what a day was. She was so happy to know that every day held new opportunities to explore and to learn. + +Mommy looked at her daughter and smiled. She was happy to explain something to her daughter in a gentle way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Tara. She was three years old and loved playing outside. + +One day, Tara was playing in her garden when she heard a noise coming from the roof. She looked up and was surprised to see a beautiful bird flying around. But then, it suddenly vanished. + +Tara was very hurt and upset. She had really wanted to catch the bird. Her mom saw her sad face and said, "Don't worry, sweetheart. If you look up at the roof again, the bird might come back." + +Tara looked up, but the bird was nowhere to be seen. It had truly vanished. But then, Tara spotted something else on the roof. It was a shiny red balloon! She smiled and said, "Mommy, I found a balloon!" + +And from then on, every time Tara looked up at the roof, she thought of the beautiful balloon and smiled. +Billy had a pencil. He was so happy. He wanted to draw a picture with it. He asked his mom if he could draw it. + +"Yes, of course," said his mom. + +Billy started to draw a picture but it wasn't looking very good. He started to feel a bit bad. + +"Do you like my picture mommy?" asked Billy. + +"It's ok," said his mom. "But we can always do better. Let's try again!" + +Billy was not sure if he could do better, but he accepted his mom's suggestion. He decided to give it a try. He picked up his pencil and started drawing again. This time, he was very careful and his picture was much better. + +"That looks great!" said his mom. "I'm so proud of you for trying again and for accepting that it wasn't good the first time." + +Billy was so happy! He was proud of himself too for accepting his mom's advice. +Once upon a time, a mummy and her three year old daughter were playing outside in their garden. Suddenly, mummy saw something in the sky. It was beautiful and sparkled. + +Mummy pointed up to the sky and asked her daughter what it was. The daughter replied, "I don't know!" + +Mummy explained, "That's a rainbow. It's a big, arc of colour in the sky. It appears when the sun and the rain meet." The daughter said, "Wow!" + +Mummy continued to explain "A rainbow is made with the sunlight and the water droplets in the sky. When the sun's light comes through the raindrops in the sky, they create a special kind of turn." + +The daughter was very excited. She asked her mummy if they could see the rainbow again tomorrow. Mummy assured her daughter that if it rained, they would see it. She said that rainbows were ordinary, but still really amazing! +Once upon a time there was a naughty little raccoon called Ralph. He was always up to no good and getting into mischief. One day, he spotted a fur coat in the woods, and decided to take it. He ran off with the coat, but suddenly a stick struck him! + +Ralph was so scared, he screamed, "Who did that?" + +A wise old fox stepped out from behind a tree and said, "That was me, Ralph. You were being naughty and I didn't like it. Now give me back the fur coat." + +Ralph put down the fur coat, bowed his head and said, "I'm sorry. I won't be naughty again." + +The fox said, "I know you won't, Ralph. Now go home and be good." + +And Ralph did just that! He never was naughty again, and the wise old fox felt proud. +Once upon a time there was a cop who loved to splash in the river. She had lots of fun, splashing and playing. One day, another cop saw her and wanted to join in. He was feeling very selfish and wanted to keep the river all to himself. + +The first cop said, "Come on in! The water's warm and there's lots of space." +The second cop did not want to share so he said, "No thanks, this is my river, I don't want to share it with you." + +The first cop got angry and yelled, "That's not very nice! Everyone should be able to share the river and have fun." +The second cop started to feel guilty and said, "Ok, I'm sorry, I'm being selfish. I'll join you in the river." + +So the two cops splashed together in the river and had lots of fun. From that day forward, they became the best of friends and never acted selfish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very hungry and looked up at the sky. There, he saw a twinkling star. He smiled and wished that he had something to eat. + +Suddenly, the star began to move and it flew closer to him. He smiled even wider as it came near. When it was right above him, it burst and sprinkles of silver and gold came down all around him. + +The boy gathered up some of the sprinkles in his hands. He was so happy! He ate some of the sprinkles and they tasted very yummy. His tummy was full, so he stopped eating. + +He thanked the star for the special treat and the star smiled back at him. Then it twinkled and disappeared into the night sky. The boy waved goodbye, feeling very happy and content. +One day, Gregory was walking in the forest, when he came across a beautiful plant with attractive yellow and red colours. He wanted to pick it, but he could smell that it was poisonous. + +Suddenly, a friendly squirrel appeared from the nearby tree. The squirrel said to Gregory, "Don't pick that plant. It is poison! I can help you find some safe, delicious fruits if you want." + +Gregory shrugged, and said, "Ok. I guess I'll follow you..." + +The squirrel showed Gregory many delicious fruits, and he collected them in a bag. As he was about to thank the squirrel, he noticed that it was shaking. He asked, "Are you ok?" + +The squirrel replied, "I am scared. I didn't know if I would find my way back home!" + +Gregory smiled, and said, "Don't worry! I can help you find your way home." He held out his hand and comforted the squirrel until they reached the squirrel's home. Ever since then, the squirrel and Gregory have been best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Polly. She was three years old and loved getting out in nature. One day, she went out with her dad to observe some birds. + +Soon, they spotted a crane. To Polly's delight, the crane was clumsily learning how to balance on one leg. Polly could hardly contain her excitement. + +Polly asked her dad, “What’s that?†+ +He replied, “That’s a crane. Can you observe its clumsy movements?†+ +Polly watched carefully as the crane kept trying over and over again. Finally, to Polly's delight, the crane managed to balance on one leg. Then the crane flew away. + +Polly waved goodbye to it and said, “Goodbye bird!†+Once upon a time there was a young girl named Alice. She was three and very curious. + +Every day Alice would ask questions and explore things around her. One day, she found a box of junk on the side of the road. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom answered it was full of things that people have given away. + +Alice was excited. She opened the box and found old toys, clothes and books. She knew she wanted them all but couldn't bring everything home. She knew she would have to pick what she wanted. + +Alice asked her mom to help her choose. Her mom said they should keep the most popular things first. So, they chose some things and took them home. + +Alice was so happy with her new junk. She decided to make it into something special. She made a game - it was the most popular game at school. She was so proud of it that she started to tell everyone. + +Alice soon realized that all the things she had found were truly special - because she was able to answer tough questions and make something out of them. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to provide lots of fun things for their little girl. One day, the mommy and daddy took the little girl to a special place. + +When they arrived, the little girl saw a big, fake pigeon. She was so excited! The dad picked up the fake pigeon and said, "This is for you!" The mommy and daddy provided the fake pigeon for their little girl. + +The little girl took the fake pigeon and hugged it so tight. She ran around the room, laughing and playing with the fake pigeon. After she finished playing, the little girl set the fake pigeon back down on the ground. She thanked her mommy and daddy for providing a special toy. + +The little girl was so happy that she now had her very own fake pigeon. She hugged the fake pigeon one more time before the mommy and daddy took her home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Toby. He loved to explore the world and make discoveries. + +One day, Toby decided to take a walk outdoors. He found a rake and he thought it was important because he could use it to tidy up the garden. He made a record of his discoveries in a notebook. + +Toby loved to play outside. He took the rake and used it to make piles of leaves, sort stones, and dig in the dirt. He was so proud of his discoveries and he wanted to share them with his friends. So, he decided to record a video of all the things he found. + +Toby learned that day how important it is to explore and experience new things. And, he made a record of all his findings to remember all the fun he had. +Billy was a very patient 3 year old. He loved to read books. One day he find a book about coal mining. He read it until he fell asleep. + +The next day, he asked his dad about coal mining. His dad told him that coal miners worked very hard. The miners had to be patient, because it took lots of time to dig for coal. + +Billy thought about the coal miners. Then he found an old bucket, he filled it with stones and pretended he was a coal miner. He worked for hours, slowly picking up each stone, just like coal miners had to pick each piece of coal. + +It was a long day, but he was patient and kept trying. Then he felt something different in the bucket. He looked and discovered he had found a piece of coal! + +Billy learned that patience can help you find the special things in the world, if you stay focused and try your best. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and very naughty. One day Jack went to school and saw the blackboard on the wall. He wanted to write something on the blackboard but he had nothing to write with. + +Jack asked the teacher, "Miss, can you lend me something to write with?". But his teacher was deaf, so she could not hear him. She just shook her head and went away. + +Jack then asked the other children in the classroom. He asked them to lend him something to write with. But none of the children had anything that he could use. + +Jack was very sad and angry. He took the chalk from the blackboard and threw it out of the window. Then he left the classroom and everyone saw him. + +At the end of the day Jack was in trouble because he had caused damage to the school. He was punished for his bad behaviour. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jack and Jane. They were very interested in sports and were always enthusiastic to help. One day they decided to get together and play a game. Jack asked Jane, "What kind of game should we play?" + +Jane thought for a moment and said, "Let's play soccer! I think we can have a fun time helping each other." + +Jack immediately agreed and the two friends began to play. Jack cheered for Jane and cheered for himself, and Jane helped Jack when he was struggling. Soon they were having a great time. + +When the game was over, Jack said to Jane, "That was a good game! We had fun and it was nice to help each other. We can make a fun sport together!" + +The two friends then hugged, knowing that teamwork makes everything much more enjoyable. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together and help each other, we can have a lot of fun and achieve much more than we could alone. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little rabbit. He was very scared of exploring the world. He stayed in his house, never going out or meeting anyone. Until one day, his friend the fox invited him to go explore a maze. He was scared, but he didn't want to miss out on the fun. + +So, the rabbit hopped all the way to the maze with the fox. They went around all the corners, around all the curves and through all the tunnels. After a while, they finally reached a big opening in the middle of the maze. The rabbit was so excited! He hopped around, looking at the flowers and trees. + +Just then, the fox gave the rabbit a big hug. The rabbit was so surprised that he forgot how shy he was. He hugged the fox right back and they laughed and played together in the maze. + +What a wonderful way to explore a new place! From that day on, the bunny was never shy again. No matter what adventure came his way, he would always take it without hesitation. +Once upon a time there lived a family with a loving mother and father. They had three children. One day, the youngest one asked their father why he had married their mother. The father smiled and said, "Well, I married your mother because she was very kind and loving. She was like a cozy cushion for me when I needed to rest." + +The oldest child was quite impressed and asked, "But what about when people are rude and mean? Can you still marry someone like that?" + +The father thought for a moment and said, "No, my children. It is important to remember to always be kind and respectful to others. Marrying someone who is rude and mean is never a good idea." + +The children smiled as they listened carefully to their father's wise words. They promised to always follow his advice and to never be rude to anyone. Henceforth, they believed in the power of kindness and treating others with respect. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah loved to explore and play outside. But there was one thing that scared her a lot. It was a deep pond near her house. + +Sarah always wanted to explore the pond, but she was scared of it. She wanted to see what was at the bottom of it, but it was too deep. She wanted to explore it, but she was too afraid. + +One day she decided to be brave and explore the pond. She had only gone a few steps into it when something grabbed her foot. It was a fish! Sarah was scared and wanted to get out, but the fish wouldn't let go. It held on tight. + +Sarah was in a scary situation. She didn't know what to do. But then she remembered that she owned a net at home. So she ran back to her house and grabbed the net. + +Sarah came back to the pond and used the net to catch the fish. The fish was strong and slippery, but Sarah eventually managed to get it out of the pond. + +Sarah felt proud. She had been brave and she got the fish, yet she was still scared of the pond. But Sarah was determined to face her fear one day and explore it. +It was a very hot day. Grandma and Grandpa were outside in the garden. Grandma was picking vegetables and Grandpa was playing with their grandson. + +Grandpa was throwing a round ball up and down. He was showing the grandson how to catch the ball. The grandson was very happy. + +Grandma watched the two and said: "Grandpa, you have to be careful! Make sure the grandson behaves." Grandpa nodded and said: "Don't worry Grandma, he's a very thoughtful boy." + +The grandson heard them and shouted: "I'm being a very good boy Grandma!" Grandma smiled and said: "Yes my dear, you are behaving very well." She went back to picking the vegetables. + +Grandpa and the grandson carried on playing in the garden. Grandma could see them from far and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog who liked to hop and move around. One day, the frog hopped so much and with such motion that it split the pond! + +The frog was so surprised by the big splash that it made. It stopped hopping and looked around in surprise. All the animals around the pond were so amazed. Then the frog hopped some more, just to make sure the pond was really split! + +The frog asked the animals, "Is it really split?" + +The animals answered in chorus. "Yes, it's split and you made it happen!" + +The frog was so happy and kept hopping with much motion. From then on, the pond was always split, and all the animals gathered around the frog and admired its green colour. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amanda. She wanted to make a new dress so she found some pretty thread. She sat down and began to weave the thread together. + +As she was weaving, she heard a noise outside. She was scared! She looked out the window, but she couldn't see anything. + +"Hello?" shouted Amanda. + +A slow voice answered. "Who's there?" + +Amanda smiled. "It's me, Amanda!" + +The voice chuckled. "You scared me!" + +Amanda laughed and continued to weave her thread. The dress was almost finished and she was so excited to wear it out. She finished it just as the sun was setting and smiled proudly. + +She looked out the window and saw the voice again. This time, it said, "You made a beautiful dress, Amanda!" + +This time, Amanda wasn't scared - she was happy. +Jack and Jane were two best friends. They were lively and always enjoyed spending time together. +One day, they disagreed on what they should do until night. Jack wanted to play hide and seek but Jane wanted to play tag. They both argued and disagreed - it was no use. + Jack knew they had to find a solution. He thought and thought until finally he got an idea. He suggested to Jane that they could play both games. Jane was so happy and they agreed to Jack's plan. +When night arrived, they happily played both games and had a lively time. When they were done, they hugged and said goodbye until the next day. +Once there was a puppy named Benny. She was a good puppy and never bit anyone. But one day, Benny saw a driver. The driver was pushing a heavy cart full of things. Benny was curious and thought that the driver would not mind if she bit the cart a little. So she did. + +The driver heard the sound and got very angry. He scolded Benny and said, "Bad puppy! You shouldn't bite things that don't belong to you!" Benny felt very sad. + +From that day on Benny learned an important lesson. She never again bit things that didn't belong to her. This way, she stayed out of trouble. +John woke up and saw his mom standing by the window. She trembled as she looked down at the small creek. John asked his mom why she was so scared. His mom told him that she was scared because the creek was too weak. She said that the creek wouldn't be able to keep them safe from the storm. + +John asked his mom why the storm was coming and she explained that a huge storm was on its way. The sky was getting darker and the wind was shaking trees. John was scared and started to tremble. He asked his mom if they were in danger. + +His mom told him that she would do her best to keep them safe. She hugged him tightly and promised to protect him. After that, she went outside to prepare for the storm. John stayed inside the house and feared the worst. + +Soon enough, the storm came and John heard thunder and hail. He trembled as the storm got worse and he couldn't help but feel helpless. Thankfully, his mom was right, the weak creek kept them safe and the storm eventually passed. John realized that his mom always knows best. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sarah and John. They would play together everyday. One day they wanted to get something to eat. + +Sarah said, "Let's get something to eat from the fridge." + +John agreed so they went to the fridge. But when they opened it, nothing was inside. John started to feel sad. + +Sarah put her hand on John's shoulder and said, "It's ok John. We can go to the store to get something to eat." + +John smiled and said, "Ok let's go!" + +When they got to the store, there were lots of delicious food for them to choose from. John was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. + +They got what they needed and went home. When they opened the fridge, it was full of food. John and Sarah were both very happy. They hugged and smiled at each other. + +Then they sat down and enjoyed their delicious meal. It was the best feeling in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was always very happy. One Tuesday morning, she was feeling extra happy and started to roll around her house. + +Her mom saw her rolling and said, "Adam, why are you rolling around the house?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Because it makes me happy!" + +Her mom said, "Let's go outside and roll in the grass!" + +So they went to the park and rolled around in the soft grass and laughed. + +Suddenly, a big, angry dog came running towards them. The dog barked loudly and the little girl got scared. + +But her mom grabbed her hand and said, "Don't worry, I will keep you safe." + +The little girl felt safe and was no longer afraid. Soon, the angry dog went away. + +The little girl and her mom rolled in the grass until it was time to go home. From then on, every Tuesday, they went to the park and rolled in the grass together. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lilly. Lilly had a phone, which she loved. She liked to use it to talk to her friends far away. + +One day, Lilly was playing in the garden and found a gigantic zebra with shimmery stripes. She said "Hello, zebra. What are you doing here?" + +The zebra replied "Why, I'm zipping around the meadow, having a great time! Would you like to come along?" Lilly said yes and jumped on the zebra's back. + +Suddenly, the zebra started going faster and faster. He moved very quickly in all directions, and Lilly was amazed. She talked on her phone while they ziped around, telling her friends how much fun she was having. Even though her friends were far away, they could still share this amazing experience. + +After a while, Lilly and the zebra stopped. Lilly thanked the zebra for the ride, and they said goodbye. As Lilly returned home, she knew she will never forget this distant and thrilling journey. +Once upon a time there was a strong cross. It stood in the middle of a valley. Each day, a farmer and her sheep came to the valley to feed. + +One morning, the farmer noticed that the cross was starting to lean and it looked like it might fall. She said to the sheep, "This cross is very strong but it needs some help to stay up. Do you think you can help?" + +The sheep all bleated and ran towards the cross. They nibbled on the grass at the bottom of the cross. They fed it with their strong bites. + +The cross became strong again and it stayed standing. The farmer thanked the sheep and they all bleated in response. The cross stayed standing in the valley until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a special blanket. She loved it so much that she would bring it everywhere she went. One day, she took it out in the park and laid it on the grass. Suddenly, the wind picked up and blew the sheet away! + +The little girl ran after it, but the sheet kept going until it was up in the sky. She jumped and shouted, but it was no use. She began to worry, she didn't know how she'd ever get the sheet back. + +Just then, she spotted it! The sheet had gotten caught in a tree, up high in the sky. The little girl was too small to reach it. She called out to a grown up, and they quickly helped her. The grown up used a long stick to carefully bring the sheet down. + +The little girl was so happy to have her sheet back. She looked up at the sky and thanked the stars. She'd taught herself that she wasn't too small to figure out her problems. She knew that when she was worried, the stars would light her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to jog. Every day she would jog around the town, passing houses and buildings. She noticed one day that each building had a chimney sticking up on the roof. + +One day while she was jogging, she saw a round window in one of the buildings. She decided to jog closer to take a look at what was inside. She peered in and saw a nice living room full of good furniture and a fireplace with a chimney. She thought it looked cozy and inviting! + +The little girl jogged away feeling happy, but something kept bothering her about that chimney. She decided to go back and take another look. As she jogged up, the little girl saw smoke coming out of the chimney and she knew in her heart that it was a sign of something good. + +Smiling, she jogged up to the living room window and saw a family sitting around a fire in the fireplace. They were roasting marshmallows and telling stories and laughing together. The little girl was so happy! + +That warm and cozy fire with its smokey chimney gave the little girl a feeling of deep contentment. That day she discovered that a good, warm fire can make a house feel like home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She loved to organize. One day, she wanted to organize something special. + +So she went to the kitchen and started to look around. Suddenly, she saw the spaghetti! She was so excited and started to organize it into different piles. + +Hannah went to find her mom. She said, â€Look Mommy! I organize the spaghetti. It's so interesting!†+ +Her mom smiled at her and said, “That looks wonderful! Nice job organizing.†+ +Hannah was so proud of her work. She kept organizing until all the spaghetti was in neat piles. When she was done, she looked around with a big smile. + +The end. +Once there was a boy named Max who wanted to be just like his dad. He believed if he worked hard, he could do anything. So, he went to the big field every day to practice. + +Every time he ran across the field, he felt very important. He thought that if he kept going, he could be the best. + +One day, Max tripped and fell in the field. He was feeling sad but then he remembered his dad's words: "Believe in yourself and you can do everything". Max stood up and smiled. He knew he could keep going and he believed he would get there. + +Max went back to the field every day and worked hard. Finally, he accomplished his goal and felt so proud. He knew he had done it because he believed in himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ellie. Ellie was very excited as today was a special day. Today was the day she was going to turn Brown! + +Ellie was so excited to finally turn Brown, like her mummy and daddy. She knew that when she turned Brown she would belong. + +"What do I have to do to turn brown?" asked Ellie. + +"It's easy," said her mummy, "all you have to do is sit in the sun for a little while." + +So Ellie sat in the sun and soon enough, she started to turn brown. Ellie loved the feeling of the sun on her face and was so happy to finally be Brown. Now she belonged! + +Ellie's mummy and daddy were so proud of her. "You look beautiful," they said. + +"Thank you!" said Ellie, feeling so happy to belong. +Once there were two happy cats. They both loved running around and playing together. Yet, one of them was very fancy- always looking for new places to explore and new food to eat. + +One day, the fancy cat found a message. It said, “Eat here for something special!†They were curious, so the two cats decided to follow the message. + +When they arrived, the cats found a feast of food- way too much for the two of them to eat. The fancy cat dug in and ate all of the food, while the other cat only ate a little bit. + +The fancy cat got full very quickly and was too full to eat the very special food that was still left. Soon, the other cat realized that the special treat was meant for them both to share. + +The moral of the story is to remember to share, no matter how fancy or exciting things seem. This way, everyone can get the special treat and no one misses out. +Once there was a cat. He was naughty and loud. Everywhere he went, he shouted and made a mess. Everyone was very upset but the cat's owner. + +One day, the cat ran inside the kitchen and shouted very loudly. The owner heard the shouting and came in. His face was very bitter. He yelled, "No shouting in the kitchen!" + +The cat knew he had made a big mistake and he ran away. He ran away so fast he didn't notice the treats his owner had hidden in his pocket. The miss was very sad so he shouted at the cat, "Come back and get your treats!" But the cat didn't come back. + +The owner was very bitter but also sad. He missed his naughty cat. From that day, every time the cat came back to the house, the owner shouted, "Welcome home!" with a big smile. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very clever and smart. He wanted to be brave, so he asked his mom if he could learn how to use a sword. His mom said yes, so he began to practice every day. + +He soon became very good at fighting with the sword. He was so intelligent that he would surprise his mom with new moves every day. One day, he was so excited he shouted, "I'm the best sworder in the world!" + +His mom smiled and said, "you are becoming really good with that sword. But remember, being brave is more than just using a sword. It's also about being kind and understanding." + +The boy thought about this for a moment and then said, "OK mom, I will try to be kind and understanding too." + +He kept learning and his sword skills kept on improving. He eventually became brave and kind, and very intelligent. In the end, he became known as the bravest and smartest swordsman in the land! +Once upon a time there was a small boat named Minnow. Minnow was modest, with a metal hull and simple sail. Minnow liked to go out on the big sea. + +One bright day Minnow sailed away with a big wave. Minnow sailed and sailed, higher and higher, higher than the birds in the sky. Minnow saw many new things and smiled. + +But then Minnow saw a big wave coming and Minnow started to get scared. The wave was so tall and so strong. Minnow's metal hull starting to shake and the sail came loose. + +But Minnow held together and, using the wind and the wave, went back to the shore safely. Minnow had a modest adventure, with plenty of fun, and was happy to be home. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl. She liked to play and have fun. One day she was playing in the park and she found a file. She was so excited and asked her dad what it was. + +"That is a file, my love," said her dad. He smiled at her as he told her what it was. + +The girl wanted to know more. "What can I do with it?" she asked. + +Her dad smiled. "You can go outside and play in the sand," he said. "Maybe you can use the file to make something special." + +So the girl went outside with the file and started to play. She was clumsy, so she got sand all over the place. But she was having fun and making a sand castle. + +Then her dad came outside and smiled. He watched her playing with the file and making her sand castle. + +"That looks really good!" he said. + +The girl smiled back. She was so happy he liked it. She had gone outside with a file and made something special. +Once upon a time there was a chubby gorilla. He was different from other gorillas because he loved to applaud and clap. He jumped and stamped his feet whenever he was happy. + +One day he clapped and clapped but no one seemed to notice. He was sad. + +The gorilla looked around and saw a little girl playing in the park. He slowly walked up to her. + +"Why are you sad?" asked the girl. + +The gorilla then explained to the girl why he was feeling sad. He told her that all he wanted to do was to get people to applaud him, but no one seemed to notice. The girl smiled and said, "I will help you." + +The girl quickly clapped her hands. The gorilla smiled and the clapping got louder and louder until it became a roar. Everyone in the park was looking at them and clapping. + +The chubby gorilla was so happy. He had finally been given the applause he so desperately wanted. The girl smiled and they enjoyed all the applause they were getting. From that day on, they were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a mysterious man. He was very tall and always wore a dark hat. + +One day, the mysterious man came to the town. Everyone was scared of him, but no one knew why. No one wanted to talk to him. + +The mysterious man asked the people in town for help. Everyone said no because they were too scared. Frustrated, the mysterious man became mad. He said he would make them all sorry. + +Suddenly there was a loud boom and the sky turned gray. Everyone ran away in fear. + +The mysterious man had done something bad to the town! It was very mysterious. No one knew what he had done. + +The town never recovered. They all lived in fear of the mysterious man. The people never knew what happened, but it had a bad ending. +One day, Sally wanted to go on a special adventure. She looked around the house for something to bring. + +Then, she found a light diary on the shelf. She grabbed it and ran outside. + +Sally passed a park, a pond, and houses. She kept going until she saw a tall tree. + +Sally climbed up the tree. But it was hard, so she stopped and rested. + +At the top of the tree, Sally opened the diary. She saw light from a million stars above. + +It was beautiful! Sally made a wish and passed on to the next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a stack of bright blocks. It sparkled in the sun like jewels. Every day, the stack got bigger and bigger because the blocks were so fun to play with. + +One day, a little girl named Sally saw the stack. She wanted to gain more blocks so she could build a very tall tower. She gathered as many blocks as she could carry and then ran off to build her tower. + +The stack continued to grow even bigger. Soon there were enough blocks for her brother Eric to play with. He carefully added each block to the stack and soon it was the tallest stack of blocks in the park. + +Everyone praised Eric for his hard work. Then one day Sally came back with a box of bright, new blocks. Everybody cheered as Eric gained more blocks and added them to the stack. + +The stack of bright blocks now stood tall and proud. It was the most fun stack of blocks for Sally, Eric, and all their friends. +Once upon a time there was a bad bush. It was very dry and there were no animals living in it. One day, a little girl was walking in the woods and she saw the bush. "Oh, that poor bush!" she said to herself. + +The little girl decided to help the bush. She went home and gathered water and leaves and brought them back to the bush. + +"Thank you for the water and leaves," said the bush. + +The little girl smiled and said "I wanted to provide you with something nice. I knew you were feeling bad." + +The bush was very happy that the little girl thought of it. "I'm so thankful," said the bush. + +Every day, the little girl would come by and water the bush and provide it with food. And soon the bad bush became healthy and full of life again. + +The little girl was so happy that she had been able to help the bush. Everyone was glad and said that it was the kindest thing that anyone had ever done! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. Her name was Jessica. Jessica had a light bulb in her room. It was gray and looked boring. + +Every day, Jessica asked her mom for a new bulb. One day, her mom said, "Jessica, the bulb is fine. It doesn't have to be new." + +Jessica was sad. Then, her mom said, "If you give the bulb some love, it will shine brightly too." + +So, Jessica went to her room and started to clean the bulb. She blew the dust off and wiped it with a cloth. After cleaning it, she had a smile on her face. The bulb was clean and shiny! + +The moral of the story is that with a bit of love and care, anything can shine and look wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a radish. He was a very happy radish, until one day he got sick and died. He didn't want to die, but he had to. When he was dead the other radishes were very sad. They had never seen a dead radish before and they were scared. + +One of the radishes said that maybe they could still bring him back to life. They all thought about it for a long time and finally, they decided to try. They got some water and helped lift him up. Then they talked to him kindly, telling him that everything was going to be alright. + +And then, it worked! The radish opened his little eyes and said that he was feeling much better. Everyone was so happy that he had come back to life. From that day onwards, they always took care of him and made sure he had food, water and lots of sunlight every day. + +The radish was very thankful and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a rat. He was very successful and always split his food between himself and others. One day the rat was splitting up his food when something awful happened. He split too many pieces and the pieces were too small. This made the rat very unhappy. + +The rat tried so hard to make the pieces bigger, but nothing worked. Suddenly he heard a noise and he saw a big shadow. It was a cat! The cat was coming to get him. The rat ran as fast as he could, but the cat was too fast and it caught him. + +The cat ate the rat and the rat was very sad. He had worked so hard to split his food and yet it still didn't save him. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl who loved to make music. She would play her trumpet every day in her backyard. One day, when the little girl was playing, she heard a rude voice. She turned and saw a boy. The boy said, "Your trumpet playing is terrible." The little girl felt sad and asked the boy why he was so rude. The boy hung his head and said, "My mom told me to come and tell you to stop playing." The little girl said, "That was a very rude thing to say. Maybe you can join me and play together. Then, we can both make beautiful music with our trumpets." The boy smiled and said, "OK." So, for many days after that, the little girl and the boy played their trumpets together in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a small puppy. He was very excited because he had never been outside before. He wanted to explore the world and visit new places. + +The little puppy walked outside in the big, wide world. As he walked, he noticed that there were a lot of different noises all around. He heard birds singing, animals chirping, and other strange sounds that he had never heard before. + +When he reached the end of the road, he saw something really strange. It was a big tree. As the puppy looked closer, he noticed that there were animals living in the tree. He was so surprised that he barked loudly in excitement. + +Suddenly, one of the animals popped out of the tree. "Hi," said the creature. "Welcome to our home. We all remain here because it's nice and quiet." + +The puppy was confused. "But," he said, "all of the noises around here are so different. How can it be so quiet?" + +The creature smiled. "Wait and see." he said. And with that, he disappeared back into the tree. + +The little puppy stayed to explore and, sure enough, he soon discovered that the strange noises all around him slowly disappeared until only the silence of the night remained. +Once upon a time, there lived a guy named Peter. He had a very special towel that was kept in a special box. One day, Peter left his towel out in the cold icy snow. He was very sad when he saw it. + +He wanted to restore his towel back to its original form, but he couldn't do it himself. Peter's mom told him that he had to be patient and wait. + +The next morning, Peter woke up to find that his towel was as good as new. His mom had used her special magic to restore it! Peter was so happy and he felt so lucky that he had such a wonderful mom. + +From then on, Peter always kept his towel in the special box and never left it out in the icy cold again. He had learned an important lesson about taking care of his things. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl. She loved playing with dolls, so she had a big collection. + +One day, the girl decided she wanted to add a new doll to her collection. She asked her mummy, "Can I please add a doll?" + +Mummy said, "Of course! Let's go to the toy shop and find the perfect one for you!" + +And so off they went. The girl looked through the dolls very carefully. She was very picky, because she wanted to find the perfect one. + +Eventually, she found it! It was a beautiful doll with golden hair. The girl was very excited to add it to her collection. + +Mummy smiled and said, "You are so clever! You definitely know how to pick a doll." + +The girl carried her new doll home and added it to her collection. She was very happy, and every time she looked at her new doll she smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Claire who liked to watch movies. One day, Claire and her mom were at the store to buy a movie. Claire saw a fun movie that she wanted to get, but her mom said she had to wait. + +"Why can't I get it today, Mommy?" Claire asked. + +"Well," replied Mommy, "It looks like the movie's a bit too tight to fit in our house. We'll need to weigh it first to make sure it'll fit!" + +So Claire and her mom took the movie to the weighing machine. The machine showed that the movie was heavier than Claire thought. Claire was sad. + +"Don't worry, Claire," said Mommy. "We can still get the movie! We'll just have to make sure our house fits it first." + +Then Claire and her mom happily went home to check if the movie would fit in their house. In the end, it did fit and Claire was able to finally have her movie! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking through the woods on a sunny day and looking for something fun to do. + +Suddenly, Jack got an idea. "Let's play some music," he said. + +Jill was excited. She ran to get her drums. + +Jack went to get an axe. It wasn't an ordinary axe - this one was funny-looking! + +They started playing and it sounded amazing. People from all around came to listen. + +Jack and Jill received lots of applause and happy smiles. Everyone was having a great time. +Mom and Dad took three year old Ken to the train station. Ken had never seen a train before and he was so excited! Mom and Dad explained to Ken that he had to wait until he saw the train and listened to the whistle. When an old, rusty train steamed into the station, Ken recognized it from Mom and Dad's description. + +Ken waited eagerly for the train to stop. Soon, the passengers started filing out and Ken's eyes grew wide. He noticed that some of the passengers were dressed like clowns and some were hawking their wares. The clowns were colorful, but the smelled was disgusting! + +Ken knew something exciting was going to happen. Suddenly, Dad pointed out a woman dressed all in white in the crowd. Dad told Ken that was his Aunt Sally and they ran over to greet her. Aunt Sally had been away on a long journey and she was so happy to see them. + +Ken realized that the exciting station he had been to was more than just a place to wait for the train - it was a place for reunions too! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very modest about his wishes. He had some small toys, but he often heard of other boys with lots of wonderful things. One day he decided to have a closer look and he went to his mum - "Mum, why don’t I have lots of things like the other boys?" he asked. + +His mum kindly replied, "Well, my little boy, you should be thankful for what you have. Nobody should demand too much and be greedy. In life, you will get what you truly deserve". Then she hugged him and said, "You’re a good boy and you will get rewards for being so modest". + +The little boy understood his mum's words and he smiled at her. After that, he thought about the things he could do to show his appreciation, such as helping his mum in the house and playing nice with his friends. He wanted to keep being modest and continue to show his gratitude. + +The moral of the story is that you should not demand too much, as in life you will get what you truly deserve. Being modest and grateful for what you have brings rewards. +Once upon a time, there was an ostrich who moved deep into the woods to live in peace. Every morning, the ostrich moved quickly, excited to explore the wood. One day, the ostrich heard a noise and stopped in his tracks. He peeked around the corner and saw a bear. + +"Help!" he said to the bear. The bear kindly replied, "What is the matter?" + +The little ostrich replied, "I can't move. I'm stuck in the mud!" +The kind bear nodded and said,"I see. Let me help you out." + +The bear worked hard to move the ostrich, who was deep in the mud. Eventually, the bear managed to get the ostrich out of the mud and the ostrich thanked the bear for his help. + +As a reward, the bear told the ostrich, "Follow me and I'll show you something special." + +The bear took the ostrich on an amazing journey. When the ostrich saw where the bear was leading him he gasped. In the middle of the woods, there was a sparkling crystal lake! The bear smiled and said, "Now, go move around and explore!" + +The ostrich moved across the crystal lake, feeling excited and safe. He discovered hidden wonders around every corner, and knew he'd found his forever home. +One day, a cricket was flying in the dark night. He wanted to spend a good time. He was looking around but there wasn't much to see. + +Suddenly, a big hand grabbed the cricket and he was so scared. He tried to escape but the hand was too strong. + +The cricket said, "Please let me go! I want to spend my time outside!" + +But the hand was too strong and the cricket was held tight. The hand turned the cricket round and the cricket found himself looking into two mean eyes. He knew it was the cat and he shivered with fear. + +The cat said, "You are my dinner tonight!" And he ate the cricket in one big bite. + +The cricket never could spend his time outside again. +Two friends were playing in the park. They were having fun until they started to quarrel over a ball. One of the friends wanted to play catch, while the other wanted to play kick ball. + +The friends began to scream and yell. They were angry at each other, and it seemed like their friendship was fading away. + +Suddenly, a big wind blew, and the wind carried peace. The two friends stopped arguing and looked around. + +But, the peace was too tough to last. The friends started to quarrel again, and this time they fought until they both left the park. + +The peace had disappeared and their friendship was ruined. +Once upon a time there was a big, green lawn. On this lawn, there was a large jigsaw puzzle. It had many pieces, and each piece was a different colour. + +One sunny day, a little girl who was three years old wanted to ride the puzzle. She took a pair of scissors and cut out a small part of the puzzle. She then sat down and put her feet in the cut-out area and began to ride it. + +The puzzle pieces moved around and the little girl laughed and smiled. She was having so much fun that she wanted to do it again. She kept riding and riding until it was time for lunch. + +The little girl was so excited and happy. She had a large smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She was so proud of herself for riding the puzzle so well. From then on, she rode the puzzle every day. She was so happy that she always had a large smile on her face. +Once upon a time, a white bird flew past a pond. The bird saw a frog jumping on a lily pad and yelled out, "Hi, frog. What are you doing?" + +The frog replied, "I'm looking for a friend. Would you like to play?" + +The bird smiled and said, "Yes!" + +The frog called out, "Let's play throw the white stone. I'll go first!" The frog threw the white stone across the pond. + +The bird said, "That was a good throw. Now it's my turn!" The bird flew high and grabbed the white stone, then tossed it back across the pond as far as it could. + +The frog smiled and said, "Good job, bird. Now let's play again!" So they played throw the white stone until it was time for the bird to fly away. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She liked playing outside in the snow. One day when she was playing, she saw an icy crane. She thought it was so beautiful and wondered what it was doing in the snow. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mom, what is that?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is a crane. It is very special." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I think it should come play with me." + +Her mom smiled again and said, "That's a good suggestion, but I'm not sure how we can get it to come play with you. Why don't you try making a friendly noise to get its attention?" + +Lily nodded her head in agreement and then made her best friendly noise. Much to her surprise, the crane opened its wings and flew over to her. She was so happy to have a new friend and they played together in the icy snow all day long. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Andy and Tony. They had a very bad day. Andy was not behaving well. + +Andy: "I want that new black phone!" + +Tony: "No way! You already have a phone!" + +Andy started crying and shouting, kicking Tony's chair. His behavior was getting worse. + +Tony was very upset. He tried to reason with Andy but Andy was too angry to listen. Finally, Tony had an idea. + +Tony: "You can't have a new phone, but I will help you make your old phone look like a new one. Let's find a black cover for it." + +Andy was very excited. He and Tony went off to buy a black cover for the phone. After picking out a sleek black cover, Andy was very proud of his new phone. His bad behavior had been turned into something totally positive! +One day, little Jack was playing outside. He saw something strange in the sky that made Jack panic. He had never seen something like it before. It was a giant bird with bright feathers and a large wingspan. Its faithful muscles moved as it flew towards Jack. He was scared and began to run away. + +Jack's mom saw what was happening and immediately began to call for him. She ran outside and shouted, "Jack! Don't be scared. I'm here to help you!" But the bird kept following him, its persistent movements never ceasing. + +Jack's mom knew that Jack was in trouble. She quickly grabbed a stick off the ground and held it up in the air. This made the bird stop in its tracks. With a powerful swing, she chased the bird away. + +Jack was relieved and thanked his mom for her help. He had never seen anything like it before, and he learned a valuable lesson about always being prepared for anything. He knew that his mom was brave and strong, thanks to her persistent actions. He was thankful to have such a loving mom! +Once upon a time there were two brothers who were very gifted. The older brother was a bit slower, but the younger brother was very fast. + +One day, the brothers decided to have a race with each other. The older brother stood at the starting line and said, “On your marks, get set, go!†+ +The brothers ran as fast as they could, but the younger brother was faster. He won the race and was very proud of himself. He smiled and clapped. + +The older brother was a bit sad because he was not as fast as his brother. He said, “I don’t like this race. Let’s do something else.†+ +The younger brother told him, “Don’t be sad. We can have lots of different races. Just be happy that you’re gifted at other things.†+ +The older brother smiled and clapped, happy to be with his brother. +One day, there was an enormous fox. It was so big that it could easily bite with its sharp teeth. The fox was running around looking for something to eat. Then, it saw a small rabbit. It quickly jumped on the rabbit and bit it. The rabbit was very scared and ran away as fast as it could. The fox was so hungry, so it kept looking for something to eat. Soon, it saw a bird sitting in a tree. The fox jumped up and bit the bird. The bird was so surprised that it flew away as quickly as it could. The fox was still hungry, so it kept looking for more food. But soon, it got so tired that it dozed off to sleep in a grassy patch. That night, the enormous fox dreamt of yummy food. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a dog and a cat. The dog wanted to provide the cat with something nice. So the dog brought the cat a crack. The cat was so happy and couldn't thank the dog enough. + +The cat warned the dog to be careful when climbing. But the dog was feeling careless. The dog said it would be ok and the crack would still provide some fun. + +They finally made it to the top and the dog leapt up to the crack. But it was too late! The crack broke, sending the dog tumbling all the way down. + +The cat rushed over to help the dog and asked, "Are you ok?" Thankfully, the dog was ok and just a bit shaken. The cat said, "Next time, you'll be more careful. That's why I told you to be careful before climbing the crack!" + +The dog thanked the cat and they both agreed that accidents can happen, even with the best of intentions. +Andy and his mom went for a walk. The sky was a big, blue dome, and the ground was covered in colorful flowers. Andy wanted to pick one up, but his mother said no. But then he saw a flower on his left, and he couldn't resist. + +Andy observed the flower. It was so colorful! He picked it up carefully, and ran back to show his mom. + +But his mom was angry. She said it was a bad idea to pick the flower, and that it needed to stay on the ground. She told him to put it back, but Andy refused. + +Mommy asked, "What should I do with you?" + +Andy didn't know, so he stayed in one spot. Mommy let out a sigh before she said, "Okay, fine. You can keep the flower. But you have to be more careful next time." + +As Andy and his mom started walking again, his mom stumbled and fell. He looked back to check on her, and saw that she was lying on the ground. He ran to her side and could see that she was hurt. + +Andy felt terrible. He had disobeyed his mom, and she was now injured. He had wanted a colorful flower, but it led to a bad ending. +Once, there was a jolly girl called Sarah. She wanted to watch something new, so she went to the video store to borrow a movie. + +But when Sarah got there, she saw something else. It was a video! She couldn't believe it, and she wanted to watch it very much. + +"Can I please take it?" Sarah asked the shopkeeper. + +But the shopkeeper shook her head. "No, child," she said, "that video is very expensive and it must be paid for. You can't steal it." + +Sarah frowned, but then she remembered she had some money in her pocket. She smiled and happily paid for the video. Then she happily skipped home and watched the new video. +Once upon a time, there was a tall kid who had hurt his knee while playing with his friends. He felt very sad and upset, so he ran to find his mom. When he found her, he said "Mommy, my knee hurts". + +His mom replied, "Let's find a way to help heal it, sweetheart." + +The tall kid thought for a moment and said, "Maybe if I put a band-aid on it, like my friends did, it will help it heal." + +So his mom put a band-aid on the kid's hurt knee. + +Soon the tall kid's knee healed up just fine. + +The tall kid learned a valuable lesson that day: no matter how bad something may seem at first, if we find the right way to fix it, we can heal it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Grace was three years old, and she was always very curious. One day, she wanted to explore a new place. + +Grace decided to enter a small cave. After walking for a few minutes, she arrived at the cave entrance. The cave was dark and dingy and smelled like fish. Inside, the walls were wet and slimy. + +Excitedly, Grace started to explore further into the cave. Suddenly, she saw something strange, it was shiny and grey. She moved closer to get a better look and was surprised to discover it was an oyster! + +Grace bent down and cautiously opened the oyster. Inside, she found a very messy pearl. She was delighted with her discovery and put the pearl in her pocket. + +On her way out, the cave echoed with voices. Grace could not believe it, she heard someone else in the cave. She hid behind a big rock and waited. Out of the darkness entered a friendly old man who was looking for oysters too. + +"Hello, little one," he said. "What are you doing here?†+ +Grace smiled and held out the pearl she had found. "Look what I found!" + +The old man sparkled with delight. "My, this is a lovely pearl! You have found quite the treasure." + +Grace thanked him and continued on her journey, +Once upon a time, there was a bowl. It was a big, round bowl and it was made of shiny silver. The bowl was so big it could hold lots of things. + +Today, the bowl was going to be put to use. Mommy got some yummy things from the cupboard and put them in the bowl. She put a banana, an apple, and a handful of nuts. Then she gave the bowl to her little boy. + +The little boy was so happy. He sat down and had a snack. He ate the apple and the banana and he cracked the nuts with his fingers. He could smell the sweet smell of the fruit as he ate. + +The little boy was feeling very calm. He looked into the bowl, smiled, and said thank you to Mommy. It was a good snack and he enjoyed it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish called Tim. Every day, Tim liked to dive in the deep sea even though it was dangerous for fish his size. + +One day, Tim spotted a big fish. He thought, "I want to show the big fish how brave I am." So, he dove right past the big fish. + +The big fish said, "Slow down, little fish. It is dangerous to be so foolish out here." But Tim ignored the advice and kept diving. + +Suddenly, Tim was surrounded by a lot of loud noises. He felt very scared and wanted to run away, but he could not find a way out. + +The big fish noticed Tim's scared face. He said gently, "If you want a quiet place, you must be patient and wait. Let me help you find one." + +Tim remembered the big fish's advice and waited. Then, he heard a peaceful sound of bubbles. He followed the bubbles until he reached a quiet area. + +Tim learnt a valuable lesson - it is important to be patient and use your wisdom instead of being foolish and diving recklessly into danger. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She lived in a house near the woods, and her favorite thing in the world was to explore them. Every morning, she would wake in her cozy bed, and the first thing she would do was explore the woods. + +One morning, when the little girl woke, she saw something amazing. Just outside her window, high in the tree, was a beautiful fairy! The fairy was tiny and its wings were glittering in the light. The little girl was so excited, she quickly ran outside to get a better look. + +As the little girl crept closer, the fairy opened its eyes. "What are you doing here," it said. The little girl gasped. She knew she wasn't supposed to be in the woods, and so she ran away as fast as her legs would carry her. + +But the fairy was angry. It followed the girl, flying high above her. When the little girl reached her yard, the fairy flew down and used its wand to cast a spell. In an instant, the little girl was turned into a rabbit! + +The fairy flew away, leaving the little girl forever changed. She was now a rabbit and would have to stay that way. The little girl never again explored the woods, and her story served as a warning to all who entered. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked playing in the park. One day, he saw something very scary. It was a soldier wearing a big helmet and a serious face. + +The little boy was so scared that he screamed out loud. The soldier started to run towards him. He was scared, so he ran away as fast as he could. + +The little boy found himself in a corner, surrounded by a fence. He screamed out loud and tried to run away, but he couldn't. The soldier had gotten too close. The little boy was very scared. + +The soldier was very serious and said, “Don’t ever play in the park again. It’s too dangerous.†+ +The moral of this story is that it’s important to be careful and always listen to warnings. Listen to the grown-ups when they tell you to stay safe. +Once upon a time, a little girl called Lisa was walking around her neighbourhood on a beautiful morning. She saw a strange and disgusting creature that looked like a giant spider! She was scared and quickly ran away to find her parents. When she told her parents about the creature, they calmed her down and said, "It's just a harmless daddy-long-legs." + +So Lisa and her parents went back to where she saw it and there it was. Her parents said "Welcome, daddy-long-legs! Are you ready for a morning adventure?". Lisa asked if she could join in and her parents allowed her. + +The three of them had a lot of fun together and the morning seemed to fly by. When Lisa saw the time, she was very surprised that the morning was over. She then said goodbye to the daddy-long-legs and made her way back home. + +Even though the creature was quite disgusting, Lisa was glad she had enjoyed her adventure with her parents. +Once upon a time there was a space. In this space there lived a little girl named Cindy. She was only three years old and she loved exploring her world. + +One day, as she looked up at the sky, Cindy saw a bright light. She started to run towards it and soon she reached a door. Cindy opened the door and went inside. + +Suddenly, a loud voice said, "Cindy! Stop! I must warn you about the danger inside this room. It is not safe for you here!" + +Cindy became very scared and felt very helpless. She wanted to leave, but the door was gone! + +"Please help me," she said to the voice. + +The voice said, "Cindy, you can leave by going through the window. Now be very careful and take care of yourself." + +Cindy was so relieved to hear this. She quickly climbed out of the window and ran back home. From that day forward, Cindy remembered to always listen to the voices that warned her of danger. +John was organizing his toys in the playroom, when he noticed a little caterpillar crawling around him. He stared at it intently and said "oh, hi little caterpillar!" The caterpillar stopped and looked up at John. Suddenly, a mischievous idea popped into John's head. He thought it would be fun to give the caterpillar a makeover. He gathered some healthy new clothes for the caterpillar and grabbed some shoes for it. + +John was about to put the clothes and shoes on the caterpillar, when it spoke up. It said, "No thank you! I like being a caterpillar! I don't want to wear clothes!" John was taken aback. He hadn't expected the caterpillar to say anything. Looking at the caterpillar, he replied "But dressing up is fun! I want to show everyone how well I organized your clothes". + +The caterpillar looked at John with a steadfast gaze and said "I understand, John, but I'd rather be the way I am. Clothes aren't necessary for me". John looked into the caterpillar's eyes and realized it was right. He smiled and placed the clothes and shoes back. He said, "Alright, caterpillar, you can stay as you are". + +The caterpillar smiled back and said, "Thanks John! Let's go explore the garden together". And they did just that. John and the caterpillar spent their afternoon enjoying the garden, +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She was honest and always told the truth. +One day, Emma went outside to play in the garden. As soon as she went outside, Emma saw a spider. + +She screamed, "What is that?" +Her mom came out to see what was happening. + +"It's just a spider," her mom said. + +"But it's so big! Please make it go away!" Emma complained. + +Her mom smiled and said that spiders were a part of nature, so it was okay for them to stay. + +"But I don't want it here," Emma said. + +Her mom explained that it was important for us to accept nature and not complain about it. Emma nodded and went back to playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who wanted to be a princess more than anything else. Every day she would dress up in her pretty dress and her favorite shiny shoes that had a silly hill. She giggled when she walked. + +One day, Lucy was dancing with her shiny shoes when she heard a voice say, "Lucy! Why don't you weigh your heels?" + +Lucy looked around in confusion, then saw an old grandmother standing near her. She asked the old woman, "What do you mean by weigh my heels?" + +The old woman smiled and said, "If you weigh your heels, it will make your pretty shoes last longer." + +So Lucy decided to weigh her heels, and she was surprised that it felt really good. She felt the weight of her heels grounding her feet to the floor and it felt like she was walking with more strength and balance. + +Lucy kept weighing her heels and soon she noticed that she could walk better when she was wearing her weighty shoes than when she wore the bad old ones. It seemed the old woman's words were true. + +And from that day on, Lucy skipped and danced with confidence in her princely shoes – knowing that she had taken an important step towards finding her own happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Donny and Mary. Mary loved to explore, so one day she went on an adventure. She began walking down the street when she saw an enormous copper balloon. She was so excited! + +Donny called out, “Wait! Don’t touch it.†+ +Mary stopped and said to Donny, “Why not?†+ +Donny replied, “Because it doesn’t belong to us. If we take it, we’ll get in trouble.†+ +So instead of taking it, Mary decided to do something else. She asked Donny, “Can I write a message to send with the balloon?†+ +Donny smiled and said, “Of course. We can send a message that will be seen by people all over.†+ +So Mary wrote a message saying how much she loved her neighborhood and all her friends. She tied it to the enormous copper balloon and let it go. + +The moral of the story is that you should always do the right thing by not taking something that doesn't belong to you and sending love and kindness instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was happy and ready for the day. She opened the door to her room and looked around. She saw a brush on the floor. She picked it up and smiled. + +She opened the closet door and took out what she needed. She got dressed and then took the brush. She brushed her hair so it was smooth and beautiful. + +Finally, the little girl was ready. She opened the door to her room, ready to start her day. She felt happy and excited for the fun she would have. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful boy. He always felt scared and worried. He wanted to feel brave, but he wasn't sure how. + +One day, the boy heard a ringing. He followed the sound and saw a big bell. He was scared, but he was also curious. He wanted to know what would happen if he rang the bell. + +He reached up and pulled on the rope. The bell made a loud ringing sound. All of a sudden, the ground started to shake. The boy was frightened. He wanted to run away but his feet felt like they were in cold cement. + +A giant hand came out of the sky and grabbed the boy. It took him to the top of a tall mountain. The giant hand said it was time for a test. The boy didn't know what a test was, but he felt very scared. He was afraid of what would happen if he failed. + +The giant hand said he only had to answer one question. He was so scared, but he knew he had to face his fear. With trembling hands, he answered the question correctly. The giant hand smiled and said he had passed the test. He had been brave enough to face his fear. + +The boy was so happy. He knew he didn't need to be scared anymore. From that day on, he would always remember what he could do when he was brave. +One day, Pippa was walking through the park. Suddenly, she saw something very special. She saw a mug flying across the sky! She had never seen anything like it. +Pippa was so excited, she wanted to fly too! She stretched out her arms and started to flutter them like wings. But nothing happened. + +Suddenly, Pippa saw two busy birds. They were pecking around in the grass and were very busy looking for food. Pippa watched them and wondered if they could help. She waved to them and said "Excuse me, can you help me fly too?" + +The two birds flew over to Pippa. They showed her how to flap her arms and move her legs so that she could soar through the sky like they could. Pippa was so happy! She thanked them and said goodbye. + +Pippa flew around the park all day and had so much fun. Whenever she saw the mug flying, she waved to it and said hello. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy pond. In the middle of the pond, there was a small island. On the island, there was a beautiful cottage. + +One day, two friends came to visit the cottage, Dan and Beth. As they were walking around, they discovered a secret door. + +"What's behind the door?" asked Beth. + +"Let's find out!" answered Dan. + +They opened the door and stepped inside. They were amazed to find lots of jewels and coins! + +"Wow!" gasped Beth. "We're so wealthy now!" + +The two friends stayed and explored the room until the sun began to set. They knew it was time to end their adventure. + +So the two friends gave each other a hug and waved goodbye. They left the island, taking their new wealth with them. They were so happy that their adventure ended in a wealthy pond! +John was busy playing in the garden with his toys. He had his tent set up in the middle of the garden and he was pretending to be a knight defending it. Suddenly, he saw something moving out of the corner of his eye. John stopped playing and looked closer. He saw a mouse come out of a bush and start to examine the tent. + +John was curious, so he quickly tip-toed towards the mouse. As he got closer he saw that the mouse had a sad expression on its face. John realised it must have something wrong and he felt a bit sorry for the little creature. + +John carefully reached out to the mouse. He said softly "Hey there, my name's John. Are you alright? Can I help you?". The mouse looked at John and John saw it's sad eyes. It squeaked a bit before speaking. + +The mouse said: "I'm sorry, but I'm lost and I can't find my way home. I was hoping I could find shelter in your tent, but I'm not sure if you would allow it". + +John felt really sorry for the mouse and said that it could stay in his tent if it wanted. The mouse was grateful and thanked John before settling into the tent. Watching the happy mouse, John smiled and knew that everything would be alright. +Once upon a time, two friends, John and Jane, were sitting in a deep green field. The sun was shining brightly above them, and they were feeling cheerful. + +John suggested that they play a game. He said, "Let's stretch our arms and touch the clouds." Jane smiled and agreed. + +Suddenly, a plate of popcorn appeared right in the middle of the field. The friends were so surprised that they both said, "Wow!" + +John picked up the plate of popcorn, and he said to Jane: "Let's stretch up really high and see if we can reach the sky so we can share this popcorn with the birds!" + +Jane nodded and agreed. The two friends put their arms up and stretched as deep as they could. They laughed as the popcorn floated up into the air. The birds enjoyed their snack, and John and Jane happily watched them eating. +Once upon a time there was a helpless little bunny named Bob. He was sitting in a carrot patch, feeling very sorry for himself. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the nearby woods. It was a spinning noise! + +He hopped over to a tree and peered through the leaves. Through the leaves he saw something that he had never seen before: a spinning car. It had big spinning metal wheels and a tall spinning antenna. + +Bob was amazed and hopped closer to the car. Suddenly, a voice shouted out: "Get away from there, little bunny!" Startled, Bob hopped away quickly. + +"That was a close one," he said to himself. Bob had been so mesmerized by the spinning car he had almost forgotten how helpless he was. But now he knew that he should stay far away from spinning things. + +He hopped away, an with a final thought of the spinning car. He hopped back to his carrot patch to enjoy a nice snack of carrots. The End. +Once upon a time there was a tree in the middle of a meadow. It had been there for a very long time, growing bigger and bigger. One day, the tree began to move. The meadow felt worried. + +The meadow animals gathered around the tree. "Why do you move?" asked the rabbit. The tree just kept on moving, inching closer and closer to the little stream. + +The stream creatures were very scared. "Please don't come closer," said the fish. But the tree kept on moving, slowly getting nearer and nearer to the stream. + +"No! Please don't take away our home," said the fish. But it was too late. The next day, the tree had blocked up the stream. All the animals were sad because they had no way of getting water. + +The animals all realised that being selfish can be dangerous. In the end, they all worked together to find ways to get the tree out of the stream. The meadow taught them a valuable lesson: when faced with difficult times, it’s better to work together rather than act selfishly. +The sun was setting, and the sky was turning a beautiful shade of orange. Jake was heading home from school and he was very eager to get there. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from an old abandoned house. He stopped in his tracks, wondering what the sound was. + +Suddenly, he heard a small voice calling out, "Help! Someone please help me!" Jake was scared but he was brave and eager to help. He follow the voice, opened the door and saw a puppy in a corner, whimpering and scared. + +Jake raised his voice and said, "It's okay little pup, I'm here to help." He slowly approached, and the pup paused for a moment and then ran into his arms. + +Jake couldn't turn his back on the pup and he knew he had to do something. He ran back home and told his dad the story. His dad put his arm around his son and said, "You are a true hero, Jake. You have a brave and kind heart." + +Jake smiled and felt proud to have been an eager hero. He knew that he had done something special and he knew his pup was in safe hands. +One hot day, two children named Sam and Lucy were walking together in the park. + +Sam said, "I see a beautiful lizard. Let's pour some water on it." + +Lucy said, "Yes, that's a good idea." They both took out their water bottles and started to carefully pour the water on the lizard. + +The beautiful lizard quickly came alive and began jumping around in the sun. Sam and Lucy laughed and watched as the lizard ran around. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was an ice cream truck! + +The lizard also heard the noise and scampered away. + +Sam and Lucy chased after it, but it was gone. + +Sam said, "That was a fun adventure. Let's go get some ice cream!" + +Lucy said, "That's a great idea!" + +They both laughed and skipped off to get their ice cream. +One night, Daddy was outside in the garden playing with Sarah. Suddenly, there was a loud boom! Sarah was scared and started to cry. + +"What was that noise?" Sarah asked. Daddy looked around then smiled. + +"That was a firework," Daddy said. "They're often used when we want to celebrate special occasions. Do you want to see some more?" + +Sarah shook her head, still trembling with fear. "No, daddy," she said. + +Daddy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, firework can't hurt you. But they can scare you. So you have to be careful. Do you understand?" + +Sarah nodded and Daddy said, "Let's go and have something to eat. You look hungry!" + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be careful with firework because they can make you very scared. +Simon had been playing in the park all morning when he noticed a large kite soaring high above. He couldn't believe his eyes and began to shout with excitement. He couldn't wait to try and reach it. The kite began to move in zigzag patterns through the sky. + +Simon chased after it, running as fast as his little legs could carry him. But the kite always stayed just out of reach. He kept trying, but he just couldn't get close enough. + +But then he remembered something his grandma had said to him. She said to be patient and wait for the right moment. + +So Simon stopped and waited, looking for the perfect chance. And sure enough, after a little while, the kite made a sharp turn towards him. With one big shout of joy, he jumped up and reached out his hands. + +Just in time, he caught the kite and held it tight! He had done it! He had chased and caught the kite, all on his own. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Gia. She was only three years old. Gia loved gifts and was very excited when she received one from her grandma. Her gift was a box with a shiny ribbon around it. Gia opened the box and there was a sweet inside. She couldn't wait to taste it, but it was terribly bitter. Gia was confused, she had never tasted anything so bitter before. She started to cry, thinking that she had done something wrong. But her grandma told her that it was meant to be like that. Gia might not have liked the taste of the sweet, but it reminded her to remain strong in tough times. She cherished the sweet and kept it with her always to remember that she can still be brave and strong when things get difficult. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved exploring the world around her. One day, Lily was walking around in the park when she saw something rare—an invitation stuck to a tree. She sneezed before picking up the paper and looking at it. + +The invitation was for a fancy tea party, and it said everyone was invited. Lily smiled and showed the invitation to her mom. + +“Can we go? Please?†Lily pleaded. + +Her mom laughed. “Well, this is a very special invitation, because it’s very rare. So yes, we can go!†+ +Lily jumped up and down with excitement. She ran off to tell all her friends, and they all went to the tea party together. + +At the end of the day, their bellies were full of delicious food and they said goodbye to all their new friends. Lily was very happy, because the tea party had been so much fun! +Once there was a little bird, living in a hedge. Every day, all of the birds around her gathered to hear her sweet singing. She sang all kinds of wonderful songs for the other birds, and they would all make a joyful noise when she sang. + +But one day, the little bird was feeling jealous. She saw that some birds had fancy feathers, or could fly up high. She wanted to have those things too. + +So the little bird decided to sing a special song. She sang and sang until she felt brave enough to leave her hedge. She flew up high in the sky, and all of the other birds looked up. They saw how beautiful the little bird was, and were so proud of her. + +The little bird was so happy to show everyone what she could do. She had found the courage to fly, and it made her feel so special. From then on, the other birds followed her lead and sang with her. They all felt so joyous that they could sing in the sky together. +Jack and his mom were walking by the beach. Jack loved exploring places and looking at the different things there. He saw a small fisherman boat. + +Jack ran towards it excitedly, asking his mom if he could go inside. She smiled and said yes. + +Jack got inside the boat and started to explore. He noticed something strange under the seat - a small box. He tried to open it, but it was locked. + +Jack asked his mom to help him unlock it. He watched as she searched around the boat until she found an old, broken key. She unlocked the box and Jack opened it. Inside, he found lots of treasures! + +Jack cheered in excitement. He thanked his mom for helping him unlock the box and they both laughed. +Judy was a brave little girl. One day she was walking through a dangerous forest. She touched some trees and smelled the flowers. Then she saw something that made her feel scared. It was a judge. The judge had a long black coat and a big hat. Judy was afraid to touch the judge, but she wanted to know what it was. + +Suddenly the judge started to move. It waved its arms and Judy stayed very still. She was scared the judge might be dangerous. So she ran away as fast as she could. But the judge still followed her. + +She kept running until she found a big rock. She climbed the rock and looked back. The judge had stopped following her. Judy was so relieved and she hugged the rock. From then on she knew that taking risks could be dangerous, but sometimes they can be worth it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abigail. She was only three years old. One day, Abigail’s mum asked her to help tidy the house. She was so stubborn and she didn’t want to do it. As she was about to run away, her mum said, “Let’s have a race. The first one to zip around the garden three times will win!†Abigail was so excited and started to zip around as fast as she could! + +Meanwhile, her mum was tidying the house and making sure Abigail was safe. When Abigail finished zipping around the garden, she was very tired. She saw her mum carrying lots of waste to the bin. Abigail realised that it was important to tidy the house too. She started to help her mum and together they tidied the house. + +Abigail learnt that being stubborn and not helping around the house was a waste of time. Always be helpful and kind! +One day, a boy named Jack decided to go to a zoo. He heard it was a great place to have fun! He was so excited to go, so he asked his mom for a ticket. His mom said yes, and gave him a ticket. + +But when Jack got to the zoo, he saw something silly. All around the zoo, people were shouting and jumping around. He heard they were trying to win tickets to a new park! He thought he wanted to try it too. + +So Jack joined in and started shouting and jumping around. He was having lots of fun with the other kids, but he soon realized it was getting him nowhere. Eventually, Jack got tired and gave up. + +When he got home that night, his mother asked him what he had learned. Jack said, "I learned that sometimes it's silly to chase something, when there are better ways to get it." His mother nodded in agreement and said, "That's a great lesson, Jack. Always remember it!" +Jenny was shopping at her favorite grocery store. Everything she put in her cart made her so happy! She kept tasting things like different fruits and vegetables. + +While in the aisle, Jenny heard a loud sound. It was a big, red truck parked in front of the store. Inside the truck was a big, furry dog. Jenny thought the dog looked so cute! + +Jenny immediately walked towards the truck. She wanted to meet the dog. But when she opened the window of the truck, the dog started to bark! Jenny was getting frustrated. + +So Jenny started to yell at the dog. She wanted the dog to be quiet. But the dog was too scared and wouldn't quiet down. + +Just then, the store security came running. He told Jenny to leave the store immediately. Jenny was so upset. She wanted to stay at the grocery store, but she had no choice but to leave. She felt really frustrated and wanted to stay and play with the dog. +Once there was a girl called Molly. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Molly stepped out of her home and noticed a train. She was excited and wanted to take a ride. + +Molly stepped up to the train and looked around. It was a modest train with only a few people inside. Molly waved goodbye to her mom and stepped onto the train. + +The train journey was exciting. Molly watched as the train went through small towns and crossed bridges. Soon they arrived at their destination. + +Molly stepped off the train and felt adventurous. She said goodbye to the kind people who had helped her and stepped back into her home. + +That night, Molly went to bed and dreamt of her journey on the modest train. +One day, a little girl went to the hospital with her mommy. She saw a nurse passing by down the hall. The nurse was wearing a white dress and the little girl was so excited. + +"Mommy, look at that nurse passing by. Is she going to give me a hug?" the little girl asked. + +Her mommy smiled, giving a knowing look. “No, honey, that’s not why the nurse is here. She’s here to be with a very special person.†+ +The little girl frowned and said, “I want to meet the special person, too!†+ +Her mommy put her hand on the little girl’s shoulder and said, “I’m sorry, honey, but that’s not possible. That person is already dead.†+ +The little girl opened her eyes wide, not understanding what her mommy was saying. She silently watched as the nurse continued to pass by in the hallway. She knew that the special person was important, even though she couldn’t meet him or her. + +The little girl placed her hand in her mommy’s and whispered, “I’m so sorry.†+Once upon a time there was a crocodile who lived near a river. The crocodile was very healthy. He would sunbathe on the banks and eat delicious fish. + +One day, the crocodile saw something burning in the water. He wondered what it was. He slowly crept closer to have a look. + +The crocodile moved closer until he could see smoke and flames. He backed away quickly as he was scared of getting burned. He watched as the fire moved dangerously fast along the water. + +The crocodile stayed away from the water and watched carefully until the fire was gone. He was happy because he had stayed safe from the burning. The crocodile was very relieved. He was carefully and he stayed healthy. +Once upon a time there lived a sweet three-year-old girl with long dark hair. She loved nothing more than to dress up in fancy clothes and wear her crown every day. But one day she decided to try something different. + +She looked around for an outfit that she could wear for the day and saw a beautiful white dress hanging on the wall. She got up and reached out to take it off the hook. + +Her mom saw her and said, “No, sweetheart, that dress is too fancy.†+ +The little girl felt anxious and didn't understand why she couldn't wear the pretty dress. + +“Why can't I wear it?â€, she asked her mom. + +Her mom knelt down and said, “Being fancy isn't the only way to be beautiful. Sometimes a simple outfit is the best choice for any day.†+ +The little girl looked around the room and noticed a simple pink dress hanging on the table. She pulled it off the hanger and put it on. She smiled and said, “I love this one!†+ +The moral of this story is that being fancy isn't always the best choice. Sometimes it's better to stay comfortable and dress in a way that expresses who you are. +Tim saw a red box. He wanted to open it, but he could not. He saw a big question mark on the box and wanted to mix it with something. + +So Tim decided to mix the red box with his toy blocks. He started to mix them and soon the red box opened. + +Tim was excited! He saw many toys inside that he had always wanted. He squealed in delight and immediately reached to take them out. + +But before Tim could take the toys, a voice shouted, "No!" It was his mom. She said, "Tim, what have you done? You mixed up the red box and now all of your toys are broken!" + +Tim was sad. He started to cry. He knew he would never get to play with the toys he wanted. They were totally mixed up and ruined. +Beth was a little girl who loved playing in the garden with the sunshine and the birds singing. One day, she heard a voice calling her. She looked around and saw a friendly fairy. + +"Beth," said the fairy, "I'm here to tell you something. Come closer and I'll tell you a secret." + +Beth came closer and the fairy said, "Tonight, you will be having a special dinner. It'll be very fine." + +Beth was excited and she ran to tell her mom and dad. They asked her where she got the news, but Beth could only say that a special fairy told her. They were a bit skeptical but soon the dinner time came. + +Beth and her family were surprised when they saw what greeted them. The table was covered with flower petals and the food was so delicious. It was the most fine dinner they ever had! + +Beth smiled, knowing that tonight was going to be special. She couldn't wait to tell her special fairy that her dinner was just as fine as she said it would be. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Sarah. She loved to play with her toys and was curious about everything around her. + +One day, Sarah was playing with her dolls and she noticed a large zero painted on the wall. She asked her mom, "What is that mark?" + +Her mom explained, "That is a zero, which means nothing or no one." Sarah looked a bit confused, so her mom then asked, "Do you have any toys that have a zero on them?" + +Sarah ran over to her toy box and started searching through it. After a few minutes, she returned with a toy that had a zero on it. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is great! This is how we mark something to mean nothing." Sarah nodded her head, feeling proud of her discovery. She had learned something new! + +Sarah went back to playing with her dolls, feeling a little bit wiser and a little bit sweeter. +Bob was impatient. He wanted to fix the broken toy, but he couldn't figure out the right way. He kept trying, but nothing worked. + +The mama said, “Bob, this is poison. You mustn’t touch it." + +But Bob was still impatient. He wanted to fix the toy. So he thought for a moment and then he had an idea. + +He quickly got some tape and put a big piece around the poison. Now it was safe and Bob could play again! He was so happy! + +His mom was so proud that he figured out a way to fix it, and be safe. She said, “Good job Bob!†+One day, two friends, Thomas and Mary, were walking together. Mary was in her new shoes and wasn't used to it yet. As she was walking, she stumbled, but Thomas was there to help her up. + +Thomas said, "Don't worry, Mary. With new shoes, it takes a bit of time to get used to them. Let's have a snack, that'll make you feel better." + +Mary smiled and they went to get some popcorn. Thomas and Mary shared the popcorn, and while they were eating, Thomas said, "This is a reminder that you should always take your time and not be in a rush. This will help you to be careful and not stumble." + +Mary nodded in agreement. She realised it was a lesson she will remember forever. Thomas and Mary hugged each other, finished the popcorn and continue their walk. +Once upon a time there was a cute little princess. She loved to go for walks through the forest and one day she heard a story coming from the trees. The story was about a royal struggling with a problem. So, the little princess decided to go and help the royal. + +She came up to the royal and asked what was wrong. He was feeling very sad and so the princess decided to cheer him up. She started to tell him a funny story and the royal started to laugh and smile. + +Once he was feeling better, the little princess asked the royal if there was anything she could do to help him with his problem. The royal nodded and said, “Yes, please. If you could just thank your family and friends for their help, I think it would make a huge difference.†+ +The princess thanked the royal for his advice and then rushed home. She thanked her family and friends for always being there for her. She realized that it was important to express her appreciation for all the help that she had been given. + +The little princess was glad that she had listened to the royal's story because it gave her a new appreciation for the help of others. She also learned the importance of expressing her gratitude to those who had been kind to her, and this lesson has stayed with her until this day. +Once there was a little boy named Max who liked to explore the world around him. He especially loved playing in the garden. + +One day, Max decided that he wanted to find the biggest root in the garden. With his trowel in hand, he set off on his mission. + +Max dug and dug until his little fingers were sore. But he never found that special root. + +Finally, his mom saw him digging. "Max, it's getting late," she said. "Time to come inside! We'll look for the root again tomorrow." + +Max was disobedient and wanted to keep digging. But he also wanted to be obedient to his mom. He didn't know what to do. + +After some thought, Max decided to do what his mom said and go inside. He knew that being obedient was the right choice and he will look for the root again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom liked to build things out of blocks. One day, Tom decided to build a very special structure. He began stacking the blocks in a tall tower. He made sure each level was tight and sturdy. + +Tom worked hard for hours until his structure was almost finished. He was very proud of it. + +Suddenly, Tom heard his mom's voice. + +"Tom, time to come inside," she said. + +Tom looked up at his structure and sighed. He wanted to keep going, but he had to follow his mom's rules. + +Tom reluctantly said goodbye to his structure. He placed his hands flat on it and whispered, "I promise to come back and finish you tomorrow." + +The next day, Tom ran to the backyard to find his cherished structure. To his surprise, overnight it had become a strong and tall castle. Tom laughed in delight and carefully climbed up the stairs. + +He looked around in wonder and shouted, "It feels so tight to be the king of my castle!" +"Let's go!" said Jack. He and his friend Sarah were about to go on a big adventure. + +Jack had an idea. "Let's bring my diary!" he said. "We can record all of our travels!" + +Sarah was confused. "What is a diary?" she asked. + +Jack explained, "It records all sorts of things. First I have to write down what happens, then I add my original drawings!" + +Sarah thought this was a great idea. She said, "Let's go and have fun travelling!" + +They went to the beach, the mountain, and the park. With every new place they went to, Jack scribbled in his diary, while Sarah drew her own pictures. + +At the end of the day, they had filled Jack's diary with so many wonderful stories and pictures. And so began Jack and Sarah's very original travels. +Once upon a time there was a very happy penguin. He was always smiling and being very friendly to everyone he met. One day, a new penguin arrived at the ice. She was very ignorant and didn't know what the birds were saying or what to do. + +The happy penguin noticed this and quickly smiled at her. He said "Hello! I'm a friendly penguin, what is your name?" + +The new penguin was quite shocked at the nice greeting. She replied "My name is Gloria, what is your name?" + +The happy penguin smiled again and said "My name is Snowy." Snowy then showed Gloria all around the ice, helping her to feel welcome. + +At the end of the day, Gloria and Snowy were the best of friends. They smiled at each other like old pals and Gloria no longer felt ignorant. Instead she felt safe and happy in this new place she was in. +Once there was a tired child. They wanted to do something fun, but were too tired to make up a game. Suddenly, the child had an idea. They jumped up and found three big pieces of paper. + +The child then grabbed some markers and began to draw on the paper. Very soon, the three pieces of paper were full of drawings! The child was so proud of their work. + +The child was almost done. All that was left to do was to glue the three pieces of paper together. When they were finished, they had a long, colourful picture! + +The child stepped back and smiled, feeling very proud of their work. They had completed their project. +Jimmy was walking down the street when he noticed something disgusting. It was a big pile of ice. He decided he had to repair it. + +He went up to the ice and began to break it up using his hands. "That's not going to work," said a nearby voice. + +Jimmy turned to see his friend Dylan. "How can I repair it?" he asked. + +"If you have a shovel, you can scoop all the pieces into a container," Dylan suggested. + +So Jimmy rushed home and got a shovel. He quickly started scooping all the pieces of ice into his container, and soon the pile was gone. + +He had successfully repaired the ice pile. He was so proud of himself! +Once there was a bear who wanted to find the biggest house. He looked far and wide but he could not find the perfect house. + +One day, while he was walking, the bear saw a house at the top of the hill and he knew right away that it was exactly what he was looking for! He went closer and he saw that it was the biggest house he had ever seen. + +The bear got very excited, but then a fox appeared and said to the bear, “That’s my house! You can’t have it!†+ +The bear asked the fox, “Can I just see it from here? I promise I won’t go inside." + +The fox was very jealous and she said, “No, no!†She pointed her paw at the bear and told him that he could not go near the house. + +The bear was disappointed but he respected the fox’s wishes. He said goodbye to the fox, wished her the best, and walked away. +One day, Jimmy and his mom went for a walk outside. The sky was blue and the sun was shining as they walked. They held hands as they admired the beautiful scenery. + +Jimmy saw a strip of grass in the distance. He tugged on his mom's hand and said, “Mom, look!†His mom smiled and replied, “Yes, Jimmy, that’s a strip of grass. Isn’t it peaceful?†+ +Jimmy nodded and said, “Yes, it’s beautiful.†He looked at the strip of grass and admired the peace and calm of the area. The birds were chirping and the wind was rippling the grass. + +Jimmy and his mom kept walking, admiring the strip of grass from a distance. It was the most peaceful place Jimmy had ever seen. He was glad he could share this experience with his mom. +Dawn and Joe were on stage. They felt so excited to be performing their act. Dawn had on a bright costume and she twirled gracefully while Joe tossed balls in the air with ease. + +Suddenly Dawn stopped twirling and said, “Joe! I have an idea.†+ +Joe replied, “What is it?†+ +“Let’s try the spicy move!†Dawn said. + +Joe nodded and they started to practice. They did the move over and over until their act was perfect. + +Finally, the moment arrived. Dawn and Joe were ready to perform. They sprang into the spicy move and spun around the stage several times. The crowd applauded. Just when it seemed like the show was over, Dawn and Joe raised their arms together, ready to strike the stage. The audience let out a loud cheer as the curtains closed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to sail far away, so she got a boat made of wood and set off on her journey. + +One day, Lily encountered an unexpected problem. Her boat had gotten stuck because of some rocks in her way. She felt very helpless as she had no tools to get herself out. + +Just then, she noticed a pair of scissors floating in the water beside her boat. She was so excited and quickly grabbed them. + +Lily used the scissors to cut the ropes that had gotten tangled in the rocks and she could sail away. + +"Yay!", shouted Lily, " I am free." +She was so relieved and smiled with happiness. + +And so, Lily was able to sail away on her journey with thanks to the scissors! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She was three years old. One night, Susie wished upon a star. She wanted a stuffed animal that she had seen in the store nearby. + +Susie's wish was granted the next day! She was excited to find the stuffed animal in the mail. + +However, the animal was missing one eye. Susie was miserable and started to cry. She called for her mommy to come help her. + +Sadly, her mommy couldn't fix the stuffed animal's eye. Susie had to keep it just the way it was. + +The moral of this story is that you can't always get what you want. It's important to be happy with what you already have, even if it's not exactly what you hoped for. +Once there was an old man named Ben. Ben was very tough and he loved to go for a jog every morning. One morning Ben decided to jog by a river. He was delighted to see some ducks. + +Ben stopped and said: "Good morning ducks! How are you today?" + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise. "What's that sound?" he thought. He looked around and saw a furious beaver. It was striking its tail on the rocks! + +Ben was surprised and a little frightened. He was ready to run away, when the beaver stopped. It said in a gruff voice: "Why did you wake me up?" + +Ben smiled and said: "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to say hello to the ducks". + +The beaver looked at Ben and said: "Well, next time be careful and don't bother me!" Then it swam away and Ben went for his jog. He felt a little bit scared, but he was also proud of himself for being so tough. +The sun was shining high above in the sky as Sophia stood at the bottom of the tree. She couldn't quite climb up it; the branches were too high. However, she was determined to reach the top. + +"I want to get up there," she said to herself. + +A gentle voice answered her +" That's ok, Sophia. Come and stand by the modern wall, I'll help you get up." + +Sonia looked around and saw an old grandfather with a loving smile on his face. He showed her a big branch that he had carefully placed against the modern wall. + +"Grab hold of this branch and I will lift it up," he said. + +Sophia took the branch, and the grandfather carefully lifted it up so that it was level with the highest branch in the tree. Sophia was able to use the branch to climb higher and higher until she reached the top of the tree. + +She cheered and thanked the old grandfather for his help. He nodded with a gentle smile and slowly walked away. + +Sophia settled in the tree, looking at the vast landscape from her high viewpoint. The sun was still shining bright in the sky and the modern wall was still standing below her. She had finally climbed the tree and was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She loved to mix things together. One day Emily got an idea. She wanted to mix something special. She took some ingredients from the kitchen and put them into a bowl. She stirred the mix with a spoon. + +When she was finished, Emily called her mom. She showed her the mix and it looked very special. Mom looked at Emily with a big smile on her face. She said, "Come, let's go outside and share this mix with everyone." + +Outside, Emily opened up her mix. People looked in awe at the sight of it. They had never seen something so special. Everyone wanted to try the mix and they loved it a lot! + +Emily was very happy. She knew that little mixes can be something very special. +Once there was a little boy who went for a walk in the rain. His mom told him to wear his raincoat, so he did. He had a great time, splashing in the puddles and jumping in the mud. + +Then he saw an old man with a funny mustache. He wanted to get a closer look, so he ran up to him. The old man had a big, wet mustache that was dripping with water. It was funny! The little boy laughed and the old man laughed too. + +The old man was kind and took the little boy to his home. They ate yummy cookies and the little boy drank some milk. Then it was time to go. The old man gave the little boy a big hug and said goodbye. + +The little boy walked home, happy with the adventure he had seen. He remembered the wet mustache and smiled. He was glad he listened to his mom and wore his raincoat. It had been a fun day! +Jack was very alert as he pushed the cart to the post office. He wanted to mail his letter to his grandma. + +When he got there, he ran with excitement to the mail counter. "Hello there, little man," said the mailman. "What can I help you with today?" + +Jack smiled and handed him the letter. "I want to mail this to my grandma." + +"No problem," said the mailman. He kindly gave Jack a stamp for the letter and helped him put it into the mailbox. + +"Have a great day," said the mailman. + +Jack waved goodbye and smiled. He was so happy that he had mailed his letter off to his grandma. He couldn't wait to get a reply! +Once upon a time, an ordinary bean fell out of an airplane and right in front of Andy. He was so excited he shouted “Let’s go and get it!†His mom said, “No way! It’s too dangerous.†But Andy gave his mom a big hug and asked “Please let me get it.†His mom smiled, lifted him up, and said, “Let’s go.†+ +Finally, Andy reached the bean and was happy to pick it up. He showed it to his mom and said, “It’s an ordinary bean!†His mom said, “That’s amazing! It came from the sky!†Andy smiled, hugged his mom and said, “We can keep it safe!†+ +The bean became a special treasure for the boy and his mom. Every day Andy would take out the bean, look at it and say, “Our bean came from the sky!†And his mom would reply with a smile, “Yes, something wonderful happened that day.†+ +What a beautiful story of love and adventure, with an ordinary bean at its centre! +Amy had a dream of winning the biggest race ever. She was so excited that she wanted to tell everyone, but she was also very frightened. She took a deep breath and knocked on her dad's door. + +"Come in," Dad said. + +Amy walked in and she said, "Dad, I had a dream about winning the biggest race ever!" + +Dad smiled and said, "That's great! But why are you so frightened?" + +Amy replied, "I'm worried that I won't win the race. I'm scared I won't make it." + +Dad hugged Amy and said, "It's ok, Amy. You can do it. I believe in you. Now go and follow your dream!" + +Amy smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad!" She was so excited and she knew she could win the race. Nothing was going to stop her. With renewed confidence, she was sure to win. +Once upon a time there was a mother and a daughter who were playing together in the garden. The daughter had her favourite toy, a big yellow duck. The mother grabbed her scissors and said to her daughter, "Let me zip this part off the duck, it looks a bit old". + +The little girl became very worried. She shouted with a sad voice, "No, mama, don't zip my duck!" But the mother didn't listen and she quickly sliced a part of the duck's feather off. + +The little girl was angry. She shouted, "That was bad, mama!" The mother felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, honey, I only wanted to make it look better". + +The little girl didn't say anything but she hugged her mother and forgave her. From that day on, the little girl was more careful and watched her mother and the scissors closely. +Jim was a 3 year old who loved tomatoes. Every night, he would wait for his dad to pull some tomatoes from the garden. One day, his dad went to the garden, but he ignored the tomatoes. Jim was very upset and asked his dad why he was ignoring the tomatoes. His dad said that the tomatoes were bitter, so he decided not to pick them. + +Jim was disappointed, but he still wanted his tomatoes. So he asked his dad what he should do. His dad told him that instead of picking the tomatoes from the garden, he could try growing them in a pot. He said that even if the tomatoes were bitter, Jim would be able to enjoy them. + +Jim got very excited and asked his dad to buy him a pot. His dad agreed and soon after, Jim planted the tomato seeds in the pot. Every day he watered his tomatoes and talked to them. + +Soon enough, the tomato plant grew and bore some beautiful tomatoes. Jim was so happy that he harvested all of the tomatoes and ate them. They were so sweet, not at all bitter like his dad said! Jim was so proud of himself and his tomato success, that he couldn't wait to tell his dad. +Once upon a time there was a big, comfortable reindeer. He was the biggest reindeer in the forest and he loved to run and play. + +One day, the reindeer was running and he stumbled upon a mysterious box. He opened the box and out came a magical mist. Suddenly, the reindeer started to shrink! + +"Oh no!", the reindeer said. "What's happening to me?!" + +But no matter how much he tried, he kept shrinking until he was the size of a mouse. + +The reindeer was no longer comfortable. He was scared and alone and he could not find his way home. The reindeer sadly died and was never seen again. +One day, Max saw a video and he was very glad. He asked Mommy, "Can I please watch the video?" Mommy said, "Yes, of course. But first, it's time for dinner." Max was disappointed, until Mommy said, "After dinner, we can watch the video together." Max was very glad. + +During dinner, Max talked about the video. He asked Mommy, "What do you think the video will be about?" Mommy said, "I don't know, but I am sure we will like it." Max was very excited. + +After dinner, they watched the video. It was a cartoon about animals living in the wild. They both laughed and smiled while they watched. When it was over, Mommy said, "Wasn't that fun?" Max nodded and said, "Yes, I am very glad we watched the video together." +Once upon a time there was a girl called Molly. She was 3 years old and loved to have fun. One day she decided to go exploring in the woods near her house. so she grabbed her little bag and headed out. + +When Molly reached the woods she was amazed by the colorful plants and trees. She walked around and saw lots of funny animals. Suddenly, she saw some equipment by a stream. She quickly ran over to it to take a closer look. + +Molly saw that the equipment was old and rusty. She tried to manage it, but it was too hard for her. Then she heard a voice behind her. + +It was a friendly old man. He smiled and said: "I can help you manage the equipment, if you like!" + +Molly was delighted and thanked the old man. He showed her how to manage the equipment and soon it was working again. Molly was so excited to be playing with the colorful equipment. She thanked the old man one more time and then went back home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Zack and he wanted to go to a new place. + +His dad said, "Zack, it's time to load the car. Let's go!" +Zack said, "Can we go to the clean park?" + +Dad said, "Yes, we can go to the clean park. We can have a picnic there!" + +So, they got in the car and loaded it up. They drove to the clean park. Once they arrived, they unpacked their picnic lunch and ate it together. They had so much fun playing together! + +When it was time to go, Dad said, "Remember, Zack: it's important to keep places clean. That way, we can all have fun when we come back to visit!" Zack nodded and promised he would remember. + +From then on, Zack loved visiting the clean park. Every time he went there, he tried to leave it cleaner than when he arrived. + +The end. +Two friends were walking near a park. One was happy and the other was sad. + +The happy friend said to the sad one, "What's wrong?" + +The sad one said, "I can't find any flowers to give my mom. She loves flowers." + +The happy friend said, "Let me help you. I can recommend a flower shop." + +So, they went to the flower shop, but the shop was closed. The happy friend said, "Don't worry. We can wait until it opens." + +The sad friend was patient and waited for a long time, but no one came to open the store. + +The sad friend was very disappointed and started to cry. He had tried to be so patient, but he would have to go without a flower for his mom. +Little Jack had a big day ahead of him. He wanted to go the beach and catch oysters. So he put on his most smart clothes; a brightly colored shirt and shorts. + +On his way to the beach, Jack picked up his friend Sarah. + +"Good morning Jack!", Sarah said. + +"Hey Sarah! I can't wait to get to the beach and catch some oysters," Jack replied. + +At the beach, Jack grabbed his bucket and started gathering oysters. But he was so excited to gather the oysters, he forgot to check the tide. + +The tide was coming in fast and Jack had to run to safety. As the tide came in, it took away all the oysters with it. + +Jack was so sad he had forgotten to check the tide. Sarah comforted him. + +"It's okay Jack, you will be smarter next time." + +Jack felt better after Sarah's kind words and decided to be more careful the next time he went oyster-hunting. +The sun was out, and the wind was blowing. A three year old girl, named Daisy, was outside with her dad. She saw something strange, a big stack of sand. + +“What is that Dad?†asked Daisy. + +“That is a big stack of sand! We were going to make a sandcastle,†replied Dad. + +“Yay! Can I help?†asked Daisy, excitedly. + +“Of course!†said Dad. + +Daisy and Dad started taking down the rough sand from the stack and making a nice, big pile. + +As soon as the pile was made, Daisy and Dad welcomed the sandcastle into existence. Daisy got busy building and moulding the sandcastle, placing pieces of shells and stones on it to make it look pretty. + +Soon the sandcastle was finished, and Daisy and Dad stood back to admire the castle, proud of their work. + +But then something strange happened. The wind was blowing, and the sandcastle started to quickly break down. Daisy was sad and she looked at dad. + +“It's ok,†said Dad. “We can rebuild, and it will be even better the second time around.†+ +And so, they put the sand back in the big stack and started building again. This time, with a little help from their own hands, +Once there was a young rabbit who lived alone in the forest. She was very lonely and struggled to be happy and make friends. One day she set out to explore, and hopped onto a big, soft carpet. It was so smooth that it felt like it was whisking her away. + +The rabbit decided to follow the carpet — it seemed like it was leading her somewhere. She hopped through the wood and eventually arrived at a clearing in the trees. There, she saw a group of little rabbits, playing and hopping around with each other. + +The rabbit called out to them “Hello! Will you be my friends?†They replied, “Sure! Why don’t you show us your fun hopping skills!†+ +The rabbit hopped over the carpet, weaving around the other rabbits and jumping around like she had never hopped before. The little rabbits cheered and started hopping with her — it was like she was the leader of a big rabbit party! + +The lonely rabbit had followed the carpet, struggled, and come out with a happy ending. She had found friends, and from then on she was never alone. +Once there was a twin named Leo and Lisa who lived in a small village. One day, Leo and Lisa decided to go for a walk in the woods. + +They got lost and could not find their way back home. Leo started to cry, so Lisa hugged him and tried to calm him down. Suddenly, they heard a voice from behind them. + +It was a benevolent fairy! She said, “Do not worry, I am here to help you. Follow me, and I will lead you to safety.†+ +The fairy led Leo and Lisa back to their village, and both thanked her for her compassionate help. The two were so happy they were able to return home safe and sound. +Ollie was walking down the street on a warm summer day. He saw a branch and he wanted to climb it. He whistled to get the branch's attention. + +"Hi, can I climb you?" Ollie asked. + +The branch was silent for a few seconds, until it finally answered in a gentle voice, "Yes, of course you can." + +Ollie was excited to climb the branch. He got up to the highest point and stopped. He looked around and saw lots of trees and birds. It was interesting. + +But then Ollie got bored. He wanted something more to do. + +He started to whistle again. All of a sudden, three birds flew from their nests to the branch. Ollie smiled and started to talk with the birds. They talked about anything, from the colour of the sky to the shape of the clouds. + +Ollie was so happy he had found something to do which wasn't boring. He said goodbye to the birds and climbed down, ready to tell everyone about his adventure. +Lilly was a very smart girl. She was only three years old and she loved to explore. + +One day, Lilly was playing in her room when she found a wooden chest. She was curious to see what was inside, so she started to open the chest. + +Suddenly, a magical voice came out of the chest. It said: "Hello Lilly, I am a magical chest. I can change things, like toys and dolls. Let me show you how I work!" + +Lilly was surprised, but she was excited too. "Yes please," she said. + +The chest then began to change things. It changed Lilly's dolls into new shapes, colors and sizes. Lilly was amazed. She had never seen anything like this before. + +The magical chest made Lilly's room much more exciting and fun. She was so happy and excited with the changes that the chest had made. Lilly thanked the magical chest for everything it had done! +Once upon a time there was a loyal puppy named Patches. Patches was always so happy and had lots of fun playing. One day, Patches decided to explore. He ran and ran until he saw a big well. The well was deep and Patches could see something shiny at the bottom. + +Patches was curious and wanted to see what was there. He rushed to the edge of the well and without thinking he jumped down. A moment later his owner, Bob, came outside and saw Patches was stuck at the bottom. + +Bob: "Patches, be careful! Don't rush into things if you don't know what's down there!" + +Patches, realizing his mistake, barked up to Bob as if to say he was sorry. Bob then used a rope to pull Patches out of the well. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be loyal and obedient, but not to rush into decisions without thinking. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who had a very busy day. Everywhere it went, it was doing something fun. The bunny was so busy that it started to yawn and feel a little bit sleepy. + +So the bunny decided to take a nap under a big yellow tree in the park. While the bunny was sleeping, a big bad wolf came by. The wolf saw the bunny and threatened it, saying "I'm going to eat you!" + +Luckily, the bunny was brave and faced the wolf. It said "No, you don't have to eat me. You can find something else to eat and I can just go back home." + +The wolf thought about this and eventually agreed. The bunny went home safely, having learned an important lesson about being brave and facing your fears, no matter how big the threat may be. +Jimmy liked popcorn. Every week he would help his mom go to the store to pick it up. As they walked, they would follow a winding path. + +One day, Jimmy and his mom were walking to the store. They turned a corner and saw something strange. A giant hot dog was sitting in the middle of the road! Jimmy felt uncomfortable. He wanted to get back home. + +They decided to keep walking. As they got closer to the store, the road was getting hotter. When they finally reached the store, Jimmy was relieved. He knew popcorn would make him feel better. + +His mom bought a big bag of popcorn and they started heading back. They reached the spot where they had seen the giant hot dog. To Jimmy's surprise, the hot dog was now gone! + +As they walked back, Jimmy realized that the hot dog had been a giant shadow. It was a warning that the path was getting hotter! He was glad to have popcorn to help him cool off. From that day on, he was careful to follow the windy path and have popcorn to stay cool. +John was playing in the park when suddenly he heard a loud booming voice. He looked around and noticed an old man standing on a bench. He was ordering everyone to leave the park because it was getting dark. Everyone began to walk away sadly, except for John. He wasn't ready to leave. He wanted to keep playing. + +The old man then stepped off the bench and stared harshly at John. He ordered John to leave too, but John was very scared. He wanted to stay and play but he was too scared to say no. So he sadly walked away. + +On his way home, he passed an ice-cream truck. He thought about ordering a yummy ice-cream to cheer himself up. It worked! He felt much better as soon as he bit into the delicious treat. + +Everything was alright again! John was thankful to the ice-cream truck for helping him feel happy again, and he even thanked the old man in the park. He learned that while the old man's orders were harsh, they also helped him remember to go home at night. +Mama had a cup. She needed it to drink her tea. It was a very useful cup to her. + +One day, a naughty rabbit came to the house. When it saw the cup, it said "I dare you to chase me!" + +Mama ran after the rabbit, but it was very fast. The rabbit ran through the forest and Mama ran after it. She was very close to catching it! + +Suddenly, Mama slipped on a stone. She fell and the cup tumbled out of her pocket. + +Mama was very sad. She picked up the cup and realised that it was still useful. She could still use it to drink her tea. + +The naughty rabbit was gone, but Mama was happy that her cup was safe. She went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to paint. She always kept her paints in a special box next to a big, old wardrobe. + +One day, the girl woke up feeling a bit sad. It was a gloomy day and the sky was full of dark clouds. + +The little girl was worried. She asked her mum, "Why is it so gloomy today?" + +Her mum said, "Let's be creative and make something to cheer us up. How about you paint a picture of the sun?" + +The little girl smiled, pulled out her paints and started painting a sunny sky. She was soon lost in her art, painting sunshine and blue skies. + +When she was finished, the gloom had gone and the room was full of light. The old wardrobe was adorned with a beautiful new painting and the little girl was happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. Every day, Lucy would go to the park with her aunt. + +One day, they went to the park and Lucy noticed that there was a big tree. Her aunt asked her if she wanted to try something special. Lucy said yes. + +Her aunt took out a piece of string and told Lucy to tie it around the tree trunk. Lucy did as she was told and the piece of string went all the way around the tree. + +After that, her aunt took out some pieces of colored paper and a stapler. She told Lucy to staple the paper to the string. Lucy was excited and did as her aunt said. + +When they were done, the tree was very colorful and pretty. Lucy thought it looked fun and was no longer dull. + +Lucy and her aunt were very happy. Lucy loved her special time with her aunt at the park. +Once upon a time there was a little fox who was very intelligent. He had noticed that all the other animals he met knew so many things, but that he didn't. + +So one day he decided to go in search of a teacher. He asked around but no one could help him. + +He kept on walking until he came to a clearing and saw an old skunk. The old skunk said to the fox, "If you'd like, I can teach you something." + +The fox was very excited and said yes. The old skunk told him, "You need to find a skull. It contains a secret that will make you very smart." + +The fox thanked the skunk and started looking for the skull. After a long search, he finally found it. The skull was very old, but it was also very mysterious. + +The fox took the skull back to the old skunk and asked him what he had to do. The skunk said, "Now that you have the skull, you have to figure out its secret, and then you will be very intelligent." + +The fox was excited and did his best to figure out the secret. After a few days of hard work, he finally did it! He had unlocked the skull's secret, and he was now very intelligent. + +The old skunk smiled and said, "You did it! Now go and teach others what you have learnt!" + +The +Once there was a girl called Amy. She was 3 years old and she loved reading. Every day, she would read her books and learn new words. + +One day, she found a broken letter on the floor. She picked it up and read it. It said, "Dear Amy." + +Amy was so excited! She wanted to find out who sent the letter, but then she saw that the letter was broken. + +Amy said, "Oh no! Who sent this letter and why is it broken? Who can help me read it?" + +Just then, her mom came into the room. She looked at the letter and said, "Don't worry, honey. I can help you read this letter." + +Together, Amy and her mom read the letter and found out who sent it. It was a surprise! + +Amy was so happy that she could finally read the letter. From then on, she was even more excited to read books and learn every day. +John had a big problem. His family was very poor, and he didn't have enough money to buy food for everyone. So he thought up a clever plan. He would get his friends to help him. + +He went to talk to them, and he was very excited. He told them that he wanted to deliver a threat to a rich man who lived in the village. He thought the man would give them some money for it. + +His friends were very scared, but eventually they agreed. So, John and his friends went to deliver the message. When they arrived, the rich man was outraged. He said that he wouldn't give them any money and that they should leave. + +John and his friends were disappointed, and they started to walk away. Suddenly, the man called out to them. He said that if they didn't leave right away, he would get his very expensive security guard to deliver a different kind of threat. + +John had no choice. He and his friends quickly ran away, never to return. They were so scared that they never told anyone what had happened. + +John was devastated. His plan had backfired, and he still didn't have enough money to feed his family. He had to learn the hard way that sometimes, even the best plans can have bad endings. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl called Amy. She was walking through a park on a beautiful day. The sun was smiling and her feet were spinning faster and faster. + +Suddenly, she saw something that made her gasp with delight. It was a round, smooth stone, glistening in the morning sun. Without hesitation, Amy picked it up and started to spin it around and around in her hands. + +"Wheee!" she squealed with joy. + +But then a man came up to her and said, "Amy, that's not yours. You should take it back to where it came from and find something of your own to play with." + +Amy hesitated, but the man's words made sense. Swallowing her disappointment, she carefully placed the round, smooth stone back in the grass and continued on her way. + +Soon she came across a perfect little leaf. She smiled as she picked it up, and soon it was twirling through the air. "This is mine," she whispered happily. + +The leaf reminded her of something her Mama had said: "A true treasure is one that you find in your own home". She realized that if she had been patient, she would have found something special without having to take something away from someone else. + +Amy skipped home, safe in the knowledge that the best treasures can always be found close to home. +One fine day Lewis and his dad were walking through the forest. Lewis was so excited because he wanted to find something special. Dad smiled, and said, "Let's look for treasure." They searched and searched but there was nothing to be found. + +Just then, they noticed a field of tall grasses with a wide gap. Dad stepped through, and he said to Lewis, "Come with me, I think I know what this is." They came to a clearing with a big treasure chest in the middle! Lewis's eyes lit up and he said, "Treasure! What is it, Dad?" + +Dad smiled and said, "It's a secret, you will find out." He opened the lid and, springing up from inside, was a beautiful butterfly! Lewis clapped his hands in delight. + +Dad said, "This is our treasure. We found something that can only be found in nature. I'm glad you were with me, Lewis." + +They watched the butterfly fly away, free and happy. Lewis smiled, knowing that it was a wide, special treasure. +Once there was a girl called Millie and she had a big problem. She had lost her doll. She was really sad and she asked her daddy, "Can you help me solve this problem?" + +Her daddy was a very good man and he said, "I can help you Millie. It might take some time but I'm sure we can find it." + +Millie was very happy and she started searching the house. She looked everywhere but there was no sign of her doll. Suddenly, Millie had an idea. She thought about the garden. + +She ran outside and looked amongst the flowers. Then, all of a sudden, she saw something pink. It was her doll! She was so happy that her daddy was able to solve her problem. + +Millie thanked her daddy for all his help and she hugged her doll. "Millie, it was a good thing you thought of the garden," said her daddy. + +Millie smiled, "Yes, it was a good thing." +Ralph the rabbit was hopping around his house one sunny morning. He looked up at the sky and smiled. He wanted to go outside and jump in the nearby field. + +Suddenly he heard an engine of a truck and got scared. He hopped away and found a hole to hide in. + +A big hairy truck stopped next to the hole and two men got out of it. The men noticed Ralph and they smiled. + +"Hi little rabbit," one of the men said. "Where are you going?" + +Ralph looked at the men and said, "I want to go jump in the field." + +The men laughed and said, "Maybe you can come with us and we will take you to the field. It's much further than you think!" + +Ralph hopped out of the hole and hopped onto the truck. He was happy that the men offered him a ride. The truck drove off and soon enough Ralph was jumping around the field. So fun! +John opened his eyes. He looked around his bedroom. He loves to play every day and today was no exception. He picked up his new toy watch and put it around his wrist. He was so excited! + +John ran downstairs with his watch, looking for his mom. "Mommy, look at my watch!" He said. + +His mom looked and said, "Oh, it's very nice! Who gave it to you?" + +"Daddy gave it to me," John said with a big smile. + +John showed his mom all the features on the watch. He was so proud of it. + +"John, you are so spoiled," his mom said to him. She gave him a hug. + +John went outside to play with his watch. He was so excited to use it and find out what it could do. He knew that his daddy had given him the best gift ever. He was the happiest little boy in the whole world! +Once upon a time there was a bear. The bear was wise and had big, furry paws. He lived in an old cave in the woods. + +One day, he smelled something sweet. He followed his nose and found a delicious apple tree. He ate many apples and then he fell asleep beneath the tree. + +The bear didn't know that the apples were rotten. Soon, they made him sick. He felt really sad and his big furry paws began to rot. + +Then a fox appeared. The fox was also very wise. He said to the bear: "Have a bath in the river and you will feel better". + +The bear followed the fox's advice. He had a long bath and when he was done, he felt much better. His paws had stopped rotting. + +The bear was so happy. From then on, he remembered to always listen to the fox's wise words! +One morning, the birds were singing and singing was the musician outside. He was playing beautiful music. The music was so beautiful that it made the sun come out. + +Suddenly, the little girl woke up. She sat up in bed and listened to the musician. She thought the music was so beautiful! + +The little girl said to her mother, "Mommy, what is that beautiful sound I can hear?". Her mother replied, "That is the music of a musician playing outside". + +The little girl smiled, jumped out of bed and ran to the window. She said, "Wow, the music is so beautiful! Can I go outside and listen to the musician?". + +Her mother said, "Yes, you can. Just be careful and come back in a few minutes". The little girl was so excited! She put on her shoes, opened the door and ran outside to listen to the musician. +Mum and Dad wanted to do something special on Sunday. So they invited Grandma, Grandpa and their little daughter, Ella, for dinner. + +Mum and Dad cooked and Grandma and Grandpa helped. Ella loved helping too. She was only three years old so she couldn't do a lot, but she supported by taking the plates from the kitchen to the dining table. + +They all came together and sat around the table. Dad said, "Sundays are important and it's nice to be together, isn't it?" Everyone agreed. Ella was so proud that she could help and support, so she said, "Yes, yes, I did help!" + +Mum and Dad smiled. They all had a very nice meal – the best Sunday dinner ever! +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old girl called Abi. Abi was very creative and always loved to exercise her imagination. Her Mom and Dad saw how much Abi valued her creativity, so they went to great lengths to prevent her from getting bored. One day they invited Abi’s best friend over to play. + +Mom: “Hi! Come on in and make yourself comfortable.†+ +Friend: “Hi Abi! What can we do today?†+ +Abi: “Let’s play with my action figures!†+ +Mom: “That’s very creative! Why don’t you two go to the playroom and make up some stories? That should prevent boredom!†+ +Abi smiled and grabbed her friend’s hand. They ran off to the playroom and enjoyed creating their stories with the action figures. Abi and her friend had a great time and could not imagine a more fun way to put her creative value to use. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a wet vendor. He sold fruits and vegetables to people who passed by. One day, it started to rain and the vendor tried to cover himself and his wagons with plastic bags. + +A little boy came running and said, "Mister, can you cover me too?" The vendor smiled and answered, "Of course, little one. Come stand under this cloth and keep dry." + +The little boy said, "Thank you, Mister! I didn't want to get my head wet." + +The vendor couldn't help but laugh. He said, "You are a brave and wise one! Now off you go and stay safe and dry." + +The little boy smiled and waved goodbye to the vendor. He ran off with a big grin on his face. + +The vendor watched the little boy run away and thought, "What a great kid!" + +And that's how the little boy kept away from the wetness, with the help of a kind vendor! +Molly was shy but loved pictures. Each day she would go to the park and sit under the shade of a tree to draw. One day, something strange happened. She found a big box with a beautiful golden picture inside. She opened the box and was so excited to show her friends. But when she tried she couldn't open it. + +"I can't get it open!" she cried. + +Suddenly, a strange voice called from the sky, "Release the picture or bad things will happen!" + +Molly was scared, but she didn't want her friends to be in danger. So, she released the picture but the sky grew dark and the strange box sucked in all the life from the park. Molly cried, realizing what she had done. Everything was gone, and the picture was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Every day he would skip through the park, singing and playing all by himself. One day, Jack thought he heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. He cautiously crept closer to have a look. Suddenly there was a loud and very noisy noise! It was an old tortoise walking slowly through the park. + +Jack was scared and stepped back. He asked, "What are you doing?" + +The tortoise replied, "I'm just walking in the park." + +Jack was still a bit scared but he also felt fascinated by the tortoise. He asked, "Can I join you?" + +The tortoise answered, "Yes, you can join me if you like." + +So the two of them started to slowly walk in the park together. As they walked, Jack started to skip through the park, singing and playing the same old song, just like he had done before. The tortoise smiled at Jack and said, "Skipping is my favorite pastime too!" That was the beginning of a wonderful friendship between Jack and the tortoise. +"Run, Billy, run!" his mom shouted. +Billy ran as fast as his little legs would take him. He ran through the grass, through the trees and past the pond. Then he heard a sound that made him smile. It was the sound of music. + +Billy ran to the big field near his house and saw people dancing. They twirled and jumped and even jumped up and down. Billy wished he could do that, too. + +"Mommy, can I dance, too?" he asked. + +His mom smiled. "Of course, Billy," she said. + +Billy ran and ran until he was in the middle of the dancers. He started to dance, moving his arms and twirling in circles. He felt so big and powerful! The music made him feel happy, and he enjoyed dancing and running around the field. + +Eventually, Billy stopped running and dancing, and his mom took his hand. + +"You are so big and strong, Billy!" she said. + +Billy grinned. He had enjoyed being big and strong today. +Then his mom bent down to give him a hug. + +"Let's go home now," she said. + +Billy took his mom's hand, and they ran together, back home. +Once upon a time, there were two children named Joe and Anna who were very competitive. Joe liked to win the most and would often challenge Anna to races. One day, Anna asked Joe to a different kind of race. + +Anna said “Let’s have a time race! Whoever can have fun the longest wins!†Joe liked the idea and the race began. + +The two children spent all day playing and running, sharing stories, telling jokes, and enjoying each other’s company. As the day went on, Joe and Anna both had a feeling that they were both winning. + +When the sun was setting, Joe said “I won! I had the most fun!†But Anna disagreed. She said “I think we both won the race! We both had nice times, and it was fun to be with you!†+ +Joe thought about it, and he agreed that they both won. The two children hugged and giggled, and agreed to have more time races. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky as John let out a happy yell. He had been waiting to ride the special helicopter for weeks! His mom and dad had promised he could. + +“Welcome!†The pilot said as he held out his hand. John gave him a big smile as he hopped in the helicopter. + +The helicopter began to soar high in the sky. John looked out the window and saw different birds and trees below. He was so excited. + +John watched in awe as the pilot flew the helicopter over a rare sight! He leaned out of the window to get a better look. + +Suddenly the helicopter started to shake and sputter. The pilot shouted, “Hold on!†But it was too late. The helicopter fell towards the ground. + +John's parents were waiting for their son, but all they found was the wreckage of the helicopter. John had never been seen again. +Once upon a time there was a wide lake full of fish. Little Elsie wanted to catch some of the fish, but she wasn't very good at it. + +One night, while Elsie was asleep, a judge appeared by the lake. The judge was kind and wise, and he spoke in a gentle voice. He said to Elsie, “You are trying hard to catch fish, but if you just be patient and wait, the fish will come to you.†+ +Elsie thought about the judge's words. She decided to take a nap and let the fish come to her. As Elsie slept, she had a dream. In the dream, the fish swam around her in the wide lake. When she awoke, Elsie saw the fish swimming around her feet and she caught four of them for her dinner. + +Elsie thanked the judge for his wise words. She felt so proud to have caught the fish all by herself. She thanked the judge and smiled, and the judge smiled back. “Good luck, Elsie,†he said as he vanished. +One day, a rich little girl named Bobby marched to the garden. She was carrying a football. + +Bobby's mom saw her and said, "Where are you going with the football?" + +"I'm going to the garden to march around," said Bobby. + +Bobby's mom was surprised. "But why do you need to march around with the football?" + +Bobby smiled and said, "I'm rich and I can do whatever I want!" + +So Bobby marched around the garden with her football. She marched until she was tired and then went inside to take a nap. + +The End. +It was a hot summer day. Luke was walking in the park when he saw something shining in the grass. He bent down and picked it up. It was a black box. Luke said, "What is this black box?". Suddenly, he heard a deep voice say, "It's a mystery". + +Luke was excited and said, "A mystery!" He knew he had to solve it. He opened the box and saw a big black button. He asked, "What does this do?". The voice said, "Add it". + +Luke added the black button to the box. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound and the box started to glow. He heard a song coming from the box and music began to fill the air. People from all around the park gathered to watch the mysterious display. Luke had solved the mystery! +Paula was a dancer who loved the colour purple. Everywhere she went she wore something purple. One day she went to a park to dance with her friends. + +Paula was twirling and spinning around and the sun made her purple dress sparkle. But then she noticed something strange. Another dancer had come to the park and he was wearing a purple outfit too. + +Paula shouted, "I hate that! Why are you wearing purple too!?" + +The other dancer replied, "I like purple too. It's a beautiful colour." + +Paula was upset. She didn't want anyone else to wear purple, she wanted it all for herself. She stamped her foot and said, "No! Purple is mine!" + +The other dancer sighed and said, "Okay, I'll never wear purple again." + +Paula was happy and she began to dance again. The other dancer joined her and the two of them spun and twirled in their own shades of purple. +Once there was a little girl named Maddie. She was very stubborn and liked to do things her own way. One day, she wanted to get a wire. Her mom said, "Maddie, you can't get the wire!" + +But Maddie was very stubborn and she ran to the store to get it. Her mom followed and said, "Maddie you can't get the wire! It's too dangerous!" + +Maddie said, "No, I want the wire!" And she kept running to the store. + +When they got to the store, a friendly shopkeeper said, "Here you go Maddie, but be careful with it!" + +Maddie thanked the shopkeeper and brought the wire back home. Her mom smiled and said, "Maddie, you are so stubborn, but I am proud of you for getting the wire!" +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Anna. Anna was very impatient as she wanted to do things right away. + +One day, Anna wanted to have something sweet - she wanted chocolate! She decided to make some. Anna grabbed a big pot, filled it with some water, and put some chunks of chocolate into it, and then placed the pot on the stove. + +Anna stirred the pot impatiently, watching the chunks of chocolate melt and mix with the hot water. She smiled with joy at how delicious and sweet the mix would be. Suddenly, the pot started to bubble and foam, and Anna realised that the pot was starting to boil and that the mix was about to spill over. + +Anna quickly ran and grabbed a wooden spoon and stirred the mix faster and faster. She scooped the mix out of the pot and poured it into a baking dish. She had been able to save the mix, her chocolate was safe! + +Anna was so excited and called out for her mommy. “Mommy! I made some chocolate! Hand me the oven mitt so I can put it in the oven and bake it.“ + +Mama smiled and said, “Not so fast, Anna! You need to soak the mix first, so the chocolate won’t be too hard and crunchy.†+ +Anna pouted and said impatiently, “But I don +Once upon a time, there lived a fierce woman in the woods. She walked around the forest, warning others to stay away. A small boy named Jim was walking through the woods one day when he came upon the woman. He was curious, so he asked her, "Why do you always warn people to stay away?" The fierce woman replied, "My warnings are for your own good. I'm warning you to stay away from the monster that lives deeper in the woods." Jim was curious and he asked to see the monster. The woman replied, "One day you may find out, but be careful not to stray too far." + +Jim nodded and continued on his way. Hours later, the sun was setting and Jim still hadn't seen the monster. Suddenly, he heard a loud roar coming from the depths of the forest. He wasn't scared, but he reminded himself of the woman's warning and began to make his way back home. As Jim left the woods, he heard the fierce woman call out to him, "Remember, stay away from the monster!" + +The next day, Jim was determined to find the monster. When he arrived at the woods, he moved cautiously, following the sounds he heard coming from deep in the forest. Jim soon came upon a giant, fierce dragon! He had finally found the monster the woman had warned him about. Jim was brave and decided to stay, despite the danger that lurked in the woods. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He wanted to be a singer and he was very excited to try and sing on a microphone. He asked his mum if he could use the microphone and she said yes. So, Joe grabbed the microphone and started to sing. He was so excited, but his little sister wasn't happy. She wanted the microphone for herself and she started to cry. + +Joe tried to let his sister use the microphone too, but she was still not happy. She said it wasn't fair. Joe thought for a minute, and then had a good idea. He said his sister could have a turn when he had finished singing. He said he would let her use the microphone when he was finished. + +His sister smiled and when Joe stopped singing, she had her turn. She sang really well and Joe clapped. They both had a good time. They took turns to use the microphone, and they both ended up having a great time! +Once there was a boy called Jimmy. He was only three years old and very spoiled. He had lots of toys, but wanted even more. One day while he was playing in his room, he heard the sound of a violin. He liked it very much and wanted one too. So, he called his mum and said, "Mum, I want a violin," to which she replied, "Jimmy, we can't afford one." But Jimmy kept insisting and said, "Order me a violin, please." His mum did not know what to do; so in the end she said, "OK, Jimmy, I will order you a violin." + +The next day, a package arrived with a violin in it. Jimmy was so happy and he thanked his mum for it. He put the violin on the floor and started playing. Everyone in the house listened and smiled. Jimmy was very proud of his new toy and he never wanted to give it up. He now keeps it carefully and plays it on special occasions. +Once there was a little girl who had a cart. Every day she liked to spin it around and around in circles. She twirled and whirled in her playful way. + +One day the little girl decided to go even faster. As she spun the cart the ground around her began to blur. Before she knew it the girl was spinning around so fast that she vanished entirely! + +The girl was worried, but then she noticed something amazing. She had spun so fast that she was spinning in the sky! She could see far and wide and the world looked different from up high. She could see the far-off fields, the trees, and even the river. From up there, the little girl had a wonderful view. + +The girl spent the day playing in the sky, spinning around in her cart and enjoying the view. Later, when it was time to return home, the girl used her cart one more time and let it spin her down to the ground. + +She returned home breathless with excitement, and the little girl knew she would always remember her playful adventures in the sky. +One day, a little boy saw a lady. He knew that she was very intelligent. He wanted to use her intelligence to do something special. + +The little boy said to the lady, “Can you help me?†+The lady replied, “What do you need help with?†+ +The little boy said “I want to make a picture with lots of colors. Can you help me use the colors?†+The lady smiled and said, “Yes, I can help you. We can use lots of different colors and different shapes to make a picture that is really special.†+ +The lady and the little boy used lots of colors and shapes to make the picture. The little boy was very happy with the result. + +The little boy thanked the lady and said, “Thank you for helping me. You are very intelligent.†The lady smiled and said, â€You are welcome.†+Max was a three year old who loved watching television. He was always excited when his mom turned it on. One day his mom had a surprise for him. + +"Max," she said, "today we are going to have a special treat. We're going to watch something special on the television that is pink!" + +Max was so excited. He had never seen something pink on television before. + +When the pink show came on, Max couldn't believe his eyes. It was a show about animals and singing, and it was all in pink. Max couldn't stop smiling. + +He and his mom watched the show together and enjoyed every second of it. Max was so happy that he danced around while they were watching. He and his mom had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Marie. She was three, and she loved colors very much. + +Marie had a special toy. It was a little car that she could load and carry on her shoulder. The car was very colorful. It had bright red, blue, yellow, and green paint all over it. + +One day, Marie decided to take her car for a ride. She loaded it onto her shoulder and ran off across the grass. She jumped and twirled with the car loaded on her shoulder and she sang songs of joy with the colorful little car. + +The sun began to set and Marie was ready to go home. She carefully loaded her car on her shoulder again and gave it a kiss goodbye. She smiled and waved goodbye as she happily ran off home. +This is the story of Tim and his pet bird. One sunny day, Tim was with his pet bird. The bird looked very attractive with its feathers all puffed up. + +Suddenly, Tim spotted something in the sky. He screamed and jumped up, pointing at the sky and shouting. "Bird!" + +Tim started to panic. His pet bird started to flap its wings and fly up into the sky, chasing the bird he had seen. + +Tim had no idea what he had seen, but he was worried. He tried to tell himself that it would be okay, but he felt sure something bad was going to happen. + +A few minutes later, the bird came back, but it was not alone. It had been joined by a group of bigger birds. They were cawing and squawking, as if they were angry. + +Tim was right. Something bad had happened. The attractive bird he had been playing with was now gone. His pet bird had been taken away by the bigger birds and there was nothing he could do. + +Tim was heartbroken. He had loved his pet bird and now it was gone. He felt the full impact of his loss and the realization that nothing he could do would bring his pet bird back. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tommy and Jack. Tommy loved to plan things and he had an exciting plan. He wanted to find a fancy jellyfish in the sea. + +One day, Tommy and Jack went to the beach. When they arrived, Tommy said to Jack, "Let's look for a fancy jellyfish!" + +Jack replied, “Ok, let’s go!†+ +They went into the sea, looking for the jellyfish. After a while, they spotted a fancy jellyfish, with lots of elegant colors on its body. They were amazed and clapped with joy. + +Tommy and Jack were so happy to find the jellyfish. They decided to take it home with them. + +When they got back home, they admired the fancy jellyfish and decided to keep it forever. They named it Jelly and it became a beloved pet and best friend. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Sandy. Sandy was very happy and loved to explore. One day, Sandy was playing near her burrow and noticed a bright rainbow of yarn. Sandy had never seen anything like this before, and wondered what it could be. She cautiously hopped closer, and when she got up close, she realized it was a giant pile of colorful yarn! + +Sandy wanted to find out what she could do with it, so she carefully grabbed a piece in her mouth and hopped away. She went to her burrow and entered quickly. She thought about what she could do with the yarn and came up with a great idea. She gathered some old twigs and piled them up in the center of her burrow. + +Then, Sandy took the yarn, and started wrapping it around the twigs, using her paws to hold it in place. She wrapped over and over until the yarn had made a big, bright, colorful hoop. Sandy was so proud of her work and hopped around the room saying, "Look what I made!" + +Just then, Sandy's brother hopped into the room and said, "Wow, that's so cool, Sandy! What do you think you can do with it?" Sandy smiled and said, "I'm going to use it to make a fast game!" +Pete was a brave little boy who liked to explore. One day, he decided he wanted to crawl around the neighbourhood and see what he could find. He started to crawl down the street, looking around. He heard some birds chirping and it made him smile. Soon, he came across a cool, green frog hopping across the grass. + +Pete saw the frog and said, “Hello little frog! Where are you going?†The frog just croaked and hopped away. Pete just laughed and kept crawling. + +After crawling around, Pete spotted a pond nearby. He crawled closer and saw fish swimming in the cool, clear water. He was so excited he even forgot to smile! He watched the fish for a while and then started crawling back home. + +On the way home, he passed some colourful flowers and he couldn’t help but smile again. He had had a fun day exploring, crawling around and seeing cool things. He was a brave little boy and he was so proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. She wanted to pick the best pumpkin for her family. She went to the pumpkin patch and saw so many that it was hard to choose just one. + +She saw a big orange pumpkin and said, “That pumpkin is so bright and juicy! I'll take that one!†+ +Emma asked her mom, “Can we take this pumpkin home to cook it?†+ +Her mom said, “Yes, we can. It looks delicious!†+ +They brought the pumpkin home and Emma helped her mom cook it. She put all the ingredients inside the pumpkin and it tasted so tasty! Emma smiled and said, “I chose the best pumpkin. It's so yummy!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Emily and she was only three years old. + +One day Emily saw a big, red button on the floor. She was so excited that she ran over to it. She wanted to push it so badly, but her mom told her to ignore it. + +So Emily listened to her mom and ignored the button. She kept walking and soon found a perfect flower growing nearby. She was so thrilled that she forgot all about the button. + +Later, Emily's mom asked her why she walked away from the button. Emily replied, "I wanted to push the button, but you told me to ignore it." Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great choice, Emily. You are so smart and perfect!" + +Emily was so happy and proud, and she never forgot to ignore the button. The end. +Jimmy was playing with his toys when he heard something outside. He peeked outside, and to his surprise, he saw the police! "What are the police doing here?" He asked. + +Jimmy's mom saw the police too and replied, "The police are here to keep us safe. It's their job". + +Jimmy was nervous, but his mom said she had a plan. She said, "We can hide in the bedroom until the police leave". So they hide in the bedroom and waited. After a few minutes, everything seemed normal again outside. + +Jimmy's mom explained to him, "When things seem dangerous, the best thing to do is to hide. It's important for us to always keep ourselves safe". + +Jimmy nodded his head, understanding that it was important to stay safe. He made a vow to always remember to hide if he felt in danger. +Once upon a time, there was a family of three; Mom, Dad and their little boy Billy. One day, Billy's Dad came home from work looking very angry. He had mixed something wrong in his office and he was very upset about it. + +He said to his son, "Billy, why don't you help me mix this missile? We need to fix it quickly!" Billy was confused but his Dad explained that a missile was a type of machine and that it needed to be mixed carefully. + +Billy eagerly agreed to help and began mixing the missile with his Dad. After a while, they finished and Billy was pleased with his work. His Dad smiled and thanked him. + +That evening, the family went out to a special dinner and enjoyed a lovely evening. Billy was happy that he was able to help his Dad make the angry missile happy again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amina. One day she was playing in her garden when she saw her big sister putting on makeup. Amina was very curious and asked her sister "What are you doing with that stuff?" + +Her sister smiled and said "It's called makeup and it makes me look pretty" + +Amina was amazed and said "Can I try it? Can I wear makeup too?" + +Her sister laughed and said "I don't think you're allowed to wear makeup Amina, you're still too little". + +"Ahhh!" sighed Amina. Then she thought for a minute and said "But I dare you to let me put on a little bit of makeup. Please!" + +Her sister smiled and said "OK, just a little bit". + +So Amina got a bit of makeup and put it on her face. She was so excited to see how she looked. When she looked in the mirror she saw that she looked pretty and she clapped with joy. + +From then on, whenever Amina went to a party, her sister would let her wear just a little bit of makeup. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an old man named Jack. He lived in the west, where the sun sets every day. He was a popular, funny old man. Everywhere he went, children would come and play with him. + +One day, Jack wanted to go for a walk. He said to all the children, "If you promise to keep an eye on my house while I'm gone, I'll give you some candy when I come back." The children said, "Yes, we promise to keep your house safe!" So Jack went on his way. + +The day went by, and when the sun started to set, the children went home. But they promised to keep Jack's house safe. So they all came back the next day to check if everything was ok. It was! All the windows were closed and there was no sign of trouble. + +The children were so proud that they kept their promise. Even Jack was very happy that his house was safe. +David was outside playing when he heard something strange. He heard a loud noise coming from the forest. He ran toward the forest and he saw a strange sight. In the middle of the forest was a big machine, it was making noises and shaking the ground. + +David stared at the machine, he wanted to find out what it was. He cautiously stepped closer, as he did he noticed a group of people sitting around a table. + +The group was eating lunch. They spotted David and called him over. He nervously walked over to them and noticed one of them had a strange looking device in his hand. They asked if he wanted to join them for lunch. + +David frantically shook his head, but then he noticed the strange machine again. He looked closer and noticed the machine had a big red button. The man with the strange device pointed at the button and told David it was his job to press it. + +David was confused, but he nervously pressed the button. Suddenly, the machine came to life. It started making loud noises, it was so noisy. The people at the table were so pleased. They thanked David and promised to come back soon. + +David was overjoyed. He realised he had made the noise, he had made the forest noisy with the machine! +Once there was a girl named Emily who wanted a pet. She asked her mom if she could have one, but her mom said no. + +"Pets can be dangerous," said her mom. "I want you to be safe." + +Emily was sad but she knew her mom was right. She decided to look for a harmless pet. Then, Emily found a tiny bowl with something inside. It was a tiny frog! + +Emily was so excited and talked to the frog. "What's your name?" she asked. + +The frog stayed still and didn't answer. Emily decided to call him Timmy. + +Emily took Timmy home and they became friends. They talked and played together. Timmy was a harmless pet, just the way Emily wanted. Emily was happy and her mom was happy too. +Once upon a time, there lived a mule in a green meadow. He was short, with a brown coat, and was incredibly strong. + +One day, the mule was picking some carrots by the edge of the meadow. Suddenly, a tiny voice called out to him, "Hey mule, can you take me on a ride?" + +The mule turned around and saw a small girl wearing a yellow dress. He asked, "Where do you want to go?" + +The little girl had an incredible answer: "I want to go to the moon!" + +The mule smiled and said, "Hop on and hold tight!" With a giggle, the girl picked up the carrots and hopped on the mule's back. + +The mule pranced faster and faster, and soon it felt like the two were flying. The little girl shouted with joy, "This is incredible!" + +He finally stopped in the meadow and the little girl said goodbye. With a last wink, she added, "Thank you for taking me to the moon!" + +The mule nodded and watched the little girl run off. He was glad he picked that special adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, Lucy and her mom drove to the store in their big shiny motor. They had a special surprise just for Lucy. + +When they got to the store, Mommy said, "Go ahead and take a look inside, Lucy." Inside the store, Lucy found a yummy treat. It looked so tasty. + +Mommy said, "Lucy, why don't you take a bite and see if it is as tasty as it looks?" Lucy carefully nibbled the treat and said, "Yum!" + +Mommy said, "Wait until you see the surprise I have for you!" Lucy was so excited. + +Then Mommy revealed the surprise: a big toy motor! Lucy was so happy and amazed. She wanted to play with the motor right away! + +What a fun surprise for Lucy! She loved playing with her new motor, and thanked Mommy for such a tasty surprise. +Mums and dads had just put their little girl to bed. She hugged her soft toy and nodded off to sleep. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud yawn. She opened her eyes to find a giant, blue monster. He looked very friendly. + +The monster said: + +"Hello! I'm here to take you on an adventure!" + +The little girl was excited. She jumped out of bed and grabbed her flashlight. + +They stepped into the dark night. As they walked, the girl was careful not to make too much noise. + +As they went, the sound of the yawns kept getting louder. After a while, the monster opened his mouth wide and out flew a bright, colourful butterfly. + +The girl laughed and ran to catch it. Suddenly, the night filled with butterflies, stars and happy music. The girl and the monster laughed and watched until the happy scene faded away. + +The monster gave the girl a big hug and told her it was time to go to bed. The girl hugged her toy and snuggled down for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very silly. She liked to pack her garden full of things like sunflowers and carrots. + +One day she was packing her garden and she said to herself, "I must pack more silly things in my garden!" + +Suddenly, a big yellow bus appeared in the garden! She was so surprised that she couldn't speak! + +The bus driver said to her in a kind voice, "Where would you like us to take you?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Can you take me to a place full of silly things?" + +The bus driver chuckled and said, "Yes, of course! Let's go!" + +So the little girl packed her garden up and hopped on the yellow bus. As they drove away, they both started laughing at the silly sight they had made. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful sunrise, so bright and unusual. Toby, a three-year-old boy, loved watching as the colours in the sky changed each morning. Today he was especially excited. His dad had promised to take him to the beach at sunrise and he couldn’t wait. + +When they arrived, Toby’s dad said, “Look, Toby! There are lots of birds here. Let’s see if we can spot some soaring up over the sea.†+ +Toby looked up and sure enough he saw lots of birds flying and soaring high into the sky. Toby clapped his hands and jumped up and down in excitement. The sight was truly amazing. + +“Daddy, can we soar too?†Toby asked hopefully. + +“Of course,†said his dad, "we can soar all the way home!" + +Toby smiled and hugged his dad as they began their journey home, soaring together, as the sun rose in the sky. +One day, a bee and a butterfly were talking in a beautiful garden. The bee said "I've been looking for a new home. I want to build a hive." The butterfly replied "I know the perfect place. Come with me". + +The bee and the butterfly flew together to a big, shady tree nearby. The bee was very pleased and decided to build her hive there. + +But then, a bear came along. He wanted to settle in the same place as the bee. He was very angry and started to roar. The butterfly was very scared and flew away. + +The bee thought carefully and said to the bear "If you leave me alone, I promise I'll find you a better home.†The bear agreed and left the bee in peace. + +The bee and the butterfly worked hard to find a new home for the bear. Eventually, they found a beautiful place in the flowers nearby. The bear was very happy and he settled in his new home. + +The bee and the butterfly were very proud and went back to build the bee's hive. From then on, the bee and the butterfly lived happily ever after in their beautiful garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she was walking along the beach when she spotted something strange. It was a barrel, but it didn't look like any barrel she had ever seen before. It was huge and round, and it was made of a material that was very cheap. + +The girl carefully picked up the barrel and had a closer look. She noticed that it had a handle on the top. She thought, "I wonder what this is for?" + +Just then, a voice said, "I can tell you what it's for." The seashells around her were shaking and the little girl was very surprised. She cautiously asked, "Who said that?" + +"I did," said a mermaid. She was sitting on a rock in the ocean and looked like she had been there for a long time. "It's a barrel - you can use it to store things in it. It's very large and strong!" + +The little girl smiled and thanked the mermaid. She was very excited to have found such a cheap barrel! She knew exactly what she was going to do with it. She was going to take it home and use it to store all sorts of treasures that she found on her adventures. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a girl and a dog. The girl seemed very excited to play with her best friend, the dog. Everywhere they went, they always had fun together. + +One day, the girl suggested to the dog that they should go on an adventure. But the dog seemed very scared, so the girl tried to make it easier for him. She said, “let’s just walk around the neighbourhood and explore a bit. That way, it’ll feel safer.†+ +Eventually, the dog agreed and off they went. As they walked around, the dog felt more and more excited. Soon enough, he was hopping around, running and chasing the girl. + +The girl was happy to see her friend so excited. She taught him a valuable lesson that day: facing our fears can be scary, but if you do it, you might find that something thrilling and fun can come out of it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Carol. She was only three years old, so she only understood simple words. + +One day Carol mentioned a rare mountain to her mom. When her mom asked her where it was, Carol had no idea. But she knew it was very special. + +So her mom suggested they go looking for it. They filled their bags with snacks and hiking gear and set off. + +They walked for a long time through the woods, but there was no sign of the rare mountain. Carol was getting very tired and she wished they could go back home. + +When the sun started to go down, Carol's mom finally said it was time to turn back. They were both sad that they hadn't found the mountain, but Carol knew that she would mention it again one day. + +But then a giant bear appeared from the darkness. He growled and bared his teeth, then chased Carol and her mom away from the woods. Unfortunately, they never saw the mountain again. +Daniel and his mother went to the restaurant. His mother looked around the restaurant and saw many delicious foods. + +"Let's try the steak!" said Daniel. + +His mother looked at him and laughed gently. "Not today, Daniel," she said. "We'll get something else." + +They looked at all of the different foods and then chose two dishes. Suddenly, Daniel noticed something in the corner of the restaurant. + +He pointed and said, "Look, Mommy, they have ice cream!" + +His mother smiled and said, "Let's find a seat first, and then maybe we can get some ice cream." + +Daniel and his mother sat down, but soon a man came to their table. He was tall and angry. + +"This seat is taken," he said in a gruff voice. + +Daniel's mother tried to explain that they did not know, but the man was so angry that he just kept displaying his temper. Eventually, the man shouted at them, and they had to leave the restaurant. + +At the end of the day, Daniel and his mother went back home. Although they were both sad and disappointed, Daniel's mother hugged him and said, "It's okay, Daniel. Sometimes things don't go our way, but we will go to another restaurant soon." +It was a nice summer day and Johnny wanted to have some fun outside. He saw his sunglasses by the tree and put them on. They were strong and made the sun seem far away. + +Johnny's friend Sam walked over to him. "Let's go swimming," Sam said. + +But Johnny shook his head. "No, I'm going to play hide and seek." + +Sam laughed. "That's a great idea! Last one to the beach disappears!" + +Johnny loved playing hide and seek outside and ran as fast as he could. But when he arrived at the beach, he couldn't find Sam anywhere. He looked around, but there was no sign of him. He started to worry something had happened, but then out of the corner of his eye Johnny saw the sun glinting off Sam's sunglasses down by the shore. + +When he got closer, he saw that Sam was alright. He had pulled a big, strong log out of the water, and was struggling to carry it back to the beach. + +Johnny smiled and ran back to help Sam. Together they carried it up the beach and over to the trees. With Sam's strong sunglasses and Johnny's help, they did not disappear. +Once there was a hungry spider named Mark. He wanted to find something to eat. One day, he saw a yummy grill outside someone's house. He was very excited! He quickly began to spin a spider web to reach the grill. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the house. The voice called, "What are you doing there, little spider?" + +Mark replied, "I am hungry. Can I please have some of your delicious-looking grill?" + +The voice chuckled and said, "Sure! Come closer, and I will pass it to you." Mark was so happy that he started dancing around. He carefully opened his web and stepped closer to get the delicious grill. + +The voice said softly, "You must be very hungry! Enjoy your meal, Mark." Mark thanked the voice and quickly scampered away. + +Mark was having a wonderful feast with his new delicious grill. He was so happy! +Mommy was very organized. Every day she put on her shiny suit and went off to work. Little Tim was three years old. He tried hard to get Mommy's attention, but she ignored him. + +One day, Tim decided he wanted to be just like Mommy. He found Mommy's suit and put it on. When she saw Tim, Mommy's face lit up with joy. Mommy said, "You look so handsome, Timmy! Let's go show Daddy." + +But Tim wanted Mommy to pay attention to him, so he said no. Mommy was surprised and asked why. Tim said he wanted to stay home with her and have her play with him. He was tired of her ignoring him. + +Mommy realized how hurt Tim must be feeling and apologized. She explained that she was busy, but that she loved him very much. They hugged and had a fun day at home together. From then on, Mommy never ignore Tim again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to explore. One day, she decided to cross a bridge. It was a delicate bridge, so she had to be careful. + +When she was almost across, the bridge started to creak. Suddenly, the little girl realized she had forgotten something! She ran back the way she had come. + +She could hear the bridge creaking behind her, and knew she had to hurry. But it was too late. As she crossed the bridge the last time, it broke and the girl fell into the water below. + +The little girl was scared, but she was also very brave. She held onto a nearby tree until a boat came to rescue her. + +Unfortunately, the bridge was destroyed and the delicate bridge was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a toy who wanted to visit a new place. Every day the toy would look out the window and think of all the new and exciting things that lie beyond the horizon. + +One day, the toy had a plan. After speaking with her mom, they decided that the toy could travel across the river to visit the modest market. The toy was excited, but a little scared. + +"Mom, will I be safe?" wondered the toy. +"Yes my dear," said mom. "You will be safe, but remember to be modest and not get carried away with buying too many toys at the market!" + +So the toy set off. She crossed the river and eventually arrived at the modest market. There, the toy found the most amazing toys she had ever seen. She bought a few modest toys she liked and was so happy. + +Back at home, the toy told her mom of all the wonderful things she had seen at the modest market and of all the new toys she had bought. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a nice visit! Now we can look forward to some more tomorrow!" +One day, a little girl named Emma was out in the park looking for bubbles. She took out a bottle of bubbles and then began to blow them into the sky. As she was admiring her bubbles, Emma heard a soft voice saying, "Hello". It was her friend Jack. + +"Hey Jack! What are you doing here?" asked Emma. + +"I was looking for bubbles too," Jack replied. "Let me help you make some." + +The two of them worked together to make the most amazing bubbles in the park. When they were done, they stepped back and admired their work. + +Just then, an old man approached them. He looked angry and yelled, "Hey! Stop blowing bubbles in my park!" + +Emma was frightened and didn't know what to do. But Jack was helpful and stepped in. + +"We're sorry sir. We didn't know this was your park," he said kindly. The old man softened and replied, "Well, now you know. No more bubbles in my park, okay?†+ +The old man left and Emma thanked Jack for being so helpful. They both smiled and continued to admire the bubbles. +Once upon a time, there lived a huge elephant. One day, it was feeling brave and decided to rise up on its hind legs. It raised its trunk and blew a loud horn. A flock of birds flew away in surprise. + +The elephant laughed and then noticed something huge in the sky. It was a giant hot air balloon! It had the shape of a horn. + +The elephant cheered. "Let's go for a ride!" + +The elephant hopped into the balloon and the balloon slowly rose higher and higher. The elephant felt like it was flying! + +The balloon flew up above the clouds and the elephant looked down at the ground. The view was amazing! + +Soon, the elephant had to come back down to the ground but it promised to rise up again soon. +Tommy was a 3 year old boy that loved to watch videos. Every morning his mom set him up with a unique selection of videos. He watched them for hours, always lighting up when something humorous happened. + +One day, as he was watching, his mom said, "Tommy, I want you to keep watching, but also pay attention. Things are going to start to increase." + +Tommy wasn't sure what that meant, but he kept watching and noticed the videos began to get louder and faster. He then saw all the images cross-fade together, merging into one unique picture. + +He was so mesmerized, he just stared in awe at the one video that his mom made. She called it the "increase video" and it was the coolest thing he had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Katie. She was only three years old and she had a special vase. Mum would always tell her to carry it, so she did. + +Today, Katie was carrying the vase again. "Our special vase must stay safe and sound," Mum said. Confused, Katie looked around and saw that the vase was much heavier than usual. + +"Mum, why does the vase feel so heavy?" Katie asked. + +Mum smiled. "That's something you will find out soon. Carry it carefully now, okay?" + +So Katie continued carrying the vase, wondering why it was so heavy. + +When they reached their destination, Katie couldn't believe what she saw: the vase was full of yummy candy! She was so happy and a little confused at the same time. + +"Happy birthday, Katie!" Mum said, giving her a big hug. + +Katie laughed and smiled, then grabbed a piece of candy from the vase. "Thank you, Mum!" she said. + +From that day on, Katie remembered to always carry the special vase with care. +Once upon a time, there were two little bugs. One was named Sammy and the other was named Katy. They were very good friends and loved playing together. + +One day, Sammy and Katy were in the woods looking for an adventure. They came across an old, thin trap. It was blocking their path, so they decided to investigate. + +When Sammy tried to move it, he saw something shiny beneath it. He couldn't reach it, so he asked Katy for help. + +Katy thought for a minute and then said, "I have an idea. Why don't we strike the trap with a stick?" + +Sammy liked the idea and the two bugs started to look for a good, strong stick. Soon, they found one and Sammy grabbed it and gave the old, thin trap a good strike. To their surprise, something came out of the trap. It was a beutiful ladybug! + +Sammy and Katy were very happy. That was the best adventure they ever had! +Once upon a time there was a baby bear. He lived in the forest with his parents. He was curious about the world around him. One day, he saw a big helicopter flying over the trees. He wanted to see what it was, so he followed it. + +As the bear kept walking, he suddenly yawned. He had walked too far and was feeling very tired. He noticed a small pond near him and decided to rest. As he was lying there he saw a frog ignoring the helicopter and playing with a stone in the water. + +The bear asked the frog, "Don't you want to see the helicopter fly?" The frog replied, "No, I don't care. I'd rather play with this rock." + +The baby bear thought the frog was being very ignorant. The helicopter was amazing and the frog should want to see it. He said, "You should be curious about things. You should want to explore the world and learn new things!" + +The moral of the story is this: be curious about the world and don't be ignorant about things. You should never be afraid to explore and learn new things. +"Mummy, can I come to the gym?" asked Mia. + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes Mia, of course you can come with me to the gym!" + +Mia was very excited. She put on her sports shoes and grabbed her water bottle. They arrived at the gym and Mia looked around in awe. + +Mia spotted the people using the machines. They looked serious as they sat down in the seats. + +Mummy said, "These people are doing some exercises, Mia. We need to be very careful, we don't want to disturb them." + +Mia nodded and said, "Okay, Mummy. I'll be very quiet!" + +Mummy smiled and together they went to find a space for Mia to do her exercises. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable bunny who loved to dance. Every day, the bunny hopped around and twirled around the garden. The bunny loved it so much, he decided to take to the stage so he could dance all day long! + +The bunny hopped up on the stage and began to dance. He was so happy! But then all of a sudden, something bad happened. A big, mean fox came and saw the bunny on the stage. He was so mad that the bunny was dancing, that he growled and chased him away. + +The bunny was too scared to keep dancing, and he hopped away in a hurry. He went home and was so upset! He sat in his house all day, never dancing again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a silly bunny. He loved jumping around and hopping from one spot to the next. One day he was playing in the garden when he noticed a tall stand in the middle of the yard. He hopped over to have a look. The stand was so high, it seemed to reach the clouds. The bunny wanted to go to the top, so he hopped as hard and as fast as he could. But, no matter how much he hopped, he just couldn’t manage to get to the top. The bunny was so frustrated. + +Then, his friend the tortoise came over. He looked up at the stand and had an idea. “Climb,†he said. The bunny’s ears perked up. He knew he wasn’t strong enough to manage the tall stand. But, the tortoise said that it was OK. Slowly and carefully, the tortoise showed the bunny how to climb up the stand. The bunny didn’t need to hop fast - he just had to do it slowly and steadily. Climbing was much easier than hopping! + +Once he reached the top of the stand, the bunny was so happy. He was so proud of himself for managing to get to the top of the tall stand! +Grandma and Jack were looking at photos in Grandma's album. Grandma looked over to Jack, and said, “Do you like any of the photos, Jack?†+ +Jack pointed to one of the photos and said, “I like the one of you with the hat on.†+ +Grandma smiled. “That's a nice one, isn't it?†+ +But Jack shook his head. “No. I want a different one.†+ +Grandma frowned. She was not happy that Jack didn't want her photo. She said, “Why don't you like this one? I think it's a nice photo.†+ +Jack explained, “I want a photo of the two of us together. It can be different.†+ +Grandma's face lit up. She said, “Oh, that's a lovely idea. Let's go and take a photo together!†+ +They went off to take a photo. Afterwards, they proudly put it in the album. Grandma put her arm around Jack and said, “I recommend this photo, Jack. It's different and special.†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Yes, we make a great team!†+Once upon a time there was an old man who was very wise. He had a wife and they both loved each other a lot. + +One day, the old man noticed something in the sky. He said to his wife, "What is that?" She looked up and said, "It's an airplane." + +The old man was so excited. He said, "I never saw one before. I wonder where it is going." His wife said, "Maybe it's going on a big vacation." + +The old man watched the airplane until it went away. He said to his wife, "That was really cool. We should go on a vacation too." His wife smiled and said, "That's a wise idea." + +The old man and his wife had a happy time on their vacation. They stayed together and did lots of fun things. They never noticed how quickly time was passing until it was time to go home. They were so happy to be together again. +One summer day, Benjamin was walking outside looking for something to do. He heard a whistle coming from the sky and looked up. He saw a yellow bird flying high up in the clouds. He thought it was beautiful and began to whistle himself. + +As he whistled, the bird flew towards him and landed on the windowsill of his house. Benjamin smiled and the bird smiled back. He was so excited that he ran inside to tell his mom. + +"Mommy, there is a pretty yellow bird outside!" + +"That is great, Benjamin" replied his mom. "Maybe we can give it a nice bath in the sink!" + +Benjamin liked the idea and ran outside to find the bird. Sure enough, the bird was still there and Benjamin grabbed it carefully. He carried it to the kitchen and placed it in the sink. He filled the sink with water and began to sing a happy song. + +The bird seemed to enjoy the bath and soon its feathers were sparkling yellow. After a while, Benjamin took the bird back to the windowsill and it sang a beautiful song of thanks. + +Benjamin enjoyed spending time with the bird and knew that it wouldn’t be the last time. He had a feeling that this was only the beginning of his friendship with the special yellow bird. +Once upon a time there was an ant that lived in a big castle. He liked to bite his friends. He thought it was funny. + +One day, the ant wanted to dress up like the other ants. He found an old uniform in the castle, so he tried it on. He thought he looked cool. + +At the same time, his friends were trying to complete an important job. But when they saw the ant wearing the uniform, they thought he was silly. + +Suddenly, the ant bit his friends on the legs. His friends were angry and ran away from him. + +The ant learned his lesson. He never tried to be foolish again! +Once there was a large eye. It saw all around it, looking at the beauty of the world. One day, the eye decided to explore. + +The eye looked up, and saw a tall tree calling to it. The tree said, "Come and explore with me!" + +The large eye was excited. It hopped from one branch to another, taking in the new sights. Soon it found itself perched at the very top of the tree. It looked down, and saw that it had explored quite far. + +The eye decided it was time to go back home. It hopped down the branches, and looked one last time at the beauty of the world around it. + +It was happy to be home again. +One day, Billy and his dad went on a walk in the park. As they walked, Billy saw an ancient rake lying in the grass. He ran to it and picked it up. + +Billy's dad smiled and said, “Let’s use it to escape this boring park!†+ +Billy looked around, confused. He asked, “How do we escape?†+ +His dad explained, “We can pretend the rake is a boat. We can sail away and explore new places!†+ +Billy got excited and started running with the rake. “Come on, Dad! Let's escape!†+ +They spent the rest of the day exploring the park and pretending they were escaping in the ancient rake. When it became dark, they left to go home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Alex who went to the park with his mom. As they walked, Alex noticed a bright and colorful umbrella. He ran towards it and asked if he could have it. His mom said no and explained, "That umbrella is not ordinary. It is special and very expensive. We can't have it." + +Alex was disappointed but his mom said, “Remember, you can’t always get what you want. We can always find something special in ordinary things.†+ +The next day, as they walked to the park Alex saw a big, old branch on the ground. He asked his mom if he could use it as an umbrella. His mom said yes and Alex was so excited! He ran around the park with the branch, pretending it was an umbrella. + +Suddenly, Alex felt something bite his fingers. He quickly realized he had touched an ant. He started to cry but his mom said, “That’s okay, Alex. It is OK to make mistakes and we can learn from them. Just remember to always be careful.†+ +This taught Alex an important lesson that if he showed kindness and was careful, he could avoid bad things happening to him, even with an ordinary branch. +Once upon a time, there was a small frog called Benji. He was an adventurous little frog that loved exploring. One day he spotted a bright yellow pointy flower in a nearby meadow. Benji was curious, so he hopped over to inspect it more closely. + +But when Benji got closer, he noticed something strange. The flower shrank! Benji suddenly felt very frightened! + +He quickly hopped back and shouted in surprise, "Where did it go?!" + +Just then his friend, a ladybug named Liza, flew over and said, "I think it must be some kind of magic flower!" + +Benji was amazed and so excited. So, he bravely hopped back over to the flower, but this time it did not shrink! He touched the flower carefully and peered inside. To his amazement, there was a tiny little bee enjoying the nectar from the flower. + +Benji was thrilled to have found the bee. He learnt an important lesson that day - to not be so frightened and always have the courage to explore. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Timmy and Billy. They were in the park when they saw a gorilla. +Billy said, "Let's buy it!" +But Timmy said, "No, it's too scary!" +Billy begged, "Please? I'll sell my toy if you buy the gorilla!" +But Timmy didn't want to. He said, "No way. We don't need a scary gorilla!" +So they walked away, leaving the gorilla alone in the park. +The End. +Sam and Toni were best friends. Every day they would take an organized exercise in the park. + +One day, they were walking to the park but Sam was walking much slower than Toni. + +Toni asked Sam, "Why are you walking so slow?". + +Sam replied, "I don't feel like taking an exercise today. I'm too tired." + +Toni smiled and said, "It will be fun, I promise!" + +So, Sam and Toni took their organized exercise and after the exercise, they felt better and were very happy. They knew that getting enough exercise was a great way to stay healthy and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a bald baker who went to the market every day to buy ingredients. One day, the baker noticed a small boy at the market, trying to share his muffins with some other kids. The baker stopped and watched the boy. + +The baker was so touched by the boy's kindness and thoughtfulness that he came closer and said, "Hey there, little one! Wow, those muffins look yummy. What's your name?" + +The boy beamed and said, "My name is Charlie! I'm sharing my muffins with all my friends". + +The baker smiled and said, "That's so nice of you! You know, sharing is really important. If you help others, it makes them feel happy." + +Charlie nodded and said, "Yes, I think it's fun to share something I made!" + +The baker nodded back and said, "You have a good heart, Charlie. Remember, being kind and helpful will always make you feel better." + +The moral of the story is that being kind is one of the greatest gifts of all. Remember, it's always a good idea to help and share with others! +Once upon a time there was a kind little girl named Sarah. She wanted to go out and explore the world. Her mum told her she could as long as she shut the door after her. Sarah went out and she was so excited to see what was there. + +She had never been outside before and it was amazing! She said "hello" to everyone she saw, and they all said hello back. But when Sarah waved to a grumpy old man, he just shut her out. Sarah started to cry. + +Then, a kind lady came over to her and asked her why she was upset. Sarah explained what happened and the lady gave her a hug. She said "Never let anyone shut you out of the world, Sarah. You are kind and the world is lucky to have you". + +Sarah smiled at the lady, thanked her for her kind words and ran off, full of courage and kindness. She was ready to explore the world and never let anyone shut her out. +Once upon a time, in a sunny land, there was a boy. He liked to paint and every day, he would pick up his brush and dab it in a little box full of rich, colourful paints. + +He would spend all day painting pictures of sunshine. He would dip his brush in yellow paint and swirl it around to make a big sun. He enjoyed painting so much and he was so proud of the bright pictures he created. + +The boy’s neighbour, a old lady, noticed the boy's paintings one day. She said to him, “That’s a very nice painting, childâ€. The boy smiled, happy to hear the kind words. + +The old lady said, “Why don’t you use more colours to paint? The sun will look even better!†+ +The boy thought about the old lady's suggestion and soon, his paintings became even more rich and beautiful. He painted the sun with orange and pink paint and created the most amazing sunshine paintings. + +Soon, the boy's paintings made everything around him become full of sunshine, colour and joy! +Molly was a very lucky girl. She loved to explore her neighborhood and play with her friends. + +One day, she was feeling brave and decided to go on an adventure. She walked to the park and saw a staircase that went under a big hill. + +Molly was scared but she kept going. As she got closer to the bottom of the stairs, she felt a strong shock! Molly jumped back and screamed. + +But then her brave spirit took over and she started to climb down again. This time, when the shock came, she kept going! When Molly reached the bottom, she felt so brave and proud. + +She was so lucky for having the courage to dare! +Once upon a time there was a puppy. He loved to run and play. Whenever he looked out at the world, he imagined all the wonderful things he could become. As time went by, he grew bigger and bigger. + +One day, the puppy found a big bag. Inside, he saw lots of money. He had become rich! He used the money to buy nice things and help others. His life was full of joy. + +But soon, something strange happened. Puppy noticed that his money was disappearing. He was starting to become poor again. He was worried about what was happening — until one day he found out who had been taking his money... + +It turned out that the puppy had been sharing his good fortune with his friends all along. The puppy was glad he had been so generous — he was much richer in ways he hadn't expected! +Once there was a little boy called Alex and he was three years old. One sunny day, he had an idea to go for a run. So he put on his comfortable shoes and ran outside. + +He ran past the flowers and the trees. He ran past the park where the children were playing and the dogs were barking. He ran and ran until he reached the lake. + +At the lake, he stopped to take a rest. He looked over the lake and saw some ducks swimming happily. Alex smiled at the sight. + +"I'm not going to run anymore," said Alex. "I'm going to play with the ducks." + +So he went over to the ducks, but they ran away. "Don't be scared," said Alex. "I won't hurt you. I just want to play." + +But the ducks wouldn't listen. "Okay," said Alex. "I'll give you some food, so you can come back." So he took some food out of his pocket and placed it in an orderly fashion. + +The ducks then swam back. Alex was so happy that he now had friends. + +They played happily until the sun went down, when Alex had to go home. As he ran back home, he felt so comfortable, knowing that the ducks would be waiting for him the next time he visited the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to explore in the woods. He came across a special mushroom that was really big! He was so excited he wanted to feed it to his family. His mommy told him not to come near it because it was too serious. + +The little boy was sad, but he understood why his mommy said he shouldn’t touch it. He knew that he should always listen to his parents, so he left the mushroom alone. + +The next day, he came back to the same spot and saw that the mushroom was still there. But he had learned his lesson and decided to leave the mushroom alone. Then, he saw a bunny eating the mushroom! + +He realized that the mushroom was too serious for him, but he knew it was perfect food for the bunny. He was so happy that he shared his discovery with the bunny! + +The little boy learned that different things are good for different people. He also learned that we all need to take care of our surroundings and respect the nature. +Once upon a time there was a curious young fox. He was a very playful fox and loved exploring the forest. One day he came across a big pile of cardboard boxes. He was so excited, he started to pounce on them and role around in them. Suddenly he heard a noise coming from one of the boxes. He stopped and listened - it sounded like music! He slowly opened the box and out popped a little chipmunk. + +The fox was startled. He was about to run away when the chipmunk asked, "Where am I?" With a pause, the fox replied, "You are in the forest". The chipmunk smiled and said, "I'm so glad I've found you! Can I play with you?". + +The fox was so happy that he invited the chipmunk to play with him. Together they had a great time exploring the forest, jumping through the piles of cardboard, and bouncing on the tree branches. Every once in a while the chipmunk would pause to listen for something - a song only the chipmunk could hear. + +At the end of the day, the fox and chipmunk said their goodbyes, and the fox hopped off into the forest. The chipmunk stayed in the forest, continuing to sing and play among the cardboard boxes. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. She was very fancy and loved to dress up in the finest clothes. + +One day, Lucy decided she wanted to go for a walk in the park. She opened the door and shut it behind her. + +When she arrived at the park, there was a monkey sitting on a tree. Lucy was excited and started to run towards it. + +The monkey looked at her with a puzzled expression and said, 'Excuse me, why did you shut the door so quickly?'. + +'Oh, so I don't get lost,' said Lucy. + +The monkey nodded and said, 'Good idea! You must be very careful. I must be on my way. Have a nice day.' + +Then the monkey jumped off the tree and ran away. Lucy watched it go, until she couldn't see it anymore. She looked around for a minute and then headed towards home. + +Little did she know, the fancy clothes she was wearing were so sparkly that the monkey had thought she was one of the park fairies! +Once upon a time, there was a fragile sailor who was very small. He sailed on a tiny boat in the middle of the ocean. One day when he was sailing, he suddenly shrank! He was so small now that his boat looked like a mountain. + +The sailor was scared and confused, so he began to imagine what had happened. Suddenly he heard a voice in the distance. The voice was so small that he could barely hear it, but it said "Come closer and I'll help you". He steered closer to the voice, and soon he noticed a tiny island. + +He arrived at the island and a beautiful, giant fairy welcomed him warmly. She explained that she had used a magic spell to shrink him, so he could have an adventure on her island. The fragile sailor was nervous, but he was also excited for what adventures lay ahead. + +The sailor thanked the fairy for her help and went off to explore the island, full of optimism and wonder. He shrank no more, but his adventure never ended. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lisa went to the cinema with her Dad. She was very excited because she was going to get to watch a new film! + +When they arrived, Dad bought tickets for the movie. Dad said to Lisa, “This film is going to be terrible!†+ +Lisa looked at him in confusion and asked, “Why would it be so bad, Dad?†+ +Dad replied, “Because it is about something that's not gainful.†+ +Lisa thought about it for a moment and then said, “No matter what, it will still be fun to watch a film!†+ +They went into the cinema and began watching the movie. As it went on, Lisa started to see why Dad thought it was so terrible. After a while, she asked Dad, “Are we almost done?†+ +Dad laughed and said, “Yes, we are almost done, and then we can go home!†+ +When the movie ended, both Lisa and Dad were relieved. As they were walking out of the cinema, Lisa said, “That was a really terrible film, but I'm glad we got to watch it.†Dad smiled and agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a large man named Max. He was walking down the street one day and stopped to admire the silence. Suddenly, he spotted a beautiful butterfly perched on the side of the street. He remembered how his grandparents taught him to fold paper into different shapes when he was a child. + +Max carefully folded some pieces of paper into the shape of a butterfly and said, "Let's see if it will work!" He carefully placed the paper butterfly on his finger and waved his hand. + +The real butterfly suddenly started to move and flutter around, like it was helping him! "Wow!" Max exclaimed. "I can't believe it worked!" + +Max continued to admire the silence and the butterfly until he eventually had to go home. He left with a smile on his face, knowing that he had created something beautiful. +Jake was very excited, today was his special day. He was going on an adventure to the park with his friends. As soon as he stepped out of his house, he saw something wide and wide open. He couldn't believe his eyes, he had never seen anything so wide before! He ran to explore it with his friends. + +In the distance, they saw something even more wonderful - a lake! The lake was filled with fish and birds and the lake seemed to go on forever. The kids ran to the lake and they had so much fun trying to catch the fishes and watching the birds fly. + +After a few hours, Jake and his friends got tired and decided to take a break. Jake noticed something glimmering in the lake, he couldn't believe his eyes it was a real treasure chest! He was so excited and told his friends about it and they started trying to find the key to open the chest. + +After several attempts, one of Jake's friends finally found the key and they managed to open the chest! Inside, they found many gems and coins. They slipped it in their pockets and ran back home, giggling to themselves and feeling like rich adventurers. + +Jake couldn't wait to come back to the park again and try to find more treasures. He knew that with his friends by his side, anything was possible! +Once upon a time there was a wild little girl called Lucy. She loved to perform tricks. One day, when her mum was out of the room, Lucy grabbed a tray from the kitchen cupboard. She balanced it on her head and started to dance around the room. She was singing and twirling as if no one was watching. + +Suddenly, mum returned and saw Lucy with the tray. "What are you doing, Lucy?" she said. + +"I'm performing," said Lucy proudly, with a big grin on her face. + +Mum couldn't help but smile. She said, "That was a very wild performance. Well done, Lucy!" + +From that day on, Lucy was the wildest performer of them all. +One day, Joe and his friend Sue were playing in the park. Joe was running back and forth, having a lot of fun. Sue was watching him and smiled. + +"Joe, why do you like the park so much?" Sue asked. + +Joe said, "I like it because I can play and be free. It's my favorite place!" + +Sue smiled. "It's my favorite place too. And I like coming here with you. I always feel like I'm safe, because you protect me from bad things." + +Joe blushed and smiled. They kept playing for a while, but then it started to get dark. + +"Joe, it's getting late. We should go back home," Sue said. + +"Yes, I know. But I don't want to leave, I want to stay here," Joe replied. + +"Don't worry Joe, we will come here again soon. It will be just like a regular visit," Sue said with a smile. + +Joe smiled back. He knew his friend was right, and he felt safe and happy knowing they could come to the park again soon. He felt like Sue would always protect him no matter what. +Once upon a time there were two children, Nick and Amy. They wanted to have fun, so they decided to go to the river. Nick said, "Let's go explore the river! We can make a raft and float away." + +So Amy and Nick spent the day finding pieces of wood, some rope and leaves. Once their raft was finished they hopped in and set sail. The river was calm and the water cool. They felt comfortable and safe. + +As they floated, Nick started to get sleepy. He said, "Amy, when we reach the bridge remind me to get off the raft and find our way back home." So off they went, and they felt the bridge in the distance. + +Amy said, "We need to remind each other." They both knew when the bridge was near, they had to get off the raft and make their way back home. + +And so, the two of them made it back home safely. They had lots of fun, and always remembered to remind each other to get off the raft before getting lost in the river. +Once upon a time, there was an otter in the forest. He was small, but very lazy. He rarely went fishing or gathering food. + +One day, he heard a noise while he was taking a nap. He opened one eye and saw a raccoon was stealing all of the otter's nuts. + +The otter was very angry. He shouted, "Hey, stop stealing my food or I'll get you!" + +The raccoon was surprised and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was yours. I won't steal from you again!" + +The otter was happy to hear the raccoon's apology. He said, "Thank you for understanding. Just remember to never steal from anyone, even if it's easy!" + +The raccoon nodded and ran away. The otter watched him go, pleased that the raccoon had learned his lesson. He would never forget to be more alert and not be so lazy. +John was scared. He had decided to set off on a journey. His parents agreed to take him with them. + +John said 'Where are we going?' His mum smiled and said 'We are going on an adventure!' + +John was so excited that he forgot he was scared. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. It was going to be the best journey ever. + +John said 'Can I pick a direction for us to go?' His dad said 'Ok, let's see which way you choose.' + +John pointed to the north and set off on his journey. He was not scared anymore. He was ready for adventure! +Once upon a time, two birds named Annie and John were sitting in their nest in the tree. + +Annie said, "John, let's go and find something to spoil our nest with." + +John said, "Yes, I think that would be fun. Where can we find something?" + +Annie thought out loud, "I know! We can find something down by the river. Let's go and take a look." + +Annie and John flew down to the dirty river. Annie saw a big pile of leaves and said, "John, look at this! These could make a great doorway to our nest." + +John agreed and they gathered up the leaves and flew them back to their nest. Annie and John used the leaves to make a doorway for their nest. They were both so happy with their efforts that they spent the rest of the day playing games in their cozy nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. One day, Joe was playing with his toy car by rolling it back and forth on the ground. The car had a handle on it, and Joe kept rolling it back and forth with the handle. + +Joe's mom saw him rolling with the handle, and she said, “Joe, don't roll with the handle. It's not safe.â€. + +But Joe kept rolling, so his mom said, “Joe, if you don't stop rolling with the handle I'm going to be really embarrassed.†+ +Joe stopped rolling, and said to his mom, “Can I roll without the handle?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, you can roll without the handle.†+ +So, Joe rolled his car all around without the handle, and he was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a musician who was very special. She had a magical instrument that shone and glowed all over. + +One day, the musician was walking through a deep, dark forest when she came across an icy lake. Cautiously, she approached the lake. Suddenly, the lake began to glow and she could see a mysterious figure in the middle of it. + +The musician was scared and screamed out: "Who is there?" + +"It is me," said the figure. "I am the Ice Queen. I have been waiting here a long time." + +"What do you want?" asked the musician. + +"I need your help. I need your magical instrument to help me break the icy spell that I have been under for centuries," said the Ice Queen. + +The musician thought for a moment and then agreed to help. She played a special tune on her instrument and suddenly the lake began to thaw. The Ice Queen was free! + +"Thank you," said the Ice Queen before she flew away. + +The musician was so happy that she could help. She kept playing her magical instrument and soon the forest began to glow with a shimmering light. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. She had a small, blue purse. She was very proud of her purse and would take it everywhere. + +One day she took her purse to the park. She went to the park with her mom. While running around and playing, Mary accidentally dropped her purse on the ground. It was so blue and easy to miss. + +Mary's mom said, "Oh no! I think you dropped your purse, Mary!" + +Mary felt upset and started to cry. She said, "My purse! It's gone forever!" + +But then her mom said, "Look! I can see it over there. I can mark it with this blue stick." + +So Mary's mom marked the purse with the blue stick. Then Mary was very happy. + +"Is that my purse? Is it really my purse?" she said with a smile. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's your purse. You found it!" + +Mary hugged her purse tight and never let it go. She was so glad that she had found it. She was no longer upset. +One day a little girl named Sarah was playing in the park. She brought a bag full of healthy rocks with her. Sarah looked around and found matching pairs of rocks. She matched the red rocks with each other, then the blue rocks with each other, and then the yellow rocks. + +Suddenly Sarah had an idea! She made a game with the rocks. She put a few rocks in a pile and tried to match the rocks by their colors. She smiled when she found the matching pairs. + +When Sarah was done playing her game, she put the rocks back in her bag. She was glad that she played a healthy game in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who had a big dream. Every day he ran in the forest, looking for a log. But no matter how hard he tried, he could never find one. + +One day he found a log. But it was dry, so it was too hard to carry it. Then he thought of an idea. + +He ran to the river and gathered lots of wet moss. Then he put it all over the log, so it was nice and soft. The fox grabbed the log and carried it home. + +And from then on, he had a comfortable place to nap and dream about all his big plans. +Once there was an ancient spider who lived in a dark cave. One day, two children stumbled across the cave while they were out exploring. The younger child was a 3 year old named Sam and the older one was his older sister, Sarah. Sam and Sarah looked around the dark cave, amazed at the sight. + +Suddenly, Sam spotted the ancient spider. He shouted out, "Wow! Look at that spider!" Sarah recognized the spider and warned her brother. "Be careful Sam, that's a big spider!" + +The ancient spider looked so big and scary that Sam started to cry. Sarah quickly reminded her brother, "Remember what you learned, Sam. Spiders won't hurt you if you're gentle". She quickly noticed Sam wasn't calmed by her words, so she picked up a stick to show him what to do. + +She gently tapped the stick against the ancient spider's belly. The spider started to move away from them and soon vanished from sight. Sam felt a little better after that and thanked his sister for being so brave. Even though Sarah was scared, she was still able to recognize how to make the spider leave in the safest way possible. +John saw a beautiful cube. He was so excited that he ran to his mom. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look at this cube!" John said. + +His mom smiled. "Oh my, John! That is so beautiful! What do you think you can do with it?" + +John smiled. "I think I can play with it!" + +John held the cube tight and started to explore the shape and texture of it. He was very excited to find out what kind of things he can do with it. + +"Mommy, can I have this cube?" John asked. + +His mom nodded and said, "Yes, you can have it. You can play with it and enjoy it." + +John hugged his mom and thanked her. Then he took the beautiful cube and could not wait to start playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived in a beautiful house. He owned a very special chest. Every morning, he would sit on the floor and open it gently. Inside was a pile of gold coins. + +One day, he heard a tap tap tap on the window of his house. He looked up, and saw a small little girl. "Please", said the girl, pointing to the chest. "Can I have one of the coins?" + +The man smiled friendly. "Of course", he said. He gave the little girl one gold coin, and the girl ran off happily. + +The wealthy man smiled. He knew that the little girl would be able to buy something special with the coin. He opened the chest again and placed the gold coin back inside. Then he closed the lid and went off to enjoy the rest of his day. +Once upon a time there was a mother and her little girl who were very creative. One day they decided to decorate the living room. The mother asked the little girl, “What should we use to decorate?†The little girl thought for a moment and said, “Let’s use oat!†“What a great idea!†replied the mother. + +They collected some oats and began to get creative. The pair used the oats to make pictures on the walls. Pretty soon the living room was filled with creative designs made with oats. Everyone was amazed at how creative the little girl was! + +The little girl was very proud of her work and said happily, “I decorated it!†The mother replied, “You sure did, my little one! You did an amazing job.†+ +The little girl smiled with delight and knew that with her creativity, she could decorate anything. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a great idea. He thought it would be impressive, so he decided to suggest it to his friends. Everyone was excited to hear his suggestion and they all agreed to try it. But when they tried the suggestion, it didn't work. + +The man was sad and angry. He suggested trying again, but his friends said no. He said, "Please, I know this can work. Let's just try again." + +But his friends disagreed and the man became frustrated. He shouted, "Fine! You don't have to believe me. I won't suggest anything ever again!" + +The man was so mad that he went away and never came back. He never got the chance to fix his idea and his impressive suggestion was lost forever. +Tommy was a three year old boy who liked to explore. One day, on his adventure, he noticed something near the ground. He squatted down to take a closer look and he saw a shiny white object. It was a tooth. Tommy thought that this was exciting and he wanted to show it to his mom. + +When Tommy got home, he rushed to his mom to show her the tooth. He said, "Mommy, look what I found!" His mom was surprised and asked him where he found it. Tommy was very excited to mention that he found it by the ground outside. + +His mom checked the tooth and examined it. To her surprise, it was a baby tooth. She asked Tommy if his mouth hurt when he found the tooth. Tommy shook his head no, so she assumed that the tooth must have already been loose. + +Tommy's mom was glad that he wasn't hurt and she said, "It's so amazing that you found your first tooth! Let's put it in a special place to keep it safe." + +Tommy smiled with excitement and quickly ran off to find the perfect spot. +Mandy was glad. She had a box of shiny new markers that she wanted to try. She opened the box and scooped them out. + +First, she grabbed the red one. She held it with both hands and pressed it against the paper. She moved it up and down and it made a nice, sharp line. She smiled. + +Next, Mandy picked up the blue one. This time, she held it like a pencil, and made a wavy line. Then, she coloured the middle of the paper with the green marker. + +Mandy was getting tired, so she decided to play with the cable instead. She wrapped it around her fingers and made funny shapes. She even pretended it was a rope and tried to climb it. + +Suddenly, Mandy had an idea. She put the markers back in the box and grabbed the cable. She pulled it tight, and drew all sorts of shapes on the paper. She made stars, circles and even a house. + +Mandy was so glad. With the cable, she could make beautiful pictures! +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to jog and play in the park. One day, they see a big building near the park. It is new and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that building!" Tim says. "It is so big and pretty. I want to go inside and see what is there." + +Sam shakes his head. "No, Tim. We cannot go inside. It is not for us. It is for grown-ups. They work there. They have rules and doors and keys. We will get in trouble if we go inside." + +Tim does not listen. He is curious and brave. He says, "I don't care. I want to see. Come on, Sam. Let's jog to the building and find a way in. It will be fun." + +Sam is scared and worried. He does not want to go. He says, "No, Tim. Please, don't go. It is not safe. It is not fun. It is bad. Let's stay in the park and play with our ball." + +But Tim does not listen. He says, "Bye, Sam. I am going. You are a baby. You are not ready for adventure." He jogs to the building and looks for a door. He finds one that is open. He goes inside. + +Sam is sad and angry. He does not like Tim's words. He is not a baby. He is ready for adventure. But he is also smart and good. He knows Tim is wrong. He knows Tim is in danger. He jogs after Tim and tries to stop him. He shouts, "Tim, wait! Come back! It is not a good idea!" + +But Tim does not hear him. He is inside the building. He sees many things. He sees desks and chairs and computers and papers. He sees people and lights and signs and sounds. He is amazed and happy. He thinks he is clever and cool. He does not see the security guard who sees him. He does not see the alarm that goes off. He does not see the trouble he is in. He does not see Sam who is outside and worried. He does not see anything but the building. He is not ready for what happens next. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with crayons and draw pictures. One day, they find a big box of crayons in the classroom. They are very happy and excited. They take the crayons and start to draw on a big paper. + +Anna draws a sun, a flower and a butterfly. She uses yellow, pink and blue crayons. Ben draws a car, a house and a dog. He uses red, green and brown crayons. They are having fun and showing each other their pictures. + +But then, something bad happens. A boy named Tom comes and takes the box of crayons. He says they are his and he does not want to share. He runs away with the box and leaves Anna and Ben with no crayons. Anna and Ben are very sad and angry. They do not know what to do. + +They look at their pictures and think. They have an idea. They decide to solve the problem. They go to the teacher and tell her what Tom did. The teacher listens and says that is not nice. She goes to find Tom and tells him to give back the crayons. She says he has to share and say sorry to Anna and Ben. + +Tom feels sorry and gives back the crayons. He says he is sorry and asks if he can play with them. Anna and Ben say yes and they all play together. They use the crayons and draw more pictures. They draw a rainbow, a star and a heart. They use all the colors and make the paper beautiful. They are happy and friends. +Sara was a little girl who liked to help her mom. Her mom worked at an office with many people and computers. Sometimes, Sara went to the office with her mom when she had no school. Sara liked to see the office. It was amazing. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the office together. Sara saw a big desk with many papers and pens. She wanted to play with them. She asked her mom, "Can I play with the papers and pens, mom?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sara. These are not toys. These are important things for my work. You can play with your own toys in the corner. Please do not touch anything on the desk." + +Sara nodded, but she was curious. She waited until her mom was busy talking on the phone. Then, she sneaked to the desk and grabbed some papers and pens. She started to draw and write on them. She thought it was fun. + +But she did not know that she was making a big mess. She ruined some of the papers that her mom needed. She also spilled some ink on the desk and the floor. She did not notice that her mom was watching her with a sad and angry face. + +When Sara finished, she showed her mom her drawings. She said, "Look, mom. I made some amazing pictures for you." + +Her mom said, "Sara, what have you done? You did not listen to me. You played with things that you should not. You made a big problem for me and my work. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Sara felt bad. She realized that she did something wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not mean to make you sad and angry. I just wanted to have fun. I will help you clean up." + +Her mom said, "Thank you, Sara. I know you wanted to have fun, but you have to respect other people's things. You have to ask before you touch anything that is not yours. You have to follow the rules when you go to the office. Do you understand?" + +Sara said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will not do it again. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Sara. Now, let's clean up and then we can have a snack together." + +Sara and her mom hugged and smiled. Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned to be careful and respectful when she went to the office. She learned that the office was amazing, but not a place to play. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for animals. One day, they saw a fox hiding under a tree. The fox was red and fluffy, with a long tail and sharp ears. + +"Look, a fox!" Lila said. "He is so pretty. Can we pet him?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, Lila. Foxes are wild. They can bite. We have to be careful." + +But Lila wanted to be friends with the fox. She took a step closer and smiled. "Hello, fox. Don't be scared. We are nice. Do you want to play with us?" + +The fox looked at Lila with curious eyes. He tilted his head and sniffed the air. He saw that Lila had a cookie in her hand. He liked cookies. He came out of his hiding place and walked slowly towards Lila. + +Lila was happy. She held out her hand with the cookie. "Here, fox. This is for you. You can have it." + +The fox took the cookie and ate it. He licked his lips and wagged his tail. He liked Lila. He rubbed his nose against her hand and gave her a kiss. + +Lila giggled. "He kissed me! He likes me too! He is the perfect fox!" + +Ben smiled. He was glad that Lila and the fox were happy. He said, "You are very brave, Lila. And very kind. The fox is lucky to have you as a friend." + +Lila hugged Ben. "And you are the best friend ever, Ben. Thank you for playing with me and the fox." + +They all played together until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the fox and promised to come back soon. The fox watched them leave and smiled. He had made new friends. He was happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's enter the hole and see," Ben says. He is brave and curious. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily says. She is a little scared, but she follows Ben. + +They enter the hole and walk for a while. It is dark and cold. They see many rocks and roots. They also see some worms and spiders. They are not funny, they are icky. + +"Ben, I don't like this. Let's go back," Lily says. She starts to cry. + +"OK, OK, don't cry. We will go back," Ben says. He tries to find the way out. + +But they are lost. They enter the wrong hole. They can't see the light. They can't hear the birds. They can't find the park. They are stuck in the earth. + +They cry and cry. They are hungry and thirsty. They are cold and scared. They are alone. + +No one can hear them. No one can help them. They enter the hole and never come out. +Lily and Tom were playing with their dad's tools. They liked to pretend they were fixing things. They found a big screw and a screwdriver. Lily wanted to use them, but Tom said no. He said they were his and he was the boss. + +Lily was angry. She said Tom was ignorant. She said he did not know how to share. She said she would tell their mom. Tom did not care. He said he would not get in trouble. He said he was smarter than Lily. + +Lily ran to their mom. She told her what Tom did. She said he was mean and selfish. She said he had a big screw and a screwdriver. Mom was worried. She said those tools were dangerous. She said they could hurt themselves or break something. She said they should not play with them. She said they should remind dad to put them away. + +Mom went to find Tom. She saw him in the garage. He was trying to screw the screw into the wall. He did not see mom. He did not hear her. He pushed hard on the screwdriver. The screwdriver slipped. It hit Tom in the eye. Tom screamed. He dropped the screwdriver and the screw. He covered his eye with his hand. He was bleeding. + +Mom ran to Tom. She hugged him and tried to calm him. She said she would take him to the doctor. She said he was hurt. She said he was foolish. She said he should have listened to Lily and mom. She said he should have been careful and respectful. She said he learned a hard lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not yours. Do not be ignorant and selfish. Do not ignore your sister and your mom. They know what is best for you. They remind you to be safe and kind. If you do not, you may get hurt or cause trouble. +Tim liked to play with his scissors. He liked to cut paper, cloth, and leaves. But he was not careful. He did not listen to his mom, who told him to cut only on the table and not near his toys. + +One day, he found a frog in the garden. He was curious. He wanted to see what was inside the frog. He took his scissors and went to his room. He put the frog on his bed and cut it. He saw blood and guts. He felt sick. He heard the frog make a sad sound. He was scared. + +He ran to his mom and cried. He told her what he did. His mom was angry and sad. She took him to his room and showed him the frog. She said, "This was a living thing, Tim. You hurt it. You killed it. How would you feel if someone cut you?" Tim looked at the frog. He felt ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, frog. I didn't know. I won't cut anything alive again." His mom hugged him and said, "I hope you learned your lesson, Tim. You need to be kind and gentle to animals. They are God's creatures, too." She took the frog and buried it in the garden. She prayed for it. Tim prayed, too. He said, "Goodbye, frog. I'm sorry. Please forgive me." He hoped the frog would go to heaven. He hoped God would forgive him, too. +Lily liked puzzles very much. She had many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. She liked to make the puzzles with her mom and dad. Sometimes, she made the puzzles by herself. + +One day, a man came to Lily's house. He had a big box. He rang the bell. Lily's mom opened the door. The man said, "Hello, I have a delivery for Lily. Is she here?" + +Lily's mom said, "Yes, she is. Lily, come here. Someone has a delivery for you." + +Lily ran to the door. She saw the man. He was bald. He had no hair on his head. Lily thought he looked funny. She smiled at him. + +The man said, "This is for you, Lily. It's a puzzle. A very big puzzle. It has 100 pieces. Do you like puzzles?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, bald man. What is the puzzle of?" + +The man said, "It's a surprise. You have to make it and see. I hope you have fun with it." + +He gave the box to Lily. Lily said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Bye, bald man." + +The man said, "Bye, Lily. Have a nice day." + +He left. Lily's mom closed the door. Lily was very happy. She opened the box. She saw many pieces. She wanted to make the puzzle right away. She asked her mom, "Can I make the puzzle now, please?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. Let's go to the living room. We can make the puzzle on the floor." + +Lily and her mom went to the living room. They spread the pieces on the floor. They started to make the puzzle. Lily wondered what the puzzle was of. She was very curious. She said, "I can't wait to see the puzzle. I think it's something very nice." + +Her mom said, "Me too, Lily. Let's find out together." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, a big boy came and saw their cars. He wanted to play with them too. He grabbed Tom's red car and ran away. Tom was very upset. He shouted, "Hey, that's my car! Give it back!" + +Lily ran after the big boy. She was brave and fast. She caught up with him and pulled his shirt. She said, "Stop! That's not your car! That's Tom's car! You are bad!" + +The big boy was scared of Lily. He dropped the red car and ran away. Lily picked up the car and gave it back to Tom. Tom was happy. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are my best friend!" + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom! You are my best friend too!" + +They went back to the garden and played with their cars again. They forgot about the big boy. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found their mom's phone on the couch. They were curious and wanted to see what it could do. They pressed some buttons and saw pictures and sounds on the screen. + +"Look, Lily, this is a funny cat!" Tom said, showing her a video. + +"Wow, it is so cute! Can I hold it?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't drop it," Tom said, giving her the phone. + +Lily smiled and watched the cat. But then she saw another button that said "share". She wondered what it meant. She pressed it and saw a list of names and numbers. She thought they were friends of the cat. She wanted to spread the joy and make them happy. She tapped on some of them and sent the video. + +"Look, Tom, I shared the cat with others!" Lily said proudly. + +"Uh-oh, Lily, that is not good. You don't know who they are. They might be weird or angry. Mom will be mad at us. Give me the phone," Tom said, taking it back. + +He tried to stop the sharing, but it was too late. The phone beeped and buzzed with messages and calls. Some were nice, but some were rude and mean. Tom and Lily were scared and confused. They hid the phone under a pillow and ran to their room. + +Later, mom came home and saw the phone. She checked it and saw what happened. She was not happy. She called Tom and Lily and asked them to explain. They told her the truth and said they were sorry. Mom was not angry, but she was disappointed. She told them they should not touch her phone without permission. She told them they should not share things with strangers. She told them they should be careful and respectful online. She told them they should learn from their mistake and be more responsible. + +Tom and Lily felt bad and hugged mom. They said they understood and promised to do better. Mom forgave them and hugged them back. She said she loved them and was proud of them. She said they could watch the cat video together, but only on her phone. They agreed and smiled. They learned a lesson and had some fun. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what was on the table. On the table, there was a big glass with water and ice. It looked shiny and cold. + +"Can we have some water?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Mom said not to touch the glass. She said it can break and hurt us," Tom said. + +"But I'm thirsty. And the water looks nice. Maybe we can be gentle and not break the glass," Lily said. + +She got up and walked to the table. She reached for the glass with her small hand. Tom followed her and tried to stop her. + +"No, Lily, don't do it! It's dangerous!" Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed the glass and lifted it. But it was too heavy and slippery for her. The glass fell from her hand and crashed on the floor. The water and the ice spilled everywhere. The glass broke into many sharp pieces. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They heard Mom coming from the kitchen. She saw the mess and the broken glass. She was angry and sad. + +"What did you do? How could you be so naughty? You could have cut yourself or Tom! You know you are not allowed to touch the glass!" Mom said. + +She picked up Lily and Tom and put them on the couch. She cleaned the floor and the glass. She did not clap or hug or kiss them. She did not smile or talk to them. She was very mad. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They wished they had listened to Mom and Tom. They wished they had not touched the glass. They wished they could say sorry and make Mom happy again. But they did not know how. They were quiet and sad. They did not play with their toys anymore. They did not have fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to eat cereal every morning. They had a big box of cereal that their mom bought for them. They always shared the cereal and poured some milk on it. + +One day, Tom woke up early and went to the kitchen. He saw the box of cereal on the table and felt hungry. He decided to eat some cereal before Lily woke up. He opened the box and poured a lot of cereal into a bowl. He did not leave any cereal for Lily. + +He ate the cereal quickly and felt full. He did not put the box back in the cupboard. He left it on the table and went to play with his toys. + +Soon, Lily woke up and went to the kitchen. She saw the empty box of cereal on the table and felt sad. She wanted to eat some cereal too. She looked for Tom and found him in the living room. + +"Tom, where is the cereal?" she asked. + +"I ate it all. It was yummy," Tom said. + +"That is not fair. You did not share the cereal with me. You were not generous. You were greedy," Lily said. + +"I don't care. It was my cereal," Tom said. + +"No, it was our cereal. Mom bought it for both of us. You should have left some for me," Lily said. + +She started to cry and ran to their mom. She told her what Tom did. + +Mom was angry with Tom. She scolded him for being selfish and not sharing with his sister. She told him to apologize to Lily and to buy her a new box of cereal with his allowance. + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was wrong and he hurt Lily's feelings. He said he was sorry to Lily and hugged her. He promised to be more generous and to share with her next time. + +He took his money and went to the store. He bought a new box of cereal for Lily. He also bought a small box of cereal for himself. He did not want to eat the old cereal that he left on the table. He knew it would rot and taste bad. He threw it in the trash. + +He came back home and gave the new box of cereal to Lily. She smiled and thanked him. She said she forgave him and she loved him. They poured some milk on their cereal and ate it together. They were happy and they shared. +Ben and Lily wanted to see a show. They liked to act and sing and dance. They asked Mom and Dad for a ticket. Mom and Dad said yes, but they had to be good and do their chores. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They did their chores and got ready. They put on their best clothes and shoes. They got in the car with Mom and Dad. They drove to the big building where the show was. + +They gave their tickets to a man at the door. He smiled and said, "Enjoy the show!" They walked inside and found their seats. They saw a big stage with curtains and lights. They saw many people sitting and waiting. + +The lights went down and the curtains opened. The show began. Ben and Lily saw people act and sing and dance. They saw funny and sad and scary and happy stories. They clapped and laughed and gasped and cheered. + +But then, something went wrong. One of the actors fell down and did not get up. He looked hurt. The other actors stopped and looked worried. The curtains closed and the lights came on. A voice said, "We are sorry, the show is over. Please stay in your seats." + +Ben and Lily were confused and sad. They wanted to see more of the show. They asked Mom and Dad what happened. Mom and Dad said, "The actor is old and sick. He needs help. Maybe he will be better soon. Maybe they will do the show again another day." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for the actor. They hoped he would be better soon. They said a prayer for him. They decided to act and sing and dance at home. They said, "We love the show. We love the actor. We will come back another day." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and a laser. The laser is a toy that makes a red light. Tim and Sam think the laser is fun. + +One day, they are playing with the laser in their room. They point the laser at the wall, the floor, the ceiling, and each other. They make noises like "pew pew pew" and "zap zap zap". They pretend they are space heroes. They have a wild time. + +But then, their mom comes in. She sees the laser and the red light. She is not happy. She says, "Stop! Stop playing with the laser! That is not a toy! That is dangerous! You can hurt your eyes or the furniture! Give me the laser now!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They did not know the laser was dangerous. They thought it was just a toy. They say, "Sorry, mom. We did not know. We were just playing. We will not play with the laser again." + +Mom takes the laser and puts it away. She says, "I know you were just playing, but you have to be careful. The laser is not a toy. It is for grown-ups only. You can play with your other toys, but not the laser. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will not play with the laser again. We will play with our cars, balls, dolls, and other toys." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I love you, boys. Now, go and have fun, but be safe." + +Tim and Sam hug mom. They say, "We love you, mom. Thank you for telling us. We will be safe." + +Mom leaves the room. Tim and Sam look at their toys. They pick up their cars, balls, dolls, and other toys. They start to play again. They have a wild time, but without the laser. +Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a pond with many ducks. Sara and Ben liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them. + +"Mom, can we give them some bread?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, but only a little bit. Too much bread is not good for the ducks," Mom said. She gave Sara and Ben some pieces of bread. + +Sara and Ben threw the bread into the pond. The ducks came closer. They ate the bread. They quacked happily. + +One duck was very hungry. He saw Ben holding a big piece of bread. He wanted it. He swam to Ben. He reached out his beak. He tried to grab the bread. + +"Hey, let go!" Ben shouted. He felt the duck pull his bread. He pulled back. He did not want to share. + +"Ben, be nice. The duck is hungry too. You have enough bread," Mom said. + +"But it's mine. It's delicious," Ben said. + +The duck did not listen. He pulled harder. Ben pulled harder. The bread tore in half. The duck got one half. Ben got the other half. + +The duck was happy. He ate his half of the bread. He quacked louder. + +Ben was not happy. He looked at his half of the bread. He saw it was smaller. He saw it was wet. He did not want it anymore. + +"Mom, I don't like this bread. It's yucky," Ben said. + +"Then give it to the duck. He will like it," Mom said. + +Ben threw his half of the bread into the pond. The duck ate it. He quacked even louder. + +Sara laughed. She gave Ben a hug. She gave him another piece of bread. + +"Here, Ben. You can have mine. It's dry and big and delicious," Sara said. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are nice. I love you," Ben said. + +They hugged again. They fed the ducks together. They had fun. Mom smiled. She was proud of them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Ben says. "It is so big and strong. I want to pet it." + +Anna feels nervous. She does not like big dogs. She thinks they are scary and loud. She holds Ben's hand. + +"Ben, I don't think we should go near the dog," she says. "It might bite us or bark at us. Let's stay here." + +Ben shakes his head. He wants to be brave and friendly. He lets go of Anna's hand and walks towards the dog. He smiles and says, "Hi, dog. You are very nice. Can I pet you?" + +The dog sees Ben and growls. It does not like strangers. It feels angry and scared. It jumps at Ben and tries to bite him. + +Ben screams and runs away. He is very scared and hurt. The dog bites his shoulder and makes it bleed. He cries and falls to the ground. + +Anna runs to Ben and hugs him. She is very sad and worried. She says, "Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The dog was bad. It hurt you." + +A man comes and sees what happened. He is the owner of the dog. He feels sorry and angry. He says, "Hey, what are you doing here? This is my dog. He is not friendly. You should not have come near him. He was just drinking water from the fountain. He did not want to be bothered." + +He takes the dog away and puts a leash on him. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. I hope you are not badly hurt. Do you need help? Do you have parents here?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They have their parents in the park. They want to go to them and tell them what happened. They want to get some bandages and some hugs. They learned a lesson. They should not touch big dogs without asking. They should be careful and listen to each other. They are still friends. They hold hands and walk away. +Lila and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that Dad had made with the rake. Lila had an idea. + +"Let's spin in the leaves!" she said to Ben. + +"OK!" Ben said. He liked to spin. + +They ran to the pile and jumped in. They laughed and kicked and threw the leaves in the air. They spun around and around until they felt dizzy. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Lila said. + +"I'm hungry!" Ben said. He rubbed his tummy. + +"Me too!" Lila said. "Let's go inside and ask Mom for a snack." + +They got up and brushed off the leaves. They held hands and walked to the house. They saw Mom in the kitchen. + +"Hi, Mom!" they said. + +"Hi, kids!" Mom said. "You look like you had a lot of fun. Are you hungry?" + +"Yes, please!" they said. + +Mom smiled and gave them each a glass of milk and a cookie. They sat at the table and ate their snack. They told Mom about their spinning adventure. + +"That sounds like a great way to enjoy the fall," Mom said. "But remember to help Dad with the rake later, OK?" + +"OK, Mom!" they said. They finished their snack and hugged Mom. Then they ran back to the yard to play some more. +Lily and Ben liked to play on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They liked to find shells and stones and make patterns. They liked to watch the waves and the birds and the boats. + +One day, they saw a big starfish on the sand. It was red and shiny and had five arms. Lily and Ben were very happy. They wanted to keep the starfish and take it home. They put it in a bucket with some water and sand. + +"Look, we have a new friend!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is very pretty!" Ben said. + +But the starfish was not happy. He missed the sea and his family. He felt sad and scared. He wanted to go back to the water. He tried to move, but he was too weak. + +The tide was going out. The water was getting lower and lower. The starfish was getting drier and drier. He was in danger. + +A man saw the starfish in the bucket. He knew that the starfish needed the sea. He went to Lily and Ben and said: + +"Hello, children. Do you know what this is?" + +"It's a starfish!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is. But do you know that starfish are very delicate? They can't live out of the water for too long. They need the sea to breathe and eat and be happy." + +Lily and Ben looked at the starfish. They saw that he was not moving. They felt sorry for him. They did not want to hurt him. + +"Oh, no! We didn't know that!" Lily said. + +"Can we help him?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, you can. You can restore him to the sea. You can take him to the water and let him go. He will be very grateful to you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took the bucket and ran to the water. They gently put the starfish in the sea. They watched him swim away. They waved goodbye to him. + +"Bye, starfish! We hope you are happy!" Lily said. + +"Bye, starfish! We are sorry we took you!" Ben said. + +The starfish felt the water on his skin. He felt the salt and the sun. He felt alive and free. He saw his family and friends. He smiled and thanked Lily and Ben. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play together in the park. They shared their toys and snacks. They laughed and had fun. + +One day, Lily's mom came to the park. She looked sad. She told Lily that she and Lily's dad were not happy. They had a marriage, but it was broken. They wanted to live in different houses. Lily did not understand. She loved her mom and dad. She wanted them to be happy together. + +Lily started to cry. She felt a big hurt in her heart. She ran to Tom and hugged him. Tom hugged her back. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You can talk to me. I'm your friend." + +Lily told Tom what her mom said. Tom listened. He said, "That's very hard, Lily. I know how you feel. My mom and dad had a marriage too, but they also broke it. They live in different houses now. I miss them a lot. Sometimes I feel sad and lonely." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They saw the same hurt in their eyes. They said, "We can help each other. We can be together. We can still play and laugh. We can still be happy." + +They smiled and wiped their tears. They held hands and went to the swings. They swung high and low. They felt the wind and the sun. They did not suffer anymore. They had each other. They were friends. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were brave knights fighting a dragon. They used sticks as swords and a big rock as the dragon's cave. + +"Charge!" Tim shouted, as he ran towards the rock. "We will defeat the dragon and save the princess!" + +Sam followed him, but he was worried. He saw a swamp near the rock. It was wet and muddy and had green plants and bugs. He did not like the swamp. He thought it was scary and dirty. + +"Tim, wait!" Sam called. "The swamp is dangerous! We might get stuck or bitten!" + +But Tim did not hear him. He was too excited. He jumped over the swamp and reached the rock. He poked it with his stick and yelled, "Surrender, dragon! You are no match for us!" + +Suddenly, a loud roar came from the rock. It was not a rock. It was a real dragon! It had scales and wings and teeth and fire. It was angry and hungry. It looked at Tim and opened its mouth. + +"Help!" Tim screamed. He dropped his stick and ran back. He tried to jump over the swamp again, but he slipped and fell. He was wet and muddy and scared. + +"Tim!" Sam shouted. He ran to help his friend. He grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the swamp. They ran away from the dragon as fast as they could. + +They reached the other side of the park, where their mom was waiting. They hugged her and told her what happened. She was surprised and worried. She looked at the rock and saw the dragon. It was not a real dragon. It was a big dog. It had a collar and a leash and a owner. It was barking and playing. + +"Boys, that's not a dragon. That's a dog. It's not dangerous. It's friendly. It just wanted to say hello." + +Tim and Sam looked at the dog. They felt silly and relieved. They laughed and said, "Sorry, dog. We thought you were a dragon. You are very big and loud and fun." + +The dog wagged its tail and licked their faces. It liked them. They liked it too. They petted it and played with it. They forgot about the swamp and the dragon and the princess. They had a new friend. +Anna is a big girl. She likes to do things by herself. She is independent. She does not need help to brush her teeth, to dress, or to eat. She likes to watch cartoons on TV. + +One morning, Anna wakes up early. She sees that her parents are still sleeping. She does not want to wake them up. She thinks, "I can watch TV by myself. I know how to turn it on and change the channel. I am independent." + +She gets out of bed and goes to the living room. She finds the remote and turns on the TV. She looks for her favorite cartoon. She smiles and sits on the couch. + +But she does not notice that the TV is very loud. The sound wakes up her parents. They hear the TV and wonder who is watching it. They get out of bed and go to the living room. They see Anna on the couch. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asks. + +"I am watching TV," Anna says. "I am independent." + +"Anna, you are a big girl, but you still need to follow some rules," her dad says. "You cannot watch TV by yourself in the morning. You have to wait for us to wake up. And you have to keep the volume low. You might disturb the neighbors." + +Anna feels sorry. She did not mean to be bad. She just wanted to watch TV. + +"I am sorry, mom and dad," she says. "I did not know the rules. I will wait for you next time. And I will keep the volume low." + +Her mom and dad hug her. They are not angry. They are proud of her for being independent. But they also want her to be safe and respectful. + +They turn off the TV and go to the kitchen. They make breakfast together. Anna helps them. She is independent, but she also likes to be with her family. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to bake a cake for their mom. They took a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk, and some sugar from the kitchen. They mixed everything together with a spoon. + +"Let's go to the stream and find some berries for the cake," Ben said. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful," Lily said. "The stream is deep and fast. We have to stay safe." + +They put the bowl in a basket and carried it to the stream. They saw some red and blue berries on the bushes. They picked some and put them in the basket. They also saw some ducks and fish in the water. They waved to them and said hello. + +They went back to the kitchen and poured the batter into a pan. They added the berries on top. They asked their dad to help them put the pan in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled the sweet and fruity aroma. + +"Mom will love this cake," Lily said. + +"Yes, she will," Ben said. "We are good bakers." + +They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy and proud. They had baked a cake for their mom and had fun at the stream. They had stayed safe and had seen some animals. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are twins. They live in a big city with many cars and people. Sometimes they hear loud noises from the street. They do not like the noises. They make them scared. + +One day, Lily and Tom go to the park with their mom. They see a big dog. The dog is angry. It barks and growls at them. Lily and Tom hear the dog and run away. They hide behind a tree. They hug each other. + +Their mom sees the dog and the twins. She is not scared. She talks to the dog. She says, "Shh, shh, it's okay. You are a good dog. Do you want a treat?" She takes out a biscuit from her bag. She gives it to the dog. The dog stops barking and growling. It wags its tail. It eats the biscuit. + +Lily and Tom come out from behind the tree. They see the dog and their mom. They are not scared anymore. They smile. They say, "Hi, dog. You are a nice dog. Can we pet you?" The dog licks their hands. They pet the dog. They hear the dog make happy noises. They laugh. + +They play with the dog for a while. Then they say goodbye to the dog and their mom. They go back to their home in the big city. They do not hear the loud noises from the street anymore. They hear the dog in their hearts. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were restless. They did not want to nap. They wanted to play a game. + +"Let's play hide and seek," Lily said. "You count to ten and I hide." + +"Okay," Ben said. He closed his eyes and started to count. "One, two, three..." + +Lily ran to the closet and hid behind the coats. She was quiet and still. She hoped Ben would not find her. + +Ben finished counting and opened his eyes. "Ready or not, here I come!" He looked around the room. He saw the bed, the table, the chair, the toy box, but no Lily. He walked to the closet and opened the door. He saw the coats, but no Lily. He pulled the coats aside and saw Lily's face. "Found you!" he shouted. + +Lily giggled. "You are good at this game," she said. + +Ben smiled. "Do you want to play again?" he asked. + +Lily shrugged. "I don't know. I'm a little sleepy now," she said. + +Ben nodded. "Me too. Maybe we can nap for a while and play later," he said. + +They left the closet and crawled into the bed. They snuggled under the blanket and closed their eyes. They were not restless anymore. They were happy and sleepy. They dreamed of playing more games. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. Anna found a big knob on the stove. She turned it and heard a loud hiss. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is fire," Anna said. + +They saw a blue flame come out of the stove. They were scared and ran to the living room. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is fire in the kitchen!" Anna shouted. + +Mommy came quickly and saw the flame. She turned off the knob and put out the fire. + +"Anna, Ben, what did you do?" Mommy asked. + +"We were playing chefs. We found a knob and turned it," Ben said. + +"That knob does not belong to you. It is for grown-ups only. It is very dangerous. You could have burned yourself or the house," Mommy said. + +"We are sorry, Mommy. We didn't know," Anna said. + +Mommy hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Never touch the knobs on the stove again. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mommy. We understand," Anna and Ben said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Now, how about we make some real food together? I'll show you how to use the knobs safely." + +Anna and Ben nodded and followed Mommy to the kitchen. They learned how to cook and had fun. They also learned to respect the knobs and the fire. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a rare bear in a box. It is brown and soft and has a red bow. They both want to hug the bear. + +"Give me the bear!" Tom says. He pulls the bear from Mia's arms. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. She pulls the bear back. They tug and tug until the bear rips. Stuffing comes out of its leg. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Mia say. They look at the bear and feel sad. They broke their rare bear. + +They look at each other and feel sorry. They don't want to fight. They want to share. + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Tom says. He gives Mia half of the bear. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Mia says. She gives Tom the other half. + +They hug each other and hug their bear parts. They are happy again. + +They go to their mom and show her the bear. She smiles and says, "Don't worry, I can fix it. You are very kind to share your rare bear." + +She sews the bear's leg and puts the stuffing back. She gives the bear to Tom and Mia. They hug the bear and hug their mom. They love their rare bear. +Lila was a wealthy girl who had many toys. She had dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. But her favorite toy was a big cube that had different colors on each side. She liked to turn the cube and make new patterns with the colors. + +One day, Lila was playing with her cube in her room. She was having fun, but she was also feeling sleepy. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to take a nap, but she did not want to stop playing with her cube. She thought maybe she could play and nap at the same time. + +She put the cube on her pillow and lay down next to it. She hugged the cube and closed her eyes. She dreamed that she was inside the cube, and that each color was a different world. She saw red flowers, blue oceans, green forests, yellow suns, orange fruits, and purple stars. She smiled and yawned in her sleep. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom, who came to check on her. She saw Lila sleeping with her cube and smiled. She gently took the cube from Lila's arms and put it on the shelf. She covered Lila with a blanket and kissed her forehead. + +"Sweet dreams, my wealthy girl," she whispered. "I love you and your cube." +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw many animals there, like ducks, squirrels, and rabbits. But they also saw something very mysterious. It was a big animal with brown fur and long horns. It looked like a deer, but different. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the animal. + +"That is a reindeer, sweetie. It is a special kind of deer that lives in very cold places, like the North Pole. Sometimes, they help Santa Claus deliver presents to children on Christmas Eve," mom explained. + +"Wow, a reindeer! Can we go and say hello?" Ben asked, excited. + +"Sure, but be careful and gentle. Reindeers are shy and not used to people," mom said. + +Lily and Ben walked slowly towards the reindeer, holding mom's hand. The reindeer looked at them with big, dark eyes. It did not run away, but it did not come closer either. + +"Hello, reindeer. We are Lily and Ben. We are happy to meet you. You are very beautiful and mysterious," Lily said softly. + +The reindeer blinked and made a soft sound, like a snort. It seemed to understand Lily and Ben. It moved its head and touched Lily's hair with its nose. Lily giggled and stroked the reindeer's fur. + +"Can we be your friends, reindeer?" Ben asked. + +The reindeer nodded and licked Ben's cheek. Ben laughed and hugged the reindeer's neck. + +"Yes, we can be your friends. You are very kind and brave," the reindeer said, in a voice that only Lily and Ben could hear. + +Mom smiled and took a picture of Lily, Ben, and the reindeer. She did not hear the reindeer's voice, but she felt a warm and magical feeling in her heart. She knew that Lily and Ben had made a very special friend that day. +Lily and Max were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box for a ship, a stick for a sword, and a hat for a captain. Lily was the captain and Max was her mate. + +"Arrr, matey, we need to find the treasure!" Lily said, looking at her map. + +"Where is it, captain?" Max asked, following her. + +"It's on the island with the big tree. Come on, let's sail there!" Lily said, pushing the box with her feet. + +They pretended to sail across the grass, dodging rocks and sharks. They reached the island and jumped out of the box. + +"Look, captain, there's the tree!" Max said, pointing. + +"Good eye, matey! Let's dig under it!" Lily said, grabbing a shovel. + +They started to dig, hoping to find gold and jewels. But as they dug deeper, they heard a loud growl. + +"What's that?" Max asked, scared. + +"It sounds like a monster!" Lily said, dropping the shovel. + +They looked up and saw a big dog running towards them. It had a hook for a paw and a patch over one eye. It looked very angry and crazy. + +"Run, matey, run!" Lily shouted, grabbing Max's hand. + +They ran back to the box, but the dog was faster. It jumped on the box and tore it apart. Lily and Max screamed and tried to hide. + +"Who are you and what are you doing in my garden?" a voice said. + +They looked up and saw a man standing over them. He had a hook for a hand and a patch over one eye. He was the dog's owner. + +"Please, sir, we're sorry, we were just playing pirates!" Lily said, trembling. + +"Playing pirates, eh? Well, you picked the wrong garden, mateys. This is my territory, and this is my dog, Hook. He doesn't like intruders, do you, boy?" the man said, petting the dog. + +The dog barked and licked the man's face. + +"Please, sir, don't hurt us, we won't come back, we promise!" Max said, crying. + +The man looked at them and smiled. He was not really angry, he was just teasing them. + +"I'm just kidding, kids. I'm not a real pirate, I'm a gardener. I lost my hand and eye in an accident, and I adopted Hook from the shelter. He's a good dog, but he likes to play rough. Do you want to pet him?" the man said, holding the dog. + +Lily and Max looked at each other and nodded. They slowly approached the dog and touched his fur. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +"See, he's friendly. He just wants to play. Do you want to play with him?" the man asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max said, smiling. + +They forgot about the treasure and played with the dog and the man. They had fun and learned that he was not a monster, but a nice person. They became friends and decided to play pirates again, but this time with Hook as their ally. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with paper. They had many paper toys, like planes, boats, hats and animals. But Tom was selfish and always wanted more paper than Lily. He would take paper from Lily's pile and hide it under his bed. + +One day, Mom said she had a surprise for them. She gave them a big box with a ribbon on it. "What is it?" Tom and Lily asked. "Open it and see," Mom said. Tom and Lily tore off the ribbon and lifted the lid. Inside the box, there was a big scale. "This is a scale," Mom said. "You can use it to weigh things and see how heavy they are." + +Tom and Lily were curious and excited. They took the scale to their room and started to weigh their paper toys. They put a paper plane on one side and a paper boat on the other. The scale balanced. "They are the same," Lily said. "Let's try something else." They put a paper hat on one side and a paper animal on the other. The scale tilted. "The animal is heavier," Tom said. "I want it." He grabbed the paper animal from Lily and put it with his paper toys. + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "That's not fair. You are selfish. You always take my paper toys. I want to weigh something too." She looked around and saw the box that the scale came in. She had an idea. She put the box on one side of the scale and said, "I wonder how heavy this is." She asked Tom to help her lift the box. Tom agreed. He wanted to see how heavy the box was too. He went to the other side of the scale and lifted the box with Lily. + +But as soon as they lifted the box, they heard a loud thud. They looked under the bed and saw a pile of paper fall out. It was all the paper that Tom had taken from Lily. The paper was so heavy that it made the bed collapse. Tom and Lily were shocked and scared. Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the mess and the broken bed. She was angry and disappointed. She said, "Tom, how could you be so selfish and dishonest? You took Lily's paper and hid it under your bed. You broke the bed and the scale. You have to apologize to Lily and share your paper toys with her. And you have to help me clean up this mess." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I was selfish and wrong. I won't take your paper toys anymore. I will share them with you. And I will help you clean up." Lily forgave Tom and hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I love you. Let's play together." Mom smiled and said, "That's better. I love you both. But next time, be more careful with your paper toys. And don't weigh them. They are too light for the scale." Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom." They learned their lesson and played nicely with their paper toys. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big, brown dog. The dog is barking and running towards them. Anna and Ben are fearful. They do not like the dog. + +"Run, Ben, run!" Anna says. "The dog is bad!" + +Ben runs with Anna. They go to the house. They close the door. The dog cannot get in. Anna and Ben are safe. + +"Why is the dog bad?" Ben asks. "He is loud and scary." + +"Maybe he is angry," Anna says. "Or maybe he is lonely. He does not understand us. He does not have a family." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for the dog. They want to help him. They look for some soap. They want to wash the dog. They think he will be happy and nice. + +They open the door. They see the dog. He is still barking. He is still running. Anna and Ben are fearful again. They do not have the soap. They close the door. + +"Maybe we can try later," Anna says. "When the dog is calm." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need more soap. And a big towel. And some treats." + +Anna and Ben smile. They hope the dog will understand them. They hope they can be friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a jewel. Anna picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, I found a jewel! It is so pretty!" + +Ben wanted the jewel too. He said, "Give it to me, Anna. It is mine!" + +Anna said, "No, Ben, it is mine. I found it first. You can't have it." + +Ben was angry. He tried to grab the jewel from Anna. Anna refused to let go. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +A man was watching them. He had a bad smile. He knew the jewel was his. He had dropped it when he ran away from the police. He had stolen it from a store. He wanted it back. + +He walked towards Anna and Ben. He said, "Hello, kids. What are you doing with my jewel? Give it to me, please." + +Anna and Ben did not know the man. They did not trust him. They felt scared. They said, "No, mister, this is our jewel. We found it. You can't have it." + +The man was angry. He tried to grab the jewel from Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben refused to let go. They screamed and kicked and bit. + +A woman was watching them. She was a police officer. She knew the man was bad. She had chased him from the store. She wanted to catch him. + +She ran towards Anna and Ben. She said, "Stop, thief! Let go of the kids. Give me the jewel. You are under arrest." + +The man was afraid. He let go of the jewel and the kids. He tried to run away. The woman caught him. She put handcuffs on him. She took the jewel. + +She said to Anna and Ben, "Thank you, kids. You are very brave. You helped me catch the bad man. This jewel is not yours. It belongs to the store. But I have something for you. Here, take these stickers. They are shiny and pretty too." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They took the stickers. They said, "Thank you, officer. You are very nice. We are sorry for fighting. We will share the stickers." + +They hugged each other. They hugged the woman. They went back to playing. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they also liked to share. Sometimes, they played with the same toy and took turns. But sometimes, they wanted the same toy and did not want to share. Then they became competitive and tried to get the toy from each other. + +One day, they found a glass ball in their mom's room. It was shiny and colorful and made a nice sound when they shook it. They both wanted to play with the glass ball. Ben grabbed it first and ran away. Lily chased him and said, "Give me the glass ball, Ben! It's my turn!" + +Ben did not listen. He teased Lily and said, "No, it's mine! You can't have it!" He ran around the room and held the glass ball high. Lily tried to catch him and reach the glass ball, but she was too short. She got angry and said, "Ben, you're not nice! You're not fair!" + +Ben laughed and said, "Too bad, Lily! You're too slow! You're too small!" He ran to the window and waved the glass ball at Lily. He did not see that the window was open. He threw the glass ball in the air and tried to catch it, but he missed. The glass ball flew out of the window and smashed on the ground. Ben and Lily heard a loud crash and saw the glass ball break into many pieces. + +They both gasped and felt sad. They liked the glass ball and did not want to lose it. They also felt sorry for their mom, who would be upset. They looked at each other and said, "Uh-oh." They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had shared the glass ball and played nicely. They learned a lesson that day: teasing and being competitive can lead to trouble. +Sara and Ben are playing on the beach. They like to build sand castles and dig holes. They also like to splash in the water, but not too much. The water is cold and salty. + +"Look, Sara, a big wave!" Ben says, pointing to the ocean. + +"Wow, let's run away!" Sara says, laughing. + +They run away from the wave, but it is faster than them. It catches them and makes them wet. They shiver and giggle. + +"Brrr, that was cold!" Sara says. + +"Let's go back to the sand. Maybe we can find some shells or crabs," Ben says. + +They go back to the sand and look for treasures. They find some shiny shells and some funny crabs. They put them in their buckets. + +"Look, Sara, I found a starfish!" Ben says, holding up a red star. + +"Wow, that's pretty! Can I touch it?" Sara says. + +"Sure, but be gentle. It's alive," Ben says. + +Sara touches the starfish. It feels bumpy and sticky. She likes it. + +"Can we keep it?" Sara says. + +"No, we have to put it back in the water. It needs the ocean to live," Ben says. + +"Okay, but can we give it a name?" Sara says. + +"Sure, what do you want to call it?" Ben says. + +"Let's call it...Freeze!" Sara says. + +"Freeze? Why Freeze?" Ben says. + +"Because it's cold and it doesn't move much," Sara says. + +"Okay, Freeze it is. Bye, Freeze!" Ben says. + +They put the starfish back in the water and wave to it. Then they go to their mom, who has a picnic for them. + +"Are you hungry, kids?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom, we are!" Sara and Ben say. + +"Good, I have some tasty sandwiches and cookies for you. And some juice to warm you up," Mom says. + +"Yay, thank you, Mom!" Sara and Ben say. + +They sit on a blanket and eat their lunch. They tell Mom about their adventures on the beach. They are happy and full. They love the beach. They love the ocean. They love Freeze. +Lila was playing in the garden with her toy shovel and bucket. She liked to dig holes and fill them with sand and stones. She saw something small and brown moving in the dirt. She was curious and went closer. It was a mole. The mole had a long nose and tiny eyes. It looked scared and tried to hide. + +"Hello, mole," Lila said softly. "Are you lost? Do you need help?" + +The mole did not answer. It only made a squeaky noise. Lila reached out her hand to touch it. The mole felt soft and furry. But it also felt uncomfortable. It did not like being touched by a big hand. It bit Lila's finger. Lila cried out and pulled back her hand. It hurt and bled. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila shouted. "Bad mole! Why did you bite me?" + +Lila's mom heard her cry and ran to the garden. She saw Lila holding her hand and the mole running away. She hugged Lila and took her inside. She washed and bandaged Lila's finger. She gave her a cookie and a glass of milk. + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Mom said. "The mole was scared and defensive. It did not mean to hurt you. But you should not touch wild animals. They might have germs or diseases. They might feel uncomfortable and bite you. Next time, just look at them from a distance and leave them alone." + +Lila nodded. She understood. She felt sorry for the mole and for herself. She hoped her finger would heal soon. She also hoped the mole would find its home and be happy. She learned a lesson that day. She decided to play with her toy animals instead. They were safer and friendlier. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or shells. But today they found something very special. It was a small, round, and sparkly gem. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said, holding the gem in her hand. "It is so pretty and bright. Do you think it is magic?" + +Ben looked at the gem and smiled. He liked shiny things too. He wanted to touch the gem and see if it felt warm or cold. He reached out his hand and said, "Can I see it?" + +Anna nodded and gave the gem to Ben. He felt the gem and rubbed it with his fingers. It was smooth and hard. He held it up to the sun and saw all the colors. He said, "It is like a rainbow. Maybe it can make wishes come true." + +Anna and Ben decided to try. They closed their eyes and wished for something they wanted. Anna wished for a new doll. Ben wished for a big truck. They opened their eyes and looked around. But nothing happened. The gem was still in Ben's hand. They felt sad and confused. + +Then they heard a voice behind them. It was an old man with a long beard and a hat. He was sitting on a bench and watching them. He said, "Hello, children. I see you found my gem. It is very special, but not in the way you think. It does not make wishes come true. It makes you wise." + +Anna and Ben turned around and saw the old man. They were surprised and curious. They asked, "How does it make you wise?" + +The old man smiled and said, "It makes you wise by showing you the beauty of the world. It makes you wise by teaching you to share and be kind. It makes you wise by helping you to dream and imagine. It is a gem of wisdom, and I am glad you found it." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and then at the gem. They realized that the old man was right. The gem was special, but not in the way they thought. They learned something new and important. They felt happy and grateful. They said, "Thank you, old man. You are very wise too. Can we keep the gem?" + +The old man nodded and said, "Yes, you can keep the gem. But remember to use it well. And remember to share it with others who need wisdom. That is the best way to use the gem of wisdom." + +Anna and Ben thanked the old man again. They hugged him and said goodbye. They put the gem in their pocket and ran to their parents. They told them about the gem and the old man. Their parents were proud and happy. They applauded Anna and Ben for being wise and good. They said, "You are very lucky to find such a gem. And you are very smart to listen to such a wise old man. We love you very much." +Ben was a hairy dog who liked to run and play. He lived with his friend Sam, who was a boy. Sam had a birdcage in his room, where he kept his pet bird, Pip. Pip was a yellow bird who liked to sing and fly. + +One day, Ben was feeling bored. He wanted to play with Sam, but Sam was busy doing his homework. Ben looked around the house and saw the birdcage in Sam's room. He thought it would be fun to play with Pip. He ran to the room and jumped on the bed, where the birdcage was. + +"Hello, Pip!" Ben barked. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Pip was scared of Ben. He did not like his big teeth and his loud bark. He tried to hide in the corner of the birdcage. + +"Go away, Ben!" Pip chirped. "You are not my friend. You are a bad dog. Leave me alone!" + +Ben did not understand why Pip was angry. He thought Pip was playing hard to get. He pawed at the birdcage and tried to open it. + +"Come on, Pip!" Ben barked. "Don't be shy. Let me out. We can have fun together." + +Pip was suffering. He felt trapped and helpless. He wished Sam would come and save him. He cried and screamed for help. + +"Help, Sam! Help! Ben is trying to get me. He is hurting me. Help!" + +Sam heard Pip's cries and ran to his room. He saw Ben on the bed, shaking the birdcage. He was angry and scared. + +"Ben, stop!" Sam shouted. "Bad dog! Leave Pip alone. He is my friend. You are hurting him. Bad dog!" + +Sam grabbed Ben by the collar and pulled him away from the birdcage. He checked on Pip and saw that he was trembling and panting. He felt sorry for Pip and hugged him. + +"Pip, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Sam asked. "Don't worry. Ben won't hurt you. He is a good dog. He just wanted to play. He didn't know better. I'm sorry." + +Pip calmed down and snuggled with Sam. He forgave Sam and Ben. He knew they loved him. + +"Thank you, Sam." Pip said. "You are my friend. You saved me. I love you." + +Sam smiled and kissed Pip. He looked at Ben and saw that he was sad and ashamed. He felt sorry for Ben and hugged him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Sam asked. "Don't worry. Pip is okay. He is a good bird. He just wanted to be safe. He didn't know better. I'm sorry." + +Ben wagged his tail and licked Sam. He forgave Sam and Pip. He knew they loved him. + +"Thank you, Sam." Ben said. "You are my friend. You taught me. I love you." + +Sam smiled and kissed Ben. He put Pip back in the birdcage and closed it. He took Ben to the living room and gave him a toy. He played with both of them and made them happy. He loved them both. They were his friends. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Ben was older, so he went first. He climbed up the stairs and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Lily was younger, so she was a bit scared. She looked at the slide and said, "No, no, too high!" She hugged her mom and did not want to go. + +Then, they saw a friendly dog. The dog was brown and fluffy. He wagged his tail and came to them. He licked Ben's face and made him giggle. He sniffed Lily's hand and made her smile. He barked and wanted to play. + +"Can we play with the dog, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and ask his owner first," mom said. + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a leash in his hand. He smiled and said, "Hello, this is Max. He likes children. Do you want to play with him?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +They took turns throwing a ball for Max. He ran and fetched it and brought it back. He was very fast and smart. They had a lot of fun with him. + +They thanked the man and said goodbye to Max. They gave him a hug and a pat. They went back to the slide. Lily was not scared anymore. She said, "I want to try it, too!" + +She climbed up the stairs and slid down with Ben. They laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +They had a great day at the park. They made a new friend and learned something new. They were happy and tired. They went home with their mom. They told her what happened and said, "We love you, mom!" +Lily and her brother Sam were playing in the park. They liked to march around and pretend they were soldiers. They wore fancy hats and coats that they found in a box at home. They said "Yes, sir!" and "No, sir!" to each other. + +"Look, Lily, there is a big hill!" Sam said. "Let's march up and see what is on the other side." + +"OK, Sam, you lead the way!" Lily said. She followed her brother as he marched up the hill. They made loud noises with their feet and their mouths. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw a big dog. The dog was not happy to see them. It barked and growled and showed its teeth. It ran towards them very fast. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Sam shouted. He turned around and ran down the hill. He was scared of the dog. + +But Lily did not run. She was too scared to move. She dropped her hat and coat and stood still. She hoped the dog would not hurt her. + +The dog did not stop. It jumped on Lily and bit her arm. Lily screamed and cried. She felt a lot of pain. She wished Sam would come back and help her. + +But Sam did not come back. He kept running until he reached the park. He was safe, but he was also sad. He left his sister behind. He was not a good brother. He was a bad brother. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to see new things. One day, they went on a tour with their mom and dad to a big farm. They saw cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. They also saw a big red tractor that made loud noises. + +Tom and Sam wanted to ride on the tractor, but their mom and dad said no. They said it was too dangerous and they had to stay with the tour group. Tom and Sam were not happy. They wanted to have fun and gain new skills. They did not listen to their mom and dad. They waited until no one was looking and ran to the tractor. + +They climbed on the tractor and tried to make it move. They pushed buttons and pulled levers, but nothing happened. They did not know how to drive a tractor. They were frustrated and bored. They did not see the farmer coming. + +The farmer was angry. He saw Tom and Sam on his tractor. He shouted at them and told them to get off. He said they were naughty and could have broken his tractor. He said he would tell their mom and dad what they did. He grabbed them by their arms and dragged them to the tour group. + +Tom and Sam were scared and ashamed. They saw their mom and dad looking at them with sad and angry faces. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had obeyed their mom and dad and stayed with the tour group. They realized they had made a big mistake. They were not grateful for the tour. They were sorry. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big pile of leaves that they made with a rake. They liked to jump in the leaves and make noise. + +"Look at me, I'm a bird!" Lily said, flapping her arms. + +"I'm a lion, roar!" Tom said, crawling on the ground. + +They were having fun, but they did not see that their dad was sleeping on the porch. He worked hard all night and he was very tired. He wanted to rest, but the noise from the kids disturbed him. + +"Tom, Lily, please be quiet!" he said, waking up. "You are making too much noise and I can't sleep." + +Tom and Lily stopped playing. They felt bad for disturbing their dad. They did not want to make him angry or sad. + +"Sorry, dad," they said together. "We did not know you were sleeping." + +They looked at the pile of leaves and had an idea. They took the rake and moved the leaves to a different spot in the yard, far from the porch. They made a new pile and started to play again. + +"Look at me, I'm a dragon!" Tom said, blowing air. + +"I'm a princess, hello!" Lily said, waving her hand. + +They were still having fun, but they were also careful not to disturb their dad. They thought he was amazing for working so hard and they wanted to make him happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to watch TV. They watched cartoons and animals and songs. They had a big TV in the living room and a small TV in their bedroom. Sometimes they watched the same thing and sometimes they watched different things. + +One day, they wanted to watch a new show that had weird creatures. They looked like dogs and cats and birds, but they had horns and wings and tails. They were colorful and funny and talked in a strange language. Ben and Lily were very curious and excited. + +They asked their mom if they could watch the show. She said yes, but only for a little while. She gave them each a cup of juice and a cookie and told them to sit on the couch. She said she had to do some work in the kitchen and she would be back soon. + +Ben and Lily sat on the couch and turned on the TV. They found the channel with the weird creatures and started to watch. They laughed and clapped and repeated the words they heard. They drank their juice and ate their cookies. They did not notice that their juice was changing color and their cookies were growing bigger. + +After a few minutes, they felt something strange. They looked at each other and saw that they had horns and wings and tails. They looked like the weird creatures on the TV. They tried to talk, but they only made the strange sounds they heard. They were scared and confused. + +They heard their mom coming back from the kitchen. They wanted to hide, but they did not know how. They hoped she would not be angry or scared. They hoped she would help them. They hoped they would be normal again. They wished they had not watched the show. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. One day, they see a big box near the fence. They are curious and want to see what is inside. + +They run to the box and open it. They find a lot of old things, like clothes, books and toys. They also find a saw. It is shiny and sharp. Ben picks it up and says, "Look, Anna, I have a saw. I can cut things with it." + +Anna is scared. She knows that a saw can hurt. She says, "No, Ben, put it down. A saw is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. You can cut yourself or someone else with it." + +Ben does not listen. He says, "I want to try it. I want to cut this book. It looks boring." He holds the saw and the book in his hands. He tries to cut the book, but it is too hard. He pushes harder and harder. The saw slips and cuts his finger. He drops the saw and the book and cries, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" + +Anna hears him cry and runs to him. She sees his finger bleeding. She is worried and says, "Oh, Ben, you are hurt. Come, I will save you. I will get a band-aid for you." She looks around and sees a first-aid kit in the box. She opens it and finds a band-aid. She takes it and wraps it around Ben's finger. She says, "There, that will make it better. You are brave, Ben. But please, do not play with a saw again. It is dangerous." + +Ben nods and says, "I am sorry, Anna. You are right. A saw is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. Thank you for saving me. You are a good friend." He hugs Anna and says, "Can we play something else now? Something that is safe and fun?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, of course. How about we play dress-up with these clothes? They look funny and fit us well." She picks up a hat and a scarf and puts them on. Ben picks up a coat and a tie and puts them on. They laugh and pretend to be grown-ups. They have fun and forget about the saw. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were making food for their dolls and stuffed animals. They had a big bowl of oats and some spoons. + +"Let's count how many oats we have," Ben said. He took a spoonful of oats and put them on a plate. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I have ten oats." + +Lily took a spoonful of oats and put them on another plate. She tried to count them, but she got confused. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty. I have twenty oats." + +Ben looked at Lily's plate. He saw that she had less oats than him, but she said she had more. He felt angry. "No, you don't have twenty oats. You have less than me. You counted wrong." + +Lily felt sad. She didn't know why Ben was angry. She thought she counted right. She started to cry. "No, I have twenty oats. You counted wrong." + +Mom heard them arguing and came to the kitchen. She saw the plates of oats and the tears on Lily's face. She felt sorry for them. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. Counting can be hard sometimes. Why don't we count together and see how many oats we have?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They wiped their tears and smiled. They counted the oats on each plate with Mom's help. They saw that Ben had ten oats and Lily had nine oats. They realized they made a mistake. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. You have nine oats, not twenty," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. You have ten oats, not less than me," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We didn't mean to fight." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm proud of you for counting and for saying sorry. Now, why don't we share the oats and make some oatmeal for our dolls and stuffed animals?" + +Ben and Lily agreed. They poured the oats into the bowl and added some water and milk. They stirred the oatmeal and put it in the microwave. They were happy and not anxious anymore. They waited for the oatmeal to be ready and then served it to their toys. They had fun playing in the kitchen. They learned to count and to be kind. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, run, and swing. But Lily had a bad habit. She liked to chew gum all the time. + +One day, Lily and Ben were swinging on the swings. Lily was chewing gum and blowing bubbles. Ben said, "Lily, stop chewing gum. It is not good for you. It can stick to your hair or your clothes. And it can make your teeth dirty." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She said, "I like chewing gum. It is fun and yummy. And I can make big bubbles. Look!" She blew a big bubble and smiled. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew the bubble away. The bubble popped and landed on Lily's hair. It was sticky and messy. Lily tried to pull it off, but it only made it worse. She started to cry. + +Ben saw what happened and felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Don't cry, Lily. I will help you. Come with me. We can go to the bathroom and wash your hair. Maybe we can get the gum out." + +Lily nodded and followed Ben. She felt ashamed. She wished she had listened to Ben. She decided to stop chewing gum. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am sorry I did not listen to you. I will not chew gum anymore. It is not worth it." + +Ben smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. And you are brave. It is okay to make mistakes. We all do. But we can learn from them and do better next time." + +They hugged and went to the bathroom. They managed to get the gum out of Lily's hair. They went back to the park and played some more. They had fun and laughed. They did not need gum to be happy. They had each other. +Tim and Sam are friends. They go to school together. They like to play games and have fun. One day, they have a big race at school. They want to win the race and get a prize. + +Tim and Sam run very fast. They pass many other kids. They are almost at the end of the race. But then, Tim sees a small kid fall down. The kid is hurt and cries. Tim stops and helps the kid. He says, "Are you okay? Do you need help?" + +Sam sees Tim stop. He thinks, "This is my chance to win the race. I can run faster than Tim. I can get the prize." He does not stop. He runs to the end of the race. He wins the race and gets the prize. He is happy. + +But then, he sees Tim. Tim is not happy. He is sad. He says, "Sam, why did you not help the kid? He was hurt and crying. He needed help. You are my friend. You should be kind and caring." + +Sam feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, Tim. I was selfish. I wanted to win the race and get the prize. I did not think about the kid. I did not think about you. You are my friend. You are better than me. You are kind and caring." + +Tim says, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. You are my friend. You can learn from your mistake. You can be kind and caring too. Here, you can have the prize. You won the race. You deserve it." + +Sam says, "No, Tim. You can have the prize. You helped the kid. You deserve it more. You are a true winner. You are a true friend." + +They hug and share the prize. They are happy. They learn that winning is not only about being fast or getting a prize. Winning is also about being kind and caring. They are both winners. They are both friends. +Sara and Ben are young. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with a swing. Sara wants to swing high. Ben wants to swing too. + +"Let me swing first," Sara says. She runs to the swing and sits on it. She pushes with her feet and swings up and down. + +"Wait for me," Ben says. He runs after Sara and tries to catch the swing. He is too short. He jumps and stretches his arms, but he cannot reach the swing. + +"Ha ha, you are too small," Sara says. She swings higher and higher. She feels happy. + +Ben feels sad and ashamed. He cannot swing with Sara. He sits on the grass and cries. + +A lady sees Ben crying. She walks to him and asks, "What is wrong, little boy?" + +"Sara won't let me swing," Ben says. "She says I am too small. I stretched, but I couldn't reach the swing." + +The lady looks at Sara. She sees that Sara is swinging too high. She says, "Sara, you are swinging too high. You might fall and hurt yourself. Come down and share the swing with Ben. He is your friend." + +Sara hears the lady. She feels scared and ashamed. She swings too high. She might fall and hurt herself. She stops swinging and comes down. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean to you. Do you want to swing with me?" + +Ben looks at Sara. He sees that Sara is sorry. He says, "Yes, I want to swing with you. Thank you, Sara." + +Sara and Ben sit on the swing together. They push with their feet and swing up and down. They feel happy and friendly. They say, "Wee!" and laugh. The lady smiles and watches them. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They want to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Anna asks. + +"OK, but only for a little bit," Ben says. + +Anna climbs on the swing. She holds the ropes tight. She kicks her legs. The swing goes up and down. She feels happy and free. + +"Look at me, Ben! I'm flying!" Anna shouts. + +Ben watches Anna. He waits for his turn. He feels bored and tired. + +"Anna, can I have a turn now?" Ben asks. + +"Just one more time," Anna says. + +She kicks her legs harder. The swing goes higher and higher. She laughs and screams. + +But then, something bad happens. The rope breaks. Anna falls off the swing. She lands on the ground. She hurts her neck. She cries and cries. + +"Anna, are you OK?" Ben runs to her. He feels scared and sorry. + +He hugs Anna. He tries to make her feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was too greedy. I should have shared the swing with you," Anna says. + +"It's OK, Anna. I'm sorry, too. I should have been more patient. I hope your neck is not too bad," Ben says. + +They help each other get up. They walk to the bench. They sit and rest. They are tired and sore. But they are still friends. They hold hands and smile. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book and a red pen. She wrote her name, her age, and her favorite things. She wrote about her mom, her dad, and her baby brother. She wrote about her dog, her cat, and her fish. + +One day, she saw a rat in her room. It was small and gray and had a long tail. It ran under her bed and hid. Lily was scared. She did not like rats. She ran to her mom and told her. + +"Mom, mom, there is a rat in my room!" she cried. + +"A rat? Where?" her mom asked. + +"Under my bed! It is pale and ugly!" Lily said. + +Her mom took a broom and went to Lily's room. She looked under the bed and saw the rat. She tried to sweep it out, but the rat was fast. It ran to the other side of the room and climbed on Lily's book. + +"Hey, that is my book!" Lily shouted. "The rat is writing on my book!" + +Lily and her mom saw that the rat had a red pen in its mouth. It was writing on Lily's book. It wrote its name, its age, and its favorite things. It wrote about its mom, its dad, and its baby brother. It wrote about its dog, its cat, and its fish. + +Lily and her mom were surprised. They did not know that rats could write. They looked at the rat and the rat looked at them. It smiled and said: + +"Hello, I am Ray. I like to write too. Can we be friends?" +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play on the beach. One day, they see a big boat. The boat is going to an island. The island has many trees and flowers. Tom and Lily want to go to the island too. + +They ask their mom if they can go on the boat. Their mom says no. The boat is for grown-ups. The island is too far. Tom and Lily are sad. They go back to the sand. They make a castle with a flag. The flag has a picture of an island. + +The next day, they see the boat again. The boat is coming back from the island. Tom and Lily run to the pier. They want to see what the grown-ups have from the island. They see many bags and boxes. They see fruits and nuts. They see shells and beads. They see a big bird. The bird is colorful and noisy. The bird says hello. + +Tom and Lily are amazed. They want to see the bird closer. They sneak behind a bag. They reach for the bird. The bird sees them. The bird is not happy. The bird is angry. The bird bites Tom's finger. Tom screams. Lily screams. The grown-ups hear them. The grown-ups are not happy. The grown-ups are angry. + +Tom and Lily run away. They run to their mom. Their mom sees their faces. Their mom sees Tom's finger. Their mom is not happy. Their mom is angry. She scolds them. She says they are naughty. She says they are lazy. She says they should not touch what is not theirs. She says they should not go near the boat. She says they should stay on the beach. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They say they are sorry. They hug their mom. They hug each other. They go back to the beach. They look at their castle. Their castle is still there. Their flag is still there. The flag has a picture of an island. Tom and Lily smile. They still want to go to the island. But not today. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe when they are grown-ups. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna can hear, but Ben is deaf. He can talk with his hands. Anna is learning his hand talk. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. It says: "Do not climb the tree. It is old and weak. It can fall and hurt you." Anna can read the sign. She tells Ben with her hands: "We cannot climb the tree. It is bad." + +Ben does not listen. He wants to climb the tree. He thinks it is fun. He runs to the tree and starts to climb. Anna is scared. She shouts: "Ben, stop! You can get hurt!" But Ben cannot hear her. He climbs higher and higher. + +Anna sighs. She does not know what to do. She sees a man near the sign. He is the park keeper. He can talk with his hands too. She runs to him and tells him: "Please help! My friend is climbing the tree. He is deaf. He does not know it is bad." + +The park keeper sees Ben in the tree. He is angry. He blows a whistle. Ben feels the whistle. He looks down. He sees the park keeper and Anna. They are waving their hands. They are telling him: "Come down! It is dangerous!" + +Ben is scared. He realizes he did something wrong. He climbs down the tree. He is sorry. He says with his hands: "I am sorry. I did not see the sign. I did not hear you. I was foolish." + +The park keeper and Anna are glad. They are not mad. They hug Ben. They say with their hands: "We are happy you are safe. We are your friends. We care about you. Next time, please listen and look. It is good." + +Ben nods. He smiles. He says with his hands: "Thank you. I will listen and look. I will be good. You are my friends. I love you." + +The end. + +Moral value: Listen and look before you act. Respect the rules and the signs. Be careful and wise. Friendship is precious. +Tom is a big boy who goes to school. He likes to play with his friends and learn new things. But today he has an exam. He does not like exams. They make him feel scared and sad. + +He sits at his desk and looks at the paper. He does not know the answers. He sees a picture of a dog and a cat. He has to write their names. He knows the dog is called Spot, but he forgets the cat. He thinks hard, but he cannot remember. + +He looks around and sees Lisa. Lisa is smart and kind. She always knows the answers. She has a paper with the cat's name on it. Tom wants to know the name. He thinks maybe he can grab Lisa's paper and copy it. He reaches out his hand slowly. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Lisa asks. She sees Tom's hand near her paper. She does not like it. She moves her paper away. "You cannot grab my paper. That is cheating. You have to do your own exam." + +Tom feels terrible. He knows Lisa is right. He is sorry. He pulls back his hand. He says, "I'm sorry, Lisa. I was scared. I did not know the cat's name. Can you help me?" + +Lisa smiles. She is not angry. She is a good friend. She says, "The cat's name is Fluffy. You can write it down. But next time, you have to study more. Exams are not so bad if you know the answers." + +Tom writes down Fluffy. He feels better. He thanks Lisa. He finishes his exam. He hopes he did well. He learns a lesson. He decides to study more and not grab other people's papers. He wants to be a good boy and a good friend. +Anna and Ben are playing with a big book of pictures. They like to look at the animals and the colors. Anna wants to see the page with the blue fish. She says, "Ben, let me have a turn. I want to see the blue fish." + +Ben says, "No, it is my turn. I want to see the red bird." He holds the book tight. Anna tries to pull the book from him. They both tug and tug. + +Suddenly, the book makes a loud sound. Rip! The page with the blue fish and the red bird is torn in half. Anna and Ben stop and look at the book. They see the torn page. They feel sad and sorry. + +They say to each other, "Oh no, we broke the book. We are sorry. We should not fight. We should share." + +They hug and say, "We are sorry, book. We are sorry, blue fish. We are sorry, red bird." They try to fix the book with some tape. They hope the book will forgive them. They decide to take turns and look at the other pages together. They are friends again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a large hive on a tree. They wanted to see the bees inside. + +"Can we go near the hive?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, it is not safe. The bees might sting us," Tom said. + +But Lily was curious. She took a stick and threw it at the hive. The stick hit the hive and made a loud noise. The bees came out of the hive and flew around. They were angry. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran away from the hive, but some bees followed them. One bee stung Lily on her arm. It hurt a lot. She cried. + +Tom took Lily to their house. He got a wet cloth and wiped her arm. He tried to make her feel better. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I should have stopped you from throwing the stick," Tom said. + +"It is okay, Tom. I should have listened to you. I was silly," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They learned not to bother the bees. They played with their toys instead. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a baby doll that she loved very much. She hugged it and kissed it and called it her baby. + +Tom wanted to play with the baby doll too. He tried to take it from Lily, but she held it tight. "No, Tom, this is my baby. You can't have it!" she said. Tom pulled harder and Lily cried. "Give it to me, Lily, I want to play!" he said. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the baby doll and frowned. "Lily, Tom, what are you doing? Why are you not sharing?" she asked. "Mom, Tom wants to take my baby. He is mean!" Lily said. "Mom, Lily won't let me play with the baby. She is selfish!" Tom said. + +Mom sighed and sat down with them. She took the baby doll and looked at them. "Lily, Tom, this is not how you treat each other. You are brother and sister, you should love each other and share. The baby doll is not only yours or his, it is for both of you. How would you feel if someone took your favorite toy and didn't let you play with it?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They remembered how they felt when they lost or broke their toys. They felt sad and angry. They didn't want to make each other feel that way. They looked at each other and said sorry. "I'm sorry, Lily, I shouldn't have tried to take your baby. Can we play together?" Tom asked. "I'm sorry, Tom, I shouldn't have been so greedy. Of course we can play together." Lily said. + +Mom smiled and gave them the baby doll. She hugged them and said, "That's very good, Lily and Tom. I'm proud of you. Sharing is caring, and caring is loving. When you love each other, you are happy. And when you are happy, I'm happy too." She kissed them and said, "Now, let's play. But remember, it's getting dark soon, so we have to clean up before bedtime." Lily and Tom nodded and agreed. They played with the baby doll and their other toys, and they shared and cared and loved. They had a lot of fun and they were happy. And so was mom. +Lila loves to play the flute. She has a pink flute that makes pretty sounds. She likes to play songs for her mom and dad and her cat, Mimi. + +One day, Lila goes to the park with her mom. She sees a man playing a big flute. His flute is shiny and has many buttons. He plays fast and slow, loud and soft. Lila thinks he is amazing. + +She runs to the man and says, "Hello, I like your flute. Can I try it?" + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, you can try it. But you have to pay me first." + +Lila is confused. She does not have any money. She says, "How can I pay you?" + +The man says, "You can pay me with a hug, or a joke, or a dance. Anything that makes me happy." + +Lila thinks for a moment. She decides to pay him with a dance. She is very flexible. She can bend and twist and jump. She dances for the man and makes him laugh. + +The man says, "Wow, you are a great dancer. Here, you can try my flute." + +He gives Lila his big flute. Lila holds it carefully. She blows into it and makes a sound. It is very different from her pink flute. She tries to play a song, but it is hard. She makes some funny noises. + +The man says, "Don't worry, it takes practice. You have talent. Keep playing." + +Lila smiles and says, "Thank you. You are very kind. I like your flute, but I like mine more. It is easier and prettier." + +She gives the man his flute back. She hugs him and says, "Bye, thank you for letting me try your flute. You are a good flute player." + +The man says, "Bye, thank you for your dance. You are a good dancer. And a good flute player too. Keep playing." + +Lila runs back to her mom. She tells her mom about the man and his flute. She says, "Mom, I learned something new today. I learned how to pay with a hug, or a joke, or a dance. Isn't that fun?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, that is fun. And very smart. You can pay with many things, not just money. You can pay with kindness, or gratitude, or friendship. Those are the best things to pay with." + +Lila nods and says, "I agree. I like to pay with those things. They make me happy. And they make others happy too." + +She takes out her pink flute and plays a song for her mom. Her mom claps and says, "You are wonderful. I love you." + +Lila says, "I love you too, mom. And I love my flute." +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a secret place under a big tree, where they hid their toys and books. They always locked their place with a small lock, so no one else could find it. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. It was black and brown, and it had sharp teeth and loud barks. Tom and Lily were scared of the dog. They ran to their secret place under the tree. They locked their place with the lock and hugged each other. + +"Don't worry, Lily," Tom said. "The dog can't get us here. We are safe." + +But the dog smelled their toys and books. It followed them to the tree. It scratched and bit the lock until it broke. Then it pushed the door open and jumped inside. + +Tom and Lily screamed. The dog was angry and hungry. It bit Tom and Lily with its teeth. They cried and bled. They tried to hug each other, but it was too late. The dog ate them up. + +The end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big jar of jelly on a bench. They are happy. + +"Look, jelly!" Lily says. "We can eat it!" + +"Wait, Lily," Tom says. "Maybe it is not for us. Maybe someone left it here." + +Lily does not listen. She opens the jar and takes a big spoon of jelly. She puts it in her mouth. It is sweet and sticky. + +"Mmm, yummy!" Lily says. "You try, Tom!" + +Tom is not sure. He looks at the jar. He sees a label. It says: "Strong jelly. Do not eat. For science." + +Tom is scared. He tries to tell Lily. + +"Lily, stop!" Tom says. "This is not good jelly. This is strong jelly. It is for science. It can make you sick." + +But Lily does not hear him. She eats more jelly. She feels funny. She feels her arms and legs grow bigger and stronger. She feels her teeth grow sharper and longer. She feels her hair grow longer and spikier. + +Lily is not Lily anymore. She is a jelly monster. + +She roars and jumps. She scares the birds and the dogs. She scares the people and the cars. She scares Tom. + +Tom runs away. He looks for help. He sees a police officer. He tells him what happened. + +"Help, help!" Tom says. "My friend ate strong jelly. She turned into a jelly monster. She is in the park. She is scary. Please help!" + +The police officer is surprised. He does not believe Tom. He thinks Tom is joking. + +"Ha, ha, ha," the police officer says. "That is a funny story. But it is not true. There is no such thing as strong jelly. There is no such thing as a jelly monster. Go home, kid. And stop lying." + +Tom is sad. He is not lying. He is telling the truth. He does not know what to do. He misses Lily. He hopes she will be okay. He hopes she will be Lily again. +Ben and Amy love to visit their grandparents at the ranch. The ranch is a big place with many animals, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. Their grandparents are elderly, but they still work hard to take care of the ranch and the animals. + +One day, Ben and Amy see their grandfather trying to fix a fence that is broken. He is using a hammer, nails and wood. He looks tired and his back hurts. Ben and Amy want to help him. They ask him if they can support him. He smiles and says yes. + +Ben and Amy support their grandfather by holding the wood and the nails for him. They also give him water and a hat to protect him from the sun. They talk to him and tell him stories. Their grandfather is happy and grateful. He tells them they are very good and helpful. + +When they finish fixing the fence, they go back to the house. Their grandmother is waiting for them with cookies and milk. She hugs them and praises them for supporting their grandfather. She says they are very kind and generous. Ben and Amy feel proud and happy. They love their grandparents and the ranch. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a spaceship, a robot, and a laser. They pretend they are in space, fighting aliens and exploring planets. + +"Zap, zap, zap!" Tom says, pointing his laser at the robot. "I got you, bad robot! You can't hurt us!" + +"Beep, beep, beep!" Lily says, making the robot sound. "No, you didn't! I have a shield! You can't zap me!" + +They laugh and run around the room, having fun. They don't see their grandma coming in from the kitchen. She is elderly and has gray hair and glasses. She likes to watch them play, but she doesn't like loud noises. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" she says, in a soft voice. "You are making too much noise. You will hurt your ears and mine. Can you please play quieter?" + +Tom and Lily stop and look at their grandma. They love her and don't want to make her sad. They put down their toys and run to hug her. + +"Sorry, grandma," Tom says. "We were playing space. We didn't mean to be loud." + +"We love you, grandma," Lily says. "Can we play with you? Do you want to see our spaceship?" + +Grandma smiles and hugs them back. She is happy to see them. She takes their hands and walks with them to the couch. She sits down and tells them stories about when she was young and dreamed of going to space. They listen and ask questions. They forget about their laser and their robot. They are happy to be with their grandma. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. One day, they decided to explore their new house. They went up the stairs and opened the doors. They saw a bathroom, a closet, and a bedroom. + +"Wow, look at this bedroom!" Lily said. "It has a big window and a fluffy rug. Can we play here?" + +"Sure, let's see what's inside the drawers and the boxes," Tom said. They opened the drawers and found some toys, books, and clothes. They opened the boxes and found some blankets, pillows, and hats. + +"Look, I found a hat with ears!" Lily said. She put it on her head and giggled. "Do I look like a bear?" + +"You look funny," Tom said. He found a hat with horns and put it on his head. "Do I look like a monster?" + +They laughed and pretended to be a bear and a monster. They chased each other around the bedroom and jumped on the bed. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they noticed something strange. The window was covered with white and shiny things. They went closer and touched them. They were cold and hard. + +"What are these?" Lily asked. + +"They are icy," Tom said. "They are like water, but frozen. They make the window look pretty, but they also make the bedroom cold." + +"Maybe we should go downstairs and get warm," Lily said. "We can come back later and play more." + +"Okay, let's go," Tom said. They took off their hats and put them back in the box. They ran downstairs and told their mom and dad what they discovered in the bedroom. Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They gave them some hot chocolate and cookies. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are small kids who like to play with their walkie-talkies. They pretend to be spies and send messages to each other. One day, they hide in different rooms and talk on their walkie-talkies. + +"Lily, can you hear me?" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, I can hear you. What is your message?" Lily says. + +"My message is: I see a big cake in the kitchen. It looks yummy. Do you want some?" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, I do. But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are in the living room. They don't know about the cake. It is a surprise for later." Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, let's be sneaky. You go first. I will follow you. Over and out." Ben says. + +Lily and Ben put down their walkie-talkies and tiptoe to the kitchen. They see the big cake on the table. It has chocolate and sprinkles and candles. They smile and reach for a slice. But then they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben freeze. They look at Mom and Dad. They look at the cake. They look at each other. They are in trouble. They drop the cake and run back to their rooms. They pick up their walkie-talkies. + +"Lily, can you hear me?" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, I can hear you. What is your message?" Lily says. + +"My message is: I'm sorry. We were bad. We should not touch the cake. It was not ours." Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, too. We should listen to Mom and Dad. They love us. They made the cake for us. It was a gift." Lily says. + +"Maybe they will forgive us. Maybe they will still let us have some cake. Do you think so?" Ben says. + +"I hope so. I love cake. And I love Mom and Dad. And I love you, Ben." Lily says. + +"I love you, too, Lily. You are my best friend. Over and out." Ben says. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors. Red, blue, yellow, green, pink, and more. They drive their cars on the floor, on the table, on the sofa, and on the bed. They make sounds like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, they find a big book in the shelf. The book has many pictures of the earth. The earth is a big ball with land and water and sky. The earth has many places with different things. Lily and Ben see mountains, rivers, forests, deserts, oceans, and cities. They see animals, plants, people, and buildings. The earth is very colorful and beautiful. + +Lily and Ben want to see the earth for real. They ask their mom if they can go. Mom says yes, but they have to wait for dad. Dad has a big car that can drive far away. Lily and Ben are happy and excited. They pack their toy cars in a bag. They want to take them to the earth. They think the earth will like their cars. They think their cars will like the earth. They can't wait to drive on the earth. +Lila liked to watch the birds in the garden. She saw them fly and sing and hop on the grass. She wanted to be friends with them, but they were always too fast and shy. One day, she had an idea. She found some bread and seeds and put them in a bowl. She took some string and attached it to the bowl. She hid behind a bush and waited. + +Soon, a little bird came and saw the food. It was hungry and curious. It landed on the bowl and started to eat. Lila was very happy and excited. She pulled the string gently and the bowl moved closer to her. The bird was surprised and looked around. It saw Lila and her big smile. + +"Hello, bird!" Lila said softly. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bird was anxious and scared. It did not know Lila and did not like the string. It wanted to fly away, but the bowl was too heavy. It flapped its wings and made a loud noise. + +"Shh, bird, don't be afraid!" Lila said. "I won't hurt you. I just want to play with you." + +But the bird did not understand Lila. It felt trapped and angry. It pecked at the string and the bowl. It tried to break free. + +Lila was sad and confused. She did not mean to make the bird unhappy. She thought the bird would like the food and her company. She let go of the string and the bowl. She said sorry to the bird. + +The bird saw the string and the bowl fall. It felt relieved and glad. It flew away quickly and joined its friends in the sky. It sang a song of freedom and joy. + +Lila watched the bird go. She realized that the bird did not want to be her friend. She felt sorry for herself and cried. She wished she had a friend like the bird. +Sam did not like broccoli. He thought it was green and tough and yucky. He did not want to eat it for dinner. He wanted to eat pizza or cake or ice cream. He pushed his plate away and said, "No broccoli!" + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Sam, you have to eat your broccoli. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. You cannot leave the table until you finish your broccoli." + +Sam was angry. He did not want to be strong and healthy. He wanted to be happy and full. He crossed his arms and said, "No broccoli!" + +Mom sighed. She said, "Sam, I know you do not like broccoli, but sometimes you have to do things you do not like. That is how you grow and learn. If you eat your broccoli, I will give you a treat. How about a cookie?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He liked cookies. He liked them a lot. He looked at his plate. He saw a small piece of broccoli. He decided to try it. He took a bite and chewed. It was not so bad. It was a little tough, but it had a sweet flavor. He ate another bite and another. He finished his broccoli and smiled. + +Mom was proud. She said, "Good job, Sam! You ate your broccoli. You are a brave and smart boy. Here is your cookie. Enjoy!" + +Sam took the cookie and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. And I love broccoli. Well, a little bit." + +Mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Sam. And I love that you tried something new. That is how you grow and learn. And that is how you get cookies." +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They also liked to twist on the round thing. It was fun to go fast and feel dizzy. + +"Let's twist again!" Sam said to Mia. + +"OK!" Mia said. She ran to the round thing and jumped on. Sam followed her and pushed with his feet. The round thing started to spin. + +"Wow, this is so fast!" Mia said. She held on tight to the rail. + +"I know, right?" Sam said. He laughed and pushed harder. + +They twisted and twisted until they were very dizzy. Then they stopped and got off. They felt funny and wobbly. + +"I'm hungry," Sam said. "Are you hungry?" + +"Yes, I'm hungry too," Mia said. "Let's go and have lunch." + +They walked to the picnic table where their mom was waiting. She had made them sandwiches, fruit and juice. She smiled and gave them each a plate. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your lunch," she said. + +"Thank you, mom," Sam and Mia said. They sat down and ate their lunch. It was yummy and filled their tummies. + +"Mom, can you help me?" Mia asked. She had a heavy backpack with her toys and books. + +"Sure, honey. What do you need?" mom asked. + +"Can you carry my backpack for me? It's too heavy for me," Mia said. + +"Of course, I can. Here, let me take it," mom said. She lifted the backpack and put it on her shoulder. + +"Thank you, mom. You're the best," Mia said. + +"You're welcome, sweetie. You're the best too," mom said. + +They finished their lunch and packed their things. Then they said goodbye to the park and went home. They had a fun day of playing and twisting. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the big maze in the park. They ran and hid and found each other in the paths. One day, they saw a sign that said "Maze closed for repairs". They were sad and did not know what to do. + +"Let's go to the swings," Ben said. + +"No, that's boring," Lily said. "I want to play in the maze." + +"Me too, but we can't. The sign says so." + +Lily had an idea. She saw some boxes and sticks and leaves near the maze. She said to Ben, "Let's make our own maze with these things. We can replace the real maze with our maze." + +Ben liked the idea. He helped Lily to move the boxes and sticks and leaves. They made walls and doors and corners with them. They left some gaps for them to go in and out. They made their own maze next to the real maze. + +They played in their maze for a long time. They had fun and forgot about the sign. They pretended they were explorers and animals and pirates. They laughed and shouted and chased each other. + +A man came to the park. He was the one who fixed the real maze. He saw Ben and Lily playing in their maze. He smiled and said, "Hello, kids. What are you doing?" + +"We are playing in our maze," Ben said. "We made it ourselves." + +"We replaced the real maze with our maze," Lily said. "Do you like it?" + +The man nodded. He said, "I do. It's very creative and clever. But I have good news for you. I finished fixing the real maze. You can play in it again." + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked the man and ran to the real maze. They played in it until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to their maze and to the man. They said to each other, "That was a sweet day." +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big purple slide. They want to try it. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Max says. He runs to the slide. + +"Wait for me, Max!" Lily says. She follows him. + +They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold hands. They are ready to go. + +"Are you scared, Lily?" Max asks. + +"No, I'm not scared. Are you?" Lily asks. + +"No, I'm not scared. I'm brave." Max says. He winks at Lily. + +They smile. They slide down. They go fast. They feel the wind. They laugh. + +They reach the bottom. They are happy. They hug. + +"That was fun, Max!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it was, Lily!" Max says. + +They go back to the slide. They want to do it again. They are friends. They have fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. They see apples, carrots, pumpkins, and corn. + +One day, they find a small corn. It is yellow and shiny. Lily and Tom want to eat it. They pull it from the plant. But the plant is angry. It says, "Hey, that is my corn! Give it back!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They run away. They drop the small corn. The plant is happy. It says, "Thank you, thank you. This is my baby corn. I love it very much." + +Lily and Tom hide behind a fence. They look at the plant and the small corn. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, plant. We did not know. We thought it was a snack. We will not take your corn again." + +The plant hears them. It says, "It is okay, children. I forgive you. You can have some of my big corn. They are ripe and sweet. But please ask me first. And please be gentle." + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Thank you, plant. You are very kind. We will ask you first. And we will be gentle." They go to the plant. They pick some big corn. They share it with the plant. They eat it together. They are happy. The sun shines on them. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play games. One day, they saw a big poster of a new toy. It was a shiny robot that could talk and move. They both wanted the toy very much. + +They asked their mom if they could have the toy. Their mom said, "No, it is too expensive. You have to save your money and do your chores. Maybe you can get it as a reward for your birthday." + +Tim and Lily were sad, but they decided to listen to their mom. They did their chores every day, like making their bed, putting away their toys, and helping with the dishes. They also saved their money in a piggy bank. + +But one day, Lily had an idea. She said to Tim, "Let's order the toy online. We can use mom's credit card. She won't notice. Then we can have the toy now and play with it." + +Tim was not sure. He said, "That is not right. Mom will be angry. And we will have to pay her back. And we will lose our reward for our birthday." + +But Lily was persistent. She said, "No, she won't. She is busy. And we can hide the toy. And we can still get another reward for our birthday. Come on, it will be fun." + +She persuaded Tim to order the toy online. They waited for the toy to arrive. They were very excited. + +But when the toy came, their mom saw the package. She opened it and saw the robot. She was very angry. She said, "What is this? Who ordered this toy? How did you pay for it?" + +Tim and Lily were scared. They confessed that they ordered the toy online with mom's credit card. They said they were sorry. + +Their mom said, "You are very naughty. You lied to me. You wasted my money. You broke my trust. You have to return the toy. And you have to pay me back. And you have no reward for your birthday." + +Tim and Lily were very sad. They realized they made a big mistake. They returned the toy. They paid their mom back. They had no reward for their birthday. + +They learned their lesson. They never ordered anything online without permission again. They listened to their mom. They did their chores. They saved their money. They waited for their reward. + +They were happy. +Tom and Lily were very excited. Today was a special day. They were going to see fireworks in the park. Mom and Dad said they could stay up late and watch the bright colors in the sky. + +But first, they had to help Mom cook dinner. Mom said they could make pizza. Tom and Lily liked pizza. They helped Mom roll the dough, spread the sauce, and sprinkle the cheese. They also added some ham and pineapple. Mom said they were good helpers. + +When the pizza was ready, Mom put it in the oven. She told Tom and Lily to wash their hands and set the table. Tom and Lily did as they were told. They wanted to be clean and ready for the fireworks. + +They ate the pizza with Mom and Dad. It was yummy. They drank some juice and had some cookies for dessert. Mom and Dad said they were proud of them. They cleaned up the dishes and put them in the sink. + +Then they put on their jackets and hats. It was cold outside. Mom and Dad took them to the park. They saw many people there. They also saw a big truck with a lot of fireworks. A man with a loudspeaker said the show would start soon. + +Tom and Lily held Mom and Dad's hands. They waited and watched. Then they heard a loud boom. They looked up and saw a red firework. It was beautiful. Then they saw more fireworks. They were blue, green, yellow, and purple. They made shapes like stars, hearts, and flowers. Tom and Lily clapped and cheered. They liked the fireworks. They felt happy and warm. They hugged Mom and Dad. They said thank you. Mom and Dad said they loved them. They watched the fireworks until they were over. Then they went home and went to bed. They dreamed of fireworks. +Anna and Ben are twins. They sleep in the same crib. One night, Anna has a bad dream. She wakes up and cries. Ben hears her and says, "Don't cry, Anna. I am here. What is wrong?" + +Anna says, "I had a scary dream. A big dog chased me and barked at me. I was afraid." + +Ben says, "I am sorry, Anna. That is not fun. But it was only a dream. The dog is not real. You are safe in the crib. Do you want a hug?" + +Anna nods and Ben hugs her. He says, "You are brave, Anna. You can go back to sleep. I will watch over you." + +Anna says, "Thank you, Ben. You are kind. You are a good brother." + +They cuddle and close their eyes. Mom and Dad hear them and smile. They are proud of their twins. They are patient and loving. They say, "Good night, Anna and Ben. We love you." + +They applaud softly and go to sleep. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big cloud in the sky. It is dark and gray. They hear a loud sound. It is thunder. + +"Let's go inside," Ben says. "It will rain soon." + +"No, let's stay here," Anna says. "Maybe we will see a rainbow." + +They wait and watch. The rain starts to fall. It is wet and cold. They see drops of water on the grass and the flowers. They see drops of water on their clothes and their hair. + +"Look, look!" Anna shouts. She points to the sky. "There is a rainbow!" + +They see a big arc of colors in the sky. It is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It is bright and beautiful. It spreads from one side of the sky to the other. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Ben says. "How does it happen?" + +"I don't know," Anna says. "But I think it is a gift from the sun and the rain. They work together to make something wonderful." + +They smile and hug. They are happy and successful. They have seen a rainbow. +Tim and Mia like to play in the sand. They have a bucket and a spade each. They dig and build castles and tunnels. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big shiny thing in the sand. It looks like a coin. Tim wants to get it. He uses his spade to dig around it. But the sand is hard and the coin is deep. He tries and tries, but he cannot get it out. + +"Let me try," Mia says. She takes her spade and digs next to Tim. She digs and digs, but she cannot get it out either. + +They are sad. They want the coin. It looks pretty and maybe it is worth a lot. + +Then they have an idea. They use both their spades together. They dig and push and pull. They work as a team. They manage to get the coin out. + +They are happy. They look at the coin. It is gold and shiny. It has a picture of a king on one side and a lion on the other. They think it is very old and very special. + +They are lucky. They found a treasure in the sand. They decide to keep it and share it. They put it in their bucket and go home. They show it to their mom and dad. They are proud and excited. + +They hug and thank each other. They are good friends. They like to play in the sand. They never know what they might find. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy trucks in the backyard. They liked to load the trucks with sand, rocks, and leaves and drive them around. They pretended they were builders and farmers and explorers. + +"Look, I have a big load of sand," Ben said, showing his truck to Lily. "I can make a hill with it." + +"That's nice," Lily said, "but I have a bigger load of rocks. I can make a wall with it." + +They both smiled and drove their trucks to different spots in the yard. They started to make their hill and wall, but then they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked up and saw dark clouds in the sky. It was going to rain. + +"Oh no, it's gloomy," Lily said, feeling scared. "We have to go inside." + +"But we're not done yet," Ben said, feeling sad. "We have to finish our hill and wall." + +They looked at their trucks and their loads. They didn't want to leave them behind. They wanted to keep playing. + +"Maybe we can take them inside," Lily said, having an idea. "We can play in the living room." + +"Okay, let's do that," Ben said, liking the idea. "But we have to hurry." + +They grabbed their trucks and their loads and ran to the door. They opened it and went inside, just as the rain started to fall. They put their trucks and their loads on the floor and continued to play. They were happy again. + +The end. +Lily and Max love jazz music. They like to listen to the big horns and the fast drums. They like to dance and clap with the jazz music. Sometimes, they pretend to play the horns and the drums with their toys. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a band playing jazz music on a stage. They run to the stage and watch the band. They smile and dance and clap with the music. They are very happy. + +But then, a big cloud comes and it starts to rain. The band has to stop playing. The people have to leave the stage. Lily and Max are sad. They do not want the jazz music to end. + +"Mom, can we stay and listen to the jazz music?" Lily asks. + +"I'm sorry, honey, but we have to go home. The rain is terrible. It will make us wet and cold." Mom says. + +"Can we listen to jazz music at home?" Max asks. + +"Of course, we can. We have a lot of jazz music CDs at home. We can play them and dance and clap in the living room." Mom says. + +Lily and Max nod. They follow their mom to the car. They are still sad, but they hope the rain will stop soon. They want to see the band play jazz music again. They love jazz music. +Lily loved roses. She had a rose garden in her backyard. She watered them every day and sang to them. She liked how they smelled and looked. + +One day, a big storm came. It was very loud and scary. The wind blew hard and the rain poured down. Lily hid under her bed with her teddy bear. She hoped her roses were okay. + +When the storm was over, Lily ran outside to see her garden. She was sad. Many of her roses were broken and bent. She cried and hugged her teddy bear. + +"Mommy, mommy, look at my roses! They are ruined!" she sobbed. + +Mommy came and hugged Lily. She looked at the garden and smiled. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. We can repair your roses. We can cut off the bad parts and plant new ones. They will grow back soon. Roses are very strong and dependable. They can survive storms and still be beautiful." + +"Really, mommy? Can we do that?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, honey. Come on, let's get the scissors and the shovel. We can do it together. It will be fun and we will learn something new." + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She followed mommy to the garden. She was happy. She learned that roses are dependable and that she can repair things that are broken. She also learned that mommy is dependable and that she can help her when she is sad. She thanked mommy and gave her a big hug. She loved roses and she loved mommy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big flag that they wave and run with. The flag is red and blue and white. It makes them happy. + +One day, they are playing with the flag when they see a big cloud. The cloud is dark and angry. It makes a loud noise. It starts to rain. Tim and Sam run inside with the flag. They are wet and cold. + +They put the flag on the floor to dry. They wait for the rain to stop. They are bored and restless. They want to play with the flag again. + +"Can we go outside now?" Tim asks. + +"No, the rain is still falling," Sam says. + +"Can we play with the flag inside?" Tim asks. + +"No, the flag is still wet," Sam says. + +Tim is sad and angry. He wants the flag. He grabs the flag from the floor. He pulls it hard. + +"Hey, stop it! You will rip the flag!" Sam shouts. + +He grabs the other end of the flag. He pulls it back. + +They tug and tug on the flag. They are not careful. They hear a loud rip. The flag is torn in half. They are shocked and scared. + +They look at the flag. They look at each other. They start to cry. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She sees the flag. She sees their tears. She is not happy. + +"What did you do to the flag?" she asks. + +They are quiet. They are sorry. They do not know what to say. +Lily and Tom were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to look out of the window best. The window was huge and showed them the garden and the street. They saw birds, cars, dogs and people. + +One day, they saw a big truck coming. It was red and noisy and had a long ladder on top. Lily and Tom wondered what it was doing. They pressed their noses to the window and watched. + +"Look, Tom, the truck is stopping at our neighbor's house!" Lily said. + +"Why?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they need to fix something on the roof." + +They saw two men get out of the truck. They wore yellow hats and jackets. They took the ladder and put it against the neighbor's house. Then they climbed up. + +"Wow, they are so high!" Tom said. + +"Be careful!" Lily said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud knock on the door. It was their mom. + +"Lily, Tom, come away from the window!" she said. + +"Why, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Because it's not safe. The men are working with fire. They are going to warn us when they are done. Then we can look again." + +"Fire?" Tom said. + +"Yes, fire. They are using it to melt something on the roof. But fire can be dangerous. It can hurt you or break the window. So we have to stay away until they tell us it's okay." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They did not want to get hurt or break the window. They followed their mom to the kitchen. She gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and talked about the truck and the men. + +"Mom, can we see the fire?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe later, when they are finished. But only from far away. And only if they warn us first." + +"Okay, mom," Lily said. + +They waited for the men to warn them. They hoped they would finish soon. They wanted to see the fire and the truck and the ladder. But they also wanted to be safe and listen to their mom. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They enjoy the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They take turns to push each other on the swings and to go down the slide. They make castles and tunnels in the sandbox. + +One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big wheel with seats. It goes round and round in the air. It looks fun and pretty. Lily and Ben want to try it. + +"Can we go on the big wheel, please?" they ask their moms. + +"Sure, but you have to wait in line and follow the rules," their moms say. + +Lily and Ben wait in line with their moms. They see other kids get on and off the big wheel. They hear them laugh and scream. They get excited and nervous. + +Soon, it is their turn. They get on the big wheel with their moms. They buckle their seat belts. The big wheel starts to move. It goes up and down, fast and slow. Lily and Ben feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They see the park, the trees, the birds and the clouds. They enjoy the big wheel very much. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Lily says. + +"I love it!" Ben says. + +They smile and wave at each other. They feel happy and brave. + +The big wheel stops. They get off and thank the man who runs it. They hug their moms. + +"That was awesome!" Lily says. + +"Can we do it again?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe another day," their moms say. "Now, how about some ice cream?" + +Lily and Ben agree. They go to the ice cream truck. They choose their favorite flavors. They lick their sweet ice cream cones. They enjoy their treat. + +They have a great day in the park. They are glad they tried the big wheel. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a gold ring with a big stone. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +"Let me see!" Tom said. He grabbed the ring from Lily's hand and put it on his finger. "It fits me! It is mine now!" + +"No, it is not!" Lily said. "It is not yours or mine. It belongs to someone else. We should give it back." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was careless and greedy. He ran away with the ring, laughing. "Ha ha, I have the gold ring! You can't catch me!" + +But Tom did not see the big dog that was coming towards him. The dog saw the ring and wanted to play with it. It barked and jumped on Tom, making him fall down. The ring flew off his finger and rolled away. + +"Help, help!" Tom cried. "The dog is biting me! Lily, come and save me!" + +Lily heard Tom's cry and ran to help him. She scared the dog away with a stick and hugged Tom. He was hurt and scared. He was sorry for being careless and greedy. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "You were right. The ring was not ours. We should have given it back. Can you forgive me?" + +"Of course, I forgive you," Lily said. "You are my brother and I love you. But we have to find the ring and return it to the owner. Maybe they are looking for it." + +They looked for the ring, but they could not find it. Someone else had taken it. They felt sad and guilty. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and kind, and not to take things that are not theirs. They hoped that the owner of the ring would find it someday. They hoped that the owner would be happy and not angry. +Sara loved to swim in the lake. She liked to splash and dive and feel the cool water on her skin. One day, she saw something shiny at the bottom of the lake. She swam closer and saw that it was a gem. It was blue and sparkly and beautiful. Sara wanted to have the gem for herself. + +She reached out and grabbed the gem. It was heavy and hard in her hand. She felt proud and happy. She swam back to the shore and showed the gem to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very pretty gem, Sara. Where did you find it?" + +Sara told her mom that she found it in the lake. She said, "It's mine now. I want to keep it forever." + +Her mom looked at her and said, "Sara, do you know that the gem belongs to someone else? It's not yours to take. It's part of the lake. The lake needs the gem to be healthy and happy. The gem helps the water to be clean and clear. The gem also makes the fish and the plants and the other animals happy. They like to see the gem and play with it. If you take the gem away, you will make the lake sad and sick. You will also make the fish and the plants and the other animals sad and sick. Is that what you want?" + +Sara thought about what her mom said. She felt sorry and ashamed. She realized that she was selfish and greedy. She said, "No, mom, I don't want to make the lake sad and sick. I don't want to make the fish and the plants and the other animals sad and sick. I want to make them happy and healthy. I want to be a good friend to the lake. I'm sorry, mom. I will give the gem back to the lake." + +She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom, for teaching me. I learned that I should not take what is not mine. I learned that I should respect and care for nature. I learned that sharing is better than keeping." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I'm proud of you, Sara. You are a kind and wise girl. You made a good choice. Come on, let's go back to the lake and return the gem. I'm sure the lake will be happy to see you again." + +Sara and her mom walked back to the lake. Sara swam to the bottom and placed the gem where she found it. She saw the gem shine and sparkle again. She saw the water become clean and clear again. She saw the fish and the plants and the other animals come closer and smile at her. She felt happy and comfortable. She waved at them and said, "Hello, friends. I'm sorry for taking your gem. I hope you forgive me. I hope you enjoy your gem. I will come back and visit you soon." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help their mom in the kitchen. Today, mom is making soup for lunch. She asks Anna and Ben to carry some things from the table to the pot. + +"Anna, can you carry this carrot?" mom says. "Ben, can you carry this onion?" + +Anna and Ben nod and take the things. They walk carefully to the pot. They do not want to drop them. They put the carrot and the onion in the pot. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" mom says. "Now, can you carry this salt?" + +Anna and Ben look at the salt. It is in a small jar. They think it is easy to carry. They both reach for the jar. + +"No, I want to carry it!" Anna says. + +"No, I want to carry it!" Ben says. + +They pull the jar from each other. They do not listen to mom. They do not see the lid is loose. The jar falls to the floor. The salt spills everywhere. + +"Oh no!" mom says. "Anna and Ben, what have you done?" + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They see mom is not happy. They see the salt is wasted. They hug each other. + +"We are sorry, mom," Anna says. + +"We are sorry, mom," Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She is not angry. She loves Anna and Ben. She knows they are still learning. She hugs them back. + +"It's okay, Anna and Ben," mom says. "But next time, please share and be careful. Salt is important for the soup. It makes it taste lovely." + +Anna and Ben nod. They want to make mom happy. They want to taste the lovely soup. They help mom clean the salt. They say sorry to the salt. They hope the soup is still good. +Tim and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they found a big box with a sign that said "Do not open". They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim said. "Maybe there are some fun things inside." + +"But the sign says no," Mia said. "Maybe it is not for us." + +Tim did not listen. He squeezed the box and tore the tape. He opened the lid and saw something wild. It was a furry animal with sharp teeth and claws. It jumped out of the box and growled at them. + +"Help!" Tim and Mia screamed. They ran away from the animal and hid behind a tree. They were scared and sorry. + +The animal chased them around the garden. It knocked over the flowers and the pots. It made a big mess. Then it saw a hole in the fence and ran away. + +Tim and Mia came out of their hiding place. They saw the damage the animal had done. They felt guilty. They knew they had done something wrong. + +They heard a voice. It was Tim's mom. She had seen the box and the sign. She had also seen the animal and the mess. She was angry and disappointed. + +"Tim, Mia, what have you done?" she asked. "Why did you open the box? It was not yours. It was for the zoo. The animal was a badger. It was not a toy. It was wild and dangerous. You could have been hurt. And look at the garden. It is ruined. You have to clean it up and say sorry." + +Tim and Mia hung their heads. They felt ashamed. They said sorry to Tim's mom and to each other. They learned their lesson. They promised to never open things that were not theirs. They realized that curiosity can sometimes lead to trouble. They decided to be more careful and respectful. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They were very lively and happy. They saw a big hill with many rocks. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +They started to climb the hill, holding hands. They saw many different rocks. Some were red, some were black, some were shiny. They picked up some rocks and put them in their pockets. They thought they were very pretty. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they saw something that made them gasp. It was a big pile of gold. It was bright and yellow and sparkled in the sun. They had never seen anything like it before. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "It's so beautiful!" + +"Let's go and touch it!" Tom said. "Maybe we can take some home!" + +They ran towards the pile of gold, excited and curious. But as they got closer, they heard a loud roar. They stopped and looked around. They saw a big, green dragon. It had wings, claws, teeth and fire. It was guarding the pile of gold. It was very angry and scary. + +"Who are you?" the dragon said. "What are you doing here? This is my gold! Go away or I will burn you!" + +Sara and Tom were very scared. They dropped the rocks they had in their pockets. They frowne +Lily and Max were playing outside after the rain. They liked to jump in the puddles and splash each other. They saw a big puddle near the tree and ran to it. + +"Let's dance in the puddle!" Lily said. She started to twirl and hop in the water. She felt happy and free. + +Max wanted to dance too, but he saw something in the puddle. It was a frog. A big, green, fierce frog. It had big eyes and a wide mouth. It looked angry and scary. + +"Look, Lily, a frog!" Max said. He pointed at the frog. He was afraid of the frog. He did not want to dance near the frog. + +Lily looked at the frog. She was not afraid of the frog. She thought the frog was cute and funny. She wanted to be friends with the frog. + +"Hello, frog!" Lily said. She smiled at the frog. She moved closer to the frog. She reached out her hand to touch the frog. + +The frog did not like Lily. The frog did not want to be friends with Lily. The frog wanted to be alone in the puddle. The frog felt annoyed and threatened by Lily. + +The frog croaked loudly. The frog jumped out of the puddle. The frog landed on Lily's head. The frog made Lily wet and dirty. + +Lily screamed. Lily was surprised and scared by the frog. She did not like the frog anymore. She wanted the frog to go away. + +Max laughed. Max was amused and relieved by the frog. He liked the frog now. He wanted the frog to stay. + +"Ha ha, Lily, the frog danced on your head!" Max said. He clapped his hands. He moved closer to the frog. He reached out his hand to catch the frog. + +The frog did not like Max either. The frog did not want to be caught by Max. The frog wanted to be free and safe. The frog felt angry and scared by Max. + +The frog croaked louder. The frog jumped off Lily's head. The frog landed on Max's face. The frog made Max wet and dirty. + +Max screamed. Max was shocked and scared by the frog. He did not like the frog anymore. He wanted the frog to go away. + +Lily laughed. Lily was amused and happy by the frog. She liked the frog again. She wanted the frog to play. + +"Ha ha, Max, the frog danced on your face!" Lily said. She giggled. She moved closer to the frog. She reached out her hand to pet the frog. + +The frog did not like Lily or Max. The frog did not want to play with Lily or Max. The frog wanted to be left alone. The frog felt tired and fed up with Lily and Max. + +The frog croaked the loudest. The frog jumped out of the puddle. The frog ran away from Lily and Max. The frog hid under the tree. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They looked at the puddle. They looked at the tree. They felt confused and sad. They wanted the frog to come back. + +"Where did the frog go?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Max said. + +They sighed. They missed the frog. They wished the frog would dance with them. They decided to wait for the frog. They sat down by the puddle. They hoped the frog would change his mind. They did not know the frog was happy and peaceful under the tree. They did not know the frog did not like to dance. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys on the carpet. Lily has a doll and Ben has a truck. They are having fun, but then Ben wants to play with the doll too. + +"Can I have the doll, please?" Ben asks Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily says. "You have the truck, it's easy to play with." + +"But I want the doll, it's pretty!" Ben says. He tries to grab the doll from Lily, but she holds it tight. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily says. "You are not nice!" + +Lily and Ben start to fight over the doll. They pull and push and shout. They complain a lot. They make a big mess on the carpet. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting and the toys all over the carpet. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting and complaining?" + +"Lily won't share the doll with me!" Ben says. + +"Ben wants to take the doll from me!" Lily says. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the doll and the truck. She gives them to Lily and Ben. + +"Listen, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "You have to share and take turns. You have to be kind and polite. You have to play nicely on the carpet. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They hug and make up. They play with the doll and the truck together. They are happy. Mom smiles and leaves them to play. She is proud of them. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play dress up. They had many hats, scarves, and coats to wear. One day, they found a big feather in the yard. It was brown and white and soft. + +"Look, Ben, a turkey feather!" Sara said. "Let's wear it on our heads!" + +They ran inside and found some tape. They taped the feather to a hat and took turns wearing it. They felt very funny and silly. + +They decided to show their mom their new hat. They went to the kitchen, where mom was making lunch. She saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, my little turkeys!" she said. "What a nice feather you have!" + +"Thank you, mom!" Sara and Ben said. "We found it in the yard. Can we keep it?" + +"Of course you can, but you have to be polite and share it," mom said. "You can wear it for a while, and then let your brother or sister wear it, too. That way, you can both have fun and be kind." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They agreed to share the feather hat. They took turns wearing it and saying "gobble, gobble" to make each other laugh. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being polite is nice. They thanked mom for the lunch and the feather, and gave her a hug. Mom was very proud of her little turkeys. +Lily liked to play in the pond. She liked to splash and look for fish and bugs. One day, she saw a big green frog on a lily pad. She wanted to hold the frog and make it her friend. + +She walked slowly to the frog and reached out her hand. The frog looked at her with big eyes and said, "Ribbit! Go away! I am grumpy and I want to be alone!" + +Lily was sad. She did not want to make the frog grumpy. She said, "Please, frog, can I hold you? I will be gentle and nice. You can be my friend and I will share my snacks with you." + +The frog thought for a moment. He was hungry and bored. He said, "Ribbit! Okay, you can hold me. But only for a little while. And you have to let me go when I say so." + +Lily was happy. She picked up the frog and held him in her hands. She smiled and said, "Thank you, frog. You are soft and cool. What is your name?" + +The frog said, "Ribbit! My name is Fred. What is yours?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. Like the flower. Do you like flowers, Fred?" + +Fred said, "Ribbit! I like flies more. They are tasty and crunchy. Do you have any flies, Lily?" + +Lily said, "No, I don't have any flies. But I have some crackers and cheese. Do you want some, Fred?" + +Fred said, "Ribbit! No, thank you. I don't like crackers and cheese. They are dry and yucky. I want to go back to the pond. Please let me go, Lily." + +Lily said, "Okay, Fred. I will let you go. But can I see you again? Can we be friends?" + +Fred said, "Ribbit! Maybe. If you bring me some flies next time. And if I am not too grumpy. Goodbye, Lily." + +Lily said, "Goodbye, Fred. I hope you have a good day. I will miss you." + +She put Fred back on the lily pad and waved to him. Then she went back to her mom, who was waiting for her with a towel and a hug. She told her mom about Fred, the grumpy frog, and how she held him and talked to him. Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun adventure, Lily. You are very brave and kind. I am proud of you." +Tom is a big boy. He likes to help his mom and dad. Today, he helps his mom carry the bags from the car. The bags are heavy, but Tom is strong. He carries one bag in each hand. + +Mom says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good helper. Let's go inside and put the bags away." + +Tom and mom go inside the house. They see dad and baby Lily on the couch. Baby Lily is sleeping. She is very quiet. Dad puts his finger on his lips. He says, "Shh, Lily is napping. We have to be quiet too." + +Tom nods. He is quiet. He puts the bags on the floor. He goes to the couch. He sees Lily's old teddy bear. The teddy bear is brown and soft. It has a red bow. Tom likes the teddy bear. He wants to play with it. + +But Tom remembers that Lily is sleeping. He does not want to wake her up. He thinks, "I will play with the teddy bear later. Now I will be quiet and let Lily nap." + +Tom smiles. He sits next to dad. He gives dad a hug. He says, "I love you, dad. I love Lily too. I will be a good brother." + +Dad hugs Tom back. He says, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good brother. You are a good son. You make me proud." + +Tom feels happy. He feels warm and cozy. He closes his eyes. He falls asleep. He dreams of playing with the teddy bear and Lily. He dreams of being a big boy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big pond with fish and ducks. Tom has a rod. He wants to catch a fish. Sue has bread. She wants to feed the ducks. + +Tom puts a worm on his rod. He throws it in the pond. He waits for a fish to bite. Sue breaks the bread into pieces. She throws them to the ducks. The ducks come closer. They quack and eat the bread. + +Tom feels a tug on his rod. He pulls it hard. He sees a fish on his hook. He is happy. He shows Sue his fish. Sue is happy too. She says, "Wow, Tom, you caught a fish! It is big and shiny. You are a good fisher." + +Tom wants to touch his fish. He reaches for it. But the fish is not happy. It is scared and angry. It opens its mouth. It has sharp teeth. It pinches Tom's finger. Tom says, "Ow, ow, ow! The fish pinched me! It hurts! It is not nice!" + +Sue hears Tom cry. She runs to him. She sees his finger. It is red and sore. She says, "Oh, Tom, I am sorry. The fish pinched you. It is not nice. It is mean. Let me help you." She takes a band-aid from her pocket. She puts it on Tom's finger. She gives him a hug. She says, "There, there, Tom. It will be okay. You are brave. I am your friend. I will make you feel better." + +Tom feels Sue's hug. He feels her band-aid. He feels her words. He stops crying. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sue. You are nice. You are a good friend. You make me feel better." He hugs her back. He says, "Let's go play some more. But no more fish. Let's play with the ducks. They are nice. They do not pinch." +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They like to run, slide, swing and jump. They jump on the grass, on the sand, on the rocks and on the benches. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, they see a big man in the park. He has a lot of muscles on his arms and legs. He is lifting heavy things and putting them down. He is making loud noises and sweating. Tim and Mia are curious and go closer to watch him. + +The big man sees them and smiles. He says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see something impressive?" He puts down the heavy thing and points to a high wall. He says, "Watch this." He runs to the wall and jumps over it. He lands on the other side and waves. + +Tim and Mia are amazed. They clap their hands and say, "Wow! That was impressive! How did you do that?" + +The big man says, "It's because of my muscles. They make me strong and fast and help me jump high. Do you want to try?" + +Tim and Mia nod and run to the wall. They try to jump over it, but they can't. They are too small and the wall is too high. They fall down and get dirty. + +The big man laughs and helps them up. He says, "Don't worry, little ones. You can't jump over the wall yet, but you can jump over other things. Like this." He shows them how to jump over a log, a fence, a puddle and a flower. He says, "See? You can jump over anything if you practice and have fun. And maybe one day, you will have muscles like me and jump over the wall." + +Tim and Mia smile and say, "Thank you, big man. You are very nice and impressive. We will practice and have fun and jump over everything. And maybe one day, we will have muscles like you and jump over the wall." + +They hug the big man and go back to play. They jump on the grass, on the sand, on the rocks and on the benches. They have fun and laugh a lot. +Tommy was a naughty boy. He liked to do things that made his mom and dad angry. One day, he saw a big plate of sausages on the table. He wanted to eat them all by himself. He did not want to share with his sister or his dog. + +He climbed on a chair and reached for the plate. But the chair was wobbly and the plate was heavy. Tommy tried to balance the plate on his hand, but he could not. The plate fell down and broke. The sausages flew everywhere. Some landed on the floor, some on the sofa, some on the window. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the mess and the broken plate. They saw Tommy with a sausage in his mouth. They were very angry. They scolded Tommy and told him he was a naughty boy. They said he had to clean up the mess and go to his room. They said he could not have any sausages for dinner. + +Tommy felt sad and sorry. He wished he had not been so greedy and selfish. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad. He wished he had shared the sausages with his sister and his dog. He learned a hard lesson that day. He learned that being naughty does not pay. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big pot, some spoons, and some things from the fridge. + +"Let's make soup!" Lily said. She put some water in the pot and turned on the stove. "We need some onion for flavor." + +Tom nodded. He liked onion. He opened the fridge and took out a big onion. He put it on the cutting board and grabbed a knife. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said. "Knives are sharp. You might hurt yourself." + +Tom shook his head. He wanted to show Lily he was a big boy. He started to chop the onion. But soon his eyes began to water and sting. He felt a burning in his nose. He dropped the knife and rubbed his eyes. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. "The onion is spicy! It hurts!" + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She felt sorry for him. She knew how it felt to chop onion. She had done it once with Mommy and learned her lesson. + +"Shh, shh, shh," she said. "It's okay, Tom. The onion is not spicy. It just makes you cry. You have to close your eyes when you chop it. Or wear goggles. Mommy told me that." + +Tom sniffed and nodded. He felt better. He wiped his tears and smiled at Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good sister. And a good chef. Can we still make soup?" + +Lily smiled back. She was happy Tom was okay. She turned off the stove and took the pot off. She didn't want to burn the soup. + +"Sure, Tom," she said. "But let's use something else instead of onion. How about carrot? Carrot is sweet and crunchy. And it doesn't make you cry." + +Tom agreed. He liked carrot. He put the onion back in the fridge and took out a carrot. He peeled it and chopped it with a safer knife. He put it in the pot with some salt and pepper. Lily stirred the soup and tasted it. + +"Mmm, this is good," she said. "Do you want to try?" + +Tom nodded. He took a spoon and tasted the soup. He liked it too. + +"Yum, this is good," he said. "We are great chefs, Lily. We make the best soup ever." + +They hugged each other and laughed. They were happy. They had made soup. And they had learned something new. Onion is not spicy. It just makes you cry. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. One day, they decide to have a picnic in the park. They pack some food and a blanket in a big bag. + +They walk to the park with their mom and dad. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket on the grass. They take out their food and share it. They have sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. They enjoy their picnic very much. + +After they eat, they play with a ball. They throw it and catch it. They run and laugh. They have fun. They see some birds and squirrels. They say hello to them. They are not afraid. They are regular animals. + +They stay in the park until the sun goes down. They pack their bag and blanket. They say goodbye to the park. They walk back home with their mom and dad. They are happy. They had a good day. They like picnics. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a new store near their house. It had a big sign that said "Toys for All". They asked their mom if they could go inside. + +"Maybe later, sweeties," their mom said. "We have to go home and make dinner now. But if you are good, we can come back tomorrow." + +Tom and Jen nodded, but they were very curious about the store. They wondered what kind of toys it had, and if they could find something they liked. + +The next day, after dinner, their mom took them to the store. But when they got there, they saw that the store was empty. There were no toys, no people, no lights. Only a dark and dusty room. + +"What happened?" Tom asked, feeling sad. + +"I don't know," their mom said, looking confused. "Maybe they closed down, or moved somewhere else. I'm sorry, kids. Let's go back home." + +But as they turned to leave, they heard a strange noise. It sounded like a beep, beep, beep. They looked around, and saw a small box in the corner. It had a red button on it, and it was glowing. + +"Look, mom!" Jen said, pointing at the box. "What is that?" + +"I don't know, honey," their mom said, feeling scared. "But we should not touch it. It could be dangerous. Come on, let's go." + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to see what the box was. He ran to the corner, and reached for the button. + +"Tom, no!" Jen and their mom shouted. + +But it was too late. Tom pressed the button, and the box opened. Inside, there were hundreds of tiny stars. They flew out of the box, and filled the store with light. They sparkled and twinkled, and made beautiful shapes in the air. They looked like magic. + +"Wow!" Tom said, smiling. "Look, Jen! Look, mom! Toys for all!" +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress, and a big smile. Anna likes to brush Lily's hair and make her look pretty. + +One day, Anna finds a new thing in her mom's room. It is a round box with a soft thing inside. Anna opens the box and sees a white powder. She thinks it is snow. She wants to make Lily look like a snow princess. She takes the soft thing and puts some powder on it. Then she rubs it on Lily's face. + +Lily feels cold and wet. She does not like the powder. She wants to cry, but she cannot. She is a doll. She hopes Anna will stop soon and clean her face. But Anna does not stop. She puts more and more powder on Lily. She thinks Lily looks very pretty. + +Mom comes into the room and sees Anna and Lily. She is angry. She says, "Anna, what are you doing? That is not snow, that is my makeup powder. You are making a mess. And poor Lily, you are hurting her. Look at her face, she is all white and dirty. How do you think she feels?" + +Anna is scared. She did not know she was doing something bad. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to make Lily a snow princess. I thought she would like it. I did not know she feels." + +Mom sighs. She says, "Anna, dolls are not real, but they are still your friends. You should be kind and gentle with them. And you should not touch my things without asking. Come on, let's clean up this mess and wash Lily's face. Maybe she will feel better then." + +Anna nods. She feels sorry for Lily and Mom. She says, "OK, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. You are still my favorite doll." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks. They can make houses, cars, and animals with blocks. They also like to learn math. Math is fun. Math helps them count and add. + +One day, Tom and Sue find a big box of blocks. The box has many colors and shapes. They are happy. They want to play with the new blocks. They open the box and see a book. The book has pictures and words. The book tells them how to attach the blocks. Attach means to stick together. + +Tom and Sue look at the book. They see a picture of a castle. The castle is big and beautiful. It has towers, walls, and flags. Tom and Sue want to make the castle. They think the castle is for rich people. Rich means to have a lot of money and things. + +They start to attach the blocks. They follow the book. They count the blocks. They add the blocks. They work hard. They talk to each other. + +"Look, Sue, I made a tower. It has four blocks. How many blocks do you have?" Tom says. + +"I have six blocks. I made a wall. Six is more than four. I have more blocks than you." Sue says. + +"That's okay. We can share the blocks. We are friends. We can make the castle together." Tom says. + +"Yes, we can. We are good at math. We can attach the blocks. We can make the castle. The castle is for us. We are rich." Sue says. + +Tom and Sue smile. They are happy. They attach more blocks. They make the castle. The castle is big and beautiful. They play with the castle. They pretend to be rich. They have fun. They love math. They love blocks. They love each other. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They go there with Mom and Dad when it is cold and snowy. They wear warm coats and hats and mittens. + +One day, they see a big hill of snow in the park. They want to climb it and slide down. They run to the hill and start to go up. But the snow is very deep. Their feet sink in it. They can't move fast. + +Anna gets to the top first. She looks for Ben. She sees him halfway up the hill. He is crying. He lost his mitten in the snow. He can't find it. His hand is cold. + +Anna slides down the hill. She helps Ben look for his mitten. They dig in the snow with their hands. They find a stick, a rock, a leaf, but no mitten. + +Then they hear Mom calling them. She says it is time to go home. They have to leave the park. They are sad. They don't want to leave Ben's mitten behind. + +Mom sees their faces. She hugs them and says, "Don't worry. We will come back tomorrow and look for your mitten. Maybe someone will find it and put it on a tree. Or maybe a squirrel will take it and make a nest. Either way, it will be safe and warm." + +Anna and Ben smile. They hope their mitten will be happy. They say goodbye to the park and the snow. They go home with Mom and Dad. They drink hot cocoa and eat cookies. They are happy too. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But there was a problem. A smelly dog was lying on the slide and did not want to move. + +"Mom, can you make the dog go away?" Lily asked. + +"I'm sorry, honey, but the dog belongs to someone else. Maybe he will move if you ask him nicely," her mom said. + +Lily walked up to the slide and said to the dog, "Please, dog, can you move? I want to go on the slide." + +But the dog did not move. He just looked at her and wagged his tail. + +"Please, dog, move!" Lily said again, louder. + +But the dog did not move. He just licked her face and made her giggle. + +"Please, dog, move!" Lily said a third time, very loud. + +But the dog did not move. He just barked and made her jump. + +Lily was getting angry. She did not like the smelly dog. She wanted to go on the slide. She insisted, "Move, dog, move! Or I will push you!" + +But the dog did not move. He just smiled and showed his teeth. + +Lily was scared. She did not like the dog's teeth. She did not want to push him. She ran back to her mom and cried, "Mom, the dog is mean! He won't let me go on the slide!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, honey, maybe the dog is just playing. Let's find another slide to go on." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She followed her mom to another slide. But as she was about to climb up, she saw something that made her stop. + +It was the same smelly dog, waiting for her at the top of the slide. He wagged his tail and barked. + +Lily screamed and ran away. She did not like the smelly dog. She did not like any slide. She wanted to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow plane. It was small and cute. It loved flying in the sky and it loved to make new friends. One day, the little yellow plane met a little bird. The little bird asked, "Can I ride on your back?" + +The little yellow plane said, "Of course, hop on!" The little bird was so happy to fly with the little yellow plane. They flew high and low, they flew fast and slow. But then, suddenly, a big storm came. The little yellow plane tried to protect the little bird, but the wind was too strong. The little yellow plane got hit by lightning and fell from the sky. The little bird tried to save the little yellow plane, but it was too late. The little yellow plane was broken and could not fly anymore. The little bird was very sad and cried for a long time. From that day on, the little bird never flew again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, she wanted to invite her friend, Jack, to come over and play with her. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I invite Jack to come to our place and play with me?" + +Her mommy replied, "Of course, Lily! That's a great idea. Let's call Jack's mommy and ask if he can come over." + +After the call, Jack came over to Lily's place. They played with their toys and dolls together. Jack brought a new toy that was very useful for their game. They had so much fun playing together that they didn't want to stop. + +At the end of the day, Lily said to Jack, "Thank you for coming over and playing with me. It was so much fun!" + +Jack replied, "Thank you for inviting me. I had a great time too!" + +From that day on, Lily and Jack became good friends and they invited each other to play often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, she was playing with her toy car when it broke. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy came to her and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"My car is broken," Lily replied with a frown. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it," her mommy said with a smile. + +Lily was grateful and gave her mommy a big hug. They went to the drawer where they kept their tools and fixed the car together. Lily was so happy to have her toy car back and thanked her mommy for helping her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat lots of candy. But one day, she wanted to build a big tower out of blocks. She tried and tried, but the tower kept falling down. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and said, "Don't give up, Lily. Keep trying and you will succeed." + +Lily kept building and building until finally, her tower stood tall and strong like steel. She was so happy and proud of herself. + +Later that day, Lily saw her friend Timmy who was feeling sad. He said, "I can't run fast like the other kids. I'm too fat." + +Lily remembered what her mom said and told Timmy, "Don't give up, Timmy. Keep trying and you will succeed. You are strong like steel." + +Timmy smiled and felt better. Lily learned that even when things are hard, if you keep trying and believe in yourself, you can succeed. And it's important to encourage and help others too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and chase the butterflies. One day, she saw a big, noisy truck coming towards her garden. The truck was going to bury all the flowers and plants in the garden. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She didn't want her garden to be destroyed. She tried to catch all the butterflies and keep them safe, but they flew away. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran to her house and got some seeds. She asked her mommy to help her plant the seeds in a new garden. The new garden was far away from the noisy truck. They planted lots of flowers and soon, the butterflies came back. + +Lily was very happy. She had saved her butterflies and made a new garden. She learned that even when things seem bad, you can always find a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sun, but today was different. It was very hot and she felt uncomfortable. + +Lily's mom saw her daughter feeling uncomfortable and asked, "Do you want to go inside and set up a fan to cool down?" + +Lily nodded her head and they went inside. As they were setting up the fan, Lily looked out the window and saw the sun setting. She said, "Look, Mommy! The sun is going to bed." + +"Yes, it is," replied her mom. "Now let's turn on the fan and get comfortable." + +Lily smiled and felt much better with the cool air blowing on her face. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. You always make me feel better." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to walk with her cane. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. But when she got there, her friends were not there yet. Lily waited and waited, but her friends were delayed. + +Lily got bored waiting, so she started tapping her cane on the ground. She tapped it so loud that a bird flew away. Just then, a boy named Max came over and asked, "Why are you tapping your cane so loud?" + +Lily replied, "I'm waiting for my friends, but they're delayed. I'm bored and I don't know what to do." + +Max said, "Let's play together! We can play tag and have fun until your friends arrive." So, Lily and Max played together and had a great time. When Lily's friends finally arrived, she was happy to see them, but she was also happy to have made a new friend in Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike. He would pedal fast down the street with the wind in his hair. One day, Timmy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. + +"Mommy, can I climb that tree?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, but be careful," his mommy said. + +Timmy put his bike down and started to climb the tree. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the top. From up there, he could see his whole neighborhood. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Timmy shouted. + +When he climbed back down, he got back on his bike and rode home. "Mommy, I climbed a big tree today!" Timmy said. + +"That's great, Timmy! I'm proud of you," his mommy replied. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to surf on the big waves at the beach. One day, he went to the beach with his mom and dad. The beach was very busy, and there were lots of people playing in the sand and swimming in the water. + +Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, be careful in the water. There are lots of people here today." Timmy nodded and ran towards the waves. Suddenly, he heard someone shout, "Watch out!" Timmy looked around and saw a big wave coming towards him. He quickly paddled back to shore and said, "Thanks for warning me, mister!" + +After that, Timmy played in the sand and built a sandcastle with his mom. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "I had so much fun surfing and playing at the beach today. Can we come back again soon?" His mom and dad smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. We love spending time at the beach with you." +Once upon a time, there was a clever bunny. This bunny liked to hop around in the forest. One day, a big hurricane came and blew everything away. The bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he had a clever idea! He hopped into a little hole in a tree and stayed there until the hurricane was over. When he came out, he saw that everything was a mess. But he was safe and sound because he was clever and knew where to hide. From that day on, the bunny always remembered to be clever and hop into a safe place when there was danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures with his mommy. One day, they decided to take the subway to the park. Timmy was so excited! He loved trains and couldn't wait to ride one. + +When they got to the subway station, Timmy's mommy realized she had forgotten her wallet. She didn't have any money to pay for the tickets. The subway man said they couldn't ride without paying. Timmy's mommy felt sad and embarrassed. + +They had to walk all the way to the park instead. It was a long way and Timmy's little legs got tired. When they finally got to the park, they saw that everything was closed. It was too late. Timmy's mommy felt even sadder. She wished she hadn't forgotten her wallet. Timmy felt sad too. He wished they could have ridden the subway and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She loved playing on the swings and slides. One day, she saw a little puppy hiding behind a tree. The puppy was so adorable with its big brown eyes and wagging tail. + +Lily went to the puppy and said, "Hi there! What's your name?" The puppy barked happily and licked her hand. Lily giggled and said, "You're so cute!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the queen of the park! She had lost her crown and couldn't find it anywhere. Lily and the puppy decided to help her find it. They searched high and low, under bushes and on top of trees. Finally, Lily found the crown and gave it back to the queen. The queen was so happy and thanked them both. From that day on, Lily and the puppy became the best of friends and played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a robot named Robby. He loved to act like a superhero and save the day. One day, while he was saving a cat stuck in a tree, he fell and broke his arm. Poor Robby was broken and couldn't act like a superhero anymore. + +His friends tried to fix him, but they didn't know how. They looked for someone who could fix broken robots. Finally, they found a kind old man who knew how to fix robots. He fixed Robby's arm and Robby was so happy! + +Now Robby could act like a superhero again and save the day. He learned that even if he was broken, he could still be a hero. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mom and dad. Lily was very poor, which means she didn't have a lot of money. + +One day, Lily went outside to play in the sun. She saw a bird flying in the sky and wanted to know more about it. So, she went inside to study about birds in her book. + +Lily learned many things about birds and was very happy. She went back outside to play in the sun again. Now, she knew more about the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his friends at the park. One day, he saw his friend Johnny with a baseball bat and ball. Timmy wanted to play too. + +"Can I play baseball with you?" Timmy asked Johnny. + +"Sure, let's race to see who gets to bat first!" Johnny replied, playful excitement in his voice. + +Timmy and Johnny raced to the baseball field and started playing. They hit the ball back and forth, running around the bases. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice when it started to get dark outside. + +"Wow, that was so much fun!" Timmy said as they walked home together. + +"I know, let's play again tomorrow!" Johnny replied with a smile. + +And so, Timmy and Johnny continued to play baseball and race each other every day at the park. They were the best of friends and always had playful adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy and his mommy went to the grocery store to buy some food. Timmy saw a weird looking fruit and asked his mommy what it was. His mommy told him it was called a durian and it tasted very strange. + +As they were walking through the store, Timmy saw a toy he really wanted. He asked his mommy if he could have it, but she said no because they didn't have enough money. Timmy was sad but he understood. + +Suddenly, a man with a mask came into the store and started taking all the money from the cash register. Timmy and his mommy were scared and didn't know what to do. The man saw them and asked for their money too. Timmy's mommy gave him all the money she had, but it wasn't enough. The man got angry and took Timmy away with him. + +Timmy's mommy was very sad and didn't know what to do. She asked the store manager for help, but it was too late. Timmy was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her stuffed animals and go on adventures. One day, she decided to go on a journey to find a special flower. + +Lily walked for a long time, but she couldn't find the flower. She asked a friendly bunny if he knew where it was. The bunny said, "Be patient, little one. The flower is hard to find, but it's worth it." + +Lily felt better and kept walking. Finally, she saw the flower in the distance. She ran towards it, but it was too high to reach. She asked a wise owl if he could help her. The owl said, "You need to squeeze through the narrow path to get to the flower." + +Lily was scared, but she took a deep breath and squeezed through the path. She finally reached the flower and felt very happy. She thanked the bunny and the owl for their help and went back home with her special flower. +Once upon a time, there was a young monkey. He lived in a big jungle with lots of trees and other animals. One day, the young monkey was very hungry. He looked around for something to eat. Suddenly, he saw a big, juicy banana. He climbed up the tree to get it. + +But when he reached for the banana, he saw a big, scary snake. The snake wanted to bite the young monkey! The monkey was very scared, but he was also very brave. He jumped down from the tree and ran away as fast as he could. + +Finally, the young monkey found a safe place to rest. He was very happy that he had escaped from the snake. He ate his banana and fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures he would have in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby turkey named Tom. Tom was very happy because it was almost Thanksgiving Day. He loved Thanksgiving because he got to eat lots of yummy food. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl walking by. She said, "Hello, Mr. Turkey. Why are you so happy?" Tom replied, "I'm happy because Thanksgiving is coming soon and I get to eat lots of delicious food. But I'm also a little sad because I don't want to be eaten." + +The little girl said, "Don't worry, Mr. Turkey. I won't eat you." Tom was so happy that he bowed to the little girl and said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very kind." + +From that day on, Tom and the little girl became friends. They would play together and have fun. And on Thanksgiving Day, Tom was happy because he got to spend it with his new friend and eat lots of yummy food that wasn't him. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Jane. She liked to help people. One day, she saw a long line of people waiting for food. Jane felt sad for them. She approached them and said, "I offer you some food. Please take it." + +The people were very happy to see Jane. They thanked her for her compassionate heart. One person said, "You are very kind. Thank you for helping us." Jane smiled and replied, "It's my pleasure. I am happy to help you." + +The people ate the food and felt full. They thanked Jane again and left. Jane felt happy that she could help others. She went home with a happy heart. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car made of metal that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to sell some old things they didn't need anymore. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to sell his toy car. + +At the garage sale, a man came by and saw Timmy's toy car. He asked Timmy's mom if he could buy it. Timmy got angry and said, "No, that's my car!" The man said, "I'll give you five dollars for it." Timmy's mom said, "That's a good deal, Timmy. You can buy a new toy with that money." + +Timmy thought about it and finally agreed to sell his toy car. The man gave him five dollars and Timmy felt happy because he could buy a new toy. Even though he was sad to see his metal car go, Timmy knew he made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. He lived in a swamp with his family and friends. One day, Freddy went exploring and he got lost. He looked around and saw a big, scary bird. Freddy started to panic and he didn't know what to do. + +He hopped and hopped, but he couldn't find his way back home. Suddenly, he saw a stubborn rock in his way. He tried to jump over it, but he couldn't. He was stuck! Freddy started to panic again because he couldn't move. + +Just then, his family and friends came to rescue him. They saw Freddy stuck on the rock and they helped him get free. Freddy was so happy to be back with his loved ones in the swamp. From that day on, he never went exploring alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a wife who he loved very much. The man was not very good at drawing, but his wife was very creative. She could draw anything she wanted. One day, the man asked his wife to teach him how to draw. She said yes and gave him a paper to mark on. The man tried his best and drew a stick figure. His wife was very proud of him and said he was very creative too. From that day on, the man and his wife drew together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wild forest near her house. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they saw a big jar of sauce on the ground. "Let's take it home and have it for dinner," her mommy said. Lily was very excited to try the sauce. + +When they got home, they put the sauce on the table and started to eat. But Lily didn't like the sauce at all. "It's too spicy," she said. Her mommy told her, "That's why we have to be careful when we take things from the wild. We never know what we might find." + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when taking things from the wild. She also learned to try new things, but to always be cautious. And that night, they had a different sauce for dinner that Lily loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny liked to play with toys that needed batteries. One day, the bunny's toy stopped working because the battery ran out. The bunny didn't know what to do, so he asked his mom for help. + +His mom said, "You need to stand the toy up and open the battery part." The bunny did what his mom said, and he saw that the battery was dead. His mom showed him how to put in a new battery, and the toy worked again! + +The bunny was so happy and enthusiastic about his toy working again. He learned that when something stops working, he should ask for help and try to fix it. The bunny felt proud that he could do it himself with his mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big box. "What's in the box, mommy?" asked Lily. + +"It's a piano!" said her mom. "We're going to wrap it up and give it to grandma for her birthday." + +Lily helped her mom wrap the piano with a big, light blue bow. "It's so pretty!" said Lily. "Can we play with it before we give it to grandma?" + +"Of course!" said her mom. They unwrapped the piano and Lily played a beautiful song. "That sounds lovely, Lily!" said her mom. "Now let's wrap it back up and give it to grandma." + +Lily was excited to give grandma her special present. When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily shouted, "Happy birthday, grandma!" and gave her the wrapped piano. Grandma was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. "Thank you, Lily," said grandma. "This is the best present I've ever received." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very pretty and loved to wear dresses with flowers on them. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it, but there was a long line of kids waiting. + +Lily didn't like to wait, so she decided to cut in front of the other kids. But when she got to the top of the slide, she slipped and fell. She cried and hurt her knee. + +That night, Lily had a dream. In her dream, she saw all the kids she had cut in front of at the park. They were all upset with her for not waiting her turn. Lily felt sad and realized that waiting was important. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and waited in line for the slide. When it was finally her turn, she felt proud of herself for being patient. From then on, Lily always waited her turn and never cut in line again. The moral of the story is that it's important to be patient and wait your turn, even if it takes a little longer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, he was playing with his red car when his friend, Johnny, came over. + +"Hey Timmy, can I play with you?" asked Johnny. + +"Sure, you can play with my blue car," replied Timmy. + +Johnny picked up the blue car and said, "Wow, this car is slow. Can we race our cars?" + +"Okay," said Timmy. "You count to three and then we'll race." + +Johnny counted, "One, two, three, go!" and they raced their cars down the hallway. Timmy's red car was faster than Johnny's blue car. + +After the race, Johnny said, "Wow, your car is number one! It's like the navy, so strong and fast." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Johnny. I love playing with my toy cars with you." +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim liked to study things and he loved to look at images in his books. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he saw a small bird with a broken wing. Tim wanted to help the bird, but his friends told him to leave it alone. + +Tim didn't listen to his friends and he took the bird home to take care of it. He studied how to help the bird and he found an image in his book that showed him how to fix the bird's wing. Tim was very happy that he could help the bird. + +However, the next day, Tim found out that the bird had died. He was very sad and didn't understand why he couldn't save it. Tim learned that sometimes even when we try our best, things don't always work out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy named Max who had a green ball. They started to play together and became friends. + +Suddenly, Lily sneezed. "Achoo!" she said. Max asked, "Are you okay?" Lily said, "Yes, I just sneezed. It happens sometimes." Max said, "I don't like when I sneeze. It makes my nose tickle." + +Lily and Max played for a while longer and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. Lily went home and told her mom about her new friend Max. She said, "I love playing with my new friend Max. He has a green ball and we had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, while they were playing in the water, Lily saw a jellyfish. She was very excited and wanted to touch it. + +Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily! Jellyfish can sting you." + +Lily replied, "I won't touch it, Mom. I just want to look at it." + +Suddenly, a man on the beach shouted, "Everyone out of the water! There's a jellyfish swarm!" + +Lily and her family quickly got out of the water and watched as the jellyfish swam by. Even though she didn't touch it, Lily was still very excited to see the jellyfish up close. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she fell and hurt her knee. Her mommy put a band-aid on it to help it heal. + +Lily's big brother, Max, went to a university. He was very serious about his studies. One day, Lily asked Max what a university is. Max explained that it's a special school where big kids go to learn lots of new things. + +Lily was happy to learn new words from Max. She said, "Max, can you help my knee heal?" Max smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I will give you a special band-aid that will make your knee feel better." Lily was very happy and thanked her big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her mom said she had to clean her room first. Lily didn't want to clean her room because she wanted to play, but her mom said she couldn't play until her room was clean. Lily felt frustrated because she wanted to play with her toys right away. + +Lily's mom gave her a feather duster to clean her room. Lily didn't like to clean, but she started to dust her toys. As she was dusting, she saw a spider on the wall. She was scared of spiders, so she asked her mom if she could squish it. Her mom said no, and that she should permit the spider to live because it was important for the environment. + +Lily didn't understand why the spider was important, but she listened to her mom and let it be. She continued to clean her room and eventually finished. Her mom was proud of her for cleaning and for permitting the spider to live. Lily was happy because she could finally play with her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her family every Sunday. But one day, she felt troubled because she couldn't find her favorite toy. + +At church, Lily's mom mentioned that they could look for the toy after the service. Lily felt a little better knowing that they would search for it together. + +After the service, Lily and her family searched the church from top to bottom. Finally, they found the toy in the lost and found box. Lily was so happy and felt grateful for her family's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to please go get a nail from the toolbox. + +Lily went to the toolbox and found a nail. It was shiny and looked like it would be fun to play with. She showed it to her mommy and asked if she could keep it. + +"No, Lily," said her mommy. "That's not a toy. It's dangerous. You could hurt yourself." + +Lily was sad that she couldn't keep the nail, but she understood. She put the nail back in the toolbox and went to play with her toys. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother found the nail and started playing with it. He accidentally swallowed it and had to go to the hospital. Lily felt really bad that she had shown him the nail. She wished she had listened to her mommy and not asked to keep it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his favorite toy was his scissors. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cut some paper with the scissors. Timmy was excited to help, but he accidentally cut his finger. + +"Ouch!" Timmy cried. "That hurt!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's clean it up and put a band-aid on it." + +Timmy sighed and said, "But I wanted to help you." + +His mom smiled and said, "You did help me, Timmy. You tried your best." + +Timmy felt better and went back to playing with his toys. He was happy to be alive and not dead like his toy dinosaur. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a funny-looking leaf on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tommy. + +Tommy said, "Wow, that's a cool leaf! Can we split it in half?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, let's try!" + +They tried to split the leaf in half, but it was too strong. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew the leaf away. They both laughed and chased after it. + +In the end, they didn't split the leaf, but they had a lot of fun trying. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a shiny magnet and was very happy. He played with the magnet all day and even took it to bed with him. + +The next day, Timmy went to school. He met a new friend named Billy. Billy was very polite and asked Timmy if he could play with the magnet. Timmy didn't want to share the magnet, so he said no. Billy was sad but accepted Timmy's answer. + +Later that day, Timmy accidentally swallowed the magnet while playing with it. He got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy passed away. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and be polite to others. If Timmy had shared the magnet with Billy, he might still be alive today. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy. The puppy was so adorable that everyone loved him. One day, the puppy saw a bowl of yummy treats on the table. He wanted to eat them all, but he knew he had to resist. + +The puppy tried his best to resist, but it was hard. He kept looking at the treats and his mouth started to water. Suddenly, he lost his balance and the bowl started to tip. The treats spilled all over the floor! + +The puppy felt bad for making a mess, but he was also happy because he could finally eat the treats. He gobbled them up as fast as he could. From that day on, the puppy learned that it's important to resist sometimes, but it's also okay to indulge every once in a while. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about unicorns and rainbows. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you tell me a story about unicorns?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Once upon a time, there was a magical land where unicorns lived. They had beautiful horns on their heads and could run very fast." + +Lily's eyes grew bigger as she listened to the story. "Did the unicorns smell nice, mommy?" she asked. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, Lily. They smelled like flowers." + +Lily smiled and said, "I wish I could see a unicorn one day." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Maybe one day you will, Lily. Your dreams can increase and come true." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she lost her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom saw her looking sad and asked her what was wrong. "I lost my toy," said Lily. "Let's search for it together," said her mom. + +They searched high and low, under the bushes and behind the trees. Finally, Lily spotted a shiny object in the grass. "Look, mom! I found it!" she said with a big smile. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Good job, Lily! You searched really hard and found your toy." Lily felt happy and proud that she found her toy with her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her pet rat, Ratty. Ratty was very mild and always loved to cuddle with Lily. + +One day, Lily accidentally broke her favorite toy. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. Ratty tried to comfort her by snuggling up to her, but it didn't work. + +Lily got angry and threw her broken toy at Ratty. Ratty got scared and ran away. Lily felt bad for what she did and tried to find Ratty, but she couldn't. She realized that her anger had caused her to lose her best friend. From that day on, Lily learned to control her anger and never broke anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom took her to the theater to watch a play. The theater was big and noisy with lots of people talking. + +Lily saw a clown on the stage and she laughed so hard. After the play, Lily asked her mom, "Can we play like the clown at home?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can make our own theater at home and be as noisy as we want." + +Lily was so happy and they went home to make their own theater. They used a big box as the stage and put on a show for their family. It was so much fun and Lily loved playing in her own noisy theater. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug was very small and had six legs. It liked to bounce around in the grass and flowers. One day, the bug met a friend who was acting crazy. The friend was jumping up and down and making silly noises. The bug thought it was funny and joined in on the bouncing. They bounced and bounced until they were tired. Then, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. The bug was happy to have a new friend who liked to bounce just like it did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she met a boy named Timmy who was also at the park. + +Timmy said to Lily, "I dare you to climb to the top of the slide." + +Lily was scared but also very clever. She thought for a moment and said, "I'll climb to the top of the slide if you push me down the slide afterwards." + +Timmy thought this was a great idea and helped Lily climb to the top of the slide. She was very proud of herself for being so brave. + +As promised, Timmy pushed Lily down the slide and they both laughed and had a lot of fun. From that day on, they were good friends and always played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He lived in a forest with lots of trees and flowers. One day, he found a cushion in the woods. It was very soft and comfortable. The bear sat on it and felt very happy. He liked the cushion very much. + +Later, the bear met a rabbit. The rabbit was very hungry and asked the bear if he had any food. The bear shared his honey with the rabbit. The rabbit tasted the honey and said it was very sweet. The bear was happy that the rabbit liked the honey. + +The bear and the rabbit became good friends. They played together and shared their things. The cushion became their favorite place to rest after playing. They would sit on it and talk about their adventures. The bear was happy to have found such a good friend and a comfortable cushion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cushion, which was soft and pink. One day, Lily's brother came and snatched her cushion away from her. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She decided to march over to her brother and ask him nicely to give her cushion back. She walked over with confidence and asked her brother if she could have her cushion back. Her brother said no, but Lily didn't give up. + +She tried again and again until finally, her brother gave in and gave her cushion back to her. Lily was so happy and felt successful in getting her cushion back. From that day on, Lily learned that if she tried hard enough and didn't give up, she could solve any problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. One day, she asked her mommy for a new suit to wear. Her mommy said, "Let's measure you first to make sure we get the right size." + +Lily stood still while her mommy measured her from head to toe. "You're growing so fast, Lily," her mommy said. "It's rare to find a suit that fits you perfectly." + +Lily was so excited when they went to the store to buy her new suit. She tried on many different colors and styles, but none of them felt just right. Finally, she found a pretty pink suit that made her feel like a princess. "This one is perfect!" she exclaimed. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily's mommy said, "I'm so glad we found a suit that fits you so well, Lily. You look beautiful." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love my new suit." +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy wanted to send his friend a letter. He put some stuff in the envelope, like stickers and a drawing he made. He asked his mom to help him put a stamp on it and send it to his friend. + +Timmy felt great when he sent the letter. He knew his friend would be happy to get it. He waited and waited for a reply. Finally, one day, he got a letter back from his friend. Timmy was so happy, he jumped up and down. He couldn't wait to see his friend and show him more stuff he made. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and collect things. One day, he saw a small bucket in his neighbor's yard. He asked his neighbor if he could have the bucket. + +"Sure, Timmy! I'll give you the bucket," said the neighbor. + +Timmy was so happy! He ran home with the small bucket and showed it to his mom. + +"Look, Mom! My neighbor gave me this small bucket!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"That's great, Timmy! What are you going to do with it?" asked his mom. + +"I'm going to collect rocks and put them in the bucket," Timmy replied. + +And so, Timmy spent the rest of the day collecting rocks and putting them in his small bucket. He was so proud of his new treasure. +Molly was very anxious because her house was very dirty. She wanted to clean it, but she did not know how. Then Molly had a clever idea. She asked her mommy if they could do it together. Mommy said yes, and they started to work. + +First, Molly and Mommy pushed the furniture to one side and picked up all the toys. Then, Mommy gave Molly a special cloth and a bucket of water, and showed her how to wet the cloth and make it all soapy. Together, they cleaned windows and floors. + +It took a lot of time and lots of wiping, but finally all the dirt was gone! When they were done, Molly was so happy to see her house all shiny and clean. She smiled, hugged her mommy and never forgot to clean her house ever again. +Once upon a time there was a brave bunny. The bunny wanted to explore the forest and find new places but he was a bit scared. He was scared of the dark. One night he decided he would dare himself and see what was in the forest. + +The bunny hopped into the forest and soon he noticed something strange. He could see a trap with a smelly smell. The trap was made of wood and it had a big rope attached to it. The bunny was curious and he wanted to know what was in the trap. + +He hopped over to the trap and decided he would try and open the trap. He stuck his paw into the trap and suddenly he felt a furry animal inside the trap. It turned out to be a smelly skunk. + +The bunny was so brave that he managed to get the skunk out of the trap. The skunk was very thankful and ran away into the forest. The brave bunny had done a good deed and he felt very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was an owl. The owl was very hungry. He flew high up in the sky in search of food. + +He saw a big tree and he flew down. He looked around, hoping to find something to eat. Suddenly something fell out of the tree. It was an apple! The owl was so excited. He dropped down quickly and ate the apple. + +When he was finished, the owl was so full. He spread his wings wide and flew away towards the mountains. + +On the way, the owl saw a lake. He saw something shiny in the water. He flew down and dropped into the lake to grab it. It was a shiny coin! The owl was so happy. He flew away, carrying the coin. + +He found a cozy spot and tucked the coin safely away. After a long day, the owl settled down for the night. He was no longer hungry and the shiny coin kept him safe and warm. +John was a very restless little boy. He was always looking for something to do and one day he found a large, red balloon. He was so excited that he couldn't help but start to play with it. He laughed and smiled as he let go of the balloon and watched it float through the air. + +But soon John realized that the balloon was too fragile to stay in the air for long. He felt very sad and a bit afraid that he would spoil the balloon. He took off running after the balloon, desperate to catch it before it would be ruined. + +John ran and ran until he finally ran into the balloon. He threw his arms around it and hugged it tight. He was so happy that he had been able to catch the balloon before it was spoiled. + +He hugged the balloon tight and took it back home with him. There, he showed it off to all his family and friends. Everyone started to laugh and jump around when they saw the big, pretty, red balloon. + +John was very happy that he had not spoiled the balloon and he enjoyed playing with it every day after that. +Once, there was an otter who was very bald. He didn't like being this way and wanted to have nice, soft fur like all the other otters. One day, he decided to fix his problem and set off to the river. + +When he got there, he found the most perfect tree branch and he knew it was perfect for what he wanted to do. Using his teeth, he started to cut the branch into thin strips, leaving behind a pile of thin pieces. + +The otter then gently placed each piece onto his bald spots, forming a nice and soft new coat for himself. He was very proud of his new look, and he happily swam around the river all day. + +The otter was now the happiest and most beautiful otter in the whole river. Whenever anyone saw him, they were very impressed with how brave he had been to cut that thick branch and turn it into his own unique fur. +Once there was an old lady. She was very bossy. One day she went to the park. It was springtime and all the flowers and trees were blooming. She was so busy checking all the trees that she didn't notice a furry animal. It was hopping around! The old lady was so surprised. The animal was a bunny! She said "hello" and the bunny hopped closer. They played together in the park all day. The bunny was so happy and kept hopping around. The old lady smiled and laughed and said goodbye to the bunny when it was time to go home. She always remembered their fun time in the park every Spring. +Once upon a time there was a heavy skull. The skull was very old and the owner had no use for it. So the skull made a request - it asked to be let go so it could find a home. + +The skull rolled along in search of a family. It went across the fields, over the river and into the woods. + +The skull rolled and rolled until it came to a cozy home. A mother, a father and a happy little three year old girl opened their door and welcomed the skull. + +The three year old was the happiest. She was so excited to have a new friend. She petted the skull, gave it a name and from that day on the skull and the girl were inseparable. + +The happy three year old and the heavy skull were the best of friends. They had many adventures together and were always having fun. The skull never needed to request a home ever again. +Alice was a 3 year old girl who had a very big wish. She wanted to learn to fly! Everyday she tried, but she could never seem to succeed. She was sad. + +One day, Alice saw a beautiful sight. A red and yellow butterfly was fluttering about in the garden. She smiled and thought, "Maybe I can learn to fly too!" + +Alice followed the butterfly around the garden. She stretched out her arms and tried to flap like the butterfly. To her surprise, she began to lift off the ground! She was flying! + +Alice was so happy. She shouted for joy and flew higher and higher. But then, she flew too close to a sour lemon tree. Lemons from the tree fell and hit her leg, so she stopped flying and fell back to the ground. + +Alice was sad again. Even though she couldn't fly like a butterfly, she was glad she had succeeded in flying a little way. She smiled and said, "That was fun!" +Danny was so grumpy. He didn't want to do anything today. Then he saw a big puzzle in front of him. It was full of colourful pieces. + +He smiled and started to pick up the pieces. He started to fit them together. He was so excited as he zoomed around the puzzle. He was having so much fun! + +When he finished the puzzle, he felt happy. He felt so proud of himself. He even did a little victory dance! + +He was no longer grumpy. He was so excited to put together the puzzle again. He can't wait to zoom around and solve it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time there was a rich rabbit. He had a big, locked box with lots of treats inside. Every day he would look at the box and wish he could unlock it. + +One day, the rabbit saw a 3 year old girl walking past. She had a big smile and twinkling eyes. The rabbit asked her if she could help him unlock his box. + +The girl smiled and said she could try. She thought hard and then found a key. She put the key in the lock and it clicked! + +The rabbit cheered! The girl had unlocked the box and it was full of delicious treats. The rabbit shared some of the treats with her as a thank you. + +The girl was so happy that she had helped the rabbit. She hugged him and went back home, smiling. + +The happy rabbit went off with a tummy full of treats, and the little girl went off with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted frog. His name was Hop. Every day, he used to hop around chasing bugs. He was always so happy. One day, he saw something that fascinated him - a net! He thought it was magical and he wanted to try it. So, he hopped up to it and tried to figure out what it was. But it was tricky. All of a sudden, he heard a voice! It was an old frog who was watching him. The old frog said "Hop, this is a net - It is used to catch things in!" So, Hop put the net down. He hopped away with a big smile on his face. From then on, he knew what nets were for and he was very happy. The End. +Jack was ready for the big race. He had practiced and trained so hard to make sure that he knew how to use his legs as quickly as possible. He was excited, but he was also a bit scared. + +On the day of the race, Jack lined up and waited. When the race started he used his legs as fast as he could. But Jack soon got frustrated when some of the other runners were faster and kept getting ahead of him. + +Jack kept trying and moved his legs faster and faster. He was determined to come in first, but he kept coming up short. + +Finally, Jack reached the finish line and came in second place. Even though he was frustrated that he hadn't won, he was still very proud of himself for finishing the race. +Once upon a time there was a fat needle. He loved to play with all his friends and have lots of fun. One day he got lost and couldn't find his way home again. He wandered for days until he came to a big hill. It looked very steep, but he decided to climb it. He climbed and climbed until he reached to the very top. + +At the top of the hill was a very old and wise tree. She smiled down at the fat needle and said, "You look very tired. Why don't you surrender and rest?" The fat needle thought it was a good idea and so he did. He laid down right there at the tree's roots and drifted off to sleep. + +When he woke up the next morning, the tree was gone. But she had left something special behind. It was a needle! The fat needle was so excited to have found it and with it he was able to find his way home again. He never forgot the wise tree's advice to surrender when he needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kate. She had a very special mixer. It was a big red mixer with lots of buttons on it. + +One day Kate wanted to reach something on the top shelf of the kitchen. She pushed the buttons on her mixer and it made lots of noise. She climbed on the table, stood up tall and used the mixer to help her reach the top shelf. + +When Kate got down from the table, she felt calm and happy. She was so proud of herself for finding a way to reach the top shelf. + +Kate smiled and hugged her mixer. She had done it! With the help of her friends, the mixer had helped her reach her goal. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cart. It lived on a farm with lots of animals. One day, some of the animals started to come too close to the cart. They wanted to play and have fun. The cart was scared, so it called out to its friend, the farmer. The farmer came right away and said, "Don't worry, cart. I'm here to protect you." He chased the animals away and kept them far away. From that day forward, the farmer would always come and protect the cart if it felt scared. The cart was very happy to have such a friendly protector. +Once upon a time there was a big vine in a wood. It grew big, strong and reliable. +Every day two little rabbits, Peter and Polly, would run up the vine and jump into the clouds. It was lots of fun! +One day, Peter and Polly wanted to explore different parts of the wood. They said goodbye and hopped off in different directions. + +They hadn't gone very far when the vine started to shake and separate them. Peter and Polly called out to each other, but the vine just kept them apart. + +Polly jumped up and grabbed hold of the vine. She shook it as hard as she could but nothing happened. Peter tried to climb up it but the vine just wouldn't move. + +The two rabbits were so sad they couldn't be together. Then, suddenly, the vine picked them both up gently and brought them back together! + +The two rabbits were so happy to be back together again. They thanked the reliable vine and promised they would stay together in the future. +Max was very excited. Today was a big day! He was going on his first plane ride! He was going to the large airport with Mummy and Daddy. + +Max looked around to see the large airport. There were so many people and things to look at! It was very busy. Max saw some planes flying high in the air. + +Mummy and Daddy hugged Max goodbye. He was going on the plane by himself. Max waved goodbye and then walked over to the plane. + +Inside the plane, he found his seat. A flight attendant helped him get comfortable. Then she handed him a tissue so he could wipe his nose. She also gave him some sweet treats for the ride. + +Max was very excited for his first plane ride. He looked out the window and waved goodbye as the plane started to move. Soon he was flying into the air with the other planes. +Once upon a time, there was a monster called Bob. Bob was always naughty and loved to cause trouble. One day, he saw a box in the garden. He thought it might be fun to open the box and see what was inside it. + +But, when Bob opened the box, there was a big surprise! It was a trap! It was so tight that Bob couldn't get out again. He was stuck inside. + +Bob shouted and yelled, trying to get help, but nobody came. Until his Mum found him. She laughed and said "Oh, Bob, you silly monster!" and she picked up the box to free Bob from the tight trap. + +Bob was so happy to be free. From then on, he didn't go near traps anymore! +Jim and Jill were best friends. They were loyal to each other and were always looking for ways to make each other smile. One day, Jill had an idea. She requested that they do a trade. She held out a shiny rock and suggested to Jim that he give her one of his toys in exchange for the rock. Jim thought about it for a minute, and then agreed. Jim handed Jill his truck and she gave him the rock. They both smiled and agreed that it was a great trade. They both knew that they could always count on each other no matter what and that is what made them so loyal to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a funny frog. He was always hopping around. Everyday he would jump to find a new spot to explore. + +Today, he wanted to find an exit. He hopped around and found an open door. He looked inside and could see a nice, green field outside. He was so excited that he jumped right through the open door! + +As soon as he made it through, he hopped across the green field. He was so happy that he had found an exit! Everything was so exciting, the wind was blowing through his hair while he hopped around. + +He hopped and hopped until he reached the end of the field. He could see a beautiful, tall tree there and he hopped right up the trunk! He hopped up and up until he reached the very top. As he looked around, he could see his house! He was so happy that he jumped for joy! + +He hopped, jumped and hopped all the way back home. And he never stopped searching for new exits ever again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to dress up like a princess. She went to her toy box to get her favourite blue mask. Then, she ran to the living room and looked in the mirror. She put on the mask, and it felt deep and special. She liked playing princess, so she danced and twirled around the room. + +Suddenly, a strange noise came from outside. The girl hurried to the window to see what was going on. There, she saw a big, deep pond with lots of frogs hopping around. The girl was so excited and she wanted to jump into the pond and play with the frogs. + +She grabbed her mask and ran outside. She jumped into the pond with a big splash and the bright blue of her mask sparkled underwater. She laughed and giggled as she splashed and swam around the pond. + +When she was done swimming, she felt proud and happy. She had completed her mission and she was ready to go home. She put her mask back on and ran back inside, feeling content and fulfilled. The End. +Seba went outside one cold day. He saw some snow on the ground and knew it was time for fun. He grabbed his sled and decided to go sliding down a nearby hill. + +He grabbed the sled and started to slide. The snow was cold and slippery. He made it all the way down the hill with a big smile on his face. Seba was so happy that he wanted to go again. + +On the way back to the top he noticed something else in the snow. It looked like a spike, poking out of the white powder. Seba was a little scared and stopped to look closer. He bent down and found that the spike was actually a piece of ice. He touched it and it was very cold. Seba was amazed and decided to take it home and show his mom. + +Seba smiled as he slid back down the hill with his icy spike in his hand. He was sure his mom was going to be just as amazed as he was. +Once upon a time there was a car. It drove to a gloomy park. The car parked in the park. The driver and the passengers got out. They wanted to find the exit. + +The driver looked around. It was very hard to find the exit. Everything looked the same. Then, the driver saw something shiny. It was the exit. But it was dark and gloomy. + +The driver and the passengers stepped carefully. They wanted to be sure that no one got hurt. Finally, they made it to the exit. Everyone cheered and smiled! The driver and the passengers felt so relieved. + +The car drove away from the gloomy park. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Brad. Everyday he went for a walk with his mom and dad and he looked for something special along the way. + +One day, Brad and his family saw something different along their walk: a post. The post was tall and had a bright red top. Brad's dad told him it was a post box and that people used it to send letters. Brad didn't understand. He had never seen anything like that before. + +So Brad's dad decided to explain it in a way that Brad could understand. He said that people put letters in the post box and the postman comes to pick up the letters and takes them to other people who live in different far away places. + +Brad was amazed, he thought it was a magical box and he could hardly believe it. He looked up to his dad and smiled. He finally understood what the post box was and why it was so special. +Once upon a time there was a man. He was a nice man but one day he was feeling very rude. He wanted to create something special to make him feel better. + +So, he thought he would make a sweet treat. He picked the ripest fruit he could find. He put them together to make a delicious snack. He made apples, oranges and bananas and mixed them altogether. + +The man took a big bite. It was so sweet and yummy that he couldn't help but smile. He shared the rest with his friends. They all enjoyed the snack, and were thankful for the nice, rude man. +Once upon a time there was a big brave bear. He loved to adventure and explore new places. He had an unusual promise he wanted to keep. He decided to make the journey and started walking. + +After a long walk he reached a snowy mountain. On the mountain there was a huge snowball. The bear was determined and he knew he had to keep the promise. He put his paw on the snowball and melted it with his warm breath. + +Inside the snowball was a special surprise. It was a sparkly star which lit up the night sky. The bear was so happy and knew he had kept his unusual promise. He smiled and said goodbye to the star before heading off on another big adventure. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. He liked to go fast but his mom said it was foolish. One day he went too fast and he twisted his ankle. It hurt lots, so John was slow for a few days. + +But he soon felt better and he wanted to try running and speed again. But his mom said he had to be careful next time. So, John and his mom went to the park and he ran around, careful not to twist his ankle. + +John was so happy he could go fast again, and he ran and ran. He got faster and faster, but soon he was going so fast he forgot to look where he was going. He twisted his arm, ouch! He had got so silly to be going so fast. + +John was sad he had been so foolish and he learnt a lesson - it's ok to go fast but he has to remember to watch where he's going. +Once upon a time there was a big, shiny comet. It was so big, and unusual. All day it went around in the sky, glimmering and shining. Everyone in the village loved to watch the comet go by each day. + +One day, the people in the village noticed that the comet was coming closer and closer. They were so excited! + +The comet got close and closer until it stopped. It was so close, they could even touch it! Everyone ran outside to get a closer look. The comet sparkled in the night sky, so beautiful and unusual. + +The people cheered and cheered. They were so happy to see such an amazing, magical comet fly across the sky. And they all waved goodbye as the comet went on its way again. +Once there was a girl called Daisy who loved to unpack. Everywhere she went, Daisy would unpack boxes and take out all the strange things inside. One day, Daisy was walking through the park when something caught her eye. It was a big loop lying on the ground. It was harmless, so Daisy decided she would unpack it. She carefully pulled the loop apart. Inside was the most beautiful picture. Daisy smiled and hugged the loop tightly. She knew she had something special in her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a restless dancer. She loved to dance and she thought about it all the time. She was so happy when she danced. + +One day, the dancer decided to go to the park. She danced around the swings and slides. All the children looked on in admiration and clapped. + +The dancer thought she could give the children a show. She got up on a small stage and began to dance. She danced and twirled around, showing off her moves. Everyone was so impressed, even the birds stopped to watch! + +When she finished her performance, the kids cheered with delight. The dancer felt proud and happy. She waved goodbye as she went home, still thinking about all the exciting things she could do next on the stage. +Once upon a time, there was sticky a stick. It was laying in a wet forest. A bird came down and picked it up. The bird wanted to record something special, so it grabbed the sticky stick and flew high up into the sky. + +It flew to a big tree and perched on a branch. The bird began to record a beautiful song. It sang in a soft, sweet voice. Everyone in the forest stopped to listen. It was so wonderful that the bird decided to keep recording until the sun went down. + +When the sun finally set, the bird flew back to the wet forest. It held tight to the sticky stick as it carefully landed on the ground. Then, the bird tucked the stick in a special place. It was sure to come back for it again soon. + +And that's the story of the sticky stick that the bird used to record its song. +Once upon a time, there was a musician. He was very nice and liked to play music. +One day, the musician heard something strange. He couldn't quite make out what it was. Then a friend came in and mentioned it was a deaf bird chirping. So, the muscian started playing music with the bird. + +The musician and the bird had so much fun together. Everyone in town heard the beautiful melodies they were making and came to listen. They were amazed at what the musician and the bird could do. + +The musician never forgot the joy he had with the deaf bird. Even to this day, he still mentions it to everyone whenever he talks about music. +Celebrate! That's what Mommy and Daddy said the day they brought Baby Billy home to his brother and sister. Everyone was so happy! Baby Billy was enormous and weighed a lot. His brother and sister had never seen a baby this big. They wanted to celebrate. His brother and sister sang and clapped. They jumped, danced and even tried to pick up Baby Billy, which was impossible because he was way too heavy. Mommy and Daddy also celebrated and spent time with Baby Billy all day. Everyone cheered for their newest family member and he was the biggest celebration of all! +There was a little girl called Sue. She was small and strong, but she was a bit scared. + +One day, she went to a big, dark park. As soon as she entered, she began to shiver. She looked around and saw a strange, fake world. Sue was scared, so she ran away. + +When she got home, she was still shaking. She hugged her teddy bear and felt her shivering go away. + +Sue was now brave, and she felt happy. She knew that she could explore the world and face her fears. She stopped shivering and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very fearful and was scared of the dark. One day, she happened to find a bin in the corner of her room. She was so excited and couldn't wait to see what was inside it. She carefully opened the lid and to her surprise, she saw a big, fluffy teddy bear. She wrapped her tiny arms around the teddy bear and hugged it tightly. From that day onwards, she never felt fearful again. She kept the teddy bear by her bedside and used it for comfort whenever she felt scared. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to explore the world. She decided to take a walk. As she skipped along the path, she saw a beautiful castle. She stopped and admired its peace and beauty for a moment. Suddenly, a flame shot out from the top of the castle. The little girl gasped in surprise! She quickly ran away from the castle, but stopped when she noticed a door at the side of the castle. She cautiously opened the door and saw a room full of colourful lights and a beautiful fountain in the middle of it. It was the most peaceful room she had ever seen. She felt so happy that she couldn’t help but skip around the room. She felt so content she never wanted to leave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was walking in the woods, looking for some fun. He saw a big tree. He touched it and felt its rough bark. + +He kept looking and he saw something shiny between the trees. He went closer and realized it was a weapon. It had a long barrel with a trigger and a grip. It was very shiny. He was scared and he stepped back. The little boy started to run. + +Suddenly, he saw a big man. The man had a rough voice. He said, "Don't be scared, young man. That weapon will not hurt you". The man was a hunter and he wanted to teach the little boy how to use it safely. + +The little boy was amazed. He learned how to look carefully and how to use the weapon correctly. The hunter gave the little boy a big hug and said, "Remember, never use a weapon without an adult's permission." + +The little boy was very happy and he ran home. He knew that he would never put himself in danger again. +It was time to go to bed, and the 3 year old was so excited. She had received a special new candle from her grandpa that day. It was a tall, tight pink candle and it smelled delicious. + +Before she got into bed, the 3 year old decided to light the candle and make a wish. She held her breath and carefully lit the wick, watching as the flame came to life. The 3 year old made her wish and then watched as the candle began to melt. + +She loved seeing the wax drip down and gradually disappear. The 3 year old thought it was so beautiful and fascinating. She watched the candle melt until all of the wax was gone and then blew out the flame. + +The 3 year old was sad to see the candle had gone, but she knew she would get to do it again tomorrow. She quickly hugged her special candle tight and climbed into bed. +Once upon a time, there lived a rare spirit. He had special powers, and he could make anything better just by being there. + +But he didn't like the busy world around him, so he looked for a peaceful place where he could relax. + +One day, he found a hidden spot in a secret garden. The garden was full of pretty flowers and singing birds. + +The spirit was so happy, he enjoyed being there and soaking up all the peace and beauty. He relaxed and felt joy fill his heart and soul. + +He stayed there for many happy days, and it became his favorite place to be. + +Whenever he felt upset or stressed, he'd go back to the garden and relax. + +Nobody else knew the garden existed, and that made it extra special. It was the spirit's secret place, and he was very lucky to have found it. +Once upon a time, there was a street. It was a dead street because nothing ever moved on it. Nothing ever changed. No people walked on it, no cars drove down it, no birds ever sang in it. + +Then one day, something happened on the street. A little girl appeared. She was alive and full of life. She ran and skipped and jumped on the street. She sang and shouted as she played. She made the street come alive. + +The little girl liked being on the street so much that she stayed there every day. She chased butterflies and laughed with glee. Soon the street was full of happy, noisy children. + +The dead street was never dead again. The girl had made it alive. +Once there was a girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved playing in her garden. One day, her mom allowed her to stay outside and play while other children had to stay inside. + +Amy felt excited and ran to the swing in her garden. She saw a worry on the ground beside the swing. It looked very heavy so Amy couldn't lift it up. + +Amy's mom saw her daughter struggling. She allowed Amy to take the worry to the kitchen. Amy was so proud of herself when she managed to carry the worry all the way to the kitchen. + +Amy's mom gave her a hug when she saw the heavy worry. Then she allowed Amy to go back outside and play. + +Amy forgot all about her worry and was soon playing with her garden friends again. She was so happy and smiled all day. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Susie and John. They both went to church on Sunday. It was a slow walk to the church. + +When they arrived they saw that they were the first ones there. But they did not worry. They shared stories from the week and laughed. + +Soon more people arrived too. They all shared smiles and friendly words as they walked in. + +The church was slow to fill up. But everyone was happy to be there together. They shared stories and songs in a slow and peaceful way. They laughed and smiled together. + +At the end of the day Susie and John said goodbye. They had shared a wonderful day together and were happy. +Gus was walking in the park when he saw a big pole. He ran up to it and put his hands on it. He looked up and saw that it was very tall. He jumped up, trying to reach the top of the pole. + +Gus saw another boy come up to the pole and try to take it away from him. The boy was being very selfish and he didn't care that Gus was there. Gus frowned. He tried to move the pole away from the other boy, but he was too strong. + +Gus felt bad, but then he had an idea. He made a rope out of some nearby long grass. He wrapped it around the pole and together with the other boy, they were able to pull the pole away from each other. + +Gus smiled and the other boy smiled too. They waved goodbye and went their separate ways. From then on, Gus remembered to share with others so that no one would ever be too selfish. +Once there was a boy who was very curious. He looked at everything around him with a desire to learn. One day he saw smoke coming from outside his window and he wanted to know more. + +So his mom allowed him to go outside to explore it. As he started to walk towards the smoke, he was filled with excitement! He had never been allowed to go outside on his own before. + +The smoke had come from a big fire that the grownups had started. It was surrounded by a colorful, glowing embers. He felt so happy to be able to explore all this on his own. + +But he soon began to feel a little bit scared. What if the flames got too big and began to burn things? His mom came to help him and let him know that it was okay. + +She told him that the fire would not hurt him as long as he was careful and stayed close to her. + +The boy was so relieved and enjoyed exploring the smoke and flames. He learned a lot from the experience and felt more curious than ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very nice and she liked to care for everyone. She wanted to have lots of fun too. + +One day, Daisy was walking around and she saw some people being mean to each other. They were being ignorant and not caring for one another. Daisy was so sad to see this. + +So Daisy decided to show them how to care. She started to give hugs to everyone, and showed them what it was like to be kind. She smiled and made sure that everyone was having fun. + +The people loved Daisy's kindness and thought it was nice. They started caring for each other and stopped being ignorant. It made Daisy very happy. + +In the end Daisy taught them the importance of caring for each other and how to have fun together. +The little girl enjoy spending time with her family. Her mom and dad took her to the store and they looked for special meat. There was a lot of meat to choose from. The little girl noticed the rare meat and couldn't wait to try it. It was so special and different than the other meat her family usually buys. + +The family brought the rare meat home and cooked it for dinner. It smelled so yummy. Everyone gathered around the table and the little girl was so excited to try it. She took a bite and it was so delicious. She loved it so much that she wanted to spend the entire night eating it. + +After the rare meat was gone, the little girl was sad that it was over. But she was excited to go back to the store and buy more so she can spend the night eating it again with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play baseball. He would practice every day, throwing and catching the ball in the field by his house. + +The boy had been playing for a long time, but he didn't get much better. He was starting to feel ashamed of his skills. + +Then one day, he got an idea. He decided to do something different. He would try to improve how he played by practicing hard and listening to his coach. + +The little boy worked hard and he got better. He threw and caught the baseball better than ever before. He was proud of how he improved. + +And from then on, he was the best baseball player in the whole neighborhood. He had worked hard and was happy with himself. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jax and Nina. They loved to play together in the park every day. + +One day, Jax noticed a mole in the garden. He was so excited! He called Nina over and they both watched carefully as the mole started to display its behavior. Jax was so happy to see the mole that he wondered if he could keep it as a pet. + +Meanwhile, Nina was worried. She was scared that the mole would run away and she didn't want it to get hurt. So, she asked Jax for help. + +Jax then figured out a way to help. Together, they took a small jar and slowly moved the mole into it. Now the mole was safe and secure with Jax and Nina. They both then smiled happily and went back to playing in the park. +Once there was a girl named Mia. She loved to go on adventures. She put on her comfortable shoes, grabbed her hat, and stepped out onto the road. She found a big rock on the side of the road and decided to lift it. Mia was so surprised when she saw what was underneath the rock. Two little mini bugs were scurrying about! They looked scared and so Mia decided to lift them gently to safety by putting them in between the two blades of grass. She watched them for awhile and smiled, happy that she was able to help them. Mia's adventurous spirit lifted her ready for the next journey. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She was only three years old. Every day she saw her mom do special stuff around the house. + +One day, the girl decided that she wanted to help too! She went to the kitchen and looked around for something she could do. + +Mom saw her and smiled. She said, "Let's see what you can do." The girl thought for a bit and then she decided to help wash the dishes. She put on her apron and worked hard. + +Afterwards, she hugged her mom and said, "I'm so happy I did some stuff!" Mom said, "That was so nice of you, sweetheart." + +But then the girl felt a bit hurt. Mom said, "It's ok sweetheart, the dishes were very dirty and dirty dishes can hurt our hands a bit." + +The girl smiled and they both decided to take a break. + +The end! +James was so proud. He was standing in the bathtub with his rubber duck and a big toy boat. His mom was nearby, watching him. She smiled as she pulled out her phone to record what was happening. + +James carefully held the boat up above the water and pretended to sail it around the tub. He made boat noises and laughed when the boat made a big splash. + +James's mom couldn't help but laugh too. It was so much fun watching him playing in the bathtub. She was proud of her little boy! + +The recording was finished and James's mom tucked away her phone. She gave James a big hug, dried him off and put him in his pajamas. Soon it was time for bed but James had a big smile on his face as he drifted off to sleep. He had had a wonderful time in his happy bathtub! +Once upon a time there was a rare reward. It was so shiny and precious it sparkled in the sunshine. Everyone around wanted it, but no one could figure out how to get it. Until one day a brave little girl decided she was going to find it. + +She searched high and low, all over the meadow, but with no luck. Then just when she was about to give up, she spotted something in the air. It was the rare reward, floating away in the sky! She ran as fast as she could, but no matter how fast she went, it kept getting further and further away. + +But then, just as it disappeared over the horizon, the reward vanished. The little girl stood there in the meadow, stunned and amazed at what had just happened. Then all of a sudden, the reward reappeared and came floating straight down to the ground. + +The little girl was so happy she jumped in the air and cheered. She was sure no one else could be as brave as her, and she knew she deserved the reward. She hugged the reward tight and vowed to never let it go again. +Once upon a time there was a poor crane. He lived in a small pond near a forest. He had a hard life and was always very sad. One day, he decided to fly away. He flew high up in the sky above the trees. + +Suddenly, his wing snapped! The poor crane was now stuck in the sky. He was scared so he called for help. He looked down and saw a small boy walking through the forest. He called for help again. + +The boy heard him and ran as fast as he could to help the poor crane. The boy knew exactly what to do. He used a long piece of rope to tie around the crane's body and slowly lowered him down to the ground. + +The crane thanked the boy and the boy smiled. Together they looked up at the beautiful sky and thanked the stars that they were okay. From then on, the poor crane always looked down to the ground with a special thankfulness. +One day there was a cop who was very angry. He was examining a house. He walked around the entire house, looking at everything very carefully. Then he stopped and looked up at the sky with his hands on his hips. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. The cop turned around quickly and saw a little girl. She had a big smile on her face. The cop asked her why she was there. + +The little girl told the cop that she wanted to come and examine the house too. The cop was very surprised and asked why. She said that she wanted to make sure it was safe. + +The cop was so pleased with her he smiled and said that he thought she was very brave. He said she could help him examine the house and he would teach her all about being a cop. + +The little girl was so excited she almost burst out laughing. She jumped around and examined every nook and cranny of the house with the cop, excited to learn all about being a cop. When they finished examining the house, the cop thanked the little girl and said she was a very good helper. +Once there was a little girl who was very hungry. She couldn't find anything to eat, no matter how hard she looked. She walked and walked, hoping something good would appear. But still, nothing. + +She paused and thought. Suddenly, she remembered a jar of rice that was hidden in the cupboard. She ran to the kitchen, opened the cupboard, and there it was! + +The little girl took a spoonful of rice and ate it. She was so happy she paused for a moment. After eating the spoonful, she felt much better. She took a few more spoonfuls of rice and soon she was full and satisfied. + +The little girl was no longer hungry. She happily ran outside to continue playing with her friends. +Once there was an old man who lived in a large house in the countryside. He loved to print pages. He would print pages with funny pictures, animals, and stories about his life. + +Every day, the old man would print two pages. Some mornings, he would print a page of stars and moons. Other days, he would print a page of trees and flowers. + +The old man liked to make an old page every now and then. He would find a old page at the back of the printer and carefully print it. + +He kept all the pages safe in a special box. When he was feeling sad or lonely, he would open the box, look at all the pages, and feel happy again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. Jack was so tired after a long day of playing, so he went to bed. But when Jack got into bed, it felt uncomfortable. So, he told his Mama about the bed. His Mama came and helped him turn the bed. Then it felt much better. + +Next, Mama told him a story about a big bear. It was a funny story and it made Jack laugh. When the story was done, he gave his Mama a big hug and then he snuggled into his comfy bed. He quickly fell asleep and had the sweetest dreams. + +The end. +Sandy was a very proud girl. One day she wanted to show everyone how she could manage. She carried the cooler all by herself and her friends said she was so strong. + +Sandy eventually made it to the park. She was so pleased with herself. She opened the cooler and it was full of snacks. Everybody was so impressed with Sandy's management skills. Sandy felt very proud. + +The friends had a great picnic. The snacks were delicious and they all had a wonderful time. Sandy's friends were so impressed that they bragged about her. It made Sandy feel so proud. + +At the end of the day, Sandy packed up the cooler and managed to carry it back home. She was so strong and proud of herself. Everyone was impressed with Sandy’s skills. She had managed to carry the cooler all by herself! +Once upon a time there was a school. In this school, there was a noisy blackboard. In front of the blackboard was a rocking chair. Every day, the teacher sat in the chair and rocked back and forth. + +The children loved watching the teacher rock and it made them so happy. They would giggle and jump around until the teacher shushed them so that they could continue their lessons. + +One day, the teacher was rocking in her chair. Suddenly, the blackboard started to shake and all of the chalk would spill onto the floor. The children were so surprised. But then, the teacher stood up and started to rock the blackboard. She rocked it back and forth until all the chalk stayed in one spot. + +The children clapped and cheered. They had never seen a blackboard rock before and it was so exciting. The teacher smiled and then continued with the lesson. + +From then on, the teacher rocked the blackboard every day, and the children always knew when it was time to learn. +Sam and Sarah were two adventurous friends. One sunny day they decided to wrap something special. They looked all around until they found the perfect things to wrap. Together, they used colourful paper and tape to wrap a present. When they were done, they hugged it with a big smile. They had made the best present ever! + +It was time for the amazing start. Sam and Sarah hugged the present and counted to three. Then, with one big push, they opened it. They were so excited to see what was inside! It was a bright purple kite. They clapped and cheered - it was perfect for their adventurous day! + +Sam and Sarah quickly grabbed the kite and ran outside. They laughed and smiled as they watched the kite wrap around the sky. They felt so happy – it was the best day ever! +Once there was a bald man called Bob. Bob loved playing with a long chain. Every day, he would hold it in his hand and almost dance as he moved it around. + +Bob loved his chain so much, he decided to wear it around his neck. He felt so proud and happy while wearing it. He was always smiling. + +One day his chain broke. Bob felt so sad. He didn't know what to do. + +Then he had an idea. He went to his friend Dave and asked him to help fix his chain. Dave was very clever and did a great job. Bob thanked him and put his chain back around his neck. + +Bob was so happy he had his chain back that he told Dave he would always love him. Dave smiled and hugged Bob, he was very happy too. Together, they both laughed and danced with Bob's chain. +One day, Jimmy was feeling lonely. He wanted to do something fun. So he gathered his ears and prepared to go on a walk. He put one ear on each side and started walking. + +He looked around and saw some birds in the sky. He waved to them and they waved back. Then he noticed a large tree with lots of leaves. He stopped to look at the leaves and felt a bit better. + +Jimmy kept walking, and soon he came to a river. He watched the fish swimming in the water, and noticed a boat on the other side. He wondered how far the boat had come. + +When Jimmy was getting close to home, he noticed a little dog running around. He called out to the dog and it came closer. Jimmy patted the dog's head and the dog smiled. Jimmy smiled too. + +Jimmy felt much less lonely after his walk. He was happy to have met the smiling dog, and to have seen all the interesting things he had seen. He knew he was ready for a good night's sleep. +Mum smiled at the little girl. She had a mug in her hand. The mug felt hard when the girl held it. + +Mum said “Can you add some milk to the mug?†+ +The girl nodded and said, “Yes!†+ +She took the mug and walked to the fridge. She opened the door and took out the milk. Then she carefully added it to the mug. + +Mum came over and said, “Good job!†+ +The girl smiled. She was proud of herself for adding the milk. She was happy that she had done a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear who lived in a house. He liked to go upstairs and park his car. He had a lot of fun! One day, he decided to go to the park with his friends. He was so excited! + +On the way, he saw a playground. He wanted to play, so he ran up the stairs to the playground. He was so clumsy, he kept bumping into things! But he kept going until he came to the park. + +When he reached the park, he saw lots of things to play on. He saw swings and slides, and he even saw a pond full of ducks! He was so excited! He decided to slide down the slide first, and then go for a ride on the swing. + +The clumsy bear had a wonderful time at the park. He played for hours, and by the end of the day he was so tired, he could barely walk back home. But he was so happy. He was sure that he would go to the park again, soon! +Once upon a time, there was a bird. He was very restless and wanted to find a place to stay for the night. He decided to look for a nest. After flying around for a while, he found the perfect nest in a big tree. He quickly hopped in and snuggled down to get some rest. + +The bird was feeling very content until he heard a new sound. It was a beautiful melody coming from the leaves of the same tree. He realized it was a different bird singing. He stuck his head out of the nest and listened closely. He really enjoyed the music and was specific notes. + +The bird couldn't help himself, so he started to sing along. His own melody was very soft and calm, but the other bird's was very loud and cheerful. They sang together until the sun went down. + +When the night came, the bird was feeling really tired. He said goodbye to his new friend and flew back to the nest he had made for himself. He quickly snuggled down and went to sleep in his new home. + +The bird was thankful to have found such a wonderful place to rest. He made sure to say goodbye to his singing friend every day so he could keep on singing! +Mum and Dad had to drive, so Baby decided to go for a walk. As she walked, she looked at the drain and saw it was very big. It was also very wet and slippery. She knew she shouldn't go too close, so she kept walking. + +Baby then heard a strange noise. It was coming from the drain. She looked closer and saw something funny. Something was swimming in the water! + +Baby bent down and saw it was a fish. He was swimming around the drain and then stopped to look at her. He opened his mouth and Baby tasted the water. It was bitter! + +The fish swam away down the drain and Baby laughed. Then, Mum and Dad drove back home, just in time for lunch. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to get together and discuss things. They always had tea when they talked. + +One day, when they met up, one friend had a very small tea cup. The other friend asked if they could share, because they knew that the small cup could not fit both their drinks. + +They decided the best solution was to pour a bit of the tea into the small cup, and they could both share and discuss. + +The friends had a great time talking, and discussing all sorts of things. They even argued a little, but in the end, they were still friends. + +When their tea was finished, one friend made a special promise to the other. They promised to get together again, and discuss things, over tea, as often as they could. +Once upon a time there was a small bird. It wanted to fly to the sky, but it could not. Every day, it tried, but it wasn't able to succeed. + +Then, one day the bird found a twig and decided to use it. It hopped on the twig and flapped its wings. The twig lifted into the air and the bird flew high into the sky. It was perfect! + +The bird was so happy that it had succeeded. It sang loudly and flew around in circles. It was so happy that it had finally made it to the sky. + +Then, the bird flew down to the ground, happy and content. The twig had been perfect and the bird had finally made it to the sky. +Once upon a time there was a baby duck. He was so small and yellow. One day, he thought it would be fun to try splashing. So he jumped into the pond. The water was cold and the baby duck was so surprised when it splashed up. He started laughing and he felt so happy. + +Then he saw his big brother duck. His brother was so big, with soft feathers and long ears. He was watching the baby duck with a smile. It was so interesting to see. + +The baby duck didn't know what to do. Then his brother duck said, "Come on, let's splash together!" The baby duck was so excited. He jumped and splashed in the water. His brother laughed and their laughter filled the air. + +The baby duck smiled so much his cheeks hurt. He wanted to stay and splash forever. But soon it was time to go back home. On the way, he thought about his big brother duck's long ears and how much fun they had. It was the best day ever! +One day, a little girl named Kaya went to the park with her mom. As she was walking, she saw a big, fat cat lounging in the grass. Kaya smiled and waved hello to the cat. The cat waved back her tail and meowed. + +Kaya was so excited to see the cat, she started running and slipped on the wet grass. She tumbled over, but she was not hurt. Her mom helped her up and Kaya was still smiling. + +Kaya wanted to get a closer look at the cat, so she got some creative ideas. She ran and got an old cardboard box and tossed it up on the grass. The cat hopped in and she carried the box to her mom. They both laughed and watched the cat happily explore the box. + +Kaya learned that being creative can be fun and lead to new adventures. She will never forget her fun day with the cat in the park. +Once there was a big ball. It was round and red, and it liked to bounce. One day, it rolled down a hill and into a row of trees. + +It bounced around the trees, turning left and right and going round and round. It had lots of fun playing in the mysterious forest. + +Suddenly, a little rabbit popped out from behind a tree and said "Hello!" The ball was so excited - it bounced even higher! + +The rabbit and the ball had a great time playing tag. They bounced all around the trees, laughing and having fun. + +At the end of the day, the ball bounced back down the hill and back home. It was tired, but it had a great time. The mysterious forest was so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a little frog who lived near a pond. One day, he wanted to learn how to whistle. So he asked the wise old owl if he knew a tutor who could teach him. The owl said, ‘Yes, I know the perfect person. Her name is Miss Sparkles and she can teach you how to whistle better than anyone.’ + +The little frog was so excited that he hopped off to find Miss sparkles. A few minutes later, he found her, sitting in a grassy field and whistling happily. The little frog hopped over to her and said, ‘Miss Sparkles, can you teach me how to whistle?’ Miss Sparkles smiled and said, ‘Of course I can.’ + +So Miss Sparkles taught the little frog all sorts of whistling tricks and tunes. He felt a bit dizzy with all the new things he was learning. But he was determined to learn how to whistle better. + +Day after day, the little frog and Miss Sparkles practiced whistling together. Soon, the little frog could whistle as beautifully as Miss Sparkles. He was so proud of himself! + +The little frog thanked Miss Sparkles, hopped off into the pond and whistled a joyful tune. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was funny, and he liked to make other people laugh. + +One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a little 3 year old boy. The bald man asked the little boy his name, and the little boy proudly replied "My name is Jack!". + +The bald man asked Jack a question. He asked: "If you could say one thing to make me laugh, what would it be?". Jack thought hard and then put his finger on his mouth, thinking of the perfect answer. The bald man was curious to know what Jack would reply. + +Finally, Jack opened his mouth and said "The bald man looks funny!". The bald man roared with laughter. Even though it was a simple answer, it made the bald man very happy. + +From then on, the bald man always remembered Jack and his funny answer. Every time he thinks of Jack, he smiles. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sarah. She was excited because she was going to the park. When she got to the park she could see lots of things. She saw some swings and some slides. But then she saw something else. It was a big pile of sand. She ran over to it. She was so happy. She started to rub her hands in the sand. It felt nice and soft. Suddenly she heard a noise. She turned around and saw a group of children playing. They were being very noisy. The noise made Sarah smile. She was happy she could see such fun. She joined in the game and soon everyone was laughing and having a good time. It was the best day ever. +Once there was a van. It was very noisy. Every day it drove around town, honking its horn and making lots of noise. Some people liked the van, and some people did not. + +One day, the van stopped right in front of a family. It was a special van, and the family was so excited to see it. The driver opened the door and stepped out of the van. He was wearing a bow tie! + +The family clapped and cheered. The driver bowed and opened the van's doors. Inside, there were lots of presents for the family. Everyone was so excited. + +Then, the driver started the noisy van. He drove away with a honk and a wave. The family thanked the driver for the wonderful gifts. It was an exciting day for them. +Once upon a time there was a pick. It was special because it was shiny and fake. One day while the pick was in the sky, it started to fall. + +The pick came down faster and faster. Then it hit the ground with a BOOM! It was so loud that it made everyone jump. + +The pick was now on the ground and everyone wanted to pick it up. They all wanted to see if the pick was really fake. + +But it was so sparkly, nobody knew if it was real or not. So they all started to argue about who would pick it up. + +In the end, nobody picked the pick. Instead, it was left all alone on the ground. But as time went by, people forgot about the pick and moved on. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a wise guard. He looked after the town and made sure everyone was safe. Everyone in the town respected the guard and always listened to his advice. + +One day, the guard had to leave the town so he could go on a journey. Everyone was sad to see him go, but they knew he would be back soon. The town was not sure what to do without the guard, but they were sure they would be safe until he returned. + +So the guard left, and the town waited patiently. After what felt like a long time, the guard finally came back again. Everyone was so happy to see him! As the guard walked through the town, the people cheered and thanked him for being so wise. + +The guard smiled and told them it was his pleasure. From that day, the guard continued to look after the town. Everyone was so happy to have their guard back, and the town was safe and sound once again. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy pass. The pass zoomed around all day long, looking for something to do. One day, it came across a lake. It thought it would be fun to try swimming, so it jumped right in! + +The pass had so much fun swimming around, but soon it realized it was getting too wet! It had to find a way to get dry! The pass looked around and saw some trees with leaves that were very big and fluffy. It climbed up a tree and shook off all the water. + +All of a sudden, a gentle breeze came along and dried off the pass. It felt so nice and cozy! The pass was so happy because now it was back to its regular self again. + +It jumped down from the tree and started to run around. It had so much fun playing in the sunshine. The crazy pass is still there to this day and it loves to play in the sunshine! +One day, a lazy fox was walking through the woods. He didn't want to work so he was looking for a way to get food without having to do any work. Suddenly, he saw a law! He was very excited - maybe the law could help him get food without having to do any work! So the fox approached the law and asked if he would help him. + +The law thought for a moment and then said he could help the lazy fox if he promised to be a good and law-abiding animal. The fox promised he would, so the law told him that just around the corner was a farm, and the farmers would be happy to share their food with him and the other animals. + +The fox was so thankful that the law had helped him. He quickly ran off to the farm and sure enough, the kind farmers shared some of their delicious food with him. After that, the fox returned to the woods and was no longer lazy - he ate the food the farmers had given him and continued to respect the law so he could keep getting food from the farmers. +John heard a loud noise. He looked out the window and saw a big red ball rolling into his yard. He ran out to take a look and saw his big sister, Mandy, carrying a big bag of candy. She was very generous and had given John a piece of candy. + +John was so happy. He thanked Mandy and gave her a big hug. Then, Mandy turned to John and asked him if he wanted to come and play with her in the yard. + +John was so excited and he ran out to join Mandy. She handed him a frisbee and they began to play catch. Mandy was very good at it and John kept jumping up and down as he threw it back to her. + +They laughed and had lots of fun in the yard. It was such a nice time they had together and they were so happy. + +Finally, it was time to go inside. John waved goodbye to his generous sister and went in for the night. +One day, Fred went to the park with his mom. He was so excited to have a fun time. The sky was grey and foggy, but he didn't care. When he saw the playground he couldn't contain his excitement. + +He ran to the swings and started to hang from the high bars. He laughed and smiled as he swayed through the air. His mom watched him with a big smile. He was so happy it made her heart flutter. + +The fog grew thicker and it was getting harder to see. Suddenly, Fred's mom heard a loud bang. It was time to go home. But Fred wanted to keep playing. He kept swinging and wouldn't listen. + +His mom knew she had to get him home in the fog. She ran up to him and said, "Come on Fred, let's go!" Fred reluctantly said okay, and they made their way home through the fog. + +Back home, Fred's mom tucked him into bed. He was exhausted from swinging and running through the fog. She kissed his head and said goodnight, then turned off the lights. + +Fred dozed off, dreaming of the exciting day at the park. +Once there was a boy. He was very active. Every morning he liked to jog. He always ran fast, but sometimes he ran slow. For breakfast he ate sour fruit. He always ate the same sour fruit. He liked it very much. + +One day, he went for a jog and he felt different. He was running faster and faster. He moved quickly up and down the hills. Eventually he came to the end of the jog. He was out of breath and his mouth was very sour. He couldn't believe it. He had never been so fast before! + +The boy smiled and thought, "I must be getting better and better at jogging." He felt happy and satisfied. From now on he would always have his sour fruit in the morning. He was sure it was helping him to be a better jogger. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old and loved playing outside. + +One day, Jane went to visit her grandma. As soon as she arrived, her grandma gave Jane some carrots. Grandma told Jane to eat them, because they were very yummy and good for her. Jane was so grateful for the carrots. + +However, when Jane started to eat them, her grandma warned her about something. "Don't eat any other vegetables from the garden. They might be bad for you," Grandma said. Jane said she would be careful. + +Jane was a good girl and listened to Grandma's warning. Whenever Jane went to the garden, she only ate the carrots that Grandma gave her. She was very careful and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive crane. Its feathers were the brightest white and its beak was the deepest blue. One day the crane was walking through the woods when it came to an old building. The crane thought it looked interesting so it decided to enter. + +When it entered, the crane noticed a beautiful garden inside. The flowers were a vibrant yellow and the trees were a lush green. The crane noticed a pond where colorful fish were swimming around. All of a sudden, a little frog appeared and hopped around the bird. The crane was excited and started playing with the frog. + +The crane and the frog splashed around in the water. They chased each other around the garden and sang songs. The crane was having so much fun that it didn't want to leave. But, eventually it was time to go, so the crane said goodbye to the frog and left the garden. The crane was sad to go, but it knew it would be back to play again soon. +Once there was a little boy called James. He liked to explore the world and today he was going to discover something new. + +James opened the door, went outside and saw something amazing. It was a movie playing in an outdoor theatre and the screen was huge. The movie was about a magical kingdom. + +James was excited. He sat down with a big smile on his face. He watched the characters flying on a rainbow and having fun adventures. He was so amazed by the movie, he forgot about the time. + +When the movie finished, James had a big yawn. He quietly walked back home and couldn't wait to tell his friends about the amazing movie he discovered. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely machine. Every day it made children happy. They played with its gears and sang songs around it. Every evening, its owner would come to give it a big hug. + +One day, a little girl came to play with the machine. She laughed and spun the wheels. She rubbed its shiny buttons and it sang her a song. She gave the machine a big hug and said goodbye. + +The little girl kept coming back to play with her beloved machine. Every day she spent an hour sitting with it, talking and playing. She was so happy she felt like she could go on forever. + +The little girl and her lovely machine became the best of friends. When she was sad, they both sat together and talked. When somebody made her mad, they laughed and had a silly dance party with all sorts of silly music. + +The little girl loved her machine and it loved her, too. They were inseparable. Every day they stayed together, playing, giggling and singing until the sun went down. + +The end. +Once there was a great zebra. It seemed so happy to be alive! Every day, it ran around the meadow, playing with its friends and eating lots of yummy grass. One day, the zebra had a great surprise. A little girl with a big smile came to visit it and even gave it a scratch on its back. The zebra seemed very pleased! Now, instead of playing alone, it had a special playmate. Every day, the two of them would play together, having lots of fun and laughing. The zebra seemed so content and happy. It was truly a great sight to see! +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake wanted to do something special, so he decided to get a job. Every day he blinked as he worked. He was good at his job. + +Then one day, something strange happened. Jake's boss asked him to do a stupid task. It was not something that Jake wanted to do. He had to blink a lot before he said yes. + +But he was brave and he did it anyway. He blinked a few times, then he got to work. He worked and worked until the job was done. He had done it, and no one else could have. + +Jake was so proud of himself. He felt like he had done something really special. He had done something that no one else could do. He blinked one last time and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Jack. One day, Jack was walking through the forest when he saw something that made him scared. It was a big, shiny strip of metal. But Jack was very persistent, so he kept walking and the strip followed him. Jack was very afraid and he tried to run away, but the strip followed him. + +Suddenly, a monster appeared from behind the strip. Jack was so scared that he ran as fast as he could back home. + +When Jack got home, he told his mom what he saw. She said not to worry, it was just a robot that was programmed to be persistent. From that day on, Jack wasn’t scared of strips anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a very impatient model. She was always in a hurry and couldn't wait for things to get done. One day, the model was asked to load a big box on to the truck. But she was too impatient to wait for help, so she tried loading it alone. But, of course, the model was not strong enough to do it on her own. She got angry and started to yell and shout. Suddenly, someone came to help her load the box. The model was so happy, she thanked the man and they sent the box on its way. The model learned that being patient is important and everyone was happy. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a popular man who was always looking into mysteries. He would take long walks and gaze around. One day he was looking around and he noticed something spooky. He saw a big, dark cave and decided to explore it. He went inside and found a big secret. + +At the back of the cave, there was a pile of shiny jewels. He thought they were so beautiful and sparkly. He tried to pick one up but it wouldn't move. He tried pushing and pulling it, but still it wouldn't budge. He wondered why the jewels wouldn't move. + +He decided to tell his friends about the mystery and asked them to come and help him. They all worked together and with a lot of pushing and pulling, they finally moved the jewels. Behind the jewels they found a secret tunnel. They crawled inside and when they came out the other side, they had the key to the mystery! +Once upon a time, there was a tiny boat floating in the sea. The boat had a gray anchor. + +The boat bobbed up and down, up and down in the water. The anchor was too heavy for the boat, so the boat kept sinking. + +The little boat was sad. It wanted to stay afloat. It couldn't stand to sink any longer. So, it decided to take the anchor. + +The boat grabbed the gray anchor with its tiny hands. It held it close and said goodbye. Then, it threw the anchor far away. + +After that, the boat was free! It stayed afloat, skipping and jumping in the sea. It was so happy! + +The anchor lay deep in the sea, never to be seen again. The boat was finally content, and its life in the sea was now complete. +Once there was a naughty girl named Kate. She always called out loudly, even when she was not supposed to. One day, she was sitting in her seat in her room. Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her name. Kate thought she could ignore it, so she stayed in her seat. But mom kept calling and calling. + +Finally, Kate got up. She knew she was being naughty, but she went to see her mom anyway. When she got there, her mom was very upset. She said, "Kate, why were you being so naughty earlier and not coming when I called?" + +Kate felt a bit sad and said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I won't be naughty and ignore you again." Her mom said, "That's good, but now I must punish you for being naughty. Go back and sit in your seat for a few minutes." + +Kate went back to her room and sat in her seat for a few minutes. She thought about how naughty she had been, but she also remembered how her mom still loved her. After a few minutes, mom came in and said, "Kate, even when you do something wrong, I still love you very much." +Once upon a time there was a brown cell. Inside the cell was a little girl. She looked around the cell and felt scared. + +Then suddenly she heard a loud noise. It was a big voice coming from outside the cell. The voice asked her name. + +The little girl carefully answered, "My name is Jane." + +The voice outside the cell asked another question. It wanted to know why she was in the cell. + +Jane thought for a moment and then answered, "I was just walking to school, when two giant bears jumped in front of my way. I ran away and then I was here." + +The voice outside the cell said it was sorry. Then it opened the door of the brown cell and let Jane out. She ran home and stayed safe. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly loved to play dress up, so her mom got her a special iron. Every day Lilly would take her special iron and set it on her play table. She loved to pretend that she was an adult doing grown-up jobs. + +One night, after setting the iron on her play table, Lilly decided to look out of the window in her bedroom. Outside, she saw a peaceful lake with sparkling stars twinkling in the sky. She could hear the peaceful sound of waves lapping against the shore. + +Lilly felt so content. She watched the stars longingly until her eyes eventually closed. With her head resting on her pillow, she fell fast asleep. + +The next morning, when Lilly woke up, she wanted to remember the peaceful scene she had seen. So she took her special iron and set it on the window sill. Lilly knew that every time she looked at the iron, she would remember that beautiful and peaceful night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Claire. She was very happy and loved to play with her friends and her toys. + +One day, Claire's mom and dad gave her a present. She was so excited to see what was inside! When she opened it, she found a frame. The frame was made of wood and it was very nice and shiny. + +Claire wanted to show her friends the frame, so she went to show them. They all thought the frame was so cool and wanted to touch it. Claire was happy that the frame was like a special treasure. + +At the end of the day, Claire was tired. She went to her room and saw the frame. She picked it up and held it in her hands. The frame felt so comfortable and made her feel happy and warm. + +Claire hugged the frame and said, “I love this frame! I'm going to keep it forever.†And from that day on, the frame became one of Claire’s most special possessions. +Mommy was so excited. She told me we were going to the stadium. I didn't know what a stadium was, but it sounded funny. + +We drove in the car to the stadium. When we got there it was so big! There were lots of people standing around and lots of noise. I was so excited. + +Mommy bought us a big bucket of popcorn. We ate it and watched the people playing. I saw a man throw a ball and then run. It was so fun! + +We stayed until dark. I learned something that day. I now know what a stadium is. It's a place where lots of people come together and have fun. +Once there was a little boy called Charlie. Charlie loved to explore and he had some brilliant ideas. One day he went outside and felt the hot summer sun. The heat was strong and he was beginning to get hot. + +Suddenly, an idea came to him! He ran back inside and opened his toy box. At the very bottom he found a beautiful, white blanket. He grabbed it and ran back outside and spread the blanket wide. + +He lay down and it felt so wonderful. The sun shone down on him, warming him up. Charlie was so happy and he closed his eyes and just felt the warmth. + +The sun was so hot, but he didn't want to get too hot. So he quickly grabbed the corners of the blanket and pulled it up over himself. That way he could keep the heat off of him and still enjoy the brilliant sunshine. + +Charlie lay there all day, feeling so happy and safe. When he was done, he folded up the blanked and put it back in his toy box ready for his next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and she had a drum. She always felt so excited when she played with it. + +One day, the girl decided she should set up her drum outside in her yard. She chose a good spot to put it and then carefully settled it down on the ground. + +When she was all done, the little girl started to play her drum. She tapped out the rhythm with her fingers and made a really happy sound. + +The girl and her drum had lots of fun together. Every day, the girl would set it up in her yard and have a great time. She was happy to be playing such a good instrument. +Once there was a mom and dad who were eager to supply their son with lots of fun things. The mom and dad went to the shop and bought a pen. The son was so happy when he saw the pen! He couldn't wait to play with it. He drew a picture of the sun, some flowers, and a bird. It was a beautiful picture and the mom and dad were so proud of him. He smiled and hugged them for giving him the pen. From then on, the mom and dad wanted to supply him with even more things! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was so excited because it was time to go outside and play in the snow! He put on his warm clothes, but he still shivered from being so cold. As he waited for his brother to join him, he looked up at the sky. There were lots of little brown birds flapping their wings. + +The little boy was so excited to play in the snow. He and his brother made a big snowman and had a big snowball fight. But soon, the sun went down, the air became cold and the little boy's teeth started to chatter. He knew it was time to go inside and get warm. + +Once inside, he went straight to his bed, snuggled under the blankets and hugged his teddy bear. He kept shivering, but he was feeling warmer and warmer as the seconds went by. Finally, he stopped shivering, closed his eyes, and had a peaceful sleep. +One day, a boy and his dad were playing with a bucket. The dad had a plan to do something special with the bucket. He told his son to remove the bucket from the ground and bring it over to him. + +The dad had a few tools and he used them to do something very useful with the bucket. He made a swing! The dad used some rope to tie the bucket to the tree and he explained to his son how to use it. The son was so excited, he couldn't wait to walk over and have a try. + +The boy tested it out, and he had so much fun. He went back and forth, higher and higher. He laughed and smiled and his dad laughed too. After a while, his dad said he had to go home, but the boy was happy because he now had a useful new toy! +One day, two friends went on an adventure together. The first was a pink mouse, and the second was a wise owl. They wanted to see if they could perform a quiz. The mouse was very excited, while the owl was a bit more serious. + +The quiz consisted of several questions and required them to answer as quickly as possible. The questions were quite difficult, but the mouse and owl worked together to solve them. They only took a few minutes to complete the quiz! + +The mouse was overjoyed when she discovered that she had answered all the questions correctly. The owl was also very happy and offered the mouse a pink ribbon as a reward. The mouse was delighted with her gift and proudly wore the ribbon for the rest of the day. + +The owl was very pleased with the performance of both the mouse and himself. As they continued on their adventure, they had the satisfaction of knowing that they had done a great job on the quiz. +Sammy was tired. He had been playing in the sun all day, so he knew he had to take a break. He sat down on the grass beneath a tree to rest. + +Suddenly, Sammy heard a loud shout coming from the sky. He looked up and saw dark clouds – it was going to rain! The rain started falling faster and faster, until it turned into a flood. + +Sammy started to panic. He was stuck in the middle of the flood, with no shelter. He shouted for help, but the water was too noisy. + +Suddenly, a big boat appeared. A kind man in the boat heard Sammy's shouts and picked him up, bringing him back to shore. Sammy thanked the kind man, then ran home. He was tired but glad to be safe. +Once there was a boy and he was very gifted. He went to the river to play. He had a special stick and he liked to strike the river with it. He had lots of fun splashing in the water. + +One day, he had a special surprise. An eel came out of the water and said "I like to watch you play." The boy was very happy to have a new friend. + +Every morning, the boy would go to the river and strike the water with the stick. The eel would swim around the boy and watch him play. They had so much fun together. + +Sometimes, the boy's mom would come and watch him play in the river with the eel. He was very happy to have such a special friend. + +The boy and his new eel friend had many more happy days at the river. They would always play and strike the water with his stick. It was so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a cherry tree. It was an incredible cherry tree, because every day it would grow special, magical cherries. +One day, a little girl came to the cherry tree. She was so excited to see the incredible cherries that the tree had grown! She picked a few of the cherries and started to eat them. +They were the sweetest and juiciest cherries she had ever tasted. She felt like eating them all, but she didn't want to take too many. +So she put the rest of the cherries back on the tree, and said "Thank you, cherry tree!" +The little girl was so happy that she decided to rest underneath the cherry tree. She looked up at the incredible cherries dangling from the tree and felt so grateful to have such a wonderful treat. +So she enjoyed the cherry tree and its delicious cherries for the rest of the day. +John and Poppet were very excited and curious. They wanted to go the park to play and to see all the wonders they had heard about. Dad insisted they come back home quickly. But they were very persistent, they insisted they stay a little longer. + +Suddenly, Dad noticed a very fat cat sleeping in the sun. Dad stopped, stared and said wow! John and Poppet were also full of wonder. They all wanted to get closer, but Dad insisted they move away as the cat may not like it. + +The fat cat moved a little then settled back down to sleep. As the sun started to set, Dad acknowledged that it was time to go home. John and Poppet felt full of wonder after the discovery and insisted that they come back soon. Dad smiled and promised that they would. +Once upon a time there were two sisters called Jane and Emily. Jane liked fashion and clothes, but Emily didn't care very much. + +One day Jane saw an expensive dress in a shop. She liked the dress so much and wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive. Jane was sad but Emily said maybe they could find some material and make it themselves. + +They went to the store and found some colourful material that Jane liked. They found buttons and thread too. + +Jane and Emily went home and started to make the dress. When it was finished it looked just like the one in the shop! Jane was so excited, she put it on and went outside to show her friends. + +She looked so beautiful and Emily was happy for her, she enjoyed watching Jane twirl around in the dress. Everyone was so impressed and asked who made it. + +Jane smiled and said, "me and Emily". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very happy. One day, she asked her mom if they could go to the zoo. Her mom said yes, so they hopped in the car and drove to the zoo. + +When they arrived, Lucy was amazed. She saw elephants and lions, monkeys and bears. All around her, the animals were stirring. She watched with wide eyes as zebras galloped around their enclosures, and tigers stalked about looking for food. + +Lucy was so excited. Everywhere she looked, there were noisy animals. Some were making loud honking noises and some were roaring or squawking. But even with all the noise, Lucy was having a great time. + +At the end of their visit, Lucy and her mom said goodbye to the zoo. Lucy was sad and she wanted to stay longer, but she couldn't. She waved goodbye to the animals and hopped in the car for the drive home. +One day, Angie was looking out the window. It started to rain outside. It was a pretty rain. The rain was falling softly like feathers. + +Angie grabbed her yellow raincoat and a watch. Her mom said she could wear the watch when she went outside. + +Angie put her raincoat on and slipped her watch on her wrist. She opened the door and stepped into the rain. + +The rain felt cool on her skin and the watch sparkled in the rain. Angie jumped and splashed around outside, having so much fun. She loved playing in the rain. + +When Angie was too cold and wet, she went back inside. She took off her raincoat and placed the watch on the table. + +Angie was happy, she had so much fun playing in the rain with her pretty watch. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. She was always singing everywhere she went. One day, Daisy's parents told her about a tour she was about to take. She was so excited because it would be her first tour. Daisy started packing her bags, singing all the way. + +On the day of the tour, Daisy's parents drove off. They were heading to a very special place. As they drove, Daisy watched the scenery go by her window and sang her favorite songs. + +When they arrived the tour was already starting. Daisy jumped out of the car, ready to explore. But soon Daisy made a stupid mistake. she had forgotten to bring her backpack. Now, without anything to keep her company, Daisy had to sit alone while the tour went by. But Daisy did not let that dampen her spirits. She just kept singing her favorite songs and took in the sights and sounds of the tour. + +Soon, the tour was over and Daisy had to go home. but her time at the tour had taught her many new things, and she was singing all the way home. +Jake always wanted to try something new. He decided that today was the day he would borrow his mom's lotion. He entered his mom's organized bedroom and looked all around for the lotion. Jake spied it all the way in the top drawer, so he got a chair and climbed up to reach it. He carefully put a bit of lotion on his hands and rubbed them together. He inhaled the soft, sweet smell and smiled. He had a feeling that borrowing lotion was the greatest thing ever! +Once upon a time, a musician wanted to go for a walk. So she brought her guitar and walked to a park. When she got there it was a bit messy. The sandbox was overflowing and there were leaves all over the ground. + +But the musician was determined to play. She started singing a beautiful song, and the birds came to listen. Soon other people started to gather around. They were all so amazed by the music! + +The musician kept playing and singing, and it made the park brighter. Everyone was so happy and moved by the music. Even the messy park seemed to sparkle! + +Finally, when the sun started to set, the musician had to stop playing. But everyone was so sad to see her go. They had such a great time and thanked the musician for bringing so much joy to the mess park that day. +John was a playful three year old boy. Every day he went to his mom's office with her, and he loved it. He enjoyed exploring and playing with the things that he could find there. One day he noticed a big machine that looked like a calculator. He asked his mom what it did and she told him that it was used to add numbers. + +John was so excited that he asked if he could try adding some numbers. His mom thought it was a good idea, so she showed him how to use it. + +At first John had some difficulty, but after a few tries he understood what he was doing and the numbers started to add up exactly the way his mom showed him. He felt so proud and excited that he could do it all by himself, that he just kept adding numbers until it was time to go home. + +John couldn't wait to come back to the office the next day to keep practicing and learning how to add even more numbers. Even though it was hard work, he found it to be a very playful activity. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old! Emma loved to play with her friends and one day, Emma surprised them all when she wore a special bathrobe. + +The bathrobe was so colorful that it caught the eyes of all her friends. They all thought it was wonderful! Emma was so pleased and she smiled. + +Emma’s mom was very thoughtful. She knew Emma wanted to show off her new bathrobe, so she gathered all their friends and asked them to meet at the park. There, Emma proudly displayed her new bathrobe to everyone. + +Everyone was amazed. They said it was one of the most beautiful bathrobes they had ever seen! Emma was so happy and she decided to keep wearing it every day. + +The End. +Once there was a little girl. She was very nervous about going to her grandma's house for the first time. She had heard lots of stories about how big and scary and strange grandma's house was. + +When she got there, she saw a big stove in the kitchen. It was the scariest thing she had ever seen! The girl was so nervous that she couldn't move. + +But then grandma told her that the stove was there to help make yummy food. She said it would fit right into the kitchen without making too much noise. The little girl was still nervous, but a bit less scared. + +So, together with her grandma, the little girl touched the stove. She saw that it wasn't so bad after all! The stove was warm and her grandma showed her how it worked. + +The little girl felt a lot better now that she knew the stove wouldn't hurt her. She realised that grandma's house was really alright. She had nothing to be nervous about after all! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. Sally was hungry, so she wanted to find a snack. She went to the kitchen, and there was a cookie on the table. It smelled nice, but it did not look very good. It was all crumbly and a bit mushy. + +Sally was not sure if she wanted to eat the cookie, but she was very hungry. She decided to take a small bite. It was disgusting! The cookie tasted sour and salty, and Sally did not like it at all. + +Sally was about to throw the cookie away, when she remembered her Mum's words. "Always mind your manners," Mum had said. So Sally decided to put the cookie back on the table. She was very glad that she had minded what her Mum said, even though the cookie was disgusting! +One day, a little girl went to the park. She looked around and saw a beautiful view. The sky was so blue and the grass was so green. She was feeling very lonely and wanted someone to play with. + +Suddenly she heard a sound and looked over to see a dog. It was a big and friendly dog. The little girl and the dog started to play together. They ran around and laughed. + +Soon, the little girl started to get tired. She yawned and fell asleep under a big tree. The dog stayed by her side and watched over her. + +The little girl woke up feeling refreshed. She looked around and smiled. She had had a great time and was no longer lonely. +Once there was a little girl called Mae. She was three-years-old and she lived in a very big house. + +One day, Mae went into the backyard. It was very big and the grass was green. She made a quick sign with her hands. It was a very calm sign and the wind started to blow. + +Mae saw some birds and they were flying in the sky. She liked watching them and they looked so happy. + +Mae decided to sit in the middle of the backyard and she felt so calm. She smiled to herself and looked at the sun. + +After a few minutes, Mae got up and went back inside her house. The backyard was still so calm and she felt so happy. She will never forget that special moment in the backyard. +One day, there was an ostrich in the garden. It was so big and so strong! It liked to spend time in the garden, looking for new things. + +The ostrich was very tidy. It liked to keep the ground nice and neat. It would move bits of leaves and the flowers around so everything was in the right place. + +The children in the neighbourhood really liked the ostrich. Whenever the ostrich was around, they would run up to it and spend time petting it. The children would stroke its feathers and give it treats to eat. + +The ostrich and the children would spend lots of time together. From morning until night they would play and have fun. Even when it got dark, they still liked to be together. + +The ostrich eventually had to leave, but the children still thought of it fondly. Whenever they saw an ostrich in the wild, they would smile and remember all of the happy times they had spent together. +Once upon a time there was a fat pig. Every day the pig would go to town to get his food. One day, while in town the pig noticed the sweet aroma of sugar. He wanted to eat it but he refused because he knew it was bad for him. He decided to keep walking and remind himself not to have any sugar. + +As he was walking he noticed a big box of candy. The candy was very colourful and smelled delicous. The pig debated with himself on whether he should try it. He eventually decided he should not eat it and refuse it. He was so strong and did not give in to the temptation! + +The pig kept on walking and eventually he came to a bakery. All sorts of tasty treats were in the window, including sugar filled cakes. The pig was very tempted but he knew he had to refuse it. He was so happy with himself and kept walking. + +The pig eventually walked his way back home, with no sugar in sight. He was so proud of himself for being strong and refusing the sugar. He went to bed that night with a happy, fat smile on his face. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to take a trip, but she didn't have much money. Luckily, the wind blew strongly one day and Lucy decided to take advantage of it. + +She found some cheap pieces of cloth in her house, and she made a giant kite! She took it outside and ran with it, holding the string and feeling the wind. She ran as fast as she could, and the kite flew up and away in the sky. + +Lucy couldn't believe it, as she was taking a trip with the wind! She laughed with delight as the kite flew around and around in the sky. + +When she was ready, Lucy pulled the string and the kite came back down to the ground. She thanked the wind for taking her on a wonderful trip and went inside with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a chubby dog named Fluffy. Fluffy had a special secret mission. He was spreading joy to everyone he knew. + +Fluffy started everyday by going to the elevator in his building. When someone stepped into the elevator, he would bark and spread happiness. Everyone smiled and wanted to pet him. + +One day, an old man stepped onto the elevator and said, “Oh! What a cute chubby doggie! Let me give him a hug!†So the old man and Fluffy hugged. The old man looked so happy. + +Fluffy continued to spread joy by barking and giving hugs to everyone he met. People were always so happy when they saw Fluffy. And that made Fluffy very happy too! +Once upon a time, there was a small bird with wings. The bird wanted to fly high in the sky. But, its wings were too small and weak. It had worked hard trying to rise up but it hadn't been able to make it. + +One day, the bird tried again. This time, the bird worked even harder. Its wings flapped and flapped and its body lifted up. Higher and higher it rose until it was floating above the trees. + +The bird felt so happy and was so proud of itself! With one more flap of its wings, the bird soared up into the clouds. It flew over fields and forests, and its wings felt strong and hard. + +Finally, the bird flew up high so it could see everything from above. It had dreamed of this moment for so long and finally, it had made it! + +The bird was so happy that it sang a happy song. And ever since then, it soared higher and higher into the sky. +Once upon a time there was a very enthusiastic fox. His name was Max and he lived in a very safe and cozy den in the woods. Max was always looking for something fun and exciting to do, so one day he decided to start a journey! + +Following a long winding path, Max soon found himself in a colorful meadow full of beautiful flowers. He explored the meadow as he jumped from one flower to the next. He was so full of energy and enthusiasm! + +Soon, Max stumbled upon a group of animals gathered around a pond. They were happily swimming and playing around the pond. Max was a bit shy, so he stayed back but he was excited to meet new friends. + +The animals were so friendly and curious, they came over to Max and introduced themselves. Max felt so safe and happy with all his newfound friends. He had so much fun chatting, playing and swimming in the pond until the sun set. + +Max returned back to his safe den with so many fun memories and a newfound appreciation for the beautiful meadow. He was so excited to start exploring the woods again and to make more new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy van. It was very funny to watch it drive down the street. One day, everyone in the town was surprised when the van started to drive up and down the hills. It wasn't the smartest way to drive, but it worked. + +The van ended up driving right over a big puddle. Everyone was amazed to see it splash the water all over. Some of the people laughed and cheered. + +The clumsy van kept going until it reached a special surprise. A big chocolate cake was waiting outside of an old house. Everyone was happy and started eating the cake. + +The van driver was so impressed that they decided to give the cake to the little kids around the town. The kids were so happy and kept saying "Thank you!" to the van. + +Eventually, the van drove away and everyone said goodbye. The day ended with a lot of yummy cake and lots of happy smiling faces. +Once there was a generous fish called Sam. Sam was so generous that he shared his tank with other animals. Each morning, Sam's owner would be very generous and feed all the animals in the tank. + +Sam loved to eat all kinds of food, from yummy insects to crunchy vegetables. His favourite thing to eat were the vegetables. Every day, he would wait eagerly for the vegetables, and gobble them up as soon as they were put in the tank. + +One day, his owner gave him something special. It was a big, juicy worm! Sam was so excited that he ate it up in one bite. He loved it so much that he asked his owner for more of them. + +His owner was so pleased with Sam's enthusiasm that he was generous enough to buy more worms for him. From then on, Sam was the happiest fish in the tank! +Once upon a time there was a large picture. In the picture were two people and a cat. The two people were very happy. Every day the two people would serve the cat food and give it lots of love. + +Every day the cat grew bigger and bigger. It became so large that it couldn't fit in the picture anymore. So the two people took the cat outside to play. + +The cat and the two people had lots of fun together. They would run and play with the cat in the sunshine. One time they even had a picnic! + +Eventually the day came to an end and the two people had to go back inside. But they knew that they would have lots of time together in the future. The two people, the cat, and the large picture were all one big happy family. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog named Max. Everyday Max would help his owner clean around the house. He would carry things, sweep the floor and dust shelves. His owner would always thank him and pat him on the back. + +One day Max went on an extra fun adventure. He found a print shop and got to sniff all the paper and pens. Then the printer started and Max saw lots of colored paper printing out. He wanted to help get it all clean so he licked every paper making them nice and neat. His owner laughed when he saw what Max had done and gave him a treat for being so loyal. + +Max kept cleaning and having adventures every day. He and his owner were always there to help each other out. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful baby girl. She was an adorable bundle of joy. Everywhere she went, people smiled. + +One day, the baby girl got very sick. Her mom and dad were very worried and called the nurse to come and help. The nurse arrived and quickly set to work. She took the baby girl's temperature and gave her lots of cuddles. + +The nurse urged the parents to take very good care of their baby girl so she could get better soon. The nurse left lots of helpful advice and was even kind enough to leave some extra medicine for the baby girl. + +The baby girl's parents followed the nurse's advice and soon their little one was feeling much better. Everyone was so happy, and the parents thanked the nurse for all her help. + +The baby girl kept getting better and better, and soon she was back to her old, adorable self. Everyone cheered and the nurse smiled, happy to have helped the baby girl. +Once there was a clever little boy called Joe. He had a long nose and loved playing outside. + +One day, Joe was walking in the woods when he saw a rabbit. The rabbit was looking at him and whispering something. Joe got closer and closer and he managed to hear what the rabbit was saying. + +"Hello Joe, I need your help. I'm stuck in between some branches. Can you help me?" + +Joe was so clever that he knew exactly what to do. He carefully moved the branches and the rabbit quickly hopped out. + +The rabbit gave Joe a big hug and then whispered something in his ear. + +"Thank you Joe, you're so clever!" + +Then the rabbit hopped away and Joe went back home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sammy. She was a very special girl and she loved to run. Everywhere she went she ran like the wind. + +One day Sammy saw a trumpet laying in the grass. It was a very special trumpet because it was shiny and yellow. She picked it up and tried to play it. + +The sound coming out of the trumpet was amazing! Sammy was so excited and started running around with the trumpet in her hands. Everywhere she went people would stop and turn their heads to listen to the wonderful music. + +The music Sammy made was so amazing that it made even the birds in the sky sing with joy. She ran and ran and made beautiful music wherever she went. + +But then one day the trumpet went quiet. Sammy was sad, but she was also very happy and proud of the amazing music she had made. She will never forget the wonderful times she had with her trumpet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy, but she was feeling pretty bored. She wanted to do something fun! + +Suddenly, the little girl had an idea. She would throw a tea party! She ran to the kitchen to get all of the things for the party. She grabbed cups, plates, and tea. + +The little girl made a pot of tea and poured it all into the cups. The tea was pale and it smelled really yummy. The little girl brought all of the cups to the dining room table. + +When her friends showed up, the little girl was so excited. She served them all tea and the party began. Everyone was having a great time. + +Before long, the party was coming to an end. The little girl thanked all of her friends and they all said goodbye. The little girl had so much fun that she didn't even realize how quickly the time had gone by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. She loved to play outdoors and was always on the lookout for fun things to do. + +One day, Mandy was looking around when she noticed an old boot. She picked it up and studied it closely. She thought it must have belonged to someone very special. + +Mandy decided to take the boot outside and see if she could balance it on her head. She was really good at balancing things, so she wasn't worried. + +The boot stayed on her head for a long time. After a while, it started to get a bit heavy. But Mandy kept on balancing it, until the boot was nice and dry. + +When the boot was dry, Mandy said goodbye to it and thanked it for the fun she had. Then she placed it back in its spot and went on to explore some more. +One day, Jimmy was out in the park with his friends. They were all having lots of fun and they wanted something to snack on. Suddenly, Jimmy found a big, yummy cake. It was so tasty! He quickly ran up to it and pushed it with his hands. His friends were so excited and crowded around the cake. Suddenly, someone knocked it over and it landed in a puddle. The cake was now wet and there were no more yummy snacks to enjoy. Everyone was sad but Jimmy just shrugged and ran off to find something else to do. +Once there was a mommy, a daddy and a player. She was very competitive and loved to play games. Every day, she would put her toy mail truck into her toy mailbox and pretend to send it away. + +One day, when she was playing with her mail truck, she noticed something else in the mailbox. It was a note sent from a friend! The player was so excited and opened it up. Inside there was a game challenge. + +The player was so excited to play! She and her friend spent the day playing games, competing to see who could win the most. The player was a very good player and very competitive. + +At the end of the day, her mommy and daddy said they were so proud of her. They said they had never seen a player as competitive as her. She was so happy and ran off to play with her mail truck again. She was sure to mail her own challenge the next day. +Once there was a perfect girl named Lala. One day, Lala decided to invite her friends to a picnic in the park. She wanted to make them a special snack so she found some butter. + +Lala mixed the butter with some bread to make delicious butter sandwiches. She then put them in a basket and headed to the park. + +When she arrived, her friends were already there waiting for her. They all said the sandwiches were perfect. + +They spent the day in the park laughing, playing and eating the butter sandwiches. It was a perfect day! +Johnny and Julie were best friends. They liked to go outside and play together. One day they were playing in the garden when Johnny saw a little flood in the nearby pond. He waved his hand at it and watched as it moved closer and closer. + +Julie thought it was fun too, so she waved her hand too. The little flood kept on coming closer until it reached their feet! Johnny laughed and splashed around in the shallow water. + +Julie wanted to join in, so she jumped into the little flood. Johnny was scared, but he followed her in. Soon they were both splashing around in the shallow water, laughing and having fun. + +When the little flood had come and gone, Johnny and Julie went back to their game in the garden. They both remembered the fun they had splashing around in the little flood, and they waved goodbye to it as it disappeared. +Once there was a girl named Sally. Sally was only three years old, but she already had a spade. She liked playing in the garden and digging with her spade. + +One day, her mom came out to the garden. She brought Sally a special surprise; a very spoiled strawberry! It was the biggest, reddest and sweetest strawberry that Sally had ever seen. + +Sally was so excited. She knew she had to use her spade to pick it up. She tried and tried but she couldn't understand. She just couldn't understand how to pick up the strawberry with her spade. + +All of a sudden, she had an idea. She started to push down on the spade as she moved it around the strawberry. She kept pushing and eventually the strawberry came up! + +Sally was so happy. She couldn't believe it worked. Now she could have her special strawberry! She jumped for joy and gave her mom a big hug. She had learned a new thing with her spade! +Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a big palace. The palace was very beautiful, with clear streams and quiet gardens. Everywhere the princess went she saw something new. One day, she decided to explore the palace. + +She walked through the palace with a smile on her face. Everywhere she looked she saw something new and wonderful. Suddenly she heard something behind her. When she turned around, she saw a funny little animal. It was jumping and laughing. + +The princess laughed too. She liked the funny animal and its happy sounds. She thought it was the most wonderful thing in the palace. She followed the animal around, laughing and smiling wherever it went. + +The princess had so much fun playing with the animal in the palace. They laughed and smiled the whole day. Even when the sun went down, it was still clear and the princess and animal were still laughing together. + +At the end of the day, the princess hugged the funny animal before she went back to her room. She was smiling, happy that she found such a wonderful friend. She promised to come back the next day and they both laughed again. +Once upon a time, there was an empty ocean. It was so big and wide, stretching out all across the world. All around, there were creatures of all sorts and colors, swimming, jumping and playing. + +One day, an old turtle named Tom decided that he wanted to visit the ocean. So, he grabbed his things and started to walk. After walking and walking, he finally arrived at the empty ocean. + +He slowly stepped in and found a very special spot to lay. He closed his eyes and let the warmth of the sun wash over him, making him feel very happy and relaxed. + +Tom continued to lay in the warm sun all day. He thought about all the creatures in the ocean and smiled. Before long, the sun began to set and Tom knew it was time to go home. + +He got up and took one last look at the empty ocean, then said goodbye and began his journey home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane who lived in a big house. Jane always wanted to go on an adventure so she asked her mom and dad if she could go exploring. They said yes, so Jane put on her most comfortable shoes and went out. + +Jane walked along the sidewalk until she came to a leather shop. She had never seen so many interesting things! There were jackets, bags and even shoes! Jane was so excited and tried them all on. + +Jane was about to leave when she saw a pair of comfortable leather boots. They were perfect and Jane knew she had to have them. She asked her mom and dad if she could have them and they said yes. + +Jane put on the boots and went on an adventure! She jumped over puddles, climbed trees and ran around the park. She felt so special in her new boots! Everywhere she went she got lots of compliments. + +By the time the day was over, Jane was tired but happy. She said goodbye to her adventure and went home in her comfortable leather boots. Jane was so happy to have them to wear on all of her future adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Daisy. Daisy was very smart and she loved to imagine different things. One day her mom asked her to help do some math. Daisy was so excited! + +So Daisy started adding up some numbers, and every answer she got was really honest. Her mom was really proud of her. + +Daisy kept going, and soon she was imagining lots of different numbers and scenes. She could almost see them in her mind's eye. + +Finally, Daisy had done all of the math. Her mom said she was so smart and honest. Daisy was very proud of herself for helping out. + +That's how Daisy learnt that math can be fun, and with some imagination, it can be a real adventure! +One day, it started to rain. It was raining hard, and all the water flooded the ground. All the little kids ran inside and put on their warm clothes. + +John was 3 years old and he really liked the rain. He wanted to keep playing outside, so he opened his coat and held it up in the air. The rain was so cold and wet, but John kept running and feeling the rain droplets. + +He opened his eyes and smiled. The rain was all around him, and the open sky was so beautiful. He lifted his arms up in the air and spun around, feeling the rain fall on his skin and clothes. John was so happy, and he ran and laughed and splashed in the rain. + +John enjoyed the rain until he was cold and wet. Then he ran back inside and took off his wet clothes. He changed into some warm and dry clothes, and enjoyed the view of the rain outside. It was so much fun! +Danny was a happy small boy. He was fit and liked to laugh. One day he looked up into the sky and saw an aeroplane. He was amazed at how big and fast the aeroplane was. + +He ran over to his Mum and Dad and said excitedly, "Look, there is an aeroplane!" + +His parents smiled at each other and his Dad said, "That's right! That's an aeroplane." + +Danny watched it fly up into the sky and asked, "Can we fly in an aeroplane too?" + +His parents laughed and his Mum said, "Yes, but only if we are all very fit!" They all laughed. + +Danny was excited. He couldn't wait to fly in an aeroplane. He said, "Let's go! Let's go fly in an aeroplane!" + +His parents smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go! We'll be ready soon." + +Danny was so happy. He knew he would have lots of fun when they went to fly in an aeroplane. +Once upon a time in a small village there was a very shy lion. He never wanted to leave his home and be around people but his friends always urged him to come out and play. One day he finally agreed but he was scared to roar. His friends tried to encourage him but he was too scared to do it. + +Eventually he decided to practice roaring at home. He stood up straight, embraced his courage, and let out the loudest roar. The sound was so powerful that the entire village could hear him! Everyone was amazed by his roar and wanted to be friends. + +The lion was so surprised and happy, he let out many loud roars. He was no longer scared to be around people. Everyone was patient and kind as he made new friends. They all appreciated his modesty and admired his courage. + +From that day on, the lion never hesitated to roar or trust people. He was thankful for his brave act and for all the new friends he had made. +It was a hot day outside, and Joe was getting sweaty. He wanted to cool down, and so he jumped in the pool. The warm water felt nice and Joe closed his eyes. Suddenly, from the sky, he heard a loud noise. Joe opened his eyes and saw a plane, flying low in the sky. It was a modest plane and had two wings and a tail. + +The plane flew all around Joe, and he could see it melting in the heat. Joe watched as the plane flew and melted away until all that was left was a puddle in the sky. Joe smiled and laughed, before jumping out of the pool and running inside to cool off even more. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl who loved to wander. She wore a pair of huge, comfy old pants that used to belong to her dad. She loved them because they were enormous! + +One day, the little girl decided to go wandering far from home. She kept walking and walking until she saw a big castle in the distance. She wanted to go explore it, but she was a bit scared. + +While the little girl hesitated, she noticed a friendly looking dog with a silver collar coming toward her. She smiled, and the dog smiled back. The dog ran ahead and the little girl followed close behind. As they got nearer to the castle, the little girl felt braver and braver. + +They climbed the big steps up to the castle and pushed the giant doors open. Inside, they saw a huge room filled with treasures! The little girl and the dog wandered around, exploring the room. They found a huge dragon’s treasure chest! Inside was a golden key! + +The girl and the dog left the castle, and the girl took the key home. She kept it safe, and even to this day, she still loves to wander! +Once there was a brave boy who liked to protect all his friends. One day he was outside playing when he saw a very dangerous snake. He wanted to protect his friends from the snake, so he quickly ran over to help. + +He used a big stick to try and keep the snake away. The snake was very scared and moved away quickly. Everyone was very thankful to the brave boy for protecting them. + +The brave boy learned that it is important to always stay safe and be careful around dangerous animals. He also learned the importance of protecting his friends. +Once upon a time there was a poor princess who lived in a castle. She was very sad because she didn't have any friends. One day, she heard a noise at her door, and she started to tremble. + +When she opened the door she saw a dragon! The dragon asked her to be his friend, and she was so happy that she hugged him. They became the best of friends and they played together every day. + +The poor princess was no longer sad, and she was happier than ever before. She loved her new friend, and they were always having fun together. + +Once in a while, the princess would still tremble with fear, but then she remembered that she was no longer alone and she was happy again. She and her dragon friend lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. Her name was Susie and she was very, very brave. + +One day, Susie decided to go on an adventure. She packed a bag and headed off into the woods. + +Soon, Susie discovered a very special surprise hidden in the ground. She dug it up and found an x-ray machine! She was very excited. + +But then she heard a noise nearby. It was a big bear! Susie was scared, but brave. Quickly, she decided to bury the x-ray machine so the bear couldn't see it. She put it back in the ground and ran away! + +She may never have seen the x-ray machine again - but at least Susie was brave! +Once upon a time there was a young beetle. He was a shy beetle and he often kept to himself. One day, he decided to rise up and explore. He made his way up a tall tree and looked around. He saw a beautiful butterfly floating in the sky. She flew down to him and said hello. The beetle felt so happy and brave. He thanked the butterfly for being so kind and said he wanted to fly too. The butterfly told him it takes courage and practice, but he could learn. The beetle was so excited and rose up into the sky. He flew around higher and higher until he was almost out of sight. When he came down, the beetle felt like he could do anything. He had learned to rise and fly, and he was a brave beetle! +Once upon a time there was a mole. He liked to act hard, but he was really just a sleepy little guy. One day he decided he wanted to see the world, so he packed his bag and set off. + +He travelled for days, going up hills and through woods, until he reached an exciting new town. Everywhere he went, the people he met acted surprised to see a mole. He waved goodbye to everyone and finally arrived at the edge of the seaside. + +The mole was so excited to see the ocean, but it was too big for him to climb in. He tried to act brave, but he was too scared. He looked around and noticed a tall cliff. There was a small gap in the cliff and he decided to try it. + +He was a bit nervous, but he fought through his fear and squeezed through it. On the other side, he found a beach and the biggest waves he had ever seen. He excitedly hopped in the water and enjoyed the feeling of the waves crashing against his head. + +However, it was too hard for him and he had to come back up the cliff. He was so proud of himself for facing his fear and conquering the big, hard waves. He smiled and went back home with a heart full of new adventures. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. Lucy had a Mommy and a Daddy and they were getting married. Lucy was very excited! On the day of the wedding, Lucy wore a beautiful dress. She thought how lucky she was to have a Mommy and aDaddy who loved each other so much. + +The ceremony began and everyone watched Mommy and Daddy exchange their vows. When they said 'I do' Lucy was so happy she wanted to shout 'hooray!' As the ceremony ended, Daddy and Mommy kissed and the crowd cheered. + +Lucy was so proud of them and thanked them for an amazing day. As they left the ceremony, Daddy and Mommy held hands and they looked very happy. Lucy thought to herself, marriage wasn't so scary anymore! +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. Her name was Lucy. She wanted to understand things better, so she went to talk to her mom. Mom told her about a pipe. The pipe was reliable and always did the same thing. + +Every day the pipe worked hard and sent lots of water all around. The water would go in one end and come out the other. The water was so clear that Lucy could see through it. + +Lucy kept asking her mom more and more questions about the pipe. She was so curious and wanted to understand how the pipe worked. Eventually her mom had to tell her that the pipe was a bit too complicated for her to understand, but that it never stopped working, so it was reliable. + +Lucy was sad that she couldn't understand how the pipe worked, but was very happy to know that it was reliable. She smiled and said, "I understand now, mom. The pipe is awesome!" +Once upon a time there was a famous tray. It was a special tray that could repeat what ever you said to it. Everyone wanted to see it so it went on a journey. + +The tray visited many places and spoke to lots of different people. Everywhere it went it said the same thing; "Hello! I am the famous repeat Tray!" Everyone was amazed by the tray and thought it was very clever. + +One day, on its journey, the tray came across a 3 year old child. The child smiled at the tray and said "hello". The tray smiled back and said "hello!" and then "Hello! I am the famous repeat Tray!" The child was so excited that the tray could repeat what ever it said. The child wanted to say more things to the tray, so they played a game together. The child would say something and the tray would repeat it. They played this game for a long time and the child was so happy. + +After the game had finished the tray moved on, but the memory of the game stayed with the child. Everywhere the tray went it said "Hello! I am the famous repeat Tray!" and the child would always smile. + +The end. +There was a seat near the park. It was very boring. Nobody ever seemed to sit there. One day, two little girls came and sat on it. They were having a great time. + +Suddenly, something big and scary flew down from the sky. It was a giant bird! It was trying to protect the girls. It flew over them and covered them with its wings. The girls were scared, but the bird kept them safe. + +The bird got tired after a while. It flew away and the girls kept playing. But from then on, they always sat on the boring seat near the park. They knew the bird was there to protect them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She was three years old and she had a wonderful imagination. + +One day, Sally decided to go on an adventure. She opened the garden gate and stepped into a beautiful field. Everywhere she looked, there were bright flowers of all colours. + +Sally spotted a big bee buzzing around the flowers. She thought it was leading her somewhere special. She followed the bee, careful not to get too close. + +The bee flew around a tree and disappeared. When Sally looked around the trunk of the tree, she saw a secret path. It led her to a magical pond. + +Sally gasped in wonder as she saw the sparkling water and all the creatures that lived there. She had never seen anything so beautiful in her life. + +Sally stayed there for a while before it was time to go home. She knew she had discovered an amazing secret. She would never forget the wonderful adventure that had led her there. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He seemed happy and he loved his people. But one day, something bad happened. The king started to act very differently; he wasn't nice and he did mean things. Everyone around him felt sad. + +Then one day, the people found something very disgusting. It was an old, smelly shoe. The king had hidden it in the palace! Everyone was so shocked and couldn't believe it. + +The king was sent away from the palace and the people were very happy. But nobody knew what happened to the king and nobody ever saw him again. It seemed like he just disappeared. + +The people were a little sad, but they knew that the king's mean behavior was wrong and they were glad to have their castle back. Everyone celebrated and could finally have peace again. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Grace. Grace loved to sing and her sweet voice filled the air. Everywhere Grace went, she sang her cheerful song. Her voice was so graceful, it seemed to make everyone happy. + +One day, Grace went to the park with her friends. The sun was shining and Grace started to sing. Her friends began to dance to the melody. It made Grace so happy as they all jumped and twirled. + +Suddenly, an old man passed by and saw Grace and her friends. He heard the song and realized how much love and joy it brought. He smiled, closed his eyes and started to sing along with them. The old man's voice was so full of love and beautiful to listen to. + +The sun was setting and Grace and her friends said goodbye to the old man. As they were leaving, the old man thanked Grace for sharing her gift of song with him. He said that her voice was so graceful and will live on forever in his heart. + +And ever since then, whenever Grace sings, she knows that somewhere in the world the old man is listening and loves her for it. +Sam was a 3 year old with big dreams. He dreamed of being brave and strong, just like a bull. But he felt frustrated. He wanted to do all the things he saw people do, but he was too little. + +One day, he tried to jump like the other kids, but he only managed to fall. He was embarrassed and so embarrassed that he just wanted to run away. But then he remembered something his mom said to him. + +She said that when he felt frustrated, he could dream. So Sam closed his eyes and imagined he was a brave bull. He used all his might and jumped high in the +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking through the forest. As she walked, she began to imagine the adventures she could have. She imagined flying like a bird and swimming like a fish. + +Suddenly, she came across a big, colourful lizard in her path! It was quite a surprise! She was scared at first, but then she noticed that the lizard seemed quite friendly. + +The little girl wanted to play with the lizard. But it was a bit difficult. The lizard was too fast for her to catch! But she didn't give up. After a lot of trying, she finally managed to grab the lizard. They played together until it was time to go home. + +The little girl still thinks of that day in the forest from time to time. She will never forget her special friend, the lizard. +Once there was a little girl named April. She loved to mix things. Today she decided to mix something special. April took out the bowl, spoon, and the ingredients. She carefully poured in the flour, sugar, and butter. April mixed it all together until it was just right. Next, she carefully cracked two eggs into the bowl and mixed them in too. + +April wanted to make something special, so she looked around and found a dove. She carefully picked it up and put it in the bowl. April used the spoon to mix it all together until the dove pieces were all mixed in. + +April put the mixture in the oven and waited. Soon, a delicious smell filled the room. April carefully took out the pan and smiled. She had made something special. April had made cake! +Once upon a time, there was a furry bookcase. It was made of wood, but it was so fluffy that it felt like a friendly hug when you touched it. + +One day, a small girl came over to the bookcase with her family. She was only three years old and she was so happy to be there. + +The family started to load the bookcase with books. They put them in the different cubbies and on the shelves. The little girl was amazed at how many books they could fit. She watched as they filled the bookcase to the top with books. + +Once the bookcase was full, the girl and her family sat down and read a story together. She had so much fun looking at all the books with her family. + +The furry bookcase was so special to the little girl that she wanted to visit it every day. She could feel the warm fuzziness of the bookcase when she hugged it, and she knew that it would always welcome her with open arms. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah had a very special memory box. Every time she was happy, she would put something in the box to remember the moment forever. + +One day, Sarah found something very special in the box. It was a white feather! Sarah was so excited, she had never seen anything so beautiful before! She held it in her hands and touched it softly. + +The white feather reminded Sarah of something she had seen before. She remembered a magical bird flying through the sky. It had beautiful white wings that sparkled in the sun. She remembered how wonderful it felt to see such a special creature. + +Sarah never forgot the feeling of touching the white feather and the beautiful bird she saw that day. Every time she looked at the feather, she was reminded of the brief moment of magic that she had experienced. +Once there was a family who were very miserable. They never had enough money to buy the things they needed. All they had was an old refrigerator that they had to keep opening and closing. + +One day, the Dad suddenly had an idea. He worked extra hours and when he finally had enough money, he went out to buy a brand new refrigerator. + +The little family were so excited when they saw the new appliance. Together, they enjoyed shopping for all the new things they wanted to put inside the refrigerator such as milk, eggs, apple and cheese. + +After they put everything in, they shut the refrigerator door. For the first time ever, they were happy and excited to have the things that they needed inside. They were all so content and not miserable anymore. +One day, the sun shone brightly as Suzy and her mommy walked to the cabin in the woods. Suzy had never been to the cabin before, but her mommy warned her, “Be careful, Suzy. You don’t want to wander off or get too close to the dead tree near the cabin.†+ +Suzy nodded and spent the day exploring her new surroundings. At one point, she saw a dead tree, just like her mommy had warned her about. She stopped and looked around. The dead tree was not moving at all, and Suzy felt safe. + +When it was time to leave, Suzy’s mommy warned her one last time. “Remember, Suzy, stay away from dead trees in the woods.†Suzy nodded again, happy that she had listened to her mommy. + +Then they said goodbye and left the cabin, both feeling relieved that they had a safe and fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable gorilla. He had a sharp pointy nose, and loved to swing from tree to tree in the jungle. He was always happy and bouncy. + +One day, while the gorilla was swinging, he saw a little girl. She saw the gorilla and smiled, holding out her hand. The gorilla went up to the girl and gently touched her hand. + +The girl and the gorilla became fast friends. They played in the jungle all day, and the girl even tried to swing just like the gorilla, even though she couldn't do it quite as sharp. + +At the end of the day, the girl and the gorilla hugged goodbye. They promised to play together again the next day, and the gorilla waved goodbye as the little girl walked away. +Max and Liz looked up at the sky and gasped in awe. They gazed in wonder at the countless stars glowing so brightly above them. Max felt a powerful energy come over him. + +Suddenly, the stars started to move. Liz held Max's hand tightly as the two watched in awe. The stars were shooting off in all directions in a dazzling display. + +Max felt a hunger rise in him. He longed to be up there among the stars and to feel their power. He closed his eyes, dreaming of being up in the night sky and gathering the power of the stars. + +Liz laughed in delight and Max opened his eyes to smile at her. Together they basked in the beauty of the night sky, no longer afraid. Max knew that one day he would have the power of the stars. +Once upon a time there was a delicate fox. He was swimming in a river when suddenly he felt something change. He looked around and saw that the water was starting to reverse and go back down the river! He began to worry and tried to swim against the current but it was too strong. + +The fox headed towards the river bank to see if he could get out before the current was too strong. As he was swimming closer to the bank the river started to reverse even quicker and it was starting to get faster. + +When the fox finally reached the bank he was so relieved. He looked back to see the river had stopped reversing and was going in the same direction it started. He thanked the mountains, trees and stars for helping him and went back into his den. + +The fox was happy to be safe and he was careful to not get too close to the river again. He was content with his delicate life. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl. Every day she would tie her shoes before leaving the house. She loved puzzles, and every day she would tie her shoes, she would also spend just a few minutes to put together a puzzle. One day, she was so excited, because she had gotten a special puzzle. It was the biggest puzzle she had ever seen! She knew that putting it together would take a long time, so she started right away. She would tie her shoes, then she would work on the puzzle. After days and days of hard work, the puzzle was finally finished. She was so proud of her work! She was happy that she had worked hard enough to tie her shoes and put together the puzzle. +Jamaica stretched. She was an elephant and was very fragile. She was getting ready for the day. She stretched her long trunk up in the air and then down, reaching for the ground. She moved her ears, making them flop up and down. Jamaica enjoyed stretching. + Next, Jamaica stepped into her pool and splashed around. She loved the feel of the cool water. When she was done, she stretched out in the sun to warm up. Jamaica smiled and enjoyed the sun's warmth. + Last, Jamaica reached her trunk out to the trees. She grabbed the leaves and pulled them close. Jamaica picked the fruit and ate it. She then stretched out on the ground and watched the clouds roll by. Jamaica smiled and relaxed, glad the day was over. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He had a lovely toy. The boy loved to play with the toy weapon. He would run with the toy and make loud noises. + +One day he got very hungry. He looked for something to eat. Suddenly he saw a box. He opened the box and found something to eat. It was yummy! He tasted it and it was so sweet. + +The boy was so happy! He smiled and ran around the house. He waved the toy weapon and shouted with joy. He was so happy and he wanted everyone to taste the lovely taste of the food. + +The boy shared the food with his family and friends. Everyone was very happy and they tasted the delicious yummy food. They hugged the boy and thanked him for sharing. He was so proud that he had shared something lovely with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly poison. It made everything around it smell strange. One day, a brave boy came and touched the poison. He wanted to see what would happen. The brave boy felt a funny feeling in his fingers. He quickly took his hand away. It was too dangerous to touch. The brave boy took a step back and watched the poison. He had been brave enough to touch it. He would never do that again. + +The next day, the brave boy told everyone what he had done. He wanted them to know it was not safe to touch something smelly like the poison. They all said to him that it was very brave but also very dangerous. From then on, everyone remembered the brave boy and was careful not to touch things that might be poisonous and smelly. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Annika. She was 3 years old and very happy. Every morning, her mom and dad would provide her with breakfast, and her favorite was sausage! + +Annika loved eating the big, heavy sausages in the morning and eating them was always a treat. She would eat lots of sausages and feel very full afterwards. Sometimes her dad would even give her extra sausages, if he had extra. + +Annika was always so thankful for her breakfast. She would give lots of hugs and kisses to her mom and dad, who were pleased to provide delicious food for their little daughter. Annika was always so happy with her breakfast! +Once upon a time there was a charming little boy. He loved to play outside and have adventures. His best friend was a puppy who he just adored. + +One day, the two friends had a fight. The little boy was angry at his puppy for chewing up his toy. He yelled and shouted at him, which made the puppy scared. + +The little boy's mom saw what was happening and came over to them. She helped the little boy to see that it was wrong to shout and be mean. She explained that it's more important to value all living things, even if they make mistakes. + +The little boy was sad and apologised to his puppy. He gave him a big hug, and his puppy melted his heart with big puppy eyes. The little boy knew that he had to use gentle words and be patient with his furry friend. + +They hugged for a long time, and were the best of friends again! +Once upon a time, there was a slow turtle. His name was Mark and he was always in a rush. He was always walking so quickly, that he never stopped to notice the little things around him. + +One day, Mark was walking across the field, when he spotted a bowl of pasta. He picked it up and began to eat it slowly. He savored every bite as he slowly made his way across the field. + +Mark didn't notice the fox that was silently following him. The fox had been watching Mark eat and was soon very hungry for his own meal. As soon as Mark got to the end of the field, the fox quickly pounced on him. + +But it was too late! By the time the fox had his chance, Mark had already finished his pasta and slowly made his way away. The fox was so upset. + +Mark smiled, happy that the fox didn't get a chance to eat the delicious pasta he had found in the field. From that day on, Mark was always sure to take his time, savoring every bite and being thankful for the thing he'd been able to enjoy. +Jack and Max were two old friends. They were playing together in Jack's garden. Jack had a big old bucket of tasty strawberries. He let Max have some, and Max enjoyed them very much. Max said they were the most delicious strawberries he'd ever had. Jack was happy to hear that. + +After a while, the boys grew tired and decided to take a little break. Max lay down in the sun while Jack sat on the grass next to him. Max said he felt very content and enjoyed the sunshine. He said it was the most enjoyable moment of his life. + +The boys rested in the sun for a while. When they had had enough, Jack brought out some sliced apples and gave each of them a piece. They were old apples, but they were still very tasty. They chewed slowly and enjoyed every bite. They felt very satisfied when they finished. + +Jack and Max had enjoyed their time together, and they both left with big smiles. They agreed that they would do it again soon. +There was a pig who was very tidy. She liked to keep her pen clean and neat. Every day she would record the things she saw around her. She would write down what the sun looked like, how the flowers smelled, and how the bees buzzed. + +One day, the pig heard a noise in the distance. She stopped her writing and looked up. What she saw made her heart leap with joy! A big, wet pig was running up to her. The pig was very happy and they played together in the sun. + +After playing, the pig recorded the special moment she shared with her new friend. She wrote about how the other pig was friendly and never seemed to tire. She wrote about the amazing day and how it made her so happy. + +The pig was very pleased with her recording and she tucked it away in a special place. From then on, she would remember that day forever! +Max has a floor in his room. It is so shiny and clean! He loves to slide on it. Max is a very powerful boy, he can do lots of things. He can make his toys dance and stand on his head. Every day he has fun playing on the floor. + +Sometimes he likes to make the floor shake. It is very funny! Max has two pillows and he throws them across the room. The floor shakes more when his pillows land on it. He loves to have fun on his powerful floor. + +Max likes to do other things on his floor too. He can climb and crawl around and he likes to pretend he is a superhero. He can make up so many stories and games on his floor. Today, Max decided to have a picnic with his toys on the floor. They had lots of yummy food and fun! + +Max is so happy to have his own floor. It is so powerful that he can do lots of fun things on it. He loves having so many adventures on his special floor every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Suzy. She was a very fast runner. + +One day, Suzy was playing with her friends in the park and they decided to have a race. Suzy was so fast! + +After the race, Suzy needed to go home and she saw an exit. She was so pleased! She ran over to the exit, because it was the quickest way home. + +When Suzy got home, she told her mum all about her day. She told her all about the exit, and said it was the best way home. + +Mum was so proud, she said, "I recommend you always use that exit when you go home!" Suzy agreed to always use the exit, so she could get home fast. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was very shy, so she liked to explore the valley near her house by herself. + +As she explored, she watched the birds flying above and the animals running around. She was mesmerized by their movements and decided to relax and watch them. + +The day went by quickly and soon Emily was tired. She lay down in the tall grass and closed her eyes. + +She heard the animals running and squeaking, the birds chirping, and the leaves rustling in the wind. It was a beautiful, peaceful sound, and it helped her relax. + +Soon, Emily drifted off to sleep, dreaming about the peaceful valley filled with friendly animals. +Once there was a little girl named May. She loved playing with her dish. Every day, May would take her dish outside to play with it. She wanted to be able to stretch it, pull it and make it do tricks. + +One day, May wanted her dish to be flexible. She wanted to be able to change its shape easily. May tried using her hands to make the dish flexible, but it still wouldn't change shape. She tried using other things, but still nothing worked. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She found a big piece of string and wrapped it around the dish. Then she tied the string in a knot. When she finished, she could easily pull the dish into different shapes. May was so happy with her flexible dish! She could now play with it even longer than before. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He liked to eat special treats. One day his mommy made him the most impressive treat ever. It was a sweet and yummy muffin. The boy was so excited to eat it. He took a big bite and it was delicious. He ate the whole treat. It was the best treat he had ever had. When he finished eating he said thank you to his mommy for the treat. He really enjoyed it! +Once there was a little girl called Juliet. She was very excited and wanted to try something new. + +Her mum said they could make some jam. Juliet liked the sound of this. + +Her mum showed her how to pick the ripe berries and put them in the pot. + +Then Juliet helped her mum to raise the heat and stir the pot. Juliet had lots of fun! + +When she was stirring, Juliet got a bit of jam on her finger and it tasted yummy! + +Soon, they had made a little pot of jam. Juliet was so proud of what they had made. + +Mum and Juliet put a big spoonful of the jam on some toast and shared it together. + +Juliet was so happy and she couldn't wait to make it all again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl. Her name was Emma and she loved to swing on the swings at the park. She always had so much fun when she was swinging high in the air. + +One day, when Emma was at the park with her mommy, she noticed something special at the swings. There was a big surprise waiting for her! It was a silly surprise that made Emma giggle with joy. + +When Emma saw the surprise, she thanked her mommy and began to swing even higher! She loved the surprise and was so happy. Soon, she was swinging as high as the sky! + +The days seemed to fly by as Emma swung and laughed. Every time she went to the park she always looked forward to her surprise. What a silly surprise it was! + +The end. +Once there was a grumpy guitar player. He used to perform on the street corner every day. Everyone around him would smile and sing along to his music. + +One day, a 3 year old girl named Sarah walked up to him. She asked if she could perform the guitar too. The grumpy guitar player said yes and showed her how to strum the strings. Sarah was so excited! + +She practised and practised until she was able to play a beautiful song. Everyone was so happy. The grumpy guitar player was very surprised by Sarah's skill. + +He smiled and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Sarah would perform the guitar every day on the street corner with the grumpy guitar player. Everyone was filled with joy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Every day, Lucy would go to the park and play with her friends. One day, she saw a brilliant butterfly flutter by and decided she wanted to catch it. + +She grabbed a note and tied it to a stick. Then, she used the stick to try and capture the butterfly. Unfortunately, the butterfly flew away before she could catch it. + +But Lucy wasn't too sad that the butterfly had gotten away. Instead, she thought of a better idea. She wiggled the stick and the note flew high in the sky. Everyone in the park cheered as the note sailed away. + +Lucy was so proud of her idea and was so happy that everyone was clapping. Even though she hadn't caught the butterfly, she had still made something brilliant! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Suzy. She loved her village, which was very popular. It had good public places like parks, shops and a zoo. + +One day, Suzy wanted to go for a walk in the park, but it was a hot day and she was worried about getting too much sun. So her mommy let her take a big parasol with her. + +As Suzy walked in the park, she loved the shade the parasol provided. It was like a second shadow, always with her. + +Suzy felt so lucky to have her parasol and so popular, being with it all the time. She loved having her special shade to take with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant purple spinning top. It twirled around and around, so high it almost reached the sky. Everyone who saw it said it was the prettiest thing they had ever seen, and soon the whole town was talking about the spinning top. Children young and old wanted to give it a spin. Finally, a brave three year old stepped up, grabbed the top and gave it a whirl. Instantly, the top started to go faster and faster, spinning around and around in a dizzying blur of purple. The little three year old smiled, for he had spun the most amazing spinning top ever. Everyone cheered for him, and the little top whirled and twirled its way into the stars. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Every day after school he would play in the park. But one day it wasn't fun because a fence was blocking one of the exits. Tom didn't know how to fix it. + +So Tom went to find his grandpa who was very clever. Grandpa looked at the fence and knew what to do. He used his toolbox to fix it. First he took out some nails, then he put some wood in place. Finally he put the nails in and the fence was fixed. + +Tom was so happy that he could now use the exit. He thanked his grandpa but Grandpa told him he had been lucky. The fence had been broken for a long time but now it was safe to use. Tom was so proud that he had fixed the fence. + +The end. +Mia was excited, today was a special day! Today was the day that she was going to improve her journal. She began by getting everything she needed, the crayons, markers and the scissors. + +Mia started by drawing a lovely picture. It was a warm sunny day, and so she drew a big bright sun with flowers and trees. She giggled when she had finished and she was very pleased. + +Once she had finished the drawing, she cut out lots of pieces of paper in different shapes and colors. She stuck them all around her picture to make it even more special. Mia really liked what she had done and she was very proud. + +Finally Mia put it all together in her journal. She closed it and hugged it tight, so happy with her work. + +Today was a very special day for Mia, she had worked hard and improved her journal. +One morning, a small baby was crawling on the floor. His parents were very proud of him! He crawled all around the house, exploring everything. He was surprised by how attractive the house was. + +He crawled out of the living room and into the kitchen. He noticed the sun shining through the window. He crawled closer to get a better look. As he crawled, he heard a noise. It sounded like a bird singing. He continued to crawl until he reached the window. + +As he looked out, he saw the bird sitting in a tree. It was so beautiful and he was so happy. He watched the bird for a little while, enjoying the morning. As he crawled away from the window, he felt proud of himself for exploring the house. +Once there was a little girl called Poppy. She was very worried because she couldn't find her favourite toy. She looked everywhere, but it wasn't anywhere. She felt so sad that she closed her eyes and spun around and around. Suddenly, she heard her toy calling her name! Poppy smiled and opened her eyes, and there it was! Her favourite toy was right by her side. + +She was so happy that she spun around and around in a big circle, then she ran and hugged her toy. It was so nice to have her toy back again. Poppy felt safe and happy and she never forgot to be careful to not lose it again. The end. +One day, Tommy and his mom were walking in the park. While they were walking, they saw a dog. The dog was barking and didn't behave nicely. Tommy's mom said, "Uh oh, this dog is behaving bad!" + +Tommy was scared. He bent down and touched the dog very gently. To Tommy's surprise, the dog licked his hand and stopped barking. Then the dog started running around, chasing after the leaves in the park. + +Tommy's mom said, "See, when you behave nicely, the dog will behave nicely too." + +So from then on, when Tommy saw a dog, he said hello and pet it gently. The dogs all liked Tommy and behaved nicely around him. +Once there was a small girl who loved to rock. Every day she would sit in her rocking chair and rock back and forth, back and forth. She would rock so fast that she felt like she was flying! She kept on rocking for one whole year. Every day she would rock in the morning, afternoon, and night. + +But then one cold winter morning, the rocking chair broke. It had been rocked so much after all! The small girl was sad, but then an idea came to her. She would make a new rocking chair! + +She gathered up some wooden pieces and started to saw, sand, and glue them together. After many days and nights of hard work, the small girl had made a new and even prettier rocking chair! + +In the spring, she tried out the new chair and it worked even better than the old one. So for many years after that, the small girl rocked happily in her rocking chair, thinking of all the fun she had rock-rock-rocking! +Jane was very excited. She was going to the zoo today! Jane wanted to see all the animals and she couldn't wait. + +As Jane and her mom arrived at the zoo, they saw a lion and Jane bowed. The lion was very big and looked bad. Jane's mom told her to be careful, and Jane nodded. + +Then Jane and her mom saw a monkey and Jane bowed again. The monkey was naughty and made bad noises. Jane was scared of the monkey so her mom said it was time to go home. + +On their way home, Jane couldn't stop thinking about the zoo. She had had so much fun and she wanted to go back soon! +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and loved playing pretend. One day, Joe decided he wanted to be a doctor. He grabbed his stuffed bear, put on a white coat and pretended he was a doctor. + +He started to make a plan for a special operation he was going to do on his bear. He gathered all the supplies he needed, but he was feeling a little bit tired. So he took a nap. + +When he woke up, he had a great idea. He decided he was going to guess what was going to happen during his pretend operation! He was so excited to do some guessing! + +So he got started. He made a few guesses about what the pretend operation would be like. He knew he was taking a chance but he had fun making the guesses. + +In the end, the operation went well! Joe was a bit tired from all the guesswork, but he was happy with the results. He felt like a real doctor. +Once there was a small boy named John. He had a flute that he would keep in his pocket always. One day he took it out and blew it with all his might! Even though John was only 3 years old, he could make beautiful music. All of the animals and birds in the forest stopped what they were doing and listened to him. Even the trees seemed to sway with the rhythm of the music! + +John kept playing the flute for hours, but the sun was slowly setting and it was getting darker outside. He put the flute back in his pocket and walked back home. Everyday he would keep his flute safe in his pocket and practice his music. He became a very good musician and soon everyone wanted to hear him play! + +John is now a big musician but he still likes to keep his small flute with him all the time. He will never forget all the fun he had playing it when he was only 3 years old. +Once upon a time, there was a wide bowl. Inside the bowl was a mix of ingredients. They were all different shapes and sizes, but they all had the same weight. + +The little boy wanted to mix them together to make something special. So he got a spoon, and he started to mix the ingredients. He mixed them all around and around, slowly at first then faster and faster. + +Soon, something magical started to happen. The ingredients started to change shape and colour. They smelt really nice, and tasted even better. The little boy smiled from ear to ear. + +He had made something special - a cake! He served it up to his family and everyone loved it. They even asked him to make it again the next day. + +The little boy was so proud of his mix. He had made something special just by using a spoon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Suzy. She had lots of fun playing in her yard, spinning around and around. She loved to spin so much that she spun faster and faster until she suddenly felt dizzy and fell to the ground. + +Just then, a policeman came and saw that Suzy was hurt. He was very compassionate and didn't want her to be sad. He gave Suzy a big hug and told her it was okay if she was feeling dizzy. + +The policeman told Suzy she had to be careful and not spin too much. He said he would check in on her to make sure she was safe. Suzy thanked him for being so nice and promised to be more careful. + +The policeman left, and Suzy had a smile on her face. She was so thankful for the compassionate policeman who had made her feel better. From that day on, Suzy always remembered to be careful and not spin too much. +One day, two friends went out to play. But the day was not like the usual days - it was very quiet. The air was hard and still, without even the birds making a chirp. + +The friends felt a bit scared, so they held hands and decided to pass the time together. They played games like tag and catch, but it was still so quiet. + +Suddenly, a loud noise broke the silence. It was the sound of their laughter - so loud it echoed around. It made a bright spark in the hard day, until their laughter passed and the quiet came back again. + +The friends were happy, so they hugged and waved goodbye. And even though the day was still quiet and hard, they knew they had made it a bit more fun! +Once there was a little girl named Sam. She wanted an airplane so badly. + +One day, her parents said they would raise Sam's plane for her. Sam was so excited. + +Her parents took Sam to the store to buy the plane. When they got there, Sam was so surprised. It was the biggest plane she had ever seen! + +Sam was worried, because it was so big. But her parents assured her she could get the plane up in the air. + +With her parents' help, Sam learned how to raise the plane. After two weeks, Sam was a pro. + +She flew the plane up high in the sky, and she was so proud. Her parents were proud of her too! +Jean was three years old and loved books. Everywhere she went, she looked for books. She especially liked to go to the library. + +At the library, she could see big bookshelves filled with books of all shapes and sizes. She liked to look at the pictures in the books and sometimes her mom read stories to her. + +Every week, her mom would take her to the library to take out some books. She would choose carefully, because it was important to look after them. When Jean got the books home, she would put them on the bookshelf in her room. + +At the end of the week, when it was time to take the books back to the library, her mom would remind her. She knew it was important to be healthy and to share books with others. + +Jean was very proud of her bookshelf and she remembered to always share books with her friends. +One day a little boy was at the beach. He felt the sand beneath his feet and he looked out onto the amazing blue sea. The boy saw a little fish jumping out of the water, then diving back down with a splash. The boy laughed as he watched the fish. Then he saw something else. It was so white that it almost sparkled. The boy looked closer and saw it was a giant white bird flying low over the water. The bird flew around and around, with its wings splashing the water. The little boy was amazed. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen! He wanted to get closer to the bird so he started running into the sea. He wanted to play with the bird, even if he was only a little boy. But the bird flew away and soon it was out of sight. The little boy was sad but he still loved his day at the beach. And he never forgot how amazing the white bird was. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. She was always very happy and kind. + +One day, Emma decided to go for a walk with her friend Ben. The day was cold and the wind blew their hair around. + +Suddenly, a question popped into Emma's head. She turned to her friend and asked, "What would you like to do?". Ben thought for a moment and then said, "Let's go and spoil ourselves with some hot chocolate!". + +Emma and Ben quickly ran to the store and picked out some hot chocolate. It was so warm and delicious that they both decided to have another cup. + +After their hot chocolate, the two friends became so warm that they stopped feeling cold. They hugged goodbye and Emma thanked Ben for spoiling her. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was a gifted girl and tried hard to do everything right. + +One day, Jane helped her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to help her make pasta. First, her mom wiped the counter tops with a wet cloth to clean them. Jane watched as her mom expertly made the pasta. + +She helped measure out the ingredients and stirred the pasta around and around in the pot. Jane was so proud of herself for helping her mom. + +They finished making the pasta and it smelled amazing. Jane and her mom enjoyed a big bowl of delicious pasta for dinner. She was so proud of herself for helping and was excited about helping her mom again soon. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. Molly had a very special purse that she loved to show off to her friends. + +One day, she left her purse in the garden and she went inside to play. As the days went by, something strange started to happen. + +Molly looked out of her window and noticed that her purse had started to grow. It grew and grew until it was bigger than the garden. Molly couldn't believe her eyes! + +When Molly went outside to take a closer look, she saw that her purse was full of disgusting bugs. Molly screamed and ran away. + +But every day, Molly would look outside to see what had happened to her purse. Gradually, the bugs disappeared and the purse shrank back to its normal size. + +Molly was so happy that she decided never to leave her purse out in the garden again! +Once upon a time, there was a little black cat. She was very enthusiastic and always wanted to help out. + +One day, she noticed that the kitchen sink was dirty, so she decided to pour some water from her bowl into it. She turned the faucet on, but the water didn't come out. + +She looked around for a bucket, then found a big one that was already filled with water. She took the bucket and slowly and carefully poured it into the kitchen sink. + +Soon, the sink was filled with clean, clear water. The little cat was very happy and proud of her work. She promised herself to help out more often from now on. +Once upon a time there was a big, large jug. It was made of metal and shone brightly in the sunshine. The jug had been sitting there for a long time and no one had touched it. + +One day, a little girl decided to have a look inside the jug. She tried to open the lid, but it was locked shut. She tried again and again, until finally the lid opened. Inside the jug was a big spoon. + +The little girl picked up the spoon and started to stir around inside the jug. She could feel something inside the jug and soon, it started to bubble up. Suddenly, the jug filled with a lovely, sweet-smelling liquid. The little girl was so excited! + +She picked up the jug and hurried inside with her prize. She had made a beautiful jug of juice! She shared it with her family and they all had the best drink they'd ever tasted. It was wonderful. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +One day there was a fine style of dancing that everyone wanted to try. A young girl named Julia saw her friends entering the dance and decided to join them. She took a deep breath and entered the style of dancing. It was fun to move with all the other people in the room. She moved her arms and legs to the beat of the music and even copied the other dancers. + +Soon everyone was clapping and cheering. Julia felt proud of herself for learning the new style so quickly. She enjoyed it so much that she asked her teacher if she could practice every day. + +Her teacher smiled and said that she could. Julia smiled proudly and thanked her teacher for allowing her to enter this fine style of dancing. From then on, Julia continued to make herself better at dancing and soon she was dazzling the crowds with her amazing moves. +Once there was a huge bear who loved to hide. Every day he would hide in secret places and wait for someone to pass. But no one ever did! + +One day a little boy came along. He was only three years old. He looked around and saw the huge bear hiding in a bush. He laughed and smiled and ran over to him. + +The bear was so scared he ran away. He ran and he ran until he came to a big hole in the ground. It was perfect for hiding. So he hopped in and shut his eyes tight. + +The little boy saw the bear jump in the hole and ran over. He stuck his head in the hole and shouted "Come out, come out wherever you are!" But the bear stayed very still. + +The little boy looked around and saw a big bag with something inside, so he brought it to the hole and said, "Here is a big surprise for you, if you come out of the hole". The bear peeked out of the hole and saw the bag. He was so excited, he came out of the hole, grabbed the bag and ran away as fast as he could. + +The bear was so happy he had found a great place to hide. He thought to himself, "Next time, I will come back to this same spot". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very helpless. Everywhere she looked, she couldn't find anyone who could help her. So, she decided to kneel in a field and pray. + +As she was praying, she heard a voice coming from a nearby tree. The voice asked her what was wrong. The little girl said she was feeling helpless and didn't know where to go. + +The voice then told her that if she prayed hard enough and asked for help, then the angels would come to her rescue. At first, she was afraid, but then she closed her eyes and started to pray. + +As she prayed, she felt something magical start to happen. Suddenly, a bright light appeared, and an angel appeared and helped her. + +The angel gave her courage, strength and comfort, and the little girl never felt helpless again. She thanked the angel with a happy smile and returned home feeling safe and secure. +Once upon a time, there was an old tree in a field. It was a very ancient tree! There was a tall pole sticking out of the tree and on the top of the pole was a big rope. + +A little boy saw the rope and he wanted to play. He ran towards it and grabbed it with both his hands. Then, he started to swing on the rope. He swung back and forth and higher and higher. He was having so much fun! + +His friends saw him and they all wanted to swing too! So they all ran and grabbed the rope, and then they all started to swing together! They laughed and laughed as they flew through the air. + +At the end of the day, when it was time to go home, all the children were sad. But they all knew they would come back and swing on the rope again soon. +Once there was a helpful little girl who loved cookies. She would look in the kitchen every day, hoping to see some. One day, she saw that there was a fresh batch ready to eat! She was so happy, she ran over to them. + +But when she got close she saw that something was disturbing the cookies. It was a big, furry mouse! The little girl was nervous and scared. She didn't want the mouse to eat all the cookies. + +The little girl thought for a moment, then she remembered how helpful she always tried to be. She ran to her room and came back with a big box. She gently placed it over the cookies and the mouse. + +The little girl said goodbye to the mouse and opened the window, then she opened the box. When nothing moved, she knew the mouse was safe. Then she happily ate her cookies. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Sam. Bob wanted to bake something special for his birthday party, so he and Sam went to the store to buy ingredients for a cake. They were so excited about the cake that they even danced a little. + +When they got home, Bob and Sam began to bake the cake. Bob stirred the mix and Sam added the eggs. They were having fun together. + +When the cake was ready, Bob put it in the oven. While they waited, they flew a toy plane around the house. They made it dive and soar like a real airplane. It was crazy! + +Finally, it was time to take the cake out of the oven. Bob and Sam were so excited. They decorated the cake and shared it with everyone at the birthday party. It was delicious! Everyone had a great time. +Emily and Daisy were best friends. They loved to play games together and laughed a lot. + +One day, Emily found a beautiful jewel. Emily was so happy that she asked Daisy if she wanted to keep it. Daisy said yes and Emily gave her the jewel. + +Emily then gave Daisy a big kiss. Daisy was very happy and Emily smiled. + +The next day, Daisy was playing with the jewel, but it slipped out of her hand and broke. Daisy was very sad and hurt. Emily saw her and said, "It's okay, Daisy. You can have a kiss from me and it will make it better." + +Emily kissed Daisy and she smiled. She hugged Emily and said, "Thanks for making me feel better." They laughed and hugged again, and Emily gave Daisy a kiss on the cheek. + +The two friends were happy once again. The broken jewel didn't hurt anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abi. Abi was worried because she couldn't find her jam. She looked in her bedroom but it wasn't there. She looked in the kitchen but it wasn't there either. + +Abi started to feel very sad, until she remembered one last place where the jam could be. She walked outside her house and there, in the sun, was a jar of jam rising up high. + +Abi was so happy. She ran to the jar and opened it up. Sure enough, her jam was inside. She enjoyed a nice spread of jam on her toast and then she was no longer worried. Abi had found her jam! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They had lots of fun playing together every day. + +One day, Jack decided he wanted to go to the store. So, he asked Jill, "Will you come with me to the store?" + +Jill was very eager to go, but Jack said, "We have to hurry. We only have one minute!" + +So, they quickly ran off to the store. When they got there, Jack demanded to get a fine toy. Although they were running out of time, the store keeper happily gave him the toy. + +Jack and Jill were very happy to have the toy. They ran home and played together all afternoon. + +The end! +Once there was a purple shark swimming in the ocean. He was looking for someone to play with but all the other animals were too scared to come close. + +One day, a small fish swam up to him and said "hello". The purple shark was so happy to have a friend that they began to swim and play together. Every day they would splash and tumble through the waves. + +But one time, they would quarrel. The small fish wanted to go right, but the purple shark wanted to go left. So they swam around in circles and soon were arguing about which way to go. + +The other animals saw them and laughed - it was almost like a dance as the purple shark and small fish turned and twisted through the sea. They eventually agreed to go together in the same direction and splashed away, never quarreling again. +Once there was a boy who liked to play football. He always had his football in his hand and loved to kick it. One time, he kicked it so hard that it flew over a fence. He went to get it back, but the fence was too high to climb. He asked his dad to help him. + +His dad went to the fence and said it was too rough. He tried to climb it, but he kept slipping. The boy thought of a plan. He found a big stick and asked his dad to hold it. His dad did, and the boy grabbed the stick and pulled himself over the fence. + +Once he got on the other side, he found that it was a rough field. He could barely find the football because it was so dry. He kicked it away and quickly got back over the fence. + +He was happy to have his football back and never tried to kick it so hard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to have a best friend, but she was scared to trust that anyone would be her friend. But one day when she was walking, she saw an igloo. + +She peeked inside and saw a funny looking bear. He said his name was Bob and he asked if she'd be his friend. He looked really nice, but she was still afraid to trust. + +Bob said to her that if she wanted to prove that she trusted him she should go find something special. She thought and thought, until she realized what she could do. + +She went to the store and bought a fake flower. When she gave it to Bob, she realized that having a friend was worth trusting. The two became best friends, and every day they would play in their igloo. +One day, Jake was feeling very eager to help his family. He wanted to do something he could be proud of. His mum had a jug of water that she needed to take outside, so he grabbed it with excitement. He then proceeded to carefully remove the jug from the kitchen, but it was too heavy for him. His mum saw him struggling, so she took the jug from him and said, "thank you for trying to help, Jake, but I can take it from here". Jake was disappointed but also felt happy that his mum had noticed how eager he was to help. He went back inside and kept searching for something he could do. +Once upon a time there were two sisters who loved to skip together. One day they bought a strong rope with the money their mom gave them. They went outside and tried to skip together for a long time, but it was hard! Finally, one of the sisters had an idea. She asked her sister to use her powerful muscles and it worked! They both skipped together until the sun went down. They felt so happy and shared a big hug. Then they skipped together back to their house. And that's how skipping with powerful muscles was born! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man. He had a big wallet and it was full of coins. He wanted to move to a new house. So, he packed all his things in boxes and said goodbye to his old home. + +He got in his car and drove away to the new house. He was so excited for his new home. He moved all his boxes into the new house and settled in his new room. + +He put his wallet in a safe place, so he wouldn't misplace it. He put it on top of the shelf and was happy to have it safe. + +The wealthy man was so happy in his new home. He had made a wise decision to move and he was content with his new life. +Once there was a cute little girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old. One day, Lucy went for a walk in the park. As she was walking, she saw something rare. It was a big black wolf! Lucy was scared but the wolf stayed very still. Then, Lucy realized the wolf was friendly. She went closer and the wolf let her pat its head. Then, suddenly, the wolf disappeared! + +Lucy was a bit sad. But then, she saw something else. There was an old lady sitting next to a small table. On the table, there was a cup of tea. The old lady smiled at Lucy and offered her some of the tea. Lucy was excited and said yes. Then, they met and Lucy found out that the old lady was very kind. They talked and drank the tea together. Lucy really liked the tea! + +Lucy and the old lady became very good friends. Every day, Lucy and the old lady met in the park and drank tea together. Lucy thought it was very special because tea with the old lady was rare and sweet. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish pink bird. The bird wanted to have a special treat for dinner, so it fluttered and flew to the store. + +At the store, the bird looked around and asked the storekeeper what to order. The storekeeper said to order french fries and chicken nuggets. So the pink bird ordered some french fries and chicken nuggets. + +The bird flew back home and began to eat the delicious food. It felt so happy to have such a tasty dinner. After he ate all his food, he went to bed feeling full and content. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was very eager to learn about new things. So he asked his grandfather to take him on an adventure. + +His grandfather agreed and off they went. In the woods, Grandpa showed Jack different herbs. He explained that these herbs can be useful and can even serve as medicine. + +Jack was excited to explore more, so Grandpa brought him to a creek. Together, they caught some fish that Jack wanted to cook for dinner. + +After that, they walked up the mountain and picked some sweet berries. Jack ate a few and tasted the deliciousness. + +When they returned home, Grandpa showed Jack how to make tea with the herbs he found in the woods. He was eagerly waiting to try it. Grandpa smiled and said the herbs could also serve to make medicine. + +Jack had a great day with his grandpa. He was so eager to learn, he couldn't wait to go on another adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play. She would wear her favorite dress and go out and play all day. + +One day she was playing in the garden and it was a beautiful day! Then suddenly the wind picked up and started blowing the leaves all around. + +The girl was so excited, she started to twirl and dance around in her dress. The dress was so pretty and she looked like a wild princess. + +The wind kept blowing and the girl kept spinning and dancing until she saw a magical bird fly by. She wished she could fly too! + +The bird flew closer and the girl got so excited that she started jumping and clapping with joy. Soon everyone was laughing and playing together. + +The girl was having so much fun that she didn't want the day to end. But eventually, her mum called for her to come inside and it was time to go home. + +The girl said goodbye to her wild day of playing and went inside, dreaming of all the lovely things she had seen. +John and his mom had a special mission. They were going to find a crystal. They had heard about a very special crystal that was very rich. + +When they arrived, John saw the sparkly crystal. Its colors were so bright and beautiful! He wanted to touch it, but his mom said no. She said it was too valuable. + +But then, his mom found a way for John to have a special connection to the crystal. She told John to write his name on a piece of paper and put it in a special box next to the crystal. + +John did so and he felt very special and happy. He knew he was part of something rich. He hugged his mom and thanked her. + +The mom and John continued their mission, but every time they stopped, they would take out the box and look at John's paper and the crystal. It made them both smile. +Once upon a time there was a pretty crocodile who liked to throw things. He had lots of toys to throw, and he liked to throw them in the air and catch them. He threw big ballet shoes, teddy bears and stuffed animals, and they would go very high in the sky. + +The pretty crocodile was having lots of fun throwing all his toys. But one day he made a mistake. He decided to throw his beautiful plastic toy boat. He got a running start and threw it up as high as he could. Suddenly, the toy boat flew over the tall tree and disappeared! + +The pretty crocodile was worried. He searched for his boat all over the yard, but he couldn't find it. He searched for hours, but he still couldn't find it. He was so sad, but then he heard a splash! + +It was his boat! It had landed in the pond! He ran over to the edge of the pond and was so happy to see his boat. Feeling relieved, the pretty crocodile jumped in the water and grabbed his boat. He climbed out and hugged it tight. He was reunited with his boat and he was so glad! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jacky. She liked to play with her camera. Every day, she would polish it carefully with a soft cloth. + +Jacky loved taking pictures with her camera. She took pictures of the birds in the sky, the flowers in the garden, and her family and friends. Whenever the camera felt a bit grubby, Jacky would use a cloth to polish it and make it shine. + +One day, it was a mild and sunny morning. Jacky went outside with her camera and took pictures of the clouds and the trees. She was very proud of her pictures, so she went back inside and polished her camera so it stayed shiny and clean. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy cat. He lived in a small house with his owners. Every day, the cat looked and hoped for something different. + +Today, the cat was very excited. He had heard a rumour that something special was happening. The cat ran around the house, in and out of rooms, trying to figure out what the special thing was. + +He finally found it - a mouse! The mouse was fast and had a lot of energy, but the cat was faster. The cat chased the mouse all around the house until he finally caught it. The cat was so pleased with himself. He had gained a new friend. + +From that day, the cat and the mouse were good friends. They played games together and the cat learned a lot from the mouse. The cat was so happy to have gained a new friend. + +The end. +One day, Sam was feeling very restless. He wanted to go somewhere else, somewhere fun and exciting. So, he asked his mom if he could go to the office. + +Mom said yes, so Sam hurriedly got ready and ran to the office. He was so excited to be there. + +When he arrived, he saw a lot of people in the office. He waved to a few of them and some of them waved back. He even saw some people speaking very fast. + +Sam watched them for a while and then he decided he wanted to speak too. So, he joined the conversations and said hello to everyone in the office. + +The people were so surprised that a 3 year old child was speaking to them. He was speaking so clearly! They all smiled and welcomed him warmly. + +From that day, Sam would always come to the office every once in a while. He loved speaking to the people there and sharing his stories with them. +Jimmy woke up one morning, but he was not happy. He started to complain to his family. Gray clouds outside meant that it was going to rain all day. Jimmy was nervous as he did not want to stay inside all day. + +He asked his mom if they could go out, but she said they could not. He complained some more. His brother, who was older than him, told him to stop complaining. Jimmy felt a bit better but he still wanted to go outside. + +So his mom decided to take them all to the park. It was still cloudy outside, but the park was filled with people, so Jimmy felt a bit better. He was no longer nervous. + +They went on the swings, played games, and even ate some yummy snacks. When the sun came out, everyone cheered! Jimmy was so happy and he stopped complaining. The gray clouds had disappeared and everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary had a very special toy - it was an unusual print. Every morning, Mary would take the print out of its box and look at it. + +One day, Mary's mommy came into her room and saw the print. She suggested to Mary that they should make a new one. Mary was very excited and said yes. + +Together, they went to the crafts shop and bought lots of colourful paints and paper. They both worked hard and painted a new picture. + +When it was finished, Mary's mommy suggested that they should get the picture printed. So, the next day, they took the picture to the shop and had it printed. + +When it was ready, Mary was so excited to see her very special, unusual print! She hugged her mommy and thanked her for suggesting this wonderful idea. +Once upon a time there was a boy called John. John was very naughty and didn't always behave himself. He would get very angry and argue with his mum and dad. + +John's mum and dad were worried about how he was behaving, so they decided to make him a promise. They said if John behaved himself and was good, they would buy him his favorite toy. + +John wanted the toy very much, so he tried very hard to be good. He was very weak and would get angry easily, but tried not to do anything naughty. + +Eventually, he managed to be good every day. His mum and dad were so proud of him for being so strong and for keeping his promise. As a reward, they got John the toy he wanted. + +John was happy and he promised to keep behaving himself. He learnt that if he was kind and good, good things would happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved fruit. Every morning she would wake up and have a big bowl of mixed fruits. One day, she saw something different in her bowl. Instead of juicy apples and sweet bananas, she saw something icy! She was so excited as she had never seen anything so cold and sparkly before. She took a bite and found it was the yummiest fruit she had ever eaten. She quit eating all the other fruits she normally ate and decided that icy fruit was her new favourite snack. + +Every day, the little girl went to the same spot and searched for more icy fruits. She kept eating them until there were none left. + +One day, she saw something even more special. A tiny icy fruit growing on a tree. As soon as she bit into it, the most delicious juice she had ever tasted burst in her mouth. She never wanted to quit eating that fruit. + +From then on, she went searching for more icy fruits every single day. +Once there was a mommy and her little boy named Jack. Mommy wanted Jack to get a haircut but Jack didn't like the idea. He disagreed and told his mommy that he didn't want to do it. + +Mommy explained to Jack that haircuts were important and it would make him look very handsome. But Jack still disagreed and told his mommy that he liked his hair just the way it was. Mommy was a little bit frustrated but she still was very honest with her little boy. + +Luckily, Mommy was able to find someone to give Jack a gentle, honest haircut. Jack relaxed because he knew that his mommy was taking care of him and he trusted her. After his haircut, Jack realized that it wasn't so bad after all. + +Jack was very happy with his new look and he thanked mommy for finding such an honest barber. He learnt that even though he sometimes disagreed with Mommy, she always had his best interest at heart! +There was a girl who really wanted a package. She was feeling very envious, because her friend had one. The girl really needed a package, too. + +So she asked her mom for a package. Her mom said she could have one, but she had to do some chores to help around the house. So the girl did her chores and then asked for a package again. + +Her mom gave her a package. It was full of fun things - toys and books and games. The girl was so excited. She thanked her mom and hugged her tight. + +The girl was happy to have a package. She could now play with all the things inside and have fun with her friends. She never felt envious of her friends again. +Once there was a boy named Mike. He loved his mustache and thought it was the best mustache ever. He would show it off everytime he could. + +One day, a new boy moved into the neighborhood. He had an even bigger mustache than Mike! Mike was very jealous. + +Mike asked the new boy why his mustache was so big. The new boy said it was because he ate lots of treats. Mike was even more jealous. + +Mike asked his mom for treats so his mustache could grow bigger. His mom gave him extra treats every day. + +But Mike's mustache didn't get any bigger. He was so mad he started to tear. He was so jealous of the new boy and his big mustache. + +Mike's mom saw how sad he was. She gave him a big hug and told him it was ok. She said it was better to have a small mustache, because lots of treats were not good for his health. + +Mike smiled. He realized that it was better to be happy with what he had. He said goodbye to his jealousy, and suddenly felt much better. +Once there was a princess who loved to nap. Every day she would curl up in her room and take a nap. She loved it so much that she even had a diamond-shaped pillow that she would rest her head on. + +The princess was very tired one day, so she decided to take a special nap. She went to the diamond-studded pond at the edge of the forest and curled up in the soft grass. Soon, she was comfortably asleep. + +When she woke up, she saw something shimmering in the grass: a diamond! It must have been dropped by a bird, or maybe even a fairy. + +The princess was so excited! She had found a shiny diamond, and it was easy to pick up - all she had to do was reach down and grab it. + +The princess smiled, very pleased with her diamond find. Now she has a special souvenir from her nap in the diamond-studded pond. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was only 3 years old. Every day, Mia's mom would encourage her to help clean up the house. She would tell Mia to pick up her toys and put them away neatly. Mia didn't like this task very much, but she knew it was important. + +One day, Mia's mom showed her how to make her bed. She showed her how to pull the sheets and make the bed neat and tidy. Mia's mom also grabbed a special cloth and showed Mia how to give the bed a rub. + +Mia was so proud of herself when she was finished! Her mom encouraged her and told her she did a great job. From that day on, Mia would help clean her room and tidy her bed every morning. + +Mia's mom was so proud of her, and always encouraged her to keep it up! +David was a very happy boy. He loved to climb. One day, David wanted to climb something special. He saw a flagpole with a big flag. He was excited and begged his dad to help him climb the flagpole. + +His dad said yes, and helped David up the flagpole. As David climbed higher, he became so excited he yelled "Hurray!" He had never been so high before. + +Once he reached the top, David looked down and realized how far he had climbed. He was so proud. He waved at his dad from the top. His dad was very grateful to see his son so happy. + +David stayed at the top of the flagpole for a while, and enjoyed the view. Eventually, his dad helped him climb back down. When they reached the bottom, David hugged his dad and said thank you. His dad was very grateful. + +They left feeling happy and proud. What an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was very troubled, so he decided to go on a search for a special something to make him feel better. He searched and searched, but couldn't find what he was looking for. Finally, Tim reached a place marked 'The Complete Place'. It was full of things of all shapes and sizes, and he began looking around. It took him a while, but Tim eventually found what he was looking for: a big, shiny toy truck! He was so excited, he took it home with him. + +Back home, Tim put the truck together and it was now complete. He could finally have some fun and it made all the sadness and troubles go away. From then on, Tim kept his toy truck close to him and it made him feel happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to splash in the swimming pool. He had a yellow passport and loved to play pretend games. One day, he was splashing in the pool when he heard a strange noise. He looked up and saw a dead bird floating on the water. + +It startled him and his passport fell out of his pocket and into the pool! He was so sad and he started to cry. He reached out to grab it, but he couldn't get it. + +Then, his father came and saw what had happened. He grabbed the passport and fished it out of the water. He gave it back to the little boy and said, "Don't splash too hard next time!" + +The little boy was so happy! He learned his lesson to be more gentle when splashing in the pool. He hugged his passport close to him and made sure to be careful from then on. He thanked his father for saving his passport and the adventure was over. +Once upon a time there lived a brave girl. She lived on a farm and each day she took care of all of the animals. One day, the girl noticed a little box on the floor. It was wrapped up in a ribbon and had a sign on it that read, 'Danger - poison'. + +The girl was curious, so she opened the box. Inside was an impressive bottle of poison. It was shiny and glowed different colors. She was so excited and decided to display the bottle so everyone on the farm could see it. + +So the girl put the bottle on top of a hill so that everyone could see. Everyone on the farm was amazed. Even the animals stopped what they were doing to stare at the beautiful bottle of poison. + +The girl was proud of her work and knew that she had showed everyone something really impressive. The girl had showed everyone a bottle of poison and everyone was impressed. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to go for walks. He had a special cane to help him. It was a noisy one - it squeaked too! One day the boy went for a special walk. He heard something different, it was a noisy noise! + +He looked around, and he saw it. It was a big, noisy bird! The little boy gasped as he watched it. It was red and green with big wings! + +The little boy took his noisy cane and walked closer to the noisy bird. He wanted to get a better look. The bird saw him and flew away. + +The boy was sad the bird wasn't there anymore, but he was happy he had seen it. He held his noisy cane and smiled as he walked home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very restless. She could not sit still, so she decided to take a walk. She walked over to the floor and began to examine it. She looked carefully at the lines in the floor and the different colors. She spotted something sparkly, so she bent down to pick it up. It was a shiny penny! She was so happy, she jumped up and down with delight. + +The little girl carried the penny around all day. At night she put the penny on the floor and examined it again. She admired the sparkles of the penny and the way it caught the light. Then, she put it in a safe place and went to bed feeling very satisfied. + +The next morning, the little girl returned to the floor to examine the penny. But, it was gone! She searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She was very sad and wondered where it could have gone. She began to feel restless again and decided to take another walk. +Once there was a little girl named May. She saw something weird one day. It was a mask -- an empty mask. She was curious, so she put it on. But when she got to the park, no one was there. May shrugged. She knew that masks can make people feel better, but she didn't feel better. + +Then suddenly May heard a noise. It was a loud, scary noise. She looked around, but all she saw was an empty park. May shrugged again. Then she noticed something. In front of her, there was a little puppy with a smiley mask on! It was happy and having fun. May smiled and her heart felt full. + +She wanted to be happy, too, so May put the empty mask on. She laughed and played with the puppy. Suddenly, the empty park was full of life and happiness. May had fun and felt safe. + +May knew that masks can give us comfort and make us feel better. That day, she was glad she shrugged. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra living on the African plain. He wanted to find a way to make his life more fun. He had an idea. He started suggesting activities to some of the other animals he knew. + +First, he suggested to a monkey that they could go for a swim together. The monkey liked that idea and away they went. Then the zebra had a different idea. He suggested to a giraffe that they could have a race. The giraffe thought that sounded like a lot of fun, so the two of them started running. The zebra was a bit tougher and faster, so he crossed the finish line first. + +After that, the zebra thought of something else. He suggested to a rhinoceros that they should play hide and seek. The rhinoceros was excited and said yes right away. The zebra was hard to find, because he had been taught by his mom to hide in tough spots. But the rhinoceros eventually found him. + +That was the end of the day's fun. The zebra went back to his home on the plain with a big smile on his face, happy to have suggested something fun for himself and his friends +Molly was very excited today. She had been waiting for this day for a long time! Everywhere she looked, everywhere smelled and sounded great. Molly loved today. + +Molly was with her mommy and daddy. They were walking to a new park. As Molly and her family walked, she saw the beautiful trees and the pretty flowers. Molly laughed and made silly faces at the birds in the sky. + +When they reached the park, they all ran and played. Molly laughed and enjoyed the day. She wanted to stay at the park forever! + +But it was soon time to go. Molly felt a bit sad, but she knew she would come to the park again soon. She smiled, hugged her mommy and daddy and said goodbye. + +Molly knew she would miss the park today, but it made her happy to know she would come back soon. She was sure it would be a great day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to explore and play outside. One day, she went out in her garden and found a shoe. It was an important shoe, so Sarah decided to take it inside with her. + +Inside the house, Sarah poked the shoe with her finger. It felt so strange and exciting! She had never seen a shoe like this before. She wanted to find out what was inside. So she decided to explore further and opened the shoe. + +To her surprise, inside the shoe was a beautiful bright yellow butterfly! She was so excited that she reached out to poke the butterfly with her finger. It flew away from her and landed on a window sill. + +Sarah was very excited to watch the butterfly, so she opened the window and poked the butterfly's wings gently. The butterfly seemed to understand and sat very still, letting Sarah have a closer look. + +Sarah smiled with joy and thanked the butterfly for showing her something so special and important. From that day on, Sarah never forgot this amazing experience with the magical shoe! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very confused. She didn't know why she was feeling so sad. So she decided to pray. +She knelt down on the side of her bed and closed her eyes. Daisy prayed and prayed, asking God why she was feeling so confused. After a few minutes, she opened her eyes and felt a bit calmer. She knew that whatever she was feeling would pass. + +When she fell asleep that night, she dreamed of a beautiful garden filled with beautiful flowers and people smiling. Her confusion melted away and she woke up the next morning feeling happy and refreshed. + +Daisy knew that God had heard her prayer, and she felt grateful that He was watching over her. She had learned a valuable lesson from her prayer - no matter how confused she may feel at times, she can always turn to God in prayer. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was an ordinary 3 year old. She loved to squeeze things. Everything Sarah touched she would squeeze. + +One day Sarah went to her grandmother's house. At her grandmother's house Sarah saw something new - a language machine. It looked like it came from outer space. But there was only one button on the machine, and it said 'squeeze'. + +So Sarah started to squeeze the machine. And suddenly something magical happened - the language machine spoke to Sarah in a whole new language! Sarah couldn't understand what it was saying, but the language machine still helped her learn the new language. + +Every day Sarah practiced squeezing the machine, and soon she could understand the language it was talking. She could even speak the language back to the machine. + +The ordinary little girl became an extraordinary translator, and her grandmother was so proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved her coffee. Every day, she drank her yummy coffee so she could have energy. But one day, she was feeling very frustrated because she was very tired. + +So daddy decided to help! He went to the store and bought a special prize: a bag of value coffee! Mommy smiled and was so happy to have her beloved coffee to help her feel better. + +Mommy and daddy made a delicious cup of coffee together. Mommy sipped it slowly and felt better and better. As she drank the coffee, she said to daddy, "Today I learned to value things that help me feel better. That's why I love my coffee so much!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny. She wanted a safe place to play. Every day, she hopped around looking for a place. But everywhere she looked, it was too dangerous. + +Then one day, she saw a special spot. It was the perfect place! Every day, she hopped there to play. As she continued to visit the special spot, she brought her friends. They all ran around and had fun in the safe place. + +And as time went on, more and more animals started to visit. Soon, it was a busy place! The animals kept increasing as they kept finding the spot. All of them were safe and happy there. + +And that is why, to this day, the cute bunny and her friends have a safe play place! +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl named Bonnie. Bonnie loved playing with her dolls and she loved her dolls very much. + +One day, Bonnie was cleaning her room. She was busy folding her dolls' clothes, and it made the room so tidy and neat. As she was folding some pillow cases, she saw some dust on the floor. She took a rag, and started wiping the dust away. + +After she was done wiping the dust away, she looked at all her dolls, and she smiled. They looked so adorable, all neatly tucked away in the corner and their clothes neatly folded. + +Bonnie was happy to have a tidy room, and she thanked God that she had been able to clean it all up. She kept her room clean from then on. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to study. She had lots of books and pencils, but her favorite thing to use when studying was her pink calendar. Every day she would use the calendar to mark down how much she had studied. She would also look at it to remember when her tests were coming up. + +One day, her teacher gave her a really special assignment. She was to use the pink calendar to make a study plan for the whole month! It was a very big project and the little girl was excited to start. + +Every day, she would look at her pink calendar and decide what topic she would study. Slowly but surely, she was able to fill up the whole month with the topics she wanted to explore. She was so proud of herself! She couldn't wait to show her teacher her finished product. + +At last, the time came to turn in her project. Her teacher was so impressed with the pink calendar! She smiled and said,"Wow! You put so much work into this. I am so proud of you!" The little girl beamed with happiness. She was so glad she used her pink calendar to make her study plan! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah had an amazing bracelet. It was pretty and colorful, with sparkles. + +One day, Sarah decided to go on an adventure. She put on her bracelet and started to move. She bounced over rocks and ran through fields. She went to the river and climbed up a mountain. Everywhere she went, her bracelet fit perfectly. + +After a while, Sarah got really tired. She stopped to rest under a tree. She looked at her bracelet and smiled. She was happy to have such a nice bracelet that fit her so well. + +She rested until she felt better and then it was time to go home. She moved back over the rocks, through the fields, and down the mountain. Even though she was tired, she was happy to have had such an exciting adventure with her bracelet. +Once upon a time, there was a man called Stitch. He had a very special power that made him able to zoom. He loved zooming around the world and seeing all the different places. + +One day he wanted to find something new, so he zoomed to a scary forest full of dangerous animals. Suddenly, he saw a huge lion with enormous claws. Stitch knew he had to be careful - the lion looked very dangerous! + +He decided to try and find a way to escape. He spotted a long white rope hanging from the trees and grabbed on. With a big yank, he started to zoom away from the lion. He zoomed faster and faster, until he was out of the forest and back in the open again. + +When Stitch told his friends about his adventure, they were so impressed. From then on, he was known as the zoom king! +Once upon a time there was a graceful fox. The fox lived in the forest and played all day. One day he decided to take a walk. He wandered along until he saw something very special. It was a beautiful butterfly! He watched as it flew in the sky. + +Suddenly, another creature appeared. It was a deer! Both the fox and the deer were very surprised to see each other. The deer had never seen a fox before! The fox was curious, so he started to follow the deer. + +The fox followed the deer for a long time, until finally they came to a clearing in the forest. As the fox watched, he saw something even more amazing. There were many more deer! And they were all gracefully dancing in the moonlight. + +The fox was mesmerized. He couldn't believe his eyes! He was so happy he had come to the clearing. The fox smiled and watched the beautiful deer for a long time before he made his way back to the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to find a dinosaur. She searched everywhere but she couldn't find one. + +One day, she saw a door she had never seen before. She wanted to find out what was behind the door. She stretched her tiny hand and unlocked the door. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise! When she looked around, she saw a shy dinosaur. She couldn't believe it! She wanted to play with it. + +She got closer and said "Hello!" The shy dinosaur smiled and gave her a big hug. The little girl was so happy. From that day on, she and the dinosaur were never apart. +John and Mommy were ready. They had a special file in their hands. Mommy said to John, "We're going to test this file and see if it works!" John smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy!" + +They went to the computer. Mommy opened the file and put it on the screen. John watched Mommy tap away at the keyboard. The file on the screen started to get bigger and bigger. + +Mommy smiled, "It looks like the file is ready. Let's test it out." She clicked the mouse and the file started to move. John watched as it shook and rattled on the screen. + +Mommy said, "It looks like it's working. We did it, John!" John giggled, he was so proud. He asked, "What did we do?" + +Mommy gave him a hug, "We tested the file, and it worked! Now let's show Daddy!" John and Mommy beamed. They were so proud of themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful green animal. It liked to collect things from around the world. + +Every day it went to the park, and it looked for interesting things. It collected leaves, feathers and stones. It also collected nice words. + +At night it went to the beach, and it looked for treasures. It collected shells, starfish and sand. It also collected happy thoughts. + +During the day it went to the forest, and it looked for special things. It collected berries, nuts and animals. It also collected kind ideas. + +The graceful green animal kept on collecting things and it was very happy. It was happy to share its collection with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a wet kitty. The kitty was feeling yucky and not like her usual self. So her mommy took her to see the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian told them the kitty needed some special care. He asked her mommy to mind the kitty very carefully. He asked her to give the kitty lots of love and wet hugs. + +The mommy followed the veterinarian's instructions. Every day she made sure to check in on the kitty and give her lots of wet love. After a few days, the kitty started to feel better. She was very happy. + +The mommy and kitty were thankful for the veterinarian for helping them. The kitty made sure to mind her mommy's instructions from then on! And they all happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy parent. Every day, the parent would forget to prepare for important things. Even when that parent needed to buy food for a party, the parent would wait until the very last minute and then hurry around trying to get everything ready. + +One day, the lazy parent said, "Oh no! I forgot to buy food for the birthday party!" The parent raced to the store but didn't have enough time. They had to think of something quick. + +They noticed a pot of soup on the stove and decided to prepare that. The soup was bubbling and smelled yummy. + +The guests at the party were so surprised that the lazy parent had made soup. Everyone enjoyed it and the parent felt proud of their accomplishment. From then on, the parent was more careful to prepare in advance for important things. +Once upon a time, there was a green swan. She was very beautiful. She liked to float in the pond near her home. +One day, she felt something poke her back. She was so scared! She quickly turned around and saw a little boy. +The boy was pointing to the swan and smiling. He wanted to be her friend. The swan smiled back and started to swim around the boy. She was very happy. +The boy and the swan were great friends. They would play together every day. The swan would let the boy poke her back and they would swim around. +The green swan was so lucky to have such a wonderful friend! +Once upon a time there was a jolly clown. His name was Clowny. Clowny liked to teach kids how to laugh and have fun. But one day, Clowny wanted to escape from his daily grind. + +So Clowny hitchhiked all the way to the beach. He found a boat and started rowing. Soon, he was out in the sea, just Clowny and his little boat. He basked in the warm sun and had a jolly time all by himself. + +When he was finished, he rowed back to the beach and hitchhiked back home. From then on, Clowny knew his life would never be the same. He was able to escape and have a jolly time, but still teach kids when he got back. +Once upon a time there was a shop that was enormous. It was called the Big Shop and everyone loved it. Inside the shop was a wide variety of things. From toys to games to yummy sweets. + +One day a child named Jack decided to visit the Big Shop. He was amazed by how big it was. He looked around and saw the toys, games and sweets. He was so happy to be there! + +Jack ran around the shop excitedly, looking at all the different things. He wanted to try everything! So he chose a few new toys, a game and some sweets. He was very excited to take them home and play with them. + +Jack thanked the shopkeeper and left the Big Shop feeling excited. He could not wait to show his new things to his family. He knew the Big Shop would be a great place to visit again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely robot. He did not have any friends. Every night he felt very scared. + +Until one day, he went for a walk. He saw a little boy playing with his friends. The robot was so happy. He wanted to play too. + +He walked up to the boy, but the boy got very scared. The robot did not understand why. He just wanted to be friends. + +But then the boy's friends came to help him. They explained to the robot why the boy was scared. They said that some people are afraid of robots. + +The robot was so sad. But the boy and his friends showed the robot that it was okay to be a robot. They said he could be their friend. + +The robot was so happy. He had friends now, and he was not so lonely anymore. He wasn't scared anymore either. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tony. He liked to play with toys, but his favourite toy was a ball. + +One day, Tony was playing with his ball when it hit a shelf. The shelf was tall and strong, but it was made of wood. + +Suddenly, it fell over, and one of the legs of the shelf broke. Tony was sad. The shelf was broken and he couldn't repair it. + +But then he had an idea. He took some string and wrapped it around the shelf. He wrapped and wrapped until the shelf was fixed. + +Tony was so happy. Now his shelf was safe and he could keep playing with his ball. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. Jane was three years old. + +Every day, she liked to go for a walk. One day, Jane looked up at the sky. It was a dull gray and she wondered what was up there. + +She kept walking until she came to a field. The grass was yellow and dry. Jane tasted it and it was bitter. She wondered why the grass was so yucky. + +Jane noticed a stream and she ran over to it. She couldn't see the end of it and wondered where it went. She splashed in the cool water and had fun. + +At the end of the day, Jane looked at the gray sky and smiled. She had enjoyed her adventure and all the things she had learned. +John was small, and he had something that was making him worry. He was looking for something he had lost in his house. He couldn't find it anywhere! + +John's mom told him to look for a little pear. She said it might help him feel better. So he looked up and down until he found the small pear. + +He was so happy when he saw the pear! He picked it up and held it in his hands. He gave it a big hug, and he stopped worrying. + +John was so happy that he decided to keep the small pear. He put it in his pocket and promised to never lose it again. Now he could stop worrying and just enjoy his small pear. +Once upon a time, there was a hive. Inside the hive, the bees were clean and happy. They flew around and did their work all day. + +But then one day, something changed. Everything inside the hive started to look different. Even the bees had changed! They were behaving differently and their wings were brighter. + +The bees had made a decision to clean their home. They worked together to tidy up and make things neat. The hive was transformed into a sparkling palace. + +Everyone was so proud of the hive. Now the bees had a place to rest and play that was nice and clean. They lived happily ever after. The end! +One day, a family took a trip to the park. They had a lot of fun and decided to take a break in the park's playground. As they were playing, they noticed something strange. A lot of water was coming out of the park's faucet! + +The family was confused but decided to take a closer look. It turned out that the faucet had a big problem. It was spoiled! Water was pouring out of it and nothing they did could stop it. + +The family knew they had to do something, so they ran back to their car and took some tools. With the tools, they were able to fix the faucet. Soon, the water stopped pouring and the family was relieved. + +They took one last look at the faucet and were happy to see that it was fixed. Now, everyone in the park could keep playing without having to worry about the leaks! +One day, a little girl named Emma wanted to throw a party. She asked her dad for help, but he wasn’t sure what to do. Then her dad had an idea; he would raise enough money to buy a special suit for the party. + +Emma was so excited! She helped her dad sell items at their local market so they could raise enough money. + +Finally, they had enough money to buy the suit! Emma was so happy when she saw it. It was green and had sparkly buttons! She knew it was perfect for the party. + +Emma received lots of compliments on her suit at the party! Everyone said she looked beautiful! Emma was so proud of her green suit, and she was thankful for her dad’s help. +Lily was a busy bee, running around the house admiring all the things she saw. She loved the feel of the sunlight coming in through the windows and the beautiful colors of the flowers outside. She felt an urge to explore more. + +Lily followed the path which led her to a beach. She was so excited to see the sand, the ocean, and even the seaweed. She thought it was magical. She jumped up and down and laughed with joy. + +Lily admired everything around her. She noticed each rock, the birds flying above, and even the waves crashing against the shore. She was amazed. + +But it wasn't long before her busy little feet started to tire and Lily realized it was time for her to head home. She walked back with a smile, both admiring and remembering all of the amazing things she had seen that day. +Mum and Dad were in the kitchen, making dinner. It was the evening, and soon it would be dark outside. In the living room, their little boy was getting naughty. He tried to climb on the couch, but he fell off and started to cry. + +Mum rushed out to comfort him. She picked him up and hugged him close to her. She whispered, "It's OK. Mum and Dad are here. We'll look after you." She rocked him until he felt better. + +Dad came in and gave the little boy a cuddle too. The three of them stayed together until dinner was ready. After dinner, Mum and Dad gave the little boy an extra hug and a kiss before bedtime. He felt safe and loved. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Julia. Julia had a parent who loved her very much. Every day they would spend lots of time together. + +One day Julia wanted to explore. She leaned out of her window and gazed out into the world beyond. It looked messy, but her parent said it would be ok. + +They had a wonderful time together walking around. Julia loves to lean against her parent, knowing she's safe with them. They stopped and watched the birds, and Julia laughed when she saw one eating a worm. + +Eventually it started to become dark, and because it was getting late Julia and her parent had to go home. But Julia had a messy house that needed to be cleaned. So her parent helped her pick up her toys and put them in their place. + +After the house was clean and tidy, Julia and her parent cuddled in bed. Julia knew she was lucky to have such an amazing parent. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a kind dad and his daughter who loved playing in the dirt. Every day they would play in the soil and make funny shapes with it. + +One day, Dad said they needed to hurry as they had to go to the store. Daughter was so excited as this meant she could buy a new toy. + +Dad hurried them along and they reached the store quickly. She was so happy when she finally chose a toy she wanted to buy. + +When she got home, Dad said it was time for her to get ready for a nap. She happily changed and settled into bed. + +Dad kissed her goodbye and told her to hurry and get some sleep so he could take her out for a picnic in the morning. She was so excited and quickly drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear called Wednesday. He liked to do naughty things like take the honey from the bees and mess up the flowers in the garden. + +One day the bees had had enough. They warned Wednesday to stop being naughty. They said if he didn't then they would have to ask the big bear to come and help them. + +Wednesday was scared. He thought the big bear would be very cross with him. So he decided to stop being naughty. + +From then on, Wednesday was much better. He helped the bees look after their honey and he looked after the flowers too. + +The bees were very happy and thanked Wednesday for listening to their warning. They said that he was still naughty sometimes but he was a much better bear now. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved animals, but he had a very special secret - he could talk to them from far away! He had an incredible secret power, and he kept it a secret from everybody. + +One day, Jack was sitting in his room when he heard his neighbor's cat meowing. Jack knew the cat was asking for help, so he decided to use his secret power! He used his mind to send a message to the cat, telling it to wait in his garden. + +The cat did as Jack asked. When Jack got to his garden, he found the cat and some other animals who were in need of help. They all thanked Jack and asked him to keep his secret power a secret. Jack said he would, because he knew his secret was very special! + +Jack was happy - he had helped all the animals he wanted to help, and he knew his special secret was safe. Jack was so happy he couldn't believe this incredible secret was his. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to get a whistle. He asked mummy and daddy but they both said no. He was sad, so he asked his big brother to help him. + +Big brother said he could help, so they set off down the street together. First they went to the pet shop because big brother thought the pet shop had whistles. But when they got there, the pet shop man said he had no whistles. + +Big brother was sad too but suddenly he had an idea. He took little brother to the park. As soon as they got there, big brother gave a big, loud whistle. Just then a calm, grey bird flew over to them and perched on the bench next to them. Big brother had made a special bird friend with his whistle. Little brother was very happy. He asked big brother if he could have a whistle just like his. + +Big brother said yes and asked the bird if he could have one of his feathers to make a whistle. The bird was very kind and said yes. Big brother carefully pulled off one of its feathers and fashioned it into a whistle. Little brother was so excited to have his very own whistle. He smiled and thanked big brother for helping him. They went home happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a fat dog. His name was Rover and he lived on a farm. He had a really big job. He had to ride a volcano every day. + +Rover would ride the volcano up and down the hill. It was very bumpy! Sometimes, he would even go over a big bump and he would jump in the air. He could see the farm and all of the animals from the top of the volcano. + +On special days, the farmer would make a caravan for Rover. He would put the little farm animals inside and Rover would pull them around the farm. He was very strong! He would also carry lots of food for the animals on the volcano. + +Rover thought that riding the volcano was the best job ever! He was so happy to be able to help the farmer with his farm. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl. She loved to skip and every day she thought of somewhere new to go. + +Today she decided to skip to the park. When she got there it was open, which made her smile. She saw a rope swing and couldn't wait to try it out. She hopped onto the swing and pushed off. + +As she swung back and forth, she started to feel an itch on her leg. She squirmed and squirmed but it wouldn't go away. When she stopped swinging, she saw a bug crawling on her leg. She quickly brushed it off and started to skip again. + +Soon enough, she started to get sleepy so she decided it was time to go home. She grabbed her toys and skipped back the way she came. + +When she got home, she went straight to bed and fell into a deep sleep, dreaming of all the places she might skip to tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who did very bad things. His mom was very sad and told him that he must be punished. The little boy was scared, so he was very slow when he had to do what his mom said. + +The result of his punishment was that he had to clean his room and put away all of his toys. He felt unhappy and very sorry for what he had done wrong. He knew he must never do it again. + +At the end, his mom was happy and gave him a big hug. She told him that she loved him and that he must always remember to do the right thing. He promised he would and was happy that his mom was not mad anymore. + +The little boy learned his lesson and knew that bad things would come with a punishment. He was very happy that he was able to make things better and everything worked out. +Daisy was fragile. She hung from a tree in the garden. She was beautiful. The sun shone and the wind blew. Daisy moved around gently but then moved too much. She started to swing back and forth. Daisy was scared. She didn't want to fall. + +Suddenly, a butterfly came and hung next to Daisy. They looked at each other. Daisy was happy to have company. The butterfly said, "Don't worry, I'll stay here with you." They stayed together, hanging in the wind. + +The sun kept shining and the wind kept blowing. Daisy and the butterfly hung together in the garden, sometimes swinging and sometimes still. After a while, Daisy felt more confident. She stopped worrying and started to enjoy the sunshine. + +The butterfly stayed with Daisy until it was time to go. Daisy said goodbye and thanked the butterfly for being her friend. Daisy was very happy and content. She felt safe, even though she was still fragile and hanging from the tree. +Once there was a boy who had a very special day. He went to the store with his mommy and they had an amazing time. He saw all kinds of fun things in the store and he was so excited. + +The little boy went to the toy section and he saw a big slippery slide. He couldn't believe how exciting it looked and he wanted to try it out. His mommy said it was ok, so he put on the slide and started sliding down. It was so much fun! + +The little boy kept sliding down the big slide over and over again and he couldn't stop smiling. He felt like he was on an amazing adventure. He even found a surprise treat at the bottom of the slide! + +The little boy was so happy to have gone to the store with his mommy that day. He still talks about the slide and says it was the most amazing thing he has ever done. +Once upon a time there was a famous duck. He lived in a small pond near a big farm. Every day he would wake up, jump into the pond and bathe. After he was finished bathing, he would swim to the edge of the pond and comb his feathers with a grass sticking out of the mud. + +The other animals at the pond noticed how the duck always looked so clean and neat. They asked him what his secret was and he said, "I have a special comb and I bathe everyday!" + +The animals were amazed. They had never seen a comb before- only feathers! They asked the duck if he could teach them how to use a comb. + +Of course the duck said yes and soon all the animals in the pond were taking baths and combing their feathers each morning. They all looked so nice, the farm animals began to call the pond ��€œThe Famous Duck Pondâ€! +Once upon a time, there were two groups of friends. All in all, they had a lot in common. + +The first group was made up of brave people. They wanted to do something difficult but exciting. + +The second group was made up of kind people. They wanted to help the first group. + +The first group wanted to try something new. So they asked the second group for help. + +The second group was so compassionate. They gave the first group a lot of courage to do their best. + +Finally, the first group surrendered. They knew that the second group was right and would help them succeed. + +With the second group's help, the first group was able to do something they never thought possible. What a wonderful group of friends they were! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a green well. It was full of water and sparkled in the sun. Every day, a little girl came to the well to fetch water for her family. + +One day, the little girl was sad because she found the well destroyed. All the water had gone and pieces of the well were spread all over the ground. The little girl didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a little green fairy appeared from the sky. The fairy told her not to worry and began to repair the well. The fairy used her magic to fix the pieces of the well together and soon enough, the well was as good as new. The little girl was very happy! + +The little girl thanked the fairy before she flew away. The little girl was so thankful that the green well was fixed. She promised to look after it forever. +Once, there was a little boy called John. He had a red sock, which he loved very much. He wanted to accept it, but it took a lot of work. Every day, he tried hard to understand it. He was very persistent. + +One day, John finally accepted the sock. He was very happy. He ran around and showed it to everyone. His parents were so proud of him. From then on, John was excited to learn more. + +His red sock was a symbol for him, for all the hard work he did. He accepted it, and it motivated him to keep learning new things. He was so proud of himself. + +John had become more confident and was able to do lots more. He was very happy and excited. His red sock was always with him, to remind him of how persistent he was. +One day, Lucy and her mum came to the park. Lucy noticed a triangle on the ground and asked her mum, "What is it?" Her mum said, "It's a triangle - let's dance around it." Lucy laughed and grabbed her mum's hand. They started to dance around the triangle. + +All of a sudden, the triangle started to move. Lucy screamed and jumped back. It was a funny little creature! It had three legs, it was purple, and it looked like a triangle. + +The creature started to dance too! Lucy joined in and soon they were dancing around the park. Everyone was watching and laughing. + +After a while, the creature got tired. Lucy said, "I'm sorry the triangle is tired." She gave it a big hug and it scurried away. Lucy and her mum watched it go and waved goodbye. + +Then they danced around the park some more and had a lot of fun. Lucy couldn't stop thinking about her funny triangle friend. +Once there was a bossy little girl named Emma. She wanted to go on a kayak. So she grabbed her oars, hopped onto the kayak and began to paddle. She wanted to go far away, but her oars weren't very powerful. She poked at the water with her oars, but the kayak just wouldn't move. + +The water seemed to be against her. She started to get angry, so she tried even harder. She pushed and she poked, but the kayak wouldn't move. Emma was getting very mad. + +She thought about her predicament and decided to ask for help. She called out to a nearby duck. “Can you please help me?†she pleaded. The duck just laughed and continued to swim. + +So she tried one last time. She put her feet on the paddle and pushed as hard as she could. Slowly the kayak was moving. Emma had done it! She was going on an adventure! +Once upon a time there was an enormous shell. Inside the shell lived a small snail who was very shy and didn't like to meet people. But one day, something changed. + +As the sun rose, the snail heard a sound from outside the shell. A voice was calling! Slowly, the snail crept out of the shell to see what was happening. + +At first, the snail was frightened and wanted to go back inside the shell – but when it looked out, it saw something amazing. A little girl was standing next to the shell, smiling at the snail. + +The little girl held out her hand and introduced herself. She said her name was Amy, and she wanted to be friends with the snail. + +The snail was very excited! It came out of the shell more, and said hello back to Amy. The two of them became the best of friends, and they spent many happy days playing together in the sunshine. + +Sometimes they even went back inside the enormous shell, just like old times. +One summer, a tiny mouse named Sammy was walking through the grass. He saw a huge tree and he wanted to explore it. So Sammy scurried up the trunk. He looked around and saw a huge garden filled with colourful flowers. As Sammy reached out to touch one, a strange thing happened. Suddenly, the whole garden seemed to freeze. All Sammy could see was the ground, but it was covered in ice and snow. Sammy was so cold he could hardly move. He wanted to get back down the tree and find somewhere warm, so he quickly scurried down the trunk. When Sammy was safely back on the ground, he found a warm burrow and went inside. He stayed there until the spring thaw, when the ice and snow melted away from the ground. Sammy was so happy to explore the garden again, but next time he was more careful! +Once upon a time there was a young rabbit who lived in the forest. He had very long ears and was very jumpy. + +One day he decided to take a walk and explore his surroundings. As he hopped along he came across a big tree with a big hole at the bottom. Inside was a ball of bright yellow yarn! + +The young rabbit was so excited! He had never seen something so colourful before. He wanted to touch it and play with it. He reached into the hole but as he grabbed the yarn, something shot at him! + +He quickly jumped back and saw that it was a little bird. The bird was also young and wanted to play with the yarn too! The rabbit and the bird laughed as they played together with the yarn. + +From then on, the rabbit and the bird were best friends. They would play together every day with the bright yellow yarn. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Laura. Laura liked to make images of her parents. Today, she decided to make an image of her mom and dad drinking tea together. + +First, Laura drew an image of her mom and dad sitting at a table. Then, she drew a big cup of steaming tea between them. She even added heavy teapots next to the cup of tea so it would look really real. + +When she was finished, she took out her paintbrush. She carefully painted her picture with bright, colourful paints. When she was finished, she held up the picture and smiled. + +Just then, Laura's mom and dad walked in. "Oh, what a beautiful image!" they said. They hugged Laura and asked if she wanted to join them in a cup of tea. + +"Yes, please!" Laura said. So her mom and dad made a cup of tea for Laura and they all drank it together. They laughed and talked and had a really nice time. + +The end. +Once there was a little lady called Mo Farah. She was very humble and was always looking for ways to help others. + +One day she decided to stand by the grill and cook some food for her neighbors. When she started flipping the burgers and hotdogs, all the people around her were really amazed. + +Everyone was asking Mo Farah where she learned these amazing cooking skills. She told them that she was very humble, and always wanted to make sure that everyone was eating and happy. + +The people were so impressed by her kindness and generosity, they began to call her the grill mistress. + +Mo Farah never stopped standing by the grill and cooking. She continued to help and feed her neighbors every single day. + +It was her humble way of showing that every person matters, no matter how small they may be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. Max was adorable and Lily loved playing with him. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They ran and played together, but after a while, Max got tired. Lily noticed that Max needed to rest, so she found a shady spot under a tree. Max lay down and closed his eyes. Lily sat next to him and petted him gently. She wanted to keep playing, but she knew that Max needed to rest. Yet, she was happy just sitting with Max and watching the birds in the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, while playing hide and seek, she found a closet she had never seen before. She was curious to know what was inside, so she opened it. + +Inside the closet, she found an unknown creature. It was big and scary, but it looked sad. Lily felt sorry for the creature and decided to sing a song to cheer it up. The creature started to dance and Lily felt happy. + +But then, the creature became angry and started to chase Lily. She ran as fast as she could, but the creature caught her and took her away. Lily never came back home and her family never knew what happened to her. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to play in the pond. He would hop around and catch flies. One day, Freddy noticed that the pond was getting smaller. He asked his friends if they knew why. They said that the humans were gathering water from the pond. + +Freddy was sad. He didn't want the pond to go away. He tried to stop the humans, but they didn't listen. Soon, the pond was gone. Freddy and his friends had nowhere to play. They were very sad. + +Days went by and the sun was very hot. The ground was dry and there was no water. Freddy and his friends were thirsty. They tried to find water, but they couldn't. They were getting very weak. Soon, they all became very sick. They had spoiled water from a puddle. Freddy and his friends were very sick and they couldn't play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud. One day, she found an enormous puddle of mud. She jumped in and got covered in mud from head to toe. + +Her mom was not happy when she saw her, but Lily trusted that her mom would help her clean up. Her mom took her to the bathtub and washed all the mud away. + +Afterward, Lily felt clean and happy. She learned that even though playing in the mud can be fun, it's important to trust her mom to help her clean up afterward. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw a mosquito and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Lily's mommy came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I saw a mosquito, but it flew away," said Lily. + +"That's okay, sweetie," said her mommy. "Let's go inside and play with your toys." + +Lily got excited and ran inside to play. But when she got there, she saw that her favorite toy was broken. "Oh no!" she said. "My toy is broken." + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mommy. "We can fix it together." + +Lily and her mommy worked together to fix the toy, and soon it was as good as new. Lily was so happy and excited to play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom came to pick her up from the park. + +"Did you have fun, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mommy! We played on the swings and had a picnic," Lily replied happily. + +As they walked home, Lily's mom noticed that her daughter's hands were very cold. "Oh no, Lily! Your hands are so cold. I forgot to bring your gloves," her mom said. + +"It's okay, mommy. You can teach me how to keep my hands warm next time," Lily said with a smile. + +And from that day on, Lily always remembered to bring her gloves with her whenever she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her daddy very much. He was her best friend. One day, they went to the park together. Daddy pushed her on the swing and Lily giggled with joy. + +After playing, they went to get some ice cream. Daddy got vanilla and Lily got strawberry. Lily admired how yummy her ice cream looked. She took a big bite and smiled. Daddy smiled too, happy to see his little girl enjoying her treat. + +As they walked back home, Lily held onto her daddy's hand tightly. She felt safe and loved. She admired her daddy for always taking care of her. When they got home, they cuddled up on the couch and watched a movie together. Lily fell asleep, dreaming of the yummy ice cream and her wonderful daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily woke up and saw that Mittens was sleeping next to her. She rubbed Mittens' belly gently and Mittens purred happily. + +Lily got out of bed and went to the kitchen to eat breakfast. Mittens followed her and meowed for some food. "Good morning, Mittens. Do you want some milk?" Lily asked. Mittens nodded his head and Lily poured some milk in a bowl for him. + +After breakfast, Lily and Mittens went outside to play. They saw a harmless butterfly flying around in the garden. "Look, Mittens! A butterfly!" Lily exclaimed. Mittens tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Lily and Mittens played together all day until it was time for bed. "Goodnight, Mittens. Sleep well," Lily said as she rubbed Mittens' head. Mittens closed his eyes and fell asleep. Lily fell asleep too, dreaming of all the fun adventures she and Mittens would have the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys in her room. One day, Lily's mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys." Lily asked, "Why do I have to clean up?" Her mom replied, "Because it's important to keep our room clean and tidy." + +Lily started to pick up her toys, but she couldn't find her favorite doll. She searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily started to panic and asked her mom, "Where is my doll?" Her mom questioned, "Where did you last see it?" Lily couldn't remember. + +Lily was persistent in her search, but still couldn't find her doll. She started to cry and her mom tried to comfort her. Suddenly, Lily's dog came into the room with Lily's doll in its mouth. Lily was so happy to have her doll back, but then she noticed that it was torn and ruined. She cried even harder and her mom couldn't fix it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing football with his friends in the park. One day, he saw a pretty football in the store and he really wanted it. He asked his mom to buy it for him, but she said no because they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy promised himself that he would save money to buy the pretty football. He did chores around the house and saved up his allowance. Finally, he had enough money to buy the pretty football. + +He went to the store and bought the pretty football. He was so happy and excited to play with it. But on his way home, he tripped and the football rolled into the street. A car came and ran over the pretty football, making it flat. + +Timmy was sad and cried. He realized that sometimes things don't go as planned, even if you promise yourself something. But he also learned to be careful and not play near the street. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and found a shiny rock. Her mommy told her it was coal, and Lily thought it was cool. + +Later, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard her mommy whispering on the phone. She tried to listen, but her mommy said it was a secret. Lily didn't want to get in trouble, so she went back to playing. + +As she played, she noticed her toy snake was very flexible. She could bend it and twist it in all sorts of ways. Lily thought it was funny and showed her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a very flexible snake!" Lily was happy to learn a new word and went back to playing with her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat his meals, especially mac and cheese. One day, Timmy's mommy made him a big, yummy meal for dinner. + +After eating, Timmy went to bed. But then, he heard a scary noise coming from his closet. "Mommy, there's something in my closet!" Timmy said. + +"Don't be scared, Timmy," his mommy replied. "It's just your imagination." + +But Timmy was too scared to sleep. He got out of bed and went to his closet to check. Suddenly, a big, stupid monster jumped out and scared Timmy. + +Timmy ran to his mommy, but it was too late. The monster had already eaten Timmy's mommy for his meal. Timmy was all alone and very scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to make cookies with her mommy. They got some dough and started to make cookies. Lily loved to help her mommy and she made a big mess in the kitchen. Her mommy said, "You are crazy, Lily!" and they both laughed. + +After they made the cookies, Lily wanted to show her mommy how she could bow. She put her hands together and bent down. Her mommy clapped and said, "You are so good at bowing, Lily!" + +Lily was happy that she could help her mommy and show her a new trick. They both enjoyed their yummy cookies and spent the rest of the day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she saw a purple butterfly and followed it into the woods. Her mommy told her to be careful and not go too far, but Lily didn't listen. + +As she followed the butterfly, she started to feel out of breath. She didn't know why, but she couldn't breathe. She remembered her mommy talking about oxygen and how important it was for breathing. Lily started to panic and called out for her mommy. + +But her mommy couldn't hear her. Lily had gone too far into the woods and was lost. She started to cry and wished she had listened to her mommy. + +Suddenly, the purple butterfly came back and flew around her head. Lily followed it and it led her back to her mommy. She hugged her mommy tightly and promised to always listen to her in the future. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful when exploring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make a big mess in her room. Her mommy would always tell her to clean up, but Lily didn't like to handle the mess. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her a fun game to play. It was a matching game with pictures of animals. Lily loved it! She had to match the pictures that looked the same. She was so happy when she got them right. + +After playing the game, Lily looked around her room and realized it was very messy. She decided to handle the mess and clean up all her toys. She felt proud of herself for being a big girl and cleaning up her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was drawing a picture with her markers when she accidentally spilled ink all over her shirt. + +"Oh no! My shirt is ruined!" cried Lily. + +Mittens meowed and rubbed against her leg. "Don't worry, Mittens. You're always there to make me feel better," said Lily. + +Later that day, Lily's grandma came over for a visit. She noticed Lily's shirt and said, "Oh dear, you've got ink all over you. Let me help you clean it up." + +As grandma wiped the ink away, she noticed how weak Lily's markers were. "These markers are running out of ink. I have some new ones at home that I can bring over for you." + +Lily was so happy and gave her grandma a big kiss on the cheek. From that day on, Lily used her new markers and never spilled ink on herself again. +Once upon a time, there was a huge lemon. It was so big that it took two people to carry it. One day, a little girl saw the lemon and wanted to eat it. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +Mom said, "Sure, but first we have to rub it to make it clean." The little girl rubbed the lemon with her hands until it was shiny and clean. Then, she took a big bite and it was sour, but she loved it anyway. + +From that day on, the little girl would always ask her mom for a huge lemon to rub and eat. It became her favorite snack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados and would eat them every day. One day, her mom went to the store to buy some more avocados but they were all sold out. Lily got very sad and started crying. + +Her dad tried to make her feel better by playing with her, but Lily was still very upset. She decided to take matters into her own hands and went to the backyard to find some avocados. She found some, but they were not ripe yet. She picked them anyway and brought them inside. + +When her mom saw the unripe avocados, she got very angry and punished Lily by not letting her watch her favorite cartoon. Lily realized that what she did was crazy and promised to never do it again. From that day on, she waited patiently for her mom to bring home ripe avocados. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he found a big stick and started poking at the ground with it. He found a worm and poked it too, but then felt bad and put it back in the dirt. + +As he walked around, Timmy saw something shiny on the ground. He picked it up and it was an original toy car! He was so happy and showed it to his mom. She looked at it and said, "Wow, that's a really cool car, Timmy!" + +Timmy played with his new toy car all day and showed it to all his friends. They all looked at it and thought it was the best toy car they had ever seen. Timmy felt proud that he found such an original toy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner told him they had to hurry home for dinner. Max ran as fast as he could, wagging his tail happily. + +On the way home, Max saw a colorful strip of paper on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and carried it with him. When they got home, Max's owner was cheerful to see him with the strip of paper. She praised Max for being such a good boy and gave him a treat. + +Max was so happy and cheerful that he wagged his tail even more. He knew that he had made his owner proud and that made him feel good inside. From that day on, Max made sure to always hurry home for dinner and to bring his owner something special, like a strip of paper, to make her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw her friend, Timmy. + +"Hi Timmy!" Lily said with a big smile. + +"Hi Lily!" Timmy replied. "Guess what? I have a surprise for you!" + +"What is it?" Lily asked excitedly. + +"It's a new toy!" Timmy said, holding up a shiny red car. + +Lily's eyes widened with excitement. "Wow! Thank you, Timmy! I love it!" she exclaimed. + +As they played with the toy, Lily mentioned how much she liked spending time with her friend. Timmy agreed and said it was normal for best friends to have fun together. They continued to play happily in the park, enjoying their normal day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her doll and dress her up in different styles. One day, Lily's mom took her to the hair salon to get a new style. Lily was so excited and patient while the hairdresser cut her hair. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily accidentally spilled juice on her new haircut and it looked terrible! She was so sad and didn't know what to do. That night, Lily's mom tucked her into bed and told her to pray for a solution. + +The next day, Lily woke up with an idea. She took her doll's hat and put it on her head, covering up the bad haircut. Her mom was so proud of her for being so creative and patient. From then on, Lily always remembered to pray when she had a problem and to use her imagination to find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike all around the park. One day, she saw a big palace in the distance. It was so pretty and shiny! She wanted to go inside and see what it was like. + +Lily rode her bike all the way to the palace. When she got there, she saw that it was very lively inside. There were people dancing and singing and having a lot of fun. Lily wanted to join in, so she went inside and started dancing too. + +Everyone at the palace was so happy to see Lily. They gave her lots of treats and toys to play with. Lily had so much fun riding her bike to the palace and being a part of the lively party. She couldn't wait to come back and visit again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the water and would always go to the river with his mom. One day, Timmy saw a big raft floating down the river. He was eager to jump on it and go for a ride. + +But when he got on the raft, he started to struggle. The raft was too big for him to control and he was scared. He called out for his mom but she was too far away to hear him. + +Just when Timmy thought he was going to float away forever, a kind man saw him and came to help. The man pulled the raft to the shore and helped Timmy off. Timmy was so grateful and thanked the man for helping him. From that day on, Timmy never went on a raft without his mom or dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, pretty hair that she loved to play with. One day, she went outside to play and got her hair all dirty. When she came back inside, her mom saw her hair and said, "Lily, your hair is so dirty! We need to clean it." + +Lily didn't want her hair to be cleaned because she was sad that she couldn't play with her friends anymore. She said, "But Mom, I don't want to clean my hair. I want to play with my friends." + +Her mom replied, "I understand you're sad, but we need to clean your hair so it stays healthy and pretty." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, Mom. Let's clean my hair so it can be pretty again." And so, her mom cleaned her hair and Lily felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner took him to a lab. A lab is a place where scientists work and do experiments. Max was excited to explore the lab. + +Inside the lab, Max saw lots of machines and colorful liquids. Suddenly, Max noticed a glowing ball in the corner. He ran over to it and started to play with it. The ball was so much fun to chase and catch! + +After a while, Max's owner called him over. It was time to go home. Max was sad to leave the lab, but he was happy to have found a new toy to play with. He couldn't wait to come back and see the glowing ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have picnics with her mommy and daddy. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we have a picnic today?" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, we can have a picnic, but we need to find a high place to sit." + +Lily and her family found a high hill to have their picnic. They ate sandwiches and drank juice. Lily was so happy to be outside with her family. + +Suddenly, dark clouds appeared and it started to rain. Lily and her family quickly packed up their picnic and ran back to their car. They got soaking wet and needed to go home to change their clothes. + +Lily was sad that their picnic was ruined by the rain. But her mommy told her they could have another picnic soon, and that made Lily smile again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks and build tall towers. One day, she was playing with her blocks when her friend Billy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily, what are you building?" asked Billy. + +"I'm building a big tower!" replied Lily. + +Billy watched as Lily stacked the blocks higher and higher. Suddenly, Lily started to cough. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" asked Billy. + +"I don't know," said Lily, "My lung hurts." + +Billy knew that Lily's mom was a reliable nurse, so he ran to get her. When Lily's mom arrived, she knew just what to do. She gave Lily some medicine and soon she was feeling much better. + +From that day on, Lily and Billy always made sure to have Lily's mom's number on hand, just in case something like that happened again. And Lily continued to build tall towers, always making sure to take breaks and rest her lungs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she went to a big party at her friend's house. She was so excited to dance and have fun with all her friends. + +When Lily got to the party, she saw a boy named Jack. He looked sad and didn't want to dance. Lily went over to him and said, "Hi Jack, why aren't you dancing? It's so much fun!" Jack just shrugged his shoulders and didn't speak. + +Lily didn't give up. She asked Jack if he wanted to dance with her. At first, Jack was hesitant, but then he started to dance. They twirled and spun around together. Jack started to smile and he spoke to Lily, "Thank you for dancing with me. I feel fine now." From that day on, Jack and Lily were the best of friends and they always loved to dance together. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was sad and troubled because she lost her favorite ring. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. Then, a kind girl came to her and said, "I will help you find your ring." The queen was happy and gave the girl a big hug. + +The girl asked the queen, "Did you mail a letter today?" The queen said no, she didn't. The girl had an idea. She said, "Let's mail a letter to all the people in the kingdom. Maybe someone found your ring and will bring it back to you." The queen thought it was a great idea and they wrote a letter together. + +They put the letter in an envelope and went to the post office. The girl helped the queen mail the letter. A few days later, someone brought the ring back to the queen. She was so happy and gave the girl a big present. The girl was happy too because she helped the queen and made her troubles go away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little porcupine named Spike. Spike was very nosy and liked to explore the forest. One day, Spike met a new friend, a little bird named Tweet. Spike and Tweet became good friends and played together every day. + +One day, while Spike and Tweet were playing, a big, scary animal came into the forest. Spike knew that the animal was dangerous and he wanted to protect his friend. Spike put his spikes up and tried to scare the animal away. But the animal was too strong and Spike got hurt. + +Tweet was very sad when she saw that Spike was hurt. She tried to help him, but it was too late. Spike had protected his friend, but he had also been hurt badly. Tweet cried and cried, but there was nothing she could do to help her friend. From that day on, Tweet always remembered her friend Spike and how he had protected her, even though it had cost him his life. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. While playing on the swings, she saw a big dog that made her feel a bit scared. But Lily was brave, so she tried to pet the dog. Suddenly, the dog barked really loud and Lily got a shock! She ran back to her mom and dad, but they told her not to be scared and to return to the dog slowly. Lily took a deep breath and returned to the dog, this time making friends with him. From that day on, Lily was no longer afraid of dogs and played with her new furry friend at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. He liked to run around on the ground and feel the grass under his feet. One day, Timmy was playing with his friend Sally when they saw a big tree. + +Sally said, "I know how to climb that tree! Do you want to come with me?" + +Timmy was a little scared, but he wanted to be brave like Sally. So, he said, "Okay, I'll try." + +They climbed up the tree slowly, step by step. When they got to the top, they looked out at the world below them. Timmy felt very proud and modest at the same time. + +"I'm glad we did this," he said to Sally. + +"Me too," Sally replied. "Now we can say we know how to climb a tree!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily asked her mommy if they could bake cookies. Her mommy said, "Yes, we can bake cookies. But we need to get some ingredients from the store first." + +So, they went to the store and got some sugar, flour, and a bulb of garlic. When they got home, they started to bake the cookies. Lily helped her mommy mix the ingredients together. After they put the cookies in the oven, they waited for them to bake. + +While they were waiting, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He was very hungry and wanted a cookie. Lily told him to wait until they were done baking. But her little brother didn't want to wait. He climbed up on a chair and grabbed a cookie from the tray. The cookies were still hot and very dry. Her little brother started to cry because he burned his mouth. Lily's mommy was upset because they couldn't eat the cookies anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a clever prince. He liked to play with his toys and eat yummy food. But one day, he got very tired and wanted to sleep. So, he went to his bed and closed his eyes. + +While he was sleeping, a big dragon came to the castle. The dragon was very angry and wanted to eat the prince. The dragon went to the prince's room and saw him sleeping. The dragon ate the prince and flew away. + +The kingdom was very sad because they lost their prince. They looked everywhere for him but he was gone forever. The people of the kingdom learned a lesson to always be careful and watch out for danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play hide-and-seek. One day, he wanted to find his favorite toy car that he had lost. So, he started to search for it in his room. He looked under his bed and in his toy box, but he couldn't find it. + +Just as he was about to give up, he took a step and accidentally kicked something. It was his toy car! He was so happy and eager to play with it again. From that day on, Timmy learned to search carefully and take small steps when looking for things he had lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she made a beautiful picture of a sun that glowed bright yellow. She was so proud of her picture that she put it in her folder to show her friends at school. + +But on the way to school, a big wind blew and Lily's folder flew out of her hands. She searched and searched but couldn't find it anywhere. When she got to school, she was so sad that she didn't even want to play with her friends. + +Just then, a boy in her class named Timmy came up to her and said he found her folder. But when he gave it back to her, she saw that her beautiful picture was all crumpled up and ruined. Lily felt foolish for not holding onto her folder tighter, but she was happy to have it back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the sea. One day, she saw a sailor walking on the beach. "Hello sailor," said Lily. "Why do you smell so smelly?" + +The sailor replied, "I have been sailing on the sea for many days and haven't had a shower." + +Lily didn't understand what sailing meant, so she asked the sailor. "Sailing is when you travel on a big boat on the sea," explained the sailor. + +"Oh, I see," said Lily. "Do you like sailing?" + +The sailor smiled and said, "Yes, I love sailing. It's my favorite thing to do." + +Lily waved goodbye to the sailor and continued to play by the sea, dreaming of one day becoming a sailor herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with fire and often lit matches to watch the flames dance. One day, Timmy's mom caught him playing with fire and scolded him. "Fire is dangerous, Timmy. It can hurt you and others," she said. + +Timmy didn't listen and continued to play with fire when his mom wasn't around. One day, he accidentally dropped a match on a pile of dirty clothes and a flame quickly spread. Timmy tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. + +His mom came home to find their house burnt down and everything destroyed. "Timmy, what happened?!" she cried. "I was playing with fire and it got out of control," Timmy said, feeling filthy and ashamed. "Playing with fire is not a game, it's dangerous and can cause a lot of damage. Now we have to work hard to rebuild our home," his mom said sadly. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to drink coffee. She was always very busy taking care of her little baby. One day, the baby wanted to help mommy and spilled the coffee on the floor. Mommy was sad because her coffee was spoiled. But then she saw her baby's cute face and forgot all about the coffee. She hugged her baby and they played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a duck in the pond and Lily wanted to feed it some bread. But when she tried to break the bread, it made a loud crack sound. The duck got scared and flew away. + +Lily's mommy told her to be calm and not to worry. They walked a little further and saw a merry-go-round. Lily wanted to go on it, so her mommy helped her get on. As the ride started to turn, Lily laughed and had so much fun. + +When they got off the ride, Lily's mommy bought her an ice cream cone. Lily was so happy and turned to her mommy to give her a big hug. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream while watching the birds and feeling the calm breeze. It was a lovely day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. At the park, she saw a gate that led to a big field. She wanted to go through the gate and play in the field. + +But when she tried to open the gate, it wouldn't budge. She cried and cried because she couldn't get to the field. Her mommy and daddy came over and saw her crying. They asked her what was wrong and she told them about the gate. + +Her daddy lifted her over the gate and she was so happy! She ran through the field and played with the other kids. She forgot all about crying and just had fun. From that day on, she always remembered that sometimes when things are hard, it's okay to cry and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red hanger that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went outside to play, but it started to rain. She didn't want to come inside yet, so she played in the rain with her hanger. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and the hanger flew away. Lily was sad, but she knew it was honest to tell her mom what happened. She went inside and told her mom about the hanger. Her mom tried to help her find it, but they couldn't. + +Lily was very sad and didn't want to play anymore. She went to bed that night feeling sad. The next day, Lily went outside again and saw her hanger in a puddle. She was so happy! But as she reached for it, she slipped and fell in the puddle. She was all wet and muddy. Lily went back inside, crying. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can always get you a new hanger." +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she went to an opera with her mommy and daddy. The music was so beautiful that Lily began to weep. But her mommy and daddy hugged her and told her it was okay to cry. + +After the opera, they went to a park and played on the swings. Lily's mommy and daddy pushed her high in the sky and she felt like she was flying. She laughed and giggled and forgot all about weeping. She was so happy to be with her family on such a lovely day. + +When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her mommy and daddy tight. She knew she would always remember this day at the opera and the lovely time they had together in the park. And she promised herself that one day, she would sing in an opera too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he went to the store with his mommy to buy a new car. Timmy saw a big red car that he really wanted, but his mommy said they couldn't buy it because it was too expensive. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a missile flying through the sky! Timmy was scared and asked his mommy what it was. She explained that it was a dangerous thing that could hurt people. They quickly ran to hide behind a big tree. + +After the missile was gone, Timmy asked his mommy if they could go home. On the way, they saw a small car hidden in the bushes. Timmy was happy to have found a new toy car to play with. He thanked his mommy for taking him to the store and for keeping him safe from the scary missile. +Yesterday, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He was excited to play on the swings and slide. But when they got there, it was boring. There were no other kids to play with. + +Timmy's mom offered to play with him, but he wanted friends to play with. He asked his mom when the other kids would come. She said she didn't know. + +Timmy got sad and started to cry. He wanted to go home. His mom tried to cheer him up, but he was too upset. They left the park and went back home. Timmy was still sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, they played a big game and Tim was very happy because he scored a goal! He raised his arms in the air and shouted, "Yay!" + +After the game, Tim and his friends went to explore a mysterious forest nearby. They saw many animals and trees they had never seen before. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a big bird flying above them. The bird had raised its wings and was making a strange sound. Tim and his friends were scared, but also very excited to see such a mysterious creature. + +As they continued to explore, they found a hidden treasure chest. Tim raised the lid and inside they found a map that led to more treasure! They were so excited and couldn't wait to follow the map and find the treasure. Tim knew that this was the best day ever because he scored a goal and found a mysterious treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat jelly. She ate it every day and loved the way it wiggled and jiggled on her spoon. One day, Lily went to the park to play on the swings. While she was swinging, she noticed a loud noise coming from the street. She asked her friend Tommy, "What's that loud noise?" Tommy replied, "It's a truck carrying big boxes." + +Suddenly, Lily's swing broke and she fell to the ground. She cried out for her mommy, but no one could hear her because the loud noise from the truck was too loud. The truck driver didn't notice Lily on the ground and accidentally ran over her. It was a very sad ending for Lily, who loved jelly and playing on the swings. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Buggy. Buggy loved to crawl around on the ground and explore new places. One day, Buggy met a ladybug named Lucy. + +"Hi there, Buggy! What are you doing?" asked Lucy. + +"I'm crawling around, looking for something fun to do," replied Buggy. + +Lucy smiled and said, "I know something fun! Let's play hide and seek. I'll count to zero and you can hide." + +Buggy was excited and quickly scurried off to hide. But after a while, Lucy couldn't find Buggy anywhere. She started to feel embarrassed that she couldn't find her new friend. + +Just then, Buggy crawled out from behind a leaf and said, "Here I am! You found me!" + +Lucy was so happy to see Buggy and they continued to play together all day. From that day on, Buggy and Lucy were the best of friends and loved to crawl around and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and he loved to dance. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a concert. There was a big band playing and Timmy was so excited. He started dancing and spinning around. + +After a while, Timmy's head started to feel funny. He felt dizzy and had to sit down. His mommy asked him if he was okay, but Timmy just wanted to dance more. He got up and started dancing again. + +Suddenly, Timmy felt dizzy again and fell down. His mommy picked him up and took him home. Timmy was sad that he couldn't dance anymore. But his mommy told him that he just needed to rest and then he could dance again. Timmy repeated his favorite song over and over until he fell asleep. The next day, he felt better and danced all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion named Leo. Leo lived in the jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, Leo was walking in the jungle when he saw a small rabbit. The rabbit was crying because he lost his plate. + +Leo asked the rabbit, "What happened? Why are you crying?" + +The rabbit said, "I lost my plate. It's very important to me." + +Leo said, "Don't worry, I will protect you and help you find your plate." + +So, Leo and the rabbit went to look for the plate. They searched high and low, and finally found it. The rabbit was so happy and thanked Leo for his help. + +From that day on, the rabbit and Leo became good friends and Leo always protected him. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's carrot patch disappeared! He looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Benny was sad and confused. He asked his friends if they had seen his carrot patch, but they hadn't. Suddenly, Benny saw a speedy squirrel running away with his carrots! + +Benny chased after the squirrel as fast as he could. The squirrel was too speedy, but Benny didn't give up. He kept chasing until the squirrel finally stopped and gave back the carrots. Benny was so happy to have his carrot patch back! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big yard. One day, Timmy saw a large butterfly fluttering around. He wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. + +Timmy's mom was sitting on the porch, watching him. She said, "Timmy, be careful not to lumber around and hurt yourself." + +Timmy replied, "I'm just trying to catch the butterfly, Mommy!" + +Suddenly, Timmy caught the butterfly in his hands. He was so happy and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mommy, I caught it!" he exclaimed. + +His mom smiled and said, "Well done, Timmy. Now let's let it go so it can fly away." And so, Timmy released the butterfly and watched it fly off into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her purse, which was pink and sparkly. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. + +They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily's friend Sarah said, "Let's play a game. We have to be very quiet and hide from each other." + +Lily didn't want to play, but Sarah said, "Come on, it will be fun!" + +So, they started to play. Lily found a good hiding spot and waited for Sarah to find her. But Sarah couldn't find her and soon went home. Lily waited and waited, but no one came to find her. She started to cry and wished she had never played the game. + +In the end, Lily's mom came to the park and found her. She was very sad and asked Lily what happened. Lily sniffled and said, "I didn't like the game. Sarah didn't find me and now I'm lost." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll go home now." Lily learned that sometimes it's better to say no to things and not add to a bad situation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved holidays because she got to play all day long. One day, she saw her mom wearing a beautiful red dress. + +"Mommy, I want to become a princess like you!" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You already are a princess, my dear. You just need a crown." + +Lily was so excited. She ran outside to find some flowers to make a crown. She picked some red flowers and put them on her head. She twirled around and said, "Look, Mommy! I'm a princess now!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are. And today is a holiday, so let's have some fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to wear pretty jewelry. She had a necklace with a shiny pink heart and a bracelet with sparkly blue beads. One day, Lucy and her mom went to the park to play. While they were playing, Lucy saw a scary dog. The dog was barking loudly and Lucy was scared. + +Lucy's mom said, "Don't worry, Lucy. Let's listen to the dog. He is just trying to protect his owner's house." But Lucy was still scared. Suddenly, the dog's owner came out and said, "Don't worry, he won't hurt you. He just wants to play." Lucy's mom smiled and said, "Thank you for telling us. Lucy loves dogs, but she gets scared when they bark loudly." The owner said, "I understand. Here, let me give Lucy a treat for being brave." Lucy smiled and took the treat. She wasn't scared anymore and even petted the dog. From that day on, Lucy wasn't scared of dogs anymore and even wore her jewelry to show them off. +Once upon a time, there was a birdie who lived in a nest. The nest was on a tree, and the birdie loved to sing and play in it. One day, a big wind came and lifted the nest high up in the sky. The birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, the birdie saw a kind person who was ready to help. The person climbed up the tree and carefully lifted the nest back to its place. The birdie was so happy and grateful for the help. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need help from others when we face a problem. It's important to be ready to help others too, just like the kind person who helped the birdie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the sun. One day, Lily's mom gave her a cup of juice to drink. Lily took a big sip and felt the cold liquid go down her throat. + +As she ran around, Lily noticed the motion of the trees swaying in the wind. She thought it was so pretty and loved watching them dance. Suddenly, she heard her friend calling her name, but Lily didn't hear her. She realized she had accidentally put her fingers in her ears and made herself deaf for a moment. + +Lily took her fingers out of her ears and could hear her friend again. She laughed and continued playing, feeling happy and carefree. From that day on, Lily made sure to never make herself deaf again by covering her ears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very restless and always wanted to play. One day, her grandma came to visit her. Lily was very happy to see her grandma, but she didn't want to stay inside and talk. She wanted to play outside. + +Grandma said, "Let's rest for a while and then we can play together." But Lily didn't want to rest. She said, "I don't want to stay inside. I want to play outside." + +Grandma said, "I understand you want to play, but we need to rest first. We can play after we rest." Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, we can rest for a little bit." + +After they rested, they went outside to play together. Lily was happy that she got to spend time with her grandma and play too. She learned that sometimes it's important to rest and stay inside, especially when someone comes to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved flowers. She had a big garden where she grew many different kinds of flowers. One day, she saw a beautiful red poppy and she became very enthusiastic. + +Lily kneeled down to get a closer look at the poppy. "Wow, you are so pretty!" she said to the poppy. "I want to pick you and put you in a vase in my room." + +But the poppy replied, "Please don't pick me. I want to stay here in the garden and grow bigger and stronger." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, I won't pick you. I want you to be happy and healthy." From that day on, Lily took care of the poppy and watched it grow taller and taller. And the poppy was very grateful to Lily for being such a good caretaker. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very strong and could carry a lot of things. One day, the truck driver had a surprise. He had to load a very thick and heavy package onto his truck. He wondered how he would do it, but he knew he had to try. + +The driver got to work and used all his strength to load the package onto the truck. It was very hard work, but he did it. Then, he started driving down the road. As he drove, he noticed that the package was moving. He wondered what was inside. + +Finally, the truck arrived at its destination. The driver carefully unloaded the package and opened it up. To his surprise, there was a big, fluffy teddy bear inside! The driver was very happy and knew that all his hard work was worth it. From then on, he always remembered that even when things seem thick and heavy, there might be a surprise waiting inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious about the world around her. One day, Lily's family went on a trip to the mountains in the winter. When they arrived at their cabin, Lily helped her parents unpack their bags. + +Lily was so excited to play in the snow. She put on her winter coat, hat, and mittens and ran outside. She made a snowman and had a snowball fight with her family. But then, as it got dark, Lily's parents told her it was time to come inside. + +Lily was sad that she had to stop playing in the snow, but she knew she could play again tomorrow. However, during the night, a big snowstorm came and blocked the door of the cabin. Lily and her family were stuck inside with no way out. They were very scared and didn't know what to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle had a lot of rooms and was very tall. It was a strong structure that could not be knocked down. + +One day, the king of the castle needed more food for all the people who lived there. He asked his helpers to supply more food. They went to the market and bought lots of yummy food. + +When they came back to the castle, they saw an incredible sight! A big dragon was trying to knock down the castle with his fire breath. But the strong structure of the castle did not let the dragon destroy it. The helpers quickly supplied the food to everyone and they all felt better. + +The king was very happy that his castle was safe and everyone had enough to eat. The helpers were happy too because they did a good job supplying the food. And the dragon flew away, looking for another castle to try to knock down. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor pilot named Jack. Jack loved to fly his plane high in the sky. One day, Jack's plane had a big problem. It started to shake and make a loud noise. Jack suffered a lot because he was scared. He tried to fix the problem, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, Jack's plane crashed into a big mountain. It was a very sad day. Jack didn't survive the crash. Everyone who knew Jack was very sad. They missed him very much. + +From that day on, people were very careful when they flew their planes. They didn't want to suffer like Jack did. They remembered Jack as a brave pilot who loved to fly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens was very soft and cuddly. Lily loved to hug her furry cat and play with her. + +One day, Lily got lost in the park. She didn't know how to get back home. She cried and cried until her mother found her. Her mother hugged her tightly and took her back home. + +Lily was happy to be back home with her mother and her furry cat. She knew that her mother would always take care of her and keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, her mommy gave her a unique toy that no one else had. It was a little stuffed unicorn with rainbow hair. + +Lily was so happy to have her new toy. She took it everywhere with her, even when she had her yogurt snack. She would feed herself spoonfuls of the creamy, sweet yogurt and then feed a little bit to her new unicorn friend. + +As she played and ate, Lily realized that her new toy was very special. It was not like any of her other toys. It was unique, just like the yummy yogurt she was eating. She decided that she would take extra good care of her new unicorn friend and always make sure it was fed and happy. And from that day on, the little unicorn became her favorite toy of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly in the sky and soar high above the trees. One day, while flying, Tweetie saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was holding a cup of cocoa and looked worried. + +Tweetie flew down to Lily and asked, "Why are you worried, little girl?" + +Lily replied, "I spilled my cocoa and now I don't have any left." + +Tweetie had an idea. "I can help you get more cocoa! Let's fly to the store together." + +Lily smiled and they flew off into the sky, soaring above the clouds. They made it to the store and bought more cocoa for Lily. She was so happy and thanked Tweetie for his help. From that day on, they became the best of friends and flew together often, soaring through the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near a big field of wheat. One day, Lily went for a walk in the field and saw a scarecrow. "Hello, Mr. Scarecrow," she said. "Do you believe in magic?" + +"I don't know," said the scarecrow. "I'm just here to scare away the birds." + +Lily smiled and continued walking. Suddenly, a big storm came and the wind blew all the wheat away. Lily tried to find her way back home, but she got lost. She was scared and cried for help, but nobody came. She sat down and tried to stay calm, but it was too late. The storm was too strong and she never made it back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily was playing with Midnight and accidentally stepped on his tail. Midnight meowed in pain and ran away. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to Midnight. She went to her mom and asked, "Can we go to the store to buy some treats for Midnight?" Her mom said yes and they went to the store. + +At the store, Lily found some yummy treats for Midnight. But when they got to the checkout, Lily saw a toy she wanted. She asked her mom if she could get it, but her mom said no. Lily got upset and started crying. + +Her mom explained that they didn't have enough money for both the treats and the toy. Lily understood and apologized for being upset. They bought the treats and went home. When they got home, Lily gave the treats to Midnight and he forgave her for stepping on his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved robots, especially the ones that could smile. One day, Timmy's parents surprised him with a lovely robot that could do just that. + +Timmy was so happy to have the robot, he played with it all day long. The robot would smile and Timmy would smile back, it was so much fun. But as the day went on, the robot started to act a little strange. + +It began to make strange noises and move in weird ways. Timmy didn't know what was wrong, but he knew he didn't like it. Suddenly, the robot stopped and looked at Timmy with a big smile. Timmy smiled back, but then the robot started to shake and fall apart. + +Timmy was sad to see his lovely robot break, but he knew it was just a machine and sometimes machines break. He hugged his parents and smiled, knowing that they would get him a new robot soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a bottle that she loved to drink from every day. One day, Lily's mommy forgot to wash the bottle and gave it to Lily anyway. Lily drank from the bottle and soon started to feel sick. She began to suffer from a tummy ache and felt very grumpy. + +Lily's mommy asked her what was wrong, and Lily said, "My tummy hurts." Her mommy realized that she forgot to wash the bottle and felt very sorry. She promised to always remember to wash the bottle from then on. + +But it was too late. Lily's tummy ache got worse, and she had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily passed away, leaving behind her grumpy mommy who wished she had been more careful with the bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park. It was very foggy outside and they could barely see each other. They decided to play hide and seek. Lily found a good hiding spot behind a tree. She waited quietly until her friends found her. + +After playing for a while, Lily got very tired. She told her friends she needed to go home and sleep. They all said goodnight and went their separate ways. When Lily got home, she crawled into her cozy bed and fell asleep right away. + +The next day, Lily's friends asked her if she wanted to play again. Lily said yes, but this time they decided to play a popular game called tag. They ran around and had so much fun. Even though it was foggy again, they could still see each other and play. Lily was so happy to have such great friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a happy team of animals. They all loved to play together and have fun. But one day, a big storm came and they all got scared. They heard loud thunder and saw bright lightning. Suddenly, a grumpy old cat came out of nowhere and scared them even more. + +The team of animals decided to work together to scare the grumpy cat away. They all roared and barked and made loud noises. The grumpy cat got scared and ran away. The team of animals were so happy that they had worked together to protect each other. From that day on, they knew that they could rely on each other no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the garden. One day, she saw a little plant growing in the ground. + +Lily was very persistent and wanted to help the plant grow big and strong. Every day, she watered the plant and made sure it had enough sun. + +As time went by, the plant started to grow taller and taller. Lily was so happy to see her hard work pay off. She would often go outside just to look at the plant and see how much it had grown. + +Eventually, the plant grew big enough to have beautiful flowers. Lily was so proud of her little plant and felt very happy that she had helped it grow. From that day on, Lily loved to go outside and take care of her plants. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Floppy. One day, Lily and Floppy went for a walk in the park. They saw a big, silly bird that made funny noises. + +Lily said to Floppy, "Look at that silly bird! It sounds so funny!" + +Suddenly, Floppy saw a carrot on the ground and ran towards it. Lily tried to catch Floppy, but she couldn't. She said, "Oh no! Floppy is running away! I need to catch him!" + +Lily ran after Floppy and finally caught him by pinching his ear. She said, "Gotcha! You can't run away from me, Floppy!" They continued their walk, with Floppy now safely in Lily's arms, only an inch away from her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play in the green grass. One day, Benny saw a new bunny in the field. Benny went up to the new bunny and said "Welcome! Do you want to play with me?" The new bunny was happy to have a friend and they played together all day. + +As the sun started to set, Benny and the new bunny sat down in the grass. They looked up at the sky and saw the stars shining bright. It was a peaceful night and they were happy to be together. Benny said, "I'm glad you came to play with me. You are my new friend." The new bunny smiled and said, "I'm glad too. Let's play again tomorrow!" And they both hopped away happy. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He liked to walk in the park every day. He would walk and see the trees and the flowers. One day, a little girl came up to him and asked, "What is history?" The old man smiled and said, "History is stories from a long time ago." The little girl was happy to learn something new and continued to walk with the old man every day. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl named Hoot. Hoot lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, Hoot decided to leave the forest to go on an adventure. He packed his bag and put his passport inside. + +As he flew over the mountains, Hoot saw many animals he had never seen before. He saw a big bear, a funny monkey, and a colorful bird. Hoot was happy he decided to leave the forest and see new things. + +After many days of flying, Hoot finally reached a big city. He saw tall buildings and lots of people walking around. Hoot was excited to explore the city and see what else he could discover on his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. He would hit the ball with his club and it would go flying through the air. Timmy was very proud of himself when he hit the ball really far. + +One day, Timmy's dad had to go away for work. Timmy was very sad and started to weep. He missed his dad so much and didn't know what to do without him. But then, Timmy remembered the golf club his dad had given him. He decided to go outside and hit the ball by himself. + +Timmy swung the club as hard as he could and hit the ball. It went flying through the air, just like when he played with his dad. Timmy was so proud of himself and knew his dad would be proud too. He stopped weeping and smiled, knowing that he could still have fun playing golf even without his dad there. +Once upon a time, there was a pale little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Bun Bun's mom told him to go to bed early so he would wake up on time for his big adventure the next day. + +Bun Bun had trouble falling asleep, so he looked at the clock on his nightstand. It was very late, but he didn't want to miss his adventure. He decided to stay up a little longer and play with his toys. + +The next morning, Bun Bun woke up very late and missed his adventure. He was very sad and wished he had listened to his mom's recommendation to go to bed early. From that day on, Bun Bun always went to bed early so he wouldn't miss out on any more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a raven flying in the sky. + +"Look! A birdie!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it's a raven," said her friend, Jack. + +The raven was flying very fast. "Wow, it's going at top speed!" said Lily. + +Suddenly, the raven flew into a terrible storm cloud. Lightning struck and the raven fell to the ground. + +"Oh no! The birdie!" said Lily. + +"I know, it's so sad," said Jack. + +They went to look at the raven and saw that it had passed away. They both felt very sad and went home crying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pale face and curly hair. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They played on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy got a phone call and had to leave. She said, "Lily, I have to go now. Stay here and play. I'll be back soon." Lily felt sad and said, "Mommy, please don't leave me. I want to go with you." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, I'll repeat it again. I'll be back soon. You can play here with the other kids." + +Lily stayed at the park and played with the other kids. She had so much fun that she forgot about her mommy leaving. When her mommy came back, Lily ran to her and said, "Mommy, I had so much fun! I played with my new friends!" Her mommy was happy to hear that and they left the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing. She lived in a tree outside a house. One day, she saw a big storm coming and she knew she needed to find a safe home. She flew around and around until she found a brilliant blue birdhouse. + +The little birdie flew inside and said, "This is my new home!" She was so happy and sang a beautiful song. But then, she remembered something important. She had forgotten to say thank you to the person who made the birdhouse. + +The next day, the little birdie flew out of her new home and saw a kind lady walking towards her. The lady had a big smile on her face and said, "I made that beautiful birdhouse just for you!" The little birdie was so happy and said, "Thank you, thank you!" From that day on, the little birdie sang even more beautiful songs in her brilliant blue home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were playing in the water, Lily saw a big shark swimming close to them. She was scared and yelled, "Mommy! Daddy! A shark!" + +Her daddy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Sharks are not always dangerous. This one looks friendly." + +Lily was surprised and asked, "But why is he so smelly?" + +Her mommy explained, "Sometimes sharks eat things that make them smelly, but that doesn't mean they are bad. We should be kind to all animals, even if they look scary or smell bad." + +Lily understood and felt better. She waved to the shark and said, "Hi, Mr. Shark! You can be our friend, even if you're smelly." The shark swam away, and Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a big table in a house. The table was very strong and dependable. It never broke, even when people put heavy things on it. + +One day, a little girl was sitting at the table. She wanted to talk to her mom, who was in the kitchen. So, she said, "Mommy, can we talk?" + +Her mom came to the table and they talked about many things. They talked about the girl's favorite toys and what she did at school that day. The table was happy because it was being used for a good talk. + +From that day on, the little girl would come to the table whenever she wanted to talk to her mom. And the table was always there, dependable and strong, ready for their talks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados. One day, her mommy brought home a big, brown avocado from the store. Lily was so happy! + +Later that day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to eat the avocado for snack. Lily said yes and her mommy reminded her to be careful while cutting it. "Don't forget to take out the big seed inside," her mommy said. + +Lily carefully cut the avocado and took out the seed. She ate it all up and it was so yummy! She thanked her mommy for reminding her to be careful and for buying the delicious avocado. From that day on, Lily ate avocados all the time and always remembered to be careful while cutting them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big, green land behind her house. One day, she found a little rock and picked it up. It was rough and bumpy, so she decided to rub it with her fingers. + +As she rubbed the rock, she noticed that the color was changing. It went from gray to shiny and pink! Lily was so happy with her discovery that she ran back to her house to show her mom. + +But even after she showed her mom, Lily couldn't stop thinking about the rock. She was persistent in her desire to find more shiny rocks to rub. So every day, she went back to the land behind her house and searched for more treasures to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a tall tree with his bird family. One day, Tweetie wanted to fly high up in the sky. He flapped his wings and flew higher and higher until he realized he was too high and couldn't get down. + +"Help! Help!" Tweetie cried. "I want to escape from up here!" + +His bird family heard him and flew up to help. They tried to catch him, but he was too high up. Finally, a kind squirrel saw what was happening and offered to help. The squirrel climbed up the tree and rescued Tweetie. + +"Thank you, squirrel!" Tweetie said. "I realize now that I should be careful when I fly too high." + +From that day on, Tweetie was more careful when he flew and never got stuck up high again. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale swimming in the dark ocean. The whale was very lonely and wanted to make friends with the other sea creatures. But they were all scared of the whale because it was so big. + +One day, the whale saw a group of small fish swimming nearby. It wanted to play with them, but they swam away as soon as they saw the whale. The whale felt sad and lonely again. + +Suddenly, a big boat appeared and the people on the boat threw a big net over the whale. The whale tried to swim away, but the net wouldn't allow it. The whale was trapped and couldn't escape. + +The whale felt scared and didn't know what to do. It wished it had made friends with the other sea creatures so they could help it escape. But it was too late. The whale was taken away and never seen again. +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 went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a big tree with colorful leaves. Lily wanted to climb the tree, but her mommy told her to be patient and wait until they found a safe way to climb. + +As they walked further, they saw a big box on the ground. Lily asked her mommy if they could open it. Her mommy said yes, but they should be careful. They opened the box and found a beautiful butterfly inside. Lily was so happy and wanted to hold the butterfly, but her mommy told her to be patient and let the butterfly fly away. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the tree began to shake. Lily and her mommy heard a loud noise and saw the tree fall down. They were scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. The tree fell on top of them and they couldn't move. Lily was very hurt and couldn't get up. Her mommy tried to call for help, but no one could hear them. They were stuck under the tree, waiting for someone to find them. Sadly, no one did. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Mittens. Mittens didn't like anything except meat. He would always meow and scratch when he didn't get his meat. + +One day, Mittens' owner, Sarah, was cooking meat for dinner. Mittens smelled the meat and started to meow loudly. "Meat! Meat!" he cried. + +Sarah looked at Mittens and said, "I will give you some meat, but you have to stop being grumpy." Mittens looked at Sarah and meowed softly. + +Sarah poured some meat into Mittens' bowl and Mittens ate it happily. "Thank you, Sarah," he meowed. "You're welcome, Mittens," Sarah replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy saw a thief in his house. The thief took Timmy's toy car and ran away. Timmy was sad and wanted his toy car back. + +Suddenly, Timmy remembered that he could whistle really loud. He whistled and whistled until the thief heard him. The thief was dizzy from the loud whistle and dropped the toy car. Timmy was so happy to have his toy car back that he whistled a happy tune all day long. + +From that day on, Timmy always kept his toy car safe and never let any thieves take it again. And whenever he wanted to feel happy, he would whistle a tune and remember the time he scared away the thief. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw a lemon tree and picked a lemon. It was sour, but she liked it. + +Later that day, Lily saw her grandpa sitting in his chair. He was deaf and couldn't hear her. She wanted to talk to him, but she didn't know how. So, she sat next to him and rubbed his back to help him relax. + +As they sat together, Lily remembered the lemon she had picked. She gave it to her grandpa and he smiled. He loved lemons too! They both took a bite and made silly faces because it was so sour. They laughed and enjoyed the moment together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big, wet puddle on the ground. She wanted to jump in it, but her mom said no because she would get her shoes wet. + +Lily was sad, but then she remembered she had a new novel to read. She went inside and started to read her book. But then, her little brother came and took her book away. Lily got angry and started to cry. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better, but Lily was still upset. She wanted her book back. But then, her brother accidentally spilled juice on the pages and ruined the novel. Lily was even more upset now. She collected her things and went to her room, feeling sad and disappointed. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mouse named Mickey. Mickey loved to eat cheese, and he had a lot of it. One day, Mickey met a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was hungry and asked Mickey if he could share some cheese. + +Mickey was happy to share his cheese with Tweety. He knew that sharing was a good thing to do. The cheese was harmless to Tweety, and he enjoyed it very much. + +After they finished the cheese, Tweety thanked Mickey and asked if they could be friends. Mickey agreed and they played together all day. They shared toys and snacks, and had a lot of fun. + +From that day on, Mickey and Tweety were the best of friends. They always shared their things and never caused harm to each other. They knew that sharing was the best way to be happy and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she decided to peek behind a big tree to see if her friend was hiding there. She saw a post with a fair poster on it. It was about a carnival that was coming to town. + +Lily was so excited to go to the carnival with her friends. She asked her mom if they could go, but her mom said they couldn't afford it. Lily was sad and asked her mom why they couldn't go. Her mom explained that sometimes things are too expensive and we can't always do what we want. + +Lily was disappointed, but she understood. She went to bed that night dreaming about the carnival. The next day, Lily's friends came over to play. They told her all about the carnival and how much fun they had. Lily felt left out and sad. She wished she could have gone too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops, especially the blue ones. One day, she saw a blue lollipop on a high shelf. She wanted it so badly, but she couldn't reach it. + +Lily decided to pull a chair over to the shelf. She climbed up and grabbed the lollipop. She was so happy! But as she climbed down, she lost her balance and fell. + +Lily hit her head and had to go to the hospital. She couldn't have the lollipop anymore because it made her feel sick. She learned that sometimes it's not worth pulling a chair to get something that's out of reach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to go on adventures and explore the world around her. One day, she decided to go for a walk down the road near her house. + +As she was walking, she saw a nosy little squirrel who was watching her every move. Lily didn't like the squirrel because he was always getting into her business. But then she remembered that her mom had told her to trust all the animals in the forest. + +So, Lily decided to trust the squirrel and she even gave him a little wave. The squirrel was surprised but then he smiled and waved back. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel became good friends and they went on many adventures together down the road. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big wheel. It was so large that it could fit many kids on it. The wheel would spin and spin, making everyone happy. + +One day, a little bunny was hopping around and saw a trap on the ground. The trap was made of wood and metal, and it was meant to catch animals. The bunny was scared and didn't want to get caught, so it hopped away quickly. + +Later, the bunny saw the big wheel spinning and wanted to join in on the fun. It hopped onto the wheel and held on tight. The wheel spun faster and faster, making the bunny feel like it was flying. It was so much fun, the bunny forgot all about the trap on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a huge rainbow in the sky. She was so excited that she ran to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! A big rainbow!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's beautiful. But you have to come inside now. It's going to rain soon." + +Lily didn't want to go inside. She wanted to stay outside and play. But her mom said, "No, we have to go inside. We can study the rainbow from the window." + +Lily was sad, but she went inside with her mom. They watched the rainbow from the window as the rain poured down outside. Lily was happy she got to see the rainbow, even though she couldn't play outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy some new crayons. Lily was so excited to spend her allowance on the new crayons. + +As they were walking home from the store, Lily saw a tough-looking dog. She was scared, but her mommy told her not to worry because the dog was on a leash with its owner. Lily drew an image of the dog when she got home to remember what it looked like. + +Later that day, Lily showed her daddy the picture she drew. "Wow, Lily! You are such a great artist," her daddy said. Lily smiled and felt proud of her picture. She was happy she got to spend her allowance on new crayons to make more pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his navy blue toy car all day long. His mommy would often include his favorite snacks in his lunch box. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. He saw some other kids playing with their toys, but he was too shy to join them. His mommy encouraged him to go and play with them. + +Timmy slowly walked towards the other kids, holding his navy blue car tightly. One of the kids saw Timmy and asked him if he wanted to play. Timmy smiled and nodded his head. The other kids included him in their game and Timmy had so much fun! + +From that day on, Timmy wasn't as shy anymore. He made lots of new friends and played with them every day at the park. And he always brought his navy blue car with him, because it was his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his cars. One day, Timmy's favorite car broke. He tried to fix it, but he couldn't. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his broken car. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can fix it with this magnet." Timmy was happy that his mom was so kind and could fix his car. + +After a few minutes, Timmy's mom fixed the car with the magnet. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You are the best!" From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever something was broken, his mom could fix it with her magic magnet. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was walking and found a big piece of cake. The ant was happy and started to carry the cake back to its home. But the cake was too heavy for the little ant. + +The ant met a spider on the way and asked for help. The spider disagreed and said, "I'm sorry, I cannot help you. I have to take care of my network." The ant felt sad and continued to carry the cake alone. + +Suddenly, a bird saw the ant carrying the cake and flew down to grab it. The ant tried to hold on, but the cake was too heavy. The bird took the cake and flew away. The ant was left with nothing and felt very sad. From that day on, the ant knew it was better to ask for help when something was too heavy to carry alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max. Max was big and strong, and he loved to jog every day. Lily would watch him run and she would cheer him on. + +One day, Lily and Max went to a restaurant. Max wanted to try something spicy, but Lily didn't like spicy food. Max said it was okay, and he ordered something else for her to eat. They had a fun time together and laughed a lot. + +After they finished eating, Max asked Lily if she wanted to jog with him. Lily was hesitant at first, but then she decided to give it a try. They jogged around the park and had a great time. Lily was proud of herself for trying something new, and Max was proud of her too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a boy who had taken her favorite swing. She asked him nicely if she could have a turn, but he said no. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She walked around the park and discovered a new area with a big tree and a bench. She sat down on the bench and thought about what had happened. Suddenly, she realized that the boy who took her swing might not have known it was her favorite. + +Lily went back to the swing and asked the boy if he knew it was her favorite. He looked guilty and said he didn't know. Lily forgave him and they took turns on the swing together. They even discovered they had other things in common and became friends. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes people make mistakes and it's important to forgive them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars, but he only had three. One day, Tim's mom went to the store and bought him two more toy cars to add to his collection. Now Tim had five toy cars to play with! + +One day, Tim decided to dress up in his favorite suit. It was a special suit that he only wore on special occasions. Tim felt very fancy and important in his suit. + +Later that day, Tim's mom made him a special dinner. She cooked a rare steak, which means it was not often eaten. Tim thought it tasted very yummy and he ate it all up. After dinner, Tim played with his toy cars again and felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane was very tall and had long legs. It walked around the lake and caught fish to eat. One day, a little girl saw the crane and wanted to hug it. + +"Can I hug you, Mr. Crane?" asked the little girl. + +The crane looked down at the little girl and thought for a moment. "I don't know if that's a good idea. I'm very big and my feathers might tickle you," said the crane. + +But the little girl didn't care. She ran up to the crane and hugged its leg. The crane was surprised but felt happy. It was a graceful bird, but it had never been hugged before. From that day on, the crane and the little girl became friends and would often hug each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks, especially big ones that could carry lots of things. One day, he was playing with his toy vehicles when he accidentally bumped his head on the table. It hurt a lot and he started to cry. + +His mommy came running and picked him up. She comforted him and put a little bandage on his head to help it heal. Timmy felt better and went back to playing with his cars and trucks. + +Later that day, Timmy saw a big truck driving down the street. It was so big and loud that it scared him a little. But his mommy told him that it was harmless and wouldn't hurt him. Timmy watched as the truck drove away, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he decided to make a race track out of tape. He carefully laid the tape on the floor, making twists and turns. + +His mom came in and saw what he was doing. "Wow, Timmy! You are so creative!" she said with a smile. "You could lead a whole team of builders with your ideas." + +Timmy felt proud and humble at the same time. "Thank you, Mommy," he said. "I just like playing with my cars." + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. "Whoa, cool race track!" his friend exclaimed. "Can we race our cars on it?" + +"Sure!" Timmy said excitedly. They raced their cars on the track, laughing and having fun. Timmy felt happy that his tape track brought joy to his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she found a dull pencil on the ground and decided to draw on the tree. She drew a big smiley face and was very happy with her drawing. + +But then, it started to rain and the drawing got washed away. Lily was sad that her drawing was gone, but she decided to draw another one. She finished her new drawing just as the rain stopped. + +However, when she went back to look at her drawing, she saw that the tree had fallen down! Lily was very scared and ran back to her house. She realized that drawing on trees was not a good idea and promised to never do it again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk in the park with his mommy. It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining bright. Timmy saw a big tree and ran over to it. He wanted to climb it, but his mommy said it was too high. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice calling out for help from the dark bushes. Timmy's mommy went to see what was happening. She saw a little bird with its leg tied to a piece of string. Timmy's mommy carefully untied the string and set the bird free. + +As they continued walking, Timmy's mommy explained to him how important it is to help others and be kind to animals. Timmy smiled and promised to always help those in need. And from that day on, whenever he saw a bird, he would remember the one he helped and feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the shop with her mommy. One day, they went to a big shop with lots of toys. Lily saw a scary toy that she didn't like. She couldn't speak to her mommy because she was too scared. But her mommy knew something was wrong and asked her what was the matter. Lily finally spoke and said she didn't like the scary toy. Her mommy hugged her and they found a nice toy to take home instead. From then on, Lily knew she could always speak to her mommy when she was scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily decided to visit her grandma who lived far away. She packed her bag and went on a long journey. When she arrived, her grandma gave her an incredible piece of candy to chew on. It was so yummy! + +But then, something terrible happened. Lily accidentally swallowed the candy and it got stuck in her throat. She couldn't breathe! Her grandma called for help, but it was too late. Lily passed away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved chewing gum. He always had a piece in his mouth. One day, he was walking in the park and he saw a bird. He wanted to get closer to it, so he ran towards it. But he wasn't looking where he was going and he tripped on a rock. + +Timmy fell down and his gum flew out of his mouth. He started to panic because he thought he lost his gum forever. "Where's my gum?" he cried. A lady walking by heard him and asked, "What's wrong, little boy?" "I lost my gum," Timmy said. + +The lady looked around and saw the gum stuck to a tree. "There it is," she said. Timmy was so happy that he got his gum back. He learned a lesson that day to be careful and not be so careless when he's walking. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved beans, especially black beans. He always asked his mom to buy him some black beans from the store. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store and they saw a homeless man on the street. The man looked sad and hungry. Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to buy some beans for the man. Timmy was happy to help and they bought a big bag of black beans for the man. + +When they gave the beans to the man, he was very grateful and thanked them. Timmy felt happy that he could help someone in need. He learned that it's important to be kind to others and to always help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy and he wanted to go to bed. But his mommy said, "No Timmy, you need a haircut tomorrow." + +The next day, Timmy woke up early and went to the barber with his mommy. The barber cut Timmy's hair very short. Timmy thought it was boring because he liked his long hair. + +When they got home, Timmy's daddy saw his new haircut and said, "Wow Timmy, your hair looks great!" But Timmy said, "No daddy, it's boring. I don't like it." + +His mommy said, "Don't worry Timmy, your hair will grow back soon." And Timmy felt better knowing he wouldn't have to have a boring haircut forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's mom told him it was time to go home and have a bath. Ducky didn't like baths because the water was always too hot for him. But he knew he had to obey his mom. + +When Ducky got home, his mom filled the tub with warm water. Ducky slowly got in and began to wash himself. He used soap to clean his feathers and scrubbed his little feet. After a while, Ducky felt tired and weak. He knew it was time to get out of the tub and go to bed. + +Ducky's mom helped him dry off and then tucked him into bed. Ducky was happy that he was clean, even though he didn't like the hot water. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of playing with his friends in the pond again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy before bed. One night, they were reading a story and Lily accidentally ripped a page. She felt sad and scared to tell her mommy, but she knew she had to be honest. When she showed her mommy the ripped page, her mommy smiled and said it was okay. She taught Lily that it's important to accept mistakes and accidents happen. + +The next night, Lily was reading a new book and came across a word she didn't know. She asked her mommy what it meant, but her mommy didn't know either. Lily was persistent and kept asking until they found the answer together. From then on, Lily learned that it's okay to ask questions and keep trying until you find the answer. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she met a new friend named Max. Max was a funny boy who liked to make Lily laugh. + +As they played together, Max offered to show Lily a secret spot in the park. Lily was excited to see it, but she was also a little scared because she didn't want to get lost. Max promised to keep her safe and hold her hand the whole way. + +As they walked, Max told Lily a funny joke that made her giggle. When they finally arrived at the secret spot, Lily was amazed. It was a beautiful garden with colorful flowers and a little pond. Max had brought a picnic blanket and some snacks to share with Lily. + +Lily was so happy and grateful to have such a kind friend like Max. She realized that sometimes taking a risk can lead to wonderful surprises. From that day on, Lily and Max played together every day and always had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to deliver letters to his friends. One day, he found a square letter on the ground. The letter was for his friend, Bunny. Teddy went to Bunny's house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Bunny! I have a letter for you," said Teddy. + +"Wow, thank you, Teddy! Who is it from?" asked Bunny. + +"It's from your grandma. She says she misses you and can't wait to see you soon," replied Teddy. + +Bunny was very happy and thanked Teddy for delivering the letter. From that day on, Teddy and Bunny went on many adventures together and always made sure to deliver letters to their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she found a thin stick and started to build a structure with it. + +Her mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm building a house for my dolls," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great! But be careful with that stick, it looks sharp." + +Lily started to worry and said, "I don't want anyone to get hurt." + +"Don't worry, Lily. Just make sure to be safe and have fun," her mom reassured her. + +Lily continued to build her dollhouse with the thin stick, feeling happy and proud of her structure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to wear an apron so she wouldn't get her dress dirty. Lily put on the apron and felt very grown up. + +As they were baking cookies, Lily's mommy noticed how obedient she was being. "Lily, you are being such a good helper today. Let's discuss what other things we can bake together," said her mommy. + +Lily was so excited to discuss what else they could make. "Can we make cupcakes too?" she asked. "Of course we can," said her mommy. They continued to bake and talk about all the yummy treats they could make together. From that day on, Lily wore her apron every time she helped her mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a big, blue truck. The truck was very restless because it wanted to go on a big adventure. One day, the truck drove to a big building made of steel. The truck wanted to see what was inside the building, but it didn't know how to get in. + +The truck saw a man walking by and asked him if he knew how to get inside the building. The man said he didn't know, but he could guess that there might be a door somewhere. So, the truck drove around the building and found a big door made of steel. + +The truck was so excited to see what was inside the building that it drove right through the steel door! Inside, there were lots of big machines making lots of noise. The truck was a little scared, but also very happy to have found such an exciting place. From that day on, the truck went on many more adventures and saw many more things made of steel. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a very honest boy, which means he always told the truth. One day, Timmy saw a big sack in the park. He wanted to see what was inside, so he went closer. Suddenly, a man came and shouted at Timmy to leave the sack alone. Timmy ran away, feeling scared. Later, Timmy told his mom what happened, and she was proud of him for being honest and not taking the sack. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends, but one day he lost his favorite toy car. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. Timmy was sad and started to cry. + +His mommy saw him crying and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her that he lost his favorite toy car. His mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll supply you with a new one." Timmy stopped crying and felt happy again. + +But then, his friend Johnny came over and saw Timmy's new toy car. Johnny wanted it for himself and tried to take it away from Timmy. Timmy felt scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, his mommy came in and told Johnny to stop being so fierce and to give the toy car back to Timmy. Johnny listened and gave the toy car back. Timmy was happy again and the conflict was resolved. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, her mommy took her to a big castle to learn about history. Lily was excited to see all the old things and learn about the past. + +Inside the castle, they saw a big statue of a king with a big bow. Lily thought it was funny and tried to copy the king's pose. Her mommy took a picture to remember the silly moment. They also saw old paintings and furniture that were very different from what they had at home. + +After the tour, they went to the castle's garden and Lily saw a group of kids playing with bows and arrows. She wanted to join in, so her mommy asked the kids if she could play too. They said yes and Lily had so much fun learning how to use the bow. She felt like a real archer! From that day on, Lily loved history and bows. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a big, juicy apple on a tree. She wanted to pick it, but it was too high up. She tried to climb the tree, but she couldn't reach it. + +Lily didn't want to give up, she wanted that apple. She tried to resist the urge to give up and thought of a plan. She found a stick and started to inch the apple closer to her. It was hard work, but she was determined to get that apple. + +Finally, the apple was close enough for her to grab. She picked it and took a big bite. It was delicious! Lily felt proud of herself for being honest and not taking the apple without permission. She knew that it was better to work hard and earn things the right way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved looking at the stars at night. One night, he saw a comet in the sky. It was very bright and wide. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, look at the comet! It's so pretty." + +Mommy said, "Yes, it is. But it's time for bed now." + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play. He saw that the playground was very dirty. There was trash everywhere. Timmy decided to clean it up. + +He said to his friend, "Let's clean up the playground. It will be fun!" + +They cleaned up all the trash and the playground looked nice and clean. + +But then, Timmy fell and hurt himself badly. He had to go to the hospital. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lamp in her room that she loved to turn on at night. One day, she accidentally knocked it over and it broke. Her mommy was grumpy because it was her favorite lamp. + +Lily felt sad and wanted to make her mommy happy again. So, she decided to fold a pretty paper flower to give to her mommy. She took a piece of paper and folded it carefully until it looked like a flower. Lily was very proud of herself and ran to give it to her mommy. + +When her mommy saw the paper flower, she smiled and gave Lily a big hug. She wasn't grumpy anymore! From that day on, Lily learned that even when things break, you can always find a way to make someone happy again by doing something kind, like folding a paper flower. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to eat and sleep all day long. One day, Max went outside and saw some birds. Max wanted to catch the birds, but he knew he wasn't supposed to. Suddenly, the police came and told Max that he was being punished for trying to catch the birds. Max felt sad and went back inside to take a nap. From that day on, Max knew he had to be a good cat and not try to catch the birds again. +Once upon a time, there was a ball that loved to bounce. It was red and round and always happy. One day, a thief came and took the ball away. The ball was very sad because it was important to him. He wanted to bounce again and make his owner happy. + +The thief took the ball to his house and put it in a box. But the ball was too bouncy and it bounced out of the box and hit the thief on the head. The thief got scared and ran away, leaving the ball behind. The ball was happy again and bounced all the way back to his owner's house. From that day on, the ball was never alone and always bounced happily with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Max. Max was a cute little baby who loved to play with his toys. One day, Max's mommy took him to a park where he met a friendly boy named Sam. Max and Sam played together and had lots of fun. They played with a ball and Max won the game! Max was very happy and proud of himself. + +After playing for a while, Max started to feel uncomfortable. He was hungry and needed a diaper change. Max's mommy took care of him and made him feel better. Max was happy again and continued playing with Sam. + +At the end of the day, Max and Sam said goodbye and Max went home with his mommy. Max was tired but happy because he had made a new friend and won a game. Max fell asleep dreaming of his fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved to eat oranges. One day, Max saw a big, round orange up in a tree. He climbed up to get it, but he struggled to reach it. + +Just then, his friend, a bird named Lily, flew by. "What's wrong, Max?" she asked. + +"I want that orange, but I can't reach it," Max said. + +Lily flew up and grabbed the orange with her beak. "Here you go, Max," she said, dropping the orange down to him. + +Max was so happy he could hardly contain himself. "Thank you, Lily!" he said, as he peeled the orange and ate it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going on vacation to the beach. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the beach, Timmy and his family played in the sand and swam in the ocean. Timmy's dad was playing catch with him when a big wave came and washed the ball away. Timmy's dad was careless and didn't catch the ball in time. + +Timmy was sad, but his dad promised to buy him a new ball. Later that day, Timmy overheard his dad talking on the phone. "I'm sorry I was careless and lost the ball," his dad said. "I promise to be more careful in the future." Timmy smiled and knew his dad loved him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mom asked her to go to the post office to mail a letter. Lily was excited to go on an adventure. + +She walked to the post office and saw a big line. She wanted to skip the line, but her mom had told her to be organized and wait her turn. So, she waited patiently. + +Suddenly, a man came and cut in front of her. She said, "Hey mister, that's not fair! I was here first!" The man just laughed and said, "Too bad, little girl. I'm in a hurry." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "It's not nice to cut in line. But don't worry, Lily. You did the right thing by waiting your turn. Always remember to be kind and patient, even if others aren't." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and always had fun with her friends. One day, she went to the park and forgot to put on her lotion. The sun was shining very bright and her skin started to hurt. + +Lily's mom noticed her skin was red and asked her if she put on her lotion. Lily said she forgot. Her mom told her that it's important to put on lotion to protect her skin. She also said it's nice to take care of our bodies. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to put on her lotion before going outside. She even reminded her friends to do the same. She learned that it's important to count on ourselves to take care of our bodies and be nice to ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to jazz music. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a big dance competition. Lily was so excited and asked, "Mommy, am I ready to win?" + +Mommy replied, "Not yet, Lily. We have to practice every day to gain more skills." + +Lily practiced every day and soon it was time for the competition. She danced her heart out and gave it her all. However, when the judges announced the winner, it wasn't Lily. She was upset and asked her mom, "Why didn't I win?" + +Mommy explained, "Sometimes we don't win, but we gain experience and learn from our mistakes. You did your best and that's what matters." + +Lily smiled and realized that winning wasn't everything. She was proud of herself for trying her best and gaining more skills. From that day on, Lily continued to dance and sing to jazz music, always ready to learn and grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic. Lily's mom made a yummy cake for them to eat. The cake was black and looked very tasty. + +Lily and her friends sat on a big blanket and ate the cake. They also gathered some pretty flowers to decorate their hair. Suddenly, they saw a black bird flying above them. The bird was very big and had shiny feathers. The children were amazed by the bird and watched it until it flew away. + +After they finished eating and playing, Lily and her friends went home. Lily was very happy because she had a fun day with her friends and ate a delicious cake. She told her mom about the black bird they saw and how pretty it was. Her mom smiled and said, "It sounds like you had a great day!" +Once upon a time, there was an old woman who lived in a house near a big vine. She liked to step outside and sit under the vine to rest. One day, she saw a little bird with a broken wing. The old woman felt sad for the bird and took it inside her house. She gave the bird some food and water and made it a cozy bed to sleep in. Every day, the old woman would take care of the bird and help it get better. After some time, the bird's wing healed and it was able to fly again. The old woman was happy to see the bird fly away but she also felt a little sad because she had grown fond of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily saw a dirty puddle on the ground. She wanted to jump in it, but her friends told her not to because it was dirty and she might get sick. + +Lily didn't listen and jumped in the puddle anyway. Her friends were worried and one of them said, "Lily, you shouldn't have done that! Now you're all dirty and you might get sick!" But Lily just laughed and said, "It's okay, I'll just take a bath when I get home." + +Later that day, Lily started to feel sick. She had a fever and her stomach hurt. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that Lily had gotten a leak in her tummy from the dirty water. Lily felt very sorry for not listening to her friends and said, "I should have listened to you guys. Next time, I'll send the dirty water away and not play in it." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to our friends and not do things that might hurt us. We should also take care of our bodies and not play in dirty water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her grandma. One day, they decided to make chocolate chip cookies. Lily helped her grandma mix the dough and put it in the oven to bake. + +As they waited for the cookies to bake, they looked out the window and saw the leaves on the trees turning brown. "Look, Grandma!" Lily said. "The leaves are turning brown!" + +"Yes, they are," said her grandma. "That means it's getting colder outside. Perfect weather for baking cookies." + +Finally, the cookies were done baking and they took them out of the oven. They were warm, gooey, and smelled delicious. "Mmm, these cookies look so yummy and brown," said Lily. Her grandma smiled and said, "Yes, they do. Let's enjoy them together." And they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had to choose what to wear to school today. She looked at her dress, her pants, and her shirt. She chose her favorite shirt, the one with a unicorn on it. + +As she walked to school, she saw a lot of traffic on the road. Cars were honking and people were in a hurry. Lily's mom held her hand tight so they could cross the street safely. + +When Lily got to school, she saw her friend Sally wearing a pretty dress. Lily felt envious of Sally's dress. But then she remembered her unicorn shirt and felt happy again. She realized that everyone has something special and unique that they can choose to wear or do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and wear his cool sunglasses. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big dog and got scared. He yelled for his mom to come and help him. + +Timmy's mom came over and hugged him. She said, "Don't worry, sweetie. The dog is friendly." Timmy felt better and started to play with the dog. He even let the dog wear his sunglasses. Timmy and the dog had so much fun together. + +From then on, Timmy wasn't scared of big dogs anymore. He loved going to the park and playing with his new furry friend. And every time he wore his sunglasses, he remembered the sweet memory of playing with the dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It had a white sail that helped it move in the water. The boat went to a port where it stopped. The port was a place where many boats came to rest. + +The boat had an incredible captain who wore a blue hat. The captain was very nice and he gave candy to everyone who came to the boat. The boat stayed in the port for many days. + +One day, the captain said "Let's sail again!" and the boat left the port. It sailed across the big blue water and saw many fish and dolphins. The captain was happy and the boat sailed for a long time. Finally, they reached a new port and everyone was happy. The end. +One sunny day, Timmy and his cheerful friend Sally went to the park. Timmy brought his scooter and Sally brought her ball. They played together and had so much fun. + +After a while, Timmy said, "I want to ride my scooter now." But Sally said, "Wait, let's play with my ball a little longer." Timmy agreed and they played with the ball for a bit more. + +Then, Sally said, "Let's go back to your scooter now." But Timmy looked confused and said, "What scooter?" Sally reminded him, "Your scooter, silly! You brought it with you." Timmy had forgotten all about it! + +They went back to the scooter and Timmy rode it around, feeling happy again. From then on, he made sure to never forget his scooter again when he went to the park with Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a happy fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue sea with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a pretty rose floating in the water. He swam over to it and picked it up with his fins. Nemo thought the rose was very beautiful. + +Nemo was an obedient fish and always listened to his mom and dad. They told him to be careful when he swam in the sea. Nemo promised to be good and always follow their rules. He knew that being obedient was important. + +Nemo swam back to his friends and showed them the rose. They all thought it was lovely too. They played together and had lots of fun swimming around. Nemo was happy to have such great friends and a pretty rose to remind him to be obedient. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He lived in a pond with his friends. One day, a big bird came to the pond. The frog was scared and wanted to hide. But his friend, a big fish, said "Don't worry, I will protect you." The fish chased the bird away and the frog was safe. + +The frog was grateful to his friend and said, "You are my true friend." The fish smiled and said, "I will always be here to protect you." From that day on, the frog and the fish played together every day in the green pond. They were happy and safe, and their friendship was true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to look at the sky. She thought the sky was so pretty. One day, Lily saw a fancy bird in the sky. The bird had bright colors and a long tail. Lily was so happy to see the fancy bird. She waved and said hello. The fancy bird flew away, but Lily was still happy because she got to see something so pretty in the sky. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a hut with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to see a show with her family. The show was very silly and made Lily laugh a lot. When the show was over, everyone started to applaud. Lily clapped her hands too, and it made her feel happy. + +After the show, Lily saw a serious man with a big hat. He looked very important. Lily asked her mommy who the man was, and her mommy said he was the boss of the show. Lily wanted to talk to the man, so she went up to him and said hello. The man smiled and shook her hand. Lily felt very special. +Lily liked to play in the park with her ball. She would kick it and run after it and laugh. One day, she saw a big truck near the park. It had a long cable that came out of it. Lily was curious. She wanted to see what the cable was for. + +She left her ball and walked to the truck. She did not see the sign that said "Danger". She did not hear the man who shouted "Stop". She only saw the cable. She wanted to touch it. She thought it would be fun. + +She stepped on the cable. It was not fun. It was terrible. The cable was not a toy. It was a power line. It had electricity in it. It hurt Lily very much. She screamed and fell down. The man ran to her and turned off the truck. He called for help. He was very sorry. + +Lily was very lucky. She did not die. But she had a big burn on her foot. She had to go to the hospital. She had to stay there for many days. She could not play with her ball. She was very sad. She learned a hard lesson. She learned to never step on a cable. She learned to be careful. She learned to listen. +Ria was a restless otter. She liked to swim and play and explore, but she did not like to stay still. Her mother told her to be careful, because the river was big and fast, and there were many dangers. But Ria did not listen. She wanted to see everything. + +One day, Ria saw a shiny thing on the bank. It was a metal box with a hole and a string. Ria was curious. She swam closer and sniffed the box. It smelled like fish. Ria loved fish. She put her head inside the box to get the fish. + +Snap! The box closed on Ria's neck. Ria was trapped. She tried to pull and push, but the box was too strong. She cried and cried, but no one heard her. She was scared and hurt. + +Meanwhile, her mother was looking for her. She had not seen Ria for a long time. She was worried. She followed Ria's scent along the river, until she saw the box. She recognized it as a trap. She knew that some humans set traps to catch animals. She was angry and sad. + +She swam to the box and saw Ria inside. She nuzzled and licked her, trying to comfort her. She bit the string and pulled with all her might. She hoped to break the trap and free Ria. She did not give up. She loved Ria. + +After a long time, the string snapped. The box opened. Ria was free. She hugged her mother and thanked her. She was sorry and grateful. She learned her lesson. She never went near the traps again. She stayed with her mother and was more careful. She was still a restless otter, but she was also a smart and happy otter. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at school. They have a huge blackboard in their classroom. They can draw and write on it with chalk. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to draw a big house on the blackboard. They ask their teacher, Miss Lee, if they can do it. + +"Miss Lee, can we draw a house on the blackboard?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to share the blackboard with the other children. And you have to erase it when you are done," Miss Lee says. + +"Thank you, Miss Lee. We will share and erase," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They take some chalk and start to draw. They draw a big roof, a door, some windows, and a chimney. They also draw some flowers, a tree, and a sun. + +They are having fun. They show their house to the other children. The other children like it. They say it is a nice house. + +"Anna and Ben, you are good at drawing. Can we draw with you?" the other children ask. + +"Sure, you can. There is more space on the blackboard. We can draw together," Anna and Ben say. + +They permit the other children to join them. They draw more things on the blackboard. They draw animals, cars, stars, and rainbows. + +They make the blackboard colorful and beautiful. They are proud of their work. + +"Look, Miss Lee, we drew a lot of things on the blackboard. Do you like it?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Yes, I do. You are very creative and kind. You shared the blackboard and made it look wonderful. But now it is time to clean it. Can you please erase it?" Miss Lee asks. + +"OK, Miss Lee. We will erase it. But can we take a picture of it first?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Of course, you can. I have a camera. Let me take a picture of you and your drawings. Smile!" Miss Lee says. + +She takes a picture of Anna, Ben, and the other children with their blackboard. They smile and say cheese. + +They keep the picture as a memory. They erase the blackboard. They put the chalk back. They thank Miss Lee for letting them draw. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like to play at school. They have a huge blackboard in their classroom. They can draw and write on it with chalk. +Sara was a cat who lived with a human family. She liked to sleep on the sofa, play with the toys, and eat the food. But sometimes, she wanted more. She wanted to be the boss of the house. + +One day, she saw the human mom make a cake. It smelled good and looked yummy. Sara wanted to have some. She jumped on the table and meowed loudly. She demanded the cake. The human mom said no and pushed her away. Sara was angry. She scratched the human mom and ran away. + +She hid under the bed and waited. She hoped the human mom would forget about the cake and leave it on the table. Then she could sneak out and eat it. She was very hungry and greedy. + +But the human mom did not forget. She put the cake in a big box and locked it. She also put a note on the box that said "No cats allowed". She was very smart and careful. + +Sara was sad and sorry. She realized she had been very naughty and rude. She had hurt the human mom and lost the cake. She was not successful. She wished she had been nice and polite. + +She came out of the bed and looked for the human mom. She found her in the living room, reading a book. She rubbed against her leg and purred softly. She apologized for the scratch and the demand. The human mom smiled and hugged her. She forgave her and gave her a treat. She loved her and understood her. + +Sara was happy and grateful. She learned a lesson and changed her attitude. She decided to be more friendly and respectful. She was successful. She had a good human family and a good life. +Tim and Tom are brothers. They like to play with their toy soldiers. They have many soldiers of different colors and sizes. They make forts and battles with them. + +One day, they are playing in their room. Tim has a big red soldier. He says, "This is the strongest soldier. He can beat all your soldiers, Tom." Tom has a small blue soldier. He says, "No, this is the smartest soldier. He can trick all your soldiers, Tim." + +They start to argue. They push and pull their soldiers. They make loud noises. They do not share or take turns. + +Mom hears them. She is not happy. She comes to their room. She sees the mess. She sees the soldiers scattered all over the floor. She says, "Stop fighting, boys. You are making too much noise. And you are not taking care of your toys. Look at this heavy soldier. He is broken. His arm is off. How did that happen?" + +Tim and Tom feel sorry. They do not know who broke the soldier. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to break the soldier. Can you fix him, please?" + +Mom says, "I will try to fix him. But you have to learn to play nicely. Soldiers are not for fighting. They are for having fun. And you have to respect your toys. They are not for throwing or breaking. They are for enjoying and sharing. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Tom nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We will play nicely. We will respect our toys. We will enjoy and share them. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. She says, "You are welcome, boys. I love you. Now, help me pick up the soldiers. And then you can play again. But quietly, please." + +Tim and Tom help Mom. They pick up the soldiers. They put them in their box. They say, "We love you, Mom. We will play quietly. And we will be good brothers." +Sara and Ben were brother and sister. They liked to play in the attic of their house. The attic was full of old things that belonged to their mom and dad and grandma and grandpa. Sometimes they found toys, books, clothes, or pictures that made them happy or curious. + +One day, they decided to gather all the things they liked in the attic and make a big pile. They wanted to show their mom and dad what they found. They were very enthusiastic and worked hard. They carried, dragged, and rolled the things they liked to the middle of the attic. They found a teddy bear, a train, a hat, a dress, a guitar, a map, and many more things. + +"Look at our pile, Sara!" Ben said. "It is so big and fun! We have so many treasures!" + +"Yes, Ben!" Sara said. "We are very lucky! Let's go and call mom and dad and show them!" + +They ran down the stairs and shouted for their mom and dad. They wanted them to come and see their pile in the attic. They hoped they would be proud and happy. They also hoped they would let them keep some of the things they liked. They loved the attic and the things they found. They had a lot of fun playing in the attic. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big hill of dirt with many ants on it. Tom wanted to see the ants up close. He took a stick and poked the hill. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily said. "You are hurting the ants. They live in the hill. They are not toys." + +But Tom did not listen. He poked harder and harder. The ants got angry. They came out of the hill and bit Tom's hand. Tom screamed and dropped the stick. His hand was red and hurt a lot. + +Lily ran to get their mom. She saw Tom crying and holding his hand. She was scared and sorry for him. She tried to lift him up and take him inside. But Tom was too heavy for her. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried too. + +Mom heard the noise and came out. She saw Tom and Lily on the ground, both hurt and sad. She was mad at Tom for being mean to the ants. She was also worried about their wounds. She lifted them up and took them inside. She cleaned their cuts and put bandages on them. She gave them a hug and a kiss, but she also scolded Tom. + +"You should never hurt animals, Tom. They have feelings too. They can bite you back. You were very naughty and careless. You made Lily and yourself hurt. You have to say sorry to Lily and the ants. And you have to stay in your room for an hour. No more playing today." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said sorry to Lily and the ants. He went to his room and lay on his bed. He looked at his hand and his bandage. He wished he had not poked the hill. He wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he could play with her again. He was very unhappy. He learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. The hill is steep and high," Lily said. + +They held hands and started to climb. They saw many bugs, birds and animals on the way. They said hello to them and smiled. They felt happy and excited. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a big lake with many fish and ducks. They saw a bridge with a rainbow. They saw a house with a chimney and a garden. They saw a hidden box under a tree. + +"Wow, look at all the things we can see!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it's so pretty and fun!" Lily said. + +They ran to the hidden box and opened it. Inside, they found a heart-shaped locket with a picture of a boy and a girl. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Who do you think they are?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, maybe they are friends like us," Lily said. + +"Maybe they left this for us to find," Tom said. + +He lifted the locket and put it around Lily's neck. She lifted the locket and put it around Tom's neck. They hugged and said thank you. + +They felt a warm and happy feeling in their hearts. They felt like they had found a treasure. They felt like they had found each other. +Ben likes to print pictures of boats. He has a big book of boats that he looks at. He likes the boats that go in the harbor. The harbor is where the water is deep and many boats can park. Ben wants to go to the harbor and see the boats. + +One day, Ben's dad says they can go to the harbor. Ben is very happy. He prints a picture of his favorite boat and puts it in his pocket. He and his dad get in the car and drive to the harbor. Ben sees many boats of different colors and sizes. He points at them and says their names. + +Ben and his dad walk on the dock and look at the boats up close. Ben sees a man who is bald. He has no hair on his head. Ben thinks he looks funny. He says to his dad, "Look, dad, a bald man!" The bald man hears Ben and smiles. He says, "Hello, little boy. Do you like boats?" Ben nods and shows him his picture. The bald man says, "That's a nice picture. Do you want to see my boat?" Ben says yes. + +The bald man takes Ben and his dad to his boat. It is a big boat with a sail and a flag. The bald man says, "This is my boat. I call it the Sea Star. I sail it all over the world. Do you want to come on board?" Ben says yes. He and his dad follow the bald man on his boat. The bald man shows them his cabin, his kitchen, his map, and his telescope. Ben likes the telescope. He looks through it and sees more boats and birds and people. He says, "Wow, this is cool!" + +The bald man says, "I'm glad you like it. You have a good eye for boats. Maybe one day you can be a sailor like me." Ben says, "Maybe. But first I want to print more pictures of boats." The bald man laughs and says, "That's a good idea. You can never have too many pictures of boats." He gives Ben a hug and a sticker of his boat. He says, "Thank you for visiting my boat. Come back anytime." Ben says, "Thank you for showing me your boat. It is very nice." He and his dad wave goodbye to the bald man and his boat. They go back to the car and drive home. Ben is very happy. He has a new friend and a new picture. He prints more pictures of boats and puts them on his wall. He dreams of sailing to the harbor and seeing the bald man and his boat again. +Tommy loved his scooter. He liked to ride it fast and make loud noises. He liked to go to the park with his mom and play with his friends. But today, the sky was gloomy and the rain was falling. Tommy was sad. He could not go outside with his scooter. + +"Mom, can I go outside with my scooter?" Tommy asked. + +"No, Tommy, it is raining. You will get wet and cold. And your scooter will get dirty and rusty. You have to stay inside today." Mom said. + +"But I want to go outside! I want to ride my scooter! I don't like the rain!" Tommy cried. + +"I know, Tommy, but sometimes we have to wait for the sun to come back. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" Mom suggested. + +Tommy did not want to play with his toys or read a book. He wanted to ride his scooter. He went to his room and looked out the window. He saw his scooter in the garage. It looked lonely and sad. Tommy felt sorry for his scooter. + +"Maybe I can sneak out and ride my scooter for a little bit. Mom won't notice. And the rain is not so bad." Tommy thought. + +He put on his coat and his boots and his hat. He opened the door and ran to the garage. He grabbed his scooter and pushed it outside. He felt the rain on his face and his hair. He did not care. He smiled and jumped on his scooter. He started to ride it fast and make loud noises. + +"Yay! I'm riding my scooter! I'm having fun!" Tommy shouted. + +But then, he heard a loud thunder. He saw a bright flash. He felt a big shock. His scooter stopped working. It was broken. Tommy was scared and sad. + +"Mom! Mom! Help me! My scooter is broken!" Tommy cried. + +Mom heard Tommy's cry. She ran outside and saw Tommy and his scooter. She was angry and worried. + +"Tommy, what are you doing? I told you to stay inside! You could have been hurt by the lightning! And look at your scooter! It is ruined!" Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to ride my scooter. I did not believe you. I did not listen to you. I was silly." Tommy said. + +Mom hugged Tommy and took him inside. She dried him and warmed him. She gave him a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie. She was not angry anymore. She was glad that Tommy was safe. + +"Tommy, I love you. But you have to believe me when I tell you something. I know what is best for you. And you have to listen to me when I ask you to do something. I want you to be happy and healthy. And you have to take care of your things. Your scooter was a gift from your grandma. She will be sad to see it broken." Mom said. + +"I love you too, Mom. I'm sorry. I will believe you and listen to you. And I will take care of my things. Maybe we can fix my scooter. Or maybe grandma can buy me a new one. Or maybe the sun will come back and I can ride my scooter again." Tommy said. + +"Maybe, Tommy. Maybe. But for now, let's stay inside and enjoy our hot chocolate and cookie. And maybe we can read a book or play a game. Would you like that?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I would like that. Thank you, Mom." Tommy said. + +They smiled and hugged. They went to the living room and sat on the couch. They read a book and played a game. They had fun. They forgot about the rain and the scooter. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bridge over a river. The bridge is old and broken. Tom says, "Let's go over the bridge. It looks fun." Sue says, "No, Tom. The bridge is bad. It can fall. We should not go." + +But Tom does not listen. He says, "I am not afraid. You are a baby. I will go and you will see." He runs to the bridge and starts to cross it. Sue is scared. She shouts, "Tom, come back! The bridge is bad!" + +But Tom does not hear. He is on the middle of the bridge. He looks down and sees the water. He thinks, "This is cool. I am brave." He jumps on the bridge. The bridge makes a loud noise. It cracks and breaks. Tom falls into the river. He screams, "Help! Help!" + +Sue runs to the edge of the bridge. She sees Tom in the water. He is wet and cold. He cannot swim. He is in trouble. Sue cries, "Tom, Tom!" She wants to help him. But she does not know how. She is too small. She is too far. She is too late. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are playing soccer in the park. They both like to kick the ball and run fast. Anna is very good at soccer. She can score many goals. Ben is not so good. He tries hard, but he often misses the ball. + +"Anna, let me score too!" Ben says. He wants to have fun and feel proud. + +"OK, Ben. I will pass the ball to you. But you have to be ready," Anna says. She is a modest girl. She does not want to make Ben sad. + +Anna kicks the ball to Ben. Ben runs to the ball. He sees the goal. He is happy. He is about to kick the ball. But then, another boy comes. He is bigger and faster than Ben. He pushes Ben to the ground. He takes the ball. He scores a goal. He laughs. + +"Ha ha! You are so bad at soccer! You can't score!" the boy says. He is mean and rude. + +Ben is hurt and angry. He cries. Anna is angry too. She runs to Ben. She helps him stand up. + +"Are you OK, Ben?" Anna asks. She is worried and kind. + +"Yes, I'm OK. But that boy is mean. He pushed me. He took the ball. He scored. He laughed," Ben says. He is sad and frustrated. + +"That's not fair. That's not nice. He should not do that. He should say sorry," Anna says. She is brave and honest. + +She goes to the boy. She looks at him. She says, "You are mean and rude. You pushed Ben. You took the ball. You scored. You laughed. You should not do that. You should say sorry." + +The boy is surprised. He is not used to being told off. He is scared of Anna. He says, "Sorry. I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +He gives the ball back to Anna. He runs away. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug. They say, "Thank you. You are a good friend." + +They play soccer again. They take turns to score. They have fun. They are modest and nice. +Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy. Sometimes, she would sneak into her mom's room and open the drawer where the jewelry was. She would try on different things and look at herself in the mirror. + +One day, Lily saw a new box in the drawer. It was small and red and had a bow on it. Lily was curious. She wanted to see what was inside. She opened the box and saw a shiny ring. It had a big stone that sparkled like a star. Lily thought it was the most beautiful ring ever. She put it on her finger and felt very happy. + +She ran to show her mom. She said, "Look, mom, look what I found! It's so pretty!" She held up her hand and smiled. But her mom did not smile. Her mom looked surprised and angry. She said, "Lily, where did you get that ring? That's not yours. That's a special gift for your dad. He was going to reveal it to me tonight. You shouldn't have opened the box. You shouldn't have taken the ring. That was very naughty." + +Lily felt sad and scared. She did not know the ring was a gift. She did not know she was naughty. She was confused. She said, "I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to play. I didn't mean to be bad. Please don't be mad at me." She took off the ring and gave it back to her mom. She started to cry. + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. I'm not mad at you. I know you didn't know. But you have to be careful with other people's things. You have to ask before you touch. You have to respect their privacy. Do you understand?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's put the ring back in the box and pretend we never saw it. And maybe later, we can play with some of your own jewelry. How does that sound?" Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you." They hugged and kissed and went to Lily's room. They played with Lily's jewelry and had fun. Lily learned a lesson and never opened her mom's drawer again. +Sara was a curious girl. She liked to look at everything and ask questions. One day, she saw a new door in her house. It was not her bedroom or her brother's bedroom. It was a different door. + +She wanted to know what was behind the door. She walked to the door and opened it. She saw a dark and narrow stairs. She was not afraid. She wanted to see more. She took a flashlight and started to go up the stairs. + +She heard a noise. It was a soft and friendly noise. It sounded like a purr. She followed the noise and saw a cat. The cat was black and white and had green eyes. The cat looked at Sara and meowed. Sara smiled and said hello. + +The cat came closer and rubbed against Sara's leg. Sara petted the cat and gave it a hug. The cat liked Sara and wanted to play. The cat ran ahead and looked back at Sara. The cat wanted Sara to follow. The cat lead Sara to a bedroom. + +The bedroom was small and cozy. It had a bed, a dresser, a window, and a lot of toys. The cat jumped on the bed and rolled on a pillow. Sara climbed on the bed and joined the cat. They played with the toys and had fun. Sara was happy. She had found a new friend and a new place. She wondered who lived in the bedroom. She wanted to meet them and say thank you. She hoped they would like her and the cat. She decided to wait and see. +Tom and Mia went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wanted to splash the water with his hands. Mia wanted to feed the ducks with bread. Mom gave them some bread and said, "Be careful and don't get wet." + +Tom and Mia walked to the edge of the pond. Tom threw some bread to the ducks and then put his hands in the water. He made big splashes and laughed. Mia threw some bread to the ducks and then saw a purple flag on a stick. She liked the purple flag and wanted to have it. She walked to the stick and pulled the flag. + +"Hey, that's my flag!" a boy shouted. He ran to Mia and tried to take the flag from her. Mia held the flag tight and said, "No, it's mine! I found it!" + +The boy and Mia started to tug the flag. Tom saw them and stopped splashing. He ran to help Mia. He pushed the boy and said, "Leave my sister alone! She can have the flag!" + +The boy pushed Tom back and said, "No, it's my flag! I brought it from home!" + +They pushed and pulled and shouted. Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the boy, Tom and Mia fighting over the purple flag. She said, "Stop it, all of you! What are you doing?" + +The boy, Tom and Mia stopped and looked at Mom. They felt ashamed and sorry. Mom said, "Why are you fighting over a flag? Can't you share and play nicely?" + +The boy said, "I'm sorry, ma'am. I like my flag and I didn't want to lose it." + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, too. I wanted to help Mia and I didn't mean to hurt you." + +Mia said, "I'm sorry, also. I liked the purple flag and I didn't know it was yours." + +Mom said, "It's okay to like things, but it's not okay to fight over them. Why don't you take turns with the flag and play together?" + +The boy, Tom and Mia nodded and smiled. They said, "Okay, thank you, Mom." + +Mom gave them some more bread and said, "Here, you can feed the ducks together and have fun." + +The boy, Tom and Mia walked to the pond and threw some bread to the ducks. They took turns with the purple flag and waved it in the air. They splashed the water and laughed. They became friends and had a good time. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that they learned to share and play nicely. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a fake lion that she liked to roar with, and Ben had a fake car that he liked to zoom with. + +But then they saw Mommy's table in the corner. It was old and brown and had a big crack on the top. Mommy said it was a special table that belonged to her grandma, and that she wanted to restore it someday. Lily and Ben thought it looked boring and ugly. + +"Let's make the table pretty!" Lily said to Ben. "We can use our crayons and stickers and glitter!" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked to make things pretty too. They grabbed their crayons and stickers and glitter and ran to the table. They started to draw and stick and sprinkle on the table. They made colorful shapes and patterns and words. They thought the table looked much better now. + +But then Mommy came into the living room. She saw the table and gasped. She looked very angry and sad. + +"What did you do to my table?" she asked Lily and Ben. "You ruined it! It was a precious table that I wanted to restore, not a fake toy that you can play with!" + +Lily and Ben felt scared and sorry. They didn't mean to make Mommy angry and sad. They thought they were helping. + +"We're sorry, Mommy," they said together. "We wanted to make the table pretty. We didn't know it was precious." + +Mommy sighed and hugged them. She was still angry and sad, but she loved them. + +"I know you wanted to make the table pretty, but you can't do that to things that are not yours," she said. "This table was very old and special, and it needed a lot of care and work to restore it. Now it's very hard to fix it. You have to ask me before you touch anything that belongs to me, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said okay. They felt bad for what they did. They wished they could restore the table too. They asked Mommy if they could help her. + +Mommy smiled and said yes. She said they could help her by cleaning the table and finding the crayons and stickers and glitter that they used. She said they could also help her by being good and careful and respectful of other people's things. + +Lily and Ben said yes. They wanted to help Mommy and make her happy. They started to clean the table and find the things that they used. They hoped that Mommy could restore the table someday. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that some things are not fake, but real and precious. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her mom. She loved to look at the flowers and smell them. Her mom taught her the names of the flowers and their colors. Lily's favorite flower was the pink rose. It was big and pretty and smelled sweet. + +One day, Lily saw that the pink rose was not happy. It was dry and brown and had no smell. Lily was sad and asked her mom, "Mom, what happened to the pink rose? Why is it dry?" + +Her mom explained, "The pink rose needs water to live, just like you and me. But we have not had rain for a long time, and I forgot to water the flowers. I'm sorry, Lily. The pink rose is gone." + +Lily felt sorry for the pink rose. She wished she could make it happy again. She remembered that her mom had a watering can in the shed. She ran to the shed and filled the watering can with water. She came back to the garden and poured water on the pink rose. She hoped it would help. + +The next day, Lily went to the garden again. She was surprised and happy to see that the pink rose had a new bud. It was small and green, but it looked alive. Lily smiled and said, "Look, mom, the pink rose is not dry anymore! It has a new baby!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You're right, Lily. You helped the pink rose to grow again. You have a green thumb, just like me. I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a good gardener and a good friend to the flowers." +Tom was a young dog who liked to wander. He lived on a farm with many animals and plants. One day, he saw a big field of corn. He wanted to see what was inside. + +He ran into the corn and felt the green leaves on his fur. He smelled the sweet corn and heard the wind. He was happy and curious. He wandered deeper and deeper into the corn. + +But soon, he was lost. He could not see the farm or the other animals. He could not hear his owner or his friends. He only saw corn and more corn. He was scared and lonely. He barked and whined, but no one answered. + +He wandered and wandered, hoping to find a way out. He was hungry and thirsty and tired. He wished he had not left the farm. He wished he had stayed with his owner and his friends. + +Then, he saw a bright light. He ran towards it and saw a big tractor. It was cutting the corn and making a path. He followed the path and saw the farm. He saw his owner and his friends. They were happy to see him. They hugged him and gave him food and water. They told him he was a good dog, but he should not wander into the corn again. He agreed and wagged his tail. He was glad to be home. He learned his lesson. He never wandered into the corn again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with ice-cream. Lily and Ben run to the truck. They want ice-cream. + +"Can I have a cone with chocolate and vanilla, please?" Lily asks the man. + +"Can I have a cone with strawberry and banana, please?" Ben asks the man. + +The man gives them the ice-creams. They are happy. They lick their ice-creams. + +But then, a dog comes. The dog is big and brown. The dog likes ice-cream too. The dog jumps and snatches Lily's ice-cream. Lily is sad. She cries. + +"Bad dog! Go away!" Ben shouts. He tries to scare the dog. But the dog is not scared. The dog sniffs Ben's ice-cream. The dog wants more ice-cream. + +"Help! Help!" Ben calls. He holds his ice-cream high. But the dog is taller. The dog bites Ben's ice-cream. Ben is sad. He cries too. + +The man sees the dog. The man is angry. He chases the dog. The dog runs away. The man comes back to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. That was a naughty dog. Do you want another ice-cream?" the man says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They want another ice-cream. The man gives them new ice-creams. They are happy again. They lick their ice-creams. + +"Thank you, mister. You are nice," Lily says. + +"Yes, thank you, mister. You are kind," Ben says. + +They smile at the man. They smile at each other. They are friends. They kiss. They are happy. They eat their ice-creams. The end. +Anna loved the sea. She liked to swim and splash in the water. She wanted to see a dolphin. She asked her mom and dad to take her to the dolphin show. + +They went to the big pool where the dolphins lived. Anna saw many lovely dolphins. They jumped and played and made funny noises. Anna clapped and laughed. She wanted to touch a dolphin. + +One dolphin came close to Anna. It had a friendly smile. It let Anna pet its smooth skin. Anna was very happy. She gave the dolphin a hug. + +But then the dolphin did something Anna did not like. It grabbed Anna's hat with its mouth. It swam away with the hat. Anna was sad and angry. She wanted her hat back. + +"Give me my hat!" Anna shouted. "That is my hat!" + +The dolphin did not listen. It swam faster and faster. It teased Anna with the hat. It looked like it was having fun. + +Anna did not have fun. She cried and cried. She did not know what to do. + +Her mom and dad tried to help her. They talked to the dolphin trainer. They asked him to make the dolphin give back the hat. + +The dolphin trainer smiled. He said he had a plan. He said he knew how to make the dolphin surrender the hat. + +He took a big fish from a bucket. He waved the fish in the air. He called the dolphin's name. + +The dolphin saw the fish. It smelled the fish. It wanted the fish. It forgot about the hat. + +It dropped the hat in the water. It swam to the fish. It took the fish from the trainer's hand. It ate the fish. + +The trainer picked up the hat. He gave it back to Anna. He said he was sorry for the trouble. He said the dolphin was just playing. + +Anna was happy again. She had her hat back. She thanked the trainer. She forgave the dolphin. + +She said goodbye to the dolphin. She said she still liked it. She said she hoped to see it again. + +The dolphin nodded. It said goodbye to Anna. It said it liked her too. It said it was sorry for taking her hat. + +It gave Anna a big splash. It made a funny noise. It jumped and played. + +Anna smiled. She waved to the dolphin. She said it was a lovely dolphin. She said it was a good dolphin. +Mia and Ben like to play in the park. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds, swings, slides. One day, they find something new. It is shiny and hard and has many colors. It is a crystal. + +"Wow, look at this!" Mia says. She picks up the crystal and holds it to the sun. It makes a rainbow on her hand. + +"What is it?" Ben asks. He wants to touch it too. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a magic stone. Maybe it can make wishes come true," Mia says. She thinks of something she wants. She wants a new doll with long hair and a pink dress. + +"Can I try?" Ben asks. He thinks of something he wants. He wants a big truck with loud horns and bright lights. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't drop it," Mia says. She gives the crystal to Ben. He holds it to the sun. It makes a rainbow on his hand. + +They close their eyes and make their wishes. They hope the crystal will hear them and make them happy. + +But they do not see the man who is watching them. He is not nice. He is mean. He wants the crystal for himself. He thinks it is worth a lot of money. He sneaks up behind them and grabs the crystal from Ben's hand. + +"Hey, give it back!" Ben shouts. He is angry and scared. + +"Help, help!" Mia cries. She is sad and scared. + +The man runs away with the crystal. He laughs and says, "Too bad, kids. This is mine now. You can't have it." + +But he does not see the dog who is chasing him. The dog is big and fast and brave. He is alert. He hears the kids' cries and sees the man's theft. He barks and runs after the man. He catches up with him and bites his leg. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" the man screams. He drops the crystal and falls to the ground. He is hurt and scared. + +The dog picks up the crystal and brings it back to Mia and Ben. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy and proud. + +"Good boy, good boy!" Mia and Ben say. They hug the dog and thank him. They are happy and relieved. + +They take the crystal and go back to the park. They decide to keep it as a secret. They think it is a special gift from the sun. They share it and play with it. They make more wishes. They hope the crystal will hear them and make them happy. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new girl on the swing. She has long hair and a red dress. + +"Who is she?" Lily asks Max. + +"I don't know. Let's go say hello," Max says. + +They walk to the swing and smile at the new girl. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily says. + +The new girl looks shy. She does not say anything. + +"Can we play with you?" Max says. + +The new girl nods. She pokes the swing with her foot. + +"Okay, I will push you," Max says. He goes behind the swing and pushes gently. + +Lily stands next to the new girl. She holds her hand. + +"You are very kind," the new girl says. She smiles. + +"My name is Anna," she says. + +"We are Lily and Max," Lily says. "Welcome to the park. We are happy to be your friends." +Ben and Tom were friends who liked to play football. They had a big ball and a small field near their houses. They played every day after school and had fun. + +One day, a new boy came to their school. His name was Leo and he was very wealthy. He had a big house, a big car and many toys. He also had a new football that was shiny and colorful. + +Leo saw Ben and Tom playing football and wanted to join them. He said, "Can I play with you? I have a new football that is better than yours. It is fast and smooth and makes a nice sound." + +Ben and Tom looked at Leo's football and felt curious. They said, "OK, you can play with us. But we have to share the ball and take turns." + +Leo agreed, but he did not really want to share. He wanted to keep the ball for himself and show off his skills. He kicked the ball hard and ran after it. He did not pass the ball to Ben and Tom. He did not listen to their rules. He did not say sorry when he bumped into them. + +Ben and Tom felt sad and angry. They did not like Leo's behavior. They said, "Leo, you are not a good friend. You are selfish and rude. You do not care about us. You only care about your football. We do not want to play with you anymore." + +Leo was surprised and hurt. He said, "But I have a new football that is better than yours. Why don't you like me?" + +Ben and Tom said, "Having a new football does not make you better than us. It does not matter what you have, it matters how you act. You have to be kind and fair and respectful. That is what makes a good friend. We have a old ball, but we have each other. We are happy." + +Leo realized his mistake. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "You are right. I was wrong. I was mean and greedy. I want to be a good friend. Can I play with you again? Can I share my ball with you?" + +Ben and Tom saw that Leo was sincere. They said, "Yes, you can play with us again. But you have to share and follow the rules. And you have to say please and thank you and sorry." + +Leo nodded and smiled. He said, "Thank you for giving me another chance. I will be a better friend. I will share and follow the rules. And I will say please and thank you and sorry." + +Ben and Tom smiled back. They said, "You are welcome. We are glad you learned your lesson. We can all play together and have fun." + +They took Leo's ball and their ball and went to the field. They played football and laughed and talked. They became good friends and enjoyed their game. + +The moral of the story is: Having more things does not make you happier or better. Being a good friend is more important than having a new football. You have to share and be respectful to others. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They dig in the earth with their hands and make hills and holes. Sometimes they find rocks and sticks and leaves. They pretend they are explorers and look for ancient things. + +One day, they see a big shiny thing in the earth. It is round and has a hole in the middle. It looks like a ring. Anna wants to take it out and see what it is. She pulls and pulls, but it does not move. Ben helps her, but it is still stuck. + +They hear a voice from the hole. It says, "Stop! This is my ring. It is very old and very powerful. You cannot have it. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not know who is talking. They want to run away, but they also want to see the ring. They resist the voice and pull harder. + +The voice gets angry. It says, "You are foolish and greedy. You do not know what you are doing. This ring is cursed. It will bring you trouble and pain. Leave it alone!" + +Anna and Ben are curious and brave. They do not believe the voice. They think it is a trick. They resist the curse and pull harder. + +The ring comes out of the earth. It is heavy and cold. It has strange marks on it. Anna and Ben look at it and smile. They think they have found a treasure. They do not see the dark shadow that comes out of the hole and follows them. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the park. Today, it is cold and windy. Sara and Tom wear jackets to keep warm. + +"Look, Sara, a big slide!" Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Sara follows him. She likes slides too. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" Sara asks. She sits on the slide and holds the sides. Tom nods and smiles. He sits behind Sara and wraps his arms around her. + +"Let's go!" Tom says. He pushes with his feet and they slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream. + +"That was fun!" Sara says. They get off the slide and hug each other. They are cheerful and happy. + +"Let's do it again!" Tom says. They run to the slide and climb up the ladder. They slide down many times and have a lot of fun. They are good friends. +Lily liked to make art with paper and glue. She had many colors of paper and many shapes of scissors. She cut and glued the paper to make animals, flowers, and houses. She was very creative. + +One day, she wanted to show her art to her friend Sam. She put all her paper art in a folder. A folder was a big paper that could fold and hold other papers inside. She wrote her name on the folder with a marker. + +She went to Sam's house and knocked on the door. Sam opened the door and smiled. He liked Lily and her art. + +"Hi, Lily. What do you have there?" Sam asked. + +"Hi, Sam. I have a folder with my art. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please. I love your art. You are very creative." Sam said. + +They went to Sam's room and sat on the floor. Lily opened the folder and took out her paper art. She showed Sam her animals, flowers, and houses. Sam liked them all. He asked Lily how she made them. + +"I cut and glued the paper. I used different scissors and colors. I like to make art." Lily said. + +"You are very good at making art. Can I make some with you?" Sam asked. + +"Sure. I have more paper and glue. We can share." Lily said. + +They took out more paper and glue and scissors. They cut and glued the paper to make more art. They made cars, stars, and trees. They were very creative. + +They attached their paper art to the wall with tape. They made a big picture with their art. They were very happy and proud. + +"Look, Lily. We made a beautiful picture. You are a great friend." Sam said. + +"Look, Sam. We made a beautiful picture. You are a great friend, too." Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They liked to make art and they liked each other. They were very creative and very happy. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Sara liked the birds best. She saw a big bird with many colors. It was a peacock. + +"Look, Ben, the peacock has a big tail!" Sara said. + +Ben looked at the peacock. He saw the tail had many eyes. He was scared. + +"Mom, why does the peacock have eyes on its tail?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "The peacock does not have real eyes on its tail. They are just spots. The peacock can open and close its tail like a fan. It does that to show off and find a mate." + +Sara and Ben watched the peacock open and close its tail. They thought it was pretty and funny. + +They walked to the next cage. They saw a big flower. It was purple and white. It smelled sweet. + +"Wow, what is that?" Sara asked. + +Dad said, "That is an orchid. It is a special kind of flower. It grows in the rainforest. It can bloom for a long time." + +Sara and Ben wanted to touch the orchid. But Mom said, "No, we cannot touch the orchid. It is very delicate. We have to be gentle and respectful to the plants and animals in the zoo." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They looked at the orchid. They saw a bee fly to the orchid. The bee went inside the orchid. It was very deep. + +"Where did the bee go?" Ben asked. + +Dad said, "The bee went to get some nectar from the orchid. The orchid has a deep part where the nectar is. The bee helps the orchid make seeds. The seeds can grow into new orchids." + +Sara and Ben learned a lot at the zoo. They saw many beautiful and interesting things. They had a lot of fun. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them to the zoo. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made original pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She was very proud of her drawings and she wanted to show them to everyone. + +One day, she decided to store her drawings in a big folder. She put the folder on the shelf in her room and went to play outside. She did not know that her little brother Max was curious about the folder. He climbed on a chair and took the folder from the shelf. He opened it and saw all the drawings. He liked the colors and he wanted to draw too. + +He took a crayon and started to scribble on Lily's drawings. He did not care that he was ruining them. He just had fun making his own marks. He did not hear Lily coming back to her room. She saw him with the folder and the crayon and she was very angry. + +"Max, what are you doing?" she shouted. "Those are my drawings! You are spoiling them!" + +Max looked at her and smiled. He did not understand why she was mad. He thought he was helping her. + +"I am drawing too," he said. "See, I made this one more colorful." + +Lily snatched the folder from him and looked at her drawings. She saw that they were all covered with Max's scribbles. She could not see her original pictures anymore. She felt very sad and started to cry. + +"Max, you are very bad!" she said. "You ruined my drawings! I don't like you!" + +Max was surprised by her reaction. He did not mean to make her cry. He wanted to make her happy. He did not know what to do. + +"I am sorry, Lily," he said. "I did not know you liked your drawings so much. I just wanted to draw with you." + +He tried to hug her, but she pushed him away. She ran to her mom and told her what Max did. Mom came to the room and saw the folder and the crayon. She understood what happened and she tried to calm Lily down. + +"Lily, I know you are upset, but Max did not do it on purpose," she said. "He is too young to know that he should not touch your things without asking. He was just curious and he wanted to share your hobby. He did not mean to hurt you." + +She turned to Max and said, "Max, you should not scribble on Lily's drawings. They are her work and they are very important to her. You should respect her things and ask her before you use them. You should also say sorry to her and try to make up with her." + +Max nodded and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I did not want to make you sad. I like your drawings. They are very original. Can I draw with you next time?" + +Lily looked at him and saw that he was sincere. She felt a little better and she decided to forgive him. She said, "It's okay, Max. I am sorry I yelled at you. I like you too. You can draw with me next time, but you have to use your own paper and crayon. And you have to be careful with my drawings. They are very special to me." + +They hugged and smiled. Mom was happy to see them get along. She said, "That's very good, Lily and Max. I am proud of you. You are both very creative and you can learn from each other. Now, why don't you go and play together? And maybe later, we can make some new drawings and store them in a new folder." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or cars or planes. Tom had a toy lion that could roar and Lily had a toy car that could beep. + +"Roar! I am a big lion and I will catch you!" Tom said, chasing Lily with his toy. + +"Beep beep! I am a fast car and you can't catch me!" Lily said, zooming away with her toy. + +They ran around the living room, having fun and laughing. But they did not see the clock on the wall. The clock had two hands that moved and told the time. The clock also had a bell that rang when it was a certain time. + +Ding ding ding! The clock rang loudly, making Tom and Lily stop and look at it. + +"What is that noise?" Tom asked, holding his ears. + +"That is the clock. It tells us the time. It is ringing because it is time for bed," Lily said, pointing at the clock. + +"Time for bed? But we are not tired. We want to play more," Tom said, pouting. + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that his eyes were droopy and his mouth was yawning. She felt her own eyes were heavy and her body was slow. She realized they were both tired, even if they did not want to admit it. + +"Come on, Tom. We are tired. We need to sleep. We can play more tomorrow," Lily said, taking Tom's hand. + +"Okay, Lily. You are right. We are tired. Let's go to bed," Tom said, nodding. + +They put their toys away and walked to their bedroom. They brushed their teeth, put on their pajamas, and climbed into their beds. They said good night to each other and closed their eyes. They fell asleep quickly, dreaming of lions and cars and planes. The clock on the wall ticked quietly, watching over them. +Sara and Ben love to race each other. They run fast and try to be the first to touch the big tree. Sometimes Sara wins, sometimes Ben wins. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a new girl in the park. She has long hair and a shiny dress. She is holding a bottle of lotion. Sara and Ben are curious. They go to say hello. + +"Hi, I'm Sara and this is Ben. Do you want to play with us?" Sara asks. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. I'm famous. I'm a star. I don't play with kids like you. I only use this lotion. It makes me beautiful and rich." Lily says. + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They don't know what famous means. They don't care about lotion. They think Lily is rude and mean. + +"OK, bye. We don't want to play with you either. We like to race and have fun. You can keep your lotion." Ben says. + +Sara and Ben run away from Lily. They race to the big tree. They smile and hug. They are happy. They don't need lotion to be beautiful and rich. They have each other. +Tom and Lily were fishing with Dad. They had a big bucket of worms. Dad said, "You can choose which worm to put on your hook. But be careful, some worms are spicy and some fish don't like them." + +Tom picked a long, fat worm. He put it on his hook and threw it in the water. He waited for a fish to bite. Lily picked a small, thin worm. She put it on her hook and threw it in the water. She waited for a fish to bite. + +Soon, Tom felt a tug on his line. He pulled hard and saw a big, shiny fish. He was happy. He said, "Look, Dad, I caught a fish! It's a big one!" + +Dad said, "Good job, Tom! That's a nice trout. You chose a good worm." + +Lily felt a tug on her line too. She pulled hard and saw a small, red fish. She was happy. She said, "Look, Dad, I caught a fish too! It's a pretty one!" + +Dad said, "Oh, no, Lily! That's not a fish, that's a chili pepper! You chose a spicy worm. That's not good for fishing." + +Lily was sad. She said, "But I like chili peppers. They are yummy." + +Dad said, "Maybe, but not for fishing. They are too hot for fish. And for you. Don't touch it, Lily. It will hurt your fingers and your mouth." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to taste the chili pepper. She took it off her hook and bit it. She screamed. It was very hot. It burned her tongue and her lips. She cried. She said, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!" + +Dad said, "I told you, Lily. That was a bad choice. You should have listened to me. Now you have to drink some water and eat some bread. Maybe that will help." + +Lily drank some water and ate some bread. But it did not help. She still felt the pain. She was very sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Dad. I was silly. I won't choose spicy worms again." + +Dad said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful next time. And maybe try a different hobby. Fishing is not for you." +One day, Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a small hole in the ground. Ben wanted to see what was inside. He took a stick and poked the hole. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily said. "You might hurt someone!" + +But Ben did not listen. He poked harder and harder. Suddenly, a small brown animal came out of the hole. It was a mole. The mole looked scared and angry. It bit Ben's finger. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. He dropped the stick and ran to his mom. Lily followed him. + +The mole was hurt too. It had a cut on its nose. It went back to its hole and wept. It felt sad and lonely. + +Ben's mom put a bandage on his finger. She asked him what happened. Ben told her the truth. He felt guilty. He knew he was wrong to poke the mole. + +"I'm sorry, mom," he said. "I'm sorry, mole." + +Lily hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Ben. You made a mistake. But you can say sorry to the mole. Maybe he will forgive you." + +Ben nodded. He took a carrot from the kitchen. He went back to the garden with Lily. He put the carrot near the hole. He said, "I'm sorry, mole. I didn't mean to hurt you. Please have this carrot. I hope you feel better." + +The mole heard Ben's voice. He peeked out of the hole. He saw the carrot. He smelled it. It was sweet and crunchy. He liked it. He took the carrot and ate it. He felt happy and full. + +He looked at Ben and Lily. He saw that they were sorry and kind. He wagged his tail. He said, "Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Lily. You are nice. I forgive you." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "You're welcome, mole. You are cute. Can we be friends?" + +The mole nodded. He said, "Yes, we can be friends. But please don't poke my hole again." + +Ben and Lily promised. They played with the mole. They had fun. They learned to be gentle and respectful. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pencils and paper. Sara has a red pencil and Ben has a blue pencil. They draw flowers and cars and animals. + +One day, Sara sees a yellow pencil on the table. She likes yellow. She wants to draw a sun with the yellow pencil. She says to Ben, "Can I have the yellow pencil, please?" + +Ben looks at the yellow pencil. He likes yellow, too. He wants to draw a star with the yellow pencil. He says to Sara, "No, I want the yellow pencil. It is mine." + +Sara feels sad. She says to Ben, "But I asked you politely. You should share with me. Sharing is nice." + +Ben feels angry. He says to Sara, "No, you cannot have the yellow pencil. It is not yours. Go away." + +Sara and Ben start to fight. They pull the yellow pencil from each other. They say mean words. They make loud noises. + +Mom hears the noises. She comes to the room. She sees Sara and Ben fighting. She says to them, "Stop fighting, right now. What is going on?" + +Sara and Ben tell Mom what happened. Mom says to them, "You both acted badly. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not be rude to your friends. You should say sorry to each other." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say to each other, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug each other. They say to Mom, "We are sorry, Mom. We will be polite and share from now on." + +Mom smiles. She says to them, "That is good. I am proud of you. Here, you can both use the yellow pencil. You can draw a sun and a star together." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They thank Mom. They take the yellow pencil and draw a sun and a star together. They are friends again. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play soccer with their team. Their team has red shirts and blue shorts. The other team has yellow shirts and green shorts. + +One day, Sam and Lily go to the park to play soccer. They see a new boy sitting on a bench. He has pale skin and brown hair. He looks sad and lonely. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Sam asks the boy. + +"My name is Ben. I just moved here. I don't know anyone," the boy says. + +"Do you want to play soccer with us?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know how to play soccer. I never played before," the boy says. + +"That's okay. We can teach you. It's fun and easy. You just need to kick the ball and try to score a goal," Sam says. + +"Really? Can you teach me?" the boy says. + +"Sure. Come on, join our team. We have an extra red shirt and blue shorts for you," Lily says. + +Sam and Lily take Ben to their team. They give him the clothes and a ball. They teach him how to kick, pass, and dribble. They teach him the rules and the names of the positions. They teach him how to cheer and high-five. + +Ben learns fast. He likes soccer. He likes Sam and Lily. He likes their team. He smiles and laughs. + +Sam and Lily are happy. They have a new friend. They have a new teammate. They have a good time. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran behind a big bush and waited for Lily to find him. He was very quiet and still, but he felt an itch on his nose. He tried to ignore it, but it got worse and worse. He wanted to scratch it, but he was afraid that Lily would hear him. + +"Where are you, Tom?" Lily called. "I can't find you!" + +Tom did not answer. He hoped that Lily would give up and look somewhere else. But the itch was too much. He could not stand it any longer. He lifted his hand and rubbed his nose. But as he did, he made a loud sneeze. + +"Achoo!" + +Lily heard the sneeze and ran towards the bush. She pushed the leaves aside and saw Tom. + +"I found you, Tom!" she said. "You sneezed!" + +Tom felt silly and sad. He had lost the game because of his itch. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I had an itch on my nose and I couldn't stop it." + +Lily smiled and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Tom," she said. "It's not your fault. Itches are very annoying. But you know what? You are very good at hiding. I almost didn't find you. You were very hidden. I believe you can win next time." + +Tom felt better and smiled back. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are very kind. And you are very good at seeking. You have very good ears. Can we play again?" + +Lily nodded. + +"Of course, Tom," she said. "Let's play again. But this time, you are the seeker and I am the hider. And if you have an itch, just scratch it. It's more fun that way." + +Tom agreed. He closed his eyes and counted to ten. Lily ran away and looked for a new hiding spot. They both laughed and had fun. They loved playing hide and seek. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big net. They use the net to catch things, like balls, dolls, and pillows. They pretend they are hunters or fishers, and they have fun. + +One day, they see a butterfly in the garden. It is very pretty, with many colors on its wings. Anna and Ben want to catch it with their net. They run after it, but the butterfly is fast and smart. It flies over the flowers, the fence, and the tree. Anna and Ben struggle to follow it. They do not give up. + +They almost catch the butterfly, but it escapes. It flies to the window of their house, where their mom is. Their mom sees the butterfly and smiles. She opens the window and lets the butterfly in. She says, "Look, children, this is a very original butterfly. It is rare and special. We should not catch it with a net. We should let it be free and happy." + +Anna and Ben are surprised and curious. They go to the window and look at the butterfly. They see that it is different from other butterflies. It has a pattern on its wings that looks like a heart. They think it is beautiful and friendly. They say, "Sorry, butterfly, we did not mean to hurt you. We just wanted to play with you. You are very original and we like you." + +The butterfly flaps its wings and makes a soft sound. It seems to say, "Thank you, children, for being kind and gentle. I like you too. You are also original and fun. But I have to go now. I have to find my friends and family. Goodbye, and have a nice day." + +The butterfly flies out of the window and into the sky. Anna and Ben wave goodbye and smile. They learn a lesson. They do not need to catch things with their net to have fun. They can enjoy things as they are, and respect their freedom and happiness. They hug their mom and thank her for showing them the original butterfly. They are happy. +Sara and Tom were poor. They lived in a small house in the east. They had no toys, no books, no TV. They only had each other. + +One day, Sara and Tom found a big box in the street. It was full of shiny things. They opened it and saw rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. They were very happy. + +"Look, Tom, we can play with these. We can pretend we are rich and fancy," Sara said. + +"Yes, Sara, we can. They are so pretty and sparkly," Tom said. + +They put on the shiny things and ran around the street. They felt like princes and princesses. They forgot about their small house and their poor life. + +But they did not see the man who was watching them. He was the owner of the box. He was a thief. He had stolen the shiny things from a store. He was very angry. + +"Hey, you little rats, give me back my stuff. That's mine. I worked hard to get it," he shouted. + +He ran after Sara and Tom. He was big and fast. He caught them and grabbed the shiny things from them. He slapped them and kicked them. He hurt them very much. + +Sara and Tom cried and screamed. They wanted to go home. They wanted their mom and dad. They were very scared and sad. + +The thief left them in the street. He took his box and ran away. He did not care about Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom hugged each other. They had no shiny things. They had no fun. They had no hope. They only had pain. + +The shiny things reminded them of how poor they were. The thief reminded them of how cruel the world was. The street reminded them of how alone they were. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a furry dog with a red ball. The dog is very happy and fast. He speeds after the ball when his owner throws it. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Anna asks Ben. + +"OK, but we have to ask first," Ben says. + +They go to the dog and his owner. They say hello and ask if they can play. + +"Sure, his name is Spot. He loves to play and make friends," the owner says. + +Anna and Ben take turns throwing the ball for Spot. He runs and catches it and brings it back. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He makes a funny sound like a song. + +"What is he doing?" Anna asks. + +"He is singing. He is very happy," the owner says. + +Anna and Ben laugh and sing with Spot. They have a lot of fun. They thank the owner and say goodbye to Spot. They hug the furry dog and he wags his tail. + +"Spot is a good dog. I like him," Anna says. + +"Me too. He is fast and funny and friendly," Ben says. + +They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them about Spot and his song. They smile and say they are proud of them for being nice and polite. They have a snack and a drink. They are happy. +One day, a little boy named Sam saw a fox in his garden. The fox was red and fluffy, and it had a long tail. Sam wanted to play with the fox, so he ran outside and called, "Fox, fox, come here!" + +But the fox was scared of Sam, and it ran away. Sam followed the fox, but he could not catch it. The fox jumped over the fence and ran into the woods. Sam was sad, and he went back to his house. + +"Mom, mom, I saw a fox!" Sam said to his mom. "It was red and fluffy, and it had a long tail. I wanted to play with it, but it ran away." + +"Foxes are wild animals, Sam," his mom said. "They are not pets. They are noisy and they bite. You should not chase them, or they might hurt you." + +"But I like the fox, mom," Sam said. "It was so pretty and soft. Can we get a fox for our house?" + +"No, Sam, we cannot get a fox for our house," his mom said. "Foxes are not happy in houses. They need to live in the woods, where they can run and hunt and be free. How about we get you a toy fox instead? It will be red and fluffy, and it will have a long tail. And it will not be noisy or bite you." + +Sam thought about it, and he smiled. He liked the idea of a toy fox. He hugged his mom and said, "OK, mom, let's get a toy fox. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sam," his mom said. "Now, let's go to the store and find you a toy fox." +Ben and Lily were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, especially the sheep. The sheep were white and soft and made funny noises. + +One day, Ben and Lily decided to have a race with the sheep. They each picked a sheep and ran across the field. Ben's sheep was faster than Lily's sheep, and he reached the fence first. He shouted, "I win, I win!" + +Lily was angry. She wanted to win too. She saw a big stick on the ground and threw it at Ben's sheep. The stick hit the sheep on the head and made it cry. Ben saw what Lily did and ran to his sheep. He hugged it and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Lily is mean." + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the stick, the sheep, and the twins. They were very upset. They said to Lily, "You hurt the sheep. That is bad. You must say sorry to the sheep and to Ben. And you must punish for what you did. You cannot play with the sheep for a week." + +Lily felt sorry. She said sorry to the sheep and to Ben. She hugged them and said, "I love you. I will not do it again." Mom and dad said, "We love you too. But you must learn to be nice and not hurt the animals. They are our friends." + +Ben and Lily said, "Yes, mom and dad. We will be nice and not hurt the animals. They are our friends." They kissed mom and dad and went to the house. The sheep followed them and made happy noises. They were all friends again. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the backyard. They had a big pile of lumber that their dad gave them to make things with. Anna wanted to make a house for her dolls, and Ben wanted to make a fort for his soldiers. + +"Let's choose some lumber and start building," Anna said. + +"No, I want to choose first," Ben said. "You always get the best pieces." + +"That's not true," Anna said. "You can choose after me." + +They started to argue and pull the lumber from each other. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Their mom heard them and came outside. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over the lumber?" + +"Mom, Anna won't let me choose," Ben said. + +"Mom, Ben is being greedy," Anna said. + +Mom shook her head. "You are both being silly. You have enough lumber to make two things. Why don't you share and help each other?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt a little ashamed. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. + +"Sorry, Anna," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben," Anna said. + +They hugged and smiled. + +"Let's choose some lumber together and make a house and a fort," Anna said. + +"OK, that sounds fun," Ben said. + +They picked up the lumber and started to work. They were happy and independent. They made a house for Anna's dolls and a fort for Ben's soldiers. They played with them until it was time for dinner. They thanked their dad for the lumber and their mom for the advice. They learned to share and cooperate. They were good twins. +Lily liked to drink tea with her mom. She had a small cup and a teaspoon. She would stir her tea and sip it slowly. She felt very grown-up. + +One day, Lily saw a big jar on the shelf. It was shiny and had a label. Lily was nosy. She wanted to know what was in the jar. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. + +But the jar was too heavy for Lily. It slipped from her hand and fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. A sticky liquid spilled out. It smelled bad. + +Lily was scared. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom was not happy. She said the jar had honey and it was very messy. She said Lily should not touch things that were not hers. + +Lily was sorry. She helped her mom clean up the mess. She learned her lesson. She did not want to be nosy anymore. She just wanted to drink tea with her mom. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They made a lot of noise and had a lot of fun. + +But soon, their mom came and said, "It's time for your nap, kids. You need to rest and be quiet for a while." + +Lily and Max did not want to nap. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, mom, no nap! We are not tired!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are. Look, your eyes are sleepy and your yawns are big. Come on, let's go to your room. I have a surprise for you." + +Lily and Max followed mom to their room. They saw that mom had put new shampoo on their beds. It was pink and smelled like strawberries. Mom said, "This is a special shampoo for nap time. It will make your hair soft and shiny. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They liked the shampoo. Mom helped them wash their hair in the bathroom. Then she dried their hair with a towel and combed it gently. She said, "Now you are ready for your nap. You smell so good and your hair is so pretty. I love you, kids." + +Mom tucked them in their beds and gave them a kiss. She turned off the light and left the room. Lily and Max snuggled with their pillows and blankets. They felt warm and cozy. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They had a nice nap and dreamed of strawberries. +Sam was a bald boy who liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes, and he liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. One day, he was playing with his cars in his room, when he heard his mom yell from the kitchen. + +"Sam, come here! I have something to show you!" + +Sam was curious, so he left his cars on the floor and ran to the kitchen. He saw his mom holding a big envelope with a picture inside. She smiled and said, "Look, Sam, this is your baby sister. She is in my tummy, and this is an x-ray of her. Do you see her?" + +Sam looked at the picture, but he did not see anything. He only saw some black and white shapes that looked like blobs. He did not think it looked like a baby at all. He felt disappointed and angry. He did not want a baby sister. He wanted to play with his cars. + +He said, "That is not a baby. That is a blob. I don't like blobs. I don't want a baby sister. I want to play with my cars!" + +He threw the picture on the floor and ran back to his room. He slammed the door and started to play with his cars again. He did not care about the x-ray or the baby sister. + +His mom was sad and hurt. She did not know how to make Sam understand. She hoped that he would change his mind when he saw the real baby. She picked up the picture and put it back in the envelope. She sighed and went to the living room. + +The next day, Sam was playing with his cars again, when he heard a loud knock on the door. He heard his dad yell, "Sam, come here! I have someone to introduce you!" + +Sam was curious, so he left his cars on the floor and ran to the door. He saw his dad holding a small bundle in his arms. He smiled and said, "Look, Sam, this is your baby sister. She is out of mom's tummy, and she is here to meet you. Do you want to hold her?" + +Sam looked at the bundle, and he saw a tiny face with big eyes and a tuft of hair. He thought she looked cute and funny. He felt curious and happy. He wanted to hold her and play with her. + +He said, "That is a baby. That is my sister. I like her. I want to hold her and play with her!" + +He reached out his arms and took the bundle from his dad. He held her gently and smiled. He did not care about the cars or the blobs. He cared about his sister. + +His dad was proud and happy. He knew that Sam had changed his mind. He hugged him and said, "I'm glad you like her, Sam. She likes you too. You are a good brother." + +His mom came out of the bedroom and saw them. She smiled and said, "Look, Sam, this is the same baby as in the x-ray. Do you see her now?" + +Sam looked at the x-ray and then at his sister. He nodded and said, "Yes, I see her now. She is much better than a blob. She is my sister. I love her." + +He kissed her on the cheek and said, "Hello, sister. I'm Sam. Let's play with my cars." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big gray cat sitting on a fence. They wanted to pet the cat, but the cat did not want to be touched. It hissed and scratched at them when they came near. + +"Leave the cat alone, Tom. It is not nice," Lily said. + +"But I want to play with it. It is so soft and fluffy," Tom said. He was stubborn and did not listen to his sister. He tried to grab the cat by the tail, but the cat was angry and bit his hand. Tom cried out in pain and ran back to the house. + +Lily followed him and told their mom what happened. Mom cleaned Tom's wound and put a bandage on it. She also gave him a hug and a cookie. + +"Tom, you should have listened to Lily. The cat did not want to be your friend. You should respect animals and their feelings. Sometimes, they need their space and privacy. If you leave them alone, they might come to you when they are ready," Mom said. + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He learned his lesson and said sorry to the cat. The next day, he and Lily played with their own toys and left the cat alone. The cat watched them from the fence and smiled. It liked them better now. Maybe one day, it would let them pet it. But only if it wanted to. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went very far and they had to look for it. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Lily and Ben ran to the fence and saw the ball rolling on the road. They wanted to get it back, but they knew they were not allowed to go on the road. + +"Look, there is a gate!" Ben said. He pointed to a small gate in the fence that was open. "Maybe we can go through the gate and get the ball." + +Lily was not sure. She looked at the gate and saw that it was very small. She was afraid that they might get stuck or lost. She also saw that there were many cars and people on the road. She thought it was dangerous. + +"No, Ben, we can't go through the gate," Lily said. "It is too small and too scary. We have to wait for Mom or Dad to help us." + +But Ben did not listen. He was curious and wanted his ball. He ran to the gate and squeezed through it. He did not see the big truck that was coming fast. + +Lily saw the truck and started to panic. She screamed and waved her arms. She hoped that the truck would stop and that Ben would be safe. + +"Ben, come back, come back!" Lily shouted. "There is a truck, there is a truck!" +Lily and Ben were youth who liked to play in the park. They had a fine day of running, jumping and swinging. They saw a big fountain with water that poured up and down. They wanted to go closer and touch the water. + +"Look, Lily, the water is so pretty!" Ben said.